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FEBRUARY 23, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXX • NO 3
Drizzle: The Little Kitten That Could BY FRANCINE FULTON
In mid-January, a homeowner in the Philadelphia area was taking out his garbage and saw movement in a nearby trash bag. At first, he thought it was mice. But after a closer inspection, he found two tiny kittens, only one of which
was still living. He contacted the Spayed Club, based in Sharon Hill, which in turn reached out for help from Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue (LDAR), a Chester County-based nonprofit organization that rescues homeless, abused and unwanted dogs and cats and finds them permanent homes. See Drizzle pg 2
Youngsters enjoyed visiting with puppies (left photo) and face painting (right photo) during Conestoga Christian School’s Winter Carnival.
Conestoga Christian School Hosts Winter Carnival tudents and their families were invited to Conestoga Christian School (CCS) on Feb. 5 for a Winter Carnival. This is the third time that CCS has hosted a Winter Carnival, although it was canceled
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Conestoga Christian School students were invited to throw pies at Ken Parris, head of school, during the Winter Carnival.
in 2021 because of the pandemic. Attendees at this year’s event enjoyed snacks and interactive games and were also given an opportunity to visit with pets that were brought in by CCS families for a “puppy snuggles and kisses booth.” “There were fun games and activities for our preschool and elementary students and their friends,” explained Michelle Parris, CCS admissions director. “The Winter Carnival was created so our families and community could socialize and enjoy time together.” Attendees purchased tickets to participate in the various activities, which included a moon bounce, a cake walk, face painting, a basketball toss and a snowball toss. Other games reflected the winter theme, including Feed the Snowman, Arctic Bowling, Igloo Soccer and Polar Hockey. There was also a “pie in the face” station, where students could throw a cream pie, which was actually made of shaving cream.
“Ken Parris, head of school, had a long line at his carnival booth, where students gave their tickets for a chance to hit him in the face with a cream pie,” Michelle noted. The puppy component of the carnival was new this year. Christina Kurtz brought her puppy, Kona, to the event. “As a parent of a (CCS) senior, it was so sweet to see all the elementary students and their families enjoying a morning of fun,” said Kurtz. “They loved holding and petting the dogs.” Members of the CCS National Honor Society worked at the event and ran the games as part of their commitment to complete service hours. The carnival was presented by the Junior Cougars. “Our school mascot is the Cougar, and the Junior Cougars are the elementary-level grades,” noted Michelle, “Our elementary principal, Susan Brenner, helped plan the event and also brought in her dog.” Also helping out with the planning was Deborah Kurtz, CCS events coordinator.
Programming for people of all ages is being offered in March by park rangers at Chester County parks. Among the events on the calendar, sponsored by Chester County Parks and Preservation, are nature walks, hikes, disc golf and maple sugaring programs. Chester County’s parks include Hibernia County Park, 1 Park Road, Coatesville; Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore; Warwick County Park, 191 County Park Road, Pottstown; and Wolf’s Hollow Park, 1399 Schoff Road, Atglen. For more information or to register for any of the upcoming events, visit www.chesco.org/parkprograms.
See Winter Carnival pg 3
See Chester County Parks pg 7
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At first, Drizzle had to be hand-fed formula by Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue (LDAR) volunteers (left photo) before growing enough to eat on his own. He came to LDAR at 2.5 ounces and now weighs over 12 ounces (right photo).
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Chester County DAR Honors Essay Contest Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Community Calendar . . . .5 Virtual Job Fair Slated . . .7 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9 House Of Worship . . . . . .12
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