Morgantown/Honey Brook APRIL 10, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: FIRE DEPARTMENT PLANS FUNDRAISERS page 10
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXVII • NO 12
UPCOMING MEETINGS
St. Benedict’s Bereavement Support Group, designed for those grieving the death of a loved one, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Church Family Life Center, 2020 Chestnut Hill Road, Mohnton, on Wednesdays, April 24 to May 22. The group offers an opportunity to come together to work through the grieving process with the help and support of others who have experienced this difficult journey. The meetings are free and nondenominational. To register or for more details, call Judy Campion-Burns at 610-775-7782 or St. Benedict’s parish office at 610-856-1006. PLANT SWAP
Historic Poole Forge, 1940 Main St., Narvon, will hold a spring plant swap on Friday, April 12, in the pavilion. Setup will begin at 6 p.m., with the swap at 6:30 p.m. Participants may bring annuals, perennials, shrubs, rooted cuttings, vegetable plants, seeds, bulbs, vines, trees and houseplants. They should bring plants in containers, label the plants, and include growing instructions if possible. Call 484-797-5302. Additional details about Historic Poole Forge are available at www.historicpooleforge.org. SENIOR CONNECTIONS
2779 Main St. (Route 23), Morgantown, will be the site of a meeting of Senior Connections on the second Thursday of each month. All local residents age 60 and older are invited to attend. Each event begins with a free meal at noon followed by a program from 1 to 2 p.m. On April 11, author and speaker Gloria Nauman will share her life story and introduce her book “On the Road Again.” Tim Mateer, a professional wildlife photogapher, will present the program on May 9. BINGO FUNDRAISER
Robeson Lutheran Church,
Twin Valley Bible Chapel Marks 60 Years pg 2
GSS Launches Campaign pg 3
American Legion Celebrates 100th Anniversary By Francine Fulton
Ensuring that veterans receive their benefits, promoting patriotism and respect of the United States flag, and creating programs for youths are just some of the accomplishments of the American Legion, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The American Legion, formed by a group of World War I veterans, was chartered as a patriotic veterans organization in 1919. Locally, members of the American Legion Charles F. Moran Post 475, which meets at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Coatesville, celebrated the anniversary during the post’s monthly meeting on March 25. In addition to the regular business meeting and luncheon, attendees enjoyed a 100th anniversary cake that was served during the event. Following opening ceremonies,
which included a prayer by chaplain Andrea Crudden and a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, Glenn Gilbert, post commander, provided the keynote speech, titled “To Strengthen a Nation: The American Legion at 100.” In his speech, Gilbert explained that the American Legion founders had the idea for the organization while returning to the United States after serving in the American Expeditionary Forces in Paris. “They had time to think about what they would do after discharge from service in support of their wounded comrades, to honor the fallen, to care for the surviving spouses and orphans, and to protect the democracy they pledged their lives to defend,” he stated. “These troops envisioned a different kind of veterans association. It would be like none before it, nor any that would follow.” With a motto of “Still Serving America,” See American Legion pg 5
Local Student Competes In State Geography Bee By Francine Fulton
Michael Haak, an eighth-grade student at Windsor Christian Academy (WCA) in Eagle, has always had an interest in traveling and geography, and he has even decorated his room with maps of the world.
Thanks to Michael’s love of geography and his win at the school-level Geography Bee, he was chosen as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Pennsylvania State Competition. Michael placed an impressive 18th place out of 100 students at the contest, held on March 29 at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. Michael, 14, the son of Tom and Jenn Haak of Honey Brook, explained that after he won WCA’s Geography See Geography Bee pg 2
Windsor Christian Academy student Michael Haak (left) of Honey Brook, with the help of his teacher Bill Fulbright, recently competed in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Pennsylvania State Competition presented by the National Geographic Society.
Officers of the American Legion Charles F. Moran Post 475, including (from left) Joe O’Rourke, second vice president; Chuck Wimer, adjutant; Andrea Crudden, chaplain; Bob Cielieslka, finance officer; Glenn Gilbert, commander; Dick Barnard, first vice president; and John O’Neal, historian, led the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the organization during its monthly meeting on March 25.
Scout Creates Outdoor Checkerboard At Birdsboro Community Center By Francine Fulton
At the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, summer campers, students who attend the after-school program and even older adults who visit the senior center will be able to enjoy a game of outdoor checkers thanks to Girl Scout Nicole DeWald of Birdsboro, who recently created a giant checkerboard at the center. Nicole, 15, a member of Daniel Boone Girl Scout Troop 1007, built the 8-by-8-foot checkerboard as part of her pursuit of the Silver Award, which is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting. To accompany the See Scout pg 8
Nicole DeWald of Birdsboro, a member Daniel Boone Girl Scout Troop 1007, constructed a giant outdoor checkerboard at the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest honor in Cadette Girl Scouting.
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3520 Plow Road, Mohnton, will host bingo on Sunday, April 28, at noon. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. The event will feature cash prizes and a basket drawing. Tickets will include 20 regular games of bingo, a hot dog, and a beverage. Additional food will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the outreach ministries of the church and preschool. Advance tickets will be discounted, with a higher price for tickets purchased at the door. Tickets are available by calling the church office at 610-856-7242 or emailing Amanda Baylor at Baylora@gmail.com.
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