Annual Strawberry Festival Set
BY LOGAN MOYER
The roots of the annual Strawberry Festival at St. Mary of Providence Center cannot be verified, but there are some strong theories.
The festival is now held every year in June, near the end of peak strawberry picking season. Editions of the Community Courier from the 1970s show that at one time a Strawberry Festival was held at the site annually, usually to benefit girls with developmental disabilities. At some point in the 1980s, the tradition ended.
Decades later, the festival returned in 2022 and has now resolidified itself as a hallmark of summer in the area. However, the origins are still unknown.
“I don’t know why they did it back in the ’70s or ’80s; they might have
had a lot of strawberries growing on the property,” said Sister Brenda McHugh, site director. “I think what Sister Joanna used to say is that at the time they had a
BY LOGAN MOYER
A connection made within the Alzheimer’s Association has sparked a change in an annual local fundraiser.
Lynn Cronomiz has held annual “Paint the Town Purple” fundraiser events for half a decade, taking different forms, like a 5K run or selling cookbooks. However, she found that the fundraiser’s numbers were not going up.
“I just couldn’t seem to grow the amount of runners that I was attracting,” she said. “It’s very hard with 5Ks, because they’re all over, and I just couldn’t seem to grow it, so I thought about our great auto mall and how in our community it
ton of strawberries that they were growing. Therefore, they started with this idea of (the) Strawberry Festival.”
This year’s Strawberry Festival
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Pregnancy Support Group Set for
BY LOGAN MOYER
Over a quarter of reported pregnancies end in some sort of loss.
Lily New and the Village Library of Morgantown feel that support is vital to recovering from that loss. That’s why Lily and her husband, Thomas, started their second pregnancy support group at the library, 207 Walnut St., Morgantown.
The group, titled the “Sacred In-Between,” will cover a multitude of forms of loss, including miscarriages, stillbirths, infertility and other forms of early pregnancy loss.
“It’s the in-between of the heavy grief of losing your child and then the hope that it’s not always going to be so heavy,” Lily New said. “Having support with a community really helps that.”
The group held its inaugural meeting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on May 11 in the library’s community room and will continue to meet the fourth Monday of every month at the same time. Due to the sensitive nature of conversation, no children are permitted.
New shared that her and her husband have lost two babies, one through miscarriage and another through stillbirth. Joining a support group helped the couple recover from their losses, which is what inspired them to start the groups of their own.
“It’s something that’s really close to my heart,” she said. “(The support group) has blessed my husband and I a lot ... we want to help parents just normalize their grief and be able to talk about
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will be held on Saturday, June 6, from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Mary of Providence Center, 227 Isabella Road, Elverson. The day will feature strawberry dishes, live music, children’s activities, craft vendors and tours of the site’s Potts mansion.
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Activities will be available all day long, including games for children and live music. There will be a strawberry piñata for kids, filled with strawberry-flavored candy. Baskets will also be for the taking; last year there were over 100 available prizes.
“A couple of them were gift cards to go golfing, hotel stays; a lot of restaurants give us gift cards to use,” said Jacqueline Guerra, retreat reservation
A litany of strawberry-related food dishes can also be purchased. There will be fresh strawberries, along with strawberry shortcake, chocolate-dipped strawberries and ice cream.
The highlight of the day will be guided tours of the historic mansion, which are limited to 20 people each. Those interested should preregister at https://stmaryprov.org/ strawberry/.
According to a history of the site, Langoma man-
The mansion has 76 rooms and features numerous architectural details like “floating” staircases and ornate woodwork. The mansion includes 22 fireplaces; 22 servant rooms; marble floors; staircases made of marble, onyx and alabaster; and multiple stained-glass windows, including one made of Tiffany glass.
Today, St. Mary of Providence Center functions as a retreat facility year-round, where people of all denominations can spend time praying and
All proceeds from the Strawberry Festival and mansion tours are used to maintain the historic property and support the mission of St. Mary of Providence Center.
Admission to the festival is free; a donation will be received for the mansion tours. Those with questions may call 610-9424166 or email providence@ stmaryprov.org.
“With the fundraising, it keeps the retreat price a little lower than what other people would be paying,” Sister Brenda said.
The Berks County Farm Bureau will host a Field-toTable Dinner in a soybean field on Sunday, May 31, at 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Jeremy Meck
Farm, 1215 Route 419, Womelsdorf.
Guests will take a wagon ride across the farm to a scenic destination, where they will dine outdoors. The
five-course field-to-table meal will be prepared with locally sourced ingredients from Berks County farms and producers. Local chefs will introduce and describe each course, sharing the inspiration behind the dishes and highlighting the local ingredients used in the meal. During the meal, attendees may also enjoy live praise music. The event will conclude with dessert served at sunset.
A portion of the fee for each ticket will directly support agricultural education programs, including the Mobile Ag Lab, agriculture
literacy initiatives, and the SWAG Ag Lab. The Mobile Ag Lab provides hands-on agricultural science lessons for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, helping young learners understand the science and technology involved in modern farming while teaching them where their food comes from.
The event will also provide an opportunity for guests to learn more about the work of the Berks County Farm Bureau, including its efforts to support farmers, advocate
At last year’s Strawberry Festival, over 100 baskets were available.
Live music will be performed throughout the day.
their babies and feel comfortable with that, because there’s not always a lot of support with that type of grief.”
New drew a contrast to how people respond when people have lost a loved one, saying that many can relate to losing a parent or a grandparent.
The majority of people have not dealt with loss in pregnancy, which can create a stigma around the topic.
New did not suggest that joining a support group will remove one’s grief but did state how joining one helped her deal with the struggle.
“My grief is a good part of my life, whether you see it or not,” she said. “I feel like when I give my grief an hour or two each month, it just regulates me for the rest of the month and makes it easier to carry for the rest of the month.”
New started her first support group at Abun -
dant Life Church in April. That support group is more faith-based and meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the church, 320 W. Main St., Birdsboro.
“If people feel comfortable sharing, we start out with sharing who we are,” New said. “We share the babies we lost, and then we just kind of go from there in terms of what people are struggling with at that specific meeting.”
The Village Library of Morgantown is also offering a book sale on Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29. The sale will be underway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days, as well as from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. For more information about the book sale, pregnancy support group or other library programs, call 610-286-1022 or email smolibrary@gmail .com. The library can also be found by searching “Village Library of Morgantown” on Facebook.
New Special Fund License Plate Available
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) have announced that Pennsylvanians may now purchase the newly designed Preserve Our Heritage special fund plate featuring a Pennsylvania bank barn and the Liberty Bell. The Pennsylvania bank barn is a distinct and highly efficient agricultural structure that became a defining feature of the American rural landscape. Originating in the early 18th century, it is celebrated for its integration of architecture and topography.
The Preserve Our Heritage license plate is available for cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. A portion of the fee for the special plates will go directly to support the PHMC’s education and exhibit programs. To order the plate, complete the MV-911 form
Awards Honor Leaders in Agriculture
Chester County Commissioners Chair Josh Maxwell (far left), Commissioner Eric Roe (second from left), Commissioner Marian Moskowitz (second from right), and Chester County Economic Development Council CEO Gary Smith (far right) recognized the winners of the first Chester County Best of Agriculture Awards. The honorees were Christy Campli (third from left) representing Growing Roots Partners, Samantha Smenkowski-Heacock (center), and Becky Brett.
Chester County’s agricultural community was in the spotlight on March 31 as AgConnect hosted its inaugural Best of Agriculture Awards at Lundale Farm, recognizing local leaders and innovators in farming.
The event brought together farmers, officials, and community members to celebrate the county’s agricultural heritage and future. AgConnect Executive Advisory Committee chair Greg Newell opened the program, followed by remarks from the Chester County commissioners and local agricultural partners.
our food systems. This new, public-facing program shines a well-deserved spotlight on the individuals and operations that make our agricultural sector thrive.” Awards were presented across three categories, with the winners being recognized for their leadership, innovation, and contributions. Becky Brett of Toad Stop Farm received
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A complete list of available special fund plates can be found by visiting www.pa.gov/services and searching for “Apply for Special Fund Registration Plates.”
In a joint statement, the board of commissioners shared, “Chester County’s farmers are the backbone of our community. Their dedication not only sustains our local economy but preserves our landscapes and strengthens
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This year’s fundraiser will be known as the Paint the Town Purple Car Show, to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Classic Auto Mall, 6180 Morgantown Road, Morgantown. The rain date is Saturday, June 6.
A connection made by the executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Delaware Valley chapter ignited the change. The director introduced Cronomiz to Samantha Fox-Lewis, a New Jersey resident who has a car named “Betty” that travels to shows in the area.
Betty was originally a gift from Fox-Lewis’ grandfather, who was lost to Alzheimer’s. Fox-Lewis instantly bonded with Cronomiz, who lost her mother, Carol, to Alzheimer’s in 2017.
Betty, a 1966 Plymouth Valiant, will be featured at the show. Fox-Lewis’ grandfather gifted the car to her after her 17th birthday, although Fox-Lewis returned the car a few years later after it proved not to be suitable for daily use driving on the main line to Cabrini, where she attended college.
“He took the car back, and I thought for sure that he was going to sell it or get rid of it,” she said. “It was 2016 when he got sick, and that’s when I was told that he still had my car.
“Now, I drive it everywhere,” she went on. “It has opened the conversations to a whole new community. I am so honored to be a part of this car show because it’s something that’s so close to my heart.”
All cars, trucks and bikes are welcome at the car show. There is a fee to register per vehicle; spectators can attend for free. Many of the typical categorical awards will be presented at the show, along with a unique category of 10 Alzheimer’s memory awards.
“I have 10 people that have lost someone, and those people are going to walk around and they’re going to pick a car that kind of gives them a memory of their loved one,” Cronomiz said. “As we think about the past with our loved ones, usually that involves a car or a car ride somewhere.”
At the show, live music will be performed by David Kurtz, a local musician based in Morgantown. There will also be food vendors, giveaways and crafts. Cronomiz is hoping to raise $6,000 with the show to go toward the Alzheimer’s Association.
“We did a little over five (thousand) with the 5K last year,” she explained. “Having the two corporate sponsors this year is going to be a big help.”
In 2020, nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians lived with Alzheimer’s, including 11.5% of adults over the age of 65. More than $4,000,000,000 of Medicaid money was spent caring for those with Alzheimer’s in 2025.
“My grandfather was one of eight siblings,” FoxLewis said. “Shortly after my grandfather passed away, he lost a brother, also to Alzheimer’s. Last year, a third brother had passed from Alzheimer’s ... it’s so much deeper than just having a loved one go through the disease.”
Library Posts Activity Schedule
The Village Library of Morgantown, 207 N. Walnut St., has posted its upcoming programs. Additional information is available by calling 610-286-1022 or emailing smolibrary@gmail.com.
On Monday, May 25, the Village Library of Morgantown will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Story Time with Miss Pam will be offered on Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, from
10 to 11 a.m. Open to all children birth through kindergarten, the programs will feature stories, songs, and activities centered on “Turtle Day.”
Additional activities will include pinochle on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m., for adults, with no registration required; tai chi on Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m., for adults; and chess on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, for people of all ages.
Fundraising and Shopping Event Posted
In recognition of Memorial Day, Boscov’s department store will hold the Honor Our Heroes fundraising and shopping event from Saturday through Monday, May 23 to 25. Customers who make a set donation will receive a 15% off shopping pass that can be used during the event on most items at any Boscov’s location or at www .boscovs.com.
One hundred percent of customers’ donations will go to nonprofit organizations that provide services, resources, and support to military and first responder families. Organizations that will benefit from the event include the Wounded Warrior Project, Hope For The Warriors, and Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, now transitioning to the Mae and George Siller Scholarship Program at Tunnel to Towers. The goal of Honor Our Heroes is to raise $1 million.
To learn more, visit www .boscovs.com/category/ honor-our-heroes.
Knights of Columbus Set
Golf Outing
St. Benedict’s Knights of Columbus will hold their annual golf outing on Friday, June 12, at Blackwood Golf Course, 510 Red Corner Road, Douglassville. Registration will begin at 7 a.m., and the four-person scramble tournament will start at 8 a.m. Golfers must wear proper attire, including soft spikes. The event will include games, prizes, and door prizes. Mulligans will be available.
To register by Monday, June 1, contact Joe Drahus at 610-763-1844. The cost includes the green fee, use of a golf cart, snacks, hot dogs, and unlimited beverages. Breakfast and dinner are also included, and there is a dinner-only option. A discount on the registration fee is available for those who sign up in groups of four.
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the Young & Emerging Person in Agriculture accolade, and the Woman in Agriculture award was presented to Samantha Smenkowski-Heacock of Full Circle community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. The Growing Roots Partners received the Community Impact in Agriculture award. Winners were given the opportunity to speak briefly, offering personal reflections on their work and the future of farming in the region.
The awards program also included comments from Lundale Farm executive director Becki Patterson and Trellis for Tomorrow’s director of programming, David Ryle, highlighting ongoing efforts to support agricultural education and sustainability in the region.
Following the awards, attendees enjoyed local food samples, networking, and optional tours of the Ag Learning Center. The event concluded with closing remarks from AgConnect leadership.
The Best of Agriculture Awards program is designed to increase public awareness of agriculture’s role in Chester County while celebrating the individuals who help to shape the county’s future.
For more information about AgConnect and the Best of Agriculture Awards, visit www.go -agconnect.org.
Law Firm Hires Tuk
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees has announced that attorney J. Bryan Tuk has joined the firm as a member of its Business and Transactional Practice Group.
Tuk brings 25 years of legal experience to the firm, with a practice centered on commercial transactions, business planning, and banking and finance matters. He advises business owners across a wide range of industries on topics such as business formation, corporate governance, the acquisition of investment and credit, business succession planning, and the sale and acquisition of businesses and commercial properties. Tuk also has extensive experience representing community, regional, and national banks in commercial loan transactions, from negotiating and drafting loan documentation to structuring interbank loan participation agreements and loan purchase and sales transactions.
In addition to his transactional work, Tuk counsels clients in the entertainment industry on copyright law, music publishing, and media matters. He has represented authors, visual artists, film production companies, record labels, recording artists, songwriters, producers, and music industry entrepreneurs.
Tuk earned his Bachelor of Science in business
management from West Chester University in 1996, and today, two of his children are currently enrolled there. He went on to earn his law degree from Temple University School of Law in 2000, where he was a member of the “Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review.”
He was recognized by peers for inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in 2010 and 2012, and he was named a Select Lawyer in Business/Commercial Law by Lehigh Valley Style magazine in 2014. Tuk is also a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and ASCAP, and he is the author of “Tuk’s Copyright Law Report” on Substack. He has served as an adjunct professor of entertainment law at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law and previously taught entrepreneurship at Cedar Crest College.
Tuk is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Chester County Bar Association.
for agriculture, and expand agricultural education in the community.
Support for the event includes contributions from the Berks County Department of Agriculture and the Berks County Department of Economic Development. Student vol-
unteers from the National FFA Organization and 4-H will also assist with serving the meal and welcoming guests.
Tickets are limited. To register, visit www.zeffy .com/en-US/ticketing/ field-to-table-dinner-in-a -soybean-field.
J. Bryan Tuk