Morgantown/Honey Brook JUNE 12, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: BIBLE CONFERENCE PLANS NEW SEASON page 2
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXVII • NO 21
SENIOR CONNECTION
Conestoga Mennonite Church,
Daniel Boone To Host Evening On The Green pg 4
St. Peter United Church of Christ, 1920 Ridge Road (Route 23), Knauertown, will hold a community dinner on Friday, June 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy food and fellowship. The church holds the dinners on the last Friday of each month. Next month’s dinner will take place on July 26. A freewill offering will be received. Call 610-469-9690 or visit www.stpeterucc.org. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
3520 Plow Road, Mohnton, will host a vacation Bible school (VBS) from 9 a.m. to noon from Monday to Friday, June 24 to 28, and Sunday, June 30. The theme will be “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share The Truth.” Youngsters will step back in time to explore some of the adventures the Apostle Paul faced. They will visit the Bible-times Marketplace, sing songs, play games and enjoy snacks. Children age 3 through sixth grade are invited to attend, and children must be toilet trained. A freewill offering will be accepted. To register, readers may call 610-856-7242 or email Sue Creed at screed@dejazzd.com. CONCERT SERIES
St. John Center Lutheran Church, 599 Reading Road (Route 625), East Earl, will host the Music in the Grove concert series this summer. The weekly concerts will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the church grove. Refreshments and light snacks will be available in the concession stand starting at 5:15 p.m. Heart & Soul Bluegrass will perform on Sunday, June 16. People of all ages are invited, and attendees should bring lawn chairs. Handicapped-accessible restrooms will be available. Visit www.sjclutheran.org.
Family Fun Day, featuring hayrides, a moon bounce, face painting, crafts, games and more, will be held at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, 1710 Ridge Road, Pottstown, on Saturday, June 15, from noon to 4 p.m. The rain date will be Sunday, June 16. All proceeds will benefit Ryerss Farm, a nonprofit organization that is home to 80 retired and rescued horses. Horses that retire at Ryerss are never ridden or worked again. The day is an opportunity to visit with the horses that call Ryerss home, including its newest resident, Jax. Jax, a bay pony gelding, was born in 1994 and came to Ryerss Farm for his retirement on April 9 from Watchung Stables in New Jersey. Jax worked as a school
horse there from 2012 to 2018, teaching mostly beginner riders. Jax was always a favorite among the young students because of his sweet personality. Because of his sway back, however, he could no longer be ridden. “Over time, their backs weaken and dip down,” explained Joelle Temoyan, Ryerss’ administrative manager. She noted that since Jax will never wear a saddle again, his condition is no longer painful. Today, he is enjoying his retirement at Ryerss. In addition to the horses, visitors can meet Ryerss’ standard donkey and two miniature donkeys, pet them and take photos with them. Those who have a favorite animal may purchase a pin or a magnet with the animal’s photo on it in the Ryerss gift shop, which will be open throughout the event offering See Ryerss Farm pg 10
Family Fun Day at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines on June 15 will feature face painting, a bounce house and hayrides. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 80 rescued and retired horses that reside at the farm.
Local Inline Skater To Compete Car Show, Concert Set At World Championships In West Brandywine By Francine Fulton
Nine years ago, Jazzmyn Foster of Birdsboro was featured in the Community Courier for winning a bronze medal at the age of 10 at the National Inline Speed Skating competition, held in Lincoln, Neb. It was reported that Jazzmyn is part of a family of competitive inline speed skaters. Jazzmyn Foster (front) of Birdsboro recently qualiHer parents, Tami and fied to compete at the 2019 Inline Speed Skating Jeff, also won medals World Championships to be held in Barcelona, Spain, at that event in the from June 30 through July 14. adult division. Today, Jazzmyn, who recently com- University, continues her speed skating pleted her freshman year at Kutztown career, recently qualifying to compete See Skater pg 5
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A car show and concert event will be presented on June 15 in West Brandywine Township Park. The featured performers will be The Nomads (pictured), an oldies band, and The Roof Rockers (not pictured), a nine-piece horn band. By Francine Fulton
The West Brandywine Township Parks and Recreation Board will present its annual car show and concert event on Saturday, June 15, at
West Brandywine Township Park, 198 Lafayette Road, West Brandywine (Coatesville). The car show will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., and live music will be featured from 3 to 7:30 p.m. The car show is open to all makes See Car Show pg 9
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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 will begin with a free homemade meal at noon followed by a program from 1 to 2 p.m. On June 13, the program will be presented by singer and harpist Cass Jendzurski. Wes Boyer, retired pastor, will share lessons from the bald eagle on July 11.