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JUNE 23, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXIX • NO 21
Elverson To Host Day In The Park BY FRANCINE FULTON
After being canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, Elverson Day in the Park will return this year, offering family-friendly activities, including children’s games, music and food. Events will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, at Livingood Park on South Chestnut Street in Elverson and end with a giant firework display at approximately 9 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 27. Local musical acts that will perform throughout the evening will
Malavika Nair
Conner Lawler
Twin Valley High School Celebrates Graduation BY FRANCINE FULTON
he Twin Valley High School (TVHS) Class of 2021 celebrated its graduation on June 5 during commencement ceremonies held at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading. The event featured a series of speakers, a review of the class’ successes through the years and reflections about what life was like as a high school student during a pandemic. The valedictorian was Malavika Nair, the daughter of Lakshmi Unnikrishnan and Pradeep Prabhakar of Morgantown, and the salutatorian was Conner Lawler, the son of John and Helene Lawler of Elverson. Conner opened the graduation ceremony by comparing the senior class’s high school journey to the game Dungeons and Dragons. “(In Dungeons and Dragons) there are three main adventures, heroes and a grand finale,” Conner said. He
“I have no doubt that the friendships we have forged will stick with us for the rest of our lives.” Other speakers included class president Lauren Brown, vice president Ben Williams, secretary Katherine Hafer, treasurer Molly Stevens, superintendent Dr. Patrick Winters, school board president Gary McEwen and class speaker Alex Brown.
Alex talked about attending school virtually. “Who would have thought you could be in class in your underwear, and no one would know?” he asked, adding, “Although the pandemic has affected us negatively, the diploma we hold in our hands today shows that with dedication, passion and perseverance, anything is possible.” TVHS principal William Clements listed the accomplishments of the Class of 2021, including awards and honors won by students in FFA and Technology Students of America, being able to present a school musical and other performances despite the pandemic and the achievements of student artists and studentathletes. “Against remarkable odds, the school Mini-THON collected more than $30,000 to help fight the end to pediatric cancer, which is a school record,” Clements said.
David’s Drive 831 (DD831), a nonprofit charity created to help veterans, was the recipient of the 2021 American Spirit Award presented by the Veterans Health Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Jennifer Lilly, chief of voluntary service for the Coatesville VA Medical Center, nominated DD831 for the work it does to improve the lives of veterans, including those who reside at the center and others who live in the community. There were 70 nominees total nationwide.
See Twin Valley pg 6
See David’s Drive pg 8
See Day In The Park pg 7
T-shirt decorating will be offered during Elverson Day in the Park on June 26.
David’s Drive Charity Wins National Award
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Club For Seniors Offered At St. Mark’s . . . . . . . . . . .2
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Community Calendar . . . .3
Golf Outing To Benefit Pet Food Pantry . . . . . . . .4
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9
House Of Worship . . . . . .12
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compared the adventures to life during a lockdown and cited athletes, musicians and leaders as the student heroes. “Our heroes are also our parents, friends, teachers, custodians, administrators and our (school) staff,” he said, adding, “The end of our adventure is the start of another. “
include Ring of Fire, Carol Ruffner and Company and Dawson Estes. The West Chester Swing Kings, known for their repertoire of music by artists such as Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, will conclude the performances. The fireworks will begin after the group’s last song. Food will be offered by Stampede Barbecue. “They will be the major food vendor,” said Esther Prosser, a member of the Elverson Day Committee, noting ice cream and other food items will also be offered for sale. For children, there will be face painting, T-shirt decorating, a moon bounce and a petting zoo. “Twin Valley Fire Department will bring their ladder and rescue truck,” Prosser noted. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enter in the fire department’s drawing for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
