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JUNE 30, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXIX • NO 22
Twin Valley High School Celebrates Graduation BY FRANCINE FULTON
The 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. See TVHS pg 4
Honey Brook Borough council member Rich Florio (left) and borough clerk Tricia Swinty invite the community to take part in the Heroes of Honey Brook Borough Military Banner Program.
Banners Honor Honey Brook Heroes oney Brook Borough residents who want to commemorate a loved one who served in the United States armed forces are invited to sponsor a banner that will be displayed along Route 322 (Horseshoe Pike) as part of the Heroes of Honey Brook Borough Military Banner Program. The banners, which measure 24 inches by 48 inches, include photos of the service members, list their branch and period of service and mention any awards or honors they have received, such as the Purple Heart, Silver Star or Bronze Star. A fee is charged to sponsor the double-sided banner, and the sponsor or sponsoring agency’s name appears on the bottom of the banner.
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The first set of banners was installed in the borough in August of 2020. The banners were put in place by Bill Ford, public works director, with the help of Tel Hai Retirement Community volunteers, who provided a scissors lift to hang the banners. “We have 15 banners (currently on display). They are on Route 322 on the east side of Route 10,” noted Tricia Swinty, borough clerk. “(People depicted on the banner) have to be a current or past resident of the borough.” She noted that the banners will be kept in place for two years and then returned to the family or sponsor. The effort came about after borough council member Rich Florio heard about the program when he was part of the Western Chester County Council of Governments.
“We got the idea from Atglen, who has a robust banner program,” he noted. Local businesses and nonprofit organizations may also sponsor a banner. “September Farms decided to donate the money for one of our applicants,” Florio said, noting that the banner will depict a World War II veteran who was recommended by the Honey Brook American Legion. Applications to sponsor a banner are available at www.honeybrook borough.net or by visiting Honey Brook Borough Hall, 71 Pequea Ave., during its hours of operation, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A sample banner is currently on display at the borough hall. For more information, contact Swinty at 610-273-2020 or info@hbboro.net.
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Rappelling For A Cause: VisionCorps Sets Eye Drop 2021 BY FRANCINE FULTON
“There is no practice. Only determination,” said Chester County resident Natanya Sortland, who will rappel 10 stories on Friday, July 9, in support of Eye Drop 2021, VisionCorps’ signature fundraiser during which participants rappel 120 feet from the roof of the Holiday Inn in downtown Lancaster to the ground, after committing to a fundraising minimum.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Elverson To Host Days In The Park . . . . . . .2
Community Calendar . . . .4
Basketball Player Courting Success At Berks Catholic . . . . . . . . .8
House Of Worship . . . . . . .9
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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