Morgantown/Honey Brook IN THIS ISSUE: JULY 11, 2018
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXVI • NO 25
BUILD AND PLAY
Honey Brook Community Library,
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The Village Library of Morgantown will present special events on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in July as part of its Summer Reading Program. In keeping with the “Libraries Rock!” program theme, “Animal Zoo,” presented by Fox Music Den of Morgantown, will be held on July 11. “Let’s Move” will be the program on July 18. “Commedia Rapunzel,” presented by the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, will be held on July 25. The Village Library is located at 207 N. Walnut St., Morgantown. For complete details about the Summer Reading Program, contact the library at 610-286-1022 or visit www.village library.org. More information is also available by searching for “Village Library of Morgantown” on Facebook. UPCOMING HIKE
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Sunday School Class Enjoys Live Reptile Program By Francine Fulton
Youngsters in Sunday school at Grace and Truth Fellowship in Morgantown, along with their family members, were recently treated to a visit by Jesse Rothacker from Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, who combined a live animal show with humor and lessons from the Bible. Rothacker brought many reptiles to the show, including snakes and turtles, and he often spoke with a live snake on his head or draped around his shoulders. His sense of humor was evident when he opened a box and said, “Well, there was supposed to be a snake in here,” encouraging the audience to look under their chairs for the escaped critter, who hadn’t really escaped at all. “There are four families of reptiles snakes, lizards, crocodilians and
HISTORY EVENT
Boone Area Library, 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, will host a presentation of “Rockin’ Thru History With Damien Drago” on Tuesday, July 24, at 6 p.m. The program will summarize important aspects of American history in an engaging and concise way. The event is part of the library’s Summer Reading Program, “Libraries Rock!” Additional information is available at www.berkslibraries.org/ events/rockin-thru-history-damien -drago. For more informaiton about the peformer, visit www.rockinthru history.com.
turtles,” Rothacker said at the start of the program. “And you will meet all four today.” Rothacker displayed several varieties of snakes, including a corn snake and huge yellow boa constrictor. “If you see a snake, you should not try to pick it up,” he told the children. “If you see a snake, (remember) it’s not ‘Stop, Drop and Roll.’ It’s ‘Step Back, Jack.’” Rothacker displayed the longest snake in Pennsylvania - a black rat See Reptile Program pg 10
GVWA Offers Summer Day Camp
Eighth-Graders Receive Awards For Work In American History By Francine Fulton
Jesse Rothacker displayed many varieties of snakes during a recent presentation to the Sunday school class at Grace and Truth Fellowship in Morgantown.
The Chester County Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently presented Outstanding Work in American History Awards to local eighth-graders. Unlike the DAR’s annual American History Essay Contest, which ask students to complete essays that are judged by DAR members, the Outstanding Work in American History Awards are given to students who are chosen by the staff members at local public and parochial schools. “We send an invitation to each middle school in Chester County to participate,” explained Kym Dyer, history award committee chair. “Each year, the school’s educators identify one student See Awards pg 9
Cavod Sets Open House
By Francine Fulton
Openings are still available at Nature Day Camps being offered this summer at the Green Valleys Watershed Association (GVWA). During the hands-on learning sessions, children ages 4 to 12 are invited to discover the natural world through exploration and learning activities offered at Welkinweir, GVWA’s headquarters, which features 219 acres of ponds, meadows and forests. Each week of camp has an independent theme. During camps, attendees learn about animal adaptations, water conservation, insects, birds and outdoor survival skills. Campers are grouped by grade levels and led by camp counselors. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and run until noon for youngsters age 4 and those who are entering kindergarten. Children entering grades one through See Day Camp pg 6
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Children ages 4 through 12 are invited to enjoy Summer Nature Day Camps being offered by the Green Valleys Watershed Association. Weekly camps, each with a different theme, will run through Aug. 10.
When Cavod Academy in New Holland holds its annual open house on Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m., the organization will offer visitors the chance to meet characters from past Cavod shows and provide free ice cream to those who sign up for classes during the event. Dienner will be happy to explain By Ann Mead Ash more about Cavod’s unique approach to “ We’re not just one class,” said teaching the arts during the academy’s Connie Dienner, founder and direc- open house on Saturday, July 14, from tor of Cavod Academy of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective students 665 W. Main St., New Holland, and will have the chance to meet instrucCavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., tors, see performances, and learn about New Holland. “ We have a holistic the many types of classes available at approach to developing students.” Cavod. Free face painting will be See Cavod pg 8
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Members of the Berks Strollers will hike at the Charles Evans Cemetery on Saturday, July 21. The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the cemetery. Participants should park inside the stone entryway or on the street. Restroom facilities are available in the office. The cemetery features 7 miles of paved roads. The GPS address is 1119 Centre Ave. (Route 61), Reading. For more information or directions, contact Mim, the hike leader, at 484-336-7268.
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687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, will offer Build and Play Tuesdays on July 10, 17, 24, and 31 and Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Visitors of all ages can have fun building with the library’s wooden blocks, Lego blocks, Magnatiles, Lincoln Logs, Brainflakes, and other items. Registration is required. To register, contact the library at 610-273-3303 or jspade@ccls.org.