TVHS Mini-THON Club Dedicated to Fundraising
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Each year, the Twin Valley High School (TVHS) Mini-THON club focuses on fundraising activities to benefit Four Diamonds, a nonprofit organization with a mission to conquer childhood cancer.
The most recent fundraiser was a car wash held on Sept. 20 during Honey Brook Harmony Day at the Honey Brook American Legion. Visitors were asked to make a donation to the charity in return for a free car wash.
Sarah Lerch, who is the club overall along with Ava Taylor, reported that the students washed more than 20 cars during the event, which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We raised $558 from the car wash,” she reported. “We had a steady line all day. People are pretty
generous. They usually gave us $10 or $20.”
The club’s fundraising activities are held year-round, even when
school is not in session. “We did a car wash at Twin Valley Elementary School in August. We raised a little over $400,” said Sarah.
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Chester County 4-H Club Members Honored
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Chester County 4-H recently recognized exceptional leaders among its members, presenting the Spirit of 4-H Award to one individual and Certificates of Achievement to four others who demonstrated dedication and leadership within their clubs. According to Penn State Extension, 4-H club leaders nominate one member from each club who “demonstrated the most spirit, enthusiasm and willingness to do anything for 4-H or the community.” Once nominated, the members are asked to complete and return an application to be reviewed by the 4-H Program Development Committee, which selects the Chester County 4-H member who is most deserving of the award.
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The 2025 Apple Festival will be presented by the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA) at Historic Joanna Furnace on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature apple-themed foods, family activities and a flea and craft market. Admission is free and open to the public.
Extension educator Toni Stuetz explained that the nominees are required to answer six questions on the application: “What does 4-H mean to you?” “How has 4-H had an impact in your life?” “What kind of community involvement have you had with 4-H and on our own?” “How have used the skills you have learned in 4-H in your life so far?” “Is there anything else we should know about your involvement in 4-H?” “What do you think you can do to tell people about 4-H and recruit new members?”
Stuetz noted that students frequently talk about their involvement in the Chester County 4-H Fair on their applications. Held annually at the Romano 4-H Center in Honey Brook, the event includes a series of shows and exhibits that showcase the work of the
Washing cars during a recent fundraiser were TVHS Mini-THON members (from left) Emma Mattson, Caroline Morgan, Sarah Lerch, Katherine Radcliffe, Abby North, (not pictured) Sidney Masterson, Karley Quinn and Quynne Vandergriff.
Photo by Francine Fulton
Food items for sale will include homemade apple dumplings (left photo) and Mabel’s Iron-Kettle Soups (right photo).
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Oct. 1. Metal Detecting 101
Honey Brook Community Library
687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 10:30 a.m. Attendees will learn what metal detecting is, how metal detectors work and tips on getting started. Registration is required. Call 610-273-3303 to register or email jspade@ccls.org.
Oct. 2. Community Jam Session
Village Library
107 Walnut St., Morgantown, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Musicians and singers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join. The program is led by private music teacher Virginia Thorpe. For more information, contact Thorpe at ginny@ginnymusic.com.
Oct. 3. Spaghetti Dinner
Tel Hai Camp
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Conestoga Mennonite Church
2779 Main St. (Route 23), Morgantown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. There is no
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The club held a pickleball tournament fundraiser on Sept. 13, and it was also scheduled to hold its Gold Out football game on Sept. 26, during which club members ran a snack stand, collected donations and sold T-shirts that they designed.
Later this year, the club will again hold its Breakfast with Santa event.
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“We’re hoping to do it at an elementary center this year,” Sarah said, noting that during previous years it took place at TVHS. “This year, we are unsure about the vendor sale again,
but we will have crafts (for sale) at Breakfast with Santa.”
“We are also going to do a miniMini-THON for middle-schoolers again this year,” she added.
The main fundraiser of the student-run club is its Mini-THON. The dance marathon is modeled after the Penn State THON, which raises money for families with children being treated for cancer at Penn State Children’s Hospital. Last year, the Twin Valley event raised $49,598. This school year’s Mini-THON at TVHS is set for Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5
charge to attend the meeting, which is designed for people age 45 and over who are experiencing loneliness. Snacks will be provided. For additional details, visit the “Lonely No More Ministries” Facebook page.
Oct. 4. Blessing of the Animals
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1710 Ridge Road (Route 23), Pottstown, noon to 3 p.m. A short non-denominational service will take place at 1 p.m. in the main barn, followed by individual blessings for pets. Admission is free,
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to 11 p.m. This will be TVHS’ 11th year participating in the activity.
The Mini-THON Club at TVHS is open to students in grades nine through 12.
“We have eight officers, and we have 30-plus general members,” noted Sarah. “The general membership meets every Friday, and we have an officers’ meeting on Thursdays. We plan things and explain what each person has to do. Sometimes what we ask requires work outside of the meetings.”
She added that club members work hard at fundraising because it
benefits a local charity. “People (join the club) because it directly impacts the community,” she explained. “We have families that we support in the Twin Valley community who are affected by pediatric cancer. I think it’s way to help out, and (we know) that the money goes directly to pediatric cancer (research).”
For more information about the club and its activities, visit www .facebook.com/twin.valley.313. Those with questions may email Lance Chappelle, club adviser, at LChappelle@tvsd.org.
but donations will be accepted. www.facebook.com/ryerss.farm
Oct. 4. Chicken Barbecue Dinner
Goodwill United Methodist Church
148 Church Road, Elverson. Serving from noon until 3 p.m. or until sold out. Call 610-286-5875 for tickets or further information. Reserved tickets will be held until 2:30 p.m. only.
Oct. 4. Hip-Hop Master Class
Cavod Performing Arts
665 W. Main St., New Holland, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The class, which is open to dancers age 10 and over, will be led by Marcus Medina, who has more than a decade of experience in the dance industry. There is a fee, which may be paid at the door. www.cavod.org/class_cat/hip-hop
Oct. 18. Community Yard Sale
Goodwill United Methodist Church, Elverson, 8 a.m. to noon.
To reserve a space for a fee, call Rosie at 610-750-1255 or Kim at 484-529-4837.
Oct. 18. Craft Show, Flea Market, Bake Sale
Glen Moore United Methodist
1920 Creek Road (Route 282), Glenmoore, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. To reserve a space for a set fee, vendors may text or call Colleen at 610-496-7270.
The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit a meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engle online.com.
Students washed cars on Harmony Day (left photo), and Caroline Morgan (right photo) was in charge of rinsing off the soap. Photos by Francine Fulton
“It’s a really popular event for the community, especially in the fall when the leaves are turning and the weather is cooler,” said Mark Zerr, HCVHA executive director. “People can shop at the flea market, pick up some of our soups and apple foods and make a scarecrow. And there are kids’ activities.”
An apple pancake breakfast will be served in the mule stable from 7 to 11 a.m. on both days. The breakfast menu will include all-you-can-eat apple pancakes, plus each patron will be served a piece of county sausage with juice or coffee.
Apple favorites that will be served throughout the weekend will include apple dumplings, apple pies, apple crisp, apple bread, homemade caramel apples with various toppings and apple fritters.
The 19th-century Joanna Furnace apple cider press will operate each day with continuous demonstrations. Freshly pressed cider by the cup and by the half-gallon will be available to take home.
Mabel’s Iron-Kettle Soups, cooked over actual open fires, will also be featured. Varieties will include chicken corn noodle, beef vegetable and ham and bean with rivels. “Mabel’s Iron-Kettle Soups recipes can be traced back to the meals served to 19th-century furnace workers’ families,” noted Zerr. “These signature soups are also available by the quart for taking home and can be frozen to be enjoyed later.”
In addition to the apple-related menu, there will be chicken potpie, also available by the quart for taking home; pulled pork and chicken sandwiches; macaroni and cheese; chili; hamburgers; hot dogs; french fries; sausage sandwiches; and beverages including soda, water and coffee. Wine and craft beer will also be available.
“We will have more food this year than in past years,” Zerr noted. Boy Scouts from Troop 543 from Plowville will offer hamburger and
hot dogs, as well as egg and bacon breakfast sandwiches. Scouts from Troop 543G will sell cupcakes. Troop 241 from Alleghenyville will sell sausage sandwiches, and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church from Geigertown will sell pulled pork and roast beef sandwiches.
An apple dessert contest will take place on Oct. 10. Categories will include cakes/breads, cookies, pies and miscellaneous desserts. The food items along with a recipe must be brought to the festival food court area between 8 and 9 a.m. Judging will take place at 10 a.m. After judging, leftover entries will be sold by the slice. Winners in each category will receive a cash prize plus two complimentary passes to the upcoming Christmas at Joanna event. A special youth category will also be available for young bakers under the age of 18. Details about the apple baking contest can be found at www.harycreek.org.
Those with questions may contact Ruth at 484-437-2801.
A flea market, featuring more than 100 vendors and more than a dozen crafters, will be open both days beginning at 7 a.m. Booths can be reserved and set up on Friday, Oct. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. or on Oct 11 starting at 6 a.m.
“Joanna Store will come out with their food truck selling hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, sides and beverages on Oct. 10, the day before the festival starts on setup day. The general public is welcome to stop in as well,” said Zerr. “Also on Friday, beginning at noon, we will have our open-fire, kettle-cooked soups available for purchase in case people want to get them early. They can be bought by the quart to take home.”
Family activities throughout the weekend will start at 9 a.m. each day on Saturday and Sunday.
Events will include scarecrow building, pumpkin painting, hayrides, face painting and rides on the Apple Barrel Express.
Zerr said that HCVHA volunteers have been busy this year sewing and patching shirts and pants for a scarecrow-making booth. Visitors can create their very own scarecrow, or they can purchase a scarecrow kit to build one at home.
Six of the historic Joanna Furnace buildings will be open with costumed interpreters retelling the full historical story of the 19th-century ironworks and village.
Historic Joanna Furnace is located at 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, just off Route 10. Parking will be available on-site for a donation. For more information, visit the previously mentioned website or www .facebook.com/historicjoanna furnace or call 610-286-0388.
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“They write about 4-H contests, their volunteer activities, participation in the fair and in their clubs,” she said. “The nomination form that the leader submits is everything from two to four sentences to a whole essay.” She noted that Certificate of Achievement winners, which are honorable mentions for the Spirit Award, may be nominated again.
In 2025, youths who were recognized with Certificates of Achievement are Alexis McCafferty, Audrey Ibach, Arush Dubey and Megan Johnson.
Alexis was nominated by both the Chester County 4-H Swine Club and the Golden Fleece 4-H Sheep Club for her leadership, effective communications and willingness to help others in the clubs. Lexi has been in 4-H for eight years, is a club officer and is a member in the Chester County 4-H livestock clubs.
Audrey is a seven-year member of the Northern Chester County 4-H Horse & Pony Club. She is active in her club, serving in different leadership positions, helping with her club’s horse show and participating in several community events representing 4-H. Audrey has attended the
4-H State Leadership Conference to expand her leadership and communication skills and has competed in the hippology contest to expand her equine skills.
Arush was nominated for his leadership in the Clover Engineering Club, a 4-H club he helped establish in the summer of 2024 to meet the interests in expanding 4-H STEM opportunities in Chester County. Arush serves as a Pennsylvania 4-H State Project Ambassador and helps to provide a teen voice to encourage youths to engage in 4-H STEM opportunities.
Megan is only 13, but she started in 4-H as a Cloverbud at age 5. She is active in both Chester and Montgomery counties and is involved in sewing, dairy goats, dog training, shooting sports, County Council, the turkey project and camp. She serves as a teen leader helping many club members with their sewing projects at two clubs and is active in educating the public about agriculture, helping with school presentations at the Unionville Fair and serving on the Kimberton Fair court.
The winner of the 2025 Chester County Spirit of 4-H Award is Ronak Suchindra. Ronak was
a National 4-H Youth in Action winner in 2024-25 and serves as the National 4-H Council youth spokesperson. Ronak has been in 4-H since age 8 and continues to mentor the Chester County competitive robotics team. Ronak received a plaque in recognition for being selected winner of the Spirit of 4-H Award, as well as having his name on a plaque displayed at the Chester County 4-H Center.
“4-H has had a huge impact on my life by helping me discover my passion and developing my skills to become a leader in STEM,” Ronak said in his application.
“Through robotics fairs, public speaking competitions and 4-H community service initiatives, I discovered my passions for leadership, STEM and a drive to serve my community.” Ronak is now a freshman attending the University of Pennsylvania. The Chester County Spirit of 4-H Award was started in 1998 by the Saddle Up 4-H Horse and Pony Club. In 2007, the club, with 4-H Advisory Committee support, made the Spirit of 4-H Award a countywide award that is presented to one Chester County 4-H member each year.
Participants in the award ceremony were (from left) Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe, Certificate of Achievement winner Audrey Ibach, Spirit of 4-H Award winner Ronak Suchindra, Certificate of Achievement winner Alexis McCafferty and state Rep. John Lawrence.