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Morgantown/Honey Brook

OCTOBER 30, 2019

IN THIS ISSUE: HALL OF FAME INDUCTION HELD page 2

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXVII • NO 41

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Berks and Chester counties •Toy Run motorcycle charity ride at West Chester Cycle - Saturday, Nov. 2 •Tel Hai Turkey Bowl at Tel Hai Camp - Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28 •Holiday Open House at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines - Sunday, Dec. 1 Dauphin County •Hershey Figure Skating Club’s “Riding the Silver Blades” show at the Giant Center - Friday, Nov. 1 •“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” at Gamut Theatre Friday, Nov. 15, to Sunday, Dec. 8 •The Peace Tree ceremony and lighting at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital - Thursday, Nov. 21 Lancaster County

•Dayspring Christian Academy’s “Thanksgiving Exposed: The True Story of the Pilgrims” Friday, Nov. 22 •“The Queen of the Night” benefit at Lancaster Public Library’s Lancaster City Branch - Friday, Dec. 6 York County •Veterans Day celebration and breakfast at York Expo Center Monday, Nov. 11 •The Cultural Alliance of York County’s “Going Platinum” anniversary event - Saturday, Nov. 16 •Christmastime in Loganville Saturday, Nov. 23

PJP II To Host Craft And Vendor Show pg 2

Students Take Part In Day Of Service By Francine Fulton

While visitors were previewing auction items and enjoying chicken barbecue meals on Oct. 18 as part of the annual fundraiser for Conestoga Christian School (CCS), CCS students were busy taking part in the 2019 Service Day. Students also attended a mid-morning chapel with a theme of service. From 8:30 to 11 a.m., students from elementary through high school assembled 10,000 packets of food in conjunction with Meals of Hope, a food packaging organization that provides nourishing meals to people in need in the United States. The activity took place at Conestoga Mennonite Church, located across the street from the school. The meals were packed for the Twin Valley Food Pantry, which is housed at the church. According to www.mealsofhope.org, the organization provides several different varieties of food packets, including macaroni and cheese, cinnamon and apple oatmeal, pasta and tomato sauce and bean and rice casserole. CCS students packed a chicken-flavored rice and vegetable soup mix that becomes a nourishing meal when added to boiling

water. All the food packing materials were delivered to the church the week of Oct 14. Since each meal costs 40 cents, the students had to raise the needed $4,000 through donations. “We are $800 short of reaching our $4,000 goal,” reported Michelle Parris, CCS admissions director. Those who would like information about donating to the project may email ken.parris@ conestogachristian.org or visit www.conestoga christian.net/service-day-2019. The church also served as the location for a chicken barbecue drive-through. “In addition to packing meals, our middle and high school students (worked at) the church,” Parris said. “This was a way of serving and showing our appreciation to the church for allowing us to use their parking lot, among many other things. We are not connected to the church, but we have a great relationship with them.” Students, led by Jack Greenly, CCS director of student life, completed projects at the church such as working on the flower beds and cleaning the church kitchen. See Day Of Service pg 10

Elverson Family Named 2019 Farmers Of The Year Distinguished Service Award Also Presented The Chester County commissioners, along with the county’s Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), recently presented two agricultural awards at Conebella Farm in Elverson. The 2019 Farmers of the Year Award was presented to the Gable family, fifthgeneration dairy farmers who own and operate Conebella Farm. They are well known for their 100% registered Ayrshire herd and value-added dairy products, including their artisan, raw-milk cheeses and cheese spreads. The Gables have remained successful over the years through identifying See Agricultural Awards pg 3

Conestoga Christian School students, including Jazmin Wilson (left) and Crystal Mastriani, worked on the flower beds at Conestoga Mennonite Church during the school’s annual Service Day on Oct. 18.

Local Resident Launches “Gospel Spice” Podcast By Francine Fulton

Chester County Ag Council director Hillary Krummrich (far left) presented the Farmers of the Year Award to the Gable family at Conebella Farm in Elverson. Participating in the awards ceremony were (continuing from left) Commissioner Terence Farrell, Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Don Gable, Tyler Gable, Pam Gable, Kevin Gable, Emily Gable and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.

Traditionally, those who would like to learn more about their faith would speak with their pastor, read related books or take part in a Bible study. Now, there is an additional way for people to get a new perspective about the Scriptures. Chester County resident Stephanie Rousselle recently launched a new podcast called “Gospel Spice,” which strives to “spice up” people’s time with God. People may listen to the podcast at www.gospel-spice.com, or they may download the episodes and listen to them on their phones, tablets or laptops. “A podcast is like a radio show, (and) it’s free,” Rousselle explained. “It is something you download, and you can listen anytime you want on your computer, phone or tablet. It’s accessible 24/7. It is the ultimate tool (for communication). See Podcast pg 5

Stephanie Rousselle recently launched the “Gospel Spice” podcast, which people can listen to online or download onto their computers or phones. The podcast is designed to engage listeners with a deeper understanding of Scripture.

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•Lancaster Chamber’s agriculture industry banquet at the DoubleTree Resort - Thursday, Nov. 14

Chester County Library Receives Award pg 7 Boone Homestead Plans Events pg 4


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