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NOVEMBER 10, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXIX • NO 41
American Legion Riders Build Access Ramp For Disabled Veteran wearing cuff crutches. When the American Legion For the past several years, Pete Riders from Post 626 in Birdsboro Alexander, a disabled veteran heard about Alexander’s situation, who served as a combat medic in they volunteered to construct an the U.S. Army during Operation access ramp for him at his home in Desert Storm, has been some- Fleetwood, which they completed what isolated in his own home during a workday on Oct. 23. “He, for the most part, was shut because he struggled to maneuv e r t h e o u t d o o r s t a i r s w h i l e in,” said Chris Swenda, the Riders road captain and project manager. “He ... relied on his family and friends and neighbors for everything like picking up groceries. (Building the ramp) has done wonders for his independence. He is now able to get back out and do the things he enjoys doing, and the quality of life has greatly improved for Pete.” The local chapter of Legion Riders heard about Alexander from his neighbor Lisa Twadell. She contacted her friend Betty Kennedy, who is involved with the Riders and is a member of American Legion Riders from Post 626 the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary. in Birdsboro constructed an access BY FRANCINE FULTON
Displaying the gourd birdhouses they created are (from left) Megan Johnson, Xavier Reith, Georgia Allemeier, Julianna Johnson and Tehya Emmons.
Chester County 4-H Hosts Project Day BY FRANCINE FULTON
ouths had an opportunity to enjoy fun and educational activities during “Fall Into 4-H Project Day” held on Oct. 23 at the Romano 4-H Center of Chester County, Honey Brook. During the event, presented by Chester County 4-H, four projects
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were highlighted: working with leather, creating string art, making a birdhouse out of a gourd and learning about small engines. The event was designed for 4-H members, as well as those interested in 4-H, the youth development program of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension. Toni Stuetz, Extension
Megan Johnson (left) and Olivia Prince created string art during “Fall Into 4-H Project Day.”
educator, reported that two youths joined 4-H during Project Day. “Today is about getting them out and socialized and back in the 4-H mindset after the pandemic,” said Stuetz, noting that last year’s Project Day was held virtually. For the gourd craft, led by volunteer Joanna Johnson, participants were provided with gourds with a pre-drilled hole that were donated by Smucker’s Gourd Farm in Kinzers. Students painted the gourds and added designs with stencils, and they were able to take their completed gourds home. Amy Magee of Black Diamond Designs led the leather craft. Using pieces of real leather, the youths created goat collars, keychains and bracelets. “Some of the children’s project focus for 4-H is raising dairy goats. So they can use the collars (on the goats) for showing,” said Magee. “They learned how to work with leather and stamp leather. They completed all the work themselves.” See Chester County 4-H pg 3
ramp for a disabled veteran.
Church To Offer Free Thanksgiving Meal BY FRANCINE FULTON
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Honey Brook, 9a-12p T Noble Road Milking, Kirkwood, 9a-5p W Sunrise Green House, Peach Bottom, 9a-11:30a TH Dutch-Way Market, Gap, 9a-12p
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RH Rohrer and Sons, Quarryville, 9a-5p
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Partnership Aims To Aid Streams . . . . . . . . .3
All are welcome to attend a free community Thanksgiving meal that will be offered at Hopewell Church, 2286 Hopewell Road, Elverson, on Thursday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition, those who are unable to attend in person and who live within 5 miles of the church may have a free meal delivered. Meal
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House Of Worship . . . . . .12
See Thanksgiving Meal pg 5
GELT BUS SCHEDULE M Honey Brook Hardware,
See American Legion Riders pg 4
www.bihbank.com 717-768-8811 Brandywine Shoe Shop, Honey Brook, 12:30p-5p Oxford Produce Auction, Oxford, 8a-12p Apr-Nov Beiler’s Sawmill, Quarryville, 12p-5p Green Tree Hardware, Quarryville, 12:30p-5p Oxford Produce Auction, Oxford, 8a-12p Dec-Mar 9a-
Nolt’s Greenhouse Supply, Ephrata, 9a-5p Valley View Hardware, Lincoln University/Oxford, 12:30p-5p Apr-Nov Vibrant Church (parking lot), Terre Hill, 9a-5p Meadowcreek BBQ Supply, New Holland, 9a-5p Valley View Hardware, Lincoln University/Oxford, 12:30p-5p Dec-Mar
Ephrata Community Church, Ephrata, 9a-5p John M Hess Auction Service, Manheim, 9a-5p
A.B. Martin Roofing Supply, Ephrata, 9a-5p R073221
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