Morgantown/Honey Brook DECEMBER 5, 2018
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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FREE CONCERT
Pope John Paul II Catholic Elementary School (PJP II), 2875 Manor Road, West Brandywine, will present its annual Christmas concert for all senior citizens in the community on Thursday, Dec. 6. The concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the school’s multipurpose room. Admission is free. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered. For details, call the Advancement Office at 610-384-5961, ext. 5408. ELVES’ NIGHT OUT
Four Scouts Earn The Rank Of Eagle By Francine Fulton
Honey Brook Community Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, will host its annual Elves’ Night Out on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to stop by for Christmas stories and make-and-take crafts. People of all ages are welcome, and registration is required. For more information, contact the library at 610-273-3303 or jspade@ccls.org. COMMUNITY LUNCH
Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, will hold a community luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. The menu will include beef barbecue sandwiches, macaroni salad, baked beans, and desserts. The meal is free and open to the public. For more information, readers may call the church office at 610-469-8655 or visit www.nantmealumc.com or www.facebook.com/nantmealumc. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Twin Valley Bible Chapel, 105 Shirktown Road, Narvon, will present “Then Jesus Came,” a Christmas musical by Ron and Shelly Hamilton, on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 610-286-9795 or visit www.twinvalleybiblechapel.com. BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Local churches have slated Blue Christmas services for Sundays in December. The services will take place on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 105 W. Main St., Terre Hill, and on Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at Churchtown United Methodist Church, 2170 Main St., Narvon. Blue Christmas is a worship service for those who have lost loved ones and find it hard to celebrate during the holiday season. Each service will include Holy Communion, a meditation, and words of encouragement.
Boy Scout Troop 140 recognized four Eagle Scouts at a Court of Honor ceremony held recently at St. Peter United Church of Christ (UCC) in Knauertown. Families, friends, fellow Scouts and dignitaries, including state Sen. John Rafferty and Rep. Tim Hennessey, were in attendance to honor the Eagle Scouts - Simon Crew, Tristan Fish, Morgan Norris and John McDevitt - all 2018 graduates of Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School. Obtaining the rank of Eagle, which is the highest award in Boy Scouting, requires that a candidate complete a series of merit badges, as well as an approved community service project that demonstrates the Scout’s leadership skills. For his project, Simon led a team of Scouts to plan, design, construct and install a collection of post-mounted,
Take A Book, Return A Book By Francine Fulton
needed to fill the library nooks. Simon is pursuing a business degree in West Chester University’s Honors College.
Books lovers of all ages are invited to “take a book and return a book” at three Little Free Libraries that were recently installed locally by Simon Crew as part of his required Eagle Scout Service Project. Simon, a member of Boy Scout Troop 140 of Knauertown and a 2018 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, placed the Little Free Libraries at three parks located within the North Coventry Township park system. Those who visit the libraries can choose from a variety of books, including hardbacks and paperback books for adults, as well as children’s books for youngsters of all ages. People may return the books when they are done or donate other books to the libraries.
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Boy Scout Troop 140 members (from left) Simon Crew, Morgan Norris, John McDevitt and Tristan Fish were named Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony held at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Knauertown. self-serve lending library nooks in North Coventry Township locations. Simon also led a book drive to collect books
“Petals Please” Spreads Joy Through Flowers Successful Turkey Bowl Held On By Francine Fulton Thanksgiving Morning Flowers from funerals, weddings and other special events that may be discarded are now being recycled and reused by Petals Please, a newly formed nonprofit organization that presents the fresh flowers to residents of nursing homes, hospices, senior care communities and others. Petals Please was founded in July and already has made an impact in the local community. “We’ve (distributed) about 1,200 bouquets to date,” said founder Beth Adams. “Flowers are a nice symbol of love, care and support. You get so much more than you give ... when you see the joy on a recipient’s face.” Adams explained that volunteers deconstruct large flower arrangements to create smaller individual bouquets for distribution. The flowers are placed in pint-sized mason jars, small vases, See Petals Please pg 7
By Francine Fulton
Cold temperatures did not keep runners and walkers from taking part in the annual Turkey Bowl held on Thanksgiving morning at Tel Hai Camp and Retreat in Honey Brook. “We had a beautiful but very, very cold 27th annual Turkey Bowl race - coldest on record from what I understand,” stated Bruce Gregory, camp director. “Despite the frigid weather, we had 429 participants, plus about 45 race staff.” The Turkey Bowl, which included a 5K race around the camp, as well as a 1-mile fun run for children, attracted
Founder Beth Adams (left) and volunteer Peggy Bolger invite local residents to donate flowers from events like weddings and funerals to Petals Please, a new nonprofit organization. Volunteers with Petals Please deconstruct large arrangements and place them in smaller containers before presenting them to residents of nursing homes, hospices, senior care communities and more.
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Among those who received encouragement from the Tel Hai Turkey Bowl mascot (third from right) as they took part in the Tel Hai Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving morning were (from left) Andrea Rose, Arianna Rose, Madison Mindziak, Michelle Mindziak, Bohdan Mindziak and Jordan Rose.
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