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Octorara /townlively
MARCH 4, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXX • NO 6
SPOTLIGHTING THE GRANGE
The Oxford Area Historical Association (OAHA)
MAY RETREAT
Grace Point Church, 10 S. Singer Ave., Paradise, will host a “Work as Worship” retreat on Friday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is intended to break down the wall between Sunday and the rest of the week, and it will feature messages from John Maxwell, Louie Giglio, Jon Acuff and others. A registration fee has been set, which will cover a catered lunch. For more information or to register, visit www.gracepointparadise.com. MONTHLY MEETING
will meet on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to parents who have experienced the death of a child. The topic for discussion will be “Loss and Pain Will Make Us Bitter or Better.” BASIS, which stands for Brothers and Sisters in Support, offers monthly groups. Call Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise at 717-442-8161 for more information, including location and directions.
By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
Students at West Fallowfield Christian School (WFCS) will present the family favorite musical “The Lion King Jr.” on Friday, March 13, at 1 and 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. The junior version of the musical is shortened to about an hour and tailored to younger performers, but it retains the same charm and drama of the original. There will be an intermission, with concessions available, making the total time about 90 minutes. “It’s a shorter version. Some of the harder songs are pulled out (and) solo pieces are pulled out to make it kidfriendly,” explained WFCS music teacher Ellen Miller. “The most popular songs you loved from ‘The Lion King’ are in there.” There are some sad moments in the story, but the show is still appropriate
for young members of the audience. “We do a good job of portraying those as well as enjoying the fun moments,” director Elizabeth Eckman said. The musical is a bigger project than the school has undertaken before. “We did smaller musicals in the past few years. This is the first year we could tackle a big production,” Miller shared. “We knew the roles would be filled and done amazingly well.” The cast members are students from all grades at WFCS. “There’s a crazy amount of talent in this school,” Eckman said. “I feel like the musical is a vehicle to grow confidence in these kids, to get them on stage. It’s just awesome to see. They’re doing a bang-up job on it.” Sixth-grader Alexis Fisher is enthusiastic about being a part of the production and playing multiple roles, including a hyena and a vulture. “I love acting, See WFCS pg 7
CCWS Opens New Location By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
Chester County Women’s Services’ (CCWS) Kennett Square office recently moved to 203 S. Walnut St., and a
grand opening was held on Feb. 14. The event featured guided tours, a harpist and refreshments. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies included words from CCWS supporters, as well as shared See CCWS pg 6
DR. SEUSS PARTY
Atglen Public Library, 413 Valley Ave., Atglen, will present a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on Wednesday, March 11, from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. The program is designed for students in kindergarten through grade two, but the whole family is welcome. To register, readers may visit www.atglenpubliclibrary.org/events or call the library at 610-593-6848.
Controller’s Office Wins Award pg 4
Library Receives Grant pg 2
WFCS Students To Present “The Lion King Jr.”
The grand opening of the new Chester County Women’s Services (CCWS) location at 203 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square, was held on Feb. 14. Cutting the ribbon were (from left) new landlords Bill and Jason Matthews, CCWS board president Ken Hunt and CCWS executive director Myriam Ruager.
Students from West Fallowfield Christian School will present “The Lion King Jr.” on March 13 and 14. Among the performers are (front, from left) Justin Yu, Harvey Reyburn, Caleb Campos, (back) Emmerson Ware and Alexis Fisher.
Rescued Canine Now Offers Comfort To Others By Francine Fulton
A year and a half ago, Rose, a Labradoodle, was struck by a car and left on the side of the road. Today, thanks to the efforts of several good Samaritans and Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, Rose has a new life bringing comfort to others as a certified therapy dog. Although Rose has completely recovered from the accident, she lost one of her legs, which the veterinarians were unable to save due to nerve damage. However, according to her owner, Jackie Gallagher, being a tripod has not affected Rose’s spirit. “We all knew after meeting her for the first time that she would be a therapy dog sometime in the future,” Gallagher said. “She is happy 24/7. She is See Rescued Canine pg 5
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After recovering from being hit by a car and losing one of her legs, Rose, shown with her owner, Jackie Gallagher (left), and Sharon Gilsky, a board member at Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, has become a certified therapy dog.
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will meet on Wednesday, March 18, at the Oxford Masonic Lodge Hall, 245 N. Third St., Oxford. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., and the program will start at 7 p.m. The program, “The Grange - In Essentials - Unity,” will be presented by speakers Betsy Huber and Sara Beth Reyburn-Kohut. Huber was elected president of the National Grange in November 2015, the first woman to hold that office in the group’s 149-year history. Reyburn-Kohut is a native of the Oxford area and grew up attending Grange mettings. The Grange, officially named the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, is a fraternal organization in the United States that encourages families to band together to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture. The program is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to use the side entrance.