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Octorara /townlively
MARCH 18, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXX • NO 8
UPCOMING MEETING
The Historical Society of Salisbury Township will meet on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at the alisbury Township Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, White Horse. Guest speaker Roberta McManus will present “Exploring the Influenza Pandemic of 1918 - Could It Happen Again?”All are welcome. For more information, call 717-442-4071. MEN’S BREAKFAST
Oxford United Methodist Church (OUMC), 18 Addison St., Oxford, will hold its 57th annual men’s Lenten breakfast on Sunday, March 22. The program will begin at 7 a.m. with worship in the sanctuary, followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall. OUMC is located at the corner of Market and Addison streets in Oxford. Readers may contact the church at 610-932-9698 or umcsecretary@gmail.com. EGG HUNT
Limeville United Methodist Church, 5783 Limeville Road, Gap, will host its seventh annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. Children age 1 through sixth grade will have the opportunity to hear the Easter story, hunt for eggs, and more. The event is free and open to the public. To register by noon on Wednesday, April 1, call the church office at 717-442-4010. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/LimevilleUMC. For text message updates, type a text message that says “@limeville” and send it to the number 81010.
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Hephzibah Slates Concert, Open House pg 9
Octorara Student Honored As Good Citizen By Francine Fulton
Joseph Pizolato, a senior at Octorara Junior-Senior High School, was one of 11 students recognized as Good Citizens by members of the Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) during a ceremony held on March 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester. Beverly Lawler, chairperson of the Good Citizens Committee, explained that the honor is presented annually to students who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The students are chosen for the honor by their respective high schools. “In August, I contacted area high schools requesting their assistance in selecting one senior from their school who demonstrates the traits of a good
citizen,” she stated. “Today, we are honoring 11 students because of their commitments to their schools and their communities. These students will become the leaders of our future.” Lawler related a brief history of the Good Citizens Award, which was established in 1934 and originally bestowed upon only one student per state. By 1952, the award was expanded so that each high school could select one Good Citizen honoree. Lawler provided a brief biography of each student, noting that Joseph is involved in the Octorara music program. He plays the trombone and is the drum major for the marching band. He is also active in varsity track and field. Joseph is a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church youth group, volunteering locally and taking part in mission trips to other states. Each high school senior who was See Octorara Student pg 7
Pequea Baptist Organizes True Goal Hockey
COMMUNITY MEAL
The Mission Committee of Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3183 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will host a free, hot meal for the community on Thursday, March 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the accessible Smith Fellowship Hall. The menu will feature lasagna, salad, garlic bread, a fruit cup, and dessert. Call the church at 717-687-6619 for more details. BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, will host their monthly book sale on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The sale will feature history-related items and media.
By Ann Mead Ash
Based on the success of its True Swing Softball Camp for girls and the True Serve Volleyball Camp for both boys and girls, Pequea Baptist Church, located at 6062 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, has decided to form the True Goal Hockey League for both boys and girls in grades one through six. “We have enjoyed connecting with the community in the different sports programs,” said Doug Kauffman, director of See Hockey pg 3
Nate Bird is suited up to take part in the Pequea Baptist Church True Goal Hockey League, which will be held at the church beginning Tuesday, March 31. The program is open to area students in first through sixth grades.
Joseph Pizolato (front, second from right), a senior at Octorara JuniorSenior High School, was one of 11 students who were named Good Citizens by the Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Beverly Lawler (back, far left), chairperson of the Good Citizens Committee, presented the awards. Other recipients included (back, from left) Matthew Conroy, Lillian Feist, Nina Nsereko, (front) Ralph Lintelman, Hannah Brostrom, Cameo Powell, Kira Rybarczyk, (not pictured) Cole Walker, Kaia Morse and David Akins.
Positive Prom Fashion Show Planned By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
The Girls Run the World Club at the Octorara Junior-Senior High School will hold its fifth annual Positive Prom Fashion Show on Friday, March 20. The fashion show will display some of the beautiful prom dresses that are available for students to “purchase” from Kasie’s Closet in exchange for donations of nonperishable food items. The Positive Prom Fashion Show will be held in the high school auditorium during the school day for students only. A second show, open to the entire community at no charge, will be held that See Prom Fashion Show pg 10
Students from the Girls Run the World Club at the Octorara JuniorSenior High School will hold a Positive Prom Fashion Show on March 20. There will be a session during the school day for students and an evening session for families and friends. Shown are some of the club members with volunteers Tina O’Connor (front, far left) and Debra Wentz (back, second from right).
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