Octorara MARCH 27, 2019
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Secretary Of Agriculture Speaks At Farm Bureau Event By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding was the featured speaker at the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau’s annual spring banquet on March 14 at Octorara Junior-Senior High School in Atglen. Redding’s remarks stressed the importance of agriculture to the state, noting that it makes up 18 percent of Pennsylvania’s economy at approximately $136 billion annually. He explained that a recent study helped his department expand the state’s definition of agriculture, which includes more components than other states. For Pennsylvania, he explained, agriculture now includes all production agriculture, food processing and forestry, as well as the state’s strong equine industry. “It’s important to recognize all of agriculture is important,” he said.
Redding also made remarks on the Farm Bureau’s Farmers Care Program, which helps with food needs across communities throughout the state. “At the end of the day, there is a human on both ends of what we do. The food system is critical to us every day,” Redding said. Another speaker was Kay Moyer of the Penn State University Extension program. Moyer works with Lyme disease awareness, and her responsibilities include presenting at Amish schools each year in Pennsylvania and beyond. There was also a report on the Farm Bureau’s Young Ag Professionals program by Ellie Chandler. Formerly known as the Young Farmers and Ranchers, the program encourages interaction between new and longtime farmers. Events such as the banquet provide networking opportunities. “The connections you make now may last a lifetime,” she said. See Farm Bureau pg 4
TLC Invites Community Members To Foster And Adopt Pets By Francine Fulton
Founders of To Love a Canine Rescue (TLC), which is based in Chester County,
believe that all rescued, stray and abandoned dogs should live in a loving foster home before they find a permanent place to live. See Dog Rescue pg 4
Janson (left photo), a 4-month-old male Labrador retriever, and Jefferson (right photo), a 3-year-old male German shepherd mix, are two of the dogs currently available for adoption from To Love a Canine Rescue. The organization is currently seeking foster families, as well as people who are willing to provide a forever home for animals currently in foster care.
Among those who attended the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau’s annual spring banquet on March 14 at Octorara Junior-Senior High School were (from left) Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, Octorara Area School District superintendent Michele Orner, state Rep. John Lawrence and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau board member Howard Robinson.
Earning The Eagle Scout Honor: A Family Tradition By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
Eighteen-year-old Colin Delestienne of Atglen recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, just as his father and three older brothers have done. Among those attending the Court of Honor ceremony at Penningtonville Presbyterian Church were Colin’s parents, Doug and Sharon Delestienne, as well as brothers Nathan, 29, Eagle Scout 2008; Cameron, 27, Eagle Scout 2010; and Tyler, 25, Eagle Scout 2012. “You can’t be any prouder,” said Doug. “I earned my Eagle Scout back in 1978. It was fortunate for myself (that) my wife and I had four sons and I got to relive my childhood.” See Eagle Scout pg 3
Colin Delestienne (left) of Atglen, who recently earned his Eagle Scout rank, was presented with a proclamation at his Court of Honor ceremony by George Stewart, mayor of Atglen.
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Chester County •The 2019 Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point at the H.E. Myrick Conservation Center in Pocopson Township: Sunday, April 7 •The Peacemaker Center’s annual fundraiser, featuring former Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles, at the Brandywine Manor House, Honey Brook: Friday, April 12 •Freedom Life’s Helicopter Candy Drop on Saturday, April 20, in three locations: Minch Park, Parkesburg, and East Fallowfield Township Community Park, plus Lancaster County’s SECA Park, Quarryville Dauphin County •The National Guest Author Visit Program featuring Alice Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman at Hershey Public Library: Sunday, April 7 •Lenten fish fry meals at Seven Sorrows Catholic Church, Middletown: Fridays through April 12 •A sensory-friendly Community Fair in honor of Autism Acceptance Month at the Vista School, Hershey: Saturday, April 27 Lancaster County •“Pamoja: An Evening in Kenya” at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church: Saturday, April 13 •PA Family Travel Fair at the campus of Calvary Church, Lancaster: Saturday, April 27 •Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 Education Conference at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Lancaster: Tuesday, June 18 York County •Sparrow Place’s spaghetti dinner and silent auction at Grace Church, Shrewsbury: Saturday, April 6 •Give Local York events around the county: Friday, May 3 •YWCA York’s Girls on the Run of York spring 5K at York College of Pennsylvania’s Graham Field: Saturday, May 11
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