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VOL XXIX • NO 32
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Parkesburg Library, 105 West St., Parkesburg, will hold a book and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction with Parkesburg community yard sales. Donations of baked goods are requested, and contributions may be dropped off at the library on the day of the event. Call the library at 610-857-5165. BIBLE STUDY
Faith Bible Chapel, 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville, invites ladies from all denominations to a nine-week ladies’ Bible study. The topic will be “Couples of the Old Testament.” The informal discussion group will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 18 to Nov. 13. Call Faith Bible Chapel at 610-593-6333 and leave a message for Shirley. CRAB FEAST
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By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
A major fundraiser of the year for the Moores Memorial Library in Christiana is the annual golf tournament. Now in its 10th year, the popular best ball tournament is being held on Monday, Sept. 16, at Tanglewood Manor Golf Club, 653 Scotland Road, Quarryville. A light lunch will be provided at noon and there will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner will be served at the conclusion of the tournament. The single player fee includes green fees, use of a cart, lunch, dinner and on-course beverages. Preregistration is encouraged by Tuesday, Sept. 10, but walk-on registration will be accepted while space permits. Golfers may sign up with friends as a foursome or enter as an individual and be placed with a team. There will be a number of contests and prizes throughout the day, including
Inviting the community to the 10th annual Moores Memorial Library golf tournament on Sept. 16 at Tanglewood Manor Golf Club are golf committee and library board members (from left) Robin Coffroth, John Esworthy, Marilyn Wineberg, Joan Esworthy (with Daisy), and Gerry Woods.
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By Francine Fulton
White Horse Fire and Ambulance Company 49, Anne Hoffman (right) and Judy Helker, members of the West Chester Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization, invite the community to a tea party and “Downton Abbey” movie screening on Sept. 21.
The West Chester Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), a nonprofit organization that promotes positive educational opportunities for women, will present a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 21, that will feature an English tea party and a premiere showing of the “Downton Abbey” movie. The tea social will take place at the West Chester United Methodist Church, 129 S. High St., West Chester, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The tea will be followed by a private showing of the movie at the Regal Downingtown theater, 100 Quarry Road, Downingtown. To reserve a ticket by Monday, Sept. 9, readers may email Alice Bogert at abogert57@gmail.com. Attendees of the fundraiser, which is open to both men and women, will enjoy English tea, scones, tea sandwiches and fruits. “(Following the tea), we’re See Tea Party pg 2
Clark (left photo) and Cassy (right photo) are currently available for adoption from Spay and Save Inc. The rescue is also looking for volunteers to care for cats that are temporarily housed at local pet stores. By Francine Fulton
In addition to needing foster families and people willing to adopt dogs and cats, Spay and Save Inc., a nonprofit pet rescue organization that serves Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties, is in need of people willing to spend time with cats and kittens that are housed at local pet stores while
waiting for their permanent homes. Volunteers are needed at the Petco stores in Exton, Paoli and Limerick to perform routine maintenance, like refilling water and food bowls, and then spend time cuddling and playing with the cats and kittens that are housed there. “We have several Petcos that allow us to display our kitties in the habitats See Pet Rescue pg 8
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closest-to-the-pin, longest drive for men and for ladies and a putting contest. Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place teams, plus there will be a $1,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one, compliments of Hershey Motors. There will also be many door prizes, including gift cards from local businesses. This tournament is designed for amateur golfers, and no prizes will be awarded to professionals. The goal of the day is to enjoy a round of golf, have fun and support the Moores Memorial Library. The event is being organized by the library board and the Friends of the Library. Proceeds will go directly toward funding library operations. The money helps in maintaining free use of computers and free internet access for library patrons. It also helps provide prizes for the Summer Reading Program, and supports weekly story time See Golf Tournament pg 3
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OPEN HOUSE
111 White Horse Road, Gap, will hold a community open house at the station on Friday, Sept. 6. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Visitors will have a chance to see the fire equipment and enjoy refreshments. Visit www.white horsefire.org or call 717-768-3454.
TLC Sets Polo Match Fundraiser pg 5
Golf Tournament To Benefit Christiana Library
The Oxford Rotary Foundation will host an all-you-can-eat crab feast at The Wellwood, 523 Water St., Charlestown, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost per person will include all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, steamed shrimp, Maryland crab soup, fried chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, coleslaw, cookies, and brownies. Tickets will be discounted when purchased in advance and full price at the door. Tickets will also be discounted for youths age 12 and under. Tickets are available at www.oxfordrotaryfoundation.com. Call Jim McLeod at 610-256-5794. Proceeds will benefit Rotary service projects.
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