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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Volunteer To Tutor An Adult Student life skills programs that prepare individuals for employment and “ We are hopeful that as fall economic self-sufficiency. The Adult Tutoring Program cur(begins), folks will be looking for ways to volunteer in the communi- rently has a need for volunteers ty,” said Robin Chiavetta, assistant who are willing to work with an program coordinator for the adult student seeking to learn Chester County Opportunities English as a second language, study Industrialization Center (OIC) for the GED exam or improve basic Adult Tutoring Program. “Why not literacy. A four-year college degree kick off your new fall routine by is required to tutor, but a teaching volunteering? We currently have a background is not needed. Tutor training is offered online by great need for tutors.” Chester County OIC is a nonprof- the Pennsylvania Department of it organization that provides free Education. Tutors are asked to meet adult basic literacy education and with their student three hours per week, usually done in two 90-minute sessions. Pairs can meet in person at the Chester County Library in Exton, where the OIC program is based; at other libraries in the Chester County Library System; or at other mutually convenient sites. They may choose to meet virtually over Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp or Tutor Ed Meltzer (right) works with student other platforms. BY FRANCINE FULTON
Coats and winter gear are being collected at IMPACT Church, represented by (from left) pastor Mike Bailey, Gus Meulenberg and Melinda and Rachel Stoltzfus.
Public Invited To Donate Winter Gear For Those In Need BY FRANCINE FULTON
he community is invited to donate new and gently used winter outerwear, including coats and jackets, as well as boots, mittens, gloves, jackets, hats and scarves, as part of the annual Operation Warm Coat Drive sponsored by Parkesburg Churches Community Outreach (PCCO). Items may be dropped off at
Coats that will be given out on Oct. 16 will be sorted by size by IMPACT Church volunteers.
of the Ascension, 406 Second Ave. Donated items will be given out at IMPACT Church on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. until noon. Anyone in the community is invite to visit the church that day to pick up the winter wear free of charge. Pastor Mike Bailey explained that those who attend the giveaway do not have to provide proof of residency or income. “A lot of times they don’t bring the whole family. Mom may have five kids and she can come and take five jackets,” he said. IMPACT Church volunteers will sort and display the items, as well as serve as greeters. “Everything will be in the worship center. We will have racks of coats sorted by sizes,” Bailey said. He reported that nearly 300 coats were given out at the church in 2020. Items that were not distributed were given to local charities. For more information, contact IMPACT Church at office@impact pa.church or 610-857-3887.
Elena from Moldova at the Chester County Library in Exton.
School Names New Principal
See Volunteer Tutors pg 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE County Reveals Ida Aid Plan . . . . . . . . . . .2
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Heather Furlong, who taught at West Fallowfield Christian School (WFCS) for the past eight years, began her new job as school principal on July 1. She recently talked about the transition from teaching to administration. C o m m u n i t y C o u r i e r : W hat made you apply to become school principal? F u r l o n g : I was excited for the opportunity to jump back into a leadership position. I love teaching,
Oxford UMC To Host Events . . . . . . . . .3 Community Calendar . . . .4 Business Directory . . . . . .6 House Of Worship . . . . . . .8 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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