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Octorara NOVEMBER 13, 2019

VOL XXIX • NO 42

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

GRIEF SUPPORT

Community of Love Lutheran Church, 115 N. Fourth St., Oxford, will present GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays, a free seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death, on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. The seminar will feature video interviews with counselors, grief experts and others offering practical suggestions and reassurance. Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas and exercises for daily help through the holiday season. For more information, call Andrea Loveland at 610-998-0282 or emai collutheranchurch@gmail.com. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

The Atglen Public Library, 413 Valley Ave., Atglen, offers several ongoing programs. Music and Movement and Story Time and Craft, open to toddlers and prekindergarten students, meet at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, respectively. The Kids’ Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4:15 p.m. Students can read to the library’s PAWS therapy dogs on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. and may schedule an appointment by calling the library at 610-593-6848. The programs are free, but space is limited. To register, visit www.AtglenPublic Library.org and select the Events tab. “MEET THE AUTHOR”

105 West St., will host a “Meet the Author” event on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. as part of its LibraryLive! Series. The program will feature Chester County suspense and thriller novelist Matty Dalrymple, who will highlight her books, including her new title, “The Iron Ring.” Seating is limited, and reservations are suggested. To reserve a spot, contact the library at 610-857-5165 or visit www.parkesburg library.org.

By Francine Fulton

Now in its second year of operation, Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue Inc. is continuing its mission to rescue homeless, abused or unwanted dogs and cats and find them permanent, loving homes. The nonprofit, no-kill, all-volunteer organization was founded on Jan. 1, 2018. “Last year, 100 dogs were adopted and 70-plus cats,” reported Mary Bauer, founder. “This year, we have surpassed those numbers already. We are at 150 for dogs and we are still tallying the cats, but we passed that (number) as well.” The rescue has also developed a

By Francine Fulton

relationship with the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. This past spring, the rescue was able to help homeless Vietnam veteran David Tillman provide care for his dog, Dakota, until the pair could be reunited. A foster family housed Dakota for several months while Tillman attended a program at the VA. Tillman and Dakota are now doing well and residing at the Whitehall Apartments in Spring City, a facility that provides permanent supportive housing for at-risk veterans in Chester County. Lucky Dawg will collect items such snacks and gift cards for veterans at

A holiday craft show, featuring handmade items from more than 40 local artisans, will take place at Freedom Village Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, which provides a safe haven for local animals in need through foster homes. In lieu of an admission fee, craft show visitors are asked to bring donations of snacks, soup mixes, cocoa mixes, full-size candy bars and gum, which will be given to residents at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. Also needed are $5 Wawa gift cards. The effort is part of a collaboration between the rescue and the VA. “Our See Craft Show pg 5

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Cinnamon, an adult female pit bull terrier mix, is currently available for adoption from Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue.

Wreaths Across America Coming To Pequea Valley Area By Ann Mead Ash

Honoring local veterans is very important to local resident Paula Diem. After several years of organizing bus

trips to Arlington National Cemetery for the wreath laying held there each December, Diem decided to attend the Quarryville observance in 2018. After witnessing the ceremony, Diem decided See Wreaths pg 8

LEARNING TOGETHER

The Factory Ministries has announced that sessions of Learning Together will be offered every Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Together Community Center, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. On Nov. 19, “Be Utility Wise” will be facilitated by Crystal Werhel with Community Action Partnership (CAP) and PPL. All are welcome. To register, call 717-687-9594.

Holiday Craft Show Slated

Lucky Dawg Continues Its Mission, Seeks Pet Fosters

Steve Shivery (above), J.T. Holderman (left in right photo), and Paula Diem (right in right photo) have been preparing to hold the first Wreaths Across America ceremony in Gap on Dec. 14. The effort will place more than 1,400 wreaths on the graves of area veterans.

Christmas Makers Market To Benefit Local Charities Christian Life Center (CLC) will be the site of a Christmas Makers Market craft fair on Friday, Nov. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CLC campus, 125 Saginaw Road, Lincoln University. The craft fair will include more than 50 artisans and food vendors, craft classes and a new Sugar Plum Station, a children’s shopping area offering nominally priced gifts. There will also be a gingerbread house candy store, a place for children to make gift crafts and a gift-wrapping room. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Bethany Christian Services program Safe Families for Children (SFFC). As part of the See Markers Market pg 10

Local artist and potter Karen O’Lone-Hahn will be among more than 50 artisans and food vendors at the Christian Life Center Christmas Makers Market craft fair on Nov. 15 and 16. Ephrata

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