Local youths honored at Independence Day ceremony
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Yes, teenagers communicate by texting or posting on social media, but many local youths are talented and creative writers as evidenced by the recent submissions to the annual essay contest presented by Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. As part of this year’s challenge, local middle and high school students were asked to address the question “What does the word liberty mean to you?”
Winners of the essay contest were invited to read their entries during an Independence Day celebration held at Hopewell on
July 4. The event also featured the singing of the national anthem by Molly Herman and the presentation of colors by local Boy and Girl Scout troops.
The high school winners were Aarush Shah, first place, Spring-Ford Area High School; Abigail Smith, second place, Owen J. Roberts High School; and Rachelle Toaldo, third place, Exeter Township Senior High School. The middle school winners were Samarth Mangal, first place, Renaissance Academy; Kartikeya Rawat, second place, Spring-Ford 7th Grade Center; and Hana Ismail, third place, Commonwealth Charter Academy.
All of the students, with the exception of Kartikeya, were on hand to read their essays. Kartikeya’s essay was read by park ranger Patti Shenk.
Jeff Jones, site manager, welcomed those in attendance, who gathered on the front lawn of the Ironmaster’s Mansion.
“With the volume of options one has to spend on July 4, we are pleased and honored that you chose to spend a portion of this special day with us here at Hopewell Furnace,” he stated. “It is always fitting and proper to gather on this day to remember the origins of our nation and the specific documents issued nearly
See Independence Day pg 2
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Expansion project ongoing at Honey Brook Community Library
BY FRANCINE FULTON
A construction project that will nearly double the building’s space is currently ongoing at the Honey Brook Community Library. Work began in April and is expected to be completed in November.
According to the architect’s sketches, the expanded library will have a U shape and the main entrance of the library will move from the front of the building on Route 10 to the current back of the library. The library’s parking lot will be expanded to 40 spaces.
The project will include the
See Library pg 8
Friends of Springton Manor Farm to host ice cream social
BY FRANCINE FULTON
National Ice Cream Day, which is celebrated every third Sunday in July, was established in 1984 by Ronald Reagan as a way to promote the important work of the dairy industry.
Locally, the Friends of Springton Manor Farm (SMF) will celebrate the day with an ice cream social on Sunday, July 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission and ice cream are free, but donations
will be accepted. Proceeds will directly benefit the farm.
Friends members will serve the ice cream, including vanilla and chocolate, plus additional flavors, on the front porch of SMF’s farm complex area near the Great Barn. A sundae-making station will also be available.
“We will have jimmies, chocolate syrup, maraschino cherries and some crushed cookies,” said Robin Spurlino, Friends of SMF vice president, who serves
See Ice cream social pg 5
The essay contest winners were (from left) Samarth Mangal, Hana Ismail, Rachelle Toaldo, Abigail Smith, Aarush Shah and (not pictured) Kartikeya Rawat.
Honey Brook Community Library board members Nancy Johnson (center) and Karen Gorgonzola (right) and volunteer David Gorgonzola (left) display the new donor recognition tree.
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two and a half centuries ago.”
He also explained the rules of the essay contest.
“Over the past spring, we conducted our third annual writing challenge,” he stated. “We asked students in middle and high school from the 16 closest school districts to submit an essay based on a prompt related to the Declaration of Independence. The meaning of (liberty) can vary depending on the situation and the perception of the
individuals using that word.”
He noted that the essay contest has grown, adding that Abigail has participated in all three years of the contest and her essay was the first one ever submitted.
“We more than doubled the number of submissions this year with more than 70 entries,” Jones reported. “Reading and ranking these 70-plus essays were judges Jared Barndt of French Creek State Park, Joel
Moore from the Friends of Hopewell Furnace and Francine Fulton from the Community Courier.”
In their essays, both Aarush and Samarth said that liberty is more than just a word. “It is the beat of my heart, the music that guides my feet and the paste that connects me to the world around me,” Aarush wrote. “It’s like catching a peek of the rays of sun after a long night, filling my soul with warmth and hope.”
“(Liberty) is a feeling. It is the flame upheld by Lady Liberty’s torch,” Samarth’s essay stated.
the document provided by Jones.
Each of the essay contest winners was presented with a framed certificate and a cash prize provided by the Friends of Hopewell Furnace. To read all of the essays in their entirety, visit www .nps.gov/hofu/index.htm and scroll down to “2024 Independence Day Writing Challenge.”
The event also included a performance of the song “Here’s to the Brave” presented by Mekhi Bloodworth of Phoenixville Area High School, who submitted an original music piece rather than the traditional written essay.
After the essay readings, audience members volunteered to read the Declaration of Independence line by line using printouts of
Hopewell Furnace is located at 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson. The park’s facilities are currently open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the park is free. For more information, call 610-582-8773 or visit the previously mentioned website.
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Summer Reading Program underway at Honey Brook library
BY FRANCINE FULTON
There is still time for patrons of all ages to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Honey Brook Community Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook. The program, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” will conclude on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Participants are asked to pick up their Summer Reading Program packages at the library to register and then start reading. Those who bring in their reading log weekly will receive a ticket to be entered into a drawing to earn prizes. Those who bring in a nonperishable food item for the Honey Brook Food Pantry will earn one extra ticket.
School-age children are asked put a checkmark on their reading log for every 15 minutes that they read.
“You need to have a minimum of three check marks in a week to get a ticket,” explained library director Jennier Spade. On the reading log for preschoolers, they are asked to color in a square for every book they read or have read to them. “For each square they color, they get a ticket,” Spade said.
Young adults (YA) have to read three YA books or seven graphic novels each week to get their ticket.
Adults can earn a ticket when they read two books. “As of last week, we have 85 adults signed up,” Spade noted.
Each group - preschool,
school age, YA and adulthas three baskets they can win. Participants can put their tickets into the container in front of the basket they would like to win.
Prizes include an Echo Dot, an Amazon gift card and a McDonald’s gift card. Also as part of the program, activities will be offered throughout the summer.
Magic: The Gathering Club will meet on Saturdays, July 27 and Aug. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. The program is open to people age 13 through adults. The library will offer starter sets, or attendees can bring their own cards.
A Percy Jackson Demigod Camp will be held on Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. for students in grades three
to eight. Students will learn about Greek mythology and make crafts and snacks based on the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” books. Registration in required.
STEM Spark will be offered on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 10:30 a.m. for children in grades one to five. Students will become paleontologists as they “dig” for prehistoric ocean life using authentic tools. They will then analyze their findings. The program is limited to 25 children, and registration is required.
Other programs will include Tuesdays with Ms. Therese, featuring electronic and board gaming, July 23, 6 p.m.; Stories in the Shade story time with Miss Jennifer Wednesdays through July 31, at 10 a.m.; and
See Summer reading pg 4
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The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) will participate along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states. At the ARL, all cats and dogs over 6 months of age will have a reduced adoption fee, and senior dogs and cats over 8 years will be free to adopt.
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speaking with an adoption counselor to ensure that the pet they select is a good match for their home, family and lifestyle.
Adopters are encouraged to bring their family members and other house dogs to meet the pet they are interested in before completing the adoption. Dog adopters will also need to bring cash or a check for a dog license, which is required at the time of adoption under Pennsylvania law. Adopters should also bring a cat carrier or a dog collar and leash, or they may purchase these items from the ARL.
All interested adopters can visit www.berksarl.org/ pets to view the available pets. Adoption hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During Bissell’s spring Empty the Shelters event last May, 46 cats and dogs from the ARL found loving homes.
BISSELL Pet Foundation and the ARL urge families to research the pet they are interested in adopting, as well as adoption requirements. For more information on adopting or donating to Empty the Shelters, visit www.bissell petfoundation.org/empty -the-shelters and www .berksarl.org.
Community Calendar
July 19. Family Fun Fridays
Presented by the Honey Brook Township Park and Recreation Board Umble Park
173 Suplee Road, Honey Brook, 6 to 8 p.m. Featured will cornhole, beginner pickleball and games. The Twin Valley Baseball Association will offer snacks to purchase. Family Fun Fridays will be held every Friday in July and August.
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July 19. Sewing With Ms. Nancy
Honey Brook Community Library
687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 6 to 8 p.m. Adults and young adults age 12 and over are invited to join Ms. Nancy in making a variety of sewing projects this summer. For more information, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
July 20. Sidewalk Chalk Day
Boone Area Library
129 N Mill St., Birdsboro, 10 a.m. to noon. Patrons are invited to decorate the library’s sidewalk with chalk drawings. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
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July 20. Takeout Chicken Barbecue
Nantmeal Methodist Church
359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, 3 to 6 p.m. The meal will include a half-chicken, a baked potato, coleslaw, homemade apple sauce, a roll with butter and dessert. A fee will be charged per meal. Call or text 610-6132657 to reserve tickets. Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins will be welcome until sold out.
July 22. Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Village Library, 11 a.m. to noon. Children may read to Babes, a therapy dog. Ten-minute time slots will be available. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 610-286-1022.
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July 22. Charity Golf Tournament
Brookside Country Club
850 N. Adams St., Pottstown. The golf outing will open with registration and a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. Tee-off with a shotgun start will begin at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Animal House Project. For more information and to register for the golf tournament, visit www.AHPCharityGolfTournament.org.
July 26. Community Dinner
St. Peter United Church of Christ 1920 Ridge Road (Route 23), Pottstown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A free will offering will be received.
Aug. 1. Free Community Dinner
Honey Brook Presbyterian Church 4331 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meal is offered by the Shepherd’s Kitchen Meal Ministry. All are welcome. Call the church at 610-273-2848 for more details.
The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com.
Summer reading from pg 3
Sewing with Ms. Nancy, Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org to register for the programs. For more information and a complete schedule of activities, visit www .honeybrooklibrary.org or search for “Honey Brook Community Library” on Facebook.
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alongside Friends president Brad Addison.
Other activities during the day will include a photo booth, face painting, cornhole and wagon rides through the park.
“The Chester County Parks + Recreation and Katie Cook (special events and program coordinator) have become big supporters of this event, and the county will be supplying music; fairy hair, where they put strands of color in your hair; and an appearance by Bubbletopia, a bubble-blowing company that does giant bubbles,” said Spurlino.
“The Friends will also have crafts.”
Live music will be provided by Paul Wilkinson, who will perform folk and bluegrass music. He was also the entertainment during Sheep and Wool Day at SMF.
Spurlino said that the ice cream social is popular, noting that about 500 people attended last year. Volunteering at the event are Friends members and staff members from SMF.
“The Friends contribute about 15 active volunteers,” noted Spurlino.
“We work with the parks staff and facilities department to bring this event to the public.”
While at SMF, which is a demonstration farm, visitors can tour the barn, which is home to more than 30 farm animals, including sheep, goats and chickens. The barn’s newest arrivals are rabbits. The Family Farm Museum, located within the Great Barn, contains seasonal tools and apparatus used on Chester County farms from the 1700s to the 1900s. SMF, a 306-acre park, also includes 7 miles of walking and horse riding trails, a Victorian flower garden, a butterfly garden, a pollinator meadow and picnic areas.
Families may also enjoy the site’s catch-and-release fishing pond. Fishing rods are available to borrow from the park office through the Rod & Tackle Loaner Program. The Friends of SMF is a
nonprofit group dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the farm. The group has about 40 members, all of whom pay a yearly fee. Members perform a variety of tasks at SMF, including helping to provide animal care, completing trail maintenance, weeding the gardens and doing historical archiving. In addition to the ice cream social, members volunteer during SMF’s annual Sheep and Wool Day, which is held on the last Saturday in April.
Springton Manor Farm is located at 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore. For more information about the Friends group, visit www .friendsofspringtonmanor
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farm.org or www.face book.com/FriendsofSMF or email FriendsofSMF@ gmail.com.
More information about the ice cream social is available by visiting www.face book.com/chescoparkspres and choosing Events.
The program, titled “Get Out and Play: The Schuylkill River Trail in Berks County,” will be presented by Tim Fenche,
The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County will present its Third Saturday Summer Program on July 20 at 11 a.m. in the White Horse Inn, located at 31 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville.
a member of Schuylkill River Greenways (SRG), who will discuss the significance that the Schuylkill River Trail plays in the region.
Visitors will learn about
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Friends volunteers will serve the ice cream, and attendees can make their own sundaes.
River Trail
the history of SRG and its programs and projects. According to www .schuylkillriver.org, its mission is “to connect residents, visitors and communities to the Schuylkill River and the Schuylkill River Trail by serving as a catalyst for civic engagement and economic development in order to foster stewardship of the watershed and its heritage.”
Fenche has been with SRG since 2006, serving in several roles and functions over the years. He has more 25 years of experience working
in the nonprofit sector, and over the last 18 years with SRG, he has managed multiple grant programs and dozens of projects.
A suggested donation will be received at the door. Proceeds will benefit the trust. For more information, call 610385-4762 or visit www .historicpreservation trust.org.
The next Third Saturday Summer Program will be held on Aug. 17, when a program about the Pennsylvania long rifle will be presented.
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addition of a community room and a new children’s library. The existing library will house the books for adults.
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Another feature will be an adult reading room, which will also house a display of historical memorabilia. “I wanted a spot where the adults could go for a little quiet - to sit and read magazines and newspapers - and all our local history (items) will move there,” explained library director Jennifer Spade. “There will also be a small meeting room that can fit about six people.” She noted that the space could be used for homeschool group meetings and classes like English as a Second Language.
The books from the current children’s library will be relocated into the new children’s wing. The other books will be boxed and stored until the work is complete.
“The whole (existing library) needs to get painted, and we are getting new carpeting,” said Spade. “All of the lighting will be changed to LED to be more energy efficient.”
“Our new addition, which is the children’s wing, will
be ready for all the books,” she added. “What is left is the adult books and the DVDs. Those are ones that will have to be moved when we do the new rug and the painting.”
The Friends of the Library’s book nook will be relocated, and a room will be added for the sorting of donations. “Where the book nook is now will become our kitchenette for the community room,” said Spade, noting that a third restroom will be added.
She noted that a wall will be added to separate the restrooms and the community room from the rest of the library. “If we do programs out of hours, like Sewing with Ms. Nancy on Friday nights, these doors can be locked, and the people will only have access to the community room,” said Spade.
The building project began thanks to a $1.14 million grant that the library received through the Department of Community and Economic Development, which was garnered by state Sen. Katie Muth. “The grant just covers the building (construction),” Spade said.
The library will have a U shape that will house a new children’s wing and community meeting room.
“The capital campaign is ongoing to purchase furniture and shelves to be put into the building. For our community room, we will need a table and chairs. In our adult reading room, we will need comfortable chairs.”
As part of the capital campaign, the library recently introduced a wall-mounted donor recognition tree. The tree recognizes patrons who contribute a set donation. Various colored leaves that correspond to the level of contribution are currently available to purchase, as well as acorns and doves for larger donors. “There is a lot of space to write (on the leaves),” Spade noted. “People can write ‘in memory of’ or businesses can write their names.”
Donors on the tree so far include Honey Brook Township, Honey Brook Animal Hospital, Tel Hai Retirement Community, the Honey Brook Com -
munity Partnership, the Ladies Book Club at Knob Hill Farm, Brandywine Shoe Shop, the Honey Brook Women’s Club, the Honey Brook Library Mystery Book Club and Hoover Building Specialists. One leaf was inscribed with the words, “Reading saved my life.”
Once the construction project is completed, the tree will be displayed inside the lobby.
The Honey Brook Community Library is located at 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook. For more information about the project or to donate, contact Spade at 610-273-3303 or jspade@ ccls.org.
The library will remain open for most of the summer, although it will close for several weeks in late August and early September. Updates will be posted on the “Honey Brook Community Library” Facebook page.
JBT receives United Way award
Jonestown Bank & Trust
Co. (JBT) was recently recognized for its efforts in contributions and participation in the United Way of Lebanon County’s annual giving campaign.
JBT received the United Way 2024 Employee Giving Award because of an 18% increase in employee contri-
butions and a 13% increase in employee participation. Overall, 67% of JBT employees contributed to this year’s giving campaign.
JBT is a locally-based, full-service community bank serving clients in Lebanon, Lancaster, Berks and Dauphin counties. To learn more, visit www.jbt.bank.
Participating in the award presentation are (front, from left) Hannah Kees, Jaime Hansson, Tori Kuhns, Ann Decker, (back) Mario Nardone, Ashley Hess, Michael Grenier, Khristen Kleinfelter and S. Tyler Caldwell.