Parkesburg Parks and Recreation holds scarecrow contest, plans Trunk or Treat
BY FRANCINE FULTON
It is not too late for Parkesburgarea residents to vote for their favorite scarecrow as part of the second annual Scarecrow Fest being presented by the Parkesburg Parks and Recreation Committee.
People may cast their vote via a Facebook poll, which includes photos of all of the scarecrows and can be found at www.face book.com/parkesburgparksand recreation. The scarecrows can also be viewed in person on the 400 block of First Avenue.
“All of the scarecrows are on display in the empty lot across from Poured Out Cafe and next to the old Parkesburg Arms Hotel,” explained April Brade, a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
There are currently 12 scarecrows on display. Scarecrows that have the highest number of votes to date include a Girl Scout scarecrow created by Girl Scout Troop 41385, one called Revenge of the Hair Crow and one titled Harvest Queen. Other entries include a police officer scarecrow submitted by the Parkesburg Borough Police Department, a Beetlejuice scarecrow and one of the Parkesburg Grinch created by the committee.
First-, second- and third place winners will receive a gift basket and gift cards from local businesses.
Community residents, groups, businesses and first responders were asked to enter the Scarecrow Fest contest and place their creations in the designated area for the month of October. “We put in green big fence posts to
affix their scarecrows to. They are illuminated at night,” noted Brade. “Traditional, scary and funny were the three suggestions. It was a launching pad to get them thinking.”
“All of the scarecrows are on display in the empty lot across from Poured Out Cafe and next to the old Parkesburg Arms Hotel.”
Winners of the scarecrow contest will be announced following the Parkesburg Lions Club Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 26, which will end at Minch Park,
400 West St., Parkesburg. Voting for the scarecrow contest will continue through 3 p.m. that day. Also featured that afternoon will be a Trunk or Treat in Minch Park presented by the committee. During the event, costumed children can travel from car to car collecting candy and treats. Those interested in participating in the event by decorating
See Scarecrow contest pg 8
Lions Club sets Halloween parade, community service activities
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The Parkesburg Lions Club Halloween Parade, which has been a tradition in the area for more than 75 years, will take place this year on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
Registration and lineup for the parade will be in the parking lot of A. Duie Pyle, located at 100 S. Limestone Road,
See Halloween parade pg 10
Compeer Chester County celebrates 25th anniversary
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Compeer Chester County, a nonprofit organization that pairs people living with mental health conditions with volunteer friends from the community, celebrated its 25th anniversary on Oct. 2 during a luncheon held at the Desmond Hotel Malvern.
A special guest was Rob Chisholm, who was recognized as founder and emeritus program
director. Chisholm was presented with a plaque of appreciation “in recognition of his extraordinary vision and enduring commitment.”
Also in attendance were Donna Kueny, program manager; Jeannine Lisitski, president and CEO, Mental Health Partnerships (MHP); and Marian Moskowitz, Chester County commissioner, who presented Compeer with a citation.
See Compeer pg 9
Scarecrow entries include Harvest Queen (left photo) and a bookworm (right photo) created by the Parkesburg Free Library.
Parkesburg Lions Club members Karen Fronefield (left) and Helen Leibig carried the banner representing the club during last year’s Halloween parade.
Atglen Public Library receives grants
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Atglen Public Library (APL) was one of 13 libraries across Pennsylvania that were awarded a $5,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). The Excellent and Equitable Youth Services Local Library Grants are designed to help libraries serve their youngest patrons by purchasing fiction and nonfiction books for youths.
Robbyn Kehoe, director of APL, applied for the grant through the OCL. “The funds are to be spent on books for youth ages birth to 18,” she said. “We will have these books on the shelf for next summer.”
The grants, which are federally funded through the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by PDE, help libraries build inclusive collections for youths.
Kehoe noted that APL has also received other grants that will benefit library patrons.
State Sen. Katie Muth
awarded a $150,000 grant to APL to purchase decodable books and to educate parents about the science of reading. “Decodable books help beginning readers learn to read by focusing on phonics as the primary skill to decode words,” Kehoe explained. “Focusing on phonics, rather than guessing the words based on pictures, helps to produce stronger readers.”
APL was one of 10 libraries in Muth’s district to receive a grant to provide decodable books to community families. More than 440 decodable books are available at APL.
“All of the books may be borrowed for three weeks,” Kehoe noted. “In addition, several handouts are available to help parents and caregivers learn about the science of reading. “
APL has also been selected to receive a Thinking Money for Kids program kit from the American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The program kit is a collection of resources to help libraries
teach financial education concepts to children ages 3 to 12, both in the library and in children’s homes.
In the APL newsletter, Kehoe explained that the TM4K program kits consist of Playaway Launchpads for borrowing and financial games for children’s programs. Launchpads are tablets that are preloaded with fun financial education games that parents will be able to borrow for three weeks. Launchpads are kid-friendly and do not require a home internet connection.
“Selected through a national application process, APL is one of 300 libraries to receive this unique offering,” Kehoe stated. “TM4K Launchpads will be reservable throughout the Chester County Library System.”
APL is located at 121 Main St., Atglen. For more information about the grants and programs, contact Kehoe at rkehoe@ccls.org. More information about library activities is available at www.atglenpubliclibrary .org and www.facebook .com/AtglenPublicLibrary.
Community Calendar
Oct. 23 and 30. Bible Study Group Parkesburg Mennonite Church 44 E. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 10 a.m. The fall Bible study will focus on Ephesians. The topic on Oct. 23 will be “Our New Life in Christ.” The topic on Oct. 30 will be “Our Unity in Christ.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Oct. 23. Kacie’s Cause Support Group
Parkesburg Baptist Church 103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ KaciesCauseParkesburg
Oct. 24. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
Oct. 26. Cochranville Fire Company Auction
Cochranville Fire Company
3135 Limestone Road, Cochranville, 8:30 a.m. Items up for bid will include
antiques and collectibles, crafts, quilts, furniture, household items, shrubbery, outdoor and lawn items and gift certificates. Homemade food will also be available for purchase. www.cochranvillefire.com
Oct. 26. Trunk N’ Treat
The Cochranville Church 92 Church Drive, Cochranville, noon to 3 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Call 610-593-6222 for more information.
Oct. 26. Dire Wolf Trail Race Fundraiser for the Octorara Junior-Senior High School cross-country teams
Wolf’s Hollow County Park 399 Schoff Road, Atglen. Race-day bib pickup and registration will be from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. followed by a 5K and 10K race at 9 a.m. For more information, to register or to view the course map, visit https:// runsignup.com/Race/PA/Atglen/ DyerWolfTrailRace.
Oct. 27. Church Service, Free Meal
New Beginnings Church of the Cross 1 Penn Ave, Christiana. Sunday morning worship will take place at 10 a.m., followed by a free smorgasbord-style meal. www.facebook.com/ NewBeginningsCross
Oct. 31. Christiana Historical Society Speaker Series
Christiana Borough Building 10 W. Slokom Ave. Christiana, 6:30 p.m. Billy Wilde will talk about historical burials. His family founded the Wilde Funeral Home in Parkesburg in 1850. Everyone is welcome. www.christianahistoricalsociety.com
Nov. 4. A Night With Tony Dungy A benefit for The Parkesburg POINT Youth Center
Coatesville Area Senior High School 1445 Lincoln Highway East, Coatesville, 7 p.m. For more
See Calendar pg 5
Dear Brother or Sister in Christ, In the United States, 40% of Christians do not vote.
If God did not want us to have an active role in His plans, He would not have called us to action repeatedly throughout Scripture. Again and again, from Genesis to Revelation, He calls on His people to act, to stand against evil, and to stand up for the needy and vulnerable (Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 5:11, Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 31:8-9). If we sit on the sidelines while every good thing our nation stands for is destroyed, we will have violated far more Scripture than the handful of passages that may be misused to justify inaction.
Christians oftentimes ignore getting involved in the voting process for several reasons: (1) they don’t believe their vote counts, (2) they have been misinformed, or (3) they have never done it; therefore, it’s hard to break the ice. We encourage you to pray and ask God to help you break free from these fears. We are all called upon to do the right thing.
Many Christians do not vote because of pressure from their church and community. It is time to fully reverse that habit. We are all called upon to do the right thing. The hard part is finding the courage to stand up, to stand in the gap. Initially, you may be judged for doing so. But standing in the gap for good is the only way to stop this storm.
Here’s what you can do today to save the country:
1. You can vote early by mail, or in-person. Call us and we’ll help you better understand the options Pennsylvania offers: 717-403-7041.
2. Talk to everyone about why you are voting and why they should too.
3. Pray for our nation and our nation’s leaders. Please act. You don’t want to wake-up the day after the 2024 election wishing you had done more to save your community and your country.
Sincerely,
Anonymous Amishman from Wayne County, Ohio
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Stress management webinar set for farmers
Penn State Extension will offer a webinar on managing stress on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. The workshop is designed to help people understand and manage the unique stressors of farming.
The program will explore the factors contributing to farm stress, the symptoms and consequences, and how people can measure their own stress levels. Using practical tools such as the ABC Model of Stress, the workshop will guide attendees through fostering self-confidence and cultivating mindfulness as key strategies for managing stress. People will also receive tips on creating a positive state of mind and practicing stress management techniques.
This event is free of charge, but registration is required by visiting https://extension .psu.edu and searching for “Essential Skills: Managing Stress.” A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants after the live See Webinar pg 5
FALL FOOD SALE
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information and to order tickets, visit www .parkesburgpoint.com.
Nov. 7. Mark Cable Concert
IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Cable will perform during a meeting of the church’s 55 Alive group for people age 55 and over. Cable, a local comedian and musician from York, will present “Senior Moments.” A fee will be charged for tickets. A link to purchase tickets is available at www.impact pa.church/events.
Nov. 9. Fall Food Sale
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church
392 Charles St., Coatesville, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For sale there will be pierogies, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, noodles and cabbage, kielbasa, nut rolls, fruit rolls, soup and rye bread. All items must be preordered. To place an order by Wednesday, Nov. 6, visit www.holyghost uoc.org. The food will be available for curbside pickup.
Nov. 9. Designer Bag Bingo
Fundraiser for the Atglen Public Library
Octorara Primary Learning Center 87 Highland Road, Atglen. The doors will open at 5 p.m.; games will begin at 6 p.m. All prizes will be a variety of new designer bags and accessories. There will also be an opportunity to win gift baskets. Entrees, desserts and snacks will be offered for sale. For tickets, visit www .atglenpubliclibrary.org or call the library at 610-593-6848.
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event, and the recording will be accessible for six months.
The workshop is part of the Essential Skills Series: Harness the Power of Interand Intra-Personal Skills to Elevate Your Career. Some materials in this series were funded by the Department of Labor as part of the Animal Science Apprenticeship Program.
Pocopson Home, a longterm health care facility in Chester County, was recently named to the list of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 by Newsweek and Statista. The ranking lists the nation’s leading nursing homes in the 25 states with the highest number of facilities,
according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). According to the Newsweek and Statista rankings, Pocopson Home is one of the top 1,050 nursing homes out of nearly 14,858 homes analyzed. Pocopson Home provides
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their trunks should email
Todd Brade, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, at tbrade@ parkesburg.org or send a message at the aforementioned Facebook page. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 25. “(Trunk or Treat) registrants should be in place and ready to go at 2 p.m. when the parade steps off,” Brade pointed out. Members of the Parkesburg Borough Police Department will also be on hand at the Trunk or Treat and will hand out candy and a variety of glow sticks that children can use when they trickor-treat. Trick-or-treating
hours in Parkesburg Borough, Highland Township and Atglen Borough will be on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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A Girl Scout scarecrow selling cookies was created by Girl Scout Troop 41385.
Sherry Thompsen, Compeer program coordinator, presented a talk titled “Mental Wellness Starts With Friendship: Celebrating a Quarter Century.”
In her talk she credited Chisholm, the agencies that support Compeer and the agency’s advisory council, as well as the volunteer friends. “For 25 years, our purpose has been to support mental wellness in our community through friendship. And we continue to achieve that purpose,” she stated.
“So far, over the past 25 years, we’ve served over 350 Chester County residents living with mental health challenges. And we couldn’t have done it without the many volunteers who have helped Compeer achieve its purpose.”
Compeer pairs that were in attendance were recognized and given an opportunity to speak about how they benefit from the program.
The goal of the “nonclinical social engagement program” is to foster mental well-being through social interaction. Having a “com-
peer,” which means “peer” or “companion,” is designed to help build self-esteem and reduce loneliness in a person dealing with mental health challenges. According to a history of the program, Chisholm founded Compeer Chester County in 1999 after previously starting a Compeer program that served Montgomery and Delaware counties. He utilized a program model that was created by Compeer International. Since its inception, Compeer Chester County has been funded by the Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) and operated under the auspices of MHP, along with private donations and grants.
By January of 2000, Compeer matched 25 adults with volunteer friends from the community. Beginning in 2005, Chisholm was assisted by Thompsen, who started as a volunteer and then was named outreach consultant. Her role expanded
Pocopson Home
24-hour long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services for individuals who have been hospitalized and require inpatient physical therapy to recover. Pocopson Home also provides respite and hospice care in its long-term care setting.
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over time and, in 2013 she became an official parttime MHP staff member. Chisholm retired in 2014, and between 2015 and 2018, Bill Kaiser and Don Altemus each served as program managers at different times. Kueny was named program manager in December 2018 after serving as division director for MHP.
Compeer is always in need of volunteers, who are paired with individuals of the same gender and geographical area who share common interests. Pairs
share activities such as attending a sporting event or a movie or going for coffee or lunch. Individuals in the program have been diagnosed with conditions such as depression, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, and they are referred to the program by a mental health professional.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact Kueny at 610-436-4445 or dkueny@ mhphope.org. More information is also available at www.compeerchesco.org.
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The winners, along with other selections, will be published in a commemorative special section appearing in the Conestoga and Garden Spot Pennysavers, as well as the Morgantown/Honey Brook and Octorara Community Couriers in early December. All entries will be featured on our website at townlively.com.
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Compeer Chester County founder Rob Chisholm, shown with his wife, Judy, was honored at the event.
Jeannine Lisitski (at podium), president and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships, welcomed those in attendance.
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beginning at 1 p.m. This year’s parade will proceed from the parking lot of A. Duie Pyle, travel down First Avenue and end in front of the Keystone Valley Fire Department (KVFD), 329 W. First Ave. Judging and the awards presentations will take place in front of KVFD. Awards will be issued in various categories such as Adult Division, Child Divi-
sion, Group Float Division, Performance Groups and Fire Company Division.
“We encourage residents - adults, children, groups, families - (along with) churches, Scout groups, fire companies, clubs and performance groups to participate either by walking or on a float. Any specialty vehicles are also invited to be a part of the fun,” said Parkesburg
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Lions Club president Robin McKenna, adding, “The Parkesburg Lions Club enjoys hosting the parade each year and hopes for another successful parade this year.”
To register for the parade, message the “Parkesburg Lions Club - New and Improved” Facebook page or contact McKenna at robinlmckenna@gmail.com. Same-day registration will also be accepted.
In addition to planning the parade, members of the Parkesburg Lions Club have been busy with other community projects. The club held a successful gift card bingo on Oct. 5, which raised money for the club’s two scholarships that are presented to seniors at Octorara Junior-Senior High School.
are located at the Parkesburg Library, 105 West St., and at local eye doctors’ offices.
The club is also collecting clean plastics through a recycling program offered by the Trex Company. Collection containers are located at Parkesburg Library; Fulton Bank, 100 W. First Ave., Parkesburg; and Pine Creek Animal Hospital, 150 Pine Creek Drive, Gap. Money raised through the program has allowed the Lions Club to place free benches in the community.
The Parkesburg Lions Club will present its annual holiday decorating contest again this year. Local residents are asked to register for the contest by messaging the club via the Facebook page.
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As part of its quarterly food drive, members of the Lions Club will collect nonperishable food items for the Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC) on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dutch-Way Farm Market, 365 Route 41, Gap. Lions Club members will be stationed in the lobby of the market. Shoppers will be offered a list of items most needed by the OAFC as they enter the store, and volunteers will collect donations as shoppers exit the store.
The club has placed collection boxes in the community where residents can place used or unwanted eyeglasses, which are later refurbished into new eyewear for people in need. Collection containers
Judging of the holiday decorations will take place on Friday, Dec. 13. All Parkesburg residents are encouraged to participate. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places. Signs will be placed in the yards of the winners.
Future Lions Club events will include a tingo (tea and bingo) fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.
The Parkesburg Lions Club is always looking for new members. Prospective members are invited to attend a club meeting. Meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St. When meetings are held at different locations, information is posted on the Facebook page.
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Event to explore challenges of poverty
A Poverty Simulation will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford.
Co-hosted by a collaboration of community organizations committed to
addressing poverty in Chester County, the event will provide participants with a simulated firsthand experience of the struggles faced by families living in poverty. During the simulation, participants will take on the identity of a person living in poverty and navigate real-life challenges, such as making decisions about health care, education, employment, and housing while having limited resources. Afterward, participants will engage in discussion about potential solutions for addressing poverty in Chester County. Light refreshments will be available.
The event aims to raise awareness of the daily challenges faced by the more than 31,000 people in Chester County who are living in poverty.
The event is open to the public. To register or for more information, visit https:// kacsimpact.org/workshop/.
Church posts community meal
The mission committee of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a hot meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. The menu will consist of spaghetti with meatballs and sauce, garlic and plain bread, tossed salad, fruit salad, and desserts.
The meal is free and will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall. For additional information, call the church at 717-687-6619.
