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MARCH 4, 2026

BY FRANCINE FULTON

DThe Flight of Fancy

Community Comes Together to Find Lost Dog

uring the height of the January blizzard, Fancy, a 5-year-old Shih Tzu mix, took off from her home in the Summerfield development in Elverson.

Over the next two weeks, while Fancy was missing, the community rallied together to find her. There were people out looking for her in the bitter cold, and for those who were not local and couldn’t search, they offered prayers for her safe return. Ultimately, with the help of the neighbors and a dog tracker who volunteered to help, Fancy was returned to her owner safe and unharmed.

Linda Smith adopted Fancy from a rescue on June 26, 2025. The dog was surrendered to the rescue from a puppy mill and was shy and timid around people. “I didn’t know what she was going to be like, but I said, ‘I am not leaving this dog here,’” said Smith, when describing her first visit with Fancy.

Exactly seven months later on Jan. 26, Fancy escaped at 4 a.m. after she “asked” to be let outside. “She and I were sleeping in a chair, which is what I was doing with her when I first got her, because I felt she needed the human touch,” Smith recalled. “She woke me up frantic (to go out). I usually put her

on the deck, but the snow was way too deep. Something scared her and she went right out the garage door and down the driveway and made a right turn.”

Normally, Smith blew a whistle to call Fancy back in, but the dog did not respond to it or when Smith called her name.

Even though it was early morning, Smith contacted her neighbors, including Karen Templeton, who put Fancy’s photo and information on Facebook. “I was handling the social media and technology for Linda, and another neighbor created posters the same day,” said Templeton. “I emailed our homeowners association, and they emailed everyone in Summerfield.”

Through neighbors, Smith learned that Fancy had been living off birdseed from people’s feeders. “She survived the cold, even when it was in single digits,” Smith noted. “Between the bird feeder and a stand of some evergreens is where she was seen a number of times. I think she was getting under the trees to hide and to have some shelter from the wind.”

After Fancy went missing, Carole Lowry of Gap, who has a passion for helping people find lost dogs, contacted Templeton on social media and offered to help track Fancy.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Aidan Long, Canaan Toothman and Kevin Bolt were recognized as Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony held on Feb. 21 at Conestoga Mennonite Church in Morgantown. The Scouts are members of Troop 543 Plowville, which meets at Robeson Lutheran Church.

According to www.scouting.org, Eagle Scout is the highest honor in the Scouts BSA program of Scouting America. Only 4% to 6% of youths involved in Scouting earn the honor, which requires earning more than 21 merit badges, holding leadership positions within the troop and completing a major community service project.

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“I walked around and talked to the people and businesses that had security cameras. I set up a trail cam where she had gone last,” Lowry explained. “These nice people in the development let me set up a feed station. I even ran electric cords from people’s houses to set up a heated water dish to keep the food warm for her because by the time she would come to eat, the food would be frozen.”

Eventually, Lowry was able to trap Fancy using her neighbor’s fishing net. “They saw her next to the crate but not in the crate,” said Smith. “She caught her with a net. She was so worn out that she didn’t put up much of a fuss.”

On the day Fancy was found, Lowry rushed to Elverson from Gap after a sighting. After capturing her, she wrapped Fancy in a blanket and, along with Templeton, drove her to the local veterinarian. “We called Linda and said, ‘We got her’ and (asked) her to meet us there,” noted Lowry.

“When I walked in, Carole

was sitting in the corner of the waiting room with Fancy in her lap. Karen was right next to her,” said Smith. “What I saw was a little dog that was mostly covered with a blanket and her head was down, and I couldn’t even get a look at her. As I got closer, Carole said Fancy didn’t seem to be doing well. But when I started talking to her, all of sudden that little head came up.”

Smith reported that Fancy was given a clean bill of health. She lost two pounds during the ordeal but has gained most of it back.

Templeton has great praise for Lowry’s efforts, as well as those of local residents. “Carole is amazing person. She does this as a volunteer. She spent hours

Students of the Month

The Twin Valley Rotary Club has selected Twin Valley High School (TVHS) students Hailey Kilgore and Luke Elliker as its Students of the Month for January.

Each month during the school year, the Twin Valley Rotary Club honors two students of the month from TVHS. The seniors are selected by guidance counselors, teachers and staff members at the school.

in freezing weather looking for Fancy. She would check trail cams every hour on the hour,” said Templeton, adding, “People in the neighborhood searched for hours and hours walking and looking for her. It’s a wonderful story for our small town. People cared. It was touching.”

“Through the power of social media, the community helped to bring her home,” Lowry added. “Karen did a great job sending messages to the homeowners association to spread the word and to make sure residents listened to my orders of not calling or chasing her if sighted. So it was a wonderful community coming together for a little girl and her mama.”

Indoor Playground Opens in Glenmoore

Patience’s Playland held the grand opening of its brand new indoor playground on Feb. 21. Located in Glenmoore, Patience’s Playland offers a range of attractions designed for children of all ages.

The facility features multi-level play structures, slides, climbing areas, obstacle courses, interactive play zones and a dedicated toddler space created specifically for younger guests. Every element has been designed to encourage physical activity, creativity and social development in

a clean, climate-controlled environment.

Additionally, there are snacks for sale; a toddler and baby friendly bathroom with a changing table, toddler potties and stepstool; and private birthday party rooms.

The founder and owner of the new facility is Patience Domowski. For more information about hours, pricing, membership or party bookings, visit www .patiencesplayland.com or follow Patience’s Playland on social media at @Patience’s Playland.

Hailey is a multi-sport athlete who has been involved in athletics from a young age, beginning basketball at just 8 years old. She started playing AAU basketball in seventh grade and remained committed to the sport throughout her high school career. Her dedication has been recognized through numerous accomplishments, including All-Division honors during her freshman and sophomore seasons, All-County recognition her junior year and reaching the milestone of scoring her 1,000th career point during her senior season.

In addition to basketball, track and field has played a major role in Hailey’s life. Although influenced early on by her father’s collegiate coaching career, she did not begin competing until ninth grade. Specializing in sprints and hurdles, Hailey has earned multiple All-Division awards in events such as the 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles and the 4x400 relay, while also contributing to several school records.

Hailey has maintained a 4.269 cumulative GPA and ranks 15th in her graduating class. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and Varsity Club.

She plans to attend Shippensburg University to major in early childhood education, noting that she was inspired by an internship and her mother’s achievements as a 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year finalist.

Geigertown Fire Company to Dish Up Lenten Dinners

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Building on the success of its breakfast buffet program, Friendship Fire Company No. 1 of Geigertown will offer Lenten dinners every Friday through March 27 from 5 to 8 p.m.

A members-only soft opening was held on Feb. 13, and dinners began on Feb. 20. Menu items offered for sale include a baked fish dinner, crab cakes, fried shrimp and half a pound of peel-and-eat shrimp.

For non-seafood eaters, stuffed chicken and breaded chicken are offered, as well as grilled cheese and chicken nuggets designed to appeal to children. All dinners are served with a roll, coleslaw and macaroni and cheese or french fries, as well as a beverage.

Dinners are prepared in the fire company’s kitchen by volunteers, including Wayne Steele, training officer, who noted that guests are welcome to dine in at the fire company. Takeouts will also be offered.

Steele noted that between 160 and 200 people attend the breakfasts, and organizers hope for the same turnout for the Lenten meals.

“About 20 years ago I did (the Lenten meals) for a fire company in Tremont, where I came from in Schuylkill County,” he stated. “To this day, they still do them, and it is very profitable for them. The idea was to bring it here.”

Proceeds will benefit the fire company, which provides fire, rescue and EMS services to the citizens of Robeson Township, as well as mutual aid response to surrounding communities.

The fire company holds fundraisers to help purchase new vehicles and equipment and for building and apparatus maintenance. “We have ladder truck, an engine, an attack truck, a utility truck and an ATV for brush fires. It’s a large fleet,” said Steele.

The fire company’s allyou-can-eat breakfast is held on the first Sunday of each month from 7 to 11 a.m. unless the day falls on a

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holiday. The next scheduled event will be on March 6.

Additional upcoming events include a line dance set for Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the fire company. Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase. Other fundraisers include chicken barbecues and bingo. The company’s social hall is available for rent, as well.

Community activities hosted by the fire company include an annual free Easter egg hunt and Trunk or Treat. The company also drives Santa Claus around the neighborhood on a fire truck each holiday season.

During Fire Prevention Week in October, firefighters visit local schools to

talk about fire safety and prevention.

Friendship Fire Company is located at 3433 Hay Creek Road, Geigertown. For more information about activities, visit www.geiger townfireco.com or http:// www.facebook.com/geiger townfirecompany. Those with questions may call 610286-6481 or email station@ geigertownfireco.com.

The all-volunteer fire company is also in need of members, including firefighters, fire police and forestry crew members who respond to brush fires. Non-firefighter positions are also available. To learn more and to complete a membership application, visit www.geigertown fireco.com/recruitment.

Community Calendar

March 4 and 5. Story Time

Village Library

107 Walnut St., Morgantown, 10 to 11 a.m. Youngsters are invited to join Miss Pam for stories, songs and activities. The theme will be “Celebrate Reading” in honor of Dr. Suess’ birthday. Those with questions may call 610-286-1022 or email smolibrary@gmail.com.

March 5. Free Community Dinner

Honey Brook Presbyterian Church 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 610-273-2848.

March 5 and 6. “Pride and Prejudice”

High Point Baptist Academy

200 Chapel Road, Birdsboro, 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.; tickets will be available at the door. www.facebook.com/HighPointBaptistAcademy

March 6. Lenten Dinner

Friendship Fire Company No. 1

3422 Hay Creek Road, Geigertown, 5 to 8 p.m. A variety of seafood items will be offered for sale, as well as stuffed and breaded chicken, grilled cheese and chicken nuggets. All dinners are served with a roll, coleslaw and macaroni and cheese or french fries, as well as a beverage. www.facebook.com/geigertownfirecompany

March 7. Line Dance

Friendship Fire Company No. 1, Geigertown, 7 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be available to purchase. www.facebook.com/geigertownfirecompany

Gillen Kicks Off 250th Anniversary Celebration

Kane Named to Dean’s List

Kane

son was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Students who were

ranked in the top 20% of undergraduates within their division for the semester were named to the dean’s list.

March 7. Art in Action

Boone Area Library

129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, 10 a.m. to noon. The program, geared toward children ages 6 to 11, will feature hands-on arts and crafts projects. No registration is required. www.facebook.com/boonearealibrary

March 12. Seed to Supper Garden Course

Honey Brook Community Library

687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 6 p.m. The free program for adults age 18 and over will cover vegetable gardening for beginners. Free seeds will be provided. Registration is required. To register, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.

March 21. Turkey Supper

Caervarvon Fire Company

2145 Main St., Narvon, 1 to 4 p.m. or until sold out. Buffet-style dining will be offered, as well as a drivethrough takeout. Visit the “Caernarvon Fire Company” Facebook page for more details.

March 21. Spaghetti Supper

Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4 to 7 p.m. The meal will be by donation only. Proceeds will benefit the Honey Brook Day Camp.

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit a meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com. For more information, call 800800-1833, ext. 6018.

Mowday to Publish Books, Appear in Documentaries

Author Bruce E. Mowday, who has written extensively on the American Revolution and Civil War, will concentrate on books and documentaries involving the history of the United States in the coming year.

Mowday was interviewed for two documentaries on the subject of preserving the memory of the heroic deeds of American soldiers during the American Revolution’s Battle of Brandywine, as well as the preservation of actual battlefield land. He was interviewed by Darley Newman, an Emmy Award-nominated host, for her show “Travels With Darley” on the field where the Marquis Lafayette was wounded on Sept. 11, 1777. The show is expected to be aired on PBS stations in the next several months. He was also interviewed by filmmaker Mary Armstrong of Space Cats Films on a number of occasions for her documentary on Lafayette and the need to preserve Brandywine battlefield. Armstrong expects to debut her film

in mid-2026.

Mowday is also working with Lionsgate/Blackfin on a documentary on his latest book, “A Killer at the Door.” The book details the escape of murderer Danilo Davalcante from Chester County prison.

For 2026 and the country’s 250th celebration, Mowday is working with Kenneth Serfass, a General Grant expert, on a book on Gettysburg and Vicksburg in the Civil War. The book is expected to be released this spring. Serfass and Mowday will also offer a presentation on the book to historical organizations and other groups. Organizations may email mowday@mowday.com.

Mowday is working on two other book projects in 2026. One book is on a World War II chaplain who wrote a diary during his captivity during the Bataan Death March. Mowday is also collaborating with artist Karl J. Kuerner on a book dealing with Christmas celebrations in the Brandywine region.

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LIVING GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH: 3200 Horseshoe Pike, 3 miles east of Honey Brook. Handicap accessible. Please join us for worship each Sunday at 9:30 am and Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 am. Nursery care is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, join us via livestream on YouTube.

MT ZION CHURCH: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

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Canaan, who is also a TVMTB member, completed a trail improvement project at the same preserve. He, along with volunteers, cleared overgrown, stabilized sections of the trail and improved drainage.

Kevin’s project was a cleanup and improvement at the courtyard at Robeson Lutheran Church, allowing the church’s preschool students to use the courtyard for outdoor activities and snack time. He organized and led volunteers in pressure washing the patio, walkways and surrounding areas; cleaning out the planter boxes; and plant -

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Luke has taken Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses wherever possible. His coursework includes AP United States History, AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP English Literature, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, as well as engineering design and development. He has attained a GPA of 4.623 so far and ranked fifth in his class as of the end of last year.

Luke has been a threeyear varsity athlete in both cross-country and track. He runs cross-country in the fall and participates in track during both the winter

ing butterfly bushes and flowers. He also added two child-size picnic tables. Stephan Kincaid from Berks Trail Works was on hand at the ceremony to thank the Scouts for the trail improvements. He emphasized the connection between community and local trail stewardship, noting that all three Eagle Scouts are members of the TVMTB.

State Rep. Mark Gillen presented each Eagle Scout with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which read, “Whereas the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania takes great pride in recognizing Canaan, Aidan and Kevin who have displayed steadfast commitment to the ideals and time-honored traditions of Scouting America by attaining the rank of Eagle Scout - an accomplishment of the highest magnitude.”

Other participants included Brian Thorpe, Scoutmaster, who dis -

cussed the importance of Scouting; Scot McCaffrey, assistant Scoutmaster, who recited the Eagle obligations; John Wilson, assistant Scoutmaster, who presented Voice of the Eagle; Drew Toothman, who recited the invocation; Shannon Long, committee chair, who provided the welcome; and Chas Andrews, Frontier District Executive for Scouting at Hawk Mountain Council, who encouraged the Scouts to stay connected as they move into their next phase of life. Troop members presented the Colors and the Call to Order and recited the Scout Law and The Scout Oath.

During the Court of Honor ceremony, the mother of each Eagle Scout pinned the Eagle lapel pin on her son. In return, the Eagle Scouts each presented a pin to their parents.

Each Scout also selected mentors to recognize, presenting them with a pin. The mentors are individu -

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and spring seasons. During his senior year, Luke was selected as a team captain for the cross-country team.

Luke has been a member of the National Honor Society since the end of his sophomore year, where he has contributed through service and tutoring opportunities. He has also been involved in History Club for two years.

Luke plans to attend college and is currently exploring majors in computer science, engineering and business. He is leaning towards attending the University of Maryland for computer science.

als who played a meaningful role in their journey to attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Aidan recognized his mountain biking coach, Mike Cihlar, and former Scoutmaster Scot McCaffrey. Kevin recognized Scot McCaffrey and current Scoutmaster Brian Thorpe. Canaan recognized his sister, Karis, who earned her Eagle Scout rank in 2024. Karis is a senior at Liberty University in Virginia, studying criminal justice. She came home for the weekend to attend the Court of Honor.

As an Eagle Scout, Karis was chosen to lead the Eagle Charge. The closing words read, in part, “On behalf of the Court of Honor of the Hawk Mountain Council, Scouting America, with the high hope that you will always represent the finest of character and citizenship, we welcome you into the brotherhood of Eagle Scouts and congratulate you, your parents and your Scout leaders.”

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Mowday has authored more than 25 books, including two books on Lafayette, “Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero” and “Lafayette: America’s Young Hero and Guest.” Mowday also authored a full-length book on Brandywine, “September 11, 1777: Washington’s Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia.”

He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows and is a frequent speaker to various civic and historical groups.

Mowday served as the chair of the American Friends of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Brandywine Committee and earned the “1776-2026 DAR

American 250! Commendation” from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. He is also a member of Chester County’s 250th Commission. For more information on Mowday, his books, and his schedule of events, visit www.mowday.com.

Howat Named to President’s List

Koby Howat of Honey Brook was named to the president’s list for the fall 2025 semester at Plymouth State University, Plymouth, N.H. Howat is studying exercise and sport physiology. To be named to the president’s list, a stu -

dent must achieve a grade point average of 3.70 or greater for the semester and must have completed at least 12 credit hours during the semester, at least nine of which must confer grade points, at the time the lists are finalized.