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JUNE 7, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXI • NO 18
Memorial Day observed in Elverson A gun salute and taps were provided by the color guard from Col. Jacob The annual Memorial Day service Morgan American Legion Post 537, was held in Elverson on May 29 to Morgantown. The master of ceremonies for the pay tribute to the men and women who died while serving in the United event was Elverson Mayor Esther Prosser who welcomed those in attenStates military. Held in the cemetery located dance. “Why are we here?” asked across from Elverson United Prosser. “To honor those who have Methodist Church, the event included given their lives to defend the freedom patriotic music, remarks from area of the United States of America.” Carol Ruffner led the singing of veterans and a flag-folding ceremony. “The Star-Spangled Banner.” She also performed an original composition, “God Blessed America.” The Rev. Scott Stevenson offered the opening prayer and led the group in the reciting of “The Lord’s Prayer.” A wreath-laying ceremony to honor fallen soldiers was held, and the wreath was placed by John Mohl, a Korean War veteran, and Brian Shepker, senior vice commander, American Members of Elverson Boy Scout Troop 37 Legion Post 537. BY FRANCINE FULTON
Students from Twin Valley High School created artwork for the Peter J. Camiel Turnpike Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Art installation created by Twin Valley High School students BY FRANCINE FULTON
hose who make a stop at the Peter J. Camiel Turnpike Service Plaza located near the Morgantown exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be able to view a newly installed art piece created by students from Twin Valley High School (TVHS). The artwork, which is a series of glazed ceramic mosaics, highlights historical and natural sites in the region, including French Creek State Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, the Daniel Boone Homestead and Crow’s Nest Preserve, as well as local wildlife. This is the 12th piece created in conjunction with Art Sparks, a program by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), which seeks to bring student-created artwork highlighting the local area to service plazas across the PTC’s 564-mile system. “All 12 (art installations) have been magnificent, but they have all been unbelievably different from each other,” stated Mark Compton, CEO of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, during an unveiling ceremony held
“It was a labor of love. We can make beautiful things when we all work together.” Karl Blaschke, PCA executive director, congratulated the students on the project. “What I love about this work is that it tells the story of a place and the communities in this region,” he said. “You helped give a sense of pride to all of us.” Other speakers included Rep. Paul Friel; Patrick Winters, superintendent of the Twin Valley School District; and William Clements, TVHS principal, who also credited the students for their efforts, along with TVHS art teacher Heather McCord.
Leading the project was professional teaching artist Jessica Liddell. “There is so much beautiful detail in these mosaics,” she stated. “The students drew all of the designs, came up with the concepts and they rolled out clay, textured clay and worked diligently to research the wildlife depicted. It was a labor of love. We can make beautiful things when we all work together.” Student Michael Hawk said that he enjoyed working alongside other students as well as McCord and Liddell. “One of my favorite things about this project was being able to exercise my creativity alongside our amazing team that sought to create a finished project that was unique,” he said. He added that he also learned a lot about the surrounding area. “This project was a great way to tell the story of the community and a great opportunity to tell people about places that make our area unique that are just passing through,” he said. “We showcased what made the greater Twin Valley area and what has shaped the story of this place and to appreciate the everyday things we
(from left) Patrick Bowker, Aeroc Clyde, Liam Clyde and Andrew Malcolm raise the flag.
See Memorial Day pg 2
American Legion Riders set Bike Night BY FRANCINE FULTON
The American Legion Riders will host “Bike Night,” a fundraising and recruitment event, on Wednesday, June 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Annamarie’s on Main, 339 W. Main St., Birdsboro. Featured at the first-time event will be a display of motorcycles by members of the Riders group. Motorcycle owners from the community are also welcome to participate. “It’s open to anyone, and there will be a car show, too,” said Riders director Doug Moore, noting
See Art installation pg 3
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there will be no registration fee to show a vehicle. Attendees will also be able to meet officers of the organization and learn about the Riders and their efforts to help local veterans. “We’re trying to get a Riders family together. It’s about camaraderie,” Moore said. A portion of the proceeds from dinner sales at the restaurant will go to the Riders group. “We are getting a percentage of the money that is collected, which will go toward veterans in need,” noted Moore. See Bike Night pg 5
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