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JUNE 21, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXI • NO 20
Honey Brook Lions Club distributes grants BY FRANCINE FULTON
Benjamin Meister
Anthony Engle
Rebecca Goldman
Each year, members of the Honey Brook Lions Club award grants to local nonprofit organizations in the Honey Brook area. During the most recent check presentation ceremony, held on June 8 at the Lions Club Community Center, the club gave away grants totaling $16,595. Grant winners who attended the event included Cub Pack leader Zach Walsh and Scout leader Cody Short from Troop 9, which meets at the Lions center; board president
See Lions Club pg 5
Twin Valley High school celebrates graduation BY FRANCINE FULTON
he Twin Valley High School (TVHS) Class of 2023 held its graduation on June 4 during commencement ceremonies held at the Santander Arena in Reading. The valedictorian was Benjamin Meister of Birdsboro, the son of Todd Meister and Missi Cooper. The co-salutatorians were Anthony Engle of Birdsboro, the son of Nathan Engle and Sylvia Engle, and Rebecca Goldman of Honey Brook, the daughter of Joel and Lisa Goldman. Anthony offered opening remarks and welcomed those in attendance. He also spoke of how the students succeeded despite the pandemic. “Not only did we find a new mental toughness, but the pandemic taught us to never take normalcy for granted,” he stated. “It deepened our relationships with our friends and family, and we found a new appreciation for our everyday freedoms.” In her speech, Rebecca spoke about the students fulfilling their own stories. “A good story is one filled with adventure, challenges
Benjamin provided the final remarks to the graduates. “Remember that success is not measured solely by material wealth or professional achievements. True success lies in making a difference in the lives of others, finding joy and leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and kindness,” he said. “Today we stand here looking out in the world, brimming with endless possibility. Let’s embrace the future with open hearts and open minds, armed with the knowledge and experience we have gained. Congratulations, Class of 2023. May your journey be filled with purpose, fulfillment and an unwavering commitment to make the world a better place.” Other student speakers were class president Josh Phillips, vice president Paige Borkowski, treasurer Jaden Brighter, secretary Makayla Biddle and class speaker Emma McBride. Superintendent Patrick Winters and school district board president Gary McEwen also offered remarks. To view the entire TVHS graduation ceremony, visit www.youtube.com and search for “2023 Twin Valley High School Commencement.”
Participants in the grant presentation ceremony were (front, from left) recipients Zach Walsh, Cody Short, Rocky Advent, Doris Haley, Jennifer Spade, Ivan Stoltzfus, Bill Ford, Kyle Esh and Kevin Putt; Lions president George Risbon; and (back) recipients Robert Kliner and Bob Herzog.
Elverson sets Day in the Park BY FRANCINE FULTON
Live music, children’s activities and food will be some of the features of Elverson Day in the Park, which will take place on Saturday, June 24, at Livingood Park on South Chestnut Street in Elverson. Events will begin at 5 p.m. and end with a giant firework display at approximately 9 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 25. Musical performances will kick off the evening. “We are beginning with singer Carol Ruffner and her band at 5 p.m. They are the opening act,” said Mayor Esther Prosser, a member of the Elverson Day in
the Park committee. “(Singer) John Barnett will follow.” The culminating musical act will be the West Chester Swing Kings, known for their repertoire of music by artists such as Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. The fireworks will begin after the group’s last song. Food will be offered by Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta of Elverson, along with food vendors, including Suburban Brewing Company of Honey Brook, a farm-to-table food truck and Kona Ice. Local Boy Scouts will sell hot dogs and soft pretzels. See Day in the Park pg 4
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and hard decisions. As long as you keep moving forward, one step after the next, you’ll have (a story) to tell,” she stated. “So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact and remember that life’s a great balancing act. As Dr. Seuss suggested, you have been writing a story of ‘all the places you’ll go.’” TVHS principal Bill Clements listed the accomplishments of the Class of 2023, including honors and awards at state and national competitions in FFA and the Technology Student Association. He also acknowledged TVHS student musicians, student artists and members of the theater arts club. He added that the seniors planned spirit weeks, a powderpuff game, a junior-senior prom and homecoming. They collected items for food banks, provided holiday gifts for children and raised funds for local charities. “In a remarkable campaign, the Mini-THON (members) shattered their goal and their previous records by collecting over $53,000 for the kids, supporting families and funding research in the fight against pediatric cancer,” Clements reported.
Rocky Advent and library director Jennifer Spade from the Honey Brook Community Library; Doris Haley from Doris Haley Ministries; Ivan Stoltzfus from Steeple to People Ministries; fire police Capt. Bill Ford, representing the Honey Brook Fire Company and Honey Brook Fire Police; Kyle Esh from the Honey Brook Youth Center; Kevin Putt from the Honey Brook Food Pantry; and Officers Robert Kliner and Bob Herzog from the Honey Brook Borough Police Department.
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