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tory Time at Boone Area Library on July 21 was all about dogs as children heard caninerelated stories and had an opportunity to visit with Pfiona, a therapy dog, and her handler Wendy Pfluglar. Pfiona is a 3-year-old Brittany, which is a type of spaniel known for bird hunting. She is also Farm Dog Certified, has won medals in dog shows and is a trained tracking dog. “Because they are bird dogs and because she likes to hunt, we had to give her a job,” said Pfluglar. “She has many ‘jobs,’ but we started off with obedience (training).” Pfluglar told the children that therapy dogs must be friendly and calm, noting that Pfiona is certified through Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs based in New Jersey. “You want the dog to be sound around people and around other dogs,” she explained. “They also have to be around (people using) wheelchairs, crutches and walkers. (Therapy dogs) can be alert, but they can’t start jumping.” As a librarian and media specialist in the Spring-Ford Area School District, Pfluglar takes Pfiona to many school functions, including football games and other sporting events. She has also taken Pfiona to meet with hospital patients Pfiona, a therapy dog, and her handler Wendy Pfluglar
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on Monday, July 21, which will benefit Animal House Project Bellewood Country Club, an (AHP), a nonprofit organization exclusive golf club in North that serves pet owners in need. Coventry Township, will be the By operating a pet food pantry site of a charity golf tournament and offering veterinary services, See Golf Tournament pg 9
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Paint the Town Purple Run/Walk To Benefit Alzheimer’s Association
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s part of an effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and in memory of her mother, Carol, who passed away from the disease in 2017, Lynn Cronomiz of Morgantown will again host the Paint the Town Purple 5K, with all proceeds supporting the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s event, which will include a 5K run and 1K fun walk , will take place at the Zerbe Retirement Community, 2499 Zerbe Road, Narvon, on Saturday, June 14. Registration will open at 8 a.m., and the 5K and walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Participants and attendees are encouraged to wear purple to the event. This is the third year for the
fundraiser. Paint the Town Purple began in 2023 at Historic Joanna Furnace. This is the second year it is being held at the retirement community. “We’re hoping to grow it this year. We are trying to attract runners from the L ancaster area (as well),” Cronomiz noted, adding, “The past two years we had beautiful weather. The 5K is professionally timed, and we accurately measured the course to be a 5K.” Nonrunners and walkers are also invited to attend to cheer on the 5K participants, but it is requested that they arrive by 9:15 am. due to a road closure. “The run goes out of Zerbe Mansion and down the hill on Zerbe Road and turns right onto Hammertown Road. The Caernarvon Township police will
have half of the road secured and the other half (open) to let out runners,” Cronomiz explained. “Then, they run up the hill about a half mile to the top of Zerbe Road and turn left. They will go along School House Lane, which is on the campus.” She noted that the walkers will stay on the campus on School House Lane. Retirement community residents are also involved in efforts to support the Alzheimer’s Association. “They did a bingo on May 19, and they raised $310,” she said. “The residents will also do a bake sale at the race.” There will also be an opportunity for attendees to win gift baskets through a random drawing. 5K participants will get five tickets, but the public may purchase tickets to win prizes, such as Wawa and Olive Garden gift cards.
Last year’s event drew more than 90 golfers.
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In your mailbox & online “It will be fun … like a treasure hunt,” said Melissa Harrop, AgConnect communications coordinator, when describing the Chester County Farmers Market Trail, which invites people to experience 10 different farmers markets across Chester County and collect a stamp at each one. Those who complete a Farmers Market Trail card will receive a special “Ag Swag Bag.”
“Sometimes vendors change, or what each vendor brings week to week may change depending on what their stock is,” Harrop added. “Going to a farmers market is a new experience every time you go. You never know what you are going to find.” During the first-time event, being presented by AgConnect, local families are invited to take fun road trips to the various markets throughout the county. Participating markets are
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Samuel Metcalf is looking forward to the color ride that will support The Haft.
Back in 2010, when Drew and Cindy Metcalf began their ministry to children in orphanages in Guatemala, they held a fundraiser called “Walk to Guatemala.” Fast forward to 2021, and the Metcalfs’ ministry moved to The Haft, a 105-acre converted sheep farm in Bradford County where Drew and Cindy help families find restoration and healing from trauma. “When we were in Guatemala, we realized one of the best ways to help children
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is to help their parents heal,” shared Cindy. “ We provide counseling and ministry services for free as part of our Christian ministry,” added Drew. To help support the Metcalfs’ work at The Haft, a 100-mile bicycle ride around Lancaster County is being planned for Saturday, Aug. 16, beginning at Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland. Slower riders may choose to start at 6 a.m., and faster riders may start at 7 a.m. A family and friends ride
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Partipants in last year’s event included (from left) race co-directors Pam Haas and Lynn Cronomiz, Freddie Henry and Lynne Bickta.
Prospective Fosters Invited to Berks ARL Event Those interested in fostering a cat or kitten for the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Berks County in Birdsboro are invited to attend a Kitten Sprinkle being presented by the Friends of ARL on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Inn at Centre Park, 730 Centre Ave., Reading. The ARL has held a kitten shower in the past, but this is the first time for a sprinkle event, which is typically held for parents who have other children. “(A sprinkle) is a secondar y (shower) to get us to meet some new fosters potentially and promote the program,” said Alyssa Budock, ARL media and communications manager. “There won’t be adoptable kittens there. It will be fosters and the kittens they are currently fostering in their homes.” According to www.berksarl .org/foster, fosters must be at least 18 years old and have an ability to travel to and from the ARL, located at 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro. While a specific foster room is not required, there should be space in a foster home that is separate from the other animals that live in the house. Supplies are provided. “We provide food, the litter and the medication,” said Heather Potteiger, ARL office and purchasing manager, who also fosters kittens for the ARL. “We need someone to (offer) space outside the kennel.” Potteiger noted that some people may be reluctant to foster
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