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AUGUST 7, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIV • NO 23
Free stuff, food, and prayer Calvary schedules Great Giveaway BY ANN MEAD ASH
For more than two decades, Calvary Monument Bible Church (CMBC) has invited area residents to its Great Giveaway. This year, lead pastor Chris Lenhart
emphasized that, along with clothing, household items, and backpacks, the church will offer prayer. “If people have things going on that they would like someone to pray with them about, (prayer) is available here,” See Great Giveaway pg 2
More than 50 motorcyclists took part in last year’s event.
Riding for a cause Event to benefit Pennsylvania veterans BY FRANCINE FULTON
“When you see bikes out in a big group, it’s usually for a cause.” that the ride benefits Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, an organization that is not affiliated with the Wounded Warrior Project. “This ride is for PA Wounded Warriors. It is all nonprofit, and 96% of the funds that they raise go directly to wounded veterans. They help with medical bills, rent and utility bills,” he said. More information about the organization is available at www.pawoundedwarriors.org.
Sinson noted that every effort is made to keep the riders safe during the event. “Most of the time we stick to smaller roads to avoid traffic,” he stated. “The Chris Lenhart (left), lead pastor of Calvary Monument Bible Church, municipalities help us out. They and church executive assistant Amanda Vargas are preparing for the will block major intersections or church’s annual Great Giveaway. us.” Following the ride, the group will enjoy a catered lunch by A&J’s Twisted Kitchen. The Chester County Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. is a nonprofit organization of bikers that has been working to protect motorcyclists’ rights in Pennsylvania since 1983. “Our biggest goal is to promote safety, and we also do a BY FRANCINE FULTON option is also available. lot with the community,” Sinson The first-time camp is being said. “We have other rides that To help youngsters prepare led by teachers Shelly Carr and we do. We have a drug awareness for kindergarten this fall, Our Janice Dagney; Dagney is the ride to benefit Kacie’s Cause and L ady of Consolation Early parish’s director of religious we have a food run every year Learning Center (OLC-ELC), education. “We are both certified for Oxford (Area Neighborhood located at the Schneider Parish teachers, and we have been both Services Center).” Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, teaching for 20-plus years,” noted The chapter has about 125 Parkesburg, will offer a Kinder- Dagney. members, but it is not necessary garten Jumpstart Camp. Camp A fee will be charged per 9th - AUGUST to own a motorcycle to join. “We will take placeAUGUST from Monday, child19th to attend camp, which is have people who come and particAug. 9th 19, through Friday, Aug. 23, designed to simulate a typical AUGUST - AUGUST 19th DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • RANGES • OVENS • MICROWAVES & MORE ipate and help,” said Sinson. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A half-day week of kindergarten. “We will
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he Chester County chapter of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) organization will hold its annual bike ride to benefit Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors on Saturday, Aug. 17, beginning and ending at the Parkesburg VFW, 406 W. Fourth Ave., Parkesburg. Registration will be held from 8 to 8:45 a.m., and the ride will begin at 9 a.m. Participants will be asked to pay a registration donation, which will include lunch after the ride. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided by the Parkesburg Wawa at the beginning of the ride. “We will travel from VFW Post 4480 in Parkesburg to Post 5892 in Hockessin, Del.,” explained chapter chaplain and event chair Jeff Smack, noting that coffee and fresh baked goods will also be available at the Delaware location. “From there, the group goes to Kennett Square VFW Post 5467,
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