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howcasing all the hard work that 4-H members complete throughout the year is the goal of the annual Chester County 4-H Fair. During the event, held at the Romano 4-H Center in Honey Brook on Aug. 2 and Aug. 4 to 9, youths were able to show the animals that they have been raising and training as well as display the various non-animal projects they completed, ranging from sewing and crafts to growing vegetables. Some projects are comTHURS. 8AM-7PM pleted during club meetings, FRI. 8AM-5PM while others are worked on SAT. 9AM-2PM at home. “It depends on the MON. 8AM-7PM club,” explained Toni Stuetz, NEW PROVIDENCE • 717-806-7373 Penn State Extension educa- Jonathan Owens (right) and his mother, Amanda Owens, from the Southern tor. “Every child that shows Chester County Cloverbuds Club displayed exhibits at the 4-H Fair. Photo by Francine Fulton DEEP a dairy goat has to do a poster on of the goat. They present the post- of the kids do their projects at home DISCOUNTS! some aspect of dairy goats. It could ers at the club meeting and share as part of their learning.” 4 DAYS AUGUST 21, 22,be 23 about & 25 a breed or different parts their research and resources. Some Lillian Petersheim, a member ONLY! RECLINERS
Those with extra pairs of shoes in their closets are invited to donate them as part of a fundraiser being held by Cochranville resident Jennifer Sheppard to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The drive began on June 1 and will run through Sunday, Aug. 31. Sheppard will come pick up the shoes for those who contact her. Sheppard, with the help of her daughter, Taylor Love, a teacher in the Coatesville Area School District, See Shoe Drive pg 6
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Organizing the shoe drive are Ashley Sheppard (right) and her daughter, Taylor Love.
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Compeer Chester County, which pairs trained adult volunteers with individuals in Chester County who are working towards mental health recovery, is currently seeking volunteer friends from the community. “Compeer,” which means “peer” or “companion,” is designed to help build self-esteem and reduce loneliness in a person dealing with mental health challenges, promoting the person’s overall well-being. Those seeking more information about Compeer as well as prospective volunteers who want to complete an application may visit www.mentalhealth partnerships.org/programs-and -services/compeer. “The Compeer website has recently undergone a new look, which not only illustrates stories of friendship and hope, but also makes it quite easy to complete a volunteer application - all in one place,” said Donna Kueny, program manager. Kueny explained that Compeer volunteers are paired with individuals of the same gender and geographical area who share common interests. A volunteer with Compeer Chester County is asked to commit approximately four hours per month to meet with their matched friend, who is referred to the program by a mental health professional. The commitment involves spending time with an adult who is dealing with issues such as social anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The specific times and activities for these meetings are decided by
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