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NOVEMBER 2, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXII • NO 36
Keeping Positive While Waiting For A New Heart BY FRANCINE FULTON
Nicholas Madrigale of Atglen is facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. The 31-year-old father of four is in need of a heart transplant. And, while waiting for the call that a heart is available, Madrigale is maintaining a positive outlook and encouraging others facing dire
situations to do the same. “I want to help others who face similar adversities continue to remain positive and stand tall,” he said. “When things happen that are bad and get us down, it is not the end. There is always a way. Sometimes you have to search for the positive, but that is what I do to maintain.” See Waiting For A Heart pg 2
Loading supplies onto the tractor-trailer were (from left) Jes Henderson, Dale High, Dick Sware, Paul Shrom and Mike Schaeffer.
Christiana Lions Provide Supplies To Kentucky Flood Victims BY FRANCINE FULTON
embers of the Christiana Lions Club joined Lions Club members from throughout Pennsylvania to send supplies to flood victims in eastern Kentucky. Working with Lions Club district governors in that area, the Christiana club was able to put together a list of needed items such as generators and dehumidifiers. Along with donations, additional items were purchased at a discount from Lowe’s of Morgantown. On Oct. 21, a Pennsylvania Lions tractor-trailer was loaded with supplies at Lowe’s by store employees, including Jes Henderson, assistant store manager of operations, who drove the forklift. Lions club members who provide assistance were Dale High from the Intercourse Lions Club, Dick Sware from the Willow Street Lions Club, Paul Shrom from the Christiana Lions Club and Mike Schaeffer from the Millersville Lions Club.
The Lions held a similar drive in January for the victims of the tornado in Kentucky, and Lowe’s was once again the spot where the tractor-trailer was loaded. “In January of this year, we, the Pennsylvania Lions, gave a total in value of $300,000 (worth of supplies),” said Groff. Groff and the Lions have a long history of helping with disaster relief not only by collecting donations but working in the affected areas. Groff has traveled to help tornado-devastated Joplin, Mo., as well as New Jersey and New York towns hit by Hurricane Sandy. “With boots on the ground you see what it’s all about,” said Groff. He said the efforts are in keeping with the Lions Club motto of “We Serve.” “Lions have a heart and passion to help people,” Groff noted. “It is teamwork - people working together to help people in need.” For more information about the Christiana Lions Club, visit www.face book.com/ChristianaLionsClub.
Nicholas Madrigale (fourth from left); his girlfriend, Danielle Hayes (right); and their four children had a chance to visit Disney World in April before Nicholas was placed on the heart transplant donor list.
5K Run/Walk For Life Set BY FRANCINE FULTON
Chester County Connect Care (CCCC), formerly known as Chester County Women’s Services, a nonprofit pregnancy care medical center, will present its annual 5K Run/Walk For Life on Saturday, Nov. 12, rain or shine, at Hibernia County Park in Coatesville. The event will begin at 9 a.m., followed by awards and prizes for best times per age group for those running the 5K. New this year will be a category for children running the 5K. “We will have trophies for See 5K Run/Walk pg 5
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On the same day, a second tractor-trailer was loaded with supplies at Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. “The tractor-trailer from Morgantown went to Vision Resources, and we finished loading it up with supplies coming in from all over the state. We had 40 skids of items on those two tractor-trailers,” reported Christiana Lions Club member Jim Groff, Pennsylvania Lions disaster relief coordinator. “They left over the weekend and arrived in Kentucky on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 23).” Items collected included box fans, hoses and buckets, grills and charcoal for cooking, tarps, water cans for fresh water, flashlights, electrical cords, hand warmers and blankets. “I got a list from the Lions from Kentucky of what they required. I only sent what they needed, which makes it more efficient,” said Groff. “The Lions in Kentucky are the best Lions I have ever worked with in all the years I have been in disaster services. They are very organized. I am so proud of them.”
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