Octorara NOVEMBER 26, 2025
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
REACHING MORE THAN 3,720 HOMES
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Scouts Collect Food for OAFC BY FRANCINE FULTON
S Scouts and volunteers from Parkesburg Troop 135 collected food for the Octorara Area Food Cupboard. Photo by Francine Fulton
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JUNE 11, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Golf Tournament To Support Animal House Project
couting for Food is an annual effort during which Scouts collect nonperishable food items for local food banks and pantries. For the effort, which generally takes place over two consecutive weekends, Scouts distribute informational door hangers on the first weekend and return to collect donated canned and boxed goods on the second weekend. The program is designed to help local families in need while teaching Scouts about community service and leadership. Locally, Boy Scouts from Parkesburg Troop 135 and boy and girls from Cub Scout Pack 135 took part in the program, collecting food for the Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC). The Scouts placed the door hangers on homes in Parkesburg on Nov. 8 and then collected the food and delivered it to the pantry on Nov. 15. “We had flyers that we distributed to all the houses in Parkesburg,” explained Scoutmaster Russell Bishop. “It contained all the information (residents) needed so they See Scouting for Food pg 3
Scouts and volunteers from Atglen Pack 20 also contributed to the effort.
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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
Partipants in last year’s event included (from left) race co-directors Pam Haas and Lynn Cronomiz, Freddie Henry and Lynne Bickta.
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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“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
Parkesburg Lions To Hold Holiday Decorating Contest BY FRANCINE FULTON
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Parkesburg residents are invited to participate in the annual Parkesburg Lions Club holiday decorating contest. As part of the tradition, local homeowners are invited to decorate their homes for the holiday season, which will be judged by a panel of judges, as well as community members. Lions Club members and students from the club-sponsored Octorara Leo Club from Octorara Junior-Senior High School will
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drive around to judge the entries on Friday, Dec. 19, after 5:30 p.m. The judges will decide on the first-, second- and third-place winners. In addition to the panel of judges, community voting will determine the “Parkesburg Pick.” Those who want to participate in voting for the “Parkesburg Pick” home are asked to send $1 via Venmo to @ParkesburgLionsClub indicating their choice in the note. Community members are asked to cast their votes between Friday, Nov. 28, and Thursday, Dec. 18. See Decorating Contest pg 2 Last year’s first-place winner
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