Two world records set in Delaware County
BETHEL » Penn Del Archers hosted an Outdoor Qualification Star FITA competition this summer, that was sanctioned by the United States Archery Association, which is overseen by the World Archery Federation, the international federation for the Olympic sport of archery. The event was held this summer at the club grounds in Bethel.
The competitions have various classes that range from the basic traditional bow to the most modern bows (compounds) that feature pulleys and target sights. Archers shoot two rounds of 72 arrows at distances ranging from 20 to 70 meters. A perfect score would be a 720 in each of the two rounds for a total of 1440. Competitors, who travel from around the country, earn points that accrue toward awards and national rankings.
Casey Kaufhold, 16, of Lancaster, shot a World Record score of 1338, qualifying her for both Junior and Senior Ladies Double Recurve Bow Division.
John Demmer of Kingsley, Pa., shot a second round score of 659 with his barebow which earned him a World Record single round score in the Senior Men’s Barebow Division. Additionally, Nicholas D’Amour of the U.S. Virgin Islands shot a score of 1331 with his recurve bow, which is a record in the U.S. Virgin Islands Senior Men’s Division.
Penn Del Archers, which serves archery enthusiasts in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware is a non-profit corporation located at 1280 Naamans Creek Road in Bethel. New archers and members are welcome. For more information, visit http://penndelarchers.com.
Enjoy carnival foods to support Broomall Fire Company in Sept.
The Broomall Fire Co. is sponsoring a Food Fare with everyone’s favorite carnival foods Friday to Sunday, Sept. 11-13, at Mailin Road and West Chester Pike, Broomall. Since the fire company’s annual spring and fall carnivals have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Food Fare will be held as a replacement fundraiser.
The Food Fare will begin on Friday, from 5-8:30 p.m. and continue Saturday, noon to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Food on the menu will include funnel cake, fried Oreos, cotton candy, popcorn, candy, caramel apples, snow cones, French fries, freshly squeezed lemonade, slushies, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken fingers, sausage and peppers, mozzarella sticks, perogies, cheese steaks, and nachos.
Everyone is welcome to come out and support the Broomall Fire Co. For more information, visit https:// broomallfirecompany.com.
‘News for You’ grant helps literacy students learn online
The Delaware County Literacy Council was awarded a Mobile Learning Fund Grant from ProLiteracy in March. The grant provided a free subscription to News for You Online, a weekly newspaper with topical articles and literacy lessons that can be accessed online. The timing of the grant turned out to be extra-helpful, given that DCLC interrupted all in-person learning on March 13, in accordance with Gov. Wolf’s stay-at-home orders to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Since March 13, DCLC teachers have been holding their classes in basic literacy, English as a Second Language, and GED preparation online. DCLC’s volunteer tutors have also been reaching out to their adult students via online video platforms, video chats, and by telephone. News for You Online has come in handy during this shift in instruction.
According to ESL Teacher James Stein, News for You Online is “easy to use during online classes since I can screen-share it and make use of the online features, such as the interactive article exercises. Sometimes I assign homework based on the Teacher’s Guide or we use it as a basis for class discussion. I like that there have been several articles related to COVID-19, which is on everyone’s minds. Reading them gives students a chance to share their concerns as well as learn some new information about it.”
DCLC Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jenn Kacimi sees great value in the free online resource, explaining, “This has really been helpful to our teachers and tutors, especially with the move to online instruction.”
The Delaware County Literacy Council helps adults develop reading, writing, math, and English language skills so that these adults can thrive in the workplace and community. To learn more or to get involved, visit www.delcoliteracy.org.
St. George Greek Festival offers take-out food
St George Greek Orthodox Church, 30 E. Forge Road, Middletown, will host its annual Taste of Greece Festival Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 24-27, as a “take-out only event” that includes authentic, madefrom-scratch Greek dishes, pastries, and specialties. People can stop by to bring a real taste of Greece right to their own door.
Online food ordering is available for easy pickup at http://www. stgeorgegreekfestival.org.
Hours are: 3-9 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to midnight Sat.; and 11 a.m- 9 p.m. Sunday. A full menu with prices is available online.
Concord continues open space preservation
At its September meeting, Concord council approved Resolution No. 502020 to engage in an agreement of sale with the estate of George Zechman to preserve approximately 1.5 acres of land for township open space. This important preservation expands Concord’s over 300 acres of protected open space and further demonstrates council’s commitment to keeping open space a priority.
The parcel is zoned Residential (R-3) and is located near the First State National Historical Park. The preservation of this land is part of the “supporting landscape” for the Beaver Valley Woods area identified in the Delaware County Natural Heritage Inventory and the associated watershed. The township is purchasing approximately 1.5 acres of this parcel for $110,000. The township is planning to leave this land as passive open space for now and will explore the possibility of a pocket park in the future to serve the needs of the community.
The existing home with a log core dating from 1775 will likely need to be removed due to its current condition. However, the township is exploring ways to honor its history.
Council Vice President John Crossan, who led the work to acquire this property, stated, “This parcel had the potential to be developed into three new houses, and now the viewshed is protected as you enter the First State National Historical Park just down Beaver Valley Road.”
Concord is in the process of updating its comprehensive Open Space Plan through grant monies received by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Concord Township Council is committed to expanding its township-owned open space and is currently engaged in preservation discussions with multiple landowners.
For further information on open space and trail efforts in Concord, visit www. townshipofconcord.com.