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by Lesley Misko
Photo: Carousel at Pottstown Facebook page.Artist and retired Junior High West art teacher Arline Christ grabbed the volunteer spotlight on the “Carousel at Pottstown’s” Facebook page on Wednesday morning.
The post reads:
“Meet ARLINE CHRIST!
“Almost 25 years ago, in January of 2001, the Carousel at Pottstown had an incredible stroke of luck when Arline retired from Boyertown School District where she had been an Art teacher! In April of that year, she responded to an all call looking for volunteers to begin painting the Carousel animals, and by May, she was working on her first GIRAFFE!
“Arline has invested an immeasurable amount of her life to create the beauty we see in the Carousel today. She has single-handedly painted 15 of the animals from start to finish!!!
“When asked if she remembers all the animals she worked on, she replied by asking us if we remembered all the pets we’ve ever owned! She went on to explain that each animal that is painted becomes a part of the artist… especially after spending hundreds of hours with them! While she loves them all, her favorites were the three ZEBRAS and SNEAKERS!
Arline didn’t stop helping the Carousel when the painting was completed: she also served as a Board Member for at least a dozen years! Everyone at the Carousel at Pottstown has a soft spot for Arline. She is a rare treasure, and we are forever grateful to her!!!”
The Facebook comments following this post focus on thanking Arline and describing her as a wonderful and generous person. Reader Mary Sharon McGinley says that Arline’s dedication, talent, and kindness “create positive energy.”
Former Boyertown Area School District superintendent describes her as “a wonderful teacher who really cared about every child.” Thomas Blocher, retired district acting superintendent agrees, saying, “She always had the kids’ interests at heart. She did amazing things for the school district and the community.”
Check your favorite podcast provider for Jane Stahl's "Be Inspired" podcast, featuring Arline Christ.
Building a Better Boyertown Offers New Christmas Ornament
The Boyertown area has been firmly in the grip of Bear Fever this summer. You can own your own piece of bear memorabilia. Building a Better Boyertown is having a sale on last year's bear ornament, Townie, and they invite you to stop by and grab one for $15 as long as supplies last. If you are a collector, you will be pleased to know that the new bears have been ordered.
Information and photo from Building a Better Boyertown's Facebook page.
New Hanover Township Invites You to a Hockey Pot Luch Party
The township's Parks and Recreation Committee says, "Come play a little hockey and share in a potluck party at our hockey rink!"
Information and graphic from Facebook page.Frecon's Hosts Annual Peach Jubilee
The peach event offers activities for all:
"Fantastic peach sales, UPICK peaches, hayrides in the orchard, live music, lunch concessions, our hard cider tap truck, peach sundaes and room to play for the family. SATURDAY, August 2nd, 11a-3p...Location: Frecon Farms Orchard. Poplar & Edge Hil Roads, Boyertown, PA. No parking or admission fee. Pay as you go for food, drink and peach picking."
Photos and information from Frecon's Facebook page.
More News from Boyertown
- Didgeridoo Provides Example of Primitive Technologies Music-lover Craig Bennett shares examples of the "smarts" among people whom we consider primitive.
- Bear Fever: It's Catching Book Launch Announced A long-awaited booklet of Boyertown's Bear Fever bears--Chapter #1--will be launched at Chestnut Knoll on August 7, 2025, from 6:30-7:30.
