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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

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The Chester County Choral Society will present a concert on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 332 Manor Ave., Downingtown, and on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. at Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli. The performance will feature “Christmas Oratorio” by Camille Saint-Saens, “Four Christmas Carols” by Mack Wilbert, and other holiday music. Visit www.chescochoral.org. SPECIAL SERVICE

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Hopewell United Methodist Church (UMC), 852 Hopewell Road, Downingtown, will hold a free traditional Christmas dinner with turkey and ham on Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public. The meal is free, but those who plan to attend are asked to preregister by visiting www.hopewellumc.org or by calling the church office at 610-269-1545. Free shuttle bus transportation to and from the dinner will be available at the church’s community center, The Well, 107 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. The shuttle will transport people to the meal from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and back to The Well from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

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Decade To Doorways Initiative Honors Groups pg 2

Chester Springs Library Names New Director Programming Slated For Patrons Of All Ages

By Francine Fulton

Nancy Niggel was recently named the new director of the Chester Springs Library. She succeeds Nancy McLaughlin, who retired in August after serving the library for 10 years. Niggel said she heard about the position on the Chester County Library System’s website, where job opportunities are listed. After applying, she was interviewed by the library’s board of trustees. Niggel has years of experience working in libraries. Most recently, she was a reference librarian at the Chester County Library in Exton. Prior to that, she was the children’s librarian at the Royersford Free Library in Montgomery County for 13 years. Niggel, who received her master’s degree in library and information science from Drexel University, said she enjoyed her time as a reference See Chester Springs pg 6

By Francine Fulton

The Chester Springs Library will present a variety of programming in December and in January 2019, designed to interest patrons of all ages. The library will offer “Frosty Friends” Preschool Story Times on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., with the exception of Dec. 26 and 28. The program will feature stories, songs, activities and a simple craft. Children of all ages are welcome, and no registration is required. In addition, Craft and Play Drop-ins will be held on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. for children age 3 and over See Programming pg 4

Nancy Niggel, who was formerly a reference librarian at the Chester County Library in Exton and the children’s librarian at the Royersford Free Library, was recently named the new director of the Chester Springs Library.

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Christmas Open House To Feature Mansion Tours By Francine Fulton

By Francine Fulton

Volunteers and staff members at St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center in Elverson are busy decorating the site’s mansion in preparation for a Christmas open house to be held on Sunday, Dec. 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. During the event, visitors will be able to tour the 67-room mansion, known as Langoma, which is a Native American term that means “homestead.” A fee will be charged for the guided tours, with separate prices set for adults and for children age 12 and over. Children under age 12 will be admitted for free. See Open House pg 8

Chris Blosenski (left) and Sara Anderson put the finishing touches on a Christmas tree in Langoma, the mansion located at St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center. The site will hold a Christmas open house on Dec. 16.

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310 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, will hold a Blue Christmas service on Monday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in Benner Hall. The service of hope for those who mourn at Christmastime will be led by pastor Johnson Dolda. All are welcome. For more information, call 610-384-5828 or visit www.olivetumc.org.

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The congregation at Grace Covenant Church in Exton will welcome Christopher Wright as its new director of worship beginning on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the church’s 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Wright is a professional singer and songwriter and is also the founder of a national concert ministry, Blessed Hurricane Ministries. Prior to accepting the new position, he was a guest worship leader this past summer at Grace Covenant. “I have been helping churches for a number of years. I do concert ministry, coach worship teams and help churches in transition,” Wright explained. “(Grace Covenant) contacted me back in May and asked if I would help them lead worship at their See Grace Covenant pg 5

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Julia Orlando (left), director of the Bergen County, N.J., Housing, Health and Human Service Center, met with Lauren Campbell (right), Decade to Doorways administrator, at the recent Decade to Doorways event. Orlando was the keynote speaker.

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Centennial Lutheran Church, 1330 Hares Hill Road, Kimberton, has posted its schedule. On Sunday, Dec. 16, the third Sunday of Advent, there will be a worship service at 9:30 a.m. The service will include a message by pastor Jerry Tancredi and the celebration of Holy Communion. During the worship service, the third candle of the Advent wreath will be lit. On Wednesday, Dec. 19, the church will hold a quiet Christmas celebration, a Blue Christmas service. A simple meal will be served at 6 p.m. and will be followed at 7 p.m. by a reflective, prayerful service of light. All are welcome to attend the meal and/or the worship service. Centennial is holding its annual Christmas book drive again this year with books being collected to distribute to the children at the Phoenixville Area Learning Center. In addition, for the Christmas mission giving this year, gift items and monetary donations are being received for local families and individuals in need. Donations can be brought to the church until Dec. 16. Christmas Eve candlelight worship services will be held at 5 and 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, with a special performance of Christmas music at 7:30 p.m. Information about church events can be found at www. centenniallutheran.org or by emailing info@centenniallutheran.org.

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Pictured on front: Boy Scout Troop 140 members (from left) Simon Crew, Morgan Norris, John McDevitt and Tristan Fish were named Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony held at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Knauertown.

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OIC Tutoring Program Seeks Volunteers rs Online Training Available By Francine Fulton

The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) is currently seeking volunteers willing to help individuals from other countries with their English language skills through its adult tutoring program. No experience is necessary, but volunteers must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. According to Debbie Rikess, who is the new adult tutoring program coordinator, there is a current waiting list of 22 people located throughout Chester County who are in need of volunteer

she said. Tutors are asked to meet with a student for a minimum of three hours a week for at least one year. “We ask them to meet at public locations,” Rikess explained. “We have a lot of people from Exton, West Chester, Downingtown and Coatesville that like to meet at the Chester County Library in Exton. “It’s a great location for people to meet.” She said that most student/tutor pairs meet twice a week for an hour and a half each time. In the past, tutors were required to attend a training workshop held at the library in Exton. Now, the program offers online training for tutors. “We recently switched to online training

technology, engineering and math (STEM). It is designed that (children) can play any game with their adult (caregiver).” Children in kindergarten through grade five can read with Paddy, a certified therapy dog, as part of the Tail Waggin’ Tutors program. Paddy, a Jack Russell terrier, will be available on Wednesdays, Dec. 12 and

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Chester Springs Library, located at 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs, in the village of Historic Yellow Springs, will offer special programming in December and in January 2019.

19, from 4 to 5 p.m., as well as on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. Children may read a book or a picture book to Paddy using a book from home or one that is borrowed from the library’s collection. Sessions are 10 minutes long and will be on first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up sheets are available at the library. Students in kindergarten through grade five are invited to take part in a two-day mini theater camp on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 27 and 28, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Attendees will take part in acting games, perform scenes and make a mask. Students may attend one or both days but must register for each day separately at the library’s website, www.chester springslibrary.org. A New Year’s Eve/Day Snowball Party will be offered for students in kindergarten through grade five on Monday, Dec. 31, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. During the indoor program, youths will take part in “snowball” games and marshmallow engineering. “They will be building structures with marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles,” Niggel explained. “We will see

who can make the tallest tower that stands by itself.” Children will also decorate a snowman cupcake to take home. The program will conclude with a balloon drop stomp. Registration is required at the library website. “Shakespeare Line by Line” will be offered beginning on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at 1 p.m. The class will be led by Charles Conwell, a retired professor of theater from the University of the Arts. “This is a six-session (program), and he will go line by line through three of Shakespeare’s plays - ‘Twelfth Night,’ ‘As You Like It’ and ‘Much Ado About Nothing,’” said Niggel, noting that there will be time for questions and comments during the readings. “Shakespeare Line by Line” will continue on Sundays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 10. For more information about any of the programs listed, readers may visit www.chesterspringslibrary.org or call the library at 610-827-9212. Chester Springs Library is located at 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs, in the village of Historic Yellow Springs. More information about library programming is also available at www.facebook.com/ ChesterSpringsLibrary.

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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Exton will participate in the national Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, Dec. 15. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 101 Worthington Road, Exton, in conjunction with Wreaths Across America, will host a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. Veterans and community members are invited to gather in the church cemetery for a dedication ceremony and wreath-laying in remembrance of those who have served in the military. The ceremony will begin with a brief dedication in the church sanctuary, after which attendees

will gather in the cemetery to lay wreaths on the headstones of service members. The ceremony will take place regardless of weather. Light refreshments will be available. State Sen. Andy Dinniman, who has been involved with the Medal of Honor Grove at Valley Forge, will participate. Downingtown VFW Post 845 will provide an honor guard, and Lionville Boy Scout Troop 83 and Chester County 4-H have also been invited to participate.

Breakfast With Santa Announced Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, invites the community to breakfast with Santa at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. The breakfast will feature pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, chipped beef, home fries, and beverages.

Breakfast is free for children age 12 and under. There is a cost for adults. For more information, readers may contact the church office at 610-3842035 or visit www.luthgood shep.org. In the event of snow or ice, the event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22.

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Grace Covenant from pg 1 which is acoustic-led blended contemporary,” Wright stated. “The goal is to engage every generation so that all people can ex press their praise to God.” Wright ex plained that Blessed Hurricane Ministries was founded following the birth of his daughter, Amanda, who had special needs and lived only to the age of 15. The name of the ministry comes from a Charles Spurgeon quote that reads, in part, “In seasons of severe trial, the Christian has nothing on Earth that he can trust to and is therefore compelled to cast himself on God alone.” “He was talking about the blessed hurricane that drives the soul to God,” Wright said. Wright noted that though Amanda was unable to see, walk or talk, she taught her family lessons about God’s

love. “Holding her was like holding an angel,” he recalled. “She was a gift from God that helped us to really depend on Him and look to Him for everything. It kept me close to Him because I was dependent on Him like she was dependent on us.” In founding the ministry, Wright’s goal was to use his music to comfort others. “From the time she was born, I started writing songs from my broken place and started to minster to people. I was going around to different churches and sharing her story and our journey and the ministry of the God of all comfort,” said Wright. “The music in my concert ministry is geared toward helping people who are struggling to see God in the midst of their trials.” For more information about the concert ministry, readers

may visit www.christopher wright.com/blessed-hurricane -ministries. In addition to leading Sunday worship on Dec. 16, Wright will lead “Christmas in Exton” worship events at Grace Covenant on Sundays, Dec. 16 and 23, and on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, at 4 and 8 p.m. Details about the events can be found at www.christmas inexton.com. Wright said he excited to begin the next phase in his life of worship through music at Grace Covenant. “It’s nice to do something you feel that God gave you the gifts to do and nice to be able to have a church home,” he added. Grace Covenant Church is located in the Oaklands Corporate Center at 444 Creamery Way, Exton. For more information, readers may visit www.gracecovenantepc.org.

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to use them,” she added. Her decision to apply for the director position in Chester Springs was based on her love of small libraries. “Royersford is a small library, Chester County is a huge library and this is a little library,” she said. “I really like the little libraries because I can be involved in everything. I can do children’s (programs) and help with adult reference.” As the new director at Chester Springs Library, her goal is to add programs for patrons of all ages. “I want to add a lot more children’s programming and family programming so that we can increase

our foot traffic,” said Niggel. “After I get (acclimated), I would like to do some more adult classes in the afternoons and on the weekends to teach people how to use the databases and the e-resources like the e-books and downloads.” In her new position, Niggel gets to oversee the staff and volunteers and manage the library budget. “I also get to do all of the collection development,” she added. Niggel was introduced to the public during a reception on Nov. 8. In attendance at the event were patrons, staff members, volunteers, community members and West Pikeland

Township supervisors. “The board gave me an open house and it was open to the public, and we had close to 70 or 80 people drop in,” she said. The public is encouraged to visit the library to meet the director and view the building’s holiday decorations that were put up by volunteers. Chester Springs Library is located at 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs, in the village of Historic Yellow Springs. For more information, readers may call 610-827-9212, email cslibrary@ccls.org or visit www.chesterspringslibrary.org or www.facebook.com/Chester SpringsLibrary.

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Representatives from Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) recently received a donation from Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell for $300,000. The funds, made available through a community development block grant, have been used to purchase a new primary office location for Chester County OIC in Coatesville. According to president and CEO Joyce Chester, Chester County OIC began in Coatesville nearly 40 years ago. Chester County OIC’s vision is to be leaders in improving the

Pictured on front: Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) recently received $300,000, which was used to purchase new Coatesville premises for the organization. Taking part in the ceremony were (from left) Gary Hess, OIC board director; Commissioners Terence Farrell and Michelle Kichline; Pat Bokovitz, director, Chester County Department of Community Development; Joyce Chester, OIC president and CEO; and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.

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As part of an ongoing effort to warn the public about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, Donna and Matt Imbierowicz of Coatesville, founders of the Carly Imbierowicz Foundation, recently traveled to Harrisburg to meet with state Sen. Andy Dinniman, who sponsored a Senate resolution officially designating November 2018 as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. The foundation is named for the late Carly Marie Imbierowicz, who, along with her friend Daulton â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daultyâ&#x20AC;? Pointek, passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning on the way home from a movie in November 2014 when a broken exhaust pipe allowed deadly carbon monoxide gas to

enter the car through the passenger air vents. Both Carly and Daulton were students at Octorara Area High School. Since then, Carlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Donna, has been an advocate for raising awareness of the dangers and prevalence of carbon monoxide poisoning. Also in attendance at the meeting with Dinniman was Kayla Stoltzfus, who was Carlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend and a member of Daultonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class at Octorara. Kayla is currently a student at West Chester University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Kayla) did her senior project on CO awareness, and now she has taken the CO awareness advocacy to West Chester University,â&#x20AC;? Donna explained. She noted that Kayla also helps out at the Octorara Angels Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Car-

bon Monoxide Awareness Event that is sponsored annually by the foundation at Octorara Area High School. Next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Donna noted that the proclamation was on display at a CO awareness table manned by Octorara graduate Hannah Unitis at Our Lady of Consolation Parishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas craft fair and bazaar on Nov. 17 and at a CO awareness table at Widener University in November, that was manned by Octorara graduate Sarah Black and the Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority. Dinniman also took the time to warn residents about the dangers of CO, especially in wintertime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As colder temperatures set in, more residents are using heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, gen-

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Open House from pg 1 The mansion was built in 1894 by Joseph Potts, whose family members were local ironmasters. Joseph’s great-great-grandfather was John Potts, the founder of Pottstown. Tour guides will take visitors through Langoma, which has 183 windows, 20 fireplaces and 22 bathrooms. The home’s attractions include staircases made of marble, onyx and alabaster and a stained-glass window made of Tiffany glass. “We will have people stationed at different places throughout the house and they will explain that particular area,” explained Sister Ann Hubler, a member of the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence. The building will be decorated with numerous Christmas trees, greens, floral arrangements, candles, poinsettias and more. “ We have Nativity scenes to remind us of Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas,” noted Sister Ann. During the event, children will be able to meet with Santa in a room decorated just for them with elves and other figurines. Parents are invited to take photos of their children with Santa, who will sit in front of the fire-

place to hear the children’s Christmas gift lists. Refreshments, including hot chocolate, coffee, lemonade, brownies and cookies, will be available for a donation. Weather permitting, visitors will be able to walk the 40-acre grounds and view the outdoor decorations as well. The site’s religious shop will be open throughout the day, offering religious items and seasonal gifts. “We have some new The public will be able to tour the Langoma mansion in Elverson during Christmas items,” Sister Ann pointed a Christmas open house on Dec. 16. The site will be festively decorated for the season. out. “There are poinsettia pins with an (image) times per year, St. Mary of Provi- community pool. St. Mary of Providence Center of the Blessed Mother in the dence Center functions as a center and (Christmas) retreat facility year-round, where is located at 227 Isabella Road, bracelets.” Also offered will be people of all denominations Elverson. Until the mansion’s laminated tote bags with spend time praying and focusing elevator is repaired, only the first floor of the building has handiChristmas messages and tote on their spiritual needs. In addition to the religious capped access. bags depicting the Nativity For more information or scene that children may color retreat center, St. Mary’s features four buildings that house directions, readers may call with fabric markers. or visit Although the building is open senior citizens. The site also 610-942-4166 to the public for tours only two includes a chapel and a www.stmaryofprov-pa.org.

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crèche prominently displayed in the foreground. The ceremony will include the presentation of colors by cadets from West Chester University ROTC, the playing of the national anthem, a time of silence to remember the prisoners of war (POW) and those missing in action (MIA), the presentation of the seven ceremonial wreaths honoring all branches of the U.S. military, the playing of taps and special remarks by pastor John Neider, a veteran of the United States Air Force. Following the ceremony, attendees will walk across the street to the church cemetery to lay the wreaths on the graves of more than 300 veterans from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War. The 2018 theme is “Be Their Witness,” and each of the veterans’ names will be spoken. The community is invited to participate.

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“Eliza is a pretty powerful young woman, but we want to make her more so,” said Cordell Huyard, assistant director of the Cavod Theatre production of “My Fair Lady.” “That’s a reason we brought Meredith (Bulgrien) on board (as director of the show). I thought she would look at (the show) through a new lens.” “My Fair Lady,” the musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s classic play “Pygmalion,” will be staged at the Cavod Theatre, 665 W. Main St., New Holland, on Friday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m.; on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m. “My Fair Lady” tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, played by Hannah Stone. Eliza is a young woman who sells flowers in London. When professor Henry Higgins, played by Adam Zembower, overhears Eliza’s strong Cockney accent, he wagers his friend, Colonel Pickering, played by Lee Shaffer, that Higgins could teach the woman to speak proper English and pass her off as a proper Edwardian lady. Other cast members include Alex Weaver, James Paxson, Brieaunna Avery, and Jennifer Shaffer. Huyard said the directors were attracted to “My Fair Lady” because of its witty British humor, but also because the show is a good fit for the Cavod Theatre and because it gave the cast of 25 opportunities to play

December can be tricky because audience members often want to see a production with a holiday feel. Huyard thinks that “My Fair Lady” will fill the bill. “Everything is so warm, and (those who attend) will leave with the Christmas spirit of loving and accepting those around us,” he said. Bulgrien came to the musical looking for chances to make the characters more realistic. “I haven’t watched the movie, so I don’t have that nostalgia connected to it,” she noted. “But as I read through the script, I … wanted to soften Higgins a bit and make their interactions more believable. I want it to be really human.” Tweaking a show with the history that “My Fair Lady” has is not without challenges, however. “People have connections to this show,” noted Bulgrien. “I want to keep what people love about it, even though I want to put a different spin on it.” Huyard is eyeing the costuming struggles of staging a show that features what he referred to as “three-foot hats.” “One of the challenges is finding the giant hats for the Ascot parade,” he noted. “Everything with this era is so extravagant, and (we want) to make (audience members feel) swept away on our stage.” Both Bulgrien and Huyard are impressed with the cast members, who are journeying from all parts of the county for rehearsals. “We have an amazing cast that is so talented, we are breezing through rehearsals,” said Bulgrien. “(The See Empowering Eliza pg 11

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Empowering Eliza from pg 10 presentation of the play will be family-friendly. “(‘My Fair Lady’) will be great for all ages from little children through adults,” he said. “I think everyone can relate to her story of … achieving through a lot of hard work.” Tickets, which are discounted for students age 17 and under, may be purchased in advance at www.CavodAcademy.com or by calling 717-351-3355 on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets may be available at the door for a higher price.

Hannah Stone (left) will play Eliza Doolittle to Adam Zembower’s portrayal of professor Henry Higgins when Cavod Theatre presents “My Fair Lady” on Dec. 14, 15, and 16.

Spiced Yogurt Muffins for smaller yields. Spiced Yogurt Muffins (Yield: 50 servings) 6 1/2 cups plain fat-free Greek yogurt 4 cups water, room temperature 1 box (5 lbs) Gold Medal Muffin Mix, whole grain variety 3 tablespoons McCormick pumpkin pie spice 2 tablespoons McCormick chipotle cinnamon Directions: 1 - Combine yogurt and water in mixing bowl. Whisk until blended. Set aside. 2 - Add spices to dry muffin mix in a large bowl. Add yogurt and water mixture to the muffin mixture. Mix until just blended. Do not overmix. 3 - Using a scoop, portion into greased or lined muffin pans. Bake at 350 F for 24 minutes (or 17 to 20 minutes in a convection oven), until the tops are golden brown.

Downingtown, on Sunday, Dec. 16, from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. The program will include chanting, meditation as well as a discourse on the principles of spiritual life and practice. Attendees are asked to arrive 10 minutes early for registration and orientation. For more information, contact the Ashram at 610-6447555 or info@svaroopayoga.org. Holiday Play An original holiday play titled “A Christmas Wish” will be presented at Victory Baptist Church in Chester Springs on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10:45 a.m. The production is free and open to the public. The event will take place in the church sanctuary in lieu of the regular Sunday morning worship service. Victory Baptist Church is located at 531 E. Uwchlan Ave. (Route 113), Chester Springs. For more information, call 610-594-8939, email evangelisthaye@gmail.com or visit n orwww.vbc-pa.org. Support Group Al-Anon, a support group for anyone who has been affected by another’s drinking problem, will hold an open meeting on Monday, Dec. 17 (and every Monday), at 9:30 a.m. at the Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W Uwchlan Ave. (Route 113), Downingtown. Babysitting is available, and the church is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call 215222-5244 or visit www.al-anon .alateen.org. Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 18 (and every Tuesday), at 6 p.m. at The Well, 107 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. The program offers an opportunity for people to find victory over their hurts, habits and hang-ups. Meetings are free and open to all. The Well is a handicapped-accessible facility. For more information, call 610-400-8255.

Eagle-Glenmoore Lions The Eagle-Glenmoore Lions Club dinner meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday from September through June at 6:30 P M at Ludwig’s Grill and Oyster Bar. 2904 Conestoga Road, Glenmoore. The next meeting will be on Dec. 18. For more information, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/eagle glenmoore/index.php or call 610458-0677. New members are welcome. Chess Club Downingtown Library, 122 Wallace Ave., Downingtown, will offer a Chess Club on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. Children in third grade and up are invited to come and learn to play chess. Those who own a chess set should bring it to the session. To register or for more information, visit www.downingtown townlibrary.org. Coatesville Lions The Coatesville Area Lions Club is seeking new members. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Coatesville Moose, 1200 Airport Road, Coatesville. The next scheduled dinner meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 20, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Those who enjoy volunteering and helping with projects in the community are welcome to join. To learn more, call Robert Moskel, Lions Club secretary, at 610-486-0343. Christmas Eve Service Glen Moore United Methodist Church (UMC), 1020 Creek Road, Glenmoore, will hold a traditional candlelight Christmas service on Monday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 610-9422324 or visit www.glen mooreumc.org.

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Christmas morning is an exciting and joyous time for families. Children are anxious to rush downstairs and see what Santa has left under the tree, and parents are eager to see the looks on youngsters’ happy faces. Make-ahead muffins can be a quick breakfast that is perfect for Christmas mornings at home. Having a fast and easy breakfast at the ready on Christmas morning allows families to jump right into the festivities rather than spending too much time in the kitchen. This recipe for Spiced Yogurt Muffins, courtesy of the National Dairy Council, Dannon, and McCormick, can be made in advance and then enjoyed while peeking into Christmas stockings or watching holiday parades on television. This big-batch recipe is ideal for feeding a houseful of overnight holiday guests. Or it can be prepared in advance and doled out as needed throughout the week. The muffins also can be made as a treat for holiday office luncheons and may be cut in half

vided. The church is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call 610384-2433. Support Group An Al-Anon family group will meet on Friday, Dec. 14 (and every Friday), at 8 p.m. at Marsh Creek Community Church, 101 Crump Road, Exton. (at the intersection of Whitford and Crump roads). Relatives and friends of those with a drinking problem are invited to attend. Flute Choir Concert The Pennsylvania Flute Choir will perform a Christmas concert at Glen Moore United Methodist Church, 1920 Creek Road, Glenmoore, on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be received. Refreshments will be available during intermission. More information about the choir and samples of its music are available at www.paflutechoir.org. For more information, call the church office at 610-942-2324, email glenmooreum@verizon.net or visit www.glenmooreumc.org. Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at St. James Episcopal Church located at 409 E Lancaster Ave (Route 30) Downingtown, on Saturday, Dec. 16 (and every Saturday), at 6:30 p.m. Sermon Series Grace Covenant Church is offering a fresh new perspective on the traditional Christmas Story in its sermon series, “Cosmic Christmas.” The Cosmic Christmas series will run on Sundays, Dec. 16 and 23, at 9:30 a.m. The finale will be on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24. There will be a family service at 4 p.m., and a candlelight service at 8 p.m. Grace Covenant Church is located in the Oaklands Corporate Center, 444 Creamery Way, Exton, For more information and to register, visit www.christmas inexton.com Meditation Program A free group meditation program will be held at Downingtown Yoga and Meditation Center, 116 E. Lancaster Ave.,

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cast members) are so connected to the script.” Huyard added that the cast members are well-suited to the material. “It is one of the most well-rounded and talented casts we’ve had,” said Huyard, who commented that “My Fair Lady” has a style that sets it apart from other shows. “The music is fun and different, as is the story arc,” he said. “The costumes and the sets are unique so that it stands out among other shows.” Huyard added that the Cavod

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Local clubs, civic organizations, nonprofit agencies, schools, etc., that would like to have events or meeting date information published, should contact the Community Courier in writing at least two weeks before the event. No items will be accepted over the phone. Send news releases to Engle Publishing Company, Community Courier, P.O. Box 500, Mount Joy, PA 17552 or fax them to 717-892-6024. Calendar items can also be emailed to ffulton@engleonline.com. Quilt Guild Calico Cutters Quilt Guild (CCQG) will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Goshen Fire Company, 1320 Park Ave., West Chester. The meeting this month will be a membersonly holiday celebration. In addition to the program, CCQG has a Charity of the Month, Block of the Month and Show and Tell. This month, members are collecting wish list items for the Domestic Violence Center Chester County. For more information, visit ww.calicocutters.com or email calicocutters@gmail.com. BPW Meeting The Greater Downingtown Business and Professional Women (BPW) will have its annual Christmas party at the Wednesday, Dec. 12, dinner meeting at 6 p.m. at the Thorndale Inn Restaurant, 430 Bondsville Road, Downingtown. The members will donate and wrap jewelry to give to the women at the Mary Walker House in Coatesville. Interested women may call Mary Coyne at 610-380-8869 for reservations. Additional information about BPW can be found at www.bpwgr downingtown.org. Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13 (and every Thursday), at 6:30 p.m. at Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale. Meetings are held in the fellowship area. Babysitting will not be pro-

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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced the results of the 2018 Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Great American Cleanup of PA that runs annually from March 1 through May 31. The event engaged 108,638 volunteers in 5,362 events across the state that focused on community greening, beautification, and cleanups. Organized groups, civic organizations, families, and friends took to Pennsylvania parks, trails, and streets to reclaim communities by picking up more than 5 million pounds of trash and planting 10,979 flowers, bulbs, and other plants in an effort to keep Pennsylvania beautiful. As in years past, all 67 counties participated in this annual community improvement event. Registration for the 2019 Great See Cleanup pg 13

Come To Our House Of Worship BRANDYWINE GRACE CHURCH: Two Services Each Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. 40 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown. (Parking off of Ax Alley), located between Pennsylvania & Lancaster Ave. 610-235-6028. The Good News of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection is our only hope. Join us for worship, preaching and children’s ministry that is centered on the life-changing Gospel. Lead Pastor Kenny Lynch. Check out a recent message at www.brandywinegrace.org CALVARY CHAPEL CHESTER SPRINGS: Meets at 217 Dowlin Forge Rd., Exton. (610) 524-5338. Verse-by-Verse Expository Bible Teaching. Contemporary Sunday Worship Service & Teaching, children’s ministry & infant nursery 8 am., 9:30 am. & 11:15 am., Wednesday 7 pm. Worship Service & Teaching, Children’s Church, infant nursery & youth grp. www.cc-chestersprings.com CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: PC(USA) “Determined to Love. Invited to Wonder. Inspired to Serve.” Sunday Worship at 9:30am; traditional and contemporary music blended into intergenerational service. Infant and Toddler Nursery care provided. Fellowship and refreshments following worship and Grand Central Stations education for all ages at 11am. Co-Pastors Tim Black and Emily Chudy. Located in “the round church” at Rt. 113 and PA Ave. cpcdowningtown.org; 610-269-1576 COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: “Where God’s love has the run of the house.” 400 Lancaster Ave., Malvern (Fraser), PA 19355. Worship times. Sundays: 7:30am. Chapel Service, 8:30 & 11am Worship, Sunday School 9:45am Nursery care available. Pastoral Staff: Dr. James R. Moyer, Pastor; Rev. Alex Becker, Assoc. Pastor; Jennifer Langlois, Dir. of Children’s Ministries; Jamie & Kinsey Edgar-Nielsen - Youth Directors. For more info & special activities visit www.covenantfrazer.org 610648-0707

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DANIEL BOONE BIBLE BAPTIST: 158 E. Baumstown Rd., Birdsboro. Sunday School 9:30am; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30pm. Monthly Men’s & Women’s Fellowship. Pastor Danny Moore. 610-575-0916. DOE RUN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Take that One Small Step . . . and Come Worship With Us! Sunday morning 10:00am. Children’s Sunday School following children’s sermon. 3104 Doe Run Church Road, East Fallowfield www.doerunchurch.org DOWNINGTOWN EPISCOPAL CHURCHST. JAMES: 409 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. Sunday Services: Rite I Holy Eucharist 7:45am (no music); Rite II Holy Eucharist (contemporary service w/band) at 9am; Rite II Traditional Service w/choir 11am. Nursery available. Sunday School Classes & Coffee Hour 10am. The Rev. John W. Symonds, 610-269-1774 www.stjameschurch.ws DOWNINGTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 751 E. Lancaster Ave. at Plaza Dr, Downingtown. Rev. Charles C. Cole. Traditional Sunday Worship at 10 am, Service includes a children’s sermon, then the children & youth are dismissed to Sunday School. Nursery Care. First Sunday of the month Eucharist. Children’s and Youth Ministries. 610269-1496. Handicap accessible. E-mail: office@downingtownumc.org Love God, Grow Faith, Serve Each Other. www.downingtownumc.org EAST BRANDYWINE BAPTIST CHURCH: Sundays at 9 am for Sunday Worship & 10:45 am or Sunday Classes. Our goal is to worship God, serve others & grow together! Kids 2 yrs old through 5th grade love ebbcKIDS, runs during our service times. LifeGroups & Programs for everyone, Teens, Young Adults, Young Marrieds & Senior Saints. Facebook, www.ebbcpa.org 999 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE TRINITY: 323 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 610-384-4771. Rev. Sherry Deets. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with Communion; come as you are. Sunday School 9:15 (Sept.-May); Nursery care available; Healing Service, Thursday at Noon. Handicapped access. TrinityCoates@aol.com www.trinitycoatesville.org

EXTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 114 E. Swedesford Rd, Exton, PA 19341 (next to Exton Post Office) Member American Baptist Churches USA. Pastor Rev. Kadin Williams. Call 610-363-7814 email: secretary@extonbaptistabc.org or visit online. Worship 11AM, Communion Service first Sunday of month. Tamil language service second Saturday at 4pm. Non-denominational Exton Preschool September - May. 610-3635668. Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Arms!

HIBERNIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 220 Hibernia Rd., West Brandywine, PA 19320, 610-384-3553, hibumc@verizon.net. Pastor Mark David Moore & our church family invite you to join us for Worship Service at 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School begins following the Children’s Moment in Worship (10:15 a.m.). Quality nursery care. Mid-week bible studies, scouts & other fellowship opportunities. Visit our Website at www.hiberniaumc.org

EXTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 181 Sharp Ln, Exton, PA. “Love God, Love Others, Serve” Sunday Worship Service: 10am, Nursery for infants-3yrs old. Children’s Sunday School for preschool - 4th grade during worship service. Student Ministries for Youth 5th-8th grade. Women’s Bible Studies, Adult Bible Studies and Mission Opportunities available. See website for dates & times. Great Beginning Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, 610-363-0981. Gary Jacabella, Pastor, 610-363-0103. Extonumc.org or info@extonumc.org

HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: Come join us as we seek to know & love our Savior through Christ-centered preaching, a blend of new & traditional hymns along with ministries for your whole family. 1 E. Highland Rd, Parkesburg. Sun. School-9:30am & Worship-10:45am & 6pm. Wed: Youth programs for ages 312th grade-6:30-8pm. For more info, go to highland-bc.org

FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Welcome Tim Latham- our new Shepherd of Fairview. Join us for the most important hour of your week! Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am. Nursery provided. Christian Education, Bible Studies, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small groups... and much more! As growing disciples, we continue to Worship, Connect, Know and Serve God. For more info, find us online at www.FairviewEPC.org or call the office at 610-942-2640 GLEN MOORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1920 Creek Rd (Rt. 282) in the Historic Village of Glenmoore. Adult Bible Study 9am; Sunday Worship 10am. Nursery care avail. SPARK Youth Grp Fridays 7pm. Handicapped access. Join us as we live out our faith through open hearts, open minds & open doors. Phone:610-942-2324. glenmooreum@verizon.net GRACE COVENANT CHURCH: 444 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 19341. We are the family of God, on the mission of God, by the power of God. Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Christ-centered worship with biblical preaching, children’s message & warm fellowship, followed by Sunday Schoolall ages at 11am. Info. and sample sermons visit www.gracecovenantepc.org Rev. Dr. Timothy Brown. 610-924-7282.

HOPEWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 852 Hopewell Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335. “Helping Christians Grow and Helping Grow Christians.” Saturday worship: 5:25PM (Contemporary style). Sunday worship: 8AM & 9:30AM (Traditional style); 9:30AM & 10:55 AM (Contemporary style). Sunday School for all ages at 9:30AM Email Hopewell@hopewellumc.org or call 610-269-1545. Visit us on the web at www.hopewellumc.org

LIGHT OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCHSouthern Baptist Congregation, preaching Jesus Christ. Sunday School all ages 9:15-10:15am; coffee/fellowship 10:1510:30am; Worship 10:30am; Nursery & Jr. Church during Worship. Wednesdays: Kids Club/Youth Grp 6:157:30pm. Bible Studies. 1920 E. Kings Hwy., Rt.340, Coatesville, PA 19320. 484-378-9147, Email: lightoflifecommunitychurch@gmail.com & Facebook.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville. Pastor Susan Lynch. 8AM service with Holy Communion. 9:15AM Sunday School, 10:30AM service with Holy Communion. Handicapped accessible. Bible studies, music programs, outreach and fellowship opportunities for all ages. Join us as we seek to Know, Live and Share God’s Word with others! 610-384-2035 www.LuthGoodShep.org

OLIVET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Celebrating 200 Yrs of Methodism in Coatesville! Sunday worship is at 10am. Children’s Sunday School during our 10 am service. Adult Sunday School from 9-9:45am. Holy Communion is the 1st Sunday of each month. Nursery care provided (0-3yrs). Handicap accessible. 310 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, 610383-5828 www.olivetumc.org. Facebook @olivetUMC. Email: office@olivetumc.org Sr Pastor Johnson E. Dodla. SANDY HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH: 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville 610-857-3959; www.sandyhill.net. Sunday service: 10:15am; Bible teaching, music; Children’s classes, staffed nursery; Adult classes, 9:15am, Youth Min., Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm. Small Groups. A Friendly, Christ-centered church. Preschool: Enrolling-2 1/2-5 years, 610857-1922 ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Worship with our welcoming & inclusive community. 8am. Holy Eucharist, Rite I; 10am. Holy Eucharist, Rite II. Exciting Sunday School Program for Pre-K to Sr High at 10am. Nursery is available. Coffee Hour after the later service. 7 St. Andrew’s Ln, Glenmoore, PA. from Rt. 100 & Rt. 401 go 1 blck west on Rt. 401, left on St. Andrew’s Ln. 610-458-5277 www.standrewschesco.org ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: Intersection of Rt. 100 & Worthington Rd., Exton. Two Worship Services at 9AM & 10:30AM. Sunday School at 9AM. Holy Communion is usually celebrated on the 1st Sunday each month. Children always welcome in worship. Childcare also available in the nursery. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Hauze, 610-363-7285 www.saintpaulsucc.net; E-mail stpucc@verizon.net. Find us on Facebook SVAROOPA® VIDYA ASHRAM: Our free meditation programs always include meditation instruction, making it easy for new meditators. Tuesdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 10:15 am feature a sutra discourse by Swami Nirmalananda as well as chanting & meditation. Thursdays at 6 am and Sundays at 8:30 am offer an immersion in Sanskrit chanting followed by meditation. Join us at Downingtown Yoga & Meditation Center, 116 E Lancaster, Downingtown; Listen to online audios of Swami’s discourses. Call us 610.644.7555 or email info@downingtownyoga.org

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ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sunday Worship (formal) at 8AM, (informal) at 10:45AM. Faith formation at 9:15AM for children and adults. Weekly Holy Communion. Active youth program, numerous Bible studies, dynamic social service opportunities, 25-year preschool program for ages 2 through 5. 104 S. Village Ave., Exton, PA 19341. 610-3636264 www.stpaulslionville.org THE CHURCH OF SAINT MARY AT CALVARY: 161 Warwick Rd., Elverson. Adult Forum 9:00, Holy Eucharist 10:15; Wednesday 1-4 Meditation and/or tours Rev. Thomas McClellan Priest in Charge. 215-431-6939. THORNDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, 610384-2433. Sunday worship: 8:30am & 10am. Communion first Sunday each month. 9:30am. Coffee Fellowship, 10am. Sunday School for children and adults. Nursery care. 8:15am-11:30am. Handicap access. Rev. Shauna Ridge Email: thorndaleumc@verizon.net www.thorndaleumc.org UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC): 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Sunday worship services at 9:30am (contemporary) & 11am (traditional). Combined worship service on the last Sunday of every month at 9:30am. Adult Sunday School classes during both worship services (SeptMay). Children’s Sunday School at 9:45am. Youth Grp meets at 10:45am. Adult choir, midweek Youth Grp & a variety of adult groups & home grps. Bill Kelly, Pastor: Bill Cliff, Assist Pastor, Discipleship & Outreach. 610-8575787, www.uopc-epc.org. Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: 610857-0236 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH: Bible-based, independent. Pastor Daniel Mawson Sr. On Route 113, one mile north of Route 100. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study & Kid’s Club 7 p.m. Nursery all services. 610-594-8939. 531 Uwchlan Ave., Chester Springs. www.vbc-pa.org WINDSOR BAPTIST CHURCH: 213 Little Conestoga Rd. in the village of Eagle. Sr. Pastor: Paul Chaya, Assoc. Pastor: Ben O’Toole, (610-458-5177) Sunday School all ages 9am.; Sunday Worship 10am. (nursery provided); Sunday Eve.: Youth Group for teens 5:45pm.; Worship & Elem. Age Youth Ministries at 6 p.m.; Wed. Eve. Prayer & Bible Study at 7pm., www.windsor-baptist.org

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 AT 3:00 P.M. Located at 202 Lippitt Rd. (corner of Lippitt Rd. & Germany Hollow Rd., Honey Brook, PA 19344), West Nantmeal Twp., Chester Co., PA (Directions: Rt. 82 between Honey Brook & Elverson, turn West on Lippitt Rd.)

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HOLLAND STONE & FRAME RANCH STYLE DWELLING (Approx. 1,540 sq. ft. living space) The first floor contains a living room w/brick fireplace/new wood burning stove insert; kitchen w/updated oak raised panel cabinets, small dining room w/bay window; 3 bedrooms w/closets; full bathroom; laundry/mud room; 12x20 outdoor wood deck & small covered front porch. Full basement; oil fired hot water furnace. 14'x24' SINGLE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE; 10'x14' FRAME GARDEN SHED. LOT SIZE - 3.1 ACRES M/L containing 215' frontage along Lippitt Rd. x 611' frontage along Germany Hollow Rd. x 215' x 641' (M/L). While this circa 1960 ranch style dwelling is certainly in need of some updating & cosmetic work, it does offer single floor living with 3 bedrooms, an attached garage & full basement. The 3.1 acre wooded lot with a small stream is located in a nice rural section of Northern Chester County. Be sure to inspect this affordable property being sold at an Estate Public Sale! OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, December 8 from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. or for inspections other than open house, call (484) 753-3583. TERMS OF SALE - $10,000 down payment on day of sale, balance at settlement on or before Feb. 15, 2019. Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as is.

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2 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Puppies, vet checked, shots, $200. 717-529-2790 ext 0.

PUREBRED LAB PUPPIES Charcoal & silver, $1150 M/F. AKC registered, vet checked. Reserve yours as a Christmas gift, take home Jan. 26. 717-405-2248.

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GORGEOUS MINK COAT, 100% USA Mink, full length, size Med., Exc. Cond., $600. obo. 717-371-5886

5YR OLD RED Beabull Female, retired mother, very gentle & sweet. $300. obo. Gap Area. 717-381-0192

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AA RIDGEWOOD KENNELS 2 Cavachonpoo Corgi, Cocker, Bichon, Bichonpoo, Cavatzu, Cavapoo, Cockalier, Jug, etc. Lifetime war. 610-873-7045 www.ridgewood2.com

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/ Memorabilia, Movie/ Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

Computers COMPUTER REPAIR- On Line Support, New & Used Computers. CSA Tech Solutions, 717-354-4272

Furniture GARDEN DESIGN WHITE metal bed frame - brand new, full , $75.00 Call 484-889-9805

Lawn & Garden

ACA CANE CORSO PUPPIES, 3 generation pedigree, 1 year health guarantee, raised on farm, (1) Males, $825; (2) Females, $725. Call 717-548-1368 ACA SHIHTZU PUPS M $500, Brown furballs ready now. No Sunday calls. 717-368-7760

RESERVE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT EARLY BERNADOODLE PUPS, Standard & Mini, lots of color & white markings, very friendly, vet checked. 717-442-2959

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AKC BLACK DOBERMAN Female, 4yrs old, $150. Also Toy Labradoodle Pups, 717529-2326 ext 1

SHI-CHON TEDDY BEAR Puppies, born 9/03/18, 2 Males,1 Female, family raised, vet checked, first shots & up to date worming, $850. 717-371-8277

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies, vet checked, shots, wormed, 1yr genetic health guarantee, ready 12/22. Call to reserve yours now. $575. 484-800-5221

SILVER LAB PUPPIES, AKC, 9 wks old, vet checked, shots & wormed, $975. 717-656-3381

AKC GERMAN SHORT Haired Pointer Pups, Family Raised, mom & dad on premises, shots & wormed. $900 484-354-0922

YORKIE POM PUPS, shots & wormed, Ready 12/22/18 Nice Christmas Gift. $800 each. Call 717-529-1979 Ext. 2

FREE KIMBALL UPRIGHT spinet piano, walnut/chrome finish. Downingtown, pickup only. Call Karin 610-383-1014

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GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection- Will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

LAB/GOLDEN MIX PUPPIES, all chocolate, shots, wormed, family raised, 8wks on 12/8. $300 717-656-7096

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Pets

MINI GOLDEN DOODLES, 12 wks old, very friendly, raised in our home around kids, vet checked, shots & wormed. $1500. 717-725-9370

IN AN EFFORT to protect the lives of animals, and for the protection of our readers, we will no longer accept “PETS OR PUPPIES WANTED” classified ads. We will, however continue to accept household pet “For Sale” ads. When purchasing a pet, please make certain animal is healthy and has been properly cared for. When selling or giving away a pet please screen respondents carefully. Pets deserve a loving, caring home.

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**WE BUY GUNS Shotguns, Rifles, Handguns Wanted. Gordon’s Sports Supply, Rt 100, Eagle, 610-458-5153

Tools ALUMA POLE PUMP JACK EQUIPMENT: 6- 24’ poles $200 ea; 4-12’ poles, $100 ea; 7 jacks $75 ea; 4 benches $40 ea; 2 pole sleeves $50 ea; 6 braces $35 ea; 2- 24’ planks, 500 lb rated, $400 ea; 1- 24’ plank $250; 1- 20’ plank $200; 1- 16’ plank $150, 2- 12’ planks $120 ea, all 250 lb rated; or all for $4,200, any reasonable offers considered. 610-637-7262

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HELP WANTED

MAINTENANCE: SKILLED MAINTENANCE person for non-profit organization. Must know carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc. Please contact Mimi at 610-384-9591 or send resume to mimiw19320@msn.com Equal Opportunity Employer

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BISHOP SHANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician & a Custodian. Full time and part time positions avail. Respond to: dgentile@shanahan.org CNA FT. FLEXIBLE schedule w/ benefits to assist w/ healthcare of medically challenged adults. Call Dawn 610-935-0904 EAGLE WOLFINGTON LEASING Now Hiring School Bus Drivers, Chester Springs & Phoenixville Locations. P/T Hours. Immediate Openings, Competitve Pay. Bring Your Child to Work! Sign on bonus $2,000 call for details Starting up to $20.75/hr Please Contact Us 610-321-6608 applicant@wolfington.com

NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS/CNA’S $100.00 SIGN ON BONUS for qualified candidates now through 12/31/18 Please call for an interview today. Ph: 610-269-2935 EOE

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDING LAB in Kennett Square. FT & PT-On the job training. Must have strong work ethic, follow direction, eager attitude, able to work in a clean environment, & be well-organized. Competitive wages, flex. hr’s+ benefits. email-HR@bpi-rx.com. or call 800-476-7496 EOE

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610-458-7550 EOE Drug Free HHA/DIRECT CARE WORKER, Client Care IDD/ MHChester Cnty loccations. Full time, Part time.Comp. wages. Flexible hrs. Must have car. Dawn 610-935-0904 JANITORIAL COMPANY HIRING FOR SCHOOL CLEANING IN THE EXTON AREA. STARTING WAGE RATE $12./HOUR. 484-873-3503 MASONS AND LABORER Positions available at AC Masonry, Ronks, PA Competitive wages and benefits apply. PA drivers license required. 717-314-9334

MOVERS, CDL & NON CDL DRIVERS & HELPERS WANTED $11-$20/hr. Apply @ Town & Country Moving 2145 Ticonderoga Blvd, Ste 450 Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-524-9099 PINNACLE IS LOOKING for CDL & non-CDL drivers to DriveAway our new box trucks to dealerships nationwide. 5yr active DL REQ. SAME DAY PAY! Please call 1-833-43-DRIVE x2 or pinnacletransportgroup.com RESIDENTIAL CLEANING COMPANY headquartered in Exton seeking cleaners for Chester County Starting Wage Rate $12/ Hour Call: 484-873-3505 SELF MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL to work for a construction company. Must have valid PA drivers license. Great Benefits. To inquire Call Merv @ 717-826-7832

CLOCK DOCTOR All Fine Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-Up & Delivery! Call: 717-768-3844 E & S ELECTRIC Certified Electrician, Licensed & Insured. E. Fallowfield Area. Reas. Rates. Senior Citizen Discount. Will Beat or Match Any Written Estimate. Ed 484-639-3374. PA 065817

ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Reasonable Rates • Licensed & Insured PA20006, 610-547-7789 FREEDOM MASONRY INC. Brick, Block and Stone work. Contact Clinton 717-419-8101 freedsrmasonry@gmail.com PA lic & ins #142532 GOT LEAVES? Call today to schedule a free estimate for leaf cleanup. Fully insured. 610-942-9334 GUTTER MAN AL Gutter cleaning, storm damage repair. New gutter screens installed. Small roof repairs. Fully ins. 610-593-2299 (PA045381)

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single items or home clean-outs fully Insured. 610-547-7789 AFFORDABLE TREE & LANDSCAPE CLEANUP & MAINTENANCE SERVICES WINTER DISCOUNTS ON ALL JOBS ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST ON STAFF CALL JONATHAN 610-952-5209

HANDYMAN SERVICE. REFERENCES AVAILABLE. 610-458-0394 or vincent.impriano@gmail.com PA127863 HANDYMAN: BEACON HILL SMALL JOBS No Job Too Small. Insured. 20 yrs Exp Downingtown, 610-383-7277 PA019461 HOMESTEAD SERVICES: Tree Removals, Tree Trimming, Stump Grinding & General Landscaping. 484-643-8524 JOHN’S HAULING/ REMOVAL. Appl., Lge. Screen TVs, Piano’s, Furniture, One Pc/ Truckload. 7 days, Last Min, 610-296-0560 MARK GUSLER TREE SERVICE Snow Plowing, 30 Yrs. Exp., Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Bucket Truck Service. Parkesburg, 610-613-1885

Mechanical Trades CHESTER COUNTY SITE Contractor seeking Diesel Mechanic to fill open position. Position involves working on over the road diesel trucks and large earth moving equipment. Multiple years prior experience a plus, clean driving record required. Year Round position with competitive starting salary and full benefits package. Call 610-873-9801 X116 EOE

AMISH MOVING COMPANY Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301 ANDY’S DRYWALL Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Textured Ceilings & Walls. Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photo’s, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123 AMERICAN & FOREIGN CARS $$ PAYING CASH $$ for Classic & Collector Cars. 717-577-8206

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

BUYING HEATING OIL at .30¢ a gallon. Also remove heating oil tanks and furnaces. Call Ed 717-587-7315.

GUITARS & INSTRUMENTS WANTED “LOCAL” Collector Buying Gibson, Fender, Martin & Other Brands All Types, Makes & Years Considered Top Cash Paid! - 610-363-2802

I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Match Box, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783.

REAL ESTATE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis. *NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. Free estimates, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393 717-286-5464 Many other related services, just ask!

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AT LOU’S Top dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. $$ 200 & up. 484-886-1971

December 15, 2018, 12pm to 2pm. New Mobile Home 503 Boulder Lane, Gap, PA 16X70 Eagle River Mobile Home, 3BR, 2BA, kitchen & living room $67,000

CLASSIC CARS WANTED Sports cars, Muscle cars, Classic cars, Pick-ups, etc. Jeff Gast 717-575-4561

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Manufactured Housing BUY DIRECT Unbelievable prices. Hunting Cabin & Landlord Specials, New & Used Doublewides & Singlewides $9900 717-875-1288

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY 4-DOOR XLE SEDAN, SILVER, Leather Package, Sunroof, 62k miles, Great condition, $9,500. 610-283-1455

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CD BEILER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING, DECKING, SCREENED PORCHES PA LIC. 112619, LIC & INSURED. 717-723-6576 AMISH OWNED AND OPERATED

1-100 ALL ANTIQUE & OLD TOOLS WANTED: Collector Paying Cash$$$ for Woodworking, Machinist, Measuring & Blacksmith Tools. Wooden & Metal Planes. Tool Chests & Boxes. Tools made by Stanley, Etc. Call 610-363-2802

QUARRYVILLE AREA HOUSE 3 BR, 1.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage. No Smoking. No Pets. $1100/mth. 717-989-6041

JUNK CARS WANTED, TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR UNWANTED OR JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS, FREE TOWING. PLEASE CALL 484-886-0637

Day and Evening Needed At Our Gap Location At Dutch-Way, we are family working together to serve our valued customers. Dutch-Way offers competitive salary, a wholesome work environment, and we are committed to being closed on Sundays. If you are excited about the possibility of moving your career forward at Dutch-Way, apply in person at any of our locations, send your resume to:

Dutch-Way Farm Market c/o Rich High - P.O. Box 408 Schaefferstown, PA 17088 Or apply on our website at: www.dutchwayfarmmarket.com. Just click on the “Employment” page.

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Day Shift

Accessible Units Available

JUNK CARS WANTED, TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR UNWANTED OR JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS, FREE TOWING. PLEASE CALL 484-886-0637

CASH PAID FOR ATV’s, ATC’s, Motorcycles, 2, 3 or 4 Wheelers, Any Year, Running Or Not. Please Call 610-656-3158

PRODUCE CLERK

Offering 1 Bedroom Units $610 & $685

GOT TOYOTA? ALL TOYOTAS Parts, Repairs, Sales, Srvc. New, Oem, Used, Aftm. Weikle’S + save 717-417-2726

AUTOS FOR SALE

Part-Time

PRETTYMAN PAINTING, LLC Professional Interior Painting, Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 610-656-7392, PA137168

$50-$1000 CASH PAID ON ALL VEHICLES Serving York & Lancaster. 24/7 service. Call anytime 717-515-2607

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

Part-Time

PAINTING: PRICELESS PAINTING Interior/ Exterior. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 717-330-1836, Ask for Bob

AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES

AUTOMOTIVE

For Rent HONEY BROOK LIVING ASSOCIATES 55 plus facility, no smoking, no pets, $894/ month, Utilities included. Sec. 8 ok. 610-273-3193

(WANTED) CARS/ TRUCKS WANTED!!! All makes/ models 2002-2018! Any condition. Running or not. Competitive offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-368-1016

CYCLES

PAINT DEPT.

PAINTING By Triple P

STUMP REMOVAL WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD REACH CHESTER, LANCASTER, YORK, AND DAUPHIN COUNTIES? Reaching over 407,000 households every week with your advertising message is significant. Call 1-800-428-4211 and ask for the "360 SPECIAL" to find out how.

ITEMS WANTED

We provide many services such as companionship, meal preparation, running errands, and personal care. Our Comfort Keepers® come fi rst, that is why we provide flexible fulltime or part-time hours and bonus programs. If you want to learn more about becoming a Comfort Keeper, call us at 717-869-6484 or visit www.Lancaster-402.comfortkeepers.com R026932

SEASONED HARDWOODS, Stove or Fireplace, $195/ cord, delivered & stacked, within limits. Call for info. 610-857-5655

Mechanical Trades

R026590

SEASONAL

2733 Columbia Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 Over 900 independently owned offices.

WEEKLY ROOMS AVAIL. At Rodeway Inn, Paradise, PA. Includes Wi-Fi, Cable TV with HBO. For Rates. NO PETS allowed! Call 717-222-2355

For Sale A BRAND NEW MOBILE HOME, JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! In the beautiful Stoney Hill II Community. 503 Boulder Lane, Salisbury Township 16X70 Eagle River home, 3BR, 2BA, open concept living room & kitchen. $67,000. Call Donna 610-857-0775 www.misacorporation.com R025272

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Our Own

Farm Fresh

R026514

Made From Scratchh