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Ready for prom

Anchored Ministries sponsors formal wear boutique

Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen visits Birdsboro library

BY FRANCINE FULTON

A special story time was held recently at the Boone Area Library in Birdsboro when Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen 2023 Lizzie Shacklett stopped by to read her book, “I Read Before Bed.”

Lizzie, 15, is also the founder of Literacy Is Lit, an initiative that promotes books and reading. She visits local libraries to promote the effort, which includes hosting book donation drives for families in need and spreading the word about the importance of literacy.

“I have been able to do appearances all across the state of Pennsylvania at various libraries and schools. They are my favorite because I get to talk about my community service initiative, Literacy Is Lit,” Lizzie said. “I also had the opportunity to visit the state Capitol with some of our local senators and representatives to talk about the importance of literacy.”

“Literacy Is Lit,” which has a motto of “Finding & Filling the Literacy Gap,” has collected and distributed more than 7,300 books to organizations across the state that support literacy for children.

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BY FRANCINE FULTON

Each year, Anchored Ministries holds a free prom boutique at Twin Valley High School (TVHS), where students are able to choose free formal attire, including dresses, suits and accessories. This year, for the first time, students from all school districts were invited to attend a prom boutique on Feb. 24 at CROSSroads Bible Fellowship Church in Elverson.

During the event, attendees were able to choose from more than 600 prom dresses, which were displayed on racks according to size and color. Also offered were shoes, makeup, handbags, ties, jewelry and other accessories. All shoppers were also entered into a drawing to win gift cards.

The event was a collaboration between pastor Tim Radcliff and Erika Kanter, executive director of Anchored Ministries, who, along with volunteers, converted the church’s worship area into a

All items at the prom showcase were donated by the community and stored at Anchored Ministries. “We have 671 prom dresses and more than 200 suits. We even have female suits,” said Kanter. “Everything is 100% free.”

“It’s such a fun blessing to come to an

event like this.”

dress shop complete with racks of clothing, displays of accessories and dressing rooms.

“We partner with CROSSroads, and we look for different ways to grow that partnership,” said Kanter. “When I saw the wonderful space, we (asked) to host the event here.”

One shopper was Flynn Newlin of Downingtown, who was accompanied by her mother, Sara Newlin, and her friend Kate Laughlin from West Chester. Flynn chose a light green strapless gown, while Kate chose a brown dress with copper accents. “Most girls wear long dresses to the prom, but they are very slim,” said Flynn. “Long is traditional.”

“We are all about thrifting and recycling and upcycling and having fun with it,” Sara added. “It’s such a fun blessing to come

See Prom boutique pg 2

Daniel Boone Homestead to celebrate Charter Day

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The Daniel Boone Homestead, the birthplace of the American pioneer and frontiersman, will celebrate Charter Day on Sunday, March 10, from noon to 5 p.m. Charter Day, which marks Pennsylvania’s 343rd birthday, is designed to commemorate the time when England’s King Charles II granted William Penn the charter to create Pennsylvania on March 12, 1681.

At Daniel Boone Homestead, the living history event will

feature re-enactors demonstrating 18th-century skills, including gunsmithing, leatherworking and blacksmithing. Craft and specialty food vendors as well as food trucks and concessions will be open during the day.

Volunteers will also cook a meal over the hearth in the kitchen. According to Amanda Machik, manager of site events and programs, the end of winter or the beginning of spring at the homestead was called “the hungry times”or “six weeks of want.”

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Flynn Newlin (left) and Kate Laughlin model the prom dresses they chose from the boutique.

Owen J. Roberts High School student Madalynn Pollinger was able to find a prom dress at the event.

Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen 2023 Lizzie Shacklett is the author of “I Read Before Bed.”

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Junior recognized as Student of the Month

Paradise Rotary Club has announced its Students of the Month for February. Among the honorees was junior Brianna Lourido from Pequea Valley High School, the daughter of Lorraine Farley of Honey Brook.

Brianna is president of Aevidum, vice president of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica and a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, concert choir, Chamber Singers and the basketball team. She also plays for G220 Basketball Club. Brianna won the

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The prom boutique is just one of Anchored Ministries’ many charitable programs designed to help the community. Anchored Ministries also owns and operates a mobile clothing closet, which stops at various locations, including CrossNet Ministries and New Holland Church of the Nazarene, both in New Holland, and at the Honey Brook Food Pantry.

Additionally, it offers a community roadside stand with free food and a book sharing shelf that is open on Thursdays at its facility, located at 40 S. Chestnut St., Elverson. It

also holds a monthly community meal at Conestoga Mennonite Church in Morgantown. Specific details about the programs can be found at www.facebook.com/ AnchoredMinistriesPA and www.anchoredmini stries.org. Those with questions may email contact@anchoredmini stries.org.

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“It was the end of winter, and they didn’t have a lot left as far as food goes, which is literally where they got the phrase, ‘Scrape the bottom of the barrel,’” said Machik. “Meats that they butchered and preserved in the fall were almost gone. Produce and root vegetables were extremely limited. For those ‘six weeks of want’ it was a hodgepodge of what they could throw together.”

Fortunately, she noted, cooks were able to add more eggs, milk, cheese and butter to their meals. “When spring started, the animals started to produce more,” said Machik. “The hens increased their egg laying and the family cow would produce more milk.”

The process of wool dyeing in the 18th and early 19th centuries will also be demonstrated. Machik said that Colonists would have used plants and other

natural materials for dye such as indigo, marigolds, onion skins and Osage oranges. “After the wool had been sorted, washed and teased, it was then dyed before being carded and spun into thread,” she said.

Visitors will get to experience the process of weaving tape on a tape loom, learn more about the textile arts in the Colonial period and the trade of traditional woodworking, particularly spoon making,

Buildings in the historic area that will be open for viewing on Charter Day will include the Boone House, smokehouse, blacksmith shop, homestead barn and Bertolet log house. Children will be able to enjoy Colonial toys and games. The Bertolet sawmill will also be in operation throughout the day. Sawmill demonstrations will take place at 1 and 3 p.m.

There is no admission fee for Charter Day, but donations are welcome. No pets, with the exception of service animals, are permitted on the site, and there is no smoking.

For weather-related updates or more information, visit www.thedan ielboonehomestead.org or www.facebook.com/ danielboonehomestead.

The Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, is located halfway between Reading and Pottstown, 1 mile north of Route 422 near Baumstown. The homestead is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and daily historic operations are run by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, a local nonprofit organization.

Barbara Esterly serves a meal cooked in an open hearth.

CCEDC names Fiorentino to Hall of Fame

West Chester University (WCU) president Christopher M. Fiorentino will be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) on Wednesday, May 15. He will be honored before an anticipated audience of more than 400 business leaders at the Phoenixville Foundry, 2 N. Main St., Phoenixville.

Fiorentino is the 15th president of WCU. He has led the university through a nationwide shift in high school demographics as well as a pandemic, strengthened enrollment to more than 17,000 students and welcomed the largest incoming first-year class in 2023.

He grew up in Langhorne and Levittown with a father who was a World War II veteran and a mother who was a native of Barbados. Fiorentino’s life in Chester County began in 1983 when, at age 29, he accepted a one-year position teaching economics at WCU that became a tenured faculty position and eventually the role of

dean of business and public affairs less than a decade later. Under his leadership, WCU achieved international AACSB accreditation for its College of Business and Public Management in 2006.

Through it all, Fiorentino and WCU have collaborated with CCEDC on more than two dozen initiatives, including recent endeavors like the Business Resource Center in Coatesville, postsecondary education opportunities through CCEDC’s Project Reconnect initiative, industry partnership advancement through the Innovation Technology Action Group, entrepreneurship though CCEDC’s Ideas x Innovation Network and ongoing participation in CCEDC’s Global Business Advisory Group.

Anyone who would like to join CCEDC’s Chester County Hall of Fame celebration may learn about sponsorship packages including tickets by visiting https://ccedcpa.com/ event/ccedc-hall-of-fame -celebration/ or contacting Tracey Oberholtzer at toberholtzer@ccedcpa.com.

Wine tasting fundraiser planned

The Greystone Auxiliary will host a wine tasting event featuring former Eagles coach and NFL Hall of Fame honoree Dick Vermeil. The event will be held at Radley Run Country Club, 1100 Country Club Road, West Chester, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.

Chester County Hospital.

The Greystone Auxiliary contributes to the Women’s Auxiliary’s pledge of $2 million toward the hospital’s goal to bring together the most state-of-the-art services in diagnostics, treatment, and academic advancements in breast health.

Individual tickets will be available starting Wednesday, March 20.

Vermeil will feature his wines from the Napa Valley in California. He began his foray into winemaking in 1999, and today Vermeil Wines offers 11 different wines.

The event will also include a silent auction and a giveaway drawing for a 14-karat diamond necklace donated by Kaplan Jewelers; tickets may be purchased for the drawing. Vermeil will be joined by former Eagles players, including Kevin Reilly.

The Greystone Auxiliary was formed in 2004 as one of 10 branches of the Women’s Auxiliary to

The Women’s Auxiliary was established in 1893, just one year after the hospital’s founding, and includes women ranging in age, background, and life experiences. The Auxiliary has long supported new programs and services to improve the health of the community. The Auxiliary has a membership of over 300 people and raises funds through various special events and projects.

To purchase tickets and obtain sponsor information, visit www .chestercountyhospital.org/ giving/support-an-event/ wine-and-dine-event.

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Lizzie was crowned Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York on June 16, 2023. Prior to the pageant, she authored “I Read Before Bed,” a 24-page picture book for young readers. The story follows Katie and her five friends as they discover what they can learn and apply to their daily life by reading books at home. Some of the concepts in the book include the importance of recycling, healthy eating,

kindness and respect.

“I wrote the book almost two years ago before I was crowned,” said Lizzie, who is a student at the Agnes Irwin School in Delaware County. “Miss Pennsylvania (who previously visited the Boone Area Library) has a full-time job, and she attends appearances literally every day across the state. I have to go to school, so it’s a different case for me. I usually attend appearances on the weekends.”

After reading her own book to the youngsters, Lizzie read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” and “The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day” in observance of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Lizzie noted that she will turn 16 on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17.

She also taught the children about Irish step dancing and provided a mini lesson so that they could give it a try. An accomplished Irish step dancer, Lizzie placed seventh at the World Irish Dance Championships in Montreal, Canada, in April 2023. At the pageant, Lizzie was awarded the overall talent winner for her dramatic Irish step dancing performance.

Lizzie also led a craft activity with the youngsters, making and decorating bookmarks. She spent time visiting with the children who attended story

time and posted photos.

Although Lizzie’s tiara was firmly attached to her head during the visit, she said that she does allow others to touch the bejeweled tiara. “I let people touch it. I let kids try it on,” she said. “It’s magical, and I love passing on the magic to everyone.”

For more information about Lizzie and information on how to purchase her book, visit www .lizzieshacklett.com. Proceeds from book sales will benefit the Literacy Is Lit organization.

“Story Time with Miss Amber,” led by Amber Hamel, youth program coordinator, is held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. The program is geared for children ages 2 to 6, but youngsters of all ages are welcome. No registration is required.

The Boone Area Library is located at 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro. For more information about library programming, visit www .facebook.com/boonearea library or www.berkslibrar ies.org/branch/boone.

Church sets spring bazaar

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper Street, Pottstown, will hold its annual spring bazaar on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Customers may purchase potato pierogies, halupki (stuffed cabbage), Easter breads and nut rolls. Homemade soups and baked goods also will be sold. This

year the event will include a flea market.

On-site parking is available. For more information, visit www.holytrinitypotts town.org.

Students honored in essay contest

Several students at Twin Valley Bible Academy (TVBA) in Narvon were recently honored in the annual essay contests sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Taking place during the fall semester, the contests were open to students in public, private, parochial and home schools in the United States. Essays had to be original and written in English, and the judges, most of whom are veterans,

evaluated the submissions based on originality, content and oral delivery.

Students from TVBA submitted essays to local VFW posts in the Voice of Democracy essay contest, for students in grades nine through 12, and the Patriot’s Pen contest, for students in grades six through eight.

In the local contests sponsored by the Lititz VFW Post, Noah Mellinger won first place in the

Patriot’s Pen contest, and Kyla Stauffer was the thirdplace Voice of Democracy winner. Kathy Wiker and Kathy McCullough from the VFW post visited TVBA to present the awards.

The winners chosen by Gap VFW Post 7418 are Riley LeBon, receiving first place in the Patriot’s Pen contest; Anna Philips, first place, Voice of Democracy; and Eli Philips, second place, Voice

Lizzie Shacklett reads from her book during story time at the Boone Area Library.

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of Democracy. Letters were sent to the academy and the students notifying them of the results.

The winners chosen by the Parkesburg VFW Post are Elizabeth Mocuta, winning first place for Patriot’s Pen, and Alyssa Broomell, winning first place for Voice of Democracy. The winners and their school were notified by mail.

At TVBA, English teacher Candace Barnes guided contest entrants as they sought

to organize their ideas, develop their theme, write expressively and effectively, and deliver their essay orally. Students also were aided by material covered in history and government, taught by school principal Nathan Mellinger.

For more information about Twin Valley Bible Academy, call the office at 610-286-6646 or visit www .twinvalleybibleacademy .org/admissions.

Birdsboro resident chosen for program

Alyson Hand of Birdsboro has been named a Brain Fellow by Baldwin Wallace University’s David and Frances Brain Center for Community Engagement. Hand, a graduate of Daniel Boone Area High School majoring in arts management and entrepreneurship, shared

the honor with nine other students.

Brain Fellows are student leaders addressing complex and challenging social issues while working to educate community members and empower them to take action. During the yearlong program, Brain Fellows

See Brain Fellows pg 8

Kathy McCullough (front, far left), Kathy Wiker (front, second from right) and teacher Candace Barnes (front, third from right) congratulated contest winners (front, from second from left) Eli Philips, Anna Philips, Alyssa Broomell, Elizabeth Mocuta, (back) Noah Mellinger, Riley LeBon and (not pictured) Kyla Stauffer.

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Following a public hearing, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved Watersheds 2045, a plan

Spring Food Sale

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put forth by the Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA). The plan addresses the county’s water resource issues, such as stormwater and flooding, pollution mitigation and prevention, recreational access, and sustainable water supplies.

also included public engagement through meetings and surveys, stakeholder listening sessions, and a multi-sector, multidiscipline, 30-member steering committee.

The new Watersheds 2045 plan will also serve as Chester County’s Rivers Conservation Plan as well as the Act 167 Stormwater Management Plan, adopted by all Chester County municipalities.

The original Watersheds plan was adopted in 2002. The planning process for Watersheds 2045 involved a thorough review of current conditions in the county’s watersheds, including land use, stream health, water availability, and projected future climate and population changes. The process

Chester County has more than 2,300 miles of streams leading to the Schuylkill, Delaware and Susquehanna rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.

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DVGRR posts open house, egg hunt

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) will hold its monthly open house event from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, on Saturday, March 9. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs that are available for adoption.

Admission is free. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions, and food will be available for purchase. Photos are not permitted, and attendees should not bring other dogs to this event. For details, contact info@dvgrr.org or 717-484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr.org/adopt/ monthlyopenhouse.

DVGRR will also hold a

canine Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 23, at 11 a.m. The event will also include giveaway drawings and snacks available for purchase.

This event is open to the public, and all dog- and human-friendly canines are welcome. All dogs must remain on a leash that is 6 feet or shorter, and no retractable leashes will be permitted. Only one dog per handler will be allowed.

There is a suggested donation per dog. Reservations are encouraged but not required; to register, email inza@dvgrr.org. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www .dvgrr.org/2024dvgrr easteregghunt.

Chambers Lake, a water supply reservoir and regional flood control facility of the CCWRA, features in Chester County’s new Watersheds 2045 water resources plan.

March 7. GriefShare

Brick Lane Community Church

Community Calendar

52 S. Brick Lane, Elverson, 7 to 9 p.m. The group, which is open to those who have experienced the death of a spouse, family member or friend, will meet on Thursdays through May 30. Email griefshare@brick52.org with questions or to register.

March 7. Free Community Dinner

Honey Brook Presbyterian Church

4331 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meal is offered by the Shepherd’s Kitchen Meal Ministry. All are welcome. Call the church at 610273-2838 for more details.

March 8. Mother/Son Game Night

MCC (Moving Communities to Christ) Church

4221 Main St. (Route 23), Elverson, 6 p.m. The free game night is open to mothers and their sons from kindergarten through age 18. Aunts, grandmothers and adult female friends are also welcome. Featured will be games, dinner and desserts. Register at www.wearethatchurch.org.

March 9. Flea Market

St. Peter United Church of Christ

1920 Ridge Road, Pottstown, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will also be available. Call 610-469-9690 for details.

March 9. Craft Day

Tel Hai Camp and Retreat

31 Lasso Drive, Honey Brook, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will make-and-take a variety of crafts. People of all ages

are welcome; children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee and hot chocolate will be served. There will be a fee per person.

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March 9. Berks Strollers Hike

East Branch Brandywine Trail

1355 Downingtown Pike, Downingtown, 10 a.m. Community members are welcome to join. Hike Leader: Linda, 610-451-9935

March 10. Women’s History Month Talk

Hopewell Furnace Visitor Center

2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Ilise L. Feitshans, who will present “Nanotechnology: The Future of Historic Preservation.” She will discuss the technologies being applied to historic preservation and the ethical dilemmas they raise.

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March 23. Garden Party Fundraiser

Boone Area Library

129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, 1 to 4 p.m. Attendees will plant seeds, make their own natural play dough and complete other crafts and take part in a scavenger hunt. Snacks will be provided. Tickets are available for purchase at the library.

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Students invited to enter art contest

The Shapiro Administration invites all firstthrough sixth-grade students in Pennsylvania to enter the 2024 Lyme Art Contest by creating a short video or poster focusing on the theme “Protect. Check. Remove.” The annual

contest aims to help students, Scout troops, and community youth programs learn how to prevent Lyme disease by educating them about ticks, including where these creatures live, how to prevent bites, and how to remove ticks that do bite.

Officials from the Departments of Health (DOH), Education (PDE), Environmental Protection (DEP), and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) encourage young students to participate in the contest and help raise awareness of Lyme disease.

The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15. Contest information

can be found at http:// tinyurl.com/TickborneDis easeArtContest24.

Finalists will be notified by mail and will be invited to an award ceremony at the state Capitol in May. In 2023, nine winners were recognized at a ceremony with representatives from DOH, PDE, and DCNR.

Pennsylvania has one of the highest annual counts of Lyme disease cases in the nation. Ticks are usually found in shrubs, weeds, leaf litter, and tall grasses, but can be found anywhere there is grass. When exploring outside, it is important to take the proper steps to lower one’s risk of

Brain Fellows from pg 5

explore the nuances related to social change and leadership during weekly meetings, community events and discussions with community leaders. They also engage with social change agents in the greater community and attend a statewide leadership conference

and multiple local events.

Brain Fellows also determine a social change topic of focus, developing a Vision Stand as a culminating project during the fall semester. During the spring semester, they create a social change project that focuses on a social

getting bitten; these steps include covering exposed skin, wearing light colors to help detect ticks, and using an EPA-approved insect repellent. Use permethrin spray on shoes, clothes, and gear as an added protection before spending time outdoors.

After being outside, people should check themselves and their children and pets thoroughly for ticks and remove any that they find. Then, people should shower to help remove any ticks they may have missed. Clothes may be put in the dryer on high heat to help kill any ticks that might still be stuck to the clothes.

change issue and involves collaboration with an organization or group throughout the process. The project includes a plan for sustainability and a group presentation at the Ovation Festival, Baldwin Wallace’s annual celebration of student achievement.

Stroke prevention tips

Stroke has been described as a brain attack. It occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain becomes blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain breaks, which can damage or kill brain cells. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion says stroke is a leading cause of death and longterm disability in adults. It also can cause irreversible damage to the brain.

Individuals who experience stroke may end up with memory problems or experience difficulty thinking or forming words.

Mobility issues like difficulty walking or paralysis and weakness may occur. Some individuals also may experience incontinence and other issues resulting from neurological damage.

Although stroke can come out of the blue and is not always preventable, there

are several steps people can take to help reduce their risk for stroke.

- Reduce blood pressure numbers. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a significant risk factor for stroke, says Harvard Health. Doctors may advise patients to work to lower blood pressure to between 140/90 to 120/80.

- Work to lower body mass index (BMI). Being overweight or obese increases risk for stroke, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy BMI can help lower stroke risk.

- Exercise more often. Routine physical activity can not only help a person lose weight, but it can also lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels - all of which are risk factors for stroke.

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BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4

mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org

BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400

Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.

BRICK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH:52 S. Brick Lane in Elverson, welcomes visitors to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Wheelchair accessible. Childcare through age 2 and children’s worship during the sermon for PreK-Grade 3 available. Learn more at www.brick52.org or call the church office 610-286-6790. For those unable to attend in-person, see our livestream on www.youtube.com/bricklanecommunitychurch

CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.

recommends individuals get a minimum of two hours and 20 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

- Get a cholesterol check. High cholesterol can increase risk of stroke, which makes routine cholesterol checks important. The Office for the Assistant Secretary of Health says people should get their cholesterol checked at least every four to six years, with some needing to get it checked more frequently.

- Drink only in moderation. Alcohol can increase risk of high blood pressure. Individuals should reduce their alcohol intake, with one drink or less for women

and two drinks or less for men per day.

- Know your family health history. Learning one’s family health history may reveal a risk for genetic health conditions that can make a person more likely to experience stroke.

- Treat heart disease. Do not delay medical treatment for heart disease. Heart conditions like coronary artery disease or atrial fibrillation should be addressed promptly to prevent stroke.

Stroke is a serious medical condition that can leave a person debilitated. That is why it is key to reduce risk of stroke throughout one’s life.

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FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Rev. Tim Latham. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am Nursery provided. Christian Education, Men’s & Women’s 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

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Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

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(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)

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Structural Features:

& vinyl siding, frame built in 1955, single owner since 1976, asphalt shingle roof, central heat & AC, vinyl windows, elect. hot water heater, onsite well & septic, architectural paver front walk & driveway w/ alley access to back entry garage, abundant storage/closet space & more.

Auctioneer’s Note: This house is situated on .14 acre lot in a peaceful Bern Twp. neighborhood close to main thoroughfares w/easy access to Reading, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, & more. Located 2.5 miles from the Lake Rd. Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area parking lot & 4 miles from Reading Regional Airport & MidAtlantic Air Museum.

Sale For: Estate of Joseph M. Harcar. Attorney: Sean J. O’Brien, Dautrich & O’Brien, Law Offices, P. C., Phone 610-375-9444

Real Estate Terms: 10% down payment on day of sale, good PA check or certified funds for out of PA State buyers. Settlement within 45 days. Please see Auctioneer’s Website for FULL TERMS, Details, & Lg Photo Gallery. www.pmorganauctions.com.

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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.

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For Sale

4/3/24 AUCTION SALE:

2.1 acre residential lot, two miles N. of Morgantown. Large flat wooded corner. Frontage above road level. Surveyed. Perk approved. Twin Valley Schools. Ideal for person who may want to start a home occupation in the future. Use your own builder. Plenty of deer for neighbors!

For info. email: izziemcn@windstream.net

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9-1-1 Center transitions to new technology

The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) transitioned its Emergency Communications Center to Next Generation 911, the statewide emergency services internet protocol network from Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). Next Generation 911 is a faster and more efficient way for the county’s public safety answering point (PSAP) - the 911 call center - to receive emergency calls and associated caller information and, when needed, to transfer them to other 911 call centers in the commonwealth. Through the new fiber-

based network, callers’ locations are identified and calls are routed to the appropriate 911 call center using geographic information system (GIS) map data, noted Bill Messerschmidt, director of Chester County’s DES. Additionally, the new technology makes way for call centers to potentially receive photos and videos in the future.

Chester County’s 911 telecommunicators complete more than 500,000 dispatches for emergency personnel and equipment every year, providing support to 53 police agencies, 40 fire/rescue agencies and 26 emergency medical ser-

Chester County telecommunicator Mike Arganetto works in the Chester County 911 center.

vices agencies. The update was made possible through PEMA’s interconnectivity funding.

Chester County follows

two other counties in southeastern Pennsylvania - Berks and Delaware counties - in moving to Next Generation 911.