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TVHS to stage “The Pajama Game”

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The Twin Valley High School (TVHS) Theater Arts Club will present “The Pajama Game” as its annual spring musical. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, April 4 to 6, as well as 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. To coincide with the musical, there will be a designer bag and pajama bingo at TVHS on April 6. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., and bingo will start at 2 p.m.

“The Pajama Game” is a 1954 Broadway musical that is based on the novel “7 1/2 Cents” by Richard Bissell. Noted choreographer Bob Fosse made his choreography debut with this musical.

According to TVHS play producer Jessie Miller, the story line follows workers in a pajama factory who form a union and defend their rights to earn a better living. “The girls who are the employes form a union because they are not getting paid enough. They find out that surrounding companies are paying higher, so they demand a 7-and-ahalf-cent raise,” explained Miller. “There is a new superintendent in the pajama factory, which is called the Sleep Tite Factory, and a love interest forms between the president of the union and the new superintendent.”

Both Miller and play director Nicole Weaver noted that most students had not heard of the play, but they are now familiar with its message. “This year is a challenge for the kids, but it’s

a really good challenge,” said Weaver. “The show itself is paying true homage to what was important in the 1950s. The women are fighting for their equal rights to be paid well.”

She noted that in the past, TVHS has done more familiar shows, like last year’s performance

of “Grease,” but this year’s show will be equally entertaining. “It’s a fun love story. What would draw people into this show is that there are great songs, great dances and a really cute love story,” Weaver said. “It is family friendly, and it will leave people feeling happy.”

The stars of the play are seniors

Hannah Kurtz, who plays Babe Williams, the union leader, and Patrick Skoniczin, who plays Sid Sorokin, the superintendent.

Patrick said that he is currently working hard to “get comfortable” with his character, noting that he was one of the few TVHS students who had previously heard of the

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Over the past seven decades, Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC) has grown from one couple producing one paper to a company that employs 150 people, distributes 16 community newspapers and multiple specialty publications to close to 200,000 people, and provides printing services for numerous clients. Although the scope of the business has changed, one thing has remained constant: community.

“We want to make that connection to our local merchants and to our community members,” said Charlie Engle, company president.

As EPC marks 70 years in business this year, Charlie and his daughter Jocelyn Engle looked back on what started in 1954 in the basement of Alvin and Pauline Engle’s Mount Joy home.

“My dad bought his own little press and put it in our basement,” Charlie said of Alvin. “He was working full time in the printing business, but he always wanted to do his own thing.”

In 1959, EPC purchased its first community publication, the Merchandiser, and by 1960, Alvin had quit his day job to

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The cast includes (back, from left) Ben Scott, Sam Donnellan, Jenna DiFabrizio, Sara Blankenbiller, (front) Patrick Skoniczin and Hannah Kurtz.

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Tel Hai Camp reaches out to the community

BY FRANCINE FULTON

“We are trying new things,” said Tel Hai Camp and Retreat director Brian Williamson, when describing activities being held and planned by the Honey Brook camp. First-time events have included a “Taste of Camp” breakfast buffet on Feb. 24, which served more than 70 people, and a camp craft day held on March 9. Also, the camp is planning its inaugural vendor and craft fair for Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For craft day, attendees were able to take part in three different activities, including making a pine cone bird feeder and a mini campfire candle, and they were able to paint a portrait on a small piece of wood. “They could also do a coloring page,” Williamson said, noting that the wood “canvases” for the craft were recycled from fallen tree branches. Hot chocolate and coffee were provided to participants.

Both during the breakfast and on craft day, attendees were invited to learn about the camp and its activities.

For the upcoming vendor fair, various exhibitors will display an array of merchandise, including home decor and collectibles. “We have folks that are (selling) crafts, jewelry, antiques and essential oils,” Williamson said, adding that home-based

business vendors are also invited to participate.

There will be both indoor and outdoor vendor space provided. Separate fees have been set for 10-by-10foot and 6-by-8-foot booths. Tables and chairs will be provided for an additional fee. Setup will be on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. and on April 6 from 6 to 7:45 a.m. Tel Hai reserves the right to reject vendors selling items that do not align with the values and beliefs of the camp.

“It’s growing,” said Williamson, referring to the number of exhibitors. “It’s going to be in the gym and Hemlock Hall, and now we are going into the dining hall because a lot of vendors are interested.”

Food, beverages and snacks, including gourmet coffee, will be available for purchase. During the day, the camp’s mini golf course will be open and there will be free wagon rides available, weather permitting.

Free parking will be located across the road at the lot at the camp’s lake. Free shuttle rides will be offered to and from the parking lot area.

Donations for the camp will be received at the event, said Williamson, noting that the vendor and craft fair is not a major fundraiser for the camp. “It is a community connection thing. The whole idea is to provide something for the community,” he said.

6 p.m. for seating and appetizers, and the banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The program will feature character juggler and speaker Chris Ivey, who will display his championship juggling skills. Attendees will also have an opportunity to win door prizes.

An offering will be received at the end of the event to support Tel Hai Camp and its ministry.

Reservations for the banquet are required. For more

information, visit www .telhaicamp.org/events /spring-celebration-dinner.

In addition, Tel Hai Camp will host its spring work day on Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help with garden work, painting, chopping wood and small construction repairs. Interested volunteers should contact the camp office at 610-273-3969 or info@telhaicamp.org.

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Church sets Community Outgrown Exchange

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 80 E. Main St., Adamstown, will hold its 72nd semiannual Community Outgrown Exchange on Thursday, April 4, from 5 to 8 p.m.; Friday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to noon.

The free event will offer clothing for people of all ages, toys, and household items, and everyone is welcome. The number of children’s items available to each shopper may be limited.

Lions Club sets egg hunt

The Honey Brook Lions Club will host an egg hunt on Saturday, March 30. The event will take place at 14 Mount Pleasant Road, Honey Brook. It will start at 10 a.m.

No televisions, VHS tapes, furniture, car seats, computers, copiers, or other electronics will be accepted. Organizers will not fill out charitable donation forms. Leftover items will be donated to various charities.

For more details, readers may call 717-484-4885.

The church will accept donations of clean items for the event on Monday, April 1; Wednesday, April 3, and April 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; as well as during the sale hours on April 4. Individuals do not need to donate items in order to take items during the Community Outgrown Exchange.

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focus on the new business full time. It soon became a family enterprise, with Alvin and Pauline selling ads while their childrenCharlie, Audrey, and Denny - helped where they could.

Charlie recalled the tedious task of cutting and hand-gluing address labels on the paper as well as folding each of the newspapers by hand. When Alvin died unexpectedly in 1971, the family faced a decision.

“My mother came to us and said, ‘There are some people who are interested in buying the business,’” Charlie recalled. “The three children all agreed, and we all said no to selling. We knew we could do this.”

Charlie became company president, with Denny serving as vice president, positions both men still hold today. Audrey also dedicated herself to the company before her death in 2018. Pauline continued to work for EPC well into her 70s. She passed away in 2020. Today, there are also four members of the third generation of Engles at EPC, with several fourth-generation family members helping out sporadically.

Outside printing is the bread and butter of the business, with production running 24 hours a day, five days a week. Along with continuing to publish the Merchandiser and

other community papers, including the Pennysaver, Advertiser, and Community Courier, EPC produces local Chamber guides, Farm Show premium books and more.

Seventy years of business has included ups and downs for the company, Charlie said. Challenges have ranged from competition to rising costs to navigating the pandemic. Through it all, EPC has remained focused on its original mission: serving the community.

“Our family and the company have been blessed,” Charlie said. “Since we’ve been blessed, we want to bless others. We started a foundation in the early ‘90s, and that supports a variety of local programs.”

EPC publications focus on telling the good news happening at nonprofit organizations, schools and local businesses, and that’s more important than ever, Jocelyn said.

into providing digital solutions for clients, while continuing to support local businesses and tell positive stories through its community newspapers and online at www.townlively.com.

“I love the legacy my grandfather started,” Jocelyn said. “I never met him, but I know his goal and his mission was to support the

community, and we won’t lose that connection to the community. We will continue to be hyperlocal, providing our advertisers with options to target just their region and news specifically about your school district and local community. We’re focused on right here, where we live, and all the good things that are happening.”

“We are surrounded by bad news,” she said. “Every time we turn on the TV, every time we open our phone, it’s upsetting. It brings us down. There are so many good things happening in our community, and we want to shine a light on them.”

Asked about the secret to EPC’s longevity, Charlie didn’t hesitate to answer. “We’ve had good people,” he said simply. “We have so many longtime employees, some who have been here for 35 or 40 years.”

As for the next 70 years, Charlie and Jocelyn envision a bright future. The company is transitioning

Pauline and Alvin Engle in 1967

Multiple generations of the Engle family work at EPC, including (from left) Jeremy Engle, Tanya Bomberger, Denny Engle, Charlie Engle, Jocelyn Engle and Daryl Rutt.

“The Pajama Game” from pg 1

play. “My dad is a trumpet player, and he was in the pit in high school when they did the play,” noted Patrick.

Hannah has starred in previous TVHS plays, but this is her first major role.

“This is the biggest lead I have ever played,” she said. “I am trying to let the character really shine. We have been working really hard at it.”

Other cast members include the following:

Mackenzie Bare as Charley, Sara Blankenbiller as Mae, Natalie Clayton as Gladys, Jenna DiFabrizio as Mabel, Sam Donnellan as Prez, Stephen Elliker as Myron, Benjamin Scott as Vernon, Kristel Stoltzfus as Sandra, Ariana Salinas-Evans as Rita, Sienna Brown as Virginia, Ian Eversmeyer and Max, Grace Kelly as Doris, Cecilia Skoniczin as Poopsie, Madalynn Gerhard as Carmen, Emily Hatcher as Mara, Lorelei Koller as Ann, Macayla Symonds as Brenda, Evan Johnson as Pop and Nora Tennant as Charlene. Student members of the production team are Mackenzie Bare, production intern; Ellie Troxel, stage manager; and Megan Shumate and Sienna Brown, student choreographers.

For the upcoming bingo, attendees will be able to win designer purses and adult-size pajamas. The event is being presented by the newly formed Theater Boosters of Twin Valley, a nonprofit organization. “We and some local parents created the club. We are having bingo on the Saturday of our performance,” said Miller. “We are encouraging people to wear their pajamas so they can (be entered into a drawing to) win a prize. The (cast members) in their costumes will be walking around at the bingo.”

Bingo is open to adults

and teenagers. Teenagers must be accompanied by an adult. Food will be available for purchase, and free babysitting will be available for children ages 2 to 12. Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted.

TVHS is located at 4897

N. Twin Valley Road, Elverson. For tickets to bingo or the play, visit https:// tvhsmusical.ludus.com.

4-H starts meat judging team

Chester County 4-H has added a meat judging team to its roster of activities. Complementing the existing livestock judging team, this new club offers opportunities that aim to expand the learning and competitive horizons for youths in the area.

The Livestock Skillathon is a comprehensive contest that tests participants’ knowledge across various

aspects of livestock care and management, from equipment and breeds to feedstuffs and retail meat identification. Similarly, the meat judging team will compete in contests where the team members will rank different beef, pork, and lamb classes based on estimated value. They will also learn to identify retail meat cuts.

Interested youths are

encouraged to join, regardless of prior experience. The team is seeking students who will work hard and who have a competitive spirit and an eagerness to learn.

The Romano 4-H Center serves as the primary hub for the meat judging and livestock judging teams’ practices. Additionally, local farms will host hands-on practice sessions. Virtual and online sessions will be used as well to ensure accessibility and flexibility.

Practices have begun, but new participants are welcome. The schedule will be shared with participants upon expression of interest. For more information, contact Audrey Reith, Chester County Extension 4-H educator, at alr5762@ psu.edu or 610-696-3500.

The plays stars Patrick Skoniczin (left) and Hannah Kurtz.

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March 26. Book Chat

Honey Brook Community Library

687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 2 p.m. The group will discuss “The Last Garden in England” by Julia Kelly, the Longwood Gardens Community Read adult book for 2024. To register, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org

March 26. Mystery Book Club

Honey Brook Community Library, 1 p.m. Individuals may stop in at the library to pick up a reading list. For more information, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org

March 28. GriefShare

Brick Lane Community Church

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 29 through March 31. Easter Services

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

6251 Morgantown Road, Morgantown. There will be Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29, at noon and a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. The Easter vigil service will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. On Easter Sunday, March 31, the service will begin at 10 a.m.

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March 29 through March 31. Easter Services

Brick Lane Community Church. The Good Friday service will be held on March 29 at 2 p.m. The Eater service will take place on Sunday, March 31, at 10:30 a.m. A nursery will be available. Visitors are welcome. Services will also be livestreamed.

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March 30. Easter Egg Hunt

Event by Caernarvon Township Parks and Recreation Committee

Friendship Park

3287 North St., Morgantown. The event is open to children up to age 12. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos.

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March 30. Chicken Barbecue

Geigertown Fire Company

3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township, 10 a.m. until sold out. The meal will include chicken, a potato, corn, applesauce, a roll and water. A link to preorder meals is available at www.facebook.com/geigertownfirecompany.

March. 30. Berks Strollers Hike

John Bartram Trail

25 Kernsville Dam Road, Hamburg. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the trailhead. Community members are welcome to join. Hike Leader: Carol, 610-775-4741

April 4. Story Time with Miss Jennifer

Honey Brook Community Library. Children may enjoy stories and songs on Wednesdays and Thursdays, April 3 through May 2. at 10 a.m. The program is best suited for preschoolers ages 2 to 5, but children of all ages are welcome. For more information, contact the library at 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.

April 7. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet

Geigertown Fire Company, 7 to 11 a.m. For more information, visit the fire company Facebook page or www.geigertownfireco.com.

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Berks LaunchBox marks five years since expansion

This year, Berks LaunchBox is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its expansion from Penn State

Health St. Joseph’s Downtown Reading Campus to the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in downtown

Reading. The expansion greatly enhanced its space and capabilities. An innovation hub of

the Invent Penn State initiative, Berks LaunchBox was created through a seed grant in 2016. Its mission is to assist early-stage entrepreneurs and startup companies with accessing the tools and resources they need to launch and grow in the greater Reading area.

Berks LaunchBox offers myriad programs, including free monthly seminars for entrepreneurs and small-business owners focused on topics such as business development, social media marketing, and legal issues. In addition, LaunchBox offers free courses in basic computer-aided design and 3D printing, as well as training in the use of equipment and software.

In addition to the Berks LaunchBox staff, entrepreneurs can benefit from

Summer camp promises daily adventures

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Parents looking for fun activities for their children this summer are invited to consider Camp Adventure, a summer program held at the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center.

Camp Adventure is a nine-week nonprofit summer day camp held in partnership with the United Way of Berks County. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 12. Five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten to participate.

“There is no residency requirement, but Birdsboro residents receive a slight discount,” explained Lisa Kraljevich, the center’s executive director. “We often have campers from Exeter, Twin Valley and Boyertown school districts.”

Camp is run by Kraljevich and Marissa Rapposelli, camp director. Rapposelli is a second-grade learning support teacher at the Daniel Boone Intermediate Center and has been with Camp Adventure for five years. “The majority of our camp counselors are pursuing a career in the education field and have a passion for working with children,” noted Kraljevich. “Most campers return year after year; many become (volunteer) junior counselors once they are too old to attend as campers.”

The year, nine weeks of camps will be offered, and each week has a different theme such as “Outdoor

Explorers,” “Animal Kingdom,” “Spy Kids” and “Survivor.” Themes change each summer.

Camps will run from Mondays through Fridays, June 17 through Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp will be closed on Thursday and Friday, July 4 and 5, for the Independence Day holiday. “There were 104 kids who participated last year,” noted Kraljevich. “Most kids sign up for all nine weeks.”

Campers spend the days swimming, hiking, playing sports, doing arts and crafts and participating in reading and STEM activities. “Reading and STEM activities help to prevent the dreaded ‘summer slide,’” explained Kraljevich. “ ‘Summer slide’ is what happens when

students do not continue to read and participate in educational activities over the summer months. Teachers often have to spend the first three months of school re-teaching the skills lost by those who don’t continue to read over the summer months. Our program is geared to help prevent the loss of skills and even help improve reading ability and vocabulary.”

Summer camp also includes field trips, which are included in the camp fee. Last year, the youths visited the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and attended a Reading Fightin Phils baseball game. “This year, we will be going to Hawk Mountain for a live raptor program and hiking,”

Swimming at Maple Springs Community Swimming Pool (left photo) and fishing (right photo) are some of the activities that campers enjoy.

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LaunchBox from pg 6

the knowledge and expertise from more than 25 advisers who dedicate up to five hours per month to supporting the success of LaunchBox entrepreneurs.

Co-working companies have access to a rent-free office space where they may collaborate with other entrepreneurs and mentors. Aid also includes legal support, assistance with prototyping and marketing, and free monthly seminars.

To help future entrepreneurs in their development, the LaunchBox participates in Remake Learning Days, a learning festival in which hands-on events designed for kids of all ages are held

around the world. Berks LaunchBox also holds events, partners with area schools, and offers open lab nights for individuals and families with children.

In 2024, Berks LaunchBox is expanding its Spanish-language programming to include more entrepreneurial education workshops, webinars, networking opportunities, and Makerspace events. The staff is working to secure funding to increase Grow Your Startup grants for entrepreneurs. Additionally, successful coworking companies will move into a newly created “founders” status after they have graduated from Berks LaunchBox services and transitioned to acting as advisers and mentors for new startups.

Finally, with the addition of two Makerspace coordinators, plans are underway to add Makerspace classes with a focus on hands-on experiences offered in both English and Spanish.

Over the last five years, Berks LaunchBox has assisted 582 entrepre -

neurs, taught new skills to 1,100 community members in its Makerspace, offered entrepreneurship classes to 3,800 community members, and offered free classes and activities for 1,042 students in elementary school through college.

In 2023, 16 entrepreneurs were awarded Creative Entrepreneurs Accelerator Grants and, with the help of the LaunchBox

team and 14 entrepreneurs and organizations, received assistance developing their prototypes.

Berks LaunchBox is supported by Invent Penn State, a commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success. For more information, visit www.berkslaunchbox .psu.edu or contact Erica Kunkel at 610-396-6221 or els5014@psu.edu.

Youths invited to join 4-H large animal project clubs

The 2023-24 4-H large animal project year officially kicked off the first week of March in the Chester County 4-H program. The clubs are welcoming new and returning members.

4-H is a program for youths ages 8 to 18 in grades three through 12. All youths can join the 4-H large animal project

clubs for a fee and may select one or more projects to participate in. The projects are related to breeding and market livestock, including beef, goats, sheep, and swine. Members may also participate in the livestock or meat judging teams. Additionally, Chester County 4-H members may pursue opportunities in an array of other topics such as family and community health, leadership and citizenship, natural resources, STEM, community service, leadership, and scholarship. Not only do youths gain knowledge in the topic area of their choice, but they may also acquire life skills like communication, teamwork, citizenship, giving back, and a strong work ethic.

The Pennsylvania 4-H program is available through the help of adult volunteers. Volunteers have completed background checks.

For more information about livestock programs, contact Audrey Reith at the Penn State Extension Chester County 4-H office at ChesterExt@psu.edu or 610-696-3500.

Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a non-formal, educational youth development program of the United States Department of Agriculture that seeks to help young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens. For more information, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ programs/4-h.

LaunchBox Makerspace coordinator Jim Hong (front, left) helps an entrepreneur build a prototype for a small business in the fall of 2023.

Berks ARL names new CEO

The board of directors at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announced the official appointment of Ashley Mikulsky as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Cumru Township shelter. Mikulsky held the acting CEO title after Alexis Pagoulatos left the position in September 2023.

Camp Adventure from pg 7

Mikulsky brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide ARL into the future. Before returning to the ARL in 2020, she served as major gift officer at Alvernia University, where she founded the university’s Women’s Council, as director of development at Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA and as director of development of the ARL, where she also served in several operational roles related to community outreach and feline care from 2005 to 2015.

Alvernia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in animal biotechnology and conservation from Delaware Valley University.

Mikulsky was recently named Berks County’s Meggan Kerber Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2022. She holds a Master of Business degree from

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is a charitable nonprofit animal-welfare community center that cares for more than 5,000 animals in need annually. The ARL also offers human-animal support resources, animal control programs and animal cruelty and humane law investigation throughout Berks County.

For more information, visit www.berksarl.org.

CBF posts photography contest

Photographers in the Keystone State are invited to submit their top images from throughout Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed for the annual Save the Bay Photo Contest sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).

CBF is seeking photos that illustrate the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and its local tributaries, as well as the plants, animals, and people that rely on it. Images depicting water, wildlife, recreation, farms, and flora will be considered. Photos must

Tel Hai from pg 2

an independent, nonprofit Christian camp, is situated on a 150-acre property that includes wooded areas, open fields and a lake. The site includes a zip line, a gymnasium, a basketball and street hockey court, an archery range, a miniature golf course and a gaga ball court.

Camp offerings include a Dad & Lad Camp for fathers and their 8- to 13-year-old sons and a

include a river, stream, creek, or other body of water within Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed or other parts of the bay region itself. Photographs captured from across the watershed are eligible, and photographers of all skills levels are encouraged to participate.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 29. Photos will be narrowed down by a CBF panel based on subject matter, composition, focus, lighting, uniqueness, and impact. Members of the public will then be

Mother Daughter Spring Getaway. In addition, the site is available for retreats for members of churches, Christian schools and similar organizations.

Tel Hai Camp, a member of the Chirstian Camp and Conference Association, is located at 31 Lasso Drive, Honey Brook. For more information, visit www .telhaicamp.org or www .facebook.com/TelHai CampRetreat.

Nursing scholarships available

Veterans of Foreign Wars

District 9 and its Auxiliary are offering four Ervin L. Steele Nursing Scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school students residing within Lancaster or Chester counties. Scholarships are available to students who plan to begin working toward a career in the nursing profession upon their 2024 graduation from high school.

Applications may be obtained from students’ high school counselors, and they must be returned to the counselor no later than Friday, April 5. The deadline for submission to the selection committee is Friday, April 12. Submission to a school counselor is preferred, but scholarship entries may also be sent to Donna Hershey at dnhershey@gmail.com.

able to vote for their favorite image in the Viewer’s Choice Gallery from Monday, April 8, to Tuesday, April 30.

Winners will receive a one-year membership to CBF and a cash prize. Winning photographs will also

be featured on CBF’s website, social media, 2025 calendar, and award-winning Save the Bay magazine. More information and submission instructions can be found at www.cbf .org/photocontest.

Kraljevich, adding, “Their favorite activities include going to Maple Springs pool two times per week, sports, games and trips to the park.”

Children may attend as many camps as they choose throughout the summer. Extended care is also available for an additional fee. There are discounted rates for siblings, and part-time rates

are available.

For more information about Camp Adventure, call 610-582-2471, email bcmc19508@gmail.com or visit www.bcmcbirdsboro .com and choose “Camp Adventure 2024.” More information about activities at the center is available by searching for “Birdsboro Community Memorial Center” on Facebook.

Ashley Mikulsky

The photo titled “Jump Day” by Richard Howarth of Mechanicsburg was taken in 2021 on the Conodoguinet Creek. The image of young hooded mergansers was submitted to CBF’s Save the Bay Photo Contest and is featured in CBF’s 2024 calendar.

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Brook, Pa

Corteva Agriscience, located in New Holland, PA, is seeking contracted part-time help. Qualified candidates must be detailoriented with basic computer skills and the ability to work well with team members. Position

a valid driver’s license, the ability to work in all environmental conditions, and to follow standard operating and safety procedures. Tasks may include: preparing seed for planting, staking and tagging plants, inoculating plants, and data collection.

To apply, send resume to:

Email: Alicia.Stitzel@corteva.com

EASTERN IRRIGATION AND PUMP COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR A MOTIVATED PUMP STATION AND IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN TO ADD TO OUR TEAM. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE DIAGNOSIS, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMERCIAL PUMP STATION AND IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT. CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE SHARP DIAGNOSIS SKILLS, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, BE ABLE TO READ ELECTRICAL PLANS AND HAVE ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMERCIAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS THIS WOULD BE HELPFUL. THIS INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE THE SERVICE THAT IS REQUIRED TO THE CLIENT, AND MAKE THE REPAIR. FACTORY TRAINING WILL PROVIDE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT THAT WE SERVICE. STARTING AT 30.00 PER HOUR. AFTER 6 MONTHS 1000. 00 RETENTION BONUS. AFTER 1 YEAR $ 2,000.00.

484-942-9639

FT AUTOMOTIVE TECH

2 years experience

Must have PA drivers license, state and emissions license. Contact KEESEYS SERVICE CENTER 610-857-2411

Pets

GOLDEN LAB PUPPIES, vet checked, shots/dewormed, $250. Ready

Now! Quarryville, 717-786-8975 ext. 0.

MINI DACHSHUND PUPS, vet checked/shots, dewormed.

Also mini Goldendoodle, 610-593-5956

OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG

PUPPIES, 18 wks. old. $700 obo. 717-629-4239

ROTTWEILER female, 12 mo. old, neuter, house trained, friendly around kids, $600. Also Free to good home female Rottweiler 7yo. 717-529-2720

WELSH CORGI PUPPIES, Tricolor, super sweet, ready 4/10, $550. Cedar Marsh Acres, East Earl, PA 17519 #17466. 717-445-9665, 717-445-9635

YORKIE PUPPIES, black & tan, vet checked, shots, dewormed, very cute, ready 4/12, $800. 717-687-8252 x2.

Sporting Goods

PAYMENT 1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

FIREWOOD: Seasoned & split, $175/cord, Honey Brook, 610-944-2097

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SERVICES RENDERED

A DRYWALL COMPANY

Hanging, Finishing & Repairs KENT SAUDER, LLC

Text/Call: 717-989-2069

A LOCAL HANDYMAN

Plumbing • Electrical • Carpentry Licensed & Insured, 610-547-7789

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BUYING

Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections.

POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411

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, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

BOOT ROAD TREE SERVICE

Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880

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Shed repairs • Landscaping • Mowing Patios • Powerwashing. 717-715-5230

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BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 40¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315.

CORVETTES WANTED

All Years. 1953 & Up Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

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PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

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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.

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

HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC Progressive, Inclusive, Democratic, Catholic! Sunday Mass: 10am 2109 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-969-5932 www.healingshepherd.com

LIVING GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH: 3200 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, 3 miles east of Honey Brook. Handicap accessible. Worship services are each Sunday at 9:30 am and Sunday School at 9:30 am. Masks are not required during in-house worship, but are recommended for those who have not been vaccinated.

MT ZION UMC: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH

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

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.

(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)

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On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533