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Senior Community Posts New Management

Lapis Advisers recently announced that ER Senior Management is the new management firm leading operations at the Heritage of Green Hills. The ER Senior Management team brings experience from more than 100 communities throughout the country, specializing in management and financial services for entry fee based retirement communities, as well as assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation properties.

According to Brian Dowd, chief operating officer of ER Senior Management,

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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

BRICK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH:52 S.

Brick Lane in Elverson, welcomes visitors to worship with us Sunday mornings at 9:00 & 10:45 am. Wheelchair accessible. Childcare available. Learn more about us at www.brick52.org or call the church office 610-286-6790.

For those unable to attend in-person, see our livestream on YouTube: www.youtube.com/bricklanecommunitychurch

CALVARYCHAPELOFHONEY BROOK: 80

Village Square, Honey Brook. Teach the

Word of God book-by-book, chapterby-chapter & verse-by verse. Sunday:

Worship & Bible Study with nursery & children’s church at 9 am. Tuesday:

Worship, Bible Study & children’s church at 7:00 pm. Wednesday:

Women’s Bible Study at 10 am. Monthly Saturday: Men’s Prayer Breakfast offsite at 7 am. www.cchoneybrook.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

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. Worship services are each Sunday at 9:30 am.

Due to Covid virus our worship services are held outdoors with limited

Insanctuary service. Masks are mandatory. If staying outdoors, you may bring you own chairs or feel free to sit in your vehicle and listen to the service over your radio through our

FM transmitter. There is no Sunday

School or nursery available at this time. Contact info: 610-273-9383; living.godlutheranchurch@gmail.com.

We are handicap accessible.

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.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

As part of its Summer Series, Part 1, the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County will present a Third Saturday program, “Gunbuilding in the 18th Century,” on July 17 at its headquarters, the White Horse Tavern, 31 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. Trust volunteer Barrie Miller will present a demonstration and program on Colonial America gun making, including Berks, Lancaster, and York counties and Shenandoah Valley style rifles. The program will include sample guns and accoutrements and address the progression of the rifle in America. Miller’s presentation will also include Pennsylvania militia activities, musters, marching to drums and Revolutionary War highlights presented with period flags. Miller is a Colonial America living historian, re-enactor and gun builder.

There will be a nominal suggested donation per person. All proceeds will benefit the Trust. The program will take place outdoors, and there will be no restrooms available on-site. Visitors should wear a mask and maintain proper social distancing. The event is weather-pending; check the Trust Facebook page for updates if needed.

The Trust is a nonprofit organization that acquires, preserves, and maintains historically and architecturally significant properties in Berks County and educates Berks County and its visitors about the role these sites played in Pennsylvania and American history.

The Trust currently owns and maintains eight historically significant buildings in the greater Reading/Berks County area. For more information or to make a donation, call 610-385-4762 or visit www.historicpreservationtrust.org.

PUBLIC AUCTION

4 BR, 2 STY. HOME w/ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE ON 1.10 ACRES & PERSONAL PROPERTY

MORGANTOWN AREA SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2021

AT 9 A.M. w/RE AT 11 A.M.

LOCATION: 2579 Conestoga Creek Rd., Morgantown, PA 19543. REAL ESTATE: Beautiful, manicured property with gorgeous views containing a 4 BR, 2 Sty. House w/ attached 2 car garage. The home consisting of 2,328 SF features a covered front porch, spacious living room w/spectacular views of the valley, new vinyl plank fl oor, gas FP, builtin bookshelf, & glass sliding door to an expansive 20x40 rear deck (partially covered), lg. dining room, eat-in kit. and a full bathroom w/W&D hook-up on the main lvl. The 2nd fl oor consists of a master BR w/WIC & glass door to a 5x9 deck, master bath, 3 other BRs (one w/gas FP) and another full bath. The home has a daylight bsmt. w/outside exit, geothermal heat w/C/A, on site well and septic, an oversized 2 car garage, workbench, cabinets, wall hook organizer and laundry tub. The property also contains 2 sheds w/elec. (12x22 & 10x16), gazebo, 10x20 patio, 500 gallon propane tank, lighted fl ag pole, paved drive, professional landscaping & manicured lawn. NOTE: This gorgeous property situated in a quiet country setting w/beautiful views has been well maintained and is turn key condition, ready for your family to enjoy! The owners are downsizing and are motivated to sell! OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, July 10, 17 & 24 (1-3 p.m.) or by apt. call 610-286-5183. TERMS: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. Terms by: Francis & Shirley May. Kling & Deibler Attnys.

AUCTIONEERS • REALTORS • APPRAISERS HorningFarmAgency.com 610-286-5183

Merle Eberly • Alvin Horning C. Ivan Stoltzfus CAI R072500 Horning Farm Agency, Inc. AY002091

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

10 +/- Acre Farmette SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 @ 10 A.M.

3211 E. Lincoln Highway, Parkesburg, PA 19365 - Chester County Directions: From Gap take Rt. 30 for approx. 5.6 mi. Turn left on Old Mill Rd. then left on Hostetter Dr. Property is on right.

Property Description: Stunning 10-acre Chester County farmette featuring a completely remodeled historic 2-story stone farmhouse with modern farmhouse ambience. 4 bedrooms, each with their own bath, custom made white kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances, family room with double-sided stone fireplace and hardwood floors. 2-story stone bank barn with 14-horse stalls and white fence paddocks and pastures, detached garage and office, 3 bedroom tenant house, repurposed concrete silo and so much more. “Endless possibilities” is the perfect phrase for this prime location. Potential business opportunities include wedding/event venue. Ideal airbnb rental or bed and breakfast, photo shoots, etc. Currently operated as a “pick your own” lavender/fruit farm. Approx. 1200 lavender plants, 200+ gooseberry plants, red & black currant plants, & specialty raspberry plants, 68 fruit trees, including pears, European & Italian plum, exotic apple, & apricot trees. Plus, a very extensive variety of flower gardens. Intentionally designed so that something is blooming at all times from spring to fall. The hard work has been done to turn this hobby farm from a “side hustle” to a full-time occupation. A wonderful location with great visibility from Rt. 30. An established and growing clientele base from Delaware Valley region. Open House Dates: Tuesday, July 27, 5-7PM & Saturday, July 31, 1-4PM. For more details or a private showing, call Meryl at 717-629-6036. Terms: Settlement on or before October 20, 2021. $50,000.00 down payment on the day of the auction. 2% transfer tax to be paid by the buyer. Real Estate taxes to be prorated from settlement day. Tax ID Numbers: 37-02 -0008.0200 (7 acres) and 37-02 -0009 (3.4 acres). Both parcels in Clean & Green. Annual taxes: $7,449.00. Attention Realtors: 1% Broker Participation offered to Realtors with a buyer, your buyers must be preregistered, 48 hours prior to the auction. For additional docs & pictures go to: www.beiler-campbellauctions.com www.GoToAuction.com www.auctionzip.com ID #23383

Auctioneers: J. Meryl Stoltzfus (717) 629-6036 AU# 005403 Glenn Horst (717) 271-8868 AA# 019298 Sellers: Scott & Anna Larsen

BY FRANCINE FULTON

A series of nature classes will be offered this summer at Historic Poole Forge, 1040 Main St., Narvon. All the programs, which will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, are free. Donations will be accepted. Registration is required by calling 484-797-5302 or emailing hpf1940@gmail.com.

“(The programs) are to get kids out into nature - that is the main goal of offering outdoor ecology lessons,” said Dawn Ekdahl, Poole Forge executive director.

Live animals will be featured during “PA Raptors and Mammals” to be presented on July 14 by Tracie Mudrinich Young from Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Washington Boro.

“She will bring some animals (such as) a red-tailed hawk and a baby skunk,” said Ekdahl. “Animals that have been brought into the rehab but are not able to be (released) back into the wild become the center’s ‘ambassadors,’ and people learn about them.” Young will also share facts and misconceptions about some of the animals.

“Archery” will be the program on July 21. Children will learn basic archery and safety skills from Bob Lauffer and then practice on targets that will be set up in the site’s back ballfield. “(Lauffer) is a trained archery instructor. This is his third year back,” noted Ekdahl.

“What Lives in the Stream?” will be presented on July 28. Biologist Brad Basehor will teach attendees about the creatures that live in the Conestoga River at Poole Forge.

“Mammals and Streams” will be the program on Aug. 4. Sallie Gregorie, an educator from the Lancaster County Conservation District, will lead this program, which will provide information about mammals that hibernate, migrate or stay active all year long in Pennsylvania. Attendees will also learn about mammal adaptations and study animal artifacts, such as antlers.

The series of programs will conclude on Aug. 11 with a “Wildlife/Nature Walk” presented by Phil Witman, a former teacher in the Garden Spot School District and a member of the Poole Forge board of directors. He will lead participants on a walk along the river and through the park while teaching them about animals, including reptiles that live in the area.

For the two water programs, participants will be able to wade in the creek.

Ekdahl noted that swimming and using water rafts and tubes in the river is prohibited. “We allow fishing and wading in our creek. We did a lot of creek restoration and planted a riparian buffer to improve the health and quality of the creek for fish habitats and wildlife,” she said. “(Other activities are) detrimental to the creek. Our creek is for wildlie and nature and not for swimming.”

Children who attend the nature programs must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. In the event of a severe thunderstorm, the creek-related programs will be rescheduled.

For more information, visit www.historicpooleforge.org or search for “Historic Poole Forge” on Facebook.

Instructor Bob Lauffer will lead an archery program on July 21 at Historic Poole Forge.

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the transition comes at an important time since the Heritage of Green Hills is preparing for the opening of its stateof-the-art Health Care Center.

ER Senior Management provides housing and services to residents of active senior and aging-in-place communities while maintaining operational efficiencies intended to ensure a financially sustainable enterprise. The firm’s support office provides communities with resources, including marketing, clinical, accounting, IT and recruiting/human resources.

Chris Coates, president and CEO of ER Senior Management, has worked to promote and improve senior housing on the national level for nearly 50 years. Most recently, he served as chairman of both the American Senior Housing Association and the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA). Coates also served as the first chairman of the Seniors Housing Political Action Committee.

The Heritage of Green Hills is a healthy life plan community located in Shillington. It provides independent living apartments and villas, as well as personal care and secure memory care suites for seniors. For more information, visit www.heritageofgreenhills.com.

Milligan-Stoltzfus

The wedding of Julie Stoltzfus and Sean Milligan took place on Dec. 28, 2020, in Birdsboro. Leonard I. Kelly Jr. officiated at the 3:30 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Gary and Mary Stoltzfus of Elverson. She graduated from Twin Valley High School in 2016 and West Chester University in 2020.

The groom is the son of George and Kathy Milligan of Birdsboro. He graduated from Twin Valley High School in 2016 and West Chester University in 2020.

The maid of honor was Michele Stoltzfus of York, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Katie McEwen of Elverson and Samantha Waterman of Canonsburg, both sisters of the bride. The flower girls were Sage, Mya, and Kelly, nieces of the bride, and Bree, goddaughter of the bride.

The best man was Aaron Milligan of Birdsboro, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Paul McEwen III of Elverson, brother-inlaw of the bride, and Geoff Waterman of Canonsburg, brother-in-law of the bride. The ring bearers were Doug Weichert of York and Shawn and Kane, nephews of the bride.

The couple resides in St. Louis, Mo.