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BY FRANCINE FULTON

Even though it was the first time they have entered the Ag Mechanics competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, members of the Octorara FFA captured an award for the log splitter that they designed and created.

“This is the first year (the Farm Show organizers) have done (a log splitting contest). Before that it was restoring antique tractors, so (the students) decided to participate,”

explained FFA adviser Charles Graydus.

The students were required to not only design and build a log splitter, but also to make a presentation to the Farm Show judges and create a video about their log splitter. The videos were posted on YouTube, and members of the public were invited to vote for their favorite. Local residents were encouraged to vote for the video, which was also posted at www.facebook.com/FFAOctorara.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The fifth annual Burns Night, held in memory of Scotland’s poet laureate Robert Burns, will be presented by the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Historic Beale Manor, 200 S. Church St., Parkesburg.

The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m., when guests will be greeted by bagpiper Thompson McConnell, followed by a social time with music by fiddler Tom Knapp, founder of Lancaster’s Fire in the Glen, an Irish music trio.

A traditional haggis ceremony, led by Donald Henderson Jr., will f ollow, ending with a toast of Scotch. A supper buffet will be served, which will include haggis, Angus beef, Scottish soup, salad

and neeps and tatties, which are turnips and potatoes. For dessert there will be trifle, shortbread and cakes.

After supper, guests will be invited to honor the life of Robert “Rabbie” Burns with speeches, readings and toasts. Charlie Zahm will present “A Tribute to Robert Burns.”

Guests will be invited to gather around the piano to sing Burns songs to conclude the evening.

Burns is best known for writing the words to “Auld Lang Syne,” which has become associated with New Year’s Eve.

Visitors are encouraged to get into the spirit of the evening by wearing their tartans, but it is not required.

Beale Manor was chosen as the venue because of its historic charm. It is a Victorian-style mansion that

was built in 1813 by John Parke, f ounder of Parkesburg. It was reconstructed in 1896 by ironmaster Horace Beale. “It is the perfect place for this event,” said Donna McCool, foundation treasurer. “It has parqueted floors and fireplaces, high ceilings and nice woodwork.”

The annual Burns Night is a fundraising event to help maintain and preserve historic Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Church. Located at 1188 Valley Road, Quarryville, the church was originally constructed in 1752 and is considered the oldest Covenanter church in America. The historic building is open for special events, including the foundation’s annual Scottish Festival in September. The Covenanter Church is also open the third Sunday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Saving dogs in life-threatening situations is the goal of Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization based in southern Chester County. All rescued dogs are provided with food, shelter and health care until they are adopted into permanent homes. See Animal Rescue pg 3

Board members of the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation include (from left) Jonathan Welch, Evelynn Coope, Donna McCool, Bryn Coope, Donald Henderson, Richard Keene, George Leyh, Dan Henry and John Girvin.

The Octorara FFA members who designed the log splitter are (from left) Cyrus Stoltzfus, Mason Woodall, Merle Reyburn, Billy Miller and Dylan Colagreco.

Tax Preparation Services Available homewinter improvement

VITA will offer free tax preparation services by IRS-certified volunteers in Chester County. Service locations are available in Coatesville, Downingtown, Exton, Landenberg, Parkesburg, Phoenixville, Pottstown, Royersford and West Chester.

Available services may be restricted by tax form and income. Drop-off service only

is available, and there is no guarantee of turnaround time.

For more details on hours and dates for each location, visit www.chestercountyfree taxes.com and click on Resources or call 610-3809099. To file tax returns for free online, visit the aforementioned website.

OLC Early Learning Center Sets Open House

Our Lady of Consolation Early Learning Center (ELC) will host an open house on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All families interested in preschool for their children are invited.

The open house will be held at the Schneider Parish Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg. The ELC offers a preschool program f or children ages 2 to 5, with many options available for extended care.

For more information, visit www.olcelc.com, email olcelc1163@gmail.com or call 610-857-1163.

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MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) “Come find spiritual life in Christ for your family.” Cochranville: Rte. 926, halfway between Rte. 41 & Rte. 10. Rev. Daniel Henderson, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. Fellowship & Refreshments from 10:15-10:35 am. Worship with classes for infantsPre-K at 10:45 am Kidsworship for K5th is held during the sermon time. Youth Group for 6th-12th grades twice a month at 6:30 pm 610-869-2402. www.manorpresbyterian.com

MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH : 549 Swan Rd., Atglen. 610-593-6658, Lead Pastor: Mike Clemmer, Music Minister: Matt Chambers. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am, Children’s Church, Nursery. Youth Group Wed., 7pm. Christian Preschool. Visit us online at www.maplegrovemc.com

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Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday in-person Holy Communion Service at 10:00 AM, also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOUBELONGHERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org

UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) : 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Christ-centered, Handicapped accessible. Sunday School all ages 9:30 am (Sept-May). Sunday Worship (Blended style) 10:30 am. Adult choir, mid-week Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Bill Kelly, Pastor; Bill Cliff, Asst. Pastor. (610)857-5787

www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)857-0236

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Animal Rescue

Julia Altman founded the rescue on the family farm in West Grove in 2010. “My wife has always been interested in animal welfare,” explained Altman’s husband, Jack Merritt, volunteer director of donor relations. “Shortly after buying the property, she started a little homebased rescue with a handful of dogs. It started very small. She had two or three dogs, and after a year or so, it kept growing organically. We built a small climate-controlled kennel with eight runs on our property in 2012.”

“In 2015, we hired some help and got volunteers and hit a milestone of 1,500 lives saved in those first five years,” he added.

Merritt explained that dogs that come to the rescue are mostly from the southern states, including Kentucky and West Virginia, and throughout the Appalachian region. “Almost all animals come from high-kill shelters where the dogs are overbred and (the rescues) are underfunded and they don’t have spay and neuter (programs). They get so overfull that they put dogs to sleep to make space. Kind-hearted people in those areas comb the

Julia Altman, pictured with Molly, is the founder of Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue. See Animal Rescue

YGBW Plans Activities For Kids And Families

Through Saturday, Jan. 28, YMCA branches across Chester County will open their doors to the public, hosting free open houses to celebrate the Y’s expansion of family-friendly services.

Events will be held across seven locations, giving families the opportunity to preview new programs and summer camp offerings, receive a swim assessment, and explore the facilities and campuses of the YMCA.

Families must register in advance for open house events.

YGBW invites families to refocus on fun experiences through two new services - Family Fun Activities and monthly programming. Family Fun Activities include STEM challenges, game nights, family dance parties and more. Family Fun Activities are hosted weekly on Fridays and Saturdays at all YMCA branches in Chester County and are free and exclusive to those with a YGBW Family Membership.

Monthly programming will begin in March and will focus on helping children discover what they love. With offerings like tumbling, cooking, STEM, arts and humanities, and more, kids ages 2 to 14 can try a new experience each month. Monthly programming is open to members and nonmembers alike. There is a cost to participate. Registration will begin on Jan. 28.

To register for an open house, visit https://ymcagbw.org/program -showcase-registration. To learn more about monthly programs or Family Fun Activities, visit https://ymcagbw.org.

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Jan. 25. Teen Book Club

Atglen Public Library, 4:15 p.m. January’s book is “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Books are avallable to borrow at the library.

Jan. 26. Community Meal

Leacock Presbyterian Church

3183 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meal will consist of hot dogs, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, peas and dessert. There is no charge. For additional information, call the church at 717-687-6619.

Jan. 26. Adult Book Club

Atglen Public Library, 6:30 p.m. January’s book is “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. Books are available to borrow at the library.

Jan. 26. Narcotics Anonymous

IMPACT Church

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Parkesburg Library

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Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Book Club

An all-virtual program being presented by the Chester County Library System on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The topic will be “The Light We Carry” by Michelle Obama. Register at https://ccls.libcal .com/event/10120690.

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For the video, Octorara students won the Reader’s Choice Award, also known as the People’s Choice Award.

The video explains the unique design of Octorara’s log splitter, which features a lift that allows heavy logs to roll easily onto the table saw, as well as a saw blade that is double-sided, allowing the user to cut more logs and split them more quickly. Plus, the entire device had to fit on a trailer that the students created.

“First, they did research. They found one that they liked that split (logs) both ways versus the traditional one that only splits one way,” Graydus said. “Then they came up with their own plans.”

Graydus is a teacher in the Agriculture Mechanics Program, which is part of the Octorara Area Career & Technical Education program at Octorara Junior-Senior High School. He said that the students designed and built the log-splitter during class. Production began last fall.

“ We tried things and if it didn’t work, we modified it,” he said, noting that Billy Miller was the project foreman. “They got along very well.” In addition to Miller, the team was made up of Mason Woodall, Merle Reyburn, Cyrus Stoltzfus and Dylan Colagreco.

The log splitter was so well received at the Farm Show that some approached Graydus with an offer to buy it. “A couple of them thought we were an industry that built them. And I told them, ‘It is a student project,’” said Graydus.

As of now, Graydus and the students are not sure what will become of their log splitter. They have discussed chancing it off through a drawing to raise money for the club.

“I have it now at home,” said Graydus, who resides on a farm in Elverson. “I have some pretty big logs to split. I will put it through the test (before we decide).”

For their efforts, the students won a cash prize and a plaque.

To view the video that the Octorara students created about the log splitter, visit www.youtube.com and search f or “OCTORARA log splitter” or search for the link at the previously mentioned Facebook page.

shelters for dogs that are getting ready to be put to sleep.”

Once dogs are located, they become the responsibility of Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue. “We get them vetted and arrange for transport to Pennsylvania, which is one of our biggest expenses,” noted Merritt. “In the very beginning, volunteer transporters moved dogs by car. As we got bigger and the industry has changed, there are people who do paid transport. We have people who bring 10 or 15 dogs at a time in a rented van.”

Those interested in adopting a dog must complete an application.

If they currently own a dog, prospective adoptees must bring the animal to a meet-and-greet. “Our (goal) is to get them what we call ‘furever’ homes,” said Merritt. “We get them in, get them

healthy, socialized and post them on social media like petfinder.com.”

Adoptable pets can also be viewed at www.facebook.com/greenmorefarm.

In addition to searching for adoptive families, the rescue is in need of foster families and volunteers. “Every dog gets walked around the perimeter of the farm. That has to be done three times a day for every dog,” said Merritt. “We have a puppy room (because the puppies) have to be nurtured and cuddled and played with. The volunteers have to clean the crates, but they sit on the floor with a lap full of puppies for an hour.”

All the efforts have allowed the rescue to save the lives of 4,000 dogs as of October 2022. “Although we in the rescue community see a lot of heartbreaking stuff every day, each time we are able to place one of these beautiful dogs in their furever home, it’s all worthwhile,” said Altman, noting that those who

adopt a loving pet benefit as well. “We are actually saving people, one dog at a time.”

For more information about Green-

more Farm, located at 246 Clonmell Upland Road, West Grove, visit the previously mentioned Facebook page or www.greenmorerescue.org.

Nikki, currently available for adoption, enjoys a golf cart ride with volunteer Dave Russell. Nikki is a 2.5-year-old Labrador retriever/Thai ridgeback mix that was a street dog in Thailand before being rescued.

The log splitter created by Octorara FFA students

Riparian Buffer Program Planned

Penn State Extension will offer Maintaining Streamside Plantings - Ensuring Successful Buffers on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The program will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Participants will be guided through the most critical tasks for preventing and controlling weeds, recovering from storm and animal damage, and increasing the survival of new trees and shrubs. Participants will learn about chemical and non-chemical options to weed control, types of herbicides, herbicide mixing, tree shelters, and tree mortality.

The program is designed for anyone caring for newly or recently planted riparian buffers or thinking about planting a new riparian buffer, including landowners, volunteers, public works crews, certified pesticide applicators, and other professionals.

There is a nominal registration fee. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. PDA pesticide credits may be available.

For details and registration, visit www.extension.psu.edu and search for Maintaining Streamside Plantings.

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SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.

STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.

STUMP GRINDING • LAND CLEARING

BRUSH MOWING by CARL HARPER 717-305-4799 • Free Estimates

THE BATHROOM OF your dreams for as little as $149/month! BCIBath & Shower. Many options are available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual inhome consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-540-2780

TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL

Brush Clearing - Stump Grinding. Sunny Slope Tree Service. Family Owned & Operated Since 1996 Fully Insured PA103313 717-768-0114 www.sunnyslopetreeservice.com

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WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CASH$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

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.

For Rent

GAP, 2BR APT, $900/mo + sec. dep., w/s/t incl. No pets/no smoking, available in March. Call: 352-250-1152.

WEST CALN TWP. - RANCHER, 2 BRs, 1 bath, 2-car gar., gas heat, CAC, no pets/no smoking, $1,600/mo. 610-384-7011.

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS FOR SALE

REPAIR, LLC Fully insured. PA158434 “Quality roof repairs you can trust.” Give us a call! 717-490-2665

JOHN'S HAULING/REMOVAL. Appl., Lg. Screen TVs, Pianos, Furniture, One Piece/ Truckload. 7 days, Last Min, 610-296-0560

JT'S TREE SERVICELLC

SPECIALIZED TREE REMOVAL, STORM DAMAGE, STUMP GRINDING, EMERGENCY JOB, FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED. 484-252-1953 CALL NOW AND ASK FOR JT

PAINTING By Triple P

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.

PAINTING: PRICELESS PAINTING

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

887-5145 (PA017137).

ITEMS WANTED

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Antiques, Complete Estates.Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123

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

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

BUYING CLASSIC CARS,TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$Paying Ca$h$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

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

VINTAGE FISHING LURES WANTED Please call: 484-883-7378

2017 SUBARU WRX, blue, 6-speed w/ turbo. Excellent condition. 96,000 miles. New tires. 32-34 mpg. Maintenance records available. $21,000 OBO. Call 717-947-0933. AT LOU’S,

The church has an attached schoolroom, a Presbyterian Academy, which was added to the church about 1880. From 1901 to 1927, the schoolroom housed Bart Township High School. The building now serves as a museum displaying artifacts from the church, Bart Township High School and Bart Township.

“There is a lot of local genealogy and a lot of Scottish (memorabilia) and a lot of school history like desks and a chalkboard and pictures and books,” said McCool.

Tickets are available for Burns Night. The fee for this fundraiser will include food; the beverages, including Scotch, beer and wine; and the entertainment. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held at a later date.

For more information and a link to purchase tickets, visit www.facebook.com /CovenanterChurch and choose Events or visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “Burns Night at Historic Beale Manor 2023.” Information is also available by contacting McCool at 610-593-6989. The deadline to order tickets is Monday, Jan. 30. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Charlie Zahm (top photo) and piper Thompson McConnell (bottom photo) will perform on Burns Night.