Octorara unplugged: Students make their own fun on Global School Play Day
BY FRANCINE FULTON
In the days before laptops, tablets and cellphones, children spent time playing board games, coloring or putting puzzles together. Girls had their dolls and boys had their action figures. And, on nice weather days, kids would be outside shooting hoops, skimming rocks on the water or playing tag or hopscotch.
Helping children realize the fun they can have without devices is the goal of Global School Play Day, which is observed annually around the world. This year’s event took place on Feb. 5.
According to www.global schoolplayday.com, the goal of the event is to provide students with time to enjoy free play without the use of screens, structured games or adult supervision. The goal is to have “children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment.”
Locally, students in kindergarten through grade two at the Octorara Primary Learning Center took part in Global School Play Day on Feb. 14. “It was a cool day because they had a whole day to play, plus they (celebrated) Valentine’s Day in the classrooms,” noted Lindsay
Mitman, Octorara math interventionist for children in kindergarten through second grade. She noted that day was rescheduled from Feb. 5 because of a snow day.
On Global School Play Day, students brought in toys and games from home. “They were invited to bring in toys from home; none of it was provided. It was totally in the kids’ control of how they wanted to spend their time playing,” explained Mitman. “Some kids brought in dolls or action figures. Some had different board games, and some brought in sports equipment, so some were throwing a football around or playing floor hockey.”
Library Friends plan spring book sale
BY FRANCINE FULTON
A popular event that usually takes place as part of the Summer Reading Program at
Moores Memorial Library in Christiana is the appearance of Jesse Rothacker, known as The Reptile Guy. Founder of Forgotten Friend Reptile
See Book sale pg 6
Sportsman’s Event to feature speaker, door prizes and more
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Wagontown Chapel will present its 19th annual Sportsman’s Event on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature guest speaker Doug DeHarpart, host of the “Created Outdoors” program, as well as light refreshments and a chance to win door prizes. Guests will be able to view displays by a variety of vendors
from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. “We will have 15 to 20 vendors this year,” said pastor Tim Crans, a resident of Atglen. “There will be hunting-related vendors and a taxidermist. The church will have a table that will have information about our church and our other ministries that we do outside of this event.”
One of the vendors will display works of art made with painted turkey feathers. “She paints a
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Octorara students enjoying toys brought from home included (left photo, from left) Emma Roark and Scarlett Camerote-Hanratty and (right photo, from left) Milani Medley and Luna Alavez Coyle.
Displaying some of the items that will be for sale are Jeannette Kolb (left) and Karen Woods.
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March 5. Kacie’s Cause Support Group
Parkesburg Baptist Church
103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m.
www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg
March 6. GriefShare
Gateway Church
160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 6:30 p.m. The topic will be “Grief and Your Friendships.” GriefShare, which is facilitated by Paul and Twila Ranck, is a free support group for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend.
www.griefshare.org/groups/254802
March 6. Narcotics Anonymous
IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
March 6 to 8. Spring Book Sale
Moores Memorial Library
9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana. Sale hours are Thursday, March 6, noon to 7 p.m.; Friday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 5, and Saturday, March 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, puzzles, DVDs and other media will be available at sale prices and a “bag sale” will take place during all three days of the sale. The sale is being presented by the Friends of the Library. www.christianalibrary.org.
March 8. International Women’s Day Vendor Event
Hosted by Experience Positive Therapy
Parkesburg VFW
406 W. Ave, Parkesburg, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local businesses are encouraged to set up a table to market their businesses. A fee will be charged per table. A portion of the fee will benefit the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. To rent a table or for more information, contact Tina O’Connor at 610-857-8089 or eptintern@ gmail.com.
March 9. Church Services
Safe Harbor Baptist Church
478 Daleville Road, Cochranville. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. followed by Sunday services at 11 a.m. at 7 p.m. The service features the King James version of the Bible and traditional hymns. A Wednesday night prayer and Bible study is offered at 7 p.m. Daleville Road is located one block from the intersection of Routes 41 and 10. After leaving Route 10, the church is on the right on Daleville Road. www.safeharborcochranville.org
March 12 and 19. Bible Study Group
Parkesburg Mennonite Church
44 E. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 10 a.m. The spring Bible study will focus on Romans. The topic on March 12 will be “Paul’s Love for the Church.” The topic on March 19 will be “Human Sinfulness.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.
March 15. Book and Bake Sale
Parkesburg Free Library 105 West St., Parkesburg, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is requesting donations of adult fiction, children’s books and baked goods for the sale. Book donations may be dropped off during regular business hours. To sign up to donate baked goods, stop by the circulation desk, call 610-8575165 or send a Facebook message.
Church to host FPU, men’s conference
Freedom Life Church, 789 Gap Newport Pike, Atglen, will host a financial course and a men’s conference.
As part of its vision statement of helping people experience freedom and life, the church will offer a nine-week Financial Peace University (FPU) course.
FPU offers practical lessons for paying down debt quickly, saving for emergencies and building wealth for the future. The content is applicable for everyone - single adults, newlyweds, young families, professionals and individuals preparing for retirement.
FPU will begin on Thursday, March 13, at the church and will continue meeting on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through May 8. The curriculum will be taught by the Dave Ramsey team via video and facilitated by certified instructors.
Ryan Stoltzfus has served as a local FPU instructor for nearly a decade and has led many individuals to financial freedom. FPU transformed how he and wife handle money, and they want to help others learn the same principles.
FPU is open to the community. One registration per household is required. The fee provides a class
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workbook and 12 months of access to tools and resources for money management. To sign up, visit www.freedom .life/upcoming-events or call 610-593-5959.
Additionally, men from across the region are invited to the Freedom Life Men’s Conference for a two-day event on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15.
The Freedom Life Men’s Conference will include dinner on March 14 and breakfast on March 15.
The event will conclude by 12:30 p.m. on March 15.
Men who attend the conference can expect to be challenged in every area of life by guest speakers Paul Cole and Joe Riddle. Their sessions will deliver teaching and discussions, along with practical takeaways.
Cole is president of Christian Men’s Network (CMN) Worldwide and founding pastor of C3 Church in Dallas, Texas. CMN is active in 138 nations and connected to more than 86,000 leaders.
Cole is a global voice for men’s ministry, a business owner, a marketing consultant and an award-winning television and film producer.
Riddle is founder of Danger Close Consulting and a preaching and teaching pastor at Wave Church
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March 22. Italian Dinner Fundraiser
Russellville Junior Grange
245 Old Limestone Road, Oxford, 4 p.m. until sold out. The menu will include a pasta bar, spaghetti squash, sauces, homemade meatballs, mushrooms, garlic bread, a salad bar, homemade desserts and beverages. Diners may eat in or take out their meals. Call or text 717-5720010 to reserve tickets. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. In the event of snow, the dinner will be held on Saturday, March 29.
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Initiative to support food program
The GIANT Company has announced the return of its annual Feeding School Kids initiative, which is in its fifth year. Customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores are invited to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, buy a reusable bag, or convert their choice points into a donation for their local public school districts’ food programs now through Sunday, March 31.
To launch the program, The GIANT Company will donate $100,000. Through the more than $7.6 million provided to schools through the Feeding School Kids program, public school districts have been able to
support meal programs and address food insecurity from supplying backpacks with weekend food to clearing outstanding student lunch debt to building on-campus food pantries and establishing garden programs.
In 2024, for example, Eastern York School District covered negative student lunch balances and provided nutritious breakfasts to students on state-mandated testing days, impacting 2,200 students. In addition, the volunteer organization NutriPacks served 800 students each week, providing access to nutritious food on weekends and school breaks.
Free play time was provided during homeroom, as well as during other classes. “When they did go to their specials that day – like gym, art and library – that was also unstructured free play time as well,” noted Mitman.
Homeroom teachers scheduled the times, but activities during play time were totally up to the students. “(The students) were prepped for two weeks before on how this was going to go and how they could organize the play on their own,” Mitman noted. “It was a chance for them to work things out on their own and play how they wanted to play. If problems would arise, (they had to figure out) how would they handle it or (how to) share their toys. It went really well.”
This is the first time that Octorara has participated in the Global School Play Day.
“I came across this while reading ‘The Playful Classroom.’ I asked our principal, Krista Lease, if our school could participate,” said Mitman. “She was on board, and then we had a group of teachers who met and planned how this would look since it was our first time. We met a few times and prepared the kids to have them be ready for the day and to get them excited.”
Also, in preparing for the event, the teachers made a video about their own toys and games. “We made a video and interviewed a lot of our staff members and asked them how they liked to play when they were kids, and we showed that to the students,” Mitman
said. “They got to see how their teachers and staff members got to play when they were little.”
Mitman noted that a lot of the games and activities enjoyed by the adults were the same as those of the children. “There were a lot of similarities,” said Mitman. “A lot of female teachers loved to play Barbie as the kids still do. Some of the male teachers said they liked wiffleball and sports, and (the students) liked to play at those, too.”
“‘Kick the can’ - they didn’t know what that was,” she added with a smile. Event organizers said that students adapted well to playing on their own. “They exceeded the teachers’ expectations,” Mitman shared. “Some of the teachers were worried because we don’t give that much control (to students) in an unstructured way, and they handled it amazingly. Everyone wants to do it again.”
Plans call for a similar activity to be repeated, perhaps this spring. “It was a cold day, so we could not get outside for outdoor play. Maybe we can do it when it’s nicer,” Mitman added. “Kids need it. If we can give those opportunities to them (to play), it is very beneficial. We will do this again next year, if not sooner.”
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Young men who played with action figures during the day included (from left) Joey Kell, Daxton Lavoie, Jimmy Hicks and Matthew Rodriguez.
Event to highlight women-owned businesses
BY FRANCINE FULTON
A local observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parkesburg VFW Post 4480, 406 W. Fourth Ave., Parkesburg. The event will feature information and displays by local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
The event is being organized by Tina O’Connor, owner of Experience Positive Therapy of Parkesburg.
“I wanted to do something to celebrate female business owners, and IWD lined up with a Saturday,” said O’Connor of the first-time event. “Vendors will sell items, provide information about their businesses and create displays to encourage young women to own their own business.”
Businesses that have already registered to participate include Mama Donna’s Bakery, Flowers in Bloom, Spiritual Creations 111, Clean with Mama Jane’s, Skarlett’s Mobile Notary and Professional Accounting Services and Therapy Center for Transformative Growth.
The Oxford Oaks Ministry, a nonprofit organization, and the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) will also be on hand. DVCCC representatives will present a program at 11 a.m.
“This is an opportunity for (people) to market their business and for our local community to celebrate women-owned businesses and their achievements and educate and raise awareness about women’s equality,” said O’Connor.
Assisting O’Connor, who is a licensed professional
counselor, will be Experience Positive Therapy staff members Lindsay Corkery, mental health clinician, and Kelly Dulaney, a master’s level intern.
Local businesses and nonprofit organizations that would like to take part in the event will be asked to pay a registration fee. The fee covers use of the room at the Parkesburg VFW and a donation to DVCCC.
To register or for more information, contact O’Connor or Dulaney at 610-8578089 or eptintern@gmail .com. The deadline to register is Thursday, March 6.
According to www .internationalwomensday .com, IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The event is held annually on March 8. More information is available at the website.
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Sanctuary, Rothacker offers programs that feature live animals, including snakes, lizards and turtles.
To assure that the program will be financially possible, the Friends of Moores Memorial Library will utilize proceeds from their upcoming spring book sale to raise funds for the appearance.
“We hope the book sale will allow us to make enough money to hire him back,” explained Friends vice president Jeannette Kolb. “This year, we are having the book sale for something special. Maybe people who like him will come to the book sale.”
“(For his past appearance), we packed the house on a Thursday night. We had an overflow crowd. The kids just love him,” added library director Trish Vandenbosch, noting that this year’s Summer Reading Program theme will be “Color Our World.”
The book sale will take place in the Read Moore Book Store and community room, located in the lower level of the library, 9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana. Sale hours are Thursday, March 6, from noon to 7
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p.m.; Friday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.
A bag sale will also be featured where shoppers may fill a bag of books for a set price. Bags will be provided by the library. “We will have a bag sale every day of the sale, not just the last day,” said Kolb.
Offered for sale will be inspirational books and Bibles, cookbooks, largeprint books and children’s books, as well as paperback and hardback adult fiction. To accommodate the growing collection, the Friends members installed shelving along the perimeter of the community room, which is where all of the hardback nonfiction is located.
“The fiction will be sorted by authors,” said Kolb, noting popular authors include Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, Stuart Woods and James Patterson. There will also be a large selection of DVDs and puzzles offered for sale.
In addition to the spring and fall book sales, shoppers may find quality used books at reasonable prices at the Read Moore Book Store, which is open on Mondays through Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The featured books on sale come from community donations and the library’s collection.
Those who visit the Read Moore Book Store will notice that items are displayed on unique shelving, including a canoe and a baby grand piano. There are bookshelves made from rain gutters, and the young adult section features books displayed on skateboards. Since the library’s building once was home to a bank, shoppers can find rare and unique books in the “vault.” For more information about the store, visit www.facebook .com/ReadMooreBookStore.
Volunteers with the Friends group maintain and run the store, which raises funds for library programming. The Friends group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. Prospective members are invited to visit www .christianalibrary.org/ friends for more details.
To learn about upcoming library events, contact the library at 610-593-6683, visit www.christianalibrary .org or search for “Christiana Library” on Facebook.
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deer, a turkey or a bear on (the feathers), and they are framed,” said Crans. “One of them will be a door prize. It is a nice piece of art.”
A hunting video will also be featured. “They can visit the vendors, but after they walk through, we will also have a video showing in the main auditorium that they can watch,” noted Crans.
While lunch will not be served, an assortment of snacks will be available to enjoy. Among the snacks will be cookies and brownies, as well as chips donated by Herr’s.
DeHarpart’s presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. “He will talk about the strategies of hunting whitetail,” Crans said.
According to www.created outdoors.com, DeHarpart has been a chapter chairman for Whitetails Unlimited for more than 10 years and has been involved in the outdoor industry representing various brands and products.
“Created Outdoors” can be seen on CarbonTV.com and on other streaming services. On the website, DeHarpart stated, “I love
spending time in the woods watching nature come to life and enjoy making memories in God’s created outdoors.”
Door prizes, donated by local businesses, will be awarded after the talk. There will be separate prizes for adults and youths.
“When (attendees) come to the church, we will give them a door prize ticket. We have close to $15,000 in door prizes that we are giving out,” Crans said, noting that door prizes will include guns, bows, crossbows, calls, cameras and binoculars.
Attendees who bring three nonperishable food items will be entered into a separate drawing to win a muzzleloader. The items should be commercially produced products, such as canned soups. No home-preserved items will be accepted.
“All of the canned goods will be given to people in need in the community and in the church,” Crans pointed out.
Crans, who is an avid hunter himself, noted that many people look forward to the gathering each year. “This is not a fundraiser for the church; it is an outreach,” he said. “It is an opportunity to share Jesus Christ with people who may not typically
come into church.” Wagontown Chapel is located at 469 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com by searching for “Wagontown Chapel Sportsman’s Event 2025.”
A link to order tickets can also be found at www .facebook.com/Wagon townChapelSportsmans Event. The Facebook page also includes photos of the door prizes and additional information.
All tickets will be sold online. However, if the event is not sold out, tickets may be available at the door. It is suggested that people call the church at 610-384-2838 in advance to check for ticket availability at the door.
Those with questions may call the church or email tcfamilyministry@aol.com.
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Christiana Historical Society to host Descendants Luncheon
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Those whose family members were involved in the Christiana Resistance and the Underground Railroad are invited to attend a Descendants Luncheon being presented by the Christiana Historical Society. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Christiana Freight Station, 10 Railroad Ave., Christiana.
According to an accounting of the event provided by the historical society, the Christiana Resistance, also known as the Christiana Riot, was a slave rebellion that took place on Sept. 11, 1851, a year after the Fugitive Slave Act was passed by Congress.
The historic events
occurred that day when slave owner and farmer Edward Gorsuch came from Maryland to retrieve four runaway slaves, whom he deemed to be his property. He arrived at the Christiana home of William Parker, an African American who was giving the slaves refuge. The black community took a stand and refused his demands. With the black residents receiving help from their Quaker neighbors, a confrontation ensued, ending with the death of Gorsuch. About 40 people - both black and Quaker - were arrested and held for trial on the charge of treason. A team of lawyers, led by Congressman Thaddeus Stevens of Lancaster, came to their defense and won.
The historical society
encourages descendants of the following families to attend the luncheon: William Parker; the four slaves - Noah Buley, Nelson Ford, George Hammond and Joshua Hammond; and the Brintons, who were involved in the Underground Railroad. The William Brinton House is home to the Christiana Historical Society.
Descendants of those who were involved in the treason trial are also invited. A list of names of those who were involved is available at www.facebook.com/ christianahistoricalsociety.
In addition, community members are invited to hear the stories that local residents will retell, including society president Darlene Colón, who is a descendant of one of the participants in the Resistance. Students
and homeschoolers are also welcome.
According to historical society member Patti Shrom, the luncheon is just one of several activities that the society sponsors as part of its efforts to preserve and maintain the history of the area.
“We are building up activities and trying to get people involved in the historical society before the 175th anniversary of the Christiana Resistance of 1851 next year,” she noted. “2026 will be a big year for us. We are hoping to get people educated and give them as much information as possible and build toward that celebration.”
New members with an interest in local history are welcome to join. Society meetings are held on the last
Museum sets workshops and reading event
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will host its family-friendly Reading on the Rails event on Saturday, March 8. Story times will be held 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. among the historic trains in the museum’s climate-controlled Rolling Stock Hall. Kids will hear various stories and collect a sticker after each story. They will create their own suitcase design with the stickers, as well as crayons and other supplies.
Currently scheduled readers include J.J. Landis, director of the Stras -
burg-Heisler Library; Greg Seiger, third-grade teacher in Manheim Township School District; Juliette O’Connor, educator with the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania; and Patrick Morrison, director of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS), will have various read-aloud teams on hand throughout the day. Visitors also may meet Catcher, the museum’s mascot, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
In addition, the museum will hold on-site railroading merit badge workshops on Saturdays, March 29,
Dog rescue plans open house
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 8. 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 www.dvgrr.org/adopt /monthlyopenhouse.
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in Virginia Beach, Va. He has more than a decade of ministry experience and a master’s degree in divinity from Regent University. The event is open to indi-
viduals as well as groups. Registration is open at www.freedom.life/mighty -men. For more information, email info@freedom .life or call 610-593-5959.
April 26, May 17, June 21, and Aug. 23.
The programs offer an opportunity for boys and girls ages 11 through 17 who are involved in Scouting to learn by working with historic artifacts and model trains. The day-long workshops will feature various railroad-themed activities, including tours, demonstrations, and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements will be fulfilled in a single day. A unique Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania “Railroading Merit Badge” patch is an extra reward for participants who complete the work -
shop at the museum. Scouts must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The workshops are capped at 25 Scouts each and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. People may purchase tickets for one Scout and one accompanying adult for a set fee or tickets for three Scouts and one adult for a discounted fee.
For more information and to register, search for “Railroading Merit Badge Workshop” at www .eventbrite.com.
To learn more about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Christina Borough building, 10 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana. As part of its Speaker Series, each meeting begins with a lecture or presentation that is open to the public.
“We are looking for people who love history and want to learn,” Shrom stated. “(Christiana) has an amazing history.”
For more information
and to reserve a spot at the luncheon, visit the previously mentioned Facebook page or www.christiana historicalsociety.com, call 717-384-2709 or email info@christianahistorical society.com. The deadline to order tickets is Friday, March 7.
Prospective members may visit the website and select “Membership” for more details.
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Historic Crebilly Farm officially preserved
In attendance at the closing of Chester County’s historic Crebilly Farm were (seated, from left) Westtown Township Board of Supervisors member Dick Pomerantz and chairman Tom Foster; David Robinson, owner and steward of Crebilly Farm; Ed Yost, vice chair of the Westtown Township Board of Supervisors; (standing) Liudmila Carter, Westtown Township manager; Patrick McKenna, Westtown Township solicitor from Gawthrop Greenwood; state Sen. Carolyn Comitta; and Gordon Prince, Gawthrop Greenwood business law attorney.
Westtown Township and the law firm Gawthrop Greenwood have announced the completed purchase of Chester County’s historic Crebilly Farm during a $20 million closing held at the offices of Gawthrop Greenwood in West Chester in December.
The closing secures the largest portion of the approximately 308-acre farm. Westtown Township solicitor Patrick M. McKenna, a partner at Gawthrop Greenwood, administered the closing with Westtown Township and the Robinson family, the owners and stewards of Crebilly Farm. The purchase ends a seven-year, public and private effort to secure the property from developers and preserve the site for a passive-use public park and walking trails.
The purchase closed on approximately 206 acres of Crebilly Farm, thanks to
federal, state and county grants; an open space tax referendum approved by the residents of Westtown Township; and a local fundraising effort initiated by Natural Lands, as well as support through the Open Space Institute’s Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund, which is made possible with a lead grant from the William Penn Foundation. Approximately 102 acres of Crebilly Farm were protected by conservation easements secured by Natural Lands in 2023. Located in Westtown Township at the intersection of Routes 202 and 926, Crebilly Farm is one of the last open spaces in the township. The Robinson family expressed its wish to preserve the farm.
Westtown Township is planning to undergo a master planning process for Crebilly Farm that will include input from the public.
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FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply, 717-284-0883.
RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2
Pets
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, cute
playful, shots, dewormed, vet checked. Ready 2/26, $300. #34014. 717-786-3969
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES
5F, 3M. 1 blue, 7 blacks. UTD Vet checked. Call for price. 717-327-5386
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
Miscellaneous
DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!1-877-5531891www.dental50plus.com/macnet#6258
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos. (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086
DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844317-5246.
Miscellaneous
PREPARE FOR POWER outages with Briggs & Stratton© PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value). Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-5562581
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FREE ITEMS
HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY? Place a FREE Ad! Call 1-800-428-4211 15 word, private party ad for 1 week (some restrictions apply)
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NATIONAL
AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1888-878-9091. Have property zip code!
ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover oxygen therapy that moves with you with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE info. kit. 1-866-477-9045.
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.
CONSUMER CELLULAR - same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees, free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & test, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877751-0866.
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400+ procedures. Real dental insurancenot just a discount plan. Get your free Information Kit with details! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258
DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. (w/Choice Package or higher) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-844-591-7951.
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 3/30/25) Call 1-844-501-3208.
MOBILEHELP, AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Whether you're home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.
NATIONAL
!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1866-433-8277
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off install + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234.
STRUGGLING TO HEAR? Audien Hearing delivers crystal-clear sound with affordable, invisible hearing aids. Starting at $189! Call Now: 1-888-760-1015
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & Restoration. A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1888-872-2809. Have property zip code!
WE BUY HOUSES FOR CASH AS-IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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SEASONAL
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
LOST & FOUND
SERVICES RENDERED
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors, Decks. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 3/30/25.) Call 1-844-826-2535
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
ROOFING ~ Amish Quality
10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins.
EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501
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.
SHED REMOVAL SERVICES
Shed installation, pads & reroofing BRISTOL SHEDS, LLC Quarryville | 267-251-6112
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 1-866-5188391.
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast,
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 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
ITEMS WANTED
tener 55 años o más para presentar la solicitud. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos. Pregunte en Westminster Place en Parkesburg, 320 W First Ave, Parkesburg PA, 19365 o llame al 610-857-1416 para obtener más información. Administrado profesionalmente por Presbyterian Senior Living Housing Management Corp. TTY#711. EHO
1 & 2 BRS APTS. AVAILABLE. Heat, elec., W/S/T incl. Amenities incl.: Controlled access, off-street parking, pet friendly facility, & onsite laundry facilities. Property is tobacco & smoke free. Must be age 55 or older to apply. Income restrictions apply. Inquire at Westminster Place at Parkesburg, 320 W. First Ave., Parkesburg PA, 19365 or call 610-857-1416 for more info. Professionally Managed by Presbyterian Senior Living Housing Management Corp. TTY#711. EHO
Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756
FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL: “Ordinary People Serving An Extraordinary God.” Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (Children’s Service during Pastor’s Message). Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. We are located at 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Dedicated to the serious preaching & teaching of God’s Word. Traditional hymns & praise songs accompanied by guitar. Sunday Service 10:40am. 53 Hurley Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365. 610-593-7123. www. gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com for messages, ministries and directions
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
MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 EAST HIGHLAND RD., PARKESBURG PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org
Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm. Thursday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am
IMPACT CHURCH: IMPACTING lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
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
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
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday inperson 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. YOU BELONG HERE! 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. Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Dana J. Smith, Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)857-0236
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
