WFCS to stage “Peter Pan Jr.”
BY FRANCINE FULTON
It is worth the drive to West Chester to visit More Than Books, where book lovers of all ages may browse among thousands of titles being offered for sale, as well as puzzles, games, greeting cards, picture frames, records, jewelry, CDs and DVDs. All proceeds from the nonprofit organization are donated to the West Chester Food Cupboard.
The store, formerly known as the Second Reading II Bookstore, also recently relocated from the Parkway Shopping Center to the Gay Street Plaza. The grand opening was held on Feb. 14.
After learning last November that the store needed to vacate its former location due to financial concerns, store manager Ann Marie Fletcher-Moore had to scout for a new site and arrange for all the books to be moved.
“We had 300 boxes (as well as) lighting fixtures. It took two days of moving - three trucks and four men,” Fletcher-Moore stated. “And it took us another three weeks to get everything up and placed. It was busy and crazy
BY FRANCINE FULTON
West Fallowfield Christian School (WFCS) will present “Peter Pan Jr.” as its annual spring musical, and the community is invited to attend. The show will be staged on Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 15, at 3 p.m. This year, there are 26 WFCS students involved in the production from grades five to 10.
The play is chosen each year by a musical committee. This year’s committee includes director Renee Marshall, a parent volunteer, and principal Heather Furlong, along with Maddie Dowdall, Alicia Murphy, Mary Smith-Rogers and Angie Williams.
“We thought (‘Peter Pan Jr.’)
would fit the students really well,” said Marshall. “Last year we did ‘Newsies Jr.,’ which was more serious, and we wanted to do something more lighthearted and magical.”
Auditions were held last November, and rehearsals began later that month. “(Rehearsals) were once a week, and now that basketball season (has ended), we rehearse three or four times a week,” Marshall noted.
The play tells the story of Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, who visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey. During their adventure, the travelers come face to face with various characters, including a band of bungling pirates led by
Captain Hook. “(They are) open to adventure, but at the end they come home and find a place in their family again,” said Marshall.
The cast has been busy learning the choreography, which Marshall describes as both fun and challenging. “Our kindergarten teacher does the choreography, even though it is middle school, and they embrace it and try hard,” Marshall said. “We made (dance) videos for them to practice with at home. They are singing the songs constantly, and the junior shows are nice because they make it manageable for learning the lines. They are doing well.”
The musical features songs such as “I’m Flying” and “Never, Never Land,” but there will be no flying on stage. “We have it staged
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Members of the Russellville Junior Grange will present an all-you-can-eat Italian dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March 22, from 4 p.m. until sold out at the Russellville Grange, 245 Old Limestone Road, Oxford.
The menu will include a choice of spaghetti, fettuccini or spaghetti squash served with Alfredo or marinara sauce. The meal will also include meatballs, a salad bar, garlic bread, a
dessert and a beverage.
New this year will be sautéed mushrooms. “People can put the mushrooms on their pasta or eat the mushrooms by themselves,” said Junior Grange co-leader Jessica Reyburn of Cochranville.
“Two Grange members work for mushroom companies, so they they’re getting them donated.”
Attendees may eat at the Grange or purchase takeout.
The meal will be prepared by members of the Junior Grange and their families. The volunteers will arrive at the Grange
Members of the production crew and cast include (back, from left) Renee Marshall, Karis Marshall, Ava Williams, Max Herman, Sara Herman, Violet Beattie, (front) Charlie Murphy, Amelia Williams, Annabel Marshall and Lydia Marshall.
Displaying some of the books offered for sale are (from left) volunteers Paulette Schauman and Jeanne Devine and store manager Ann Marie Fletcher-Moore.
Mens Breakfast '
SPEAKER: Dr. Tarron Herring
Topic: " Understanding the Assignment"
Dr. Tarron Herring is a Minister, Veterinarian, author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and powerful man of God on a mission to empower and inspire men into their kingdom purpose.
Dr. Herring is a devoted minister at RockLife Church in Swedesboro, NJ where he leads the prison ministry beyond the walls. He ministered at Seeds of Hope Prison Reentry Program in Camden, NJ and Chester County Prison Chapel. Dr. Herring is the author of You Are Powerful; a devotional for Christian men to help restore their marriage. He is also the founder and creator of Totally Christian Gear clothing line and the popular brand Jesus-Swag.
Dr. Herring is passionate about building men up to understand their responsibility as kingdom men and equipping them with the tools to be better husbands, fathers, and representatives of God.
Hosted by: Twin Brook Ministries
Contact: Merv Beiler 717-715-4659
Email: ministries@twinbrookretreat.com
When: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 7:30-9:00 a.m. (breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m.)
Seating is limited RSVP: March 20th
Where: Twin Brook Retreat, 5697 Strasburg Rd., Gap, PA
Admission: by donation
Registered 501(c)3
Connecting men with God and other Godly men
CREEKSIDE FOODS
Octorara unplugged: Students make their own fun on Global School Play Day
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
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 .globalschoolplayday .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
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.
See Unplugged pg 8
Bitzer/Patterson House
Submitted by Leona Baker, Historical Society of Salisbury Township
This month’s jaunt into the past features the small house on the south side of Lincoln Highway at the bottom of Gap Hill. Today, that attractive house presents its handsome stone walls to passersby. That probably was how it looked to Gen. Lafayette as he passed by on his tour through Lancaster County in 1825.
The property, with no mention of a building, was included in land purchased from the Penn family in 1741, though the names of the purchasers are obscured. There is a gap in the succession of deed transfers. As late as 1900, many properties were informally handed over to the next generation.
The first recorded deed so far discovered is one from 1821, which reads that “eight acres, 55 purchases” were sold by John Griffith, executor for his parents’ estate. That deed mentions a building, the first account of a dwelling there. It is generally accepted that the front portion of the house dates
from that time. Pig bristle mortar, deep outside walls and layout of the rooms reflect that supposition. That deed transferred those eight-plus acres to Maxwell Kennedy, a wealthy landowner who laid claim to much of the area between what is now Newport Road (Route 772) and the Chester County line. By the 1860s, when his sons, first Winfield, then Sylvester, owned the property, the outer walls had been covered with stucco. This would have been a mark of prosperity, for bare stone walls had become synonymous with the frontier style of architecture with its focus on function rather than aesthetics.
“Peter Pan”
to simulate (flying),” Marshall noted.
She pointed out that although most people in the audience are family members and friends of WFCS, she encourages the community to attend.
“We’re hoping people feel free to come. It also gets some exposure for the school as well,” said Marshall, emphasizing that admission to the show is free. “We want to make it accessible for families.”
In addition to the ensemble, cast members include Alexis Martin as Peter Pan, Isaac McAdams as Captain Hook, Lydia Marshall as Wendy, Bryson McCluskey as John, Logan Rogers as Michael, Max Herman as Smee and Hope Hawkins as Tiger Lily.
In addition to Marshall, members of the production
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crew include music director Tonya Stoltzfus, WFCS music teacher; choreographer Caitlin Cellini, WFCS kindergarten teacher; stage manager Sara Herman, WFCS science teacher; production assistant Violet Beattie, WFCS third-grade teacher; and assistant director Karis Marshall, WFCS alumna. West Fallowfield Christian School is located at 795 Fallowfield Road, Atglen. Tickets to “Peter Pan Jr.” are free of charge, but limited, and donations will be accepted. To reserve tickets, visit https://wfcs.kindful .com/e/peterpantickets. A link to reserve tickets is also available at www.face book.com/westfallowfield christianschool. Those with questions may call 610-593-5011 or email office@wfcs.org.
Their offspring did not carry the immunity. In 1946, Trout sold off that chestnut grove since the trees no longer produced a profitable crop. Those original trees, now more than 100 years old, do still produce edible nuts, but their saplings die within 10 years.
By 1889, when Thomas Bitzer became the owner, a two-story stone addition had been attached to the south wall. Sometime in the early 1900s, Alice Trout, Bitzer’s niece, moved to the house. When the American Chestnut Society announced it was researching ways to combat the then raging chestnut tree blight in the United States, Trout planted 25 hybrid American/Chinese chestnut trees. Her extensive notes of tree growth, sapling survival and yearly crop are an integral part of the National American Chestnut Society archives. Within seven years, she was able to earn a good income selling bushels of fat chestnuts.
But those hybrid trees were not, as hoped, a cure for the chestnut blight.
Trout continued to live in the old stone home near the road until 1961, when advancing age forced her to seek a more easily cared-for residence.
Dr. C. J. Breyer, whose own meadow abutted the Trout land, purchased Trout’s acres in 1961. The next year he sold it to the present owner, Richard Patterson. During the 64 years the Pattersons have enjoyed the old house, they built a bay window on the east side off the front room and added modernized facilities throughout. They also removed the stucco on the front of the house, again exposing the beauty of the local fieldstone walls.
When Salisbury Township celebrates the 200th anniversary of Gen. Lafayette’s 1825 tour in July, the route that today’s Gen. Lafayette re-enactor takes will pass the house, looking much as it did 200 years ago.
Today’s Patterson House
The southcentral Pennsylvania region is ripe with roadside produce stands and local stores where residents and visitors alike can find fresh, local produce, meats, and cheeses. Although many stands and farmers markets won’t open until later in the spring, below is a list of some of the numerous locations in the area that offer an array of local goods.
Beiler’s Fruit Farm
383 Springville Road New Holland, PA 17557
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market
2710 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Brecknock Orchard 390 Orchard Road Mohnton, PA 19540
Busy Bee’s Farm Market 3378 Old Philadelphia Pike Ronks, PA 17572
Cherry Hill Orchards 400 Long Lane Lancaster, PA 17603
Columbia Market House 15 S.Third St. Columbia, PA 17512
Conebella Farm Market
337 Chestnut Tree Road Elverson, PA 19520
The Corn Wagon 2169 Millersville Road Lancaster, PA 17603
Country Barn Farm Market 211 S. Donerville Road Lancaster, PA 17603
Countryside Road-Stand 2966 Stumptown Road Ronks, PA 17572
Dogwood Farm Market 1124 Dogwood Drive Reinholds, PA 17569
Edgewood Farms Orchard & Farm Market
240 W 28th Division Highway Lititz, PA 17543
EverFresh Produce 3145 Division Highway New Holland, PA 17557
Fisher’s Roadside Market 859 Strasburg Road Paradise, PA 17562
Funk’s Riverview Greenhouses 2277 River Road Washington Boro, PA 17582
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Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction 955 North State St. Ephrata, PA 17522
Harvest Lane Farm Market
851 E. Oregon Road Lititz, PA 17543
Highland Orchards 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road West Chester, PA 19380
Hilltop Acres Farm Market 347 Rife Run Road Manheim, PA 17545
Hoover’s Farm Market and Greenhouse 30 Erbs Bridge Road Lititz, PA 17543
Horst Farm Market
640 Reading Road East Earl, PA 17519
Kauffman Orchards 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Kissel Hill Fruit Farm 2101 Kissel Hill Road Lititz, PA 17543
Lancaster Central Market 23 N. Market St. Lancaster, PA 17603
Leid’s Orchard 665 Maple Grove Road New Holland, PA 17557
Root’s Country Market & Auction Inc.
Lititz Farmers Market
Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St. Lititz, PA 17543
Manor Farm Market 1410 Manor Road Coatesville, PA 19320
Mary Ann’s Kitchen 3157 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Masonic Village Farm Market 1 Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Meck’s Produce Roadside Market
1955 Beaver Valley Pike Strasburg, PA 17579
New Holland Farmers Market
Main Streeet and South Roberts Avenue New Holland, PA 17557
Northbrook Market Place 1805 Unionville Wawaset Road West Chester, PA 19382
Oxford Village Market 23 S. Third St. Oxford, PA 19363
Reiff’s Farm Market 2902 Rothsville Road Ephrata, PA 17522
705 Graystone Road Manheim, PA 17545
Route 10 Roadside Market 941 Compass Road Honey Brook, PA 19344
Shenk’s Berry Farm 911 Disston View Drive Lititz, PA 17543
SPOOKYNOOK Produce, Greenhouse, & More 821 Landisville Road Manheim, PA 17545
Spring House Peach Farm 377 S. Churchtown Road Narvon, PA 17555
Strasburg Market Place 214 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks, PA 17572
The Tomato Barn 65 Penn St. Washington Boro, PA 17582
The Village Farm Market 1520 Division Highway Ephrata, PA 17522
Weaver’s Orchard and Farm Market 40 Fruit Lane Morgantown, PA 19543
Zook’s Roadside Stand 3916 Old Philadelphia Pike Gordonville, PA 17529
building around lunchtime to start preparing the food.
“The Alfredo sauce is homemade,” said Reyburn, noting that 125 meals were served last year. “We (offer) spaghetti squash to give (people) another option. It’s for people with diabetes or (those who eat) gluten-free. We sold out of spaghetti squash last year.”
All proceeds from the Italian dinner will help defray the costs of the Junior Grange’s annual spring retreat as well as summer camp. “The spring retreat is for the Russellville kids. We go to a local camp for the weekend,” Reyburn noted.
“The state camp is held in July for kids all over Pennsylvania for a week at Camp Sylvan Hills in Howard.” She added that in order to take part in the spring retreat, Junior Grange members are asked to volunteer at the Italian dinner.
In addition to raising money, Reyburn said the youths enjoy working alongside their parents at the dinner. “Children learn valuable lessons about event planning, food preparation, cost analysis and customer service while volunteering alongside their parents every step of the way,” she said.
Like FFA and 4-H, Reyburn describes the Grange as a community service and social organization. “It is open to anyone interested in agriculture and interested in community service,” Reyburn stated.
She noted that past community service projects have included serving meals at the Lighthouse Youth Center in Oxford, sponsoring a community Easter egg hunt, collecting nonperishable food items for local food banks and picking up trash on local roadways.
“We adopted a part of Route 10 in the past year that we will now clean up a few times per year,” Reyburn noted.
Russellville Grange currently has 50 adult members and 13 junior members ages 5 to 14. Members come from the Cochranville, Parkesburg, Nottingham, Oxford and Lincoln University areas. Adult members pay a fee to participate, with dues going to the state and national Grange organizations. The Grange accepts membership at any time.
Adult meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Junior Grange members meet on the second Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting and complete a membership application.
For the upcoming Italian dinner, separate fees have been set for children ages 5 to 14 and for adults, with discounts for tickets purchased in advance. The meal is free for children age 4 and under. To preorder meals, call 717-572-0010 or contact any Junior Grange family. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ RussellvilleGrange. More information about the Junior Grange organization is available at www.national juniorgrange.org.
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Members of the Russellville Junior Grange are gearing up for their Italian dinner fundraiser.
homespring
YMCA welcomes new board members
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors.
Katie Angstadt, Brandy Smith, John Walker, Tia Wilson, and John Young have joined more than 30 returning board members, led by board chair Scott Heinerichs.
The new board members bring diverse expertise from organizations such
as Comcast and Lincoln Financial. Returning board members also have a diverse array of professions within organizations such as Main Line Health, the Chester County Health Department, and Lincoln University.
YGBW employs more than 1,600 individuals annually, including program specialists, operations leaders, teachers, board-certified behavior
specialists, lifeguards, camp counselors, IT professionals, marketers, human resources specialists, nationally accredited wellness staff members, finance professionals, and facilities professionals.
As YGBW continues to expand to meet the growing needs of the Chester County community, the organization has prioritized initiatives to improve
Brandy Smith Katie Angstadt John Young Tia Wilson
John Walker See YMCA pg 8
Community Calendar
March 12. Kacie’s Cause Support
Group
Parkesburg Baptist Church
103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ KaciesCauseParkesburg
March 13. GriefShare
Gateway Church
160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 6:30 p.m.
The topic will be “Questions for God.” 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 13. Narcotics Anonymous
IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
March 14. Free Movie Night
Pequea E.C. Church
5482 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, 6:30 p.m.
The featured movie will be “Moana 2.” Free popcorn, snacks and refreshments 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.
March 16. 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 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 will be “Human Sinfulness.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.
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.
March 29. “Hop’n Into Spring Tea Party”
Presented by the Friends of the Moores Memorial Library Christiana Fire Company
214 S. Bridge St., Christiana, 2 to 4 p.m. Featured will be afternoon tea fare, a selfie photo area and live guitar music. To purchase tickets by Saturday, March 22, stop by the library, 9 W. Slokom Ave, Christiana, or call 610-593-6683.
The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com. For more information, call 800-800-1833, ext. 6018.
Museum posts railroad-focused trips
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has announced three Rambles for 2025, its 50th anniversary year.
A Woodstown and Winterthur Ramble will be held on Saturday, May 10. Participants will take a 32-mile roundtrip train ride on the Woodstown Central Railroad through the southern New Jersey countryside, over historic rail lines chartered as far back as 1856. After lunch at the Creekside Inn, the group will visit the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Located in northern Delaware, Winterthur is a museum of American decorative arts, displayed
in a 175-room house and 60 acres of gardens. Dinner at the Mendenhall Inn will also be a part of the outing. The deadline for registration is Monday, March 17.
A Boonton and Black River Ramble will occur on Saturday, June 14. The event will include a tour of
the railroad collection of the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey, in Boonton, including restoration projects in progress, and a catered lunch on-site. Participants will also take an hour-long train ride on the Black River & Western
SINGING SPRING FOODS
Unplugged
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.”
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
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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.”
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.
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
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.”
YMCA from pg 6
local public health. Earlier this year, YGBW celebrated the launch of the Fit Truk, a mobile wellness hub designed to deliver health services to underserved areas throughout the county.
In the coming months, YGBW plans to roll out several evidence-based health interventions, including blood pressure self-monitoring, Healthy Weight and Your Child, and Walk with Ease. These programs will complement existing offerings, such as LIVESTRONG at the
YMCA, a free, 12-week intervention program for cancer survivors, which includes a complimentary YGBW membership for participants to use during the program.
In addition to public health initiatives, YGBW’s senior leadership team, in partnership with its board of directors, will seek to guide the organization to achieve strategic goals focused on strengthening communities, ensuring access for all, and remaining an employer of choice in Chester County.
Young men who played with action figures during the day included (from left) Joey Kell, Daxton Lavoie, Jimmy Hicks and Matthew Rodriguez.
and tiring but a lot of fun.”
Currently, the store houses more than 25,000 gently used books. Brandnew books are also offered for sale and are featured in a separate location in front of the store.
Categories of books for sale include fiction, nonfiction, music, business, religion, politics and American history. The store also includes a children’s area.
Fletcher-Moore noted that the all-volunteer staff can help shoppers find the books they are looking for. “We also have request forms that can be filled out so that if that particular book or an item comes in, we can hold the book or items for you,” she said, noting that the store also sells books on eBay.
Monthly specials are featured at the store. For March, all books with green covers and Irish books are 50% off; this does not include specially priced books.
In addition to financial donations to the food cupboard, the store donates books to 13 organizations, including a school in Africa; local preschools, elementary schools and high schools; local Little Free Libraries;
Trips
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Railroad, founded in the early 1960s by a group of friends with an interest in steam railroading. The trip includes dinner at the Clinton Station Diner in a restored 1927 train car. The deadline for registration is Monday, April 14.
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will offer a Quebec and the Northern Tier Ramble from Tuesday, Sept. 9, through Monday, Sept. 15. The trip will include a train ride on the Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson Railway in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; a visit to Exporail, a Canadian railway museum; a guided tour of Montreal; a guided tour of historic Quebec City; a scenic roundtrip train ride on the Train de Charlevoix from Quebec City to Baies-Saint-Paul along the Saint Lawrence River; a train ride on the
the Laundromat Library League; the Veterans Association of America; and the West Chester Area Senior Center.
For those who would like to donate books, items are accepted during the store’s operating hoursMondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donations are currently limited to two bags or two medium-size boxes per person.
The bookstore, which went from 2,900 square feet at the old location to 3,900 square feet at the new site, was formerly a Red Cross blood donation center. “Our sign is still in the process of being made. It still says ‘American Red Cross,’ but we are here,” Fletcher-Moore said, adding, “It’s a lot brighter than the other store; the lighting is great. It has a different feel. I really love the space.”
More Than Books is located at 523 E. Gay St., West Chester. For more information, visit the store’s new “More Than Books Facebook page. Those with questions may call 484-9475792 or email morethan books2025@gmail.com.
Moskowitz to lead SRPRA
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz (third from left) is the newly selected chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority.
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz was appointed chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA)
earlier at the SRPRA’s Jan. 27 meeting. For the past two years, Moskowitz has served as vice chair for the
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ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway 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
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 EAST HIGHLAND RD., PARKESBURG PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org
Champlain Valley Dinner Train in Burlington, Vt.; and a visit to the University of Vermont’s Morgan horse farm in Middlebury, Vt. Also included are six nights of hotel accommodations as well as six breakfasts, three lunches, and four dinners. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1.
For each trip, there is a fee, with a discount for members of the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628. To check availability after the registration deadline for any trip, call the aforementioned number. To become a member of the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit the aforementioned website and look under “Support Us.”
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
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
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
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Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:
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A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123
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All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
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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
SRPRA, and she replaces Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach, who served as SRPRA chair since its first meeting in July 2022.
The SRPRA was incorporated in 2022 when Chester, Berks, and Montgomery counties came together to oversee and implement the restoration of passenger rail service from Reading to Philadelphia. The formation of the SRPRA was an important step in the long process of research and planning for passenger rail, establishing an entity whose mission is to connect the communities of Reading, Pottstown, and Phoenixville with Philadelphia and beyond.
The SRPRA completed the first phase of a federal Corridor Identification and Development Program that is providing a boost to the effort to bring back passenger rail. The second phase will include the development of the service plan. Then the SRPRA will proceed to preliminary engineering and eventually the final design.
At the Jan. 27 SRPRA board meeting, Montgomery County Commissioner Thomas DiBello was selected to serve as vice chair of the SRPRA. Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler was approved to serve as treasurer, and Montgomery County Planning Commission director Scott France was chosen to serve as secretary.
For more information on the SRPRA, visit www .gosrpra.com.
Historical society plans meeting
The Historical Society of Salisbury Township will meet on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Township Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap.
Historical society member Alfred Wanner will present “Changes in Agriculture in the Last Century.” Wanner, pastor of Pequea Presbyterian Church, has been a leader in modern dairy practices for decades.