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Saturday on the Porch

BY FRANCINE FULTON

When members of the Christiana Historical Society were able to secure the William P. Brinton House as their headquarters, they envisioned a place that would not only house their artifacts and historical exhibits but serve as a community gathering place.

Part of that vision became reality as the society presented its first Saturday on the Porch program on March 2. During the event, the community was invited to purchase hot coffee, hot tea and sweets, including whoopie pies, brownies and cookies, while enjoying conversation with friends and neighbors. Also available for sale were historical society mugs.

Musical entertainment was

provided by The Smith Family Singers of Coatesville, which included Mary Smith; her husband, Steven Rogers; and her sister, Keisha Smith.

Among those in attendance were historical society members Darlene Colón, society president,

“People are enjoying the conversation.”

and Jim Groff, vice president, who were both pleased with the turnout despite the damp weather. They reported that nearly 50 people stopped by over the course of the morning. Lap blankets were available for people to borrow. “People are enjoying the conversation,” said Colón.

Saturday on the Porch will

be held on the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon through November. The next scheduled event will be on April 6.

Groff reported that the historical society will use the proceeds from the monthly events for the ongoing restoration of the 1867 Brinton House, which is located at 17 Green St., next to Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church. “We really need the funds to fix this house up,” he stated.

In addition to the previously mentioned uses, the house and surrounding property will provide extra space for the society’s annual open house on Sept. 11, which commemorates the Christiana Resistance. Colón is a descendant of one of the participants in the Resistance.

Visitors to the March event were able to sneak a peek inside the house, but it is not yet

Christiana library sets spring book sale

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The Friends of the Moores Memorial Library will present their annual spring book sale in the Read Moore Book Store, located in the lower level of the library, 9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana.

The sale will be held on Thursday, March 14, from noon to 7 p.m. and then continue during regular library hours on Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free.

New this spring is a preview

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Easter events planned locally

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Local churches and organizations have planned Easter activities to celebrate the holiday. Events include a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and egg hunts.

The Parkesburg Lions Club will present its second annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St., Parkesburg. Breakfast will include pancakes, breakfast meat, eggs and beverages.

There will be separate prices for attendees age 10 and up and children under age 10.

The Easter Bunny will be on hand and available for pictures. Organizers are requesting that attendees make reservations for the breakfast. To register, contact either Karen Fronefield at 484-678-4231 or Karen Holmes at 717-380-3098 or send a message on the “Parkesburg Lions Club - New and Improved” Facebook page. Cash, check and Venmo will be accepted for payment. The registration

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Enjoying Saturday on the Porch are (from left) Mary Smith, Darlene Colón and Jim Groff.

Karen Woods (left) and Jeannette Kolb are co-chairs of the book sale.

March 13. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

Parkesburg Baptist Church

103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg

March 14. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church

101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.

March 16. Community CPR Class

White Horse Fire Company

111 White Horse Road, Gap. Two classes will be offered - 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. To register, call Alvin Stoltzfus from White Horse Ambulance at 717-468-8005. The deadline to register is Saturday, March 9.

March 16. Book and Bake Sale

Parkesburg Free Library

105 West St., Parkesburg, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of baked goods will be accepted. To sign up to donate, stop by the circulation desk at the library, call 610-857-5165 or send a message on the library’s Facebook page.

March 17. Church Service, Free Meal

New Beginnings Church of the Cross 1 Penn Ave, Christiana. Sunday morning worship will take place at 10 a.m. and then attendees may enjoy a free smorgasbord-style meal. The church is located between Newport Avenue and Pine Street, two blocks from the light at Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive.

March 19. GriefShare

Gateway Church

160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 6:30 to 8 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. Meetings will run every Tuesday through April 9. www.griefshare.org/ groups/177709

March 20. Strasburg Area

Senior Citizens

Strasburg Fire Hall

203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg, 1 p.m. Keyboard artist Nick Viscuso will present music, and potluck refreshments will be available. Guests are welcome. There is a nominal registration fee payable at the door.

March 23. Easter Egg Hunt

Christiana Historical Society

17 Green St., Christiana, 10 a.m. The hunt is open to children ages 1 through 10. Children should bring their own baskets to collect eggs. Coffee, sweets and flowers will also be for sale.

www.christianahistorical society.com

March 23. Spring Food Sale

Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church

392 Charles St., Coatesville, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For sale will be pierogies, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, noodles and cabbage, kielbasa, nut rolls, raspberry rolls, apricot rolls, soup and Paska. All items must be preordered. To place an order by Wednesday, March 20, visit www .holychostuoc.org. The food will be available for curbside pickup.

March 23. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Presented by the Parkesburg Lions Club

Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St., Parkesburg, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, breakfast meat, eggs and beverages. The Easter Bunny will be on hand and available for pictures. To register, contact either Karen Fronefield at 484-678-4231 or Karen Holmes at 717-380-3098 or send a message on the “Parkesburg Lions Club - New and Improved” Facebook page. The registration deadline is Sunday, March 17.

March 23. Easter Egg Hunt

Penningtonville Presbyterian Church

406 Main St., Atglen, noon. Children will be able to search for more than 1,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes. Attendees should bring their own baskets for collecting eggs. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand.

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sale that will be open to the public for a small admission fee on Wednesday, March 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. “This will get you first choice,” explained Friends vice president Jeannette Kolb, who is co-chair of the book sale along with Friends treasurer Karen Woods.

Kolb noted that the Friends hold the sale twice year, in the spring and the fall, in order to make room for new reading materials. “The entire inventory of the Read Moore Book Store will be for sale,” said Kolb. “The hours of the book sale are the same as the library’s, which are new; it is open more hours.”

A bag sale will be held every day of the sale. Bags will be provided by the library for a set price.

and the library’s collection. Volunteers with the Friends group maintain and run the store, which raises funds for library programming. For more information, visit www.facebook .com/ReadMooreBookStore.

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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“While our shelves contain materials from all genres and levels, at this time, we especially have an overstock of homeschool materials, young adult and children’s books, inspirational books and Bibles,” noted Kolb. “We also carry a large selection of DVDs and puzzles.”

Kolb added that visitors to the book sale may stop and visit the library’s new resident - Myrtle the turtle. The library gave the turtle a new home in December of 2023 and asked library patrons to name her. Myrtle is a redeared slider and lives in a tank behind the circulation desk.

The Read Moore Book Store, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, 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

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The gardener’s best friend: The role of the humble earthworm in sustainable agriculture

Home gardeners and commercial agricultural enterprises are increasingly integrating more natural and sustainable practices

into plant production. Although chemical pesticides and fertilizers can improve crop yields, chemicals can deteriorate soil

efficiency and may affect the ecosystem in negative ways. In lieu of turning to these products, farmers and home gardeners may benefit from relying more heavily on the humble earthworm.

These shy, light-sensitive creatures burrow through the soil, pulling leaves and other plant matter deep within. When the earthworms consume this detritus, the decomposed plants as well as the worms’ droppings provide nutrients to the soil. Together with microbes, earthworms convert biodegradable materials and organic waste into nutrient-rich products. They also may help reduce instances of soil-borne diseases.

The benefits of worms do not end there. Earthworms also aerate the soil, enabling water to be absorbed, which helps develop strong plant roots.

Earthworm burrows serve as channels where roots can elongate into deeper soil layers, enabling plants to grow more securely and deeply. This, in turn, can help reduce soil erosion. While research is ongoing, there are some reports that the unique talents of earthworms can help convert land that is largely barren into fertile soil.

According to CABI, an international, inter-governmental, not-for-profit organization that provides information and applies scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment, earthworms are useful for the management of biodiversity. Gardeners and farmers may decide to try raising earthworms to produce compost - an activity

known as vermiculture or vermicomposting. Worms may be purchased or found for breeding. Individuals will need a worm box, which can be made at home or bought from a gardening shop; materials include plastic and untreated wood. The earthworms will need a dark, moist environment with a temperature of at least 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

To start a worm farm, place moistened paper scraps into one half of the worm box. Deposit the worms on top and give them opportunities to hide. Place small amounts of organic matter, such as kitchen scraps, coffee grounds and leaves, on the paper layer every day. Leave the other side of the worm box empty, as this is where the worm dropping

compost will eventually collect. Alternately, some worm farms are multilevel systems; as new levels with fresh food materials are added, some of the worms move upward into these new habitats, leaving behind the compost in the lower levels.

After two or three months, the worms should have produced a quantity of compost inhabited by newly hatched worms, which may be released into the garden along with the compost. Leave some worms behind to continue to reproduce.

By following this method, people can harness the power of the humble earthworm to amend the soil in natural ways, reducing the need to use chemical products and protecting biodiversity.

Climate change poses a threat to various industries, not the least of which is the agricultural sector. In the years to come, farmers and agricultural organizations will need to continue to adapt and adjust, and one of the changes many farmers may consider, if they haven’t already, is a pivot to regenerative agriculture practices. Regenerative agriculture could have a profound impact on the world over the next half-century, so now may be a good time to gain an understanding of the practice.

What is regenerative agriculture?

Regenerative agriculture is a production system that focuses on reducing water usage and other inputs as part of a larger attempt to prevent land degradation and deforestation. According to the organization Green America, regenerative agriculture is designed to harness the power of

photosynthesis in plants to sequester carbon in the soil. The ability to do that can improve soil health, crop yields, water resilience, and nutrient density.

Why should people be interested in regenerative agriculture?

Green America notes that regenerative agriculture draws down atmospheric carbon dioxide. That’s a significant benefit, as Climate.gov, which is a product of various departments within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reports that adding more carbon dioxide to the environment is causing global temperatures to rise. In fact, observations from the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory in 2021 revealed that carbon dioxide alone was responsible for about two-thirds of the total heating influence of all human-produced greenhouse gases.

Another reason to con -

sider regenerative agriculture is its connection to topsoil. Green America reports that the world is on the cusp of running out of topsoil, which is vital to growing food. Regenerative agriculture rebuilds topsoil, which can lead to greater food security across the globe.

What are some regenerative agriculture practices?

Regenerative agriculture practices include the use of cover crops, a reduction in tilling, crop rotation, and spreading compost.

Green America notes that regenerative agriculture practitioners also avoid the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and factory farming.

As the climate shift continues to challenge the agricultural sector, regenerative agriculture could help farmers and the larger industry to mitigate this problem.

relationship with Christ.

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

HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC

Progressive, Inclusive, Democratic, Catholic!

Sunday Mass: 10am

2109 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-969-5932 www.healingshepherd.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 Hearing assistance devices.

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

Open houses set at Freedom Academy

Local families are invited to see Freedom Academy in action as they consider educational options for their school-age children in the upcoming year. Freedom Academy will host open houses on Tuesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 21. Tours will be offered at 9:30, 10:15 and 11 a.m., as well as 12:15 and 1:15 p.m. Guests will enjoy a guided tour through the facility

located at 447 Noble Road, Christiana, and have the opportunity for questions to be answered by tour guides and the program director Cynthia Kreider. Freedom Academy is designed to serve alongside parents as a resource for their children’s education by offering preschool classes as well as project-based learning electives, creative

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PARKESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH: 103 West St., (next to Parkesburg Library & Minich Park). 610-857-9135 or Email: info@parkesburgbaptist.org. Pastor: Rev. Mary C. Lewis. Sunday Worship 10:30 am - Nursery Care & Jr. Church provided.

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

SANDY HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH : 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville 610-857-3959; www.sandyhill.net. Sunday service: 10:15am; Bible teaching, music; Children’s classes, staffed nursery; Adult classes, 9:15am, Youth Min., Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm. Small Groups. A Friendly, Christ-centered church. Preschool: Enrolling-2 1/2-5 years, 610-857-1922

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. Adult choir, Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Dr. Jerry Iamurri, Supply Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)857-0236

Growing up by the Pequea Creek

Submitted by Leona Baker, Historical Society of Salisbury Township Memoirs of Faye Hershey Mummau, Part I

The following is an excerpt from the November 2023 presentation by Faye Hershey Mummau at a historical society meeting. Faye was accompanied to the meeting by her brother, Art Hershey, former state representative.

“I will always treasure the memories I have and experiences I had growing up by the Pequea Creek (in the 1940s and 1950s).

“The (framed) house we lived in was without hot water or a bathroom. Water for cooking was carried from a cistern and poured into a water tank on the cookstove. The only other heat we had was a coal stove in the dining room where we ate. The kitchen was too small for a table large enough to seat eleven - five boys, four girls and my parents. The formal dining room was used mostly as a sewing room where Mother sewed the girls’ dresses, slips and PJs, as well as the endless mending that seemed to never be finished.

“The stovepipe from the stove in the dining room went through the ceiling to a small room upstairs - the baby’s room. It was the only heated upstairs room. All the other rooms were cold in winter. We four girls slept in two bedrooms; our closet was two sets of orange crates with a rod between for hanging clothes behind a curtain. The boys slept at the other end of the house with a separate stairway.

made soap went into the washtub. White clothes and bed linen went into the first load. The last load was the very dirty work clothes. By noon, the wash lines were full and blowing in the breeze. Those clothes needing to be ironed were dampened, rolled tightly and placed in a plastic bag and into the refrigerator.

“As soon as we girls were old enough, we helped with the ironing, beginning with Dad’s red and blue handkerchiefs and our own, made from worn-out dresses. Remember, there were no paper tissues back then. When my older sister came home from school on Tuesdays, she would begin ironing the piles of shirts and feed bag dresses.

“Mother was very orga -

nized, and she put us to work according to our abilities. Our household chores were designated: cleaning, lawn mowing and weeding the garden in addition to

the kitchen work for girls and barn work for the boys. Our work was to be finished by Saturday noon. The afternoon was spent preparing for Sunday: taking baths, polishing shoes and studying our Sunday school lessons.

“When we were small, Mother would fill a wooden tub, place it near the coal stove and give us each our bath behind a curtain she hung on chairs. As we got older, we took basins to our bedrooms or took a shower in the wash house, using a bucket with a spigot at the bottom and hung on a beam. The challenge was getting finished before the bucket emptied.”

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electives and core classes for homeschool students in kindergarten through grade 12.

For more information and to schedule a tour, visit www .freedom .life/academy and choose “Homeschool Co-Op Open House (Christiana).” Those with

Freedom Academy students enjoy educational games.

questions may email freedomacademy@ freedom.life.

“Monday was always washday. On Saturday afternoon, the oldest boys had filled two big iron kettles with water and placed them over the fire in the washhouse. On Monday morning, on his way to the barn, Dad started the fire underneath those kettles. By the time barn chores and breakfast were over, the water was hot enough for Mother to tackle the huge pile of laundry.

“The washing machine and rinse tub were filled with the hot water. Home-

Clothes were washed by hand in tubs and hung outside to dry (left photo) and then ironed (right photo).

Others who understand

Ron Schmidt, lead chaplain at Christ’s Home, Warminster and Paradise, will speak at the annual BASIS Breakfast.

BY ANN MEAD ASH

In Dan Steinman’s office in Ephrata, there is a portable photo display called the Wall of Remembrance. The photos are of children who have died. The wall travels to BASIS (Brothers and Sisters in Support) events, and bereaved parents gather around it. “Every time we fold it up and take it (out), its getting fuller,” said Steinman, director of BASIS, who added that now the photos are put in a digital format so that they run on a screen at the event. “Last year a dad found his son, and he took his wife over and another couple joined them and they talked. It just brings people together.”

The Wall of Remembrance will be on display at the annual BASIS Breakfast, scheduled to be held at Yoder’s Restaurant & Banquet Center, 14 S. Tower Road,

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deadline is Sunday, March 17.

The Lions Club will present Easter egg hunts the same day in Parkesburg’s Minch Park. Eggs hunts for children ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by egg hunts for younger children age 2 and under and ages 3 to 5 at 10:30 a.m. Attendees should bring baskets to collect eggs. Children will be asked to return the plastic eggs to the Lions Club before leaving the park.

“Last year’s event was our first of its kind, but proved to be quite successful,” said Lions president Robin McKenna. “The Lions are looking forward to this year’s Easter activities.”

For more information, visit the previously mentioned Facebook page. Prospective members are also asked to message the club on Facebook or contact McKenna at 484-247-4080.

The Christiana Historical Society will present an Easter egg hunt on March 23 from 10 a.m. to noon on the lawn of the William P. Brinton House, 17 Green

St., Christiana, which is the society’s headquarters.

For the hunt, children will be divided into age groups from 1 through 10 years old. Prizes will be awarded. “They will put eggs in different lanes in the yard for the different age groups. It will be more of an egg scramble than an egg hunt,” explained historical society member Terry Buchanan, noting that the building is still under construction.

There will also be a special appearance by Tank, the therapy bunny, who is owned by Katya Hottenstein. Tank will be available for photos for a nominal fee.

Offered for sale will be coffee, pastries and Easter flowers. For event updates, visit www.christianahistori calsociety.com/events.

Penningtonville Presbyterian Church will present a community Easter egg hunt on March 23 at noon at Atglen Community Park, 400 Ridge Ave., Atglen, which is located behind the church. Toddlers and

children up to age 10 will be able to search for more than 1,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes. Children should bring their own baskets for collecting eggs. Also included will be a visit from the Easter Bunny. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Pen ningtonvillePC and choose Events.

Gateway Church, 160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, will present an Easter Egg-

stravaganza featuring a free community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. The Eggstravaganza will include a helicopter candy drop, live animals, face painting, snacks, children’s games and balloon animals. All are invited to stay for the church’s Easter service at 4 p.m. For more information and to register, visit https://gtwy.church/ eggstravaganza.

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New Holland, on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s speaker Ron Schmidt, will speak on Finding Rest During Times of Unrest. The buffet breakfast is free to attend, but a freewill offering will be received. Those wishing to attend the breakfast must register by Monday, April 19, at www.hvmi .org/upcoming-events/ basis-breakfast.

Schmidt serves as the lead chaplain at Christ’s Home, Warminster and Paradise. He leads a team

of seven chaplains for the organization, which ministers to disadvantaged children and senior adults. Schmidt chairs the board of Endure International, an organization working to share the Gospel in the Middle East and to aid persecuted Christians. Schmidt has also been an adjunct professor with the former Philadelphia Biblical University and a Bible conference speaker. He is also a bereaved parent.

Steinman first heard Schmidt speak at Harvey

Cedars Bible Conference in New Jersey a few years ago. “(Schmidt’s) son had died,” recalled Steinman. “I liked the way he spoke.” Steinman returned to Harvey Cedars in the fall of 2023 to hear Schmidt again, and after that he contacted the chaplain about speaking at the BASIS breakfast.

areas. The newest group meets the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Handi-Vangelism offices, 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron. Steinman explained that the group is for those who would rather not drive at night.

Steinman said the event gives attendees plenty of time to converse with others who have experienced the grief of losing a child. “We start with a prayer, and we have the message,” he said. “We give (attendees) an opportunity to talk to other bereaved parents.” The breakfast is designed for bereaved parents or a parent and a support person.

Support is what BASIS is all about, and the organization hosts several groups around the county, including those that meet in the greater Akron, Mount Joy, Paradise, Strasburg, and Quarryville

BASIS has recently begun producing quarterly podcasts, which can be found at www.hvmi.org/hope ingrief. “People may not be sure whether to take part in a group or not,” explained Steinman, “but they hear (the podcast and) they may recognize how they feel and check the group out.”

Parkesburg Lions Club member Helen Leibig and the Easter Bunny at last year’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event

WordUP to host free movie screening

BY FRANCINE FULTON

WordUP Community Ministries has planned a family-friendly event on Saturday, March 16, that will include a free showing of Disney’s live-action adaptation of “The Lion King,” along with food and a craft.

Activities will take place at WordUP, a nondenominational church located at 160 Route 41, Gap, in the Dutchland Inc. building.

An Easter craft will take place at 3 p.m., and attendees will be provided with hot dogs. The movie will begin at 4 p.m., and it will be shown on two 65-inch television screens.

Disney’s “The Lion King” follows the story of a young lion named Simba, who is the crown prince of an African savanna. When his father, Mufasa, dies in an accident staged by his uncle, Scar, Simba feels responsible for his father’s death and must overcome his fear of taking responsibility as the rightful heir to the throne. After growing up and meeting new friends along the way, Simba

returns to challenge Scar and take his place as the king. The movie’s themes include self-discovery and redemption.

Free popcorn, candy and water will be available during the movie.

According to pastor Buck Mowday, the event is being held following a successful showing of the movie “Fireproof” last fall, which was designed for married adults and couples. He noted that attendees at that event included congregation members as well as the public.

“We want to reach out to the community,” said Mowday. “It is an opportunity to do something together as a family. And it’s a movie kids will love.”

Mowday noted that the event is open to families with children of all ages. No child care will be provided.

In addition to outreaches to the community, WordUP offers an in-person Sunday worship service at 10:45 a.m. The service is also livestreamed on www.youtube .com. The Sunday WordUP

Pastor Buck Mowday

cafe, offering coffee and snacks, is open prior to the service at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.wordupcommunity ministries.org or www

.facebook.com/WordUP CommunityMinistries.

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PUBLIC AUCTION

REAL ESTATE - +/- 11 AC. WOODED LOT (GAP AREA)

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 - 1:00 P.M.

Auction held for: Kauffman Family

Limited Partnership Property located at: 160 Rt. 41 Gap, PA - immediately South of Dutchland Inc.

Directions: From Gap, take Rt. 41 S approx 1.5 M to property on right immediately after Dutchland Inc.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Real Estate: Approx 11 acres of wooded land consisting of two tax parcels located along the Rt 41 corridor. Lot is vacant and wooded with stream running through.

Auctioneers Note: Opportunity for local recreation hunt site with access off of Rt 41 and bordering Railroad land on West side. Parking for sale will be at Dutchland Inc and sale will be held on South side of Dutchland Inc parking lot. Dutchland Inc address: 160 Rt 41, Gap, PA

Please visit our website (listed below) for additional information.

Terms: Property sold as is. 10% deposit day of sale, buyer pays 2% Realty transfer tax. 30 day settlement to be held on or before May 8, 2024

Property Preview: Property shown by appointment - call auctioneer at (717) 575-4263 to schedule a showing.

PETERSHEIM & LONGENECKER AUCTIONEERS

David and Orpha Rose Longenecker

AU005150 / AU003806 (717) 575-4263

www.petersheimandlongenecker.com

Announcements sale day take precedence over public ads.

Jennifer Hatton

Conditions: All

H OCTORARA SCHOOL DISTRICT H

R104420

H LARGE SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION H

Trucks, Lawn Equipment, Kitchen Equipment, Welders, School, Shop, and Office Equipment, School Desks & Children’s Tables & Chairs

213 Highland Road

Atglen, PA 19310

Wed., March 27, 2024 ∙ 10:00 am

H VEHICLES H

Ford F150 XL Triton V8 4WD, 8’ Bed - Not Inspected, Ford

F250 Triton V8 w/cab & chassis 4WD, 90,383 miles - Not Inspected, Ford 350 Dejana box truck w/lift gate, 12’ box, 50,000 +/- miles.

H LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT & TOOLS H

Hustler Super 104 Batwing Hyper drive industrial zero turn mower - 639 hours. John Deere 997 zero turn mower - 2205 hours. TORO Groundmaster 445D Batwin mower Cozy Cab w/new snowblower attachment - 2766 hours. (2) John Deere TRS 52 snowblowers. Bearcat chipper vac, Echo chainsaw, leaf blowers, straight shaft weed wackers wheelbarrow, yard tools, Max compressor, Pioneer Line painter, Tennant 3500 extractor, Tennant & assorted buffers, buffer pads, cleaning supplies, Lightning propane stripper with Honda motor, Hepa filter, scaffolding, push mowers, 5 Miller welders, multi master 300x bench saw, Delta drill press, cut off saw, pipe cutter, Powermate drill press, Rockwell 10” tilting 220V table saw, Delta 3 phase planer, pedestal floor fan & much more.

H KITCHEN & OFFICE EQUIPMENT H

Onpoint counter and floor 20 quart commercial mixers, Groen pedestal stainless steel gas soup kettles, plastic storage totes, filing cabinets, desks, chairs, office chairs, folding tables, bookshelves, children’s work tables, assorted shapes and sizes tables & much more.

H AUCTIONEER’S NOTE H

This is an auction of clean, well kept equipment and kitchen items. Many items lightly used. Lots of clean school desks of all sizes. Great Auction! Don’t Miss it!

H TERMS H

Personal Prop. - No buyer’s premium for cash, PA checks or out-of-state checks w/bank guarantee letter.

4% Buyer’s Premium for credit card purchases.

FOR: Octorara Area School District

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Thursday, March 21 at 5:00 P.M.

REAL ESTATE: Located right in the heart of Honey Brook, this twostory home boasts three bedrooms (4th w/ privacy violation) and two bathrooms, all situated on a .16-acre lot. This property, which currently generates $1300 in monthly rent, offers an attractive investment opportunity or serves as an ideal starter home for prospective buyers.

Terms: $20,000 down day of sale. Settlement within 60 days.

Open House Dates: Saturday, March 9th 1-3PM & Saturday, March 16th 1-3PM or call for an appointment. Contact: Mervin Riehl at 484901-6851.

Sellers: Mervin Riehl

Attorney: Merksy Law Group R104873 www.paauctioncenter.com

Auctioneers:

Christian Stoltzfus

Leon Stoltzfus

Levi Fisher

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

6.53 ACRES w/5 BEDROOM HOME & BANK BARN

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 • 5:00 P.M.

805 W. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville, PA 19320 - Valley Twp., Chester Co.

1800s bank barn and completely renovated stone farmhouse. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, completely renovated kitchen, dining room, sitting room and an all-seasons room. Bring in extra income from the 2 bedrooms, 1 bath carriage house above the three-car garage. The bank barn features 1800’s-era timber frame construction, horse stalls, milk house, open loft area on second floor, and a silo, plus so much more. Bring your horses, animals, and your dreams. The equipment/corn shed brings extra opportunity for the hobbyist and car enthusiasts, etc. Enjoy the pond in the front yard as well as lots of space for animals and outdoor living! This farm circa 1800s and originally a dairy farm, owned and operated by the Dague family is now being made available via public auction. Close to major shopping areas and restaurants but secluded on your own little farm-style property.

Open House Dates: Thurs., Feb. 8, 5-7 P.M., Tue., Feb. 20, 5-7 P.M., Sat., Feb. 24, 1-3 P.M. For details or a private showings, call Elvin @ 610-333-5447 or Colleen Clark-Zasowski @ 267-240-7099.

Terms: Settlement on or before May 20, 2024. $50,000 down payment on the day of the auction. Buyer to pay 10% buyer’s premium. Buyer’s premium plus hammer price equals contract price. Transfer taxes to be split by the buyer and seller. Real Estate taxes to be prorated from settlement day. Annual Real Estate Taxes: $14,760.

Attention Realtors: Broker Participation offered to realtors with a buyer. See websites for details.

Auctioneers Note: Don’t miss this fully renovated stone Farmhouse with its gourmet Kitchen, quartz countertops, glass backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a generous center island. The Farmhouse offers a private AllSeason room, spacious Family Room, Formal Dining Room, and a covered front porch. The Primary Suite on the second floor is complete with a Bedroom area, Sitting area, Master Bath, and Master closet room. Two Bedrooms and a Hall Bath complete the second floor, while the third-floor features two additional Bedrooms and a Bonus room. The Farmhouse has seen extensive renovations, including new public water and sewer connections, new stucco, heat pump systems, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The list of upgrades is extensive and ensures modern comfort while preserving the property’s historical character. Outside, you’ll discover a 2-story outbuilding, a 1-story root cellar, a stone outdoor cooking station, a large fishing pond, and a firepit area. Additionally, there’s a 2 Bed / 1 Bath Carriage home with a full Kitchen, a 3- car garage, and its own public water and sewer service. Adjacent to the carriage house is a 2-story garage, and the massive timber frame 2-story Barn with a silo, new stone foundation, and four horse stalls. The second floor of the barn is a vast, open space with loft areas. Former cow yard provides extra parking.

For more pictures go to: www.beiler-campbellauctions.com www.auctionzip.com • www.GoToAuction.com

suitable for occupation. There was also a display of photos offered so that visitors could learn about the restoration project. Groff reported that the rotted joists inside the house are currently being replaced and that the building needs a new heating system.

information about the society, upcom

ing events and the restoration project,

www .christianahistorical society.com or search for “The Christiana Historical Society”

Facebook. Those with questions may email info@christiana historicalsociety.com.

Auctioneers:

Elvin Stoltzfus (610)-333-5447

AA# 019514

J. Meryl Stoltzfus

AU#005403

Ph. 717-629-6036

Attorney: Deibler & Glick 717-354-7700

Directions:

go east on Rt. 30 Business. In 1.2 miles the property is on the left.

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The William P. Brinton House is the site of Saturday on the Porch.

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Canine Partners for Life (CPL) has launched a rebranding initiative that marks a milestone in the organization’s growth. The rebrand includes a new logo, website and style elements.

CPL has grown significantly in the 35 years since its inception, and the organization now serves a more diverse population. When CPL was founded, the focus was on training service dogs for individuals with physical disabilities. Since then, the program has expanded to include medical alert dogs,

home companion dogs, courthouse companion dogs, facility dogs and more. Creating a logo that was respectful and inclusive of every client served through CPL was important in the rebranding. The new logo features a dog in a harness and a human looking at each other.

CPL retains its mission to increase the independence and quality of life of individuals with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities or who are in other situations of need. It also maintains its core values and commitment

to its clients, volunteers, donors, dogs, and staff members.

Since 1989, Canine Partners for Life has placed more than 800 service and companion dogs nationwide. The organization also provides support to more than 150 active teams and 60 to 80 service dogs in training. CPL is an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.

To learn more about CPL, visit www.k94life.org or look for the organization on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.

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