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Easter Eggstravaganzas to feature egg hunts, games and more

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Freedom Life Church will host Easter Eggstravaganzas this year at its main campus in Christiana, as well as at Muddy Run Park in Holtwood. The events will be Saturday, March 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at both locations.

During each Easter Eggstravaganza, which is being organized by the FL Kids Team, children will be able enjoy inflatables, face painting, concessions and games. There will also be a chance to meet

with live animals like rabbits and chicks.

Last year, the events were held for the first time at both locations in order to accommodate the growing number of families. “At Muddy Run, we had 600 kids (in attendance), and at main campus, we had about 300,” said Gina Turk, FL Kids Team director. “That morning, we hid 15,000 eggs at Muddy Run and 5,000 for the main campus.”

For the egg hunt, children will be separated by age groups.

Children can collect as many eggs as they can carry; youngsters should bring their own bags or baskets. The eggs will have small gifts or candy inside, and several of the eggs will contains certificates for larger prizes, such as Squishmallows.

The activities and egg hunt are open to children up to fifth grade. Admission is free, and pregistration is not required.

“The best part of our Easter Eggstravaganzas are the endless smiles,” Turk added. “We have the

See Eggstravaganzas pg 6

Connecting to the community: EPC at 70

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Over the past seven decades, Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC) has grown from one couple producing one paper to a company that employs 150 people, distributes 16 community newspapers and multiple specialty publications to close

to 200,000 people, and provides printing services for numerous clients. Although the scope of the business has changed, one thing has remained constant: community.

“We want to make that connection to our local merchants and to our community members,” said Charlie Engle, company president.

See EPC pg 4

Sadsbury Friends celebrate 300th anniversary

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Sadsbury Friends Meeting, a Quaker house of worship, is observing its 300th anniversary this year with special events. In January, the meeting hosted a wedding re-enactment. The bride and groom were portrayed by students from Delaware Valley Friends School, who filled the roles of Joseph Miller and Jane Kirk, the first couple to be married at Sadsbury Monthly Meeting in 1738.

The next scheduled event will be a talk by historian and educator Harold Finigan of Darby Meeting, who will speak about the Lenapi and Minquas Trail. The free lecture will be offered on Saturday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs community room at the Meeting.

According to Meeting member Connie Webster, the trail from the Susquehanna River to the Schuylkill River was used for trade with Native Americans by Dutch and Swedish settlers.

See Sadsbury Friends pg 2

Pauline and Alvin Engle in 1967

Youngsters will be able to meet live animals (left photo) and gather Easter eggs (right photo).

Sadsbury Friends from pg 1

“Before the Quakers came to Pennsylvania, the Dutch and Swedes settled around Philadelphia and Wilmington. They were interested in getting beaver pelts to sell to the people in Europe. The native people were the ones who got the pelts,” she explained. “(Finigan) will talk about the history of the trail and how they transported the pelts along the trail from central Pennsylvania down to the Philadelphia area.”

She noted that the trail

is also called the Great Minnequa Pass and that a historical marker was posted at the location of the trail near Gap. The inscription on the marker reads, “An Indian trail, which was later the original Conestoga Road, passed through Gap, half a mile south of here. Over it, in the 17th century, Minquas (Conestoga) Indians carried quantities of beaver skins from the Susquehanna Valley to trading posts near Philadelphia.”

“Strasburg Road vaguely

follows the path of that early trade route between the two rivers,” Webster added.

“When William Penn came over, the Quaker settlers had the same trade agreement with the native people.”

Additionally, the Meeting will hold open worship on Good Friday, March 29, from noon to 3 p.m. The silent worship is held to commemorate the three hours of Jesus’ crucifixion.

“This is a drop-in - drop-out event,” Webster said. “Some of us will be there for three hours, but anybody can come during that span of time and stay as long as they want.”

The next scheduled anniversary event at the Sadsbury Friends Meeting is a high tea, set for Saturday,

May 11.

Sadsbury Friends Meeting is located at 1089 Simmontown Road, Gap. More details about the programs are available by searching for “Sadsbury Friends Meeting” on Facebook. To learn more about the Meeting and its history, visit www.sadsbury friendsmeeting.org.

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Agent earns designation

Arthur Hall Insurance recently announced that Beth Stanley, CISR Elite, has earned the additional designation of Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM), recognized as the leading designation for insurance and risk management professionals.

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Church to serve chicken and waffles

The mission committee of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a hot meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. The menu will consist of chicken and waffles, broccoli and cauliflower, cranberry sauce, fruit cups, and desserts. The meal is free and will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall.

For additional information, call the church at 717-687-6619.

First responder organizations receive grants

Grants were recently awarded to first responder organizations through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program created by the General Assembly and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, reduction of

existing debt, education and public outreach, and staff recruitment and retention efforts.

All fire companies, EMS services and volunteer rescue squads are eligible to apply for the annual grant program, which is funded solely with state gaming proceeds. This year’s funding amounts are contingent on the recipients filing their grant agreements with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner by July 1.

Thirteen fire and

ambulance companies in the 43rd legislative district were awarded nearly $257,000 in grants through the program. This year’s grant recipients are Akron Volunteer Fire Company, $15,396; Bareville Fire Company No. 1, $14,812; Ephrata Community Ambulance Assocation Inc., $15,000; Farmersville Fire Company, $15,785; Garden Spot Fire Rescue, $29,952; Gordonville Fire Company and Ambulance Association, $29,812;

As EPC marks 70 years in business this year, Charlie and his daughter Jocelyn Engle looked back on what started in 1954 in the basement of Alvin and Pauline Engle’s Mount Joy home.

“My dad bought his own little press and put it in our basement,” Charlie said of Alvin. “He was working full time in the printing business, but he always wanted to do his own thing.”

In 1959, EPC purchased its first community publication, the Merchandiser, and by 1960, Alvin had quit his day job to focus on the new business full time. It soon became a family enterprise, with Alvin and Pauline selling ads while their children - Charlie, Audrey, and Denny - helped where they could.

Charlie recalled the tedious task of cutting and hand-gluing address labels on the paper as well as folding each of the newspapers by hand. When Alvin died unexpectedly in 1971, the family faced a decision.

“My mother came to us and said, ‘There are some people who are interested in buying the business,’” Charlie recalled. “The three children all agreed, and we all said no to selling. We knew we could do this.”

Charlie became company president, with Denny serving as vice president, positions both men still hold today. Audrey also dedicated herself to the company before her death in 2018. Pauline continued to work for EPC well into her 70s. She passed away in 2020. Today, there

are also four members of the third generation of Engles at EPC, with several fourth-generation family members helping out sporadically.

Outside printing is the bread and butter of the business, with production running 24 hours a day, five days a week. Along with continuing to publish the Merchandiser and other community papers, including the Pennysaver, Advertiser, and Community Courier, EPC produces local Chamber guides, Farm Show premium books and more.

Seventy years of business has included ups and downs for the company, Charlie said. Challenges have ranged from competition to rising costs to navigating the pandemic. Through it all, EPC has remained focused on its original mission: serving the community.

“Our family and the company have been blessed,” Charlie said. “Since we’ve

been blessed, we want to bless others. We started a foundation in the early ‘90s, and that supports a variety of local programs.”

EPC publications focus on telling the good news happening at nonprofit organizations, schools and local businesses, and that’s more important than ever, Jocelyn said.

“We are surrounded by bad news,” she said. “Every time we turn on the TV, every time we open our phone, it’s upsetting. It brings us down. There are so many good things happening in our community, and we want to shine a light on them.”

Asked about the secret to EPC’s longevity, Charlie didn’t hesitate to answer. “We’ve had good people,” he said simply. “We have so many longtime employees, some who have been here for 35 or 40 years.”

As for the next 70 years, Charlie and Jocelyn envision a bright future. The company is transitioning into providing digital solutions for clients, while continuing to support local businesses and tell positive stories through its community newspapers and online at www.townlively.com.

“I love the legacy my grandfather started,” Jocelyn said. “I never met him, but I know his goal and his mission was to support the community, and we won’t lose that connection to the community. We will continue to be hyperlocal, providing our advertisers with options to target just their region and news specifically about your school district and local community. We’re focused on right here, where we live, and all the good things that are happening.”

Multiple generations of the Engle family work at EPC, including (from left) Jeremy Engle, Tanya Bomberger, Denny Engle, Charlie Engle, Jocelyn Engle and Daryl Rutt.

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 Colon, society president, 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 Colon.

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. Colon 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 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

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

See Porch pg 9

Holy Week Services

Maundy Thursday, March 28th • 7pm

Good Friday, March 29th • 7pm

Easter Sunday, March 31st at Sunrise (6:30am) in the cemetery

Easter Sunday, March 31st at 10:30am

Upper Octorara

Presbyterian Church

1121 Octorara Trail Parkesburg, PA 19365

610.857.5787

All are invited

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privilege to create special moments for families that they’ll always remember.”

Freedom Life’s main campus is located at 447 Noble Road, Christiana. The church’s Quarryville campus meets at Smith Middle School, 645 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville.

Families are also invited to attend Easter weekend events at Freedom Life, which will include a Good Friday service and Resurrection Sunday celebrations. Worship and Communion

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will take place on Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m. at both Freedom Life locations. FL Kids will offer a special Children’s Church Good Friday service for youngsters in fifth grade and younger.

On Easter Sunday, March 31, celebration services will be offered at 9 and 11 a.m. at the main campus and at 10 a.m. at Smith Middle School. Doughnuts will be provided.

For more information, call 610-593-5959 or visit www .facebook.com/freedomlife .tv or www.freedom.life.

Veterans of Foreign Wars District 9 and its Auxiliary are offering four Ervin L. Steele Nursing Scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school students residing within Lancaster or Chester counties. Scholarships are available to students who plan to begin working toward a career in the nursing profession upon their 2024 graduation from high school. Applications may be obtained from students’ high school counselors, and they must be returned to the counselor no later than Friday, April 5. The deadline for submission to the selection committee is Friday, April 12.

Submission to a school counselor is preferred, but scholarship entries may also be sent to Donna Hershey at dnhershey@ gmail.com.

Nursing scholarships available Semeneck honored by university

Abigail Semeneck of Christiana, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison, N.J., has been named to the honors list for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the honors list, a student must carry a 3.5 or greater GPA out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours, the equivalent of four courses.

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Several grants were also awarded organizations in the 100th district. The recipients are Bart Township Fire Company, more than $15,395; Christiana Community Ambulance Association Inc., $10,000; Christiana Fire Company No. 1 Inc., more than $16,951; Quarryville Fire Company No. 1, more than $15,979; Paradise and Leaman Place Fire Company, $14,228; Strasburg Fire Company No. 1, $14,617; and Robert Fulton Fire Company, more than $13,839. Presentation

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CBF posts photography contest

Photographers in the Keystone State are invited to submit their top images from throughout Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed for the annual Save the Bay Photo Contest sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).

CBF is seeking photos that illustrate the beauty

of the Chesapeake Bay and its local tributaries, as well as the plants, animals, and people that rely on it. Images depicting water, wildlife, recreation, farms, and flora will be considered. Photos must include a river, stream, creek, or other body of water within Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed or

other parts of the bay region itself. Photographs captured from across the watershed are eligible, and photographers of all skills levels are encouraged to participate.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 29. Photos will be narrowed down by a CBF panel based on subject matter, composition, focus, lighting, uniqueness, and impact. Members of the public will then be able to vote for their favorite image in the Viewer’s Choice Gallery from Monday, April 8, to Tuesday, April 30.

is featured in CBF’s 2024 calendar.

Winners will receive a one-year membership to CBF and a cash prize. Winning photographs will also be featured on CBF’s website, social media, 2025 calendar, and award-winning Save the Bay magazine.

More information and submission instructions can be found at www.cbf .org/photocontest.

County receives funds to address homelessness

The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) was recently awarded more than $2 million in fiscal year 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The CoC funds are allocated for projects with a commitment to and goal of ending homelessness.

The funds will be split among Open Hearth Inc., Human Services Inc., and Holcomb Associates Inc. to be used for a total of 12 projects. Community members benefiting from these efforts will include individuals with disabilities and people who are chronically homeless.

The DCD serves as the CoC on behalf of Chester County.

The photo titled “Jump Day” by Richard Howarth of Mechanicsburg was taken in 2021 on the Conodoguinet Creek. The image of young hooded mergansers was submitted to CBF’s Save the Bay Photo Contest and

Community Calendar

March 20. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

Parkesburg Baptist Church

103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m.

www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg

March 21. Narcotics Anonymous

IMPACT Church

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

March 24. 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 26. GriefShare

Gateway Church

160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The topic will be “Stuck in Grief.” 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

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For more information about the society, upcoming events and the restoration project, visit www .christianahistorical

society.com or search for “The Christiana Historical Society” on Facebook. Those with questions may email info@christianahistorical society.com.

March 28. Christiana Historical Society Speaker Series

Christiana Borough Building

10 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana, 6:30 p.m. Historian and educator Harold Finigan will present a program about Martha Schofield, who was a nurse, educator, civil rights advocate and feminist in the 1800s. Everyone is welcome. www.christianahistoricalsociety.com

March 30. Easter Eggstravaganza

Gateway Church

160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. The Eggstravaganza will include Easter egg hunts, 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.

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meting 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.

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

Youths invited to join 4-H large animal project clubs

The 2023-24 4-H large animal project year officially kicked off the first week of March in the Chester County 4-H program. The clubs are

welcoming new and returning members.

4-H is a program for youths ages 8 to 18 in grades

See 4-H pg 12

ATGLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: E. Main and Dallas Sts., Atglen, PA. Joe Newsome, Interim Pastor. Join us Sundays at 11am as we preach Christ crucified, risen and coming again so all may come to a personal, saving 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

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.

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Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

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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

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The Pennsylvania 4-H program is available through the help of adult volunteers. Volunteers have completed background checks.

For more information about livestock programs, contact Audrey Reith at the Penn State Extension Chester County 4-H office at ChesterExt@psu.edu or 610-696-3500.

Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a non-formal, educational youth development program of the United States Department of Agriculture that seeks to help young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens. For more information, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ programs/4-h.