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BY FRANCINE FULTON

What was once a storage room at the Stoltzfus family farm in Gap has been transformed into a Christian library by Sam Stoltzfus, who established the library in 2015 as a way to honor God and share his love of reading with the community.

The Stoltzfus Christian Library,

located at 5809 Limeville Road, Gap, offers more than 4,500 family-friendly books covering topics such as Anabaptist history and biblical subjects, along with cookbooks and books about gardening, landscaping, home repair, nature, health and more.

Like with a public library, patrons are provided with a library card, which allows them to check out books from the library for a

period of three weeks, with the option to renew the item for an additional three weeks. Books can be renewed in person, by voicemail or online.

Stoltzfus got the idea to create the library while recovering from serious injuries that occurred during a 2014 construction accident when he was pinned under a 3,000-pound excavator. “My first thought was that I was going to

die. My second thought was, ‘Am I ready to die?’” he shared. “Suddenly there was peace that washed over me, and I felt God’s presence closer than ever before. I cried out, ‘God, help me,’ and right as I said that, the machine that was on my back counterbalanced and rolled back over on its side. If it would have stayed on me, I would not be here to tell the story.”

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The Parkesburg Consortium of Community Leaders will present its first community engagement event on Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Keystone Valley Fire Department (KVFD), 329 W. First Ave., Parkesburg. The community is invited to learn about the organizations and businesses in the Parkesburg area and get details about upcoming events. Information about volunteer opportunities will also be available.

“The purpose of the event is to get the community more involved in the committees that already exist in the borough,” said Tina O’Connor, who is a member of the consortium as well as the Parkesburg Action Committee (PAC). “Anyone in the surrounding area is welcome to attend.”

Organizations that will participate include the Parkesburg Historic Commission, KVFD, Parkesburg Lions Club, PAC, Parkesburg Free Library, the Parkesburg POINT youth center, the Parkesburg VFW, Parkesburg Parks and Recreation Commission and the Octorara Area Food Cupboard.

Also represented at the event will be the Borough of Parkesburg; the Parkesburg Churches Community Outreach (PCCO), which provides assistance to local individuals and families in need; and Everybody Plays! The latter group is a community organization that is looking to renovate the playground at Minch Park so that it is accessible to children of all abilities.

Sam Stoltzfus (left), pictured with his fianceé Naomi Scaife, established the Stoltzfus Christian Library in Gap.

Church offers service, fellowship meal

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The community is welcome not only to take part in Sunday worship at New Beginnings Church of the Cross in Christiana, but also to enjoy a buffet-style meal that follows the 10 a.m. service.

The food is served downstairs in the church’s fellowship hall. “People can go through and help themselves,” said congregation member Russ Huggins, noting that homemade desserts are offered along with coffee and other beverages. “It’s a way to reach out to people. It gives them a chance to (worship), hear the sermon and get a good meal.”

He noted that 50 to 75 people eat together each week, but newcomers are welcome. “When he sees someone new, the pastor (Kurt Schenk) will eat with them,” Huggins said. See Meal pg 8

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.

COMMUNITY OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH

117 N. 4th Street, Oxford, PA 19363 Sunday Service 10 am(in-person & online) 610-998-0282 collutheranchurch@gmail.com For more info, visit www.collutheranchurch.org

ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300Hideaway 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 locatedat 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net

GAP COMMUNITY CHURCH: located at 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap PA 17527. Sunday morning gathering at 10:00 am as well as streaming live.To learn more, please check out our website at: http://gapcommunity.church

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

IMPACTCHURCH: 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.

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

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, COMPASS: 1520 West King’s Hwy. in Compass, located at intersection of PA Routes 340 & 10. Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. Handicap accessible. 717-442-4302. Online: www.saintjohnscompass.org

UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) : 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Christ-centered, Handicapped accessible. Sunday School all ages 9:30 am (Sept-May). Sunday Worship (Blended style) 10:30 am. Adult choir, mid-week Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Bill Kelly, Pastor; Bill Cliff, Asst. Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)8570236

Please Note:Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

Community engagement

Light refreshments will be provided, and attendees will be able to visit with the organizations, which will have tables set up around the fire company.

“We will have flyers listing our events,” said O’Connor, “(and) we will have sign-up sheets (for prospective volunteers).”

Everybody Plays! will provide information about its upcoming designer bag and tool bingo on Saturday, April 22, at the Parkesburg VFW, 406 W. Fourth Ave. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., and bingo will start at 4 p.m. A link to order tickets is available by searching for “Everybody Plays” on Facebook.

PAC’s next event will be a spring cleanup on April 22 at 9 a.m. Volunteers, who will meet at Parkesburg’s Minch Park, will help clean up trash, plant flowers and work on small beautification projects. Those who are unable to volunteer that day may donate soil or

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flowers or make a financial donation to purchase supplies. Individuals may contact O’Connor at experiencepositivethera py@gmail.com for more details.

The borough will provide information about its upcoming community yard sale on Saturday, April 29.

“(We encourage those) who ever wondered how to get involved, want to know what’s going on in the community or learn about upcoming events to attend,” said O’Connor. “Also, those who are new to the community (are invited) to check out what Parkesburg Borough has to offer.”

O’Connor said that the consortium is a new organization made up of community service organizations in the area, all of which will be represented at the event on April 20. For more information, contact O’Connor at the previously mentioned email address.

Church to host special speaker

The Rev. Ron Cohn will speak at New Beginnings Church of the Cross, 1 Penn Ave., Christiana, on Sunday, April 16, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Monday, April 17, at 6 p.m. A free community meal will be served on April 16 in conjunction with the 10 a.m. service.

Cohn received Christ at age 12 and was baptized in 1972. He attended Rhema

Bible Training College in Broken Arrow, Okla., graduating in 1976. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and has ministered in several foreign countries. During his ministry, he has started and pastored several churches. Cohn resides in WinstonSalem, N.C.

For more information, call Russ Huggins at 610593-0317.

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Stoltzfus had collapsed lungs and a broken femur, among other injuries. “That was a wakeup call in my life,” he said. “During my recovery time, I was thinking about what I could do (to honor God). I thought of a library. Growing up, I was a serious bookworm, and I just love reading.”

Stoltzfus and his family members remodeled the storage room, adding electricity, heating and air conditioning, paneling, flooring and bookshelves, which they purchased from a local woodworking shop. Stoltzfus also purchased a stateof-the-art barcode and scanning system to allow people to check out their own books.

At first, the library was filled with books from the family’s personal library along with some purchased books. “We started out lowkey. We started with 1,600 items. We were feeling out (if there was) a need in the community,” said Stoltzfus.

That question was soon answered when a library grand opening was held on March 14, 2015. “I was thinking we would have about 50 or so people show up,” said Stoltzfus. “On our grand opening, we had over 200 people. Literally, by the end of the day, the bookshelves were basically wiped out.”

Today, books are sorted and color-coded in 15 categories, including children’s and preschool Christian books, Bible/bedtime stories and history and geography. The library also features a reading area with a scenic view of the surrounding farmland. Patrons may also purchase snacks and beverages to enjoy while reading.

The Stoltzfus Christian Library is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 717-672-1587 or visit www.stoltzfuschristian library.org.

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Community Calendar

April 12. Kacie’s Cause Support Group Parkesburg Baptist Church

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

April 13. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church

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

April 15. Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser Christiana Lions Club

325 N. Bridge St., Christiana, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.facebook.com/ ChristianaLionsClub

April 16. Free Community Meal

New Beginnings Church of the Cross 1 Penn Ave, Christiana, 10 a.m. Attendees will be fed spiritually and then will be fed a free smorgasbord-style meal. The gray stone church is located between Old Newport Pike and Pine Street, two blocks from the light at Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive.

April 18. Paws For Reading Parkesburg Library

105 West St., Parkesburg, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Children may read to a friendly dog. Call to schedule a 15-minute session at 610-857-5165.

April 19. Strasburg Seniors Strasburg Fire Hall

203 W. Jackson St., Strasburg, 1 p.m. A representative of CPRS will be the featured presenter, and the presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, call Jill at 717239-1530.

April 28. Lego Club Moores Memorial Library 9 W. Slokom Ave, Christiana, 6 to 7 p.m. Children may free build with Legos and enter a chance to win a special price of their choice. For inquiries, call 610-593-6683 or message the library on Facebook.

May 20. OABEST Community Yard Sale

Octorara Junior-Senior High School 228 Highland Road, Atglen, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No fee is required. To reserve a spot, contact Jill Hardy at jhardy@octorara.org or 610-593-8238

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier.Submityourmetingorevent for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engle online.com. For more information, call800-800-1833,ext.6018.

“It’s a very warm and friendly place. (We) make you feel at home.”

Huggins explained that the church opened in Christiana four years ago after leaving a

United Methodist Church congregation in Maryland.

“(The church) met for a year in Nottingham, Maryland, and then this property came up for sale and they moved to

Christiana,” he said.

Sunday worship features a sermon, readings from Scripture and praise music. Attendees can sing along as the lyrics are projected onto a screen. “We also have a time of ‘joys and concerns’ - if you have a praise report or a request for prayer, you can participate in that,” Huggins noted.

Sunday school for people of all ages is held prior to the service at 9 a.m.

“People sit around fellowship hall for about an hour eating and getting to know about each other’s lives,” Huggins added. “Since the church used to be located in Maryland, we have people come from that area. It’s a fun thing. We are like one big family.”

717-826-8528

New Beginnings Church of the Cross is located at 1 Penn Ave., Christiana. The gray stone church is located between Newport Avenue and Pine Street, two blocks from the traffic light at Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive. For more information, call 484-678-2483 or visit www.facebook.com/New BeginningsCross. Sunday sermons can be viewed on the church’s YouTube channel. A link to the channel can be found on the Facebook page.

Annual All That Is Purple Gala set

The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County’s (DVCCC) annual All That Is Purple Gala event will be held on Thursday, April 27, at the Mendenhall Inn, 323 Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include live entertainment and gourmet dinner stations.

The theme for this year’s gala is “Embracing Hope and Healing.” The event will celebrate the commitment and kindness of DVCCC supporters, the strength and successes of survivors, and the organization’s resilience throughout recent years.

For reservations and additional information, visit www.dvcccpa.org/gala. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting kpurcell @dvcccpa.org or 610-431-3546, ext. 116.

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when the first Europeans traveled west on the ancient Minqua Trail used by indigenous people for centuries. Cresting what is now called Gap Hill on that wooded trail, the pioneers could glimpse lush meadows in the valley, as well as forests that stretched for miles.

In 1681, Britain’s King Charles II granted William Penn the huge territory later known as Pennsylvania. History class taught us that he aimed for a “Peaceable Kingdom,” where the original inhabitants of the area and newly arrived Europeans could live together side by side. However, many of the new settlers found it hard to comply with Penn’s ideals. Their culture believed in land ownership, while to the Native Americans, the land belonged to God. Cultivating a particular plot for which they had set limits defined by a deed meant a lot to the English, German and Welsh settlers but contradicted indigenous beliefs.

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4251 Church Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365 - Chester County

Directions: From Gap, Route 30 East to right onto Swan Rd., to left onto Church Rd. to property on left.

store, the Gap Post Office, the Gap Town Clock and McDonald’s still covered with trees and dotted with temporary Native American and English campfires. For whatever reason, Penn decided to sign the treaty right there that night. Perhaps he recognized the building animosity of the Susquehannock warriors over pioneer violations of the original treaty and wanted to ensure a safe journey onward. Whatever the reason, sheepskin copies of the treaty were opened on a flat rock for signatures to rededicate both sides to peaceful coexistence. That rock has been recognized for centuries as the one at the sharp bend of the south end of Chestnut Street in Gap. Today, a sign hangs at the location designating that significant event.

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Terms: Down payment of $35,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before June 30th, 2023. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated.

Annual taxes +/- $6,710 +/-.

Attention Realtors: 1% Broker Participation being offered to Realtors who preregister with their buyers and who become the successful bidder on day of auction. Preregistration forms are available online at www.beiler-campbellauctions.com

Auctioneers Notes: Be sure to check out this 5.2 acre partially wooded country property in West Sadsbury Twp. and Octorara Area School District being offered by motivated sellers. House was new in 1998 and extensively remodeled and updated in 2016. A super clean and move in ready house w/many extras as Superior concrete walls, modern kitchen & bath, central air, hardwood floors, recessed lights, ceiling fans, double-wide windows, loads of cabinet & storage spaces & large deck. Property has lots of potential w/5.2 acres and the new garage/workshop and the privacy of the surrounding woods, small chicken coop & large yards.

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By 1701, the situation was beginning to test the original treaty. Promises to the Native Americans were not being kept by settlers in this southcentral part of Pennsylvania. To reestablish good relations with the Susquehannocks, Penn himself traveled to meet the chiefs of that tribe to reaffirm the old Treaty of Peace. The area now known as Gap was a day’s horseback ride from Philadelphia. Gap was thus the obvious place for chiefs to meet Penn before escorting his party to their campgrounds on the Susquehanna River. Greetings and renewal of friendships would, of course, have been part of the meeting.

Imagine the area around what is now the Turkey Hill convenience

Of course, a celebration accompanied this reaffirmation of intended good relations among the two civilizations. Feasting, dancing and general partying presumably lasted into the night. Before venturing farther with his Native escorts, Penn is reported to have rested in a nearby cave and had a breakfast of produce from the gardens that the Natives maintained near today’s Gap Post Office.

Local residents are encouraged to view the flat rock, which once felt the hand of William Penn in his attempt at joining two diverse cultures. Take a moment to imagine what Penn and those chiefs would think of our little corner of the world were they to join us today.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023

BEGINNING AT 9:30 A.M.

Registration is from 9:00 to 9:30 A.M. day of auction

Hidden Valley Self Storage 105 Shamrock Lane, Parkesburg, PA 19365 hiddenvalleystorage@verizon.net • 610-857-1778

The personal property stored by the individuals and businesses listed below will be sold at auction to satisfy the owner’s lien as granted in Pennsylvania statute #1982-325 and under Chapter 72 of the Uniform Commercial Code (13 Ph.C.’s. 7201-7210).

Auctioneers: Christ Taylor: (717) 371-1915

Seller:

Conditions: All units will be sold by competitive bidding, to the highest bidder. Bids taken only for each unit in its entirety. Payment must be made by cash only. No personal checks. All goods must be removed from the property with 24 hours. Payment due immediately upon acceptance of bid. Owner reserves the right to bid at Public Sale, reject an or all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale.

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Unit 405 Rhonda Brown

SATURDAY,

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Basement: 2nd kitchen, and a large family room, one bedroom, and full bathroom, recessed lights and a wood burning stove. Walk-out access! Lots of daylight! Amenities: 1 car garage w/9’x7’ overhead door, with separate utility room. Paved driveway. 12’x16’ mini-barn, 8’x12’ dog kennel, rear deck 14’x23’, reel wash line, electric water heater, water treatment system with UV light. Much more! Onsite well and septic. Open House Dates: Thursday, April 6, 4-6 P.M. and Saturday, April 8, 12-3 P.M. Chester County, Sadsbury Township, Coatesville Area School District. Tax parcel #190-61949-00000, Taxes $4,884 (2022). 2 Acre Lot. Broker participation offered. See website for details. Terms: Security Payment on Auction Day - $30,000, settlement on or before June 30, 2023. Taxes prorated to date of settlement. Buyer pays 2% PA State transfer tax. Auctioneer’s Notes: Private, peaceful, and immaculate property. Beautiful Chester Co. setting with easy access to major shopping and social centers. This home is truly a gem, you won’t want to miss out on making this your forever home!

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Lawn & Garden

PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply,717-284-0883.

RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE

3 grades in stock, premium, #1 & #2s. Delivery Available Gap Repair, 717-442-4781 ext.2

RETIRED-WILL CUTLAWNS Reasonable Rates. Call JUNIOR @ 484-718-3417

Pets

ACA MINI DACHSHUND PUPS, long hair chocolate, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $900, 717-445-9665.

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, 3 blk, 1 blk & tan, vet checked, shots/dewormed, $450. 717-548-4277.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

10:00 a.m. Gap, PA 17527 Phone: 717-442-3030

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:

Unit #144 stored by: Dawn M. Huskey

Unit #146 stored by: Jennifer Jones

Unit #173 stored by: Gema Sabo

Unit #369 stored by: Jennifer Jones

Place: Gap Self Storage, LLC

Date: Wed., April 19, 2023

845 Houston Run Drive Beginning: at conclusion Gap, PA 17527 of 10:00 A.M. auction listed above.

Phone: 717-442-3030

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:

Unit #013H stored by: Bernard Green

Unit #017H stored by: Juan Velez

Unit #071H stored by: Kimberly Vanwyk

Unit #073H stored by: Jennifer Hatton

Unit #088H stored by: Frank Nieves

Unit #131H stored by: Tara A. Pratt

Unit #151H stored by: Nichole Batt

Conditions: All units will be sold by competitive bidding to the highest bidder. Bids will be taken only for each unit in its entirety. Payment must be made by money order, certified check or cash only. No personal checks. All goods must be removed from the unit within 24 hrs. Payment is due immediately upon acceptance of bid. Owner reserves the right to bid at Public Sale, reject any or all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale.

A.K. Fencing is looking for a DRIVER to bring workers from Coatesville to Cochranville Call Omar: 717-327-5663

DRIVER / WORKER NEEDED Fridays for bakery stand in Bristol, PA. Valid DLreq. Please call to apply: 717-371-6837.

DRIVER WANTED

Must have pickup truck, 5 days a week, Paradise area, 717-468-2693

DRIVER/WORKER for Small Landscape Co. Need to be reliable, prompt, have valid DL. Preferably exp. w/truck & trailer. Competitive wages. 610-857-2169

FRAMING CARPENTERS WANTED

Must have experience & valid DL. Great pay and benefits, Rockvale Construction Kinzers, call Sam 610-656-0646.

FT DRIVER/WORKER NEEDED, Quarryville area. Call: 717-813-5977.

LANDSCAPE LABORER NEEDED V&M Property Services, LLC Locally owned landscape company out of Morgantown, PA looking for FT and PT, will train. Pay based on experience. (484) 205-9735

Office-Secretarial

PEQUEA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT has a full-time Administrative Assistant position available at Salisbury Elementary. Please send resume to dawn_twardowski@pequeavalley.org

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Sunday, APRIL23, 10am-2pm Lancaster Farm & Home Center. 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 Admission $6.00; with ad $5.00

Children Free. Early Bird Admission 9am, $10.00 Info - 717-371-0395.

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FOR SALE

Bldg. Materials

METAL ROOFING & Siding For Houses, Barns, Sheds, etc. 36” Coverage, Painted $2.35 LF, Bare $1.45 to $1.70 LF, Rainbow $1.35, Sold As Seconds Made in Ephrata, PA. 717-445-5222.

PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA

Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Thurs. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com

Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

Lawn & Garden

FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029

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F1BB MINI GOLDENDOODLES

Very cute, vet checked/shots, dewormed. Ready to go 4/12, 610-593-5956

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, playful, nice dark red color, shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready 4/12, $300, 717-786-3969.

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANTPAYMENT 1 gun or collection - Will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

HUNTING & FISHING FLEA MARKET Saturday, APRIL22, 9am-1pm. Lancaster Farm & Home Center 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster (17601) Rt. 72 South off Rt. 30 & Rt. 283. 100 Tables. Admission $5.00 Children Free. Early Bird Admission 8am $10. Info. 717-371-0395 Buy, Sell or Trade

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DISH TV $64.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR incl., Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo exp. 1/21/24. 1-866-590-5561.

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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES

& Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

COLTON’S FIREWOOD STORE

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FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211

READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS

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SERVICES RENDERED

A LOCAL HANDYMAN Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Licensed & Insured 610-547-7789

AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY

Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301

ANDY’S DRYWALL

Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

B&L CARSON DISPOSAL

Houses • basements • garages • yards Junk removal, 717-696-9453 No job too big or too small!

BOOTROADTREESERVICE

Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880

(ClarkCo Meats)

CUSTOM BUTCHERING

Beef/ Pork / Sheep/ Goats / and Deer. Open Year Round.

Scheduling Appointments Now for Spring and Summer.

Call Us at: 610-470-3011

CLEAN OUT BASEMENTS, houses/yards, commercial cleanout, painting/demo work. Insrd. 717-928-3017

DO YOU NEED A NEW ROOF ON YOUR STORAGE SHED OR GARAGES? Metal or Shingles, call 717-529-0853

SERVICES RENDERED

DRYWALLREPAIRS, Painting & Carpentry. Call Ed 484-639-1613

GENERALCONTRACTOR:

Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. PA153114 Sylvan Miller 717-468-2693

GUSLER TREE SERVICE

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Do you want to have your roof inspected?

WE FIX ALL ROOFS: Shingles, rubber, cedar shake, metal. WE DO FULL REPLACEMENTS ALSO Affordable and good workmanship. INTEGRITYROOFING REPAIR, LLC

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

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

LEAF GUARDS,GUTTER CLEANING, SHINGLE ROOF REPAIRS. Call 717-669-0645 for a free estimate.

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PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464

REROOFING,ROOF REPAIRS, LEAF GUARDS (10 yr. warranty), Gutter cleaning, Gutter replacement & more. PINE TREE EXTERIORS, LLC 717-327-1745 • FREE ESTIMATES!

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717-989-7938, leave message.

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WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844887-5145 (PA017137).

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ITEMS WANTED

1-100 ALL ANTIQUE & OLD TOOLS WANTED: Collector Paying Cash$$$ for Woodworking, Machinist, Measuring & Blacksmith Tools. Wooden & Metal Planes. Tool Chests & Boxes. Tools made by Stanley, Etc. Call 610-363-2802

ABUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates.Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123

ALWAYS BUYING

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

ITEMS WANTED

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

BUYING CLASSIC CARS,TRUCKS, SUVs

**American and Foreign** Any Condition.

Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$

Please call 717-577-8206

KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

CORVETTES WANTED

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

GUITARS & INSTRUMENTS WANTED

“LOCAL” Collector Buying Gibson, Fender, Martin & Other Brands All Types, Makes & Years Considered Top Cash Paid! - 610-363-2802

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES!

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

REAL ESTATE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS*

When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

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anytime.

CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Yr, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158

Tax reassessment initiative posted

United Way of Chester County, in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for its Mobile Home Tax Reassessment initiative for the 2023 season. This program offers free assistance to mobile home owners in Chester County to file property tax reassessment appeals and will do all the work and pay the fees on behalf of the homeowners in the program.

To help spread awareness, United Way of Chester County will host six inperson events. Assistance will be available in both English and Spanish.

All informational events will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Events will take place on Tuesday, April 18, at Avon Grove Library, 117 Rosehill Ave., West Grove; Monday, April 24, at Oxford Village, 2 Dolinger Drive, West Grove; Thursday, May 18, at Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville; Wednesday, June 21, at Oxford Library, 48 S. Second St., Oxford; Thursday, July 13, at Phoenixville Public Library; and Wednesday, July 19, at Oxford Village.

To be considered for the 2023 reassessments, visit www.unitedfor mobilehomes.com and fill out the reassessment form. The deadline to fill out this form is Thursday, July 13, as the Chester County Reassessment filing window is from Monday, May 1, through Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Once the form is complete, United Way of Chester County will contact the client to schedule an intake appointment with a representative from Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania. A paralegal will complete the forms and will contact the client for their signature. A volunteer from United Way of Chester County will take photos of the home for documentation. Clients will be notified of the results of their reassessment appeals in October.

Individuals who recently appealed their taxes should wait between two to five years to reappeal, based on the year of their mobile home. To learn more about the Mobile Home Tax Reassessment project, visit the website noted above or call 877-4295994 for assistance in English or 610436-4510 for assistance in Spanish.

To learn more about the United Way of Chester County, visit www.liveunitedchestercounty.org.

Re-enactor to present program

The Historical Society of Salisbury Township will meet on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Township Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap.

John Voris will portray John G. Nicolay, Abraham Lincoln’s private secretary. Voris is a direct descendant of Nicolay.