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Christiana Fire Company to host car show

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The Christiana Fire Company will present the Cruisin’ in Christiana Car Show on Saturday, June 1, on the grounds of the William P. Brinton House, 17 Green St., Christiana. Registration will open at 9 a.m., and the show will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vehicle owners will be asked to pay a registration fee, with all proceeds benefiting the fire company. Dash plaques will be presented to the first 30 entrants. Those who register in advance will receive a discount.

Registration forms are available at the Christiana Borough office, 10 W. Slokom Ave. Sameday registrations will also be accepted.

“All makes and models are welcome. We are talking tractors, rigs and motorcycles - you name it,” said Shawnie Betts, who is co-chair of the event along with fire company trustee Brandon Maser.

In addition to the car show, there will be food for sale, including chicken barbecue prepared by fire company members. The Taco RV and Cool Summer Ice Cream food trucks will also be on hand, and music will be provided by The 45 Guy, who will spin vinyl records.

League sets Family Fun Day

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Octorara Little League (OLL) will present its second annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 5 p.m. at the league’s main fields, 325 N. Bridge St., Christiana. The event will include vendors, food trucks and an opportunity for attendees to win prizes. A highlight of the day will be a coaches’ and parents’ home run derby at 3 p.m.

The day will begin with Little League games starting at 9 a.m., where 16 teams will play on all four ballfields. Vendors will be on hand beginning at noon for the start of Family Fun Day.

The first Cruisin’ in Christiana Car Show was held last fall, but the event fell victim to inclement weather, so organizers decided to change the car show to spring. “We are hoping for better weather, so more people are apt to come out,” said Betts, noting that planning for the event has been going on the past six months. “I would love to see 50-plus cars.”

classic car and best motorcycle.

“The community is going to judge. If they come out to see the cars, they will get an entry form to pick the winners,” said Betts, noting that Best of Show will awarded in memory of her father, Terry Walker Sr., a car enthusiast.

Those who attend the show will be asked to vote for their favorite vehicle. There will also be awards in various classes, such as best

Cruisin’ in Christiana is being held on the same day as Satur day on the Porch, a program presented by the Christiana Historical Society on the first

Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. During the event, attendees may purchase hot coffee, hot tea and sweets and enjoy conversation and musical entertainment. The performer on June 1 will be Phares Blank, who plays accordion music.

In the event of rain, the car show will be held on Saturday, June 8. For more informa tion, visit www.facebook.com/ christianafirecompany.

“There will be more than 30 vendors lining the lower field. We will have everything from someone selling edible cookie dough to crocheted crafts and apparel, including customized screen-printed T-shirts,” said Brianna Kowalchik, the league’s events/social media coordinator. Representatives from home-based businesses will also be on hand, including Scentsy and Tastefully Simple. Other vendors will offer items such as goat milk soap and lotion; tumblers, earrings and keychains; macrame items;

The William P. Brinton House will be the site of the Cruisin’ in Christiana Car Show, with proceeds benefiting the Christiana Fire Company.

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artificial floral arrangements; paper crafts, including cards, 3D layered shadow boxes and paper flowers; skin care and makeup items; handmade wooden flags, wood decor, wooden tumblers and coasters; handmade leather earrings and engraved metal jewelry; pocketbooks and crocheted stuffed animals; and Octorara baseball gear, attire and spirit wear. There will also be face painting and booths

by local businesses and organizations, including the Octorara Primary Learning Center.

Four food trucks will be on hand: The Nacho Depot, K.W.’s Pit Beef, Snowie Shaved Ice and DonutNV.

Attendees will have an opportunity to win prizes through a random drawing.

“We have 42 prizes that people can buy tickets for and enter their name into a (drawing),” explained

Kowalchik. “At the end of the night, we will pick the winners.”

Items donated by local businesses for the drawing include gift cards to Shady Maple, tickets to Dutch Wonderland and a gift certificate for car detailing.

All proceeds from Family Fun Day will go to field improvements and operational costs of the league.

OLL is a volunteer-run organization that is open

to boys and girls ages 5 to 16. “We currently have 18 teams with 180 players this spring season,” added Kowalchik. Opening day was held on April 13. For more information about Family Fun Day, visit www.octoraralittleleague .org, choose Events and select Family Fun Day. More information about the league is available at the website and at www .facebook.com/OctoraraLL.

Chester County 50plus Expo to return

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The 20th annual Chester County 50plus Expo will return on Tuesday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church Farm School, 1001 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton. Hosted by OLP Events, the

Expo will provide up-to-date information for the lifestyle and needs of local residents age 50 and up. Exhibitors will share details on travel, housing, medical services, leisure, home improvements, finances, health care, and more. The 50plus Expo will also feature door prizes, seminars, and health screenings. Onstage entertainment will include a discussion on relieving chronic arthritic joint pain by Active Integrated Medical Center, an introduction to Uwchlan

Teams gathered for opening day on April 13.

“Dreams for Life” fundraiser posted

The 13th annual Dreams for Life fundraiser will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1, at Paradise Park, 6 London Vale Road, Paradise.

On May 31, the USA Patriots amputee softball team will compete against the Dreams for Life All-Star team at 7 p.m. and against local first responders at 8:30 p.m. A homerun derby will take place between games, and 10 spots are available for a fee on a first-come, first-served basis. A pregame show at 6:30 p.m. will include a rifle salute and the national anthem. People are advised to bring chairs, as bleacher seating is limited. Food, including brisket sandwiches and fries, and drinks will be available, and there will be a giveaway drawing. Proceeds of Friday’s event will support Four Diamonds and the USA Patriots. Admission is free.

A 5K run will begin at 9 a.m. on June 1 and will be timed by Pretzel City Sports.

Awards will be presented in various age groups. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. There is a fee to participate. Forms can be obtained by contacting John Stoltzfus at 717-617-4252, or community members may sign up at www.pretzelcitysports.com.

A coed softball tournament will also be among the activities. To register by Wednesday, May 29, send a text message to Abner Stoltzfus at 717-701-1643, Jake Esh at 814-482-1523, or Chester Stoltzfus at 717-278-7372.

A Spikeball tournament will take place on June 1, with men’s and women’s brackets available. There is a fee per team. To register by Thursday, May 30, contact Kevin at 717-481-0531.

Other activities will include crafts for children starting at 10 a.m. and a candy drop at 1 p.m. Giveaway drawings will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Live music, starting at

4 p.m., will be provided by Dan and Amanda Esh, Started With a “J,” and Diener and Family. Food options will include breakfast sandwiches, cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, shrimp, fries, soft pretzels, salad, smoothies, and ice cream.

The proceeds of this fundraiser will go to Four Diamonds at Hershey Medical Center. Four Diamonds

helps families with children who have cancer. The fund helps to pay for what insurance does not cover, including prescriptions, transportation, and meal passes to use at the cafeteria for parents with a child in the hospital.

For more information about the fundraiser event, contact Lydia at 717-701-3645 or Abner at 717-701-1643.

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easy meal solutions from Wegmans nutritionist Marda Heuman, and a musical performance by nationally-recognized Elvis Presley tribute artist Jeff Krick Jr.

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, May 23. The menu will consist of ham, buttered potatoes, green beans, applesauce, dinner rolls, 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. scan this code for more local news townlively.com

Admission and parking are free. CHESCO Connect will provide free shuttle service from the parking area to the Expo entrance. For more information, call 717-285-1350 or visit www.50plusExpoPA.com.

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BY FRANCINE FULTON

The community is invited to join members of the Pequea Presbyterian Church in Gap as it celebrates its 300th anniversary on Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day will feature food, a silent auction, displays of historical items and cornhole games for children. Live music will be provided by Summit Hill Bluegrass.

“We will have historical artifacts on display inside and we will have time period demonstrations like sheep-to-shawl,” said Jim Kennedy, chairperson of the anniversary committee, noting that a barbecue food truck will be present. Food will be free, but donations will be accepted.

The historic buildings will be open throughout the day, including the stone church, characterized by its arched stained glass windows and curved pews, as well as the session house, which is a separate building from the church. It is situated next to the running waters of the Pequea Creek

and surrounded by a prayer garden. Inside, the building is dominated by a large fireplace.

“Business meetings were not permitted in the church, so they had separate buildings,” explained pastor Alfred Wanner.

“Behind the fireplace screen is one of the church’s original chandeliers. (The chandelier) was up in the ceiling and it had little gas lamps.” Several of the lamps are also on display in

According to a written history of the church, it was organized on Oct. 13, 1724. The first church, a log building that was located in the present-day cemetery, was built sometime in the 1750s, followed by the construction of a small stone church. The church celebrated its 175th anniversary in 1899, when plans were formulated to construct a new church, which is the present-day building. It was completed in the fall of 1902.

“There is a time capsule in the cornerstone from more than 100 years ago, and later on in the year, we will open that and make up our own time capsule to replace it,” Kennedy noted.

“We will put in newspapers, church bulletins and pictures.”

Visitors to the anniversary event will also learn about the church’s history.

In the 1740s, minister and preacher George Whitfield reportedly preached to 3,000 people who had gathered on the church grounds to hear him. The history

states that Whitfield had to stand in the fork of a walnut tree to be heard. The tree has since been taken down, but a plaque was placed at the base of another walnut tree on the church campus to commemorate the event.

The site also includes a cemetery. “There is a lot of history in this cemetery,” said Kennedy. “The cemetery has veterans buried there from the Revolutionary War and every war this nation has ever been in.”

Wanner noted that current congregation members come from Gap, New Holland, Parkesburg and Honey Brook. Sunday school is held at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 10:30 am. A fellowship meal following Communion is offered on the first Sunday of the month.

Pequea Presbyterian Church is located at 273 Cambridge Road, Gap. For more information, search for “Pequeaeco1724” on Facebook. Those with questions may call 717768-3324 or email pequea pres1724@gmail.com.

the session house.

Event organizers include (from left) Cookie Wanner, Alfred Wanner and Jim Kennedy.

The interior of the church features curved pews and arched stained glass windows.

Chester County introduces Human Needs Network

The Chester County commissioners and the Department of Human Services recently unveiled the Human Needs Network of Chester County, an initiative that focuses on helping residents who are experiencing mental health concerns or a crisis, who are impacted by behavioral health issues, or who are experiencing a housing crisis. At the core of the Human Needs Network is a locally based contact center and mobile crisis resolution teams.

The three pillars of the Human Needs Network of Chester County are someone to talk, someone to respond, and somewhere to go.

Serving as part of the first pillar is a contact center that runs the 2-1-1

information and referral service for those in need of housing, utility, and other human service support. Also, the 988 toll-free suicide and crisis lifeline is a 24/7 service staffed by trained mental health counselors that can dispatch local mobile crisis resolution team members if needed. Both contact center services are based in the county’s Government Services Center in West Chester.

The second pillar, someone to respond, refers to mobile crisis resolution teams that provide aroundthe-clock support, meeting those experiencing a mental health crisis and giving personal peer-led care. The mobile crisis resolution teams are based in the new Equity Health

Center in Coatesville.

The third pillar includes walk-in center services, crisis residential services, and inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. Additional programs may be added in the future.

The Human Needs Network of Chester County was developed with input from leaders of more than 50 local organizations who represent all sectors of the community, from first responders, schools, hospitals, and libraries to nonprofits and veteran organizations, the United Way of Chester County, and county government departments. The cost of the Human Needs Network of Chester County is covered by Chester County’s American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Chester County has contracted with Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems for the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and with Woods’ Legacy Treatment Services to oversee the mobile crisis resolution teams.

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Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (far left), Josh Maxwell (center), and Eric Roe (far right) met with Bridget Brown (second from left), behavioral health crisis response program director, and Joshua Bitler, information and referral director for the new Human Needs Network of Chester County.

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Community Calendar

May 22. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

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

May 22. Bible Study Group

Parkesburg Mennonite Church

44 E. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 10 a.m. The topic will be “The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats,” one of Matthew’s parables of the kingdom. Coffee and pastries will be provided.

May 23. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church

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

May 24. Atglen Memorial Day Ceremony and Spring Cleanup

Participants are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at Atglen Borough Hall, 120 Main St., Atglen, to pick up litter around town and plant flowers. At 11 a.m., a Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial located at the junction of Main and East Main streets. The special keynote speaker will be Jill Hardy. The rain date is Sunday, May 26.

May 26. 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. www.facebook.com/NewBeginningsCross

May 27. Prayer Group

Our Lady of Consolation Church

603 W. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 7 p.m. The community is welcome to join in praying the Rosary for world peace and unity in front of the Blessed Mother grotto on Chestnut Street next to the church. The group will gather each Monday during the month of May beginning at 6:50 p.m. For more information, contact the rectory at 610-857-3510.

May 30. Christiana Historical Society Speaker Series

Moores Memorial Library

9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Darlene Colón, president of the Christiana Historical Society, and library director Trish Vandenbosch will discuss historic items kept at the library, including photos, documents and glass plate negatives of Christiana and the surrounding area. Attendees will be able to view the horn blown during the Christiana Resistance. www.christianahistoricalsociety.com

June 15. Lions Club Fundraiser

Parkesburg Baptist Church

103 West St., Parkesburg, 11 a.m. Parkesburg Lions Club is hosting a TINGO (combination of tea and bingo). The cost includes tea, refreshments and 10 games of bingo. For tickets, message the “Parkesburg Lions - New and Improved” Facebook page or contact Lion Karen Fronefield at 484-678-4231.

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Re-entry program honors graduates

The Exit, Enter, Employ program, or E3, recently recognized five graduates. E3 is a re-entry program that readies those with prior justice system involvement to enter the manufacturing workforce. It is funded by Chester County Government with American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Developed and administered by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), the E3 program is offered as pre-release classes for those at Chester County Prison who will soon exit the justice system and post-release classes for those who have recently exited the justice system.

Participants learn skills needed for employment in manufacturing and earn certifications in job safety,

customer service, and more. Other areas of instruction include social skills, interviewing, and problem-solv-

ing

Bible2School holds celebration, plans event

Manheim Township Bible2School held its endof-year celebration on April 19 at 7 p.m. at Harvest Bible Church, 1460 Eden Road, Lancaster.

Second- through sixth-graders sang songs, second-graders recited “The Old Testament Rhyme,” and third-graders recited Hebrews 13:8 and Psalm 119:11. Organizers acknowledged 43 students for completing three years of Bible2School from second through fourth grades.

Children performed in the Bible2School end-of-year program.

The event ended with a video featuring students participating in Bible2School throughout the year.

Bible2School will host a Discovery Event on Friday, May 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at

Westminster Presbyterian Church. This event is for anyone interested in learning more about the program and ways to get involved. For more information and to register, contact Gwen Marinaro at marinarogwen@gmail .com or 717-615-3186.

McMullen to manage county parks and trails

The Chester County Parks + Preservation Department has appointed Andrew McMullen as the county’s new parks and trails manager. McMullen moved to this role following

22 years with the department starting as a parttime maintenance worker, becoming a regional park ranger, and later serving as the assistant parks and trails manager.

As the parks and trails manager, McMullen is responsible for the day-today management and operations of Chester County’s seven regional park sites and the three regional trails. McMullen succeeds Owen Prusack, who retired in November 2023 after 41 years with the county government.

McMullen graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in agricultural education. He served as a sergeant with the United States

Marine Corps from 2000 to 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While deployed, he worked with local governments to build community infrastructure and obtain supplies for schools.

The Chester County Parks + Preservation Department provides preservation, recreation, educational, and stewardship services to the residents and visitors of Chester County so they can connect with natural and cultural resources and thrive in a sustainable healthy community. To learn more, visit www .chesco.org/parks.

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The Chester County Intermediate Unit’s E3 re-entry program coordinator, Jill Stoltzfus (far left), congratulates recent program graduates.

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Commissioners tour tricentennial farm

The Chester County commissioners recently toured Hidden View Farm in Cochranville to recognize the farm’s tricentennial designation.

The Cochran family established Hidden View Farm in 1724 in Cochranville - which is named for the family - after the family emigrated from Scotland by way of Northern Ireland. Current owners Robert and Adrienne Cochran still have the original deeds to the property which were signed by William Penn’s sons.

Over the centuries, the farm has been home to seven generations of the Cochran family, as well as to a thriving crop farm, butcher shop, and beef cattle operation, as well as many horses. Today, Robert and Adrienne farm 35 acres of hay for cattle and horses and lease 75 acres to a neighboring farmer who grows corn, wheat, soybeans, and cover crops. The family also enjoys fox hunting and keeps a kennel of hounds.

To be a tricentennial farm, a farm needs to have been owned by the same

family for at least 300 years. A family member must live on the farm on a permanent basis, and the farm must consist of at least 10 acres of the original holding or gross more than $1,000 annually from the sale of farm products.

As part of the recognition, Chester County Commissioners Chair Josh Maxwell and Commissioner Eric Roe presented a citation to Robert, Adrienne, and daughters Abbey and Emma. In the citation, the commissioners “commended the Cochran family, past and present, for their commitment to Hidden View Farm, their passion for farming, and their contributions to Chester County’s agricultural community.”

ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566

Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756

FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL: “Ordinary People Serving An Extraordinary God.” Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (Children’s Service during Pastor’s Message). Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. We are located at 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Dedicated to the serious preaching & teaching of God’s Word. Traditional hymns & praise songs accompanied by guitar. Sunday Service 10:40am. 53 Hurley Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365. 610-593-7123. www. gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com for messages, ministries and directions

HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 EAST HIGHLAND RD., PARKESBURG PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org

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.

Since the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture began the century, bicentennial, and tricentennial farm recognition program in 1977, more than 2,300 farms across the state have been recognized for reaching century and bicentennial status. Hidden View Farm is one of only two to have achieved tricentennial status. The Cochrans initially received their official designation from the Department of Agriculture at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January.

The Cochran family preserved Hidden View Farm in 2002 through Chester County’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program.

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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.

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

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Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell (far left) and Eric Roe (far right) honored (from second from left) Emma, Robert, Adrienne, and Abbey Cochran for their family farm’s tricentennial designation.

The Cochran family’s Hidden View Farm original deed, signed by William Penn’s sons

much equipment when it began and had to borrow items from another county.

Chester County 4-H has built up its archery program through the support of community members, businesses, and others.

The Chester County 4-H Archery Club meets once a month at the Upper

Oxford Community Park in Oxford, and by the Oxford Gun Club, located in southwestern Chester County. Youths learn about safety measures, equipment, and shooting techniques. For more information about 4-H programs, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ programs/4-h.

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THE WITMER GROUP, a nationally recognized masonry contractor, is currently seeking a FT MECHANIC. This position is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs to all company equipment. This includes various types of equipment including hydro mobile, rough terrain forklifts, gas saws and small tools.

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Lawn & Garden

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

RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2

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NEW HOLLAND BALER 276, NEW HOLLAND HAYBINE 488, STOLTZFUS HAY WAGON 18 ft. steel box, 16 ft. HAY ELEVATOR. Call 610-869-3959.

Pets

2 ACA YORKIE male puppies, have shots, dewormed & vet checked. DOB 2/1/24. $750 each. 5 ACA WELSH CORGI puppies. Blue Merle & tricolored. DOB 3/31/24. Have shots, vet checked & dewormed. AKC Standard Poodle Stud Service. Call 717-687-8252 ext. 0

ACA YORKIE PUPPIES. Males, shots/dewormed/vet check, home raised, $1,000. Ready 6/21. 717-872-1714

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, AKC, vet checked, shots, dewormed, family raised, $525, 717-475-3998.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS

Home raised. 2F. Vet checked. Ready 5/16. M-Sun. appt. avail. 717-601-1558

GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES, 5 mo.

$300. MINI GOLDENDOODLES, 4 mo. $350. UTD shots/Vet. 717-354-3042

JACK RUSSELL TERRIER PUPPIES, farm raised, playful, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $150. 717-529-2011 x0

MINI BERNADOODLE PUPPIES, tricolor, family raised, b.2/26. $650. Also 5 yr. old ACA CORGI, tricolor female, $350 obo. 717-687-8252 x1.

PIT/LAB MIX PUPPIES , shots and dewormed call (717)666-9505

PUREBRED CATAHOULA LEOPARD pups! Beautiful merle colors, blue eyes.Shots, dewormed. Family raised with lots of love. Will make smart and loyal companions! Call or text 484-614-1472

TWO MALE BORDER

Collie Puppies for sale $300. 717-891-1639

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT

1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

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NOTICE: It is recommended that you begin your garage or yard sale ad with the town, then street address, dates & times.

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Chester County Farm Guide now available

The 2024 Chester County Farm Guide is now available. The magazine highlights more than 125 family-owned farms and markets throughout Chester County, spotlights the county’s Agriculture Award recipients, and includes a farm product calendar showcasing what is in season. It also provides

tips and resources.

In the annual guide, people may read about Kevin Hicks, recipient of the Duncan Allison Distinguished Service to Ag Award, who went from solving problems in the lab to solving problems on a farm. Also, farmer Robert Todd discusses changing people’s minds about eating local through his Downingtown-based farm, Down to Earth Harvest, which operates on a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model.

Farmer of the Year recipient the Miller family of Birchrun Hills Farm in West Vincent Township is recognized for its dynamic business model, commitment to sustainable farming practices, and local food system advocacy. Kyle Jones of the

Acadian Wine Company in West Grove, formerly Kreutz Creek Winery, talks about the way he showcases Pennsylvania’s robust and varied wine flavors through pairing events, live music, classes, and other immersive experiences.

Other features of the farm guide include family-friendly recipes from Penn State Extension’s Nutrition Links Program, as well as an interview with Chester County Parks + Preservation’s agricultural program coordinator, Geoff Shellington.

The book is free and is available at www.chesco farming.org as well as libraries, township and county offices, Kimberton Whole Foods locations, and select farm stands across the county.

County provides funds for generator at DVCCC

Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently met with leaders, staff members, and volunteers of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) to commemorate the installation

of a new generator at the DVCCC’s headquarters. The generator, important to ensuring that the secure, confidential services of the DVCCC are always available, was funded by a $265,000 grant through the Chester County Department of

Community Development. The funding provided by Chester County for the DVCCC generator came from a Community Development Block Grant authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

The 2024 Chester County Farm Guide