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Church sets spaghetti dinner fundraiser

BY FRANCINE FULTON

As a fundraiser to repair and preserve the church’s stained-glass windows, Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Parkesburg, will have a spaghetti dinner on Friday, June 21. There will be seatings at 5 and 7 p.m., and diners may take out their meals or eat on-site.

The menu will include spaghetti with meatballs, salad, rolls with butter and beverages. The meal will be homemade by church members, and the dinner will be available in the church’s downstairs fellowship hall.

According to Karen Holmes, a

member of the church’s United Methodist in Action (UMIA) committee, the church has 15 large stained-glass windows that depict Jesus’ life and resurrection. Most windows were given in honor of, or in memory of, church members.

The windows were installed in 1870 when the church was built, and some were added when the stone edifice was constructed in 1921. “The colors are still very bright,” Holmes said. “Our stainedglass windows are very beautiful.”

She noted that many couples have requested to have their weddings in the church because of the window’s designs and their visual messages.

In addition, in the past, pastor Mark Beideman has held a sermon series titled “The Stories in the Stained-Glass Windows,” based on the images featured in the windows. For example, the windows depict Jesus’ birth in the manger, Jesus as a young man and Jesus as a shepherd holding a sheep.

Approximately 30 years ago, all of the stained glass windows were covered with acrylic glass on the outside to protect them. Over the years, the outdoor wooden window sills have been painted and repaired many times.

Now, the church plans to wrap the outside window sills in aluminum, which will seal

4-H to offer summer camps for youths

BY FRANCINE FULTON

This summer, Chester County 4-H, a program of Penn State Extension, will offer fun and educational activities for youths through its day camp program. Topics will include computer coding, exploring nature, rocketry and candy making. 4-H will also offer a babysitter training class.

A highlight of each of the classes is that all involve hands-on activities. “The candy making is generally the most popular camp, but the STEM camps are also getting popular,” said Toni Stuetz, 4-H Extension educator. “(The camps) are all hands-on. ... They are definitely all learning by doing.”

Youths in the Candy Making Day Camp will learn to make a variety of sweet treats.

Introduction to Circuits Day Camp will be offered on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will learn basic engineering, electronics and circuitry concepts by using building components to create circuits. Snap Circuits, Makey Makey and Arduino technology will be used.

3D Printing with Tinkercad Day Camp will be held on Sunday,

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Sadsbury Friends talk to detail the life of escaped slave

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Sadsbury Friends Meeting, a Quaker house of worship, has held a number of special activities this year in observance of its 300th anniversary.

The next scheduled event will be a talk by Harold Finigan, titled “The Extraordinary Case of Allen Ricketts,” on Saturday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sadsbury Friends Meeting House, 1089 Simmontown Road,

Gap. The event is free and open to the public.

Finigan will provide a historical account of an enslaved person, Allen Ricketts, who escaped slavery in the South and came North but was captured and sold back into slavery.

Ricketts finally escaped a second time with the help of Lancaster County Quakers, including members of Lampeter Friends Meeting in Bird-in-Hand. “Daniel Gibbs of Lampeter Meeting is very well

Stained-glass windows at the church depict important events in Jesus’ life.

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

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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.

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

Please Note:

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 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

VITA sets record-breaking year

Three volunteer tax preparers at the Coatesville teller windows help taxpayers.

The Life Transforming Ministries Chester County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program wrapped up another tax season of providing support to the community. It was a record-breaking year for the program, with VITA volunteers preparing and filing more than 2,400 tax returns, resulting in an economic impact of more than $3.7 million in refunds and credits for local taxpayers. Throughout the season, VITA volunteers offered free tax preparation services to individuals and families, including senior

citizens, persons with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency. The program’s goal is to ensure that taxpayers receive every dollar they are entitled to, helping to alleviate financial stress and promote economic stability. More than 100 volunteers contributed countless hours to make tax season run smoothly. Their efforts were aimed at ensuring that taxpayers were informed, comfortable, and confident in the accuracy of their returns.

VITA volunteers undergo

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known in Lancaster County history for helping the slaves,” explained Sadsbury Friends Meeting member Connie Webster.

Ricketts is buried at Darby Friends Meeting in Delaware County. Finigan is a member of Darby Meeting and as such has done research on the individuals in its burial ground.

Sadsbury Friends Meeting opened its 300th anniversary year with a wedding re-enactment of Joseph Miller and Jane Kirk, the first couple to be married at Sadsbury Monthly Meeting in 1738.

In March, Finigan was the guest speaker, offering a talk about the Lenapi and Minquas Trail.

Other anniversary events included a Peace Tea held

in April.

Following the June talk, “Quakers in Two Centuries, Part 2” will be presented on Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker Brenda Walker Beadenkopf will present a program about her father, Charles Walker, and his civil rights work, particularly with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charles Walker was born in the Gap area.

“(Beadenkopf) will do Part I on Thursday evening (July 25) at the Christiana Historical Society, and our talk will be on Saturday afternoon,” Webster noted.

Webster added that the Sadsbury Friends Meeting will also participate in Christiana Heritage Days in September, which

marks the anniversary of Christiana Resistance.

“We will also have our ‘talking tombstone’ event that we will repeat in the fall,” she said. “It is in conjunction with the Christiana Historical Society, and it will highlight the graves of those who were active in the Christiana Resistance plus the Underground Railroad. We will get dressed up for that in Quaker clothing that we borrow from Downingtown Meeting.”

For more information about the meetinghouse and the upcoming events, visit www.sadsburyfriends meeting.org, visit the aforementioned website, search for “Sadsbury Friends Meeting” on Facebook or contact Webster at 484-985-0454.

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Community Calendar

June 19. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

Parkesburg Baptist Church

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

June 19. Church Youth Group Kickoff

Freedom Life Church

447 Noble Road, Christiana, 6:30 p.m. The Twentyfourseven (TFS) youth group is open to students in grades six to 12. Free Rita’s water ice will be provided on opening night. For more information, email youth@ freedom.life or text TFSPARENT to 94000.

June 19. Strasburg Area Senior Citizens Spring Picnic

Strasburg Fire Hall

203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg, 1 p.m. Guests are welcome. There is a fee per member or guest. There is also a registration fee at the door to cover the fire hall rental. For more information, call Jill at 717-239-1530.

June 20. Narcotics Anonymous

IMPACT Church

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

June 23. 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

June 24. Monday Mile Walking Group

Atglen Public Library

121 Main St., Atglen. All are welcome to meet at the library at 5:15 p.m. and then set out on a relaxed walk around the library neighborhood. The group meets every Monday, weather permitting.

July 1. Circus Program

Moores Memorial Library

Village Harness Shop

9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana, 10 to 11 a.m. “Cissy and the Man,” a juggler and clown duo, will be featured. The program is open to people of all ages. For more information, call 610-593-6683 or visit www.christianalibrary.org.

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.

Giant announces Healing the Planet grant program

The Giant Company in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful recently announced the return of its Healing the Planet grant program.

This year, $100,000 will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations for tree plantings across Giant’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include tree planting and direct costs relating to tree planting.

The 2024 Healing the Planet grant program will accept applications through Monday, July 1, at www .keeppabeautiful.org. Eligible expenses include trees native to Pennsylvania, equipment, tree signage, tools, and supplies. Preference will be given to applications that aim to plant the highest number of trees. Awardees will be announced in August.

This is the fourth year that the Giant Company has partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to offer Healing the Planet grants. In the past three years, more than $1.1 million has been awarded to 110 recipients

for projects that connected people and families to green spaces, improved or helped to protect local waterways and water resources, and supported projects that addressed food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has supported community improvement initiatives and encouraged community leadership, responsibility, and respect for the environment since 1990. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., has more than 30 years of experience in organizing volunteer-driven community improvement events. Visit the aforementioned website for more information on programs or to find local events.

Other ways that Giant works to heal the planet include zero-waste initiatives, offsetting emissions, reducing food waste, and producing green energy and plastic reduction efforts. To learn more, visit www.giantfoodstores .com/pages/our-purpose.

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comprehensive training to meet IRS standards so they can handle various tax scenarios. They are committed to maintaining confidentiality and providing top-notch service.

Plans are already underway for next tax season. VITA aims to expand its reach, recruit more volun-

teers, and continue to provide essential services to those in need. The program is also exploring additional resources and partnerships to enhance the support offered to taxpayers.

For more information and to volunteer, visit www.chestercountyfree taxes.org.

Spaghetti dinner

them. “They are redoing the outside window sills because they are getting (worn) because of the weather,” noted Holmes. For now, the church plans to wrap the outdoor window sills that face the south side of the church, as well as two windows on the east side of the church. The rest of the window sills will be covered in the future. Those who attend the upcoming spaghetti dinner will be invited to visit the church sanctuary to view the windows.

Tickets for the spaghetti dinner may be ordered in advance by texting or calling Holmes at 717-3803098. Tickets will also be available at the door. There will be separate prices for adults and children ages 3 to 12.

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To learn more about church activities, individuals may join the “Parkesburg United Methodist Church” Facebook group or contact the church at 610-857-9422.

Summer camps

June 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will create a project in Tinkercad and see their project printed using 3D technology.

Both camps will be offered at the Chester County 4-H office, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 370, West Chester. The camps are recommended for children age 9 and older, although they are open to those age 8 and older. Pennsylvania 4-H STEM ambassador Aadit Shah will present the camps. The registration fee includes all materials and a light snack.

Nature Rocks Day Camp will be offered for youths ages 8 to 15 on Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to

2 p.m. each day at Hibernia County Park, 1 Park Road, Coatesville. During the week, youths will learn about the world of nature through activities such as hiking, fishing and arts and crafts. Participants will also learn about Pennsylvania aquatic pond and creek life, common birds and raptors found in the state and how to identify native plants and trees, as well as insects and arachnids.

The registration fee covers all materials for the camp activities and a daily snack. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch, a water bottle and a fishing pole or net.

Out of This World 4-H Rocketry Camp will take place for youths age 8 and over on July 8, through July 12 from 2:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Lighthouse Youth Center, 245 Commerce St., Oxford.

Attendees will learn the fundamentals of rocketry such as lift, drag and other factors that affect rocket design. They will also be able to explore various models of rockets as well as build their own rockets using supplies found in their home and using rocket-making kits.

Youths ages 8 to 18 are invited to a Candy Making Day Camp that will be held

on Friday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Chester County 4-H office.

Participants will learn various techniques for making candy and other sweet treats and will be able to take home samples of their work. Participants should bring a bag lunch and are encouraged to bring an apron. All other supplies will be provided. Parents of youngsters with food allergies should notify 4-H in advance of the class.

In addition, Chester County 4-H will offer a babysitting day camp to help prepare youths age 11 and over for the responsibilities of babysitting. The camp will be held on Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chester County 4-H office. Each participant will learn about the specific needs of infants, toddlers and preschoolers; safety and basic first aid; and other topics related to caring for someone else’s child or for themselves when they are home alone. Each participant will receive a babysitting certificate upon completing the program.

Registration is required for all of the classes and programs. Class size is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Youths who are not

4-H members will be asked to pay a one-time fee to join 4-H prior to registering for classes. “Penn State does require membership, so they can join once and are eligible to participate in all of the classes, camps and clubs at the member price,” Stuetz explained.

Youths who are not currently 4-H members are asked to sign up for the program at https://4h .zsuite.org to pay the 4-H membership fee. Then, they can select Chester County Day Camps 2024 and will be able to register in a class or camp.

Current 4-H members can register by logging into ZSuite, choosing the camp they are interested in and paying the required fees. Those with questions or people who need help registering may contact the 4-H Penn State Extension Chester County office at ChesterExt@psu.edu or 610-696-3500.

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Commissioners award preservation grants

Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved the awarding of nearly $6.7 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants at a recent public commissioners’ meeting. The grants are made available through Chester County’s Preservation Partnership Program, which offers funding to municipalities and nonprofit land preservation organizations.

A total of 16 grants are included this year, ranging from $11,533 to $2 million. The grants include the following sites and projects.

East Coventry Township will receive $11,533 for environmental restoration at the East Coventry Nature Preserve. The project will help address streambank erosion, flooding, and invasive species removal.

East Vincent Township will receive $226,750 for the acquisition of a 25.6acre woodland property located in the Hopewell Big Woods. Future use will be a nature preserve with trails for hiking, birdwatching, and nature exploration.

East Whiteland Township will receive $870,000 for the acquisition of 52.1 acres in East Whiteland, West Whiteland, and East Goshen townships for a future East Whiteland Township park, which will include hiking and walking trails.

London Britain Township will receive $199,187 for improvements to Nichol Park to include replacing an existing playground structure with a handicapped-accessible version, new playground surfacing, and resurfacing an existing basketball court.

Penn Township will receive $250,000 to construct the third phase

of the Penn Township Sports Park, which includes three youth baseball fields and two multi-purpose fields for soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey, along with more parking spaces. All facilities will be handicapped-accessible.

Pennsbury Township will receive more than $1.8 million to purchase a 100acre addition to the adjacent Pennsbury Township Park for passive public recreation, including hiking and birdwatching. The property supports diverse natural resources, including woodlands, meadows, and part of Rising Run, which flows into Brandywine Creek.

West Grove Borough will receive $100,000 for the installation of an artificial turf field at Memorial Park plus the addition of trees, understory plantings, seating, stadium lights, and a new equipment storage building.

French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust will receive a total of $623,765 for four projects: $72,900 for the purchase of a conservation easement on 23.3 acres in East Coventry Township with an extensive stream corridor and woodlands; $128,300 for the purchase of a conservation easement on 24 acres in East Coventry Township, which will include a public trail corridor to eventually lead to the East Coventry Nature Preserve; and $201,565 for the purchase of a conservation easement on 55.6 acres across North and South Coventry townships, which includes a publicly assessable trail and trailhead to connect Coventry Woods and Woody’s Woods, two woodland preserves that are a part of

The site of the future Pennsbury Township Park expansion

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

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Ways to reduce stress

Stress is a significant public health challenge. The stress response gets a person through tough times, as the body rallies to evade a threat, and typically, when the danger subsides, the body can go back to business as usual. However, when stress is ongoing, it can cause harm like chronic inflammation. In addition, the constant activation of the immune system raises the risk for many adverse health effects, including heart disease and stroke.

It is key to keep stress at a minimum for personal well-being. Several strategies may help.

People are encouraged to get active. Exercise will not make stressors disappear, but it can relieve some of the emotional responses and help to clear thoughts to allow a person to deal with problems more readily.

Laughter is also useful for managing stress. Harvard Health says laughter reduces stress hormones and is a way to experience joy, optimism, and hope.

People may also try to reduce loud noises, which can sometimes trigger a stress response. Avoiding loud scenarios or wearing earplugs or noise-cancel -

ing headphones can help a person to think more clearly and be mindful.

People should avoid unhealthy habits for dealing with stress such as drinking alcohol or smoking. These habits can exacerbate stress and lead to additional health problems.

Meditation is another stress relief technique. The Mayo Clinic says attention is focused to help calm thoughts and give a sense of peace and calm. Meditation can include guided imagery, mindfulness, and visualization exercises.

Connecting with others

is important, as meaningful relationships can create feelings of belonging. Feeling cared for and supported can help people cope with stress and be more resilient. Building connections involves reaching out to family members, friends, or community members. Sometimes just talking things out with others as a sounding board can alleviate stress, especially when listeners have experienced similar situations.

Stress can be detrimental to a person’s overall health, and taking steps to reduce stress can improve quality of life.

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the Hopewell Big Woods.

An additional $221,000 will be given to fund the purchase of a 126-acre conservation easement on the Camp Innabah property in East Vincent Township to supplement a prior county grant of $640,000.

Natural Lands will receive a total of more than $2.2 million for three projects: $188,184 for the purchase of a conservation easement on 109 acres in South Coventry and Warwick townships located within the Hopewell Big Woods; $50,000 for the planting of over 10,000 trees in the Peacedale Preserve in Franklin Township to improve stormwater management and create habitat; and $2 million for the acquisition of 493 acres in Wallace Township, which will be transferred to the state and managed as part of the William Penn State Forest. This site will eventually connect to Marsh Creek State Park and Chester County Water Resource’s Barneston Dam property along the county’s

future

The project will provide significant opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and birdwatching.

Willistown Conservation Trust will receive a total of $296,170 for two projects: $46,170 toward the installation of a bioretention basin to better manage runoff from Rushton Farm in the Rushton Woods Preserve in Willistown Township and an additional $250,000 toward the purchase of 90 acres to create a publicly accessible nature preserve, which will include new public trails. The latter amount supplements a $500,000 Preservation Partnership Program grant given by the county in 2023.

Chester County has funded the preservation of more than 65,000 acres of farmland, open space, nature preserves, and parks in partnership with farmers, municipalities, nonprofits, and landowners in all 73 municipalities.

Directions: From Quarryville, Route 222 South, to left onto Fulton View Rd. to auction on right.

Struble Trail North.

Peanuts work well in sweet desserts and are commonly found in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at lunchtime. However, peanuts can be an ingredient in savory dishes as well. In fact, peanuts often are included in the Thai dish Pad Thai, which is Thailand’s variation on a traditional Chinese stir-fry. It is salty, sweet, and often spicy. Cooks may try the following version, courtesy of “300 Best Stir-Fry Recipes” by Nancie McDermott.

Pad Thai

Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients:

4 ounces dry rice noodles

1/4 cup chicken stock or water

3 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

4 ounces boneless pork (such as loin or tenderloin) or

skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced 8 to 10 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup chopped garlic chives or green onions

2 cups bean sprouts, divided

1/3 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

4 lime wedges

1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add noodles and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are softened but still firm. Drain and rinse well in cold water. Drain and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and hot pepper flakes, and stir well. Set aside.

3. Heat a wok or a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and swirl to coat pan. Add garlic and toss well, until fragrant,

about 15 seconds.

4. Add pork, spreading into a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, until edges change color, about 1 minute. Toss well. Add shrimp and toss well. Cook, tossing often until shrimp are pink and firm and pork is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add noodles and cook, tossing often and pulling to separate noodles, for 1 minute.

5. Add chicken stock mixture, pouring in around sides of pan. Cook, tossing often, turning and scraping noodles to heat and soften them, until noodles curl up and are tender and shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of chicken stock or water as needed to keep noodles from sticking or burning.

6. Push the noodles to one side, and add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add egg and swirl to expose to hot pan. Cook, undisturbed, until edges have begun

Parkesburg resident earns degree

Maximilian H. Green of Parkesburg was among the more than 775 members of the University of Scranton’s Class of 2024 who were awarded bachelor’s degrees at the undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 19 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Degrees were conferred to graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements

Wittman receives bachelor’s degree

Nicole Wittman of Cochranville graduated magna cum laude from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va., in May. Wittman received a Bachelor of Business Administration in business management.

in August and December of 2023 as well as January and May of 2024.

Green earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and biology.

to set, about 15 seconds. Cook, stirring often, until egg is softly scrambled but still very moist, about 1 minute.

7. Add garlic chives and 1 cup of the bean sprouts and cook, tossing often, until they have begun to wilt, about 1 minute more. Add peanuts and lime juice and toss well. Transfer to a serving platter. Place the remaining bean sprouts and lime wedges on one side. Serve hot or warm, mixing in the raw bean sprouts and squeezing a little lime juice over the noodles just before eating.

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SNAP is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania that helps people access reduced-cost spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats. SNAP notes that spaying and neutering these animals may help to reduce the number of dogs and cats that need homes and thereby reduce the number euthanized.

The new license plate is available through the Special PennDOT License Plate Form, available at http://SNAPofPA.org. The submission procedure is detailed on the aforementioned website. SNAP will forward the forms to PennDOT, which will process the requests and send customers their plates.