Exhibit to highlight the work of Milton E. Denlinger
BY FRANCINE FULTON
During the upcoming Living History Celebration on Saturday, July 20, at White Chimneys Estate in Gap, the Historical Society of Salisbury Township will present a special display featuring the work of Lancaster County artist Milton Denlinger. The exhibit, which will be located in the site’s bridal suite, will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Denlinger, who lived from 1909 to 1991, was born and raised in Gap and attended art schools in Coatesville and Philadelphia. In addition to painting, he had an engraving business and did lettering on signs, vehicles and mailboxes. He also painted murals for five churches in the Lancaster County area.
On July 20, visitors can expect to see more than 20 of Denlinger’s
paintings, most of which are owned by Sherry Denlinger Groff, Denlinger’s granddaughter.
Groff will be on hand during the day to answer questions and possibly learn information from community members about their recollections of Denlinger and his artwork.
“I want to hear the stories. I want people to come out and tell (me where they have seen his art),” she said. “This show would be interesting to artists ... to see how he learned in art school and the style he was taught long ago. It would be interesting to historians to see the local scenes he has painted; they would recognize some of the (locations). It would also be interesting to local businesses. He took photographs of the lettering that he did.”
Other collectors who own Denlinger artwork will also be loaning their paintings to the
society for the one-day exhibit. Groff noted that visitors will be able to view Denlinger’s practice sketches from his time at art school in Coatesville from 1923 to 1925, which feature his own handwritten notes about the drawings, as well as notes from the art teacher. Groff shared that she does not know the name or location of the art school or the identity of the art teacher, and she hopes that someone who attends the upcoming exhibit will be able to tell her.
There will also be a photo of Denlinger’s engraving business, Artist Emblem Company in Soudersburg, and photos of trucks and buildings that he lettered, including one of a Herr’s Potato Chips truck with the lettering on it that he painted in 1959. “He worked at an engraving company in Lancaster and started his own company,” Groff noted. “He did
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Display to showcase local artists
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Artwork of varying colors, subjects and themes is currently on display at the Oxford Arts Alliance (OxAA) - and all of it was created by OxAA members.
The annual Oxford Arts Alliance members’ exhibition,
which opened on July 5, will be on view on Fridays and Saturdays through July 26. The gallery is open on Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Visitors can expect to see at least 40 pieces of artwork in
See Art display pg 2
Get creative
Students invited to enter contest
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Youths who reside in Chester County are invited to take part in a student art competition being presented by the Chester County’s Sheriff’s Office. As part of the contest, themed “Law Enforcement in the Community,” students in kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to create an original piece of art to show their appreciation for law enforcement.
According to the rules of the first-time competition, students may use pencil, ink, markers,
colored pencils or paint to create their work. The three winners, which will be determined by a panel of judges from the department, will receive a certificate of recognition, a photo with Chester County sheriff Kevin D. Dykes and a tour of his office, as well as a gift basket filled with art supplies.
The idea for the contest came from Noah Stribrny, who was named command staff liaison of the sheriff’s office in May. As part of the newly created position, Stribrny’s job includes public outreach.
See Contest pg 4
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Displaying some of the Milton Denlinger paintings that will be on exhibit are (from left) Historical Society of Salisbury Township members Elaine Chalfont and Bobbie Patterson and Sherry Groff, Denlinger’s granddaughter.
A 3D collage created by Cheryl Gross is featured in the show.
Art display
many mediums, including oils, acrylics and watercolors. “Most of them are paintings, but not all,” said Cheryl Gross of Kirkwood, who has been a board member of the OxAA since 2008. “We have sculpture, and I did a collage.”
Gross’ mixed-media collage, titled “Never Enough,” is a 3D piece of art that features jewelry, watches, seashells and photographs. “It probably has two to three dozen watch faces on it. All are old; some are antique,” said Gross. “It was a lot of fun to do.”
Each work in the members’ show is accompanied by its title, an explanation of what medium was used and if it is for sale or not.
The proceeds from art sales during the show are divided between the OxAA and the participating artist.
According to www .oxfordart.org, the mission statement of the organization is to “create opportunities to engage with music and art through education and experiences that are accessible to all.”
Gross, who is a jewelry designer, utilized items from her inventory to create the work. “When I was cleaning out my workroom, I came across all of these watches,” she shared. “That is where I got the idea of ‘never enough time’ to do these things.”
“We (promote) art and music,” explained Gross. “We have art camps, music lessons and art lessons, mostly for children. We have a new show in the gallery every first Friday of the month.”
The art exhibits coincide with the First Friday events that are held in Oxford from May through December. “Oxford Main Street coordinates everything that goes on with vendors and things for kids. They shut down the main area in town to traffic,” she said. “We have the First Friday (exhibits) open to the general public.”
The OxAA building is easy for visitors to locate because it has large windows in front where artwork is displayed. “The building used to be a men’s clothier, and (people) see the nice, big windows. It’s
not a bare storefront. It’s eye-catching.”
OxAA membership is open to all; it is not necessary to be a resident of Oxford or an artist to join. Members come from Chester and Lancaster counties. “There are different levels of membership that people can choose from,” Gross noted. For example, youth memberships are available for people under age 25, and family memberships are also available. Members receive discounts on programming.
Those who choose the artist membership have their work promoted and are eligible to exhibit in the annual members’ exhibition in July.
Gross hopes that those who have never visited OxAA will be pleased at the variety of artwork on view during the members’ show. “We are sort of a hidden gem. We want people to know we are here. … They will like what they see,” Gross added. “We have changed a lot over the years and are getting more into servicing the community. We are very excited about the future. (We want) more people to know (about us), to see the show and spread the word.”
The Oxford Arts Alliance is located at 38 S. Third St., Oxford. The building is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit the previously mentioned website or www.facebook.com/ OxfordArtsAlliance.
Atglen Public Library launches Summer Reading Program
BY FRANCINE FULTON
It is not too late to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at Atglen Public Library (APL), themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The reading incentive program for patrons of all ages will run through Saturday, Aug. 17. Additionally, a variety of special events will be offered all summer long. Registration for the programs is required by choosing “Register for Programs” at http://www.atglenpublic library.org or by calling 610-593-6848.
Children, teenagers and adults may take part in the library’s “Read and Bead” activity. Children are asked to read or have a book read to them for at least 30 minutes a day, and adults and teens are asked to read for 60 minutes per day. Participants then record their activity on a reading log.
When patrons check in
with their reading log, they can exchange their time for a bead of a different value. There are beads for 30 minutes, one hour and two hours and silver spacers and charms for three hours. Participants then get a cable, and they can make a bracelet or necklace or hang it on their backpack.
Adults and children can choose the colors of the beads and use their creative skills to make objects of their choice. “The really special thing is that we get parents (creating jewelry) with their kids, which models good behavior,” said library director Robbyn Kehoe.
Additionally, patrons, including adults, can earn Patch Power activity cards this summer. “We have all of the previous year’s patches available in addition to the three new ones for this year,” explained Kehoe, noting that the three new patches are Cyborg, Schoo-
ner or Later and Wondrous Wilderness. “You have to do one activity from three categories: Read, Connect and Discover.”
For example, to earn the Wondrous Wilderness patch, reading activities include reading a book about a nature park that is located in a state other than Pennsylvania. The connect activity is for participants to visit a local playground and then design and draw a playground of their own. The discovery activity includes attending a program at a Chester County park and then writing a two-sentence review of the experience.
“The activities are suggestions. The kids can come up with something else similar. They have to come in and explain (what they did),” said Kehoe. “They are proud because it is usually an art project.”
Two STEMSpark programs will be offered on Tuesday, July 30, through the Chester County Library System. Animal Mysteries will be the topic at the
See Library pg 9
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Among the programs to be offered this summer are Mini Music-Makers for preschoolers ages 3 to 5, which meets on Wednesdays through Aug. 14 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., and PlayK Circle Time for children ages 4 and 5, which meets on Thursdays through July 25, from 4 to 5 p.m. For older youths, a Switch Game Play Club is offered for children age 11 and over every first and third Tuesday of the month through Aug. 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Westfield and Arthur Hall Insurance donate to local nonprofit
Westfield partnered with Arthur Hall Insurance to donate $7,500 to Westside Community Center as part of Westfield’s Legacy of Caring program. Each year, Westfield’s top independent insurance agents are invited to nominate a local nonprofit in their community to receive a donation. Donations are made to dozens of nonprofits in cities across Westfield’s national footprint.
Arthur Hall Insurance vice president Josh Isler, CIC, and Nicole C. Grebloskie, CAPI, CPRM, CIC, CISR, vice president of personal lines, presented the grant check to Westside Community Center executive director Ryan Enns; Quincy Griffin, after school program coordinator; Emily Johnson, program director; and Alex Galan, staff associate.
The Westfield Insurance
Participants in the
Foundation, an independent private foundation endowed by Westfield, awards the donations to
“One of our priorities is to increase community engagement,” he said. “We thought (the contest) would be a good way to increase engagement with youth since school is out and (deputies from the sheriff’s department) can’t get into the schools to interact with the students during the summer.”
support its top agents’ local communities. Since 2015, the Legacy of Caring program supports nonprofits focused on helping families or businesses stabilize or recover from disasters, designed to mirror what the insurance industry does every day for its customers.
The mission of the Westside Community Center is to inspire and empower youths to become leaders. Middle and high school teen programs focus on building strong individuals with the academic and social influences to develop lifelong skills. A STEM coffee roasting program, community gardening, bike shop and skate spot are just a few of the educational and recreational opportunities for youths to engage, learn and have fun year-round in a safe and supportive environment. Learn more at www.thewestsidecc.org.
Church posts chicken barbecue
Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Parkesburg, wild hold a takeout chicken barbecue on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The meal will include a whole chicken leg; choice of baked beans, macaroni salad or roasted potatoes; coleslaw; and a roll with butter. For tickets, call or text 717-380-3098. Proceeds will be used to repair and preserve the church’s stained-glass windows.
For the upcoming contest, Stribrny said that students can use their own creativity to come up with original ideas. “They can (portray) a sheriff deputy, a police officer or a detective, or they could (portray) a police officer helping someone cross the street,” he stated. “It’s entirely up to the students. We want to give them that option to be as creative as possible.”
“(I’m sure) we will get a lot of good drawings; there are a lot of talented students out there,” he added.
Stribrny said the contest is the first step in his goal to develop strong relationships between law enforcement and the community, particularly youths. “Once the school year is back up, we want to get in as many schools as possible, do workshops and interact with youths,” he stated. “It’s a great opportunity. As a former schoolteacher, it’s a personal thing for me to get deputies in the schools as much as possible.”
Other efforts include holding “Cupcakes with Cops,” where officers would meet the public and be available to answer questions and provide information. The next scheduled event will be in August in West Chester with members of the West Chester Borough Police Department. “We are trying to show that law enforcement (personnel) can be personable,” Stribrny noted. “Sometimes the first interaction may not be positive if you get pulled over … but we are not always there to be the bad guy.”
For more information about the contest and to submit artwork, visit www.chesco.org/5569/ Student-Art-Competition or www.facebook.com/ ccsopa. Art can also be emailed to nstribrny@ chesco.org. The deadline for submission is Thursday, July 25.
Read Moore Book Store sets
summer sale
The Read Moore Book Store, located at the Moores Memorial Library, 9 Skokom Ave., Christiana, is celebrating summer with a special book sale.
All children’s and young adult (YA) books will be on sale during the months of July and August. Children’s and YA books will be sold at buy one, get two free, for the summer. A large selection of titles is available, including Newbery Medal winners and leveled readers.
Proceeds from the sale will go directly to the library to help fund
programs, such as the Summer Reading Program currently in progress. The book store is open on Mondays through Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
Noah Stribrny
check presentation included (from left) Josh Isler, Nicole C. Grebloskie, Ryan Enns, Quincy Griffin, Emily Johnson and Alex Galan.
Submitted by Leona Baker, Historical Society of Salisbury Township
Some information for this article came from https://about.lafayette .edu/mission-and-history/ the-marquis-de-lafayette and www.battlefields .org/learn/biographies/ marquis-de-lafayette.
On Thursday, July 4, we will celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. But we must not forget those long years of war that followed. Considerable diplomatic effort by Benjamin Franklin and his cortege persuaded many in France to help the cause of freedom. The Marquis de Lafayette, a wealthy aristocrat, was one of those who came to the aid of the struggling army led by Gen. George Washington.
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, was born in France in 1757. Though of an old aristocratic family, he developed a fascination with the Colonial conflict brewing in America. He explained in a letter to his wife, “The welfare of America is intimately connected
Lafayette returns
with the happiness of all mankind; she will become the respectable and safe asylum of virtue, integrity, tolerance, equality, and a peaceful liberty.”
In 1777, he sailed across the Atlantic to aid that cause for freedom. Shortly after arriving, he became a member of Washington’s staff. Because of his “bravery and military ardor” at the Battle of Brandywine in Chester County, Congress soon gave the Frenchman command of his own division. Washington and Lafayette were close companions throughout the war.
After the American Revolution, Lafayette returned to France to fight for liberty and equality “for all mankind.” As a statesman, he befriended Native Americans, defended the rights of French Protestants and Jews, backed national revolutions in Europe and South America, spoke out against capital punishment and became an international advocate of the antislavery movement. In 1789, with some input from Thomas Jefferson,
Lafayette co-authored the Declaration of the Rights of Man, a preliminary step to a constitution for the Republic of France.
As the United States prepared to celebrate its 50th anniversary, President James Monroe invited Lafayette to return to the United States for a grand tour of America from 1824 to 1825. At every stop on the tour, people greeted the last significant surviving general of the American Revolution with cheers and celebrations. When touring through Lancaster County, the marquis stayed at Amos Slaymaker’s White Chimneys in Salisbury Township. He later presented Amos with a carved gold-headed cane.
Lafayette died in Paris on May 20, 1834, and was buried in Picpus Cemetery with soil from Bunker Hill, the Boston site of the first shot fired in the American Revolution.
Lafayette College in Easton is the only college in America to bear his name. Lafayette’s sword, taken from him when he was captured in Austria in 1792, is one of the most precious artifacts in the Marquis de Lafayette collections at Lafayette College. It is brought out during commencement and other special ceremonies at the college.
On Aug. 7, 2002, an Act of Congress made Lafayette an honorary citizen of the United States, an honor that has only been afforded to eight individuals.
Extraordinarily, Lafayette will return to these shores in 2024 to 2025 and Salisbury Township will be part of the Lafayette 200 celebration. The Lafayette re-enactor and his entourage will stop at that same White Chimneys for a high tea and further celebration in July 2025.
Lafayette 200, which will begin on Friday, Aug. 16, in New York City, will follow Lafayette’s exact route through the 24 states he visited. The celebration is being organized by the official American Friends of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Project. Salisbury Township
Historical Society is already preparing for its part in this event, looking for the loan of artifacts of the 1760 to 1850 era to exhibit in July 2025.
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CHALC honors homeschool graduates
The Coalition of Homeschoolers Across Lancaster County (CHALC) honored 47 homeschooled seniors during its 28th annual graduation ceremony on May 24. The ceremony was held at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church and included musical performances by members of the senior class, a commencement speech from the keynote speaker, a video collage of the graduates, a speech from a graduate, and the awarding of diplomas by parents.
The keynote address was given by Brandon Gilanyi, dean of students and high school humanities teacher at Firm Foundations Academy (FFA), a homeschool hybrid program. He is also the associate pastor at All Saints Church in New Holland. Next year, at FFA, Gilanyi will introduce a new gap year program for students called the Vision and Vocation Institute (VVI). The goal of the program is to connect local businesses to future entrepreneurs
while helping young adults navigate their vocational calling.
The graduates performed “Holy Forever” as their class song. Their class Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 15:58.
The 2024 CHALC graduates are William Weaver of Akron; Joseph Dougherty of Bainbridge; Karli Egbert of Coatesville; Eden Troyer
Eden Troyer was chosen as the class speaker. Eden, the daughter of Jeff and Robin Troyer, earned a Mason Dixon diploma. In the fall, Eden plans to attend Lancaster Bible College to study Christian thought in the humanities with a concentration of writing and rhetoric.
Christiana Borough to honor library director
Christiana Borough will honor Trish Vandenbosch, library director at Moores Memorial Library, with an open house on Wednesday, July 10, through Friday, July 12, during library hours. The event will feature refreshments and balloons, and local residents are encouraged to visit the library to wish Vandenbosch well. Appointed library director in 2014, she will leave the library at the end of July to pursue a teaching position. Moores Memorial Library is located 9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana. Hours of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.
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.
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
July 10. Kacie’s Cause Support Group
Parkesburg Baptist Church
103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg
July 10. Spark in the Park
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
Penningtonville Presbyterian Church. 406 Main St., Atglen, 7 to 8 p.m. Open mic night will be featured. Spark in the Park will meet on Wednesdays throughout the summer. www.facebook.com/PenningtonvillePC
July 11. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
July 12. Outdoor Movie Night
Pequea E.C. Church
5482 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, 6:30 p.m. “Monsters Inc.” will be featured. Free popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.
July 13. Takeout Chicken Barbecue
Parkesburg United Methodist Church
411 Main St., Parkesburg, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal will include a whole chicken leg; choice of baked beans, macaroni salad or roasted potatoes; coleslaw; and a roll with butter. For tickets, call or text 717-380-3098.
July 14. 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
July 17, 18 and 19. Octorara Youth Football Camp
Octorara Junior-Senior High School
228 Highland Road, Atglen, 5 to 8 p.m. The camp is open to children ages 6 to 14. The focus will be on offense, defense, speed and agility. There will be fun competitions on the final day of camp. Register at www.octorarafootball.org.
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Milton E. Denlinger
from pg 1
engravings on high school class rings, but I don’t know who has them. You don’t sign them like you do your artwork.”
Two of the paintings on display will feature the Herr’s Mill Covered Bridge, which was moved to Elizabethtown. One of the paintings of the bridge was done in a three-dimensional style. “He documented (history) in pictorial form,” Groff added.
Not only is Denlinger known for his artwork, engraving and lettering, but he also competed three 12-by-4-foot murals that are currently for sale at an antique shop in New Holland. The murals were commissioned by Noah E. Martin in 1953 to depict
seasonal scenes of Lancaster County.
Groff hopes that a buyer from the Lancaster County area will purchase the murals. “They need to be in Lancaster County,” she noted. “The beauty of them and some of the things in those paintings would be lost if they were sent to some hotel in New York.”
White Chimneys is located at 5117 Lincoln Highway (Route 30), Gap. To find the Denlinger exhibit, follow the signs to the front building directly across the driveway from the main house. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/lanc asterartist or search for “Historical Society of Salisbury Township” on Facebook.
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Graduates
from pg 6
of Columbia; Hannah Cress, Sierra Eberly, and Joshua Michael Greve of East Earl; Josiah Michael Evans and Justin Zimmerman of Elizabethtown; Seana Dougherty, Seth Allen Lanford, Heidi Martin, Brianna Martin, Lily Shuke, and Lydia Shuke of Ephrata; Kaitlyn Beiler of Gap; Lori Yanello of Glen Rock; Owen Hostetter of Holtwood; Noah Ben-Judah Sellers of Jonestown; Keturah Jackson, Reese Olenik, Josiah Reitz, Jachin Robinson, Josiah Robinson, Mikya Weaver, and Hollyn Elise Yoder of Lancaster; Jaden Espenshade of Landis-
ville; Ryan Hobwood and Elizabeth Sangrey of Leacock-Leola; Julian Wheeler of Leola; Austin Brubaker, Benjamin Riley Eichorst, Caden Sowada, Antonio Weaver, and Jacqueline Zimmerman of Lititz; Shelby Lynn Ebersole and Emily Norcott of Marietta; Lydia Gockley of Mohnton; Hannah Stoltzfus of Narvon; Iarah Clydde Bowman and Tanner Kurtz of New Holland; Merrily Shenk of Newmanstown; Alexis Boyer of Palmyra; Ella Mae Shick of Quarryville; Hope Asper and Paityn Seibel of Stevens; and Margaret Ellis of Willow Street.
Calendar from pg 7
July 21 through July 25. Vacation Bible School
Presented by Our Lady of Consolation Church Schneider Parish Center 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg, 6 to 8 p.m. The program, themed “Scuba: Diving Into Friendship with God,” is free and open to preschoolers through students who have completed fifth grade. To register, visit www.olcchurch.org or contact Jancie Dagney at 610-857-0511 or jdagney@gmail.com.
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.
Library from pg 3
10:30 to 11 a.m. session and a fossil lab will be the topic for the second program from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Board games will be offered on Thursdays, Aug. 1, 8 and 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. The featured game on Aug. 1 will be S.O.S. Bomb Squad. “S.O.S. Bomb Squad is (fun) to watch and to participate in,” Kehoe pointed out. “The game is where participants have to defuse a bomb. We have the computer voice counting it down to make it more (challenging).”
Ongoing programs at the APL include the Monday Mile Walking program, which meets on Mondays at 5:15 p.m. for a stroll around the library neighborhood; Stitching in the Stacks, a crafting group, which meets on Wednesdays at 3 p.m.; and Tai Chi, which meets on Fridays at 11:15 a.m.
For a complete schedule of programming for July and August, visit the previously mentioned website or www.facebook.com/ AtglenPublicLibrary.
ESTATE AUCTION
10.3 ACRES
Nice Pasture for Horses, 10’x16’ Shed/Dog Kennel w/5 Outdoor Runs, Camping Area, Garden and Shrubbery, Solar System will go with Property. NOTE: A Secluded 10 Acre Property with Mostly Being Woods, Enjoy Sitting on the Back Deck Watching the Deer and Other Wildlife. This Could Be Your Dream Home with Sewer Designed for a 4 Bedroom House. Don’t
Auction Team: Daniel F. Stoltzfus, 717-606-3020
JD Fisher, 484-614-8992
John Riehl, 717-278-2510
Amos Stoltzfus Jr., 717-475-9397 Lic. #AY002397
For Full Listing to to Auctionzip.com #25310
Announcements Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over Any Printed Material.
Sellers: Johnny Lee & Kathryn Joy Riehl Attorney: Dave Mersky 717-299-2950 (Mersky Law Group)
true for anybody! Prepare to buy, sellers are serious to sell. Contact auctioneer at 717-826-1585 with any questions or to schedule a private showing. Octorara School District, West Sadsburg Twp. Taxes: $12,000. Payment & Terms: $75,000 down on day of sale, settlement on or before September 6, 2024. Kling, Diebler, and Glick Attorneys. See more photos at auctionzip.com #50152.
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PUBLIC AUCTION
CUSTOM
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DEADLINES
2½ story log/cedar siding house w/1854 SF finished area,
eat-in kitchen w/walk-in cooking fireplace, custom
cabinets & Kitchen-Aid stainless-steel appliances, living room, office/den, 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, 1st floor laundry/mudroom w/washer & dryer included, full basement w/rec & storage rooms, propane forced air heat, central AC. Special Features: Exposed ceiling & wall beams, wide hardwood flooring, Colonial trim & panel doors thru out, Honda generator & 500-gallon propane tank. Outbuildings: Detached 1½ story 2 car garage 28x23 w/overhead storage, utility shed 11x20 w/overhead door & utility shed 11x20. 20 ACRE wooded lot w/macadam driveway, peaceful setting. Enrolled in Clean & Green. Owners downsizing to smaller quarters & motivated to sell! Ideally located clean & well-maintained one of a kind custom log house w/many original features in move in condition. A must see to appreciate quality. Convenient location, minutes to Gap, Compass, White Horse & Parkesburg w/easy access to Rts. 10, 30 & 340. Personal inspection by appointment or open house July 13, 20 & 27 from 1 to 4 P.M. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)
Curvin M. Horning 717-606-2226 Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956
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KEYSTONE STEEL STRUCTURES is Hiring for Labor and Driver to Erect
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Lawn & Garden
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply, 717-284-0883.
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Pets
AKC ROTTWEILER PUPS. UTD on shots, Dewormed & Vet checked. German bloodline. $1,495. 717-926-3637
GERMAN SHEPHERD CHOCOLATE LAB MIX PUPPIES, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $95 obo, 717-529-2287
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, very nice, ready 7/4, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $200. 10 mo. old GOLDEN RETRIEVER female, red, good guard dog, $450. 717-529-1274 ext. 2.
JACK RUSSELL TERRIER PUPPY, 4mo.old male, farm raised, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $150. 717-529-2011 x0
MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES, very cute & friendly, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $450. 717-208-0418.
RAGDOLL KITTENS, TICA reg., 2M/3F, vet checked, very cute, great pets, farm raised, $1,195. 610-469-4169
YELLOW LAB/GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX PUPPIES, shots, dewormed, $200. 717-786-8975 ext. 2
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
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DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 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!
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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
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ITEMS WANTED
1-100 ALL ANTIQUE & OLD TOOLS WANTED: Collector Paying Cash$$$ for Woodworking, Machinist, Measuring & Blacksmith Tools. Wooden & Metal Planes. Tool Chests & Boxes. Tools made by Stanley, Etc. Call 610-363-2802
A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123
ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 40¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315.
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
raise money for initiative
Through its Healing Our Planet initiative, the Giant Company announced on June 27 that it raised $403,360 in partnership with its customers to support Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and Planet Bee Foundation. During the month of May, customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores were invited to round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar to support each organization.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, in partnership with the Giant Company, announced it will award grants to local community organizations for tree plantings across Pennsylvania, and funds will support Pick Up Pennsylvania and local cleanup, recycling and greening events.
Planet Bee Foundation drives awareness for pollinators and the importance of bees as a pathway to STEM, conservation and innovations in agriculture. Funding raised by the Giant Company will support local beekeepers, research programs and school and community programs.
Giant’s Healing Our Planet campaign has raised more than $6 million over the past four years. For more information on the Healing Our Planet initiative, visit www.giantfoodstores.com/ pages/our-purpose.
