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Families will learn together at STEAMS Camp

BY FRANCINE FULTON

With many summer programs, parents drop off their children so that they can enjoy a day of fun and activities. Freedom Academy, however, is offering a STEAMS (science, technology, engineering, art, math and Scripture) Camp, where families can enjoy spending time together.

The interactive, educational day camp will take place at Freedom Life’s main campus, 447 Noble Road, Christiana, from Tuesday, Aug. 1, through Thursday, Aug. 3, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Freedom Academy recently completed is first year as a homeschool co-op, where STEAMS activities were included. “We wanted to offer something fun over the summer for families to continue learning together,” explained Freedom Academy

director Cynthia Kreider. “The kids do not have to be enrolled in Freedom Academy to participate (in the camp). We welcome all parents and children to enjoy the experience.”

“We want to introduce people to Freedom Academy and have something fun and inexpensive for families to do together.”

Kreider recently conducted the STEAMS Camp at Freedom Life’s campus in Centre County, and many of those activities, including building structures, performing science experiments and creating art, will be offered in Christiana.

“We made foam puffy paint, and they painted 3-D pictures. We will

do an egg drop, and they will build a structure to keep the egg from breaking,” Kreider explained. “Depending on the age group, they will make paper roller coasters, and the younger kids will make marble runs with cardboard tubes. We will build catapults and cotton-ball launchers.”

A fee will be charged per child, and registration is open for children in prekindergarten through 12th grade. Projects will vary in degree of difficulty according to the age and abilities of the families. Parents are required to remain on-site and assist their children.

“We want to introduce people to Freedom Academy and have something fun and inexpensive for families to do together,” said Kreider.

She said that the STEAMS Camp is designed to provide parents with an opportunity to spend quality time

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Summer flowers are available for picking at Penningtonville Presbyterian Church’s “growing kindness” garden, which was established by the church’s youth group in front of the church.

The flowers were planted in two raised-bed gardens. “A couple of years ago, the Girl Scouts did a raised-bed garden, and we repurposed that area for a community garden, where we planted some zinnias, dahlias and geraniums,” explained

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Chester County Connect Care (CCCC), formerly known as Chester County Women’s Services, will hold its third annual Summer Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will be held at a new location this year - West Brandywine Township Park. Admission to the family-friendly event is free. Activities will include yard games, See Summer Picnic pg 4

Chester County Connect Care to offer free Summer Picnic Church youth group grows Kindness Garden

pastor Eric Dorville.

The garden, which is designed to provide flowers for the community, was planted by church youths under the guidance of new youth group leader Meghan Kloss. “The children, with adult supervision, started it in June by planting seeds,” Dorville noted. “They came over every day to water and take care of it. The (purpose of the garden) is to grow kindness.”

Most recently, youths gathered on July 10 to weed the garden, trim back the dahlias to encourage more See Kindness Garden pg 5

See STEAMS Camp pg 8

Freedom Academy student Mary Palmer tests her structure, made using toothpicks and jellybeans, to see how many books it will hold.

Freedom Academy student Ava Dardano builds a marshmallow tower in STEAMS class.

Featured at the picnic will be children’s games (top photo) and face painting (bottom photo).

Southern End Sluggers claim tournament crown

Members of the team include (front, from left) Gavrin Wyant, L-S; Dom Burrell, PV; Westin Rhine, Solanco; Carter Galbreath, Solanco; Cam Naggy, Octorara; Chase Messinger, L-S; (back) coach Jeremy Messinger; coach Greg Schaub; Brady Messinger, L-S; Landon Welk, Solanco; Jake Stahovich, L-S; Houston Schreck, L-S; Toby Schaub, CV; Cordell Bair, CV; coach Nate Galbreath; (not pictured) coach Justin Hart; and Brayden Hart, L-S.

The Southern End Sluggers, a youth baseball team made up of players from Solanco, LampeterStrasburg, Conestoga Valley, Octorara and Pequea Valley, recently captured the Essex Express Baseball

Father’s Day Summer Classic.

“Last fall, we won three tournaments,” said coach Nate Galbreath. “This tournament made it four in a row. We have kids of equal talent, so

See Sluggers pg 4

July 26. SPARK in the Park

Atglen Community Park

400 Ridge Ave., Atglen, 7 to 8 p.m. Presented by Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, the event will take place every Wednesday through Aug. 23. Each week will have different activities, and all events are free. Yoga will be featured on July 26. www.facebook.com/PenningtonvillePC

July 26. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

Parkesburg Baptist Church

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

July 27. Narcotics Anonymous

IMPACT Church

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

July 26 and 27. Book Clubs

Atglen Public Library

121 Main St., Atglen. Teen Book Club will meet on July 26 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. The topic will be “The Fault in our Stars” by John Green. The Adult Book Club will meet on July 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The topic will be “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley. Registration is required by choosing “Register for Programs” at ww.atglenpubliclibrary.org or by calling 610-593-6848.

July 29. Family Movie Night

Minch Park

111 West St., Parkesburg, 7:30 p.m. Attendees should bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Community groups will have tables with information on upcoming events and ways to get involved.

July 30. Free Community Meal

New Beginnings Church of the Cross

1 Penn Ave, Christiana, 10 a.m. Attendees will be fed spiritually at Sunday morning worship and then will be fed a free smorgasbord-style meal. The gray, stone church is located between Newport Avenue and Pine Street, two blocks from the light at Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The Parkesburg Lions Club will hold two community bench dedications on Sunday, July 30. One bench to memorialize Joann Carmen will be dedicated at 3 p.m. at Parkesburg VWF Post 4480, 406 W. Fourth Ave., Parkesburg. The second bench will be dedicated at 4 p.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, to memorialize Thaddeus “Bud” Wilde.

Parkesburg Mayor John Hagen will be on hand at both events. Community members who would like to speak about the two honorees are encouraged to attend the ceremonies.

Carmen, who passed away in 2021, was the office manager of the Parkesburg VFW and a supporter of the Keystone Valley Fire Department. “She was in charge of the Parkesburg VFW for many years, and she was amazing,” said Parkesburg Lions Club president Robin McKenna. “We have fundraisers at the VFW, and she was very supportive of the Lions Club.”

Carmen’s bench will be placed at the flagpole in front of the VFW, which also dedicated its sunroom in her memory.

Wilde, director of the Wilde Funeral Home, passed away in December 2021. He became a member of the Parkesburg Lions Club in 1977 and later served as club president. In February 2019, he was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, the

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live music and food trucks, and there will be face painting and balloon animals for children. A petting zoo is also planned.

Scheduled to perform in the park’s amphitheater are Bryar Bullock from Freedom Life (FL) Church in Christiana and his worship band, as well as youths from FL Kids, who will sing and dance.

Singer Erica Barnes will be featured, as well as Gabe Mahalik, who will perform comedy and rap. There will also be a drone demonstration by officer Richard Craig from the West Brandywine Township Police Department. The guest speaker will be Joe Knopp, executive producer of the movie “Unplanned.”

“We encourage people to bring blankets and chairs and stay for a while. We will have all entertainment throughout the whole day,” said Stacey McNutt, CCCC events coordinator. A schedule of speakers and performers will be listed one week prior to the event at www.ccconnectcareinfo.org/picnic.

Food trucks that will be on hand include the Nacho Depot and Philly Pretzel Factory. Rita’s Italian Ice will be provided free of charge to all attendees, and children age 12 and under will receive a complimentary lunch.

There will also be an opportunity to win gift baskets, with separate child-friendly baskets available to youngsters. All in attendance will receive a goodie bag.

McNutt said that the park is the perfect venue for a family picnic. “We are super excited about it,” she said. “It gives us more of an opportunity to reach people as a whole. Having the amphitheater is perfect for what we are planning.”

CCCC is a local nonprofit pregnancy care medical center. It was known as Chester County Women’s Services for 37 years before the name change in 2022. The new name is meant to reflect the agency’s effort to provide assistance to all family members, not just mothers.

At the upcoming picnic, Myriam

Ruager, CCCC executive director, will speak about the agency’s mission. “We will have a Connect Care tent and we will sell our new apparel and baby onesies and have more information about the program,” said McNutt.

CCCC offers free limited ultrasounds for expectant mothers and provides basic pregnancy care such as prenatal vitamins and free nurse consultations throughout the course of the pregnancy. Parenting classes are offered, as well as Bible studies and peer counseling. Families can use the points they earn from attending classes to “purchase” parenting essentials from the CCCC Parenting Boutique.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit www.ccconnect care.org or call 610-383-0930.

The GPS address for West Brandywine Township Park is 198 Lafayette Road, Coatesville. For more information about the picnic or to register, visit the previously mentioned website. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

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July 31. Ryan, the Bug Guy Moores Memorial Library

9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana, 1:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about harmless bugs and insects in nature. Registration will close on Sunday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. Register on the events calendar at www.christianalibrary.org.

Aug. 1. National Night Out

Presented by Parkesburg Parks and Recreation Minch Park

111 West St., Parkesburg, 6 to 9 p.m. Parkesburg Borough Police department and the Keystone Valley Fire Department will be there with their vehicles. In addition, there will be a DJ, a barbecue food truck, a water ice truck, inflatables and an obstacle course.

www.facebook.com/parkesburg parksandrecreation

Aug. 9. Stream Study Parkesburg Free Library

105 West St., Parkersburg, 1 p.m. Attendees will learn about stream water quality from a park ranger. Register by stopping at the library or calling 610-857-5165.

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we bat all 12, and every kid gets their time on the bench.”

The tournament was held in Essex, Md.

The Sluggers opened with a 12-1 Saturday morning win over the Owings Mills’ Spartans. Later that evening, the Sluggers settled for an 8-8 tie against the Arlington All-Stars.

“The Saturday games were for seeding, so we went into the single elimination Sunday games as the second seed,” Galbreath explained.

Sunday morning, the Sluggers defeated In the Dirt 8-1 and in the afternoon pulled out a 4-3, comefrom-behind win over the Blue Chips to get to the finals. There the Sluggers defeated the top seed, Tripletown Aces, 4-2 to claim the tournament crown.

“It was a total team effort,” said Galbreath. “We pitched well; made a lot of great plays defensively, including turning multiple double plays; and had some great throws home from the outfield to nail runners at the plate. Everyone put the ball in play, and we had very few strikeouts against some really good pitching,” he added. “We had multiple extra base hits, and we ran the bases really well.”

Kindness Garden

blossoming and to cut the garden’s first zinnias.

Additionally, Dorville noted that the church is continuing its summer SPARK in the Park program, which meets on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Atglen Community Park, 400 Ridge Ave., Atglen. Upcoming SPARK programs will include yoga on July 26, first aid and CPR course on Aug. 2, make your own terrarium on Aug. 9 and water wars and obstacle course on Aug. 15. The program will conclude on Aug. 23 with Movie Night.

Dorville is also planning a fall sermon series that will help answer some questions that people may have about God and the church. Those interested in posing a question are asked to visit www.face book.com/PenningtonvillePC and answer the questions in a post dated

July 18, which reads, “If you could ask Jesus any question, what would you ask?” and “What topic would you love to see the church address?”

Penningtonville Presbyterian Church is located at 406 Main St., Atglen. For more information, call 610-593-2173 or visit www .penningtonvillechurch.org or the aforementioned Facebook page.

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

COMMUNITY OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH

117 N. 4th Street, Oxford, PA 19363

Sunday Service 10 am(in-person & online) 610-998-0282 collutheranchurch@gmail.com For more info, visit www.collutheranchurch.org

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

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

HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC Progressive, Inclusive, Democratic, Catholic! Sunday Mass: 10am 2109 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-969-5932 www.healingshepherd.com

HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 East Highland Rd., Parkesburg PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org

Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm. Thursday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am

IMPACTCHURCH: Impacting lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH

LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach

Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org

E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com Hearing assistance devices.

MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

“Come find spiritual life in Christ for your family.” Cochranville: Rte. 926, halfway between Rte. 41 & Rte. 10. Rev. Daniel Henderson, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. Fellowship & Refreshments from 10:15-10:35 am. Worship with classes for infantsPre-K at 10:45 am Kidsworship for K5th is held during the sermon time. Youth Group for 6th-12th grades twice a month at 6:30 pm 610-869-2402. www.manorpresbyterian.com

MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH : 549 Swan Rd., Atglen. 610-593-6658, Lead Pastor: Mike Clemmer, Music Minister: Matt Chambers. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am, Children’s Church, Nursery. Youth Group Wed., 7pm. Christian Preschool. Visit us online at www.maplegrovemc.com

MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH : 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org

MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com

PARKESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH: 103 West St., (next to Parkesburg Library & Minich Park). 610-857-9135 or Email: info@parkesburgbaptist.org. Pastor: Rev. Mary C. Lewis. Sunday Worship 10:30 am - Nursery Care & Jr. Church provided.

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

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

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

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R097216

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2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL-79,344 Miles Antiques, Furniture, Collectables, Glassware, Guns, Ammo, Tools & Household Goods 20 Dorinda Drive, Christiana, PA 17509 Christiana Boro – Octorara Schools

August 23, 2023 · 2pm - Real Estate at 6:00pm

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Youths work in the flower garden.

highest recognition given by the Lions Clubs International Foundation for community service.

The Parkesburg Lions Club has been collecting plastics to earn free benches as part of a recycling program offered by the Trex Company. The Lions Club placed its first bench in the community at the bus stop near the Parkesburg Library, 105 West St. It was dedicated to the late Jim Norton, a longtime Lions Club member and a past member of the Parkesburg Library Board.

The Lions Club also provided a

“Buddy Bench” at Octorara Elementary School. McKenna explained that a Buddy Bench is available for students who are looking for friends. They can sit on the bench as a signal that they need someone to play with. The aim is that other children will invite the child on the bench to play with them.

The community is welcome to donate plastics for the bench program.

Items such as grocery bags, bread bags, newspaper sleeves and dry cleaning bags are accepted, among other items. Currently, there are receptacles at the Parkesburg Free Library; Fulton Bank, 100 W. First Ave., Parkesburg; Octorara

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COUNTRY 3 BDRM. RANCHER

5 ACRE RURAL LOT w/STREAM COMPASS/SADSBURYVILLE AREA

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1366 Airport Rd., Coatesville. Rt. 340 E. to Compass (W. Kings Hwy.). Right Old Wilmington Rd. Left Airport Rd. Property on right.

Elementary School, 104 Highland Road, Atglen; Gabe’s Pizza Place, 428 W. First Ave, Parkesburg; the Octorara Area Food Cupboard, 714 Main St., Parkesburg; and Pine Creek Animal Hospital, 150 Pine Creek Drive, Gap.

McKenna reported that the Lions will continue to dedicate benches as donations of plastics come in from the community. “We can earn one every six months by (collecting) 500 pounds of plastics,” she said. “They are made from Trex wood, so they are very sturdy. You don’t have to paint them, so the maintenance is low.”

For more information about the Parkesburg Lions Club and its activities, search for “Parkesburg Lions Club - New and Improved” on Facebook.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY, AUG.

Rancher w/2030 SF, eat-in kitchen w/appliances, dining area, living rm. w/stone FP, 1st floor family rm. w/skylights & beam ceiling, 3 bdrms., 2 full baths, 1st floor laundry, full bsmt. w/ outside entrance, 16x30 deck, natural gas HW heat, covered soffit/fascia, insulated windows, 10x20 utility bldg., 5.08 ACRES mostly wooded, mature trees, lawn, garden area, stream, public water & on-site septic.

Owners serious to sell. Great setting w/plenty of room for shop/garage/barn. Easy access to Rts. 340, 10 & 30. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Sat., August 5, 12 & 19 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 717-7331006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368).

Aaron M. & Katie M. Fisher 717-517-6640

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acre property with lots of opportunity with this move in ready property. Macadam driveway, onsite well & septic, Fulton Township, Solanco School District, low taxes.

Auctioneer Note: Motivated seller. Come prepared to buy!

Terms: $30,000.00 down day of sale Settlement within 60 days Open House Date: Saturday, August 5, 1-3pm or call for an appointment.

Sellers: Roman Lapp Attorney: Dave Mersky

Auctioneers: Christian Stoltzfus

Leon Stoltzfus

Levi Fisher

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R097667

(Atglen/Christiana/Gap Area)

PUBLIC AUCTION

Property Description: 2.5 Acre lot with existing mobile home in poor condition. Lot is mostly level open ground and some woods. Existing well, septic, underground electric, and driveway. Great homesite in rural Southern Lancaster County, Solanco School District.

Open House: Thursday, August 3rd from 5-7 P.M.

Terms: $10,000 deposit day of auction. Buyer pays 2% transfer tax. Settlement on Sept. 29, 2023, or before.

Annual Taxes: $1,528 +/- (2023).

Auctioneer Notes: Seller Relocated, so come prepared to buy! Existing utilities service the mobile home, but buyer will need to confirm if sufficient for any improvements they build on the property.

Vehicle: ***2003 Chevrolet Malibu, Good Condition.

All information is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed. For additional pictures go to: www.beiler-campbellauctions.com

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www.GoToAuction.com ID #23383

area; 40’x8’ front porch; 14’x12’ family room w/vinyl flooring; full bath; master bedroom suite; upper level includes full rear dormer, 3-bedrooms w/closets & full bath. Daylight unimproved basement has concrete floor w/ radiant heat; laundry hook-up; LP furnace w/4-zones; water treatment system; on-site well & septic; 500 gallon LP tank; annual taxes: $5,342; Octorara Area Schools. Outbuilding: a 1,100 sq. ft. 2-story 2-stall horse barn; tack room; carriage/garage bay; upper level hay storage or workshop area; fenced pasture for horses/animals. Nice macadam driveway & parking area; large garden & front yard w/mature shade. OPEN HOUSE: SAT., JULY 29 & AUG. 5 from 1-3 PM for info call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333.

Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance in 60-days. Attorney: Kling, Deibler & Glick (717) 354-7700.

Auctioneers: Christ Taylor: (717) 371-1915

AU# 005421

Seller: Gail A. Langley

Atty: Kim Carter-Patterson 717-923-0134 R098045

Auction By: MARTIN & RUTT AUCTIONEERS

AY2189-L Michael J. Martin (717) 371-3333 John J. Rutt II (717) 587-8906

AUCTION FOR: MICHAEL J. KING

Note: Valuable updated country property that borders Amish farmland. Nice 1.10-acre “farmette” property is ideal for animals/horses; located along a quiet side road with easy access to Rt. 41. Offering Broker Participation * Contact Auctioneer (717) 371-3333 For photos & listing visit www.martinandrutt.com R097472

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Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with one-time $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today!

1-833-516-2829.

REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material - steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders). Call Erie Metal Roofs:

1-855-338-4807

FOR SALE

Bldg. Materials

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

Collectibles

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

www.DNRCollectibles.com

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

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

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

Furniture

POLY FURNITURE: Adirondack chairs, table sets, swivel gliders, 2 or 4 ft. gliders, picnic tables, rockers. 27 colors to choose from, custom colors! Thousands in stock! 610-743-5660 WyomissingStructures.com

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.

~ POLY FURNITURE ~

LARGE INVENTORY! Many Colors. We can customize them in your colors! 1 Montrose Blvd., Reading. 610-743-5660

Livestock

ENGLISH HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS

Beginner to Advanced, All Ages. #610-425-7869.

Pets

ARE YOU A PET OWNER? Do you want to get up to 100% back on Vet Bills? Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1866-314-0584 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow.com/macnet.

BLACK LAB-MIX PUPPIES. Family-raised, vet-checked / 1st vacs. $175; Ready. Call/ text: 717-538-0951

CREAM COLOR YELLOW LAB/GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX PUPPIES, shots, dewormed, $300. 717-786-8975 ext. 2

DOBERMAN PUPPIES AKC Black with brown markings. Males and females. Ready July 14. Harford County, MD. 410937-8035

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, vet checked, shots, dewormed, very cute, ready now! $595 obo. 443-808-6934

Pets

JACKRUSSELL/FOXTERRIER MIX

PUPS, Ready 7/10, shots, dewormed, vet checked, very cute, $225. 717-529-3588

MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES, vet checked, shots, dewormed, raised w/children, $350, 717-529-2720

POMERANIAN PUPPIES Assort. colors & particolored. Ready mid-July. $650 ea. 717-285-7445.

POODLE/POINTER MIX PUPPIES, vet checked, dewormed. Ready now! family raised, $200, 717-445-0125.

RED & BLUE HEELER PUPPIES, shots, dewormed, vet checked. Ready Now! $250. 717-548-3214

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Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANTPAYMENT

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

Miscellaneous

DENTAL INSURANCE fromPhysicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOTjust a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www.dental50plus.com/macnet #6258

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

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NEED IRSRELIEF $10K-$125K + Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness. Call 1-877-7051472. Mon. through Fri. 7am-5pm PST.

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ARE YOU A PET OWNER? Do you want to get up to 100% back on vet bills? Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-844-774-0206 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow.com/ads.

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS!

Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE info kit. Call 1-877-929-9587.

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONEDAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 1-855-761-1725.

DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER & 65+? You may qualify for a substantial cash award. No obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help! Call 24/7, 1-877-707-5707.

DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/ mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free installation, Smart HD DVR included, Free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/31/24. 1-866-479-1516.

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SEASONAL

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

LOST & FOUND

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

This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.

SERVICES RENDERED

26’ BOX TRUCK SERVICE. Up to 12 skids or 8,000 lbs. Local and long distance. Call Jim: 717-823-1856 SSTExpress, Lititz, PA

A LOCAL HANDYMAN

Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Licensed & Insured 610-547-7789

A&LTRIMMING , Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message

AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY

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

ANDY’S DRYWALL

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

B&L CARSON DISPOSAL

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

BOOTROADTREESERVICE

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

CD BEILER CONSTRUCTION

WE SPECIALIZE IN COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ROOFING. Our Goal is to serve our clients w/a high quality job PA#112619 • INSURED • 717-747-4037

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

DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.

GENERAL REPAIRS & HANDYMAN SERVICES. Also storage shed repairs & new roof. Call 717-529-0853

NEAL’S PAINTING: INTERIOR / EXTERIOR 30+yrs. experience, reasonable rates, references available. 717-381-5954 Nealspainting77@yahoo.com

PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. Free estimates, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

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

ROOFING ~ Amish Quality 10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins. EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501

SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.

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TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL

Brush Clearing - Stump Grinding. Sunny Slope Tree Service. Family Owned & Operated Since 1996 Fully Insured PA103313 717-768-0114 www.sunnyslopetreeservice.com

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

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ITEMS WANTED

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

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

ALWAYS BUYING

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

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

BUYING CLASSIC CARS,TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

ITEMS WANTED

BUYING INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL Parts; Large breakers, fuses, switches, servo motors, PLCs, drives, bus plugs & other spare machine parts. Lg. lots pref. Will clean out parts rooms. 717-859-4234

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 40¢/gallon - will pick up. 717-587-7315

CORVETTES WANTED

Any Year. 1953 & Up. Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

GUITARS & INSTRUMENTS WANTED

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

HAMILTON WATCHES VINTAGE, parts, memorabilia, advertising, catalogs, digital Pulsar. $Paying Cash$ 717-468-7852

OLD ADVERTISING SIGNS WANTED! PICS + DESCRIPTION, 717-515-5753

OLD ELECTRONIC TUBES, ANTIQUE OR HAM RADIO, VINTAGE STEREO EQUIP. WANTED! #717-515-5753 TEXT PICTURES OF ITEMS PLEASE.

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES!

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

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS FOR SALE

AT LOU’S, Top dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. $350 & up. 484-886-1971

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES

$0-$1,000

Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-877-5957 PA0002

CYCLES

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

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

with their children as they work on projects together. “One of the things that homeschool families learn is that they get to build a relationship with their kids, and they get to really know their kids,” Kreider noted. “It would be fun for parents to see how their kids learn while they are doing things. If they have multiple kids, their youngest and oldest will have different experiences. That multigenerational learning will give them a different perspective.”

Freedom Academy offers preschool classes, as well as project-based learning electives, creative electives and core classes, for homeschool students. More than 50 students were enrolled in Freedom Academy in its first year.

Kreider said the goal of the academy is to offer support to homeschooling families. “We want to partner with families as they homeschool to have that community and be a resource for families if they need help,” she stated.

For more information about Freedom Academy or to register for the STEAMS Camp, visit www.freedom.life/academy or call 610-593-5959. It is recommended that families register before Monday, July 31; however, walk-ups will be accepted.

Community Foundation to offer grants

Chester County Community Foundation will accept applications for Capacity Building Grants until Wednesday, Sept. 13. Capacity building projects should strengthen a nonprofit in areas such as mission, vision and strategy, governance and leadership, strategic relationships, fundraising and development, or operations.

All grant applicants must be charitable, tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) certification, and they must be located in and serve Chester County. The goal of the Community Foundation’s grantmaking is to strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations serving the Chester County region.

Nonprofits may submit one grant proposal annually. Proposals are shared with the Grants Committee overall as well as made available to each of the separate donor-advised funds. Grant monies are distributed by February of the following year and typically range from $500 to $5,000.

For more information, visit https://chescocf.org/receive/apply -for-grants/. Applications may be emailed to grants@chescocf.org.