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Fundraisers to benefit Christiana library

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Providingfree passes to area museums, helping maintain free use of computers and internet access for patrons, and supporting an aerobic drumming class, a knitting group and story times are just some of the programs that will benefit from upcoming fundraisers being presented by the Friends of the Moores Memorial Library and the library board. Events will include a golf tournament as well as a yard sale and chicken barbecue.

The 14th annual library golf tournament is set for Monday, Aug. 28, at Tanglewood Manor Golf Club, 653 Scotland Road, Quarryville. A light lunch will be

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provided at noon, and there will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner, provided by Wayne Buckwalter Jr., will be served at the conclusion of the tournament. The single-player fee includes green fees, use of a cart, lunch, dinner and on-course beverages.

Preregistration is encouraged; registration forms are available at the library. Golfers may also register by calling 717-951-8713.

Walk-in registrations will be accepted on the day of the event, space permitting. Golfers may sign up with friends as a group of four or enter as an individual and be placed with a team.

There will be a number of contests and prizes throughout the day, including closest-to-the-pin,

longest drive for men and for ladies and a putting contest. Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place teams, and there will be a cash prize for a hole in one, compliments of Hershey Motors. There will also be door prizes, including gift cards from local businesses.

This tournament is designed for amateur golfers, and no prizes will be awarded to professionals.

“Last year, we had more than 50 golfers,” noted Joan Esworthy, Friends president. In addition to the programs already mentioned, a portion of the proceeds from the tournament will be used to replace the library’s sign. “This will be a big (ticket) item,” said Esworthy. “The (current) sign was not meant to be outside in the elements.”

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BY FRANCINE FULTON

While many people know that the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a social club and a veterans’ service organization, the community may not realize that the

VFW also supports local charities and provides activities that are open to the public.

Locally, Gap VFW Post 7418 offers weekly specials in its kitchen, karaoke and free family bingo. The post includes a canteen, pool tables,

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40 years of Awana

2023 program prepares to kick off

BY ANN MEAD ASH

The Awana program at Calvary Monument Bible Church (CMBC) is not new. In fact, the Wednesday evening children’s activity will be entering its 40th year when it starts this fall. But organizers like Heather Ensslen help keep the program fresh for the more than 60 area children who attend on average.“Last year we did Critter Cards, and the children learned about animals and collected cards,” recalled Ensslen. “We had a lot of fun with that, so we wanted

another yearlong theme.”

This year’s theme, “Around the World,” will be first explored when Awana holds a kickoff and registration event at the church, 1660 Mine Road, Paradise, on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 3 p.m. The experience will include an International Food Faire with up to 10 tables representing different countries, where volunteers will hand out information and food samples.Among the areas that will be represented are Mexico, Thailand, the Middle East, and Ghana, Africa. Students from the Paloma School of Irish Dance will perform as well.

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Preparing for the upcoming golf tournament are (from left) Kathy Patterson, Karen Woods, Ginny Rettew, John and Joan Esworthy, and Toady Kennel.

Members of the Gap VFW include (back, from left) cook Chris Leivers Jr., quartermaster Bob Charlesen, adjutant Lee Reynolds, (front) trustee Scott Barrage, chaplain Herb Buzzard, steward Lucinda Fisher and auxiliary president Cheryl Charlesen.

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Ensslen explained that the international theme is based on a study that showed more than 5 million children engage weekly in Awana’s Bible-focused, child discipleship ministries in a variety of countries. Awana will be held at the church each Wednesday from Sept. 6 to May 8, beginning at 6:40 p.m. each week. “We will (visit) a different country each month,” explained Ensslen, who noted that children will watch a video, talk about a country, and then collect a card, like a passport, for that country. “If they earn so many by the end of the club year, they will receive an award,” said Ensslen.

Awana clubs are divided into four age groups. The group for 2-year-olds is called Puggles. Children ages 3 to 5 attend Cubbies. Children in kindergarten to second grade go to Sparks, and thirdthrough sixth-graders go to Truth and Training, called T&T. Awana opens with a whole group gathering for song, and then the clubs break into smaller groups to go over workbooks and memory verses. Each club has large group time and a game time that Ensslen called “unique to that group.” The Cubbies also

Children in the greater Paradise area are looking forward to the start of the 40th year of Awana, which will have a yearlong theme of “Around the World.”

have puppet and craft time. Along with the international theme, Ensslen said some special theme nights are planned based on activities that have proven popular in the past. One of those is a neon night, which involves neon clothing and glow items, and another involves children creating cards for church attendees who are hospitalized or homebound. “The kids

loved making the cards, and people loved receiving the cards as well. Ensslen noted that the annual Grand Prix pinewood derby will be scheduled for a Saturday in February, as well.

It takes more than 40 adult volunteers to help set up, tear down, and shepherd the children who attend Awana. Ensslen noted that some volunteers have been serving the

program for more than 30 years.

Freedom Academy expands offerings

a longer lunch and recess break. In addition, the kindergarten through third-grade class has been split into two smaller segments - kindergarten and first grade in one group and second and third grades in the other - to better engage with student learning levels.

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This year, Freedom Academy has extended its programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays to offer a greater variety of classes and allow students to enjoy more social interaction during

Country

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Music on the Mountain, featuring performances by notable bluegrass and gospel musicians, children’s activities and food, will take place on Fri-

day, Aug. 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 1 to 9 p.m. at the King residence, located at 637 Gault Road in Gap.

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organization with a goal of “making a positive impact on communities in need.” The organization funds building projects in India and around the world, with a primary focus on schools and children’s homes.

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This is the fourth year for the event, which takes place on the property of Merv King from King Construction in New Holland. “(King) is a supporter, and he is letting us use his property for the fourth year,” said Chris Straka, CEO of For One Life.

Straka estimates that more than 2,000 people attended last year’s event. “Our tent seats about 900, and it was full both nights, and there were lawn chairs all around,” he stated.

This year’s performers are Amos Raber, Country Road Ramblers, David Miller, John Schmid, Dan and Amanda Esh, The Churchmen and The Deanes. “We wanted to make sure everyone has a really good experience, so we hired (pro-

fessional audio and visual technicians),” noted Straka. “It is a professional-quality sound system, with a 17-foot LED wall to augment the activities.”

For children, there will be bounce houses and games, a dunk tank and arts and crafts. Adults will be able to try their hand at ax throwing. “We are dedicating a large amount of space for the children’s area,” said Straka. “We are doing activities with kids on Friday night and all day Saturday, so families feel comfortable coming and spending an evening with their kids.”

There will be a variety of food trucks on hand, including Skip’s Food Truck, Welder’s Steak Shack, Swirls of Delight, Character Coffee,

Auntie Anne’s, Anytime Acai and Country Smokehouse Barbecue and Catering.

Straka noted that volunteers are utilized to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

“We started planning right after last year’s event,” he said.

“We have a core committee of 10 people, and we have 30 to 40 volunteers parking cars and (performing other duties).”

Proceeds from Music on the Mountain will support For One Life’s projects in Northeast India, which include youth and child development, education and life care.

“Michael Esh, the founder of For One Life, came to know about this area through Bibles For The World 20 years ago,” Straka explained. “He did

Native tree and shrub sale posted

Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program of Chester and Delaware counties will host its fourth annual native tree and shrub sale. The sale will feature a limited supply of 28 different trees and shrubs, all of which are native to Pennsylvania. The trees and shrubs provide food, shelter and nesting habitat for wildlife, as well as

privacy, shade, foliage and landscape beautification.

Planting trees can also reduce flooding, stabilize soil and filter pollutants. The Master Watershed Stewards noted that fall is one of the best times to plant new trees.

Proceeds from this fundraiser support the Chester and Delaware Counties Master Watershed Steward Program

and its efforts to share information and inspire improvements within local watersheds.

Preorders are required; no plants will be sold at the pickup locations. To place orders through Sunday, Aug. 27, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ mws-tree-sale.

Pickup will be available on Saturday, Sept. 16, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Romano 4-H Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike,

work for them and fell in love with the area and has gone back ever since.”

Those who attend Music on the Mountain will have an opportunity to learn more about the organization. “We do some presentations from the stage during the concert. We have programs that we hand out, and all of our volunteers can talk about what we do here at For One Life,” Straka said, noting that the first 1,000 in attendance will receive goodie bags.

For more information about Music on the Mountain, visit www.musiconthemountain.net. More information about For One Life can be found at www.foronelife.org and www .facebook.com/foronelife

West Brandywine Township.

To learn more about the tree sale, visit the aforementioned website. A complete list of trees and shrubs with planting requirements is available at https://tinyurl.com/MWS -2023TreeSale under the “Tree/Shrub Catalog” tab. To place an order by phone, call 877-345-0691 on Mondays to Fridays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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The Friends will hold a yard sale and chicken barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 26. The yard sale at the library will begin at 8 a.m.; chicken halves prepared on-site by Randy Yoder will be available beginning at 10 a.m. The Friends’ Read Moore Book Store, which is located downstairs at the library, will be open during the yard sale.

“Yard sales will be held throughout Christiana that day,” said Esworthy, noting that a variety of yard sale items have been donated by Friends members such as seasonal decor and kitchenware.

“If people want to bring items for us to donate to sell, they may drop them off at the library (during operating hours),” added Friends member Karen Woods, noting that all items must be clean and in good condition. No clothing

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or appliances will be accepted. Moores Memorial Library is located at 9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana. Hours of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the library at 610-593-6683, visit www .christianalibrary.org or search for “Christiana Library” on Facebook.

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Aug. 16. 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. On Aug. 18, water wars and an obstacle course will be featured. www.facebook.com/PenningtonvillePC

Aug. 16. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

Parkesburg Baptist Church

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

Aug. 17. Narcotics Anonymous

IMPACT Church

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

Aug. 17 and 18. Bag Sale

New Hope Community Closet

128 TownsEdge Drive, Quarryville. Shoppers may fill a half-bag or a full bag with clothing and shoes for a suggested donation fee. The hours will be on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 717-786-2034 for more details.

Aug. 19. Back-To-School Community Event

Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church

405 Green St., Parkesburg, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be backpack giveaways, free food and a video game truck on-site. Vaccines will also be offered; atendees should bring insurance information. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/Bethanyamec.

Aug. 20. 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.

Aug. 22. GriefShare

Gateway Church

160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 6:30 p.m. The topic will be “Your Grief Journey.” GriefShare, which will be facilitated by Paul and Twila Ranck, is a free support group for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Meetings will run every Tuesday through Nov. 7. www.griefshare.org/groups/170824

Aug. 25. Final Friday

Presented by the Parkesburg Action Committee

Main Street, Parkesburg, 5 to 9 p.m. The theme of the monthly street fair will be “Dog Days of Summer.” Included will be vendors, live music and displays by community groups. Local pet rescues will also be on hand. www.facebook.com/PAC19365

Sept. 9. Farmers Market

Presented by the Parkesburg Action Committee. Parkesburg Borough Hall, 315 W. First Ave., Parkesburg, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, flowers and plants, crafts and more. www.facebook.com/ PAC19365

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an outdoor eating area and a downstairs meeting room.

The property, situated on approximately 10 acres, also offers an outdoor picnic grove and pavilion that the public may rent and a ball field.

The VFW offers membership to veterans, as well as social memberships. VFW members are veterans who have honorably served overseas in an area of foreign conflict. Those who are not eligible for VFW membership but are the parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, child or grandchild of a qualifying veteran can apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary.

“The post has approximately 123 regular members, which are people who served in conflict,” explained Lucinda Fisher, the steward of Post 7418, noting that members include Vietnam and Korean War veterans.

The post’s primary goal is to help veterans in need. Most recently, veterans were invited to the post to learn about their Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits during a program held in July. “When a veteran needs help, they come to us. We can either give them help ourselves or we can steer them to where they can get the help,” said quartermaster Bob Charlesen.

The post supports local fire companies and other veterans’ organizations, and it participates in Wreaths Across

America. In June, the post held a fundraiser to benefit Woerth it Hollow, which provides equine-assisted therapy to veterans and people with disabilities.

Seasonal activities are also offered. “This is a familyfriendly (post),” said Charlesen. “You can bring your children. We have Christmas parties for the kids, Halloween parties and Easter egg hunts, and you don’t have to be a member to come to those.”

“You don’t have to be a member for any of our food

specials. You do have to be a member to purchase alcohol,” Fisher added.

Currently, the Gap VFW is looking to add new members. “COVID hurt us. We shut down and it’s been a struggle to bounce back,” said Fisher, noting that the post was able to make several building improvements during the shutdown, including the addition of new flooring.

Those interested in joining the post are asked to complete a membership application. “If they don’t have a sponsor, we will find one for

them,” Fisher said. “We definitely need younger veterans (to join).”

Charlesen recently set up an informational table at Strasburg Community Days to encourage membership. “Most people that came over were shocked to hear that they could join a VFW club,” he stated.

The Gap VFW Post is located at 4988 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers. For more information, including details about upcoming events and food specials, visit www.face book.com/vfwgap.

New classes for the fall semester will include Number Ninjas for kindergarten and first-grade students; American history for grades two and three; STEAMS (science, technology, engineering, art, math and Scripture) for grades four though six; creative arts for grades seven and eight; and

economics and geometry for grades nine to 12. A complete list of classes is available at www.freedom .life/schedule.

Currently, 65 students are enrolled for the fall 2023 semester. There are still openings for preschool and grades nine through 12, while kindergarten through

grade eight have limited spaces available.

The first day of classes will be on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Freedom Academy meets at Freedom Life Church, 447 Noble Road, Christiana. For more information, visit www.freedom.life/academy or email freedomacademy @freedom.life.

Gap VFW Post 7418 is located at 4988 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers.

Freedom Academy students enjoy hands-on activities.

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Freedom Life to host Courage Conference

In partnership with TPUSA Faith, Freedom Life Church, 447 Noble Road, Christiana, will host the Courage Conference on Friday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to promote values of faith, freedom and family. The event will feature speakers from across the country.

The event headliner will be Brandon Tatum, who will speak on Aug. 25. Tatum is a former Tucson, Ariz., police officer and founder and CEO of four companies, including The Officer Tatum. He is also co-founder of the BLEXIT Foundation and author of “Beaten Black and Blue: Being a Black Cop in an America Under Siege.” Tatum has more than 3 million followers across a variety of platforms on social media.

Rob McCoy will help lead the Courage Conference alongside Freedom Life senior pastor Sam Masteller. McCoy is the senior pastor of Godspeak Calvary Chapel in California and co-founder of TPUSA Faith, an initiative of Turning Point USA. He has also served as the mayor of Thousand Oaks and as the Ventura County sheriff’s chaplain. McCoy will share his firsthand experiences of bringing faith and community service together in the public square.

The Courage Conference will also welcome Landon Starbuck to southcentral Pennsylvania. She is the founder and president of Freedom Forever, which is dedicated to protecting children from trafficking and exploitation. Starbuck left her career in music after uncovering the exploitation within the entertainment industry.

The following individuals will also present at the Courage Conference: Chad Connelly, founder and president of Faith

Wins and the Republican National Committee’s firstever director of faith engagement; David Englehardt, pastor and attorney; Brittany

Leboeuf, scientist and fitness educator, host of the “Heaven & Health” podcast; Troy Maxwell, pastor of Freedom

Brandon Tatum

Rob McCoy

Landon Starbuck See Conference pg 9

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

COMMUNITY OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH

117 N. 4th Street, Oxford, PA 19363

Sunday Service 10 am(in-person & online)

610-998-0282 collutheranchurch@gmail.com For more info, visit www.collutheranchurch.org

ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566

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

FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL: “Ordinary People

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

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

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MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

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

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

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

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

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

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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Russell’s team members conclude season

Team members at Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio have been busy this summer at the studio and at competitions. The Russell’s All-Star competitive teams, composed of dancers of all ages and levels, competed in Ohio and New Jersey, bringing home the Twirling Unlimited (TU) International Championships plus the True Talent Triple Threat. The new competitive season will begin in September.

Russell’s is a family dance and baton twirling studio focusing on all styles of dance, baton twirling, acro, tumbling, cheer, adult dance classes, yoga and Zumba with several locations. The studio is committed to providing the best training to participants in order for them to excel in the performing arts and the sport of baton twirling.

The Russell family started the dance and baton studio more than 30 years ago in Coatesville and has taught thousands of students ranging in age from 2 and a half through adults. Recreational classes are offered for people of all ages and levels, including competitive teams from the beginner through elite levels; a professional performing company, Desire Dance Company; and a twirling team.

Elaine Russell is the artistic director and owner of the studio. For more information, visit www.russellsdance -baton.com.

Wish you were here

BY JEFF FALK

We are not hoarders; we are sentimental creatures. We are not collectors; we are protectors of memories.

For many, postcards hold great value. They can be seen as monetized sentimentality.

On Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Lancaster

To learn more about Paws With A Cause how you help, just download this app and watch the story come to life!

Competitors from Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio were the winners of the Twirling Unlimited (TU) International Championships.

The Russell’s All-Star teams competed in Ohio and New Jersey this summer, where they won several awards.

Chester County rises to fourth place in national digital ranking

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) have awarded Chester County government fourth place for best digital technology practices in the nation in the 500,000 to 999,999 population category. The county has consistently ranked as a top 10 contender in the CDG and NACo Digital Counties Survey for its dedication to guaranteeing that its citizens and workforce have access to a wide variety of digital tools to expand opportunities and

meet their evolving needs.

The winning counties in this year’s Digital Counties Survey were chosen based on improving the quality of life for citizens and staff members, including how they adopted new technology to achieve local priorities and their ability to be resilient in times of unexpected crisis.

Specifically, the survey’s judging panel highlighted Chester County’s digitization of judicial processes through e-filing and cloud-based case management systems for multiple offices. The judges

commended a data-sharing initiative among human services agencies and law enforcement, which aims to reduce the incarceration of people with substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses.

The judges also lauded Chester County’s plans for future digital initiatives, such as automating processes and integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI). These plans would utilize different resources to streamline cremation requests and generate press releases and social media content. A

renewed focus on combating cybersecurity attacks and the elimination of a paper dependency for forms were also noted in the judges’ comments.

The digital survey is con-

ducted annually in the spring. All U.S. counties are invited to participate in the survey, which examines the overall technology programs and plans of counties, including initiatives that streamline the

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delivery of government services, enhance cybersecurity and apply innovative technologies to county priorities. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/digital techrankings.

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County Postcard Club will conduct its annual expo and show at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Admission to the event is free.

“People collect multiple things for all different reasons,” said Gordon Smith, a member of the Lancaster County Postcard Club who’s organizing the expo. “It depends on what draws their interest. Some people collect postcards for the post marks from different post offices. Some people collect them for the stamps. The show is an opportunity for people to get together and talk about postcards and explore postcards.”

Postcards will be displayed on 45 tables - about 10 more than in 2022 - by 20 vendors or dealers, some from as far away as Maryland, New York, Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia and Washington, D.C. More than 100,000 postcards depicting scenes, vacation spots and roadside places like diners, hotels and motels, as well as some celebrating holidays and special occasions, will be made available for purchase.

“I’ve never seen so many postcards in one place,” said Smith, a 53-year-old resident of Wrightsville. “Some people

have their favorite dealers. Everyone comes looking for different stuff. Most of them are there to buy, but there are also people from the community coming to sell their families’ collections. But there are also people who are curious; they’re just taking it all in.”

Nearly 250 postcard collectors and aficionados are expected to attend the Lancaster County Postcard Expo. The expo is one of a handful of postcard shows conducted in Lancaster County at different times each year.

“(A postcard is) a card that the postal service will mail without an envelope,” said Smith. “It used to be a way of communicating at the turn of the (20th) century. At that time, the mail went out three or four times a day. They didn’t have telephones. It was a short message and a way to keep in touch. It was just random conversation that you and I now have in person or over the phone.”

Smith said he possesses postcards that were postmarked as far back as the 1870s.

“Some people make their own postcards,” said Smith. “I personally like the real photo postcards. It’s a picture of

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what happened there and then. It gives you a glimpse of what life was like at that specific moment.”

The Lancaster County Postcard Club recently celebrated the 33rd anniversary of its founding. A few years after its founding, the club sponsored its inaugural Lancaster County Postcard Expo.

“Postcards are still being made,” said Smith. “You can find them at tourist areas. But they’re not being used as much as they used to be, probably because people now use phones or the internet.”

For additional information about the Lancaster County Postcard Club, go to www.face book.com/LCPClub.

Stone: We have a lg. amount of beautiful sandstone: steps, sills, building stone, etc.; 1882 sandstone date stone; Also some limestone pieces.

Antiques – Primitives – Rustics: Wooden barrels; Oak horse stall doors; barn doors; interior panel doors; wooden windows; louvers; shutters; wooden cabinets; porch posts; wooden rain gutters; wooden water pump; wooden wheelbarrow (nice); wooden advertising boxes; 200+ corbels; pulleys; hinges; Myers hay unloader trolleys; dock carts; c.i. window grates;

2’ x 8’ cast table base; bur- lap feed bags; lightning rods; sisal rope; Greendale Estates

4’ x 8’ wooden sign (2 sided); snow guards; Brake Pontiac-Cadillac 1963 All American Calendar; Rutters Bros. & Parthemore milk

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bottles; plus more coming in by auction day.

Misc. Items: Fiberdome 2 to 3 ton feed bin; stall dividers.

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2½ STY. FARM HOUSE - BANK & DAIRY BARN - GAR/SHOP HEIFER & CALF BARNS - EQUIP. BLDG. - MISC. OUTBLDGS. PIPELINE - 3,000 GAL. TANK - 4 SILOS - 2 MANURE PITS GEORGETOWN/NINE POINTS AREA

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 • 2 P.M.

gal. Mueller tank & pipeline sys., heifer barn 38x94 w/ head gates, calf barns 30x60 & 40x45, pole bldg. 36x56, coverall bldg. 50x100, equip. bldg. 48x72, gar/shop 41x50, 2 car gar., 13x50 gar., 20x70, 20x80, 20x42 & 20x70 silos, 101.7 ACRES, productive farmland w/70+ acres tillable, 25 acres pasture w/stream, 2 in-ground manure pits. Special Note: Farm is in Preserve, however, may be subdivided into 2 farms. Zoned Ag. After 58 years, Umble family serious to sell. Move-in dairy setup w/abundant bldgs. Ideal location. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Sat., Aug. 26, Sept. 2 & 9 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).

Vernon D. & Lois R. Umble 717-435-2518

246 Cullen Rd., Oxford. Rt. 41 S. to Cochranville. Right Rt. 10 (Limestone Rd.). Cross over Rt. 896. Left Cullen Rd. OR Rt. 472 S. from Kirkwood. Left Rt. 10 N. Right Cullen Rd.

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1 sty. move-in cond. Rancher w/3300 SF, eat-in kitchen w/appliances, hearth/wood stove, family rm., living rm., 1st floor laundry, 5 bdrms. (master bdrm. bath & walk-in closet), 3 full baths, finished lower level w/kitchenette, family/rec rm., heat pump, central AC, 19x15 shop, double tier deck, 16x16 shop/garage w/elec., utility bldg., partially wooded 3.7 ACRE lot w/mature trees. Zoned Ag/R-1.

Owners downsizing & serious to sell. Quiet, peaceful location. Minutes to Cochranville & Kirkwood. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Sat., Aug. 26, Sept. 2 & 9 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).

Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr.

Aaron Z. Nolt

Curvin M. Horning 717-733-1006

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Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-733-1006 Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956 R098539

1135 Bartville Rd., Christiana. From Strasburg Rt. 896 S. thru Georgetown. Cross Noble Rd. at Ninepoints. Left Bartville Rd. Farm on left.

3+ bdrm. farm house w/eat-in kitchen, dining rm., living rm., family rm., 2 baths, oil HW heat, bank barn 60x60, dairy barn 38x224 w/99 tie stalls, milkhouse w/3,000

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ATTENTION REALTORS: Seller is offering brokers participation. Contact auctioneer for details. Terms: $40,000.00 down day of sale. Settlement within 60 days.

Open House Date: Wednesday, August 23, 5-6pm or call for an appointment.

Sellers: Jonathan Lapp

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2-STORY 2-STALL HORSE BARN * PASTURE & GARDEN AREA

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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.

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STANDARDBRED MARE, 12yo, TSS. Travels well. Anybody can drive. $3,750.00. 717-354-3196.

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ACA YELLOW LAB PUPPIES Vet checked, shots, dewormed. $200.00 o.b.o. Call 717-826-2648

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

JACKRUSSELL/FOXTERRIER MIX PUPS, Ready Now! Shots, dewormed, vet checked, very cute, $95. 717-529-3588

KING CHARLES CAVALIER, CAVAPOOS, ENGLISH CREAM RETRIEVER PUPPIES, females and males. Call for prices! 717-687-5130.

STANDARD POODLE/POINTER MIX PUPPIES, family raised, 17 wks old. $100, 717-445-0125.

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COUNTRY 1 STY. STONE RANCHER DWL.

2 CAR GAR. - UTILITY BLDG.

1.67 ACRES - FENCED PASTURE CHRISTIANA/PARKESBURG AREA

5399 Strasburg Rd., Gap. From Gap Rt. 41 S. Left at Turkey Hill onto Strasburg Rd. Short distance to property on left.

Located at: 1075 Zook Rd., Atglen, PA. W. Sadsbury Twp., Chester Co.

Directions: From Gap, PA take Rt. 41 S. past Dutchway Farm Market turn left on Zook Rd. ¼ mile to property on right.

Real Estate: consists of a 1,400 sq. ft. 3-bedroom 2-bath 1.5-story home & horse barn on a rural 1.10-ac. tract. Main floor features an eat-in style kitchen w/modern wood cabinetry; 24’x12’ great room/sun room w/cathedral ceiling; patio doors to rear deck & 12’x20’ patio 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. 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.

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

Auction By: MARTIN & RUTT AUCTIONEERS

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John J. Rutt II (717) 587-8906

AUCTION FOR: MICHAEL J. KING

R098650

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

Atglen stone/vinyl Rancher w/1232 SF, country eat-in kitchen, living/family rm., 3 bdrms., bath, bsmt. w/concrete walls, LP gas stove heat, 2 car gar. w/converted interior, laundry, mud rm., low maintenance exterior, 12x17 utility bldg. w/elec. & water, 1.67 ACRES w/fenced pasture, well, public sewer, mature trees, shrubbery, lawn, garden area, private/level rear lawn & picnic area.

Owners serious to sell. Ideal property as residence or investment. Minutes to Gap, Christiana, Atglen & Parkesburg. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Sat., Sept. 2, 9 & 16 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368).

Steve S. & Fannie Ruth Petersheim 717-442-7951

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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

ITEMS WANTED

ALWAYS BUYING CARS, SUVs & TRUCKS Any Year In Excellent Condition 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. Also paying up to $300 ea. for old PROPANE TANKS, must be 300 gal. or larger. 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

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

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AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES

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CYCLES

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

WANTED:1970’S KAWASAKI 250, inspected, & in a good street legal cond. Call Mike 717-984-0506.

Virtual workshop will teach tree pruning

Penn State Extension will offer a virtual workshop on how to correctly prune trees. “Why We Should Be Making Small Pruning Cuts” will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. Branch failure can be caused by wind, ice, snow or a climber aloft. Such breakage can result in costly property damage, personal injury, power outages or blocked roads.

During the upcoming workshop, attendees will learn how tree branches deal with loading throughout the tree structure. There will also be a discussion on the biology around why small cuts are better than larger cuts and the impacts of decay on wound closure after pruning.

The program is designed to benefit municipal managers, foresters and arborists, as well as others interested in urban and community forestry.

The webinar is free, but a fee may be associated with the following credits: Society of American Foresters (CFE), pending approval; International Society of Arboriculture; Certificate of Attendance for Professionals and Others to Self-Report; and Peer Volunteer/Master Gardener Update Training.

The program is being presented by the Penn State Extension in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, State and Private Forestry; Pennsylvania DCNR, Bureau of Forestry; and Pennsylvania TreeVitalize Program, Pennsylvania Community Trees. To register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ education-format/webinars and search for “Why We Should Be Making Small Pruning Cuts.”