Heritage Days to highlight the history of Christiana
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Heritage Days, which is designed to highlight the history of Christiana, including the Underground Railroad, the Quaker abolitionist movement, the railroad, local agriculture and the area’s industrial history, will be presented by the Christiana Historical Society (CHS) on Friday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sept. 13 will be a music-only event, while the main festivities will take place on Sept. 14. All activities are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine.
The event will be centered at the William P. Brinton House, 17 Green St., but will also extend within a short walking distance to the Christiana Freight Station, 10 Railroad Ave.; the Christiana Masonic Lodge, 115 E. Slokom Ave.; and the Underground Railroad Center at Zercher’s Hotel, 11 Green St.
Planning for the event began last November by a committee composed of CHS members as well as people from the community. “We have a lot of different locations and a lot of fun stuff (planned),” said CHS member Terry Buchanan, one of the event organizers. “There is a lot happening; the day is actionpacked. It has the potential to be a phenomenal event.”
New this year will be a bluegrass music festival on Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The featured artist will be Hilton and the Pickers. There is no charge for the concert, and attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
On Sept. 14, free tours will be
offered at the Christiana Underground Railroad Center. Visitors can learn about the local history of the Underground Railroad, the Abolitionist movement and the Christiana Resistance. People may preregister for tours online or at the hotel on event day.
The public will also have a rare opportunity to visit the Christiana machine shop, which is located next to Zercher’s Hotel. “It has been a pillar of Christiana since (it opened) in 1878,” Buchanan stated.
“The Resistance is the most fascinating piece of history, but Christiana is so rich in history in a lot of other areas.”
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The 11th annual Covenanter Scottish Festival and Highland Games will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1199 Valley Road, Quarryville. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it will feature a variety of live music, games, demonstrations and other traditional activities to celebrate Scottish culture and history.
Also on Sept. 14, visitors will be able to take a guided wagon tour
through town and learn about the historical significance of local landmarks, the people who lived there and their contribution to local history. Tickets can be pur chased online or on the day of the event. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day. Performers will include the Roland Zimmerman Family, which will perform bluegrass, old-time country music and folk music at 10 a.m.; acoustic guitarist Joel Stoltzfus at 11:30 p.m.; and HDMR, a solo artist who performs his own music, at 2 p.m.
Outside the Brinton House under a tent will be a demonstra tion by local tinsmith Karen Hurd, a program about the history of corn harvesting, a display of Civil War memorial and displays by the Sadsbury Friends Meeting and the Moores Memorial Library, among others. The Lancaster Fencibles will demonstrate molding Civil War bullets and discuss Civil War firearms.
Children’s activities will include a petting zoo, face painting and entertainment by strolling magician Doc Yoder. Children will also be able to explore a fire engine from Christiana Fire Company and be able to put out a simulated house fire with an actual fire hose. A photo booth will also be available.
A special train will shuttle
During the festival, musicians such as Charlie Zahm, Tad Marks and Fire in the Glen will perform. Zahm will also offer an educational program about the Jacobite Rebellion, which involved Bonnie Prince Charlie’s attempt to claim the throne during the Battle of Culloden in 1745. The Phila delphia and District Pipe Band and Ceòl Nèamh Pipe Band will perform arrangements of Scottish music during the opening ceremony. The two groups will also participate in a competition that will double as a practice for the Celtic Classic Highland Games in Bethlehem, which both outfits will perform in.
The Scottish Festival will incorporate Highland Games, which will offer attendees an opportunity participate in customary athletic competi tions such as the caber toss in addition to bagpiping and Scottish dancing contests. This year, the event will also feature
Costumed re-enactors will include Christiana Historical Society members (from left) Barbara Joyce, Elaine Chalfont, Charlene Ranch, Kathy Patterson, Patti Shrom and Brenda Shock.
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Submitted by Leona Baker, Historical Society of Salisbury Township
Several years ago, the Historical Society of Salisbury Township was given three portraits formerly belonging to the Todd family of Salisbury and Sadsbury townships. The portraits featured the stern faces of William M. Todd and his wife, Pamela Kirk Taylor Todd, along with a little girl whose name at the time was unknown.
Some research discovered that William and Pamela and several children are buried in the cemetery at Sadsbury Friends Meeting, which lies near the eastern township line on Simmontown Road. Any Quakers within a 5-mile radius would have worshipped in that meetinghouse. Little else was known, except that William and Pamela had 14 children, of whom three died within six months of their birth.
Maryland, from a family replete with Chester and Lancaster County names such as Montgomery, Riddle and Johnson. The historical society’s 2002 “History of Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania” by Joan Lorenz lists many
Todds and Johnsons in the late 1800s.
Now entrusted to the society’s care is the 14- by 20-inch framed 1886 marriage certificate of Owen Johnson of Gap and Harriet, Pamela and William’s 10th child. Originally it would have been proudly
displayed in the Johnson parlor. The family Bible, also donated to the society, would have been displayed on a special stand in that same parlor.
Included was an adult photo of Harriet and Owen’s son, Everett Johnson, along
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Thanks to a new donation, the historical society was able to follow the family’s genealogy down to the present day. Online searches turned up pages filled with Todds of Chester, Lancaster and York counties, as well as several southern states. The society discovered that Pamela’s parents were Sarah and Joseph Taylor of Gap and that she married William, the son of a stone mason, at the age of 20.
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Scottish Festival
a Gaelic Language Village, which will include interactive activities to highlight Gaelic music and poetry. The Gaelic Language Village, which will be operated by members of the Gaelic School of Baltimore, will also feature a demonstration of “walking the cloth,” a collaborative method of making durable garments and blankets that was created by Scottish women.
Various demonstrations will take place throughout the day, including sheepherding, spinning and weaving. Scottish clans from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states will be in attendance to sell merchandise and refreshments, in addition to offering informational resources on Scottish history. Attendees of all ages may sign up for an educational activity to learn Highland dancing techniques at 2 p.m.
Every year, the Scottish Festival features an old-fashioned haggis ceremony to provide information on the rare dish and its history. Participants in the ceremony may have a taste of haggis and a sip of Scotch whiskey for one of Scotland’s most popular customs.
The Covenanter Scottish Festival was started by the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation in 2013 as a means to acquire the funds necessary to restore and maintain the church campus. The event serves as one of the largest fundraisers for the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Church, which is believed to be North America’s oldest Covenanter church. In recent years, the foundation has used the profits from the Scottish Festival to cover the building’s general maintenance costs and ongoing restoration projects. The funds raised by this year’s event will help the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation replace the ceiling of the church’s museum.
“The Scottish Festival has continued to grow every year, and we’ve continued to add more activities and new attractions,” said Donna McCool, who co-chairs the event with John Girvin. “At first, we had 200 people come out; now we have more than 1,000 participants every year. It’s an event that’s unique to the area, which has a rich history of Scottish and Irish settlers; it’s a good thing for people to honor their heritage.”
For more information, visit www.covenanter scottishfestival.com.
Women’s
Bible study posted
Faith Bible Chapel, 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville, invites women of all denominations to a weekly Bible study, which will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 18. It is tentatively planned to last nine weeks, but schedule changes may be made. The program is an informal discussion group. The study, “James: Faith That Works,” will begin with a message titled “Dependable or Double-Minded,” based on James 1:1-8. Copies of the book may be purchased the morning of the first meeting.
For more information, call Faith Bible Chapel and leave a message for Shirley at 610-593-6333.
A drummer from Regimental Pipes and Drums shows a young guest his instrument during last year’s Scottish Festival.
Todd Family
with his sister, Lena, and carefully preserved grade school awards from Miss Evans of Waterloo School in Cains, lending even more detail to this family’s history. And May E. Todd, who was a part of the extended Todd family and lived in Salisbury Township, taught in several one-room schools in the late 1800s.
As for the portrait of the little girl, it was not at first identified. Perhaps it was one of William and Pamela’s four daughters. The Find a Grave website helped discover more information. The historical society came up with nothing for William M. Todd, but a search for Pamela Kirk Todd revealed her birth date to be 1826. The dress shown in the photo shows sleeves popular in the 1830s, called “leg of mutton” for their
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shape. Pamela would have been about 10 in the 1830s. Placing the face of “old” Pamela and the face of the youngster side by side gives us at least a suspicion that this portrait is actually of Pamela herself.
Itinerant artists often stopped in a town, set up shop and offered portrait services for a fee. Usually all but the face of the person had been mass produced long before so that the head could quickly be filled in. It can be likened to the wooden stands at fairs where the face is just a hole and you pop your head into that hole, and someone takes a photo. The historical society’s portraits appear to be charcoal or pen and ink on a paper/board-covered frame.
More research may fill in additional details of this family.
Leadership Chester County (LCC) is accepting applications for its 2024-25 program. The leadership development course is designed to cultivate and empower emerging leaders, providing them with the essential skills and knowledge to positively impact their communities through activities such as serving on nonprofit boards. The program will convene one full weekday each month from October to May, and a limited number of spots are available. The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 30.
LCC’s curriculum includes topics such as civic engagement, community development, collaboration, and effective communication. Speakers, community leaders, and subject matter experts will offer insights, experiences, and strategies for successful leadership. Graduates return to their organizations equipped with enhanced leadership and entrepreneurial skills, along with a deeper understanding of the local socioeconomic landscape and new competencies in management, planning, and strategic thinking. Nonprofit board placement assistance helps each LCC graduate identify community organizations that match his or her interests, passions, and skills.
LCC seeks applicants from diverse professional
backgrounds, including nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private corporations, and educational institutions. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to community service, a desire for personal and professional growth, and a vision for the future of Chester County.
Administered and facilitated by United Way of Chester County and in partnership with West Chester University and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, the LCC program has a history spanning 23 years. Through the support of 146 sponsors, 560 people have graduated the program and gone on to serve 435 nonprofits as board or staff members.
To apply for the program or to learn more about the application process, visit www.leadershipchester county.org or contact Kelly Cockshaw at 610-429-9400.
To learn more about United Way of Chester County, visit www.live unitedchestercounty.org.
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children and adults from the Brinton House to the Christiana Freight Station, where visitors can learn all about the railroad. The train ride is free.
Strollers in period attire will be around the Brinton House, and attendees will be able to talk to Civil War re-enactors who will set up a historically authentic encampment and demonstrate drills and shooting.
At the Masonic Lodge, there will be a program about the Christiana Resistance, a display of antiques, talks by authors Joel Moore and Harry Kendall and spinning and weaving exhibits, among other displays.
A chicken barbecue will be prepared on-site by Randy Yoder, with proceeds from sales to benefit CHS. Two food trucks - Mocha Motion Coffee and 22bbqwill also be on hand.
In the past, the main focus was to highlight the Christiana Resistance, a slave rebellion that took place on Sept. 11, 1851. This year, additional aspects of Christiana history will be featured. “The Resistance is the most fascinating piece of history, but Christiana is so rich in history in a lot of other areas,” Buchanan added.
For complete details about Christiana Heritage Days and a schedule of events or to make a reservation for the museum tour or wagon ride, visit www .christianahistoricalsociety .com/heritage-days-2024 or www.facebook.com/ christianahistoricalsociety.
Semeneck named to honors list
Abigail Semeneck has been named to the honors list for the spring semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison, N.J. Semeneck is a resident of Christiana. To qualify for the honors list, a student must carry a 3.5 or greater grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours, the equivalent of four courses.
75th Anniversary Open House Celebration
Community members are invited to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month, September, with Chester County Library and the American Library Association (ALA). Optimus Prime from the Transformers will be this year’s special ambassador, highlighting that there is more than meets the eye at Chester County Library.
In conjunction with state Sen. Carolyn Comitta, the library will hold the Library Card Sign-up Fest on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chester County Library and District Center, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. The event will provide an opportunity to obtain a
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Sept. 4. Brandywine Valley Ski Association meeting
Thorndale Inn
430 Bondsville Road, Downingtown, 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about the club and its activities, which include skiing, kayaking, bike riding, picnicking, attending concerts and golfing. For more information about the club, visit https://bvsa.wildapricot.org or join the “Brandywine Valley Ski Association (BVSA)” Facebook group.
Sept. 4. Kacie’s Cause Support Group
Parkesburg Baptist Church
103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ KaciesCauseParkesburg
Sept. 5. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
Sept. 5. Tai Chi
Parkesburg Free Library, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Christine Hanning, certified tai chi, qigong and chair yoga instructor, is holding “Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention” classes on Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12 and 19. Drop-ins will also be welcome for a fee. Participants are asked to register at the library circulation desk. www.parkesburglibrary.org/event/ tai-chi-arthritis-fall-prevention
Sept. 7. Saturday on the Porch
Presented by the Christiana Historical Society
William P. Brinton House, 17 Green St. Christiana, 8 a.m. to noon. Attendees will be able to purchase coffee and sweets and enjoy conversation and live music. Musicians Renee Mendenhall and Katie Joy Nellis will perform from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. www.christianahistoricalsociety.com
Sept 8. Church Service, Free Meal
New Beginnings Church of the Cross
1 Penn Ave, Christiana. Sunday morning worship will take place at 10 a.m. Following the service, 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
Sept. 14. Drive-Through Chicken Barbecue
Russellville Grange
245 Old Limestone Road, Oxford, 3 to 5 p.m. The menu will include a half-chicken, potato salad, pickled cabbage, applesauce, a roll, dessert and a beverage. Pre-orders are requested. Call or text 717-572-0010 to place an order. The Grange is located along Route 896 just north of Route 10.
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United Way hires Blevins
United Way of Chester County welcomed Amanda Blevins as the new director of community impact initiatives. In this role, Blevins will be instrumental in advancing the objectives of community impact, including fund distribution, agency relations, community relations, community initiatives, advocacy efforts, information and referral, and volunteer engagement, all to meet the strategic goals of United Way of Chester County.
Blevins has extensive experience in nonprofit development and community engagement, and she has held key positions at
local nonprofits throughout Chester County. In these roles, she developed and executed fundraising strategies, managed community outreach programs, fostered partnerships, and oversaw external communications.
Having lived in northern Chester County for the majority of her life, Blevins is passionate about making Chester County a great place to live and work. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures around the world.
Blevins is also the owner of a 6-year-old rescue dog named Poppy.
United Way of Chester County seeks to advance
the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Chester County. To learn more about United Way of Chester County, visit www.LiveUnitedChester County.org.
County government wins award
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently recognized the Chester County Department of Computing and Information Services (DCIS) as a 2024 Achievement Award recipient for its “Chester County GIS Productivity Tools and Applications” project. DCIS developed a series of geographic information systems (GIS) tools for use by staff members across county government departments that may not only increase productivity, but may also reduce, and in some instances eliminate, unnecessary costs.
Chester County was also lauded by NACo and the Center for Digital Government for maintaining its top-ten digital ranking for counties with populations between 500,000 and 999,999. In reviewing Chester County’s efforts to improve its digital, citizen, and government experience through technology and leadership, the judges noted DCIS’ upskilling of existing staff members, providing new opportunities for innovation, and work with all county departments to identify challenges where tech solutions can help.
Chester County veterans receive benefits
Chester County veterans received more than $4 million in compensation-only federal benefit payouts in May 2024.
Chester County Veterans’ Affairs connects veterans with services and benefits they may be eligible for, such as health care, education, assistance with substance abuse disorder or mental health issues, and compensation for injuries or disabilities. The department also works with local VA organizations and the Coatesville VA Medical Center as well as VFWs and American Legions.
Staff members in Veterans’ Affairs and Chester County’s Veterans Advisory Council host outreach events across Chester County throughout the year to raise awareness among veterans about the benefits they are eligible to receive.
For more information, visit www.chesco.org/veterans or call 610-344-6375.
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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
Commissioners highlight National Preparedness Month
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
The Chester County commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month. Chester County emergency management personnel, along with emergency management and first responder staff members from the Borough of Downingtown, accepted the proclamation.
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
ROCK CHURCH: A Spirit-filled, Full Gospel Church Family. 32 E. State St in Quarryville. Sunday service at 10am. More info at RockChurchLC.org Phone: 717-847-6872
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
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The Chester County commissioners issued a proclamation acknowledging September as National Preparedness Month, with the overarching message to be prepared for any kind of emergency.
The proclamation, signed by Commissioners Josh Maxwell. Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe, states that “investing in the preparedness of ourselves, our families, businesses, and communities can reduce fatalities and economic devastations in our communities” and encourages every resident of Chester County to “make preparedness a priority.”
Chester County’s “Public Preparedness Guide”accessible at www.chesco. org/prepguide - contains information on how to prepare for all types of disasters and emergencies, from severe weather
and school safety issues to hazardous materials and active shooters. The guide includes how to make an emergency plan for a family, older people, those with disabilities, and pets, as well as what to have in an emergency preparedness kit.
The “Preparedness Guide” also defines various emergency alert systems and when they are used. ReadyChesCo is the information and warning system Chester County’s Department of Emergency Services uses to provide emergency notifications via phone, email, or text. All Chester County residents are encouraged to sign up for ReadyChesCo, which is free and customizable, or review and update existing information by going to www.readychesco.org.
Residents are also
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NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE
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Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:
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Unit #250H stored by: Steven Vanleer
Unit #131H stored by: Tara Pratt
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Unit #223H stored by: Jennifer Hatton
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Conditions: All units will be sold by competitive bidding to the highest bidder. Bids will be taken only for each unit in its entirety. Payment must be made by money order, certified check or cash only. No personal checks. All goods must be removed from the unit within 24 hrs. Payment is due immediately upon acceptance of bid. Owner reserves the right to bid at Public Sale, reject any or all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale.
Railroad Heritage Day slated
Railroad Heritage Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg.
Among the activities will be a gallery talk, “Art of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania,” by museum curator Dodie Robbins at 11 a.m. in the second-floor gallery. The program will also feature art by Grif Teller and Ted Rose as well as the Pennsylvania Railroad presidential portraits.
Elizabeth Myers, museum volunteer and program coordinator, will present “A Brief History of the Broadway Limited” at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
Throughout the event, the Rolling Stock Hall will
feature a Pennsylvania Railroad truck owned by Ken Briers and a kids’ craft table.
Some of the museum’s historic locomotives and railroad cars will be open for visitors to experience. Railroad Heritage Day activities are included in the regular museum admission.
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is home to a collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a working restoration shop, an immersive education center, a research library and archives, special events and exhibits, and a museum store. To learn more, visit www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
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encouraged to sign up for additional alert systems like Smart911, available at www.smart911.com.
Smart911 lets residents provide all important medical, family, and household information to emergency responders to better help them communicate during an emergency.
Staff members from
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Chester County’s Department of Emergency Services will be at several events in September and Octoberincluding West Caln’s Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 7, and the Warwick Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 - to provide information about emergency preparedness, ReadyChesCo, and Smart911.
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Livestock
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Pets
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Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT
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A DRYWALL COMPANY
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AMISH CLEANOUTS
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AMISH MOVING COMPANY
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Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880
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library card. It will also feature crafts, face painting, STEM kits, Touch-a-Truck, a photo booth, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Zoo and STEM On Wheels, character visits, ice cream from Handel’s of Downingtown, and story times with guest readers such as Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen, Arianna Spurlin. Attendees may bring donations of new or gently used books for children and youths birth to age 18; the books will be given to local nonprofits. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the ALA and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for a library card. A Chester County library card offers access not only to books, but also to homework help, creative makerspaces, author talks, story times, and more. For more information about how to sign up for a library card, visit Chester County Library or Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, in person or visit www .chescolibraries.org. The mission of the Chester County and Henrietta Hankin Branch libraries is to provide informational, educational, and cultural services to the residents of Chester County so that they may be lifelong learners.
