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Annual Craft Fair Set In Parkesburg

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Our Lady of Consolation Parish will host its 36th annual craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schneider Parish Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg. The event will feature items made by more than 40 artisans, crafters and

vendors, along with food, children’s activities and a visit by Santa.

Offered for sale will be wreaths, wooden flags, candles, jewelry, holiday decor, soaps, candles, crocheted and sewn items, pottery and personalized dog items. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a chair massage offered by one of the vendors.

Octorara Field Hockey Team

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Members of the Octorara Junior-Senior High School field hockey team began and ended their season with a food drive to benefit the Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC).

The first drive was held this past summer and the most recent effort took place on Oct. 29, when the student-athletes were on hand to collect food from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dutch-Way Farm Market in Gap.

During the food drive, shoppers were offered a list of needed items when they entered the store, and they were invited to drop off their donations as they exited. The list of wanted items include boxed potatoes, rice and noodle side dishes; hearty soups; sauerkraut; and boxed macaroni and cheese. The team members also collected cash donations.

The girls were accompanied by parent volunteers Jenny Alexander and Ashley Destephano, members of the Octorara Field Hockey Boosters Club.

“We did a (food drive) before the season started; the food cupboard was in great need and when we heard they were in great need again, we said, ‘Let’s help them with that,’” said Alexander.

“When we did the first (food drive) in July, we broke the food cupboard’s record of the most pounds of food collected at a one-day food drive and the most cash collected.” The record numbers were 1,570 pounds of food and $275. The Oct. 29 food drive totals are still being calculated.

The food cupboard had a trailer on-site, in which the girls placed the donations. “We are filling up the trailer and they will come and get it,” Alexander noted.

Represented at the event were high school students and Octorara eighth-graders. “It’s nice for the younger girls to get to know the varsity team,” noted Alexander. “They can form friendships.”

Although they have not visited the pantry in person, the girls said they were familiar with the charity. “It’s hard to put into perspective what you have and what others don’t,” said

Sydney Simonds. “Jenny was showing us pictures of empty shelves and it affected me. It was sad.”

“Recently the food cupboard has been pretty bare,” added Cecily Page. “Since the holidays are coming up, it’s important to give to those who don’t have as much as others.”

The Octorara Area School District is also holding a fall food drive for the OAFC through Friday, Nov. 11. Students in kindergarten through grade six in the Octorara Primary Learning Center are asked to place their donations in the classroom boxes, and students in grades seven to 12 are asked to place items on the designated tables at the high school. Items may also be dropped off in either of the schools’ main offices.

The OAFC is currently in need of other groups willing to conduct food drives. For more information, call 610-857-4000 or visit www.face book.com/OctoraraAreaFood Cupboard or www.octfood.com. More information about the field hockey team is available at www.facebook .com/octorarafieldhockey.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue (LDAR) will present its annual holiday craft show at Freedom Village at Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the rescue, which provides foster homes for cats and dogs until they can be permanently adopted.

The event is one of the rescue’s largest fundraisers. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Octorara field hockey members (from left) Syndey Simonds, Cecily Page, Jilly Destephano, Roxy Grocki, Kyla Stout, Kerri Davis and Lillian Kennedy.

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County Government Honors Veterans

In recognition of Operation Green Light, the county government is illuminating the façade of the Chester County Historic Courthouse in green from Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 13. Additionally, the county commissioners recently presented a proclamation recognizing Operation Green Light to county director of veterans services Susan Price.

Operation Green Light is a new initiative that aims to show support for veterans of all military conflicts, as well as to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and their families, along with the resources that are available to assist them. The initiative was introduced by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania and the National Association of Counties.

Price encourages local residents to join in displaying green lights to show their gratitude for the sacrifices of veterans and their families. She noted that there are more than 24,000 veterans in Chester County.

Chester County Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefit

information and application services to all veterans and their spouses and dependents in Chester County, helping them to receive the benefits they are entitled to under county, state, and federal laws. The VA also maintains Chester County’s veteran graves registration record, distributes flags

and military grave markers, and supports the veteran mentorship program for Chester County’s veteran’s treatment court program.

Additional county services for veterans include the recording of military discharges by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office, which safeguards

discharge documents in the event of loss, misplacement or natural disaster, and a Veteran ID Program offering discounts to businesses throughout Chester County.

For more information about the programs and services offered by the VA, visit www.chesco.org/veterans.

Railroad Museum Slates Programs

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, has posted its schedule.

A Railroading Merit Badge Workshop will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for youths ages 11 to 17. This workshop features a variety of railroad-themed activities,

including equipment tours, demonstrations and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements for the merit badge will be fulfilled during the program. Separate fees have been set for one Scout and one accompanying adult and for three Scouts and one accompanying adult.

Mowday Group Celebrates 25th Anniversary

For the past quarter century, the Mowday Group has assisted nonprofit organizations, companies and individuals with media relations and publishing needs.

Company president Bruce Mowday, who worked in journalism for more than 20 years as a reporter and editor, had the idea to start a company that would assist nonprofits, for-profits, journalists and the public.

During the Mowday Group’s existence, Mowday has helped with a number of land preservation projects and worked with nonprofit organizations across the region. On the corporate side, he has worked with law firms, banks, insurance and real estate companies and several governmental entities.

Mowday, who is also an author, also offers publishing services.

Four of his books, including his first, on Fort Delaware, are Civil War themed. Three relate to Gettysburg, including “Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story.”

For “Emotional Gettysburg,” artist Karl Kuerner created 20 original paintings and Mowday wrote essays to go with them. Mowday is working with Kuerner on a book

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (second from right), Josh Maxwell (far right), and Michelle Kichline (far left) present a proclamation recognizing Operation Green Light to Susan Price.

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“It’s not a traditional craft show where vendors come in. It is mostly crafts that are donated,” said LDAR volunteer April Brade of Parkesburg, one of the event organizers. “(The items are made) by LDAR friends or associates or people that hear about (the craft show).”

Among the items for sale will be homemade dog biscuits, which come in individual packets; dog and cat toys; holiday decorations; jewelry; and LDAR swag, including sweatshirts.

Pet ornaments will also be offered for sale. “There will be a table where they can be personalized. We sold out of those last year,” noted Brade.

In addition to the craft sale, there will be a silent auction table, a sale of homemade baked goods, refreshments and an opportunity to win gift items. Adoptable cats and kittens and perhaps a puppy will be on-site during the craft show.

The holiday craft show will be held in the auditorium at Freedom Village. Visitors should follow the event parking signs, use the main

entrance at Freedom Village and ask in the lobby for directions to the auditorium.

Local crafters who would like to donate items for the show should email LuckyDawg AR@gmail.com.

LDAR is a nonprofit, nokill, all-volunteer organization. Volunteers continue to rescue abandoned kittens and dogs from puppy mills. LDAR’s most recent rescue is Harley Rose and her puppy, Hootie, who were brought to LDAR from Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT). Harley has had many litters of puppies and suffered from years of neglect. Readers can follow Harley and Hootie’s story by visiting www.facebook.com

/LuckyDawgAnimalRescue and searching for “Harley Rose” or “Hootie.”

For more information about the rescue, including how to foster, volunteer or adopt, visit www.luckydawg animalrescue.com.

Parkesburg POINT Receives Donation

Local farmer Charles Kauffman recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Parkesburg POINT Youth Center.

The POINT will use the funds to support STEM programs for at-risk youths in the community.

In 2022, Bayer Fund revamped the America’s

Farmers Grow Communities program, making it easier for farmers across the country to find and fund the organizations and institutions that

Hootie wearing his Bryce Harper jersey

Dwayne Walton (far right), executive director of The POINT, along with (from far left) Samiah Brau, Vance Guiseppe and Taylor Austin, celebrated the funds received through the Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities program.

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TV Show Episode Filmed At Local Museum

The History channel’s reality television program

“Pawn Stars” recently filmed an episode at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), 1220 American Blvd., West Chester. The museum will celebrate the episode’s airing on Thursday, Nov. 17, with a “Pawn Stars” Premiere Party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The show will air at 7 p.m.

“Pawn Stars” follows the daily activities at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, which opened in 1989 in Las Vegas.

Richard “Old Man” Harrison, who originally operated the business, works alongside his

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to complete a trilogy on the American Revolution’s Battle of the Brandywine.

He has also penned three true crime books: “Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice,” “Stealing Wyeth” and “Small Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.”

Information about all of Mowday’s books and his company’s services can be found at www.mowday.com.

son, Rick Harrison, and grandson, Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison. Austin “Chumlee” Russell, a childhood friend of Corey’s, rounds out the crew.

Using an approach similar to PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow,” the “Pawn Stars” production company invites everyday people to showcase historical items they believe might be of interest to the pawn shop group. After an elimination process, those chosen to appear on the program meet with the cast to have their items appraised or even purchased on air.

There is an admission fee, which includes watching “Pawn Stars” in the museum’s state-of-the-art theater, as well as a glass of wine or beer while supplies last. Admission is free to AHMEC members.

For more details, contact Paul Kahan at pkahan@ americanhelicopter.museum or visit www .american helicopter.museum.

To contact Mowday, email mowday@mowday.com.

Mowday gives frequent talks on his books, writing, publishing and history. He believes in giving back to the community and has served as president of the boards of the Chester County Historical Society, Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau and Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. He was also a member of the Downingtown Main Street Association and the Valley Forge Park Alliance.

Community Meal Planned

Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3183 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a community meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10. The event is hosted by the mission committee.

The hot meal will consist of Amish wedding casserole,

mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, fruit cups and desserts. The meal will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall.

There is no charge. For additional information, call the church at 717-687-6619.

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Rick Harrison visited the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center to film an episode of “Pawn Stars.”

Food items offered for sale will include homemade chicken corn soup and Italian wedding soup. “Our soups are the big draw,” said the parish’s director of religious education, Janice Dagney, who is also one of the event organizers. “We will also have gourmet chicken salad and our famous quiches.” For dessert, there will be baked goods, including homemade nut rolls, as well as kettle corn.

“(The craft fair is) something people look forward to. Some people come for the food alone,” said Dagney. Santa will also stop by for a visit and sit for pictures from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A nominal fee will be charged. “We will take the picture and email it to (the parents),” noted Dagney.

Visitors can enter to win door prizes throughout the day. Winners do not have to be present to claim their prize. “Each of our crafters donates an item, so we will have more than 40 different prizes throughout the day,” Dagney said.

The craft fair is sponsored by Our Lady of Consolation Early Learning Center (OLC-ELC), with proceeds going to support the school’s scholarship fund.

“The staff and families of the OLC-ELC have organized the annual event for over 15 years. It is one of the longest-running craft fairs in the area,” Dagney pointed out.

She noted that the craft fair was held outdoors in 2020 because of the pandemic. “In 2021, we (had

Railroad Museum

Registration is available at www.eventbrite.com.

Sensory Hours will be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. for people of all ages. The museum will reduce its lighting and sounds and maintain a low attendance, with quiet spaces set up for breaks, for children and other community members with special sensory needs. A few of the historic trains will be open, with museum staff members present to answer questions. There is a fee per person, with free admission for children age 2 and under, personal assistant aides, and current members of the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Registration is available through www.eventbrite.com.

Christmas With the Conductor will take place on Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 10. The program is designed for children age 3 and over, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

The event will include a story time, decorating a gingerbread cookie, and a small bag of goodies to take home. The 45-minute program will be offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days.

In addition, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will offer the option to order holiday treats. Train-shaped gingerbread cookies are available to purchase in

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boxes of six or 12. Boxes of six include cookie decorating supplies.

Space is limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

There is a fee per child in addition to the regular museum admission. To register or to order cookies, visit www.eventbrite.com. For details, visit www.rr museumpa.org or call 717687-8628.

crafters) inside and outside to allow for social distancing. This is our first time back inside,” said Dagney.

OLC-ELC, which opened in 2002, is located in the lower level of the Schneider Parish Center, and it offers preschool programs for children ages 2 through 5. Also offered are a wide variety of extended-day options for enrolled children, including before- and after-school care.

For more information about the craft fair or the Early Learning Center, contact Dagney at 610857-0511 or jdagney@olc church.org. More information is also available on the Facebook event page titled “Our Lady of Consolation Early Learning Center Annual Craft Fair.”

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The POINT

keep their communities thriving. The changes included doubling the individual donations to $5,000, up from $2,500 in previous years, to provide a greater impact to local rural communities.

For more than a decade, Grow Communities has partnered with farmers to direct funds to programs and organizations that contribute to

the health and vibrancy of the farmers’ communities. Recipients have included food banks, schools and youth agriculture programs. Since the America’s Farmers programs began in 2010, the initiatives have awarded nearly $65 million to such programs.

Farmers can enroll now for the opportunity to direct a 2023 Grow Communities donation. To learn more, visit www.americasfarmers.com.

Historical Society Posts Meeting

The Historical Society of Salisbury Township will meet on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Township Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap.

The topic will be “The War Years 1942-1945/War Stories Roundtable.” Richard Wise, Ph.D., and William E. Wise will present on adventures aboard the USS Shamrock Bay in the Pacific Ocean.

Nov. 9. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

The Parkesburg POINT chapel 700 Main St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg

Nov. 10. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church 101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.

Nov. 11. Community Movie Night

Pequea EC Church 5482 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, 6:30 p.m. Featured will be Charlie Brown holiday movies. Snacks, including popcorn and beverages, will be provided.

Nov. 11. Veterans Day Breakfast

Gap VFW Post 7418

4988 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, 8 to 11 a.m. The event is free to all veterans. Other attendees are invited for a donation. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and home fries.

Nov. 12. Fall Food Sale

Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church 392 Charles St., Coatesville, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offered will be pierogies, stuffed cabbage, nut rolls, noodles and cabbage and more. For more information or to place an order, visit www.holyghostuoc.org.

Nov. 12. 5K Run/Walk For Life

Hibernia County Park 1 Park Road, Coatesville, 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Chester County Connect Care. www.runsignup.com/CCCC5K4LIFE

Nov. 12. Bingo

Christiana Fire Company 214 S. Bridge St., Christiana. Doors will open at 4 p.m.; bingo will start at 6:30 p.m. The prizes will be designer handbags. Refreshments will be available. Visit www.christianafire.com for details and to purchase tickets. Space is limited.

Nov. 12. Christmas Bazaar

White Horse Fire Company

111 White Horse Road, Gap, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Presented by the Ladies Auxiliary. Potpie will be sold by the quart, along with baked goods and pepper cabbage. People should bring their own containers. The fire company is located on the corner of Routes 340 and 897 South. www.whitehorsefire.org

Nov. 12. Our Lady of Consolation Craft Fair

Schneider Parish Center

2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured will be more than 40 craft vendors; food, including homemade soups and baked goods; and a chance to win door prizes. Santa will stop by from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Janice Dagney at 610-857-0511 or jdagney@olcchurch.org or visit the Facebook event page.

Nov. 19. Holiday Craft Bazaar

Solanco Fairgrounds Park Avenue, Quarryville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by Quarryville Fire Company (QFD) Special Division, the event will feature crafts, vendors, baked goods and homemade chicken corn soup. For more information, email special.division@qfd57.com or search for “QFD Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar” on Facebook.

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com. For more information, call 800-800-1833, ext. 6018.

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

GAP COMMUNITY CHURCH: located at 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap PA 17527. Sunday morning gathering at 10:00 am as well as streaming live.To learn more, please check out our website at: http://gapcommunity.church

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 & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610857-3887. 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.

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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

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

During the school year, streets become busier with both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, so it is essential for drivers to be aware of student walkers and to be vigilant when traveling the roadways. It is equally important that student walkers and cyclists use safe practices when commuting to and from school. The Center for Safe Schools has offered tips to promote the safety of pedestrians, drivers and cyclists.

Parents should walk their child’s route each year to become familiar with it and identify any changes or hazards that may be present.

Walkers should use crosswalks, stand at the corner of the intersection, and look both ways before crossing. If no crosswalks are provided, pedestrians should walk facing traffic, watch for turning vehicles, and wait to cross until vehicles come to a complete stop.

Walkers should never enter a street between parked cars

due to limited visibility to drivers, and they should walk far enough in front of stopped vehicles so they are clearly seen. Students should walk, not run, while crossing streets. As an extra precaution, parents are encouraged to add bright or reflective items to a child’s backpack to help increase visibility.

Drivers should take extra time and precautions to ensure the safety of student walkers. Drivers should slow down and be alert and patient in school zones and at intersections, medians, and curbs where students may travel to or from school. They should also be prepared for children to enter the roadways, and they should leave plenty of space when stopped near crosswalks so other drivers can see any approaching pedestrians. Drivers are encouraged to be patient when other vehicles are stopped for pedestrians and not pass those vehicles.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Place: Gap Self Storage, LLC Date: Wed., November 16, 2022 80 Route 41 Beginning at: 10:00 a.m. Gap, PA 17527 Phone: 717-442-3030

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:

Unit #106 stored by: Lisa Arrington

Unit #130 stored by: Michael Lavender

Unit #146 stored by: Jennifer Jones

Unit #149 stored by: Calvin Norman

Unit #235 stored by: Jennifer Jones

Unit #254 stored by: Harold J. Guest

Place: Gap Self Storage, LLC Date: Wed., November 16, 2022 845 Houston Run Drive Beginning: at conclusion Gap, PA 17527 of 10:00 A.M. auction listed above. Phone: 717-442-3030

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:

Unit #013H stored by: Bernard Green

Unit #082H stored by: Marcus G. Dienner

Unit #220H stored by: Mervin “Bud” T. Thomas

Unit #250H stored by: Steven E. Vanleer

Unit #A07 stored by: Steven E. Vanleer

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.

Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368.)

Elmer Lee & Mary Jane Ebersol 717-572-7375

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Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes +/- $6258.00. Attention Realtors: 1% Broker Participation being offered to Realtors who preregister with their buyers and who become the successful bidder on day of auction. Must register 48 hours prior to date of auction. Pre-registration forms are available at www.beiler-campbellauctions.com.

Auctioneer’s Notes: Endless opportunities with this 10+ acre property. Wooded and Secluded. Good Income producing property. Run your own farm/business. Fenced pastures, bring your family, your animals, and your pets, you will not be disappointed! Property is in Act 319 “Clean & Green,” preferential tax assessment.

Auctioneers: Christ Taylor: (717)-371-1915 AU# 005421

Alphie Stoltzfus: (717)-629-3722 AA# 019657

Sellers: Leroy & Malinda Lapp (610)-932-3767

Attorney: Sam Goodley 610-998-1000

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Thanksgiving hosts and hostesses interested in injecting variety into their Thanksgiving offerings may want to consider a few unique side dishes to complement their turkey dinners. Sides that borrow from familiar flavors may fit seamlessly into the holiday feast and add spark to the meal.

This recipe for Gnocchi with Roasted Cauliflower from “Real Simple Dinner Tonight: Done!” (Time Home Entertainment) from the editors of Real Simple is rooted in popular ingredients synonymous with Thanksgiving. Gnocchi is a chewy and filling pasta made from potato - a holiday standard - while cauliflower is a mild, versatile vegetable that absorbs the spices

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and flavors of other ingredients. Putting these two ingredients together allows holiday hosts to provide a new side with some familiar flavors at this year’s Thanksgiving dinner.

Gnocchi with Roasted Cauliflower (Serves 4 as a main course)

Ingredients

1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper 1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

1 Heat oven to 400 F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower and sage with the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Fifteen minutes before the cauliflower is finished, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Divide the gnocchi among bowls and top with the cauliflower and Parmesan.

Tip: Cauliflower florets are easier to separate if the core is removed first. Place the head stem-side up. Using a paring knife, cut around the core at an angle, creating a coneshaped piece, then lift it out. If the head is very large, halve it first through the core.

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