Chester County’s focus on the importance of agriculture and agriculture economic development has led to a strategic restructuring and partnership with the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC). AgConnect, the Next Generation Industry Partnership originally introduced and managed by the CCEDC, has broadened its scope to not only support agricultural producers across the region, but also to provide resources and educational opportunities to Chester County consumers.
A key part of the transition will see AgConnect leading the implementation of the Chester County Agricultural Economic Development Strategic Plan, aimed at fostering growth and sustainability in the county’s agricultural sector.
Since 1989, Chester County government has promoted the economic impact and excellence of the local farming indus -
try through the Chester County Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council). The Ag Council ran several agricultural programs, initiatives, and resources - such as connecting agricultural business owners with training and financingas well as produced the annual “Chester County Farm Product Guide” and awarded both the Farmer of the Year and Distinguished Service to Agriculture awards. In 2022, based on a plan developed and recommended by the Ag Council, the county commissioners adopted an Agricultural Economic Development Strategic Plan.
The AgConnect restructuring will introduce a newly established AgConnect Advisory Executive Committee, designed to steer the initiative and set strategic priorities. The 11-person committee
includes chairpersons from each of four action teams, three agriculture industry leaders appointed by the Chester County commissioners, three agriculture employers appointed by the CCEDC, and one staff member from the County Commissioners’ Office. This diverse and experienced committee will oversee the development and execution of AgConnect’s workplan, ensuring alignment with the county’s strategic objectives. To address various aspects of agricultural development, four action teams have been formed. AgConnect Workforce Development focuses on regional agricultural workforce development; AgConnect Finance is dedicated to providing farm loan opportunities and financial support; AgConnect Chester County is
See AgConnect pg 4
Community Calendar
Dec. 25. Christmas Services
Episcopal Church of the Ascension 406 Second Ave., Parkesburg. 10:30 a.m. The service will include Holy Eucharist. www.ascensionparkesburg.org
Dec. 27. “Messiah” Sing-Along
Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, 7 to 9:30 p.m. The community is invited to come sing Handel’s “Messiah,” backed by professional orchestra members, or listen as part of the audience. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be received. www.messiah-singalong.org
Dec. 29. Church Service, Free Meal
New Beginnings Church of the Cross 1 Penn Ave, Christiana. Sunday morning worship will take place at 10 a.m., followed by a free smorgasbord-style meal. www.facebook.com/NewBeginningsCross
Dec. 31. New Year’s Eve Duck Drop
Main Street, Parkesburg, 11 p.m. to midnight. The third annual duck drop is being presented by the Parkesburg Action Committee and Parkesburg Ducks. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PAC19365 or www.facebook.com/parkesburgducks.
Jan.13, 2025. Monday Music With Miss Faith Parkesburg Free Library
105 West St., Parkesburg, 10:30 a.m. The program, open to children ages 1 through 4, will be held on Mondays through Feb. 24, 2025 (There will be no class on Jan. 20, 2025). Registration is required at www.parkesburg library.org.
Feb. 8, 2025. Tingo (Tea and Mini Bingo)
Presented by the Parkesburg Lions Club Parkesburg Baptist Church
103 West St., Parkesburg, 11 a.m. The cost includes tea, a light lunch and 10 games of bingo. Attendees are encouraged to dress in “tea” attire. For tickets, message the “Parkesburg Lions Club - New and Improved” Facebook page or contact Lion Karen Fronefield at 484-678-4231.
Feb. 21 through 22. Octorara Wiffle Ball Tournament
Octorara Junior-Senior High School
228 Highland Road, Atglen. Those who register prior to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, will receive a discount. Visit www.octorarabaseball.com for details.
The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meeting 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.
Young adults invited to program on personal finance
A “Biblical Finances for Young Adults” program will take place on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m. at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg. Designed for high school and college-age students, the program will share tips for managing money well from the start.
Topics will include
budgeting and how to save for vehicles and schooling. A question-and-answer session will be included.
The presenter will be Grace Lantz from Family Financial Coaching.
The program is free of charge. For more information, contact Lantz at 484-947-9884 or family financialcoaching @gmail.com.
AgConnect
tasked with implementing the Agricultural Economic Development Plan for the county; and AgConnect Promotions is responsible for promoting the agricultural industry, coordinating the Farm Guide, and organizing the Chester County Farmer of the Year ceremony.
AgConnect will keep the community updated on the progress of the
initiative through its new website and social media platforms, as well as a monthly newsletter. Regular updates will provide insights into the actions being taken to realize the goals of the Agricultural Economic Development Strategic Plan.
For more information, visit www.go-agconnect .org or www.facebook .com/agconnectpa.
Promise Players set auditions
The Promise Players will hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, from 1 to 9 p.m. for “Muddled Memories,” which will be performed on Thursdays to Sundays, March 20 to 23 and 27 to 30. This musical will offer a lighthearted look at Bible memories with
something muddled in the middle, including a monkey, an emu, and a super man.
Singing and speaking roles are available for anyone ages 10 to 100. Auditions will be held at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script and sing the first verse of “Amazing Grace.”
For more information, contact director Dorothy Smith at musicditdot@hot mail.com and note “Promise Players Auditions” in the subject line.
Winter safety tips for drivers
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) has posted winter safety tips for drivers.
People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during bad weather.
State law requires windows and mirrors to be completely clear to improve visibility. People should also clear their car’s hood, roof, and trunk.
When driving in inclement winter weather, avoid sudden stops and starts, slow down, and increase following distance. Cruise control should never be used when driving on snow, and drivers should never crowd or pass a plow truck.
When driving in winter, it is important to have an emergency kit handy. For suggestions of what to include in an emergency kit, visit https://tinyurl.com/ WinterEmergencyKit.
In addition, the Pennsylvania State Police has offered advice for anyone
involved in a crash. People should move their vehicle as far as possible from the travel lanes if the vehicle can be driven; remaining in the lanes of travel is extremely dangerous. If a vehicle cannot be driven due to damage or if one of the involved parties is injured, Pennsylvania law requires that the crash be reported to the police. To report an accident, dial 911 right away.
If a person’s vehicle is disabled in the lane of travel or stuck in the travel lanes due to snow or ice, the person should remain inside the vehicle with his or her seatbelt on and the hazard lights activated. If it is not safe to remain inside the vehicle, people should assess the situation and get the driver and any passengers to a place of safety such as behind a barrier or guardrail. When exiting a vehicle, move as quickly as possible and do not
See Safety pg 5
County VA director named
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have announced the appointment of Susanne Fink as director of the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Fink has been serving as acting director of the department since August.
Prior to being acting director, Fink served as a mental health diversion specialist for the county’s Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for five years. She participated in the planning and implementation of the county’s Crisis Intervention Team.
Fink’s family includes
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remain in the travel lanes or near the vehicle.
When encountering a crash scene, drivers are required by law to move over if possible and always slow down. First responders will be active at the scene and focused on helping those involved in the crash and getting the road back open.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles across the com -
several veterans, and Fink is a member of the Chester County Veterans Advisory Council. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in biblical studies from Cairn University, along with a Master of Human Services from Lincoln University.
monwealth, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting‚ www.511PA. com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
To report an incident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via mobile phone.
Nuts ‘N’ Bolts Sale will return to Quarryville
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1199 Valley Road, Quarryville, will host its annual Nuts ‘N’ Bolts sale on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature a variety of local vendors, and a portion of the proceeds will support the church’s ongoing community outreach and mission trips to Peru.
The Nuts ‘N’ Bolts sale was created to be a consignment event that primarily featured items often regarded as more appealing to men, such as lawn care equipment, power tools and sporting goods. The idea was proposed to church leadership by congregation member Boni Henry, who noticed that most consignment events feature items that appeal primarily to women. As the only girl in her family, Boni grew up playing with the boys in her neighborhood, and she later had three sons. Boni became especially familiar to traditionally masculine hobbies and activities, and the men in her life served as the inspiration for the new event.
The inaugural Nuts ‘N’ Bolts sale took place 11 years ago, and it was exceedingly well-received by the community. Boni received a wave of positive
feedback from attendees as the event continued to grow each year. Although the event still includes many vendors who sell items such as football gear, power drills and accessories for the man cave in the basement, Boni decided to open the Nuts ‘N’ Bolts sale to vendors with other types of merchandise.
“Vendors would call me and ask if they could bring jewelry or dishes to sell,” Boni
See Sale pg 8
Susanne Fink
On the road again: Tips to help seniors travel safely
Travel was once a key component of the picture that working professionals created of their ideal retirements. While the COVID-19 pandemic put many retirement travel plans on hold in recent years, jetting off to distant locales is once again on retirees’ radars.
Eagerness to get back on the road, in the air or on the
high seas could make it easy to overlook some principles of safe travel. Such an oversight could lead to complications that could make it hard to enjoy time away from home. The following tips may reduce the likelihood that seniors encounter trouble while traveling.
- Determine if any health issues are affecting the
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
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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
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
planned destination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers an online resource that provides the latest travel health notices for a multitude of travel destinations, along with recommendations of vaccinations that travelers should have. To access the resource, visit www.cdc.gov/ travel/page/travel-vaccines.
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 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. Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Dana J. Smith, Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)857-0236
- Speak to a physician. A pre-trip consultation with a physician can uncover any issues that might arise during a trip. Health conditions may be easily managed for domestic travelers who are not planning to visit any especially remote locations, but some issues may not necessarily be as easily navigated when traveling overseas. Physicians can also recommend vaccinations or other measures to protect one’s health while traveling. In addition, a pre-trip doctor visit is a great time to refill prescriptions that will be needed during a vacation.
- Take financial precautions as well. Of course, not all travel-related concerns are medical. Finances also require attention prior to a trip. Inflation has caused a sharp spike in the price of various commodities since the start of 2022, so travelers
should study up on the cost of food and attractions at their destination to ensure they take enough money. Baggage costs have risen significantly in recent years, so seniors traveling on a budget may want to pack less and do laundry while traveling in an effort to save money. In addition, the unpredictable nature of travel since the onset of the pandemic has underscored the utility of travel insurance. Seniors can look into travel insurance that could reimburse them in the case of delays or cancellations.
- Privately share the trip itinerary. Prior to departing, travelers should share their itinerary with friends and family members. They should avoid sharing the itinerary on social media platforms, which can make them a target for criminals at home and at their destination. The itinerary should include where travelers are staying, the dates they will visit certain locations and the dates of activities they will be engaging in on the trip.
Seniors rediscovering the joy of traveling can take various measures to make their trips more safe.
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said. “I said ‘Sure; if we run out of space, we’ll just have to turn people away.’ But we haven’t had to do that.” Vendors who are interested in participating in this year’s event may call Boni at 717405-1113 or send an email to bohphen@outlook.com.
Twenty percent of the proceeds from vendor sales will support Middle Octorara Presbyterian’s Peru Fund, which allows the church to sustain continuous humanitarian efforts in Tamshiyacu, a village in a rural part of Peru. The Peru Fund has been used to purchase medical supplies for a hospital located near the village, including wheelchairs, items for newborns and other provisions to aid local residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition to purchasing medical supplies, money from the Peru Fund covers the expenses for frequent mission trips to Tamshi -
yacu. During past mission trips, volunteers from Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church completed renovation projects such as repainting homes in the village, which are often in need of restoration due to the proximity to the river and the region’s often-severe weather. This year, Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church also used the Peru Fund to help a man named Villa, the church’s liaison in Tamshiyacu, to acquire an adequate
amount of property for housing. “We’re really glad to be able to help Villa,” Boni said. “He’s our righthand man down there.”
The church’s next mission trip will take place in March 2025, and the initiative is helmed by Boni’s husband, Dan Henry. Dan’s brother, Dave Henry, is a retired pastor who resides in North Carolina, and the two men typically recruit volunteers for mission trips from both of their respective congregations.
The church is always accepting volunteers to support its efforts in Tamshiyacu. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call Dan at 717-381-9947.
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church used the Peru Fund to purchase medical supplies for residents of Tamshiyacu during the coronavirus pandemic.
