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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXXII • NO 5

EASTER EGG HUNT

Chester Valley Grange, 3285 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, will host an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, March 22, for children ages 2 to 10.

Following the hunt, there will be arts and crafts for children, photos with the Easter Bunny and a photo booth. Attenees should bring their own baskets and cameras. Easter crafts will be offered for older children and adults for a fee. For more information and to register for the hunt or the craft program, email chestervalleygrange@gmail.com.

More information is also available by searching for “Chester Valley Grange #1496” on Facebook.

FILM DISCUSSION

The movie “Bright Victory,” starring Arthur Kennedy and Peggy Dow, which was filmed in Phoenixville in 1950, will be shown at the Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, on Monday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will also learn about the film’s production and the Valley Forge Army Hospital, where the story takes place. The free program will be presented by Susan Marshall from the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013, ext. 132.

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DAR Honors Local Students

Meet The Good Citizens

By Francine Fulton

By Francine Fulton

Seniors from area high schools were recognized as Good Citizens by members of the Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) during a ceremony held on March 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester.

Recipients are Cole Walker, Avon Grove High School; Ralph Lintelman, B. Reed Henderson High School; Nina Nsereko, Bayard Rustin High School; Lillian Feist, Bishop Shanahan High School; Matthew Conroy, Chester County Technical College High School Brandywine Campus; Kaia Morse, Coatesville Area Senior High School; Hannah Brostrom, Downingtown High School West; Kira Rybarczyk, Kennett Consolidated High School; Joseph Pizolato, Octorara Junior-Senior High See DAR pg 3

Each high school senior who was presented a Good Citizens Award from the Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was given an opportunity to talk about some of their experiences at school and with community service, along with their future plans, as part of a ceremony held on March 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester.

“These students are very bright, and they are very multitalented,” said Beverly Lawler, chairperson of the Good Citizens Committee.

Ralph Lintelman from B. Reed Henderson High School talked about his desire to become an oncologist, a goal he set after his aunt was diagnosed with cancer. “Since fifth grade, my goal See Good Citizens pg 6

Beverly Lawler (back, far left), chairperson of the Good Citizens Committee of the Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), honored this year’s Good Citizens during a ceremony held on March 9. Good Citizens are (back, from left) Matthew Conroy, Lillian Feist, Nina Nsereko, (front) Ralph Lintelman, Hannah Brostrom, Cameo Powell, Joseph Pizolato, Kira Rybarczyk, (not pictured) Cole Walker, Kaia Morse and David Akins.

Pequea Baptist Organizes True Goal Hockey

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of nominations for its 2020 Civic Awards honoring the Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Organization of the Year. Nomination forms may be completed and submitted at www.dtrcc.com. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 20.

Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s 75th annual dinner on Thursday, April 30, at the Downingtown Country Club. For details, readers may contact the Chamber office at 610-269-1523 or splaugher@dtrcc.com.

“HIGH 5K For Connor” Planned

By Francine Fulton

By Ann Mead Ash

Based on the success of its True Swing Softball Camp for girls and the True Serve Volleyball Camp for both boys and girls, Pequea Baptist Church, located at 6062 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, has decided to form the True Goal Hockey League for both boys and girls in grades one through six.

“We have enjoyed connecting with the community in the different sports programs,” said Doug Kauffman, director of children’s outreach ministries at See Hockey pg 5

Nate Bird is suited up to take part in the Pequea Baptist Church True Goal Hockey League, which will be held at the church beginning Tuesday, March 31. The program is open to area students in first through sixth grades.

HIGH 5 Soccer, a free program for youths with special needs offered by the Glenmoore Eagle Youth Association (GEYA), will host “HIGH 5K for Connor,” featuring a 5K and fun run, on Sunday, April 19, at Fellowship Field No. 1, located at 241 Fellowship Road, Chester Springs. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for Connor Dobbyn, 11, who has been diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome Type C, also known as childhood Alzheimer’s.

Sanfilippo syndrome Type C is a rare, progressive and incurable genetic disorder that primarily affects the brain cells and spinal cord. Currently, there is no cure. “Our goal is to raise funds to start a clinical trial for a cure for Sanfilippo Type C and give Connor a chance to live,” stated Jenn Wagner, who is the

“HIGH 5K for Connor,” featuring a 5K and fun run, will take place in Chester Springs on April 19. The event is being held to raise funds for Connor Dobbyn, 11, who has been diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome Type C. coach of HIGH 5 Soccer along with her husband, Matt Wagner.

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Evan Beebe, a member of Downingtown Troop 8, installed a Little Free Library in Livingood Park in Elverson, along with a reading bench, as his Eagle Scout service project. One of the first books he placed in the box was a Bible. Other books were donated by the community.

“It’s community-driven,” he stated. “The Plexiglas window was broken (recently), and someone put a trash bag over it until I had a chance to fix it.”

Evan was presented with the Eagle Scout Award during his Court of Honor celebration held last November at Brick Lane Community Church in Elverson, where he is an active member in the church youth group.

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Evan said he was pleased with the outcome of his project, as well as his involvement with Scouting for the past six years.

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In order to earn the Eagle Scout Award, which is the highest rank in Boy Scouting, Scouts must first complete a service project that will benefit the community.

For his project, Evan Beebe, a member of Downingtown Troop 8, installed a Little Free Library in Livingood Park on South Chestnut Street in Elverson, where area residents are invited to take a book or leave a book.

He also added a bench so that people could enjoy reading their books in the park.

Evan, a senior at Conestoga Christian School in Morgantown, said he got the idea to create a community book exchange after learning there was an interest in the program. “I had seen (Little Free Libraries), so I knew what they were, but the way I got the idea was someone on Facebook suggested one for the Elverson area,” he said. “I was looking for (this type of) project because I wanted it to be local.”

As a first step, Evan had to receive approval for the project from members of Elverson Borough Council, as well as Scoutmaster Dave Mengel and the Chester County Boy Scout Council.

“I made a proposal saying I wanted to put a library at this place in the park and that I wanted to add a bench,” Evan explained. Evan presented his

proposal at a Borough Council meeting in the spring of 2019.

His proposal was also featured in the May/June 2019 Elverson Borough newsletter.

After receiving the go-ahead, Evan had to raise funds to complete the project. He established a GoFundMe page, which raised a small portion of the funds needed. “I did a GoFundMe, but it wasn’t enough, so I did a donation-based car wash for a day,” said Evan. “A couple of friends from my church youth group and Scouts helped with that.”

Evan also made a presentation and asked for donations during Elverson Day in the Park held in June.

“I put (the box and bench) in on July 17, 2019,” Evan noted.

“It was a one-day project. We dug a hole in the ground under the frost level. We put the pole in and added concrete on top. Then, we assembled the bench beside it. It took six or seven hours.”

Evan purchased the Little Free Library online. “The fundraising gave me a better budget so I could buy a better-quality box from an online company that offered them prebuilt,” he noted.

“I put a waterproof paint/lacquer mix on it, so it won’t get moldy.

It also has a metal top (to protect it from the weather).”

Evan said that the community has already embraced the Little Free Library. After asking for book donations on Facebook, Evan found the library filled with books for both children and adults the next day in addition to the Bible he placed in the box.

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School; Cameo Powell, Oxford Area High School; and David Akins, Unionville High School.

Beverly Lawler, chairperson of the Good Citizens Committee, explained that the honor is presented annually to students who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The students are chosen for the honor by their respective high schools.

“In August, I contacted area high schools requesting their assistance in selecting one senior from their school who demonstrates the traits of a good citizen,” she stated. “Today, we are honoring 11 students because of their commitments to their schools and their communities. These students will become the leaders of our future.”

Lawler provided a brief history of the Good Citizens Award, which was established in 1934 and originally bestowed upon only one student per state. By 1952, the award was expanded so that each high school could select one Good Citizen honoree.

Lawler explained that Good Citizens have the option to apply for a scholarship at the state DAR level. Part of the application is completing an essay.

“Students are given a topic, and they have two hours to write an essay. They do not research the essay; they write from their own knowledge and experiences,” said Lawler. “I selected two non-DAR community members to judge those applications.”

For this year’s essay, students had to respond to the question, “You and your peers are our nation’s leaders of tomorrow.

How would you energize America’s youth to fully engage as effective citizens, and why is that important?”

“Kira was selected as this chapter’s representative for the state competition, and we congratulate her,” Lawler said.

Each Good Citizen was presented with a certificate and a lapel pin. Toni Keg from Sen. Andy Dinniman’s office also presented the students with certificates of recognition.

Lawler recognized family members of the students, as well as high school principals and staff members who attended the event.

Attendees then enjoyed lunch and refreshments prepared by the DAR hostess committee.

Guests were greeted by DAR regent Dawn Coughlan.

The Chester County DAR, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2019, is open to women age 18 and up who are able to provide proof of their ancestral connection to those who served in the American Revolution. For more information, readers may visit www.ccdar.wordpress.com.

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services and church luncheons on Wednesdays during Lent at noon. The 30-minute services will not offer Communion, but prayer, hymns and a homily will be included. In addition, the hosting church will provide a community luncheon immediately following the worship service.

The services are free and open to the community and a freewill offering will be received. All donations collected during the worship services for 2020 will be forwarded to Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown.

The schedule of services includes the following: March 18 - St. James’ Episcopal Church, 409 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown; March 25 - Glen Moore United Methodist Church, 1920 Creek Road, Glenmoore; and April 1 - St. Joseph’s Parish Downingtown, 332 Manor Ave. Lenten Events A Lenten soup and sandwich supper will be held on Wednesday, March 18, at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville. A light soup, sandwich and salad meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a short Lenten service. Everyone is welcome to enjoy fellowship and worship.

In addition, a Bible study will be held every Wednesday at the church from 10 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome.

For more information, call the church office at 610-384-2035 or visit www.luthgoodshep.org.

Yoga Weekend Four days of “bliss yoga,” a slower-paced practice that is focused on peace, joy and bliss, will be offered on Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, March 22, at Downingtown Yoga & Meditation Center 116 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown.

Whether a newcomer to yoga or an advanced yogi, all are welcome to the full-immersion weekend. For more information, call 610-644-7555 or email info@downingtownyoga.org.

Support Group Alcoholics Anonymous will meet on Thursday, March 19 (and every Thursday), at 6:30 p.m. at Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale. Meetings are held in the fellowship area.

Handicapped accessibility is available. Call 610-384-2433 for more information.

Support Group An Al-Anon family group will meet on Friday, March 20 and every Friday, at 7 p.m. at Marsh Creek Community Church, 101 Crump Road, Exton. (at the intersection of Whitford and Crump roads). Relatives and friends of those with a drinking problem are invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at St. James Episcopal Church located at 409 E. Lancaster Ave. (Route 30) Downingtown, on Saturday, March 21 and every Saturday, at 6:30 p.m.

Indoor Yard Sale An indoor yard and craft sale will be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S.

17th Ave., Coatesville, on Saturday, March 21, beginning at 8 a.m.

The yard sale and craft sale will coincide with the church’s monthly pancake breakfast. For more informaiton, the church office at 610-384-2035.

Spaghetti Dinner The Eagle-Glenmoore Lions Club will hold a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 21, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ludwig’s Corner Fire Company, 1325 N. Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore.

Diners can eat in or obtain takeouts. There will be a chance to win gift baskets; winners need not be present.

Separate prices have been set for adults and for children ages 4 to 10. Children under age 4 may eat for free. Proceeds will benefit local volunteer fire companies and other charities.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-458-0677.

For more information about the club, visit https://e-club house.org/sites/eagleglenmoore.

New members are welcome.

Church Program The program “Christianity Explored” will be offered at Olive Street Presbyterian Church, 1400 Olive St., Coatesville, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. from March 23 to May 11. Attendees will enjoy dinner, watch a short video and then participate in a discussion. No childcare will be provided.

For more information, visit www.olivestreetpres.org or search for “Olive Street Presbyterian Church” on Facebook.

Al-Anon Al-Anon, a support group for anyone who has been affected by another’s drinking problem, will hold an open meeting on Monday, March 23 (and every Monday), at 9:30 a.m. and a newcomer’s meeting at 10:45 a.m. at the Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Wuchang Ave. (Route 113), Downingtown. Parking is available, and the church is handicappedaccessible. For more information, call 215-222-5244 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org.

Quilting Group The Mission Quilters group at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, will meet on Thursday, March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. to create quilts that will be donated to Lutheran World Relief and distributed worldwide. Volunteers are invited to help tie the quilts.

For more information, call the church office at 610-384-2035 or visit www.luthgoodshep.org.

Superhero Breakfast Billy’s Legacy Foundation will present its fourth annual Superhero Breakfast on Saturday, March 28, at Bright Spot Café, 541 Wellington Square, Exton. There will be three seatings: 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. The ticket prices include a full breakfast buffet, a Superheroes meet-and-greet with photo ops and table activities for the children.

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tickets, visit www.billyslegacy .org/breakfast. Children age 2 and under will be admitted free of charge.

Bag Bingo Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue will hold its first designer bag bingo on Sunday, March 29, at Wagontown Fire Company, 412 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown.

Doors will open at noon. Featured will be Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Dooney & Bourke bags.

Food will be available for purchase, which will support the firehouse. For tickets or more information, visit www.lucky dawganimalrescue.com.

Chamber Music On Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m., Chamber Music at Bournelyf will present internationally renowned tenor, Stephen Ng in concert. Andrew Hauze will accompany on piano in a program of Beethoven, Duparc, Strauss and John Duke.

The concert will take place at Church of the Loving Shepherd, 1066 S. New St., West Chester.

There will be a suggested donation collected at the door. For more information, call 610-6928280 or visit www.loving shepherd.org.

Handbag Bingo The Coatesville Kid Raiders will host a designer handbag on Sunday, April 5, at the Wagontown Fire Hall, located at 412 W. Kings Highway, Coatesville.

Doors will open at noon, and bingo games will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.

Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted. Tickets will also be sold at the door if available. Those who purchase a ticket will receive a program, an 18game bingo card booklet and a ticket to win a prize.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, but both will be available for purchase from the Wagontown Fire Company.

To purchase tickets or reserve tables, visit https://events.tick etprinting.com and search for “CKR Designer Bag Bingo” or contact Anika at 610-213-8834.

Those who are age 16 and over must be accompanied by an adult.

Program On Dahlias Jeff Dore, dahlia enthusiast and son of a North Carolina champion dahlia grower, will present a free public program at the West Vincent Township building, 729 St. Matthew ’s Road, Chester Springs, on Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m.

The presentation will include a practical step-by-step instruction on growing giant dahlias, including garden site selection, garden prep planting, pruning and feeding. The program will also include photos of Dore’s own Chester County dahlia garden.

The event is sponsored by Twin Valleys Garden Club. For more information on the upcoming programs, workshops and community service projects of the garden club, email twin valleys@aol.com.

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Pequea Baptist Church. “ We hope this is another program the community will find valuable.�

True Goal Hockey will be held at the church beginning Tuesday, March 31. Students in group A, which will include grades one through three, will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Players in group B, in grades three through six, will meet at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. The program will conclude on Thursday, May 21.

The program, which will teach the fundamentals of floor or deck hockey, will follow a weekly progression, beginning with play evaluations, team introductions, rules, and league orientation the first week. During the second and third weeks, the teams will practice with coach

will be Randy Buckwalter.

Kauffman said that the program can accommodate up to 70 participants but that coaches hope to see at least 60 area students sign up so that they can organize four teams in each age bracket. “We could have a threegame schedule for the first round and then play those same teams again,� explained Kauffman, who added that students who have attended past programs come from Octorara, Coatesville, and Twin Valley school districts in addition to Pequea Valley.

There is an equipment cost to take part in the program. Boys and girls who wish to participate in the True Goal Hockey League are asked to register by Saturday, March 28. Readers may register at www.f bcpequea.org.

Readers who have questions may email the church at office@f bcpequea.org or call 717-442-4403.

Model Yacht Club Sets Presentation The Friends of Chester Springs Library will present a program on model yachting by the Chester Springs Model Yacht Club on Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at the Chester Springs Library, 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs.

Attendees will meet club members, enjoy an exhibit of their

boats and learn more about the hobby.

Chester Springs Model Yacht Club members sail Soling 1 Meter (S1M) sailboats, Vintage Marbleheads, schooners and other classes of model yachts at Tel Hai Camp and Retreat Center lake, 1101 Beaver Dam Road, Honey Brook. More

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According to Kauffman, children who wish to take part need not have any experience with hockey. “(The program is) open to anyone who wants to learn the game,� he said, noting that those wishing to play field hockey later on will find there are similarities in handling the stick. “It will require some of the same motor skills,� he noted.

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To find out more about the opportunities available, readers may contact Toni Stuetz, extension 4-H educator, at tstuetz@psu.edu or 610-696-3500.

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The grant application is available at https://brandywine foundation.org/current-prior ities/coatesville-are-youth -philanthropy-program/grant -application/. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 20, at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be

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Additionally, the foundation is asking readers to help identify a deserving Chester County resident to be recognized for his or her efforts to make the county a better place to live. Community members are invited to nominate a Chester County resident to receive the Eastburn Community Service Award, presented each year in memory of Jane and Al Eastburn, both of whom served the Coatesville area as nonprofit leaders.

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In alignment with the Brandywine Health Foundation’s focus on the social determinants of health, grant proposals are being solicited from organizations in the greater Coatesville area to address either of two funding priorities.

Proposals can focus on ways to improve health outcomes for youths or on projects that will address food insecurity in the community. This outreach is in conjunction with the foundation’s Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP), currently in its fifth year of service to the community.

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Matthew Conroy from Chester County Technical College (TC) High School - Brandywine Campus shared with the group his future goals. “I am in the Health Career Pathways program at TC Brandywine, and I want to be a nurse practitioner in the future to specialize in trauma (care),” he said. Matthew plans to attend Delaware County Community College and enroll in the nursing program.

“I love the outdoors and photography,” said Joseph Pizolato from Octorara Junior-Senior High School. “I spend weekends getting lost in the woods.” He plans to study biology with a goal of pursuing a career in wildlife preservation.

Cameo Powell from Oxford Area High School talked about her weeklong mission trip to Mexico. “It was very immersive, and I learned so much,” she said. “I realized how much can be done, not only physically, but to make connections with people.”

Those who were unable to attend the ceremony were Cole Walker from Avon Grove High School, Kaia Morse from Coatesville Area Senior High School and David Akins from Unionville High School.

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Nina Nsereko from Bayard Rustin High School talked about her involvement with Girl Scouts and as a volunteer at Chester County Hospital, noting that her parents are her biggest support system. “I try to be supportive of the Girl Scouts and for the patients - those who do not have families to be there for them,” she stated.

Lillian Feist from Bishop Shanahan High School talked about her volunteer work with

Hannah Brostrom from Downingtown High School West plans to study computer science after graduation. “I also have a love of writing,” she shared. “I just finished my first novel and hopefully someday will get that published.”

Kira Rybarczyk from Kennett Consolidated High School talked about her involvement in the Society of Women Engineers Club and its annual STEM Night.

“STEM Night was created to give young Kennett students an opportunity to explore what STEM is about and do hands-on activities and watch demonstrations,” she stated. “As a volunteer, I worked at a build-yourown catapult station (using) popsicle sticks and marshmallows. I wanted to demonstrate that school can also be lots of fun.”

Olivia Digiorgio, a marketing major from Downingtown, earned placement on the dean’s list at The College of New Jersey, Ewing, N.J., for the fall 2019 semester.

To achieve this honor, a student must carry 12 or more credits that semester and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average.

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To register for the race or to donate, readers may visit www.racemenu.com/connor.

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More information about Connor is available by searching for “Connor Beats Sanfilippo” on Facebook.

To learn more about the HIGH 5 program or becoming a volunteer buddy, readers may contact Jenn at HIGH5@geyasoccer.org. More information about GEYA Soccer and HIGH 5 Soccer is available at www.geyasports.org and by searching for “GEYA Soccer & HIGH 5 Soccer” on Facebook.

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Schramm II Inc. completed the purchase, with GenNx360 Capital Partners, a private equity firm, owning Schramm II. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information, readers may visit https://phmc.pa.gov or www.facebook.com/PATrails ofHistory.

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the Lincoln University choir and the Cairn University handbell choir can be found at the church website, www.hbchurch.info.

In addition, as part of the yearlong observance, the old church building, built in 1900, will be open on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The original stone building is located next to the current church, which was built in 1987. The next tour will be on April 4. Tours will run monthly through November.

Visitors will have an opportunity to view the church’s colorful stained-glass windows, original curved wooden pews and pipe organ. Haag will be on hand to conduct the tours, and people can ask questions about the history of the building.

Events will culminate during the church’s annual May Meeting weekend, scheduled this year for Saturday and Sunday, May

The Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Penn State Extension/Chester County 4-H program are working together to host a one-day Babysitting Training Class at the Phoenixville Middle School, 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, on Monday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students should bring their own lunch.

The class is open to new and experienced babysitters ages 11 to 16 and will focus on basic caregiver techniques and rules, first aid, and safety. The cost for the class includes an activity book, course certification, and a snack.

Preregistration is required.

ibah Baptist Church will host a handbell concert by students from the Cairn University School of Music on March 29. In addition, tours of the old church building (pictured) will be offered on April 4.

Both events are part of the church’s 300th anniversary celebration.

Payment will be collected at the beginning of the class, or a check payable to Phoenixville PAL can be sent with the registration form.

The deadline to register is Monday, March 30. Space is limited to 25 spots, so early registration is encouraged. For more details, including how to register, readers may contact chesterext@psu.edu. For questions on the program, readers may contact Toni Stuetz at 610-696-3500 or tstuetz@psu.edu.

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The PHMC grants are as follows: $17,441 for the Chester County Historical Society, $4,000 for Historic Sugartown, $9,720 for Historic Yellow Springs and $4,490 for the Wharton Esherick Museum.

The funding comes through the PHMC Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program, which provides support for resources and operating expenses to museum and historical organizations according to a formula based on their size and operating budgets.

The Chester County Historical Society also received a $6,692 Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grant for the processing and rehousing of the Schramm Inc. photograph collection. The grant project will focus on the housing, arrangement and description of photographs from Schramm Inc. through its history - from making parts for the World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps to working on a variety of mining and construction equipment.

Schramm Inc. was founded in 1900 with an original focus on the manufacturing of enginedriven machinery and portable air compressors. In 2010, it supplied equipment that was used in the rescue of 33 Chilean miners, which Schramm Inc. calls its highest accomplishment. The rescue mission took almost 70 days, and Schramm’s equipment played an important role in saving the miners.

In November 2019, Schramm Inc. was sold, following a June filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

As part of its yearlong 300th anniversary celebration, Hephzibah Baptist Church will host a handbell concert by students from the Cairn University School of Music on Sunday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; a freewill offering will be received.

Directed by Kenneth Borrmann, the handbell choir from Cairn, a Christian university in Langhorne, will perform classical and sacred music. The handbell choir tours locally each spring.

Jeff Haag, administrative pastor, also announced that the performance by the handbell choir is the first of three concerts that have been planned at the church. The Lincoln University choir will perform on Sunday, April 26, and singer Kevin Pierce will perform on Sunday, June 21. Both concerts will begin at 7 p.m.

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“Connor Dobbyn has been a part of our GEYA HIGH 5 Soccer family for the past five years,” said Jenn. “He has a contagious smile and exuberant personality. HIGH 5 has been a great outlet for Connor and his family.”

“While we provide a fun outlet for Connor, we are making it our mission to help save him and others from this fatal disease,” she added.

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Hephzibah Baptist Church is located in East Fallowfield Township at 2237 Strasburg Road, Coatesville. For more information, readers may call the church office at 610-3830330, visit the aforementioned website or search for “Hephzibah Baptist Church, East Fallowfield” on Facebook.

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Evan Beebe, a member of Downingtown Troop 8, installed a Little Free Library in Livingood Park in Elverson, along with a reading bench, as his Eagle Scout service project. One of the first books he placed in the box was a Bible. Other books were donated by the community.

“It’s community-driven,” he stated. “The Plexiglas window was broken (recently), and someone put a trash bag over it until I had a chance to fix it.”

Evan was presented with the Eagle Scout Award during his Court of Honor celebration held last November at Brick Lane Community Church in Elverson, where he is an active member in the church youth group.

In addition to completing the project, Evan performed community service and demonstrated leadership as the chaplain’s aide for his troop. He also earned more than 21 merit

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In order to earn the Eagle Scout Award, which is the highest rank in Boy Scouting, Scouts must first complete a service project that will benefit the community.

For his project, Evan Beebe, a member of Downingtown Troop 8, installed a Little Free Library in Livingood Park on South Chestnut Street in Elverson, where area residents are invited to take a book or leave a book.

He also added a bench so that people could enjoy reading their books in the park.

Evan, a senior at Conestoga Christian School in Morgantown, said he got the idea to create a community book exchange after learning there was an interest in the program. “I had seen (Little Free Libraries), so I knew what they were, but the way I got the idea was someone on Facebook suggested one for the Elverson area,” he said. “I was looking for (this type of) project because I wanted it to be local.”

As a first step, Evan had to receive approval for the project from members of Elverson Borough Council, as well as Scoutmaster Dave Mengel and the Chester County Boy Scout Council.

“I made a proposal saying I wanted to put a library at this place in the park and that I wanted to add a bench,” Evan explained. Evan presented his

proposal at a Borough Council meeting in the spring of 2019.

His proposal was also featured in the May/June 2019 Elverson Borough newsletter.

After receiving the go-ahead, Evan had to raise funds to complete the project. He established a GoFundMe page, which raised a small portion of the funds needed. “I did a GoFundMe, but it wasn’t enough, so I did a donation-based car wash for a day,” said Evan. “A couple of friends from my church youth group and Scouts helped with that.”

Evan also made a presentation and asked for donations during Elverson Day in the Park held in June.

“I put (the box and bench) in on July 17, 2019,” Evan noted.

“It was a one-day project. We dug a hole in the ground under the frost level. We put the pole in and added concrete on top. Then, we assembled the bench beside it. It took six or seven hours.”

Evan purchased the Little Free Library online. “The fundraising gave me a better budget so I could buy a better-quality box from an online company that offered them prebuilt,” he noted.

“I put a waterproof paint/lacquer mix on it, so it won’t get moldy.

It also has a metal top (to protect it from the weather).”

Evan said that the community has already embraced the Little Free Library. After asking for book donations on Facebook, Evan found the library filled with books for both children and adults the next day in addition to the Bible he placed in the box.

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Beverly Lawler, chairperson of the Good Citizens Committee, explained that the honor is presented annually to students who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The students are chosen for the honor by their respective high schools.

“In August, I contacted area high schools requesting their assistance in selecting one senior from their school who demonstrates the traits of a good citizen,” she stated. “Today, we are honoring 11 students because of their commitments to their schools and their communities. These students will become the leaders of our future.”

Lawler provided a brief history of the Good Citizens Award, which was established in 1934 and originally bestowed upon only one student per state. By 1952, the award was expanded so that each high school could select one Good Citizen honoree.

Lawler explained that Good Citizens have the option to apply for a scholarship at the state DAR level. Part of the application is completing an essay.

“Students are given a topic, and they have two hours to write an essay. They do not research the essay; they write from their own knowledge and experiences,” said Lawler. “I selected two non-DAR community members to judge those applications.”

For this year’s essay, students had to respond to the question, “You and your peers are our nation’s leaders of tomorrow.

How would you energize America’s youth to fully engage as effective citizens, and why is that important?”

“Kira was selected as this chapter’s representative for the state competition, and we congratulate her,” Lawler said.

Each Good Citizen was presented with a certificate and a lapel pin. Toni Keg from Sen. Andy Dinniman’s office also presented the students with certificates of recognition.

Lawler recognized family members of the students, as well as high school principals and staff members who attended the event.

Attendees then enjoyed lunch and refreshments prepared by the DAR hostess committee.

Guests were greeted by DAR regent Dawn Coughlan.

The Chester County DAR, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2019, is open to women age 18 and up who are able to provide proof of their ancestral connection to those who served in the American Revolution. For more information, readers may visit www.ccdar.wordpress.com.

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services and church luncheons on Wednesdays during Lent at noon. The 30-minute services will not offer Communion, but prayer, hymns and a homily will be included. In addition, the hosting church will provide a community luncheon immediately following the worship service.

The services are free and open to the community and a freewill offering will be received. All donations collected during the worship services for 2020 will be forwarded to Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown.

The schedule of services includes the following: March 18 - St. James’ Episcopal Church, 409 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown; March 25 - Glen Moore United Methodist Church, 1920 Creek Road, Glenmoore; and April 1 - St. Joseph’s Parish Downingtown, 332 Manor Ave. Lenten Events A Lenten soup and sandwich supper will be held on Wednesday, March 18, at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville. A light soup, sandwich and salad meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a short Lenten service. Everyone is welcome to enjoy fellowship and worship.

In addition, a Bible study will be held every Wednesday at the church from 10 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome.

For more information, call the church office at 610-384-2035 or visit www.luthgoodshep.org.

Yoga Weekend Four days of “bliss yoga,” a slower-paced practice that is focused on peace, joy and bliss, will be offered on Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, March 22, at Downingtown Yoga & Meditation Center 116 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown.

Whether a newcomer to yoga or an advanced yogi, all are welcome to the full-immersion weekend. For more information, call 610-644-7555 or email info@downingtownyoga.org.

Support Group Alcoholics Anonymous will meet on Thursday, March 19 (and every Thursday), at 6:30 p.m. at Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale. Meetings are held in the fellowship area.

Handicapped accessibility is available. Call 610-384-2433 for more information.

Support Group An Al-Anon family group will meet on Friday, March 20 and every Friday, at 7 p.m. at Marsh Creek Community Church, 101 Crump Road, Exton. (at the intersection of Whitford and Crump roads). Relatives and friends of those with a drinking problem are invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at St. James Episcopal Church located at 409 E. Lancaster Ave. (Route 30) Downingtown, on Saturday, March 21 and every Saturday, at 6:30 p.m.

Indoor Yard Sale An indoor yard and craft sale will be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S.

17th Ave., Coatesville, on Saturday, March 21, beginning at 8 a.m.

The yard sale and craft sale will coincide with the church’s monthly pancake breakfast. For more informaiton, the church office at 610-384-2035.

Spaghetti Dinner The Eagle-Glenmoore Lions Club will hold a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 21, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ludwig’s Corner Fire Company, 1325 N. Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore.

Diners can eat in or obtain takeouts. There will be a chance to win gift baskets; winners need not be present.

Separate prices have been set for adults and for children ages 4 to 10. Children under age 4 may eat for free. Proceeds will benefit local volunteer fire companies and other charities.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-458-0677.

For more information about the club, visit https://e-club house.org/sites/eagleglenmoore.

New members are welcome.

Church Program The program “Christianity Explored” will be offered at Olive Street Presbyterian Church, 1400 Olive St., Coatesville, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. from March 23 to May 11. Attendees will enjoy dinner, watch a short video and then participate in a discussion. No childcare will be provided.

For more information, visit www.olivestreetpres.org or search for “Olive Street Presbyterian Church” on Facebook.

Al-Anon Al-Anon, a support group for anyone who has been affected by another’s drinking problem, will hold an open meeting on Monday, March 23 (and every Monday), at 9:30 a.m. and a newcomer’s meeting at 10:45 a.m. at the Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Wuchang Ave. (Route 113), Downingtown. Parking is available, and the church is handicappedaccessible. For more information, call 215-222-5244 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org.

Quilting Group The Mission Quilters group at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, will meet on Thursday, March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. to create quilts that will be donated to Lutheran World Relief and distributed worldwide. Volunteers are invited to help tie the quilts.

For more information, call the church office at 610-384-2035 or visit www.luthgoodshep.org.

Superhero Breakfast Billy’s Legacy Foundation will present its fourth annual Superhero Breakfast on Saturday, March 28, at Bright Spot Café, 541 Wellington Square, Exton. There will be three seatings: 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. The ticket prices include a full breakfast buffet, a Superheroes meet-and-greet with photo ops and table activities for the children.

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tickets, visit www.billyslegacy .org/breakfast. Children age 2 and under will be admitted free of charge.

Bag Bingo Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue will hold its first designer bag bingo on Sunday, March 29, at Wagontown Fire Company, 412 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown.

Doors will open at noon. Featured will be Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Dooney & Bourke bags.

Food will be available for purchase, which will support the firehouse. For tickets or more information, visit www.lucky dawganimalrescue.com.

Chamber Music On Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m., Chamber Music at Bournelyf will present internationally renowned tenor, Stephen Ng in concert. Andrew Hauze will accompany on piano in a program of Beethoven, Duparc, Strauss and John Duke.

The concert will take place at Church of the Loving Shepherd, 1066 S. New St., West Chester.

There will be a suggested donation collected at the door. For more information, call 610-6928280 or visit www.loving shepherd.org.

Handbag Bingo The Coatesville Kid Raiders will host a designer handbag on Sunday, April 5, at the Wagontown Fire Hall, located at 412 W. Kings Highway, Coatesville.

Doors will open at noon, and bingo games will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.

Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted. Tickets will also be sold at the door if available. Those who purchase a ticket will receive a program, an 18game bingo card booklet and a ticket to win a prize.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, but both will be available for purchase from the Wagontown Fire Company.

To purchase tickets or reserve tables, visit https://events.tick etprinting.com and search for “CKR Designer Bag Bingo” or contact Anika at 610-213-8834.

Those who are age 16 and over must be accompanied by an adult.

Program On Dahlias Jeff Dore, dahlia enthusiast and son of a North Carolina champion dahlia grower, will present a free public program at the West Vincent Township building, 729 St. Matthew ’s Road, Chester Springs, on Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m.

The presentation will include a practical step-by-step instruction on growing giant dahlias, including garden site selection, garden prep planting, pruning and feeding. The program will also include photos of Dore’s own Chester County dahlia garden.

The event is sponsored by Twin Valleys Garden Club. For more information on the upcoming programs, workshops and community service projects of the garden club, email twin valleys@aol.com.

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True Goal Hockey will be held at the church beginning Tuesday, March 31. Students in group A, which will include grades one through three, will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Players in group B, in grades three through six, will meet at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. The program will conclude on Thursday, May 21.

The program, which will teach the fundamentals of floor or deck hockey, will follow a weekly progression, beginning with play evaluations, team introductions, rules, and league orientation the first week. During the second and third weeks, the teams will practice with coach

will be Randy Buckwalter.

Kauffman said that the program can accommodate up to 70 participants but that coaches hope to see at least 60 area students sign up so that they can organize four teams in each age bracket. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could have a threegame schedule for the first round and then play those same teams again,â&#x20AC;? explained Kauffman, who added that students who have attended past programs come from Octorara, Coatesville, and Twin Valley school districts in addition to Pequea Valley.

There is an equipment cost to take part in the program. Boys and girls who wish to participate in the True Goal Hockey League are asked to register by Saturday, March 28. Readers may register at www.f bcpequea.org.

Readers who have questions may email the church at office@f bcpequea.org or call 717-442-4403.

Model Yacht Club Sets Presentation The Friends of Chester Springs Library will present a program on model yachting by the Chester Springs Model Yacht Club on Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at the Chester Springs Library, 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs.

Attendees will meet club members, enjoy an exhibit of their

boats and learn more about the hobby.

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assistance and begin scrimmaging. During weeks four through seven, the teams will begin playing each other, and during week eight a possible playoff will occur.

According to Kauffman, children who wish to take part need not have any experience with hockey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(The program is) open to anyone who wants to learn the game,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting that those wishing to play field hockey later on will find there are similarities in handling the stick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will require some of the same motor skills,â&#x20AC;? he noted.

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The grant application is available at https://brandywine foundation.org/current-prior ities/coatesville-are-youth -philanthropy-program/grant -application/. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 20, at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be

considered. For more information about this grant, readers may visit www.brandywine foundation.org or contact Kimberly Daye Hardy at kdayehardy@brandywine foundation.org.

Additionally, the foundation is asking readers to help identify a deserving Chester County resident to be recognized for his or her efforts to make the county a better place to live. Community members are invited to nominate a Chester County resident to receive the Eastburn Community Service Award, presented each year in memory of Jane and Al Eastburn, both of whom served the Coatesville area as nonprofit leaders.

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In alignment with the Brandywine Health Foundation’s focus on the social determinants of health, grant proposals are being solicited from organizations in the greater Coatesville area to address either of two funding priorities.

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Matthew Conroy from Chester County Technical College (TC) High School - Brandywine Campus shared with the group his future goals. “I am in the Health Career Pathways program at TC Brandywine, and I want to be a nurse practitioner in the future to specialize in trauma (care),” he said. Matthew plans to attend Delaware County Community College and enroll in the nursing program.

“I love the outdoors and photography,” said Joseph Pizolato from Octorara Junior-Senior High School. “I spend weekends getting lost in the woods.” He plans to study biology with a goal of pursuing a career in wildlife preservation.

Cameo Powell from Oxford Area High School talked about her weeklong mission trip to Mexico. “It was very immersive, and I learned so much,” she said. “I realized how much can be done, not only physically, but to make connections with people.”

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Nina Nsereko from Bayard Rustin High School talked about her involvement with Girl Scouts and as a volunteer at Chester County Hospital, noting that her parents are her biggest support system. “I try to be supportive of the Girl Scouts and for the patients - those who do not have families to be there for them,” she stated.

Lillian Feist from Bishop Shanahan High School talked about her volunteer work with

Hannah Brostrom from Downingtown High School West plans to study computer science after graduation. “I also have a love of writing,” she shared. “I just finished my first novel and hopefully someday will get that published.”

Kira Rybarczyk from Kennett Consolidated High School talked about her involvement in the Society of Women Engineers Club and its annual STEM Night.

“STEM Night was created to give young Kennett students an opportunity to explore what STEM is about and do hands-on activities and watch demonstrations,” she stated. “As a volunteer, I worked at a build-yourown catapult station (using) popsicle sticks and marshmallows. I wanted to demonstrate that school can also be lots of fun.”

Olivia Digiorgio, a marketing major from Downingtown, earned placement on the dean’s list at The College of New Jersey, Ewing, N.J., for the fall 2019 semester.

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To register for the race or to donate, readers may visit www.racemenu.com/connor.

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by Saturday, March 28, to be guaranteed a shirt.

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More information about Connor is available by searching for “Connor Beats Sanfilippo” on Facebook.

To learn more about the HIGH 5 program or becoming a volunteer buddy, readers may contact Jenn at HIGH5@geyasoccer.org. More information about GEYA Soccer and HIGH 5 Soccer is available at www.geyasports.org and by searching for “GEYA Soccer & HIGH 5 Soccer” on Facebook.

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Schramm II Inc. completed the purchase, with GenNx360 Capital Partners, a private equity firm, owning Schramm II. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information, readers may visit https://phmc.pa.gov or www.facebook.com/PATrails ofHistory.

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the Lincoln University choir and the Cairn University handbell choir can be found at the church website, www.hbchurch.info.

In addition, as part of the yearlong observance, the old church building, built in 1900, will be open on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The original stone building is located next to the current church, which was built in 1987. The next tour will be on April 4. Tours will run monthly through November.

Visitors will have an opportunity to view the church’s colorful stained-glass windows, original curved wooden pews and pipe organ. Haag will be on hand to conduct the tours, and people can ask questions about the history of the building.

Events will culminate during the church’s annual May Meeting weekend, scheduled this year for Saturday and Sunday, May

The Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Penn State Extension/Chester County 4-H program are working together to host a one-day Babysitting Training Class at the Phoenixville Middle School, 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, on Monday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students should bring their own lunch.

The class is open to new and experienced babysitters ages 11 to 16 and will focus on basic caregiver techniques and rules, first aid, and safety. The cost for the class includes an activity book, course certification, and a snack.

Preregistration is required.

ibah Baptist Church will host a handbell concert by students from the Cairn University School of Music on March 29. In addition, tours of the old church building (pictured) will be offered on April 4.

Both events are part of the church’s 300th anniversary celebration.

Payment will be collected at the beginning of the class, or a check payable to Phoenixville PAL can be sent with the registration form.

The deadline to register is Monday, March 30. Space is limited to 25 spots, so early registration is encouraged. For more details, including how to register, readers may contact chesterext@psu.edu. For questions on the program, readers may contact Toni Stuetz at 610696-3500 or tstuetz@psu.edu.

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State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced recently that the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) approved more than $36,000 in grants for four historical and cultural organizations in Chester County.

The PHMC grants are as follows: $17,441 for the Chester County Historical Society, $4,000 for Historic Sugartown, $9,720 for Historic Yellow Springs and $4,490 for the Wharton Esherick Museum.

The funding comes through the PHMC Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program, which provides support for resources and operating expenses to museum and historical organizations according to a formula based on their size and operating budgets.

The Chester County Historical Society also received a $6,692 Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grant for the processing and rehousing of the Schramm Inc. photograph collection. The grant project will focus on the housing, arrangement and description of photographs from Schramm Inc. through its history - from making parts for the World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps to working on a variety of mining and construction equipment.

Schramm Inc. was founded in 1900 with an original focus on the manufacturing of enginedriven machinery and portable air compressors. In 2010, it supplied equipment that was used in the rescue of 33 Chilean miners, which Schramm Inc. calls its highest accomplishment. The rescue mission took almost 70 days, and Schramm’s equipment played an important role in saving the miners.

In November 2019, Schramm Inc. was sold, following a June filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

As part of its yearlong 300th anniversary celebration, Hephzibah Baptist Church will host a handbell concert by students from the Cairn University School of Music on Sunday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; a freewill offering will be received.

Directed by Kenneth Borrmann, the handbell choir from Cairn, a Christian university in Langhorne, will perform classical and sacred music. The handbell choir tours locally each spring.

Jeff Haag, administrative pastor, also announced that the performance by the handbell choir is the first of three concerts that have been planned at the church. The Lincoln University choir will perform on Sunday, April 26, and singer Kevin Pierce will perform on Sunday, June 21. Both concerts will begin at 7 p.m.

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HIGH 5 Soccer allows youths with disabilities to enjoy the game of soccer through soccerbased activities and games that are adapted to their abilities. As part of the program, players, who range in age from 5 to 18, are paired with volunteer buddies, who are predominantly local high school and middle school students. HIGH 5 soccer sessions take place weekly at Fellowship Field in the spring and fall. The spring season will begin on Saturday, April 4, from 3 to 4 p.m.

“Connor Dobbyn has been a part of our GEYA HIGH 5 Soccer family for the past five years,” said Jenn. “He has a contagious smile and exuberant personality. HIGH 5 has been a great outlet for Connor and his family.”

“While we provide a fun outlet for Connor, we are making it our mission to help save him and others from this fatal disease,” she added.

The 5K race will begin at 9:30 a.m. The free fun run will be a

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16 and 17. There will be a Sunday service attended by previous pastors and congregation members, a traditional covered dish lunch, a graveside service to honor veterans from the church and other special activities.

Hephzibah Baptist Church is located in East Fallowfield Township at 2237 Strasburg Road, Coatesville. For more information, readers may call the church office at 610-3830330, visit the aforementioned website or search for “Hephzibah Baptist Church, East Fallowfield” on Facebook.

8 - COMMUNITYCOURIER - Downingtown/Exton Edition - March 18, 2020

Senior Pastor Called To Duty

BRANDYWINE GRACE CHURCH: Two Services Each Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. 40 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown. (Parking off of Ax Alley), located between Pennsylvania & Lancaster Ave. 610-235-6028. The Good News of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection is our only hope. Join us for worship, preaching and children’s ministry that is centered on the lifechanging Gospel. Lead Pastor Kenny Lynch. Check out a recent message at www.brandywinegrace.org

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE TRINITY: 323 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.

610-384-4771. Rev. Sherry Deets.

Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with Communion; come as you are. Sunday School 9:15 (Sept.-May); Nursery care available; Healing Service, Thursday at Noon. Handicapped access.

TrinityCoates@aol.com www.trinitycoatesville.org

CALVARY CHAPEL CHESTER SPRINGS: Meets at 217 Dowlin Forge Rd., Exton.

(610) 524-5338. Verse-by-Verse Expository Bible Teaching. Contemporary Sunday Worship Service & Teaching, children’s ministry & infant nursery 8 am., 9:30 am. & 11:15 am., Wednesday 7 pm. Worship Service & Teaching, Children’s Church, infant nursery & youth grp. www.cc-chestersprings.com CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: PC(USA) “Determined to Love. Invited to Wonder. Inspired to Serve.” Sunday Worship at 9:30am; traditional and contemporary music blended into intergenerational service. Infant and Toddler Nursery care provided. Fellowship and refreshments following worship and Grand Central Stations education for all ages at 11am. Pastors Emily Chudy and Jenny Warren.

Located in “the round church” at Rt. 113 and PA Ave. cpcdowningtown.org; 610-269-1576

CHRIST CHURCH DOWNINGTOWN OPC. Grounded in God’s Word, Our hope is in Christ. Join us for Sunday school at 9am & worship at 10am. We are a new church meeting in the multipurpose room at Universal Technical Institute, 750 Pennsylvania Dr., Exton. Visit christdowningtown.org or call 484341-3881 for more information.

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: “Where God’s love has the run of the house.” 400 Lancaster Ave., Malvern (Fraser), PA 19355. Worship times.

Sundays: 7:30am. Chapel Service, 8:30 & 11am Worship, Sunday School 9:45am Nursery care available. Pastoral Staff: Dr. James R. Moyer, Pastor; Rev. Alex Becker, Assoc. Pastor; Jennifer Langlois, Dir. of Children’s Ministries; Jamie & Kinsey Edgar-Nielsen - Youth Directors. For more info & special activities visit www.covenantfrazer.org 610648-0707 DOWNINGTOWN EPISCOPAL CHURCHST. JAMES: 409 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. Sunday Services: Rite I Holy Eucharist 7:45am (no music); Rite II Holy Eucharist (contemporary service w/band) at 9am; Rite II Traditional Service w/choir 11am. Nursery available.

Sunday School Classes & Coffee Hour 10am. The Rev. John W. Symonds, 610-269-1774 www.stjameschurch.ws EAST BRANDYWINE BAPTIST CHURCH: Please join us for one of our Sunday Worship Gatherings at 8:15 am or 10:45 am. There is a nursery for ages 0-2 and ebbcKIDS CHURCH is available during a portion of both Worship Gatherings. Consider enjoying Sunday Classes with us at 9:45 am each Sunday as well. Classes are available for all ages. Please visit us at 999 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA or learn more at www.ebbcpa.org.:

EXTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 114 E. Swedesford Road, Exton, PA, 19341(next to Exton Post Office). American Baptist Denomination. Office contact: extonbaptistsecy@gmail.com or 610-363-7814 or online at www.extonbaptistabc.org Sunday Worship Service 11:00AM, Chew and Chat fellowship with snacks follows Worship. Communion first Sunday of month. Southeast Asia worship service second Saturday of month at 4:00PM. Exton Preschool September – May. 610-363-5668. Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Arms!

EXTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 181 Sharp Ln, Exton, PA. “Love God, Love Others, Serve” Sunday Worship Service: 10am, Nursery for infants-3yrs old. Children’s Sunday School for preschool - 4th grade during worship service. Student Ministries for Youth 5th-8th grade. Women’s Bible Studies, Adult Bible Studies and Mission Opportunities available. See website for dates & times.

Great Beginning Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, 610-363-0981.

Gary Jacabella, Pastor, 610-363-0103.

Extonumc.org or info@extonumc.org FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Welcome Tim Latham- our new Shepherd of Fairview.

Join us for the most important hour of your week! Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am. Nursery provided. Christian Education, Bible Studies, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small groups... and much more! As growing disciples, we continue to Worship, Connect, Know and Serve God. For more info, find us online at www.FairviewEPC.org or call the office at 610-942-2640 GLEN MOORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1920 Creek Road (Rt. 282) Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Youth group meets every Sunday 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Join us as we live out our faith through open hearts, open minds, and open doors. Rev. John Neider, Pastor. Phone: 610942-2324; E-mail: glenmooreum@verizon.net; Web site: www.glenmooreumc.org.

GRACE COVENANT CHURCH: 444 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 19341. We are the family of God, on the mission of God, by the power of God. Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Christ-centered worship with biblical preaching, children’s message & warm fellowship, followed by Sunday Schoolall ages at 11am. Info. and sample sermons visit www.gracecovenantepc.org Rev. Dr. Timothy Brown. 610-924-7282.

HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC Progressive, Inclusive, Democratic, Catholic!

Sunday Mass: 10am 2109 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-969-5932 www.healingshepherd.com

HIBERNIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 220 Hibernia Rd., West Brandywine, PA 19320, 610-3843553, hibumc@verizon.net. Pastor Mark David Moore & our church family invite you to join us for Worship Service at 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School begins following the Children’s Moment in Worship (10:15 a.m.).

Quality nursery care. Mid-week bible studies, scouts & other fellowship opportunities. Visit our Website at www.hiberniaumc.org HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: Come join us as we seek to know & love our Savior through Christ-centered preaching, a blend of new & traditional hymns along with ministries for your whole family. 1 E. Highland Rd, Parkesburg. Sun. School-9:30am & Worship-10:45am & 6pm. Wed: Youth programs for ages 312th grade-6:30-8pm. For more info, go to highland-bc.org HOPEWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 852 Hopewell Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335. “Helping Christians Grow and Helping Grow Christians.”

Saturday worship: 5:25PM (Contemporary style). Sunday worship: 8AM & 9:30AM (Traditional style); 9:30AM & 10:55 AM (Contemporary style). Sunday School for all ages at 9:30AM Email Hopewell@hopewellumc.org or call 610269-1545. Visit us on the web at www.hopewellumc.org LIGHT OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCHSouthern Baptist Congregation, preaching Jesus Christ. Sunday School all ages 9:15-10:15am; coffee/fellowship 10:1510:30am; Worship 10:30am; Nursery & Jr. Church during Worship. Wednesdays: Kids Club/Youth Grp 6:15-7:30pm.

Bible Studies. 1920 E. Kings Hwy., Rt.340, Coatesville, PA 19320. 484-3789147, Email: lightoflifecommunityc h u r c h @ g m a i l . c o m & Facebook.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville. Pastor Susan Lynch.

Worship at 8:00 am & 10:30 am. LIFT Worship at 9:15 am for all ages.

Handicapped accessible. Bible studies, music programs, outreach and fellowship opportunities for all age groups. Join us as we seek to Know, Live and Share God’s Word! 610384-2035. www.luthgoodshep.org.

NEW BEGINNINGS FELLOWSHIP: Do you want a new beginning?

Come sing, smile and share with us!

37 W. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown 610-269-9490 Service @ 11:00 am Pastor Anthony Brown OLIVET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Oh, See How They Love Each Other!

200 years of Methodism in Coatesville! Olivet welcomes our new Pastor, the Rev. Hun Ju Lee. Our Sunday worship is @ 10 AM. Children’s Church held during 10 AM service.

Adult Sunday School from 9 AM – 9:45 AM. Holy Communion is 1st Sunday of each month. Nursery care provided 0-3yrs. Handicap accessible.

310 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, 610384-5828. On the web @ www.olivetumc.org, on FaceBook @OlivetUMC.Coatesville, and email: office@olivetumc.org.

SANDY HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH: 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville 610-857-3959; www.sandyhill.net.

Sunday service: 10:15am; Bible teaching, music; Children’s classes, staffed nursery; Adult classes, 9:15am, Youth Min., Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm.

Small Groups. A Friendly, Christ-centered church. Preschool: Enrolling-2 1/2-5 years, 610-857-1922

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Worship with our welcoming & inclusive community. 8am. Holy Eucharist, Rite I; 10am. Holy Eucharist, Rite II. Exciting Sunday School Program for Pre-K to Sr High at 10am. Nursery is available. Coffee Hour after the later service. 7 St. Andrew’s Ln, Glenmoore, PA. from Rt. 100 & Rt. 401 go 1 blck west on Rt. 401, left on St. Andrew’s Ln. 610-458-5277 www.standrewschesco.org

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: Intersection of Rt. 100 & Worthington Rd., Exton. Two Worship Services at 9AM & 10:30AM. Sunday School at 9AM. Holy Communion is usually celebrated on the 1st Sunday each month. Children always welcome in worship. Childcare also available in the nursery. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Hauze, 610-3637285 www.saintpaulsucc.net; E-mail stpucc@verizon.net. Find us on Facebook

SVAROOPA® VIDYA ASHRAM: Our free meditation programs always include meditation instruction, making it easy for new meditators. Tuesdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 10:15 am feature a sutra discourse by Swami Nirmalananda as well as chanting & meditation.

Thursdays at 6 am and Sundays at 8:30 am offer an immersion in Sanskrit chanting followed by meditation.

Join us at Downingtown Yoga & Meditation Center, 116 E Lancaster, Downingtown; Listen to online audios of Swami’s discourses.

Call us 610.644.7555 or email info@downingtownyoga.org

THORNDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, 610384-2433. Sunday worship: 8:30am & 10am. Communion first Sunday each month. 9:30am. Coffee Fellowship, 10am. Sunday School for children and adults. Nursery care. 8:15am-11:30am.

Handicap access. Rev. Shauna Ridge Email: thorndaleumc@verizon.net www.thorndaleumc.org

Malvern Bancorp Honored Malvern Bancorp Inc., parent company of Malvern Bank, National Association, recently announced that the company has been named a Winning “W” Company by 2020 Women on Boards for achieving at least 20% women on its corporate board before the year 2020. This is the third consecutive year Malvern Bancorp has been named a Winning “W” Company.

Winning “W” Companies are cited in the 2020 Women on Boards annual Gender Diversity Index, which tracks the numbers of corporate board seats held by women among the Russell 3000 Index.

Malvern Bancorp’s eight-member board includes Cynthia Felzer Leitzell and Julia D. Corelli.

Leitzell is a partner and the

president of Leitzell & Economidis PC, a full-service certified public accountant firm in Media.

She has served as chairman of the board of the Chester Water Authority since 2012 and also served two four-year elected terms as Delaware County controller.

Corelli is a partner with Pepper Hamilton’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group and co-chairs its Private Fund Services Group.

She has served the firm as vice chair of its Executive Committee and is currently co-chair of its Commercial Department.

For further information regarding Malvern Bancorp or Malvern Bank, National Association, readers may visit http://ir.malvern bancorp.com and http://my malvernbank.com, respectively.

UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC): 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Celebrating our 300th Anniversary in 2020. Sunday worship services at 9:30am (contemporary) & 11am (traditional). Combined worship service on the last Sunday of every month at 9:30am. Adult Sunday School classes during both worship services (Sept-May). Children’s Sunday School at 9:45am. Youth Grp meets at 10:45am. Adult choir, midweek Youth Grp & a variety of adult groups. Bill Kelly, Pastor: Bill Cliff, Assist Pastor, Discipleship & Outreach.

610-857-5787, www.uopc-epc.org.

Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: 610-857-0236

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH: Bible-based, independent. Pastor Daniel Mawson Sr. On Route 113, one mile north of Route 100. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study & Kid’s Club 7 p.m. Nursery all services. 610-594-8939. 531 Uwchlan Ave., Chester Springs. www.vbc-pa.org

WINDSOR BAPTIST CHURCH: 213 Little Conestoga Rd. in the village of Eagle.

Assoc. Pastor: Ben O’Toole, (610458-5177) Sunday School all ages 9am.; Sunday Worship 10am. (nursery provided); Sunday Eve.: Youth Group for teens 5:45pm.; Worship & Elem. Age Youth Ministries at 6 p.m.; Wed. Eve. Prayer & Bible Study at 7pm., www.windsor-baptist.org

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DOE RUN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Take that One Small Step . . . and Come Worship With Us! Sunday morning 10:00am. Children’s Sunday School following children’s sermon. 3104 Doe Run Church Road, East Fallowfield www.doerunchurch.org

through a time of significant transition. He spearheaded the creation of a South Asia Community Fellowship that meets monthly at the church. He was also active in the Exton/Lionville Ministerium.

The Church Leadership Council also announced that it was finalizing plans for interim leadership to serve until a replacement can be introduced. The interim leadership is scheduled to be named in March. They will handle pastoral duties and worship leadership as long as needed.

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

The Leadership Council of the Exton Community Baptist Church (ECBC), 114 E. Swedesford Road, Exton, recently announced the departure of the Rev. Kadin Williams on March 1. Williams was called to active duty in San Diego, Calif., as a chaplain with the Navy.

In that capacity, Williams will serve more than 4,000 men, women, and children in the San Diego area and on board ships.

Williams has worked at ECBC for over four years as senior pastor.

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JANITORIAL COMPANY HIRING FOR SCHOOL and OFFICE CLEANING IN THE EXTON AREA. STARTING WAGE RATE $12./HOUR. APPLICATIONS ON WEBSITE WWW.OSWALDSVCS.COM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LABORER, $18.00/hr. FT. Email resume to gley@gelcogolf.com or 484-645-5438 LOOKING FOR ELECTRICIAN and Plumbers Helpers, will train. We offer Medical & Dental Insurance. Paid Vacation & Holidays. Must have valid Drivers License. Call Downingtown Electrical Plumbing Company 610-269-9526 or send resume to: pipewrench6@cs.com MECHANIC NEEDED with ability to work on diesel engines, construction equipment & hydraulics. $25 per hour to start with experience. Email resume to: gley@gelcogolf.com or 484-645-5438

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Large Modular Home Built in 2004 w/ 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Large Living & Family Rooms, Oak Island Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/ Walk-In Closet and Full Bath w/ Garden Tub and Stall Shower, Cathedral Ceilings Throughout, Propane Heat, Central A/C, 9’x18’ Trex Front Porch, 26’x27’ Det. 2 Story Barn w/ Propane Heat & Full Bath – Could be Garage, 20’x24’ Pole Barn w/ Electric and Propane.

On Site Well/Septic. Total Taxes $3,069.00 TERMS: 10% Down at auction. Balance by 6/12/20.

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FOR SALE Appliances NEW REFRIGERATOR OVERSTOCKED: Frigidaire Side By Side model FFSS2615T $699; model FGSC2335TF $899; plus other models. 717-4455222.

LITTLE WOMEN DOLLS by Ashton Drake, exc cond., in original boxes, set of 4, $50, call Ken 717-278-1398 Lititz area.

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Lawn & Garden AFFORDABLE, DEPENDABLE, FRIENDLY For all your lawn care and landscaping needs, call Ron’s Lawn Service. Weekly lawn cutting, Mulching, Spring Cleanup, Bush Trimming are just some of the services that we offer. Fully Insured.

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Over 20yrs exp. Dave, 717-405-1130 FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers.

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Pets IN AN EFFORT to protect the lives of animals, and for the protection of our readers, we will no longer accept “PETS OR PUPPIES WANTED” classified ads. We will, however continue to accept household pet “For Sale” ads. When purchasing a pet, please make certain animal is healthy and has been properly cared for.

When selling or giving away a pet please screen respondents carefully.

Pets deserve a loving, caring home.

AKC DOBERMAN PINCHER PUPPIES, black, reds, males & females, shots & vet checked, $650. 717-862-3631 AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups, vet checked, shots & wormed, ready 3/26, $600. 717-656-4786 Ext. 1

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CONTENTS OF HOME: furniture, tools, lawn equip, washer, dryer, refrigerator & more! Call 610-273-7851

LITTLE WOMEN DOLLS by Ashton Drake, exc cond., in original boxes, set of 4, $50, call Ken 717-278-1398 Lititz area.

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17-445-9665 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPPIES, black & gray, beautiful purebreds, ACA reg, shots up to date. Born 1/17/20, $550.

717-715-7414 POMERANIAN PUPPIES, 2 brown & 1 chocolate, vet checked, $800. ready 4/1/20. 717-768-0248 SHELTIE PUPPIES, FARM raised. Shots, wormed. Males $350, females $400.

717-862-3239, Airville, PA TOY POODLE PUPPY, 4 mo. old, black female, $700. 610-593-6159 VERY CUTE MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES, vet checked, wormed, shots, $850. 610-593-5956

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Call 484-645-5438

Our front counter Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

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BLUE HEELER PUPS, shots & wormed, lots of markings, Females $375, Males $250. Ready soon. 717-529-2114 ext 0

GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection- Will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

FREE ITEMS ITEM TO GIVE AWAY?

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AUSSIE POM MIXED PUPPIES $300; AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $500, 3 Blue merle. Vet checked, 717-725-9149

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL Puppies, farm raised, shots, wormed, liver & white, brown & white, rare colors, $400.

Call 717-546-9445, Airville

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LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off entire purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-402-0373

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ANDY’S DRYWALL Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Textured Ceilings & Walls. Insured.

PA 022669. 717-587-4102

HONEY BROOK HANDYMAN Home Improvement Services Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tile, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Water Heaters, etc.

35 Plus Yrs Exp. 610-463-4144

SKYLINE EXTERIORS Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

15 years of experience.

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed.

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HONEYBROOK LAWNCARE. We will do your spring clean up. Mulching, small landscaping projects, mowing etc.

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INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING Five Star Painting.

Licensed, insured. No job to big or small.

Call today for your free estimate www.fivestarpainting.com

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

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BOOT ROAD TREE SERVICE Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880 CHOICE EXTERIORS 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed.

Roofing, Siding, Decks. Stucco Remediation 610-241-6879

CLEANING AND HANDYMAN SERVICES

1336 Burke Road, West Chester, PA 19380

Basic household fix-it challenges.

Painting, small electrical and small plumbing jobs, handyman jobs, House cleaning. Free Estimates 484-678-4627 Twelve years serving Chester County Michael J. Cosgrove - Owner magicmop@live.com CLOCK DOCTOR All Fine Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired.

We Make House Calls!

Free Pick-Up & Delivery!

Call: 717-768-3844

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Come check out this completely updated 4,300 +/- sf 5 bedroom, 4 ½ bath custom home w/ attached 3 car garage on a 1.9 acre +/- lot. Ground level in-law quarters possible. Don’t miss it!! Asking $679,900

CONCRETE: STAMP, DECORATIVE, Affordable prices. Free Estimates.

Call 717-283-7764 or or www.bosscrete.net.

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

DRYWALL REPAIRS, Painting & Carpentry. Call Ed 484-639-1613 EXPERT MASONRY RESTORATION AND STUCCO REPAIR. Call JAMISON 610-566-6677 HICPA PA5252

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JT’S TREE SERVICE LLC. SPECIALIZED TREE REMOVAL, STORM DAMAGE, STUMP GRINDING, EMERGENCY JOB, FREE ESTIMATES, FULLY INSURED 484-252-1953 CALL NOW ASK FOR JT LANDSCAPING, MOWING, MULCHING, PRUNING, FERTILIZING POWER WASHING, INSURED PROCARE PROPERTY SERVICES 484-402-4024 sales@ppslandscaping.com LANDSCAPING, SPRING CLEANUP, MULCHING, MOWING, PRUNING and SHRUBS TRIMMED and INSTALLED. PAVER and WALL INSTALLS, REPAIRS, CLEANING QUALITY WORK GUARANTEED 15+yrs exp ALL THINGS LANDSCAPING call STEVE (717)723-0634 landscapingallthings@gmail.com MARK GUSLER TREE SERVICE Snow Plowing, 30 Yrs. Exp., Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Bucket Truck Service. Parkesburg, 610-613-1885

PAINTING By Triple P

Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp.

Free estimates, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors.

Detailed clean custom painting services.

Res/Com. Refs. PA126393 717-286-5464 Many other related services, just ask!

PAINTING: PRICELESS PAINTING Interior/ Exterior. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 717-330-1836, Ask for Bob

POWER WASHING Residential & Commercial

MorinelliPowerwashing.com 610-316-6422

EXTERIOR PAINTING PROs *Metal roofs* *Aluminum & vinyl siding* *Wood staining* *Stucco & masonry* (GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATE).

717-305-0089

4431-4433 W. Lincoln Highway Downingtown, PA 19335 10,600 Square Foot +/- Building with 2 Retail Areas, Warehouse Space and a 1 Bedroom Apartment on a 1.38 Acre Lot +/- with Great Exposure on Lincoln Highway.

Just Listed $609,900

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Call Steve Barr (610) 384-8433 (717) 442-9221 www.Barr1.com

ROOFING: KING FAMILY ROOFING 610-469-4691. PA047624

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Int./Ext. Renovations, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. PA153114 Sylvan Miller 717-468-2693 GUTTER MAN AL Gutter cleaning, storm damage repair. New gutter screens installed. Small roof repairs.

Fully ins. 610-593-2299 (PA045381)

SARMENTO MASONRY Contractor: Stamped/Color Concrete, Sidewalks, Patios, Brick, Pointing, Block, Stucco, 610-637-3498

•HEATING •COOLING •PLUMBING Repairs & Installation of gas & oil heating systems. A/C, water heaters, & more!

Honest w/ reasonable rates. Lic. & Insured Dan 717-419-8628 or 610-513-4054

275 Liz Lane, Gap, PA 17527 Almost Ready! 4 Bedroom, 2½ Bath, Custom 2 Story with Attached 2 Car Garage on Over a ½ Acre Lot. Open Floor Plan, Granite Kitchen, Deck & Daylight Basement. Small Subdivision and Farmland Views! $327,500

PRO HOME HANDYMAN No Job Too Small Call for Free Estimate. 610-563-5262

SAM THE TREE GUY LLC/ C&B TREE SERVICE Two great companies in one. Specializing in the removal of large trees & stumps.

PA103525; MD Tree Expert Lic. #2202.

Free estimates, fully insured, 717-548-0886 or 610-932-6790

HANDYMAN SERVICE. REFERENCES AVAILABLE. 610-458-0394 OR VINCENT.IMPRIANO@GMAIL.COM PA127863

SPRING CLEANUPS, Mowing, Excavating, Seeding, Sod Installation, Decks, Patio’s, Walls, Tree Removal, Free Estimates. Fully Insured.

PA149086. 610-597-7342 Valleycreekpropertyservice.com

JOHN’S HAULING/ REMOVAL. Appl., Lge. Screen TVs, Piano’s, Furniture, One Pc/ Truckload. 7 days, Last Min, 610-296-0560

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Sunny Slope Tree Service. Family Owned & Operated Since 1996 Fully Insured PA103313 717-768-0114 www.sunnyslopetreeservice.com PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

ITEMS WANTED A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photo’s, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123 AMERICAN & FOREIGN CARS $$ PAYING CASH $$ for Classic & Collector Cars.

717-577-8206 BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Match Box, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783.

REAL ESTATE

STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. Chester Springs/ Glenmoore.

Outdoor drive up access, well lit 10x20, 10x10, 5x10.

HUNT COUNTRY STORAGE. 610-469-4668 WEEKLY ROOMS AVAIL. At Rodeway Inn, Paradise, PA. Includes Wi-Fi, Cable TV with HBO. For Rates. 717-222-2355

For Sale BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME 3BR, 2BA, Open concept LR & Kitchen. Generous size bedrooms. Salisbury Twp $65,000. 610-857-0775, www.misacorporation.com SELLING A FARM OR HOUSE? Advertise it here and neighboring publications. We have the placement services to help you.

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Manufactured Housing BUY DIRECT Modulars - Doublewides - Singlewides Starting at $33,900. Our prices wont be beat We Move Mobiles, Buy Homes, Sell Parts. www.superiorhomes.com 717-875-1288

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS FOR SALE ALWAYS BUYING JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS, 24/7. TOP DOLLAR PAID. PLEASE CALL OR TEXT, 484-886-0637 AT LOU’S Top dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. $$ 200 & up. 484-886-1971

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis. *NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

For Rent GLENBROOK APARTMENTS ATGLEN, PA Accepting Applications for Waiting List 2 & 3 Bedroom Units Rent Based on 30% of Income 610-593-2073/ TTY 800-855-2880/ Espanol 800-855-2884 Equal Housing Opportunity

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Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-368-1016

AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES GOT TOYOTA? ALL TOYOTAS Parts, Repairs, Sales, Service. New, OEM, Used, Aftm. Weikle’s 717-417-2726

WANTED DEAD OR Alive Junk Cars, Trucks & Construction Equipt. Must have titles. Covering Berks, Chester & Lancaster Counties. 484-364-9382

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

CASH PAID FOR ATV’s, ATC’s, Motorcycles, 2, 3 or 4 Wheelers, Any Year, Running Or Not. Please Call 610-656-3158

BUY HERE - PAY HERE! WE WILL TAKE YOUR TRADE-IN AS A DOWN PAYMENT

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