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BY FRANCINE FULTON

While the Christmas at Joanna celebration gives visitors a chance to enjoy holiday shopping and music, sample seasonal foods and beverages and warm up by the bonfire, the event is also an opportunity to learn about the traditions and history of the local iron furnace complex.

The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA) will present Christmas at Joanna on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Historic Joanna Furnace, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown. During the event, visitors will be transported back to 1872, when the furnace was owned and operated by the Smith family.

“We always (celebrate) 150 years from what year we currently are in,” explained Mark Zerr, HCVHA executive director. “Basically, the 1870s were the most prosperous times at

During the event, the Joanna Furnace mule stable will be transformed into the parlor of the Victorian mansion of Ironmaster L. Heber Smith and his wife, Ella Jane Grubb Smith, who are holding a holiday party. Zerr noted that every effort is made to make the celebration as authentic as possible. For example, visitors may notice the antique English Staffordshire china on the dining room table. The china is on loan from Gary Kurtz of Elverson.

The historic site’s buildings will also be open for touring. More than 1,000 glowing luminarias will light the walkways between the buildings. The luminarias will be lit each evening by volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 543, Plowville.

New this year, live metal casting demonstrations will take place each evening in the casting house,

where visitors will see aluminum Christmas stars being poured. These limited-edition stars will be for sale in the office/store building.

Also featured will be Victorian dancing, a live Nativity presented by Moving Communities to Christ (MCC) Church each evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m., traditional wagon rides around the complex, a Kids’ Santa Craft Workshop, face painting, arts and crafts and a children’s light maze. Local musical groups will perform around the bonfire, which will be tended by members of Boy Scout Troop 241 of Plowville.

Homemade foods offered for sale will include sausage sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers, pork and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, kettle corn, grilled chicken sandwiches, soups, chili and homemade “furnace fries.” New this year will be a pork barbecue and macaroni bowl and holiday cupcakes offered for sale by Troop 543G of Plowville.

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BY FRANCINE FULTON

The annual Christmas in Birdsboro celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 4 to 8 p.m., with the hub of the activities centered at Main Bird Park, 226 N. Water St., Birdsboro.

Visitors to the park will find a sale of crafts, food trucks and children’s craft activities. “This year we are adding a Polar Obstacle Course, a giant inflatable snow globe and a mechanical reindeer, which is like a mechanical bull,” said Christen Thompson, president

of the Birdsboro Parks and Recreation Department. “Santa will be brought in on a Birdsboro-Union Fire Company fire truck at 5:15 p.m., and he will be in the gazebo (and available for photos).”

There will be live music in the park, including several groups from Daniel Boone Area High School District, including the district chorus and high school jazz band. There will also be performances by Turning Pointe Dance Studio, Abundant Life Church and Threefold Blessing. There will be a bonfire in the park and free wagon rides through town.

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BY FRANCINE FULTON

Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook, will present its sixth Polar Express event, featuring a train display and craft show, on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. See Polar Express pg 3

Joanna Furnace.” According to Zerr, the Smith family was operating Joanna Furnace during this time period, as well as Isabella Furnace in Elverson.

Birdsboro Posts Holiday Lights Contest

The Birdsboro Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of the borough’s Christmas lights contest.

Homeowners are asked to register their homes by Sunday, Dec. 4. Judging will take place the week of Dec. 4, and participants will be notified via email when the judges will be in their areas so they can light up their houses.

Winners of the contest, which is being sponsored by Halter Landscaping, will be announced during Christmas in Birdsboro on Saturday, Dec. 10, in Main Bird Park.

First-, second- and thirdplace cash prizes will be awarded. Those who take part in the contest must live within the borough limits.

Registered homes will be part of the hayride tour

through Birdsboro that is being offered during the Christmas in Birdsboro celebration.

A link to register for the contest is available by searching for “Christmas in Birdsboro” on Facebook.

Hoopert Serves In Pro Bono Clinic

Courtney Hoopert served in the inaugural eight-week physical therapy and occupational therapy interprofessional pro bono clinic of Alvernia University, Reading. Students provide services free of charge to individuals in the Reading community

who cannot afford traditional services, have exhausted their insurance, or would like help with their daily living skills but do not have ready access to such assistance.

Hoopert is a resident of Birdsboro and is majoring in physical therapy.

Congregation members from local churches will present a live Nativity, First Street Players will have roaming carolers and there will be a photo booth set up in the park.

The day will conclude with a Christmas tree lighting at 7:45 p.m., followed by fireworks at 8 p.m.

Christmas in Birdsboro is being planned by an event committee led by the Birdsboro Parks and Recreation Department, local pastors and representatives from community organizations.

Local businesses have also come on board to sponsor many of the events. “A lot of local groups have come together to make this happen,” Thompson said, adding that planning for the event began in August.

Parking on Dec. 10 will be available at Daniel Boone Area High School, 501 Chestnut St., Birdsboro. A shuttle bus will provide transportation to the park. Handicapped-accessible parking will be available in the park. There will also be parking available at the Matthew Brooke Professional Center, 321 N. Furnace St., Birdsboro.

In conjunction with Christmas at Birdsboro, there will be a holiday breakfast with Santa offered at Boone Area Library, 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, on Dec. 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the library or at the door.

Also on Dec. 10 will be the Santa Run 5K and Fun Run at 10 a.m. at Main Bird Park. The event will take 5K runners through the streets of Birdsboro. The 1-mile fun run will stay within the park. All participants will enjoy hot cocoa, protein bars and fruit and receive Santa hats and beards. There will be awards

for the top male and female winners of the 5K, as well as awards for the top male and female 5K runners in various age groups. The most festively dressed runner will also receive a prize.

Following the run, the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, 201 E. Main St., Birdsboro, will host a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offered for sale

will be handmade crafts, original artwork, gifts, household decorations and homemade food.

For more information about Christmas in Birdsboro, search for “Christmas in Birdsboro” on Facebook or email christmasinbirdsboro @gmail.com. A link to register for the Santa Run 5K and Fun Run is available on the Facebook page.

Fireworks will conclude Christmas in Birdsboro at 8 p.m. on Dec. 10.

The day will also include a continuous showing of the movie “The Polar Express” and the sale of food and beverages, including homemade chicken corn soup. Soup can also be bought by the quart to take home.

The craft show will feature 17 vendors, all of whom hand-make the items they sell. Crafts for sale will include honey, beeswax cosmetics, chocolates, tote bags, purses, wallets, baked goods, inlaid cutting boards, tiles, jewelry, wire sculptures, soy candles, wreaths, note cards, quilted items, pressed flowers, Swedish embroidered hand towels, seasonal items and more.

There will also be a silent auction. The prizes will be items donated by the vendors, as well as gift baskets from church members.

The centerpiece of the event will be the display of trains. The model trains are of various gauges and types, and sets will be constructed of differing materials.

“Congregation members

bring in their displays and set them up in our fellowship hall,” said Gwen Sweatlock, one of the event organizers. One of the displays is made entirely of Lego blocks, including the railroad track, the railroad cars, the buildings and all of the scenery.

“That’s always a favorite,” Sweatlock noted.

All are invited to watch “The Polar Express.” The movie, based on the children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, is about a young boy who embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on Christmas Eve on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.

“It is played on a TV, and there is a lot seating for the kids to enjoy,” said Sweatlock. “It’s a cozy spot with a few sofas. It’s nice for the kids to sit and watch the movie while their parents (shop) or look at the train displays more closely.”

The church sanctuary, which will be decorated for

the season, will be open throughout the event.

The Sunday worship service at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church is held at 10:30 a.m. Lift-Off, an intergenerational ministry, is held prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. It includes a light breakfast, a Bible study, an activity, singing and prayer.

The new group, which is led by pastor Sam Massey and congregation member Peg Dombach, formed in September. “It is an additional gathering that we have,” Sweatlock said, noting that about 20 people of all ages attend the group each week. “We recently created fleece blankets for some of our missions.” The group also packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

For more information about the church and its activities, call the church office at 610-273-2848 or visit www.honeybrookpres.org. More information is also available by searching for “Honey Brook Presbyterian Church” on Facebook.

Grant Writing Webinar Slated

Penn State Extension will offer “Getting the Most From Your Grant Writing Efforts” live online via Zoom. The program will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 7 to 15. The program’s aim is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required for writing a successful application. The program is designed for individuals new to grant writing, experienced

grant writers looking to improve their skills, and individuals who work for, volunteer for, or are involved with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, or a foundation.

Participants will learn how to search for and find grant funds, recognize and respond to the components of a grant application, write an effective grant proposal, respond quickly to requests for pro-

posals, work effectively with foundations and other funders, include evaluation strategies in proposals and projects, and write grants from a reviewer’s perspective. There is a cost to participate.

To register, visit www. extension.psu.edu and search for Grant Writing Efforts. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.

Dec. 1. Free Meal

Honey Brook Presbyterian Church 4331 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Shepherd’s Kitchen Meal Ministry. All are welcome. Call the church at 610-273-2838 for more details.

Dec. 2. Elves Night Out

Honey Brook Community Library 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 7 p.m. During the 12th annual event, attendees will create holiday make-and-take crafts. All ages are welcome, and registration is required. To register, call the library at 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.

Dec. 3. Berks Strollers Hike

Thun Trail/Brentwood Industries 825 Morgantown Road, Reading, 10 a.m. The community is welcome to join. The walk will feature easy terrain.

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3. Chesco 4-H Outdoor Club

Romano 4-H Center 1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about campfire safety and make a meal over an open fire. To register, visit https://4h.zsuite.org and sign up to join the Chesco Outdoor Club. For more information, contact the Penn State Extension Chester County Office at ChesterExt@psu.edu or 610-696-3500.

Dec. 4. Holiday Open House

Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines

1710 Ridge Road (Route 23), Pottstown, noon to 3 p.m. Attendees will be able to visit with the farm’s residents, take photos with Santa and enjoy complimentary refreshments, including hot chocolate and homemade Christmas cookies. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. www.facebook.com/ryerss.farm.

Dec. 4. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet

Geigertown Fire Company 3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township, 7 to 11 a.m. For more information, visit the fire company’s Facebook page or www.geigertownfireco.com.

Dec. 6.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

The Torch Community Center in the Clocktower Plaza 2846 Main St., Morgantown, 8:45 to 10 a.m. Visitors may attend their first meeting for free. www.tops.org

Dec. 10. Craft Show, Gizmo Sale

Birdsboro Community Memorial Center

201 E. Main St., Birdsboro, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 60 crafters will be on hand. Gizmo sandwiches must be ordered in advance and picked up at the show between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Email bcmc19508@gmail.com, stop by the center or call 610582-2471 to place an order. Orders and payment are due by Friday, Dec. 2.

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 submissionstoffulton@engleonline.com.

Piercing Word Sets Christmas Production

Piercing Word’s Christmas production, “The Advent of Christmas,” will tour across Lancaster County and beyond throughout the holiday season.

Inspired by the traditional themes of Advent, “The Advent of Christmas” celebrates the hope, faith, joy, peace, and love found in Christ. This production includes the traditional Christmas narrative from Luke 1 and 2 and other passages that highlight the birth of Christ and why His arrival matters. The show debuted last year.

Piercing Word performs Scripture in dramatic and musical presentations, wordfor-word from the ESV Bible. The nonprofit, 501(c)(3), Christian ministry is based in Lancaster and has been performing Scripture across the country since 2007. It also offers Bible memorization resources. The mission of Piercing Word is to ignite passion for the Word of God in the heart of the church.

For performances dates and locations of “The Advent of Christmas,” visit https://piercingword.org/ events or call 888-244-3461.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Taking part in scenarios like a traffic stop, learning about weapon safety and criminal

procedure and participating in fitness training are just some of the activities that youths can experience at the Pennsylvania State Police Hill Impact Program. The free 14-week course, which is open to young men and women ages 15 through 18, will take place at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, 175 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, on Tuesdays from Jan. 17 through April 18, 2023, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

“(We want youths to) come through this program and to see what the Pennsylvania State Police department has to offer,” said Trooper Clint Long, program director. “They (may) gain a love for the career and want to pursue that later in life. That is our goal.”

Students who register for the program will receive matching T-shirts and hats to wear during the classes, as well as water bottles. Each session will include physical

Piercing Word rehearses for “The Advent of Christmas.”

training (PT), followed by a time of instruction and hands-on activities.

“We introduce them to paramilitary disciplinesmarching, standing at attention and saluting. We introduce them to physical fitness and we move into our law enforcement curriculum,” Long explained. “The first 30 minutes is a military drill and PT, and then there is an hour and a half of scenario-based training.”

Scenarios may include reenacting a traffic stop or responding to a mock call. “We make it fun and interactive. We try and let the kids do a lot of hands-on stuff in a safe way,” said Long. “They are (learning) and having fun at the same time.”

This is the third session of the Hill Impact Program, which is named for the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, known to locals as The Hill because of its location in Hershey. The

course is open to students from all geographical locations.

“For the first session, we had some students who drove three hours one way to attend,” Long pointed out.

He said that the students often come away from the program realizing that law enforcement officers have chosen their career because they want to serve the community. “As troopers, we put the community above ourselves. It’s amazing how fast they learn that and how quickly they catch on,” Long said.

The program also encourages a relationship between young people and law enforcement officers. “We have a core group of instructors that will be here every Tuesday. The kids not only are familiar with the faces, they develop a mentorship out of it as well,” Long noted. “We urge the kids if they have questions or need anything to reach out to us.

We supply them with our contact information and we have question-and-answer sessions. It’s a great way for us to have that accessibility in the community.”

Long encourages students to register as soon as possible, since space is limited and

spots fill up quickly. Those who complete the course will take part in a graduation ceremony and receive a certificate. For more information about the program and to obtain an application, contact Long at ra-sprecruiter-acad@pa.gov or 717-497-4577.

The ELANCO Nar-Anon Family Group will meet on Sundays at 6 p.m. in the Prayer Room at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Meetings are open to the public and are designed for individuals who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to them. The meetings follow a 12step program.

Attendees are asked to park in lot 1 and enter through the carport. For more information, call 410-598-6792 or visit www.nar-anon.org and search for the group under “Find a Meeting.”

For nearly 70 years, the Engle family has been committed to promoting positive news about the community and its businesses, schools and organizations.

Three generations later, we are proud to employ nearly 150 people throughout the community.

The community is more than just where our family works.

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Youths will learn about marching, standing at attention and saluting.

Heltzinger Honored At Flower Show

Heather Heltzinger of Birdsboro participated in the 189th Philadelphia Flower Show in June, winning two blue ribbons and the Best of Blues award. She was a firsttime entrant in this show, which was the last of the outdoor shows.

In March 2023, at the

Philadelphia convention center, Heltzinger will defend her title at the Philadelphia Flower Show with a 12-by-16-foot garden room. Fellow members of the Elverson Garden Club will compete, as well.

In addition to being a gardener, Heltzinger is an artist and entrepreneur.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently launched a website for the PA Preferred brand, accessible at www.papreferred.com. The website allows people to search for Pennsylvania products and connect with farmers.

Items with the blue and yellow PA Preferred checkmark are grown, harvested, or produced in Pennsylvania, and

buying these products means consumers are supporting Pennsylvania farmers and producers and keeping their dollars local. The Department of Agriculture encourages Pennsylvania residents to look for these products while exploring the commonwealth’s farmers markets and farm destinations this fall and winter.

Heather Heltzinger’s display won accolades at the Philadelphia Flower Show.

The Christmas craft market will offer items such as baked goods, candy, holiday décor, homemade soaps, stoneware pottery, hand-knit scarves, jewelry, candles and fresh Christmas wreaths. “This year, we added a second heated tent (for the crafts),” Zerr noted.

All proceeds will benefit the HCVHA, which supports the restoration and preservation of Historic Joanna Furnace, as well as the Tri-County Heritage Library. For additional information, visit www.hay creek.org or www.facebook .com/historicjoannafurnace or call 610-286-0388.

A Fresh Take On The Christmas Story

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Behind the creativity in presenting the 2022 Journey to Bethlehem event at Woodcrest Retreat, is an enduring goal to keep the tale fresh, while acknowledging its unwavering truth. “It’s the Christmas story,” said Adam Fox, program director at Woodcrest. “It doesn’t change, but there are different ways to think it through.”

One aim of the event is to

make the experience more real for attendees. “Audiences understand what the characters are going through,” said Fox. “That’s what we want to help bring to life.”

Now in its 12th year, Journey to Bethlehem gives participants the opportunity to become part of the Christmas story as they follow Mary and Joseph from the time they receive the news that Mary will give birth to the Christ child to their arrival at the stable where Christ was born and beyond. Journey will be held at the retreat center, 225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, on Fridays, Dec. 9 and 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 17, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly and wear appropriate water-resistant shoes on the hourlong trek. Although the event is familyfriendly, strollers and those with mobility issues cannot be accommodated because of the rugged landscape.

The live Nativity is interactive in that adults and children who attend may participate in specific scenes. As they travel with the characters from the Bible, participants will witness the walk to Bethlehem, where they will experience the disappointment of finding there is no

room at the inn. The journey will also take attendees to a marketplace, where they may spend a shekel to purchase raisins or crackers, and then to a field, where they will gather with shepherds to hear the angels announce Christ’s birth. Finally, visitors will arrive at a stable along with the shepherds, where they will all meet Joseph and Mary and baby Jesus. “Together they are in awe of how biblical prophecy foretold this event,” explained Fox. The final stop is now a live presentation that takes place in the palace of one of the wise men.

Fox noted that about 3,000 people attended the 2021 event. The cost to attend will

be discounted for children ages 4 to 16. Children age 3 and under will be admitted for free. In addition, a special price will be available to members of an immediate family living in the same household. Reservations may be made at www.woodcrestretreat.org /events/journey. Readers who have questions may call 717738-2233.

All funds raised by the event will benefit the ministry of Woodcrest, a nonprofit retreat and camp center that serves more than 1,900 children each year. In the case of inclement weather, those planning to attend Journey to Bethlehem should check the aforementioned website for information.

Musical entertainment will be offered around the bonfire. At past events, re-enactor Jerry Kunze helped re-create a holiday party in the ironmaster’s mansion, where the table was set with antique china.

Preparing for Journey to Bethlehem are (from left) Tasha Fox holding Kairos Fox, Adam Fox, Greg Gattuso, and Thunder.

SALT Performing Arts will present “White Christmas,” the musical adaptation based on the 1954 film of the same name, at the SALT theater, located in the West Pikeland Township Building, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs. Performances will be held on Fridays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, at 7 p.m.; on Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and on Sundays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, at 2 p.m.

The musical revolves around veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters enroute to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge,

where they discover that the lodge is owned their former army commander.

The play features wellknown standards, including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,”

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“How Deep Is the Ocean?” and the title song, “White Christmas.” A cast meet-and-greet will follow each performance, as well.

The cast includes Kai Kasiguran as Bob Wallace, Schyler Marsh as Phil Davis, Cathy Ogden as Betty Haynes, Samantha Roche as Judy Haynes, Paul Laich as Gen. Henry Waverly, Sandi Joy Chadwich as Martha Watson, Paige Heckler and Ollie Gregorio as Susan Waverly, Jim Warrenfeltz as Ralph Sheldrage, Katy Engleman as Rita and

Samantha DeWitt as Rhoda.

Other cast members include Chris Dzap, Katrya Oransky-Petyk, Stephen Fisher, Erica Barnes, Eva Burkholder, Elizabeth Tozer and Brian McVeigh.

Crew members are director Elizabeth Bamford, music director Stephen Fisher, choreographer Gail Oldfield, dance captain Katy Engleman, stage manager Sheryl Jennings, costume designer Jennifer Frank, set and sound designer Rob Merow, lighting designer Chelsea Barnett, props master Laurey Zoladz, master carpenter David Craig, producer and casting director Lauren McComas, marketing director and house manager Judy Elliott, photographer Mike Styer and military consultant Peter Oldfield.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.saltpa.com/whitechristmas. More information about SALT Performing Arts is available at www.saltpa.com or www.facebook.com/ saltperformingarts.

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The Whitford Charitable Classic, in partnership with the Chester County Community Foundation, recently delivered proceeds totaling more than $120,000 to 11 local nonprofit charities in Chester County. Each grantee will receive at least $10,000 for its organization.

This year’s Whitford Classic took place the weekend of Sept. 23 to 25. The event brings together Whitford Country Club members and a network of supporters and grantees from the community to play in golf, tennis and pickleball tournaments, with the highlight being the Whitford Gala and Auction.

After putting the Classic on hold in 2020 and hosting a modified event in 2021, the fundraiser returned this year with special guest Dick Vermeil, the NFL championship-winning coach and 2022 NFL Hall of Fame inductee, who served as the

honorary chair and donated his time, and his wine, to promote this event and raise funds.

Since its inception in 2011, the Whitford Classic has raised more than $1.2 million and awarded grants to more than 70 qualifying organizations. This year’s grantees are the Andrew Hicks Foundation, Brandywine Valley Active Aging, Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown, Downingtown Community Education Foundation, Friends Association, Great Valley Community Organization Internship Program, Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy, St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter for Homeless Families, The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, The Fund for Women and Girls and Youth Mentoring Partnership.

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BRICK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH:52 S. Brick Lane in Elverson, welcomes visitors to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Wheelchair accessible. Childcare through age 2 available. Learn more about us at www.brick52.org or call the church office 610-286-6790. For those unable to attend in-person, see our livestream on www.youtube.com/bricklanecommunitychurch

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD BLUE HEELER CROSS, 4 mo. old female, $250. 3 mo. old CHIHUAHUA JACK RUSSELL mix, males $350. Purebred AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Puppies, some blue merle, $250-$450. 717-687-9606 x 2.

Pets

COCKAPOO PUPS, Cute! Red, very cuddly, 2nd gen., will not shed, shots, dewormed, $595. 717-529-3824

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, 3F & 6M. Cute, playful, ready 11/7. Vet checked/ wormed/shots. $400. 717-529-7016 ext. 1

PUG PUPPIES, PUREBRED, ready 11/19/22. Vet checked, shots, dewormed. Fawns $1,200 & Pandas $1,300. Parents reg. & on premises. 717-756-9522

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANTPAYMENT

1 gun or collection - Will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

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!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277.

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SEASONAL

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

FIREWOOD, mixed seasoned hardwood. $200/cord, delivery available. WOODCHIPS, FALL CLEANUP, SNOW REMOVALSERVICES Parkesburg, 610-857-2169

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SERVICES RENDERED

A LOCAL HANDYMAN

Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Lic.& Insured. PA020006. 610-547-7789

A&LTRIMMING , Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message

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JUNK REMOVAL

Single items or whole house. 610-547-7789

AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY

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

ANDY’S DRYWALL

Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

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Houses • basements • garages • yards Junk removal, 717-696-9453

No job too big or too small!

BOOTROADTREESERVICE

Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880

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LEAF CLEAN UP LEAF CLEAN UP

Call today to schedule a free estimate for leaf cleanup. Fully insured. 20 Years Exp. 610-942-9334

DRYWALLREPAIRS, Painting & Carpentry. Call Ed 484-639-1613

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SPECIALIZED TREE REMOVAL, STORM DAMAGE, STUMP GRINDING, EMERGENCY JOB, FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED. 484-252-1953 CALL NOW AND ASK FOR JT

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ITEMS WANTED

1-100 ALL ANTIQUE & OLD TOOLS WANTED: Collector Paying Cash$$$ for Woodworking, Machinist, Measuring & Blacksmith Tools. Wooden & Metal Planes. Tool Chests & Boxes. Tools made by Stanley, Etc. Call 610-363-2802

ABUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates.Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123

ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

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

BUYING CLASSIC CARS,TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$Paying Ca$h$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 50¢/gallon - will pick up. 717-587-7315

CORVETTES WANTED Any Year Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

ITEMS WANTED

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

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CASH$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS FOR SALE

53 OLD CARS AND PARTS, $1,000$5,000 or less, too sick for hobby, Central PA, Call 570-538-3464.

ALIVE OR DEAD Junk Cars $300 & up, Full size Pickup trucks $400 & up; Construction Equipt WANTED. Must have titles. Covering Berks, Chester & Lancaster Co. 484-364-9382

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES

$0-$1,000

Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-847-6083 PA0002

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Tim 717-318-0372

CYCLES

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GUITARS & INSTRUMENTS WANTED

“LOCAL” Collector Buying Gibson, Fender, Martin & Other Brands All Types, Makes & Years Considered Top Cash Paid! - 610-363-2802

Groups Partner For Coat Drive

LCH Health and Community Services distributed more than 300 coats with the help of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation celebrated its 15th annual New Coat Program. The local effort saw LCH partner with Concordville Subaru and Nissan.

Approximately 180 auto dealers located throughout the five-county region of greater

Philadelphia were teaming up for this year’s New Coat Program. A new winter coat remains one of the most requested items via local service agencies. Through the effort, a record 58,239 brandnew winter coats were slated to be distributed this fall to children in need who reside in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Coats were to

be distributed through a network of more than 350 nearby social services agencies, YMCAs, homeless shelters, school districts, and more. LCH served the children of southern Chester County on Nov. 3.

Kevin Mazzucola, executive director of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, noted that this was the foundation’s 15th year of participating.

Taking part in the coat drive were (back, from left) Phil DeColli, Ben Delaney, Neal Pistiner, Chuck DeSantis, (front) Christa Nelson, Clark Davis, Amanda Blevins, Craig Reichert, Stuart Lustgarten, Khaled Malik, and Kate Wickersham.