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Girl Scout Cookie Sales Are Underway

BY FRANCINE FULTON

For those craving Girl Scout Cookies, the wait is over.

Girl Scout Cookie sales are now underway at area stores and shopping centers. Locally, weekend sales are being held at the following locations: Tractor Supply, 985 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg; Walmart Supercenter, 100 Commons Drive, Parkesburg; Christiana Beverage, 360 Route 41, Gap; and RDV Convenience Store, 214 W. First Ave., Parkesburg.

To search for other locations, visit www.girlscouts.org and enter a ZIP code into the cookie locater. Cookies can also be purchased online starting on Monday, Feb. 27. The newest cookie, Raspberry Rally, which is a thin, crispy cookie with a raspberry flavor dipped in chocolate, can only be purchased online.

Locally, troop members from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) who were selling cookies on a recent weekend at the Parkesburg Walmart included Gwen Clymer, a

member of Cadette Troop 4037 of Atglen, which meets at the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church in Atglen, accompanied by her dad, Steve Clymer, and Naomi Walburn, a member of Brownie Troop 4642, which meets at Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Parkesburg, accompanied by her mother, Adrienne Walburn, troop leader.

Both girls reported that Thin Mints were the most popular selling cookie. “I freeze them and then put them in with ice cream,” said Gwen, who noted that Thin Mints are her favorites as well.

In addition to Thin Mints, Girl Scout Cookie varieties include Lemonades, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Peanut Butter Patties, Trefoils and Adventurefuls, which were introduced in 2022. “They are like a Thin Mint texture, but they are brownies with caramel and sea salt,” said Adrienne.

Those who visit the booths also have an opportunity to donate cookies to Hometown Heroes, a program adopted in 2019 by GSEP.

“At the end of our cookie season, our donations will go to local fire, police, EMTs and postal workers in this area,” Adrienne noted. According to www.gsep.org, Girl Scouts are learning five skills when selling cookies: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

Gwen said selling cookies has taught her a lot about sales, including handling rejection. “I am learning how to deal with people who walk past and don’t say hello,” she said.

“We are trying to (teach the girls to) use (their) voices and be less shy,” Adrienne added. “(The Scouts are also learning) social skills; counting; math, including multiplication; and giving change.”

Naomi said that the troop plans to use the money for troop activities and field trips. “We want to go to Dutch Wonderland or Hersheypark,” she said.

Girl Scout Cookie sales will continue through the end of March. For more information, visit the aforementioned websites.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

“A new year brings new faces to your local ambulance service,” announced Ben Scheffel, new president of the Christiana Community Ambulance Association (CCAA). In addition to Scheffel, other officers elected during the January board meeting were George Stewart, vice president; Tim Zook, treasurer; and

Brian Petersheim, recording secretary. John Beyer and Paul Zook were also named as board members. “Together, we are excited to hit the ground running,” Scheffel said. The new officers are part of CCAA’s revitalization effort, which includes adding more volunteers, improving its website and expanding its fleet of emergency vehicles.

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Christiana Ambulance Elects Officers, Seeks Volunteers Thrift

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Not only do shoppers of the Righteous Clothing Thrift Store in Parkesburg reap the rewards of buying quality used merchandise for discount prices, but the community also benefits as well. Proceeds from the store, which is a ministry of Parkesburg United Methodist Church, are donated directly to local nonprofit organizations.

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Selling Girl Scout Cookies on a recent weekend at the Parkesburg Walmart were Naomi Walburn (left photo) and Gwen Clymer (right photo).

The Christiana Community Ambulance Association’s 2023 board of directors, pictured with chief Corey Gossert (center), are (from left) John Beyer, Ben Scheffel, Brian Petersheim, Paul Zook, George Stewart and Tim Zook.

Dog-Focused 4-H Club To Meet GOTR Helps Girls Reach Developmental Finish Line

The Chester County To Love a Canine 4-H Club will begin meeting on Sunday, Feb. 19, in Malvern. The yearround club will focus on the education of youths who are interested in learning all there is to know about dogs. The vision is to teach members the rescue world from the ground up with topics like why dogs need rescue, where rescue dogs come from, and more. Members will expand their interests in dogs through career exploration and hands-on experiences related to grooming, following professional advice for care, using veterinary information and training, keeping record books, and more. This club is open to youths

ages 8 to 18. Members will be required to attend and participate in meetings regularly, complete a project book, plan and conduct community service projects, and learn and practice leadership skills. The 4-H members will also participate in a presentation or demonstration within the club and submit projects to be judged at the Chester County 4-H Fair.

If interested, register at https://4h.zsuite.org, and select the To Love a Canine 4H Club during the enrollment process. For further information on the Chester County 4H program, contact the Penn State Extension Office at chesterext@psu.edu or 610696-3500.

SINGING SPRING

BY JEFF FALK

All phases of development are important. But it seems that the stage between the third and eighth grades may be especially critical in the growth of young women.

That’s where Girls on the Run (GOTR) steps in and helps girls put their collective best foot forward. GOTR’s mission is to help adolescent females become more social, more confident and more emotionally aware.

“We address the whole girl,” said Jennifer West, program director for GOTR of Lancaster. “Girls are facing so many critical decisions at this stage. We help girls with friendships, resolving conflicts, reaching goals, overcoming obstacles and asking for advice.”

“We hear girls say, ‘I’m not good enough. I’m not tall enough. I’m not smart enough,’” continued West. “We tell them, ‘No, you want to be yourself.’ We help girls find their star power. We help girls make good choices.”

West emphasized that GOTR is more than simply a running program, but an after-school, community program. “You can hop, jump and skip, as long as you’re moving forward,” she said.

GOTR of Lancaster conducts two 90-minute meetings each

week for 10 weeks, during both the spring and fall seasons. Registration for the spring 2023 season will begin Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Meetings are conducted by volunteer coaches in every school district in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, as well as at churches and social organizations like the YMCA. Last spring, GOTR served 960 local residents, and in the fall, the program’s participants numbered around 560. This spring, GOTR of Lancaster is shooting for 1,100 participants, 80 teams and 450 volunteer coaches.

“We’re really dependent on finding people with love for Girls on the Run,” said West.

GOTR’s program separates its girls into two groups by age. The course focuses on participants learning about themselves first, then learning about cooperation and finally learning about their communities.

This year’s spring GOTR program will be capped on Saturday, May 20, at Franklin & Marshall College with its annu-

al 5K run, which is expected to draw 3,000 participants, running buddies, coaches and spectators.

“We started out with 25 girls and two teams,” said West. “It’s 14 years later, and we feel like Girls on the Run has become a household name.”

Lancaster is one of 200 councils of the international GOTR program. In 2017, GOTR of Lancaster incorporated Lebanon County as part of its reach.

Since its inception, GOTR of Lancaster has served nearly 19,000 participants.

“Now we have girls who have graduated from college coming back and they’re like a bridge to the older people,” said West. “We’re a lot more sure of ourselves. We know it’s successful. We know it’s impactful. We know it’s making a difference in people’s lives.”

To register for GOTR’s spring session, visit www. gotrlancaster.org, email jwest@gotrlancaster.org or call 717-869-5655. There is a fee to register, based on income.

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Girls on the Run promotes confidence, social skills and self-awareness.

Over the years, Girls on the Run has seen its popularity grow in Lancaster County.

County Leaders Discuss

Climate Action Plan

CASH Community Calendar

Feb. 8. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

Parkesburg Baptist Church

103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg

Feb. 8. Story Time Parkesburg Library

105 West St., Parkesburg, 10 a.m. www.parkesburglibrary.org

Feb. 8. Strasburg Senior Citizens Meeting

Strasburg Fire Hall

203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg, 1 p.m. Yearly membership is available to residents of the greater Strasburg area who are age 50 and older. There is a nominal registration fee at the door. Guests are welcome to attend activities and programs.

Feb. 9. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church

County leaders review and sort actions that support the Chester County Climate Action Plan.

Chester County department leaders and partners met recently to review and prioritize long-term and short-term steps that must be taken to achieve the county’s Climate Action Plan goal of reducing greenhouse gases. The Climate Action Plan, adopted in

October 2021 by the commissioners, calls for the county government’s facilities and operations, as well as the Chester County community as a whole, to cut emissions by 80% by 2050. The county’s sustainability director, Rachael Griffith, who presided over the

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101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.

Feb. 11. Sweetheart Banquet

Presented by Twin Brook Ministries

Dutch-Way Farm Market

65 Route 41, Gap, 5 p.m. For cost information and to register, call 717-663-9515. www.twinbrookretreat.com/ministries

Feb. 18. Community CPR Class

Whie Horse Fire Company

111 White Horse Road, Gap. Two classes will be offered: 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. To register, contact Alvin Stoltzfus from White Horse Ambulance at 717-468-8005. Registration deadline is Saturday, Feb. 11.

Feb. 28. An Evening With The Artist

Christiana Lions Club

325 N. Bridge St., Christiana, 6:30 p.m. Local artist John Esworthy will discuss his techniques using different mediums. For more information, email lsmithrev@gmail.com.

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

New Emergency Services Director Appointed

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline announced the appointment of Warren W. “Bill” Messerschmidt III as the county’s new director of the Department of Emergency Services (DES). Messerschmidt will take the lead at DES on Monday, Feb. 13, following his most recent role as assistant director of emergency management operations (EMO) in Montgomery County. Additionally, Messerschmidt has been a firefighter at Centre Square Fire Company in Blue Bell for 16 years and has served as deputy chief of operations for the past seven. As director of DES, he will oversee the 9-1-1 Center, Emergency the Management and Emergency Operations divisions, and the Public Safety Training

Campus.

Messerschmidt is a graduate of Drexel University, where he co-founded the Drexel Emergency Medical Services. He is pursuing a Master of Public Administration online with the University of New Haven and is scheduled to graduate in the coming months.

Bill Messerschmidt

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Store manager Robin McCormick recently announced that a total of $20,000 was presented to local organizations, the result of store sales and donations in 2022. The recipients included the Octorara Area Food Cupboard, Keystone Valley Fire Department, Parkesburg Free Library, the Parkesburg Borough Police Department, the Atglen Public Library, the Parkesburg POINT youth center and Parkesburg Churches Community Outreach (PCCO).

Other recipients included David’s Drive 831, a charity that serves veterans; Locust Lane Riding Center in Coatesville, which offers equine-assisted therapies;

and Everybody Plays! - a community organization that is looking to renovate the playground at Minch Park so that it is accessible to children of all abilities.

“We keep an ear out for areas in need in the community,” said McCormick when explaining how the beneficiaries are chosen.

The all-volunteer-run shop, which opened in 2009, is located at 317 Main St., Parkesburg. In March of 2022, the facility was renovated when a vacant store and a former donation takein area were combined to form a larger retail space, double the size of the original. Along with the expansion, the shop began accept-

WCU And Veterans Center Honored

West Chester University (WCU) and the Greg and Sandra Weisenstein Veterans Center have been honored for exceptional service to veterans. On Dec. 15, Col. Joseph Kirlin, Pennsylvania department commander of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW), presented the Bronze Patrick Henry Award to Vince DeMarro, the university’s VA school certifying official and a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran, as well as a WCU alumnus.

The award recognizes

WCU’s status as a Gold Designated Military Friendly University for 2021-22 as well as for service to veterans. The Veterans Center is committed to facilitating communication among WCU’s campus offices in order to serve student veterans, military service members, reservists, and their families with a coordinated system of service to provide a meaningful transition from the military to WCU.

To learn more about the Veterans Center, visit www.wcupa.edu/veterans center.

ing credit card payments for the first time, in addition to cash.

The Righteous Clothing

Thrift Store offers pet supplies; sporting goods; accessories, including belts, wallets and purses; baby supplies; puzzles; antiques and collectibles; toys; books; seasonal decor; and clothing for men, women and children.

Volunteers are always needed to help sort and price items and to run the cash register. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and they do not have to be members of the church.

The store is also seeking donations of new or gently used items in good condition. “Donations should be made

during store hours, or people can message us on Facebook to make other arrangements,” McCormick noted.

McCormick has announced that a special event will be held at the store in March. “March 18 is our first anniversary of the opening of the newly renovated store,” she said. “We will have specials and other activities.”

The store’s winter hours of operation are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/right eousclothingthriftstore or https://righteousclothing thriftstore.godaddysites.com.

CIT Training Highlighted

As part of Chester County’s recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Jan. 9, the Chester County commissioners noted the success of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, a tool that helps to de-escalate mental health crisis situations and enhance safety and access to treatment.

Chester County’s Department of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) has worked with law enforcement for five years and more recently expanded the training to members of the first responder community to address the increased prevalence of mental health conditions among people they encounter. CIT teaches law enforcement and first

responders how to deal with individuals with mental health illnesses or who are in a mental health crisis. A total of 329 officers and first responders have completed CIT training in Chester County including officers from municipal police departments and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Chester County detectives, corrections officers, deputy sheriffs, 911 dispatchers and staff members from the Department of Adult Probation and Veterans Affairs; and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) from across the county.

MH/IDD offers a 40-hour law enforcement CIT training course twice a year. Fullday trainings are offered three times per year to 911 dispatchers and EMTs.

Attendees of Crisis Intervention Team training hear about how to assess and manage offenders with mental illness.

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“(The board) makes decisions about finances and equipment, goes over the chief’s report and (discusses) any issues coming up. Right now, it is the lack of volunteers,” Scheffel stated.

CCAA, located at 55 Pine Creek Drive in Gap, is a nonprofit organization that serves a large portion of southeastern Lancaster County, as well as parts of western Chester County. The company responds to more than 1,000 calls per year.

Currently, WellSpan provides EMTs to CCAA to cover the daytime shift from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the evening shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. is covered by volunteers. “There are a few

nights that are not covered, so that’s why we are seeking volunteers,” Scheffel noted.

“Volunteers have to be EMT-certified. We can help people get their certification.”

In addition to medical personnel, CCAA is in need of other volunteers who can donate their time during either shift. Volunteer opportunities include washing the rigs and helping with technology needs.

In a volunteer recruitment letter posted on the CCAA website and Facebook page, Scheffel refers to volunteers as hometown heroes. “The Christiana Community Ambulance is recruiting volunteers to join in our mission of serving

and building a sustainable community ambulance organization,” the statement reads. “With just a few hours a month, you can make a difference in the community and change lives forever.”

Scheffel, who is also a member of the Christiana Lions Club, said that the benefits of volunteering include making a difference in the community, gaining professional skills with hands-on learning, forming new friendships and joining people from different backgrounds with a common goal of helping others.

“2022 was a tough year with many hurdles to clear,” stated Scheffel. “(Board members) Michele Necker-

mann and Tim Manley weathered many storms that included volunteer shortages and board turnover but were able to hold CCAA together.”

“In August of 2022, CCAA hired a new chief, Corey Gossert,” Scheffel added. “Corey has over 30 years of experience in emergency services and has held multiple leadership roles over that time.”

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Gossert at 610-5938166 or chief46@christianaems.org. More information about the CCAA is available at www. christianaems.org and www.facebook.com/Chris tianaAmbulance46.

Local Service That Makes a Difference

YGBW President And CEO Announces Retirement

Denise Day, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), recently announced her retirement. In her current role, Day leads a team of more than 2,000 staff members and serves more than 50,000 members across eight locations.

Shoes & Boots For The Whole Family

Of her 37-year career with the YMCA, Day spent 23 years in Chester County. She also worked at other YMCA locations in Nebraska, California and Delaware, and across Pennsylvania.

During Day’s tenure as CEO, she saw the merger of the two Chester County YMCAs, which formed the YMCA of Greater Brandywine in 2014. Prior to 2014, there were two separate YMCA associations serving Chester County - the YMCA of the Upper Main Line and the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley. The latter of the two was led by Day.

Day also led the YMCA through the COVID-19 pan-

Action Plan

meeting, said the county must lead by example to achieve such an ambitious

In 2023, the top initiatives Chester County government will invest in include working toward converting a portion of the county’s fleet to electric vehicles and installing EV charging stations at some county facilities. The county will also investigate how to economically acquire electricity from renewable energy sources, facilitate resource-sharing and collaboration between municipali-

demic. Day worked to quickly create a new virtual format and to revise the use of brickand-mortar facilities to best serve the community. She also repurposed the YMCA facilities, offering the Brandywine and Jennersville branches for COVID-19 vaccination sites open to the community. She also led the team to open Learning Centers for families trying to navigate the world of virtual learning.

When Day isn’t working in her office in West Chester, she can often be found on the YGBW pickleball courts. In addition to being a passion of Day’s, pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the USA. With more than 40 courts, the YGBW offers hundreds of hours of playtime weekly to more than 1,900 pickleball players. Day continues to develop plans to bring a dedicated pickleball facility to the Chester County community in 2023.

Day is set to retire from her

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ties interested in advancing sustainability goals, and host a Sustainability Summit where sustainability experts can network and share information. The county government will further projects at county facilities related to recycling, waste reduction, and reforestation through an employee committee, Go Green Chesco.

The vision of the Climate Action Plan is to “reduce Chester County’s contribution to global climate change and equitably improve the health and well-being of the community by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through government leadership and collaboration, mitigating impacts of climate change through resiliency and planning, and transitioning to clean and sustainable energy generation.”

Greenhouse emissions are especially prevalent in the areas of buildings and energy, transportation and land use, waste management, and agriculture, food, and forestry.

For more information on Chester County’s Climate Action Plan, visit www.chescoplanning.org/ Environmental/Climate Action.cfm.

role as CEO in June 2023. She is working closely with Donna Urian, board chair for the YGBW, and YUSA, the organization’s national headquarters, to conduct a nationwide search to find her successor.

The YGBW is an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County. Local branches include the Brandywine YMCA, 295 Hurley Road, Coatesville, which serves

Coatesville, Parkesburg, Thorndale and surrounding areas; the Octorara YMCA and Program Center, 104 Highland Road, Atglen, which serves Atglen, Cochranville and Sadsburyville; and the Lionville Community YMCA, 100 Devon Drive, Exton, which serves Chester Springs, Downingtown, Exton and Glenmoore. To learn more, visit www.ymcagbw.org.

Giant’s Feeding School Kids Initiative Returns

For the third year in a row, the Giant Company has announced the launch of its Feeding School Kids initiative and its $250,000 commitment to kick off the program. From now through Tuesday, Feb. 28, customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores are invited to round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar or convert their CHOICE points into a donation to support public school district food programs.

Giant launched the Feeding School Kids program in 2021 to address the issue of childhood hunger through-

out local public school communities. Together with its customers, Giant has raised more than $4.8 million to date to help ensure no child goes hungry at school or at home.

Through the Feeding School Kids initiative, school districts have been able to support meal programs and address food insecurity through activities ranging from supplying backpacks with weekend food to clearing outstanding student lunch debt to building oncampus food pantries. School districts in Pennsylvania have benefited from the program.

New Make-A-Wish Fund Launched

Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley recently launched the Sapphire Fund. The Sapphire Fund will financially support the wishes of children with a cancer diagnosis in the Philadelphia, Delaware, and Susquehanna Valley region.

The largest number of wishes granted each year by the chapter are for children with a cancer diagnosis. On average, 60% of the wishes

granted each year will now be funded by the Sapphire Fund. Annually, $800,000 is needed to financially support these wishes. The name of the Sapphire Fund was inspired by the birthstone for the month of September, as September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

To learn more about the Sapphire Fund, visit https://wish.org/philadesv/ sapphire-fund.

Denise Day

Color 5K Raises Funds For COPE Program

The 2022 Chester County Color 5K, held in October, raised $120,000 for the county’s Community Outreach Prevention and Education (COPE) program to help in the battle against opioid and heroin addiction. County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline presented a check to Jamie Johnson, director of the county’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (D&A), at the Dec. 15 commissioners’ meeting.

COPE provides 24/7 support to overdose survivors and their families at hospital emergency rooms throughout the county. Trained peer specialists make a personal connection with survivors in the emergency room and encourage them to enter treatment immediately following discharge from the hospital. The program also supplies information about overdose prevention and outreach to first responders, hospital staff and the families of overdose survivors. Kichline’s efforts to address the opioid and heroin epidemic led to the introduction of the Color 5K in 2016.

In addition to COPE, Chester County addresses the opioid crisis through its Overdose Prevention Task Force, which was formed in 2015. The mission of the task force is to prevent overdose deaths in Chester County through a multidisciplinary, coordinated effort between government departments, community organizations, and treatment providers. The task force is led by the Chester County Departments of D&A, Health, and Human Services; the District Attorney’s Office; and Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute.

In addition to the COPE Program, Chester County introduced the Law Enforcement

Treatment Initiative (LETI), started by the District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with D&A in early 2022. LETI is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and substance use treatment providers to save lives and reduce crime and recidivism. It provides an alternative option to law enforcement, providing treatment instead of punishment for people with substance use disorder who commit low-level, non-violent crimes. Individuals can also contact a member of law

enforcement to ask for a referral or to be connected to treatment with no threat of arrest or prosecution.

Anyone who is struggling or has a loved one who is struggling with a substance use disorder may call the Drug & Alcohol Information and Referral number at 866-286-3767 or Get Help Now, a 24/7 hotline, at 800-662-4357.

To learn more about Chester County’s Overdose Prevention Task Force, visit https://stopodchesco.org/.

Additional ARPA Grants Awarded

The Chester County commissioners recently announced a second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant recipients. More than $6 million in grants were awarded for 22 projects. The new grants add to the $40 million in funds that were awarded to 73 applicants during the first round of grants, announced in September 2022.

The ARPA grants are intended to provide an equitable infusion of resources to meet local pandemic recovery needs and help accelerate the ongoing rebuilding of Chester County’s economy. Specifically in this round of funding, grants supported many first responder organizations, municipal infrastructure projects, subsidized early childhood education and care, and behavioral health assistance.

Chester County received more than 300 ARPA applications for funding requests from a wide array of municipalities, public authorities, small businesses, and non-

profit organizations that are located within, or provide substantial service to, the county. Application funding requests amounted to three times the total ARPA funds allocated to Chester County.

The breakdown in funding for the recommended projects, following both rounds of awarded grants, includes $12.9 million in behavioral health, $9 million in public health, $7 million in housing, $6.9 million in public safety, $3.3 million in community facilities and programs, $2.7 million in infrastructure, $1.8 million in workforce development, $1.5 million in food security, and $1.1 million in child care.

All ARPA funding applications recommended by independent review teams have also been reviewed by Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Services (SACS) to ensure compliance with federal rules. A list of the ARPA fund awards can be found at www.chesco.org/arpa.

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

COMMUNITY OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH

117 N. 4th Street, Oxford, PA 19363 Sunday Service 10 am(in-person & online) 610-998-0282 collutheranchurch@gmail.com For more info, visit www.collutheranchurch.org

ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid’s Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756

FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL: “Ordinary People Serving An Extraordinary God.” Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (Children’s Service during Pastor’s Message). Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. We are locatedat 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net

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

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Dedicated to the serious preaching & teaching of God’s Word. Traditional hymns & praise songs accompanied by guitar. Sunday Service 10:40am. 53 Hurley Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365. 610-593-7123. www. gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com for messages, ministries and directions

HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC

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

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HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 East Highland Rd., Parkesburg PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org

Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm

Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm.

Thursday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am

IMPACTCHURCH: Impacting lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH

LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com Hearing assistance devices.

MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

“Come find spiritual life in Christ for your family.” Cochranville: Rte. 926, halfway between Rte. 41 & Rte. 10. Rev. Daniel Henderson, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. Fellowship & Refreshments from 10:15-10:35 am. Worship with classes for infantsPre-K at 10:45 am Kidsworship for K5th is held during the sermon time. Youth Group for 6th-12th grades twice a month at 6:30 pm 610-869-2402. www.manorpresbyterian.com

MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH :

549 Swan Rd., Atglen. 610-593-6658, Lead Pastor: Mike Clemmer, Music Minister: Matt Chambers. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am, Children’s Church, Nursery. Youth Group Wed., 7pm. Christian Preschool. Visit us online at www.maplegrovemc.com

MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH : 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org

MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com

PARKESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH: 103 West St., (next to Parkesburg Library & Minich Park). 610-857-9135 or Email: info@parkesburgbaptist.org. Pastor: Rev. Mary C. Lewis. Sunday Worship 10:30 am - Nursery Care & Jr. Church provided.

SANDY HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH : 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville 610-857-3959; www.sandyhill.net. Sunday service: 10:15am; Bible teaching, music; Children’s classes, staffed nursery; Adult classes, 9:15am, Youth Min., Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm. Small Groups. A Friendly, Christ-centered church. Preschool: Enrolling-2 1/2-5 years, 610-857-1922

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday in-person Holy Communion Service at 10:00 AM, also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOUBELONGHERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org

UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) : 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Christ-centered, Handicapped accessible. Sunday School all ages 9:30 am (Sept-May). Sunday Worship (Blended style) 10:30 am. Adult choir, mid-week Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Bill Kelly, Pastor; Bill Cliff, Asst. Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)8570236

Please Note:Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)

Commissioners Josh Maxwell (far left), Marian Moskowitz (second from right) and Michelle Kichline (far right) present a check representing the funds raised by the Chester County Color 5K to Jamie Johnson (third from right) and COPE representatives (from second from left) Jackie Morales, Jackie Donahue and Rob Gilman.

Finding Permanent Homes For Humble Hounds

BY FRANCINE FULTON

When an unscrupulous dog breeder discovered a blind puppy in the litter, the future of the little dog was grim. However, the Boston terrier, now known as Stevie, is living with a foster family from Humble Hounds Animal Rescue, a foster-based, all-breed, no-kill animal rescue serving

Chester County and surrounding areas.

“Stevie was saved from a local breeder who wanted her gone because he could not sell her,” said Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick, the founder of Humble Hounds. “She is safe now.”

Fitzpatrick founded the rescue in 2020 after volunteering at LaMancha Animal Rescue in Coatesville. “I got my expe-

rience from LaMancha. I was involved with all aspects of rescue,” she noted.

Currently, Humble Hounds is in need of foster families to care for rescued dogs until their permanent homes can be found. Further, Fitzpatrick wants to have a building where rescued animals can be housed and where meet-andgreets can be held with poten-

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*Tuesday February 28, 2023

Bids due by 5:00 PM

363 Morrison Mill Rd., Kirkwood, PA

55 +/- Acre Dairy Farm w/ 41 cow setup, tobacco sheds, heifer barns, 48 +/- Tillable 48x120 Market Bldg, est. farm related business

*Monday March 6, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

148 Klingman Lane, Mifflinburg, PA 17844

54.2 +/- Acre Union County Farm 40 Acres tillable, 8-10 acres wooded, “Turn-key Family Farm”.

*Thursday March 16, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

1011 Prawls Hollow Rd., Peach Bottom, PA 17563

11.91 +/- Acre Farmette in Southern Lanc. Co.

6 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home w/finished basement, barn, greenhouse, horse stalls

*Friday March 24, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

3750 PA 240, Commodore, PA 15729

152.48 Acres, 2 separate parcels, Parcel #1 5 bed, 3 bath farmhouse, outbuildings. Parcel #2 County property 4 Bed 1 Bath Rancher attached garage.

*Saturday March 25, 2023

@ 9 AM, Real Est. @ 12 627 King Pen Rd, Quarryville, PA

208 +/- Acres in Southern Lancaster County, Double farmhouse, tenant house, barns. Outbuildings, manure pit, silos, also farm equip. and personal property.

*Thursday March 30, 2023

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6.6 +/- Acre Secluded Horse Farm, Chester County, 2 story house, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 4 stall horse barn with pasture

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18.89 +/- Acres in Strasburg Boro, Lancaster County. Currently large farm lot zoned high density residential prime development tract.

*Saturday May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 AM 2855 Safe Harbor Rd., Millersville, PA 17551

18.89 +/- Acres in Strasburg Boro, Lancaster County. Currently large farm lot zoned high density residential prime development tract.

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tial adopters. She is hoping that a local resident or business owner would be willing to donate a small plot of land for the building.

“We need a physical location. Right now, we are hoping and dreaming that it comes to fruition,” Fitzpatrick said. “We don’t have a huge following because (other rescues) have been around for years and years. They have people who donate on a regular basis, and those with a physical location can take in more dogs. Once we get the land, we would start a capital fundraiser to build. It’s a big ask, but maybe someone has a soft spot in their hearts for rescued dogs.”

Most of the animals rescued by Humble Hounds are transported to the area from

states in the South. “We have helped a few local owner surrenders, but most of the time we pull from the kill shelters down South where (the dogs) are facing euthanasia,” Fitzpatrick said.

Dogs rescued by the organization are posted at www.petfinder.com. Since its formation, Humble Hounds has rescued 175 dogs and found them permanent homes.

Fitzpatrick noted that Stevie is available for adoption and that the potential adopter should be willing to deal with the special needs of a blind dog. “We took her to one of our vets, who confirmed her blindness is likely congenital; she is not in any pain and is otherwise a healthy pup,” said Fitzpatrick. “Her other senses

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are heightened. She wants to play with toys and run, and she loves playing with other dogs. She is amazing to watch. In the foster home, she found the food and water (bowls) in less than two minutes. She is remarkable. The toughest part will be potty training.”

Other puppies available for adoption from Humble Hounds include Jack, a Plott hound and shepherd mix, and his sister, Bailey. Both are socialized with other dogs and humans and are up-to-date with vaccines.

For more information about Humble Hounds, to complete a foster or adoption application, to view adoptable pets or to make a monetary donation, visit www.humble hounds.org. More information is also available at www.facebook.com/humble houndsanimalrescue.

Place: Gap Self Storage, LLC

Date: Wed., Feb. 15, 2023 80 Route 41 Beginning at: 10:00 a.m. Gap, PA 17527

Phone: 717-442-3030

Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:

Unit #107 stored by: Amanda Jacobus

Unit #130 stored by: Michael Lavender

Humble Hounds is planning two Valentine’s Day fundraisers: a photo shoot and a gourmet cupcake sale. Complete details about both events are available on the Facebook page.

Date: Wed., Feb.15, 2023 845 Houston Run Drive

Place: Gap Self Storage, LLC

Beginning: at conclusion Gap, PA 17527 of 10:00 A.M. auction listed above.

Phone: 717-442-3030

Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:

Unit #017H stored by: Juan Velez

Unit #073H stored by: Jennifer Hatton

Unit #088H stored by: Frank Nieves

Unit #131H stored by: Tara A Pratt

Conditions: All units will be sold by competitive bidding to the highest bidder. Bids will be taken only for each unit in its entirety. Payment must be made by money order, certified check or cash only. No personal checks. All goods must be removed from the unit within 24 hrs. Payment is due immediately upon acceptance of bid. Owner reserves the right to bid at Public Sale, reject any or all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale. R092303

DVGRR Open House Posted

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) will hold its monthly open house event from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, on Saturday, Feb. 11. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs that are available for adoption.

Admission is free. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions, and food will be available for purchase. Photos are not permitted. For details, contact info@dvgrr.org or 717-484-4799 or visit www.dvgrr.org.

Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick and Stevie

Jack (left photo) and Bailey (right photo) are currently available for adoption.

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Commissioners Announce Observance

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month at the first public commissioners’ meeting in 2023. The proclamation

acknowledges the work of social service agencies, counselors, law enforcement personnel, and modern-day abolitionists; these parties care for survivors, arrest and prosecute offenders, and seek to prevent new victims.

(2) Storage Sheds on a Level 1.2 Acre +/- Country Lot.

Living Room bump out Addition, Primary Bedroom

Addition and Full Bath, Enclosed Front Porch, Generac

Whole House Propane Generator, oil hot air heat, onsite well/septic. Total Taxes $3,463.

H Furniture & Household H

Maple dining table & 3 chairs, sofa, wicker loveseat, recliner, end tables, coffee table, flat screen TVs, child’s rockers, full size bed, ¾ bed, night stand, (3) chests of drawers, cedar chest, what not shelf, wood & glass utility cabinet, figurines, knick knacks, washer, dryer, upright freezer, single sewing machine

H Lawn & Garden & Tools H

Black & Decker hedge trimmer, Homelite chainsaws, TORO weed eater, Mighty Mac mulcher/chipper, Craftsman blower/vac, John Deere fertilizer spreader, Craftsman mulching mower, electric push mower, gas push weed eater, dump cart, Eureka enviro steamer, electric hedge trimmers, yard tools, hand tools, gas cans, oilers, small bench vise, table saw, extension cords, tool boxes, hand cart

TERMS: Real Estate- 10% Down at auction. Bal by 3/17/23. Buyer pays all realty transfer tax.

FOR: William L. Phillips, Estate

Property Description: 208 +/- Southern Lancaster Co. farm with 7 BR. 3 Bath double farmhouse. Additional 2 BR 1 Bath tenant house included. Farm has main 50’ x 120’ bank barn set up for heifer raising w/ large concrete feed lot complete with 104’ bunk feeder and manure pit. (3) silos, 20’ x 80’, 20’ x 60’ & 16’ x 70’ all with unloaders. (2) tobacco sheds both repurposed for heifer feeding & equipment storage. Farm also has 12 pen calf barn, 32’ x 42’ shop building w/ 3 OH doors, large 4-car garage, and in-ground pool. Property has 160 +/- acres tillable, 25 +/- acres wooded and 20 +/- in pastures and is preserved by La. Co. Agriculture Land Preservation and enrolled in Clean & Green.

Open House Dates: Thursdays, Feb. 23rd & March 2nd from 4-6 PM and Saturdays, Feb. 25th & March 4th from 1-4 PM.

Terms: Down payment of $200,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before May. 12, 2023 Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. (Buyer shall be given possession of the farmland day of auction).

Annual Property Taxes: +/- $8,824 per year.

Attention Realtors: 1% Broker Participation being offered to Realtors who preregister with their buyers and who become the successful bidder on day of auction. Must register 48 hours prior to date of auction. Pre-registration forms are available at www.beiler-campbellauctions.com.

Auctioneer’s Note: A very rare opportunity to purchase 208 acres in Southern La. County. Currently set up for heifer raising but offers lots of potential for various agriculture uses. Farm has excellent soils with level to gently sloping terrain. Be sure to check out this great farm set up with large tillable acreage, 7 BR double house, tenant house, barns & outbuildings, macadam driveway, fenced pastures, woodland and much more. Watch for future equipment & personal property ads.

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The Chester County Historic Courthouse was illuminated in blue to recognize Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.

See Observance pg

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Stump Grinding • Brush Mowing/Clearing • Sm. Tree Pruning/Removal • Landscaping/Hardscaping • Old Fence/Shed Removal • Stone Pads • Light Grading/ Excavating. 610-857-2169

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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

CORVETTES WANTED

All Years. 1953 & Up Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

GUITARS & INSTRUMENTS WANTED

“LOCAL” Collector Buying Gibson, Fender, Martin & Other Brands

All Types, Makes & Years Considered

Top Cash Paid! - 610-363-2802

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

WEST CALN TWP. - RANCHER, 2 BRs, 1 bath, 2-car gar., gas heat, CAC, no pets/no smoking, $1,600/mo. 610-384-7011.

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.

AT LOU’S, Top dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. $350 & up. 484-886-1971

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. 717-877-5957 PA0002

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

CYCLES

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

CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Yr, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158

Observance

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Also recognized in the proclamation are the Chester County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, Thistle Hills, and JusticeRain, organizations that support survivors transitioning from exploitation and bondage to freedom and self-sufficiency.

Chester County Sheriff Fredda Maddox and Carol Metzker, who handles community outreach for the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and serves as an ally for human trafficking survivors, presented each commissioner with a blue lapel pin to help spotlight the issue. Additionally, a blue light was shined on the Chester County Historic Courthouse from Jan. 9 to 16.

Last year, the CCSO hosted an educational program about human trafficking prevention. It also partnered with the Chester County Library System to post the National Human Trafficking Hotline numbers in library bathrooms throughout the county.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 by calling 888-373-7888 or texting 233733.

Commissioners Renew Contract

The Chester County commissioners recently renewed a contract with the Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) on the Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Education, Collection, and Management Program. The contract is an intergovernmental agreement that includes Chester, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties.

Household hazardous waste collections are held four to five times per year, allowing residents to dispose of items such as oil-based paints, pesticides, and pool chemicals. The regional partnership allows residents to take household hazardous waste to any event in any participating county. In 2022, the CCSWA collected 177,000 pounds of household hazardous waste. An online registration process was started in 2020 to safely and efficiently streamline the drop-off process.

Information on upcoming hazardous waste collections will be posted in March at www.chestercountyswa.org and can be found by clicking on “Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Events” under “Household Hazardous Waste.”