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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, will hold a pancake breakfast in the church fellowship hall from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. The community is invited. The meal will include pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, eggs/omelets made to order, hash browns, dried beef gravy, baked goods, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. There will be a suggested donation collected at the door, with separate amounts set for adults and children ages 5 to 13. Children under age 5 may eat for free. All proceeds from the breakfast will be donated to community causes. For more information, readers may call the church office at 610-384-2035.

BREAKFAST BUFFET

The Oxford United Methodist Church (UMC), 18 Addison St., Oxford, will host its monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 10 a.m. The breakfast will include French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, ovenroasted potatoes, and specialty breads, with chipped beef and sausage gravy offered on alternating months. Tickets may be purchased at the church office in advance or at the door. For more information, call 610-932-9698 or visit www.oxford1851.org.

TLC Seeks Fosters And Volunteers pg 2

Church To Celebrate 300th Anniversary pg 3

Horse Team Helps With Searches pg 2

“Ties & Tiaras Dance” Set Dads, grandpas and uncles are invited to treat their princesses to a special night out at the Ties & Tiaras Dance. Hosted by FL Kids, the event will be held at Freedom Life Church, 447 Noble Road, Christiana, on Friday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“This is an incredible opportunity to show young girls how much they are loved and to celebrate who they are,” explained FL Kids director Gina Turk. “It’s also a memorable way to let them know what they can expect from a true gentleman.”

Attire is semiformal. Music will be provided by a disc jockey, and appetizers and refreshments will be available throughout the evening.

There is no cost to attend; however, registration is requested in advance. Individuals may sign up online at www.freedom.life/ties-and-tiaras. For more information, readers may call 610-593-5959.

Local Resident Continues To Support African Orphanage

By Francine Fulton

Even though the Rev. Dr. Peter Ayukachale lives and works in Chester County, he remains committed to an orphanage that he founded more than 40 years ago.

The Kembong Sanctuary for Orphans is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization founded in 1976 to help abandoned orphans in Cameroon, Africa. The orphanage provides support to meet the children’s basic needs, such as shelter, food, clothing, medical care and schooling.

Locally, the sanctuary is supported

by Media Presbyterian Church; the mission committee at Central Presbyterian Church (CPC) in Downingtown, where

Brian and Calleigh Huyard of Atglen enjoyed last year’s Ties & Tiaras Dance at Freedom Life Church in Christiana. This year’s event will take place on Feb. 21.

See Orphanage pg 7

UPCOMING PROGRAM

By Ann Mead Ash

Elizabeth Hoover, co-leader of The Factory Youth Center with Micah Leaman, is looking forward to taking 70

INFORMATIVE TALK

The Solanco Historical Society will meet on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the society’s Archives Building, 1932 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. The topic will be “Remembering Southern End Doctors,” presented by Alan Peterson, emeritus director of environmental and community medicine for Lancaster General Health.

The program is free and open to the public. The site is located across from the Robert Fulton Birthplace.

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teenagers on a winter retreat from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8. “ We are headed to Camp Orchard Hill,” said an enthusiastic Hoover. The group from The Factory will convene at the retreat in Dallas, Penn., for Winterblast 2020.

The first weekend of March is specifically set aside by the camp for youth centers, which bring about 300 students in grades seven through 12 to the event.

Winterblast 2020 is based on the theme of See Youth Center pg 7

Students from The Factory Youth Center will return to Camp Orchard Hill in Dallas, Pa., from March 6 through 8 for Winterblast 2020, a special weekend of activities designed for youth centers. The Factory is seeking scholarships to help take 70 students to the event.

The Rose & Shamrock Festival and Feis is back, bigger and - organizers hope - even better than ever.

The offerings for the event, which has drawn thousands of competitors and spectators to the Marriott Hotel, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster, and nearby venues, have been expanded, with a second day added to the popular Irish dance competition and an extra day of music at Millersville University’s Ware Center, See Rose & Shamrock pg 4

The sixth annual Rose and Shamrock Festival and Feis will be held in downtown Lancaster on Feb. 14 to 16. The event will offer free spectator admission to Irish dance and music competitions, as well as concerts, history presentations, and Celtic-themed vendors.

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Gwen, a 5-year-old Siberian husky/German shepherd mix, is one of the dogs currently available for adoption from To Love a Canine Rescue (TLC). People can meet TLC’s adoptable dogs at two upcoming meet-and-greets at local Pet Supplies Plus stores.

Dogs that are currently available for adoption include Oliver, a 2-month-old mountain cur/terrier mix. Oliver’s biography notes that he gets along with other dogs and is friendly with people of all ages, including children, making him a great family pet or companion dog.

Mr. Cuddles, a shepherd mix, is also available. He is 8 months old and is described by TLC as “super snuggly and cuddly with everyone he meets.” Mr. Cuddles knows basic commands and enjoys playing with other dogs of all sizes and ages.

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Pictured on front: Oliver (left photo), a 2-month-old mountain cur/terrier mix, and Mr. Cuddles (right photo), an 8-month-old shepherd mix, are two of the dogs currently available for adoption from To Love a Canine Rescue. In addition to finding people willing to adopt, the organization is seeking foster families and volunteers.

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To Love a Canine Rescue (TLC), founded in Chester County in 2013, is a nonprofit, allbreed, no-kill rescue, with a mission of rescuing and finding permanent homes for abandoned, stray and surrendered dogs.

Rather than being housed in shelters, the dogs live in the homes of volunteer foster families.

Currently, the rescue is need of local residents willing to foster a dog until the pet finds a forever family. Veterinary care, food and supplies such as crates, bowls and toys are provided by TLC. For more information and to complete an application, prospective foster families may visit www.tlcrescuepa.com/foster.

Rather than have the dogs housed in a shelter, living in the homes of volunteers allows the dogs to get special attention. It also enables foster families to volunteer information to the adoptive families about the dog’s special needs and their strengths and weaknesses. This allows the rescue to place dogs in homes that match their personality and temperament.

Dogs in foster homes also receive socialization skills. Volunteers bring the dogs to local high schools, where they can

interact with students and staff members.

Tracy Long, executive director of TLC, said the school visits are beneficial for the students as well as the dogs. “The students get a stress release, and the dogs and puppies get socialized and attention, which is always good,” she said.

Those who are unable to foster a dog can volunteer in other capacities with the organization, such as helping with transports and taxiing dogs to veterinary appointments. Volunteers are also needed at meet-and-greet events that take place regularly at local pet stores. Two upcoming events have been scheduled. A meet-and-greet will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus, 700 Nutt Road, Phoenixville. In addition, a meet-and-greet will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus, 959 Paoli Pike, West Chester.

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searches and reading maps and a compass. Training is also provided on managing searches and behaving properly at crime scenes. Typically, though, the group is called out to find people who have wandered away from safety, including those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or autism; elderly individuals; and those who are despondent.

When individuals are found alive, the team responds with first aid or CPR as needed.

Janet Citron of Reading joined the team in 2010. As a professional equestrian - she gives lessons, trains horses, and runs a boarding stable - and the daughter of a firefighter, she views the horse team as a natural fit. “I wanted to do something to give back to the community,” she said.

Citron has enjoyed the work.

MIDSAR holds monthly meetings at the Durlach/Mt. Airy Fire Station, 880 Durlach Road, Stevens, and hosts training events throughout its coverage area. “There are different levels of training to go through,” Citron said. “You never know what kind of situation you’ll come across.”

Many of the horse team members are licensed amateur radio operators. Ham radios allow team members to communicate with each other and with other rescue personnel in areas where cellular service is unavailable. Citron got her license specifically for her work with MIDSAR, as did Arndt.

The horse team welcomes new members. Applicants must have clear background checks and their own mounts and trans-

portation. Membership is restricted to adults, and members currently range in age from 30 to 72. “Retirees help a lot (because they don’t have work commitments),” said team member Jack Burns of Schuylkill County. “You never know when a call’s coming in.”

Search horses must be able to work slowly in a controlled fashion, which means they should be able to walk a grid line, often in tall grass fields. They must get along with other horses and work well at night while their riders wield flashlights. The animals should also be able to navigate heavily wooded areas, stand in brush or woods while clues are checked, cross bridges and handle traffic, and be willing to stand patiently while their riders are clearing trails. Other qualities of a good search horse are trust in its rider, ability to follow directions, willingness to separate from a group to work in pairs, and capability to handle rough terrain. Horses should also not be inclined to spook easily.

Team leaders will do a ride with interested individuals to get a sense of who they are and how their horses interact with other horses and dogs, which are also used on searches.

For more information about the MIDSAR horse team, readers may call Arndt at 610-301-6820 or visit www.midsar.org.

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Hephzibah Baptist Church is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year with a variety of special events, including musical concerts and church tours.

Activities will also be featured during the church’s traditional May Meeting event, set for the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17.

Administrative pastor Jeff Haag explained that the May Meeting has been celebrated at the church for more than 100 years. In days past, it was reported that thousands of people attended the event via horse and carriage.

“This is a momentous year,” said Haag. “Most years we mark the anniversary on the third weekend in May during our May Meeting. This year, we decided to spread (the celebration) over a whole year.”

As part of the yearlong observance, the old church building, built in 1900, will be open on the first Saturday of each month, beginning on March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Tours will run through November. The original stone building is located next to the current church, which was built in 1987.

Visitors will have an opportu-

nity to view the church’s colorful stained-glass windows, original curved wooden pews and pipe organ. “I will be there, and people can ask questions about the history,” said Haag, noting that the tours are free and open to the public.

The old church is no longer in use, but Haag would like to see that change. “A lot of people have come through the years and said it is a beautiful old chapel,” he stated. “Even though (the building is not heated), we had a wedding there in November, because the groom’s parents got married there.”

Additionally, a series of concerts have been planned. A handbell choir from Cairn University will perform on Sunday, March 29; the Lincoln University Gospel Choir will perform on Sunday, April 26; and singer Kevin Pierce will perform on Sunday, June 21.

The handbell choir will perform at 6:30 p.m. The other concerts will begin at 7 p.m. The events are open to the public; a freewill offering will be received.

During the May Meeting weekend, additional events have been planned along with the traditional covered dish lunch. “A former pastor who was on hand at the 250th anniversary - Arthur McCauley - who is close to 80

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Pictured on front: Hephzibah Baptist Church, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year with a variety of special events, includes the old stone church (left photo), built in 1900, and the current church, built in 1987. The old stone church where the congregation previously met (right photo) is being maintained by the church congregation. Tours of the church will be offered on the first Saturday of each month, from March to November.

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Ford. “Hephzibah, as a mother church, helped to start other churches (including) Beulah Baptist in Russellville, which is still in existence, and Glen Run Church on Route 41; all that’s left is a cemetery,” Haag said.

Hephzibah Baptist Church is located in East Fallowfield Township at 2237 Strasburg Road, Coatesville. For more information, readers may call the church office at 610-383-0330, visit www.hbchurch.info or search for “Hephzibah Baptist Church, East Fallowfield” on Facebook.

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now, will preach on that Sunday morning,” Haag noted. “He was the pastor here from 1966 to 1974.”

The May Meeting generally revolves around the theme “God and Country.” “On May Meeting weekend, we always have a graveside service,” Haag pointed out. “We select someone who is a member of the church who died while serving in the military and we have a little service in the cemetery. We make note of the fact that we practice our faith because of our freedom.”

According to Haag, Hephzibah Baptist Church was founded in 1720 and the first meetinghouse was dedicated in 1793. “Down Strasburg Road about 3 miles from here after you cross over the Brandywine, you are in Newlin Township in a place called Laurel. That is where the original church was. They were there from 1720 to 1792,” Haag explained. “The meetinghouse is not there, but there is a cemetery there, which we still own.”

At that time, he added, Hephzibah was chosen as the new name of the church. The name, which means “My Delight is in Thee,” comes from the Book of Isaiah.

Upcoming anniversary plans also include a history tour, which would include stops at other churches that had their roots at Hephzibah, including Brandywine Baptist Church in Chadds

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“Our mission is to promote (Celtic culture) to the next generation, and one of the ways we do that is by having free admission,” said festival chair and Paloma School of Irish Dance owner Esther Pujol.

“We have one of the largest Irish music competitions on the East Coast,” Pujol added. “The bagpipe competition will be on the fourth floor of the Marriott, with three competition areas. It has really exploded.” Pujol noted that 25 pipers from eight states had registered by mid-January, and more were expected. The separate music competition, which will take place at Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, has already drawn nearly 40 entrants.

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Last year, the Irish dance competition was held only on Saturday and had 870 entrants, with more on a waitlist. To accommodate extra dancers, the contest will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 14, with 350 competitors. The competition will resume at 8 a.m. on Feb. 15 and run until about 5 p.m. Saturday’s registration has been limited to 800 dancers.

“I have students (at Paloma) who will do the Irish dance competition (and) the Irish music competition and perform with the Keystone Fiddlers,” Pujol remarked. “It’s a busy weekend.”

The Keystone Fiddlers group was founded by sisters Christy Martin and Melissa Hagy and is composed of their music students. The group plays mostly Irish and Scottish music, and its members will perform as part of an educational lineup on the Heritage Stage at the Marriott. Martin has coordinated the offerings on the Heritage Stage: an Irish Gaelic language workshop, performances by the Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society and the Rehoboth Welsh Choir, an Ode to Burns presented by Donald Henderson, a lecture on the mass grave of 57 Irish immigrants at Duffy’s Cut outside Philadelphia, and a demonstration of Irish set dancing.

The Temple University Irish dance team will display its members’ talents on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. on the Marriott main stage. Pujol

said she has seen the group perform an Irish dance to the music of “Grease,” so she is looking forward to seeing what the team has this year. A ceilidh - a traditional Irish dance party - will be held after the performance at 7 p.m. Simple group dances will be taught and then called to music played by The Celtic Martins.

Additional music groups appearing at the festival will be Cormorant’s Fancy, Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks, and Fire in the Glen. More than 20 vendors are slated to sell Celtic-related jewelry, hats, toys, shirts, foods, and dance supplies. There will also be a silent auction on Feb. 15, with proceeds helping to offset the cost of producing the festival. Pujol noted that the festival’s nearly $100,000 budget is supported by sponsors, and there are ongoing ways to help with fundraising. One specific need is for traveling trophies that are awarded to champions of the feis (competition).

While admission to the festival is free, tickets will be required for admission to watch Hold Fast and Barleyjuice perform on the Marriott main stage at 6 and 7:30 p.m. respectively and to attend the Seasons concert at Tellus360 at 8 p.m.

All three concerts will take place on Feb. 15. Additionally, the Glengarry Bhoys will perform at the Ware Center at 2 p.m. on Feb. 16, and admission will be charged. Tickets for each concert may be purchased by following the links at www.rose andshamrock.org/schedule.

For more information about the festival, readers may visit www.roseandshamrock.org.

Statewide AWZSE Program Begins The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) recently announced that the required 60day pre-enforcement period for the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program has begun and will last until Wednesday, March 4. Pennsylvania’s AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits using electronic speed timing devices.

The AWZSE program was established by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in Act 86 of 2018. During the preenforcement period, automated speed enforcement units will be deployed in active work zones, but violations will not be issued. Work zones are selected to maximize the effectiveness of the systems and will

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The goal is to encourage motorists to slow down in work zones, change their behavior, and ultimately improve safety for both motorists and workers.

AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Once enforcement begins on March 4, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses.

These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to driver’s licenses.

For more information on the AWZSE program, including a list of projects where the units are deployed, readers may visit www.workzonecameras .penndot.gov.

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In” dance party that will be held at Grove United Methodist Church, 490 W. Boot Road, West Chester, on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 to 11 a.m.

All attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian who must stay with them during the hourlong session. Siblings are welcome.

Dancers are encouraged to bring bottled water or other beverages.

Book Club The Adult Book Club at Atglen Public Library (APL), 413 Valley Ave., Atglen, will meet on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. The meeting will feature a discussion of “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson.

For more information, call APL at 610-593-6848.

Bingo Event The Parkesburg Lions Club will hold a gift card bingo on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Parkesburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 406 W. Fourth Ave., with doors opening at 2 p.m. and games starting at 3 p.m.

A cost has been set for tickets purchased in advance, with a higher cost at the door. For tickets or more information, call 610-812-0685 or 610-857-1786.

Composting Class The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, will offer free certified master composting classes. Classes will take place at Exton Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, March 5, 12, and 26, on the second floor in the Struble Room.

Trainees will learn how to compost, how to construct various compost bins, how to grasscycle, and how to reduce food waste by vermicomposting. The authority will provide training, materials, volunteer opportunities, and support.

Participants are required to attend all three classes and complete six hours of volunteer service to be certified. Preregistration is required. To register or for more information, call 484796-4041.

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As part of the Monday Matinee program, the movie “The Great Debate” will be shown at 1 p.m. “Mississippi Burning” will be shown at 1 p.m. on Feb. 24.

Jazz Night at CASC will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, featuring the Bob Fanelli Jazz Trio. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.; showtime will be at 6 p.m. The ticket price will include complimentary snacks.

Other food items and adult beverages will be for sale, or attendees may bring their own dinners.

For more information, contact George Ramon at 610-383-6900 or george.ramon@coatesville seniorcenter.org or visit www.coatesvilleseniorcenter.org.

Information about programs and activities can also be found by searching for “Coatesville Area Senior Center” on Facebook.

Tea Party The Friends of the Moores Memorial Library in Christiana will hold their fifth annual fundraising tea on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. next door to the library at Chantry Place, located at 15 N. Bridge St., Christiana. The theme for this year’s event is “Alice in Wonderland,” with decor reminiscent of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Costumes related to the theme are encouraged but not required. Tea hats are also encouraged.

The event is designed for adults and teenagers age 14 and up.

Admission will include tea and light refreshments such as tea sandwiches, sweets and savories.

Magician Noah Fitz from the Professional Magicians Club of Lancaster County will perform.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the library or by calling 610-5936683. Members of groups who wish to be seated together should alert the library when they purchase tickets.

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comers and Neighbors club will hold a luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The program will feature Jeannie Hubbs, an educational interpreter.

Hubbs has more than 40 years of experience using sign language to help children who are deaf or hearing impaired. She will provide insight into sign language and her experiences with it.

There is a fee to attend.

The Lancaster County Newcomers and Neighbors Club is a nonprofit social organization open to all woman residents of Lancaster County. To learn more or to register for the luncheon, visit www.lancasternewcomers.com for further details.

Tea For Women Penn State Extension Master Gardeners will host a “Galentines” Day Tea and Succulent Charms event for women on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Market at Liberty Place, 148 W. State St., Kennett Square.

An informational talk on the care of succulents will be offered, followed by the chance to create a succulent charm to take home.

Registration will be completed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration is requested by Wednesday, Feb. 12, by visiting https://extension.psu.edu/ galentine-tea-and-succulent -charms. For more information, contact Meagan Hopkins-Doerr at 610-696-3500 or mxh1135@ psu.edu.

TOPS Meeting TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight-loss support group, will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Oxford Senior Center, 12 Locust St., Oxford.

Weigh-in will be at 6 p.m.; the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. For more information, contact Joyce at 410-375-5629.

Senior Center Activities Coatesville Area Senior Center (CASC), 50 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (formerly Harmony Street), Coatesville, has planned several activities.

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Senior Citizens Meeting The Strasburg Senior Citizens group will hold its February meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. The meeting will feature musical entertainment by Dan Martin, a country vocalist.

Strasburg Senior Citizens, now in its 54th year, welcomes new members from not only Strasburg but also a wide area of Lancaster County. The club offers fellowship, musical entertainment, an annual picnic, a Christmas banquet, bus tours, bingo, refreshments and more. Visitors are always welcome.

For more information, call Bill at 717-687-9072.

Quilt Guild The Calico Cutters Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Goshen Fire Company, 1320 Park Ave., West Chester. This month will feature round-robin demonstrations by members, with presentations including improvisational piecing, using facing to finish a quilt, and using Zentangle strategies to help with free-motion quilting.

In addition to a monthly program, the guild has a charity of the month, a block of the month, and show and tell. This month the guild is collecting wish-list items for the Coatesville VA Hospital.

A guest fee has been set. For more information, visit www. calicocutters.com or email calico cutters@gmail.com.

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PHA Provides Publication The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) has developed “The Care We Share: A Family Guide to In-Home Pediatric Care.” This 36-page resource is available free of charge to Pennsylvania families and includes information as they bring home a child with complex medical needs with equipment such as ventilators, tracheal collars and feeding tubes. Articles range from coordinating shift nursing to preparing one’s home for durable medical equipment. The resource also features parents who utilize home-based care for their children.

PHA is focused on making quality care available at home, and this resource is one of the many initiatives the association does annually to help provide community awareness for home-based care. Families that have children with complex medical needs or providers that serve medically complex children are encouraged to order copies of “The Care We Share” by contacting PHA at 800382-1211. The information published in “The Care We Share” is also available online at www.pahomecare.org/the-care -we-share-a-family-guide-to-in -home-pediatric-care.

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“Love, Opera Style” Concert Set OperaLancaster will present a concert titled “Love, Opera Style” on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Roschel Performing Arts Center, 610 College Ave., Lancaster, on the campus of Franklin and Marshall College.

The concert will feature artists from previous productions as well as new talent.

Rachel Eve Holmes will perform duets with Brenten McGee, Kevin Patrick, Laura Heydt, and John Darrenkamp. Holmes has performed with OperaLancaster for a number of years.

Joining OperaLancaster from the central Pennsylvania area will be Maggie Riker and Frederick Schlick. The second half of the program will consist of a large part of Act I and nearly all of Act III of Puccini’s “La Boheme” and will be staged with costumes. Riker just completed a tour in Europe, and Schlick made his professional debut in 2016. They will be joined by Heydt and Patrick for Act III. Tickets are available at the door or by visiting www.opera lancaster.com.

Women are invited to attend “Overflowing Hope,” a Moms in Prayer gathering, on Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Mission Church, 651 Lampeter Road, Lancaster.

Women from Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, and York counties and beyond are invited to a night to gather, pray and connect with the common goal of praying for children and schools and impacting them for Christ.

The event will be hosted by Moms in Prayer International area coordinators Mary Beth Will and Sue Forry as well as information assistant Patti Redcay. In addition to praying for children and schools, women will have a time to connect with other women. Ministries that impact schools will also be on-site.

Founded in 1984, Moms in Prayer International has one goal - to impact children and schools

for Christ by gathering mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other women to pray. Women in more than 140 countries around the world meet regularly. In addition to traditional/one-school Moms in Prayer groups, the organization also has church-based, grandmothers, homeschool, preschool, special-needs, prodigal, military, college, career, language-based and working moms groups, as well as a growing prison ministry. Moms In Prayer International has groups that meet in Lancaster, Lebanon and Berks counties, as well as across the United States.

For more information, readers may visit www.MomsIn Prayer.org. Information about the March 16 gathering is available by searching for “Moms In Prayer: Lancaster PA & Beyond Prayer Gathering” on Facebook.

Readers may also contact Forry at 4stepsofprayer@gmail.com.

Moms in Prayer will host a gathering on Monday, March 16, at Mission Church in Lancaster. Inviting women to attend are (front, from left) Laura Decker, Kathy Gotshall, (back) Tricia Card, and Sue Forry.

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There is a cost to attend, which includes handout materials, refreshments, and a FAMACHA card. Registration is requested by Thursday, Feb. 13.

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dent relationships. “One thing I love about Camp Orchard Hill is that they provide staff so that we can connect with the teenagers,” she said, adding that the event is always enriching to the students.

“They do an incredible job. I give them a 10 out of 10 when it comes to their programming,” she said.

Several Pequea Valley High School students who frequent The Factory are looking forward to returning to the winter retreat this year. Junior Shannon Sobiech said that she has especially enjoyed the free time with her friends, when she can hang out with them and play games.

Sophomore Jonathan Poague recalled enjoying the sledding hill and playing 9 Square in the Air in the gym. Gaige Hays, who is also a sophomore, said, “I love spending time with my friends and meeting new people, and it’s just a lot of fun doing the activities.” Hays recalled Nerf battles, rock climbing, and other fun activities.

The total cost to send one youth to the event is $155, and The Factory is seeking scholarships to help fund the trip. The cost covers lodging, food, and the staff that Camp Orchard Hill provides to supervise rock climbing and other activities.

The Factory Youth Center is located in the Together Community Center (formerly the Paradise Elementary School), 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. Open door night for all teenagers is every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Readers who are interested in contributing toward the sponsorship of a student may contact the ministry at 717-687-9594.

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“Stories.” “They will be talking about God’s story, your story, and our story, meaning your story matters to God,” explained Hoover, who added that she and Leaman have been doing lessons related to stories with the students who attend the youth center in order to help them prepare for Winterblast. The camp’s website explains that the idea behind the theme of the weekend is to let students know that Scripture is not just ancient text, it is God’s story. The weekend will focus on Jesus as the final resolution to that story and how humans as God’s children are part of that story through their relationship with Him. Schuylkill County pastor Josh Ott will return to speak to the students. Ott is a communicator and ministry coach with a passion for delivering a message that is authentic and engaging and that communicates truth, hope, and life. He has spoken for nearly 20 years to a range of audiences.

In addition to learning from the speaker, students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, including inflatables, basketball, volleyball, gaga ball, and other group games. Snow tubing and sledding are also popular at the facility, which has the ability to make snow if the weather has not been cooperative. In addition to the many activities at the camp, there is a café that offers a casual setting. “They have a café that the students love called The Apple Tree,” said Hoover. “They can grab snacks or hang out and play board and card games. It’s a really neat environment.”

Hoover is excited about the opportunities the weekend gives her and Leaman to develop stu-

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rently cares for a total of 80 orphans, 45 of whom are living at a school, 23 of whom are living with foster families in the community and 12 who are pursuing university studies in science.

Because the facility is no longer supported by his plantations, Peter is now seeking financial support from the community, as well as prayers. “The most important thing is prayer,” Peter said. “I never believed that I would be able to keep those children for even one year. I think that prayers that Christians have given have sustained the orphans.”

Peter and his wife came to live in the United States when their son moved to Chester County, but Peter returns to Africa yearly to check on the orphanage and the students and to meet with the mistress of the school. “Every year I go home,” he said. “Last year I went in August because the schools in Cameroon close in July. I used to stay two or three months, but now I have a job The Kembong Sanctuary for Orphans in Cameroon, Africa, is working with people with mental disabilities at Brian’s House (in supported locally by area churches and its founder, the Rev. Dr. Peter Ayukachale, a Chester County resident.

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The idea to form an orphanage began when Peter and his wife, Magdalene Ayukachale, were working as missionaries in Africa.

While walking along the plains in Cameroon, they came across a woman in labor about to deliver a baby girl. The woman died, so Peter and his wife made the decision to take care of the child.

This act of kindness led to the formation of the Kembong Sanctuary for Orphans. “The orphanage was sustained by the proceeds from my plantations, (including) my orange orchards and plantations of mangoes and palm oil,” Peter explained.

On two occasions through the years, the orphanage had to be moved due to civil unrest in the area. Today, Kembong Sanctuary for Orphans is located in the Bonaberi district of the city of Douala, a town in the more peaceful French-speaking part of Cameroon. The sanctuary cur-

Lukens of Coatesville, who is now president of the sanctuary’s board of directors.

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A celebration in their honor was held at CPC two days later.

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The campaign includes several initiatives and reviews the state government will undertake for commonwealth agencies to bolster the effort. Further, agencies are planning to announce additional initiatives.

Pennsylvania is stepping up efforts to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access mental health care and more agencies can respond to the challenges facing Pennsylvanians struggling with their mental health. The act of reaching out for help - or to help - can make a huge difference for someone struggling.

According to a 2017 study from the University of Southern California, approximately 1 million adult Pennsylvanians struggled with serious psychological distress at least once in 2015. Of those adults, more than 27% had an unmet need for mental health care. That population includes 42% who did not receive mental health care because they could not afford it.

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) will pursue Mental Health Parity regulations to ensure Pennsylvanians’ health insurance coverage provides access to affordable mental health care. PID also will release educational tools to help patients better understand their mental health benefits and

access services.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) will take steps to incentivize the integration of physical and behavioral health services to remove barriers to coordinating care and treatment.

DHS will create financial incentives to encourage managed care organizations that provide Medical Assistance benefits to create, maintain, and continuously improve collaboration between the entities and providers that coordinate and deliver physical health benefits and mental health benefits.

The Department of Health will conduct a review of the current network adequacy process to ensure that consumers enrolled in the Medicaid program and commercial insurance products are able to access mental health care providers when services are necessary and without prohibitive costs.

The departments of Labor and Industry and State will study solutions that address the inadequacy of the mental health workforce across Pennsylvania, including evaluating mental health practitioners across the commonwealth by level of care they provide, the competitiveness of salaries and benefits, and barriers of entry to the workforce.

Pennsylvanians may not access the mental health care they need or do not reach out for help, because they fear having a label or stigma attached to them by their family, friends, and community. By raising awareness of the normalcy and importance of

mental health care, the hope is that others will be less fearful of the stigma.

Pennsylvania’s nationally recognized response to the opioid and substance use disorder crisis included public engagement and open conversations to combat stigma. Pennsylvania will deploy the practices used by the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to lead a similar effort around mental health and mental illness.

Reach Out PA will include roundtable discussions to hear directly from those battling the stigma of mental illness, collaboration with community-based organizations to help increase public attention on mental illness and mental health care, and outreach to elevate success stories and best practices. The first roundtable was held on Jan. 3 at Muhlenberg College in Allentown.

The Department of Education will create pathways to increase the number of highly qualified social workers trained to work in schools. School social workers provide holistic services and supports in the school setting, such as crisis management, mental health treatment, and engaging the school, family, and community in enhancing existing student support structures that ensure the success of all students.

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The Office of Advocacy and Reform will coordinate and expand upon ongoing efforts in the commonwealth to address adverse childhood experiences and implement more traumainformed approaches in education, health care, the criminal justice system, and other government institutions.

Pennsylvania will expand training of constituent affairs personnel on suicide prevention and mental health intervention.

With this training, workers have already been able to recognize people who need help with their mental health, to intervene, and to connect them with services or support.

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will review the adequacy of federal and state programs in educating members of the military and veterans on resources available to them, especially those struggling with posttraumatic stress disorder and at risk for harming themselves or others.

The Department of Aging will expand its efforts to create a dementia-friendly Pennsylvania by collaborating with national and statewide partners to support training, build awareness, and promote action among community stakeholders.

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Sunscreen and the outdoors go hand-in-hand during warmer months. Few people can imagine spending a day at the beach without first covering their skin in sunscreen.

But skin also must be protected when people are outdoors in winter.

The World Health Organization notes that one in every three cancers diagnosed across the globe is skin cancer, and many skin cancer cases are preventable. Protecting skin in winter, a time when people may mistakenly believe their skin is not vulnerable to damage by the sun, is one way to reduce risk of developing skin cancer.

It is still important to apply sunscreen in winter.

People should frequently reapply sunscreen and should not forget to protect their lips. In addition, they should avoid tanning booths, and they should not forget to protect their skin while on vacation in warm climates during the winter.

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Winter brings snow, ice and freezing rain, so readers are encouraged to heed the following winter safety tips.

First, icy patches can be difficult to see. The slips and falls caused by ice can be serious. If one comes across an area believed to be icy, he or she should tap the edge of the area with a foot. People should wear shoes with gripping soles to provide traction. Also, they should keep hands out of their pockets when walking in order to keep balance on a slippery surface. They should avoid carrying heavy items like shopping bags, which can change one’s center of balance, making it easier to slip and fall.

Also, shoveling snow can pose a health risk for many people. Snow shoveling is a strenuous activity. It can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Individuals with a history of heart disease, high blood pressure or strokes should not shovel snow. If people must shovel snow, they should shovel as early as possible, as snow is heavier after it has been on the ground for a few days, often melting and refreezing, creating a solid chunk of snow rather than powdery, just-fallen snow.

In addition, individuals should stay hydrated. Dehydration is common during the winter months. Winter activities are just as strenuous as summer activities, and people also tend to wear layers of warm clothing during the winter, meaning that the body works harder by sweating to cool down. Not staying hydrated can lead to exhaustion, muscle fatigue, cramps, loss of coordination or even stroke. Dehydration also makes one an easy target for colds and flu.

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Valentine’s Breakfast Set At Joanna Furnace

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Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA) will present the 13th annual Valentine’s Day breakfast buffet at Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 7 a.m. to noon. The all-you-can-eat buffet will include fresh country sausage, carved baked ham, scrapple, bacon, creamed chipped beef, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, hash browns, fruit sauce and beverages.

The traditional items will be complemented by Valentine’sthemed food such as chocolatecovered strawberries, whipped hot chocolate and pancakes with chocolate chips.

“The strawberries are really popular. Our volunteers will be

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making them on the Friday before the breakfast,” said Mark Zerr, HCVHA executive director.

“We’re also going to be selling them for people to take home.”

During the breakfast, diners will be able to listen to romantic and festive acoustic music by Phyllis Hummel of Denver, who has been performing for more than 20 years throughout the tricounty area.

While an iron plantation may not typically be considered a romantic setting, the site was home to L. Heber Smith, the last Joanna Furnace Iron Works ironmaster, and his bride, Ella Jane “Jennie” Grubb of Lancaster.

“One hundred fifty years ago L. Heber Smith and Ella Jane were in love and in March of 1870 the newlywed couple were expecting the birth of their first child,” noted Juliana Flora, who was named HCVHA president on Jan. 1. Flora is a Smith family descendent.

The upcoming breakfast will begin the 2020 event season calendar at Joanna Furnace. The next event will be an Irish breakfast buffet on Saturday, March 21. On Thursday, March 26, there will be a chicken potpie sale.

“March and April are also our interpretive training months, where basically we have different workshops where the general public can learn the history of Joanna Furnace to be a tour guide and learn other crafts and trades,” said Zerr. “March

Volunteers, including Sandra Smale of Geigertown, will make hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries that will be available at the Valentine’s Day breakfast at Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works on Feb. 15.

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will be more indoor workshops, but once we get to April, there will be more outdoor workshops, (including) learning to make metal castings.”

The site hosts three major annual festivals: the Hay Creek Festival in September, the Hay Creek Apple Festival in October and Christmas at Joanna in December. It will also offer a growing number of public school programs. In May, students from the Twin Valley and Owen J. Roberts school districts will visit the site for interpretive programs.

The site is also undergoing various restoration projects.

“This year, since we have basically completed our wheelwright shop, we are working on furnishing that shop so it’s open for our interpretive festival in September,” Zerr said.

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food-related tasks and event planning and prep. “Volunteers work at keeping the Joanna Furnace property beautiful and maintained, lead school group tours and educate the public about our local history at our fall events,” Flora added.

Reservations for the Valentine’s breakfast buffet are not required. There will be separate admission prices for adults and children ages 5 to 11. Children under age 5 may eat for free.

The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association is a nonprofit charitable organization. Net proceeds from the breakfast will support the educational programs and restoration of Joanna Furnace, an 18th- and 19th-century charcoal-fueled iron furnace community located just off Route 10, 3 miles north of Morgantown.

For more information on any of the events, readers may call 610-286-0388, visit www.hay creek.org or search for “Hay Creek Valley Historical Association” on Facebook.

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Blood drives will be held throughout February and have been set for 2 to 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. They will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Caernarvon Fire Company, 2145 Main St., Churchtown; Thursday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rock Lititz Pod 2, 201 Rock Lititz Blvd.; Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Kinzer Fire Company, 3521 Lincoln Highway East; and Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Intercourse Fire Company, 10 N. Hollander Road.

Community members may also schedule appointments to donate on weekdays during various open hours at the LG Health Blood Donor Center in the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion, 2104 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, by calling 717-544-0170 and choosing option 2 or by visiting www.lghealth.org/giveblood.

COMMUNITYCOURIER - Octorara Edition - February 12, 2020 - 11

Young Readers Needed For Shelter Program

By Dayna M. Reidenouer

Sure, you probably have heard of students reading to dogs, but did you know that cats enjoy similar attention?

“Our adoptable cats appreciate being read to by our Rescue Readers as reading aloud has a positive impact on the cats in our cat colonies, while also helping the readers become more comfortable and confident reading aloud,” said Humane Pennsylvania events and social media coordinator Kylie Layman, who is in charge of the Rescue Readers program. The program is less than a year old and was developed to provide youths ages 4 to 13 with opportunities to interact with the cats in the shelter, expand their reading proficiency, and give back to their community.

Seven-year-old Hunter Griffin and his parents, Oanh To and William Griffin of Manheim Township, spent time on Jan. 12 with several felines at the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. The family had a halfhour slot during which Hunter read aloud from the Pete the Cat book “Snow Daze” and the titles in the “Little Critter Bedtime Stories” box set. To said she learned about the Rescue Readers program from a friend on Facebook, and because their family has an interest in the stray cats in their neighborhood, she signed up Hunter.

“We’re teaching Hunter to be kind and respectful to all

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Humane League of Lancaster County feline resident Wendy appears to follow along as Hunter Griffin reads aloud on Jan. 12.

The Rescue Readers program invites youngsters ages 4 to 13 to spend half an hour on a weekend reading to cats at the shelter. creatures,” To explained.

Hunter sat on the floor during his time in the observation room that housed at least four cats.

Right after Hunter took his seat, a cat named Wendy climbed into his lap and stayed there for nearly the entire time. The other cats also checked him out.

“When she first got here, Miss Izzy Kitty was shy,” adoption counselor Genisus Hess commented. “This is the first day that she’s running out to meet people.

This socializing is great for her.”

“I think it’s such a good program,” added volunteer Sharon Swanger.

Rescue Readers meet at the Humane League of Lancaster County each Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for

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half-hour reading sessions. Each reader must preregister for a designated reading time and be accompanied by a parent or other adult guardian during their visit.

Readers are welcome to bring their own books, or they may choose some from the shelter’s bookshelf.

Hess expressed her excitement about the program, saying, “I love books, I love cats, and I love that we can bring the two together.”

Although the Rescue Readers program is in its infancy, Layman is exploring ways to make it better.

“My goal is to revamp it into more of an experience for the kids because currently, there is very little interaction between our staff and readers, and I want to cultivate relationships with the kids and parents who take time out of their weekend to bring their kid in to read to cats,” Layman said. “I want to create an incentive for the kids so they are encouraged to come back multiple times. I want to hopefully partner with a local bookstore or businesses that could be part of the kids’ ‘welcome packet’ and offer a coupon or item geared toward reading.”

The To-Griffin family plans to return every Sunday through the end of February just for the fun of it. “(My favorite part was) petting the cats because they’re nice,” Hunter said after his first visit.

To preregister for a reading session, readers may call the shelter’s front desk staff members at 717393-6551.

AVONDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: “Joined Together as a Lifeline Between Christ & Community.” Sunday Worship at 9:15 am. Nursery for 5 & younger available. Youth Group (grades 6-12) Sundays 6-8:30 pm. Handbells & Choir on Thursday eves. Small Groups. Pastor Dave Bergstrom, 420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale. www.avondalepc.org; avondale.pc@verizon.net Office 610268-2919

BELLEVUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: (A member congregation of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church): 810 Newport Ave., Gap, PA. Sunday Worship Services at 8:00 am & 10:45 am, Sunday School (for all ages) 9:30 am.

Nursery provided for both Worship Services & Sunday School. Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm - Kingdom Kids (ages K-5th grade). J.T. Holderman, Pastor. Brad Moger, Assistant Pastor. www.bellevueepc.org 717-442-4077

BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 2483 Baltimore Pk., Oxford.

610-932-3962 Dr. Mark D. Mathews, Pastor.

A family of believers called by God to love one another. Come and worship the risen Savior. Sunday Life Groups all ages 9:30am; Worship 10:45am with Jr. Church & Nursery Provided.

Celebrate Recovery: Tuesdays 6:30pm-9pm (free meal). Wednesday Eves: 6pm-7:30pm: FROG Youth Mtg for preschool-5th grade, also Jr. High. http://www.bethanypca.org secretary@bethanypca.org

CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE: Sunday Worship Service 9am. Sunday School 10:30am. GEMS for girls (Sundays) & CSB for boys (Wednesdays). 101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg; Pastor Gary Becker. 610-857-3887 cotobible.org

DOE RUN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Take that One Small Step . . . and Come Worship With Us! Sunday morning 11:00am. Children’s Sunday School following children’s sermon. 3104 Doe Run Church Road, East Fallowfield www.doerunchurch.org

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

FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL: “Ordinary People Serving An Extraordinary God.” Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. (infant nursery and children’s church available).

Wed. Services: Prayer Mtg. 7:00 p.m.

140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333, fbchapel@zoominternet.net

FREEDOM LIFE: We’re all about loving God, loving people & loving life! Join us on Sundays at 9am & 11am at Octorara High School for the best 75min of your week! It’s a place where the smiles are warm, the music is upbeat & the coffee is free. Lead Pastors: Sam & Michele Masteller. Online at freedom.life

GAP COMMUNITY CHURCH: 2020 is a year for greater things at GCC! Our Sunday morning experience starts at 8:30 am in our World Mission Cafe.

Enjoy coffee and snacks as you get to know others who come to celebrate what God is doing in, through and around them. 9:15 am in the auditorium people gather for a time of prayer that leads into corporate worship at 10:00 am. Our Sunday gatherings include a Bible centered message from the scriptures we are studying and transformational life stories from our journey groups that meet throughout the week. Information about our children and youth ministries plus much more can be found on our website at http://gapcommunity.church Lead Pastor is Cody Hall. GCC is located at 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap, PA 17527

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF THE CROSS. 1 Penn Ave. Christiana Pa. 17509. Non Denominational Bible Based Church worship Sunday 10 am.

All Welcome. To Love, Obey and Proclaim Jesus Christ. 484-678-2483 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 School for infants-adults 9:15 am.

Worship 10:30 am Nursery Care & Jr. Church provided. Youth Grp (6th-12th grade) Sunday eves 5-7 pm. Bible Quizzing also, contact church for times. Thursday Bible Study 7 pm. For more info contact the church or www.parkesburgbaptist.org

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

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH meets at 501 Lenover Road, Parkesburg. Pastor James Lantz. Powerful, Soul Prospering Meetings Sundays 10am & Saturdays at 7pm Wednesday evening prayer at 7:30p.m. Email: pwof@icloud.com 610-593-2277.

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

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

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH: This vibrant & vital Catholic church is always looking for & welcoming new people to our parish. Rev. Michael F. Hennelly, Pastor. 203 Church Rd, Oxford, PA 19363 610-932-5040. www.sacredheart.us Mass schedule: Sat. 5pm; Sun 7:45am, 9am, 10:30am & 12pm. Daily Mass: Mon, Wed & Thurs 8am; Tues 7pm; Fri 8:30am.

Confession: Sat. 4-4:40pm. Our School: Pre-K-8th grade. Religious Education grades 1-6th.

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 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, 717548-2266.

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 10:1510:35 am. Worship with classes for infants-Pre-K at 10:45 am Kidsworship for K-5th 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, Senior Pastor: Mike Lusby, 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: Neighbors Multiplying God’s Kindness, 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:15am. Handicap Access. 717-529-4102 mtvernonchristianchurch.com

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 Welcomes You! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 just East of Rt. 1 bypass ramps.) Sunday Holy Communion Services at 8:30am quiet & reflective & at 10:30am with Festive Music. Christian Formation & Education for all ages occurs btwn the services at 9:30. Nursery available. Join us for a beautiful Liturgy & warm Community. Check our website for updates. 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. 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

WordUP Community Ministries: 160 Rt. 41 Gap, PA – located in Dutchland Corporate Center. Pastor Buck Mowday, 717-330-0561. Start your Sunday experience in the Café beginning 10:00 am with Worship Service following at 10:45 am. Facebook: WordUP Community Ministries. We serve God by serving others: Me serving you, You serving others, Others serving Others. wordupcommunityministries.org

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12 - COMMUNITYCOURIER - Octorara Edition - February 12, 2020

4-H Benefit Auction Planned

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The Lancaster County 4-H program will hold the 34th annual Lancaster County 4-H Benefit Auction on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.

Specialty items to be sold include a handcrafted tack box, a Quaker-style chicken coop, and certificates to the Fulton Theatre, Morr Range, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Rhoadstar Tire Center, and other businesses. The volunteer auctioneers will be Charles Hess and representatives of All American Auction Company.

This year, the event will again offer a silent auction during the live auction. Silent auction items will include pizza gift certificates, certificates for car washes, and fast food restaurant coupons. Additional items to be up for bids include animal feed and supplies, household items, craft items, baked goods, tools, produce, and cookbooks. Local 4-H clubs have

Horse Barn - Hot House - Garden Shed - Pond - Pasture 3.71 ACRES +/-

FRI., FEBRUARY 28, 2020 @ 4:00 P.M. Location: 236 Calvary Rd., Oxford, PA 19363 (Lower Oxford Twp., Chester Co.) Directions: From Rt. 10 go South on Rt. 1, take exit for Rt. 472 North Turn right, then left onto Bethel Rd., Go ½ mi. keep left onto Calvary Rd. Follow ½ mi. to property on left.

REAL ESTATE - Renovated bank barn on 3.71 acres w/stream & woodland.

3 sty. bank barn converted to dwelling w/2 bdrms. - could be more & 2½ baths.

1st floor features openflr. plan, hardwood floors and exposed post & beam. Eat-in kitchen w/oak cabinets, living rm., laundry, powder rm., mstr. bdrm. w/master bath, sunroom w/2nd flr. balcony, open stairway to 2nd floor, featuring vaulted ceilings w/ lg. bdrm. w/walk-in closet and bathroom. Attic and lots of storage space. Partially finished daylight basement. Coal stove radiant heat. 200 amp elec.

Outbuildings: 24’x30’ pole bdlg. w/horse stall & carriage area. 10’x12’ hothouse.

10’x14’ garden shed. All on 3.71 acres +/- w/pond, sm. stream, woodland, fenced pasture. Lower Oxford Twp. Oxford Area Schools. Annual Taxes $3,840.

Note: Unique rural property w/charming renovated bank barn dwelling. Must see to appreciate. Could be your dream property. Easy access to Rt. 472, 1, 10, etc.

Minutes to Oxford & Notthingham. Come prepared to buy, sellers are relocating and SERIOUS to sell.

Terms: 10% down, settlement on or before April 28, 2020. Kling & Deibler, Attys.

717-354-7700.

donated theme baskets for sale, and themes include “Game Night,” “Pizza Night,” and “Chocolate Lovers.” Numerous other items and gift certificates for local services and merchandise will be offered.

Food items will be sold throughout the day by EphrataCocalico 4-H Community Club members.

To receive a list of sale items, make a donation, or request special access accommodations, readers may contact Lori Little at the Penn State Extension office in Lancaster County at 717-394-6851.

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.psu.edu/programs/4-h. More information on joining 4-H is available by contacting Little at the aforementioned phone number or LancasterExt@psu.edu.

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BRITTANY COMMONS 204 CANTERBURY CT., NOTTINGHAM, PA 19362 Directions: Route 272. West on Kirks Mill, left on Brown, right on Griest, right on Canterbury Little Britain Twp. Prime 1.37-Acre Building Lot In Brittany Commons Community Ready For Your New Home. Lot Has Been Perced And Has Septic Permit.

Overlooks A Meadow And Woodland And Surrounded By Beautiful 18th Century Reproduction Or Actual Dwellings. This Community Offers More Than 100 Acres Adjoining The Octorara Creek With Trails For Your Enjoyment.

The Site Has Been Surveyed And Home Location Has Been Identified Based On Best View, Topography And Privacy.

The HOA Is Charged With Reviewing And Approving All New Construction So As To Confirm To The Ambiance of the 1700s.

For More Information Contact Lefever & Hart Auctions SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT - CALL TODAY Current Taxes Are $1,353/Yr. Based On Vacant Lot. See Website For Plot Plan And Terms & Conditions.

Sale For: Steven’s College of Technology c/o Alex Munro

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC SALE Place: Gap Self Storage, LLC

Date: Wed., Feb. 19, 2020

80 Route 41 Gap, PA 17527

Beginning at: 10:00 a.m.

Phone: 717-442-3030

LEFEVER & HART AUCTIONS - AY2206 717-989-5110 717-669-1483 WWW.LHAUCTIONS.COM

Lancaster County 4-H members (from left) Jaclyn Martin of Willow Street, Eric Zimmerman of Manheim, Luke Snavely of Manheim, AJ Wanner of Narvon and Taylor Flahart of Quarryville display items that will be up for bids at the 34th annual Lancaster County 4-H Benefit Auction on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Farm and Home Center in Lancaster.

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 #112 Unit #144 Unit #182 Unit #361

stored by: stored by: stored by: stored by:

Jesse A. Douts Dawn M. Huskey Nicki Brown Adam Fisher

Workforce Boards Receive Grants

Place: Gap Self Storage, LLC Date: Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 845 Houston Run Drive Gap, PA 17527

Beginning: At conclusion 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:

stored by: stored by: stored by: stored by: stored by:

Nicole Hooper Patricia Leto Gary L. Martin Nicole Hooper Nicole Hooper

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.

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Unit #061H Unit #065H Unit #102H Unit #166H Unit #167H

10:00 A.M.

REAL ESTATE - 1.37 +/- ACRE BUILDING LOT

Berks County Workforce Development Board and the Chester County Workforce Development Board have received funding for Business-Education Partnership from the Department of Labor and Industry.

Berks County Workforce Development Board received $110,955 in grants, and Chester County Workforce Development Board received $150,000 in grants.

The grants will be used to connect schools, employers, and students to provide internships, mentoring, and career development opportunities.Hands-on career exploratory learning is intended to create an advanced skill set that will distinguish

students from other candidates when applying for a job.

For more information about pursuing an education and career in Pennsylvania at any stage of life, readers may visit www.pasmart.gov.

WWW.AUCTIONZIP.COM ID#4902

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Auctioneers: Tim Weaver Dave Stoltzfus & Steve Schuler

Auction for: Daniel K. & Linda K. Beiler (717) 617-4312

PUBLIC AUCTION RURAL 2 STY. 3 BDRM. DWL. – 2-CAR GAR. GAR./SHOP 18X24 – HORSE BARN - SHED 2.1 ACRES W/PASTURE WHITE HORSE – COMPASS AREA

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 1 P.M. 747 Mount Vernon Rd., Gap. Rt. 30 E. of Gap. Left Mt. Vernon Rd. to property on right.

OR Rt. 340 W. of Compass. Left Mount Vernon Rd. to property on left. (Salisbury Twp., Lanc. Co.).

Custom 2 sty. brick/vinyl Colonial w/3,527 SF finished area, eat-in kitchen w/custom oak raised panel cabinets & appliances, living rm. w/bow window, family rm. w/ brick wall w/fireplace & French doors to rear stamped concrete multi-tier patio 24x25 w/built-in bench, 3 bdrms., 3½ baths, 1st floor laundry, family/rec. rm., attic, full bsmt., oil forced air heat, central AC, low maintenance exterior w/covered soffit & fascia, insulated windows, covered porch, attached 2-car garage. Outbldgs: 1½ sty. brick/vinyl garage/shop 18x21, horse barn 10x40 w/2 stalls & tack rm., 12x14 shed all on 2.1 ACRE rural partially wooded lot w/wraparound fenced pasture, mature shade, paved driveway & abundant parking, on-site well & septic.

NOTE: Ideally located custom brick Colonial w/spacious rooms. Quiet rural setting.

Minutes to White Horse, Gap & Compass. Personal inspection by appointment or open house February 8, 15 & 22 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368).

John Lee & Randal V. Kline, Roy E. Good, Jr. Mary Jane Lantz Aaron Z. Nolt, Curvin M. Horning John, 717-629-9622 717-606-2226 Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956 www.klinekreidergood.com Mary Jane, 717-629-9551

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See more at auctionzip.com ID#25403 Offering 1% Broker Participation.

Contact auctioneer for details.

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HELP WANTED

General

General

HALL’S PAVING, INC. If you would like working in the paving industry or already do and like the small company atmosphere we have 2 positions open.

Truck Driver/Laborer: Must have a safe driving record & willing to help labor when needed.

Laborer: Experience is good but not necessary, will train Retirement plan, OT pay each day after 8 hrs. Average 42-52 hrs. per week, some Saturday work if wanted.

Wages to be discussed at interview.

Please call 610-593-6268

Cafeteria Workers Part time positions throughout Chester County Schools: TCHS Brandywine, The Learning Center, Gordon ELC

HELP WANTED. We are looking for a self motivated Driver/ Worker to help erect pole buildings. Temporary position for April 27May 19. Exp. preferred. Occasionally out of town. Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations & Bonus’s. Rossbrook Construction LLC 610-620-4060

High school diploma required; No food service experience; $11.21 - $12.54 an hour

Lead Cook

Food and Beverage The Importance Of Food Safety Certification Working in food service involves much more than asking “Would you like fries with that?”

Food service workers may be employed in grocery stores, retirement communities, schools, office building cafeterias, restaurants, and anywhere else that qualifies as a retail food establishment as defined by law. One of the top priorities of all food service workers is to keep consumers safe.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a model food code, which is updated every four years, and states can create their own based on the model. According to Penn State Extension, the FDA Food Code provides updated sciencebased guidance and recommendations on how to handle food safely in order to reduce or prevent foodborne illnesses.

Until recently, the FDA Food Code required that one person within a food service operation be a Certified Food Protection Manager. The new update, announced in February 2018, now requires that the person in charge of a facility be certified. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA), which oversees the state’s food code and the Food Employee Certification Act, adopted the update and declared the change in certified managers to go into effect in 2020.

“We have research from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that shows when we have a (certified) person on duty at all times, the risk of foodborne illness is reduced,” said Stacy Reed, senior extension educator with Penn State Extension. “Prevention of foodborne illness is a big deal. About 48 million people get sick (from a foodborne illness) each year, and that leads to over 128,000 being hospitalized. That means one out of every six people will get sick from a foodborne ill-

ness (annually). An estimated 3,000 people pass away from a foodborne illness every year.”

Until the latest change, retail food facilities were required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager available during inspection, even if it was just someone who could go to the facility when called. With the new requirement that the person in charge - for example, a shift manager - be certified, more people will need to have their certifications. “We’re trying to be proactive and making people aware of these amendments so that we have plenty of people that are certified,” Reed said.

Certification must be renewed every five years. PDA recognizes manager certification programs offered by five organizations.

Penn State Extension offers local classes for the PDA-approved ServSafe program from the National Restaurant Association (NRA). The classes are typically held in groups of two, with one week separating them. A proctored exam is offered at the end of the second day, and a score of 75% or higher is required to receive a certificate. Exams may be taken four times in one year, but they must be spaced out according to the association’s guidelines.

“Our food safety and quality professionals are highly educated in food safety,” Reed remarked.

“We can provide real-life information and update you on all the changes and regulations. We have

advanced professional knowledge and experience; we are professional educators.”

The ServSafe course is also available online and may be completed at an individual’s convenience. The exam must be taken in person, however.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are available through the NRA. Sometimes accommodations might include having more time to complete an exam or having the exam read aloud by someone without a food safety background. “There are ways (we) will work with individuals to help them succeed,” Reed said.

Exams are available in English as well as Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French Canadian, and large-print English. Classes taught in Spanish are available in Kennett Square, although Reed noted that she has a bilingual program assistant who can teach the class in Spanish in Lancaster.

Anyone who is interested in food safety is welcome to take a ServSafe course. “We have a lot of individuals who take the class who are just interested in food safety, (as well as) volunteers or people interested in the possibility of a career change,” Reed said. “I know a lot of employers do value certification, to the point that they will send large groups of employees to classes at one time.”

Along with potentially helping someone obtain a job in food serv-

JANITORIAL COMPANY HIRING FOR SCHOOL and OFFICE CLEANING IN THE EXTON AREA. STARTING WAGE RATE $12./HOUR. 484-873-3503

To apply, go to www.CCIU.org/foodservice or call or email Jocelyn 484-237-5020 jocelyng@cciu.org Equal opportunity employer

Reaching over 361,000 households every week with your advertising message is significant.

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YOUR ATTENTION

KRAPF SCHOOL BUS

President’s Day CAREGIVERS POSITIONS AVAILABLE Opportunity includes Paid training, competitive wages, Sign on bonus for part time employment 610-458-7550 EOE Drug Free CONCRETE- MASON CREW Hiring.

Reliable/Dependable Person. Must Have Valid Drivers License. 717-687-6955 FT or PT DRIVERS Needed. CDL is a plus.

Must have Medical Card. Retiree’s Welcome. year round work avail. Competitive pay.

Oak Shade Tree Service.

717-529-8737 Ext. 2

NOW HIRING DRIVERS!

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For Week of Feb. 10:

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PAID CDL TRAINING GREAT SCHEDULE

Classified Deadlines

Serving many districts in Chester County

will be 24 hours earlier

for the Feb. 19th issue

Chester Co. Community Couriers & Lancaster Penny Savers

APPLY NOW: 484-999-2051 or JOBS@KRAPFBUS.COM

Wednesday, Feb. 12 NOON

FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED TOW Truck Driver.

Call 484-786-8056

ice, the ServSafe program provides valuable knowledge for use in other contexts too. “It’s information that you can apply even at home so that (you can) make sure you are preparing food safely for your family or (when you are) volunteering in the community,” Reed commented.

Information about the ServSafe Food Safety Program and upcoming classes is available at https://extension.psu.edu/serv safe. Individuals with questions may call the Penn State Extension office at 877-345-0691 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to seeking workers who display a commitment to food safety, employers are looking for food service workers with the following skills: - Communication skills - Ability to work in a team - Attention to detail - Friendly personality - Patience - Ability to multitask and solve problems

NOW HIRING Salary based on experience (higher than industry standards) apply in person Benefits include meal discounts, employee discounts at Best Western hotels worldwide.

Intercourse Village Inn 3610 E. Newport Rd., Intercourse, PA 17534 www.amishcountryinns.com Family Owned and Operated for over 25 Years

LICENSED HAIR STYLIST Pa licensed stylist for salon/spa in Exton/Chester Springs. Experience preferred. Professional, passionate and motivated to grow in you career. Call 610458-8809 for interview.

LUMBER COUNTER SALES A family oriented lumber yard is seeking a experienced Counter Sales Person.

Some construction, retail and sales experience. Person should be customer oriented and a team player. Person requires good attitude, customer service skills, and desire to learn. Position offers long term employment and potential for growth. We offer Competitive Wages and benefits plus 401K .

Send resume’s to aliah.ammon@walterandjackson.com READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS. This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING COMPANY headquartered in Exton seeking cleaners for Chester County Starting Wage Rate $12/ Hour Call: 484-873-3505 SECURITY OFFICERS, FT/PT, Mon.-Fri., Exton/ West Chester Areas. Evenings & Overnights. Comp. wages. References & drivers license required. 610-458-1101.

at

FULL-TIME & PART-TIME • Evening Cooks • Evening Kitchen Supervisor

R054212

By Dayna M. Reidenouer

Child & Career Dev Ctr, $15.99 - $16.86/hour

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Moccasin Run Golf Club

“Shotgun Pub & Grille” seeking hard working, dependable, energetic persons to join our pub team for the 2020 season. Short order cook and servers needed (these positions overlap). To apply come in to fill out an application in the pro shop or email resume to gking@zoominternet.net, or call 610-593-3553 to set up an interview.

402 Schoff Rd., Atglen, PA 19310 | 610.593.2600 www.moccasinrun.com

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help wanted

General

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FOR SALE Appliances

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NEW SCRATCH & DENT FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES. Truck-loads in stock. Washers, Dryers, Central Laundry, Dishwasher, Chest & Upright Freezers, Refrigerator, Range, Cook Top, Microwave.

Ephrata, PA. 717-445-5222

HELP WANTED

On Framing/Remodeling Crew • Competitive Wages • No Experience Needed, Will Train • Benefits: Paid Holidays & Vacation, Health Insurance & Overtime Pay • Transportation Provided

Collectibles BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/ Memorabilia, Movie/ Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

MORGAN & PEACE Dollars. Very good-extra fine. $20 & $21. 717-669-5402

Computers

Twin Hollow Const., Gordonville, PA 717-278-8406

COMPUTER REPAIR- On Line Support, New & Used Computers.

CSA Tech Solutions, 717-354-4272

R054835

Octoraro Native Plant Nursery Job Opportunity

AMISH VAN DRIVER

Miscellaneous

HUGE PIANO SALE

**WE BUY GUNS Shotguns, Rifles, Handguns Wanted. Gordon’s Sports Supply, Rt 100, Eagle, 610-458-5153

ALL NATURAL WEIGHT Loss Program. Excellent results. 717-529-9031 www.lifeforce.net/20843342

Miscellaneous

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www.stevespianos.com More info: 717-575-0206, Paul

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.

3 CHIPOO PUPPIES, Males, ready 2/17/20, Shots & wormed, Family raised. $495.

717-529-6178 Ext. 1 AKC LAB PUPPIES Charcoal, silver, fox red, all in one litter from our one family dog, $950. 717-305-0183 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS Mini’s & standards, all colors.

Health guarantee. Call Jenn 610-488-6914

Furniture CONTENTS OF HOME For Sale.

Furniture, Home Goods, etc.

Everything Must Go. West Caln Township. 610-304-2604

BRINDLE FEMALE BOXER, farm raised, 31/2 yrs old, good pet & watchdog. $375.

610-273-2482

Livestock

CFA CAT SHOW FEBRUARY 15-16 PUBLIC WELCOME 10AM-4PM KIMBERTON FAIRGROUND MORE INFO AND $1 OFF ADMISSION COUPON AT WWW.PACATSHOW.COM GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES First Vet Check, Vaccinated, Wormed, and Home Raised with Children.

Call/text 717-538-1441 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, AKC, Penn HIP certified lines- Excellent, family raised, vet checked, shots, wormed, ready 2/29, $800. 717-380-2273

R054815

717-529-3160

Contact Jim or Diane at for more information or to schedule an appointment

Sporting Goods

BORDER COLLIE PUPS, shots, wormed, vet checked, herding blood lines, $695.

No Sunday Calls. 717-381-8854

LAYING HENS. Order now for March pickup. Also chicken crates, nesting boxes, feeders & waters Call Hillside Pullets, 717-548-1356

- Seasonal, part-time driver to transport our Amish workers in mornings and home in afternoons.

- March thru mid-December.

- Our van for transport of workers.

- Call for more details.

- Excellent for retired person with interest.

Musical

LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPS, ready now, vet checked, wormed, registered, family raised, $595. 717-786-6080 ext 0

JOIN OUR TEAM! NOW HIRING Outside Sales Representive Successful applicants will be passionate about building relationships with current and new customers, detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision. Our outside sales personnel work from home, so a minimum amount of office space is needed.

We provide all the necessary computer equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and a CRM program is helpful, as is experience with media sales.

A valid driver’s license, auto insurance and dependable transportation are necessities.

Our current benefit package includes medical, dental, a retirement/401(k) plan, vacation, paid holidays and more.

Apply online: engleonline.com

LOVE ANIMALS? Turn Your Passion into Profits. Now Accepting Pet Grooming Students for the New Year. 717-933-1333 OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies. Born on 12/25/19, will be ready for new home about Valentine’s Day. $750-$1500. Vet checked and dewormed. The father is registered. Beautiful selection m/f. Call Bob 484-678-0913.

SHELTIE BORDER COLLIE puppies, 6 tri colored, 3 black & white, nice mix. $500. 717-442-5254, if no service yet, call 717-442-9631

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Twin Hollow Const., Gordonville, PA 717-587-6577 R054834

Career Opportunities Pine Hill Trailers is a custom trailer and truck body manufacturer in search of career-oriented individuals for the following positions:

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Constructing and welding trailers in our manufacturing facility.

Preference given to those with experience in welding aluminum and steel.

STAFFORD BULL TERRIER Puppies $500. Born 12/7/19, ready now. Family raised parent are on premises. Good companion and family pets email: bruiris@yahoo.com or call/test Jackie 484-848-4027

Setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.

Produce & Edibles

Material selection, loading and unloading with overhead cranes, quality control and documentation, and working within a tight production schedule.

FASNACHT DAY FEBRUARY 24th & 25th Deep Fried Fasnachts made w/ Potatoes.

Orders Appreciated. 717-786-5005

Sporting Goods

MACHINE SHOP OPERATOR

CNC PLASMA OPERATOR

While previous experience is preferred for the above positions, we are willing to train the right people.

All positions are full-time and require 45-50 hours a week.

Benefits include competitive wages, paid holidays and vacation, health insurance, and a retirement savings plan.

Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. EOE R054863

125 King Court New Holland, PA 17557 HR@PineHillTrailers.com

R055128

Please apply in person or send your resume to: GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection- Will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

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3 AMISH LADIES & an English woman CLEANING 484-995-7149

STUMP GRINDING SERVICE Free Estimates, Call Dave 7am-7pm, 7 Days/ Week. 717-406-7529

CHOICE EXTERIORS 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed.

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

TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL Brush Clearing - Stump Grinding.

Sunny Slope Tree Service. Family Owned & Operated Since 1996 Fully Insured PA103313 717-768-0114 www.sunnyslopetreeservice.com

CLOCK DOCTOR All Fine Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired.

We Make House Calls!

Free Pick-Up & Delivery!

Call: 717-768-3844 DRIVING THE AMISH or anyone who needs transportation. $1.00/ mi, plus wait time. Any questions, 717-928-3021.

DRYWALL REPAIRS, Painting & Carpentry. Call Ed 484-639-1613

ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Reasonable Rates • Licensed & Insured PA20006, 610-547-7789 EXPERT MASONRY RESTORATION AND STUCCO REPAIR. Call JAMISON 610-566-6677 HICPA PA5252

BASEMENT Finishing, Remodeling 610-441-1383 PA050250 www.laceyconstruction.net

CD BEILER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING, DECKING, SCREENED PORCHES PA LIC. 112619, LIC & INSURED. 717-723-6576 AMISH OWNED AND OPERATED

A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photo’s, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123

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

LATSHAW’S JUNK REMOVAL Junk Removal, Dumpster Service 610-273-7490 Since-2005

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 30¢ a gallon and will pick up.

Call Ed 717-587-7315.

MARK GUSLER TREE SERVICE Snow Plowing, 30 Yrs. Exp., Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Bucket Truck Service. Parkesburg, 610-613-1885

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

PAINTING By Triple P

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

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!

ROOF REPAIR/ REPLACE I can save your roof & save you money. 36 yrs exp. slate, metal, shingles. 717-318-1207

ROOFING: KING FAMILY ROOFING

SKIDLOADER 246B CATERPILLAR For Rent. $25/hr. Local pick-up or Sat. delivery. 717-419-0465 SKYLINE EXTERIORS Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

15 years of experience.

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed.

717-874-0262 SNOW REMOVAL FALL/WINTER Cleanups. Trimming, Tree Removal, Firewood, Fully Insured. Free Estimates.

PA149086. 610-597-7342

AVONDALE FLEXIBLE USE ZONING - Waiting for a fresh touch - Avondale Borough.

Cash buyers. $149,000.

5288 Lincoln Hwy., Gap (717) 442-4114 www.hostetterrealty.com A Local Name You Can Trust

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

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

610-469-4691. PA047624

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

PA 022669. 717-587-4102

ITEMS WANTED

AMERICAN & FOREIGN CARS $$ PAYING CASH $$ for Classic & Collector Cars.

717-577-8206

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

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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GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Custom Homes, Additions, Int./Ext. Renovations, Replacement Windows & Doors.

15Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller 717-468-2693

A&L TRIMMING, Interior Triming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring 717-405-9545 Leave Message

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BOOT ROAD TREE SERVICE Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880

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

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CROSS COUNTRY MOVING. Long Distance Moving Company, out of state move $799, Long Distance Movers. Get free quote on your long distance move, 1-844-452-1706

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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

3 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Christiana, 2nd floor. Modified Section 8 housing rules apply. Contact Dave or Joan at 610-593-6775 or 610-593-5075.

OC, MD., 14th St 1, 2 & 4BR Apts.

Groups Welcome. 717-318-4775 portnstarboardapts.com PARKESBURG AREA WAREHOUSE Space available, 4200+ sq.ft.

Gas infared heat, available May 1, 2020.

610-857-1644

For Sale SEAFORD, DELAWARE. NEW MOVE-IN READY HOMES w/ GARAGES! Low Taxes!

Gated, Olympic pool. Model Homes from the low 100’s. Brochures.

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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 (WANTED) CARS/ TRUCKS WANTED!!! All makes/ models 2002-2018! Any condition. Running or not. Competitive offer!

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

TRUCKS 2008 CHEVY PU W/T Ext Cab, V6, 65K, AT, 2WD, Air, 6’ bed Tonneau cover, runs good, good cond. $7900. 484-364-6317

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

LANDLORDS

Are you satisfied with the return on your rentals?

Professional help may add to your investment return.

Give Don a call, (717) 442-4134.

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