In order to accommodate a growing congregation, IMPACT Church in Parkesburg recently completed a renovation project, which included expanding the worship center and adding new seating and carpeting. A major part of the project was the expansion of the stage or platform where the praise band is situated on Sundays during gatherings at 9 and 11 a.m.
“We added a portion in the front of the building. We extended the worship center out,” explained Lisa Blank, office manager. “There was a smaller platform, and we pushed the building out, so the platform is larger. We have a worship team that uses the stage. So there is more space for them and more space for our piano.”
A large screen was added to the stage to replace several televisions. “We had TVs, so now we have a screen that is used for song lyrics, message notes and information about upcoming events,” Blank said. “Our 55-Alive group, our senior membership that meets once a month, used it for a movie. It has a really good picture.”
“We also added a small room on the side that is multifunctional for small groups and prayer,” Blank added.
A baptismal pool is located inside the platform, which replaces a portable pool previously used at the church.
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Carnival to Return to Parkesburg as Part of July 4 Celebration
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The newly formed Parkesburg 250 committee is continuing to make plans for a celebration that is set to run in conjunction with America’s 250th birthday this July.
The newest announcement is that is a full carnival will be presented in Minch Park, 111 West St., Parkesburg. The carnival will run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 1, 2 and 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, July 4, from 3 to 10 p.m.
“It will be a full-fledged carnival,” said Casey Wyatt, a member of the Parkesburg 250 committee. “Houghton Enterprises is bringing rides, food and game concessions. It has been about 10 to 12 years since the carnival has been in Parkesburg.”
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Cornerstone Reproductive Health has announced that its 16th annual Ladies’ Tea and Auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 2. The community fundraiser, which will feature a live auction, tea service and refreshments, will return to Linville Hill Elementary School, located at 295 S. Kinzer Road, Paradise, after being held at a different location last year.
The tea is set to begin at 9 a.m. with registration and a preliminary viewing of auction items, followed by the program at 10 a.m.
Admission to the carnival will be free; tickets will be required to take part in the games and rides. Funds are now being raised by the Parkesburg 250 committee to finance the cost of the fireworks, which are set to go off at the conclusion of the carnival on July 4.
“Because this is the Fourth of July during the 250th anniversary, the cost for fireworks is higher than usual,” Wyatt pointed out. “The committee has been working hard through fundraisers like bingo and pancake breakfasts, but we are still looking for additional business or private sponsors to help make fireworks
Pastor Mike Bailey has announced the completion of a renovation project at
Church, which includes additional seating and new carpeting. Photo by Francine Fulton
Attendees at a previous tea included committee members (from left) Beth Mellinger, Grace Frey, Courtney Rylee and Hillary Prickett.
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Since Salisbury Township’s inception, properties have been bought and sold. Small houses, as well as mansions, have been built. Additions to the buildings have been made. Often, the “old” has had to make room for the “new.” Salisbury Township has more than 60 buildings and farms worthy of preservation. Many of the farms are officially in a preservation program.
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Unfortunately, preservation of buildings is often very expensive. Sometimes, when buying a property, the new owner has ideas that are not compatible with preservation. Occasionally, parts of an old building will find a home elsewhere. In the case of Bellevue, the Martin house, formerly on the corner of Route 30 and Newport Road (Route 772) and demolished several years ago, parts of the old house
were moved to another venue. The staircase and one of the chandeliers from the house are integrated into a building at Stone Gables Estate, near Elizabethtown. Alternatively, the new owner may not consider actively preserving a building, but opts for demolition. Rising Sun Tavern, which once stood beside Bellevue, is an example. Occasionally, there is no plan at all. The building just sits there, waiting to fall of its own accord.
On Route 30, just west of White Chimney Estates, stands what was once Amos Slaymaker’s beautiful Sign of the John Adams tavern, built in 1794. Today, the old tavern itself is a private home, lovingly preserved by the present owners.
Across the once dirt road stands the barn that sheltered customers’ horses.
Almost certainly, some of Gen. Lafayette’s men and
Landis Named Scholar Athlete
Alexis Landis of Parkesburg was named a United East Scholar Athlete for the fall 2025 season. Landis attends Wilson College, Chambersburg, in the United East Conference.
In order to be selected as a Scholar Athlete, a student-athlete competing in a fall conference-sponsored sport must have achieved a grade point average of 3.2 or greater for the fall semester and must have been in good standing on his or her team. Wilson College had 57 honorees.
horses were housed and stabled at the tavern during his triumphant grand tour in 1825. The 200th anniversary of that tour was re-enacted with great celebration in July 2025.
Today, that old barn sits on a small triangle of land once owned by the township. However, it has for years belonged to Urban Outfitters. Not always on the owners’ minds, it has been slowly deteriorating. That is all about to change.
Richard Hayne, CEO of Urban Outfitters, plans to rescue the barn, architecturally remove it to his residential property and rebuild it as an office/guest house. At the March board meeting
of the Historical Society of Salisbury Township, Michael Gladnick of Gladnick Landscape Architecture presented drawings of the proposed plans. The plans were on display at the March monthly meeting of the society. While it is unfortunate to have another bit of Salisbury Township moved to a venue outside the municipality, it is even sadder to watch the old building deteriorate on its own. Several years ago, society members’ own investigation through the doors and windows showed wagon wheels and assorted barn equipment haphazardly flung about the floors. Closer investigation was, at the time, considered unsafe. Any attempt to photograph the inside of the building may be even more hazardous today, but Gladnick has agreed to let society members photograph the outside from many angles, attempting to capture the essence of the inside and its contents. When the barn will be moved has not yet been decided, but it is most likely this spring. The historical society has made its best efforts to preserve the history of the barn.
The late 18th-century stage barn is located across from the Sign of the John Adams tavern.
Easter Breakfast, Egg Hunt Planned
Parkesburg Lions Club and Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, 406 Main St., Atglen, are partnering for the first time to hold a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4.
The Lions Club will present breakfast at the church from 9 to 10:30 a.m. There will be separate prices for adults and for children.
The menu will include pancakes, eggs, breakfast meat, sweets and coffee or tea. To register in advance for the breakfast, contact either Parkesburg Lion Karen Holmes at 717-3803098 or Lion Karen Fronefield at 484-687-4231. Payment may be made via cash, check or Venmo @ParkesburgLionsClub.
Following the breakfast, Penningtonville Presbyterian Church will host the
Following Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, children will be able to search for eggs.
Easter egg hunt, which will begin at 11 a.m. This event is for children up to 12 years
old. There is no fee for the hunt, and no registration is required.
Local Fire, EMS Departments Receive Funding
State Rep. Bryan Cutler has announced that multiple fire departments and EMS companies have received funding from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. The groups that received funding are Bart Township Fire Company, $14,487; Christiana Community Ambulance Association, $15,000; Christiana Fire Company No. 1, $15,724; Gap Fire Company, $15,930; Keystone Wildfire Crew,
$12,014; Paradise and Leaman Place Fire Company, $13,457; Quarryville Fire Company No. 1, $14,899; Rawlinsville Fire Company, $24,632; Robert Fulton Fire Company, $12,838; Strasburg Fire Company No. 1, $14,075; Wakefield Ambulance Association, $15,000; White Horse Fire Company EMS, $15,000; and White Horse Fire Company, $14,281. This funding comes from an ongoing grant program administered by the Pennsyl-
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vania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt.
“Son” Rise Service
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Pastor: Scott Althouse
IMPACT Church
The pool remains covered when not in use. “We generally do baptisms on Sunday mornings,” noted Blank.
New seating was also added as part of the project. “We (could seat) about 125 (people), and we can now have about 200,” Blank pointed out. “Between the two services, we (attract) 200 people. It had been getting tighter feeling before the expansion.”
Outside the church building, grading is being completed along with stormwater management projects.
Construction began in November of 2025, and the congregation was able to enjoy the new worship space for the first time on March 1.
“We had a temporary wall that we put up, so the worship center actually got smaller before it got bigger,” noted pastor Mike Bailey.
IMPACT Church, formerly known as Church of the Open Bible, changed its name and welcomed Bailey as the lead pastor
in September of 2020. “I didn’t think we would be talking about (completing renovations) until year five, and in year five we’ve finished,” he said. “(The project came out) better than I imagined.”
He noted that on a recent Sunday, the church had an attendance of 235 - the highest number of attendees since 2020.
The project was completed in time for the church’s Easter Sunday gatherings, which will take place on April 5 at 9 and 11 a.m.
IMPACT Church is located at 101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg. For more information and to view photos and videos of the renovation project, visit www.facebook .com/impactchurch parkesburg. More information is also available at www .impactpa.church. Those with questions may call 610857-3887 or email office@ impactpa.church.
Giant, Martin’s Donate Hams to Local Agencies
As part of its ongoing commitment to help eliminate hunger in the local communities it serves, the Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, recently announced a donation of 3,000 hams to 14 hunger relief partner organizations. Giant and Martin’s team members will also volunteer at several food banks over the next few weeks to help organize and restock pantry shelves. Hams will be donated to the following local hunger relief partners: Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, Reading; Lancaster County Food Hub, Lancaster; West Chester Food Bank, West Chester; and York County Food Bank, York.
Giant and Martin’s customers can also help feed their neighbors in need.
From now through Sunday, April 5, customers can donate their free ham certificates at the register in-store to a local food bank.
For more information on the ham redemption program, including how to donate your ham certificate, visit https://giant foodstores.com/pages/ free-ham.
The renovation project includes a larger stage for the church’s worship band.
happen and bring this tradition back to Parkesburg.”
Other activities will also be featured on July 4. “Saturday will be an all-day event,” said Wyatt. “There will be a car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; vendors and a beer garden from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and bands on the stage all evening.”
Baseball games are being
planned for Sunday, July 5. All proposed events are subject to change. Parkesburg 250, which has been meeting since the fall of 2025, includes representatives from local organizations and businesses.
The group’s next fundraising event will be bingo on Saturday, April 25,
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parkesburg VFW, 406 W. Fourth Ave.
For complete details, including updates, schedules, fundraising opportunities and ways to get involved, join the “Parkesburg 250” Facebook group. Those with questions may email parkesburg250@ gmail.com.
Lancaster Railway Society Celebrates 90th Anniversary
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The Lancaster Chapter, National Railway Historical Society (NRHS), which aims to preserve history and railroad artifacts, as well as educate the public about railroading and its history, is in the middle of celebrating its 90th anniversary.
According to a history of the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, provided by chapter historian Linda Himpsl, it began in 1934 when a few young railroad and trolley enthusiasts met in an old trolley in Neffsville, forming the Lancaster Railway & Locomotive Historical Society. In 1935, the group merged with the Interstate Trolley Club and other organizations to form the NRHS. The Lancaster Chapter was the first charter organized in the NRHS, launching on Oct. 13, 1935.
Today, chapter meetings are held in the 1882 freight station in Christiana, which was restored by the chapter in 1998. Members, who come from various backgrounds, all share a love of railroading. “Most people have an interest in railroads, history or just trains in general. Very few of us actually worked for the railroad,” noted Steve Himpsl, second director. “Some have model trains. They are avid collectors.”
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Attendees enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Parkesburg VFW, one of Parkesburg 250’s fundraisers. The next event will be bingo on April 25 at the VFW.
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SERMON SERIES
Grace Community Church
53 Hurley Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365
Many people get excited about sermons that show how the Lord’s prophecies have been fulfilled. But do you know that there is typology in the Old Testament that Jesus also fulfilled?
• Why was the tabernacle constructed the way it was?
Community Calendar
April 1 and 8. Bible Study Group
Parkesburg Mennonite Church
44 E. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 10 to 11 a.m. The 11-week spring Bible study will focus on I John. The topic on April 1 will be “Love and Obedience.” The topic on April 8 will be “Be Aware of Antichrists and False Teachers.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.
April 4. Bunny Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt
Penningtonville Presbyterian Church
406 Main St., Atglen. Breakfast, sponsored by the Parkesburg Lions Club, will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration is required by Saturday, March 28. Registration information is available at www.facebook .com/PenningtonvillePC in a post dated March 3. The Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the church, will begin at 11 a.m. No registration is required.
April 11. Knight at the Races Fundraiser
Our Lady of Consolation Church
Schneider Parish Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; the first event will begin at 7 p.m. The admission fee includes food and beverages. Proceeds will benefit the local community. For more information, call event organizer Tom Henderson at 610-304-6546.
• What was the significance of the feast days?
• Why did they have those different kinds of sacrifices?
All of these picture Jesus Christ and point to Him. We would like to invite you to hear our sermon series. We are doing a sermon series on the tabernacle, how it was constructed, the feast days, the various sacrifices and how they all point to Jesus Christ. Most importantly we will see how they are significant to us today.
Sunday morning service starts at 10:40 AM.
For more information on our church and more of our sermons please go to our website: www.gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com
Open House Friday, April 17 Drop in 1 to 3pm
• Tour award-winning cottages and spacious apartments
• Enjoy tasty refreshments
• See our exceptional amenities
RSVP by April 10th to Jennifer, 888-786-7331 waltersj@quarryville.com
April 14 through April 18. Art and Craft Exhibit
Christiana Borough Hall
10 W. Slokom Ave. Show dates and hours are April 14, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; April 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participation is open to all artists and crafters of ages, mediums and skill levels. Those who would like to exhibit their work should contact Jennifer at office@christianaboro.org.
April 24. Father Daughter Dance
Octorara Junior-Senior High School
228 Highland Road, Atglen, 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include dinner, dancing and a photo booth. No tickets will be sold at the door. Preregistration is required by Friday, April 17. A link to register is available at www.facebook.com/octorarapto.
April 25. Bingo
Presented by the Parkesburg 250 Committee Parkesburg VFW
406 W. Fourth Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. A fee will be charged per game pack; bonus games will be available. Reserve a spot at Parkesburg250@gmail.com.
Christiana Ambulance Now Offering ALS Services
BY FRANCINE FULTON
In order to provide expanded care to the communities it serves, which includes a large portion of southeastern Lancaster County, as well as parts of western Chester County, the Christiana Community Ambulance Association (CCAA) now offers Advanced Life Support (ALS).
CCAA has been providing Basic Life Support (BLS) service since it was founded in 1989. In 2024, it advanced to intermediate ambulance service; in January, the company launched ALS by adding paramedics to its staff.
“We have been BLS since we started,” explained Ben Scheffel, CCAA president. “We upgraded
to intermediate after a donation from one of the seven municipalities that we serve through an ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant, (which
allowed us) to buy some equipment and run intermediate. We have gotten a lot of requests for us to continue growing into an
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“We will do a presentation about the ministry and then everyone has their tea (and food items), and the auction will start around 11 a.m.,” explained Jennie Straub, Cornerstone’s executive director, noting that attendees will have an opportunity to win door prizes.
The menu will include scones with lemon curd and strawberry jam, a yogurt parfait, a chicken salad croissant, a veggie flatbread, a Hawaii roll ham sandwich with Havarti cheese and a roast beef tea sandwich. For dessert, there will be a chocolate mousse cup, a lemon bar and cookies.
A highlight of the event each year is the table decorations, where individual hostesses volunteer to decorate a table and invite their friends to sit at their table. Prizes are awarded to the top tables. “They decorate the tables and bring their own china and centerpieces, and three tables will win,” Straub said. Additionally, the tea will feature a live auction offering items donated by local businesses. This year, auction items will include tickets to Sight & Sound Theatres, Longwood Gardens and the Crayola Experience. “We purchase flowers hanging pots and planters from the Oxford Produce Auction,” Straub added. “A lot of people love those.”
Auction items will be listed at www.pacorner stone.org about two weeks prior to the event. “The ladies like to see the items ahead of time, so they
know what they want to bid on before they get there,” Straub noted. “Businesses that donate items also get recognition.”
There will be a new checkout process this year for people who are purchasing auction items. “It will still be a live auction with an auctioneer, but they can pay for their items on their phone instead of going through a checkout process,” Straub explained. “If someone bids on an item and does not want to purchase anything else and they want to head out, they can check out on their phone and leave.”
All proceeds will benefit the center, formerly known as Pregnancy Resources at Cornerstone, which educates and supports women facing unplanned pregnancies. “All proceeds go directly to benefit client services,” Straub said.
Cornerstone Reproductive Heath, a faith-based nonprofit organization, is located at 5380 Lincoln Highway, Gap. The facility offers medical-quality pregnancy testing and an ultrasound service to confirm viable pregnancies. Appointments are free and confidential. The vision of the ministry is “to empower individuals to embrace life-honoring choices.”
The agency also has a fully equipped mobile unit, which offers the same services as the clinic with parking locations throughout the community.
For more information, to purchase tickets, to host a table or to donate
Musician Sets Concert at Friends Meeting
Folk singer-songwriter
Phil Kirk will perform in concert at Sadsbury Friends Meeting, 1089 Simmontown Road, Christiana, on Saturday, April 4. Holtwood folk singer Tim Kirk and local musicians will open for Phil at 6:30 p.m.
Kirk, originally from Christiana, lives in Hyde Park, Vt., and writes wryly
an auction item, visit www .facebook.com/cornerstone reproductivehealth and select “Events.”
The tea is open to women age 18 and older. Tickets will not be sold at the door. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, April 24. Those with questions may call 717-442-3111 or email jen@pacornerstone.org.
humorous songs in the style of John Prine and Blaze Foley. Kirk will perform many of the original songs from his CD “Spare Change.”
The concert is free of charge, and donations will be accepted for Sadsbury Friends Meeting’s Peace Fund, which supports national and international peace causes.
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Volunteer hostesses decorate the tables with special china and centerpieces.
“Some have fathers or grandfathers who worked the railroad,” added Linda. Last October, chapter members and invited guests celebrated the milestone during a chapter meeting at the freight station where they enjoyed cake and ice cream and a display of memorabilia dating from 1934 to the present.
There was also a chapter banquet held at Hershey Farm Resort in November. Tony White, NRHS president, presented the Lancaster Chapter a Certificate of Recognition for its 90th anniversary and for being the first charter chapter of the organization. In addition to Steve and Linda, accepting the certificate were Tom Shenk, president; Glenn Kendig, first vice president; Cindy Kendig, first director; Richard Ruttledge, treasurer; David Stambaugh, second vice president; and member Gayle Stambaugh.
One of the chapter’s major accomplishments was the restoration of the freight station, located at 10 Railroad Ave., Christiana. Notably, the station was featured in the 1985 movie “Witness” starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis.
According to Linda, the two-story building was moved east 40 feet to its present location in 1903 to install additional track. Passenger service ceased in 1907, when the new Christiana passenger station on the opposite side of the tracks was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad; it terminated service in 1952. Amtrak now leases the 1888 freight station building, gang house, 1907 passenger station and trackside property to the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS. The chapter also maintains a Conrail caboose on-site.
In addition to a holiday open house held during Christmas in Christiana, the stations is open for tours by appointment.
“We have a deck and we often have people come and hang out on the deck and watch the trains,” Steve said. “We
want to get people into the station and to view the caboose.”
The Lancaster Chapter, NRHS members have restored, preserved and donated many train- and rail-related projects to Lancaster County and surrounding communities through the years, including a trolley from Lancaster, a Reading Railroad Company crossing watchman’s box and various railroad cars. The chapter has also organized Amtrak rail trips to many places, including Horseshoe Curve; western Pennsylvania; and Mystic Seaport, Conn. “Amtrak would add passenger cars on their trains to accommodate how many tickets were sold,” Steve explained. “We would sell 18-car trains.”
The group generally meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings usually feature a guest speaker or a slideshow of railroad history. Outings are also planned. “We (might meet) at Strasburg Rail Road and ride the train, and when it comes back we have our meeting on the train. We mix it up,” noted Linda.
Members pay a yearly fee, which gets them the Lancaster Dispatcher, the chapter’s monthly newsletter. New members are welcome. “Many young people are not interested in railroading anymore because they did not grow up with it,” noted Steve. “We are more than happy to have young people come in and join us.”
More information about the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, including upcoming meetings, is available at www .nrhs1.org or www .facebook.com/Christiana FreightStation. For more information or to schedule a tour of the freight station, contact Steve at shimpsl@aol.com.
Additionally, the first floor of the freight station is available for rent and can accommodate 60 to 80 people. If interested, email cindykendig @gmail.com.
Displaying the anniversary citation are members (from left) Gayle Stambaugh, Tom Shenk, Glenn Kendig, Cindy Kendig, Linda Himpsl, Steve Himpsl, Richard Ruttledge and David Stambaugh.
FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL: “Ordinary People Serving An Extraordinary God.” Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (Children’s Service during Pastor’s Message). Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. We are located at 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Dedicated to the serious preaching & teaching of God’s Word. Traditional hymns & praise songs accompanied by guitar. Sunday Service 10:40am. 53 Hurley Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365. 610-593-7123. www. gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com for messages, ministries and directions
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 EAST HIGHLAND RD., PARKESBURG PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org
Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm. Thursday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am
IMPACT CHURCH: IMPACTING lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 11 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH
KINGS WAY INDEPENDENT CHURCH: 55 Morris Lane (Sadsburyville) Coatesville, PA 19320. Sunday Service 11am Children’s Church 11am. Where the Peace of God is Found Pastor Dave Harmer 610-2465749.
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)
MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH: 549 Swan Rd., Atglen. 610-593-6658, Lead Pastor: Mike Clemmer, Music Minister: Matt Chambers. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am, Children’s Church, Nursery. Youth Group Wed., 7pm. Christian Preschool. Visit us online at: www.maplegrovemc.com
MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com
PARKESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH: 103 West St., Parkesburg; 610-857-9135 Sunday service 10:30 AM Rev. Dr. Mark Stauffer pbc103west@gmail.com
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH
Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford. Sunday Holy Communion Services at 8:00 & 10:00 AM; 10:00 AM also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org
“Come find spiritual life in Christ for your family.” Cochranville: Rte. 926, halfway between Rte. 41 & Rte. 10. Rev. Daniel Henderson, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. Fellowship & Refreshments from 10:15-10:35 am. Worship with classes for infantsPre-K at 10:45 am Kidsworship for K5th is held during the sermon time. Youth Group for 6th-12th grades twice a month at 6:30 pm 610-869-2402. www.manorpresbyterian.com
UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC): 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Christ-centered, Handicapped accessible. Sunday School all ages 9:30 am (Sept-May). Sunday Worship (Blended style) 10:30 am. Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Dana J. Smith, Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)857-0236
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Scholarships Available to High School Seniors
Luthercare, a provider of senior living communities, services, and programs in southcentral Pennsylvania, has announced the launch of its 2026 High School Nursing Scholarship Program, designed to provide financial support to aspiring nurses and address the growing demand for health care professionals.
A total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties
who plan to pursue a nursing degree. Seniors attending public, private, or nonpublic schools, as well as homeschooled seniors, are eligible to apply. This year, one $5,000 scholarship, two $3,000 scholarships, and four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants are required to complete an application and write an essay - with a maximum of 750 words - describing why they should receive the scholarship and why they are interested in the field of
nursing. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation - one from a teacher, coach, or mentor and one from a community member. To learn more or apply by Thursday, April 2, visit www.luthercare.org/ scholarship.
Questions may be directed to the Luthercare Nursing Scholarship Committee at scholarship@ luthercare.org.
Luthercare’s Nursing Scholarship Program began in 2009 by offering schol -
arships to team members who were furthering their education and professional development. In 2020, the scholarship program was extended to local high school students who were planning to pursue a career in nursing. Since then, Luthercare has distributed $115,000 in scholarships to 83 high school students for nursing education.
The program reflects the organization’s continuing commitment to quality care and the education of health care professionals.
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ALS provider - the highest level of care - which is paramedics.”
As an ALS provider, CCAA had to purchase additional vehicles to transport paramedics to emergency calls. “We purchased two chase vehicles. These are Ford Explorers with lights and sirens,” Scheffel explained. “If a call goes into 911, and a person explains what is happening and if it sounds like they need a paramedic, they respond. They would dispatch a BLS unit and a paramedic. Oftentimes, the paramedic will jump into the ambulance with
the BLS if a higher level of care is required.”
CCAA chief Corey Gossert explained that emergencies are categorized into classes, with Class 1 referring to immediate life-threatening emergencies. An example of a Class 2 emergency may be a broken bone, and Class 3 would be a serious condi -
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tion but not immediately life threatening.
Paramedics are allowed to administer medication, start IV lines and treat cardiac conditions, since they are able to read EKGs and administer defibrillation. “Class 1 would be ALS for someone with chest pains or a cardiac emergency,” noted Gossert.
“We still have the BLS. The bulk of our classes are still Class 2 and 3 (emergencies),” Scheffel added.
Both men noted that the advancement to ALS provides faster response times. “We are in an area where we are between Lancaster and Chester counties. For an ALS provider ... it would take 18 minutes to Atglen or Christiana (or surrounding areas). We are right there; we are within four minutes,” said Gossert, noting that neighboring municipalities supported the advancement to offering ALS. “We met with each municipality and told them what we were doing, and ... they were willing to support us.”
“Response time was big piece of it,” added Scheffel. “We are providing Advanced Life Support for the first time in Christiana history.”
CCAA, located at 55
Pine Creek Drive, Gap, is a nonprofit organization that serves Christiana and Atglen as well as Salisbury, Sadsbury, Bart, West Fallowfield and Colerain townships. In 2025, the company responded to 1,399 calls, an increase from 2024, when there were 1,302 calls. In 2023, there were 1,211 calls. “It keeps going up,” Gossert added.
CCAA members also take part in fire camp offered by the Christiana Fire Department, offer CPR courses at local businesses and participate in the Octorara homecoming parade.
In addition to Scheffel, CCAA officers are George Stuart, vice president; Alissa Buckwalter, treasurer; and Tina Abbott, secretary. Board members include Tim Zook, Paul Zook and Brian Petersheim.
CCAA includes both paid staff and volunteers. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Gossert at chief46@christianaems .org or Scheffel at bscheffel @christianaems.org.
More information about the CCAA is available at www.christianaems.org and www.facebook.com/ ChristianaAmbulance46.
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“Downton Abbey Revisited” will be the theme of the annual tea party hosted by the Friends of the Moores Memorial Library. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in the banquet hall of Christiana Fire Company, 214 S. Bridge St., Christiana.
A large selection of teas and food items, including scones, savory foods, and sweets, are included in the ticket price. The event will also feature a photo area and live guitar music. The tea party is appropriate for everyone age 13 and up.
To order and pay for individual tickets, as well as tables of six, by Wednesday, April 8, visit the library during regular business hours. Located at 9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana, the library is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seats may also be reserved by calling the library at 610-593-6683 or sending a message to the “Christiana Library” account on Facebook. Payments may be made via cash, check, or Venmo. All proceeds from the tea will go directly to the library to help fund its community programs, including the Summer Reading Program and Family Movie Nights.
