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n 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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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.

“I t will be a full- f ledged 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.”

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 See Carnival pg 5

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Preserving History Submitted by Leona Baker for the Historical Society of Salisbury Township 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.

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

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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 preser ving 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.

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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.

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Parkesburg Lions Club a n d Pe n n i n g to nv i l l e Presby terian 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.

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Easter egg hunt, which will old. There is no fee for the begin at 11 a.m. This event hunt, and no registration is is for children up to 12 years required.

Local Fire, EMS Departments Receive Funding State Rep. Bryan Cutler has announced that multiple fire depar tments and EMS companies have received funding from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Ser vices 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,

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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.

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The renovation project includes a larger stage for the church’s worship band.

“ We had a temporar y 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

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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.

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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.

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Carnival from pg 1 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 Saturd ay, A pr il 25,

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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@ Attendees enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Parkesburg VFW, one of Parkesburg 250’s gmail.com. fundraisers. The next event will be bingo on April 25 at the VFW.

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Lancaster Railway Society Celebrates 90th Anniversary 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 L ancaster 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 L ancaster R ailway & L o como t ive Histor ical S o c i e t y. I n 1 9 3 5 , t h e 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.

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O ther 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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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.

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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 S t ra u b , C o r n e r s to n e ’s executive director, noting that attendees will have an opportunity to win door prizes.

The menu will include scones with lemon curd and strawber r y jam, a yogurt parfait, a chicken salad croissant, a veggie f latbread, 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.”

T h e re w i l l b e a n e w c h e c k o u t p ro ce s s t h i s 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 n o t w a n t to p u rc h a s e 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 Cor nerstone, which educates and suppor ts 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 o f fe rs me d ic a l - qu al i t y pregnanc y 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 K irk will per for m in concer t at Sadsbur y 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

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 F u nd , w h i c h s u p p o r t s national and international peace causes.

Volunteer hostesses decorate the tables with special china and centerpieces.

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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.

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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

MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville.

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HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 EAST HIGHLAND RD., PARKESBURG PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm.

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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) “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.

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MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther.

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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.

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The Lancaster Chapter, NRHS members have restored, preserved and donated many train- and rail-related projects to L ancaster County and surrounding communities through the years, including a trolley from L a n c a s te r, a R e a d i n g 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.

“A m t r a k w o u l d a d d passenger cars on their trains to accommodate how many tickets were sold,” Steve explained. “ We would sell 18- car trains.”

T he 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 L ancaster 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.

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“Some have fathers or grandfathers who worked the railroad,” added Linda.

Last October, chapter memb ers and inv ite d 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 a nd L i nd a , acce p t i n g 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.

A ccording to Lind a , the two-stor y 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 p a s s e n g e r s t at i o n o n 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

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Gordonville, PA 17529 auction listed above 717-455-3030 Intercourse Self Storage, 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 #242 stored by: Tracie Jones Unit #469 stored by: Jennifer Leibley Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 845 Houston Run Drive At the conclusion of 10 a.m.

Gap, PA 17527 auction listed above 717-442-3030 Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by: Unit #A07 stored by: Steven E. Vanleer Unit #250H stored by: Steven E. Vanleer Unit #033H stored by: Marlon Miller Unit #003H stored by: Laura Watrous Unit #223H stored by: Jennifer Hatton Unit #073H stored by: Jennifer Hatton 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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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 L ancaster and C hester c o u n t i e s . Fo r a n A L S 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 AL S. “ 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.”

CC AA , located at 55

Pine Creek Drive, Gap, is a nonprofit organization that serves Christiana and Atglen as well as Salisbury, S a d s b u r y, B a r t , We s t 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.

CC AA members also take par t in fire camp offered by the Christiana Fire Depar tment, offer CPR courses at local businesses and participate in the Octorara homecoming parade.

In addition to Scheffel, CCAA officers are George Stuar t , vice president; Alissa Buckwalter, treasurer; and Tina Abbott, secretar y. Board members include Tim Zook, Pa u l Z o o k a n d B r i a n Petersheim.

CC AA includes both paid staff and volunteers.

To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t volunteer opportunities, contact Gossert at chief46@chr istianaems .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 Fr iends 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.

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