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COMMUNITY MEAL
Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3183 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will offer a free hot meal to the community from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the handicappedaccessible Smith Fellowship Hall. The meal will be hosted by the church’s mission committee. The menu will feature ham, scalloped potatoes, peas, coleslaw, fruit cup, and desserts. Readers may call the church at 717-6876619 for additional information. UPCOMING MEETING
will meet on Thursdays, April 18 and 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Parkesburg Free Library, 105 West St., Parkesburg. Knitters of all skill levels, including beginners, are invited. Attendees may bring their work, learn new skills and get help fixing mistakes. For more information, call 610-857-5165, visit www.parkes burglibrary.org or search for “Parkesburg Free Library” on Facebook.
By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
The Christiana Community Ambulance Association will hold its second annual benefit auction on Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27, at the ambulance building, located at 55 Pine Creek Drive, Gap. Activities will begin on April 26 at 5 p.m. when the event will open for food sales. Items will include roast beef sandwiches, subs, hot dogs, fries, chips and beverages. There will also be a baked goods table offering tasty treats. The Friday night event will also provide an opportunity to preview many of the items that will be up for bids on the next day. New this year will be a silent auction for a variety of gift cards from local businesses and attractions. The silent auction will begin on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. and end at 11 a.m. on April 27. High bidders do not need not be present to win. The April 26 live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a selection of home items, gift cards, crafts and more.
The live auction will begin again at 9 a.m. on April 27. The first group of featured items will include gift certificates from local businesses, restaurants and activities in the area, followed by home items, household décor, holiday decorations and housewares. Tools are expected to go on the auction block around 11 a.m., followed by furniture at noon and sheds and outdoor items at 1 p.m. “We have a really good mix of donations,” said auction chair Ashley Wright, emergency medical services (EMS) chief. Cash, in-state checks and credit cards will be accepted for payment at the time of sale. All items must be off the property by 7 p.m. on Monday, April 29. The buyers are responsible for the transportation of large items. All start times are approximate, and new items are being added all the way through auction day. “(The auction is) a ‘bring-something-buy-something’ (event). Bring something to donate; stay to See Auction pg 5
EMS chief and auction chair Ashley Wright (left) and board president Rick Ely display just a few of the items that will be up for bids at the Christiana Community Ambulance Association’s second annual benefit auction, set for April 26 and 27.
Historical Society To Host Presentation Atglen Family Denistry Welcomes Dr. Myers On 1939-40 World’s Fair By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
Brett Snyder will make a presentation at the Historical Society of Salisbury Township meeting on Thursday, April 18, focusing on the 1939-40 World’s Fair. The organization’s meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Township Building, located at 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap. Snyder explained that the first World’s Fair was the Crystal Palace Exposition held in London in 1851. Others followed throughout the 19th and 20th centuries in a variety of locations, but the 1939-40 See Historical Society pg 2
HOLY WEEK
St. John’s Episcopal Church at Compass, 1520 W. Kings Highway, Gap, will hold Holy Week services. Services will begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. A service will be held on Maundy Thursday, April 18, followed by a one-hour prayer vigil. Services will also be held on Good Friday, April 19, and Holy Saturday, April 20. An Easter service will be held on Sunday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. and will feature special music. A light breakfast will be offered at 9 a.m. in the parish hall. For details, contact 717-4424302 or stjohnscompass@gmail.com.
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Brett Snyder displays just a small part of his collection of items from the 1939-40 World’s Fair. He will deliver a presentation about the fair at the Historical Society of Salisbury Township’s next meeting on April 18 at the Salisbury Township Building in Gap.
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Since 1979, Stuppy has served the communities of Atglen, Christiana and Gap. His office, Atglen Family Dentistry, took care of many families, young and old, for nearly four decades. He is known to his patients for providing excellent care with compassion and technical excellence. “As he starts his retirement and transferring ownership, I am extremely honored to be chosen as the professional who will continue his legacy, serving the community both as a clinician and community leader,” said Myers. “I know I have big shoes to fill, and I am humbled to be entrusted with the dental care of our Dr. Onyinye Myers, DDS, (left) is the new community.” Myers grew up in a family owner of Atglen Family Dentistry. She has of five sisters in the suburbs taken over the practice following the retireof Maryland. “I understand ment of Dr. George Stuppy, DDS, who had served the community for nearly 40 years. See Dentist pg 3 Dr. Onyinye (Ony) Myers, DDS, is the new owner of Atglen Family Dentistry following the retirement of founder and former practice owner Dr. George Stuppy, DDS.