Octorara
OWA announces photo contest winners
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The Octoraro Watershed Association (OWA) recently announced the winners of its fifth annual Photography Contest, which asked participants to submit photos taken in the watershed. This area includes 208 square miles in southern Chester and Lancaster counties, as well as Cecil County, Md. Entries were judged in four categories for youths and adults: Wildlife, Landscapes, Trailcam and Agriculture.
This year’s contest netted a total of 80 photos, up from 65 entered last year. Jennifer Warren, vice president of the Oxford Area Historical Association, and her son Finn judged the photo contest.
“We received many entries this year with notable photos taken within the Octoraro watershed,” said Chotty Sprenkle, contest organizer, adding that among the entries were those submitted by members of the Students of the Watershed club at Octorara
Junior-Senior High School.
“OWA also partnered with Octorara high school and Amanda Keifer, educator, and the Students of the Watershed members for a robust youth submission of 40 photographs.”
For the second consecutive year, Best of Show was awarded to Steven Berkowitz of Kirkwood for his photo of a baby fox, called a kit.
Kevin Joyce of Atglen won the People’s Choice Award for a photo of a cemetery at sunrise. The photo, which was titled “Misty Mourning” by the photographer, was taken at Glen Run Cemetery in Atglen.
The winners of the show were announced at the OWA annual membership meeting on March 27 at Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard in Quarryville. Attendees were asked to vote for their favorite photo at the event, where Joyce was chosen as the winner.
In the adult Agriculture division, Sprenkle won first place.
Anita Bower of Nottingham won
second place, and Lynne Cherico of Colora, Md., captured third place.
Cherico won first place in the Landscapes division, followed by Donna McCool of Cochranville, who earned second place, and Joyce, who won third place. Rupert Rossetti of Port Deposit, Md., won first, second and third places in the adult Trailcam division.
In the adult Wildlife division, Cherico won first and third place and McCool captured second place.
Youth category winners included the following: Agriculture - Marissa Yarrish of Cochranville in first and second places and Artis Roselli of Cochranville in third place; Landscapes - Yarrish in first place, Ethan Miller of Christiana in second place and Tristan Lazor of Cochranville in third place; and Wildlife - Cole Hirtzel of Cochranville in first place, Gabriella Rossi of Parkesburg in second place and Ambyr Avila of Parkesburg in third place.
There were no youth Trailcam entries.
All photos will now be a part of a traveling display to local libraries, including Atglen Public Library followed by the Oxford Library Company and Quarryville Library. The exhibit will open in May and travel throughout the summer. In addition, the photos taken by the Octorara students were on display in the high school lobby throughout April.
OWA’s mission is “protecting and preserving the natural and historic resources of the Octoraro Watershed.” As part of this effort, OWA members take part in stream and reservoir cleanups, complete water quality monitoring and buffer planting and set up informational tables at community events. For more information about the OWA, membership, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events, visit www.theowa.org.
Those with questions may call 484-947-9390 or email octorarowa@gmail.com.
Community invited to pray the Rosary
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Every Monday evening during the month of May, a group of parishioners from Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg will pray the Rosary for peace, and community members are welcome to participate.
The gatherings on Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, will begin at 6:50 p.m. in front of the Blessed Mother grotto on Chestnut Street alongside the church. Prayer will begin at 7 p.m.
“This is our fourth year of praying the Rosary for peace,” said congregation member Barbara Tuttle. “We bring out chairs, and people can sit or stand. We start by asking if anyone has any special intentions they want to pray for, and then we begin the Rosary.”
According to www.catholic .com, the Rosary is a devotion during which prayers are said to Mary, the Mother of God. While praying, people use rosary beads, which keep track of the prayers. Following the recitation of “The Apostles Creed,” the main prayers said during the Rosary are the “Our Father,” “Hail Mary” and “Glory Be.”
“People bring their own rosaries, and there is a tray there that has rosaries for someone who does not have one or forgot one,” noted Tuttle. “It’s open to everybody, so the community at large is welcome to join us.”
Attendees who are not familiar with the prayers can follow along with pamphlets that are
See Rosary pg 3
Best of Show was awarded to Steven Berkowitz of Kirkwood.
Kevin Joyce of Atglen won the People’s Choice Award for his photo “Misty Mourning,” taken at a local cemetery.
Bare Wealth Advisors adds partners
Partners (from left) Lamar King, Ryan Kurtz, Ron Bare and Curtis Burkholder
Bare Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm with 19 employees based in Gap, has announced
the addition of two new partners, Lamar King and Ryan Kurtz, bringing the
See Advisors pg 9
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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. Christian Preschool. Visit us online at: www.maplegrovemc.com
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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
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 & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
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“You don’t need to know how to pray the Rosary; we can help you with that,” said Tuttle. “The more you attend, the more you learn.”
“It is not necessary that they even participate,” added church member Sue Havey, who helps lead the prayer. “They can observe and see what is going on. I have prayed the Rosary with non-Catholic family members. It gives them a sense of peace and purpose.”
The Rosary consists of 20 “mysteries,” which are divided into four sets: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous. Each set of mysteries is prayed on specific days of the week. Each decade on the rosary, which is a set of 10 beads, corresponds to one of the mysteries.
“We stick with the Joyful mysteries, which are traditionally said on Mondays,” explained Tuttle. “We ask someone (in the gathering) to say a decade of the Rosary. Everyone can be included, but they are not made to feel they need to do it.”
“We meditate on the mysteries of Christ and some of His life,” said Havey. “That is the whole purpose. When you pray to Mary, she takes you to Jesus. It is a devotion to Jesus through Mary.”
Tuttle noted that because the Rosary includes a repetition of prayers, many utilize it as a form of meditation, regardless of their religion. “You can say the Rosary any place and at any time,” Tuttle pointed out. “Even if you have trouble sleeping, you can keep the rosary by your bed. It rests your mind. It gives your mind peace.
Praying a full Rosary, with all five decades, typically takes about 15 to 25 minutes. “We don’t rush through the prayers. You have to think about the words you are saying,” Tuttle stated. “People hang around and talk to each other afterwards. We are here less than an hour total. It’s a beautiful coming together.”
Both Havey and Tuttle are members of the church’s prayer group,
which meets every Monday at 7 p.m. year-round.
“We pray the Rosary every Monday night. It’s only during May that we take it outdoors,” said Havey, noting in Catholic tradition the month of May is dedicated to Mary.
“We want to be a witness to our community, and hopefully people will stop and listen.”
Between 20 and 25 people usually attend the outdoor event, which, thus far, has never had to be moved indoors due
to inclement weather.
“Every time we had it outside, the weather has cooperated,” Havey said.
“What is really neat is you can watch the birds or the squirrels run around. It is part of God’s nature to have us enjoy this and
be outside praying the Rosary.”
“One of the things that has been so amazing to me is that the three years we have done it, every Monday was beautiful, and if it were to rain, we would just go inside the
church,” added Tuttle. “(Rain) would not stop us.”
Our Lady of Consolation Church is located at 603 W. Second Ave., Parkesburg. For more information, contact the rectory at 610-857-3510.
Nate Deen to speak at Christ’s Home dinner
Christ’s Home will host Nathaniel Deen, a movie producer and former child resident at Christ’s Home, as its guest speaker for this year’s fundraising dinner. The event will take place on Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at Christ’s Home Community Center, 800 York Road, Warminster. Deen was the guest speaker at Christ’s Home’s spring fundraising dinner in 2022.
named Nathaniel Williams, he changed his last name to Deen in honor of his teacher and started the Stan Deen Foundation in his honor.
The organization focuses on helping at-risk youths who have dealt with traumatic life events in the same way that Stan helped Nate.
Deen’s most recent film, titled “Brave the Dark,” had its world premiere in January at the Fulton Theatre in downtown Lancaster. Starring Jared Harris and Nicholas Hamilton, the film is about Deen’s early life struggles and how Stan Deen, an English teacher and theater arts director at Garden Spot High School, helped change his life for the better. The teacher’s unwavering support and kindness helped Nate find healing and a true sense of family during a tough time in his life. “Brave the Dark” won the Overall Audience Choice Award at the Heartland International Film Festival.
Inspired by his late teacher, Nate has enjoyed a career in the arts spanning three decades. Originally
The spring fundraising dinner will be red carpet-themed and will include a live interview featuring Nate and John Bryant, chief governance officer of Christ’s Home. The interview will offer Nate an opportunity to share his life story, his faith, and the process of producing “Brave the Dark.”
Monies raised at the dinner will help defray operating costs for Christ’s Home that are not 100% covered through government funding.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit https://christshome.give cloud.co/springdinner25.
In continuous operation since 1903, Christ’s Home is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization founded as a nondenominational Christian ministry serving children and senior adults in need. For more information, visit www.christshome.org.
Nathaniel Deen (left) and George Zauflik, vice president of corporate relations for Christ’s Home, were present for the January premiere of Deen’s film “Brave the Dark.” Deen will be the speaker at Christ’s Home’s spring fundraising dinner.
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Community Calendar
April 30. Kacie’s Cause Support Group
Parkesburg Baptist Church
103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg
April 30 and May 7. Bible Study Group
Parkesburg Mennonite Church
44 E. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 10 a.m. The spring Bible study will focus on Romans. The topic on April 30 will be “Salvation and Hope.” The topic on May 7 will be “Life Through Christ, the New Adam.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.
May 1. Narcotics Anonymous
IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
May 2 and 4. “Moving Still” Art Exhibit
Oxford Arts Alliance
38 S. Third St., Oxford. Meet the artist, Paige Wolfe of Coatesville, during an opening reception on May 2 from 2 to 8 p.m. Wolfe will also give an artist talk on May 4 from 1 to 2 p.m.
www.oxfordart.org
May 3. Atglen Community Yard Sale
Presented by the Atglen Parks and Recreation Commission
Residents may put out their yard sale items beginning at 8 a.m. There is no registration required. Faith Methodist Church, 332 Chester St., Atglen, will sell baked goods and hot dogs.
May 3. Drive-Through Chicken Barbecue
Russellville Grange
245 Old Limestone Road, Oxford, 3 to 5 p.m. The menu will include a half-chicken, potato salad, pickled cabbage, applesauce, a roll, dessert and a beverage. Pre-orders are requested. Call or text 717-572-0010 to place an order. See Calendar pg 9
Our Local Newspaper Receives Honors
Our community papers (Merchandiser, Advertiser, Pennysaver and Community Courier) had a strong showing at the Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association (MACPA) 2024 awards competition. MACPA is an association of publishers in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Our 2024 awards include the following:
1ST PLACE
Community Service Section/Guide: Southern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Legacy & Innovation
Small Ad - Black/White: American Legion Post 662
Salesperson: Justin Geibe
Graphic Designer: Wendy Stahl
Small Ad - Color: Ebersole’s Vacuum
Salesperson: Paul Homick
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - News Story: Hudson Rice Has A Heart For Helping
Writer: Jeff Falk
Original Writing - Feature Story: Book Provides Meaning, Perspective
To Unimaginable
Writer: Jeff Falk
2ND PLACE
Community Service Section/Guide: Christmas in Manheim
Restaurant/Entertainment Ad:
C. R. Lapp’s Family Restaurant
Salesperson: Ina Bunnell
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - News Story: Creating Blankets Of Comfort
Writer: Francine Fulton
Original Writing - Feature Story: Yurick Hopes To Inspire Others With New Podcast
Writer: Francine Fulton
3RD PLACE
Community Service Section/Guide: Lititz recCenter Fall
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Lancaster Family Spring/Summer
Grocery Ad: John Herr’s Village Market
Salesperson: Paul Homick
Graphic Designer: Wendy Stahl
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: AgCulture
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Gift Local
Restaurant/Entertainment: Laudermilch’s Meats
Salesperson: Darry Yocum
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - Feature Story: Café Is Purrfect Blend Of Coffee And Adoptable Cats And Kittens
Writer: Francine Fulton
Original Writing - Feature Story: Saying Goodbye To Bus Number 5
Writer: Ann Mead Ash
BY FRANCINE FULTON
If something tends to fall out when you open your kitchen cabinet or closet or if you choose your outfit for the day based on what is clean on top of the laundry basket in your bedroom, you are not alone. Many of us with busy lives struggle with clutter and organization.
And, while we will never alphabetize our spices or color code our closets, our homes are not like those you see on an episode of “Hoarders.” We do clean our bathrooms, wash our dishes, vacuum our carpets, mop our kitchen floors and dust.
(Well, occasionally we dust.)
Rather, there are parts of our homes that suffer because of lack of attention.
The main problem areas are the closets, the garage and the basement. These places often become catchalls for anything that is not needed immediately. This may include craft projects, such as that bench you bought at a yard sale with hopes to refinish it, the pair of pants that need to be hemmed or that Christmas
Embracing the clutter
present you bought way in advance.
At our house, our basement is home to a full warehouse of sports equipment that covers all seasons, such as extra golf clubs; a hockey bag complete with skates; both softball and baseball bats along with cleats; and the assortment of soccer balls, basketballs and volleyballs.
Then, there is the junk drawer. Here is where you will find buttons, receipts, the instruction book for an old blender, spools of thread, zip ties, coins and other assorted “treasures.”
While it is easy to wash and dry clothing, the laundry that makes it to the bedroom somehow never gets put away. That is when the bedroom chair comes into play. This is where clothes that are not quite dirty enough to be put in the laundry live alongside clothes that are not clean enough to be hung in the closet. Some call it the clothes pile or the “chairdrobe” (chair plus wardrobe). Benches can also qualify for this designation.
Class of 1958 sets reunion
Members of the Class of 1958 from S. Horace Scott High School will hold a reunion lunch on Wednesday, May 7, at 12:15 p.m. The event will be held at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl, and attendees should use the banquet lobby entrance. Reunion committee members will escort participants to the private room, where payment for the lunch will be received. For more details, email amelia.alice.collins@gmail .com or swolownikfrontier net.net@yahoo.com.
One professional organizer suggests going into the problem areas each day, such as the basement or garage, to sort and throw away unneeded items. She advises people to set the timer on their phones for 10 minutes. Apparently, 10 minutes is the perfect time to get some work done without becoming frustrated.
I have nothing against cleaning or organizing and often donate unused items to the local thrift stores, which are desperately in need of donations. Proceeds from these stores benefit people in need.
The problem, as usual, seems to be time. We are all so busy with work and family obligations. Plus, there are TV shows to binge, Phillies games to watch, books to be read, flowers to be picked and trails to be exploredalong with the dogs. Parents have ballgames to attend, birthday parties to plan and children to chauffeur to all of their many activities.
Although our homes may not be Martha Stewart perfect, they are places where family and friends feel comfortable, safe and loved. We don’t mind a few dog or cat hairs that the vacuum misses; the occasional jacket, pair of shoes or backpack left by the doorway; or the throw rug that covers the grape juice stain in the carpet.
And if that rare day finally comes when there are no errands to run or sports games to watch or if rain precludes an extended dog walk, we may spend some
time tackling that junk drawer, closet, garage or basement. Someday, we may even alphabetize our spices and color code our closet.
homespring
Event celebrates expansion of AgConnect
Members and advocates of Chester County’s farming community, representatives of agricultural businesses and agritourism entities, and elected officials recently joined with Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to celebrate the expansion of AgConnect. The gathering took place at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs. AgConnect is a program that provides
finance opportunities and workforce support for agricultural businesses and that promotes the benefits of farming to the region’s residents and visitors.
Chester County Government partnered with the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) last summer to restructure and expand AgConnect. Initially a CCEDC program that focused on workforce needs and finance opportunities for agriculture businesses, AgConnect
now brings more resources to farmers and agricultural businesses, promotes the benefits of farming to the region’s residents and visitors, and is carrying out the Agriculture Economic Development Strategic Plan adopted by the Chester County commissioners.
In addition to the celebration of AgConnect, Redding brought a special Century Farm recognition to the Matthews family of Milky Way Farm. The farm has been owned and operated by the Matthews family as a dairy farm since 1902; four generations of family members have operated the farm. Current caretakers Sam and Melba Matthews work with their
children and the children’s spouses - Carolyn Matthews Eaglehouse, Thomas and Jenna Matthews, and Tim and Jane Matthews Ferris - running the permanently preserved dairy farm, which has expanded over the years to include the Chester Springs Creamery; pumpkin picking, hayride, and corn maze weekends in the fall; and a fresh produce and local honey cooperative. Milky Way was one of the first farms in the region to host school groups to educate children as they experience a working farm, and the family also holds summer day camps.
More information on AgConnect can be found at www.go-agconnect.org.
The Matthews family of Milky Way Farm
Melba Matthews (front) addresses the gathering, which includes the Chester County commissioners (back).
homespring improvement
May 4. Church Services
Safe Harbor Baptist Church
478 Daleville Road, Cochranville. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. followed by Sunday services at 11 a.m. at 7 p.m. The service features the King James version of the Bible and traditional hymns. A Wednesday night prayer and Bible study is offered at 7 p.m. www.safeharborcochranville.org
May 4. Praying the Rosary for Peace
Our Lady of Consolation Church
603 W. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 7 p.m. Prayer takes place in front of the Blessed Mother grotto on Chestnut Street alongside the church. The group will continue to gather each Monday during the month of May beginning at 6:50 p.m. For more information, contact the rectory at 610-857-3510.
May 10. Plant Sale, Chicken Barbecue
Presented by the Friends of the Moores Memorial Library
Lions Community Park
325 N. Bridge St., Christiana, The plant sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chicken barbecue meals will be available beginning at 10 a.m. The cost of a meal includes a halfchicken, a bottle of water and a bag of chips. Randy Yoder will prepare the chickens on-site.
The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com. For more information, call 800800-1833, ext. 6018. Calendar from pg 6
Advisors
from pg 2
ownership team to four.
Founder and CEO Ron Bare, along with partner and CCO Curtis Burkholder, believe that this expansion will reinforce Bare Wealth’s commitment to being a long-standing presence in the community.
King and Kurtz, who have been with Bare Wealth for six and 10 years respectively, bring experience, wisdom and expertise to help guide and implement the firm’s strategic objectives.
To learn more, visit www .barewealthadvisors.com.
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Scholarship and tuition waiver programs posted
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is accepting student applications for the 2025-26 Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, more commonly known as the Grow PA Grant.
The Grow PA Grant Program was authorized under Act 89 of 2024 to help reverse the trend of young Pennsylvanians seeking education and job opportunities in other states. The program offers grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who attend college in Pennsylvania, pursue a degree in an in-demand occupation, and agree to work in that occupation in Pennsylvania after graduation.
Grant recipients will be required to work in Pennsylvania for 12 months for each year they receive the grant; failure to meet this requirement will result in the grant’s being converted to a loan that must be repaid.
PHEAA will administer the program for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, working with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I), the Independent Fiscal Office, and other stakeholders.
The application and a list of eligible programs of study or majors can be found at www.pheaa.org/ growpa.
In addition, PHEAA joins Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) in administering the Grow PA Tuition Waiver Program, which allows eligible nonresident PASSHE students pursuing in-demand occupations to pay tuition at an in-state rate rather than an out-of-state rate.
Students selected for the Grow PA Tuition Waiver Program are required to work in Pennsylvania for 12 months of each academic year for which they received a tuition waiver; failure to meet this requirement will result in the tuition waiver’s being converted to a loan that must be repaid.
More information on this program is forthcoming.
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ANDY’S DRYWALL
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CONCRETE FLOOR COATINGS in DURALAST, EPOXY, METALLICS. We also offer Vinyl plank floor install. TRUFLOORS | 717-687-1300
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ITEMS WANTED
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A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123
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CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019
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All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) invites qualifying veterans to apply for a monthly pension through the state’s Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension program. The DMVA is helping to raise awareness as the Amputee Coalition recognizes National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, April. Currently, 2,400 veterans across the commonwealth are enrolled in the pension program.
To qualify, an applicant must have been a resident of Pennsylvania upon entering the military and have received honorable or under honorable conditions discharge. He or she must have a service-connected disability rating of 40% or higher in each of two or more limbs (arms, hands, legs, or feet) as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
To apply, Pennsylvania veterans should contact their county director of Veterans Affairs in the county where they reside. Contact information may be obtained at www.pa.gov/ agencies/dmva/pennsyl vania-veterans/county -director-of-veterans-affairs. html. For more information about the pension program, visit https://tinyurl.com/ AmputeePensionProgram.
To learn more about the DMVA, visit www.facebook .com/padmva, www.insta gram.com/pa.dmva, www .linkedin.com/company/ padmva/ or https://x.com /padmva.
