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wo teams composed of Octorara Area School District (OASD) students recently competed at the state STEM Design Challenge in Harrisburg.

One team, comprising Octorara Intermediate School students Nathan Campos, Eli King and Seamus Ralston, used the idea of turning electronic pollution into sustainable “bricks” made from discarded phones, laptops and other electronics.

“E-waste is really terrible for the environment,” said Nathan, a member of team E-Bricks. “(E-Waste) never decays. (Our solution) is better for the environment.”

The two Octorara teams qualified for the state competition, held on May 8 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, by winning a regional competition hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit in March.

Working in teams of three to four, the students were presented with the prompt to build a sustainable production machine in accordance with the United Nations’ regulations.

More specifically, the students had to design a section of a factory that uses sustainable practices and then showcase how their functioning machine works, highlighting how it supports environmentally responsible production. Students began preparing for this task in January, spending 30 to 45 minutes of class time on the project per day.

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Cruisin’ in Christiana is fortified as a yearly tradition in the local community.

Christiana Fire Company will present its fourth annual “Cruisin’ in Christiana” car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, on the grounds of the William P. Brinton House, 17 Green St., Christiana.

“I think there’s a lot of car enthusiasts in the area that enjoy coming out to the property,” said fire company member and event organizer Shawnie Betts. “It’s a great use for that property.”

The rain date for the show is the following

West Fallowfield Christian School (WFCS) is amidst a “Growing Together Capital Campaign” that is aimed at raising money for a renovation and expansion project at the school.

Located at 795 Fallowfield Road in Atglen, adjacent to Octorara Area School District’s primary campus, renovations are already underway. The school projects that a total of $850,000 is needed for the project; $500,000 has been raised to date.

Originally a two-room schoolhouse, WFCS has greatly expanded over the past eight decades. The school originally served grades one through eight, now serves preschool through 11th grade, and plans to offer a full high school with the completion of the expansion project, which is hoped to be completed by the start of the upcoming school year.

“Our student body has steadily increased,” said WFCS principal Heather Furlong. “We saw a little pause with COVID ... five years ago we had 110 students. Now, we’re over 180.”

The renovations will take place on the second floor of the school’s additional building, which was constructed in 2006.

The new project will include five new classrooms, a facilitator planning space, testing rooms and a mezzanine that is intended to serve as an event and collaboration learning space.

Completed items on the new project include the installation of a staircase, electric work and some plumbing. Steel framing is also in place, outlining the future classrooms.

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Eli King (left), Nathan Campos (center) and Seamus Ralston earned an honorable mention as part of team E-Bricks.

Team Citrax, including (from left) Ryan Mitman, Gavin Bowen, Merritt Zavacki and Haydin Yoon, also competed at the state event after winning the regional event.

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Two More Villages Submitted by Leona Baker for the Historical Society of Salisbury Township The first settlers to what we call the Welsh Mountains were the Susquehannock tribes, who had a burial ground in the region.

Before William Penn’s emerging colony ’s first abolition law (1780), Pennsylvania had a large slave population. Escaping slaves found haven within the rocky underbrush of the dense mountain area.

Charcoal makers brief ly plied their trade for the steel mills of Coatesville.

Many stayed on after the forest supply was gone.

The distinctive name of the area der ives from those charcoal burners who thought the region resembled their former land, Wales. Unable to secure jobs in the valley, unable to raise crops in the dark, rocky soil, begging and bootlegging became

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Over the next century, things changed on the mountain. C hurch i n f l u e n ce w i t h s t ro n g soci al justice leanings led to regular schooling, h e a l t h c a re f a c i l i t i e s , job op p or tu ni t ies and changing ideas on racial segregation. Today, the paved Springville Road (Route 897) leads north from Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340) to the wide area known as Mt. Airy. New large homes set in well-kept gardens with wide lawns, sprinkle the mountainside. The last “shack ” was bulldoz e d after its owner died just a year ago, but many still remember when that area was considered a place to be avoided after dark, unless one was “looking for whiskey and women.”

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became known as such, in the early 1700s, John Byer applied for a “patent” (deed) from the Penns. By 1733, Samuel Blythe, recognizing there soon would be a need for a mill to process the products grown in the rich farmland in the valley around Gap, built near Buyer’s land. Other settlers arrived. Soon, a village formed, eventually named after Jonathan and his extended family.

Within a few years, the settlement boasted a p o s t o f f i c e , a g e n e ra l store and a coachmaker/ w h e e l w r i g h t . L a t e r, a cigar factory replaced the coach factor y, and then it became a blacksmith shop. By the 1930s, that building had housed a car-painting business , a shoe-repair shop and f i n a l l y a n a u to re p a i r shop. The ancient building remains on the northwest corner of Newport and Amish Road in the tiny but energetic village.

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the chief occupations, with thievery a close second.

One man, Jonathan Po u n d e r, p a r t i c u l a r l y stands out in history: On the way to the “new world”, he and a few others survived a shipwreck. Legend repor ts that when one survivor died, Jonathan car ved him up, fed his companions, and saved the corpse’s heart for himself.

He earned a medical degree after reaching Philadelphia, then set up practice in the Welsh Mountains, becoming known for his expertise in herbal use. A sideline appears to have been boiling corpses for their bones to make skeletons for medical schools, some say those corpses came from area graves.

In the late 19th century, wealthy gentlemen from Philadelphia built vacation cabins in the area, establishing a racetrack for weekend entertainment. W hen the racing craze faded, the cabins

tor-led program focused on ever yday workplace language used in poultry operations. Webinars will occur from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 9 to July 1.

Ta u g h t i n S p a n i s h , the course is aimed at providing a suppor tive environment for learning practical English and building confidence. The training will follow the approach of Extension’s E n g l i s h 4 A g p ro g ra m s: teach what matters most, keep it practical, and connect language directly to the job. Participants will learn how to use essential Eng lish vocabular y on the farm, communicate clearly with supervisors and co-workers, understand workplace instructions and expectations, strengthen safety awareness through key terms

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Employers in the poultry industry continue to identify communication as one of the biggest barriers to safety, effic i e n c y, a n d e m p l o y e e advancement. By focusing on job-specific language and real scenarios, this program can help bridge that gap, benefiting both workers and employers.

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Preregistration is not available. A donation fee will be collected from vehicle owners, while all spectators will be admitted free of charge. All proceeds from the event will benefit the all-volunteer Christiana Fire Company, located at 214 S. Bridge St., Christiana.

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T he first Cr uisin’ in Christiana event was held in the fall of 2023; it has been held in the spring every year since, aligning it more with the traditional season for car shows. Last year, there were more than 70 vehicles at the show.

When asked about what vehicles are welcomed, Betts replied, “Cars, trucks, m o t o rc y c l e s , c l a s s i c s , street rods, modified. If you want to bring a tractor trailer in, we’ve got space for you.”

Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 65 entrants. There will also be trophies in various categories, including Best in Show (honoring Betts’ late father, Terry Walker), Best Classic Truck, Best Motorcycle, Best Modern and Best Street Rod Modified.

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The Music at Joanna Furnace event will return to Historic Joanna Furnace, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, on Friday, June 5, from 4 to 9 p.m.

This year’s event will feature not only an evening of music, but it will also include craft vendors, lawn games, and festival foods and drinks.

The event will kick off at 4 p.m. with DJ G. Yoder from Morgantown, providing a variety of folk, bluegrass, and Irish music. The featured group, the Get Reels, will take the stage at 6 p.m.

The Get Reels is a Celto-eclectic band originally formed in Nashville, Tenn., in 2010. It plays Celto-eclectic music, reflecting various sounds and styles. T he band ’s repertoire includes jigs, reels, ballads, bluegrass music, gypsy jazz, country music, and originals.

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Rebecca Mogey, one of the band’s composers, sings and plays the fiddle and mandolin, and Will Mogey, who also composed some of the band’s music, plays the guitar, banjo, and mandolin, and also sings. Sometimes band members also play the bouzouki. Band members alternate vocal parts and sometimes sing in five-part harmonies.

In addition to appearing at Joanna Furnace, the Get Reels has performed at Berks Fiddle Fest, the Middle Tennessee Highland Games, Flanagan’s Pub in Shillington, Jim Dietrich Park , schools, and a multitude of other venues.

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Another Octorara unit, Team Citrax, competed in the middle school division. Middle school students Ryan Mitman, Merritt Zavacki, Gavin Bowen and Haydin Yoon took part. Merritt, a two-time Chester County champion, was competing at the state event for the second consecutive year.

“We had to make a part of a factor y that used sustainable practices like w i n d e n e r g y, s o l a r o r

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Personally, we used a lot of them.”

Both teams used K’Nex pieces to physically build their solutions. “ We a l s o d e s i g n i t ,” Haydin said. “We design it beforehand. Sometimes we draw it out and kind of build it into compatibility.”

Haydin detailed that the group was originally planning a product that would clean moldy or dirty fruit, but ultimately decided that it was not feasible.

At both the state and reg ional competitions, students had/will have t wo ho u rs to re c re ate their product for judging.

All products must fit on a 6-foot table, and students must submit design notebooks and blueprints for viewing.

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Club to Dedicate Bench in Honor of Mayor The Parkesburg Lions Club will dedicate its next bench to Parkesburg Mayor John P. Hagan II during a brief ceremony on Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m. at the Parkesburg Police Station, 315 W. First Ave., Building 2, Parkesburg.

The bench was obtained through the Lions Club’s participation in a program of the Trex Company, in which the club collects plastics from the community and earns benches. So far, the Lions Club has funded six

benches in the Parkesburg community, each of which is dedicated to a specific community member.

Hagan has lived in Parkesburg since shortly after turning 1 year old, and he graduated from Octorara Area School District in 1969.

In 1991, he learned of a vacancy on the Parkesburg Borough Council. He applied and was appointed to fill the unexpired term of council member Don Althouse.

Hagan then ran for this seat and won it in November

1991. He served for 10 years on the borough council in multiple capacities, such as chair of the sewer, streets, and police committees. He was borough council vice president for two years. In 2001, he ran for and won the position of mayor, which he has held since that time. He was most recently re-elected in November 2025.

The Parkesburg Lions Club noted that Hagan is known as a well-spoken and kind man who loves Parkesburg, and that he has been an avid

Football and Cheerleading League Posted T he United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) has opened registration for the Challenger Football and Cheerleading League for the 2026-27 school year.

The league offers opportunities for people ages 8 to 21 with disabilities in Lancaster and surrounding cities to exercise while having fun. Along with te a c h i n g fo o t b a l l a n d cheerleading fundamentals, the league gives players the opportunity to participate in a group activity where they can learn skills,

interact socially with other individuals, and make new friends.

T he pro g ram is also looking for volunteers to be Challenger Buddies to encourage players around the field and help with p a s s i n g a n d c atc h i n g.

Games will take place every Saturday from Aug. 1 to Oct. 10. Volunteers over age 18 must complete a criminal background check and child abuse clearance.

Sponsorships are available for businesses and individual donors.

To register before the end

Dog Rescue Plans Open House Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) will hold its monthly open house from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, on Saturday, June 13. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs t h at a re ava i l a b l e fo r adoption.

Admission is free. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions, and food will be available for purchase. Photos are not permitted, and attendees should not bring other dogs to this event. For more information, contact info@ dvgrr.org or 717-484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr.org/ adopt/monthlyopenhouse/.

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Weaverland Valley Fire Department will present the 43rd edition of its popular, fundraising car show during the afternoon hours of Sunday, June 7, at Terre Hill Community Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill.

The rain-or-shine event, which will get underway at 11:30 a.m. and conclude around 3 p.m., is open to the public and free to spectators.

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be determined by a vote of spectators and peers. Winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m., and the vehicles will be paraded to the park’s stage area, where they will receive their prizes.

Ve h i c l e e n t r i e s a r e expected from all over Lancaster County, as well as Berks, Lebanon, York and Chester counties, and even as far away as Maryland.

Owners can pay to register their vehicles between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. on the day of the car show.

“I’m amazed by how far they come,” said Kilhefner.

“Car owners can just show up.”

Refreshments prepared inside the kitchen at the park’s pavilion will be available.

“If you want to come out, you can get lunch or breakfast and look at some cars,” said Kilhefner.

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show are hoping to raise $5,000 for the Weaverland Valley Fire Department, which operates stations in Terre Hill and Goodville.

T he funds will be put toward general expenses at the fire department.

The Weaverland Valley F i re D e p a r t m e n t a l s o conducts a fundraising mud sale in May and holds chicken barbecues throughout the year. The Weaverland Valley Fire Department was formed in 2013 through a merger of the Terre Hill Fire Company, which was established in 1910, and the Goodville Fire Company, which was established in 1912.

“I know they have some unique pieces, which is fairly typical of small fire companies,” said Kilhefner.

For additional information, search “Weaverland Valley Fire Department” on Facebook.

School District to Offer New Class The Octorara Area School District will open a prekindergarten classroom for the 2026-27 school year. The PreK Matters classroom will be located in the Primary Learning Center, along with the kindergarten and first- and second-grade classrooms.

The PreK Matters prog ra m w i l l b e m o d e l e d after Pre-K Counts and will include income-based eligibility criteria. This initiative aims to expand early learning opportunities and strengthen the school district’s support

for students and families from the beginning.

In addition, a Room to Bloom prekindergarten option, which is run by the staff and students in the Career and Technical Education pro g ram, is available. It is open to all Octorara families. For more information, contact Tara Murdock at tmurdock @octorara.org.

Registration for classes w ill op en on Mond ay, June 1, 2026. To learn more, visit www.octorara .k12.pa .us/o/plc/page/ prek-matters.

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Church to Host Speaker

Program to Explore Petroglyphs

Brian Wills will minister at Parkesburg Word o f Fa i t h C h u r c h , 5 0 1 L enover Road, Parkes burg, on Sunday, June 7, during worship services at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The event will include prayer for those with illnesses.

In January 1987, Wills was preparing to leave for Europe to play professional tennis when he was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a rare, often fatal cancer of the lymph s y s te m . T h e t u m o r i n

Adam Zurn, founder of Uncharted Lancaster, w ill offer a presentation on the Safe Harbor petroglyphs at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Sadsbur y Friends Meeting , 1089 Simmontown Road, Gap. T he petro glyphs are

Copeland Ministries’ magazine, the Believer’s Voice of Victory, as well as on Pat Robertson’s broadcast of “ The 700 Club.”

He wrote a book , “ Ten Hours to Live.” Wills and his wife, Beth, live near Richmond, Va., and have four children.

For more details, call 610-593-2277.

For infor mation about Pa r k e s b u r g Wo rd o f Faith Church, visit www .parkesburgwordof faith.org.

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.

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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.

urday, Aug. 1; and The Nottingham Four on Saturday, Aug. 8. The concerts will start at 7 p.m.

The concerts are free to attend, but donations to support the series will be accepted. A representative from Solanco Neighborhood Ministries will also be present to collect food donations

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.

Youth Group for 6th-12th grades twice a month at 6:30 pm 610-869-2402. www.manorpresbyterian.com

MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH: 549 Swan Rd., Atglen. 610-593-6658, Lead Pastor: Mike Clemmer, 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.

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for the food bank; in-date cans of chicken soup are requested for the May 30 concert.

I n t he e ve nt o f b ad weather, concer ts will be moved to Memorial Church, 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville. For updates and more information, visit www.facebook.com/ huffnagleparkconcerts.

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

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Summer Concert Series Posted The Quarryville Lions Club hosts the Huffnagle Park Concert Series throughout the summer at Huffnagle Park, 20 Oak Lane, Quarryville.

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Wills’ abdomen grew from the size of a golf ball to 9 inches in diameter in three days, and Wills spent eight months at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md. While fighting for his life, Wills prayed for healing.

Wills was healed and has since ministered at churches, at Bible schools, during crusades, at conferences, and on college campuses in the U.S. and abroad. He has been featured in Kenneth

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“It’ll really hit the ground running for the physical build once the school year is complete,” Furlong said.

“We’re doing a big push right now for the finances to finish.”

Aside from the capital campaign, the school is set to host its annual chicken barbecue fundraiser on Wednesday, June 17, from noon to 6 p.m. Along with the chicken, purchase of a meal includes applesauce, chips, macaroni salad, a drink and a dessert.

There will be a drivethrough on campus to

pick up the meal; a picnic area will also be set up for those who want to stay and eat the meal together.

Delivery is also available for businesses that order at least 10 meals; the deadline to order delivery is Friday, June 5.

Proceeds will not go toward the new building project but will instead be used for the school’s general operating budget to cover expenses such as utilities, payroll, and curriculum costs. This year’s barbecue will be the 59th in the school’s history.

WFCS, founded in 1941, serves students from the Avon Grove, Coatesville, Octorara, Oxford, Pequea Valley, Solanco and Unionville- Chadds Ford area school districts. Busing is provided, and financial aid is available.

For more information and updates about the expansion and chicken barbecue, visit www.face book.com/westfallowfield christianschool or call the school office at 610-593-5011. Those interested may also visit www.wfcs.org.

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Various changes are associated with aging, and these can be physical, mental, and emotional. Although each person manages these changes in his or her own way, there’s no denying that social interaction can benefit people from all walks of life as they navigate their golden years.

T h e Fo u n d a t i o n fo r Senior Care says socializing can give seniors a sense of purpose, stimulate the mind, relieve boredom, potentially prevent feelings of depression, and give individuals something to look forward to. The senior living center Aston Gardens says socialization provides a significant boost to the cognitive health of older adults, helping to prevent or delay conditions that can affect memory. Individuals looking to cultivate healthy social interactions may turn to clubs and other groups. If there’s a dearth of opportunities, individuals can start and promote their own social club.

When considering forming a new group, people must

decide on the group’s purpose. Social clubs can meet and be organized around any number of themes or interests, such as gardening, crocheting, reading, or other shared hobbies. Friends also may be interested in doing food and beverage sampling.

In such instances, a luncheon social club makes sense.

After choosing a theme, conduct a search of groups already meeting within a 50-mile radius to see if an existing group already meets your criteria. If not, proceed full speed ahead to establish the new club.

People may turn to social media to spread the word about their group. Although traditional methods of communication may still be available, such as posting information in a community bulletin or on a message board at a local house of worship, the internet can sometimes be a speedier messenger. Facebook groups are one way to organize social clubs, as is the website Meetup .com. The latter is a large online network of offline groups that meet all over the

country and the world. The website makes it a snap to organize a local group or find an existing club.

Group leaders should also establish consistent meeting times, as most people prefer a schedule so they can plan their days accordingly.

Choose a regular meeting time and place to hold the social club; otherwise, it can be confusing to accommodate everyone. Inconsistency also can make it hard to get the club off the ground.

People forming new clubs are advised to start small and then build. For those new to hosting social clubs, it may be better to begin with only a few members as everyone gets into a groove. As the group becomes more established, it can be opened up to more members, although people may consider capping membership so that the group is more easily managed.

Social clubs are a great way for seniors to stay connected and active. When there isn’t one that meets a person’s interests, he or she may consider starting one.

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Statewide Garden Tour Posted

Members of Parkesburg Baptist Church recently dedicated the new blessing box.

The blessing box is filled with nonperishable food and toiletries for community members in need, and it is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Community members may take any items they need or place items in the box to

HINVESTOR ALERTH VALUABLE CHESTER CO. REAL ESTATE

Quality Real Estate Investment Properties, 2011 Chevy Silverado w/43K Miles, HD 1100 Sportster w/13K Miles, Large Assortment of Tools & HH Goods

1988 & 1990 Valley Road, Coatesville, PA 19367 Sadsbury Twp. - Coatesville Area School District

June 17, 2026 • 9:00am Real Estate at 1:00pm

HREAL ESTATEH 1988 Valley Rd.: 2 Story Home w/Detached 20’x40’ Garage w/2 Overhead Doors on a .178 Acre+/- Lot. 1990 Valley Rd: 2 Story Home w/Detached 2 Car Garage w/2nd Flr. 2 BR/1 Bath Apt. on a .28 acre +/- Lot. HVEHICLES & TOOLSH 2011 Chevy Silverado 4WD PU, 43,133 Miles, Yamaha 4 Wheeler, 1977 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 13,267 Miles, 110 Chinese Quad, Suzuki LT 250-Frame, Yamaha Scrambler 36V Minibike, Pedal Go-Kart, Honda Quad Parts Utility Trailers, Leaf Blowers, Scrap Copper & Brass Chainsaws, Weed Wacker, Push Mowers, Riding Mowers - Mostly Parts, Plows, Mower Decks, Lawn Carts, Air Compressor, Snow Blowers, Chippers, Motors, Yard & Hand Tools, Drill Press, Welder, Mower Seats, Wheelbarrow, Tires, Rims, Electric Hand Tools, Air Tools, Band Saw, Fishing Poles & Tackle, Bow & Arrows, Bicycles & Much More HHOUSEHOLD GOODS & COLLECTIBLESH Baseball Cards, HO Train Set, Children’s Toys, Motorcycle Magazines, Motorcycle Parts, Books, Miss Cutie Pie Cookie Jar, Coca Cola Tray, Globe, Big Beam #400 RR Lantern, Cannonball Birdbath, Horse Ties, Yard Horse, CI Teapot, Bottles, Mason Jars, Washboard & Much More HFURNITUREH Sewing Machine, Blond Nightstand, Dresser, & Chest of Drawers, Rocker, Cedar Wardrobe, Kitchen Table & Chairs, Picnic Table & Benches, Patio Furniture, Dining Room Set, Lighted Curio Cabinet, Drop Leaf Table, Corner Cabinet, Metal Urn Lamps, Trunk, 4 Piece Twin Bedroom Set, Bookshelf, Twin Bed & More.

DIR: From Route 10 & Route 372 in Parkesburg, tke Route 372 east to Stottsville to property on left past Nepoli’s Pizza.

TERMS: Real Estate - 10% Down at auction Bal. by 7/30/26. Buyer pays all realty transfer tax. Personal Prop. - No buyer premium for cash, PA checks, or out of state checks w/bank guarantee letter. 4% buyer premium for credit card purchases.

For: Walter James McEwing Estate

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give away. A sign below the box reads, “Take what you need, bring what you can, above all be blessed.”

The blessing box provides a way for community members to give or receive food and toiletries.

Leaman Receives Academic Honor Jackson Leaman was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio. Leaman is a resident of Atglen.

To be recognized on the dean’s list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.50 or greater for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

homes, and the seventh, in Chester, is part of a Boys & Girls Club that is managed by a Master Gardener and member of the Springfield Garden Club. Tour attendees will hear about the vegetables that are planted and the foods that are prepared.

A ticket to the statewide event includes a full-color tour book that will be mailed to the ticket purchaser and will serve as

the entrance pass to all the gardens over the two days.

Tickets will be available for purchase by check or credit card until Saturday, June 6. After June 6, tickets may be purchased on the tour dates by credit card at designated locations.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit htt ps://pa garden clubs.org/gcfp-2026 -garden-party. All sales are final.

NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE

Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, June 17, 2026 80 Route 41 Beginning at 10 a.m.

Gap, PA 17527 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 #149 stored by: Calvin Norman Unit #483 stored by: Joseph Stringer Unit #212 stored by: Kyleen Peace Unit #127 stored by: Maile Miller Intercourse Self Storage, LLC Wednesday June 17, 2026 2 Heritage Drive At conclusion of 10:00 a.m.

Gordonville, PA 17529 auction listed above 717-455-0505 Intercourse 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 #510 stored by: Julianne A. Hoover Unit #469 stored by: Jennifer Leibley Gap Self Storage, LLC 845 Houston Run Drive Gap, PA 17527

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 At the conclusion of 10 a.m. 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 #189H stored by: Michael Sensenich Unit #073H stored by: Jennifer Hatton Unit #223H stored by: Jennifer Hatton Unit #033H stored by: Marlon Miller Unit #011H stored by: Alexis Albino 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. R128553

LEFEVER & HART PUBLIC AUCTION

FEED STORE/MILL BUSINESS LIQUIDATION SALE

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 • 9:00 A.M.

AUCTION PREVIEW: FRIDAY, JUNE 12 • 4:00-6:00 P.M. R.H.ROHRER & SONS INC., 16 East State Street, Quarryville PA 17566 Established in 1905, R H Rohrer & Sons has served the community for 120+ years providing the needs for local farmers and community members.

Lefever & Hart Auctions is honored to be helping with the closure by conducting an auction for the items listed below.

NICE BOX TRUCKS/ FORKLIFTS/ PET & ANIMAL FEED/ MILL SCALES/ TOOLS: Well maintained/ water tight, 2019 International 20’ Box Truck w/ power gate w/ Cummins diesel engine, automatic trans., w/ 174,000 miles, inspected until May 26; 2015 International 24’ Box Truck w/ power gate w/ Cummins diesel engine, automatic trans. w/ 235,500 mi. inspected until June 26; Yale Model GNPO propane fork lift w/ 4,927 hrs; TCM 15 propane forklift w/ 13,527 hrs; Yale elec. power jack; 2-manual pallet jacks; Husqvarna 20hp/ 42” cut lawn tractor; 3500 psi power washer w/ Honda motor; vintage & newer Master Mix clocks; motor/ belt driven molasses pump; lg nice 100# anvil; bench grinder; tile cutter; Miller AC/DC Arc welder; 2-33 gal propane tanks for forklifts; 3-scaled 1,000 lbs ingredient carts; older platform scales; 20” elec. fan; alum dock plate; ladders; torch set; lawn & garden tools; electric motors; C-clamps; Skil jig saw; refrigerator; misc oils / fluids; air tools; Echo weed-eater; feed scoops; pipe wrenches; bin parts for bulk bins; drive chains for equipment; chain connecting links; welding rods; vtg. check writing machines; vtg. adding machine; vtg. McCaskey cash register; 2-live sm animal traps; 30’” floor safe; vtg. A/C portable electronic tachometer in nice box; 10” auger connecting rods grain moisture tester; 2- large saw blades; Fischbein bag closer; tile cutter; misc hand & power tools/ toolboxes; New 95-99 Dodge truck fender flares; vtg. Briggs & Straton paper charts; Durkee Atwood V-belt sizer; Wright elec. chain hoist; old pipe vise & cutter; old adj. wood stool; old wooden work bench w/ wooden vice; very nice collection vtg. & other signs (see pictures); display shelving; H/D hose cart; bird seed; pet odor candles; dog leashes & collars; cat food & liter; htd. base chicken feeder; pond de-icers; skid Peach Bottom slate; misc. office furniture/ desks/ chairs/ filing cabinets/ copier paper; Brother HL-L2400D copier; paper feed bags; old horse stall door w/ iron bars; many bag wagons; 55 gallon barrel w/ hand pump w/ 15w 40 oil (1/2 full); shop vac; comea-long; PA license plates; formica-top kitchen table; 8 sections pallet racking & more.

FEED / SUPPLEMENTS & OTHER BAGGED PRODUCTS - LARGE BAGS: 8-Sentinel Performance LS horse feed; 8-Triple Crown Lite Pellet horse feed; 5- Normalizer sodium bicarbonate; 20-lg Morton salt blocks; 7-cases sm salt blocks; 2-hydrated lime; 8-calcium carbonate; 12- soybean meal; 7-chick starter feed; 36-Decader Fiber X horse feed; 12-whole oats; 17- senior low carb horse feed; 12-Triple Crown Growth horse feed; 4- forage extender; 10- Triple Crown Rice Bran horse feed; 10- Right Choice accelerate horse feed; 16- ETEC Poulin grain horse feed; 25- Equine pellet bedding; 22- Summit alfalfa cubes; 4- Kalmbach guinea pig food; 7- whole corn; 2- soyfree sow & pig feed; 3- Blue Seal beet pulp; 5- Tribute pellets horse feed; 4- wholesome blend balancer; 4- Kalmbach layer feed; 1- whole flax seed; 1- ground flax; 7- beet pulp; 8- crumbled layer feed; 11- wheat bran and a few misc items. See Pictures on Website.

Sale For: R H Rohrer & Sons Inc.

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Pa r k e s b u r g B a p t i s t C hurch, 103 West St., Parkesburg, has installed a blessing box on its front lawn. Pastor Mark Stauffer and the congregation gathered to dedicate the box after the morning worship service on May 17.

The Garden Club of Spr ing f ield will participate in the Garden C lub Federation of Pennsylvania’s first-ever statewide garden tour, the Pennsylvania Garden Party. The event will take place on Saturdays, June 20 and 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. People may view more than 90 private landscapes and public gardens, spanning 12 counties across the Keystone State. The gardens will be open rain or shine.

Fifteen clubs from the Garden Club Federation o f Pennsy lvani a w ill showcase gardens from west of Pittsburgh to Clarion in the north, through Lancaster and all the way to east of Valley Forge. The Garden Club of Springfield’s tour will take place on June 20, offering visits to five gardens in Springfield, one in Broomall, and one in Chester. Six locations are at club members’

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA Lebanon Healthcare System (VA Lebanon HCS) recently received the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Customer Experience (CX) Award for best patient experience for facility complexity level 1.

This national recognition honors VA Lebanon HCS for demonstrating the undersecretary for health’s Veterans First priority by delivering exceptional patient experiences and exemplifying VHA’s mission to build trust, improve access and provide h i g h - q u a l i t y, ve te ra n centered care. This is the fifth year in a row the facility has earned this distinction.

The VHA CX Awards recognize Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities that consistently demonstrate excellence in service to veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors.

Awardees are selected based on strong performance across key customer experience measures, leadership attributes, internal controls, and operational standards.

To determine the Best Patient Experience Award recipients, VHA evaluates direct feedback from veterans in areas such as trust, communication, access, emotional support, care coordination, and overall satisfaction. VA Lebanon HCS achieved top rankings through continuous excellence and improvement efforts designed to meet the needs and expectations of veterans and their families.

VA Lebanon HCS performed especially well on key fiscal year measures, including Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients (SHEP) overall rating of the provider, SHEP inpatient overall rating of the hospital, Veterans Signals (VSignals) trust score, and All Employee Survey (AES) Best Place to Work indicators.

VA Lebanon HCS also holds a five-star Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) quality rating for excellence in patient experience, and its current outpatient trust score is 96.7%. Patient experience scores account for 22% of the overall CMS star ratings.

See VHA CX pg 12

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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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Ware Presbyterian Village will host a Christmas in July Craft Fair on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pavilion at Vista Ridge, 1162 Kensington Lane, Oxford. This year, a 10th Anniversary Preview Party will take place on Friday, July 17.

Christmas in July will feature more than 50 local vendors offering handmade items for sale, as well as vendors from Ware Village. The available wares will include fresh-cut f lowers; birdhouses; soaps and lotions; candles; knitted, crocheted, and embroidered items; recycled jewelry; wreaths; educational children’s books; games; puppets and puzzles; push toys; beaded jewelry; handmade note cards; and beeswax items. New this year, a Retro Christmas Shop will offer holiday items donated by residents. Food will be available, including truffles, jams and jellies, raw honey, shortbread cookies, and cake pops. Bag lunches will also be offered.

The preview party on July 17 will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ware Mansion, 3 Mansion Circle, Oxford. From 6 to 6:45 p.m., attendees may enjoy social time and refreshments. Door prizes will be awarded, and guests may view a model train display.

Shopping at the Pavilion at Vista Ridge will be available from 6:45 to 8 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, call or send a text message to 610-247-2980.

Christmas in July is the primary fundraiser for the Ware Village Auxiliar y, which is run entirely by residents. All proceeds will directly benefit residents in the health center and assisted living communities, including providing holiday activities. The Ware Village Auxiliary is funded solely through fundraisers and donations from residents.

To learn more, contact the aforementioned number.

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Veterans who are not currently enrolled in VA health care may be eligible to receive care and benefits from the VA. For more information, call 717-272-6621, ext. 6000, or visit www .va.gov/health-care/how -to-apply or www.facebook .com/VALebanon.