Community Day, featuring food, craft vendors, children’s activities and entertainment, will be presented by Penningtonville Presbyterian Church and Atglen Public Library (APL) on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will take place at Atglen Community Park, 400 Ridge Ave., Atglen.
Each year, the organizing committee plans a new attraction; last year it was a zip line. This year, it will be a combination rock wall and bungee trampoline. “There is a rock wall on one side and two bungee trampolines on the other side,” noted committee
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member Cristi Hahn, Atglen Borough manager. “We are using Ridge Avenue for the rock wall.” She noted that the attraction is open to people of all ages.
Entertainment will include a magic show and balloon animals, as well as a presentation by Critter Connections. Matt Holub will perform pop music on acoustic guitar. “He has never missed a year,” said committee member Pat Softchin from Penningtonville Presbyterian Church.
Food, including chicken barbecue, fresh-cut french fries, hot dogs and hamburgers and chicken fingers will be provided by the church trustees. “The trustees will (prepare) the food, and the deacons will sell baked goods
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A Celebration of Christiana History
BY FRANCINE FULTON
“We want to bring awareness to local history and have some family fun,” said Patti Shrom when describing Christiana Heritage Days being presented by the Christiana Historical Society (CHS) on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 12 through 14. The celebration will include music, food, historical demonstrations and displays, children’s activities and guided wagon tours through the town. Visitors will also be able to learn about the Christiana Resistance, a slave rebellion that took place in Christiana on Sept. 11, 1851.
For Christ and Country
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Todd Prickett, co-owner of The Barn at Paradise Station, has specific criteria that talent appearing at the venue must meet. “Our main focus is not on the quantity of our shows, but quality,” stated Todd, who noted that an act’s material should be suitable for all family members. When Todd first heard of Christian recording artist Chris August, he researched the musician and discovered a 10-day tour called “Acoustic Storytime,”
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Event organizers include committee members (from left) Cristi Hahn, Pat Softchin, Lillian Thompson, (not pictured) Melissa McClay and Tabatha Wallace. Photo by Francine Fulton
Event organizers include (from left) Darlene Colón, Patty Shrom and Brenda Shock.
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For the past few months, “From the Attic” has featured buildings along Lincoln Highway that Marquis de Lafayette passed during his 1825 tour through the nation, including the Mount Vernon Inn, the Patterson house, the Stoltzfus house, the Ellmaker House, the Kennedy House, White Chimneys and the Sign of the John Adams tavern.
But there were other buildings, such as farms, mills and churches, many older than the township itself, that were sprinkled around the Pequea Valley. In 1985, and again in 1996, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission designated several areas as Salisbury Township Historic Districts, eligible for state and national recognition.
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act upon the state recommendations for recognition, these buildings are not protected from the next owner’s whim. For instance, the Rising Sun Historic District included four early-1800’s buildings at the crossroads of Newport Road (Route 772)and Lincoln Highway (Route 30). Today, only the Kennedy house remains, itself not registered.
Now part of another historic district is threatened - the Slaymakertown Historic District, with the Sign of the John Adams and its adjacent barn, three houses that were once part of the White Chimneys Estate and White Chimneys itself. White Chimneys is the only property now officially on the National Register of Historic Places. At present, the John Adams is owned by a family that treasures the historic home. Readers
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are invited to attend the November meeting of the historical society when former owners Jim and Brian Martin will reveal a few of its secrets.
And buildings not quite as old have been lost.
The Bishop Eby Farm on Brackbill Road is now a pile of rubble among the cornfields; the Hensel carriage house next to the Gap VFW had to be demolished. In 2003, historical society volunteers re-roofed the Fisher house of Buyerstown. That building fell to the need for a new oneroom parochial school. These are the buildings the 21st century remembers. Many more disappeared, not even thought of today. Are there any buildings of great age remaining in Salisbury Township today?
The answer is a resounding yes! But every day brings the possibility of another one disappearing. Fortunately, many new owners are very eager to learn the history of their home and come to the society for that history.
The historical society keeps an eye out for sales of old buildings, asking the owners if members may photograph throughout, just in case the new owner wants to tear it down. The society gets calls about buildings in danger of being razed. When
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and their version of açaí bowls, called Penningtonville Power Bowls,” said Softchin. “The youth group will have a stand and sell cotton candy.” The Octorara FFA milkshake truck will also be on hand.
Other attractions will be a dunk tank and a display of emergency vehicles by the Christiana Fire Company. APL will have a table of free books from Scholastic Literacy Partners.
Craft vendors will be set up along the perimeter of the park, and there will be booths set up by representatives from local organizations.
“We will have a lot of nonprofits set up and vendors to promote their organizations, whether it be the fire company and ambulance and local politicians,” said Softchin. “They all donate something toward our auction.”
The live auction will begin at 2 p.m., and there will also be an opportunity to win prizes through a random drawing, including gift baskets and gift cards.
“All of the (items have been) donated from the local community and small
businesses,” Hahn said.
There will also be children’s games and activities.
“For a fee, you get a wristband for unlimited games and the bounce house inflatable obstacle course,”
Hahn said, adding that those who donate canned goods for the Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC) will receive a discount.
Proceeds from Community Day are given to the APL and other local organizations, including the fire company, ambulance association and OAFC, among others. “We give everything we make each year and just keep a little seed money to start next year,” Hahn said, adding that Community Day has grown through the years and that about 1,000 people attend the event annually from the Octorara community.
For more details about Community Day events, visit www.facebook.com/ atglencommunityday.
Those interested in a vendor space may email atglencommunityday@ gmail.com up until the day before the event.
in which August is featured with fellow artists Rachael Lampa and Jason Gray. The timing appeared to be perfect for The Barn. “We booked it,” stated Todd.
In celebration of “Christ and Country,” Acoustic Storytime will play on stage at The Barn, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. Gray, who will host the event, is a Christian musician known for his emotionally resonant songs and introspective style.
August is originally from Garland, Texas. He became a Christian as a teenager and released his first contemporary Christian album in 2010. A Dove award winner who has toured with Point of Grace, August made a decision in 2018 to tour less and write more, offering his original compositions to fellow artists to record.
Lampa has been exercising her “powerhouse” vocals for the Lord in the music industry since she was a teenager. She is the recipient of a Dove award
for her song “Blessed” and one of the founders of People Loving Nashville, a nonprofit that reaches out to individuals experiencing homelessness and incarceration. On March 21, World Down Syndrome Day, Lampa released “Superpowers,” a song about her two-year-old son, Leo, who has Down syndrome.
The Barn co-owner Kat Prickett noted that the venue looks for “original and unique content” that is “uplifting and blesses the soul.” The Prickett family especially relates to Lampa’s journey. “Our five-year-old nephew (Todd’s grandson) has Down syndrome, and it has blessed our family in ways we never expected,” shared Kat. “We know that he was created for a purpose and that he will impact everyone he comes in contact with.”
Christian artist Jason Gray will host the upcoming performance of “Acoustic Storytime” at The Barn at Paradise Station.
“Acoustic Storytime” is unusual in that it features national artists in an intimate setting. “The personal and close connection of the audience to the artists will give a one-of-a-kind experience that is hard to find anywhere else,” pointed out Kat, who added that the musicians will share “personal stories, struggles,and inspirations.” “Usually concerts have audiences of thousands,” noted Kat. “Our venue will be about 200. (Audience members) will feel like (they) are part of the experience ... we want to provide a memorable and meaningful experience.” More information about the event may be found at www.barnatparadise station.com or by calling 717-687-5000, ext. 118.
ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756
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 & 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
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. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.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 (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday inperson Holy Communion Service at 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
UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC): 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Christ-centered, Handicapped accessible. Sunday School all ages 9:30 am (Sept-May). Sunday Worship (Blended style) 10:30 am. Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Dana J. Smith, Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)857-0236
Community Calendar
Sept. 3. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
Sept. 6. Saturday on the Porch Presented by the Christiania Historical Society
William Brinton House 17 Green St., Christiana, 9 a.m. to noon. The event will feature music and a time of fellowship. Coffee, snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is free. www.facebook.com/christianahistoricalsociety
Sept. 7. 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. and 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
Sept. 8. Monday Music Parkesburg Free Library
105 West St., Parkesburg, 10:30 a.m. Open to children ages 1 to 5, the program will be held on Mondays through Dec. 15. Preregistration is preferred. Sign up on LibCal at https://ccls.libcal.com, stop in at the circulation desk, call 610-857-5165 or send a message on the library Facebook page.
Sept. 9. GriefShare
Gateway Church
160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 6:30 p.m. The topic will be “Loneliness and Sadness.” GriefShare, which is facilitated by Paul and Twila Ranck, is a free support group for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. www.griefshare.org/groups/263424
Sept. 10. Bible Study
Faith Bible Chapel
140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
The topic of the 12-week Bible study for women of all denominations will be “Growing Through Life’s Challenges” from the Fisherman Bible Study Guides. Copies of the book may be purchased at the first meeting for a fee. For more information, call the church at 610-593-6333 and leave a message for Nancy.
Sept. 13. Family Fun Pop-Up
IMPACT Church, Parkesburg, 9 to 11 a.m. There will be children’s activities and light snacks. All are welcome to the outdoor event.
Sept. 13. Drive-Through Chicken Barbecue
Russellville Grange
245 Old Limestone Road, Oxford, 3 to 5 p.m. The menu will include one-half of a 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. The Grange is located along Route 896 just north of Route 10.
Sept. 20. Pancake Breakfast
Presented by Christiana Parks and Recreation and Masonic Lodge 417 Masonic Lodge 115 E. Slokom Ave., Christiana, 9 to 11 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and other beverages. There will be separate prices for adults and for children age 5 and under. Proceeds will benefit both organizations. Order tickets at www.christianaparksandrec.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
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 800-800-1833, ext. 6018.
Dog Rescue Sets 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, Sept. 13. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs that are available for 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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Activities will be centered at the William P. Brinton House, 17 Green St., which is the CHS’s headquarters, but other events will take place within walking distance at the Christiana Freight Station, 10 Railroad Ave.; the Christiana Masonic Lodge, 115 E. Slokom Ave.; and the Underground Railroad Center at Zercher’s Hotel, 11 Green St., which will be open for tours.
The opening event will be on Sept. 12 when Hilton and the Pickers will present a concert on the lawn of the Brinton House from 6 to 8 p.m. “We will have the big tent set up for Saturday, and they will perform there, and it’s free to the public,” Shrom said. Hot dogs will be available for purchase, as well as pizza from the Christiana Pizza Company. Events on Saturday, Sept. 13, will include a Civil War encampment, vendors and historical displays. “When people arrive, they need to stop by the welcome booth to get a map of everything going on that day, and if they want to go to the museum, they have to reserve a spot,” said Shrom.
Children’s activities will include a meet-and-greet with baby animals from A Little Love Farm in Gap. “It’s more than a petting zoo; kids can interact with the therapy animals,” said Shrom.
A chicken barbecue will be prepared on-site by Randy Yoder, with proceeds from sales to benefit CHS.
Two trucks - Joe’s Fish Sandwiches and Mocha Motion Coffee - will also be on hand. Pizza will be offered by the Christiana Pizza Company.
dant of one of the participants in the Resistance, will be at the Underground Railroad Center to offer guided tours. Once known as Zercher’s Hotel, the building was used to hold those who were arrested during the Resistance while they awaited transport to Philadelphia for trial.
Also featured at the location will be a replica of a box used by Henry “Box” Brown. Brown was an enslaved man in Virginia who, in 1849, mailed himself to freedom in a wooden crate to Philadelphia. “People can guess how much it cost (for postage) and for a donation they can and sit in the box to feel what it was like,” Shrom noted.
Also on Sept. 13, there will be historical demonstrations and displays at the Christiana Masonic Lodge, including a collection of photos about Quaker history and the Underground Railroad. Guests will include author Joel Moore and Gwen Dickinson, who will talk about her father, William Chester Ruth, a local inventor.
The Heritage Days celebration will conclude on Sept. 14 with Friendship Day, which will include a short service with prayers
and music at 10 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch at noon. “During the Christiana Resistance, all the community got together to help. We want to bring all the community together again,” Shrom said. “It will be a fun, relaxing time.”
Shrom noted that when the 2025 celebration ends, plans will begin for next year’s event, which will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Christiana Resistance. “We will be taking preorders for hats, shirts, a lunch tote and backpack with the 175th logo,” she said.
“We are also looking for new (CHS) members,” she added. “New members will get a gift, and current members can also renew their membership. If you do that during Heritage Days (membership is good) from September 2025 to December 2026.”
All proceeds from Heritage Days will benefit the Brinton House restoration project. For more information, including a complete schedule of activities, visit www.christianahistorical society.com and choose “Events.” More information is also available by searching for “The Christiana Historical Society” on Facebook.
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members cannot stop the demolition, they can ask the owners if they may photograph from attic to cellar, so at least there is some memory of that house or business.
The society recently made a photographic history of a 1900s farmhouse; the new owner wished to demolish it to build a barn on the site. On the other side of the coin, the owner of a newly renovated house in White Horse is currently waiting for society members to photograph its treasured now-exposed interior log walls.
The Salisbury Township Historical Society is a part of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County project to update the 1996 record of historic buildings throughout the county. Volunteers are checking the status of those in Salisbury Township. Those who live in a house that is 100 years or older are asked to contact the society via its Facebook page so that it may update deeds and information.
To learn more, search for “Historical Society of Salisbury Township” on Facebook.
Highlights at the freight station will include tours of a caboose; a display of two rail motor cars; and an outdoor G-scale garden railroad display (weather permitting). New this year will be a letter press machine demonstration; souvenir tickets will be available. A miniature train will go from the Brinton House to the train station.
Historic wagon tours of the borough will be offered for a fee. Costumed tour guides will provide information about each site on the tour.
Darlene Colón, society president, who is a descen-
Bookworm Frolic Set
Mennonite Life will host the Bookworm Frolic book sale from Thursday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 13, in the white tent behind its building at 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
The sale will include tens of thousands of used books across various genres, including fiction, history, biography, religion, and children’s books. Locally made soft pretzels and lemonade will be available for purchase as well.
The Bookworm Frolic will feature daily deals.
Church Plans
Bible Study
Faith Bible Chapel, 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville, will host a weekly Bible study for women of all denominations on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. starting Sept. 10.
The 12-week study, called “Growing Through Life’s Challenges,” is from the Fisherman Bible Study Guides. Copies of the book may be purchased at the first meeting for a fee.
For more information, call the church at 610-5936333 and leave a message for Nancy.
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Moser Named as County Chief Experience Officer
Megan Moser has been named as the new chief experience officer for Chester County.
Last year, Chester County rebranded and renamed several roles, including the role of deputy administrator, which is now the chief experience officer.
The chief experience officer is tasked with enhancing external engagement and community-facing services. In
this role, Moser will focus on how Chester County engages with constituents and other external audiences and will oversee county departments with that focus. Moser’s department portfolio will include health; human services; libraries; open space preservation; voter services; water resources; workforce development; and Pocopson Home, the county’s long-term health care facility.
Moser brings qualifications and skills in customer experience and engagement, as well as strategic design, acquired at the federal and municipal government levels and in the higher education sector. She has served as a director of customer experience for the federal government’s General Services Administration’s
Technology Transformation Services Centers of Excellence. In that role, she partnered with federal agencies to address complex challenges impacting the experiences of their customers and to improve service delivery. Prior to her work with the General Services Administration, Moser served in customerand constituent-focused roles with both the City of Philadelphia and the Wharton School of Business.
Moser is a graduate of the Fels Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received her Master of Public Administration degree. She also completed post-baccalaureate studies at Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences and holds a Bachelor of Arts in human services from Chestnut Hill College.
CHS Announces Timeline for Opening of New Locations
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) has announced an updated timeline for its new locations in Lancaster County.
CHS is part of Milton Hershey School’s $350 million initiative to develop six early childhood education centers designed to serve children age 6 weeks to 5 years from under-resourced
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fying families. Each location will feature a playbased curriculum that fosters children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development, complemented by on-site health services, behavioral supports, meals, transportation, and personal care items. Family success
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The New Danville location of Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning is expected to open in the summer of 2026.
Applications Sought for Leadership Program
Leadership Chester County (LCC) is accepting applications for its 2025-26 program. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the program.
LCC’s program will run from October to May, meeting one full weekday each month. Participants will engage in interactive sessions led by speakers, community leaders, and subject matter experts, covering topics such as community development, collaboration, advocacy,
and effective governance. The program aims to help graduates gain enhanced leadership skills, a deeper understanding of Chester County’s needs, and nonprofit board placement assistance to connect them with organizations aligned with their passions and expertise.
LCC welcomes individuals at every stage of life and career, including seasoned professionals, retirees, and those just beginning their careers. Participants
represent a wide range of sectors, including business, government, education, and nonprofits. The program is designed for those who are curious about how the community works and are motivated to make a meaningful impact.
Administered and facilitated by Chester County United Way and in partnership with West Chester University and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, Leadership Chester County has
Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines Available at Giant, Martin’s
The Giant Company has announced that flu and pneumonia vaccinations are now available at all Giant and Martin’s pharmacies.
Walk-ins are welcome, but customers can also make an appointment if they prefer. Most insurance plans cover flu shots at $0 copays, including Medicare Part B.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu vaccination annually, ideally by October. Vaccination to prevent influenza is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious
complications from flu, including people with diabetes, pregnant women, adults over 65, those with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, those with kidney and liver disorders, heart disease patients and those with compromised immune systems.
Giant and Martin’s pharmacies also offer pneumococcal vaccinations, which can be administered at the same time as a flu shot.
The CDC recommends the pneumococcal vaccination for all children younger than 5 years old and all adults age 50 years or older. It is also recommended for both children and adults with certain risk conditions.
Immunizations are
Historic Preservation Summit Posted
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will host its fourth annual Lancaster County Historic Preservation Summit on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The conference will include presentations from experts on the importance of historic preservation in Lancaster County.
The schedule for the event includes check-in and a breakfast reception from 8:30 to 9 a.m.; welcome and presentations from 9 a.m. to noon; a catered lunch at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House from noon to 1 p.m.; and
continued presentations at the Ware Center from 1 to 5 p.m. The keynote speaker will be David W. Linebaugh, professor of historic preservation and former dean of the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland, who will speak at 4 p.m. There is a fee to attend.
The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 19, and people are encouraged to register early as space is limited. For more information and to register, visit https:// hptrust.org/preservation summit/, call 717-2915861, or email manager@ hptrust.org.
become a trusted resource for building civic leadership. With the support of partners and sponsors, the program has developed a network of alumni who bring their skills and passion to nonprofit boards and community initiatives throughout the region. Applications are open through Friday, Sept. 12. To learn more or apply, visit www.leadership chestercounty.org or contact Kelly Cockshaw at 610-429-9400.
NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE
Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 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 #433 stored by: Theodore Alexander
Unit #332 stored by: Danielle Mavromanolis
Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 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 #175H stored by: Ericka Reick
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Propane hot air, central A/C, onsite well/septic. Total Taxes $8,346. Great country location and close to major routes. Personal Property to be Sold after Real Estate at 6 PM H Vehicles H
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King size poster bed, twin beds, 3pc queen bedroom set, sofa, loveseat, chairs, futon, storage benches, coffee & end tables, drop leaf dining room table & chairs, kitchen table & 4 chairs, microwave cart, hall table, lighted curio, rocker, entertainment center, hutch, umbrella stand, desks, stacking tables, kitchen table & 4 chairs & bench, book shelves, wooden chairs, nightstands, Maytag MCT washer, Maytag MCT dryer & More
TERMS: Real Estate- 10% Down at auction. Bal by 10/17/25. 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: Agnes Angeny Estate
Unique 13½ ACRE farmette, stone updated farm house w/3,600 SF, custom country kitchen w/new cabinets & highend appliances, living rm. w/vaulted ceiling, great rm., family rm. w/walk-in fireplace, office/den, 4 bdrms., 1st floor master bdrm., 3½ baths, 2nd floor laundry, bonus rm., finished bsmt. & radiant floor heat, guest/pool house 20x40 w/wet bar, ½ bath w/outdoor shower, mini split system, geothermal hot water heat w/gas back up, stone fireplace & Carlton in-ground heated pool w/connected spa & waterfall feature, (2) 2-stall horse barns, 3 car garage 22x48, milk house, 2 run-ins, utility shed, 13½ ACRES w/6½ acres pasture w/5 separate fenced pastures & 3/4 acre stocked spring fed pond. Clean & Green. Zoned Rural Residential.
Owner relocating & serious to sell. Move-in condition farmette w/abundant upgrades. A must see to appreciate. Quiet rural location. Minutes to Compass, Wagontown, Sadsburyville & Coatesville. Personal inspection by appointment or open house August 30, September 6 & 13 from 1 to 4 PM. For more detailed information visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368).
471 Ash Rd., Coatesville. Rt. 340 E. thru Compass. Right Old Wilmington Rd. Left Ash Rd. OR Rt. 340 W. Wagontown. Left Ash Rd.
Railroad Heritage Day Set
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will host Railroad Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 6.
The family-friendly event will include a presentation titled “The Evolution of Rail” by Beth Anne Keates at 11 a.m. in the museum auditorium, followed by book signings in the lobby through the end of the day. Keates is a volunteer for the West Chester Railroad and also marches annually as Betsy Ross in the Lansdowne parade. Keates has co-authored several books with Kenneth Springirth, including “Viewing SEPTA’s Rail Heritage,”
“Stourbridge Lion to the Stourbridge Line,” “Union Pacific Railroad Heritage,”
“Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Heritage,” and “Viewing Norfolk Southern Railway.”
Railroad Heritage Day activities are included in the regular museum admission.
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is home to a collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a research library and archives, a working restoration shop, an immersive education center, and a museum store. For more information, visit www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
A presentation called “The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania at 50” by Dodie Robbins, museum curator, will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the museum auditorium. The event will also feature a railroad heritage craft activity table for kids and a Pennsylvania Railroad truck owned by Ken Briers, both present all day in Rolling Stock Hall. A number of the museum’s historic locomotives and railroad cars will also be open for visitors to experience.
CHS
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advocates will work closely with families through goal setting, home visits, and connections to community resources.
CHS has already opened centers in Hershey and Harrisburg, and CHS Middletown is planned to open this summer.
CHS New Danville, located at 393 Long Lane in Pequea Towship, is expected to open in the summer of 2026. The center is designed to serve 100 children and will operate year-round on Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www .chslearn.org/locations/ chs-new-danville.
CHS Elizabethtown, located at 130 Alida St., Elizabethtown, is expected
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On Sept. 11, Mennonite Life members will receive early admission at 8:15 a.m. Membership must be current and will be confirmed before early access is granted. To become a Mennonite Life member, visit www
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to open in the summer of 2027. The center will serve approximately 150 children and will operate year-round on Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit https://tinyurl .com/chs-etown.
CHS Lancaster City, located on the corner of North Plum and East Walnut streets, is expected to open in the fall of 2027. This location is expected to be the largest CHS center and will operate year-round on Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit https://tinyurl .com/chs-lanc-city.
For more information about CHS, visit www .chslearn.org/contact-us/.
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Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have approved $5 million in 2025-26 Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants. The CRP grants will fund 12 projects in urban centers across Chester County.
Chester County’s 202526 CRP grant distributions include $600,000 to the Borough of Spring City for improvements to Boat
Launch Park, $550,000 to the Borough of Phoenixville for the installation of a solar panel array at Phoenixville Recreation Center, $540,000 to the Borough of Atglen for pedestrian safety and roadway improvements to the downtown area, $490,000 to the Borough of Honey Brook for infrastructure improvements to James Street, $460,000 to the City of Coatesville for continued
flood mitigation efforts, $425,000 to the Borough of West Chester for Phase 2 of safety and accessibility improvements to the Gay Street Open-Air Market, $425,000 to the Borough of West Grove for improvements to Memorial Park, $395,000 to the Borough of Oxford to expand the Niblock Alley redevelopment project, $350,000 to the Borough of Kennett Square to
replace the water main on Race Street, $310,000 to the Borough of Avondale for Phase 2 of surveying and mapping of water systems, $300,000 to the Borough of Downingtown for a comprehensive boroughwide stormwater flood study to begin flood mitigation work throughout the borough, and $155,000 to the Borough of Parkesburg for road repairs to First Avenue.
Atglen Borough Park, completed in 2024, was one of the projects that received funding from Community Revitalization Program grants.
