Creating Comfort One Stitch at a Time
BY FRANCINE FULTON
What started out as an effort by church members at Parkesburg Mennonite Church to teach people how to sew has evolved into Sew Much Love, a group that creates handmade items for various charities, including prayer shawls, comforters and pillowcases for hospitalized children.
All are welcome to attend the Sew Much Love gatherings, which are held on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon in the church’s fellowship hall. Sewers of all experience levels are welcome, as well as those with no experience.
“We have people with various skills,” said Sheila Williamson, one of the group’s founders. “If you can tie a knot, you are welcome. We have people who just come to knot comforters.”
One of the group’s main projects
is to create pillowcases, featuring kid-friendly fabrics, for patients at Penn State Health Center Children’s
Hospital in Hershey. “We get the fabric, and I cut (it to size), and different people sew them together,”
A Time for Chili and Grilled Cheese
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Community members are welcome to visit WordUP Ministries on Sunday, Oct. 26, when the church will host a chili cook-off. The complimentary lunch will also include grilled cheese sandwiches, desserts and beverages.
Activities will take place at 11:45 a.m., immediately after the 10:45 a.m. church service. Visitors to the first-time event will be able to taste a number of chili dishes made by church members.
CCCC To Present 5K Run/Walk for Life
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Chester County Connect Care (CCCC), a nonprofit medical care pregnancy center, will present its annual 5K Run/Walk for Life, on Saturday, Nov. 8, rain or shine, at Hibernia County Park in Coatesville.
In addition to the 5K, this year’s event will include a fun run/walk, a Pup Station for dogs, a Diaper Derby for toddlers and a petting zoo.
Race-day registration will open at 8 a.m., followed by a welcome at 8:30 a.m. The Diaper Derby
“The ladies of the church are putting this together,” said pastor Buck Mowday, noting that the event will take place in the church’s café. “We will have at least seven different pots of chili. We will have little sheets of paper (where people can vote) for their favorite.” He noted that chili that may spicy will be clearly marked.
The latest activity is part of the church’s effort to promote camaraderie among church members and the community.
“We are always trying to figure out ways that WordUP can be involved in our community,” said Mowday. “Our café opens at 10 a.m. There will be snacks that morning and coffee before the service. We do that every Sunday. On the first Sunday of every month, we have a breakfast, and that is open to (the community) at 9:45 a.m. And it not just sandwiches. It could be
Sew Much Love members include (front, from left) Sheila Williamson, Wendy Kennel, Sarah Nafziger, (back) Grace Doirin, Lourdes Doirin, Mary Frederick and Julia Joyce. Photo by Francine Fulton
scrambled eggs, steak and eggs or pancakes.”
The Sunday service is casual and contemporary and includes a message, readings from Scripture and worship music. “We offer practical (information) that you can apply when you go home through the week,”
Mowday stated. “We talk about Scripture, but practical ways to fulfill those Scriptures in your life.”
WordUP started as Soup, Sandwich and Talk events that were held at the Gap Fire Company. Each program included a variety of free soups and sandwiches with a short sermon. The programs were the predecessor to the creation of WordUp Community Ministries in 2018.
“We are the church; the building is not the church,” said Mowday. “And the church is not just the service. Church is happening in our café way before we come together to worship the Lord. We are big into relationships. It is part of our vision.”
He said that first-time visitors are especially welcome to check out what WordUP Ministries has to offer. “People here are very friendly. We have a great group of people,” Mowday added. “We have greeters downstairs and upstairs when you come in.”
WordUP is located at 160 Route 41, Gap, on the second floor of the Dutchland Inc. building. An elevator is available.
For more information, visit www.wordup communityministries .org or search for “WordUP Community Ministries” on Facebook. Services are also livestreamed on the Facebook page.
Those with questions may email buckmowday@ gmail.com.
Pastor Buck Mowday is organizing the first-time chili cookoff. Photo by Francine Fulton
Bird-in-Hand Stage Announces 2026 Show Schedule
Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2026 show season. It includes two new shows and one popular favorite from Blue Gate Musicals as well as a Ryan & Friends musical comedy variety show.
The 2026 season will launch on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with the debut of a brand-new show, “Ned and Nancy See America.” The plot of the musical comedy revolves around a retired couple on the RV vacation of a lifetime. They travel from one hilarious disaster to the next, reliving old memories and making new ones - and all roads lead to a surprise ending. The show will run through Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Also in April, popular entertainer Ryan Bomgardner will return to the Bird-in-Hand Stage with “Ryan & Friends: Laughter in Lancaster,” a lighthearted look at life in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Opening on Thursday, April 9, and running through Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, the variety show features fan-favorite characters as well as Ryan’s signature ventriloquism, comedy skits and parody songs in styles ranging from country to Broadway.
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, “Dear Soldier Boy” will return to the Bird-inHand Stage. Written by
Martha Bolton, with songs by Wally Nason, the show is set in 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait. A young Amish girl and her friend volunteer to write letters of encouragement to the American troops. Several
soldiers out on a weekend pass decide to surprise the girls at the cheese shop where they work - all on the same day. This musical comedy will run through Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
The season will close
with another new show from Blue Gate Musicals.
“The Christmas Rush” will open on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. As the stores prepare to close on Christmas Eve, a recently widowed salesgirl and her daughter
are desperately seeking the one special thing about Christmas. Down to their last dime and last hour, they hatch two secret plans that put them on a collision course with disaster that only a Christ-
mas Eve miracle will solve. The show will run through Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. Tickets for all four 2026 shows are currently available. For reservations, call 717-768-1568 or visit www.Bird-in-Hand.com.
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Litter Education Book Updated
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced that revisions to its “Open Your Eyes to Litter in a Watershed” book is complete. It is part of the Open Your Eyes to Litter series of five educational activity books, which the organization is updating in partnership with illustrator and concept artist Brady Mock and the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR). The updates are being made to account for the changing environment, new
environmental education standards, and new types of litter. The original series was created more than 20 years ago, and more than one million copies were distributed to schools throughout Pennsylvania.
“Open Your Eyes to Litter in a Watershed” is designed for kids in grades two through four. The book focuses on how illegal dumping and littering affect watersheds. The book includes vocabulary, activities, journal prompts, and activities that reinforce the
concept of a watershed and how litter impacts the people and animals who live there.
Pennsylvania’s firstever Litter Action Plan, announced by the Governor’s Office in 2021, called for education and outreach strategies to ensure that all Pennsylvanians know littering is unacceptable and that there are better ways to manage their waste. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Open Your Eyes to Litter book series aligns with these aims.
The Open Your Eyes to Litter series provide hands-on learning and is appropriate for children in kindergarten through grade six; each book is tailored to specific grades within this range. Each book revision addresses Pennsylvania Department of Education academic standards and has an accompanying teacher’s guide that provides multi-disciplined
educational activities that expand on the information, ideas, and activities that are included in each book.
“Open Your Eyes to Litter,” which has been revised, explains what litter is and whom it affects. The book is available in English or in Spanish.
“Open Your Eyes to Litter: Our Littered Past” illustrates litter and waste issues from prehistoric times to the present and explains how each culture managed or did not manage its waste. The book is available in English or Spanish.
“Open Your Eyes to Litter: Think Before You Toss” explains ways trash can be properly disposed of, what happens to trash once it is thrown away, and why people should reduce, reuse and recycle.
“Open Your Eyes to Litter in a Watershed” illustrates how litter and illegal dumping affect watersheds and
the animals and people who live, work, and play there. The book is available in English or Spanish
“Open Your Eyes to Litter: Keeping Our Greenways Clean” explains how litter affects greenways and how greenways function. The book illustrates the major greenways in
Pennsylvania and shows how they connect cities and communities, and it encourages awareness and stewardship of greenways. The books and teacher’s guides are available to download free of charge at https://www.keeppa beautiful.org/prevent-it/ education-resources/.
PennDOT Posts Innovations Challenge
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites high school students from across the state to participate in this year’s PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative, and strategic thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The
Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades nine through 12, regardless of their school’s learning model. For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a concept for the use of artificial intelligence in work zones to dramatically improve safety for work crews and road users. The concept must outline
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Williamson explained.
“They have to be washed in special soap. We iron them, and then each one gets packaged individually to be handed out to children. Right now, I have close to 200 to take (to Hershey).”
She noted that children who receive a pillowcase while hospitalized get to take it home with them.
The group also knots comforters for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a Christian relief organization. The blankets, which consist of material on top, batting in the middle and more fabric on the back, are knotted together by the group members.
Williamson delivers the comforters to the agency’s headquarters in Ephrata.
“Last year, MCC sent out 56,600 comforters all over the world - to refugee
camps, disaster (areas) and some in the United States,” Williamson reported. “We used to pick up the tops in MCC and then knot them.
Now, we are doing everything here. When I cut up pillowcases, there is always leftover (fabric for the comforters), so we reuse everything. We average about three quilts a month.”
Another of the group’s projects is to sew fleece blankets for Project Linus, and members also crochet baby hats.
“We had a lot of fleece given to us and we tie these blankets, and they go to the Linus Project,” Williamson said. “The baby hats go to Women & Babies (Hospital) in Lancaster. This past year, we did almost 300 baby hats.”
She said that members of the community often donate
material, including one gentleman whose wife recently passed away. He donated her sewing machine to the group as well as an abundance of turtle-themed fabric.
Williamson added that she is pleased at how the group has grown. “When we first started, there were only three of us, and part of it was to teach women to sew,” said Williamson, noting the other two founding members were Patty Nafziger and Jane Rudewick. “The first year or two, it was about teaching, and it evolved. Now it is all mission work. It has really grown, and I am thankful to God for the people that come. The camaraderie and friendship is just wonderful.”
Williamson emphasized that Sew Much Love is not limited to members of the church. “We chit-chat and
learn about each other. It’s nice getting different people from the community (to participate),” she said, noting about 10 to 12 people attend monthly. “We have plenty of room for more.”
Bouncy House, Fire Truck, Ambulance, barrel rides, claw machine, petting zoo, games, candy, popcorn, & much more. Kids
SINGING SPRING FOODS
The Sew Much Love group works on various projects during its monthly meetings. Photo by Francine Fulton
Community Calendar
Oct. 22. Narcotics Anonymous
IMPACT
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
Oct. 22 and 29. Bible Study
Parkesburg Mennonite Church
44 E. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 10 to 11 a.m. The fall Bible study will focus on Romans. The topic on Oct. 22 will be “Israel’s Future Salvation.” The topic on Oct. 29 will be “Spiritual Gifts.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Oct. 23. Free Meal
Leacock Presbyterian Church
3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu will consist of meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, peas, dinner rolls, applesauce and desserts. For more information, call the church at 717-687-6619.
Oct. 26. 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
Oct. 26. Trunk or Treat
Penningtonville Presbyterian Church
406 Main St., Atglen, 3 to 5 p.m. Children are encouraged to attend dressed in costume as they collect candy from decorated trunks. The church trustees will also provide food items for purchase, including hot dogs, chicken fingers, french fries and beverages. Vehicle owners who would like to take part are asked to call the church office at 610-593-2173 to reserve a spot.
Oct. 27. Halloween Celebration
Parkesburg Free Library
105 West St., Parkesburg, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Open to children ages 1 to 5, the event will include a Halloween story time and craft, followed by trick-or-treating at stations set up around the library. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.parkesburglibrary.org, choose “Upcoming Events” and select “Halloween Story Time & Trick or Treat (Ages 1-5).”
Oct. 30. Pumpkin Patch Party
Atglen Public Library
121 Main St., Atglen, 4:30 p.m. This program, led by Ms. Maureen, will include stories, songs and a small pumpkin for the children to decorate or take home to decorate. The program is geared to children in kindergarten through grade three, but all children and their families are welcome. To register, visit https:// ccls.libcal.com/event/15073633 or call the library at 610-593-6848.
Nov. 1. Designer Purse Bingo
Presented by Atglen Public Library
Octorara Primary Learning Center
87 Highland Road, Atglen. Doors will open at 5 p.m.; games will start at 6 p.m. Prizes will be new designer bags and accessories. Register to reserve a space at the advance ticket price by calling the library at 610-5936848 or visiting https://ccls.libcal.com/event/15452952. Payment can be also made at the library or at the event with cash or check. Tickets can be purchased by credit card at www.AtglenPublicLibrary.org.
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.
Community Baby Shower Planned
Parents, expectant parents, grandparents, and families with babies and young children are invited to learn about the resources and programs available to them at a Community Baby Shower on Friday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine St., Oxford.
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 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
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
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
The free event, organized by state Sen. Carolyn Comitta, the Maternal and Child Health Consortium, and the Maternity Care Coalition, will help connect children, parents, and guardians with more than 20 community organizations that offer resources to local families. The shower will feature free activities for children, giveaway drawings, and the distribution of complimentary diapers and other essential baby items.
For more information, visit www.pa senatorcomitta.com/ oxfordbabyshower2025.
Saturday, Oct. 25th
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Topic: Door of Hope - Hosea 2:15 Stepping into Your New Identity
Contact: Merv Beiler 717-715-4659
Email: ministries@twinbrookretreat.com
(breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m.)
Seating is limited RSVP: October 23rd
Where: Twin Brook Retreat 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap, PA
Admission by donation
Registered 501(c)3
A bit about Wesley: Husband, father, and construction guy who can’t think of any purpose greater than relationally knowing the Creator of everything.
The winners will be published in this special section appearing in the Conestoga Valley and Garden Spot Pennysavers, as well as the Morgantown/Honey Brook and Octorara Community Couriers, in early December. All entries will be featured on townlively.com. Not all entries are guaranteed to be published in print.
are due by Monday, November 3.
State Sen. Carolyn Comitta (center) and Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen (left) greet constituents at a past Community Baby Shower.
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Supporting Girls and Women With Dignity
BY CAT SHANNON
Sarah Zeitler wants to get people talking about some of life’s most basic necessities while making sure everyone has access to them.
The Lancaster woman is the local face of I Support the Girls, a national nonprofit that collects bras, underwear and feminine hygiene products for girls and women in need. What began for Zeitler as a simple search for a place to donate gently used bras has grown into a mission she calls both energizing and deeply personal.
“I’m very focused on changing the conversation,” says Zeitler, who has two teenage daughters, ages 14 and 16. “Why don’t we talk about pads and tampons? ... I tell my girls, ‘You don’t
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TELEHANDLERS - FORKLIFT - PLATFORMS: '06 Pettibone 8044 telehandler (5942 hrs.); '03 Pettibone 8044 telehandler (5313 hrs.) (Both have remotes for boom functions); '13 Gehl R519 telehandler; (all 3 telehandlers have foam filled tires); Kalmar AC P50BX 5000 lb. LP forklift, w/3 stg. mast, side shift, and 7.00-12 solid front tires (3772 hrs.); 4 Pleasant View aluminum telehandler platforms w/wings; (2) 16; (1) 14', (1) 10'; (2) dumpster hoppers (2 yd.). ROOFERS BUGGY - TRAILERS: "09 Equipter roofer buggy (7500 GVW)' '16 Kodiak 20' alum. tilt deck equip. trailer w/12v winch, elec. jack, and remote for tilt & winch (14,000 GVW); '23 Pace American 7x16 enclosed trailer w/rear ramp & side door (9990 GVW); (2) '22 Pace American enclosed trailers (9990 GVW; 8'-4" x 16' x 7' 6' high, set-up as construction trailer w/rear ramp, side door, roof rack & ladder, interior shelves & lunch room); '17 Atlas 7x16 enclosed trailer (7000 GVW, rear ramp, side door, roof rack & ladder, and interior shelves); '13 Continental 8x16 enclosed trailer (7000 GVW, rear ramp, side door, roof rack & ladder, interior shelves & lunch room); '14 Carry On 5x10 enclosed trailer (2990 GVW); Notary available 11AM-3PM for title transfers. CONSTRUCTION TOOLS & RELATED: FRAMING TOOLS: 10 Dewalt 12"miter saws (2 sliding compound and 8 others); 4 Dewalt portable table saws; Paslcde and MAX framing nailers; Paslode staple guns; routers; grinders; lasers; levels; Dewalt cordless tools & batteries; many hand tools. ROOFING TOOLS: Swenson snap table for standing seam installation (mounted on trailer); Swenson angle shear w/various pitch dies; roofing nailers; shingle rippers; magnets; tarps; roof jacks; pitch hoppers; roofer buggy (see trailer section for info). SIDING TOOLS: (2) Alum.-a-brake 7'10" trim brakes; pole jacks; alum. planks (various sizes); extension ladders; ladder jacks; siding saws. TRIM TOOLS: Dewalt miter saws; finish nailers; vacuum; planers; many Dewalt cordless tools & batteries; lights; fans; carts. GENERAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: (5) I-Air portable air compressors w/Honda GX200 eng.; (1) Dewalt portable air compressor w/5½ HP Honda; (2) Honda 7000w & (3) Honda 5000w inverter generators; stone plate tamper; M-B-W jumping jack tamper; Stihl TS5001 cut off saw; (5) telescoping jack stands w/20 ton jacks; Dewalt elec. magnet drill; pallet jack; 5 sets Bil-jax 5'x5' scaffolding & planks: Baker scaffolding; Senco auto screw gun; long handled tools; brooms, shovels, digging iron, post hole diggers, etc.; air hoses; elec. hoses; elec. cords; Dewalt DW746 10" table saw (no motor); Grizzly shaper w/air motor; Grizzly 6" jointer w/air motor; 3' concrete float w/2 extensions handles; (45) Pony ¾" pipe clamps (asst. lengths). ASST. BUILDING MATERIALS & FASTENERS: Skids of Bricks; windows; shingles; vinyl siding LVLs; lumber; decking; railing; styrofoam; OHO panels; rolls alum. trim coil; snow guards; many different nails, screws lags for roofing, decking, siding, framing & trimming. MISC. ITEMS: IH Cub Cadet lawn tractor w/mower deck; 2 lumber racks; pallet racking.
AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: This is a line up of good, clean equipment and tools. Glen Run Framers had 3 stocked framing trailers, 1 stock interior trim trailer plus roofing and siding equipment & tools. This is a large auction w/more than listed. We hope you join us at the auction. AUCTION INFO: Auction will begin at 8:30 A.M. Selling w/2 auctiioneers. Ring 1 will sell tools & related (under tent). Ring 2 will sell building materials, fasteners and related, Trailers, Lifts, & roofer buggy will sell approx. 11:30 A.M. Auction Co. and sellers are not responsible for accidents. Payment Terms: Cash, approved check OR credit card w/3% fee. Food Stand. Can't make it to the auction? We accept absentee OR phone bids. Contact Tim at 717-354-9524 before auction day to pre-register.
have to be embarrassed by this topic.’ I want to help people who don’t have access to products most of us take for granted.”
Zeitler discovered I Support the Girls in late 2024. When she realized Lancaster no longer had an active chapter, she quickly stepped up. The hyperlocal aspect drew her in.
“I like that the bras you’re giving are not going to women in another state,” she said. “They’re going right back to local women. I also wanted to be sure these bras were going to women in need who were going to use them.”
I Support the Girls began 10 years ago when founder Dana Marlowe started the organization in the Washington, D.C., area. From one donated bra, the organization has grown to more than 40 million products donated over the past decade.
Locally, Zeitler collects donations and works with partners including Second Grace, which supports young single mothers, and River’s Place, a free clothing closet at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manheim Township. She has also begun reaching out to local doctor’s offices, especially plastic surgeons, to encourage women undergoing breast surgery to donate their gently used bras.
At her job as a product manager at Armstrong, she regularly collects donations. And thanks to I Support the Girls
national partnerships with major retailers like Victoria’s Secret, she receives shipments of new bras to distribute.
“I like to make sure there is diversity in what I’m giving away,” she said. “I want to have everything from sports bras to special occasions, from tween sizes to larger sizes.”
Her work has become a family effort. Her daughters, August and Citizen, pitch in with everything from social media posts to sorting donations. They’ve also joined her at training sessions offered by the national nonprofit, turning the project into a shared mission of empowerment.
This year, Zeitler received a grant to create a permanent collection site in Lancaster. While she’s still searching for the right location, she continues to collect donations at her home and through temporary community partners.
This fall, for example, a
collection bin will be available at Pocket Books, 903 Wheatland Ave., Lancaster, through October.
For Zeitler, the work is about more than just distributing products; it’s about starting conversations that too often remain in the shadows.
“I’m passionate about women’s causes,” she said. “We have very unique needs. Men don’t have to worry about having the right bras to go to work and feel professional or feel confident in their own skin. This is something I’m very passionate about, and doing this work literally energizes me.”
She notes that her involvement in the project has raised her own awareness about community needs.
“Think about victims of domestic violence,” she said. “The police often collect undergarments as evidence, and these women are sent home without underwear. ... Girls literally miss school because they don’t have the proper hygiene products.”
It’s also important to Zeitler that donations stay in the local area.
“Everything that comes into us, whether it’s money, hygiene products or bras, it all goes right to women and girls right here in Lancaster,” she said. “This is really a boots-on-theground organization, and we are helping right where it’s needed.”
To learn more about I Support the Girls or to make a donation, email takemy bras@gmail.com or search Instagram for @isupport thegirlslancasterpa. Zeitler also has an Amazon Wish List accessible at https:// bit.ly/3K6eApn.
Auctioneers:
J-Air Compressors
Construction Tools
'06 Pettibone 8044 Kalmar Forklift
'09 Equipter Roofer Buggy
Honda 5000 Inverter
Construction Trailers Standing Seam Snap Table
189 Octorara Rd., Parkesburg. Rt.
from Parkesburg. Right Sadsbury Rd. Right Octorara Rd.
Sarah Zeitler with daughters August (left) and Citizen
will be held at 8:45 a.m., during which toddlers, will crawl along a cushioned race course. “They have to be crawling, not walking,” explained Kirstyn Veneziale, CCCC marketing and event coordinator, noting that all toddlers will receive a CCCC onesie and headband to wear during the race. Prizes will be awarded. She noted that the race will only occur if there are at least five registrants.
The 5K, which will be professionally timed, will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the fun run/walk. “It’s the same
Challenge
how PennDOT can use smarter systems to prevent accidents and protect people. The concept should also take into consideration cost-benefit information, statewide deployment implications, and public outreach.
Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel
course as last year,” Veneziale noted. “It is all gravel or paved. It’s never on grass.”
First-, second- and thirdplace medals awarded will be to the top three male and female finishers for each age group and the overall male and female winners of the 5K. Medals and prizes will be awarded at 10:30 a.m.
Youngsters in strollers along with dogs on leashes are welcome to be a part of the fun run/walk, which will not be timed and will cover less than 1 mile. “We will also have a Pup Station, and everyone who registers
their dog will get a bandana for their pet and treats,” said Veneziale, adding, “We will have a Cheer Zone with things to cheer on the runners along the course like cowbells and clappers.”
Breakfast items and race snacks will be provided free of charge. “Before the race, we will have doughnuts, bagels, bananas, yogurt and oranges,” Veneziale noted. “After, there will be chips and soft pretzels.” Coffee and hot chocolate will also be offered.
There will be separate registration fees for the
5K, the fun run/walk and the Diaper Derby. All participants in the 5K and fun run/walk will be given a “I Run for Life” T-shirt.
Veneziale noted that about 300 people took part in last year’s event, which is being held at Hibernia for the fourth time. A representative from CCCC will push an empty stroller with balloons to honor babies who have been lost.
Proceeds from the event will support the agency’s ongoing mission to provide medical, educational and material support to
women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. All services are 100% free. Families are supported physically, emotionally and financially through basic pregnancy care, parenting education, peer counseling, a homeless prevention program and community referrals.
Veneziale added that non-runners and walkers may also attend the event on Nov. 8 with their families. “It’s a family-friendly event,” she said. “We have the Cheer Zone, the snacks and the petting zoo - so
bring the kids, too.” Hibernia County Park is located at 1 Park Road, Coatesville. For more information about the event and to register, visit https:// ccconnectcareinfo.org/ walk-for-life. Those who register prior to Saturday, Oct. 25, will receive a discount. Same-day registrations will also be accepted. More information about CCCC is available by visiting www.ccconnectcare .org or www.facebook .com/ccconnectcare. Those with questions may call 610-383-0930.
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of judges, which will determine the statewide winner.
For this year’s challenge, PennDOT is partnering with several organizations to provide a monetary award to the statewide winning team. These organizations include the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC); the American Council of Engi-
neering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA); the Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE); and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania (ITSPA).
For complete details, visit www.penndot.gov/ innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge link. The submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
October 25, 2025 • 8:30 A.M. In & Behind the Firehouse – 3135 Limestone Road Antiques & Collectibles, Tools (see below), Crafts, Quilts, Furniture, Household Items, Shrubbery, Outdoor/Lawn Items, Gift Certificates, & Much More
Donations & Consignments Welcome: Wednesday 10/22 - 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Thursday 10/23 - 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday 10/24 - 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Come enjoy the delicious food: Homemade Doughnuts & Pretzels, Chicken Corn Soup, Chicken BBQ, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hoagies, French Fries, Fried Shrimp, Salads, Homemade Baked Goods, Homemade Ice Cream & Milkshakes
TOOLS THIS YEAR: Rising Sun Supply will again be attending, providing over $30,000 in Milwaukee and Dewalt power tools to be sold absolute. A lot of contractor and homeowner tools and supplies, including power tools, rechargeable flashlights, head lamps, hanging lights, 12 volt lights of all descriptions, hundreds of knives (sporting & other), tool boxes, Milwaukee pack out systems. Upon the conclusion of the tool sale, Rising Sun Supply will do a power tool door prize giveaway with 12 winners. Rising Sun Supply power tools sale will begin at 11:00 A.M.
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TOYS - COLLECTIBLES: Allis Chalmers memorabilia: Touch lamp, wall clock, hard hat, straw hat, framed prints, tin signs, 10”x90” painted wood sign, table lamp, 1984 calendar; “Gathering of the Orange” framed print - Hillsboro, WV1997; (2) 1/8 scale Allis Chalmers die cast tractors; 1/8 scale AC pull type combine; 1/8 scale plastic AC tractor; 1/16 scale AC WC tractor w/plow; Lg. collection of 1/64 scale Ertl implements & tractors (many brands); extensive collection of Texaco truck banks; Texaco oil tanker w/original box; 60+ Hess trucks (some early editions & minis); Bell Telephone collectors trucks; Gap Fire Co. Winross truck; 1960’s &70’s advertising literature of trucks, tractors, & farm machinery, etc.
ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLES: Monkey wrenches; glass washboard; runner sled; oil lamps including Aladdin mantle lamp; Noritake china set (Ridgewood); large collection of Depression glassware cups & saucers and other pieces in all colors; picnic basket; tins: Hammond, Charles, Tom Sturgis; Hurst Gyroscope; Stetson hat w/box; H. Simon Zook, Honey Brook advertising items; quilt stands; safe w/combination lock; Vintage Piggy Polkadot pottery collection: cookie jars, sugar/creamer, salt/pepper, etc. and a few other animals; vintage children’s tea set & glass dishes; Byers Choice Carolers collection; Samuel Sweigart framed memorial; 12”x14” framed Geburt und Tauf-schein of Johannis Lantz 1804, Union Twp., Mifflin Co; 18”x24” framed family record of Elias Smoker - born Mar. 13, 1876 and Annie Smoker and 2nd wife Barbara Smoker; 20”x24” framed family record of Sanuel G. Sweigart and Anna G. Shirk (Artist John F. Glick, Gap, PA April 14, 1964).
BOOKS: Fisher Family History Books; Descendants of Christian Shirk; Descendants of Isaac & Hannah Smoker; Lantz Family History (1934); The Sherk Family History; Story of Stumptown Mennonite Church (1781-1981); Picture History of Morgantown (1770-1970); Glimpses of the Past - Village of Morgantown, PA; Caernarvon Rambler; Recollections of Caernarvon Twp (1930-1993); Bridging the Gap, Gap PA (1701-2001); Mr. Fishers Company - History of New Holland 1940-1985; Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements and Antiques (C.H. Wendel); Encyclopedia of American Farm Tractors (C.H. Wendel); The Allis Chalmers Story (C.H. Wendel); Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment 1914-1985; Proud History of AGCO; Proud Heritage of AGCO; 100 Years on the Road; 50 Years of Hess Toy Truck.
COINS: Silver Kennedy Halves; silver Washington Quarters; silver Roosevelt Dimes; silver Franklin Halves; silver Walking Liberty Halves; 1976 & 1978 proof sets; lots of wheat pennies.
LAWN TRACTOR - TOOLS - OUTDOOR RELATED: Allis Chalmers 611LT 3 spd. lawn tractor; Allis Chalmers B-10 lawn tractor; AC SnoPro Snowblower; Honda HRX217 lawn mower; TroyBilt 3550 portable generator; Husky 8’ & Werner 4’ step ladders; Sears Craftsman router table w/router; jumper cables; Brass Quoit set; asst. hand tools
APPLIANCES - FURNITURE: Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator; Kenmore washer & dryer; oak dining table w/4 leaves & 6 chairs; 2 door oak china cupboard; oak server; oak plant stand; 2 pc. cupboard; antique agate top table; sofa w/center console; elec. lift chair (2 yrs. old); glider rocker; cane seat chair; child’s rocking chair;
Deciding When To Retire
Professionals work hard to achieve both short- and long-term goals. Retirement certainly qualifies as a long-term goal, and many people spend decades building and investing in a nest egg that they hope will help them enjoy their golden years to the fullest extent.
The decision regarding when to retire is affected by a host of variables, so a good time for one individual may
not be ideal for another. Professionals on the cusp of retirement can consider several factors as they try to pick the right time to retire. Individuals should familiarize themselves with the rules of Social Security so they can maximize their benefits. Individuals can begin claiming Social Security benefits at age 62, although those benefits will be reduced by 25%. If individuals wait until they
PUBLIC AUCTION
CHARMING
SATURDAY, NOV. 8 • 9 A.M. - RE 11 A.M. 202 Rebecca Lane, Coatesville, PA 19320 This charming property is nestled in a serene development on the outskirts of Parkesburg in East Fallowfield Twp., within the Coatesville Area SD. The home boasts public water, private septic system, and an additional private well. Spanning 1,900 SF, this residence is situated on a picturesque 1-acre lot with mature landscaping and spacious 14’x40’ storage shed/shop. Main Floor Features: LR: 13’x15’, Office/Den or 4th BR: 11’x14’, Eat-in Kitchen: 12’x15’ w/elec. glass-top range, micro, SS refrigerator, and cherry cabinets, Sunporch/Laundry Area: 13’x13’, 1st Floor BR: 11’x13’, 1st Floor Bath: 7’x7’ with tub/shower combo. The first-floor features cushioned Pergo laminate flooring throughout and ample closet space for storage. Open stairway leads to two carpeted BRs, each measuring 12’x18’, with lg. closets and shared full bath. Additional amenities include a Trane central air unit, elec. hot water heaters, large fenced rear yard, spacious stone driveway, and an 11’x14’ storage shed.
Additional Property Features: Large unfinished basement, new shingle roof professionally installed in 2018, vinyl replacement Andersen windows installed in 2011, public water and private septic system, with an additional private well available if needed.
OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 (1-3 PM) OR BY APPOINTMENT CALL THE AUCTIONEER (717) 587-5105.
Auctioneer’s Note: The sellers have cherished this home and raised their family here. However, due to the passing of Karen’s husband, she has decided to relocate. Come prepared to purchase this beautiful home. For more pictures, visit our website: www.obauctioneer.com.
Terms: A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price to determine the total sale price. A 10% down payment is required on the day of the sale, with settlement within 45 days.
Terms by: Karen Guglielmo Taxes: Approx. $6,644 Attorneys: Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning LLP. Phone: 717-354-7700.
SNAP-ON TOOLS, COLLECTIBLES, FURNITURE, & HH GOODS
SNAP-ON TOOLS: ¼, 3/8 & ½ inch rachets, allen wrench sockets, extensions, socket sets, screw drivers, file set, gasket scrapers, pick set, SAE & metric hand wrenches, drill bit index, breaker bars, pliers set and more. Misc Tools: Craftsman sockets, Craftsman wrenches, Craftsman 175psi 25 gal air compressor, Craftsman shop vac, Delta belt sander, bench grinders, AMT table top drill press, Drills, Impact guns, Husky Easy air compressor, air tank, floor jacks, extension cords, tap and die set, saws, Milwaukee cordless drill & sawz-all, Milwaukee organizers, saw horses, oils, cleaners, paints, Permatex gasket material, Mac tool box top, Craftsman tool box base cabinet, blower fan, creeper, pipe clamps, t-squares, pole saw, shovels, weed eaters, torque wrenches, tool boxes and cabinets, battery chargers, brooms, misc. storage bins with nuts bolts and misc. hardware. Antiques/ Collectibles: (3) wooden dog mushing sleds, smoking stand, Diamond Spring water jugs, Stewart Warner gauge cluster, runner sled, snow shoes, various native American artifacts, bow and arrows, hunting knives, bull whips, brass candlestick phone, Hopalong Cassidy thermos, Prince Albert & Granger tobacco tins, Stevens Model 94C 20 Guage shot gun, Colt firearms lock w/ key, dolls from around the world Barbie Collection & Hollywood Barbies and more, unopened Fast Eddie Schartman’s Maverick model By Jo-Han, Revell Snaptite Boss Mustang model (signed), fur lined dogsled jackets, 5 gal stoneware jug, lite bright, and more items being found. Automotive: New Valve sets, GM racing Cylinder heads, various pistons, connecting rods, alternators and more. Books and Literature: large array of automotive magazines and books, and array of books pertaining to Alaska, wolves, and Alaska travel. Kitchen items: Bowls, cup, dishes, silverware, cutlery, Rubbermaid storage, Tupperware items, corning ware, crockpot, griddle and more. Furniture: Antique Grandfather’s clock, sofa, upholstered chairs, double bed, various hutches and cabinets, lamps, queen bed w/ underneath storage, carpet runners, side board, table and chairs, pictures and frames, dressers, waterfall blanket chest, end tables, clocks, bird cage, rocking horse, blonde 4 post bed and bedroom suite, Lane blanket chest. Misc items: Christmas décor, sweepers, baskets, window AC units, treadmill, wrapping paper & more.
Auctioneer’s Note: This is only a partial listing; we are still organizing the auction and items are still being found. Bring a friend and a chair as we will be selling with two auctioneers for part of the day. Tent and Porta John provided; Food stand on site. A portion of the items listed here will be offered on the internet through Proxibid.com. For more pictures, visit our website: www.obauctioneer.com. Terms: A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price to determine the total sale price. All items to be paid for by the conclusion of the auction in form of either Cash, Good Check, or Credit/Debit Card w/ 4% fee Terms by: Karen Guglielmo
are 66 or, in some cases, 67 to claim Social Security benefits, they will receive their full benefits. The Social Security Administration notes that those who can wait until age 70 to claim benefits will receive as much as 132% of the monthly benefit they would have received at full retirement age. These distinctions are especially important for people who will be looking to government-sponsored programs to provide significant financial support in retirement. Individuals who won’t rely as heavily on such programs may be able to retire earlier.
Seniors should also consider their debts. Carrying debt into retirement can be risky, so it’s ideal to pay off all debts, including a mortgage and car payments, before retiring. Doing so can provide more financial flexibility and make it easier to manage unforeseen expenses, such as those incurred due to health problems.
Seniors must also consider their retirement living expenses. It’s clear that a
sizable nest egg is a necessity for anyone hoping to live comfortably in retirement, but the tricky part is figuring out just how big that nest egg must be. Individuals can speak with a financial adviser and discuss what their retirement living expenses will be. Conventional wisdom based on the Consumer Price Index suggests individuals will need to replace between 70% and 80% of their pre-retirement income after concluding their career. But even that figure is not set in stone, as rising inflation, such as the rapid spike experienced in 2022, can quickly put retirees in financial jeopardy. By estimating the expenses they might have in retirement, individuals can begin to see how close to or far away from retirement they may be. They should budget for inflation so any spike in living expenses can be easier to manage.
Many individuals recognize that there’s no perfect time to retire, but a few simple strategies can help people make the best decision possible.
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Groups and individuals are cleaning up shared public spaces through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania program, supporting the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. The International Coastal Cleanup is an initiative to keep trash from reaching waterways and oceans.
Through Sunday, Nov. 30, while supplies last, volunteers will be provided with free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests when they register a cleanup with Pick Up Pennsylvania. Both waterway and land-based cleanups are eligible for the program since a significant portion of waterway pollution originates on land. Wind and rain wash litter into storm drains or directly into creeks and rivers that eventually flow to the ocean, where it impacts marine life, human health, and coastal economies.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is also sponsoring the Before and After category of the 2025 Pennsylvania Resources Council Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter photo contest. There will be one adult winner and one student winner, and each will receive a cash prize. To qualify, submissions in this category must be from a Pick Up Pennsylvania registered and reported event. To enter the photo contest and view all rules and requirements, visit https:// prc.org/what-we-do/ lens-on-litter-contest/.
Cleanup events must be registered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to receive the supplies, which will be provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT, and the Ocean Conservancy. Members of the public may visit www.keeppa beautiful.org to join an existing cleanup event through the Calendar of Events or to register their own cleanup by clicking on Programs and then Pick Up PA.