Three Graduates Inducted Into Hall of Fame
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The Octorara Area School District inducted three new members into the Octorara Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on Oct. 3 at Octorara Junior-Senior High School. The inductees were award-winning author and journalist Kristina Marusic from the Class of 2002; Jordan Ricci from the Class of 2001, who works in the Intelligence Community in support of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the White House; and Lt. Col. John Knox from the Class of 1975, a retired decorated military officer.
Welcoming attendees to the 33rd annual induction ceremony was Stowe Wilson, senior class president. “Each year, we hold the ceremony to celebrate the graduates who have left their mark on our school and community,” she said. “These Octorara graduates are setting a powerful example through their achievements. Those being honored today were once students like us. Let this be a reminder that each of us is
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Craft Show To Benefit Wreaths Across America
BY FRANCINE FULTON
A fundraising craft and vendor show to benefit the local chapter of Wreaths Across America will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Ave., Gap. Proceeds from the event will help fund the cost of placing wreaths on the graves of veterans at cemeteries in the Pequea Valley and Octorara areas.
This is the second year for the craft show, which will feature
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Reflecting on a Career at VisionCorps
BY FRANCINE FULTON
“I think I am most proud of the work that we have done over the years and how we have been able to expand our services and our footprint to serve more people,” reflected Dennis Steiner, president and CEO of VisionCorps, who recently announced his retirement. “That is what our mission is - to empower people who are blind
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The 2025 Hall of Fame inductees are (from left) Lt. Col. John Knox, Kristina Marusic and Jordan Ricci.
Wreaths Across America committee members plan several fundraising events throughout the year, including the upcoming craft show.
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, Nov. 8. 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/.
Come and shop the wonderful talents of crafters and products of vendors in our local area!
Saturday, Nov. 1st 9am-2pm Rain or Shine Gateway Church 160 Cowan Rd. Parkesburg, PA 19365
Table and raffle prize proceeds will be donated to Restore Counseling Center
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to achieve independence. To me, that is what we are here for.”
Steiner, who started as a VisionCorps case manager in 1984, has 42 years of experience working in the field of blind and low-vision services, including 17 years as president and CEO of VisionCorps. He will be succeeded by Megan Tomsheck effective Friday, Oct. 31.
“I have been blessed to have a great leadership team here. Many of them have been here for quite some time,” Steiner noted. “Megan is an 18-year employee. I have a good mix of longevity and newer people. They are all committed to our mission. They are all passionate about their work and a good team to lead.”
Steiner was responsible for helping to establish new services during his tenure. His accomplishments include introducing youth programming to the agency and mentoring young people; expanding VisionCorps from one facility in Lancaster to additional rehabilitation
and employment sites in Adams, Chester, Lebanon and York counties; and increasing the focus of rehabilitation services to include new technology offerings such as smart glasses, magnifiers and apps.
“Technology has been the game changer for people who are blind and vision impaired,” said Steiner, who is legally blind. “(There is) software that allows the iPhone or computer or read to you what is on the screen.”
He added that people can use their phones to shop for any items that they need, including food from the grocery store. “(Technology) has opened up a lot of doors and opportunities for the blind and the visually impaired community,” said Steiner. “I can’t imagine living without my iPhone or computer because it allows a greater degree of independence.”
Steiner and his wife, Candy, reside in Lancaster Township. Steiner said he is looking forward to spending more time with
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his family and two grandchildren, but he added that he also plans to continue to advocate for the vision impaired.
“I am going to be involved with the agency at some level, doing some public policy work or whatever Megan asks me to do. You don’t spend your whole career and just walk away from an organization like this,” he shared. “I haven’t lost the passion for the work, but it’s time for me to step down and spend some more time with family. I felt like now was the right time.”
“Many people ask me, ‘Why did you stay at one place for so long?’ I love the organization, and I love the community,” he added. “Lancaster, central York and Chester counties are great places to raise a family. VisionCorps has given as much to me as I have given to them. It’s been a great relationship.”
As a visually impaired leader of an organization, Steiner has also set an example for others. “I am a CEO who happens to
be blind,” said Steiner. “I want people to recognize that people who are blind can do almost anything that sighted people can do.”
VisionCorps provides rehabilitative, preventative and educational services to help individuals with vision impairments live and work independently. All services are provided free of charge. To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/vision corpspa or www.vision corps.net. Those with questions may call 717291-5951 or email info@ visioncorps.net. Chester County residents may call 610-738-3008.
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United by Sports
BY FRANCINE FULTON
When you spot a person wearing a jersey of a sports team that you love, you can’t help but connect with them. Just this past weekend, I saw an elderly man wearing an Eagles sweatshirt and I had to say to him, “Go Birds.” He responded with a smile and the same sentiment.
No matter the age, race, religious background or political affiliation, sports unite us. Any group of strangers who share a love for a team and its players can strike up a conversation at any time or place.
It is not uncommon to see people talking game strategy while waiting in line for lunch meat at the deli counter or after church on Sunday.
Last year, when the Eagles were in the big game, we were shopping for snacks at a local grocery store
and people began singing the Eagles fight song and chanting “E-A-G-L-E-SEagles!” Although we were separated by aisles, everyone from meat and dairy to produce and the self-checkout line took part. It was a great moment.
We love our players, even when the going gets rough. For Phillies fans, the end of the year brought a heartbreaking loss. No one will ever forget the season-ending play when the relief pitcher committed a catastrophic error in the 11th inning, resulting in a walk-off win for the Dodgers.
But as much as we complained about the player, the incident forced us to look at the human side of baseball. Right after the game, players fled to his side to offer him a word of consolation. Even the coach told him to keep his head high, stating,
“We win as a team, and we lose as a team.” Many Little League coaches used the incident as a teaching moment.
Sports also teaches us life lessons about discipline, teamwork and how to handle both success and failure. And these qualities are not limited to players on the field.
Sports also bring people together. Even the most unlikely fans at a ballpark or stadium become friendly, united in a common goal. We feel the losses, and we rejoice in the victories.
So next time you see a person wearing a hat or jersey of a sports team that you follow, whether it be a professional team, a college favorite, a local high school team or even a Little League Baseball team, say hello and share a smile and celebrate the unity that sports offer. And as always, “Go Birds.”
Sew Much Love Creates 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.”
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Sew Much Love members include (front, from left) Sheila Williamson, Wendy Kennel, Sarah Nafziger, (back) Grace Doirin, Lourdes Doirin, Mary Frederick and Julia Joyce.
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additional vendors this year. “Last year, we had right around 20 (crafters); we will have at least 25 this year,” noted committee member Deb Plum, who is planning the event along with Paula Diem. “We will have wood décor, primitive décor, candy, pet treats, candles, jewelry, greeting cards, 3-D printed items, crocheted items, skin care items and kitchenware. We go for a variety. No one goes to craft shows and wants to see the same thing.”
Vendors, who will be
stationed both inside and outside the fire company, are asked to pay a registration fee and to donate one item for a random drawing that is held as part of the event. The prize drawing includes gift baskets as well.
The Gap Fire Company will serve food, including breakfast sandwiches, lunch items and beverages.
Wreaths Across America volunteers place wreaths on the graves of veterans every holiday season to remember and honor
those who served in the military. “We place 3,000 wreaths at 30 cemeteries in Lancaster and Chester counties. It has really grown; it started as 18 cemeteries,” noted Plum. “We hold fundraisers throughout the year to pay for the wreaths.” In addition to the craft show, the chapter holds a golf outing and a bingo.
This year, wreaths will be laid locally and nationwide on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Locally, the day will begin with an opening ceremony at noon at the Pequea Valley Secondary School, 164 S. New Holland Road, Kinzers. “Everyone disperses, and there is a team that goes to each cemetery,” Plum noted. “The public is invited to the ceremony, even if they don’t want to lay wreaths.”
Wreath placement will take place at area cemeteries such as Glen Run Cemetery in Atglen and cemeteries at
Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church in Parkesburg, Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Gap, Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Enola and St. John’s United Methodist Church in Gordonville. Individuals, as well as local groups, are invited to volunteer that day. “We have a cemetery in Octorara
that is huge, and Boy Scout troops help with that,” Plum noted. “Girl Scouts also come and help.”
According to www .wreathsacrossamerica.org, the tradition began in Harrington, Maine, in 1992, when Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company, discovered he had a surplus of more than 5,000 wreaths. Working with representatives in Washington, D.C., the wreath maker had the extras placed at Arlington National Cemetery in one of the older cemetery sections that had few visitors. From there, the organization grew. In 2024, Wreaths Across America placed more than 3 million veterans’ wreaths at more
than 4,900 locations across the country.
The 2025 Wreaths Across America theme is “Keep Moving Forward,” which were the final words spoken by Capt. Joshua Byers, United States Army, who was killed in action in Fallujah, Iraq, on July 23, 2003. For more information about the upcoming craft show or the local Wreaths Across America program, search for “Wreaths Across America - Pequea Valley Cemeteries” on Facebook. A few outdoor vendor spaces are still available. Crafters should contact Plum at debcplum@gmail .com for more information or send a message via the Facebook page.
Community Calendar
Oct. 29. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 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. 29 will be “Spiritual Gifts.” The topic on Nov. 5 will be “How We Can Love Others.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Oct. 30. Pumpkin Patch Party
Atglen Public Library
121 Main St., Atglen, 4:30 p.m. The 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 610-593-6848 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.
Nov. 2. 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
Nov. 4. Ten Thousand Villages Gift Shop
Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine St., Oxford. The shop will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on First Fridays, November through December, from 5 to 8 p.m.; and on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 8 to Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Items offered for sale will include handmade jewelry, seasonal decorations, ornaments and pottery. Call the church at 610-932-9640 for more information.
Nov. 8. Ghost Tour Bus Excursion
Presented by Christiana Parks and Recreation Attendees will take part in a private candlelight walking tour through downtown Lancaster city for an evening of ghost tales, haunted houses and other mysteries. The bus will depart promptly at 5 p.m. from The Lodge, 115 E. Skokom Ave. Christiana, and return by 8:30 p.m. Register by Monday, Nov. 3, at www.christianaparksandrec.com.
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Boosting Cognitive Health
Cognitive health is not something to take for granted. Although a certain level of memory loss can be expected as people age, when the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember is compromised, those changes can affect an individual’s ability to perform daily activities and are a cause for concern.
Brain health should be a priority for everyone. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) says brain health is an umbrella term that encompasses a host of factors, including cognitive health, which is how well a person thinks, learns, and remembers; motor function, or how movements are made and controlled; tactile function, which is how a person feels sensations; and emotional function, or how a person interprets and responds to emotions.
Individuals can safeguard brain health - particularly cognitive health - by taking the following steps.
Be more health-conscious. People should get routine screenings, manage chronic health problems,
limit or avoid alcohol and nicotine products, and get the recommended amount of sleep each night.
Manage high blood pressure. All chronic conditions cause long-term repercussions, but the NIA indicates that observational studies show that having high blood pressure in mid-life increases the risk of cognitive decline later in life. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk for mild cognitive impairment and possibly dementia.
Challenge your brain.
Harvard Medical School says nurturing social connections, engaging in stimulating mental activities like reading and doing puzzles, seeing new places, and learning new things can help keep the brain in top form.
Manage stress. Stress can take its toll on the body, and there is reason to believe that it may adversely affect cognitive health as well. Make every effort to reduce stress, whether that involves exercising, meditating, laughing with friends and family members, taking vacations, or
engaging in other relaxing activities.
Get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D is linked to a host of health benefits, including its potential to promote a healthy brain. Individuals can spend more time outdoors to get vitamin D naturally from the sun and eat foods rich in vitamin D. If doctors find that vitamin D levels are exceptionally low, supplements can help.
Pay attention to hearing loss. At least one type of hearing loss has been linked to cognitive decline, says Healthline. Researchers in Italy concluded that people with central hearing loss had a higher risk of mild cognitive impairment than those with no hearing loss or peripheral hearing loss. Individuals with central hearing loss are urged to speak to their physicians to determine if they can take preventive action to stave off further decline.
Cognitive health should be a priority, and adults can employ various strategies to reduce their risk of cognitive decline as they age.
Chester County Human Needs Network Provides Mental Health Support
Chester County introduced its Human Needs Network (HNN) last year, bringing a local focus to helping residents who are experiencing mental health concerns, are impacted by behavioral health issues, or are experiencing a housing crisis. At the core of the HNN is a locally based contact center and mobile crisis resolution teams. The key purpose in establishing the program - and its 988 suicide and crisis lifeline service - was to save lives.
One year later, Chester County’s HNN is fielding an average of 1,500 distress calls each month and deploying about 150 mobile crisis teams monthly to support individuals experiencing acute crises.
Trained counselors at the Chester County HNN Contact Center in West Chester respond to calls when anyone in the county dials 988, the three-digit national crisis line. Established as the national suicide lifeline in 2022, this number operates alongside the existing 10-digit lifeline, which also remains available for callers in distress. All calls are confidential, and counselors carefully evaluate the caller’s needs during the conversation.
In most cases, the 988 phone call and the resources provided are sufficient. However, if additional help is needed, a two-person Mobile Crisis Resolution Team may be dispatched to meet the caller in his or her community. Each team consists of one clinician and one certified peer specialist, each bringing
unique expertise. Certified peer specialists have personal lived experience with mental health challenges and are now in recovery. They become certified through comprehensive training and internships.
When they are dispatched, Chester County’s Mobile Crisis Resolution Teams assess various situations, from someone who is very upset and may be acting out to someone who may be considering suicide. After the initial contact and support or treatment decisions are made, the teams will follow up with those they have helped.
The Mobile Crisis Resolution Teams are currently based in Coatesville, with a satellite office in Phoenixville, and are dispatched by crisis counselors at the Human Needs Network’s contact center, located in Chester County’s Government Services Center in West Chester. Alongside the counselors who answer 988 calls around the clock, the contact center also operates the 211 information and referral service, which assists individuals seeking housing, utility, and other human services support. To better serve the community, the 211 call-takers include a mobile component. They regularly visit community locations like libraries and community centers, where residents can meet them in person or call 211 to schedule an appointment.
The Human Needs Network of Chester County was funded, in part, through the American Rescue Plan
The Chester County Mobile Crisis Resolution Teams support community members experiencing mental health crises.
Sew Much Love
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,” 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.
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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 (Hospi -
tal) 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
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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.”
County Launches Updated Website Design
Chester County has launched a refreshed design for its official website, www .chesco.org, featuring an improved format designed to make searching easier and enhance usability on mobile devices and tablets.
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Serving as the digital gateway to Chester County’s 39 departments, courts, and court-related services, the refreshed website serves as a vital resource in connecting residents with essential county government programs and resources. In 2024 alone, the website recorded 1.8 million page views, with more than 40,000 monthly visitors.
The new-look website features a mobile-first design. Nearly 60% of visits now come from phones and tablets, making mobile accessibility a top priority. Department and service icons align with Chester County’s updated branding, and the Health, Emergency Services, and Parks and Preservation Departments now feature enhanced pages that highlight public health updates, emergency preparedness
A “Community” section gives county demographics, county history, a list of municipalities, and interactive maps for schools and trails. The “How do I…” feature leads to highly searched services including the purchase of dog, hunting, and fishing licenses; applications for marriage licenses, mail-in ballots, and passports; property searches; public libraries; and directions on signing up for county news and emergency notifications.
Chester County has been recognized nationally as a Top Ten Digital County, which is attributed in part to the functions of the www.chesco.org website and the ongoing enhancements to services available through the website.
Some of the most-visited pages include jury service, active emergency incidents, records searches, marriage licenses, and seasonal selections such as election information and vaccine clinics.
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The Sew Much Love group works on various projects during its monthly meetings.
Photo by Francine Fulton
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offered the same opportunities for success.”
Marusic, who was introduced by student Annalisa Griffiths, is an author and investigative reporter whose writing has received recognition and awards from the Society of Environmental Journalists, the Association of Health Care Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania and others. She is the author of “A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention.”
Marusic encouraged the students to try different jobs, noting that she previously worked in Taiwan for a year teaching English and was an assistant for a lawyer. “My first piece of journalism was with MTV News, and I started working as a freelance journalist while I was also working full time doing communications for a start-up,” she said. “It took me about three
years to make investigative reporting my full-time job.”
She has written for CNN Women’s Health and the Washington Post, has appeared on television and on podcasts and has given talks to many groups, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency. “It’s OK if you’re graduating this year and you still have no idea what you want to do for a job,” she told the students. “You should go out and try some stuff and learn as much as you can about whatever interests you the most. Start doing what you can to make the world a better place and have some big adventures because experiencing the world more will help you find your way.”
Student Bridget Whitfield introduced Ricci, who talked about his career working in Washington, D.C. “I have been an intelligence officer at the Department of Treasury with stops at the White House
PennDOT To Accept Project Proposals
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) will accept unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through Friday, Oct. 31.
Instructions on how to submit a project and information on the unsolicited proposal review process can be found at www.pa.gov/ agencies/penndot/programs -and-doing-business/public -private-partnerships.
PennDOT holds unsolicited proposal periods in April and October each year.
The submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects, infrastructure, and services. During this period, members of the private sector may submit proposals offering innovative ways to deliver transportation projects across all modes including roads, bridges, rail, aviation, and ports. Proposals can also include more efficient models to manage existing transportation-related services and programs.
Members of the private sector may also submit applications for non-PennDOT-owned assets directly to the P3 board during this
situation room during the Obama administration and at the office of the Director of National Intelligence, which is where I currently am,” he shared. “I’ve represented the U.S. government everywhere from Brazil to Saudi Arabia, Colombia to Kuwait, Pakistan to Belgium, Tampa to Denver and Afghanistan to Germany.”
He also offered students advice. “Be curious. Go see the world. Do things. Experience things. Say yes. Travel. Ask questions. Put your phone down and look around,” he said. “If you go to a class or a meeting with the mentality that you are
not the smartest person in the room - even if you are - you will be better for it, I promise.”
Student Brayden Remphrey introduced Knox, who spoke about one phrase from the Declaration of Independence. “One aspect of it I want to talk to you about is pursuit of happiness. That’s what your time here in high school should be the foundation for - deciding how you want to pursue happiness,” he told the students. “It’s much more fun and rewarding to spend the next 50 years doing something you like rather doing something you need to.”
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acre lot w/ farmland view. After many years in family, estate is serious to sell. Ideal as residence or investment. Minutes to Parkesburg, Sadsburyville, Atglen & Compass. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Saturday, October 25, November 1 & 8 from 1 to 4
He said students may also consider a career in the military. “After graduation, if you don’t get that job you wanted, you have to have backup plan, and one backup plan might be military. Any type of civilian job out there - law enforcement, medical, nutrition, mechanics - is (available),” he stated. “You’ll be paid as if you are trained while you train, and you get three hots and a cot.”
Principal Jonathan Prop-
per also offered closing remarks, encouraging students to be inspired by the inductees. “These inductees were once sitting where you are now,” he said. “Their success came not overnight but through perseverance, through courage and the willingness to dream big.”
The Octorara Senior High School band and chorus were also on hand at the event to perform the school’s alma mater and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
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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., 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.
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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
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Rayburn-Pizzica Receives Award for Domestic Violence Prevention
Amelia Rayburn-Pizzica, director of education and outreach at the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC), was awarded the Governor’s Victim Service Pathfinder Award for Individual Prevention, Education & Outreach, Pennsylvania’s highest honor for leaders in victim services. She received the award during the 2025 Pathways for Victim Services Conference on Sept. 11, where she was honored alongside other leaders from across Pennsylvania.
Over the past decade, Rayburn-Pizzica has reimagined what domestic violence prevention looks like in Chester County. She has brought conversations about healthy relationships into classrooms, reaching thousands of Chester County teens each year. She partnered with coaches and athletes to model respect and nonviolence on and off the playing field and trained health care providers, police officers, and teachers to recognize signs of abuse and connect
Amelia Rayburn-Pizzica received the Governor’s Victim Service Pathfinder Award at the Pathways for Victim Services Conference on Sept. 11.
victims with life-saving services. She also turned social media into a classroom, creating video series that reached tens of thousands of viewers with clear, accessible lessons on identifying abuse.
For more information, visit www.dvcccpa.org/ dvam.
APL To Host Designer Bag Bingo
Atglen Public Library (APL) will hold its fall designer bag bingo at the Octorara Primary Learning Center, 87 Highland Road, Atglen, on Saturday, Nov. 1. Doors will open at 5 p.m.; games will start at 6 p.m. The price includes 14 games with three bingo cards for each game. Additional books of three cards will be available. There will be an early bird game, coverall games for special prizes, and a “loser” game. The prizes will be a large variety of new designer bags and accesso-
ries, including Michael Kors, Coach, Kate Spade and Vera Bradley. Extra books and daubers will be for sale. A snack bar will be open during the event.
Register to reserve a space and receive the advance ticket price by calling the library at 610-593-6848 or visiting https://ccls.libcal .com/event/15452952. Payment can be made at the library or at the event with cash or check. Tickets can be purchased by credit card at www.atglenpublic library.org.
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Act. Chester County has contracted with Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems for the 988 suicide and crisis line and with Woods’ Legacy Treatment Services to oversee the Mobile Crisis Resolution Teams. For more information about the Human Needs Network, visit www.chesco .org/human-needs-network.
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Museum Plans “Trains & Troops” Event
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will host its 25th annual Trains & Troops weekend on Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2. The event salutes American railroads and members of the United States military.
The Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard will present the colors at 11 a.m. on Nov. 1 and at 1 p.m. on Nov. 2. The Lampeter-Strasburg Community Band will perform a repertoire of Americana and patriotic music on Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Victory Society will present a World War II period fashion show at 2 p.m. on Nov. 1.
During Trains & Troops, an array of military and military railroad service-related vehicles, uniforms, equipment, field gear, maps, books, photographs, memorabilia, and collectibles will be on display from exhibitors. Visitors also will encounter military, civilian, and railroader living history re-enactors from various eras in U.S. history throughout the museum.
Museum director Patrick C. Morrison noted that the U.S. military used railroads in the American Civil War and World Wars I and II.
Groups and displays at the event will include the 1st Infantry Division; the 2nd Infantry Division Korean War re-enactors; the 8th Air Force; the 165th Medical Detachment of the 27th Infantry Division; Company L of the 110th Infantry Regiment of the 28th Infantry Division; the 45th Infantry
Division; the 266th Engineer Combat Battalion of the 66th Infantry Division; Company C of the 505th Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division; the 724th Railway Operating Battalion; the 83rd Infantry Division, Archbury Foundation; the Association of American Military Advisors in Vietnam; the Bethlehem Steel Arc Welder; Company L of the 109th Infantry Regiment of the 28th Infantry Division; USS Mullinix; East Coast W.A.V.E.S.; Fort Mott; the Historical Aviation Society; Larry Alexander, displaying military artifacts and books; medical trains; Miss Victory on the Homefront; Office of Strategic Services; Pennsylvania Railroad Truck; Quartermaster Corps Detachment K9; Railroad Operations on the Homefront; railway artillery, Army Ground Forces Association; Remembering the Korean War 75 Years Later;
Rosie the Riveter; Stuart Tank Memorial Association; United States Army Air Force Aircraft Warning Service; U.S. Chaplain Corps; Victory Co-op; The Victory Society; and a World War II military knife display.
A 1940s swing dance, featuring the Moonlighters big band, will be held at the museum on Nov. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. There is a separate admission fee, and swing dance tickets may be purchased online through www.event brite.com.
Additionally, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is accepting new and unwrapped toys, books, and games again this year on behalf of children who benefit from the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.
For more information on the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
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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
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Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm. Thursday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am
IMPACT CHURCH: IMPACTING lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
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“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. 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