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Library Sale To Feature Books And More

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Although a large selection of books will be featured at the upcoming fall book sale being held by the Friends of the Moores Memorial Library in Christiana, the event will feature additional items as well, including puzzles, games, gifts, recorded books and hundreds of DVDs and CDs.

The Friends’ fall book sale will take place in the Read Moore Book Store, located in the lower level of the library, 9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana. Sale hours will be on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 7 p.m.; on Friday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is free.

Organizers noted that all books will be reasonably priced. Special items, rare books and collectible titles will be individually priced.

There will be specials each day of the sale, as well as a bag sale. “We supply the bags, and only adult and young adult fiction and non-fiction titles are eligible for the bag sale,” noted Jeannette

Kolb, Friends vice president.

Also for sale will be leftover donations from the Friends’ yard sale held this past summer. The yard sale items will be located on a table in the community room next to the bookstore.

There will also be items suitable for gift giving for the upcoming holidays. “We will have lots of stocking stuffers,” said Joan Esworthy, Friends president. Gift items will include Beanie Babies, tote bags and paintings donated by local artist John Esworthy, as well as notecards featuring an illustration of the library.

Many of the books offered for sale will be sorted by popular authors, such as Danielle

Steele, John Grisham, James Patterson and David Baldacci. “We try to make it easy for people,” said Karen Woods, Friends treasurer, adding, “We will have children’s books and foreign language books. We have romance novels and large-print books and series specials.”

Many of the books offered for sale will be sorted by popular authors, such as Danielle Steele, John Grisham, James Patterson and David Baldacci.

There are special sections in the bookstore, such as the Education Corner, which offers nursing textbooks and books for homeschooled students, and a Kitchen Corner, where an assortment of cookbooks can be found.

Books in the Read Moore Book Store, which come from community donations and the library’s

collection, are displayed on unique shelving, including a canoe. There are also shelves that were made from a baby grand piano, a young adult section featuring books displayed on skateboards and bookshelves made from rain gutters. Since the library’s building once was home to a bank, shoppers can find rare and unique books in the “vault.”

The Read Moore Book Store is open during library hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The store is staffed and maintained by volunteers from the Friends group. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ReadMoore BookStore.

Additional volunteers are needed. Prospective members are invited to visit www.christianalibrary .org/friends for more information.

To learn about upcoming library events, contact the library at 610593-6683, visit www.christiana library.org or search for “Christiana Library” on Facebook.

Atglen

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Cub Scout Pack 20 of Atglen will present its second annual Turkey Trot, a 5K family fun run/walk, on Friday, Nov. 25, at the Octorara School District campus, 228 Highland Road, Atglen. Registration will be at 9 a.m., and the walk and run will follow at 9:30 a.m.

Last year’s event attracted approximately 40 participants. “Some signed up that day. It was beautiful weather,” said troop chairman Denim Kurtzhals, race coordinator. “There were both families and individual runners.”

In addition to being a fundraiser for the Cub Scouts, the event is designed as a way to collect canned goods for the Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC). “We are encouraging each participant to bring two canned goods,” said Kurtzhals.

Malvern Bank To Host Charitable Giving Seminar

Malvern Bank will host “Gainful Giving: A Charitable Giving Seminar” on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the Washington Building at Historic Yellow Springs, 1701 Art School Road, Chester Springs. A mix and mingle will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Reservations can be made at https://mymalvernbank .com/invest/charitable _giving.html#register.

The seminar’s featured speaker will be Laura Fredricks, Juris Doctor, an international consultant, speaker and author. For more than 30 years, Fredricks has sought to guide individuals and families to make the right charitable gift at the right time through the right vehicles in order to accomplish the clients’ philanthropic goals.

Fredricks will lead a discussion focused on charitable strategies, from the simple to the complex, with different methods of giving that will allow donors to better decide what charitable giving plan fits their philanthropic goals now and in the future.

Seminar topics will include how lifetime gifts differ from charitable bequests, how income tax deductions factor into charitable gifts, giving methods that defer donations but yield upfront benefits to donors, how to donate effectively using assets such as retirement benefits or life insurance and techniques that give donors the flexibility to change their mind about which organizations will receive their charitable donations.

Representatives of local nonprofit organizations will be in attendance and will have information about their organizations for attendees who may consider donating.

Holiday Church Services Posted

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Compass, 1520 W. King’s Highway, Gap, will offer two special services during the holidays. A Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and an Advent Taizé Service will take place

Library To Unveil New Exhibit

Quarryville Library Center, 357 Buck Road, will host a reception for a new exhibit by the Octoraro Art Association on Saturday, Nov. 19, between 2 and 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

The exhibit will feature multiple artists and will be available for viewing in the library’s Carlson Room from Nov. 19 through Saturday, Dec. 17, during library hours.

on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. Contact 717-442-4302 or stjohnscompass@gmail.com for more information.

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Chester County Awards ARPA Funds

The Chester County commissioners approved the first round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant recipients, with Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline stressing that the ARPA grants will aim to provide an equitable infusion of resources to meet local pandemic recovery needs and help accelerate the ongoing rebuilding of Chester County’s economy.

In the first round, 73 groups and organizations were selected and awarded ARPA grants totaling close to $40 million. Chester County received more than 300 ARPA applications for funding

requests from a wide array of municipalities, public authorities, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations that are located within or provide substantial service to the county. Application funding requests amounted to three times the total ARPA funds allocated to Chester County.

The grants were distributed as follows: $7.4 million for housing; $13 million for behavioral health; $1.4 million for workforce development; $1.6 million for community facilities and programs; $900,000 for child care; $1.6 million for food security; $8.7 million for public health; and $5.2 million

for public safety.

Chester County’s ARPA funding recommendations were made to the commissioners by a volunteer committee of 18 Chester County residents and 18 county staff members. The volunteers formed six independent review teams and developed a system that followed ARPA guidelines to review proposals and address each priority for ARPA funding. All ARPA funding applications recommended by independent review teams have also been reviewed by Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Services (SACS) to ensure compliance with federal rules.

The county is continuing its due diligence in evaluating additional projects and expects to announce further awards at a later date, potentially before the end of the year.

A list of the first round of Chester County ARPA fund awards can be found at www.chesco.org/arpa.

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (at podium), Josh Maxwell (standing, second from left) and Michelle Kichline (standing, far right) meet with the county’s ARPA advisory teams at their inaugural meeting in February.

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Turkey Trot

Walkers and runners will travel the same course that the Octorara cross-country team uses for its home meets. The race will be held in the fields surrounding the intermediate school, and runners and walkers will circle the baseball, soccer and field hockey fields.

On race day, runners will go first, followed by the walkers. A shorter option of 1.5 miles will also be available.

There will be separate registration fees for adults and for children ages 5 to 12. Those who register in advance will receive a discount. For more information and to register, visit https:// runsignup.com/Race/PA/ Atglen/Pack20TurkeyTrot.

Same-day registration will also be accepted. Spectators

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are welcome to attend to cheer on the participants and to bring donations for the OAFC.

Proceeds from registration fees will help with the cost of Pack 20’s activities and provide membership scholarships for those in need.

Pack 20 is open to youths in kindergarten through grade five. Scouts enjoy traditional fall and summer camping activities and other experiences, including a Pinewood Derby, a Klondike Derby, a bonfire at Jim Landis Woodland Preserve in Atglen and a bike rodeo.

The troop’s next fundraiser will be its annual Christmas tree recycling program, which is offered to residents of Atglen and surrounding communities. Scouts will pick up trees on Wednesday, Dec. 28, and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Residents will be asked to place their trees outside on the porch, driveway or sidewalk for pickup on the day selected by the resident. A registration form will be posted in December on the “Atglen Pack 20” Facebook page.

Atglen Cub Scout Pack 20 meets on the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month at either the Lions Community Building, 325 N. Bridge St., Christiana, or Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, 406 Main St., Atglen, depending on the den. For more information, email pack20@cccbsa.org.

Giant To Offer Virtual Holiday Cooking Classes

As the holiday season begins, the Giant Company’s team of dietitians is back with a full schedule of festive, free, live classes via Zoom for families and chefs of all ages this November and December.

Classes will include Holiday Produce, set for Mondays at noon. Attendees will explore seasonal produce and all it has to offer. The recipes will include grape and goat cheese crostinis, cranberry brie bites and holly jolly pom salsa.

Wellness Workshops will be held every Monday at 7 p.m. in November. Dietitians will explain how to achieve blood sugar goals in honor of American Diabetes Month. In December, the programs will be about self-care.

Family Meals at 5 will be offered on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. The featured meals, which can be prepared in under 30 minutes, will include vegetable couscous with Moroccan pesto in honor of Kwanzaa, Hanukkah-inspired mini latkes with toppings and hoisin chicken meatballs with peanut noodle sauce.

During Build a Board classes, attendees will learn how to create holiday charcuterie boards on Thursdays at noon in November and on Tuesdays at noon in December. Themed boards, such as the

Thanksgiving Breakfast Board or the Mini Board for Santa and Reindeer, will be included.

Better for You Baking classes will teach attendees how to celebrate pie season by creating holiday maple sweetened pecan pie, mini purple sweet potato pies and gingerbread pudding cake with spiced whipped cream. The classes will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in November and on Thursdays at noon in December.

Mini Chef Mornings will be offered on select Saturdays at 10 a.m. in November and December. Children will be invited to create snacks based upon seasonal books in November and classic holiday movies in December.

Dishes will include pumpkin pie parfait cups, turkey toast, Grinch blossom cookies and Polar Express frozen hot chocolate.

All classes are free to attend, but advance registration is required for each class at www.thegiantcompany nutritionists.eventbrite.com.

A complete list of all virtual classes and the ingredients needed for each class is also available on the event page. In addition, customers can earn 50 Choice Rewards points when they register, provide their card number and attend the entire class.

Fall Cleanup Campaign Set

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) called on all Pennsylvanians to join in the Pick Up Pennsylvania statewide fall campaign to clean up streams, rivers, and lakes in their community.

Pick Up Pennsylvania, a grassroots campaign that began in 2004, is part of the anti-litter movement in Pennsylvania.

The Pick Up Pennsylvania fall campaign runs through November each year. It is coordinated by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and sponsored by DEP, PennDOT, and

the Ocean Conservancy International Coastal Zone Cleanup. This support provides registered events with free trash bags and gloves.

Residents can visit https:// cleanup.keeppabeautiful.org /Calendar.html to join Pick Up Pennsylvania cleanup events in their community.

Those who would like to register their own local cleanup event can do so at www.keep pabeautiful.org/programs/ pick-up-pa/organize-an-event/.

Individuals, families, neighbors, students, civic organizations, and local governments

Color 5K Raises Funds For COPE Program

Over 700 people joined the Chester County commissioners and the district attorney in Exton Park on the morning of Oct. 8 to run, walk and cheer on participants of the sixth annual Chester County Color 5K. Of those present at the event, more than 600 people took part in the timed race.

The event, initiated by Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline in 2016, raises funds to combat opioid and heroin addiction in Chester County. Over five years, the Color 5K raised nearly $200,000 for the county’s Community Outreach Prevention and Education (COPE) program, which addresses many aspects of substance use disorder. Organizers anticipate that a further $85,000 will be raised this year through sponsorship support, led by the Color 5K presenting sponsor the John R. Gailey III and JoEllen Berger Charitable Fund.

The COPE program provides 24/7 emergency room support for overdose survivors and their families at all hospitals in Chester County.

It also offers overdose prevention information and outreach to first responders, hospital staff, family members and friends, as well as expedited admission into detox and a review of all treatment options for overdose survivors who agree to

treatment. In her comments before the start of the Color 5K, Kichline noted that due to COPE, more than 880 people have received treatment after an overdose.

During the Color 5K, many organizations that support drug and alcohol information and recovery services in Chester County set up displays

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in Exton Park and offered information and advice. A supply of the medication naloxone was also available to those requesting it.

Color blasters heralded the start of the Chester County Color 5K, and color stations along the route doused participants with brightly colored cornstarch.

Thanksgiving Eve Service Planned

Calvary Monument Bible Church, 1660 Mine Road, Paradise, will hold a Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. The service will offer an opportunity to pray, sing, give public testimony, and be challenged to cultivate a lifestyle that reflects a heart overflowing with gratitude.

The service is open to the public. Individuals unable to attend may submit a testimonial that is one or two sentences in length to pastor Chris at clenhart@calvarymonument.org or place their testimonial in the office drop box by Monday, Nov. 21. The service will not be livestreamed.

The Wolf Administration released its Litter Action Plan in 2021 in response to a 2019 Pennsylvania Litter Research Study, which found Pennsylvania had more than 500 million pieces of litter on its roadways. The action plan includes strategies for all Pennsylvanians to fight litter in their communities. As part of the plan, the state launched a public awareness campaign, PA Fights Dirty, this summer. The campaign calls upon Pennsylvanians to ensure every piece of their trash, regardless of size, is disposed of properly.

The DEP identifies many ways Pennsylvanians can fight litter at www.dep.pa. gov/litter. PennDOT provides many additional litter cleanup volunteer opportunities, including Adopt-A-Highway and Litter Brigades, at www .penndot.pa.gov.

Participants ran through clouds of color at the start of the Chester County Color 5K.

One Chester County Color 5K tradition is signing a banner to remember and honor loved ones who lost their lives or who are still fighting the disease of addiction.

Community Calendar

Nov. 16. Kacie’s Cause Support Group

The Parkesburg POINT chapel 700 Main St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg

Nov. 17. Historical Society of Salisbury Township Meeting

Salisbury Township Building 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, 7 p.m. The topic will be “The War Years 1942-1945/War Stories Roundtable” by Richard Wise, Ph.D., and William E. Wise.

Nov. 17. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church 101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.

Nov. 19. Thanksgiving Dinner

Penningtonville Presbyterian Church 406 Main St., Atglen, noon. Anyone over the age of 60 is invited. The meal is free, but food donations for the Octorara Area Food Cupboard are requested. Register by calling 610-593-2173. www.facebook.com/PenningtonvillePC

Nov. 19. Christmas Craft Bazaar

St. Catherine’s’ Church 955 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. Featured will be 34 vendors, a Santa’s attic, gift baskets and food, including breakfast burritos, chicken corn soup and baked goods. The church is located on Route 222 South, across from Solanco High School.

Nov. 19. Holiday Craft Show

Presented by Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue (LDAR), the event will feature a sale of homemade dog biscuits, dog and cat toys, holiday decorations jewelry and pet ornaments. Adoptable cats and kittens will also be on hand. www.facebook.com/LuckyDawgAnimalRescue

Nov. 19. Holiday Craft Bazaar Solanco Fairgrounds Park Avenue, Quarryville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by Quarryville Fire Company (QFD) Special Division, the event will feature crafts, vendors, baked goods and homemade chicken corn soup. For more information, email special.division@qfd57.com or search for “QFD Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar” on Facebook.

Dec. 3. Christmas On Main 244 Main St., Parkesburg, 2 to 7 p.m. The event will feature shopping, crafts and food. www.facebook.com/PAC19365

Dec. 3. Christmas Bazaar Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Ave., Gap, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by the Gap Town Clock Lions Club, the event will feature holiday shopping, photos with Santa and food, including lunch items, doughnuts and coffee. www.facebook.com/gaplionsclub

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YMCA Posts Opportunities To Help Others

The seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are mobilizing members and supporters for a mission of kindness. Members and nonmembers are invited to stop by the membership desk at any YMCA of Greater Brandywine branch to pick up a Thanksgiving shopping list and shopping bag. They should then return the bag filled with the makings of a full Thanksgiving meal. Nonmembers who volunteer to donate a meal as part of the

Thanksgiving basket drive will receive an offer to join the YMCA without the joiner fee.

YMCA-organized missions of kindness will not stop with the Thanksgiving basket program. The Holiday Angels program, which connects donors with kids who otherwise will not receive holiday gifts, will kick off on Monday, Nov. 21.

Additionally, the Y partners annually with the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation to provide new winter coats to

children in need.

To learn more about the Thanksgiving basket program, visit https://ymcagbw.org /social-responsibility/thanks giving-basket-donations.

Details about the Holiday Angels program are available at https://ymcagbw.org/blog /holiday-angels-ymca, and information about the CARing for Kids Coat Drive may be found at www.morethan autodealers.com/what-we -do/new-coat-program/.

Music Event Raises Funds For United Way

United Way of Chester County’s annual Live United in Music event raised $70,000 for United Way’s Community Impact & Innovation Fund. The sold-out event, presented by Citadel Credit Union, featured national recording artist Alexandra Kay. More than 200 guests gathered at Penn Oaks Golf Club to raises funds to support United Way of Chester County’s initiatives for the education, health and financial stability of every person in Chester County. Guests enjoyed a bourbon tasting, line dance lessons, a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres, a live auction,

dinner and the performance. The Lead Sponsors included CCRES, CTDI, Di & Dallas Krapf and Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital.

Alexandra Kay has appeared on NBC’s “The Voice,” had a starring role in the Netflix original series “Westside” and reached the No. 1 spot on the iTunes country chart independently with releases “I Kinda Don’t,” “All the Cowboys,” and “That’s What Love Is.” Her single “We Wouldn’t Be Us” debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes country chart, and “How Do We Go” debuted at No. 2. She recently announced that her first-ever

State Police To

Law Enforcement Training Program

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Taking part in scenarios like a traffic stop, learning about weapon safety and criminal procedure and participating in fitness training are just some of the activities that youths can experience at the Pennsylvania State Police Hill Impact Program. The free 14-week course, which is open to young men and women ages 15 through 18, will take place at the Pennsylvania State Police

Academy, 175 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, on Tuesdays from Jan. 17 through April 18, 2023, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

“(We want youths to) come through this program and to see what the Pennsylvania State Police department has to offer,” said Trooper Clint Long, program director. “They (may) gain a love for the career and want to pursue that later in life. That is our goal.”

performance at the Grand Ole Opry will be on Saturday, Nov. 19.

United Way of Chester County’s Community Impact & Innovation Fund supports more than 60 programs and services throughout the community. Next year’s Live United in Music event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Penn Oaks Golf Club.

To learn more, visit www .LiveUnitedChesterCounty.org or call 610-429-9400.

Alexandra Kay performed at the Live United in Music event.

State Police

Students who register for the program will receive matching T-shirts and hats to wear during the classes, as well as water bottles. Each session will include physical training (PT), followed by a time of instruction and hands-on activities.

“We introduce them to paramilitary disciplinesmarching, standing at attention and saluting. We introduce them to physical fitness and we move into our law enforcement curriculum,” Long explained. “The first 30 minutes is a military drill and PT, and then there is an hour and a half of scenario-based training.”

Scenarios may include reenacting a traffic stop or responding to a mock call. “We make it fun and interactive. We try and let the kids do a lot of hands-on stuff in a safe way,” said Long. “They are

(learning) and having fun at the same time.”

This is the third session of the Hill Impact Program, which is named for the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, known to locals as The Hill because of its location in Hershey. The course is open to students from all geographical locations. “For the first session, we had some students who drove three hours one way to attend,” Long pointed out.

He said that the students often come away from the program realizing that law enforcement officers have chosen their career because they want to serve the community.

“As troopers, we put the community above ourselves. It’s amazing how fast they learn that and how quickly they catch on,” Long said.

The program also encourages a relationship between young people and law enforcement officers. “We have a core group of instructors that will be here every Tuesday. The kids not only are familiar with the faces, they develop a mentorship out of it as well,” Long noted. “We urge the kids if they have questions or need anything to reach out to us. We supply them with our contact information and we have question-and-answer sessions. It’s a great way for us to have that accessibility in the community.”

Long encourages students to register as soon as possible, since space is limited and spots fill up quickly. Those who complete the course will take part in a graduation ceremony and receive a certificate. For more information about the program and to obtain an application, contact Long at ra-sprecruiter -acad@pa.gov or 717-497-4577.

PennDOT Offers Winter Guidance

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently offered ways the public can prepare for the winter season. Members of the public can access travel information on nearly 40,000 state-maintained roadway miles year-round at www.511PA.com, and during the winter, they can find plowtruck locations and details of when state-maintained roadways were last plowed. The information is provided via PennDOT’s Automated Vehicle Location technology, which uses units in the departmentowned and rented plow trucks to send a cellular signal showing a truck’s location.

To help the public prepare for the season and share information about winter services, PennDOT offers operational information and traveler resources at www.penn dot.gov/winter. The site also has a complete winter guide with detailed information about winter services in each of PennDOT’s 11 engineering districts.

Motorists should take the time now to ensure their vehicles are ready for winter and to know their own winter driving skills. Drivers should stock their vehicles with items needed for their health, safety, and comfort. Motorists should prepare for potential wintry weather by checking that they have supplies in their car before heading out. These supplies should include food, water, blankets, extra gloves and hats, a cellphone charger, hand or foot warmers, a windshield brush and scraper, and any specialized items like medications or baby and pet supplies.

Drivers should also consider how to react to white-out conditions. In such conditions, drivers should slow down, not stop suddenly, activate their car’s hazard lights, and extend their following distance to prevent dangerous multiple-vehicle crashes.

In addition, snow squalls can often produce dangerous and deadly travel hazards on otherwise clear winter days. The National Weather Service now issues Snow Squall Warnings that alert drivers of whiteout conditions and slippery roadways, so motorists can avoid traveling directly into these areas.

If motorists encounter snow- or ice-covered roads, they should slow down, increase their following distance, and avoid distractions.

Physical fitness activities are part of the program.

Youths will learn about marching, standing at attention and saluting.

ATGLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: E. Main and Dallas Sts., Atglen, PA. Joe Newsome, Interim Pastor. Join us Sundays at 11am as we preach Christ crucified, risen and coming again so all may come to a personal, saving relationship with Christ.

COMMUNITY OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH 117 N. 4th Street, Oxford, PA 19363

Sunday Service 10 am(in-person & online) 610-998-0282 collutheranchurch@gmail.com For more info, visit www.collutheranchurch.org

ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300Hideaway 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 locatedat 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville.

Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net

GAP COMMUNITY CHURCH: located at 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap PA 17527. Sunday morning gathering at 10:00 am as well as streaming live.To learn more, please check out our website at: http://gapcommunity.church

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

HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC

Progressive, Inclusive, Democratic, Catholic! Sunday Mass: 10am 2109 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-969-5932 www.healingshepherd.com

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

IMPACTCHURCH: Impacting lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610857-3887. 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 Hearing assistance devices.

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 BAPTIST CHURCH: 103 West St., (next to Parkesburg Library & Minich Park). 610-857-9135 or Email: info@parkesburgbaptist.org. Pastor: Rev. Mary C. Lewis. Sunday Worship 10:30 am - Nursery Care & Jr. Church provided.

SANDY HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH : 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville 610-857-3959; www.sandyhill.net. Sunday service: 10:15am; Bible teaching, music; Children’s classes, staffed nursery; Adult classes, 9:15am, Youth Min., Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm. Small Groups. A Friendly, Christ-centered church. Preschool: Enrolling-2 1/2-5 years, 610-857-1922

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 in-person 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. YOUBELONGHERE! 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

Making Homemade Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauce is a staple in Italian cooking and other cuisines. Many families have special recipes for their own tomato sauces. Homemade tomato sauce adds zest to meals served during leisurely Sunday afternoons featuring pasta and meats.

Tomato-based sauces have many names among Italians.

“Sugo” is a word that broadly defines “sauce,” and can be applied to tomato-based varieties. “Ragú” implies that the sauce was reduced to obtain a more concentrated flavor profile after cooking it for hours.

Marinara originated in Naples and means “sailor-style.” It is a classic sugo made from a few

simple ingredients. An alternative to simmered sugo is salsa, which is made quickly with pureed tomatoes and does not contain meat or vegetables. It is ideal as a summer dressing for pasta and does not need to be cooked for long.

It is relatively easy to make homemade tomato sauce. The freshness of homemade sauce cannot be replicated - especially if the sugo is made with tomatoes plucked from a backyard garden. For those new to homemade sauce, this recipe for Sugo di Pomodoro from “Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen” (G.P Putnam’s Sons) is a fine place to start.

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Tomato Sauce

Sugo di Pomodoro (Tomato Sauce) (Makes 5 1/2 cups)

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons olive oil

6 whole garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 28-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes with basil, drained and chopped, juice reserved (see tip below)

12 fresh basil leaves, or 1 1/4 teaspoons dried

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt (see tip below)

Directions:

1 - In a 3-quart saucepan,

frompg 9

heat the oil, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring well. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, and salt. Stir well and cook 5 minutes over medium heat.

2 - Add the reserved tomato juice and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 - When the sauce has finished cooking, let it cool to room temperature, and then process to a smooth consis-

tency in a food processor. The color may change slightly in the processor; this is normal and will not affect the flavor. The sauce can be frozen for up to a month.

Chef’s tips: The best canned tomatoes to use in this sauce are those packed in Italy. American products tend to be too tart. If using American tomatoes, add 1/2 teaspoon sugar when cooking them.

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