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Church to Create Mural in Honor of 175th Anniversary

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Ablank wall on the north side of the education building at Penningtonville Presbyterian Church (PPC) in Atglen will be transformed into a mural, one of the special activities that will celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary this May. The mural will be painted by the congregation members, and the public is welcome to participate.

The 14-by-26-foot mural, which will be located along Ridge Avenue, has been designed by anniversary committee members. Helping to assist in the placement of the mural will be artists Michael Miller and Steve Wilson.

“Our committee has worked on the layout of it, and we have two artists, Steve Wilson, a former member who grew up in the church and is well-known in the Lancaster art world, and Michael Miller, who grew up in Gap and now lives in Reading,” explained congregation and committee member Lisa Rudisill. She noted that both artists are skilled in the creation of community murals.

The mural will not be painted directly onto the wall. Rather, 3-by-5-foot panels will be painted, and

BY FRANCINE FULTON

When Carole Lowry of Gap recently captured a little dog named Fancy, who had run off from her Elverson home during the January blizzard, it was not the first time she helped reunite a dog with its owner. In fact, Lowry volunteers her tracking services for lost pets she learns about through a network of friends or on social media.

“If I see a (notice about a lost) dog on Facebook and it doesn’t seem like anybody is giving (the owners) any help, I will reach out and help them,” she stated.

She recalls the story of a German shepherd

that ran away in Phoenixville and made its way to Morgantown. In this case, she was able to help the dog’s owners over the phone. “The dog started out in Phoenixville off Route 29, and people were calling it and chasing it. It was (later) spotted in Morgantown running on I-76,” said Lowry. “We got a report that she was on the turnpike headed west. I kept warning (the owners) to remember if you see her, do not call out to her. Sit and be calm with good-smelling food.”

The owners were able to corral the dog in one area and eventually caught her. “The owner said, ‘I never thought my dog would run from me,’ but you have to let them process. She was

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Community Calendar

March 18 and 25. Bible Study Group

Parkesburg Mennonite Church

44 E. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 10 to 11 a.m. The 11-week spring bible study will focus on I John. The topic on March 18 will be “An Introduction to I John.” The topic on March 25 will be “Walking in the Light.”Coffee and pastries will be provided.

March 21. Pancake Breakfast

Presented by the Parkesburg 250 Committee Parkesburg VFW

406 W. Fourth Ave., 8 to 10 a.m. Breakfast will include all-you-can-eat fruit, bacon or sausage, coffee and tea and pancakes. A fee will be charged per person.

March 26. Watershed Program for Youths

Atglen Public Library

121 Main St., Atglen, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The program will include interactive games, a read-aloud of “Creek Critters,” a children’s book from the Stroud Water Research Center, and a discussion of the water cycle and the creatures that live in local streams. Register on the events calendar at www.atglenpubliclibrary.org. Those with questions may call 610-593-6848.

March 28. Book and Bake Sale

Parkesburg Free Library

April 4. Bunny Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt

Penningtonville Presbyterian Church

406 Main St., Atglen. Breakfast, sponsored by the Parkesburg Lions Club, will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration is required by Saturday, March 28. Registration information is available at www.facebook .com/PenningtonvillePC in a post dated March 3. The Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the church, will begin at 11 a.m. No registration is required.

April 11. Knight at the Races Fundraiser

Our Lady of Consolation Church

Schneider Parish Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; the first event will begin at 7 p.m. The admission fee includes food and beverages. Proceeds will benefit the local community. For more information, call event organizer Tom Henderson at 610-304-6546.

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.

Bunny Run Posted

Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. PO Box 500, Mount Joy, PA 17552 TOWNLIVELY.COM

105 West St., Parkesburg, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of adult fiction and children’s books as well as baked goods for the sale will be accepted. Book donations can be dropped off at the library during regular business hours. To sign up to donate baked goods, stop in at the circulation desk at the library, call 610-857-5165 or send a Facebook message.

The Care Center Foundation (CCF), a West Chester nonprofit organization, will host its inaugural Bunny Run on Saturday, March 28, at 8 a.m. starting at Church and Market streets. The 5K run and 2K walk will bring together runners, walkers, families, and community members for an event benefiting at-risk families in West Chester.

The Easter Bunny will be on-site for photos and

to greet runners at the finish line.

People may register at https://runsignup .com/Race/PA/West Chester/2026BunnyRun. All proceeds will support CCF’s mission to provide safe, high-quality child care and education in West Chester while connecting families to resources that will help them move toward stability.

For more information, visit www.carecenter foundation.org.

CEF Posts After-School Programs

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County is offering Good News Club (GNC), an after-school program for children ages 5 to 12, at various elementary schools and churches throughout Lancaster County. All workers are screened as required by Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Protection Policy.

GNC is a free club held once a week for seven weeks in the fall and seven weeks in the spring. It includes Bible lessons, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, and games. Registration is required for all GNC programs at www .ceflancaster.org.

The schools, locations, and dates and times are

A child and volunteer read a Scripture passage together at a previous Good News Club. See CEF pg 6

SERMON SERIES

Grace Community Church 53 Hurley Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365

Many people get excited about sermons that show how the Lord’s prophecies have been fulfilled. But do you know that there is typology in the Old Testament that Jesus also fulfilled?

• Why was the tabernacle constructed the way it was?

• What was the significance of the feast days?

• Why did they have those different kinds of sacrifices?

All of these picture Jesus Christ and point to Him. We would like to invite you to hear our sermon series. We are doing a sermon series on the tabernacle, how it was constructed, the feast days, the various sacrifices and how they all point to Jesus Christ. Most importantly we will see how they are significant to us today. Sunday morning service starts at 10:40 AM.

For more information on our church and more of our sermons please go to our website: www.gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com

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Wagontown Chapel to Host Sportsman’s Event

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Wagontown Chapel will present its 20th annual Sportsman’s Event on Saturday, March 21, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature a display of vendors; snacks; and a talk on hunting by Nate Hosie from HeadHunters TV, who is also a country music singer. Attendees will also have an opportunity to win prizes.

Guests will be able to view displays by a variety of vendors from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. “We will have 15 to 20 vendors this year,” said pastor Tim Crans, a resident of Atglen. “There will be hunting-related vendors, taxidermists, fishing vendors and hunting call vendors. The church will have a table that will have information about our church and our other ministries like archery camps

for kids and 3D shoots for adults.”

Pheasants Forever, a nonprofit conservation organization, will set up a display, while another vendor will offer framed works of art made with painted turkey feathers. “She paints a deer, a turkey or a bear on the feathers,” said Crans. “One of them will be a door prize.”

While lunch will not be served, an assortment of snacks will be available to enjoy. Among the snacks will be cookies and brownies, as well as chips donated by Herr’s.

Hosie’s presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Hosie is from Montdale, where he learned to hunt from his father and grandfather who both began taking him out to hunt at the age of 6. His love for hunting grew through the years, and he became known as

a skilled turkey and big game hunter. Currently, he co-hosts HeadHunters TV, which airs on the Outdoor Channel, alongside Randy Birdsong.

In addition, Hosie is a country music singer, playing at county fairs, outdoor shows, private events and clubs across the country. He has opened for and shared the stage with well-known country singers Rhett Akins, Riley Green, Luke Bryan, Travis Tritt, Ted Nugent and others. His songs include “The America I Know,” “The Woods” and “Rocked All Summer Long.”

In his provided biography Hosie stated, “Sometimes I just sit back and think about how blessed I am to hunt for a living, have the opportunity to make music and have a platform to do my best to bring good to this world.”

SPRUCE UP

This will be Hosie’s first appearance at Wagontown Chapel. “We happened to get a guy who hunts and also sings,” said Crans, adding that Hosie plans to sing a few numbers following his talk on hunting.

Door prizes, some of which have been donated by local businesses, will be awarded after the talk. There will be separate prizes for adults and youths.

“We have close to $15,000 in door prizes that we are giving out,” Crans said, noting that door prizes will include, bows, crossbows, calls, cameras, binoculars and gun certificates.

Attendees who bring three nonperishable food items will be entered into a separate drawing to win a muzzleloader. The items should be commercially produced products, such as canned meat and soups. No home-preserved items will

be accepted. The food will be donated to the church’s food pantry.

Crans, who is an avid hunter himself, noted that many people look forward to the gathering each year. “It’s an opportunity for us to reach out to the community,” he stated, adding that while the event is predominantly attended by men, organizers also encourage children, youths and women to attend. “This is not a fundraiser for the church. It is an opportunity to share Jesus Christ with people who may not typically come into church.”

Wagontown Chapel is located at 469 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown. Tickets are only available

at www.eventbrite.com by searching for “20th Annual Wagontown Chapel Sportsman’s Event 2026.”

A link to order tickets can be found at www.face book.com/Wagontown ChapelSportsmansEvent. The Facebook page also includes photos of the door prizes and additional information.

All tickets will be sold online. However, if the event is not sold out, tickets may be available at the door. It is suggested that people call the church at 610-384-2838 in advance to check for ticket availability at the door.

Those with questions may call the church or email tcfamilyministry@aol.com.

OASD Hosts Legislative Luncheon

Octorara Area School District (OASD) recently welcomed state legislators and staff members to its campus for a Legislative Luncheon, during which district leadership shared

“The Next Chapter of OASD,” outlining the vision, priorities, and forward momentum shaping the district’s future.

The district hosted state

See OASD pg 9

in flight mode,” said Lowry. Lowry helped locate another dog in Sadsburyville. “(The dog’s owner) paid a drone person to come out and could not find the dog. I set up a trail cam and food station, and the dog came out a few hours later,” she said. “The owner got there with her other dogs. I told her to walk and talk like she normally would, and (eventually) he heard her voice and ran and jumped on her.”

In addition to locating lost dogs and reuniting them with their owners, Lowry captures dogs that have been abandoned and seeks to find them loving homes.

In fact, Lowry’s own dog Ermina, a German shepherd, was a dog that she rescued. “My first dog I ever trapped was in September of 2024, so I haven’t been doing it that long,” she noted. “I trapped a dog - a shepherd - that started out on Welsh Mountain outside Narvon. Someone got her and put her in their garage. I saw the Facebook picture,

and there was something about her eyes.”

Unfortunately, the dog escaped from the garage, and she disappeared for a month. Lowry continued to follow Facebook posts and saw that the dog had been spotted in West Caln Township. “My brother was a West Caln police officer, and he knew I was following the dog, and it was right outside Parkesburg. I borrowed a trap from the SPCA, and I kept it very quiet. I got her within an hour and a half. She lives happily with me now,” said Lowry. She noted the lady who originally found the dog and kept it in her garage has been by to visit Ermina on several occasions.

Lowry said finding Ermina has been an inspiration to help other dogs. “She was obviously dumped and no one was helping her and it broke my heart,” she shared. “(For) almost three months she just lived wandering around.”

Lowry also helped find an abandoned dog from

Lionville that would eventually show up in Valley Township, Coatesville. “It was a pit bull mix. I spent about 10 days figuring out the dog’s patterns. I set a trap and got her,” she said. “I kept her here in my garage, and my cousin came and adopted her on Christmas day.”

She said that she is particularly interested in finding dogs when others may have given up. “There are certain ones that catch my eye. There is a little dog in Landenberg that I am working on (finding) right now,” she said, noting that chasing a lost dog is not the way to catch it. “It’s got to be on their terms. I also always pray to God to keep dog safe as well as myself when working on a case.”

When a dog is finally captured, Lowry said that as a lover of animals, it fills her heart. “When I hear the trap go off and get that leash on them, I get very emotional,” she added. “It is a very good feeling knowing that I was able to help.

Men’s

Breakfast with Speaker Wes Zook

Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Topic: “The Pride of Life” 1 John 2:16 Wes Zook is a Lancaster County resident. He owns and operates a small concrete pumping company here in Lancaster County. He has been married 32 years with one son. On January 16th 2025 a near death experience on the job left him humbled knowing in that moment he was completely dependent on some kind of human intervention.

Contact: Merv Beiler 717-715-4659

Email: ministries@twinbrookretreat.com

(breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m.)

Seating is limited RSVP: March 26

Where: Twin Brook Retreat 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap, PA

Admission by donation Registered 501(c)3

Message from the speaker: “I’ve been privileged to be part of the same body of belivers for the last 50 years. Growing with the same people for so long, it seems we focus on purging the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes. But do we purge the third thing - the pride of life - with the same vigor? 2000 years ago Jesus took 12 very prideful men and chipped away at them for 3 years.”

March 24

Local Attorney Appointed CCBF President

Gawthrop Greenwood, PC partner James Doyle has been elected president of the Chester County Bar Foundation (CCBF) for 2026. Doyle’s service begins following his tenure as president of the Chester County Bar Association.

In 2025, CCBF awarded $138,000 in grants to support community-facing programs throughout Chester County. Programs supported by CCBF have included Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, law-related education for youth programs, elder law education programs, the Charles E. Swope Scholarship and Matching Grant program, Domestic

Violence Center of Chester County and the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County.

Thirteen attorneys from Gawthrop Greenwood have served as CCBF president, including Gawthrop Greenwood partner Patrick McKenna.

A member of the Chester County Bar Association since 2013, Doyle is the organization’s former vice president and chair of the Real Estate Section, Judicial Evaluation Committee and Young Lawyers Division. He formerly served on the board of directors for the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce and as vice chair of the West

Chester Borough Zoning Hearing Board.

With a real estate practice spanning Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties, Doyle concentrates his practice in homeowners and condominium association law, real estate transactions and litigation, zoning and land use, buyer/seller disputes and title matters. He serves clients who are involved in the formation, governance and management of condominium and homeowners associations, as well as individuals and businesses who are involved in the buying, selling and development of residential and commercial land.

Doyle serves on Pennsylvania’s Legislative Action Committee for the Community Associations Institute (CAI), an international trade association with nearly 40,000 members that is at the forefront of community association law and dedicated to building better communities. In 2023, Doyle was awarded CAI Keystone’s Emerging Leaders Under 40.

Doyle has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” by Main Line Today magazine, as well as a “Rising Star”

CEF

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as follows: Columbia Borough School District’s Park Elementary School at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; Conestoga Valley School District’s Fritz Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Donegal School District’s Donegal Primary School at Calvary Bible Church, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Elizabethtown Area School District’s Bainbridge Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:35 to 5 p.m.; and Ephrata Area School District’s Clay

by Super Lawyers, a distinction that only 2.5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania receive.

He received his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Villanova University, where he also studied international relations in Beijing, China.

A complete listing of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys, as well as a variety of legal resources, can be found at www .gawthrop.com.

Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., and Highland Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:25 to 4:55 p.m.

In Hempfield School District, programs will be offered at Centerville Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Farmdale Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; and Landisville Primary Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Programs will also be available at Octorara Area School District’s Octorara Primary Learning Center,

Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Penn Manor School District’s Conestoga Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Pequea Valley School District’s Paradise Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; School District of Lancaster’s Lafayette Elementary School, Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., and Ross Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; and Warwick School District’s Kissel Hill Elementary School, Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.

the artists will affix the panels to the blank wall to create the finished project.

“They will take the drawing that the committee has designed and worked on, and they will transfer it to big canvas pieces, and we are going to paint them,” explained Rudisill. “We’re painting on polyester interfacing (using) acrylic paint.”

A community art painting day will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The artists will be on hand to provide assistance and complete touch-up work. Additional painting, if necessary, will continue on Saturday, April 18.

People of all ages, including children, are welcome to paint, but youngsters must be accompanied by an adult.

“We can take 16 people at a time to paint for a max of an hour. It will be paint by number,” said Rudisill, noting no previous painting experience is necessary.

The mural will feature symbols against a burgundy background to match the church’s décor, along with outstretched hands that represent various ages and ethnicities.

“We want as many people to touch this (mural) and be a part of it as possible. At Penningtonville, we have our own congregation, but (the mural is) representing this whole community, which is why there are old, young and different nationalities that are all part of it,” said Rudisill. “Every kind of person has been inside of our church. This is a visual representation of (our community). We want anyone and everyone to help.”

The cross in the center of the mural, which represents the church steeple, was designed by congregation member Dan Miller.

“He is a 97-year-old art professor at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts,” Rudisill noted. “It’s a wood cut; that is his specialty. He takes a piece of wood and carves it out (and creates the item) in reverse, like a printing press.”

After the 3-by-5-foot panels have been painted, they will be attached to the wall like puzzle pieces until the mural is formed.

“(The artists) will affix it to

the wall with some kind of glue, and they will cover it with a protective coating,” said Rudisill. “We will be finishing the painting in April, and it will be put in place by May.”

PPC’s 175th anniversary celebration will be held on Sunday, May 17. “The mural dedication will be a big part of our anniversary celebration,” said congregation member and committee member Pat Softchin. “We will have a big worship service that day. We invited past ministers, friends and family members of the congregation and dignitaries. One of our former ministers, Jason Link, will be

out guest minister.” The event will be followed by a church picnic.

Penningtonville Presbyterian Church is located at 406 Main St., Atglen. Those who would like to take part in the painting are asked to call the church in advance at 610-593-2173 to reserve a one-hour painting slot. For more information, visit www.penningtonville church.org/event/ community-art-painting -day.

More information about church activities is available at www.penn ingtonvillechurch.org and www.facebook.com/ PenningtonvillePC.

Shoes & Boots For The Whole Family

Freedom Life Sets Fight for Families Night

Freedom Life Church, 789 Gap Newport Pike, Atglen, invites parents, students, youth leaders and community members to attend Fight for Families Night with Katy Faust, an event that will focus on the importance of strong families for the well-being of children and society. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m.

Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, a global movement that

advocates for children’s right to be known and loved by their mother and father. Faust is a nationally recognized writer and speaker whose work has appeared in major publications, including Newsweek and USA Today. Fight for Families Night is designed to equip families with insight, practical tools and encouragement to navigate today’s cultural challenges with clarity and compassion. Organizers emphasize that the

(Children’s Service during Pastor’s Message). Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. We are located at 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Dedicated to the serious preaching & teaching of God’s Word. Traditional hymns & praise songs accompanied by guitar. Sunday Service 10:40am. 53 Hurley Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365. 610-593-7123. www. gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com for messages, ministries and directions

HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 EAST HIGHLAND RD., PARKESBURG PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org

Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm. Thursday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am

IMPACT CHURCH: IMPACTING lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 11 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 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 BAPTIST CHURCH: 103 West St., Parkesburg; 610-857-9135 Sunday service 10:30 AM Rev. Dr. Mark Stauffer pbc103west@gmail.com

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH

Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford. Sunday Holy Communion Services at 8:00 & 10:00 AM; 10:00 AM also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org

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

event is intended to foster meaningful dialogue about how strong families contribute to healthy communities, educational outcomes, economic stability and long-term societal strength.

Admission is free. Online preregistration is appreciated. Individuals can register to attend at https://free dom.life/upcoming-events. For more information, visit www.freedom.life or call 610-593-5959.

Mowday to Publish Books, Appear in Documentaries

Author Bruce E. Mowday, who has written extensively on the American Revolution and Civil War, will concentrate on books and documentaries involving the history of the United States in the coming year.

Mowday was interviewed for two documentaries on the subject of preserving the memory of the heroic deeds of American soldiers during the American Revolution’s Battle of Brandywine, as well as the preservation of actual battlefield land. He was interviewed by Darley Newman, an Emmy Award-nominated host, for her show “Travels With Darley” on the field where the Marquis Lafayette was wounded on Sept. 11, 1777. The show is expected to be

aired on PBS stations in the next several months. He was also interviewed by filmmaker Mary Armstrong of Space Cats Films on a number of occasions for her documentary on Lafayette and the need to preserve Brandywine battlefield. Armstrong expects to debut her film in mid-2026.

Mowday is also working with Lionsgate/Blackfin on a documentary on his latest book, “A Killer at the Door.” The book details the escape of murderer Danilo Davalcante from Chester County prison.

For 2026 and the country’s 250th celebration, Mowday is working with Kenneth Serfass, a General Grant expert, on a book on Gettysburg and

Sen. Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Dan Williams, state Rep. Bryan Cutler, and state Rep. John Lawrence, along with members of their teams, including Michael Hartman, chief of staff to Sen. Comitta; Nikki Whitlock, chief of staff to state Sen. Katie Muth; and Bill Scholl, chief of staff to Rep. Williams.

District leadership spoke about the district’s current academic performance and the need for continued improvement. Leaders outlined the focused work underway to strengthen instructional practices, increase student achievement, and build a clear path forward through the development of the district’s

Strategic Roadmap, which will guide priorities and goals in the years ahead.

The luncheon also included a student conversation featuring four Octorara students who shared reflections on their educational experiences and future aspirations. Guests enjoyed a lunch prepared from scratch by students in the Octorara Area Career and Technical Education Culinary Arts program, showcasing the talent, professionalism, and real-world skills being developed across the district.

For more information about Octorara Area School District, visit www.octorara .k12.pa.us.

Octorara Area School District’s leadership shared information about the district’s future during a Legislative Luncheon.

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Property in Hamilton family 62 years & estate serious to sell. Ideal setting home w/spacious rooms & natural stained wood trim throughout on deep rural lot w/lawn & garaden area. Economical & convenient location. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., March 7, 14 & 21 from 1 to 4 P.M. For more information visit www.klinekreidergood. com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006. (Lender NMLS ID #834368 & 384426)

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Roy E. Good, Jr.

Aaron Z. Nolt

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PROPERTY FEATURES: .68 +/- acre country property, 1344 sq ft dwelling, 3 - 4 bedrooms & 1 bath, possible 4th basement bedroom, electric baseboard heat, open style dining / living room, 10’ x 35’ wrap around deck, new roof, gutters & trim, new timber frame entrance, basement storage & workspace, great farmland views, newer 10’ x 12’ storage shed, on site septic & private well, Eden Twp. & Solanco School.

OPEN HOUSE: Thurs(s), Mar. 19 & Apr. 2 from 5-7 PM & Sat(s), Mar. 21 & Apr. 4 from 1-3 PM.

TERMS: $25,000 down payment on the day of the auction. Settlement on or before July 7, 2026. 2% transfer tax to be paid by the buyer. Real estate taxes to be prorated from settlement day. Annual Taxes $1833.00+/-. Bridge loans available and Broker participation available (with pre-registered buyer), please call auctioneer for details.

AUCTIONEER REMARKS: A must see rural location featuring a 3 to 4 Bedroom 1 Bath dwelling with partially finished full daylight basement. This move in ready modular with peaceful farmland views has many updates as new timber framed covered front entrance, new metal roof, gutters, soffit & fascia.

Auctioneers: Christ Taylor AU# 5421 717-371-1915

Harold Martin AU# 6461 717-738-4228

Sellers: Glendon & Brenda Rohrer 719-506-6226

Atty: Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning 717-354-7700

w/ lg parking area, 1000-gal above ground propane tank & wash line, property has onsite well & septic, prime location in Fulton Twp., Solanco School District. OPEN HOUSE: Thur(s)., March 26 & April 2, 5-7 PM and Sat(s)., March 28 & April 4, 3-5PM.

Marlene E. Hamilton Estate

Teresa M. Hamson, Exc. 610-633-9083

Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956 R125567 www.klinekreidergood.com

TERMS: $40,000 down payment on the day of the auction. Settlement on or before June 12, 2026. 2% transfer tax to be paid by the buyer. Real estate taxes to be prorated from settlement day. Annual Taxes $6399+/-. Bridge Loans and Broker Participation are available please contact auctioneer for details. AUCTIONEER REMARKS: Experience the charm of rural living on this beautiful 4.8+/- acre property, offering picturesque views of surrounding farmland and a peaceful country setting. The well-maintained buildings provide exceptional versatility and endless potential for a variety of uses. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special property and turn your dream of country living into reality.

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Jennings practices in the firm’s Zoning & Land Use and Municipal departments, representing private, corporate and municipal clients in a wide range of regulatory, governmental and litigation matters. He regularly appears before courts and municipal bodies at all levels.

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Mowday is working on two other book projects in 2026. One book is on a World War II chaplain who wrote a diary during his captivity during the Bataan Death March. Mowday is also collaborating with artist Karl J. Kuerner on a book dealing with Christmas celebrations in the Brandywine region.

Mowday has authored more than 25 books, including two books on Lafayette, “Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero” and “Lafayette: America’s Young Hero and Guest.” Mowday also authored a full-length book on Brandywine, “September 11, 1777: Washington’s Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia.” He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows and is a frequent speaker to various civic and historical groups.

Mowday served as the chair of the American Friends of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Brandywine Committee and earned the “1776-2026 DAR American 250! Commendation” from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. He is also a member of Chester County’s 250th Commission. For more information on Mowday, his books, and his schedule of events, visit www.mowday.com.