Octorara JULY 16, 2025
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Tinsmith artisan Karen Hurd (left photo) will return to the farmers market on July 19. Other vendors will sell produce (center photo) and fresh flowers (right photo).
Breakfast, Farmers Market, Concert Planned in Christiana
BY FRANCINE FULTON
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hristiana is the place to be on Saturday, July 19, as Christiana Parks and Recreation will host the second program in its series of summer activities. The day will feature breakfast, a
other beverages. There will be separate fees for adults and for children age 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased at www.christiana parksandrec.com or at the door. Across the street from the breakfast at 17 Green St., there will be a farmers market from 9 a.m. to
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Although Parkesburg took the top spot in the Battle of the Boroughs Food Drive, the real winner was the Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC), which received a total of 5,654 pounds of food throughout the drive, which ran from May 19 through June 23. As part of the first-time initiative, three local boroughs - Parkesburg, Atglen and Christiana - came together in a friendly competition to collect food for the OAFC. The shelves at the Octorara Area Food Cupboard are well-stocked, thanks See Parkesburg pg 5 to the Battle of the Boroughs Food Drive.
Our Peaches Blackberries
• Ready Picked & PYO Market is full of Local Produce!
Lafayette To Return to Chester, Lancaster Counties BY FRANCINE FULTON
The Marquis de Lafayette was a 19-year-old Frenchman who volunteered to join the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War in 1777. He was able to secure France’s assistance in the war effort, which has been credited in See Lafayette pg 2
Beautiful Flowers
• Perennials • Shrubs Mon.-Sat. 400 Long Lane At Marticville Road 8am-6pm Specials (Rts. 741 & 324S) Closed Sun. 717-872-9311 99¢ & Up 3 Miles S. of Lancaster Mon.-Sat. 8-6, Closed Sunday • 717-872-9311 www.cherryhillorchards.com
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Coming out this fall
Entries are due by Monday, August 25
noon. Vendors will offer a variety of items, including fresh-cut flowers, locally-grown produce, crocheted blankets and animals, sweet treats, sourdough baked goods, handpoured beeswax candles, jewelry, tin art and other crafts. Christiana Parks and Recreation See Christiana pg 8
Parkesburg Wins Battle of the Boroughs Food Drive
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farmers market and a live music concert. The day will begin with a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lodge (Christiana Masonic Lodge 35), 115 E. Slokom Ave. The breakfast menu will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and