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Halloween Happenings

BY FRANCINE FULTON

SLocal Groups Plan Special Events

everal local organizations are gearing up to deliver another fun Halloween season filled with the community’s favorite traditions. Activities will include Trunk or Treats, where children travel from vehicle to vehicle collecting candy; a Halloween parade; and a family bingo, which will include a costume contest.

A Trunk or Treat will be presented by the Christiana Borough Police Department on Friday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The event will also feature free food, giveaways and marshmallow roasting, followed by an outdoor movie at the Moores Memorial Library, 9 W. Slokom Ave.

Activities will take place in the library parking lot and across the street at Christiana Borough Hall, 10 W. Slokom Ave. “We mostly are in the library parking lot and Chantry Place (located next to the library),” explained Christiana Borough Police Officer Brian Smyth.

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Community Invited To Celebrate “The Can Man”

BY FRANCINE FULTON

For many years Ralph Berkey, known locally as “The Can Man,” traveled along Routes 30 and 41 in Gap and Christiana to pick up discarded aluminum cans as a way to generate extra income. He could be seen every Tuesday, pulling a wagon along the roadways.

Church To Give Away Coats, Winter Gear

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Warm winter items, including coats, hats and gloves, will be given out at IMPACT Church, 101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. Anyone in the community is invited to visit the church that day to pick up winterwear free of charge.

Men’s, women’s and children’s coats will be available in various sizes and styles. “When people arrive, we will give them a shopping list, and they can check off what they are

The community now has an opportunity to meet Berkey in person and wish him a happy 77th birthday during a party to be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Christiana Lions Club, 325 N. Bridge St., Christiana. People may drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. Individually wrapped birthday cupcakes will be provided.

Berkey’s friend Janice Crills, who provides him with assistance, is organizing the party. “He hasn’t been able to be on the road for several years, but people still know him,” Crills explained. “Most people call him The Can Man or Ralphie.”

Berkey, an honorary member of the Christiana Lions Club, has been assisted through the years by the club, which at one time gifted him with a new wagon to collect the cans during his weekly route through Chester and Lancaster counties. In 2008, Lions Club members were able to help provide Berkey with a trailer to live in, which was furnished through donations and help from volunteers and local churches.

Since Berkey is no longer physically able to collect cans, Crills accompanies him on outdoor outings throughout the week. “We walk at the Gap (Salisbury Township) Community Park a

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The White Horse Inn

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miles per day, could make the 60- to 70-mile journey between Philadelphia and Lancaster in about two days.

A loaded wagon drawn by

oxen typically averaged 15 to 20 miles per day. Considerations for terrain and rest breaks necessary for such a trip could add days to that journey.

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There was a need for rest stops every 5 miles or so along the routes. In what is now Salisbury Township, one such rest stop located on Old Philadelphia Pike was the famed White Horse in the village of White Horse. History of that property begins with James Clemson, who, in 1716, received from William Penn’s agents 600 acres plus 36 acres for roads. Acreage varied from owner to owner over the next 300 years. The first mention of any building on the property is a 1750 deed transferring ownership to John and Sarah Clemson, who operated an inn. Joan Lorenz, in her book “The History of Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,” records that the first mention of White Horse Tavern appears in the tax records of 1759. Legend says the inn was built in 1740.

Deeds indicate the tavern remained in the Clemson family at least until 1799. The accompanying acreage had, by then, been reduced to 122 acres. For the next 200 years, ownership changed frequently, but whether within the family (sons-in-law) or otherwise is not distinguishable from the deeds.

Usually inns or taverns included eating and lodging accommodations. Mention of a two-story inn first appears in a 1847 deed. The stone building had one large room downstairs. A fireplace stood on the southwest

Local Scouts Part of High Adventure Trip to Canada

BY FRANCINE FULTON

When people hear the word Scouting, it often brings up images of outdoor activities like camping and hiking, along with qualities like leadership and teamwork. These ideas became reality this summer as Atglen Boy Scout Troop 20 took part in a High Adventure trip to Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada.

Four members of the troop, which comprises students in the Pequea Valley and Octorara school districts, as well as four adult leaders, spent 10 days canoeing through the Canadian wilderness on the park’s waterways. They also had to traverse portages, which involves carrying or transporting their canoes over land between

two bodies of water.

“The portages are particularly difficult in the first few days due to the weight of the food and canoes that need to be carried, sometimes for more than a mile at a time, to get to the next body of water,” explained Christine Zink, a member of the troop’s parent committee.

According to participants, the difficult travel conditions were well worth it. “The views were breathtaking,” said adult leader Steve Johnson.

Sean Lentz, an aspiring Eagle Scout, said his favorite part of the trip was seeing a moose. “We were heading downstream and on the bank we saw a giant moose - it still had the velvet on its antlers,” he shared. “We were surprised to see it.”

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Tips for Preventing Bathroom Falls

“Danger” might not be the first word to come to mind when individuals consider their bathrooms. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year, more than 1.5 million aging adults visit emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, many of which occur in the bathroom.

Many falls and spills that occur in the bathroom can be prevented. Seniors or their loved ones can make some minor adjustments to bathrooms so falls are less likely to happen.

People should install grab bars in their shower and bath and elsewhere, as necessary. Grab bars make it easier for aging men and women to get into and out of the shower or the tub by giving them something to hold on to. This assistance can be especially helpful for seniors who must step up and over their tubs to get into the shower. Although grab bars are primarily used in showers and tubs, they also can be installed alongside toilets for seniors who could use a little help sitting

down and getting up. AARP notes that sheltering arm grab bars provide the best support around toilets. Such grab bars come around both sides of the toilet and look similar to armrests.

Seniors may also want to install LED lighting in their bathrooms. Poor lighting in a bathroom can make it hard for seniors to see and thereby make them more vulnerable to falls. Lighting can be especially problematic for seniors who make frequent bathroom visits overnight. Even bathrooms with seemingly adequate lighting may be dangerous if they feature dated light fixtures that rely on incandescent bulbs. These bulbs burn out with greater frequency than LED alternatives, which can last for years. The longer bulbs last, the less often seniors need to change them, which also reduces their risk for injury. In addition to replacing traditional fixtures with LED alternatives, individuals can plug in LED night lights that make it easy to see when making nighttime visits to the bathroom.

Non-slip bath mats can

also be a helpful addition to a bathroom. Non-slip bath mats often utilize rubber-backed liners to ensure the mats stay put even when floors get wet or damp from condensation after a hot bath or shower. Non-slip mats can be placed where individuals will enter and exit the shower and even by the toilet and sink to help individuals feel steady on their feet.

Seniors should remember to clean their bathrooms regularly. Bathroom surfaces can grow slippery from soap scum and condensation, and prompt and routine cleaning can reduce the likelihood that seniors will fall in their bathrooms. Seniors who have difficulty keeping up with household cleaning can hire a cleaning service or ask a younger relative to help them.

Seniors can fall anywhere in a home, but they may be more likely to do so in a bathroom. Various measures can help make bathrooms safer for aging individuals.

How Seniors Can Safeguard Their Mental Health

Most people would probably agree that tending to one’s mental health is important, and this need extends to people of all ages, including seniors. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reports that at least one in four older adults experiences a mental disorder such as depression, anxiety, or dementia. And those figures will likely grow, as population estimates indicate seniors will make up a greater percentage of the global population in the years to come. Seniors dealing with mental health issues may feel helpless, but there’s much they can do to safeguard their mental health.

To begin with, they should socialize regularly. Many adults may not be getting enough social interaction; according to the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging that was conducted in January 2023, one in three older adults reported infrequent contact - once a week or less - with

people from outside their home.

A 2019 study published in the Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences found that older adults who socialized with people beyond their circle of family and close friends were more likely to have greater positive moods and fewer negative feelings.

In particular, people may consider volunteering. Many older adults are retired, and while ample free time may have seemed like the ultimate reward after a lifetime of working, many retirees experience a void once their life no longer has the structure that work can provide. According to the independent nonprofit HelpGuide.org, retirement depression can compel retirees to feel that they miss the sense of identity, meaning, and purpose that came with their jobs, which can make some feel depressed, aimless, and isolated. Volunteering can help fill the void, and the positive mental

health effects of volunteering are well documented. According to the Mayo Clinic, volunteering can increase positive, relaxed feelings and give volunteers a sense of meaning and appreciation.

People with mental health struggles are encouraged to speak with a mental health professional. The PAHO reports that two-thirds of older adults with mental health problems do not get the treatment they need. Professionals can help to identify the issues that are prompting seniors to seek help and offer suggestions that may improve overall health and quality of life. Digital behavioral health tools may be especially useful to people who have limited mobility or do not have anyone to take them to in-person appointments. No one is immune to mental health issues, including seniors. But older adults can take various steps to address their mental health and improve their overall health as a result.

The Benefits of Home Health Aides

Caregivers come from all walks of life. Doctors and nurses may be the frontline medical providers people encounter most frequently, but plenty of others do their part to maintain the well-being of individuals. Among these caregivers are home health aides.

Home health aides, sometimes called personal care aides, assist people with activities of daily life. An aide typically helps a person who may need assistance with tasks he or she

cannot perform due to illness or disability. The aides may work in a person’s home, in a group home, or in another care facility.

AARP says home health aides are considered health care paraprofessionals and must meet established training requirements, which vary by location. Their duties may include assistance with personal care, such as dressing, toileting, feeding, and moving from a bed to a chair; checking vital signs; monitoring a

client; light housekeeping; meal planning and cooking; picking up prescriptions; and providing companionship. Aides typically will not provide skilled nursing care and may not be able to offer recommendations on treatment or medications. Individuals can enlist the services of home health aides who work independently or are placed through agencies. Sometimes a doctor or hospital has connections to aide services and can make referrals. It can be useful to interview several potential aides to find one who will fit with the needs and personality of the person requiring assistance. A good aide is compassionate, patient, and flexible. As illness or injury also can affect a person’s mood, aides must be able to adjust if a client is reluctant to receive help or is depressed or anxious from his or her limitations. Home health aides serve an important role in the health care community by providing care and companionship to those who can no

independently.

“We usually shut the street down so people can walk back and forth.”

He noted that about 15 vehicles took part in the event last year. Local first responders, including Christiana Ambulance and Christiana Fire Company, also brought emergency vehicles to the event.

“Some people go all out,” Smyth said, adding that organizers hope to attract even more vehicles this year. “Last year, someone brought in a trailer and decorated it. It’s whatever they want to do.”

Free food items that will be served throughout the night will include pizza, pretzels and candy, along with beverages. “Wawa is going to bring hoagies this year,” Smyth said. “We bring in an outdoor propane fire kit for marshmallow roasting and an outdoor heater to keep people warm.” Marshmallows will be provided.

“Transylvania 3” will be the movie shown on a giant screen in the library parking lot to end the evening.

Attendees, as well as vehicle owners, are asked to register by emailing smythb@christianapd.org.

“We ask that people register in advance to gauge how many people might be coming,” Smyth said. However, he added, walk-ins will also be welcome.

In the event of rain, the Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ christianaboroughpd.

Our Lady of Consolation Church (OLC) will host its annual Halloween Costume

Family Bingo at the Schneider Parish Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg, on Saturday, Oct. 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m.; games will start at 6 p.m.

There will be food available for purchase, including pizza, hot dogs and pretzels, and a costume contest for people of all ages. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 610-857-0511 or email jdagney@olcchurch.org. Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted.

CEF Sets 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 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.; ELANCO School District’s Brecknock Elementary School, 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 Elementary School, Thursdays from

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For more information, visit the “OLC Annual Halloween Family Bingo” Facebook event page. Proceeds will benefit the church’s vacation Bible school program.

This year’s Parkesburg Lions Club Halloween Parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25. Registration and line-up will start at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of A. Duie Pyle, 100 S. Limestone Road, Parkesburg. The parade will step off at 2 p.m. The parade route will proceed down First Avenue ending at the judges’ table. Judging will take place in front of the Keystone Valley Fire Department, 329 W. First Ave.

Community participants are encouraged to be a part of the parade, including individuals and families in

costume, along with area clubs, churches, Scouts and civic groups. Drivers of specialty vehicles are also welcome.

Prizes will be awarded immediately following the parade in the pavilion at Minch Park, 111 West St., Parkesburg. For more information, visit the “Parkesburg Lions Club Halloween Parade!” Facebook event page.

Also on Oct. 25, the Parkesburg Action Committee (PAC) will host a Trunk or Treat in Minch Park immediately following the Lions Club Halloween Parade. The event will end at 7 p.m. PAC is currently seeking residents who would like to decorate their vehicles for the Trunk or Treat. Those who are interested in par -

ticipating should contact Tina L. O’Connor at 484576-0277 or experience positivetherapy@gmail

.com to reserve a spot. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ PAC19365.

Community Calendar

Oct. 8. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church

101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.

Oct. 8 and 15. 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. 8 will be “Israel’s Rejection of the Gospel.” The topic on Oct. 15 will be “Salvation by Faith.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.

Oct. 10. Trunk or Treat

Presented by Christiana Borough Police

10 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana, 6 p.m. In addition to trunk or treating, attendees will enjoy free food and beverages, giveaways and marshmallow roasting followed by an outdoor movie night at the Moores Memorial Library. For more information or to register, email smythb@christianapd.org. www.facebook.com/christianaboroughpd

Oct. 12. Church Services

Safe Harbor Baptist Church

478 Daleville Road, Cochranville. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. followed by Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The service features the King James Version of the Bible and traditional hymns. A Wednesday night prayer and Bible study is offered at 7 p.m. www.safeharborcochranville.org

Oct. 14. GriefShare

Gateway Church

160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 6:30 p.m. The topic will be “Grief and Your Household.” GriefShare, which is facilitated by Paul and Twila Ranck, is a free support group for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend.

www.griefshare.org/groups/263424

Oct. 16 to 18. Fall Book Sale

Moores Memorial Library

9 W. Skokom Ave., Christiana. Sale hours are Oct. 16, noon to 7 p.m.; Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to noon. Offered for sale will be books for adults and children, CDs, puzzles and materials for homeschoolers.

White Horse Fire Company

Horse Fire Hall

the Corner of Route 340 and 897 South)

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Oct. 18. Halloween Family Bingo

Presented by Our Lady of Consolation

Schneider Parish Center

2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg. Doors will open at 5 p.m.; games will begin at 6 p.m. In addition to bingo, the event will feature a Halloween costume contest. Food will be available for purchase. For more information or to reserve tickets in advance for a discount, call 610-857-0511 or email jdagney@olcchurch.org. www.olcchurch.org

Oct. 18. Car Show

Presented by Parkesburg United Methodist Church (PUMC) The Parkesburg POINT Youth Center

700 Main St., Parkesburg, noon to 3 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. The PUMC Christian Crafters will also have a craft show at The POINT during the car show, offering holiday crafts for sale to the public. The proceeds will support fellowship activities at the church.

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couple of times a week,” she said, noting that they walk at indoor locations in the event of inclement or extreme weather.

Berkey also keeps busy creating art using colored pencils. “We turn them into things like greeting cards and paper lanterns and other items,” said Crills, noting that visitors to the birthday party will be able to purchase the items for a donation. “It’s more to have people come out and celebrate him. He enjoys seeing people.”

Although gifts are not requested, those who attend the party may bring greeting cards for Berkey to enjoy and later display in his home.

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Another Scout, Jacob Donovan, remarked that he would highly recommend the trip, noting that it was necessary for the Scouts to be able to carry their packs and canoes long distances safely. “(The trip is) definitely for a certain type of people - it helps to be physically fit,” Jacob added.

To prepare for the trip, the Scouts took part in several meetings to plan their route through the available 7,600 square kilometers of the park. They also had to obtain the swimming merit

badge and canoeing merit badge, which many earned at Camp Rodney on the Chesapeake Bay.

“They went out and did canoeing the Chesapeake to prepare and make sure everyone’s skill was up to par,” Zink noted. “They talked about meal planning and what meals they would get from the outfitter, where they wanted to camp and which lakes they wanted to canoe across.”

Troop 20 offers one high adventure trip each year that rotates between the canoeing trip in Algonquin Provincial Park; a hiking

trip at the Philmont Scout Reservation in Cimarron, N.M.; and a sailing trip in the Bahamas.

Scouts in the troop do various fundraisers throughout the year. One of the biggest fundraisers is a holiday

fruit basket sale. Those interested in supporting the Scouts through the fruit basket fundraiser can contact any troop member or email fruit@atglenscouts .org. The sale will kick off at the beginning of Novem-

ber with delivery dates in December.

Boy Scout Troop 20 meets at Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, 406 Main St., Atglen, on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each meeting opens with the national anthem and the recitation of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.

“In Scouting they earn different ranks, and they have to learn different skills and different merit badges. During the meetings, they work on Scout skills, like knot tying or cooking, and different merit badges, or they plan a weekend camping trip,” Zink noted.

“There is also a game.”

leaders. They play team games within their patrols,” Zink noted. “A troop guide is the patrol leader for the first-year kids. They focus on first-year skills to get (the Scouts) to the next rank.”

“The adults don’t run the meeting; they give information and give reminders,” Zink added. “(The meeting) is Scout-led.”

Boys who are between the ages of 11 and 17 and are interested in Scouting are welcome to visit the troop during its regular Monday meeting time.

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Each Scout is placed in a patrol, which is led by a senior patrol leader. “Senior patrol leaders are elected, and they appoint the patrol

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corner, the ubiquitous bar at the east end of the room. A keystone-arched fireplace was in the basement. The stone kitchen in the back of the main building may have been erected by John and Sarah Clemson.

As a working-man’s tavern, drovers, wagoners and passing settlers were the clientele. Upstairs was one great room meant for rough and frugal men. Beds would have been cots, lined up as many as were needed to accommodate the need. A guest would have been given a blanket and perhaps a pillow. Accommodations for any female guest who ventured in would have been given a back room downstairs.

For 100 more years, the building continued to change hands, always known as the White Horse. Currently, the land has been reduced to two acres (130 perches). Its symbol, a white steed

“It’s a great troop. They do at least one campout or outing every month. They have weekly meetings, and they are super busy with fun stuff,” Zink said. “We would love to keep the troop going. I believe that Scouting is worthwhile.”

surrounded by a black circle, was proudly painted on the west wall. In 1986, the White Horse, now known as the White Horse Inn, began serving a loyal public under the new ownership of Edwin and Evelyn McQueen. Locals met at the inn for dinner or just a beer at least once a week. Ed’s family, which included the staff, and their friends, relaxed after hours in the screened-in porch behind the building. Forty years later, the White Horse Tavern/Hotel/ Inn, once the center of activity in the village of White Horse, became a private residence. The charm of the exterior has been retained. Now the property is for sale again. Everyone, especially members of the historical society, hope that the new owners will cherish this old building as an important addition to the ongoing life of the township.

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interested in,” explained office manager Lisa Blank. “We will direct them to the area that has what they are looking for.”

Coats will be sorted by sizes for adults and children and displayed on racks in the church’s worship center.

“We take all of the chairs out,” noted Blank. “It’s a nice big room, and we can spread out and have plenty of things displayed so they are easy to find.”

Those who attend the giveaway do not have to provide proof of residency or income, and they will be allotted one coat per person.

Leftover items will be distributed in the community. “Anything that is extra will be donated to some of the area thrift stores or other missions.

City Gate in Coatesville will take the men’s coats,” Blank noted. “We will keep a small number of things for a week or two in case people missed (the giveaway).”

The annual distribution, sponsored by Parkesburg Churches Community Outreach (PCCO), has been held at IMPACT Church for at least 15 years.

“We are working with PCCO. Several of the churches are collecting coats and there a few businesses collecting coats,” Blank stated. “People can drop off coats at the church through Sunday, Oct. 12, to give us time to organize. There is a box on the front porch or, when the building is open, they can bring them in the lobby.”

She said the effort has grown through the years. In 2020, for example, about 300 coats were given out.

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

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

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

IMPACT CHURCH: IMPACTING lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH

LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com

MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

“Come find spiritual life in Christ for your family.” Cochranville: Rte. 926, halfway between Rte. 41 & Rte. 10. Rev. Daniel Henderson, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. Fellowship & Refreshments from 10:15-10:35 am. Worship with classes for infantsPre-K at 10:45 am Kidsworship for K5th is held during the sermon time. Youth Group for 6th-12th grades twice a month at 6:30 pm 610-869-2402. www.manorpresbyterian.com

“In 2024, we gave away 700 coats and 500 accessories,” Blank reported. “It’s a huge number and it is a lot of work, but it is so very worth it to know that (the coats) are being used. It has grown, which speaks to the needs of the community as well as the generosity of the community.”

“The last few years, we got a lot of high-quality donations, both new and used,” she added. “It is really encouraging to see the community is behind it.”

Blank said the giveaway is ideal for families with children, especially since children can outgrow their clothing or they often misplace their gloves or mittens. “You need a pink coat; we probably have a pink coat. There are choices and options,” said Blank. “People can bring their children to try things on, or they may shop without their kids.”

Those who receive items will not

be asked to make a donation. “We don’t collect any money. There is no obligation to pay for what they are getting,” Blank added. “They are invited to Sunday gatherings, but it is not a requirement to take a coat, and they don’t have to have an alliance with a church or religious affiliation. It’s open to all who need a coat.”

Visitors will also be provided information about other charitable resources, such as The Parkesburg POINT Youth Center and Factory Ministries.

For more information about the coat drive, contact IMPACT Church at office@impactpa.church or 610-857-3887.

Sunday gatherings at the church are held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. More information about the church is available at www.impactpa .church and www.facebook.com/ impactchurchparkesburg.

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MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH: 549 Swan Rd., Atglen. 610-593-6658, Lead Pastor: Mike Clemmer, Music Minister: Matt Chambers. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am, Children’s Church, Nursery. Youth Group Wed., 7pm. Christian Preschool. Visit us online at: www.maplegrovemc.com

MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org

MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com

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

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday inperson 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. 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

Sadsbury Friends Meeting House, 1089 Simmontown Road, Gap, will host a presentation by Harold Finigan on the history of Fort Mifflin on Saturday, Oct. 11. Finigan led the restoration of historic Fort Mifflin near Philadelphia. Fort Mifflin’s valiant 1777 defense during the Revolutionary War delayed the British from resupplying in Philadelphia. Finigan will discuss how this action gave the Continental

Army, under Gen. George Washington, time to retreat to Valley Forge for the winter, regroup, and become an effective fighting force. This critical delay is seen by many historians as a turning point that saved the American Revolution. The program is free of charge. For more information, visit www.sadsburyfriendsmeeting .org, call 484-985-0454, or email cwebster3615@comcast.net.

PUBLIC AUCTION

NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE

Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 80 Route 41 Beginning at 10 a.m. Gap, PA 17527 717-442-3030

Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:

Unit #412 stored by: Tiara Hess

Unit #149 stored by: Calvin Norman

Unit #124 stored by: Allen D. King

Unit #205 stored by: Kimberly A. Harper

Unit #483 stored by: Joseph Stringer

Unit #406 stored by: Jonelle Gote

Unit #368 stored by: Eric S. Thompson Sr.

Unit #236 stored by: Danial Miller

Unit #307 stored by: Deborah Nileski

Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

845 Houston Run Drive At the conclusion of 10 a.m. Gap, PA 17527 auction listed above 717-442-3030

Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:

Unit #163H stored by: Bonita S. Wingler

Unit #103H stored by: Jessica M. March

Unit #063H stored by: Dawn Stanley

Unit #006H stored by: Deven Weire

Unit #131H stored

Unit

Unit

England Creamery Road, 71.09 Acre Farm, 4 Bedroom Dwelling w/ Oil Hot Water Heat, Bank Barn, Free Stall Barns & Outbuildings, Beautiful, Level & Tillable Farmland, Small Pond & 3.5 Acres Wooded, Former Dairy Setup w/ Great Potential. Parcel 2 – Kirks Mill Lane, 19.78 Vacant Mostly Tillable Farmland, Farm / Homestead Possibilities, Frontage on England Creamery & Kirks Mill Lane, House Right Included. Parcel 3 – Trinity Church Road, 12.48 Vacant Mostly Tillable Farmland, Farm / Homestead Possibilities, Frontage on England Creamery & Trinity Church Roads, House Right Included. OPEN HOUSE: Thur., Oct. 9, 5-8 PM, Sat., Oct. 11, 10-1 PM. TERMS: Down Payment Parcel 1 - $ 100,000, Parcel 2 & 3 $25,000 each. Settlement on or before December 30, 2025. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. Bridge loans available, please contact auctioneer for details. Broker participation offered to Realtors w/preregistered buyer. See website for details. All information deemed accurate but not guaranteed. AUCTIONEER REMARKS: Be sure to check this 3 Parcel, 103-acre property being offered in a great farming community. This former dairy farm with some buildings needing updates offers excellent potential in many aspects of farming. The parcels with frontage on 3 roads are desirable as a large farm or smaller farmettes. All parcels are subject to Ag Preservation easements. Each Parcel sold separately. www.beiler-campbellauctions.com or www.auctionzip.com or www.gotoauction.com.

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PUBLIC AUCTION

CHARMING CAPE COD STYLE HOME IN PARKESBURG AREA

SATURDAY, NOV. 8 • 9 A.M. - RE 11 A.M. 202 Rebecca Lane, Coatesville, PA 19320

This charming property is nestled in a serene development on the outskirts of Parkesburg in East Fallowfield Twp., within the Coatesville Area SD. The home boasts public water, private septic system, and an additional private well. Spanning 1,900 SF, this residence is situated on a picturesque 1-acre lot with mature landscaping and spacious 14’x40’ storage shed/shop. Main Floor Features: LR: 13’x15’, Office/Den or 4th BR: 11’x14’, Eat-in Kitchen: 12’x15’ w/elec. glass-top range, micro, SS refrigerator, and cherry cabinets, Sunporch/Laundry Area: 13’x13’, 1st Floor BR: 11’x13’, 1st Floor Bath: 7’x7’ with tub/shower combo. The first-floor features cushioned Pergo laminate flooring throughout and ample closet space for storage. Open stairway leads to two carpeted BRs, each measuring 12’x18’, with lg. closets and shared full bath. Additional amenities include a Trane central air unit, elec. hot water heaters, large fenced rear yard, spacious stone driveway, and an 11’x14’ storage shed.

Additional Property Features: Large unfinished basement, new shingle roof professionally installed in 2018, vinyl replacement Andersen windows installed in 2011, public water and private septic system, with an additional private well available if needed.

OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Oct. 18 & 25 & Nov. 1 (1-3 PM) OR BY APPOINTMENT CALL THE AUCTIONEER (717) 587-5105.

Auctioneer’s Note: The sellers have cherished this home and raised their family here. However, due to the passing of Karen’s husband, she has decided to relocate. Come prepared to purchase this beautiful home. For more pictures, visit our website: www.obauctioneer.com.

Terms: A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price to determine the total sale price. A 10% down payment is required on the day of the sale, with settlement within 45 days.

Terms by: Karen Guglielmo Taxes: Approx. $6,644 Attorneys: Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning LLP. Phone: 717-354-7700

B.L. OBERHOLTZER AUCTION SERVICE LLC. AY002435

Brian L. Oberholtzer AU-005951 Reinholds, PA 17569

Jordan Martin AA-019691 “SELLING YOU ON AUCTIONS” 717.587.5105 | info@OBAuctioneer.com OBAuctioneer.com

DEADLINES

Directions: From Wakefield East on Nottingham Rd./Route 272, approx. 4 miles turn right on Little Britain Road to property on left.

HELP WANTED

General

A.K. FENCING is looking for a DRIVER to bring workers from Rising Run, MD to Cochranville Call Omar: 717-327-5663

DRIVER/WORKER with experience in land/hardscaping & light tree work. Valid PA DL exp. w/truck/trailer. WINDYHILL PROPERTY CARE, 610-857-2169 x1.

Mechanical Trades

FT AUTOMOTIVE TECH

2 yrs. exp. Training avail. Must have PA drivers license, state and emissions license. Contact KEESEYS SERVICE CENTER 610-857-2411

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Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

Household Goods

ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED

$400 obo. 610-384-2267 call after 3 pm

Lawn & Garden

FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029

PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply, 717-284-0883.

Pets

2 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES

Males. 4 mo. old, beautiful black & white, $400 & 10 wks. old, merle & white, $475. UTD vet checked. Call 717-354-8550

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG (Blue Heel- er) PUPPIES, farm raised, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $550. 717-529-2011 x0

ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES 2F, vet checked, shots, dewormed, raised on farm. $875 obo. 717-654-1075

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down payment on the day of the auction. Settlement on or before December 31, 2025. 2% transfer tax to be paid by the buyer. Real estate taxes to be prorated from settlement day. Annual Taxes $3,021.00 Bridge loans available, contact auctioneer for details. All information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. AUCTIONEER’S REMARKS: Quiet country setting tucked conveniently in the Southern part of Lancaster County, not far from Route 272. Neat ranch home with valuable Pole Barn and Detached Garage with a large backyard that borders farmland. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this property your dream com true.

garage. Full partially finished walk-out basement w/full shower bath. Oil/hot water heat & central air. Detached 40’x40’ garage plus 10’x26’ storage shed. All this on 2.6 acres partial wooded lot. Annual taxes of $4,829. Built 1997. CALL OR SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION –SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Massey Harris 44 tractor w/bucket, Vehicles, 40’ truck trailer, 1978 Moped, Nice Selection Tools, Furniture, Lawn & Garden, Shop Equipment, & Much More! Personal property listing online or call for sale flyer. Nice clean/ large auction! Sale for: Eugene R. Caldwell Estate c/o Raymond Caldwell, Executor

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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

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Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880

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ITEMS WANTED

1-100 ALL ANTIQUE & OLD TOOLS WANTED: Collector Paying Cash$$$ for Woodworking, Machinist, Measuring & Blacksmith Tools. Wooden & Metal Planes. Tool Chests & Boxes. Tools made by Stanley, Etc. Call 610-363-2802 A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123

ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

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GUITARS & INSTRUMENTS WANTED “LOCAL” Collector Buying Gibson, Fender, Martin & Other Brands All Types, Makes & Years Considered Top Cash Paid! 610-363-2802

AuctionWeekend!EVENTS

OCTOBER 10

Falcon 1 mile Fun Run

REGISTRATION: 4:45 PM

Auction Preview, Chick fil A after party & Bake Sale

OCTOBER 11

AUCTION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DOORS OPEN: 8:00 AM

All proceeds benefit WFCS students, Education, & facilities!

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OFFICE@ WFCS.ORG

610-593-5011

AuctionWeekend!

OCTOBER 10

AuctionWeekend!

EVENTS

AuctionWeekend!

EVENTS

OCTOBER 10

Falcon 1 mile Fun Run

Falcon 1 mile Fun Run

REGISTRATION: 4:45 RUN BEGINS: 5:30 PM

OCTOBER 10

EVENTS

Auction Preview, Chick fil A after party & Bake Sale

Auction Preview, Chick fil A after party & Bake Sale

Falcon 1 mile Fun Run

OCTOBER 11

Auction Preview, Chick fil A after party & Bake Sale

Volunteers help children memorize Scripture at Good News Club.

FOLLOWING THE RUN

OCTOBER 11

REGISTRATION: 4:45 PM RUN BEGINS: 5:30 PM

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

AUCTION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DOORS OPEN: 8:00 AM FOLLOWING THE RUN

AUCTION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM DOORS OPEN: 8:00 AM

FOLLOWING THE RUN

OCTOBER 11

AUCTION: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DOORS OPEN: 8:00 AM

All proceeds benefit WFCS students, Education, & facilities!

all proceeds benefit west fallowfield christian school students, education & facilities!

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All proceeds benefit WFCS students, Education, & facilities!

795 FALLOWFIELD ROAD, ATGLEN, PA 19310

OFFICE@ WFCS.ORG 610-593-5011

In Hempfield School District, programs are being 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.

ROAD, ATGLEN, PA 19310 OFFICE@ WFCS.ORG 610-593-5011 All proceeds benefit WFCS students, Education, & facilities!

Programs are also available at Lampeter-Strasburg School District’s Hans Herr Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and Lampeter Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to

5 p.m.; 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.