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Power Packs’ superpower is silencing growling bellies
BY JEFF FALK
Power Packs.
Sounds like some sort of special energy concoction. Some kind of sustenance that invigorates superheroes, enabling them to do amazing things.
Some things are exactly what they seem to be.
“The name (Power Packs Project) comes from the pack of food we provide to help kids succeed in school and have academic success,” said Brad Peterson, Power Packs Project’s executive director. “We want to empower families to help them make good nutrition
decisions. Studies have shown that children need nutrition early in life to have their brains fully develop. We’re providing that nutrition. Studies have always shown that kids sitting in school with empty bellies can’t learn.”
A Power Pack is a meal kit that includes the recipe and ingredients for a simple, single meal, as well as some basic staples like healthy snacks, fresh produce and milk, to help families over the weekend. Located at 1915 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 102, Lancaster, Power Packs Project distributes and delivers its food mainly on
Wednesdays and Thursdays in advance of the weekend.
“One in eight kids in Lancaster County is food insecure,” said Peterson. “They may not know where their next meal is coming from, and the numbers continue to rise. It’s kids your kids go to school with, it’s kids of the people you work with, it’s your neighbor’s kids. Who we serve are kids who are eligible for free and reduced-priced meals at school. Families can sign up for a week, a month or for as long as they need assistance.”
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BY JEFF FALK
Recently, James Seese, who died in December of 2011 at the age of 69, completed an incredible journey home. It was a journey filled with respect and honor, one that captured the essence of his life.
It was a passage made possible by the sacrifices of others, not unlike the ones Seese had made
himself. It was a trek supported by the American Legion Riders and the Ephrata chapter of the national organization.
On June 30, the cremated remains of Seese were returned to his descendants in Ephrata. A United States Army veteran, Seese had served his country as an artillery mate in Vietnam more than 40 years before he died.
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Chris Haefner understands Mother Earth. He appreciates the precious gems hidden just beneath her surface. And he wants to pass on his acquired expertise to others.
It’s that spirit that led Chris and his wife, Catherine, to found the Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club (LCFMC) and in turn LCFMC’s
annual Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza.
“(Fossils and minerals) represent our world and life on Earth from when it began to now,” said Chris. “People are fascinated with precious gems because they’re beautiful and valuable. Generally, people know about (fossils and minerals); our culture is everywhere. Some people like it because it’s grassroots. I think it’s more relevant now
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Jade, a student from Lancaster County, enjoys a meal provided by the Power Packs Project.
Members of the Ephrata Chapter of the American Legion Riders and members of Ephrata American Legion Cloister Post 429 present members of veteran James Seese’s family with a flag commemorating his military service.
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school districts of Cocalico, Columbia, Donegal, Hempfield, Lampeter-Strasburg, Manheim Township, Penn Manor, Warwick and Lancaster in Lancaster County; students in the Annville-Cleona, Cornwall-Lebanon, Eastern Lebanon County, Northern Lebanon and the Lebanon city school districts in Lebanon County; and students in the Eastern York School District in York County.
Beginning this fall, the program will also aid kids in the Conestoga Valley and Red Lion school districts.
“The Conestoga Valley School District came to us; they saw a need,” said Peterson. “It’s a benefit for them for their kids to have better nutrition.
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is doing great work, and Power Packs is here to work in cooperation with them. We’re complementing each other. It’s not either/or; it’s and.”
Last school year, Power Packs Project distributed a total of 440,000 pounds of food through 95 sites and deliveries. Power Packs receives donated food from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in Harrisburg and
through partnerships and collaborations with other organizations.
“There are a lot of misconceptions that it’s an urban problem,” said Peterson. “But it’s an urban, suburban and rural problem. There are a lot of people out there struggling with food problems. It’s hard for some to comprehend that people are going hungry.”
Power Packs Project,
which was founded in 2005 and was incorporated as a nonprofit four years later, is manned by a staff of five full-time employees and a part-timer. Much of the organization’s packaging and delivery work is performed through 6,000 hours of annual volunteer commitment.
For additional information about Power Packs Project, go to www.power packsproject.org.
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summer events
The Lancaster County Community Foundation, together with its partners, has announced Summer for Lancaster, an interactive experience celebrating the Lancaster County of today and inviting residents to imagine their shared future for tomorrow. Partners, including the City of Lancaster, Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement, and ATOMIC, have joined with the foundation with the goal of amplifying classic Lancaster city events and delivering a fresh, collaborative summer celebration for Lancaster County.
In 2024, the Lancaster County Community Foundation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Summer for Lancaster invites all county residents to experience a new kind of collaboration and imagine what is possible for the next 100 years.
Upcoming activities will include a community dance
party on Friday, July 19, from 8 to 9 p.m. at Binns Park, 120 N. Queen St., Lancaster. JW Spurlock will lead a line dance. There is no charge to participate.
The New Holland Band will perform in concert on Sunday, July 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Binns Park. The program will include marches, Broadway and movie classics, overtures, and patriotic tunes. The New Holland Band has been performing in Lancaster and the surrounding area since 1829.
Rolling Thunda, a traveling open mic event featuring Thunda Khatt, will be held on Wednesday, July 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ewell Plaza, 145 N. Queen St., Lancaster. All artists are welcome to sign up, but poets will have first consideration. The event is free of charge.
Salsa Night will take place on Friday, July 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Binns Park. The
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event will feature Jasmin Pantoja, Mambojaz Dance Company, and DJ Poli. During a pop-up barbershop on Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ewell Plaza, The Franchise team will provide free haircuts.
Throughout the summer, Lancaster County residents are invited to come together and celebrate their multifaceted communities through free programs at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza. Programming will include an outdoor artisan market from Lancaster Art Vault, community dance parties on Music Fridays, New HolSee Events pg 6
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After his service to our country, Seese worked as a truck driver for 42 years. “It was so important to his family for him to have a final resting place here,” said Scott Williams, director of Ephrata Chapter 429 of the American Legion Riders. “I hear about so many veterans who die without a family. I think it’s important to come home and be with the ones you love.”
From Seese’s home in Alabama to Ephrata, Seese’s cremains were escorted by more than 100 motorcycle-riding members of the American Legion Riders at various times and places along the way. A native of the Ephrata area, Seese had been one of the founders of American Legion Riders Chapter 155 in Bynum, Ala. “I didn’t know him, but
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from the little I got from his family, he was dedicated, and he was patient,” said Williams. “He loved his country. He was a hard-working man. He loved that motorcycle community life.”
Seese’s 780-mile journey home began on June 5. From Alabama, Seese’s escorted procession went to Tennessee and Virginia, then to West Virginia and Maryland before reaching Pennsylvania.
Seven members of the Ephrata American Legion Riders met the convoy of motorcycles at the intersection of routes 501 and 322 in Brickerville and accompanied Seese on the final few miles of his trip.
“The mood was solemn, and the transfer was dignified,” said Williams. “(The procession) was unique in the way it was held. Only American Legion Riders did the escort.”
“I’m thankful I got to be a part of it,” he added.
Once the procession reached the American Legion Cloister Post 429 at 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata, Williams presented Seese’s remains to his granddaughter Amanda Starver. Seese’s remains were to be interred in a family cemetery.
“If you have freedom in the United States, you should thank a veteran,” said Williams. “I think it’s important to recognize every veteran who served his country.”
“Sometimes as a chapter,
we go up to the (Lebanon Veterans Affairs Hospital) and play bingo with the residents,” Williams continued. “Sometimes we get the feeling we’re the only ones coming to see them. I think some of those guys were forgotten. It feels good to honor their service and make sure they know they’re remembered.”
Ephrata Chapter 429 of the American Legion Riders was founded in 2018 and currently includes 22 members.
“Our goal is to help veterans, POWs (prisoners of war), MIAs (those missing in action), their families and ours,” said Williams. “We ride for all.”
For additional information on the Ephrata chapter, search for “Ephrata American Legion Riders Chapter 429” on Facebook.
Local author explores the beauty of Amish gardens
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Lancaster County is widely known for its large population of Amish residents and other members of the Plain community.
Horses and buggies are an iconic part of the area’s distinct character, and although the Amish are especially fond of their privacy, local residents and tourists are able to observe several customs that are unique to the modest group. But there are many Amish traditions that few people outside the Plain community are familiar with, including the topic of Beth Oberholtzer’s new book, “Amish Gardens of Lancaster County.”
Oberholtzer’s latest work explores the time-honored Amish tradition of cultivating a kitchen garden, which is maintained by the women of the household to serve a variety of purposes. The gardens are used to feed large families with a diverse range of vegetables, fruits and herbs that serve as integral parts of family recipes, many of which have been passed down through
generations. The kitchen gardens are also utilized as places for members of the household to plant flowers and foster different types of artistry and creativity.
“One of the pleasures of researching this book and talking to the gardeners was learning how the gardens are really portraits of the women who create and sustain them,” Oberholtzer said. “It is how they nourish their families, a way to connect with their children, and an expression of their own creativity.”
Oberholtzer had the idea to write “Amish Gardens of Lancaster County” while she was visiting local Amish farms and conducting research for her previous book, “Working Horses of Lancaster County.” Oberholtzer said she noticed that each Amish home included a large garden, and she began to learn about them from the wives of the horse owners she was interviewing. “I got an inkling of their responsibilities and joys in gardening and preserving food for their families,” Oberholtzer added. “Some information
I gleaned was common across most gardens, while some was unique to a particular gardener.”
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HARTZ Physical Therapy presents donation
HARTZ Physical Therapy (PT) recently presented a check for $10,000 to Off the Streets, an all-volunteer organization that has assisted more than 5,070 men, women and children since 2013 to access permanent housing. The money was the result of HARTZ PT’s third annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament, which was held on May 10 at Crossgates Golf Club in Millersville.
The Spring Swing Golf Tournament was organized by HARTZ PT therapists and avid golfers Daulton Rutter and Kevin Sisbarro.
Through the HARTZ PT Charitable Organization founded in 2020, HARTZ
PT spends an average of 50 volunteer hours and contributes more than $1,000 per employee in support of local charities each year. To date the company has raised more than $350,000 by planning various charitable events, including an April food drive called Feed the Need that benefited the Arch Street Center, and the annual Fall Blast 5K Run/Walk.
Gigi’s Playhouse, Bench Mark Program, A Week Away, Aaron’s Acres, Lancaster Science Factory and Hospice of Lancaster are a few of the local charities that have benefited from HARTZ PT’s charitable programs.
Author announces book release
“A Woman’s Wealth: Designing Financial Confidence” is the debut book by Beth Vulopas, managing principal and owner of Chestnut Street Investment Counsel in Lancaster. In collaboration with Carol Emerson, a Lancaster psychotherapist, the financial book explores the deeper meaning behind people’s personal experiences with money.
The resource for women is a combination of stories,
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Vulopas, a finance industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, is committed to helping women understand money and finance.
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land Band concerts, free dance lessons, spoken word pop-ups, opportunities for community members to share their voices with WITF and the Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement, and temporary art installations, including one by Rock Lititz live event company ATOMIC that will be in place throughout the summer.
Summer for Lancaster festivities will also amplify existing City of Lancaster events such as the upcoming Celebrate Lancaster. First Fridays, Music Fridays with Music for Everyone, and other events will return with some surprises. For a full list of events, visit https:// ewellplaza.com/ summer-for-lancaster/.
Outdoor worship service set
An Outdoor Historical and Inspirational Service will take place at the 1855 Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse, 39 Horning Road, Mohnton, near Alleghenyville, on Sunday, July 21, at 6 p.m.
Paul Martin from Elmira, Ontario, Canada, will speak on “From Switzerland to Alleghany and Beyond.”
Special attention will be
given to the Bauman/ Bowman families. Returning attendees may note this year’s earlier start time. Attendees should bring a lawn chair and a “Church and Sunday School Hymnal” if they have one.
For more information, contact Delton Leid at leidcountry@outlook.com or 717-305-0231.
Church slates community meal
The mission committee of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a hot meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. The menu will consist of ham and chicken salad sandwiches, baked
beans, pickles, olives, chips, applesauce, and desserts.
The meal is free and will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall. For additional information, call the church at 717-687-6619.
“A Woman’s Wealth” tackles the emotional aspects of money. The book allows readers to delve deeper into their own money story and gain a better understanding of their financial behavior, a first step toward achieving financial confidence.
HARTZ PT presented a donation to Off the Streets.
JBT receives United Way award
Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. (JBT) was recently recognized for its efforts in contributions and participation in the United Way of Lebanon County’s annual giving campaign.
JBT received the United Way 2024 Employee Giving Award because of an 18% increase in employee contributions and a 13% increase in employee participation. Overall, 67% of JBT employees contributed to this year’s giving campaign.
JBT is a locally-based, full-service community bank serving clients in Lebanon, Lancaster, Berks and Dauphin counties. To learn more, visit www.jbt.bank.
Band sets concert in park
The Ephrata Concert Band will perform in concert on Sunday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at the band shell at the end of Cocalico Street in Ephrata Borough’s Grater Park. The program will feature music from various genres. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs. In the event of extreme weather, the concert will be
moved inside the Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 S. Academy Drive. Admission is free. Donations to the band will be accepted.
Counseling available to homeless youths
The Bridge Project in PA will offer online mental health counseling to children and youths in Pennsylvania who are experiencing homelessness. Move Forward Counseling is a partner in this project, which provides counseling at no cost to the student, family, or local education agency. No health insurance is necessary. The Bridge
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artistic elements and worksheets. “A Woman’s Wealth” provides readers with tools to cultivate financial confidence for
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Participating in the award presentation are (front, from left) Hannah Kees, Jaime Hansson, Tori Kuhns, Ann Decker, (back) Mario Nardone, Ashley Hess, Michael Grenier, Khristen Kleinfelter and S. Tyler Caldwell.
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This year’s Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza will be conducted in three rooms at Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Attendees will be afforded an opportunity to peruse and purchase up to 10,000 unique fossils, minerals, crystals and jewelry from 40 licensed dealers.
An admission fee will be charged, and the Paradise Lions Club will make refreshments available.
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“When We Climb Trees” explores allure of gaming and screentime
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Catch the world premiere of a youth musical, “When We Climb Trees,” at the Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. The show will be performed at 2 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.
The activities are designed for fun, but it should be noted that learning could occur.
Also on display at the show will be a rare fossil specimen of Hylonomus Iyelli, believed to be the world’s first reptile. In addition, the show will include a light-refracturing demonstration by a scientist and a presentation by a tinsmith.
Nearly 1,000 visitors are expected to attend the extravaganza over its two days. Proceeds from the event will go toward LCFMC’s operating expenses and activities.
“It’s families with kids who are interested in paleontology and geology,” said Chris of the expected visitors that day. “It’s an enthusiastic crowd of people who come, and then you have the camaraderie. It’s a very lively atmosphere. People anticipate it every year. This is our forte; this is what we do. There’s a whole stream of history people don’t know because it’s not taught in schools.”
The fossil and mineral extravaganza will also feature a mine tour where kids bearing flashlights can find mineral samples. Youngsters may also appreciate interactive adventures in a geology learning center.
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After first being introduced at the Solanco Fairgrounds in Quarryville, LCFMC’s Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza moved to Farm and Home Center four years ago.
“(LCFMC is) a very noble thing to be involved in,” said Chris. “When you’re part of a club, new ideas will spring from it. We get to meet other clubs and other club’s people. If you like minerals and fossils, there’s nothing like it. It’s not like going to a museum and looking at what someone else found. You found it.”
Chris and Catherine Haefner founded LCFMC in 2013, and the club initially involved 12 members. Today, LCFMC’s membership numbers 130 fossil and mineral aficionados.
LCFMC meets on the last Thursday of every month at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 450 W. Main St., Mountville.
For additional information on LCFMC, search for “Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club” on Facebook.
“When We Climb Trees” tells the story of a tightknit group of friends who struggle with the conflict between sharing real-life adventures and succumbing to the draw of gaming devices and screentime.
“This show is really about finding balance between time to play, pretend, be a kid and be with friends with the ever-present allure of screentime and gaming,” said Steven Courtney, who wrote the show. “I find it interesting to observe the youthful cast as they ‘pretend’ to bring this ‘play’ to life through their hard work yet willing spirits. Collectively, there are so many elements of teamwork, collaboration and planning to produce this playful, upbeat show with a rather serious undertone. More and more studies are showing the addictive power of devices.”
Courtney, who is the producer, songwriter and playwright of the show through Sun Hill Productions, worked in partnership with Kami Deppen of Big Dream Players, who is directing the show and served as costumer and set designer. The pair held auditions earlier this year for local youths to record the musical’s soundtrack.
“The recording of the
soundtrack demo was super fun, and it went as good as we could have hoped,” Courtney recalled. “We used the demo versions of the songs to share with the cast. After the cast selection process, we provided the soundtrack for actors to rehearse with prior to our official rehearsals. The instrumental parts of the soundtrack will be used in the live show, and the cast will sing live vocals for the performance.”
The cast of “When We Climb Trees” is primarily youths ages 10 to 16 from Lancaster and York counties.
This is the first youth musical Courtney, a singer-songwriter, has written, but he knows it won’t be his last.
“I am presently developing a new musical themed around my song “Steven the Pirate,’” he shared. “I’m having a blast exploring the options for the storyline. There are a few other ideas in the vault as well. I do think I’ll stay in the ‘youth musical’ lane for moving forward.”
He hopes audiences will enjoy “When We Climb Trees,” noting that it will be performed in Landis Hall, a state-of-the-art production theater at the Junction Center.
“This show is all-ages friendly and will run around 65 minutes,” he said. “Bring the whole family.”
Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance at www .thejunctioncenter.com/ when-we-climb-trees.
Chris and Catherine Haefner invite the community to the Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza.
The cast rehearses for “When We Climb Trees.”
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All three Pennsylvania contestants won recognition at the January 2024 National Make It With Wool Contest, held in Denver, Colo. These contestants were (from left) Madison Copenhaver, first runner-up in the junior division; Rachel Siegel, adult winner; and Hope Wagner,
The 2024 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall at the Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg.
Youths and adults who sew, knit, or crochet garments with wool or other animal fibers may participate. The categories will be preteens, for those ages 8 to 12; juniors, ages 13 to 16; seniors, ages 17 to 24; adults, age 25 and older; and made for others, for which the model and contestant
may be any age. Ages are as of Jan. 1.
Expert judges will handle the garments and meet with the contestants. Judging will be based on the following criteria: appropriate to contestant’s lifestyle, fit and overall appearance, coordination of fabric or yarn with garment style and design, contestant’s presentation, construction quality, creativity in design and use of wool, and conveys/promotes the beauty, comfort, and
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AKC POODLE, 4YO male, cream, 30 lbs., housebroken, friendly. Needs a good home, $250. 717-768-4689, Kinzers.
AKC ROTTWEILER PUPS. UTD on shots, Dewormed & Vet checked. German bloodline. $1,495. 717-926-3637
FRENCH BULLDOG FEMALE, beautiful chocolate fawn, crate trained, very healthy, must sell. $400. 223-281-1794
LAB RETRIEVER
5YO female, very friendly & calm $200. 717-951-3252
MINI BERNIE MOUNTAIN PUPS up-to-date shots, vet checked, family raised, $950, 610-273-3095.
MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES, very cute & friendly, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $395. 717-208-0418.
MINI POODLE PUPPIES, red/red and white. B5/20/24, family raised, vet checked, shots, $550. Also WELSH CORGI 5YO female, 717-687-8252 x1.
Miscellaneous
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RAGDOLL KITTENS, TICA reg., 2M/3F, vet checked, very cute, great pets, farm raised, $1,195. 610-469-4169
STD. BERNEDOODLE, 3YO female, beautiful tricolor Bernese markings, very friendly. STD POODLE, 6YO male, black & white, nice temperament, tricolor genes. $50 ea. 717-940-3561.
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
Miscellaneous
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WANT A GREENER lawn? TruGreen’s your go-to for a tailored lawn care plan. Act now and get 50% off your first service with a purchase of an annual plan. Call us at 1-844-634-1742 to learn more.
sional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
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DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400+ procedures. Real dental insurancenot just a discount plan. Get your free Information Kit with details! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258
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DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/ mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 moths (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1866-859-0405.
DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. FastFREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Enitre Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-844-591-7951
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
LOST & FOUND
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SERVICES RENDERED
A DRYWALL COMPANY Hanging, Finishing & Repairs KENT SAUDER, LLC Text/Call: 717-989-2069
Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
HOUSE WASHING BY ME
Removal of black stains off roof & exterior cleaning. 717-424-8504
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 8/25/24). Call 1-844826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
LANCASTER POWER WASHING,
Pressure Washing House Washing • Concrete Cleaning Licensed and Insured FREE ESTIMATES!!! 717-940-2646
PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464
PAINTING: INT. & EXT. 20 yrs. experience PA024610 Elmer Stoltzfus, 717-201-4104
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer.) Offer ends 8/25/24. Call 1-844-501-3208.
A&L TRIMMING, Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message
A+ AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING! 717-208-2265. SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
MOBILEHELP, AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Whether you're home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Call now for a free quote. Ask about our first application special! 1-833-606-6777
REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off install + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234.
SAFE STEP. North America's #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Topof-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1,600 Off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP: A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals dry out wet areas & repair to protect your family & your home value! Call 24/7: 1888-872-2809. Have zip code!
SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
ALL PAINTING NEEDS
30 yrs. exp. Best Price on Quality Work and Materials, 1 Rm. or Whole Home. Factory Finish on Cabinets. Lancaster Co. | MARK: 443-416-1840
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
BUSHES PROFESSIONALLY TRIMMED & pruned. Hedges, shrubbery, ornamental plants aesthetically maintained. No job too small. Spring clean-up, mulching, light landscaping. 717-405- 8733
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
CONCRETE: STAMP, DECORATIVE Affordable Prices • Free Estimates Call 717-283-7764 or www.bosscrete.net
DL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Shed repairs • Landscaping • Mowing Patios • Powerwashing. 717-715-5230
DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, The most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
HANDYMAN: Painting. Power Washing. Land/Hardscaping. Spring Clean Ups, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Roofing. Mailboxes. 717-419-9855. PA047811
STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE
We use modern pruning techniques for the health & safety of your trees & shrubs. Certified arborist on staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)
WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844887-5145 (PA017137).
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298 Wheat Ridge Drive Ephrata, PA 17522
717-833-4456
to Fairmount
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
HABECKER MENNONITE CHURCH: A growing intercultural church that loves God, its neighbors and the world. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. Located at 451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA. Active youth group. All are Welcome! Website: habeckerchurch.com
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 105 Earland Dr., New Holland, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 services on Sunday morning and 7:00 service on Wednesday evening. Childcare for birth through 5th grade available during 2nd and 3rd Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening service. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit Lighthouseag.com
Wool contest
versatility of wool. All fabrics or yarns used in the body of the garment must be 60% or more animal fiber. Interfacings, linings, and trims do not need to be wool.
The Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Growers Association and other donors will provide the funding for prizes for the winners in each category. The winners in the junior and senior categories will
be eligible to compete at the National Make It With Wool Contest in Scottsdale, Ariz., in January 2025. The adult winner will submit his or her ensemble, along with a video of the contestant wearing the outfit, for judging at the national level, and one winner will be selected to attend the national contest.
The goals of the contest are to promote the
beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns; to encourage personal creativity in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving with wool fabrics and yarns; to recognize creative skills; to help participants develop life skills, including being responsible for oneself, being a good sport, and accepting judges’ decisions; and learning about and appreciating diversity.
There is a registration fee, plus a testing fee per fabric or yarn used. Registrations are due no later than Tuesday, Sept. 3. All who register will receive a piece of wool yardage. To request the registration form and other information, contact Linda Siegel, state director, at 717-274-1197 or linda@ lebaweb.com.
To learn more about the contest, visit www.makeit withwool.com.
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH, HELLERS (founded 1725), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. 717656-9249. Sunday Worship held 9:25 am Holy Communion 1st Sun. of month. Adult Sunday School at 10:45 am. Handicap Accessible. Pastor: Bruce Tully. E-mail: info@salemhellers.com; Website: www.salemhellers.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org
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
