Wild & Uncommon Weekend will feature Pawpaw Festival
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It all started with a pawpaw.
The unique fruit, which has a short late-summer season, has been the focus of the York County Pawpaw Festival for more than 20 years. Over the years, the festival has grown into a huge community event, with more than 2,300 visitors attending from up and down the East Coast, said Alexis Campbell, executive director of the Horn Farm Center, where the festival is held.
“Many festivalgoers over the years hail from New England, the Midwest, Florida, Georgia and even as far as Canada, all drawn to the region by this peculiar fruit,” she shared. “The attention and enthusiasm for pawpaws had grown more than we ever expected it could.”
So the Horn Farm pivoted, and this year’s festival will be
part of the Wild & Uncommon Weekend. The signature event of the weekend will be the Pawpaw Festival, which will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York. Wild & Uncommon Weekend events will be held from Thursday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Horn Farm Center and other venues nearby.
“In addition to the pawpaw fruit, the festival features local vendors, plant nurseries, farmers and crafters from around our region,” Campbell said. “While the festival is just a small taste of the local flavor that makes York County so unique, there is so much more to see and do - especially if you’re traveling from out of town. By expanding the event beyond the footprint of the Horn Farm, festivalgoers can enjoy exclusive offerings from local businesses, an abundance of food and local
produce, and family-friendly, outdoor activities, all celebrating the ‘wild and uncommon’ experiences of York County’s Susquehanna Riverlands.”
Highlights of the festival include a pawpaw cooking class on Sept. 26, with Locally Seasoned at Leg Up Farmers Market, 3100 N. George St., York; Sip & Learn: Snorkeling Local Streams with Lancaster Conservancy at Lavender Acres Winery, 4865 Libhart Mill Road, Hellam Township, on Friday, Sept. 27; Weird Fish & Fishing Weirs, a youth program with Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA) that will run at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia, on Saturday morning; a Wild & Uncommon After Party: Pawpaw Desserts & Mocktails at Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Lane, York, on Saturday evening; and a Pawpaw Brunch & Learn at Horn Farm Center on Sept. 29.
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Supporting families in need
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
In the lower level of the Columbia Borough School District offices, a community pantry provides support to families in need. Thanks to a partnership with Columbia Masonic Lodge 286, more students will have resources this coming school year.
Members of the lodge are encouraging people to donate school supplies, backpacks and other necessities to the community pantry. Donations will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 23, when they will become available for families in the district that need them.
A past master from the group’s Lebanon lodge inspired
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Community rallies in wake of Tollbooth fire
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
On July 18, a fire tore through Tollbooth Antiques in Columbia, destroying the historic building and incinerating the inventory of more than 50 vendors who operate out of the space. Now the Columbia community has come together to support those in need through a variety of fundraisers.
On Saturday, Aug. 31, beginning at 9 a.m., Boltz Auction Company will host a benefit auction for the Tollbooth vendors.
It will feature both virtual and in-person components, and proceeds will directly support the people who operated stands in the warehouse, said Karl Boltz.
“I was struck by the tragedy when it happened, and I immediately went to see the owners the evening of the fire,” Boltz recalled. “I stood by and watched with them as the destruction happened. The next morning, it was clear to me that people were focusing on how sad it was that the building burned down,
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Members of Columbia Masonic Lodge 286 Jorge Lopez (left), Scott Zeamer (second from left) and David Weaver (right) with Brittany Kelley
People enjoy a previous year’s Pawpaw Festival.
End of Summer Band Jam will benefit Susquehanna Stage
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It takes a village to support the work of Susquehanna Stage, and events committee member Joni McCrady is hoping members of that village turn out for a special event happening later this month.
The End of Summer Band Jam will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on the gallery stage at Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta, on Saturday, Aug. 24. Performers at the fundraiser will be Ian Aston and the Missing Peace, Tuesday Rains and Out of Nowhere.
Along with live music, the party will feature two food trucks located on Market Street in front of the theater, as well as drinks and desserts on sale in the concession area.
There is a charge for tickets, and proceeds from the event will benefit the community theater. “The
theater is growing, and many updates are necessary to accommodate the growth to service our community,” McGrady shared. “We have plans to update the facilities, accommodate all through ADA compliance and improve sight lines in the theater on our mainstage.”
This is the fourth year a live music event has supported Susquehanna Stage, McGrady said. “We felt before school starts up again, it would be fun to have an opportunity to bring people into the theater,” she stated. “Come out and enjoy a night of live music, drinks, dancing and local food trucks. Spend some time with community members from all over the central PA area, and celebrate the end of summer. … (It’s) a great event for the whole family to enjoy.”
Susquehanna Stage
hosts theater experiences throughout the year, and McGrady said events such as the End of Summer Band Jam help raise awareness of the nonprofit.
“We continue to be amazed at the number of local residents who are unaware of the tremendous talent showcased at our theater,” she commented. “We open our theater with shows, cabarets, events and educational opportunities for adults and children.”
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Women’s Auxiliary to sell soup and more
The Women’s Auxiliary at the historic Kreutz Creek Presbyterian Church, 85 Old Church Lane, York, will host a soup sale and yard sale on Friday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The yard sale will feature books, household items, and more.
The homemade soups will be chicken corn, ham and bean, beef vegetable, and the preacher’s chili. People may also purchase
hot dogs, Joe Bury hamburgers and homemade baked goods. For more information, contact Nancy Lau at 717-817-6899.
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Ongoing activities throughout the weekend include Biodynamic Exploration Tours at Dark Hollow Biodynamic, 6924 Dark Hollow Road, Wrightsville; River Discovery Boat Tours on the Susquehanna River with SNHA and more.
Along with expanding the festival’s activities, this year’s event also features expanded food focuses, Campbell commented. “We are also eager to introduce other novel food products that can be grown in our bioregion,” she said. “At the Horn Farm, attendees will discover the abundance that our ecosystem can provide, including locally grown persimmons, figs, kiwi berries, elderberry, tree nuts, mushrooms and more.”
Expanding the festival also parallels the farm’s approach to regenerative land stewardship, she stated, adding, “We are focusing on the whole ecosystem ... celebrating the businesses, products,
foods, landscape and experiences that make our community the wonderful place that it is to live, work and play.”
Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend the Pawpaw Festival. Tickets to the festival are available online only, and tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
This year, festivalgoers may choose from three ticket options: general admission, with off-site parking and a shuttle and either premium early entry or VIP tickets for parking on-site. Admission is free for children age 12 and under.
Some other Wild & Uncommon Weekend events are free and open to the public for walk-in experiences, while others require tickets or registration. For a complete list of activities or to purchase Pawpaw Festival tickets, visit https:// hornfarmcenter.org/ pawpawfest.
Evolve Life Group plans party
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People age 45 and older are invited to a ‘60s to ‘80s Nostalgia Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at 505 N. Fourth St. Extended, Wrightsville.
The party will feature music from DJ Patrick Young. Light refreshments will be provided. A freewill offering will be received, with proceeds benefiting Evolve Life Group, which is hosting the event.
Evolve Life Group began in September 2023 with approximately 10 mem -
bers, and it now numbers more than 85 people. The purpose of the group is to bring adults together for fun and fellowship. Activities have included community service with Unto and Servants Inc., an escape room, and a family pool party. Upcoming events include a visit to Sickman’s Mill and the Evolve Amazing Race. For more information on Evolve Life Group or to register for the Aug. 17 event, text founder Joe Bachman at 717-424-1136 or email evolve92023@gmail.com.
The pawpaw, with its custard-like fruit, will be the star of the Wild & Uncommon Weekend.
People enjoy the 2023 summer band event at Susquehanna Stage.
Scott Zeamer, Columbia’s worshipful master, to create the local fundraiser.
“They had started doing a backpack and school supplies fundraiser for their district (in Lebanon), and it had really taken off,” Zeamer recalled.
The Masons got in touch with Columbia Borough School District administrators, who connected the organization with Brittany Kelley, home and school visitor for the district.
Kelley’s job includes working with families experiencing homelessness, serving as the foster care liaison for the district and operating the community pantry. She was happy to partner with the Masons to offer even more support to families.
“I have at least three families a week who use the pantry,” Kelley said, noting that the pantry includes shoes and clothing for people of all ages as well as nonperishable food items and bedding supplies such as air mattresses and pillows. At the end of this past school year, the district had identified 130 students who were homeless or experiencing transitional homelessness, she said.
The pantry relies wholly on donations from individuals, businesses and organizations. “If I’m lucky, sometimes we’ll have diapers and wipes to give out,” Kelley said. “It really depends on what we get. People can donate items, or they can donate funds to purchase items.”
For their fundraiser, the Masons created an Amazon Wish List of needs. It can be found at https://amzn .to/3y8xx5j.
Supplies that are needed the most include pocket folders with three prongs, three- to five-subject notebooks, mechanical pencils, manual pencil sharpeners, pencil boxes or cases and backpacks.
Items will be stored at the pantry, and as needs arise, families can come in, choose
a backpack and fill it with school supplies.
“Our goal is to remove as many barriers as possible,” Kelley said of the pantry’s mission. “We don’t have control over a lot of things, but we want to make sure we do what we can to help. If those barriers are removed, people can have that sense of belonging, and they can focus on some of the bigger things while we can take the edge off of some of the smaller things.”
Kelley noted that the pantry relies on a variety of community partners, including the Masons, to fulfill its mission. Volunteers from Manor Church helped to install shelves for clothes, and members of Reality Church organized and sorted clothing. Additional collaborators include Off the Streets, the Pennsylvania Furniture Mission and Hands Across the Street.
For the Masons, a project like this fits perfectly with the organization’s vision.
“Since the Columbia Masons moved their lodge back to Columbia in late 2022 … we have been looking for ways to make an impact in the community,” shared David Weaver, assistant treasurer, adding that the organization also gives back to students through scholarships given annually to high school seniors. “The Masons are here to help support the community of Columbia. This is the first annual fundraiser, and we plan to have this be one of our marquee fundraisers that we hold every summer going forward. The goal is to grow and expand the fundraiser every year as we move forward.”
For more information on the school supply drive, contact Kelley at 717-7190296 or Weaver at david .weaver.columbiano.286@ gmail.com. Donations may also be made in person at a drop box located at Hinkle’s Restaurant, 261 Locust St., Columbia.
Postcard Expo slated
The Lancaster Postcard Club will hold its 30th annual Postcard Expo on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. This year’s event will include books and ephemera. For more information, call 717-873-0746 or email gss1smith@msn.com. More information about the club is available by searching for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
Event at pool to feature yoga, aerialist, and more
A “Stretch Out the Summer” event will take place at Mountville Pool, 350 W. Main St., Mountville, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Bumbling Circus Workshop will present the event, and proceeds will benefit SwimAmerica scholarships for local youths.
The event will commence with a vinyasa-style yoga class led by Deb Leschke, a teacher from Unique Physique in York and a pool regular. Katie Stewart, aerialist and owner of The Inversion Co., will give a poolside aerial silks performance and will be available to answer questions. With the help of volunteer celebrity lifeguards, the pool will be open for swimming throughout the event. Video highlight reels will be shown, recapping this season’s pool and yoga fun. The snack bar will remain open until 9 p.m., and guests are reminded that smoking, alcohol, and glass containers of any kind are not permitted at the pool. The final activity of the event will be a gentle restorative yoga class led by Albert “Stormy” Storm, a lifeguard and swim teacher at the pool. The event will also include prize giveaways.
This event is a collaborative effort headed up by coach Connor Rugenstein,
manager of Mountville Pool, and Storm. Rugenstein, an educator, has been involved at the pool since the age of 14, including swimming, coaching, and working. Storm, a local entrepreneur and retired Army veteran, operates the Bumbling Circus Workshop, through which he teaches yoga and aerial yoga and pursues a variety of artistic endeavors.
The event is free of charge for pool pass holders, with a fee for all others. Donations are welcome.
Funds raised from this event will benefit swim lessons for children from the local area. Vouchers for lessons with SwimAmerica will be made available to principals of local elementary schools to reward children who demonstrate good behavior. An effort will be made to direct these funds to students who might not otherwise be able to afford lessons.
For more details, email bumblingcircusworkshop@ gmail.com.
The Mountville Pool, located at Froelich Park, was constructed beginning in 1985 and opened to the public in the summer of 1989. Following a shutdown during the pandemic, the pool reopened. The 2024 season marks the 35th anniversary of the pool.
Yoga, fermentation classes posted
Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, has slated two programs. More information is available by calling 717-757-6441 or emailing education@horn farmcenter.org.
Restorative Fascial Stretching Yoga will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. Fascia is a connective tissue that forms a continuous web-like structure inside of the body, surrounding and merging with muscles, bones, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. The yoga program will focus on stretching the fascia to facilitate better posture and movement. There is a fee, and preregistration is required
at https://tinyurl.com/ FascialStretchingYoga.
Fermenting Garden
Veggies will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The instructor will guide attendees through the pickling process, and participants will take home their own custom-made jar of pickled vegetables. Attendees will also have opportunities to try samples of fermented vegetables. The workshop is suitable for people of any experience level, including beginners. There is a fee, and preregistration is required at https:// hornfarmcenter.org/ kitchen-classes/.
Tollbooth
but they weren’t thinking much about the individual people who were affected. I wanted to bring attention to them. This is a livelihood for them, not just a hobby, and it’s been stripped from them.”
Some of the vendors had insurance to cover their inventory, but many did not, he said. “This auction is a way I can help them regain some comfort and get them back on their feet as quickly as possible,” he noted.
can be done right now?’ The immediate response in my mind was to get these people the help they need. These people are our friends, our neighbors. They are the people who are bringing other people into Columbia and driving the local economy.”
Boltz encourages the community to donate quality household items, collectibles and antiques for the auction, and he added that Trimbys Moving Service has offered moving services for items at no cost. People are also encouraged to purchase a gift card from a local restaurant or business to be auctioned off, he said. Through the years, Boltz has held a number of benefit auctions, and he sprang into action after the fire. “This is a natural way my brain works,” he said. “I thought, ‘What’s the most important thing that
Boltz emphasized how impressed he was by the efforts of local firefighters and first responders who battled the blaze. After the fire, he was on-site when one of the vendors, Kimberly Coover, showed him an American flag from her business, Utopia Home and Garden, that had somehow survived the destruction.
“We lost everything,” said Kimberly’s husband, Joe. “The day after the fire, a member of the Craley Fire Company called us and told us they had found this flag and wanted to keep it to put it on display at their firehouse.” Ultimately, the Coovers decided the flag, blackened but not destroyed, should be displayed at the warehouse as a symbol of resilience. It
will feature a banner thanking local first responders for their efforts in fighting the fire.
Efforts to raise funds for rebuilding the warehouse are also underway. Alan and Fiffer Raush have organized a GoFundMe page seeking donations. It can be accessed at https:// tinyurl.com/2bh8je9h.
Dave Zahm, owner of Bully’s Restaurant and Pub in Columbia, has pledged to donate 10% of meals on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of August to the vendors. He and his chef, Bobby Schoelkopf, have also organized
a collection of cash and gift card donations, which will be distributed evenly among the vendors at the end of the month.
Boltz said the loss of Tollbooth Antiques will be felt well beyond the local area. “I have customers who come from Maryland, Texas, South Carolina, and they shared with me their memories of Tollbooth,” he said. “This is a devastating loss for Columbia.”
Donations for the benefit auction may be dropped off at Boltz Auctions, 3601 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-392-4257.
Fall theater classes posted Church plans community festival
The Susquehanna Stage at the Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta, has announced its fall classes.
A Theatre Dance Workshop for kids ages 6 to 10 will be offered on Saturdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. from Sept. 7 to Oct. 19. Students will experience ballet and jazz dance techniques with a focus on musical theater performance. This activity is a mixed beginner to intermediate-level dance class that encourages experimenting with creative movement, character play, and choreography.
A Theatre Dance Workshop for those ages 11 to 15 will be taught on Saturdays
from 10:30 a.m. to noon from Sept. 7 to Oct. 19. This workshop, which also focuses on ballet and jazz, is a mixed beginner/intermediate to intermediate/ advanced-level class.
The theater will also offer a creative drama class for kids ages 5 to 9. This class will be held on Saturdays, Oct. 26 to Nov. 30, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Students will engage in creative thinking through movement, theater games, and improvisations.
There is a fee per student. For more information and to register, visit www .susquehannastage.com and look under “Classes & Events.”
Christ Church Yorkana, 5 Main St., will host its annual Community Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 3 to 8 p.m. People of all ages are invited, and all activities are free unless otherwise noted.
Under the main tent, the church will offer bingo from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., attendees may enjoy live music from the Christ Church praise team, including selections by We the Kingdom, Ghost Ship, FFH, the Modern Post, Rend Collective, and others. Desserts made by Christ Church’s bakers will be auctioned off at 5:30 p.m.
Pony rides and grooming will be available near the playground from 3 to 5 p.m., and Charming Balloons will offer custom balloon sculptures from 5 to 7 p.m. Hay rides will also be a part of the event. People may decorate cupcakes inside the social hall starting from 4 p.m. until supplies run out. There is a fee.
A bounce house and a wrecking ball inflatable will be part of the festivities this year. Attendees may earn tickets for prizes at the carnival games from 3 to 6 p.m., with open play until 8 p.m. Homemade food will be available for purchase.
Kimberly and Joe Coover with a flag that survived the Tollbooth Antiques fire.
Fire destroyed Tollbooth Antiques, home to more than 50 vendors.
Wagman Construction receives award
Wagman Construction, a member of ABC Greater Baltimore, recently received a Diamond Excellence in Construction Award, the highest level of recognition in the Excellence in Construction Awards. The awards are presented to local member contractor firms for their outstanding work on projects. Wagman’s Homewood at Frederick - the Lodge Expansion project was one of the 18 projects to receive the Diamond Award.
After completing the Lodge’s first phase in 2016, which included 85 apartments, communal areas and amenities, Homewood Retirement Centers again partnered with Wagman Construction for the final phase expansion. This collaboration spanned more than
20 years and 50 projects.
The Lodge Expansion added 73,000 square feet to the existing facility, providing 31 new apartments and additional parking on the lower level. The building features a combination of construction methods, including 16-foot-tall cast-in-place concrete
walls for the foundation, structural steel and slabon-deck construction, topped by a four-story wood framed structure with trusses reaching 78 feet above the finished floor.
For more information about Wagman, visit www.wagman.com.
Cloister plans ice cream social
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will open its grounds to the community on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. for its summer ice cream social. This fundraising event, a project of the Ephrata Cloister Associates in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, will feature ice cream and brownie sundaes, scooped by celebrity dippers, including WIOV morning radio host Casey Allyn, Ephrata Mayor Ralph Mowen, Akron Mayor John McBeth, Ephrata Police Chief Chris McKim, and Blue Ridge’s Cindy Mellinger. The event is sponsored by Blue Ridge. The New Cloister Restaurant will provide the ice cream.
Tickets include ice cream, brownie sundaes, and admission to the property. The ticket fee is discounted for members of the Ephrata
Cloister Associates, and children age 5 and under will be admitted for free.
Tickets may be purchased in the Visitor Center on the day of the event. Guides in historical costumes will be stationed in the buildings to greet visitors and interpret the history of the 18th-century structures. The All Weather Band will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. under the tent by the Visitor Center. The band plays American music, including blues, roots, country, and more.
Visitors are encouraged to stroll the grounds of the Cloister, pet therapy dogs from Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS), and watch demonstrations by Woven Together and Friends. Information about the project to rebuild the amphitheater on the grounds will be available, and visitors may watch the
MOAA plans picnic
The Lancaster Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Waltz Vineyards, 1599 Old Line Road, Manheim. A social hour will begin at 11 a.m., and the meal from Hess’s Barbecue will be served at noon.
All current and past military officers are invited. Reservations are required by Monday, Aug. 19, by contacting Dennis Benchoff at 717-560-1260 or dlbenchoff2@comcast .net. To learn more about Lancaster Chapter MOAA’s events, visit www .moaalancasterchapt.org.
First Capital FCU supports Preschool Pals Day
First Capital Federal Credit Union (FCU) took part in Preschool Pals Day at the York State Fair on July 26. While there, First Capital FCU employees, including Renae Morgan, business development specialist, and Elijah Cooper, marketing coordinator,
shared information on the company’s award-winning youth program, Deep Sea Savers, and handed out flying discs.
Froggy 107.7 sponsored the event, which granted free admission to the fair for both the preschoolers and an accompanying adult.
video narrated by movie, TV, and Broadway star and 2024 Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff. Visitors will also be able to try their hand at the art of Colonial printing on the reproduction printing press.
The early community of Ephrata was known for its charity, an outreach that continues today, nearly 300 years after the founding of the town. Event attendees may learn more about charity in Ephrata today and visit with representatives of local nonprofits.
The museum store, featuring candles, cards, books of historical interest, and the works of local craftspeople, will be open for browsing and purchases at special discounts. Featured items will include Cloister-branded products, such as T-shirts, hats, and tote bags.
Proceeds from the event will support educational programming at Historic Ephrata Cloister, including the Student Historians program and Community Days for local elementary students. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information and updates, visit www.ephratacloister.org or call the Visitor Center at 717-733-6600.
COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.
WESTGATE BAPTIST CHURCH: 2235 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 One mile North of Park City. Pastor Robert Zimmerman. A beautifully blended Sunday morning service at 11 AM, under the leadership of Pianist David Ryan & known guitarist Chuck Oetelle. Adult Sunday School 9:30 AM during the school year. Preaching/Teaching focus seeks to be distinctively Biblical, relevant, creative, engaging in the midst of today’s moral/cultural chaos. Find us on Facebook: Westgate American Baptist Church. Website: Westgateabc.com
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DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER and 65+? You may qualify for a substantial cash award. NO obligation! We've recovered millions. Let us help!!! Call 24/7, 1-866-590-5563.
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material, steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer - up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807.
ELDER CARE
ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.
FOR SALE
Bldg. Materials
ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html
DBL PATIO DOOR 72Wx80H, wood $700. 4 pcs. Plywood 4x8 5/8” thick $25 ea. 24 ft. ext. ladder $150. DeWalt elec. nail gun $150 gd. cond. 717-252-6711.
Collectibles
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES
www.DNRCollectibles.com
PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles
27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com
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!
Lawn & Garden
EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE Spring clean-ups. Edging, seeding, fertilization, mulching, shrub & tree pruning. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
RED ROSE LANDSCAPING 717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
Livestock
FREE: WILL LEND nice RIDING HORSES & lg. PONIES until June 2025. Call Andy or Bill at 717-394-7865, 412-582-0080.
717-768-4689
MINI BERNESE MOUNTAIN PUPS up-to-date shots, vet checked, family raised, $450, 610-273-3095.
MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPS, cute Teddy bears! Red, parents on premises, extra small, ready 8/14, shots/dewormed, $450. 717-529-3824.
RAGDOLL KITTENS, TICA reg., 3M/2F, vet checked/shots, blue eyes, cute, great pets, $850, David: 610-273-7925
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
Miscellaneous
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www.dental50plus.com/macnet #6258
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos. (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086.
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! 1-844-317-5246.
NEED IRS RELIEF $10K-$125K + Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness. Call 1-877-7051472. Mon. through Fri. 7am-5pm PST.
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR may be covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 1-855-837-7844
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with a qualifying purchase. Call 1855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages with Briggs & Stratton© PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value). Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855556-2581
UTILITY TRAILER, all steel, 5'x8' bed, 3000 pounds capacity, 2 in. hitch, new tires, $350. Please text 717-587-1205.
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FREE ITEMS
NATIONAL
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1
DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.
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
DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. (w/Choice Package or higher) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
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. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
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
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.
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! 1833-606-6777
GARAGE SALES
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!
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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SEASONAL
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
LOST & FOUND
FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211
LOST BOTTOM RECEIVER
portion of a Mobility Lift mount, between Weis Mkt. Columbia and Mountville. REWARD for return, 717-449-0089.
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SERVICES RENDERED
A DRYWALL COMPANY Hanging, Finishing & Repairs KENT SAUDER, LLC Text/Call: 717-989-2069
A PLUS SERVICE SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
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!
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING, HARDSCAPING 25 Yrs. Exp. FREE ESTIMATES | SENIOR DISCOUNT Bushes Trim, Mulching, Weeding. Patios, Walks, Retaining Walls, Repairs ►Call Jeff 717-604-1306 ◄
SERVICES RENDERED
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
BUYING
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HANDYMAN: Painting. Power Washing. Land/Hardscaping. Fall Clean Ups, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Roofing. Mailboxes. 717-419-9855. PA047811
HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. 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
MOBILITY SCOOTERS FOR RENT Lancaster/York Cty. Day, week, or monthly rates. Drop off/pick up available. Also Disabled Driving Controls 717-449-0089
**American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 40¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315.
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!
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
REAL ESTATE
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
AMISH CLEANOUTS
POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
Attics • Basements • Junk Removal Great prices! 717-205-6067
AMISH MOVING COMPANY
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
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
CHIMNEY FALLING APART!
WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN!
WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392
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
EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN
PAINTER • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL CARPENTRY • DECKS. Insured. 717-324-3335 Text or Call Matt.
Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
NO SPRING CHICKEN HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC LICENSED & INSURED CALL BILL AT (717) 309-6001
NOSPRINGCHICKENHANDYMAN@OUTLOOK.COM
HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS PAINTING, DRYWALL REPAIR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL HANDRAIL INSTALLATION WALL-MOUNTED TV'S CEILING FANS PLUS MORE!
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464
RABAR, LLC FOR ALL YOUR CLEANING SERVICES! RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 619-310-3837 | www.rabarllc.com
ROOFING ~ Amish Quality
10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins. EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501
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.
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
Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347
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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For Rent
ELIZABETHTOWN
12’x20’ Stg. Unit - $125+ tax/mo. On Track Storage, 717-367-5109
