Spooky fun at Fête en Noir
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Some might consider it a spooky date, but Friday the 13th is the perfect time for Fête en Noir, a fundraiser organized by the Friends of Mount Bethel Cemetery. The event will be held on Sept. 13 in the cemetery, located at 700 Locust St., Columbia. Entrance to the grounds will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the event will run from 6 to 9 p.m.
“How appropriate is it that the fête falls on Friday, the 13th this year?” mused Kathleen Hohenadel, a member of the Mount Bethel Cemetery board of directors.
“Guests may expect a relaxing evening complete with music, conversation and fundraisers throughout the event. This is a great opportunity to connect with family and friends while enjoying a slightly upscale picnic atmosphere.
Tiki torches and other low-level lighting will provide a warm glow, and attendees will leave with a warm feeling of having supported a worthy cause.”
Guests are invited to bring their own picnics for the party. People are encouraged to dress in black and to create a festive atmosphere by inviting friends and sharing seating at tables that
will be set up in the cemetery. Live music will be provided by the Todd Fulginiti Trio. This three-piece group highlights the musical talents of Fulginiti, who has performed with musicians including Ray Charles and Frankie Valli throughout his long career.
As Hohenadel explained, the fête celebrates the history of the cemetery, which is the final resting place of many people who played key roles in Columbia’s history. The cemetery dates to the early 1700s and was incorporated in the mid-1800s.
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Café will feature adoptable cats from Columbia Animal Shelter
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
What’s better than time spent petting cats? How about also enjoying coffee and pastries, and possibly taking home a new best friend?
Lancatster Cat Café will open later this fall at 222 N. Duke St., Lancaster. The business will feature adoptable cats from Columbia Animal Shelter, along with a café space. The cat café is owned and operated by Jax Lanza,
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Enjoy produce from a community garden
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
One night over dinner earlier this year, Erika Herold was talking with her husband, Jim Switzenberg, about people in need in their community.
Herold recalled that Wrightsville resident Alicia Ferrari was organizing a summer lunch program at Wrightsville Presbyterian Church to offer free lunch to school-age children weekdays from June through mid-August.
The couple are no strangers to giving back. Switzenberg, one of the owners of John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville, regularly supports families in need through a variety of initiatives, including his participation in food giveaways through the Masons.
“We both thought, ‘These kids need more. There should be more help out there,’” Herold said. Working with Don Mann,
“I thought it was incredible how many children need this program,” Herold said. “I wanted a way to help take a burden off (these families).”
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The Friends of Mount Bethel Cemetery invite people to Fête en Noir.
Jax Lanza and a furry friend
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who operates a farm in Millersville, the couple decided to support the children participating in the summer lunch programand the greater community as well - through a garden planted next to John Wright Restaurant, 234 N. Front St., Wrightsville.
The garden is truly a community effort, with the space donated by Donsco, a Wrightsville-based manufacturer that also donated soil and plants to establish the garden. Specialty Tree Service donated wood for the garden’s base layer as well as top soil. Jamie Livelsberger of Electrician Magician wired cameras for the garden. John Wright Restaurant employee Bowen Butler ordered banners and helped with many details while Herold and others got to work cleaning up worn-out, unused garden beds on the property next to the restaurant.
The result of their efforts is the Wrightsville Community Garden sponsored
by Donsco, a garden full of native plants and produce, including tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant and more. All items are grown organically without pesticides.
Produce from the garden was used to complement meals provided by John Wright Restaurant weekly for the summer lunch program. The rest of the garden’s abundance is available for anyone in the community who would like some, Herold said.
“I think the garden has been a little confusing for some people,” Herold shared with a laugh. “I think people are like, ‘I can come and take something for free?’ Yes, it’s here for anyone. It’s open to everyone.”
Although the summer is winding down, the garden continues to produce vege tables, and Herold plans to plant winter-hardy options such as kale to extend the garden into the cooler
weather.
She hopes people will use the garden to supplement their produce needs, while children will have the opportunity to see how plants grow.
“I think a lot of kids don’t even know what vegetables look like before they’re in a store,” Herold said. “They can come and see this. If you have a black thumb, and you can’t grow anything, you can come and take something here. If you don’t have the space for your own garden, or you travel and can’t maintain a garden, come by and grab what you need. It’s for
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Encouraged by the response to the garden this year, Herold is looking forward to expanding the space next summer.
In the meantime, she hopes people will stop by and pick some veggies.
“Maybe you have an elderly neighbor who can’t get out,” she said. “Come by and get something for them. Bring your kids. Come and see what we have.”
For more information on the garden, follow “Wrightsville Community Garden sponsored by Donsco” on Facebook.
Dayspring Christian Academy, 120 College Ave., Mountville, will host a Remember America Lecture Series titled “The U.S. Constitution” on Tuesdays, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, and Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The lecture, presented by Dayspring Christian Academy’s headmaster, Daniel Stone, will be divided into four parts: “Foundations of the Constitution,” “The Making and Specifics of the Constitution,” “Specifics of the Constitution Part 2,” and “The Amendments and the Constitution Today.”
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Work began on the Wrightsville Community Garden sponsored by Donsco in May.
The garden has created an abundance of produce, free for the community.
50plus EXPO set
The 28th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO (Fall) will return on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spooky Nook Sports, 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim.
Co-hosted by OLP Events and the Lancaster County Office of Aging, the Expo will feature exhibitors providing up-to-date information for the lifestyle and needs of local residents age 50 and up, including travel, housing, medical services, leisure, home improvements, finances and health care. The 50plus Expo will also feature door prizes and free health screenings.
Onstage entertainment and seminars will include an interactive fitness demonstration, presentations on Medicare and estate planning and a performance by
a national award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist.
AAA will have its Mobile Branch cargo van set up for help with many services, such as notary service, passport photos, and theme park tickets.
Lancaster School of Cosmetology will offer free mini manicures.
South Central Pennsylvania Medical Reserve Corps will offer flu shots on a first-come, first-served basis. Those receiving a flu shot are asked to bring their insurance card.
Admission and parking are free. A complimentary shuttle service will provide transportation from the parking area to the expo entrance.
For more information, call 717-285-1350 or visit www.50plusExpoPA.com.
Comedian to perform at Appell Center
As part of the “Good Old-Fashioned Tour,” Charlie Berens will perform at the historic Strand Theatre at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts, 50. N. George St., York, on Thursday, Oct. 24. The show will start at 7 p.m.
The comedian, TV host, author, and Emmy-winning journalist is the creator of Midwest-focused comedy videos like the series “The Manitowoc Minute” and the podcasts “Cripescast” and “Bellied Up.” In 2023, he released his debut comedy special, “Midwest Goodbye,” and launched his own beverage. Berens and Adam Greuel, lead singer of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, created the music and comedy album “Unthawed,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard bluegrass chart, as well as “Dive Bar Dinner” in 2023, which also landed on
Herb Guild sets meeting, Herb Fest
The Conestoga Herb Guild has planned a meeting and its annual Herb Fest.
The meeting will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, and the program will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Adam Barkafski, who has been a Penn State Extension Master Gardener in Lancaster County since 2018, will present “Creating Pollinator Habitat at Home.” Barkafski will explain how gardens of any size, from pots on a balcony to acres of land, can support and host a
wide variety of pollinators and other beneficial insects. Attendees will learn what pollinators need to thrive, how their garden can meet their needs, and practical tips to make the most of their space.
Guests are welcome for a fee, and they may stay for refreshments following a brief business meeting. To register, contact Susan Atkins at 717725-7451 or atkinsateb @aol.com.
Herb Fest will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millersville VFW. The event is free of charge.
the Billboard charts. Berens’ book, “The Midwest Survival Guide,” is in development for a series at ABC.
To purchase tickets, call 717-846-1111, visit www .appellcenter.org, or stop by the Appell Center box office.
More information about Berens is available at www.charlieberens.com/ tour and on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Guests will have free, in-person access to area businesses and service providers.
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“As soon as I moved to Lancaster about three years ago, I was immediately taken with its vibrancy and the way it cultivates creativity in our community of artists, makers and small businesses,” Lanza said. “For this reason, I was surprised that we didn’t have a cat café! Cat cafés are becoming more and more popular in big cities and smaller ones, as more people are appreciating the love that we all share for animals and their well-being.”
and the staff was incredibly helpful. I knew that I wanted to work with them because of the attitude they have towards the animals they help and their mission to create a more humane environment for animals, provide education to the community and foster a love of pets. All of these points align perfectly with my own mission.”
Memorial 5K will focus more on the fun and less on the run
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
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Lanza first visited a cat café in San Francisco and fell in love with the concept, adding, “Since then, I’ve tried to go to one in every new city I travel to.”
Partnering with Columbia Animal Shelter was a natural fit.
“I’ve visited Columbia Animal Shelter before as a patron/just a guest and couldn’t believe how wonderful the space was,” Lanza shared. “Everything was so clean. The cats were so relaxed,
As Lanza explained, the cat café will be multifaceted. “Hypothetically, if someone is interested in just coming in to have some coffee and a pastry, they will be able to sit and enjoy the café atmosphere without interacting with cats at all,” Lanza remarked. “However, if the plan is to play with cats, this will be reservation based. Folks will be able to call or go online to our website, which is coming soon, and book a 30-minute or hourlong reservation - fondly called ‘Cat Seshes’ - to spend time in the rooms with the adoptable cats free-roaming.” Customers who are interested in adopting a cat will be directed to the Columbia Animal Shelter’s website to apply online and will be contacted by shelter staff members for the next steps.
Lanza shared that opening a business required a leap of faith, explaining, “I never imagined myself being an entrepreneur or running a business at all. I have a background in education and taught special ed for five years before coming to Lancaster. Teaching was incredibly rewarding, and I am very passionate about providing accessibility to those with special needs.”
After leaving teaching, Lanza became a barista in a busy coffee shop, which provided the perfect background for running the café portion of the Lancaster business.
Lanza hopes people will give Lancatster Cat Café a try.
“Adopting an animal is one of the greatest joys in life - knowing that by coming together, you and your new pet will be enhancing each other’s lives and becoming enmeshed in such a unique way,” Lanza said. “We adopt pets simply because we have love to give and want love in return. And I think that’s beautiful.”
To learn more about Lancatster Cat Café, follow the business on Facebook.
The second annual Pete Ruggieri Memorial Un-Run will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville. Participants must be age 21 and up unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and a ticket for the event will include food and a beverage from the bar. Proceeds will benefit Jefferson Health’s Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center to assist its research of thyroid cancer treatments.
The fundraiser will offer a clever take on the traditional 5K run format: Although participants are encouraged to arrive in their favorite activewear in preparation for the “race” at 3 p.m., the “runners” will only need to take one step to cross the finish line. After completing all 0.0 miles of the course, participants may celebrate by enjoying a meal provided by The Fat Is Where It’s At Barbeque. Registration will include one meal ticket, and a meal will include pulled pork, pulled chicken, macaroni and cheese, smoked beans and coleslaw.
In addition to entry in the “lengthy” run, registration will include a numbered race bib, a 0.0 sticker and participation in prize drawings. Door prizes will include items donated by local businesses and organizations such as Tellus360, the Lancaster Stormers, Stubby’s Bar and Grille, John Wright Restaurant and Passenger Coffee. The event will also feature yard games, tabletop games and other festivities.
The concept of a runless race was the brainchild of Pete Ruggieri, who died in March 2023 after a long battle with thyroid cancer. Ruggieri started organizing the event a few years ago, but his plans were placed on hold due to safety restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic
and Ruggieri’s declining health. After Ruggieri’s death, his wife, Stephanie Horst, began organizing the fundraiser in his memory, and the first Un-Run was held in September 2023. “I decided it was such a great idea that I couldn’t let it die with him,” Horst said. Ruggieri was known to many in the Lancaster community as the founder of the Santa Stumble, an annual bar crawl that raised more than $200,000 for the horses and dogs in the City of Lancaster Bureau of Police’s mounted patrols and K-9 units. Nearly 100 community members participated in the first Un-Run, raising approximately $6,000 and sharing stories in memory of their favorite local jokester. “Pete was a clown, but he didn’t want the attention; he did it because he really
observed its 150th anniversary of incorporation, one of the celebratory events was a Fête en Noir held at a local venue,” she shared. “When the committee for the anniversary held a debriefing, it was decided to continue the fête but to move it outdoors to the cemetery grounds, modeled after the Fête en Blanc held in Lancaster.”
Funds raised by the fête help to offset maintenance costs at the cemetery. “Some of the projects and costs that Friends of Mount Bethel has been able to offset include the cost of mowing the grounds, maintenance of the macadam walkways and help with painting costs,” Hohenadel said.
Friends of Mount Bethel, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 2017 as a fundraising arm of Mount Bethel Cemetery.
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recognized the importance of having fun. That’s kind of how he served the world,” said Horst. “I think we build relationships with each other by having fun, and Pete saw it as essential.”
While Ruggieri’s health declined, he participated in a clinical trial at Sidney
The group supports the mission of Mount Bethel Cemetery by organizing events that serve the dual purposes of promoting awareness of the cemetery and raising funds to maintain the grounds. The Fête en Noir is made possible through the sponsorship of the Foresters of America Court Susquehanna 235, the Columbia-Middletown Elks Lodge 1074, Nikolaus & Hohenadel, the Columbia Fraternal Association and KleenRite Corporation.
Admission to Fête en Noir is by reservation only. To make a reservation, call the Friends of Mount Bethel Cemetery at 717-681-6768 or email friendsofmt bethel@gmail.com. In the case of rain, the event will be moved to St. John’s Lutheran Church, a neighbor of Mount Bethel Cemetery.
Bike & Hike will back COBYS’ good works
BY JEFF FALK
COBYS Family Services’ upcoming multifaceted Bike & Hike event is the organization’s biggest and most beneficial fundraiser.
“My favorite part is seeing everyone come together,” said Anne Stokes, who’s been COBYS’ director of development for six years. “There is a lot going on that day. But the beauty is that the participants can pick what makes the best sense to them. There are a lot of different options so participants can choose what they want to be a part of. It’s amazing to see a lot of different people.”
in last year’s
bration, beginning at 2:45 p.m. at Lititz Church of the Brethren.
Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. After Ruggieri’s death, Horst asked family members and friends to send donations to the cancer center in his memory. For more information or to register for the event, visit https://tinyurl.com/ unrun2024.
Bookworms invited to event
Books Books Books 2024 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. A wide selection of books from various genres will be available, and attendees may meet authors and self-publishers. To purchase tickets, visit www.booksbooksbooks event.com; those who purchase tickets at this site will be eligible for giveaway drawing prizes. For more information, visit www .facebook.com/groups/ booksbooksbooksinpa or call 717-433-2206. People should enter the event at the light by Dutch Wonderland, not at the hotel entrance. Look for directional signs.
“The purpose of the event is to make sure COBYS can provide all of its services, day in and day out,” Stokes added. “People learn about all the things COBYS is doing.”
The 28th edition of COBYS’ annual Bike & Hike event will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz. The event will feature three active options for supporters to choose from.
“It’s a very family-friendly event,” said Stokes. “The day itself is very fun and uplifting. It’s people deciding to go do something exciting and be a part of what COBYS is doing. People come with smiles on their faces. You’re helping foster kids; you’re helping to provide counseling services. It’s a relaxed day. We encourage everyone to join us if they can.”
The Bike & Hike event features a 25-mile bicycle ride that begins at 12:30 p.m., a 10-mile bicycle ride that begins at 1:30 p.m. and a 3-mile walk that begins at 1:30 p.m. Registration for the rides and walk is now open at www.cobys. org and can also be done on the day at the event.
The day’s festivities will be capped off by the event’s Incredible Ice Cream Cele -
A group of several hundred family members, community members and supporters are expected to attend COBYS’ Bike & Hike. Organizers are hoping to make $130,000 from a combination of the event proceeds and preevent fundraising.
“COBYS’ mission is important because all of us have times in our lives when we need assistance,” said Stokes. “Our mission is to find kids and families in need of an extra set of hands and someone to walk alongside of. Kids are the next generation of society. We want them to go into their next phase of life with success.”
COBYS Family Services, which is located at 1417 Oregon Road, Leola, was founded in 1979.
More than 100 community members attended the first Un-Run, which took place in downtown Lancaster.
Participants
COBYS Bike & Hike Event walk for a good cause.
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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
NATIONAL
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
READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.
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+ AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING! 717-208-2265. SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN For All Your Home Repairs! Water Heaters • Electrical Work • Bath & Kitchen Upgrades • Roofs & Siding We Handle Every Phase Of Home Care. Senior Discount 717-208-2265 For Reliable Service!
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
BASIC LANDSCAPING. Lawn mowing, Mulching, Weeding. Additional work upon request. 717-947-0286
BRADY'S PAINTING WALLPAPERING specialists. Res/Com. Painting, wood finishing, wallpaper, pressure washing, custom deck, complete remodeling. Free est. Insured. Tim, 717-653-8586
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 YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Your Bricks, Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1866-996-1526
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
FOR HONEST, DEPENDABLE HOUSE CLEANING CALL NANCY 717-825-1916
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES
717-989-7938, leave message.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel Basements Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
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 FIX and SERVICE
SMALL ENGINES. Complete services on Lawn mowers, etc. Pickup Available ► Call or text Dan 717-201-5741 ◄
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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ITEMS WANTED
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 717-577-8206 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!
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
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
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 12/29/24.) Call 1844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
PAINTING BY MR. NEIL
Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464
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
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!
PINBALL MACHINES & ARCADES WANTED. Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks.
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
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Saturday,
September 21 Community
11am-2pm prizes to win! Donated by local businesses!
• American Music Theatre
• Decades
• Field of Screams/Corn Cob Acres
• Go ‘N Bananas
• Lancaster Stormers
• Martin Appliance
• Refreshing Mountain
• York Revolution AND MORE!
Food Trucks
Auntie Anne’s, Cupcakes by Casey, Homage, and Tri County BBQ
ice cream Free, while supplies last
kids
activities
Pumpkin Painting sponsored by Cherry Hill Orchards
Face Painting, Balloon Artist and more!
live broadcast
WJTL FM 90.3 from 11:00am-1:00pm
behind-thescenes tour
EPC is celebrating 70 years of bringing the local “good news” to our communities. Across Lancaster County and beyond, we’re honored to share the stories of the people and organizations that make a difference. Join us for a special celebration as we commemorate the past and look forward to the future together!
Publisher of the Merchandiser, Pennysaver, Advertiser, Community Courier, Lancaster County Magazine, Where & When Pennsylvania, Dining in Lancaster County, and Antiques and Auction News
live music
Blessing & Fowler from 11:30am-1:30pm Bring lawn chairs!
Take a tour of Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. and see how your weekly community paper is created! community organizations
Get a close up look at a firetruck, meet a Police Officer, connect with your local chambers in Lancaster, and learn about Lancaster Co. 4H Seeing Eye puppy club.
Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc.
