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Fill up at the MAC and Cheese Fest
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
How does an evening spent enjoying comfort food sound to you? What if that comfort food came in the form of macaroni and cheese, and you’d be helping the community while filling your tummy?
The third annual MAC and Cheese Fest will be held at the Columbia Market House, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, on Saturday, Sept. 28, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis with people paying at the door.
“Columbia’s MAC and Cheese Fest will have up to 14 samples of mac and cheese from local restaurants. Who has the cheesiest mac and cheese, most original or is it just like Mom’s? We’ll
find out, and you get to select our winners,” explained Daisy Pagan, vice president and event coordinator for the Merchants Association of Columbia (MAC), which is hosting the event. “All samples will be blind tasted, meaning no names will be given, only numbered samples. Winners and restaurant numbers will be announced when the event is over.”
After heading through a buffet line and filling up a tray with samples from each of the restaurants, people will complete a scorecard noting their favorites.
Beverages will be available for a separate purchase.
Winners will be selected in various categories, with the top winner named “The Big Cheese” and earning a cheese trophy. Last
year, Parma Pizza & Grill took top honors, with The Golden Whisk Bakery winning the top prize the year before.
The event is a fundraiser for MAC, an organization that promotes businesses in Columbia and hosts community events, including Fourth Friday festivities.
“Most of our Fourth Friday events are free to our merchant members,” Pagan said, noting that most Fourth Fridays feature food and drinks plus entertainment.
“This fundraiser offsets those fees of chocolate, bands and wine samples. We also give the restaurants a stipend as well as foil pans to offset the price to make the mac and cheese.”
The MAC and Cheese Fest has proven to be very popular, Pagan
Thousands of books will highlight Kreutz Creek Library sale
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When people come to the Kreutz Creek Library’s book sale, they are always pleasantly surprised, said Brent Peterman, president of the Friends of Kreutz Creek Library.
“Our sale stands out due to the sheer size and organization,” he shared. “New sale attendees often comment on the great job our book sorters have done at organizing and labeling the 36 categories of items we have available.”
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Going the distance
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
How did you spend your summer vacation? If you’re Josh Curry, a senior at Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, you took a bike ride. A very long, very challenging bike ride.
Josh, who is the son of Anita Curry of Lititz, participated in the Adirondack Boys Summer Challenge Ride with Lifecycles, an organization that promotes character building and faith development through bicycling. For a week in late July and early August, Josh rode more than
350 miles from Pennsylvania to Whiteface Mountain at the north end of the Adirondack Mountains.
“Some of the highlights were the beautiful scenery in upstate New York, the amazing food and great fellowship and discipleship,” he said.
Challenge Ride is an accurate name for the trip, he stated, adding, “Some of the challenges were days with a lot of climbing.” The route included traveling along the Susquehanna River to its source at Cooperstown, N.Y., across the Erie Canal and into the mountains, finishing with a ride
People enjoy last year’s MAC and Cheese Fest.
Sorting books for the Kreutz Creek Library book sale are (from left) Bill Spangle, Dianne LaNasa, Dawn Kilhefner and Brent Peterman.
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Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, has slated three programs. There is a fee, and registration is available at https:// hornfarmcenter.org. For more information, call 717-757-6441 or email education@hornfarm center.org.
beginners and those with foraging experience are welcome.
Fermenting Sauerkraut will be held on Oct. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Participants will learn about the supplies needed to make sauerkraut and how this food can contribute to gastrointestinal wellness. Attendees will receive step-by-step guidance through the process of making sauerkraut, from massaging the cabbage to release its natural juices to packing the cabbage into a fermentation vessel and monitoring and adjusting the fermentation process to achieve a preferred taste. Participants will leave with a jar of homemade sauerkraut started.
In fact, the sale is so big, it won’t fit in the library. Instead, it is held in the five large garage bays where Hellam Township usually stores and repairs road maintenance equipment.
“The sale is way too large to fit into a library side room or basement,” Peterman explained, expressing thanks to the township for allowing the Friends to use the space. “We have a huge space in the Hellam Township municipal garage to spread out over 22,000 items for our customers to comfortably explore.”
The book sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. It will be held at 45 Walnut Springs Road, York, across the road from the Kreutz Creek Library.
that range from simple puzzles designed for kids to puzzles with thousands of pieces that would take me two years to complete,” he said, adding that the sale also includes miscellaneous items. “There is a fun table that includes all the random items that are donated. This table has included board games, CD cases, brainteaser puzzles, artwork.”
Baked goods, including cookies, brownies, fudge, pumpkin loaves and bread, will also be for sale.
Proceeds from the book sale are used to support expenses of the library, Peterman said, noting that the Friends group provides 25% of the library’s operating budget.
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Foraging for Roots will occur on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As the autumn season winds down, plants begin to draw their energies into the ground to store them for winter. People can take advantage of this change and dig up the roots for various uses. During the program, participants will learn about roots that are suitable for harvesting at this time of year and discuss ecology, history, recipes, and how to harvest and process the plants. Presenters will walk attendees through the process of making dandelion root coffee, and samples will be available. Participants will get hands-on experience digging up and cleaning the roots. Attendees should dress for the weather and getting dirty. Both
Teas and Trees: Early Fall Foraging Walk will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program will explore items that can be harvested in the early fall for food or other uses, such as wildcrafting and medicine. Ethical foraging will be emphasized. Both beginners and those with foraging experience are welcome.
York Aglow to host Williams
York Aglow will host Trevor Williams on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. in Dixon Hall at Gateway Church International, 50 Blunston Lane, York.
Williams was born in Lancaster and grew up in a Christian home, but he experienced childhood abuse that led to an addic-
tion. He gave his life to Jesus a day before his 20th birthday.
He was mentored at The Chapel in Harrisburg and received his official ministerial license at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He has served in various capacities at Faith Tabernacle Church
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“This sale, we especially have lots of kids’ booksstory books, chapter books,” Peterman said. “However, most of our books are (for) adults/teens, including fiction, westerns, romance, young adult, cookbooks, history, coffee table books, literature, humor, schooling, art. There are so many books that almost everyone can find several books that interest them.”
The sale is not limited to books. “We have a table full of brooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. You will not find a lot of gold and diamonds, but you will find fantastic costume jewelry and less-precious stones,” Peterman commented. “Some of our best customers enjoy buying lots of jewelry to take apart and use pieces and parts to make their own creations.”
The sale will feature hundreds of DVDs and Blu-rays, CDs and puzzles. “We have piles of puzzles
“This sale is an important part of making sure this community library is funded and available for everyone to use,” he remarked. “The sale proceeds also fund special programs, circulation and equipment that is not part of the operating budget but help make Kreutz Creek Library such a fun and comfortable space to visit.” Items are priced to sell both days, but on Saturday, people may fill a bag for one price from noon to 3 p.m. “Bring your own tote bag or bags to fill with books that remain after the first 12 hours of the sale. There will still be lots to choose from,” Peterman said. “Many people come for the sale on Friday to purchase their favorites and then come back Saturday afternoon to purchase a … bag of books outside of their normal reading selections.” For more information or to learn more about volunteering with the Friends at future events, email friends.kcl@gmail.com.
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said. “Last year, we had over 300 people attend,” she stated. “Get there early to get good seats. We are speeding things up this year with an additional buffet line.”
She added that people who attend the festival will walk away with full stomachs and possibly plans for future meals.
“At the very least, you’ll have over 20 ounces of mac
and cheese. That’s a ton!” she said. “(You’ll get) a full belly, a fun time and maybe your next date night for a full plate of mac and cheese from your favorite sample.” For more information, search for “MAC and Cheese Fest” on Facebook. Admission will be charged for all people attending the event, including children. A list of participating restaurants will be available soon.
Library posts October schedule
Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, will offer programs and services to the community. For details and registration, call the library at 717-2524080 or visit www.york libraries.org.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will be at the library to accept book donations from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Thursday, Oct. 24.
KCL’s upcoming programs include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3 on Wednesdays, Sept. 25 to Nov. 13, and Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 on Fridays, Sept. 27 to Nov. 15, with no program on Nov. 1. These programs will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required.
A Fall Family Story Time will be held at Chick-fil-A, 2801 E. Market St., York, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Fall Family Story Times will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market, 110 Ducktown Road, Hellam, on Tuesdays, Oct. 1 to 29, rain or shine. Reservations are required.
The library will host a Silent Reading Group for people age 13 and up on Oct. 3 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. It will include trivia, refreshments, reading, and discussion about books.
Builder’s Club, for kids ages 6 to 12, will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activities for tweens ages 9 to 11 will be offered on Tuesdays, Oct. 8 and 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Danger Club will meet on Oct. 8, and Library Squad will gather on Oct. 15.
Birdie the therapy dog will visit the library to help youths ages 12 to 18 de-stress on Oct. 17 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Manga Book Club for youths ages 12 to 18 will take place on Oct. 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This program will occur after the library is closed to the public. Only youths attending this program will be allowed inside.
The Spoiler Alert! teen book review group will meet
Capital Blue Cross awards grants
via Zoom on Oct. 3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Reservations are requested.
Project-based volunteering for youths ages 12 to 18 is also available. For more details or to offer an idea for a project, contact kreutzcreeklibrary@york libraries.org or Kayla at 717-252-4080.
Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on Oct. 3 and 17 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and on Oct. 1 and 15 from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
Reiki Meditation with Miranda will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on Oct. 1, 8, and 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The program will be “Heavenly Sights, Sounds, and Scents in the Moonlight Garden” by Melanie Markowski.
A Celebration of Trees, for people of all ages, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event, part of a partnership between the library and Hellam Township’s Environmental Council, will offer crafts, tree identification information, book displays, and information about promoting tree health and well-being. Attendees can visit the courtyard to learn how to plant a tree from an acorn and also take home an “acorn kit” to plant one of their own.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 p.m.
The library and the Rotary Club of Eastern York County will host author Norina Bentzel on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. She will talk about her newly released memoir, “Glorious Sadness.” Registration is requested.
Capital Blue Cross is supporting several 2024 educational programs by distributing nearly $1 million in 80 Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Live Healthy school grants across central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley so far this year.
EITC grants use state business-tax credits to fund scholarships and enrich educational opportunities through donations to innovative programs. Live Healthy grants support innovative school programs that strive to increase physical activity, enhance nutrition and encourage healthier life habits.
Capital’s generosity has helped fund schools, summer camps and innovative learning initiatives benefiting thousands of children.
Among the local programs Capital’s support is making possible this year is the Salvation Army Harrisburg Summer Youth Enrichment, which received an EITC grant. During the program, more than 100 children enjoyed an activity-packed, affordable 2024 summer camp complete with literacy lessons, sessions on character and emotional development, nutrition and cooking classes, career exploration and more.
A Live Healthy grant was awarded to the Tiger Tranquility Den in the Fleetwood Area School District, Berks County. The tranquility den creates a serene school space for students to relax and recharge so they can improve mental focus,
reduce stress and enhance their mental well-being.
Another EITC grant was awarded to the Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab - Dauphin County. With many student generations removed from farm life, the mobile lab uses innovative methods to bridge the agricultural knowledge gap, including interactive experiments to help students across Pennsylvania connect with agriculture and explore its career opportunities.
An EITC grant was awarded to Junior Achievement BizTown - York County. In this program, fifth- and sixth-graders were able to experience business aspects of administrating a town via a simulated workday that included interactive roles such as running a bank, managing a restaurant, voting for mayor and more.
For more information about the grant programs and other ways Capital supports the communities it serves, visit www.capblue cross.com, select “About” and then choose “Pay It Forward.”
to the 4,867-foot summit of Whiteface Mountain.
Josh has been participating in Lifecycles for four years. He encourages other students to join the group, noting, “There is no other organization like it, and it will build your character.”
biking around Mackinac Island were highlights, with plenty of time for photos and exploring.”
in 2023, from Portland, Maine, to Philadelphia.”
Al said he was impressed with Lifecycles as soon as he met the organization’s director, Lee DeRemer.
Character building is something volunteer Al Vega has noticed during his seven years with the organization. Like Josh, Al participated in a Challenge Ride this summer.
He drove a support vehicle for a girls’ team that rode from Manistee, Mich., to Mackinac Island. The ride covered 230 miles along the scenic coast of Lake Michigan and took place over a week in mid-August.
“The girls and leaders had an amazing experience,” Al shared. “The beautiful scenery stops along Lake Michigan and
Al first participated in a Challenge Ride with Lifecycles in 2018, when he rode along with his then13-year-old son on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Trail from McKeesport to Washington, D.C. In 2019, they rode from New Holland, where they live, to Boston. In 2020, they completed a loop from Gettysburg to Harpers Ferry to Columbia as a substitution for a planned ride that was postponed due to the pandemic. The postponed trip eventually happened in 2021, he said.
“I joined the 60-day TransAmerica ride from Oregon to Delaware,” he recalled of the 2021 trip. “In 2022, we rode from Niagara Falls to Lubec, Maine, and
Webinar to examine workplace conflict
Penn State Extension will hold a live webinar on managing workplace conflict on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. Attendees will learn about the sources of conflict in the workplace, the psychological and physiological effects of conflict, and strategies for managing conflict and fostering better relationships and a more productive work environment.
The workshop is part of the Essential Skills Series: Harness the Power of Interand Intra-Personal Skills to Elevate Your Career. Some
materials in the series were funded by the Department of Labor as part of the Animal Science Apprenticeship program. More details about the apprenticeship program are available at https://extension.psu.edu/ animal-science-apprentice ship-program.
The webinar is free of charge.
Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/Work placeConflictWebinar. A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants after the live event.
“The camaraderie among the leaders and their enthusiasm for the program immediately drew me in,” Al said. “I attended the first ride of the season and saw the strong bonds between the boys and leaders and how they learned from one another. I kept coming back, and now my whole family participates.”
Founded in 2014 by Lee and his wife, Marcie, Lifecycles has a mission to build young men and women of character through weeknight local rides throughout Lancaster County as well as Saturday rides and the weeklong Summer Challenge Rides. There is no charge for teens to par-
ticipate in Lifecycles, and bikes and equipment are provided if needed. In the county, rides leave from Marietta and Landisville. Since its inception, the program has served more than 350 teens who have ridden more than 368,000 miles.
“Lifecycles offers a Christ-centered outdoor adventure that fosters growth, character and leadership in teens through biking and teamwork,” Al said. “Teens learn essential life skills - from leadership and teamwork to money management and healthy living - all under the guidance of dedicated mentors who help them transition into adulthood with integrity and confidence.”
Lifecycles is open to any teens in Lancaster County. The program runs from April through October. For more information, visit www.lifecyclesteam.org.
of God in Christ in Lancaster, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in York, and Redemption International Ministries, along with the Arbor Place Inc. youth center in Lancaster. He has also worked as a professional musician and is the author of the book “God of the Gray Area.”
Williams is a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Bible with a concentration in ministry and Christian life from Lancaster Bible College. He also served in the United States Army Reserves. He has three children.
The boys’ team tackles the road on the Adirondack route. The girls’ team relaxes during a Challenge Ride in Michigan.
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LancasterHistory joins Museum for All
LancasterHistory has joined Museums for All, a national program that encourages everyone to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. Museums for All is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency based in Washington, D.C., and administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). Specifically, the program ensures low-cost access to museums for families and individuals receiving food assistance benefits across the country.
Effective Sept. 3, LancasterHistory now accepts valid Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP EBT) cards or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) cards in exchange for reduced admission for adults age 18 and up and free admission for children age 17 and under.
LancasterHistory joins more than 1,300 other institutions across the United States, including eight museums in Lancaster
County, that are already part of Museums for All. The other local museums are the Ephrata Cloister; Hands-On House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster; the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum; Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum; the National Watch and Clock Museum; the North Museum of Nature and Science; the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania; and the Winters Heritage House Museum and the Seibert Genealogy Research Library.
Lancaster is considered a Hub City in the Museums for All program, indicating that three or more local organizations are active participants in the initiative.
To receive the Museums for All rate at LancasterHistory, visitors must present their EBT or WIC card and a valid form of ID upon check-in. The reduced rate is available during normal operating hours for up to four individuals per EBT or WIC card, one of whom must be age 18 or older. For more details, visit www.lan casterhistory.org/visit/faqs or call 717-392-4633.
First-graders encouraged to obtain library cards
First-grade students are invited to sign up for a library card through their school classrooms in September as part of York County Libraries’ annual Grade One At the Library (GOAL) program. Since its inception in 2008, the GOAL program has given library cards to 44,916 York County first-graders. Participating students are encouraged to visit any York County library location to check out books and pick up participation prizes. One of the top prizes is a copy of “Who Made This Mess?” by featured GOAL author Laura Gehl. In addition to getting a copy of the book, first-grade students and their families can meet the author during the GOAL Celebration event in November.
Gehl is the sixth nationally known children’s author selected to encourage York County first-grade
Author to speak about clockmaker
Historic Rock Ford will host a presentation by Bob Frishman, author of “Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman, 17301803,” on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. The program will be held in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster.
Frishman will present a historical overview of Edward Duffield, who was far more than a clockmaker in 18th-century Philadelphia. Duffield made, repaired, and sold floor-standing clocks, surveying instruments, and sundials that today are in museums and private collections, and he was also a wealthy property owner and active civic and Anglican Church leader. He was also a lifelong friend of Benjamin Franklin and served as executor of Franklin’s estate. Frishman’s presentation will be supplemented with more than 100 images from his newly released comprehensive biography of Duffield, which addresses all aspects of the clockmaker’s life and the practice of clockmaking in Colonial America.
After his presentation, Frishman will have a question-and-answer session
Bob Frishman displays a copy of his book on Edward Duffield.
and book signing.
Frishman lives in Andover, Mass., and is a Silver Star Fellow of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. He has lectured at more than 100 places, including Winterthur Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Henry Ford Museum, the Museum of the American Revolution, and the Horological Society of New York. Additional biographical information may be found at www.historicrock ford.org.
The presentation is free of charge, but all guests are required to register at http://rockford.yap sody.com due to space restrictions.
Art exhibit to open at Columbia Crossing
The Baltimore Sculptors, a group of artists from Maryland and Pennsylvania, are showcasing their work at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia. The public is invited to experience 24 original wood, metal, stone, and multimedia pieces. People of all ages will also be able to enjoy a free scavenger hunt in the exhibit and earn a prize. On select weekends through the exhibit’s run, members of the public may make their own sculpture at the touch table.
The exhibit will officially open with an evening of artist talks on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees may explore the sculpture exhibit and talk with the artists during an evening celebrating art
along the Susquehanna River. The suggested donation amount will support Susquehanna National Heritage Area and its focus on providing cultural programs for the public. Light refreshments will be served.
During the opening, attendees may stop by Fire Pit Friday, which will be taking place in nearby Columbia River Park. People may enjoy a fire along the Susquehanna and make s’mores.
The exhibit will be on display at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center from September 2024 to March 2025 and is free to the public. Columbia Crossing is open on Tuesdays through Sundays, with seasonal hours listed at www.SusqNHA.org.
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students to read. She is the author of more than 40 popular books for young readers. Her books have received many awards and honors.
Family members and all York County residents are encouraged to get a York County Libraries card in September as part of National Library Card Sign-up Month. A free library card provides access to the latest in-print and electronic information, bestsellers, Wi-Fi, story times, book discussions, and more at locations countywide. To learn more about York County Libraries’ programs, services, and resources, visit www .yorklibraries.org.
The annual GOAL program initiative is supported by presenting sponsor PeoplesBank, A Division of Orrstown Bank, which has championed GOAL since the program’s start.
Rock, mineral and fossil auction posted
Boltz Auction Company, 3601 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, has announced the upcoming auction of the rock, mineral and fossil collection of Jim and Mimi Stauffer. An in-person and online auction will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m.
In addition to the live auction, Boltz Auction Company will facilitate two online auctions, offering additional opportunities to view and bid on select items from the collection. The first online auction will close on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. The second online auction will close on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Early ADS (Columbia, etc.), Crocks, Cut Glass, Depression Glass (pink, green, blue), R.S. Prussia Pitcher & Bowl, Jimmy Jugs, Cigarette Lighters, Quilts, Pottery Bulb Pitchers, Early Dollies, Tablecloths, Records (45’s & 78’s), German Paper Mache’ Eggs, Agate, Nesting Dolls.
COSTUME JEWELRY: Pins, Bracelets, Necklaces, Rings.
LONGABERGER®: Baskets, Pottery, Ornaments, T-shirt, etc. CAST IRON: Donkey, Squirrel, Wise Pig, Log Cabin, Banks.
MILK BOTTLES: Columbia, Marietta, Elizabethtown, Manheim, Lancaster. TOYS: Wind-up, Friction, Tin, Banks, Cars (Hallmark), Marx Gas Station, Wood Gas Station, Early Fisher-Price, Futurmatic Airport, Star Trek Phaser, Buddy L Firetruck. COLUMBIA MEMS.: Books, Calendars, Pictures, a lot of smalls.
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This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, obtain Class E license within 18 months, and work under inclement weather conditions. Candidates must possess reliable transportation, a valid PA driver’s license, and live within 30 minutes of our facilities. Strong mechanical ability and safety awareness are essential.
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BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for your Free Author’s Guide 1-866-482-1576 or visit: dorranceinfo.com/macnet.
INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe. FREE quote: 1-866-272-0492
ELDER CARE
CAREGIVERS NEEDED: CNA'S, HHA's & care assistants, make a difference in the life of a senior & put your caregiving experience to work. All shifts available. Visiting Angels at 717-393-3450. PLACE YOUR
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.
SALE
Bldg. Materials
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!
Pets
2nd Gen MINI-GOLDENDOODLE PUPS,
1 white M $350. 4 red F w/white markings, $300. Farm raised, 717-284-3990
AKC CAVALIER PUPPIES, UPD shots, dewormed, very nice $395. 717-468-8300.
AKC MINI POODLES, red & white. Vet checked, shots, dewormed, very cute, playful, raised with family, 3F, 4M, $450. 717-654-1075.
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES, shots, dewormed, liver & white, B.8/20. $250. 717-546-9445, Airville
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES
UTD shots/dewormed/vet checked, both parents are big frame dogs raised on farm. 1F, 2M, nice colors. $500. 717-327-5386.
POMERANIAN PUPPIES
2M, 1F, various colors, shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready now! 717-285-7445.
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.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with 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 home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value). Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-556-2581
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NATIONAL
AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Got Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-878-9091.
ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover oxygen therapy that moves with you with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 1-866477-9045.
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.) 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
NATIONAL
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
FIREWOOD: $200/cord. Delivery available, 1-10 cord loads. All oak - kept under roof. Call Warihay Enterprises, 717-664-0810
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, 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
AFFORDABLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES • New/Older House Wiring • Hookup for Generators • Hookup for EVs
• New Elec. Services/Panel Upgrade. Fully Insd. | FREE ESTIMATES | PA01947 Call Dustin 717-875-7972
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING FALL CLEAN UP EXPERT TREE
TRIMMING! Tree/Shrub Removal • Pruning Mulching • Edging • Planting EMERGENCY STORM CLEAN UP Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265
AFFORDABLE PAINTING. Int./ext., staining, drywall repair, custom colors. Call Damien 717-940-5912 PA032157 Call about our Fall/Winter Discounts
SERVICES RENDERED
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
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
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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!
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!
POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS
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
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.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
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
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
NEED TASKS COMPLETED AROUND HOME?
Let a HANDYMAN AT HOME RIGHT REPAIR help you today! No job too small. FREE ESTIMATES Lic./Insd. 717-449-8551
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
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
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 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).
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
REAL ESTATE
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.
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ELIZABETHTOWN 12’x20’
