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Spread joy as a Make-A-Wish clown

BY CAT SHANNON

Each year, the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy travels through the county, bringing smiles to the faces of people along the route and raising funds for children facing life-threatening illnesses. You can be part of the fun by joining the event as a Make-A-Wish clown.

Participating as a clown is a fun and easy way to support the effort, said Amy Nolt, whose clown name is hArMonY.

“Pretty much anybody can be a clown,” she said. “I used to be very introverted, but I love doing this.”

To help people get into clown character, Amy holds classes at

her Lititz home.

“We teach people how to put on makeup, how to choose their clown name and outfit,” she said. “We teach them clown etiquette and give pointers on how to interact with people.”

Clown opportunities are available for people of all ages, she said, and no special skills are required.

“Some people do magic tricks as they walk around. Some people do balloons. We had an acrobat last year, but you don’t have to be able to do anything other than be available to walk around, talk to the kids, take pictures with the Wish kids,” she said. “Some people like to hand out stickers or little items to give away.”

This year’s Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy will be held on Saturday, May 10, at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction, 1190 Lancaster Road, Manheim. A family fest will begin at 9 a.m., and the truck convoy will kick off at 1:30 p.m. Since 1990, almost 12,000 trucks have driven in the convoy, and the event has raised more than $9.2 million, granting wishes to more than 900 children in the Susquehanna Valley.

Amy and her husband, Mark, have been organizing the clowns for about 10 years. Amy has been involved with Make-A-Wish for almost 30 years.

“I started in college as part of a clown ministry,” she said, noting

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When she was just a teenager, Janet Harple joined the Women of the Moose (WOTM), Elizabethtown Chapter 701, the female auxiliary of the International Loyal Order of Moose, headquartered in Aurora, Ill. Janet, who currently resides at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown, celebrated her 100th birthday on March 12 - and marked 81 years of volunteerism.

Janet became interested in

BY ANN MEAD ASH

When young people ages 8 to 12 who attend Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Power Camp asked for more sports to be offered at camp, area representatives Diana Roth, Kyle Martin, and Emily Johnson responded. This year, the New Holland camp will offer baseball and track and field in addition to five other sports, and the Manheim camp will offer lacrosse, in addition to six other sports.

The New Holland Power Camp will be held at Petra

Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland, from Monday, June 16, to Thursday, June 19. The Manheim Power Camp will be held at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church, 54 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, from Monday, July 14, through Thursday, July 17.

Roth said that the theme for this year’s camps is “Glory,” based on II Corinthians 3:18. The faith-based curriculum will focus on the question “What are you chasing?” by examining the quest for individual glory versus reflecting God’s glory.

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Clowns participate in a previous year’s Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy.

Janet Harple with her family

Easter event set at the Star Barn

The Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate, 1160 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, will host an Easter celebration on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will include egg hunts for kids birth to age 12; the hunts will be held by age group between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Steven Courtney will perform music at 11 a.m.,

12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.

A petting zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The event will also include food trucks, artisan vendors, crafts, and face painting. Hitch wagon and pony rides will be available for a fee, and bus tours are available by calling 717-9029791 to inquire. Train rides will not be offered this year due to ongoing expansion.

Parking and mobile restroom facilities will be provided. Attendees should dress for the weather, and they should use the Brittany’s Hope entrance and follow the signs to the parking area. For tickets and more information, visit www.stonegablesestate .com/upcoming-events or call the aforementioned number.

Music studio owner sings national anthem, offers classes

Julie Stone, singer and vocal teacher/coach from Lancaster County and owner of Sopranojam Music Studio, offered a rendition of the national anthem at the 52nd annual March for Life.

In addition to her performing work, Stone is dedicated to nurturing musical talent and building confidence through Sopranojam Music Studio and Discover Your Voice Camp in Mountville. As the owner of Sopranojam Music Studio, she has created an environment where aspiring singers of all ages can explore their musical potential and develop their unique voices.

Discover Your Voice Camp, an extension of Sopranojam Music Studio, is an immersive summer camp experience aimed at empowering young singers to take their first steps into performing on stage. The camp provides a platform for participants to hone

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The Easter celebration at the Star Barn will include egg hunts (left photo) and a petting zoo (right photo).

joining WOTM after learning that the organization supports the community through initiatives such as Mooseheart, an Illinois-based home for children in need, and Moosehaven, a home for the elderly in Florida.

“I joined when I was 19, when I was not in a relationship with anyone and was not involved in anything else,” she recalled, noting that she enjoyed going to the monthly meetings. “I was a very active member. I hardly ever missed a meeting.”

Calling herself an “active member” is a bit of an understatement. Over the years, she served as chair of most of the WOTM committees. She held additional leadership positions within her chapter, including serving as Junior Regent and Senior Regent and earning the College of Regents, the highest honor for a member in her respective chapter.

From 1969 to 1970, she was appointed by the International WOTM to serve as Deputy Grand Regent of Eastern Pennsylvania. From 1976 to 1978, she was appointed to serve on the International Grand Council.

In 1988, Janet was appointed as the International Grand Regent, which is the highest appointment granted to the International WOTM. She considers this to be her greatest life achievement, noting that she’s very proud of the accomplishment.

Janet was born in Hollidaysburg to Joseph and Ida Amelia Horton Derr on

March 12, 1925. She had three brothers and one sister. When Janet was a child, her parents settled down in the Elizabethtown area, having moved several times before for work.

Janet married Clyde Kaylor and had a son, Dennis Dale Kaylor. After the couple divorced, she married Robert S. Harple in 1963. The family included Robert’s four children and Janet’s 7-year-old son. In 1964, the couple’s daughter, Melissa Jo Harple, was born.

Early in her career, she was employed at the Marietta Depot from age 17 to her early 20s, working her way up from forklift operator to a medium lift and a high lift operator.

She stayed home to raise her children, and she also worked part time for 12 years at the Hillcrest Supper Club along with other restaurants in Elizabethtown, including a few years at the Watering Trough in Mount Joy and at the Elizabethtown Moose Lodge 596.

When she was 98 years old, Janet moved to Paramount Senior Living. Reflecting on her life, she underscored the value of community service and encouraged others to give back. She especially encourages people to consider joining the Women of the Moose.

As for the secret to a long, happy life, Janet didn’t hesitate to credit her daily ritual: At 4 p.m. every day, she has her own happy hour, complete with a Manhattan.

Power Camp

In addition to baseball and track and field, the New Holland camp will offer basketball, field hockey, flag football, lacrosse, and soccer. Roth and Martin are the camp directors. The Manheim camp, which is directed by Johnson, will offer baseball, basketball, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling, in addition to lacrosse.

Camps begin at 9 a.m. each day and run until 3:30 p.m. Lunch is provided. Each day has a different dress-up theme. Although the themes for this year’s camps have not been chosen, Roth noted that Wacky Wednesday is always a favorite. Each day begins with worship featuring a worship band and a speaker, usually a local

pastor, who speaks on the camp theme. “The speaker at the New Holland camp will be Petra pastor Brian Coles,” reported Martin. The campers enjoy some Dance Dance Revolution time before heading outside for up to 90 minutes of skill work in their chosen sport. Following lunch, a testimony is given by a high school student or college intern. Afterward, campers practice and have more huddle time before taking part in a group competition, enjoying a snack, and joining in a closing assembly.

Volunteer coaches who work with the children are often high school, college, or club coaches, and many serve for both weeks. Interns assist the directors

and coaches. According to Roth, interns who have helped out at camp previously “know the drill,” so they will be given more leadership responsibility.

“They will lead debrief time at the end of each day and be in charge of group competitions and games,” explained Martin. Huddles, groups of five to seven students, are overseen by a huddle leader. Huddle leaders are high school students who lead, guide, and encourage campers. About 50 huddle leaders are needed for a camp of 120 to 150 students, which is the number expected at both camps this year.

Student participants are also given the chance to take part in Coins for

Campers, a competition between boys and girls to raise funds for similar camps in the Philippines and Myanmar. Martin stated that in 2024, the goal was to raise $5,000 for the other camps and that the goal was surpassed. There is a cost to attend camps. A sibling discount is applied when more than one child from a family attends. Some financial assistance is available. Readers who wish to register a child for camp may visit www.lancasterfca.org/ camps. Questions about financial assistance may be emailed to droth@fca.org. Specific questions about the Manheim camp may be sent to emilyjohnson @fca.org.

Celtic dance troupe sets performance

Donegal Presbyterian Church, 1891 Donegal Springs Road, Mount Joy, will host a performance by the Paloma Performance Troupe on Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The event was rescheduled from January due to inclement weather.

The Paloma Performance Troupe presents traditional and modern Celtic dance.

Admission is free. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, contact Debra Ronning at ronnindd20 @gmail.com.

Bible study is an important part of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camps.

Campers at Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camps practice athletic skills.

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Every patient’s journey to recovery is unique. That’s why Resolute Physical Therapy aims to offer a warm and supportive environment where cutting-edge treatments meet compassionate care. “From the moment you step through the doors, you’ll feel like more than just another patient,” said Adam Domovich, the Pennsylvania native who founded the company. “You’ll feel like part of our community. Our focus is always on you—your needs, your goals and your recovery.”

Domovich has a passion for helping his community achieve optimal health. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Lebanon Valley College, where he played football for four years. As a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, he specializes in advanced hands-on techniques to help patients recover faster and avoid unnecessary surgeries. Domovich’s vision is simple: to bring quality physical therapy to patients and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

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Baseball shuts out Warwick, 10-0

In a 4-1 road victory, on Tuesday, March 25, Donegal’s Ryan Smeltz and Josh Aungst take the No. 1 doubles match (6-1 and 6-1) over Lancaster Catholic’s Brian Brislin and Jimmy Yongtao.

Donegal’s third basemen Leland Condran fields the ball at in a 10-0 victory over Warwick on Monday, March 24 at home.

In a 10-0 non-league shutout on Monday, March 24, Indians’ Evan Niehaus cranks an RBI against Warwick in Mount Joy.

Donegal Indian’s Devin Bailey makes the catch right field in the 10-0 shutout over Warwick at home on Monday, March 24, in Mount Joy.

On Monday, March 24, in Mount Joy, in a 10-0 win the Indians’ Sawyer Floyd is safe at second base after Warwick’s Connor Meck drops the ball. photos by Bob Diller

Model railroad club sets open houses

The Masonic Village and Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club will hold open houses from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6. These events will be the last open houses before the club’s annual break.

The club’s train display includes more than 1,600 feet of track encompassing seven train gauge sizes.

Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to help maintain the train

layouts. For more details, call 717-287-2086.

For more information about the club, visit www .mvemodelrailroadclub .com or search for “MV&E Model Railroad Club” on Facebook. The club was founded in 1997 and welcomes new members.

The Railroad Club building is on Freemason Drive on the grounds of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Once on campus, follow the directional signs. Parking is available.

Church sets Easter egg hunt

Ruhl’s Church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, will host its 13th annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. All children age 12 and under are invited to participate.

More than 1,000 eggs filled with candy or stickers will be hidden in four different areas for children birth to age 3, ages 4 to 6, ages 7 to 9, and ages 10 to 12. Prize eggs will also be awarded in each age group. In the case of inclement weather, the eggs will be hidden indoors.

The program will include the reading of the Easter story, and each family

will receive a copy of the book to take home. Light refreshments will be provided after the egg hunt. Parking is available on-site, and the church is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call the church office at 717-665-3400.

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that when the previous clown organizer found out Amy had clowned in college, he invited her to help out with the convoy.

For her character, Amy dresses in a rainbow-striped outfit covered in music notes. Her husband, whose clown name is Teed Off, dresses as a golfer.

The clowns entertain the crowd before the truck convoy departs from the Manheim Auto Auction and then walk along the convoy route, spreading joy as they go.

“We try to cover the entire 26-mile route, but we need help to do that,” Amy said. “We had 14 clowns last year, and that was a big number for recent years. In the past, we’ve had as many as 40 clowns. Trying to cover 26 miles with a few people is a little daunting.”

When she says people of all ages can participate as

clowns, she means it. “We take any age,” she said. “Our oldest clown last year was 85. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.”

If people are interested in supporting the fundraiser but don’t want to dress up as clowns, there are opportunities to walk the route as a non-clown as well, she said.

Clown classes are held on an as-needed basis, and Amy said she’s available to teach a class on any Saturday or Sunday in April, except for Easter Sunday, April 20.

“I invite anyone who is interested to come to a clown class and learn more,” she said. “The clowns just add a little more fun to the convoy.”

For more information on volunteering as a clown, call or text Amy at 717-587-9841.

GEARS sets classes

GEARS will offer three classes to the community at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. The classes are free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

M&T Bank will present a program on credit scores and credit reports on Wednesday, May 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Topics will include the importance of credit scores, how to access credit scores and reports, strategies to build and repair credit, and how to protect oneself from fraud. The program is open to people age 18 and up.

A Social Security workshop will be presented on Wednesday, April 9, from

6 to 7:30 p.m. Len Bodnar from Bodnar Financial Group will explain how to understand Social Security and optimize benefits. Topics will include understanding the benefit choices, when to start benefits, factoring in Medicare, reducing or eliminating taxation of Social Security, and strategies to help optimize retirement benefits and create an income base.

A class on identity protection will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. A presenter from M&T Bank will speak about types of identity theft and fraud, as well as how people can protect themselves from identity theft and fraud. The class is for people age 18 and up.

Women’s group to end club year

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, April 8, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. The gathering will be the group’s final meeting of the year.

The group will reflect on this year’s theme, “Trust.” The program will feature music, devotions, prayer, and brunch.

All women are welcome, and no preregistration is required. Attendees are asked to bring a small hot or cold brunch item to share with the group. Hot items should be prebaked, and the hostesses will keep them warm.

During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. For more information, contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603.

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fellow students in a very personalized program.

Discover Your Voice Camp dates are Sunday, July 6, through Saturday, July 12. To learn more, including specific class times, visit www.soprano jamstudio.com/dyvc.

In addition, Sopranojam Music Studio will offer its last two mini camps of the season. “Baloo’s Bare Necessities” will take place on Saturday, April 12, with registration due by Monday, April 7. “My Favorite Things” will be

offered on Saturday, May 10, with registration due by Monday, May 5.

The camps are designed to introduce 6- to 11-yearolds to the performing arts. Youths will learn a song and dance, make a craft and give a presentation for their parents.

For more information about the mini camps, visit sopranojamstudio.com.

Information about piano lessons, voice lessons and additional performing opportunities for children are also available on the website.

Mount Joy Rotary honors students

The Donegal High School Counseling Office and Career Resource Center has announced that Julia Brixius and Joshua Brown are the Mount Joy Rotary Students of the Month for March. Students of the Month are honored during the Rotary Club’s monthly luncheon meeting.

Julia is the daughter of Timothy and Aleisha Brixius of Marietta. She has served as a class officer, co-president of the National Art Honor Society, vice president of the National Honor Society, and vice president of Key Club. She is a member of the Math Honor Society, yearbook, quiz bowl and the tennis team. She is a Link Crew Leader and

peer tutor. She serves as the backstage manager and a member of the scenic dressing crew for Donegal Performing Arts. Outside of school, Julia volunteers with Pitties Love Peace. She plans to attend a college to study environmental science with the goal of working at a museum or national park.

Joshua is the son of Tim Brown and Leann Pavelik of Mount Joy. He is a member of the baseball, basketball, and football teams. He also plays music, attends Student Body at Community Bible Church, and is active in Cross Roads Church’s student ministries. Joshua plans to pursue a career as an electrical engineer.

Program to focus on obtaining a drone pilot certificate

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) invites the community to a Drone Orientation on Wednesday, April 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at EMU at Lancaster, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.

John Sibole will speak about the requirements and process to earn a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote

BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. 2nd service: 11am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:

300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come worship with us! 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 Email: secretary@florincob.org

GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net

GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: New facility! The barn at 266 Maytown Rd, Elizabethtown. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30-9:45 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30-8 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 2:304 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com

GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com

OPEN DOOR MISSION MIRACLE LIFE CHURCH: 201 S 2nd St. Wrightsville Bridging gaps, Uplifting Lives, Revealing God's Love. Pastor Stephen Rambler Sundays 10:30AM & 6:30PM ODMMLC.COM 717-854-1220

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.

SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551. WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at

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The program is free of charge, but preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.emu.edu/lancaster/ events.

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& DETAILER NEEDED IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE

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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.

Bldg. Materials

ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html

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

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!

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

RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2

Pets

BOERBOEL PUPPIES

Ready to go, vet checked, 2 black M, 1 black F, 1 brindle F, call: 717-682-0171

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES

Ready 4/19. Pick yours now! Black/Tan, 2M, 6F. UTD shots. $695. 717-285-7445

Sporting Goods

Miscellaneous

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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.

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!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1866-433-8277

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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & Restoration. A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1888-872-2809. Have property zip code!

WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.

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AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS

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ITEMS WANTED

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

Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411

HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, 717-826-3680. PA047811

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HOUSE WASHING BY ME

Removal of black stains off roof & exterior cleaning. 717-424-8504

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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 1-844-826-2535

JUNK REMOVAL Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030

LAWNS • LAWNS • LAWNS Property Maintenance by Steve, 717-892-7411

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SPRING CLEAN UP! MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com

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

BUYING POCKET/WRIST WATCHES Watch parts, Hamilton Watch Co. advertising items, 717-285-7277

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!

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Easter Day

Buffet

Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Hearth & Harrow

2100 Town Square North Manheim, PA 17545

Seatings at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Spring mix garden salad, artesian rolls with whipped butter

Raspberry-mustard glazed Groff’s ham, fresh herb crusted leg of lamb with au jus and mint jelly, salmon florentine

Rosemary and garlic roasted fingerling potato, whipped white

cheddar mashed potato, orange glazed rainbow carrot, brown buttered green beans and pickled onions

Assorted desserts. Non-Alcohol Beverages Included.

$37.95 Per Person

Please call 717-664-6314 to RSVP

HearthandHarrowBistro.com

Reading of new play posted

The Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform will present a reading of “Betty Clemmer,” a new play by local playwright David Nice, on Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. in the Programming Space on the second floor of the Lancaster Public Library in Ewell Plaza, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The event is hosted in partnership with Creative Works of Lancaster and Lancaster Public Library. The play focuses on a 20th-century Mennonite woman who navigates a long path to independence and fulfillment, as well as her son, who tries to reconstruct the truth of her life from memory and family history.

Nice’s play will be presented readers theater style, with the actors reading from the script. The participants will be Libby Casey Stauffer, Elliot Sterenfeld, Rasha Clark, Cara Ditzler, Chris Fogel, Timothy Riggs, John Rohrkemper, Chet Williamson, and Moxie Miller.

David Nice’s plays have been produced by Creative Works of Lancaster; Reading Theater Project; Gamut Theatre Group; Winters Theatre Company (CA); and Playwrights’ Round Table (PRT)

in Orlando, Fla. Other plays by Nice have been selected, developed, or presented as staged readings by York College of Pennsylvania, Maryland Ensemble Theatre (METLab), Our Lady of the Lake University in Texas, Fulton Theatre, Theater of the Seventh Sister, Albright College, Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform, and Creative Works of Lancaster.

The reading is free and open to the public. The Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform relies on the support of the community. For more information about the performance and how to donate, email lancasterdramatists @gmail.com.

Our Local Newspaper Receives Honors

Our community papers (Merchandiser, Advertiser, Pennysaver and Community Courier) had a strong showing at the Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association (MACPA) 2024 awards competition. MACPA is an association of publishers in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Our 2024 awards include the following: