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Celebrate July Fourth with Marietta Fireworks

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Marietta Fireworks will present its annual display on Thursday, July 4, but for Gary Schatz and other volunteers, the show is a year-round endeavor.

“I pay attention to what other people do and look around to see what’s available,” Schatz said. “I see our supplier on and off all year, and we toss ideas around. I look at it like, ‘Can I do that? What does it take to do that?’”

The fireworks will be shot off from Donegal Intermediate School on River Road in Marietta beginning at 9:15 p.m. or when conditions permit, and this year’s show promises to be as impressive as ever, Schatz commented.

“We’re going to be about half

an hour again this year,” he said, noting that about 70% of the show is programmed electronically, while 30% is shot off manually.

“We try to be entertaining to anybody that’s out in kayaks or boats watching, in town watching or anybody that’s east, west, north or south of us.”

Several things make Marietta Fireworks unique, he said, including the organization’s nonprofit status, its long history

in the community - dating back to the late 1950s - and the nature of the show. He noted that the show includes a variety of fireworks, effects and a meticulously planned design.

“We also do something rare for a local show. We do what’s called a 360 show,” he added. “We try to be entertaining to anybody that’s out in kayaks or boats watching, in town watching or anybody that’s east, west, north or south of us.”

Two great spots to watch the show in Marietta are War Memorial Park, 344 E. Walnut St., and Community Bible Church, 331 Anderson Ferry Road. The church will host a family-friendly event beginning at 4 p.m., featuring close to 20 food trucks, live music from Common Vine from

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

We’re heading into the dog days of summer, but that term will have a literal meaning on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7. Keystone DockDogs will present Tails and Ales, a

community event showcasing the sport of dock diving, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days at 151 Orange St., Mount Joy. People are invited to bring their dogs to try the sport or to enjoy the other canine participants.

The organization will partner

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Looking at the exterior of the Mount Joy VFW, Sarah Hamm realized something.

“There was nothing terrible about it, but it could use a little bit of love,” said the 2023 Donegal High School graduate and longtime Girl Scout.

Inspired to get creative, Sarah focused on sprucing up the building, located at

125 Longenecker Road, and she earned her Girl Scout Gold Award as a result.

For her project, Sarah planted flowers and completed other landscaping. She also put her art skills to work creating an original mural on the side of the building.

“I went to a few meetings at the VFW,” Sarah said, noting that her father and grandfather are both VFW members. “One of

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Tails and Ales will showcase the sport of dock diving.

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with Twisted Bine Beer Co. in Mount Joy to host the event, which will feature water competitions for dogs in a pool set up in the parking lot of Fellowship Baptist Church. Food trucks, including Spud Muffin and Cupcakes by Casey, will be on hand, and the Mount Joy American Legion will sell food and drinks as well. Twisted Bine will operate a beer garden for people age 21 and older, and vendors will be set up selling items or spotlighting their services. A variety of giveaways will also be held.

Proceeds from the event will benefit people at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Keystone DockDogs is a local affiliate of DockDogs, an international canine aquatics competition

organization. The local club formed in 2005 and has about 100 members, said Travis Reish, club president.

“Our whole goal is to get families and dogs active,” he said. “Dogs need something to do, especially breeds that are working dogs. Keystone DockDogs helps provide a very active sport and lets the dogs tap into what they’ve been bred to do.”

The organization hosts practices across central Pennsylvania, and members participate in events throughout the region. Events take place in various bodies of water, from lakes to portable pools, and feature three disciplines, Travis said, explaining that each is similar to a trackand-field event.

“Big Air” compares to a long jump, with dogs competing for the farthest jump off the dock. “Extreme Vertical” is the sport’s high jump, and “Speed Retrieve” is like a 100-meter dash, with dogs timed as they rush to retrieve a toy in the water.

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wife, April, enjoy the sport for a variety of reasons.

“It’s great to get out with the dogs, get outside and get active,” Travis said. “It’s also a great opportunity to help the bond between humans and their dogs.”

He’s excited to bring Tails and Ales to Mount Joy because he believes in the benefit of family-friendly community events.

“Lots of families have dogs, and they are looking for things to do as a family,” he said. “It’s going to be a really fun weekend and a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend. There will be amazing food, fun competitions and lots to see.”

There is a per-day fee for the event, with a discount for a weekend pass. For more information on Keystone DockDogs, visit www .keystonedockdogs.com.

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Travis, who has four Labrador retrievers, has been competing with his pups for 10 years. He and his

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6 to 8 p.m. and kids’ activities.

Putting on the fireworks display is a labor of love for Schatz, who started creating fireworks displays with the Marietta Jaycees in the 1980s.

“It’s in my blood. It’s my passion,” he said. “I really enjoy the design, trying to get an idea of what to put together.”

Marietta Fireworks operates with an all-volunteer committee, and Schatz noted that community support makes the event possible. Putting on an extensive fireworks display is an expensive endeavor.

“We get a lot of support from the clubs, organizations and businesses around town,” he said.

“I think the people in Marietta have every bit as much passion for this as what we do. We have a lot of donors, including individuals, who support us. We always hear, ‘You’re the best fireworks around.’ You try not to let that go to your head.”

For more information on Marietta Fireworks, visit https://mariettafire works.org or search for “Marietta Fireworks” on Facebook.

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Summerfest will offer food and music in a picturesque setting

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Nothing says summer like an outdoor concert. Toss in time with friends, tasty food, beer and wine, and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect night out.

Nissley Vineyards will host its annual Summerfest concert series on Friday

and Saturday evenings from July 5 through Aug. 31. Concerts will be held on the lawn at the vineyard, 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge.

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Common Vine will entertain at a pre-fireworks concert.

GEARS plans activities

GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

GEARS will offer a Girls’ Middle School Volleyball Program, with participants competing in a middle school volleyball league. Teams are for girls in grades five and six and seven and eight. The program will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Aug. 12 to Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gym at Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown. League play will be

on Mondays in September, with match times between 6 and 8 p.m. The season will finish with a tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26 and 27. The fee includes the league fee, league tournaments, uniforms, and AAU insurance.

Representatives of M&T Bank will present a program about identity theft on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Topics will include the types of identity theft and fraud, signs these activities may have occurred, and strategies to protect against identity theft and fraud. The class is free and open to people age 18 and up. Preregistration is required.

Sportsmen post schedule

Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit www.manheim sportsmansassoc.org. In July, trap shooting practice will take place weather permitting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and it will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. This activity is open to the public.

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the members of the women’s auxiliary took me aside and said, ‘There’s nothing on this wall. It would be nice to have something here.’”

A member of the National Art Honor Society when she attended Donegal, Sarah knew she could put her art skills to use in her Gold Award project.

“I came up with two main ideas for the mural and designed them on my computer,” she said. “I gave the board members the options, and they were very interested in the one that was a little more complicated than the other. It pushed me out of my comfort zone to do it, but I’m really glad that’s what they picked.”

The mural depicts silhouettes of soldiers with a sunset and a poppy field in the background. “In high school, I was in choir all four years, and the song ‘In Flanders Fields’ was a big inspiration for the piece,” Sarah said. “I knew I wanted to include poppies.”

Sarah spent a few months planning the mural and then worked from May through July of 2023 on the project, spending almost every day at the VFW.

She often brought along her Dalmatian, Smokey, to keep her company while she put in four- to six-hour shifts, and he proved to be very popular with the veterans.

“They really liked him, and he liked all the attention,” she said, noting that her father, Brett Hamm, is the Mount Joy fire chief and the family has always had Dalmations. Sarah is also the daughter of Elaine Hamm of Mount Joy.

Sarah, currently studying emergency management at Millersville University, has been a Girl Scout since she was in kindergarten.

Earning her Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts, was always a priority, she said, especially after she earned the highest awards available to Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes.

“Our troop was very active, and we were blessed to have a really amazing troop leader,” she stated. “She gave us opportunities to get our Bronze and Silver awards, and I wanted that full-circle moment. I wanted all three.”

Sarah is a member of the 2024 Gold Award Girl Scout class, and she was recognized for her project at a ceremony at Bucknell University earlier in June. She said completing her project was time-consuming and difficult at times but completely worth it.

“I’m very passionate about community service. It’s a big part of me as a person and of my faith,” she said. “I find joy from it. … I gave a lot of time to my project, but I gained so much in return. I enjoyed talking to the veterans, hearing their stories and getting to know them. That’s not something I would have done otherwise without this project.”

Sarah Hamm’s mural, part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project

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season,” said Jonas Nissley, general manager. “It’s a beautiful, relaxing setting to be enjoyed by dancers, music lovers, wine lovers, beer lovers and anyone who enjoys live music in a relaxing, picturesque environment.”

New this year, Nissley will feature family-friendly Friday nights, when milkshakes and non-alcoholic slushies will be served, and face painting will be available. Saturday evening concerts are for people age 21 and up.

Adding the family nights will help bring the Summerfest experience to even more people, Nissley said. “We want to be able to share our venue with people of all ages,” he explained. “For many years, children were welcome at our lawn concerts. Later in life, those kids started attending our concerts as adults. We want our venue to be a place where different genera tions of the same family can enjoy what we offer.”

lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the music. Concerts are held rain or shine unless there is substantial, sustained rain.

Summerfest concerts offer a perfect escape where rows of ripening grapes, shady woods around an old lime kiln and a stone-arch winery provide a beautiful backdrop, Nissley said.

“The venue is a perfect place to gather friends and family or create a romantic night out,” he shared. “It’s the right balance of fun and relaxing.”

For a complete list of concerts and for more information, visit www.nissley wine.com/summerfest or follow Nissley Vineyards on Facebook.

To find bands for the summer concert series, Nissley staff members scout local shows in search of top talent. Many of the performers have been entertaining at the vineyard for more than a decade, Nissley noted.

Summerfest will kick off on Friday, July 5, with a concert by PopScotch. The band performs pop, rock and funk music. On Saturday, July 6, Buncha funk will entertain. The group plays rock, jazz and funk. Additional highlights include Mama Tried, a high-energy variety dance band, on Saturday, July 13, and the Kracker Beez, a rock and dance cover band, on Friday, Aug. 30. Each concert will also feature food trucks. On July 5, food will be available from Brotherly Love Scratch Kitchen, Wich Way Sandwiches and Scoop O’Dough. On July 6, food will be provided by Nano Burger, Brewster’s Bar-B-Que and Pretzel Spot Café.

Guests are also welcome to bring in their own food, Nissley said. Nissley wine will be available for purchase, along with beer from Moo-Duck Brewery.

People are also invited to bring lawn games to set up on the macadam lot, and concert-goers should bring

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For further information, call 717-773-3183 or 717-725-4582.

A membership meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11, at 7 p.m. New members applications will be available. For more details, call 717-665-7729.

The retirees’ monthly coffee and snack hour will be on Monday, July 8, at 8 a.m. It is open to members and nonmembers. This activity is held on the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Curt at 717587-6957 or Mike at 717-224-0747.

The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association is sponsoring several students’ participation in the Lancaster County Youth Conservation School from Sunday to Friday, July 21 to 26, at the Northern Lancaster County Game and Fish Protective Association. For many years, the club has sponsored up to three campers per year.

Essay contest winner honored

The Marietta Memorial Day Parade Committee recently recognized Sri Priya Thonupunuri as the winner of a writing contest for eighth-grade students at Donegal Junior High School. The theme was “What Memorial Day Means to Me.”

As the contest winner, Sri Priya rode in the parade and then read her essay at the memorial service, held at the Marietta Cemetery. At this time, she received a letter of congratulations from state Rep. Tom Jones, a certificate from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and a cash prize from the parade committee.

Students honored for STEM achievement

Several Donegal Intermediate School third-grade students were recognized at the Lancaster-Lebanon STEM Awards hosted by the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 at the Lancaster Science Factory on May 20.

Bryson Guerrisi, Noah Richard, Aidan Molin, and Lucy Downing were honored for

placing first out of 12 teams at the IU13 Mini STEM Bowl in March, where they went by the team name the

Miller slates performance

Glenn Miller will perform at Paramount Senior Living, 2760 Maytown Road, Maytown, on Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. Miller is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and comedian. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required by calling 717-426-0033.

To learn more about Miller, visit https://glenne miller.com/.

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Charles Shireman (right) recognizes Sri Priya Thonupunuri.

Nicole Shoemaker (second from left) coached the STEMilorians - consisting of (from far left) Bryson Guerrisi, Noah Richard, Aidan Molin, and Lucy Downing - who were recognized for their top placement at the IU13 Mini STEM Bowl.

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The STEMilorians was one of two teams of students from Donegal Intermediate School that participated in the event. The Mini STEM Bowl consisted of several rounds of STEM trivia and two engineering design challenges.

Accordion group sets meeting

The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, June 30, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville. The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.

Fair premium books available, queen contest posted

Premium books for the 51st annual Elizabethtown Fair are now available. Books may be obtained at Brandt’s Farm Supply, the Elizabethtown Borough Office, Groff’s Meats, White Oak Mills, the Winters Heritage House Museum, B & G Lumber, Messick’s, JB Hostetter & Sons and The Country Store. The books include information on livestock and competitive exhibits as well as children’s and adult contests. Some of these entries have early deadlines. Entry information is also available at www .etownfair.com.

The cover artwork was painted by local artist Nancy Landis. The image was painted on a 24-inch-diameter metal buzz saw blade, and the scene depicts the blade in action, powered by a Farmall M tractor. The background farm is that of Nelson Hollinger, an Elizabethtown antique tractor enthusiast. The sawblade will be sold at annual Elizabethtown Fair auction.

The saw blade will be on display with the competitive exhibits in the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown, during the fair.

The 51st annual fair will run from Monday to Saturday, Aug. 19 to 24. Area FFA and 4-H members and others will show their dairy and beef cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and rabbits during competitive judging held through the week. The deadline for livestock entries is Thursday, Aug. 1. For information on entering livestock in the fair, contact Sharon Fullerton at 717-689-0010 or visit the aforementioned website.

Residents of all ages are encouraged to enter their crafts, needlework, baked goods, produce, and plants in the competitive exhibits judging, held annually at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church. For additional information on these entries, call Linda McKinne at 717-653-8782 or visit the aforementioned website and click on Exhibitors.

Fair organizers have also announced the Elizabethtown Fair Queen program. Wednesday, July 10, is the deadline to submit

biographical information and a signed photograph release form as well as the deadline to submit a typed digital copy of the contestant’s essay and application to the Fair Queen program coordinator.

To be eligible, a contestant must live in Lancaster, Lebanon, or Dauphin county; be at least age 16 and not over the age of 20 by June 1; have her parents’ or guardians’ consent; be single and never married and have had no children and must not marry or become pregnant during her reign; not be a former local fair queen winner or state contestant; and not hold any other state title for any other commodity groups or pageant during her reign.

Components of the competition include a written essay of 300 words or fewer on the topic “What My Fair Means to My Community,” a personal interview, and a three- to five-minute speech on the topic of “Why You Should Come to My Fair.” Contestants must also answer an impromptu question. Traditionally, part of the competition takes place on the opening night of the Elizabethtown Fair in August.

Premiums for the Fair Queen and the alternate will be awarded as scholarships for higher education. The Fair Queen will receive $1,000, and the alternate will receive $500.

The Fair Queen will reign for one year. During her reign, she will participate in the Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Competition, to be held in Hershey in January 2025. The Fair Queen will also participate in fair activities throughout the fair week and represent the fair at various functions during her reign. School scheduling will be taken into consideration for events to the best of the program’s ability.

Applications must be submitted fully online using Google Forms. For more information, including an application, visit the aforementioned website and look under Contests, search for “Elizabethtown Fair Queen Program” on Facebook or email etown fairqueen@gmail.com.

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Blanket winner announced

At the Memorial Day celebration in Maytown on May 27, people had the opportunity to win an American flag blanket hand-crocheted by Nila Grose.

The winner, Gary Welch,

planned to present the blanket as a birthday gift to his daughter, Navy officer Sarah G. Welch. Sarah, a 2014 graduate of Donegal High School, has served in the Navy for 10 years.

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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Youth & 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 9:30am (Livestream and recorded on YouTube). Fellowship following Sunday Service. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.

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 LeadMinistryTeam@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 at our 1st service new time of 9:15am with Pastor Tom Weber in the church Sanctuary; or our 2nd service, The Connection contemporary worship at 10:45am in the Gym with Pastor Mark Paden. Come for one service or both! The 9:15am service is on Zoom, so please contact the church office for the Zoom code/password. Phone: 717-653-1202, Email: secretary@florincob.org. Our Web site: www.florincob.org

GLOSSBRENNER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. live (Livestream & recorded on website); 2nd & 3rd Sunday - Praise Band. Sunday School: 11:15am.; Tuesday Youth Group: 6:30 to 8 pm.; Children & Youth Director: Jessica Rockey. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church. www.glossbrenner.net

GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8-9:15 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1-2 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. Visit us online at 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

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

RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST 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. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 239 E Market St, Marietta. Church Phone: 717426-3189. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:30am Handicapped Accessible.

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

TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like, we warmly invite you to join us in our traditional service. Sunday school at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, Wed. evening prayer meeting 7:00 pm. tbcbiblechurch.org Located at 5880 Schoolhouse Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-433-7585

TRINITY EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 100 New Haven St. in Mount Joy (located directly across from Mount Joy Fire Station). Sunday Worship held at 10:15am. Pastor: Mike Eck. Find us on Facebook: Mount Joy EC Church

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Wayside enjoys one combined Summer Sunday Worship Service @ 10am w/contemporary & traditional elements. Family Ministry at the same hour for nursery, children, and youth ages. Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. 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 www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.

Gary Welch (left) and Sara Gutshall display the blanket that Gary won at the Memorial Day celebration.

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Mechanical Trades

MACHINIST/MACHINE OPERATOR Call: 610-384-6112

MARINE MECHANIC JET Boat, Jet Ski mechanic. Must be experienced. We have a complete set of shop tools. Benefits, $25.00Hr to start. Call 717-413-9244 or E-mail at amnm29ray@aim.com.

MIG WELDER and/or WELDING SUPERVISOR Call: 610-384-6112

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Village Campus

1 Masonic Drive Drive, Elizabethtown

Registration closes one week before orientation. Please call for more information and to reserve your seat! (717) 367-1121 ext. 33024

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.

PART-TIME AND SUMMER Help needed in small bronze and aluminum art foundry. No experience necessary. Break apart molds, pattern work, sandblasting, machining, filing etc. Daytime Monday-Friday no weekends. Starting rate $17/hr. Paul W. Zimmerman Foundries in West Hempfield Township. email Paul@erielandmark.com or call 717-285-5253. Must be able to lift 30+pounds and not be afraid to get dirty :)

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ELDER CARE

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Lawn & Garden

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BOXER PUPPIES, 2 White, 2 Brindle, 5 Fawn, ready 7/3. $250, 717-529-6067

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT

1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

Miscellaneous

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GARAGE SALES

NOTICE: It is recommended that you begin your garage or yard sale ad with the town, then street address, dates & times.

MOUNT JOY, 509 MARTIN AVE., Sat 6/29 8am-3pm

MULTI-FAMILY - LANCASTER, 951 IVY DR., 6/27, 6/28 & 6/29, 7am1pm. HH, JD mower, motorcycle parts & accessories. Something for everyone!

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NATIONAL

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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.

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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

SPECIAL NOTICE

ATTN: MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on June 29 for 1974 EAHS graduate Maryanna Ebersole (née Brooks) at Christ Church located at 247 S. Market St, Elizabethtown. Visitation will start at 10AM with the service to follow at 11AM.

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

AFFORDABLE CONCRETE New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

ANDY’S DRYWALL

Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP

HALF THE PRICE of Blacktop!

• Farm Lanes • Parking Lots

• Secondary Roads • Sealcoating • Patching • Crack Filling 717-494-1635

BRADY'S PAINTING WALLPAPERING specialists. Res/Com. Painting, wood finishing, wallpaper, pressure washing, custom deck, complete remodeling. Free est. Insured. Tim, 717-653-8586

CHIMNEY FALLING APART! WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN! WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.

CLEANING - GOOD - RELIABLE

Residential & Small business. Affordable rates (Average $30 hr.) Other related services available. 717-604-3013

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

CONCRETE FLOOR COATINGS in DURALAST, EPOXY, METALLICS. We also offer Vinyl plank floor install. TRUFLOORS | 717-687-1300

DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.

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

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GARDENING, CLEAN UPS, MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693

HANDYMAN: Painting. Power Washing. Land/Hardscaping. Spring Clean Ups, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Roofing. Mailboxes. 717-419-9855. PA047811

HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY Home, yard waste, appliances; Whatever! Also Shed Removal. 717-669-7854

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

INTERIOR HOME REMODELING

Floor Plan Changes • Framing • Drywall Trimming • Painting • Flooring Give us a call Trubuild Construction | 717-869-3204

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 6/30/24. Call 1-844-826-2535

JUNK REMOVAL

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

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STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

STUMP GRINDING SERVICES

717-989-7938, leave message.

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).

WROUGHT IRON RAILS, Gates, Fences, Stairs, Restore, Sec. Bars, Ext. Painting & Repair. FB Buch Custom Welding & Const. 717-664-4388

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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

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 40¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315.

CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST,FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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.

GARAGE SPACE FOR rent, $55/mo. Elizabethtown, 717-572-2298

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