Last year, when David Kieffer was interviewed about the first FaithfulGive, the board president said that he hoped the online giving event would raise $500,000. “My minimum goal was to do $300,000,” recalled Kieffer. “(I thought), ‘If we do $500,000, it’s a resounding success.’” When all the donations were tallied up at the end of the event, the 2023 FaithfulGive had raised more than $729,000. “That more than met my expectations,” said Kieffer.
This year’s FaithfulGive will begin on Sunday, Oct. 20, and conclude on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
This year, more than 70 local organizations have signed on to take part in the fundraiser, and each day will be designated for certain activities.
“While people can give on Sunday, (Oct. 20), the goal is to lay these organizations before the throne in prayer,” explained Kieffer of the opening day. “This year we are calling it Faithful Give Sunday - A Day of Prayer.”
Kieffer noted that organizers
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BY ANN MEAD ASH
A change of view
Sitting on the ridge, with a view to both Pequea Valley and the ELANCO area, Ridgeview Mennonite Church has been a beacon for the Anabaptist faith since 1963. In late August, the church called a new pastor. Katelyn Robbins, who lives in the Hempfield School District, began preaching and overseeing the small but active congregation situated on the hilltop.
“I grew up at Neffsville Mennonite Church, and that has been my spiritual home,” said Robbins, who graduated from Hempfield High School before attending Penn State University in University Park. Robbins earned degrees in both history and English, completing a fiveyear program to obtain her master’s degree in English in 2021. When she started college, Robbins planned to become a professor, but she was not sure the halls of academia were the right place
for her. While matriculating at Penn State, Robbins had become involved with the ministry of a local church. “(Working with that church) really gave me a lot of life,” recalled Robbins. “It gave me a lot of purpose.” Robbins realized she could utilize her skills and love of reading, writing, and history with work in a community. Acting on that epiphany, she attended seminary at Boston University School of Theology in Boston. “(The seminary) is historically Methodist, but there were people there from lots of denominations, which is something I was looking for,” said Robbins.
As she approached graduation in the spring of 2024, Robbins knew that she wanted to stay true to her Mennonite roots, so she contacted Mennonite Church USA. “I reached out to them and got into the system,” said Robbins, who soon learned Ridgeview was looking for a pastor. She interviewed with the Ridgeview search committee twice before taking
part in a “candidating” weekend where she enjoyed a fellowship meal with members of the congregation and preached a sermon. Robbins was attracted to the church’s willingness to nurture a new pastor. “It’s a congregation that does have a lot of people who have worked in ministry,” said Robbins, who was also attracted to the church’s appreciation for marking life events. “There was a lot of overlap in needs for the ritual acknowledgement of transition, which is something I feel passionate about,” said Robbins, who referred to “moments of change and transition, including retirement, graduations, and funerals.” “For me, that’s a big part of the life of the church,” she said. Robbins added that search committee members showed enthusiasm about Ridgeview being a place where differing opinions can thrive side by side. “I look for that because we live in a polarized time,” reflected Robbins, who noted that being
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Barbecue, auction to benefit Conestoga Christian School
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Conestoga Christian School (CCS) will hold its 51st annual chicken barbecue and auction on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19. The funds raised at the event will benefit the overall financial operation of the school, which offers classes for students in preschool through 12th grade.
The event will begin with the barbecue dinner
on Oct. 18. Dinners may be picked up in the school’s front parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinners can be eaten on-site from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
“We added a dine-in component this year during dinner time,” noted Michelle Parris, CCS admissions director, explaining that the eat-in option was not offered during the pandemic.
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Katelyn Robbins in the sanctuary at Ridgeview Mennonite Church
Displaying auction items are Conestoga Christian School students (front, from left) Alexander Gring, Colette Grego, (back) Brock Harkins, Madison Horst, Nate Phillips and Ella Perechinsky, who is holding artwork that she painted.
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Explore history at Pathways Heritage Day
Pathways Heritage Day at Brubaker Homestead will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the 1792 Brubaker Homestead in Brubaker Park, 414 Long Lane, East Earl. Featured will be more than 300 educators, historians,
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artisans and interpreters who will present a living tapestry of Lancaster and Berks counties’ rich past.
Guests will be able to learn about topics from the rugged 1740s Pennsylvania frontier to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can explore Lenni Lenape heritage, frontier life and military encampments from the Revolutionary and Civil wars.
There will also be hands-on fun and learning opportunities. Attendees will be able to enjoy historical competitions, live demonstrations and opportunities to engage with historians. Children and adults alike can dive into interactive activities, and local historians and re-enactors will share stories and exhibits from significant local historical sites and organizations.
Sponsored by Pathways Hybrid Learning, which serves students in Lancaster, Berks and Lebanon counties, the event is designed to educate students and inspire a passion for history in them while helping parents nurture historical appreciation in their family life. The free event is open to all homeschool, private school and public school families.
Grand Opening
Teens ages 13 to 17 and adults age 18 and above can register to compete in a series of activities designed to help them discover how well they would have survived on the 1700s frontier. In the Woodlands Walk Challenge, participants will move through six wilderness stations to earn points by building a fire, shooting paper wads from muskets, learning archery and gain-
Society to host guest speaker
The Caernarvon Historical Society will host guest speaker Mike Cassidy on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. He will present a program about 19th-century gardens in Pennsylvania Dutch country.
The event will take place at the Caernarvon Historical Society building, 2148 Main St., Narvon.
ing tomahawk throwing skills.
Adults can gear up for a unique survival skill competition where they can register and vie for the Mountain Man title. As part of this archery competition, competitors will be tested on their ability to shoot a moving deer target.
Additional exhibits will include open-fire cooking and hearth and kettle-cooked soup; soup will also be available for takeout. Visitors can interact with re-enactors at a 1700s frontier trappers’ camp, a Lenni Lenape village settlement and the Frontier Encampment, Revolutionary War and Civil War encampments.
There will also be period domestic crafts, hide tanning, beekeeping, hands-on activities for kids, a blacksmith, metal casting, papermaking, a seamstress, a basket weaver, a gun maker, a rope
maker and more. A new addition to the event this year is Stories in Time. This section is a unique opportunity to connect with the history of the community, featuring displays and scheduled presentations by the Caernarvon Historical Society, the Terre Hill Historical Society, the Ephrata Cloister and others.
Offered for sale will be a variety of baked goods and simple festival foods, including homemade soups and pulled pork. Takeouts will be available. Admission and parking are free. All proceeds will support the educational program and campuses of Pathways Hybrid Learning, which serves students in kindergarten through grade 12. To learn more, visit www .learningatpathways.org. Those with questions can email pathwaysheritage day@gmail.com.
Stone House Breakdown will perform at the Eicher Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. The arts center is located at the historic Eicher House, 409 Cocalico St., in Ephrata Borough’s Grater Park.
Stone House Breakdown revives and celebrates Appalachian music. It plays original songs in traditional bluegrass style, old-time standards, bluegrass gospel, and contemporary Americana folk music. The band’s style is reminiscent of the music of the Stanley Brothers, which began performing in the 1940s and in 1995 was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Stone House Breakdown was named the best bluegrass band in central Pennsylvania last year by the Central Pennsylvania
Music Hall of Fame.
The band’s members include Jena Bomboy, vocals and guitar, and her
husband, Robb Bomboy, vocals and mandolin. Jena and Robb first met at an
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Stone House Breakdown
Teams raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention
The Garden Spot girls’ volleyball teams held a Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Night at the girls’ match on Sept. 12. The special observance was chosen by head coach Meg Gehr. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and May is designated Mental Health Awareness Month. A moment of silence was held before the varsity match to recognize anyone impacted by suicide, and players wore turquoise and purple ribbons and mental health T-shirts.
The teams raised money for mental health and suicide awareness by selling T-shirts and handing out M&Ms - meant to indicate that “Mental health Matters” - and suicide
awareness buttons for a donation during the game. More than $170 was raised and will be donated to the Jason Foundation.
The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs. The organization also offers a Coaches Assistance Program (CAP), which supplies resources to coaches and other athletic department personnel to help them recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide in athletes.
ELANCO School District seeks to support student-athletes by partnering with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to equip athletes with more than just sports skills. In
Dear Brother or Sister in Christ, In the United States, 40% of Christians do not vote.
If God did not want us to have an active role in His plans, He would not have called us to action repeatedly throughout Scripture. Again and again, from Genesis to Revelation, He calls on His people to act, to stand against evil, and to stand up for the needy and vulnerable (Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 5:11, Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 31:8-9). If we sit on the sidelines while every good thing our nation stands for is destroyed, we will have violated far more Scripture than the handful of passages that may be misused to justify inaction.
Christians oftentimes ignore getting involved in the voting process for several reasons: (1) they don’t believe their vote counts, (2) they have been misinformed, or (3) they have never done it; therefore, it’s hard to break the ice. We encourage you to pray and ask God to help you break free from these fears. We are all called upon to do the right thing.
Many Christians do not vote because of pressure from their church and community. It is time to fully reverse that habit. We are all called upon to do the right thing. The hard part is finding the courage to stand up, to stand in the gap. Initially, you may be judged for doing so. But standing in the gap for good is the only way to stop this storm.
Here’s what you can do today to save the country:
1. You can vote early by mail, or in-person. Call us and we’ll help you better understand the options Pennsylvania offers: 717-403-7041.
2. Talk to everyone about why you are voting and why they should too.
3. Pray for our nation and our nation’s leaders. Please act. You don’t want to wake-up the day after the 2024 election wishing you had done more to save your community and your country.
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addition to holding weekly meetings before school for athletes, FCA trains character coaches who are available to join a sport’s coaching staff to focus on an athlete’s whole person.
Jen Leaman is the volleyball team’s character coach. She helps the girls navigate the mental and emotional aspects of being balanced and successful student-athletes. Each week, Leaman
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Garden Spot’s junior varsity girls’ volleyball team wore shirts acknowledging the team’s Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Night. The team consists of (back, from left) Jaelyn Moua, Jolee Waltman, Bella Rymarenko, Samantha Donado, Cora Thomas, Sarah Gruber, Katie Hoffman, (front) managers Mary Rogan and Abigayle Hafer, Rachel Witmer, Brianna Zimmerman, Aubrey Rutt, Madysen Ly, and (not pictured) Alyssa Smith.
have put extra effort into the Faithful Give Sunday event this year. “I put more work into meeting with local pastors,” said Kieffer. “My prayer is that we would have more churches upholding these ministries on Sunday.” Kieffer added that a prayer guide will be available for those who wish to participate.
On Monday, Oct. 21, a breakfast will be held at Westminister Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, beginning at 7:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend the breakfast, but donations will be welcomed. Those who would like to attend the breakfast may register at https://faithful give.org.
Last year, a celebratory picnic was held on the last day of the giving event, but this year, FaithfulGive is partnering with Blessings of Hope to hold a Giving Expo. The event will be held on Oct. 22 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Prizes for participating organizations will be given out at the Giving Expo. Prize categories are the Engaged Donor prize to benefit smaller organizations; the Show Me the Money prize for the largest unique donation; a prize package from Masterpiece Marketing, which will be awarded based on a written submission; and the Just Keep Swimming award, which will be awarded by the board based on nominations by donors who submit a paragraph about why an organization has demonstrated wisdom, love, and persistent courage in challenging circumstances. Nominations for the Just Keep Swimming award are open at https:// faithfulgive.org/prizes/.
Kieffer said that sponsorships have fully funded the 2024 prizes. “We have some non-cash prizes just to make it fun for the families (that attend),” said Kieffer.
Kieffer is hoping to build on last year’s success. “We really felt God opened people’s hearts (last year),” he said, noting that the team worked well to deal with first-year hiccups. “(The team) had such a desire to serve one another and the community,” recalled Kieffer. “They worked through obstacles, and it was a pleasure.” Looking forward, he would like to top the 2023 event in both funds raised and service to participating minis -
tries. “We are praying for $1 million this year,” he said, noting that last year checks were delivered to participants within a short time period. “This year, we promise to get them out for online donations within 30 days and 45 days for paper checks,” he stated.
Readers who would like more information about FaithfulGive may visit https://faithfulgive.org.
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A breakfast (left photo) and the awarding of prizes to participating organizations will both be part of the second FaithfulGive online fundraiser.
Spot field hockey falls to Bears at home
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On home turf, Spot’s Elena Martin keeps the ball away from Elizabethtown’s Piper Patrick in a tough 1-0 loss on October 4.
Eva Hamrick of GS focuses on the ball in a 1-0 loss to Elizabethtown in New Holland on Friday, October 4.
Garden Spot’s Elise Krock controls the ball on Friday, October 4 in New Holland during a 3-1 loss against Elizabethtown.
During a hard-fought 1-0 loss at home to Elizabethtown, Garden Spot’s Alyssa Swatski flicks the ball to a teammate on October 4.
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1-0 home loss against Elizabethtown, Garden Spot’s Aliyah Zimmerman stops the ball on Friday, October 4 in New Holland.
Garden Spot crowned Hayley Zimmerman as homecoming queen at the football game on October 4. Garden Spot fell to Conrad Weiser 24-6.
photos by Randy Hess
a place where people can come together to worship and talk together and be OK with holding different views is important.
Ridgeview regularly holds Tuesday Alive programs for area residents who are 55 and older. The gatherings involve lunch and other activities. The church also runs Lifeways Food Pack Program, which provides food and other necessities for students in the Pequea Valley School District. Robbins said the church is also interested in her input on a community event that would engage younger families.
Currently, Ridgeview, located at 3723 Ridge Road, Gordonville, holds Sunday school for people of all ages at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday.
Robbins said she is especially looking forward to preaching during Advent, and she is planning a series with a lot of art involved, beginning in December. “It should be visually engaging. I hope we can get a little creative,” said Robbins.
More information about the church may be found by visiting https://ridgeview mennonite.net or searching for “Ridgeview Mennonite Church” on Facebook.
Coordinator sought for Project Linus
The Lititz/Lancaster chapter of Project Linus has an immediate need for a volunteer coordinator. The current coordinator will retire effective Tuesday, Dec. 31, and the chapter will disband if a new coordinator has not been found.
Project Linus is a nonprofit, all-volunteer group
with the mission of providing new, homemade blankets to children in need in Lancaster County. The chapter is one of more than 300 across the country. Last year, it made and donated 1,715 blankets in Lancaster County. The chapter has donated more than 60,000 blankets since its inception in 2000.
Postcard club plans meeting
The Lancaster County Postcard Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The gathering is open to the public.
Club member Leighton Stover will present “Trains
and Trolleys That Traveled Through Lancaster City.” The postcard competition will be “Fruits/Vegetables.” For more information, call 717-413-6882 or search for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
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ANGLICAN ALL SAINTS CHURCH: Meeting at Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. 9:30 AM Sunday Service. Father James Johnson. For more info: 717-381-9573. allsaintsanglicanlancaster.org
BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.
MT ZION UMC: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH: 5367 Paes Rd., New Holland. Located 1/4 mi from Welsh Mountain Rec. Center on Paes Rd., 717-354-9444. Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship Service 10:30 am. Nursery. Pastor: Norman Griess.
ST. JOHN CENTER LUTHERAN CHURCH: 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-5505. Sunday Worship at 11 am Visit us online: www.sjclutheran.org
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The winners, along with other selections, will be published in a commemorative special section appearing in the Conestoga and Garden Spot Pennysavers, as well as the Morgantown/Honey Brook and Octorara Community Couriers in early December. All entries will be featured on our website at townlively.com.
Entries are due by Monday, October 28th. Entries can be e-mailed to: info@engleonline.com, with Christmas Expressions in the subject line OR Mailed to:
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 105 Earland Dr., New Holland, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 services on Sunday morning and 7:00 service on Wednesday evening. Childcare for birth through 5th grade available during 2nd and 3rd Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening service. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit Lighthouseag.com
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Pastor Chet Yoder. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am for our Live Stream Worship at www.gardenspotvillage.org/live
WEAVERLAND ANABAPTIST FAITH COMMUNITY: 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, www.weaverland.org 717445-6348. Restoring lives by encountering Christ. Lead Pastor Brian Martin. Sunday worship services: 8 & 10:30am,
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“We are keeping the drivethrough part because that is convenient for families to pull in, pick up dinner and take it home.”
Also on Oct. 18, a gift certificate store will be open outside the school until 4 p.m.; the store will then move into the school gymnasium.
Additionally, homemade apple dumplings will be available for purchase. Visitors may purchase a pan of eight dumplings for a fee.
Following the barbecue, there will be an alumni celebration behind the school. “We have great alumni events planned,” said Parris. “The evening will kick off with a student powderpuff football championship game, followed by an alumni soccer game.”
A live auction will be held on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.
until the last item is sold. The auction will feature a selection of items that have been popular at previous auctions, experiences, artwork and quilts, as well as jellies and jams and homemade yogurt donated each year by CCS families.
“Local businesses are so good to us,” Parris stated. “Trish from Flourish Flowers donated a pass to her Christmas garden party. The apples (for the apple dumplings) were donated to us by Weaver’s Orchard.”
“A lot of our parents are very talented,” she added, noting that parents volunteer throughout the twoday event. “One of our parents is going to do a pour paint class. We also have a family that has a lake house in Tennessee, and they are donating time to use that lake house.”
noon. Items, unless other arrangements are made, must be picked up at the school.
“It makes bidding convenient for those unable to attend the live auction and is where we sell the bulk of our auction items,” Parris noted.
CCS is located at 2760 Main St. (Route 23), Morgantown. For complete details about the barbecue and auction, visit www .conestogachristian.net/ bbqauction or contact Elisha Hall, events coordinator, at 610-286-0353, ext. 171 or elisha.hall@ conestogachristian.net.
Overflow parking and a shuttle service will be available at Conestoga Mennonite Church, which is located across the street from the school.
open mic event in Winchester, Va. The band also includes Jena’s father, Jan Strock, bass; Patrick MacDonald Jr., vocals and banjo; and Tish Brown, vocals and fiddle. MacDonald has been playing Earl Scruggs-style banjo for about 16 years.
Inspired by the scenic countryside in Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley, the band took its name in part from Old Stone House Road in Monroe Township, Cumberland County.
Admission is free. Donations to the Eicher Arts Center Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will be accepted.
In addition, each class at the school has designed a themed basket for the auction. Basket themes this year will include Date Night, Stay-cation, Dad’s Day Off, Adventure Seeker, Family Game Night, Gardening, Fishing, Beach Weekend, Snack Attack, Living Local and College Bound. Bidding on class baskets will start at 9:30 a.m. CCS students have also created items that will be up for bids, including paintings.
“Right after the class baskets are auctioned, we will give the bidders an opportunity to raise their paddles to make a donation toward our special project,” said Parris, noting that in years past the projects have been a new copier, playground equipment, a bus and picnic tables. “This year, our special project is our capital campaign. The thing we are most excited about is we laid the foundation to add four new classrooms. It will house our fifth grade and two music rooms. We aim to have the classrooms paid in full upon completing the project in January.”
Breakfast sandwiches and individual apple dumplings will also be offered for sale at the Cougar Cafe on Oct. 19. Cougar Grounds will offer hot coffee, cold brew, hot cider and hot chocolate.
CCS is holding an online auction as well. Bidding will start on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. and run through Sunday, Oct. 27, at
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 to the 4,867foot 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.”
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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 biking around Mackinac Island were highlights, with plenty of time for photos and exploring.”
Al first participated in a Challenge Ride with Lifecycles in 2018, when he rode along with his then-13-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 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.
“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 participate 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.lifecycle steam.org.
ReClaim-It Home Center to open in New Holland Trunk or Treat posted
For One Life has announced the grand opening of its new location of the ReClaim-It Home Center at 548 E. Main St., New Holland. The grand opening celebration will take place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Oct. 19 at noon with the Northern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce. The community is
invited to explore a range of reclaimed and repurposed home improvement materials, furniture and décor, all while promoting sustainability and creativity in home design.
day sales, where shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off select items throughout the store.
Local food trucks, live music and family-friendly activities, including bounce houses and games, will be available on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Skip’s Food Truck and Beiler’s Soft Pretzels will also be on hand.
For more information, visit www.reclaimith omecenter.com or call 717-327-4111.
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 662 will hold a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot across the street from the New Holland American Legion Post at 35 S. Hoover Ave., New Holland.
Children are invited to participate.
The girls’ team relaxes during a Challenge Ride in Michigan.
The boys’ team tackles the road on the Adirondack route.
Life Line Screening posted
Residents living in and around the New Holland area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening. American Legion Post 662, 35 S. Hoover Ave., New Holland, will host this community event on Wednesday,
Oct. 23.
Screenings can check for the level of plaque buildup in people’s arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cholesterol levels; diabetes risk; and kidney and thyroid function.
Screenings are available for a fee. Free parking is
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Rancher w/1572 SF, eat-in kitchen w/panel cabinets, appliances, breakfast island & pantry, living rm. w/corner stone gas fireplace, 3 bdrms. (master bdrm. w/bath & walk-in closet), 2 baths, 30x33 daylight bsmt. (ideal for future rec/family rm.), heat pump, central AC, low maintenance exterior & insulated/ tilt windows.
Owner relocating to retirement facility & serious to sell. Custom one owner 6 year old Rancher. Energy efficient, economical & convenient location. Minutes to Fivepointville, Terre Hill & Bowmansville. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Oct. 12, 19 & 26 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368).
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt
Curvin M. Horning
717-733-1006
Diane L. Seifrit Michael E. Seifrit, POA 717-799-4431
COUNTRY 1½ STY. 4 BDRM. HOUSE 2 CAR GAR. - 2 STY. 38x50 BARN .86 ACRE LOT w/FENCED PASTURE EAST EARL/NARVON AREA
1½ sty. Cape Cod w/2000 SF, eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar, gas range, living/family rm. w/brick FP & insert, cathedral ceiling, 1st floor laundry/mud rm., 4 bdrms. (1st floor master bdrm. w/bath), 2 full baths, bsmt., 2 car gar., gas HW radiant heat, 20x24 patio w/fire pit, 38x50 barn w/3 horse stable area, shop, 2nd floor w/11x28 finished rm. w/gas heat, 8/10 acre level lot w/large garden, fruit trees & fenced pasture.
Owners relocating & serious to sell. Ideal location. Minutes to East Earl, Narvon & White Horse. Move-in condition, solid, well-built barn. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Oct. 12, 19 & 26 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting, visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006. (Lender NMLS ID #834368).
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Special package pricing starts for a set fee, but consultants will work with participants to create a package that is right for them based on their age and risk factors. Call 877237-1287 or visit www .lifelinescreening.com to schedule an appointment. Preregistration is required.
Program to offer tutoring and tutor training
The University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and tutoring company Thinkist have launched the Rural Pathways to Success Peer Tutor Program, which seeks to increase the number of students from rural districts who pursue further education after high school.
Supported by a grant from
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
Sat., October 26 @ 1:00 P.M.
Location: 410 Ash Road, Morgantown, PA 19543
REAL ESTATE: This 14-acre property in Caernarvon Township offers seclusion and space, along with a 3,752 sq. ft. home built in 1997. Key features include: Main Floor: Custom Cherry kitchen, dining room with fireplace, large living room with vaulted ceiling, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and an oversized 2-car garage. Relax on the front porch or covered back deck. Second Floor: 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Finished Basement: Extra living space, full bath, and access to a 2-car garage. With room for outbuildings, this property is ideal for a primary residence, recreation, or home-based occupation.
AUCTIONEER NOTE: Sellers are downsizing are serious about selling this property. Do not overlook this one-of-a-kind property. Need financing or bridge loan options? Contact auctioneer for details.
ATTENTION REALTORS: Auctioneer is offering 2.5% brokers participation. Contact auctioneer for details.
Terms: $30,000.00 down day of sale Settlement within 55 days.
Open House Date: Thursday, October 10, 4:00-6:00pm or call for an appointment.
Sellers: James Ford Jr. Attorney: Mersky Law Group
Auctioneers: Christian Stoltzfus Leon Stoltzfus R111580 www.paauctioncenter.com
the U.S. Department of Education, the program offers high school students in grades 10 to 12 with at least a B average in their current math class the opportunity to receive training as peer tutors at no cost to families. The peer tutors engage in ongoing training while they assist middle and high school students who are struggling with math.
The program’s broader objective is to inspire students in rural areas of Pennsylvania to pursue further education and careers in teaching, fostering a cycle of educational motivation and achievement as well as building the teacher pipeline. Participants in the tutor training program not only gain tutoring experience, but they also earn college credits
Fundraiser
hosts circle time, providing a short lesson related to a challenge the team is facing.
On Sept. 12, the Spartans had a successful night against Manheim Central’s Barons. The junior varsity team swept the Barons in two sets, and the varsity team
and a certificate upon completing the program.
The fall session is scheduled to begin in mid-October, but youths who would like to receive tutoring may enroll through the end of October. The fall session will end on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
Registrations are also being accepted for students who would like to participate either as tutees or tutors during the spring session, which will run from Monday, March 3, to Sunday, June 1. The registration deadlines are Monday, Feb. 10, for tutors and Saturday, March 15, for tutees.
A limited number of spots are available. For more information, visit https://pln.gse.upenn.edu/ peer-tutor-training-program.
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took the match from Manheim Central in four sets.
Anyone who is having a mental health crisis or who knows someone who is experiencing one can connect with a trained crisis counselor by calling or texting 988 or by visiting www.988lifeline.org.
Morgantown/Honey Brook Area
Women’s club sets meeting
The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Holiday Decorating” luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
Susan Mayer, a floral designer, will share tips for decorating a home for the holidays, and Susan Pasquali, a former makeup artist with Estee Lauder, will share her
life story in a presentation titled ”What Women Really Want to Know.”
All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, Oct. 23. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and others they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by Oct. 23. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.
TUESDAY, OCT. 22 @ 5:00 P.M. LOCATED AT: 813 GRANDVIEW DR.. EPHRATA, PA 17522
272, turn left onto Grandview Dr., it is the 3rd house on the right.
REAL ESTATE: A very clean brick Rancher w/ 2-car garage on a level .43-acre lot. This house was built in 1957; has approx. 1,832 sq. feet (plus basement); 22’x20’ living room w/ a LP-gas stone fireplace and large bay window; 20’X12’ kitchen with lots of natural light, solid maple cabinetry, all appliances; kitchen connects to a 20’x14’ recreational room w/ large bay window and door leading to a well maintained 24’x8’ screened in porch; primary bedroom w/ closet & full primary bathroom w/ tub shower; (2) additional bedrooms w/ closet; full bathroom; half bathroom; 24’x24’ large 2-car garage w/ LP furnace; 37’x30’ semi-finished basement; Oil furnace w/ 4-zone heat; Central A/C; 200-amp; good roof; updated insulated windows & front door; public water & sewer; backyard has a 18’x 10’ outdoor shed and a gazebo; Ephrata Boro & S.D.; taxes $5,153. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. Please visit our website www.martinandrutt.com
LDHL awards interest-free loans
Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning (LDHL) recently awarded interest-free loans to 362 Lancaster County students to offset the cost of their postsecondary education for the 2024-25 school year. LDHL awarded 355 loans of $1,900 each for a full academic year and seven loans of $950 each for students attending one semester only to applicants who demon-
strated financial need. The loans will be applied to tuition expenses at 111 colleges and universities across the country.
Since 1961, LDHL has provided more than $19 million in interest-free loans to Lancaster County students. These loans are made possible by community donations and repayments from previous loans recipients.
PUBLIC AUCTION
COUNTRY BRICK 3 BEDROOM RANCHER
LDHL has been able to increase the number of loans provided over its history through the support of individuals and companies, including many past loan recipients and their parents. LDHL has experienced a growing number of Legacy-level donors - individuals, groups, or organizations that have donated at the $10,000 level, either as a one-time donation or
over several years. Of the 362 loans LDHL provided for the upcoming academic year, 40 were Legacy loans. LDHL’s mission is to provide financial resources to Lancaster County residents in support of their postsecondary educational goals. To learn more, visit www.lancdollars.org or look for the organization’s pages on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Custom one owner rancher w/3036 SF finished area, eat-in kitchen w/custom cherry cabinets & appliances, dining area w/French door to rear covered patio, family room w/bow window, living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1st floor laundry w/washer & dryer included, attic, full basement w/Superior walls, finished family/rec & utility/storage rooms, oil forced air heat, central AC, low maintenance exterior w/insulated windows, attached 2 car garage. Outbuilding: Detached 2 car garage 32x24, level ¾ ACRE rural country lot w/professional landscaping, macadam driveway. Owners have downsized to retirement quarters & motivated to sell! Ideally located custom one owner solid brick rancher w/Superior walls basement & 4 car garage capacity. Clean & well maintained. Convenient location, minutes to Ephrata, New Holland & East Earl. Easy access to Rts. 322, 222 & Turnpike. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Oct. 5, 12 & 19 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting, visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID#834368).
Randal V. Kline, Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt, Curvin M. Horning 717-606-2226
Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956
Melvin Z. & Miriam Z. Nolt Melvin Nolt, Jr. 717-821-4045 www.klinekreidergood.com R111191
PUBLIC
lower level family room w/brick hearth & wood pellet stove; laundry/powder room combo; 2-bay garage; electric heat; central AC; annual taxes: $4,033. Outbuildings: a 24’x20’ 2-story frame garage; a 16’x10’ utility shed; nice level backyard! For info call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333. Note: Well maintained move-in ready home, valuable updates & tasteful décor throughout; deep level lot w/bonus 2-story garage/shop & garden shed; nice macadam driveway & parking area; desirable Ephrata Area Schools. Sellers are relocating out-of-state and are motivated to sell! For Photos & Detailed Listing Visit www.martinandrutt.com
ID #590-27039-0-0000. OPEN HOUSE DATES: Saturdays, Oct. 19 & 26, from 1:00-3:00 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906 Visit our updated www.martinandrutt.com (Terre Hill Area)
bathroom has (3) toilet stalls & sink; each section has a private bathroom w/ toilet & sink; elec. water heaters; built-in car lift; (1) 16’W x 12’H insulated overhead door w/ opener; (1) 9’W x
OCTOBER 24TH AT 6 P.M.
AUCTION DOORS OPEN AT 5 P.M.
PREVIEW WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD 10 A.M.-1 P.M.
Open Every Tuesday 10 A.M.-4:00 P.M. For Drop Off Check our website :WWW.BOLTZAUCTIONS.COM for more information and photos. To consign to our auctions, please contact us at 717-392-4257. 3601 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
HARTZ PT wins Practice of the Year award
HARTZ Physical Therapy (PT) has been awarded the 2024 Practice of the Year award. The award was presented to Brian and Amy Hartz in Chicago at the National Ascend Conference hosted by WebPT. The Practice of the Year award acknowledges an enterprise advancing the profession while demonstrating tangible success.
According to Brian, HARTZ PT has grown its team by 30%, increased overall visits by 27% and maintained a 95% staff retention rate within the past year.
This year, the HARTZ PT team completed one of its largest employee engagement initiatives to date resulting in volunteering more than 675 hours for 35 local nonprofit organizations; hosting events, including the 21st annual Fall Blast 5K, the 10th annual Feed the Need Food Drive, the second annual Parkinson’s Walk and the third annual Spring Swing Golf Outing; having 17 staff members hold leadership positions within their church or coach in support of one of their children’s athletic leagues; donating 28 pints of blood; performing 35 random acts of kindness; sending 276 handwritten thankyou notes; holding 16 free community seminars; and creating 80 educational blogs and videos.
built Walnut cabinetry kitchen w/center island/sit-up bar & sink; appliances include a 6-burner gas range w/hood, DW, fridge & microwave, many custom built-in features; new quartz countertops; open staircase; 22’x14’ formal dining room w/wood floors; 22’x14’ formal living room w/HW floors; butler’s staircase; upper level 24’x28’ BR #1 w/wood floors; full bath w/linen closet; BR #2 16’x14’; BR #3 16’x14’; BR #4 12’x12 all bedrooms have beautiful pine wood floors; attic storage; walk-out basement has a 22’x16’ brick floor recreation room w/huge stone FP; full bath; 16’x16’ laundry room; on-site well & septic system; 3-zone oil hot water furnace w/275 gallon fuel tank; 200-amp svc; exterior wrap-around covered porch, statuary/fountain garden; front & rear brick paver patios w/peaceful view of the Cocalico Creek & Keller’s Mill Covered Bridge. COTTAGE: frame cottage includes an eat-in style kitchen w/appliances; living room; full bath & bedroom; unimproved basement; cozy covered front porch! GARAGE/BARN: a 2,000 sq. ft. frame 2-story 5-bay garage/ shop w/water & electric; finished upper level recreation/game room. Both house & cottage are currently used as AirBnB rentals; shop could also be rented. Annual taxes: $4,291 OPEN HOUSE: SAT.,
In 2024, HARTZ Physical Therapy expanded its Outpatient Neurological Rehab program by adding occupational therapy and an additional PT provider. In addition, HARTZ PT expanded the practice to include women’s pelvic health in three of its locations.
The HARTZ Physical Therapy Charitable Organization, a 501(c)(3) organization, continues to grow because of the company’s support for community involvement. The foundation has raised more than $369,000 to support those in need within the communities the practice serves. The platform allows the team to have a legacy supporting the
Shrubs & Trees: Butterfly Bush, Leucothoe, Hydrangeas, Crape myrtle, Viburnum, Weigelias, Spireas, Goldthreads, Junipers (Bush & Ground Cover), Japanese Hollies, English Hollies, Yews, Hinokis, Abelia, Nandina, Bird’s Nest Spruce, Boxwoods, Knockout, Drift & Hybrid-T Roses, Ornamental Grasses, Hosta, Perennials, Mums, misc. Maple trees, Redbuds, Crabapple, Cherries, Zelcova & more. Evergreens: Blue Spruce, Leyland Cypress, Concolor Fir, Norway Spruce, Serbian Spruce, White Pine, Green Giant & Emerald Green Arborvitae, Hollies, Blue Ice Cypress, Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Yoshino Cryptomeria, Black Dragon Cryptomeria. Fruit: Assorted varieties of Fruit Trees. Exotics: Spirals, Evergreen Magnolias, Japanese Maples, 24” high graft Junipers, Pines & Spruces, 2-Tier Boxwood. Many more plants, trees and shrubs, too numerous to mention. Items are subject to change.
NOTE: Attn Homeowners & Landscapers: A nice selection of quality items. Items subject to change. Auction day announcements take precedence over all advertising. Auction Co. & sellers not responsible for accidents. Payment by cash, PA check or CC w/3%
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PennDOT seeks feedback from the public
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has posted an online survey to accept feedback on its construction and maintenance services. Members of the public may take the survey through Tuesday, Oct. 22, by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ PennDOTCustomerSurvey.
The 24-question survey asks respondents how they receive PennDOT roadway information and how often PennDOT meets or exceeds their expectations
in construction and maintenance activities. Respondents are also asked about their experiences with reporting concerns to the department and whether or how they use the state’s 511PA traveler information services. Construction and maintenance work has been underway across the state this
Food safety courses planned
Penn State Extension will offer two ServSafe Food Safety Manager courses. To register, visit http://extension.psu.edu/ food-safety-2024 or call 877-345-0691.
The first class will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, and from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. The exam will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 21.
The second class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. The exam will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 8. Registration is required by Friday, Oct. 25.
Both classes will be held in Room 149 at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. These in-person trainings will help participants learn how to prevent contamination of food by properly receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, and serving the food, as well as proper methods of sanitizing food service facilities. The course will be taught by certified ServSafe instructors.
Participants who complete the course and pass the multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. This certificate is good for five years.
The course fee covers the cost of the most recent edition of the “ServSafe Manager” book, exam, answer sheet, and learning materials.
year. From January through August, 303 bridges were put out for bids to be repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces. Additionally, from January through August, more than 3,100 roadway miles were improved by department or partner crews. This number includes 1,114 miles of paving.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com, using the associated smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, calling 511, or following regional X alerts. 511PA is free and available 24 hours a day. For more information about PennDOT, visit www .penndot.pa.gov.
PUBLIC AUCTION
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
Sat., October 26 at 10 A.M.
Location: 1639 Springville Rd., New Holland, PA 17557
REAL ESTATE: This 2-acre wooded property is private and secluded, with a shared drive giving direct access to 400+ acres of land owned by the Lancaster County Conservancy. The property features a 2-bedroom, 2-bath log home, built in 1983, with a partially finished basement and a total of 2,016 sq. ft. Conveniently located on the line of East Earl & Salisbury Township and Eastern Lancaster County & Pequea Valley School District, it offers a great fixer-upper opportunity with lots of potential. The property has both onsite septic and a well, as well as a solar system. Approximate annual taxes are $3,918. AUCTIONEER NOTE: This property needs some exterior & interior improvements/renovations, making this property great for anyone looking for an investment or fixer upper. The property is being sold to settle an estate. Come prepared to buy! Bid live onsite or online at www.paauctioncenter.com.
ATTENTION REALTORS: Auctioneer is offering brokers participation. Contact auctioneer for details. Need financing or bridge loan options? Contact auctioneer for details. OPEN HOUSE DATE: Saturday, October 19th 10am-12pm or call for an appointment. TERMS: $30,000 down day of sale Settlement within 60 days.
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• Country Setting • Family Room w/ Fireplace
• Eat-In Kitchen w/ Granite Countertops
• Coal Stove • Outdoor Shed
• Inground Pool w/ new pool liner & cover (2024) • New Landscaping (2024) •Attached Garage
Tuesday, November 12 • 5pm 284 S. Market St. Ephrata, PA 17522 717-664-5238 • 877-599-8894
Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance in 60-days. Attorney: Patrick Deibler (717) 354-7700.
Note: Beautiful custom-built split-level home situated in rural eastern Lancaster Co. Nice private backyard & deck overlooking the Conestoga Creek & surrounding farmland. Move-in ready condition home w/new roof 2024. Sellers have retired and are motivated to sell! FOR PHOTOS & DETAILS VISIT www.martinandrutt.com
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Pets
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GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES
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Collectibles
BUYING
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Lawn & Garden
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GOLDEN RETRIEVER/POODLE PUPPIES, black w/brown markings, b.8/17, $300. 2 YORKIEPOO, black, b.8/27, $500. Shots/dewormed. 717-786-0906.
GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES, 8 weeks old. Livestock guardians, farm raised. Keep predators away from chickens, sheep, goats ,any livestock. They even take down coyotes if needed. They are also very calm ,loving family pets. Call/Text Martin's at 717-598-1741
POMERANIAN PUPPIES 2M, various colors, shots, dewormed, vet checked. Ready! $395. 717-285-7445.
VERY CUTE CUDDLY KITTENS, children raised, $25. Mohnton, 717-419-0610.
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Garden Spot Village posts programs
Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, has planned a variety of events. Unless otherwise noted, the events are free and open to the public, and no registration is required.
The New Holland Area Historical Society will offer a presentation on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the chapel. Lucas Clawson from the Hagley Museum in Wilmington, Del., will share DuPont family information and company stories.
Garden Spot Village will participate in the Explore Retirement Living open house event on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open houses will be hosted at 17 Lancaster County continuing care retirement communities, providing an opportunity for prospective residents to tour multiple campuses. To find participating locations, visit www.explore retirementliving.org.
Doubled Keyed will perform in concert on Oct. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. Double Keyed consists of pianist Frances Drost on the piano and oboist Kirstin Myers. Garden Spot Village will host a community meal at CrossNet Ministries, 127 W. Franklin St., New Holland, on Monday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donations from Garden Spot Village residents and team members support this event.
Church sets Fall Festival
New Holland Church of the Nazarene will hold a Community Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at New Holland Community Park, located on East Jackson Street. Activities will include a Trunk or Treat, inflatables, carnival games, and food. The event is free of charge, and people of all ages are welcome. Attendees may wear costumes.
