An Act of Kindness

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“New Year, Fresh Start: Parenting Like a Minimalist” will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. Local entrepreneur and educator Mara Pritchard, founder of The Beautiful Sort, will share strategies for managing the toys, children’s clothes, and spaces in one’s life. She will also cover approaches to organizing spaces to encourage long, imaginative play, decluttering and donating unused toys while including kids in the process, encouraging (but not forcing) letting go, maintaining good boundaries, and setting an example. The program is designed for parents, caregivers, those who work with children, and anyone who has made a New Year’s resolution related to making their living or working space more functional, welcoming, and peaceful.

The Lego Creation Club will gather on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. Using Lego bricks, participants will build themed creations that will be displayed in the library.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

When Tom Phillip brought his wife, Geri, to the Snack Shack at Shady Maple Farm Market, it was not just about enjoying homemade food for lunch. Rather, the activity provided a form of socialization for Geri, who has Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

Tom and Geri, who are lifelong residents of Honey Brook and have been married for more than 54 years, visited Shady Maple every day until recently, when Geri was placed in hospice care at their home. The Snack Shack employees noticed their absence, which prompted them to surprise Tom and his wife with meals and goodies, which were delivered to their home.

“I brought my wife to Shady Maple every day as a form of therapy. Having the stimulation and the daily relationships with Shady Maple staff gave Geri solace,” explained Tom. “After not seeing Geri at the store and hearing of Geri’s hospice situation, Shady Maple (employees) presented a token of their kindness and love for me and my wife. The staff brought a box of meals and goodies with this beautiful card.”

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During their daily meals, which took place for at least a year, Geri and Tom got to know the employees at the Snack Shack. “Most of them are young women. One is a senior in high school; others are freshmen or sophomores in college,” said Tom. “They work there when they can to earn some money to support their educational costs. They are out there trying to improve their lives and pursuing careers. I always took an interest in how they were doing and tried to (share) some experiences that I had when I was young person.” Tom said he was not surprised that the employees pulled together to provide him and his wife with gifts, which included five pre-made meals, a basket of fruit, a container of mixed nuts and a box of chocolate-covered pretzels.

“They knew about my wife’s situation and had a perception that these are things that don’t get better over time. We were kind of like family,” Tom shared. “These people are special, especially in that they are young people. They are thoughtful and they are respectful, and we always had a good time. There (was) always banter going back and forth.”

He said that people in the community should be aware of the Snack Shack employees’ kind gesture. “This is an act of kindness - good people doing good things,” said Tom. “The focal point for me is that the women who work at the Snack Shack (used) their own money (to) fund the cost of the big box of stuff. People in the vicinity should know they live in a special place.”

Tom is currently providing care for Geri, who attended St. Peter Parish in Honey Brook and was a volunteer at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson. She previously worked at Kayeness Inc., a plastic molding company in Honey Brook, and at Tel Hai Retirement Community.

A card was included in the package, which was signed by Snack Shack employees. Geri Phillip

- Black Horse/Parkesburg Area PUBLIC AUCTION

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE - 1.6 ACRES - 1½ STY., 3 BDRM. HOUSE - 2 STY. HORSE BARN STEAM ENGINE - TOOLS - BOOKS - 1000 GAL. LP TANK SAT., DECEMBER 31, 2022 AT 9:00 A.M.

REAL ESTATE AT NOON

Location: 8134 N. Moscow Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365 (W. Sadsbury Twp./Chester Co.)

Directions: Take Rt. 30 West of Rt. 10/30 intersection. Turn right onto N. Moscow Rd. Follow to auction on left. REAL ESTATE: Attractive 1.6 acre country property w/3 bdrm. custom built house and 2 sty. horse barn. 1½ sty. custom built house w/approx. 3100 sq. ft., 3 bdrms. & 2½ baths. Main Level: Open floor plan, eat-in kitchen w/oak cabinet, living rm., family rm., sewing rm., master bdrm. w/master bath, laundry rm. w/powder rm. 2nd Floor: 2 bdrms. and full bath. Lower Level: Finished basement, approx. 1400 sq. ft., partial daylight. 28’x44’ open area w/kitchen, 9½x14 office, utility rm., can rm. & 2 storage rooms. Superior Precast Walls foundation. LP Radiant floor heat in main level. Outbuildings: 28’x42’ 2 sty. block/frame bank barn w/2 box stalls, diesel rm., shop area, carriage parking and 2nd floor w/drive-in access and 10’x100” O.H. door. Garden Shed 10’x14’. 2 unit dog kennel 10’x10’. Other Amenities: Air system w/26HP Honda, Quincy 325 compressor, 1,000 gal. air tank. Solar System. All on a 1.6 acre lot w/mature shade, attractive landscaping, lawn area, garden area w/mature grape vines & raspberries. Macadam drive. On-site well & septic. West Sadsbury Twp. Auctioneer’s Note: Desirable country property w/custom built house. Absolute move-in cond. Super clean house. Located along country road w/easy access to Rts. 30, 10, 340, etc. Minutes to Parkesburg, Gap, Compass, etc. Sellers are downsizing to small property and plan to sell. Terms: 10% down, settlement on or before March 1, 2023. Kling, Deibler, Glick Attys. 717-354-7700. Personal Inspection by Appointment OR OPEN HOUSE: Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 1-3 P.M. Contact auctioneer at 717-354-9524 w/any questions. STEAM TRACTION ENGINE: Half scale +/- model steam traction engine w/100 PSI relief valve-runs (not certified/ inspected). ANTIQUE TRACTOR PARTS: COLLECTIBLES: Robert Bosch FU4BRS61 magneto; Hart-Parr 28-50 Draw Bar; Hart-Parr exhaust parts; Madison - Kipp oilers & parts; model thresher made by Steffy F. Stoltzfus (greatgrandfather of Stephen); Hart Parr No. 3 tractor (Spec Cast, 1/16 scale, NIB); JD 14T tin baler (by Carter); Truscale elevator; 16”x24” tin Raleigh tobacco sign. OUTDOOR & SHOP RELATED: 1000 gal. LP tank; Bad Boy mulching kit; Trimrite Swisher edger; Yardman reel mower; Homak 24” toolbox combo - Newl; Delta bench drill press; Ryobi 10” laster compound miter saw - like new; Sears Craftsman 12” band saw; Wel-bilt parts washer; 60” pipe wrench; 32pc. combination wrench set; 10’x8’ overhead door w/ window (complete w/track); 20’ gondola shelving; 4’ bull float; 3’ galv. tub; 25’ log chain; 10 lb. sledge; misc. tools. BOOKS: Approx. 250 lots of books & magazines (Call to request catalog) including: The Earth is the Lords: Amish Folk Artist - Barbara Ebersol; Bridging the Gap - Gap, PA 1701-2001; Scrapbook w/ealry photos of Gap Area; Wandelnde Seele - 1834 (was Steffy F. Stoltzfus); 1891 Levi Zook’s Diary; Fisher Books (1957-1972-1988); Treason at Christiana; Golden Memories - Amos J. Stoltzfus; 2 books by Benuel Fisher: Beyond the Crossroads & Plain Folks in CPS Camps; Farm Life & Its Changes; The Story of the Titantic; Stories Worth Rereading; Three Months Under the Snow; The Mighty Whirlwind; numerous Abe Lincoln books; Autobiography of Ben Franklin; Yonder Comes the Train; American Gasoline Engines Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 by C.H. Wendel; Great Cars of all Time; American Farm Tools; Oliver Hart-Parr (C.H. Wendel); The American Farm Tractor; The Ilustrated Hisotry of Tractors; Vintage Farm Tractors; International Harvester Photographic History; I&T Collectors Series Farm Tractors 1926-1956; John Deere - History of the Tractor; How to Restore John Deere Tractors; and other tractor books; The Thresherman’s Review - early 1900s; Farm Journal; Country Gentleman - early-mid 1900s; Successful Farming - some as early as 1930s; Gas engine magazine; Pennsylvania Farmers - 1950’s; Antique Power; Fur, Fish, Game; Game News - 1970s & 1980s; Pathway magazines; and more. FURNITURE: King size headboard & frame; full size bed; agate top table w/drawer; 4-drawer commercial file cabinet. AUCTION INFO.: This is a downsizing auction. Stephen & Edna are relocating to a small property. We will begin at 9:00 w/tools. Books approx. 10:00. Steam engine at 11:45. Real Estate at 12:00. Auction Co. and sellers are not responsible for accidents. Auction day announcements take precedence over all advertising. Payment terms: cash, approved check or credit card w/3% fee. Auction held in heated tent. Food stand. We hope to see you at the auction!

Auction for: Stephen F. & Edna Stoltzfus 717-442-9328

YMCA To Host Blood Drive

The YMCA of the Roses’ City Center YMCA, 265 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster, will host a blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 29, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The blood drive will be held in partnership with the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank.

Participants will receive two free vouchers to the Pennsylvania Auto Show, a Penn Cinema movie pass, a buy-one-get-one-free Papa John’s certificate, two admission vouchers to a Harrisburg Comedy Zone Show, and a blood donor T-shirt.

Those who wish to donate are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting www.717Give Blood.org or calling 800771-0059, but walk-ins are welcome. A form of ID is required to donate.

TRACTORS – TRAILERS – SLEIGHS PRIMITIVES – COLLECTIBLES – TOOLS FURNITURE – GUNS – QUILTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 8 A.M.

Martindale Fire Hall – 542 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 (Martindale area). Rt. 322 E. from Ephrata to Hinkletown. Left Martindale Rd. Left Gristmill Rd. to auction on left. (Earl Twp., Lanc. Co.).

Trailers – Tractors – Sleighs: Ford Jubilee Tractor w/3-Pt.; 2014 MGS 12’ Trailer w/3’ Nose Tandem Axle w/Ramp Endgate, GVW 7000#, 1 Owner; 2015 Big Tex Single Axle Open Trailer w/Sides w/Spring Loaded Ramp, GVW 2995#, 1 Owner; Weatherhold Bros. Reading, PA Sleigh; Early Canadian Sleigh; Barrel Pig Roaster; JD X595 4x4 Lawn Mower w/Yanmar 3-Cyl. DSL Eng. w/54” Edge Deck, Approx. 600 Hrs.; JD MC 519 Trail Behind Catcher (sold separately); JD 47” Snowblower; JD Suitcase Wts. (L&G) & Weight Bracket, JD JX 75 S.P. Mower, Husqvarna 571 XP Chain Saw, Generac MC4000 Gen., Stihl FS38 Weedeater, JD CS0 Chainsaw, Anvil, Craftsman 24” 2-Spd. Schroll Saw, Rigid Kollman Drain Snake, Bridgewood Tabletop Drill Press, Carlson System Air Comp., Werner 24’ Alum. Ext. Ladder, Misc. Wood & Alum. Ladders, Reel Mowers, Clam Rakes, Wash Line Posts, Car Ramps, Troy Platform Scales, Fire Plug, Live Edge Walnut Boards, Rigid Pipe Wrenches, Approx. (15) 6’ & 8’ Plastic Tables, J.F. Lindenmuth Metal Fence Gate, Wrought Iron Fence Sections & Gates, Bird Bath, Yard Décor. Primitives – Collectibles – Tools: George Guest Home & Steamship Stair Builder Phila. Wood Carpenter Box (nice), J.H. Smith Broad Axe & Chisel, W. Butcher Chisels, Approx. 30 Smith, Josiah King, D. Colton & White Planes, Early Metal Level w/Fancy Work w/Box, Hand Forged Forks, Auburn-Bailey Wood Planes, Approx. 15 Myer Canning Temple, PA Wood Boxes, Min. England Clamps & Rule, Snow Birds, Mobil Oil B Wood Pc., Unusual Draw Knives, Radio Flyer Tricycle, Early Pedal Horse Tricycle, Dinner Bell, Enterprise Sausage Stuffer, Milk Cans, Chicken Coop, Single Trees, 4’x8’ Plastic Porter Paints Sign, Wood Fork & Rake, Tobacco Spears, Erie #11 Wagner & Other Fry Pans, Animal Horse Blankets w/Animal Eyes, Wagnerware Pot, Rooster Weather Vane, Wood Yoke, Pearl Printing Press, L.L. Bean Therm., Elgin, Sears, Cuckoo & Other Wall Clocks, Wash Boards, Wood Humpty Dumpty, Valley Road Speedster Exp. Wagon, Children Toys, Trikes, Bike, Scooter, Approx. 35 American Dolls 1930 – 1950’s, Approx. 35 Asst. Hull Pcs., Number 130 Sassafras Walking Stick w/Paper By Rev. Dennis Trout, Wood Boxing Men Marked 1917-1918, Highway Dept. Truck w/V-Snow Plow, Fisher Price Stage Coach w/Orig. Box, JR Houser Handcrafted Wood Tractor, NH Baler Boy Twine Poster, Farmall, Ford & JD Tractors & Farm Equip., Adv. Banks, Bachman Iron Horse, H.O. Scale Train Set, Lionel Train, Hershey Menn. Church Bank, Marble Roller, Arrowheads, Wood Spools, Children Story Books, Black Sambo & Other, Adv. Anvil Paper Weight, I.G. Sprecher’s & Sons, Ephrata Adv. Plate, Case Turquois, XX Germany & Other Knives, Costume Jewelry, Wedgewood Bunnykins Child’s China Set, Watt & Shand, John Wannamaker Hats & Hat Boxes, German Cannister Set, Hall Hotpoint Covered Dishes, Pyrex Bowls, Griswold Covered Casserole, Green Handled Kitchenware, Bakelite Dinnerware, Agateware, Jardinières, Old English Johnson Bros. England (service for 10 – not complete), US China Set (service for 12), Cacoosing Milk Bottle. Furniture – Appliances:Enamel Top Table w/4 Chairs (beautiful), Early Cottage Dresser, Refinished Workbench Table, Green Wall Cabinet, 2-Lided Wood Bench, 10’ Wood Bench, Bistro Table & 2 Chairs, Dough Tray on Stand, Reverse Painting Hanging Light, Whiskey Cabinet, Glass Front Cabinet, Kitchen Tables, Wall & Coffee Table, Display Cases on Stands, Fernery, Quilt & Drying Rack, Clothes Tree, Chair / Step Stool Combo, Cane Seated Child’s High Chair, Misc. Chairs & Stools, Folding Table w/Horse Top, Asst. Wood Plant Tables, Wall Mirrors, Wood & Lounger Chairs, Humidor, Painted Canvas Carpet, Misc. Area Rugs, Porch Swing, Metal Porch Chairs, Wood Porch Bench & Rocker, Double Wash Tub, Round Tub Washer, Kenmore Window AC, G.E. Dryer, Frigidaire Refrig., Treadmill. Guns – Quilts: Ithica Mod. 37 20ga. Featherlight Pump, Win. Mod. 70 30-06 Springfield Bolt w/Oculus 3x9 Scope, Marlin Mod. 25 S.L. & LR Bolt w/Tasco PH 4x32 Scope, Thompson Center 45cal. Flintlock, Gun Case, Misc. Hunting Clothes, Ammo. & Supplies. Quilts: 76x90 33-Different Fruit Quilt Made By Miriam Horning 1979, 1950’s 79x79 Rag Star Made By Annie Weber, 1940’s 79x79 Dahlia Made By Annie Weber (never used), 84x86 York Co. Triangle, 64x74 Blue & Green Square on Point, Pre-printed 68x82 Oakleaf Quilt. NOTE:Nice private collection of primitives & collectibles to be sold to highest bidder. Auction held in heated firehall. Auction to begin 8AM w/sm. tools & collectibles followed by larger items. 11AM w/tractors, trailers & sleighs. 12 Noon w/ guns & quilts. Terms are cash, PA check or credit card w/3% service fee. Food Stand. See website for more photos. Preview Thurs., December 29 from 4PM -8PM.

Randal V. Kline, Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt, Curvin M. Horning 717-445-4309 Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956 www.klinekreidergood.com Lewis M. & Esther L. Martin 717-475-3905

R090781

PUBLIC AUCTION

F . D 30 • 9

6229 Oley Turnpike Rd. Oley, PA 19547

• Live & Online Por on to Begin at 11am •Tractors •Trucks, ATVs, & Other Ag. Items •Hay Equipment •Tillage, Harvest, Planter Equipment •Shop & Dairy Equipment See hessauc ongroup.com for more details. 717-664-5238 • 877-599-8894