HCC_091323

Greater Hershey Area

Local Girl Scouts complete Silver Award project

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Members

of a local Girl Scout troop recently completed their Silver Award project at Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary (SSBVM) Catholic School in Middletown. Students will be able to enjoy the Scouts’ work for years to come.

The Scouts, led by troop leader Kay Livelsberger and mentor Angela Waner, SSBVM principal, installed five drums for the younger students to play with and painted multiplication tables in the outdoor recess lot.

Scouts who completed the project were Gwen Hoover and Kaylee Meisinger, students at Elizabethtown Area Middle School, and Trinity Garcia, Ava Livelsberger and Meadow May, students at Donegal Junior High School. The girls are members of Troop 71686, which meets at Conoy Brethren in Christ Church, Elizabethtown.

“The Girl Scouts did a great job. The drums are in our preschool Play Lab,” noted Mindy Kennedy, SSBVM director of development, explaining that the Play Lab is an outdoor classroom used in early childhood education. “The multiplication table is on our recess lot. Kindergarten

the Scouts completed a total of 251 hours working on the project.

The idea for the project originated with Ava, whose family members are parishioners at SSBVM Catholic Church. “Our troop leader told us to ask around in order to figure out what was (a need) in the community,” said Meadow. “Ava asked the pastor and people at the church, and they said that that they needed the five musical drums to be put in. We came up with the multiplication tables.”

through eighth-grade students can access them during daily outdoor recess. Our teachers may also take their math lessons outside for games on the table.”

Meadow explained that the Silver Award is the second-highest award in Girl Scouts. “Each girl must put in 50 hours,” she said, noting that

The troop, along with help from family members, completed the project on weekends from April through August. “The school had the drums, and we had to put them in concrete,” Meadow explained. “We had to raise the money, but we got a donation from Home Depot in Lancaster.” JB Hostetter & Sons of Mount Joy donated the use of a cement mixer.

“The multiplication tables took

See Girl Scouts pg 3

The Middletown Home to present Pumpkin Fest

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Pumpkin Fest weekend will be celebrated at The Middletown Home on Friday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Sept. 17. Events will include live musical entertainment, food, children’s activities, a sale by artisan vendors and an opportunity to win prizes. In keeping with the theme, there will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting and pumpkin chunkin’.

This event will kick off at 7 p.m. on Sept 15 with a free concert by country musicians Chris Woodward

See Pumpkin Fest pg 3

Gildea named Lower Dauphin superintendent

The Lower Dauphin Board of School Directors named Robert Gildea as district superintendent at a special meeting on Aug. 28.

Gildea was selected by the board to replace Rob Schultz, who resigned in April. Gildea will be the Lower Dauphin School District’s sixth superintendent of schools since the district’s founding in the 1960s.

Gildea has served as superintendent of schools in the Hollidaysburg Area School District since 2013.

“It is truly an honor to be chosen by the Lower Dauphin Board of School Directors to lead what, in my

view, is an amazing school district!” Gildea said. “I am looking forward to becoming part of the community and getting to know the students, teachers, administrators, support staff, parents and community supporters.

“With everyone I have had the pleasure of meeting through the selection process there is a common theme - a strong sense of school and community pride. I am looking forward to building upon the great things that are happening here to ensure every student is empowered with the skills needed to successfully See Superintendent pg 2

“The best part of the Silver Award is that you create something that keeps going on after the project.”

The drums were installed by Girl Scouts (front to back) Kaylee Meisinger, Trinity Garcia, Meadow May, Ava Livelsberger and Gwen Hoover.

One of the highlights of Pumpkin Fest will be children’s activities, including a pumpkin patch.

DIRECT CREMATION $1795

We can help your family honor and remember your loved ones with the highest quality service in our private crematory.

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Cremation Society

3125 Walnut St. Harrisburg, PA 17109

(717) 671-1289

Peter J. Stegman, Supervisor CentralPaCremation.com

Renn’s Milk Bar reunion planned

A Renn’s Milk Bar reunion will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. at the main pavilion in Hoffer Park on Mill Street. Anyone who grew up in Middletown during the 1950s and 1960s is encouraged to attend. The event will include reminiscing, food, doo-wop music and trivia.

Anyone who plans to attend is asked to contact Barry Condran at 717-9440536. Callers should also notify Condran if they plan to contribute food. Callers may leave messages.

Superintendent frompg 1

pursue his/her chosen path in life.”

Gildea also spoke about the knowledge, skills and abilities he plans to bring to the district to build upon Lower Dauphin’s existing culture.

“I feel the most critical attribute of a leader is the willingness and desire to invest in the community that he/she serves. People want to follow a leader who they know and trust,” he said. “In order to build that trust, it is imperative to build relationships with all constituents. I have used that social capital over the past 10 years to navigate challenging financial and political times within my former school district, no different than the challenges many districts have faced.

“My experience has given me the ability to see issues through the lens of those with opposing viewpoints and guide all involved to an amicable resolution.”

In addition to serving as superintendent, Gildea was the Cyber Academy director and athletic director in Hollidaysburg Area School District from 2012 to 2013 and

School plans annual Country Fair

The 54th annual Conewago Country Fair will be held at Conewago Elementary School, 2809 Hershey Road, Elizabethtown, on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. It will be presented by the school’s PTO.

will also include Bountiful Bucks and basket giveaway drawings.

was an elementary school principal from 2000 to 2012. He served as an elementary school teacher in Hollidaysburg in grades three and five from 1990 to 2000.

A native of Hollidaysburg, Gildea graduated from Hollidaysburg Area High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his master’s degree and elementary principal certification from Saint Francis University. He earned a Doctor of Education in administrative leadership studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2012.

Older adults invited to learn about state strategic plan

The Dauphin County Commissioners will host a listening session on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults, which is a 10-year, state-led strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs and preferences of this population to live where they choose and access the supports they need to thrive and age in place.

The listening session will take place on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. at the Leader

Center for Active Life, 605 Cocoa Ave., Hershey.

Health care providers, older adults and people living with disabilities, caregivers and community leaders are invited to hear an overview of the plan and its core principles. There will be opportunities for those in attendance to provide comments and input on the plan.

Individuals who are unable to attend can still provide input on the plan. They can either email AgingPlan@pa.gov or mail the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, c/o Master Plan, 555 Walnut St., Fifth Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

Area resident seeks kidney donor

Doug Seaman, a local man with kidney disease, is seeking a kidney donor. Seaman is a 61-year resident of East Hanover Township in Dauphin County. Due to the number of people on the transplant list, at this time, it may take five or more years to

Activities will include a petting zoo, a dunk tank, children’s carnival games and prizes, an inflatable obstacle course, face painting and pumpkin and rock painting. The Lower Dauphin Falcon will participate, and the Lower Dauphin Bookmobile, Hershey Volunteer Fire Department and Derry Township Police Department will be represented. Attendees can cheer on the school’s educators in the Faculty Olympics. Refreshments will be available from the Crema Coffee Truck, a concession stand and a bake sale. The event

An online auction will be held at https://tinyurl.com/ ConewagoAuction23 in connection with the event. Bidding will start at midnight on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 16, and end on Friday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. Winnings can be picked up the day of the fair between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. or at Conewago Elementary the following week.

Additional parking will be available across the road at Temple Bible Church.

Admission to the Country Fair is free. Proceeds from all sales will benefit Conewago Elementary students in the form of books, field trips, supplies, assemblies and other needs throughout the school year. This is the Conewago PTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

For more information, contact the school at 717-367-7233.

We encourage civic and fraternal groups, schools, churches, scouts, and other local organizations to submit news releases of general interest to the majority of our readership. Primary consideration is given to dated articles of an informative nature–activities and events of local interest sponsored, presented, or planned by area organizations and institutions. Related photographs of good quality are encouraged also, but complete picture identification must be included. Undated articles of general interest are used as space permits. All articles must contain a contact name and telephone number.

obtain a kidney for transplant, noted Seaman.

For more information about becoming a kidney donor, call UPMC Harrisburg at 717-2318757 or Hershey Medical Center at 717-531-6092. Individuals may also search for Doug Seaman on Facebook.

Robert Gildea

Pumpkin Fest frompg 1

and Shindiggin. After the concert, there will be a fireworks display, which is a new attraction this year.

Pumpkin Fest will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, and Sept. 17. For children, there will be hayrides, a bounce house, scarecrow making, barrel train rides, magic shows, mini horses and a puppy kissing booth.

“Tickets will be required (for the activities), or you can get a wristband to play all day,” noted Cindy Hartman, director of communications. Adults will be able to shop from artisans and crafters, visit the wine and beer garden for a special Pumpkin Fest ale and try their hand at ax throwing.

A full menu of food will be available to purchase, including chicken corn soup made by residents of The Middletown Home, as well as chicken barbecue, Mexican street corn,

french fries, ice cream, hot dogs and hamburgers. Food trucks will also be on-site.

In addition to opening night, bands will perform throughout the weekend. A full schedule of performers can be found at www.face book.com/middletownhome in a post dated Aug. 26.

“Pumpkin Fest is also a huge music fest, with four free concerts each day by local and regional bands like Pentagon and Uptown Band,” Hartman noted. Concerts are free and take place on an outdoor band stage on the property. A professional sound company will be utilized to ensure a quality sound.

There will also be a tent where attendees may enter a drawing to win a variety of prizes, such as tickets to see the Hershey Bears from a luxury box, concert tickets and football tickets to see the Eagles, Steelers, Ravens and

Girl Scouts frompg 1

Penn State University Nittany Lions. The two grand prizes are a Caribbean cruise and a Disney cruise. The winners will be announced after the event.

Pumpkin Fest is a fundraiser for The Middletown Home, a nonprofit, continuing care community for people of all ages. According to Lou Vogel, CEO, 100% of the profits from Pumpkin Fest go to the care of the residents, including those who have exhausted their financial resources.

The Middletown Home is located at 999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown. Admission to Pumpkin Fest is free. Parking will be by donation and will benefit the Lower Swatara Lions Club. For more information, visit the previously mentioned website, call The Middletown Home at 717-944-3351 or email CHartman@ Middletown Home.org.

Annual Soup Cook-Off planned

The Hershey Volunteer Fire Company, 21 W. Caracas Ave., Hershey, will host the 17th annual Soup Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both professional and non-professional chefs are invited to participate. The event is organized and run by the Hershey Partnership and Downtown Hershey

Association, which donates a portion of the event profits to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company and the Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach.

Downtown Hershey Association and the Hershey Partnership - Hershey PA Chamber of Commerce are nonprofit organizations that collabo-

A Passion For RUNNING

rate for the good of the community to ensure public safety and to help reduce food insecurity.

Visit www.hersheypartner ship.com/annual-soup -cook-off for an entry application or to purchase tasting tickets. For more information, email michelle@downtown hershey.com.

the longest amount of time because we had to make sure the paint did not bleed and was not pigmented, so we had to go over it twice,” Meadow said. “We could not use the stencils twice, so we had to make extras of each

Our Full Time Drivers

30 + Years of Service

Jeff Nolt (Shop Manager)

20 + Years of Service

Kathy Snavely

Rich Keener

Kevin Starner

Ma Snavely

Dave Drace

15-19 Years of Service

Rusty Black

Dave Urban

Jarod Heming

10-14 Years of Service

one and make sure the numbers did not bleed. The numbers had to be perfect.”

The girls also installed the drums into cement. “Rainwater (filled the) part that was dug out, so we had to hand mix all the cement,” Meadow added.

For their projects, the girls will be presented with a Silver Award pin for them to wear on the front of their vests. “The best part of the Silver Award is that you create something that keeps going on after the project,” Meadow said.

GBI Brokerage Inc.

Dan Baker

Paul Bluhm

Phillip Boden

Billy Burns

Jason Burton

We appreciate our drivers!

We

Josh Zeager (VP / Driver)

Rob Bollman

Kevin Dowey

Ryan Lowry

Darrell Stoltzfus

5-9 Years of Service

Bill McClellan

Conrad Musselman

Kyle Flory

Bill Fate

Sco Hecht

Sam Stanley

0-4 Years of Service

Tom Coumbe

Ricky Gantz

Eric Foster

Darin Forry

Bobby Gochenaur

Kenny Campbell

Bill Kauffman II

Dave Cox

Silas Whitehead

America’s Highway Heroes serving with Excellence

Part Time Drivers

Drew Bankert

Dave Brubaker

Carl Geesey

Chris Good

Marlin Groff

Zac Grove

Jeremy Hershey

Joe Jarkowsky

Seth Keefer

Cole Mar n

Sean Moyer

Mike Painter

Dave Ri ger

Jeremy Shertzer

Rick Steffy

Rob Welsh

Stewart Williammee

Ma Weidman

GFI Owner Operators

Fernando Barragan

Rosario Barragan

Lathan Greiner

Kervens Prophete

Jose Ramos

Len Schreiner

Marty Weaver

Sam Zuck

Dave Chronister

Eirick Chronister

Ryan Cochran

Brian Deal

Ben Drumheller

Gabriel Fischer

Billy Gibbs

Callan Gross

Tim Hendricks

Eric Henry

Jeff Hoover

Delmer Horning

Bob Hunsicker

Ken Kauffman

Joe Kauffman

Dave Keith

Leon Llyod

Bill Menges

Greg Mc Michael

Randy Reed

Cur s Schroepfer

Callie Sheppard

Mike Simione

Brad Wagner

Roger Mar n

Dan Strauffer

Sylvanus Peachey

Micah Freeberg

We thank the men and women who keep America moving.

Girl Scouts (from left) Kaylee Meisinger, Trinity Garcia and Ava Livelsberger work on painting multiplication tables on the school’s recess lot.

Civil War dance demonstration set

The Victorian Dance Ensemble (VDE), the performing troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation, will present a demonstration of Civil War-era dances at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 W. Main St., Hummelstown. After the demonstration, the audience will be invited to learn some dances that were popular in the 1860s. The event is sponsored by the Hummelstown Area Historical Society. There is no fee to attend, but donations are welcome.

The VDE has presented programs for the Smithsonian Institute, Ken Burns American Journey Tours, the National Park Service at Antietam, programs at Gettysburg, Harrisburg’s Whitaker Center, the National Civil War Museum, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, and numerous other museums and historic sites. The ensemble also provides dance instruction and floor managers for vintage balls, including the Sons of Union Veterans’ National Civil War Ball on Remembrance Day in Gettysburg and

the Civil War Preservation Ball in the rotunda of the state Capitol in Harrisburg.

In 2011, the group was named the Re-enactment Unit of the Year by the Civil War Trust in recognition of its support of preservation. It also received the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award from President Barack Obama in 2016 for providing more than 3,400 hours of public service.

The VDE is an all-volunteer organization, and all of the performance fees are donated to historical preservation and education projects.

P.E.O. chapter awards grant

P.E.O. Chapter BM of Palmyra awarded Jocelyn Shaffer a $5,000 Program for Continuing Education (PCE) grant to complete an associate degree in nursing at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. The PCE grant is awarded to a woman who has decided to further her education after an interruption of at least 24 months.

Shaffer is currently the activities director at Cornwall Manor Retirement Community, where she oversees five full-time and two part-time

employees. She lives in Elizabethtown and has served the retired population in various capacities for 14 years. She currently holds a Bachelor of Science in recreation from Brigham Young University but has decided she could serve the retired population better as a registered nurse.

P.E.O. - Philanthropic Educational Organization - focuses on the advancement of women through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans, and seeks to motivate women to achieve their highest potential. In the

40 years of its existence, Palmyra P.E.O. Chapter BM has secured financial assistance totaling over $500,000 for more than 70 women in Lebanon, Dauphin, and Lancaster counties.

In addition to the PCE grant, P.E.O. Project awards range from $2,500 to $20,000 for educational programs from professional certifications to doctoral degrees. For more information about the financial aid available, visit www.peointernational.org/ projects.

The Victorian Dance Ensemble

Lucille Wakefield (left), PCE committee chair, and Deborah Grubbs (right), P.E.O. Chapter BM president, present a PCE grant to Jocelyn Shaffer.

DeMolay members attend Key Man Conference

Stair climb will honor fallen first responders

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

Lancaster County’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Barnstormers’ stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., followed by the stair climb at 9 a.m. Participants will be required to pay a set cost to sign up, and registration will also be available online at www.lancasterstairclimb.org until Friday, Sept. 15.

Firefighters already have a bond with each other, but the memorial makes that stronger.”

Nine members of Elizabethtown Chapter, Order of DeMolay, attended the Pennsylvania DeMolay Key Man Conference, held July 30 to Aug. 5 at the Masonic Conference Center Patton Campus in Elizabethtown. The weeklong DeMolay leadership training conference was attended by more than 70 DeMolay members from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. The conference offered attendees the opportunity to learn leadership skills and to set personal goals that may prepare them for future service to the organization as well as life in general.

Past Master Councilor Kenton Green, state senior councilor for Pennsylvania DeMolay and a resident of Quarryville, attended in the Jurisdictional Officer Track and worked with 12 other state officers on projects that included jurisdictional event planning, public speaking, mentoring younger members and assisting advisers in the supervision of several activities at the conference. Also attending were Sanskar Dhakal, Saraal Dhakal, Brixton Hevener, Rewan Neopaney, Ronit Neopaney, and Bradyn Nolt, all

Strength training for seniors

A balanced diet and exercise, which includes a combination of aerobic activities and strength training, is necessary to maintain long-term health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do to protect their overall health. Exercise helps to delay or prevent many of the conditions that come with age. Adults age 65 and older should aim for the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk walking, and at least two days of activities that strengthen muscles. When it comes to muscle strengthening, seniors can follow a few safety guidelines.

- Speak with a health care provider first. Before begin-

ning an exercise regimen, people should have a discussion with their general practitioner about their fitness goals. The doctor can recommend strategies that are safe and point out any exercises that may compromise the patient’s overall health.

- Master basic exercises

first. Anyone new to strength training, which is sometimes known as resistance training, can start out slowly, even just using body weight to provide resistance. Resistance exercises can include squats, crunches, modified pushups, planks, and lunges.

- Advance to resistance bands. When a person is ready to move on to something else, he or she may consider resistance bands as an alternative

See Strength training pg 12

Local DeMolay advisers who served on the staff of the 2023 Pennsylvania DeMolay Key Man Conference included adviser Daniel Bryan of Middletown and treasurer Dave Berry. A volunteer staff of nearly 35 DeMolay advisers is required to supervise the weeklong conference.

Elizabethtown Chapter, Order of DeMolay, is a fraternal organization for young men ages 12 to 21. The Order of DeMolay seeks to teach the principles of good citizenship, fraternalism, and leadership through activities such as public speaking, athletics, social functions, travel, and civic service projects. The Elizabethtown Chapter is sponsored by Abraham C. Treichler Lodge 682 Free and Accepted Masons, Goodwin Council 19 Royal and Select Master Masons, and Lancaster Commandery 13 Knights Templar. For more information about Elizabethtown DeMolay, contact chapter adviser Jesse Spence at 717-209-0843 or steel99deer@comcast.net.

Once the memorial service begins, participants will begin a procession up the steps of the stadium. They will circle the stadium five times, making the distance of the climb equivalent to the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. During the climb, each participant will carry an image or the badge of a first responder who was killed while responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Every year, many first responders travel to the Barnstormers’ stadium to participate in the event. Firefighters often choose to don their full set of equipment for the climb, carrying the same type of heavy gear that their fallen comrades did as they rescued those trapped in the twin towers. In the past, the event has drawn first responders from across the entire county, as well as firefighters and emergency personnel from New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey. “We have guys from outside of the state who only see each other at the stair climb every year. It’s a common bond for people,” said Scott Yuill, a member of the East Petersburg Fire Company. “They swap stories and catch up.

Similar memorial events are held throughout the country in almost every state, and Lancaster’s stair climb is one of the largest in the region. The proceeds from the Lancaster event will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which distributes funds to the New York City Fire Department’s counseling services. Many survivors, victims’ families and those who helped with rescue efforts continue to receive counseling over two decades after the attacks.

Yuill helped to establish the annual stair climb in Lancaster

13 years ago as a way to honor fellow firefighter Ronald Pucca. Yuill and Pucca met at a training program in New York, and Pucca was one of the city’s fire marshals who was killed by the collapse of the World Trade Center. Members of the community, especially first responders, immediately rallied in support of the memorial.

“The memorial gives people a unique way to show that they haven’t forgotten, like everyone promised in the days after 9/11,” Yuill said. “Even the younger generations participate, despite being babies when it happened. They know that it’s about honor and sacrifice, and they honor that.”

Firefighters from across the East Coast travel to Lancaster to participate in the stair climb each year.

of Elizabethtown; Rusty Armstrong of Willow Street; and Noah Martin of Wrightsville.

Elizabethtown DeMolay members Ronit Neopaney (front), (back, from left) Brixton Hevener, Noah Martin, Kenton Green, Rusty Armstrong, Rewan Neopaney, Sanskar Dhakal, Bradyn Nolt and Saraal Dhakal gathered in front of a portrait of Samuel C. Williamson, the founder of the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation, which is headquartered in Elizabethtown, at the Pennsylvania DeMolay Key Man Conference.

Civil War Roundable to meet

The Hershey Civil War Roundtable will meet on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 542, 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg. The meeting will also be livestreamed via Zoom.

Speaker Pete Miele will present the program, “19th-Century Medicine Through a Surgeon’s Eyes.” Miele will talk about William Williams Keen, who was a young medical student at

Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia when the Civil War erupted. He was thrown into treating suffering soldiers at the First Battle of Bull Run. Four years later, he emerged from the crucible of war as a pioneer in treating injuries of the nervous system.

For additional information, contact Ricky Hollis at rickyhollissr@gmail.com or visit www.hersheycwrt.org.

Walks and hike planned

Governor Dick Environmental Center, 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna, will offer two upcoming events. Activities are free and open to the public, but preregistration is required by contacting 717-964-3808 or governordick@hotmail.com and providing a name and phone number in case the program is canceled.

Two walks in September will offer participants the

opportunity to learn how to identify different species of trees. The first walk will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. The second event, geared for children, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 1:30 p.m.

A longer and faster-paced fitness hike will step off at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17. Attendees should wear proper footwear and bring water.

Corn Cob Acres open for season

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave., Mountville, opened for its 14th season of fall family fun on Sept. 2.

New for 2023 is the Hidden Acres Saloon, where parents will be able to enjoy a glass of Pennsylvania-produced wine or another beverage while their children play on the nearby giant game wall.

Daily entertainment offerings, ranging from magicians to musicians, have also been

BRETHREN

YOUR ATTENTION

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for your Free Author’s Guide 1-866-482-1576 or visit: dorranceinfo.com/macnet.

DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER and 65+? You may qualify for a substantial cash award. NO obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help!!! Call 24/7, 1-866-590-5563.

increased for the season. There will be new food items, including funnel cake, that will be offered in the newest dining addition that is located in the Wild West section of the park.

Corn Cob Acres offers more than 50 activities in six themed activity areas with a variety of children’s games and hayrides. For more information, visit www.corn cobacres.com or www.face book.com/corncobacres.

(Elizabethtown/Middletown Area)

PUBLIC AUCTION

to left on S. Hertzler Rd. to right on Locust Grove Rd. to property on left.

Real Estate: Consists of a custom-built one-owner 1,912 sq. ft. 3-bedroom custom rancher w/2-car garage; detached 2-bay pole barn/shop and a utility barn on a rural 2-acre tract bordering woodland.

OPEN HOUSE: Call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333.

Note: Inviting rural 2-acre tract offers a spacious custom rancher w/large garage; detached pole barn & woodshop ideal for the craftsman or hobby enthusiast! Large lot with lots of room for gardening or pasture! Located close to the Conewago Creek Trail & Susquehanna River boating access. Lower Dauphin Schools!

** OFFERING BROKER PARTICIPATION **

** CONTACT AUCTIONEER (717) 371-3333 **

FOR PHOTOS & COMPLETE LISTING VISIT www.martinanrutt.com

YAMAHA GOLF CART; TORO Z-TURN MOWER; WOODSHOP & GARAGE TOOLS; 20+GUNS; FISHING ITEMS; ANTIQUES & FURNITURE. Huge auction held on site! Great Food Available!

Bldg. Materials

METAL ROOFING & Siding For Houses, Barns, Sheds, etc. 36” Coverage, Painted $2.35 LF, Bare $1.45 to $1.70 LF, Rainbow $1.35, Sold As Seconds Made in Ephrata, PA. 717-445-5222.

Collectibles

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com

PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Thurs. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com

FREE HIGH SPEED internet for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with one-time $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today! 1-833-516-2829.

PRAYER FOR SICKNESS

Disease, infertility, & depression, Word of the Dove Healing Ministry, 717-691-3160

REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material - steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders). Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807

FOR SALE

Boats

MARINE REPAIR BUSINESS

Licensed & Insured Professional Repair Facility with over 13 years experience. Three trained technicians ready to repair your I/O boat, jet boat or PWC. Call us first! at: 717-413-9244 or E-Mail at amnm29ray@aim.com

Bldg. Materials

BARN FOR SALE

Selling a barn for tear down in Carlisle. You will be responsible for removal and dismantling. (717)917-4671

Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

Lawn & Garden

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

Livestock

FREE:WILLLEND nice RIDING HORSES & lg. PONIES until June 2024. Call Andy or Bill at 717-394-7865, 412-582-0080.

Pets

ARE YOU A PET OWNER? Do you want to get up to 100% back on Vet Bills?

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1866-314-0584 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow.com/macnet.

BERNEDOODLE PUPPIES READY NOW! Vet Checked, shots, dewormed, $295. 717-844-2239 lv. msg.

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES, farm raised, shots, dewormed, liver and white, $150. 717-546-9445, Airville

MINI POODLES, 2 black & 2 tricolor, vet checked, shots, dewormed, family raised, $450 ea. 717-548-4277.

POMERANIAN PUPS, Born 7/9/23. Ready 10/9/23. Vet-checked & shots. 717-383-8493

Produce & Edibles

PUMPKINS PUMPKINS ,, ORN ORN AMENT AMENTALS ALS

GOURDS & INDIAN CORN GOURDS & INDIAN CORN

•7 days/wk •Dawn to dusk until 10/31 2608 Bainbridge Rd, Bainbridge

Sporting Goods

CANADIAN GOOSE DECOYS, Silh. & goose shell decoy, 3+ doz., & duck decoys, make offer, call anytime, 717-361-0788.

GUNS WANTED INSTANTPAYMENT

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

HIGH-QUALITY HUNTING CLOTHES, mostly new, call 717-361-0788.

Miscellaneous

DENTAL INSURANCE fromPhysicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOTjust a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www.dental50plus.com/macnet #6258

DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086.

Miscellaneous

DISH TV $64.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR incl., Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo exp. 1/21/24. 1-866-590-5561.

DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246.

LOOKING FOR AUTO INSURANCE? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 1-866-924-2397.

NEED IRSRELIEF $10K-$125K + Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness. Call 1-877-7051472. Mon. through Fri. 7am-5pm PST.

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator.

$0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE QuoteCall now before the next power outage: 1-855-465-7624.

SWITCH AND SAVE up to $250/year on your talk, text and data. No contract and no hidden fees. Unlimited talk and text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. For more information, call 1-888-684-1169.

THE GENERAC PWRCELL, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVEmoney, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-866-783-0292.

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

FREE ITEMS

HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY? Place a FREE Ad! Call 1-800-428-4211 15 word, private party ad for 1 week (some restrictions apply)

SEARCH OUR CLASSIFIEDS online at townlively.com

GARAGE SALES

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

BABYITEMSYARDSALE

September 16th, 8a-4p 219 Stonemill Dr. Elizabethtown, PA17022

GARAGE SALES

LARGE COMMUNITY

YARD SALE

* 700+ HOMES in MOUNTJOY*

* FOOD TRUCKS *

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 at 8 AM

Willow Creek, Green Park, Summit Pointe & Gables Developments

Off Rts. 230 & 772

Between Lefever Rd. & Cornerstone Blvd.

MIDDLETOWN WOODRIDGE COMMUNITY

GPS - Woodridge & Spring Garden Dr. Fri. 9/15 & Sat. 9/16 , 8am-?

Rain Dates: 9/22 & 9/23 at 8am

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

NATIONAL

ARE YOU A PET OWNER? Do you want to get up to 100% back on vet bills?

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-844-774-0206 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow.com/ads.

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS!

Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE info kit. Call 1-877-929-9587.

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONEDAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 1-855-761-1725.

BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.

DENTAL INSURANCE -Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance, not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258.

DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER & 65+? You may qualify for a substantial cash award. No obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help! Call 24/7, 1-877-707-5707.

DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/ mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free installation, Smart HD DVR included, Free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/31/24. 1-866-479-1516.

NATIONAL

DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today!

Help and Support our Veterans. FastFREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398.

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Enitre Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.

FREE HIGH SPEED internet if qualified. Govt. pgm. for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet. Android tablet free w/one-time $20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom! 1-833-758-3892.

HUGHESNET - FINALLY, SUPER-FAST Internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo.! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 1-866-499-0141.

INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: 1-877-592-3616.

MOBILEHELP, AMERICA’S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.

MY CARING PLAN’S local advisors have helped thousands of families with unique needs find senior living. Can you afford 2k a month in rent? We can help for free! 1-866-511-1799.

!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277.

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt. Request a free quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176.

SAFE STEP. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1,600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

SEASONAL

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

SERVICES RENDERED

AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY

Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301

ANDY’S DRYWALL

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

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

CLEAN OUT BASEMENTS, houses, moving, commercial cleanout, painting/demo work. Insrd. 717-928-3017

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

DRYWALL WORK

30 Years Experience |Kent Sauder, LLC Text/Call: 717-989-2069

HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY

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

HOUSE WASHING BY ME

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

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING?

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. Also paying up to $300 ea. for old PROPANE TANKS, must be 300 gal. or larger. 717-587-7315.

CORVETTES WANTED

Any Year. 1953 & Up. Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES!

ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CASH$$ 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.

QUARRY HAUL TRUCK DRIVER

Full-time opportunity to operate a haul truck within quarry to transport stone to the primary crushing plant or move soil & fill around on company property. Cross train to operate other heavy equipment and perform various general labor duties as needed.

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license. Previous quarry experience a plus, but not required. Capable of lifting to 75 lbs. Must be able to spend long periods driving or sitting in truck cab and work outside in all kinds of weather, heat, cold, dusty & muddy places, at great heights, in tight spaces, and with extremely loud equipment.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match, and long-term care. Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Candidates should complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Please include your salary requirements. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com.

Rohrer’s Incorporated

70 Lititz Rd., PO Box 365

Lititz, PA 17543

Attn: Human Resources

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

WE FIX AND REPLACE ALL ROOFS: Shingles • Rubber • Cedar Shake • Metal Affordable and good workmanship. Free Estimates. Fully insured. PA158434 Give us a call! 717-490-2665

KING’SSAWMILLING - Portable Sawmilling, Tree Removal, Firewood Processing. Free Est.: 717-740-0223

OUTSIDE RV PARKING, $70 a month. Colebrook area. Please call 717-368-1656

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464

SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.

STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.

THE BATHROOM OF your dreams for as little as $149/month! BCIBath & Shower. Many options are available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual inhome consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-540-2780.

HR Fax # 717-626-9425

Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE Free estimates, fully insured, honest pricing! 20 years

pruning/removal. 717-598-9857

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).

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

For Rent

315 S.UNION ST., MIDDLETOWN

2,170 sq.ft. - $910 / month

1,872 sq. ft. - $850 / month Mixed Use / Warehouse. Gated On-Site Parking for both units. #717-689-0816

ELIZABETHTOWN

12’x28’Stg. Unit - $150+ tax/mo. On Track Storage, 717-367-5109

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS FOR SALE

ALWAYS BUYING CARS, SUVs & TRUCKS Any Year In Excellent Condition 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!

AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES

$0-$1,000

Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-877-5957 PA0002

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Brian 717-542-1055

Arts Festival planned in Hummelstown

Hummelstown’s 41st annual Arts Festival will take place along the borough’s Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature more than 50 new vendors, more than 150 juried artists, a food court, a children’s area and live entertainment.

The children’s area will have a variety of crafts and activities, including balloon art, sandy candy, balloon yo-yos, face painting by students from Lower Dauphin High School’s National Art Honor Society, along with crafts and activities by the Hummelstown Parks & Recreational Board and Emergency Management Agencies as well as the Dauphin County Library. Additionally, local Boy Scouts will display their Lego race track.

Music will be provided all day by DJ Bill Runkle, and the Hershey School of Dance will

perform at 1 p.m. on the square. Members of the Lower Dauphin Thespian Society will be in character to entertain and provide an activity throughout the day.

Proceeds from the annual fundraiser will benefit college

Program to focus on Union Canal

The Lower Swatara Township Historic Preservation Society will host a presentation on the Union Canal on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. in the community hall at the Lower Swatara Township Firehouse, 1350 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown.

Wade Seibert and Dustin Smith will share information on the Union Canal, a towpath canal that existed in

southeastern Pennsylvania during the 19th century.

The presentation is free and open to the public. For more details or if any special accommodations are needed, call 717-944-9891 and leave a message.

For more information on the Lower Swatara Township Historic Preservation Society, visit www.lst historicpreservation.org.

scholarships. Each year, the Robert M. Nisley Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Lower Dauphin seniors who have exhibited excellent character and have been accepted into a degree program to major or minor in the visual

and performing arts or music. For safety reasons, no dogs, skateboards or bicycles will be permitted during the festival. For more information, visit www.Facebook.com/Hummels townArtsFestival or www .hummelstownartsfest.com.

Run/Walk to benefit Cocoa Packs

The Hershey Rotary Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Henry Hershey Field. Attendees may enjoy a 5K run or walk on the Milton Hershey School campus. The family-friendly fundraising event will benefit Cocoa Packs, which provides supplemental food and other support to local children in need in order to enhance their overall wellness.

Packet pickup and registration will open at 7:30 a.m. The 5K run will start at 9 a.m. Immediately following the runners, the 5K walk will start.

There will be a registration

fee and a sign-up fee. The registration deadline is at noon on Thursday, Sept. 28. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/ Race/PA/Hershey/Hershey RotaryClub5k.

On-site restroom facilities and easy off-road parking will be available. The event is pet and stroller friendly. Participants will be provided with bib timing chips. Cash prizes will be awarded for first-, second- and third-place place finishers in both men’s and women’s categories of the 5K run.

For further information, contact Tracy Creer at creerm@sbcglobal.net.

Strength training

to free weights. The bands can help a person develop good form before introducing weight. Good form is key to avoiding injury.

frompg 9

or family member can provide motivation and keep people on target to meet their goals.

Horst

- Work with a trainer. Working with a certified personal trainer can help a person learn how to use free weights and strength-training machines correctly. A trainer also can create a routine that includes the right number of sets and repetitions to gradually build and maintain muscle mass. If someone decides against hiring a trainer, gym staff members may guide them on using equipment and demonstrate proper form.

- Exercise with a friend. Strength training with a friend

- Build up gradually. A person’s first strength training session should only last 10 to 15 minutes, according to Tiffany Chag, a strength coach at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This time limit enables the person to gauge soreness. Anyone new to strength training should wait until soreness abates before beginning the next session.

Exercises that build strength are a vital part of maintaining health as a senior. These exercises help maintain muscle mass and also improve balance and bone health.

Visitors to the Hummelstown’s Arts Festival may browse the works of a variety of juried artists.