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Scholarship organization crowns 2024 winners

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

Every year, young women in Lancaster County have an opportunity to participate in the Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Pageant. On Feb. 3, six titleholders were crowned during the contest at Ephrata High School, qualifying them to advance to the Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Scholarship competitions in June. This year’s winning contestants include Noelle Schneider of Quarryville, Julianna Billings of Peach Bottom, AmandaGrace Krier of Levittown, Kathryn Davis of Willow Street, Whitney Ridler of Manchester, and Maggie Roe of Lancaster.

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

In 1863, German woodworker Michael Dentzel sent his 17-year-old son, Gustav, to open a cabinet store the United States. Gustav began crafting carousels, including one that was installed in Rocky Springs Park in Lancaster in 1899. As improvements were made to the park over the years, the carousel was enhanced as well; a building was constructed around the carousel, and it was upgraded with mechanisms that run on electricity instead of steam. The attraction remained at the park until 1982, but few Lancaster County residents know what became of Gustav’s famous carousel since then.

During the scholarship pageant, each contestant gave a unique performance and highlighted a community service project near to her heart. Roe, a senior at Hempfield High School and the recipient of the Miss Heart of Lancaster’s Teen award, performed a lyrical dance and shared her community service initiative, SMASSurvivor. SMASSurvivor seeks to raise awareness of superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) and to provide support for those with the condition. SMAS is a rare disease that causes proximal small bowel obstruction, and it can become fatal in cases where diagnoses are delayed. According to Roe, 33% of people who die from SMA syndrome are diagnosed on the autopsy table. “When I found out a large percentage of those who pass away from SMAS were never diagnosed and would never know why they always felt so sick, I was horrified,” Roe wrote in an Instagram post in January. “This fact was one of the main reasons I started SMASurvivor. Because everyone deserves a diagnosis, an opportunity to receive treatment and a chance to experience a fulfilling life.”

The longer it remained at Rocky Springs Park, the more the carousel became intertwined with Lancaster’s history.

In 1963, local residents began protesting at the park due to

its segregated pool, and the attractions were closed to the public in 1968. Rocky Springs Park reopened more than a decade later, but attendance was heavily impacted by the

Schneider, who received the title of Miss Lancaster County, performed a harp arrangement that

combined Handel’s “Passacaglia” and Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor” in a mashup of the classical and R&B genres. Schneider presented her service project, MAOSmiles: Delivering Hope to Hospitalized Children. Through Schneider’s initiative, gift bags containing

BY JEFF FALK

For a group of local veterans, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Sure, the nutrition is important. But the real sustainability comes from fellowship, shared experiences and compassion.

The group goes by the name of Lancaster County Veterans Breakfast Club (LCVBC). While it’s sort of a cross between a self-help outreach program and a support group, it’s also a reminder that United States veterans have always come up with

ways to get the job done.

“There’s a camaraderie with all of us,” said LCVBC founder Bill Terry. “There is a bond. We are all brothers and sisters. It’s honoring those who have gone before us. There’s an understanding that we gave to the defense of our country. It’s what all of us have in common. It might have been a higher calling because it’s not for everyone.”

LCVBC meets on the third Saturday of every month. Over the past five years, the breakfast club had met at a restaurant in Bird-in-Hand before a fire

This year’s titleholders include (from left) Maggie Roe, Whitney Ridler, Kathryn Davis, Noelle Schneider, Julianna Billings, and AmandaGrace Krier.

The Rocky Springs Carousel was located in country singer Dolly Parton’s amusement park for nearly a decade before returning to Lancaster County in 1999.

Athletes to join state Sports Hall of Fame

The Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame will induct six athletes during a banquet on Saturday, May 4. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Bachman Center on the campus of Homestead Village, 633 Community

Way, Lancaster. This year’s inductees are Jerry Afari, William Bowers, Jeanne Ryan, Frederick Sample, Nancy Stevens, and Steve Ward.

Afari attended Columbia High School, where he earned nine varsity letters. As a football standout, he

was First Team All-Section in 2001 and 2002, and Section 3 Linebacker of the Year in 2003. He earned Third Team All-State in 2003 and finished his football career with 169 tackles, two interceptions, and three sacks.

On the wrestling mat,

Afari competed for three years, compiling a record of 105-16 with 66 pins. He set a school record for takedowns in 2002 with 117. He was named Second Team All-American at NHSCA Duals, First Team AllLeague at 215 pounds, and Lancaster-Lebanon League

and sectional champion in 2002 and 2003. Afari was the 215-lb. District 3 and regional champion and 215-lb. state runner-up in 2003.

Afari was awarded a wrestling scholarship to the University of Maryland, where he was a four-year starter and two-time team captain. He finished his collegiate career with 52 wins and a third-place finish at the ACC Conference Championship.

Afari was inducted into the Columbia High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.

Bowers started his running career at McCaskey High School and matriculated at Millersville State College, where he earned four letters in track and three in cross-country. He earned school records in the 440-yard dash and 440-yard hurdles. Bowers had a distinguished career in both, where he won many dual meets and won a medal at the Penn Relays for the first time in

Millersville school history. In his senior year, Bowers set a school record for the 440 dash and was the PSAC champion in the 440 hurdles, also setting a school record. His Millersville team won the PSAC Championships for the first time in school history and also went 9-0 during the dual meet season.

Bowers then proceeded to coach cross-country at Hempfield High School from 1972 to 2003 and girls’ track from 1976 to 1988 and 1998 to 2004. He also coached at Millersville State College from 1972 to 1975. In boys’ cross-country, he coached three District 3 Championship teams and had two teams that finished as PIAA state runners-up. He coached two girls’ cross-country teams to District 3 Championships. Bowers also started the girls’ cross-country program at Hempfield. He coached eight boys’ cross-country state champions and five girls’ state

Hempfield

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temporarily shut down the restaurant.

In the upcoming months, LCVBC has scheduled meetings at 6:45 a.m. on April 20, May 18 and June 15 all at the former Revere Tavern, 3063 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. Many of the breakfasts are paid for by sponsors, including local businesses.

“It didn’t start out with a mission,” said Terry, a resident of East Hempfield Township and a Vietnam War-era Navy veteran. “It was just a way to get vets together. It was a time to have breakfast with other veterans. Then some gentlemen began stepping up and paying for the breakfast. Now we have a jar and pass it around and collect funds for veterans’ groups. We’re still giving back to the community, even though some of us have already put our lives on the line.”

A typical LCVBC gathering could include the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, the relaying of jokes and a guest speaker.

“There seems to be a lack of understanding toward what veterans have done,” said Terry. “If you were not in battle, it’s much easier to get acclimated back into civilian life. If you were in battle, it is hard.”

Anywhere from 100 to 130 local veterans show up for the breakfasts. Most hail from the Vietnam War era, but the group also includes veterans of World War II, Korean War, the war in Afghanistan and other military conflicts.

“The interaction that goes on there is great,” said Terry. “There is an element of support to it.”

According to the United States Department of Defense, less than 1% of the country’s total population is currently serving in the military, and only about 10% of the total population are veterans. Nearly 17 veterans commit suicide each day, according to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

“Vets wear hats so we can identify each other,” said Terry. “It’s not for the civilians. It’s so we know who served. I’ll look for the hats when I’m handing out business cards for the breakfast club. The breakfast club is a way to come out and be with like-minded people. For some, it’s a way to continue to serve the community.”

Veterans are encouraged to make reservations for the breakfast by calling Mary at 717-929-0310.

Luncheon, fashion show slated

Zion’s Angels Relay for Life Team will present a luncheon and fashion show fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event will take place at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main St., East Petersburg. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.

The luncheon is being catered by Columbia Market House, and fashions by Touch of Taste Boutique of Lititz will be featured. Attendees will also have an

prizes and Touch of Taste will have merchandise available for purchase at the show.

Tickets are required. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 717-489-2422.

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champions. He won the Lancaster-Lebanon League Cross-Country Coach of the Year award five times. His total dual meet record - including both track and cross-country - was 1115-187-2, for an 85.7% winning percentage. He also ran in AAU meets from 1970 to 1987.

He was inducted into the Hempfield High School Sports Hall of Fame as a coach, the Millersville University Athletic Hall of Fame as an athlete, and the Lancaster County Sports Hall of Fame. He received the George W. Kirchner Award for his contributions to sports in Lancaster County.

Ryan started swimming competitively at the age of 10 and dominated Lancaster’s summer swim leagues from 1965 through 1972. She set many records as a young swimmer. In 1967, 1968, 1969, and 1970, she qualified for the National AAU Championships. In

1968, she placed second in the nation in 100-meter breaststroke and second in the 400-meter medley relay. At nationals in 1969, she placed second in the 100-meter breaststroke and third in the 400-meter medley relay. In 1970, her 400-meter freestyle relay team was ranked first in the country. Ryan won the 1970 Lancaster Aquatic Club Outstanding Swimmer award. She won the 200-meter breaststroke and placed second in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Eastern Swim Championships in 1970. In 1971, Ryan was nationally ranked in her age group: first for 400-yard freestyle relay, 200-yard medley relay, and 200-yard freestyle relay, and second for 50-yard freestyle. In the summer of 1972, she qualified for her 10th national championship and Olympic trials. Ryan furthered her education at West Chester State College, where in

1973, her swim team won the national championship.

Sample graduated from Columbia High School in 1948 after earning 16 total letters in four sports. He participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track, serving as co-captain of the football team.

In 1952, Sample graduated from Lebanon Valley College, where he played football. He served as co-captain in his senior season, and his team played in the final Bully Bowl in Tennessee.

Sample then pursued a career in education, starting as a teacher and advancing to administration. He served as a high school principal for two years, school district superintendent for 14 years, and college president for 16 years.

Stevens graduated from Manheim Central High School and matriculated at West Chester State College, where she captained the 1975 field hockey team that won the AIAW national championship. She then served as the assistant coach for field hockey and lacrosse at Penn State from 1977 to 1979, proceeding on to Franklin & Marshall to be the head coach for field hockey and lacrosse for two seasons. She was then the head field hockey coach for Northwestern University for nine seasons. Her Wildcats won four Big Ten Championships and appeared in eight consecutive NCAA Division I Championship quarterfinal and three NCAA semifinal games.

Stevens then took the helm at the University of Connecticut. Her UConn teams appeared in 24 NCAA tournaments and reached 18 quarterfinals

and 10 NCAA semifinals. Her teams won 19 Big East tournament titles and 19 Big East regular season titles while producing 50 First-Team All-Americans. Stevens led the Huskies to a No. 1 ranking in five seasons. She won NFHCA National Coach of the Year three times and Big East Coach of the Year 13 times. She saw 11 of her former players play on the U.S. national team.

Stevens was part of the USA Field Hockey national coaching staff from 1982 to 1990. She has also coached in the U.S. developmental program and the Olympic Festival. She was inducted into the NFHCA Hall of Fame in 2007 and the West Chester University Hall of Fame in 2003. She received the West Chester University Distinguished Alumni Award in 2018.

Ward was a three-sport athlete, graduating from Columbia High School in 1971. In his three years of varsity football, the Crimson Tide went 26-3-1. He was a versatile halfback as a sophomore, with 514 receiving yards and 549 rushing yards. Ward became the varsity quarterback in the 1970 and 1971 seasons. Columbia went 10-0 during his junior season, and the Tide won the conference championship in 1971. During his senior season, Ward threw 18 touchdown passes and ran for seven more. He compiled 1,774 all-purpose yards that season. He was named First Team All-County and Honorable Mention All-State.

Ward was an All-County selection in basketball during his junior and senior seasons. He was an AllCounty selection in baseball as lead-off hitter and shortstop/third baseman during his sophomore and junior seasons.

He attended Franklin & Marshall College, where he played football during his freshman season and graduated in 1975. Ward then moved to Kansas City, Mo., where he coached and refereed football. For 18 years, he served as president and commissioner of the Blue Springs Football Association.

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nuclear accident at ThreeMile Island and a local polio outbreak. To ensure its safety, the carousel was removed from Rocky Springs in 1982. It was placed in Lake Lansing Park in Michigan the following year, where the carousel was active until the park’s closure in 1986. In 1989, the carousel was moved to Dollywood, an amusement park in Tennessee owned by country singer Dolly Parton. The carousel was rebranded as the Dollywood Dentzel Carousel, and it remained at Dollywood for nearly a decade. Finally, after being purchased by a group known as the Friends of the Rocky Springs Carousel in 1998, the historic ride returned to Lancaster, where it has hidden in storage ever since.

Despite the historical significance and rarity of the Rocky Springs Carousel, every attempt at restoring the Rocky Springs Carousel to its former glory and finding a new home for it has been unsuccessful. According to a 2020 census conducted by the National Carousel Association, the ride is one of 208 classic wood carousels in North America. Of these 208 antiques, only 18 were manufactured by the

Dentzel Carousel Company.

In 2021, Willow Street resident Eileen Gregg published a book to chronicle the story of the famous attraction titled “Lancaster’s Hidden Treasure:

The Rocky Springs Dentzel Carousel.” The book includes the history of the Dentzel family and photos of the ride that have never been published before.

On Jan. 29, 2024, Gregg organized the screening of the first half of a film at Willow Valley Communities that includes videos of the carousel in use during the ‘90s. The footage was taken by Robert Scuorzo of Henderson, N.C., who sent it to Gregg for safekeeping. Gregg plans to hold a viewing of the film’s second half in the near future.

“I am very fortunate to have the film,” Gregg said. “The first half of the film shows the carousel in operation, and some of the scenes are of the carousel’s final day of operation that took place at the end of the 1998 Christmas season.”

For more information or to find out when the next film screening will take place, search for “Lan caster’s Hidden TreasureThe Rocky Springs Dentzel Carousel” on Facebook.

Church to host anniversary events

Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster, will observe the 150th anniversary of its founding on Sunday, April 21. The church began as a Sunday school mission of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Lancaster.

Two special events will lead up to the anniversary day: a choral service with a choir cantata and a lecture about the present Grace Church building. On Sunday, April 7, the choral service will feature the cantata “Christ Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” by Bach, complete with soloists, choir, string orchestra and organ.

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greeting cards, craft kits, toys and books are delivered to children undergoing hospital treatment. Each bag also includes a QR code to a YouTube channel of Miss America titleholders reading their favorite children’s books.

Billings, who was crowned as this year’s Miss Red Rose City, presented a jazz-influenced dance routine to the song “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” by Pink. Billings said she chose this particular song due to how deeply its lyrics and title resonated with her; the 2023 Solanco High School graduate has been dancing for 15 years, and she currently works as an assistant coach at Debbie School of Dance in Quarryville. Billings also discussed her service initiative, Chiari Malformation Awareness, which she created to educate

people on a rare condition she was diagnosed with in 2020. Billings said her goal is to use her platform as Miss Red Rose City to raise awareness of the condition and share her personal experience with it.

Krier, Ridler, and Davis were awarded the titles of Miss Heart of Lancaster, Miss Red Rose City’s Teen and Miss Lancaster County’s Teen, respectively.

The scholarship contest is coordinated by the Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Organization. The program seeks to empower young women across the nation by providing them with a platform to share their input on critical topics and hone various leadership skills as they compete for scholarship awards.

For more information, visit www.misslanca sterco.org.

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David McConnell, director of music at Grace, will lead the church’s 25-voice choir and soloists in the choral work, which is based on the words of Martin Luther. The melody was written by Luther’s musical assistant Johann Walther in 1524. Luther’s text deals strongly with redemption from sin through Jesus’ victory over the grave, and each movement of

Sportsmen plan activities

Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit www.manheimsports mansassoc.org.

Trap shooting practice will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays starting April 3. Hours may be extended on Saturdays. This activity is open to the public. Participants must bring their own supplies. For further information, call 717-773-3183 or 717-725-4582.

Violinist to perform in concert

Lancaster violinist

The retirees’ coffee and snack hour will take place on Monday, April 8, at 8 a.m. Club members and friends are invited to attend. For more information, call 717587-6957 or 717-224-0747.

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

A U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Legal Use of Force Seminar will take place on Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A defense lawyer, a firearm instructor and a USCCA account executive will speak. Topics will include reasonable force, deadly force, and home defense of property. There is a fee. Space is limited, and registration is required by emailing teamcentermass@ gmail.com.

The BB team that the club sponsors will finish using the club’s indoor range around April 11. After the BB team is finished for the year, the indoor range will be available for members on Thursday evenings.

The club will hold a work day on a Saturday in April. The March 23 work day was canceled due to inclement weather. For the new date, call 717-665-7729.

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the closes with a joyous “Hallelujah.”

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Verkouw, pastor, will lead the congregation in the evening prayer liturgy, some of it also sung.

Additionally on Sunday, April 14, Gregory Scott, a Lancaster architect and a scholar on the work of C. Emlen Urban, will speak on the current Grace Church building, one of Urban’s notable public buildings in

Melody Brubaker Cliff will be featured in a 30-minute concert on First Friday, April 5, at 8 p.m. at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The concert’s theme is “Sounds of Spring.”

The selections will include Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise,” “Allegro Aperto” from Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, and an arrangement of the hymns “Jesus Paid It All” and “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded.” Cliff will be accompanied on the piano by Larry Hershey.

Cliff is concertmaster for Allegro Orchestra of Lancaster. She also performs with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and as a freelance violinist in the area. She is the middle and high school orchestra director and string teacher at Lower Dauphin School District, where she has taught for the past 16 years.

performance from West Chester University, where she studied with Sylvia Ahramjian. She is a member of the National Association for Music Education and the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).

Through ASTA, she was honored as the 2018 Outstanding Director of the Year and the 2010 Outstanding New String Teacher for the Pennsylvania-Delaware Chapter. Most recently, she was recognized through the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association with the 2023 Citation of Excellence Award for District 7.

Lancaster. Scott recently released “The Urban Legend: the Life and Legacy of C. Emlen Urban,” which features the Grace Church building as an example of Urban’s work. Both events will begin at 4 p.m. and offer free admission. Grace Lutheran Church is located at North Queen and James streets, Lancaster. Parking will be available a half-block south of the church on North Queen Street in the city parking garage between Lemon and James streets. Parking vouchers will be available upon request to those who use that facility.

A native of Elizabethtown, Cliff was a student of Odin Rathnam, Melinda Daetsch, and Michael Jamanis. She studied music education at Lancaster Bible College and earned her master’s degree in violin

Admission is free. For more information, contact the church office at 717-397-5149.

Hempfield Class of 1974 plans reunion

The Hempfield Class of 1974 will hold its 50th class reunion on two dates in June.

On Friday, June 7, the celebration will be held at Heritage Hotel/Loxley’s, 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster, from 5 to 9 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served.

On Saturday, June 8, the celebration will start at noon at the pavilion on the grounds of the Mount

Joy VFW, 125 Longenecker Road, Mount Joy. Harvey’s Main Street BBQ will cater this event.

To make reservations by Tuesday, April 30, or to share contact information for fellow classmates, call Steve Hynicka at 717-9405046. Members of the Hempfield Class of 1974 are asked to share the reunion information with fellow classmates.

Melody Brubaker Cliff

Mountwaybia Club to mark centennial

The Mountwaybia Club is marking its 100th year of existence. Founded in 1924 by Mrs. Helen Breneman, the club originally drew its members from Columbia and Mountville and along the Lincoln Highway which connects them. While the geographic area has since widened, the club continues to provide a forum for women to read books and research pertinent topics, and present the results during meetings in members’ homes.

Following club tradition, the current meeting year will conclude with a tea in May. Club members are in search of descendants of former and deceased Mountwaybia members who may have memories of the involvement of their

mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, or aunts in the club. Descendants are asked to contact Joanna at 717-653-2019 or Deanna at 717-490-0111 by Friday, April 5, to share their recollections of the club.

Charter members of the club included Mrs. J.W. Zehring, Mrs. Michael Rorabaugh, Mrs. W.K. Kendig, Mrs. Oliver Fridy, Miss Louella Fridy, Miss Elizabeth Weaver, Mrs. Clarence Gable, Mrs. Elinor White, Mrs. A.J. Greenleaf, Mrs. A.G. Hess, Mrs. Edward Edgerly, and Mrs. Frank Hege. More recent former members include Mrs. Mary Katharine Horn, Mrs. R. Clark McCachren, Mrs. W.D. Linkous, Mrs. Donald Kresge, Mrs. Evelyn Schultz, and Mrs. Harry Smoker.

Veritas Community posts sermon series

The Veritas Community will begin a new sermon series titled “Seven” on Sunday, April 7. The church gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at HUB 450, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The first 15 minutes of the gathering are dedicated to fellowship.

The new series will explore Revelation 2 and 3, which contain letters to seven churches in Asia Minor. These churches were seeking to follow Jesus in the midst of the Roman Empire. The series will seek to answer the question “What can we learn about following Jesus as individuals and as a community in 2024 and in the midst of our own empires from these seven letters written to these seven churches around

GR Mitchell acquires local business

GR Mitchell Inc. recently announced that it is acquiring Ironstone Building Materials, a local business that offers building materials to homeowners and construction professionals. After months of preparation, the contract between the two independent building mate-

rial dealers is complete. From its Elizabethtown beginnings in 2000, Dave O’Connor’s auction-flipping hobby-turned-business grew in size and popularity, culminating with the brand Ironstone Building Materials. With a focus on decking, railing, doors, cabinetry and

trim, Ironstone found its permanent home on Hempland Road in Lancaster in 2011 and achieved recognition across state lines into Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and others.

Years later, as Dave approached retirement, a succession plan for the

2,000 years ago?”

The series will begin with the letter to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7 on April 7. Additional weeks will focus on the churches in Smyrna, using the text Revelation 2:8-11, on April 14; Pergamum, Revelation 2:12-17, on April 21; Thyatira, Revelation 2:18-29 on April 28; Sardis, Revelation 3:1-6 on May 5; Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13 on May 12; and Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-22 on May 19. On Sunday, May 26, the church will hold a Memorial Day weekend picnic.

For more information about the Veritas Community, visit www.veritas .community, email Ryan Braught at ryan@veri taschurchpa.org, or call 717-572-5914.

business emerged from a familiar place. Dave’s son, Jesse, attended high school with the current owner of GR Mitchell, Tom Keller. What started out as casual conversations quickly

Dave O’Conner (left) and Tom Keller

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turned into potential for the businesses to come together. Ironstone’s name will go unchanged, as will the staff members, who all are staying on-board.

While the company’s history extends back to the 1800s, GR Mitchell incorporated in 1969 and has been serving Lancaster’s

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Chevrolet to host Spring Fling

Faulkner Chevrolet, 2000 Bennett Ave., Lancaster, will present its second annual Spring Fling, a family-friendly crafting and vendor event with shopping and food trucks, on Sunday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Spring Fling is an opportunity for families to enjoy a fun-filled day of activities, while also supporting a great cause. There will be food trucks, vendors of local and regional artisans, unique gifts, local businesses and games. Guests will also have an opportunity to

win prizes.

Proceeds will benefit the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, which provides therapy and support to children with developmental disabilities and special needs.

Vendor spaces are available. Those interested in participating in the event are asked to reserve a spot by emailing SpringFling@ FaulknerChevrolet.com.

For more information about the Spring Fling, visit www.FaulknerChev roletLancaster.com/ SpringFling.

Organization to host breakfast

The Lancaster County Americans for Christian Traditions in Our Nation (ACTION) breakfast will take place on Saturday, April 13, at 8:30 a.m. at Eden Resort, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster. Guest speaker Karen England, a national advocate for

children and education, will present “Take Back the Classroom.”

There is a fee, with a discount for Lancaster County ACTION members. Preregistration by Monday, April 8, is required by calling the Lancaster County ACTION office at 717847-0902 or emailing lancoaction@gmail.com. Payment may be made in advance or at the door by cash, check, or Zelle; for more details, call the aforementioned number.

“Under the Sea” performing arts camp set

Sopranojam Music

Studio will offer an “Under the Sea” mini camp on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the auditorium at Dayspring Christian Academy, 120 College Ave., Mountville. Children ages 5 to 11 will sing, dance, act, and make a craft. Special guest Ariel will be on hand for photos

and a sing-along.

To register by Monday, April 8, visit www .sopranojamstudio.com/ minicamp.

The camp is a miniature version of Discover Your Voice Camp, which will be offered in the summer. For more information, visit www.sopranojamstudio .com/dyvc.

Businesses invited to support The Mix

To read more about the guest speaker in the winter 2023 Lancaster County ACTION newslet ter, visit www.lancaster countyaction.org.

The Mix, formerly known as Arbor Place, invites businesses to help support its mission and vision through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The Mix is a community-based organization that has served students and families for more than 40 years in the Lancaster area.

Th EITC program allows eligible Pennsylvania companies to receive tax

credits equal to 75% of their contributions up to $750,000 per taxable year or up to 90% for two-year charitable commitments. EITC contributions to the Mix will help provide healthy meals for students and further the sustainability of educational programming led by qualified and experienced staff members and partners.

To learn more, visit https://themixlancaster .org/eitc/.

Thursday April 11th, 2024

Doors Open at 5PM – Auction Starts at 6PM

Preview Wednesday, April 10th, 12PM-4PM

BID LIVE & ONLINE

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Children participated in a past performing arts mini camp.

North Museum sets Cosmic Bash

The North Museum will hold its biggest fundraiser of the year, the ninth annual Cosmic Bash, on Saturday, April 20, at Foundry48, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.

Hosted by WGAL News8

anchor and reporter Susan Shapiro, this year’s event will explore the mysteries beneath the earth’s surface. It will include a silent auction reception, gourmet dining experience, and live auction. Proceeds will benefit the museum’s STEM education programs,

To purchase tickets by Monday, April 15,

visit www.northmuseum .org/cosmic-bash or call 717-358-3941.

Now in its 72nd year, the North Museum serves thousands of local students and their families annually through its education initiatives in the museum, in the community, and at home. Offerings include field trips, early childhood education programs, summer camps, STEM Sisters, and the Science and Engineering Fair for middle and high school students. The programs are designed to create access to free

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and reduced-cost STEM learning opportunities and strengthen the foundation of youths in the Lancaster community and beyond.

Workshop to focus on native plants

Penn State Extension will host a Choose Native Mini-Workshop live webinar on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. The mini workshop will focus on replacing invasive species with those native to Pennsylvania in landscapes and water gardens.

Landscaping and water gardening activities often lead to the unintended introduction and spread of invasive plant species to natural lands and waterways. Once established, invasive

species can degrade natural habitats by outcompeting native species for space, light, and nutrients. Invasive species can impact the food web by altering the plant community and decreasing the diversity of plants available for food sources, habitat, and shelter. The workshop will introduce participants to native species options and creative ways to include native species in landscapes and aquatic designs. This mini-workshop is

hosted by Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Penn State Extension with a special guest presentation by Native Creations Landscaping Services. The event is offered at no charge through funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and the Great Lakes Commission.

Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com /ChooseNativeMini Workshop. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.

Meeting

Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.

9:30 AM Sunday Service. Father James Johnson. For more info: 717-381-9573.

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BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors

Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366

CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Sharing

Christ’s Love with All People.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn L. Kuhn, Sr. Pastor . Jonathan Paredes, Designated Associate Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 10am (Combined Worship Service), By phone (888-440-0106), or online at: www.apostlesucc.org

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

FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST:

2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship, & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.

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

CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am

Youth & Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH:

A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.

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THURS. MAY 2, 2024 – 6pm Real Estate

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#720 TREK BICYCLE women, 26”, very good cond. $80.00. 717-285-4940.

Bldg. Materials

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

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

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!

Household Goods

Lawn & Garden

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING DESIGN • BUILD PLANTING • HARDSCAPING

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

RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE

#1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2

Musical

CASH PAID for VINYL RECORDS also GUITARS and other INSTRUMENTS LITITZ MUSIC CO. 717-627-4929

Pets

CREAM COLOR YELLOW LAB/GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX PUPPIES, shots, dewormed, $200. 717-786-8975 ext. 2

GOLDEN LAB PUPPIES, vet checked, shots/dewormed, $250. Ready Now! Quarryville, 717-786-8975 ext. 0.

JACK RUSSELL PUPPY, male, b.12/7/23, dk. brown & white, $150 obo, David Fisher Jr. 717-808-1395.

MINI DACHSHUND PUPS, vet checked/shots, dewormed. Also mini Goldendoodle, 610-593-5956

MINI-BERNADOODLE PUPPIES RAISED with care in a loving family home. Available mid April. $4000. 717-341-9391 Please leave message or text.

OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES, 18 wks. old. $700 obo. 717-629-4239

Openings Available at LANCASTER:

• Career PTF City Carrier Positions w/Benefits and starting at $22.18 per hour

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• Assistant Rural Carrier $20.38 per hour (Scheduled to work Sundays and Holidays only. May volunteer Monday through Saturday)

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Pets

YORKIE PUPPIES, black & tan, vet checked, shots, dewormed, very cute, ready 4/12, $800. 717-687-8252 x2.

Produce & Edibles

ORGANIC PASTURED PORK and all grassfed beef. Support local Lancaster Co. small farms. Call 717-419-7525 to order.

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED

INSTANT PAYMENT

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

Tools

HEAVY-DUTY WORKBENCHES, 3 ft.-6 ft. long, height 20-30 in. adjustable, CHEAP! Pick up or delivery poss., 717-449-0089

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GREINER FARM: CAMPFIRE FIREWOOD

SERVICES RENDERED

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

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

AMISH MOVING COMPANY

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

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

BUSHES PROFESSIONALLY TRIMMED & pruned. Hedges, shrubbery, ornamental plants aesthetically maintained. No job too small. Spring clean-up, mulching, light landscaping. 717-405- 8733

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CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

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General home repairs and maintenance, laminate floor installation etc. 40+ years experience, insured & certified. Serving Mount Joy and surrounding areas. Call Bill at 717-892-9629.

DO GENERAL HAULING - Construction Clean up, Also Buildings, Basements, Yards, Odd Jobs. Call 717-392-7855

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REPAIR RENEW REMODEL RESTORE

CALL OR TEXT MATT 717-324-3335

GUTTERS, GUTTERS

SERVICES RENDERED

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

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HILLBILLY HOTSHOT, LLC

Custom hauling, gooseneck, & car trailer. Located Conestoga, PA, 717-823-3834

HOUSE WASHING BY ME

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

JUNK REMOVAL

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

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

MOBILITY SCOOTERS FOR RENT

Lancaster/York Cty. Day, week, or monthly rates. Drop off/pick up available. Also Disabled Driving Controls 717-449-0089

MOWING, MULCHING,& MORE!

Lawns, Landscapes, Leaves & Yardwork Light Digging / Loader / Backhoe Services. 30+ Yrs Exp Insured. 717-475-1677 Shawn

PAINTING BY MR. NEIL Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.

PAINTING By Triple P

or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup ad secure a generous year-end tax credit. Call Heritage for the blind today at 1-844-320-2804

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections.

$$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@yahoo.com

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

CORVETTES WANTED

1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

I BUY COSTUME & fine JEWELRY. 50 years experience. Pay cash. Will travel. Honest. Call Jane. 610-914-6026.

PINBALL MACHINES & ARCADES WANTED. Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks.

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@yahoo.com

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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

AUTO MECHANIC

Rohrer’s Service Center needs an auto mechanic. In addition to our own fleet, we serve commercial clients as well as the public. Duties include service, repair, and maintenance of cars & light trucks. A class 1 inspection license is required. Core work hours are 7:00 a.m. –3:30 p.m. weekdays, with OT required as needed.

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

STONE DRIVER & BACK-UP DISPATCHER

Rohrer’s needs a dump truck driver to deliver stone and other materials to various customer sites. This position performs a secondary role as a substitute dispatcher. Candidates must have a safe driving record, CDL class B, stable employment history, be able to lift 50lbs, work outside in all kinds of weather, in dusty & muddy conditions, climb in & out of truck cab, and be available for regular overtime. Computer competency, familiarity with Microsoft programs, and customer service skills are required.

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. Complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com

Rohrer’s Incorporated

70 Lititz Rd., PO Box 365

Lititz, PA 17543

Attn: Human Resources

Fax: 717-626-9425

Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com

Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

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We use modern pruning techniques for the health & safety of your trees & shrubs. Certified arborist on staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844887-5145 (PA017137).

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For Rent

BI-LEVEL HOUSE - SHARE. 1 mo. deposit, BG check, no smoking/no pets. Near Rt. 230 N., E-Town, 717-367-4829.