Alternative Gift Fair Announced

In its 15th year of celebrating and encouraging charitable giving, Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster’s annual gift fair will take place on Sunday, Dec. 11. The event will be held at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

While at the gift fair, shoppers will be able to engage with each of this year’s 45 nonprofit organizations to best choose which ones they would like to support by purchasing gifts for loved ones on their holiday gift list. Shoppers will also be able to enjoy food and beverages from local eateries and food trucks and peruse fair trade goods, social enterprises, and businesses offering environmentally friendly and ethically sourced gifts.

This year’s nonprofit participants include Aarons Acres, Big Picture Soccer, Blackbirds Environmental Justice, Benchmark Program, Clare House, Church World Service, Connection Ubuntu, Heifer International, Good Samaritan Services, Habitat for Humanity, Feed My Starving Children, Music for Everyone, Medan Initiative, Outreach Paraguay, Rafiki Africa Foundation, Thriving Villages International, Reach Out and Read Lancaster, Mental Health America, Safe Families for Children, SWAN, The Potter’s House, Wittel Farm Growing Project, Lifecycles, Walking Forward Together, Heeding God’s Call, Nurse Family Partnership, Hope Walks, Sisters’ Hope Foundation, The Blessing Foundation, Horizon: Empower the Orphaned, Brittany’s Hope, The Period Project, The Common Wheel, Central PA Animal Alliance Hounds of Prison Education (HOPE), Refugee Strong, The Edible Classroom, Lancaster Farm Sanctuary, 2 Seconds or Less, Live Like Libby, Lancaster County Food Hub, Chyatee Foundation, Ukraine War Refugee Aid Fund, and World Bicycle Relief.

Marketplace vendors will include Revolution Jewelry, CHYATEE: Conscious Living Begins Here, My Peruvian Treasures, Hope Inspire Love, North Star Initiative, Binding Love Scarves, Girl Crush, Friendship heART Gallery, Empowered Goods, Chestnut Ridge Honey, and The Get Stuff Done Book Club.

In addition to the shopping opportunities, there will be a Human Rights Day scavenger hunt taking place throughout the day for interested participants of all ages to take part in to learn about the respective nonprofits in the area that are working to address various articles of the Declaration.

Father Christmas will be present all day for pictures, visits, and interactive story reading. Father Christmas will introduce a variety of children’s authors who will be on-site to offer activities, book readings and signings, and the opportunity to purchase books.

Food will be available for purchase throughout the day from Lancaster food establishments, including Stroopies, Homage: Cuisine of the West African Diaspora, Walk-OTaco, The Cookie Sale to Combat World Hunger, pHresKoo Haitian Lemonade Food Truck, Gourmet Julie’s Way, Isabelle Cuisine: West African and Fusion Fare, Power Broths, and Character Coffee Cart.

Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote charitable, alternative giving through an annual gift fair that offers the opportunity to purchase holiday gifts in support of charitable causes and meaningful gift giving. To learn more, contact Jennifer Oehme Knepper at 717-201-9157 or lancaster giftfair@gmail.com.

Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Steven and Marsha Knowles of Lancaster celebrated 50 years of marriage on July 15. They marked the occasion at a Baltimore Orioles game and also had a small celebration with friends and family in Lancaster.

They were married on July 15, 1972, in a small wedding ceremony at Elkton United Methodist Church during which they were surrounded by close family and friends.

They are the parents of Kathryn Zellers and Ashlie Sload, and they have four grandchildren.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Of Real Estate

Single Story Home w/Basement & Detached Garage

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 3:00 P.M.

Located at: 187 W. Frederick St., Millersville Boro, PA 17551 GREAT LOCATION! FIXER UPPER! RENTAL Single story, colonial style home with a family area in the basement & a detached garage. Home has 2 bedrooms, a full bath upstairs & a half bath downstairs, kitchen, & dining room. There is an attic as well as a basement that has been used as a family room or recreation area. The home has off-street parking with a garage to the rear of the property. Property has public gas, water & sewer. Property has a back yard and is in a nice location within walking distance to Millersville University and other schools, stores, & businesses. Property is Zoned R-1, is very well built, but is in need of updating. Please consider owning this property as your home, or an investment property, or a rental.

Persons wishing to view this property may do so on: Thursday, August 4 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Or by calling Interim Boro Manager Greg Sahd for an appt. *For specifi c zoning rules and regulations, or for more details on this outstanding property, please contact Interim Boro Manager, Greg Sahd at 717-872-4645 x101. Terms: 10% down auction day. Balance due in 60 days.

Auction for: Auction By: Millersville Borough Shenk Auction Company 717-872-4645 717-665-1125 or 800-791-8815 Josele Cleary, Borough Solicitor Lic.#RY000237L 717-299-5251 Pictures & Info at: www.shenkauctions.com Visit www.auctionzip.com or fi nd us on Facebook R086789

Salunga Community Picnic Slated

The 81st annual Salunga Community Picnic will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 4:30 p.m. at Salunga Park, located next to the fire station, 19 W. Main St., Landisville. All residents of Salunga and surrounding communities are welcome to join.

Setup, social time, guessing games and giveaway drawing ticket sales will start at 4:30 p.m. Kids may

participate in the peanut scramble at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will start at 6 p.m., and attendees should bring food. The committee will supply iced tea, water, chips and ice cream. After dinner, there will be a peanut scramble for people of all ages, along with a cake walk and door prizes. For more information, call Stacey Cooper at 717-917-0340. PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

2 STORY 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH BRICK DWELLING 2 CAR GARAGE w/WORKSHOP AREA SCENIC SUSQUEHANNA RIVER VIEWS THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 AT 6:00 P.M.

93 Observation Site Rd., Conestoga, PA 17516 - Lancaster Co. Dir.: From Main Street Conestoga, Right onto River Rd to Left onto Observation Site Rd to property on right.

Property Description: 8/10-acre secluded country property with 2,920 Sq. Ft. 2 story 2 bedroom & 2 bath brick house. 1ft floor has kitchen with oak cabinets, wall oven & dining area. Also, large 18’x22’ family/great room with cathedral ceiling, bedroom and full bath. 2nd floor with 1 bedroom & 1 full bath. First & second floors with all new hardwood flooring throughout. Basement w/ 2-car 20’x22’ garage and 18’x19’ workshop area. Also 12’ x 26’ finished area. House has lower-level laundry, oil furnace with (2) 275 gal tanks, baseboard heat & central vac., Also 20’x22’ deck, and 6’x23’ covered porch. Property has well and onsite septic. Open House Dates: Saturdays, Aug. 13 & 20 from 1-4 PM And Thurs., Aug. 11 & 18 from 4-7 PM. Terms: Down payment of $25,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before Nov. 4, 2022, Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes +/- $5,221. Attention Realtors: 1% Broker Participation being offered to Realtors who preregister with their buyers and who become the successful bidder on day of auction. Must register 48 hours prior to date of auction. pre-registration forms are available at ww.beiler-campbellauctions.com. Auctioneers Notes: A secluded & private Manor Twp., Penn Manor School District property within walking distant to Susquehanna River and surrounded by Lancaster Co. Conservancy. Be sure to check out this 8/10 acre partially wooded location with a nice brick house, mature trees, paved driveway, and beautiful river views. Very unique property! For additional pictures go to www.beiler-campbellauctions.com or www.GoToAuction.com or www.auctionzip.com ID #23383

Auctioneers: Christ Taylor 717-371-1915 AU#005421 Harold Martin 717-738-4228 AA#019488 Sellers: Kenneth H. Greider 717-826-3880 Atty: Sam Goodley 610-998-1000

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THURS. AUGUST 11, 2022 6pm Real Estate 117 S. River St. Maytown, PA 17550 WELL-MAINTAINED MAYTOWN 2-STORY BRICK HOME – 0.29 Acre – Donegal SD SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Auction For: Robert & Barbara Hiestand

CANCELLED THIS WEEK!

6.7 ACRES!

THURS. AUGUST 11, 2022 – 6pm Real Estate 228 Eden Rd. Quarryville, PA 17566 WELL-MAINTAINED 4 BEDROOM HOME ON 6.7 ACRE LOT – Solanco SD SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Auction For: Jane Johnson

SAT. AUGUST 13, 2022 – 9am Personal Property 12pm Real Estate 1323 Keener Rd. Bainbridge, PA 17502 27.9 ACRE FARM & 1.28 ACRE LOT – Elizabethtown Area SD SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT 27.9 ACRES!

• FARM EQUIPMENT • CASE IH 80 3PT. HYDRAULICS & FULL CAB • FARMALL 404 • FARMALL SUPER A • PRODUCE SUPPLIES • PRODUCE EQUIPMENT • TOOLS • LAWN & GARDEN • FURNITURE • COLLECTIBLES • HOUSEHOLD GOODS • & SO MUCH MORE! Auction For: Albert Retherford Est.

WED. AUGUST 17, 2022 – 6pm Real Estate 1708 Columbia Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 6 UNIT COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY – 0.76 acre – Penn Manor SD OPEN HOUSES: SAT. AUGUST 6, 10AM-12PM & MON. AUGUST 8, 5-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Auction For: Leroy Mellinger Estate THURS. AUGUST 18, 2022 – 6pm Real Estate 244 E. High St. Manheim, PA 17545 3 BEDROOM MANHEIM BORO HOME – 0.16 acre – Manheim Central SD OPEN HOUSES: SAT. AUGUST 6, 10AM-12PM & MON. AUGUST 8, 5-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Auction For: Hedwig Hontz Est.

246.7 ACRES!

MON. AUGUST 22, 2022 – 1pm Real Estate 1545 Glen Dale Rd. Drumore, PA 17518 246.7 ACRE DRUMORE FARM TO BE SOLD IN 3 PARCELS – Solanco SD SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Auction For: Rose A. Hanks Est.

TUES. AUGUST 23, 2022 – 6pm Real Estate 1103 Frances Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601 5 BEDROOM MANHEIM TOWNSHIP INVESTMENT PROPERTY – 0.04 acre – Manheim Township SD OPEN HOUSES: SAT. AUGUST 13, 10AM-12PM & MON. AUGUST 15, 5-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Auction For: Leonard Kenderdine Estate

TUES. AUGUST 30, 2022 – 6pm Real Estate 544 Abbeyville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17603 3 BEDROOM STONE/BRICK RANCH HOME – 0.24 acre – School District of Lancaster OPEN HOUSES: SAT. AUGUST 20, 10AM-12PM & MON. AUGUST 22, 5-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Auction For: Marjorie Zercher

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