The legacy of the Strasburg Wavers
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
It’s impossible to know what’s going on in a stranger’s life.
Whether you’re commuting to work, making a trip to the grocery store or simply walking down the sidewalk in your neighborhood, you’re bound to pass several people who you’ve never met before. The strangers we pass every day have a unique story and their own struggles that everyone else is unaware of, and you never know how much you can
“Tony blessed thousands of drivers every day with a huge smile and a waving hand.”
impact someone’s life by extending a single act of kindness. Tony Thomas and Randy Schamber, locally known as the Strasburg Wavers, are a perfect example of how a small act of kindness can make a big difference.
For two years, Thomas and Schamber sat together near the intersection of Strasburg Pike and Lincoln Highway. The two men shared a mission to put a smile on strangers’ faces, which they accomplished by smiling and waving as cars passed by. While the gesture may seem small, it sent ripples through the community and earned them the title of the Strasburg Wavers. In addition to individuals in the area, the Strasburg Wavers became noticed by local businesses such as Joe On The Go Coffee Co. Roughly one year ago, the mobile cafe visited Thomas to give him a free coffee and speak with him for a few minutes, declaring that with Thomas
and Joe On The Go at the top and bottom of the Southern End, 5 miles of road were covered with kindness.
Thomas and Schamber forged a close bond with each other through their quest of kindness, spreading their contagious smiles as a team until Thomas passed away on June 17. Schamber and many community members
Tony Thomas
shared posts online mourning Thomas’ death and honoring his legacy of spreading joy, and Joe On The Go donated 10% of all sales for one week to Thomas’ family to help cover funeral expenses. “We’ve never met anyone who lived out our mission of spreading kindness more so than Tony,” the business said in a Facebook post. “Tony blessed
thousands of drivers every day with a huge smile and a waving hand.”
Although Schamber and Thomas sat together for two years, Schamber became ill for several months, requiring him to move his chair to a shady spot farther away from the intersection. Many community members only noticed Thomas during this
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The American Red Cross estimates that roughly 99% of the population is eligible to donate blood, but only 3% of Americans regularly donate. Although blood drives are frequently held across the United States, many potential donors are unaware of how simple the process of giving blood truly is and how many lives it could save. Kathryn Davis, a resident of Willow Street and recent graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School, is spearheading a movement to show the community how almost anyone can become a hero by donating blood.
PhlebotomyFam began as a community service initiative Davis created as a contestant in the Miss Lancaster County scholarship pageant. Each candidate is required to design a service project as part of the competition, and Davis said she chose to raise awareness of donating blood due to the impact it’s had in her life. Davis’ mother, Jozlyn Grodski, frequently donated blood while Davis was growing up; Grodski and Davis would often make their trips to the blood bank into a fun outing that included getting lunch and visiting a nail salon together. Davis was also inspired to create PhlebotomyFam due to seeing the importance of blood transfusions firsthand after a car accident in 2021. While riding in a bus with 31 others on the way home from a youth group retreat, the driver experienced a stroke and
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Community Foundation plans summer events
The Lancaster County Community Foundation, together with its partners, has announced Summer for Lancaster, an interactive experience celebrating the Lancaster County of today and inviting residents to imagine their shared future for tomorrow. Partners, including the City of Lancaster, Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement, and ATOMIC, have joined with
the foundation with the goal of amplifying classic Lancaster city events and delivering a fresh, collaborative summer celebration for Lancaster County. In 2024, the Lancaster County Community Foundation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Summer for Lancaster invites all county residents to experience a new kind of collaboration and imagine what is possible for the next 100 years.
Upcoming activities will include a community dance party on Friday, July 19, from 8 to 9 p.m. at Binns Park, 120 N. Queen St., Lancaster. JW Spurlock will lead a line dance. There is no charge to participate.
The New Holland Band will perform in concert on Sunday, July 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Binns Park. The program will include marches, Broadway and movie classics, overtures, and patriotic tunes. The New Holland Band has been performing in Lancaster and the See Events pg
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lost control of the vehicle.
Davis and a few other students only sustained minor injuries, but several other passengers would not have survived the crash without the blood transfusions they received while recovering in a hospital.
“My main goal is to save lives. I encourage other people to donate blood because it only takes a few minutes, and it makes such a big difference,” said Davis. “There’s a huge lack of awareness in the community right now of this awesome superpower that most of the population has.”
Davis said she spreads her message by introducing the topic of blood donation into everyday conversations with friends and family. PhlebotomyFam is a platform
Davis uses to reach a wider audience by maintaining social media accounts to highlight local blood drives, fun facts and general information about giving blood.
“What I really appreciate about (PhlebotomyFam) is that it isn’t trying to start new blood drives all the time,” Grodski said. “We’ve noticed the issue isn’t that there aren’t enough blood drives; it’s about making sure every slot is filled.”
Grodski and Davis often partner with Lancaster Gen-
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Kathryn Davis donates blood as frequently as she can at local donation centers and blood drives.
eral Health (LGH) and the American Red Cross to not only highlight blood drives, but to make people aware of donation centers such as LGH that receive donations year-round. Grodski added that according to the American Red Cross, the national blood shortage would be solved if 1% more of the population donated blood. Davis is currently using PhlebotomyFam to highlight the annual blood drive held in memory of Lampeter-Strasburg alumnus Ryan Smith. The event will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 S. Decatur St. To learn more, search “PhlebotomyFam” on Facebook or Instagram.
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time, leading some drivers to believe Thomas was the sole Strasburg Waver.
In the weeks following Thomas’ death, several drivers accused Schamber of trying to take Thomas’ place. “It was and still is difficult to look at Tony’s chair without shedding some tears,” Shamber wrote in a Facebook post. “I will continue to sit and wave when I’m able to do so.”
A group of local residents will gather with Schamber
on Friday, July 26, to honor Thomas’ memory and sit in solidarity with the remaining Strasburg Waver.
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Rolling Thunda, a traveling open mic event featuring Thunda Khatt, will be held on Wednesday, July 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ewell Plaza, 145 N. Queen St., Lancaster. All artists are welcome to sign up, but poets will have first consideration. The event is free of charge.
Salsa Night will take place on Friday, July 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Binns Park. The event will feature Jasmin Pantoja, Mambojaz Dance Company, and DJ Poli.
During a pop-up barbershop on Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ewell Plaza, The Franchise team will provide free haircuts.
dance lessons, spoken word pop-ups, opportunities for community members to share their voices with WITF and the Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement, and temporary art installations, including one by Rock Lititz live event company ATOMIC that will be in place throughout the summer. Summer for Lancaster festivities will also amplify existing City of Lancaster events such as the upcoming Celebrate Lancaster. First Fridays, Music Fridays with Music for Everyone, and other events will return with some surprises.
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Throughout the summer, Lancaster County residents are invited to come together and celebrate their multifaceted communities through free programs at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza. Programming will include an outdoor artisan market from Lancaster Art Vault, community dance parties on Music Fridays, New Holland Band concerts, free
Porches and Posies Garden Tour planned
The Porches and Posies Garden Tour will be offered on Friday, July 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will include 10 gardens, with characteristics such as pollinator plants, water features, upcycled items, pottery features, rock gardens, and a pop-up shop. Tour goers may also view the restored sanctuary at Chestnut Level Church and visit the Drumore Quaker Meetinghouse and Cemetery. The tour will take place rain or shine.
Tickets may be purchased prior to or on the day of the tour at the office of Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church, 1068 Chestnut Level Road, Quarryville. They also may be purchased on the day of the tour at 291 Cedar Hill Road, Peach Bottom or 20 Kreider Road, Willow Street, two of the tour stops. Proceeds will go toward sanctuary renovations at Chestnut Level Church.
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Program to focus on African American burial grounds
Historic Rock Ford will host a presentation, “Exploring the Traditions and Features of Pennsylvania’s Historic African American Burial Grounds,” on Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The program will take place in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster.
Over the last two decades, the presenter, Steven Burg, has had the opportunity to visit and study many of Pennsylvania’s historic African American cemeteries and burial grounds. To date, more than 150 burial grounds have been identified across the state that were created primarily by or for the burial of people of
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color. These sites represent unique spaces reflecting the culture, traditions, and histories of local African American communities. In his presentation, Burg will explore traditions and features of these African American cemeteries and explain why he believes it is important that these places be documented, appreciated, and preserved.
Burg is a professor of history at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, where he specializes in public history and historic preservation. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Colgate University and his master’s and doctoral degrees in United States history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For more than two decades, he has been researching African American cemeteries and burial grounds across Pennsylvania and working with grassroots organizations to document and preserve those sites. He is currently the secretary of Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds, a statewide organization
Steven Burg
dedicated to preserving Pennsylvania’s African American cemeteries.
Burg’s presentation is a complement to Historic Rock Ford’s 2024 Focus Exhibit “A Time to Mourn: Death and Mourning in Pennsylvania 1750-1820” in the John J. Snyder Jr. Gallery.
This presentation is free of charge, but space is limited and all guests must register at https://rock ford.yapsody.com.
To learn more about Historic Rock Ford, visit www .historicrockford.org.
LS Blue caps perfect season
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Team LS Blue capped a perfect season in the LANCO 10U Section 2 league going 18-0 and winning the championship on June 30. Despite playing from behind in all three games on Sunday, LS defeated Penn Manor Gold 5-2, Manheim Township Lightning 13-2, and Hempfield Gray 7-4. The team opened tournament action with a 13-2 result over Manheim VFW on Saturday. Members of the team include Chase “99 Speed” Hart (front), (second row, from left) Davis “Dirty” Colvin, Mason “Mase Man” Miller, Hunter “Boston” Kalasinsky, and Cole “Cole Train” Bender, (third row) Joseph “Jotani” Stoltzfus, Harrison “Harry” Elias, Ryland “Ry” Null, Wyatt “Cap” Burns, Rohan “Roh” Villbrandt, Nolan “Schweinny” Schwein, and Brayden “Bray” Young, along with (fourth row) coaches Evans Elias, Justin Hart, Brian “Pugsley” Schwein, Steve Villbrandt, Dan Colvin, and Justin Miller and assistant coach Brayden Hart.
Get to know your neighbor at upcoming fundraiser for SNM
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard, 790 N. Little Britain Road, Quarryville, will host its annual fundraiser for Solanco Neighborhood Ministries (SNM) from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. The rain-or-shine event will highlight SNM’s efforts to serve the community, and it will feature live entertainment, auctions and various food trucks. Admission to the fundraiser will be free, but attendees are encouraged to register online in advance at https://tinyurl .com/SNMbritainhill24. Food and beverages will be available to purchase from food trucks such as 22BBQ and Italian Oven on Wheels, and Penny’s Ice Cream will vend frozen desserts during the fundraiser. The event will also include a silent auction as well as a live auction for the first time this year. Attendees will have an opportunity to bid on a variety of items and experiences, including tickets to the Fulton Theatre, an antique quilt, two vouchers for a glassblowing class and a sailing activity on Chesapeake Bay.
Britain Hill first hosted the annual fundraiser shortly after the coronavirus pandemic, when SNM’s executive director, Teresa Dolan, proposed a collaboration for a new event called “Do You Know Your Neighbor?” The goal of the event was to give members of the public insight on different types of programs SNM offers the Southern End, which comprise more than its food bank in Quarryville. During the first fundraiser at Britain Hill, SNM representatives set up stations to highlight specific areas of focus, including rent and utility assistance, and initiatives to distribute gas cards, diapers and school supplies to local families.
“This event not only brings awareness of what services (SNM) has to offer, but it’s proved to be a great fundraiser for them,” said Debbie Helm, the owner of Britain Hill. Since founding the venue in 2017, Helm and her husband, Ken, have frequently organized events to give local nonprofits a platform and amplify their impact in the community.
Representatives from SNM will be present to
share information on the nonprofit’s many programs and to accept donations from supporters. Donations and the proceeds from both auctions will help SNM cover its operational costs and program expenses, as well as help the organization fund a new initiative to combat housing insecurity across Lancaster County. “We’re definitely seeing an uptick in the number of people facing issues with housing,” said Christal Pritchard,
SNM’s housing resource advocate. “Our goal is to holistically address the problem through a program that helps individuals get out of a cycle of homelessness.” Pritchard added that SNM is in the early stages of designing the program, but it hopes to build relationships with landlords and to offer budgeting plans as part of the new initiative. For more information about SNM, visit https:// solanconeighborhood ministries.org.
Representatives from Solanco Neighborhood Ministries attend last year’s fundraiser at Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard.
JBT receives United Way award
Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. (JBT) was recently recognized for its efforts in contributions and participation in the United Way of Lebanon County’s annual giving campaign.
JBT received the United Way 2024 Employee Giving Award because of an 18% increase in employee contributions and a 13%
increase in employee participation. Overall, 67% of JBT employees contributed to this year’s giving campaign.
JBT is a locally-based, full-service community bank serving clients in Lebanon, Lancaster, Berks and Dauphin counties. To learn more, visit www .jbt.bank.
Astarita joins honor society
Antonio Astarita of Willow Street was inducted into the Alpha Kappa Alpha Honor Society at Siena College, Loudonville, N.Y.
Alpha Kappa Alpha members are students who have achieved academic excellence throughout their college years and have demonstrated an awareness of the problems facing society and a sincere concern
for others. Members have contributed to Siena and to the broader community by participation in extracurricular activities. These students embody the Franciscan traditions that are the foundation of an education at Siena. They were chosen upon the recommendation of a select committee of faculty members, students and administrators.
Counseling available to homeless youths
The Bridge Project in PA will offer online mental health counseling to children and youths in Pennsylvania who are experiencing homelessness. Move Forward Counseling is a partner in this project, which provides counseling at no cost to the student, family, or local education agency. No health
insurance is necessary. The Bridge Project in PA is part of Pennsylvania’s American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Program and is available for a limited time.
To learn more, visit www.moveforwardpa .com/the-bridge -project-in-pa.
Participating in the award presentation are (front, from left) Hannah Kees, Jaime Hansson, Tori Kuhns, Ann Decker, (back) Mario Nardone, Ashley Hess, Michael Grenier, Khristen Kleinfelter and S. Tyler Caldwell.
PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION
5 RESIDENTIAL UNITS & 5 GARAGE UNITS
GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY
THURS., AUGUST 15, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M.
27 W. State Street, Quarryville, PA 17566 - Lancaster Co.
Directions: At square of Quarryville, go East on Route 372/ W. State Street to property on Right.
Property Description: Outstanding well-kept hard to find multi-unit property with 5-units & a 5-unit garage storage building. Great income producing property grossing over $63,000.00 yearly. Fully occupied with off-street blacktop parking, reasonable taxes, public sewer, public water, coin operated washer & dryer for extra income. Conveniently located to all that Lancaster County has to offer. Solanco School District, Quarryville Boro. Don’t miss this hard-to-find investment property. Bridge Loans Available: Call Auctioneer for details. Open House Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 10 am-1 pm & 5-6 pm day of auction. Terms: Down payment of $40,000.00 required the day of auction. Settlement on or before Sept 30, 2024. Transfer taxes to be paid by the buyer. Real estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes +/- $6636.00. Attention Realtors: 1% broker participation offered to Realtors with pre-registered buyer. See website for more information. All information is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed.
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 Wilmer Martin 717-333-4881
AU# 006386
Seller: Stephen Beiler
Attorney: Sam Goodley 610-998-1000
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COUNTRY 1½ STY. 4 BDRM. HOUSE 24.1 ACRES MOSTLY WOODED RAWLINSVILLE/SMITHVILLE/WILLOW STREET AREA
MONDAY, AUG. 5 • 5 P.M.
1048 Rawlinsville Rd., Willow Street. Rt. 272 S. from Willow Street. Right Pennsy Rd. Right Rawlinsville Rd. Property on left. Frontage Mt. Hope Rd.
1½ sty. w/1620 SF, eat-in kitchen, living rm., 4 bdrms. (1st floor bdrm.), full bath, bsmt., oil air heat, central AC, mostly wooded 24.1 ACRES, rural semi-secluded location w/sub division potential. Frontage on Rawlinsville Rd. & Mt. Hope Rd. Zoned R2.
After 67 years in Brackbill family, estate serious to sell. Hardwood & laminate floors. Ideal as residence or investment. Convenient location. Minutes to Smithville, Rawlinsville, Willow Street & Buck. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House July 13, 20 & 27 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006. (Lender NMLS ID #834368)
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Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-733-1006
Ruth N. Brackbill Estate Edward L. Brackbill Exc. 717-278-1160
Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956 R107981 www.klinekreidergood.com
LCAA posts exhibit, classes
The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will present the exhibit “Wild in the Woods” from Sunday, July 21, through Thursday, Aug. 8. This exhibit features artwork inspired by things found in the woods. Submissions by adult members of LCAA will be displayed in the Kauffman Gallery, and works by children and teens will be on view in the Steinmetz Galley. Awards will be given for artworks in both galleries. Members of the public may view “Wild
in the Woods” on Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
LCAA has also announced two summer classes. “Watercolors for Beginners” with Tony Bonazzi will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays through Aug. 15. “Passion for Pastels” with Dot Stepenaski will take place on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon from Aug. 1 to Sept. 5. For more information, call 717-687-7061 or visit www.lcaaonline.org.
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Author announces book release
“A Woman’s Wealth: Designing Financial Confidence” is the debut book by Beth Vulopas, managing principal and owner of Chestnut Street Investment Counsel in Lancaster. In collaboration with Carol Emerson, a Lancaster psychotherapist, the financial book explores the deeper meaning behind people’s personal experiences with money.
Vulopas, a finance industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, is committed to helping women understand money and finance. “A Woman’s
Wealth” tackles the emotional aspects of money. The book allows readers to delve deeper into their own money story and gain a better understanding of their financial behavior, a first step toward achieving financial confidence.
The resource for women is a combination of stories, artistic elements and worksheets. “A Woman’s Wealth” provides readers with tools to cultivate financial confidence for both today and the future. For more information and to order the book, visit www.chestnutstreet woman.com.
Team 1 wins rec league championship
Directions: From Route 222, West on Penn Grant Rd to right onto Peach Bottom Rd. to property on right. Property Description: 4/10 +/- acre Willow Street property w/1585 sq. ft., 4-BR, 1 bath, 1½ story dwelling. House first floor has kitchen, dining room, living room w/brick FP, 2 BRs & full bath. 2nd floor has 2 additional BRs w/possible smaller 5th BR and walk-in cedar closet. Full basement w/laundry, storage & work areas and outside entrance. House has hot air heat w/both coal & oil furnaces. Property also has large 3 car garage 30’x46’, mature trees and is served w/public water & sewer. Open House Dates: Saturdays, July 27 & Aug. 3 from 1-4 PM & Thursdays, July 25 & Aug. 1 from 5-7 PM
Terms: Down payment of $25,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before September 30, 2024, Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes +/- $4,398.00.
Attention Realtors: 1% broker participation offered to Realtors with pre-registered buyer. See website for details.
Auctioneers Notes: Be sure to check out this 4/10th acre Willow Street location in Lampeter-Strasburg School District and West Lampeter Township. The property features a brick 4 BR dwelling, large 3-car garage, paved driveway, brick walks & covered porch. Bridge loans available - Call auctioneers for details. 23’ Fleetwood Wilderness camper sells directly after real estate. All information provided is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Bridge loans available call auctioneer for details.
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
Seller: Daniel W Landis Estate Jane Weidman 717-341-8089
Atty: Jay Clark 717-464-4300
The U10 boys’ Team 1 was named the champion at the Lancaster Area Rec League soccer championship on June 1. The team went undefeated in three games to win. Team 1 included Zachary Gochnauer (kneeling), (standing, front, from left) Isaac Brenneman, Brookes Wise, Benjamin Litvin, Michael Litvin, Connor Ferreira, Joey Nelson, Silas Diffendarfer, Ezra Diffendarfer, Josiah Krause, Will Steigerwald, and coaches (standing, back) Doug Wise, Hal Litvin, and Michelle Diffendarfer.
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683
Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastoral Team: Kevin Kumher and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717872-6755.
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
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG : 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:30 am & 10:30 am. Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with 9:15 am & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Wed. 6:30 pm . Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net
LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH
Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Student Ministry: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717-806-5812.
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292
Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0183.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
LancasterHistory to host outdoor concerts
LancasterHistory’s Music on the Lawn series will return for its third summer season, featuring a lineup of local bands performing in the backyard of James Buchanan’s historic home, Wheatland. The concerts will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on select Saturdays at LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster.
The series will kick off on July 20 with a concert by Featherburn, which features the accordion and weaves together elements of folk, punk, groove, and rhapsody.
Vinegar Creek Constituency will perform on Saturday, Aug. 31. The band’s music includes elements of bluegrass, early swing, outlaw country, and ragtime. Music on the Lawn will conclude on Saturday, Sept. 14, with Woodson Steel Experience, which will immerse listeners in the sounds of steelpan
Caribbean music. Tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting www.lancaster history.org or by calling 717-392-4633, or they may be purchased at the door with cash or a credit card. Admission is free for children age 17 and under and LancasterHistory members.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, foldable chairs, and picnics. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Restrooms are available on-site.
In the event of inclement weather, the decision will be made at noon on the day of the concert, and ticketholders will be notified. The rain date for each concert is the following day from 1 to 3 p.m.
To request special accommodations, contact development and events manager Annie Weeks at 717-392-4633, ext. 134, or annie.weeks@ lancasterhistory.org.
- Georgetown/Quarryville AreaREAL ESTATE PUBLIC AUCTION
2½ Sty., 6 Bdrm. House - 30'x74' - 2 Sty. Horse Barn 9/10 Acre +/-
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 • 6:30 P.M.
Location: 525 Furnace Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566 (Eden Twp., Lanc. Co.) Directions: Rt. 896 South to Georgetown. Turn right onto Furnace Rd. Follow to property on left. OR Rt.
Taxes approx. $4,914. Auctioneer Note: Well kept property w/ desirable country location, bordering farmland w/ farmland view. Large 6 bdrm. house. Nice landscaping. Minutes to Quarryville, Georgetown, etc. Easy access to Rts. 896 & 372. Sellers have purchased a farm and plan to sell. Terms: 10% down, settlement on or before October 5, 2024. Sam Goodley, Atty. 610-998-1000.
Inspection by appointment OR Open House: Saturdays: July 20 & 27; 1-3 PM Contact seller @ (717) 786-6051 to schedule a private showing.
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Pets
AKC FRENCH BULLDOG female, good colors, well cared for and healthy, raised from pup, proven, good mom, must sell, delivery possible, $1,500. 717-803-0528
AKC POODLE, 4YO male, cream, 30 lbs., housebroken, friendly. Needs a good home, $250. 717-768-4689, Kinzers.
AKC ROTTWEILER PUPS. UTD on shots, Dewormed & Vet checked. German bloodline. $1,495. 717-926-3637
FRENCH BULLDOG FEMALE, beautiful chocolate fawn, crate trained, very healthy, must sell. $400. 223-281-1794
MINI BERNIE MOUNTAIN PUPS up-to-date shots, vet checked, family raised, $950, 610-273-3095.
MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES, very cute & friendly, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $395. 717-208-0418.
MINI POODLE PUPPIES, red/red and white. B5/20/24, family raised, vet checked, shots, $550. Also WELSH CORGI 5YO female, 717-687-8252 x1.
RAGDOLL KITTENS, TICA reg., 2M/3F, vet checked, very cute, great pets, farm raised, $1,195. 610-469-4169
STD. BERNEDOODLE, 3YO female, beautiful tricolor Bernese markings, very friendly. STD POODLE, 6YO male, black & white, nice temperament, tricolor genes. $50 ea. 717-940-3561.
Produce & Edibles
LAPP’S FARM MARKET
1406 Lampeter Rd., Lancaster, PA Fresh produce in season, flowers, baked goods, smoothies, milkshakes & more Mon.-Fri. 8am-5:30pm, Sat. 8am-5pm 717-823-7078
JULY 20TH WILL BE NO BBQ due to a family function
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
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Riverboat tours planned
Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA) will offer riverboat tours on Thursdays to Sundays through October. Excursions will embark from the dock at SNHA’s Zimmerman Center for Heritage, 1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, and travel the Lake Clarke region of the Susquehanna River while tour guides share stories of the river’s history and heritage.
River Discovery Tours are a one-hour excursion for 22 passengers. The program explores the scenic Susquehanna River landscape, wildlife, and history through stories of the past and present.
Themed boat tours also offer a one-hour themed
excursion for 22 passengers. The tours are available at special times throughout the season and highlight heritage stories not covered in the regular River Discovery Tours. Topics include the Civil War, native peoples, wildlife, and the supernatural.
Sunset Cruises are oneand-a-half-hour sunset tours for 14 passengers. People may learn stories of the river and enjoy scenic views. They may bring their own snacks and beverages.
All tours will be conducted aboard the Chief Uncas electric boat. The vessel was built in 1912 so that Adolphus Busch, co-founder of the American beer company bearing his name, could
enjoy cruises at his summer estate on Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, N.Y., the headwaters of the Susquehanna River. SNHA purchased the Chief Uncas in 2021 and transported the boat to Pennsylvania. Donors for the project included Ann Barshinger of Lancaster and Doug Hoke and George and Bambi Long of York. Additional grant support was provided from the National Park Service and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Heritage Areas Program. Brookfield Renewable Energy also contributed.
To purchase tickets, visit https://susqnha.org/ programs/boat-tours/.
