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Manheim Central Class of 2024 encouraged to practice gratitude

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Members of the Manheim Central High School Class of 2024 were encouraged to practice gratitude, to take personal responsibility and to stay in the moment in remarks given at their graduation ceremony. The ceremony was held on June 6 at LCBC Manheim.

Class president Andrew Stuart told his classmates about his struggles freshman year in high school, when he felt apathy toward almost everything. He credited his friends and his faith with helping him overcome his struggles, but he also noted it required that he do the work himself. “Our problems don’t just magically fix themselves,” he

said. “I had to make the conscious decision to not let my struggles be what defined me.”

High school principal Joshua Weitzel presented a variety of awards and scholarships to the seniors. “Every graduating class writes a chapter that’s woven into the story of Manheim Central High School,” he said. “The 2024 chapter continues the legacy of what it means to be a Baron. This includes a commitment to excel lence and strong support for the community.”

middle school, all of which led her to where she is today. She cautioned her peers against focusing too much on the future, however.

“Throughout this time, in my anxious waiting for whatever is next in life, I have recognized a very important lesson: how vital it is to live in the moment,” she said.

“We can be proud of all we have accomplished.”

“If we are only looking to the future, we can easily overlook the present and its precious gifts.”

enjoy where we are in life and who we are with,” she said. “No matter what path we take, we must remember to appreciate where we are.”

Assistant principal Rodney Brenize presented a variety of senior awards, and superintendent Ryan Axe offered his congratulations to the Class of 2024. Mike Williams, a member of the Class of 1963, gave the keynote address.

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Lectures, concerts, children’s programs and more will be part of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua happening this summer in Mount Gretna. Chautauqua, an Iroquois word with several meanings, began in the late 1800s as an adult education movement designed to bring programs and lectures to rural areas, said Sue Hostetter, chair of the PA Chautauqua Summer Programs Committee.

The program was created by Sunday school teacher Lewis Miller and John Heyl Vincent to train teachers and educate the middle classes, Hostetter explained, adding, “The Sunday school here is not what most of us think of today. It was an actual school that met on Sundays for children who worked the other six days of the week.” At the turn of the 20th century, there were more than 200 Chautauquas across the country, with some traveling and some settled in one place. Mount Gretna’s Chautauqua is one of about 15 that remain, she said.

Salutatorian Daniela del Carmen Cruz spoke about her memories of elementary and

Julianna Lindberg was named valedictorian. She talked about the challenges the Class of 2024 has faced, including attending school during the COVID-19 pandemic and enduring ongoing construction at the high

“It is safe to say as a class, we

While the program has changed over the decades, some things have remained consistent, including a focus on programs based on four pillars: religion, recreation, arts and culture and education.

All summer programs at the Pennsylvania Chautauqua are open to the public and funded entirely by donation. Highlights

Julianna Lindberg

Daniela del Carmen Cruz

BIA announces Parade of Homes

The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County (BIA) has announced the annual virtual and in-person Parade of Homes. The event opened on June 15 and will continue on Wednesday, June 19, through Sunday, June 23. Tour hours are weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m. and weekends from noon to 6 p.m.

Sponsored by Fulton Bank and UGI Utilities and presented by BIA, the Lancaster/Lebanon Parade of Homes is a free public event that opens new homes for in-person and virtual tours. This year’s parade features 22 single-family homes, duplexes and remodeling

projects from 13 different builders, ranging in price from $499,999 to over $1 million. Participants may visit 19 of the 22 homes in person and/or all the homes virtually utilizing 3D technology, providing a room-by-room view of each home’s innovative designs and details.

Detailed information on all of the home entries is available at www.lancaster paradeofhomes.com.

The ParadeSmart app is an additional feature that provides home details, directions and customizable routes. After downloading the app from their app store, users should select the BIA Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes Guidebooks with the same information is available at the BIA office, 204 Butler Ave., Lancaster, and copies of the book were mailed to more than 100,000 Lancaster and Lebanon County households.

The 2024 Parade of Homes showcases more than $17 million in new home construction and remodeling in Lancaster

and Lebanon counties, incorporating the latest in design, decorating and trends, including smart home technology. This year’s featured trends include a first-floor owner’s suite, flexible living space, neighborhood amenities, smart features and a 55 and up community. Each trend is assigned an icon with the home’s listing in the guidebook and website to help people find the features they are looking for.

Other elements in select homes include hidden storage solutions and flex rooms; a secondary, prep kitchen with a sink, dishwasher, microwave and beverage fridge; primary baths with freestanding soaker tubs and tile showers; a two-story family room with double chandeliers and a wall of windows; stone and shiplap fireplaces; coffered and tray ceilings; quartz countertops with oversized islands; wood beam-cased openings at the foyer; matte black appliances; interior and exterior statement lighting; and hardwood staircases with open

stringers and high-contrast metal stair railings.

The homes were judged by a panel of building and industry experts, with awards presented at the annual Parade of Homes Gala on June 14. Homes were classified into divisions by price and judged with other homes in the same price division using a numerical scoring system, with awards for Best of Show, Kitchen, Bath, Interior Design, Exterior and Decorated. The top-scoring single-family and duplex homes each receive the Fulton Bank Award. Winners will be announced on the aforementioned Parade of Homes website.

The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County is a nonprofit organization of home builders and firms that service the building industry. The association represents nearly 300 members who do business in Lancaster County. When building or remodeling, residents may call 717-569-2674 or visit www.LancasterBuilders .org for a free listing of contractors in the area.

Giant announces Healing the Planet grant program

The Giant Company in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful recently announced the return of its Healing the Planet grant program. This year, $100,000 will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations for tree plantings across Giant’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. Eligible projects

must be shovel ready and include tree planting and direct costs relating to tree planting.

The 2024 Healing the Planet grant program will accept applications through Monday, July 1, at www.keeppabeautiful. org. Eligible expenses include trees native to Pennsylvania, equipment, tree signage, tools, and supplies. Preference will be given to applications that aim to plant the highest number of trees. Awardees will be announced in August. This is the fourth year that the Giant Company has partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to offer Healing the Planet grants. In the past three years, more than $1.1 million has been awarded to 110 recipients for projects that connected people and families to green spaces, improved or helped to protect local waterways and water resources, and supported projects that addressed food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has supported community improvement initiatives and encouraged community leadership, responsibility, and respect for the environment since 1990.

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have experienced many disappointments. Our journey through high school has not been easy,” she said. “Since elementary school, we’ve discussed the importance of overcoming obstacles. Resilience and determination were themes of the month in middle school, and they remain an integral part of our beloved ‘Character Strong’ at the high school.”

She noted how proud she was of her peers, who rose to the challenges. “I believe we have truly

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lived out what we’ve been taught, growing through our encounters with trials over the years,” she said. “As a class, we have performed outstanding athletic feats, excelled academically, served our community and so much more. We can be proud of all we have accomplished.”

She also encouraged her classmates to always practice gratitude. “We have the potential to do incredible things, Class of 2024,” she said. “Let us use our gratitude for our roots to fuel us for the future.”

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of this summer’s schedule include book reviews presented by Lebanon Valley College professors and poetry lectures with Jesse Waters of Elizabethtown College.

“There is a lecture in August on artificial intelligence - its many applications in its current state, its limitations and where it might be headed,” Hostetter noted.

Other ways that Giant works to heal the planet include zero-waste initiatives, offsetting emissions, reducing food waste, and producing green energy and plastic reduction efforts. To learn more, visit www .giantfoodstores.com/ pages/our-purpose.

“‘Beyond the Two-State Solution’ with international human rights lawyer Jonathan Kuttab should be an interesting talk. There are lectures on edible plants of PA, eco-gardening and biological diversity; an Agatha Christie film series; a six-part history series called ‘Decades That Transformed the Modern Western World.’ Also popular are the art lectures by Gloria Mast and nationally known artist lectures brought in by the Mount Gretna School of Art.”

People get hands-on with critters during a Pennsylvania Chautauqua program featuring Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge.

materials. For more information or to register for a class, visit www.pachautauqua.info and click on “Summer Programs” or call 717-200-1187.

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Children’s programs include Kid’s Art with Kelly, kids’ yoga and Gretna Music for Kids. “The Fourth of July brings a morning bike parade and an evening patriotic concert with the Keystone Band of Rehrersburg, back for its 64th year,” Hostetter commented. Crafts and cuisine programs include hands-on sourdough bread making, nature drawing for beginners and copycat recipes.

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“Just within Mount Gretna, we have any number of talented people who willingly share their stories and expertise with us,” Hostetter said. “In addition, we are fortunate to have relationships with some of the four excellent colleges within a 20-mile radius of us.”

Hostetter noted that while the majority of programs require no advance registration, some of the art and cooking classes have size limits, deadlines and fees to cover the cost of

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Rotary Club posts Wheels & Wings Festival and 5K

The Rotary Club of Lancaster will hold its seventh annual Wheels & Wings Festival and 5K on Saturday, June 22, rain or shine at the Lancaster Airport, located on Airport Road in Lititz. The event is the Rotary Club of Lancaster’s main annual fundraiser, and proceeds will benefit the Summer Youth Experience grants.

Funded in partnership with the United Way of Lancaster, Wheels & Wings supports nonprofits that serve more than 2,600 city youths ages 5 to 16. The four programs that will benefit this year are Scaling Walls a Note at a Time (SWAN) music programs, Advantage Lancaster mentoring programs, Brightside Opportunity STEM programs, and The Mix Summer STEM and Ecology Camp. Representatives for each of these programs will be on-site at Wheels & Wings and will select a People’s Choice award winner in the car show.

The event will begin with the 5K race, sponsored by Penn State Health, at 7:30 a.m. rain or shine. The

lightly traveled race route is entirely on the roads of the 5K host sponsor, Brethren Village. Medals will be awarded for the top three male and female finishers in six age categories with registered participants receiving a race T-shirt.

A Pre-Show Coffee Cruise will depart at 7:30 a.m., offering a self-guided cruise designed by Michael Rowen of Michael’s Motor Cars.

The “everything on wheels” car show, open to cars, motorcycles, and trucks, and sponsored by Boyd Wilson, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trophies will be awarded, as well as numerous door prizes.

Due to runway construction, there will not be a fly-in this year, but there will still be helicopter rides and, new to the festival, tethered hot air balloon rides. Abella Aviation will provide the helicopter rides, and Susquehanna Valley Balloon Company will provide the hot air balloon rides; these activities will have a fee. All rides will be purchased day-of and

are subject to the weather.

A special feature will be a Huey helicopter from the Vietnam War, presented by and for veterans of that conflict. Liberty Warbirds will provide a free static display of a Huey 823.

The Wheels & Wings Festival will also feature food trucks, Big Dog Craft Brewing, music by Baker Event Company, and giveaway drawings.

For kids, there will be an inflatable bounce house and slide, as well as a Touch-a-Truck. Children may sit in and play on Skippy, the airport’s static plane.

The event is free, and no registration is required for spectators. There is a fee for on-site parking.

To register for the 5K, car show, or cruise, search for “Rotary Club of Lancaster Wheels and Wings Festival & 5K” at www .eventbrite.com.

For more information on the Summer Youth Experience and other Rotary Club of Lancaster programs, visit www.lancasterrotary .org or www.facebook. com/lancasterrotary.

North Museum joins Museums for All program

Through a partnership with Museums for All, families or persons who hold an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Pennsylvania EBT ACCESS card will now receive free admission to the North Museum of Nature and Science. Museums for All is a national program that encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums and build lifelong learning experiences by offering low- or no-cost admission to museums and cultural centers for people who receive food assistance benefits. More than 1,000 U.S. institutions participate in the program, which is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Association of Children’s Museums. EBT, SNAP, and ACCESS cardholders must present their cards in order for them and their family members to receive free admission to the museum’s exhibits, permanent collections, and live animal room. The museum’s planetarium shows are available for a reduced admission price. Now in its 72nd year, the North Museum impacts thousands of local students and their families annually through its education initiatives in the museum, in the community, and at home. Programs include field trips, early childhood education programs, summer camps, STEM Sisters, the Science and Engineering Fair for middle and high school students, and many other educational programs designed to create access to free and reduced-cost STEM learning opportunities and strengthen the foundation of youths in the Lancaster community and beyond.

Acorn Acres announces expansion campaign

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, located in Millersville, is about to make history. In May, Acorn Acres’ founder and executive director, Betsy Shank, announced a new campaign to secure funding for a major expansion. In addition to enhancing Acorn Acres’ level of care and capacity for animals, the project will make the organization Lancaster County’s first commercial wildlife facility.

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Acorn Acres’ expansion will include an additional facility that will be equipped with advanced diagnostic tools such as fluoroscopy and X-ray machines, as well as an on-site laboratory. The new facility, which is approximately 2,000 square feet, was formerly used as a veterinary office building, and it will allow Acorn Acres to bring in more volunteers, more animals and members of the public who wish to take a look at the

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many ways it serves the community.

Shank said she initially spoke with Ryan and Ashley Tuma, the owners of the new facility, roughly one year ago about using the space for Acorn Acres. After discussing

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the potential expansion while Shank was teaching in North Carolina, Ashley suggested the two women meet in person on Feb. 28, unaware that it was the one-year anniversary of the passing of Acorn Acres’ late mascot, Poppy

Acorn Acres’ founder, Betsy Shank (left), has partnered with Ashley Tuma (right) and Ryan Tuma (not pictured) to acquire a new facility for wildlife rehabilitation.

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Manheim Central’s Dylan Musser sends a kill between the outstretched hands of Exeter’s Ashton Wilson in Tuesday’s, June 11th, PIAA Class 2A semifinal at Cocalico High School. The Barons’ escaped with a 3-2 triumph, and advanced to the PIAA championship game.

At Cocalico High School Tuesday, June 11, Manheim Central’s Jacob Moyer goes up to block Exeter’s Nate Hoffman in the Barons’ 3-2 PIAA Class 2A semifinal thriller over the top seed Eagles.

Manheim Central’ls Peter Burkhart puts down a kill in the PIAA Class 2A semifinal showdown against Exeter on Tuesday, June 11, at Cocalico High School. The Barons’ knocked off the top seed Eagles 3-2.

In the PIAA Class 2A volleyball semifinal at Cocalico High School Tuesday, June 11, the Barons’ Toby Fry goes up for a block in Manheim Central’s 3-2 victory over top seed Exeter.

The Baron’s bench shows some enthusiasm after Manheim knotted the game score at 2-2 with a 25-21 win Tuesday, June 11, in the PIAA Class 2A semifinal against Exeter at Cocalico High School.

Toby Fry, Dylan Musser and Jacob Moyer celebrate a big block by Fry in the first set of Manheim Central’s 3-2 upset over top seed Exeter in the PIAA Class 2A semifinals Tuesday, June 11 at Cocalico High School.

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Chiques Church plans carnival

Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, will host the Chiques Carnival rain or shine on Sunday, June 23, from 3 to 7:30 p.m.

The carnival will include bumper cars, barrel train rides, bounce houses, and face painting, along with yard games and sports, including cornhole, volleyball, and Spikeball.

Beginning at 3:30 p.m., the church will offer contests, including a water balloon toss and wheelbarrow and three-legged races. At 4 p.m., a cake walk will be held, followed by a pie-eating contest

at 5 p.m. A baby crawl will take place at 5:30 p.m.

From 4 to 6 p.m., carnival food will be served, including hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, fried Oreos, cotton candy, and ice cream.

The carnival will con -

clude with a performance by Christian entertainer

Boston Bachert at 6:30 p.m. Bachert’s act includes juggling, magic, circus stunts, comedy, and audience participation. He is based in Lebanon, and over the course of eight years, he

has given more than 1,000 performances.

The carnival is free of charge. Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs.

For more information, visit www.chiques church.com.

Women’s club sets meeting

The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Women and Wellness” luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m. The program will feature therapist, author, and health enthusiast Jana Leigh Sheaffer, plus vendors displaying wellness products. Lynette

Wigglesworth will share the life story message “Finding Peace and Purpose in a Perplexing World.” All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, June 26. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and others they wish to sit with. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.

Grave Concern sets meeting

Grave Concern will hold a quarterly meeting with a program on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster. Researcher and genealogist James C. Landis will discuss the cemeteries of Marietta and western Lancaster County in a presentation titled “Marietta RIP - Resting in Pieces.”

The meeting is free and open to the public. Grave Concern is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the history, preservation, and restoration of historical burial places.

Inflatables and more will be part of the Chiques Carnival.

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the groundhog. “I said, ‘I hear you, Poppy. I’ll go,’” added Shank. Once the details were squared away, Shank officially partnered with Ryan and Ashley to rent the new space and launch the Capacity Campaign.

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We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

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“I’ve had to turn away animals from Acorn Acres every year because we literally run out of room,” Shank said. “This new facility will allow us to take a higher number of animals, welcome additional volunteers and bring in additional species.” Currently, Acorn Acres specializes in rehabilitating squirrels, rabbits and woodchucks; the expansion will enable the organization to extend its care to bats and Pennsylvania’s only native marsupial, the Virginia opossum.

Once the new facility

is officially up and running, Shank plans to offer tours to members of the public. Due to regulations, wildlife centers are not able to exhibit animals in rehabilitation to prevent them from growing accustomed to human contact. The examination rooms in the new building are equipped with one-sided windows, which will allow guests to see the animals while avoiding direct contact.

Acorn Acres’ primary goal is now to secure funding for the move into the facility and its continued operation. To make a donation online, visit https://tinyurl .com/AcornAcresExpan sion. For more information or to view other donations options, visit www.acornacreswr.com/ capacity_campaign.

Fulton Bank donates to YMCA of the Roses

Fulton Bank, a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation, recently presented a $10,000 donation to the YMCA of the Roses. The donation was made as part of the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.

The donation aligns with Fulton Bank’s Fulton Forward initiative, which focuses on building vibrant communities with programs, products

and services focused on four key areas: affordable housing and home ownership, job training and workforce development, financial education and economic empowerment, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Organizations seeking funding from Fulton Bank can visit www.Fulton Bank.com/FultonForward for more information, including gift criteria.

Larry Richardson (second from left) from YMCA of the Roses accepts the donation from Fulton Bank staff members (from far left) Scott Monteith, Tammy Snyder and John Eyster.

Bird club sets field trip

The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer a field trip exploring Lancaster Conservancy’s Ferncliff Preserve and nearby Bald Eagle Road in Drumore on Sunday, June 23, at 7 a.m. The trip is open to the public free of charge. Participants must register by

6 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, by contacting trip leader Ted Nichols at 717-856-3851 or tanicholsii@gmail.com. For more information about LCBC, visit www .lancasterbirdclub.org, www .facebook.com/lancaster birdclub, or www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.

Cloister posts extended hours

The Historic Ephrata Cloister will be open later into the evening on select Thursdays in the summer.

The Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will have extended evening hours on the fourth Thursday of each month throughout the summer. On June 27, July 25, and Aug. 22, the Cloister will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Guided tours featuring the Saron (Sisters’ House) and Saal (Meetinghouse) will be offered during the extended evening hours at 4, 5, 6, and 7 p.m.

Regular admission rates apply. For more information, visit www.ephrata cloister.org.

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COUNTRY 9.8 ACRE FARMETTE w/STREAM 1½ STY. COLONIAL 5 BDRM. HOUSE - 2 CAR GAR. HORSE BARNS - 5 HORSE STALLS - 3 BAY GAR. SHOP - RIDING RING - 2 RUN-IN SHEDS - PADDOCKS ELM - PENRYN AREA FRIDAY, JUNE 28 • 5 P.M. www.klinekreidergood.com Wayne B. & Marian J.

Manheim Borough Certified Act 120 (min. of 3 yrs. of Police Officer experience). Interested officers should contact: Chief Jason Riggle at 717-665-2481 Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm. Application deadline: 7/05/24 Conducted by Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission Written Exam: 07/15/24 - 6pm at Manheim Borough Police Department Physical Agility Exam: 07/20/24 - 9am at Manheim Central High School.

Mechanical Trades

MARINE MECHANIC JET Boat, Jet Ski mechanic. Must be experienced. We have a complete set of shop tools. Benefits, $25.00Hr to start. Call 717-413-9244 or E-mail at amnm29ray@aim.com.

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.

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 and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than you owe. FREE quote: 1-866-272-0492

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 Offer - up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807.

ELDER CARE

ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.

Lititz. Rt. 501 N. from Lititz. Left W. Newport Rd. to

Lawn & Garden

EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE

Spring clean-ups. Edging, seeding, fertilization, mulching, shrub & tree pruning. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

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

RED ROSE LANDSCAPING

717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!

Pets

ACA YORKIE PUPPIES. Males, shots/dewormed/vet check, home raised, $750. Ready 6/21. 717-872-1714

Pets

BOXER PUPPIES, 2 White, 2 Brindle, 5 Fawn, ready 7/3. $250, 717-529-6067

MINI RED & WHITE Golden Doodle puppies.UTD on shots, dewormed & Vet checked. Ready for new home. Manheim. $550. 717-354-5771

TEACUP YORKIES, $1,700 obo. Ready now! Vet checked, shots, dewormed, 717-210-2263

Produce & Edibles

Farm Fresh RED RASPBERRIES Farm Fresh BROWN EGGS. 2872 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim | 717-682-9016

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT

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

REMINGTON 1100 SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, 12 ga. 28” bbl Black synthetic stock, satin finish, like new, $750. MOSSBERG PATRIOT DELUXE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. .243 cal., walnut stock, looks brand new, $525. Tom 717-951-4194.

Lead Collection & Distribution Technician

General Summary: Manage the daily tasks of the Collections & Distribution Team to maintain collection and distribution systems within the service area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair and install distribution and collection system lines and appurtenances

• Coordinate scheduling needs with C&D Team, office staff and customers

• Operate and maintain specialized equipment

• Manage the C&D maintenance tasks and departmental inventory within Asset Management software system

• Monitor and respond to PA One Calls

• Prepare for annual budget needs

• Engage with customers for inspections, testing and other services

• On-call rotation and emergency response duties

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• DEP Class E Water and Wastewater Certification

• Valid PA driver’s license

PAY RANGE: $32-$35/hour based on experience

Please email letter of interest and resume to info@mawsa.org

Miscellaneous

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DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 mos. 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 1-866629-6086.

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.

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

PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR may be covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and lon-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 1-855-837-7844

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with a qualifying purchase. Call 1855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.

WANT A GREENER lawn? TruGreen’s your go-to for a tailored lawn care plan. Act now and get 50% off your first service with a purchase of an annual plan. Call us at 1-844-634-1742 to learn more.

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FREE ITEMS

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

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GARAGE SALES

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

GARAGE SALES

1708 RIDGE RD.-E-TOWN, Sat. June 22, 7 a.m. Huge yard sale to benefit Arm of Hope, many families participating! LARGE YARD SALE

LYNDAM LANE - LITITZ

JUNE 22 7AM - 3PM NO JUNK -HOUSEHOLD GOODS, TOOLS, VERA BRADLEY/ DOONEY & BOURKE HANDBAGS, ATV TIRES, CHRISTMAS ITEMS, COLLECTIBLES, CD'S, ALBUMS,45'S AND MORE!

MULTI-FAMILY AIRBNB CLEANOUT MANHEIM - 821 JUNCTION RD., Sat. 6/22, 7am-? Books, HH, decor, clothes.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat 6/22 7AM at Stiegel Valley Flooring, 55 Doe Run Rd, Manheim.

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NATIONAL

AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Got Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-878-9091.

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover oxygen therapy that moves with you with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 1-866477-9045.

BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.

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.

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! 1-833399-3595.

PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Call now for a free quote. Ask about our first application special! 1-833-606-6777

SAFE STEP. North America's #1

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SERVICES RENDERED

A&L TRIMMING, Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message

A+ AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING!

717-208-2265. SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!

AFFORDABLE HARDSCAPING

717-604-1306 - FREE ESTIMATES, 24 yrs. exp. Patios, walks, walls & repairing. Ask for Jeff!

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING

SERVICES RENDERED

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever!

LeafFilter, The most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-7911626

GENERAL CONTRACTOR:

Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693

SERVICES RENDERED

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

PAINTING: INT. & EXT.

20 yrs. experience PA024610 Elmer Stoltzfus, 717-201-4104

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.

ITEMS WANTED

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

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!

717-604-1306 - FREE ESTIMATES, 25 yrs. exp. • Senior Discount. Also patios, walls, drains, Ask for Jeff! A

Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925

GUTTERS, GUTTERS

POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

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

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

CLEANING - GOOD - RELIABLE

Residential & Small business. Affordable rates (Average $30 hr.) Other related services available. 717-604-3013

CLEANING: Residential & Commercial, 25 yrs. exp., Affordable Rates. Reliable Service. 717-715-9347

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

CONCRETE FLOOR COATINGS in DURALAST, EPOXY, METALLICS. We also offer Vinyl plank floor install. TRUFLOORS | 717-687-1300

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

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.

GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!

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

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

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

INTERIOR HOME REMODELING

Floor Plan Changes • Framing • Drywall Trimming • Painting • Flooring Give us a call Trubuild Construction | 717-869-3204

JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer.) Offer ends 6/30/24. Call 1-844-826-2535

JUNK REMOVAL

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

LANCASTER POWER WASHING LLC

Pressure Washing,House Washing, Gutter Cleaning Licensed and Insured 717-940-2646

STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text

Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

STUMP GRINDING SERVICES

717-989-7938, leave message.

EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE

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).

WROUGHT IRON RAILS, Gates, Fences, Stairs, Restore, Sec. Bars, Ext. Painting & Repair. FB Buch Custom Welding & Const. 717-664-4388

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ITEMS WANTED

ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

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

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 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.

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

For Rent

OC, MD, 14th St., 1, 2 & 3 BR Apts. Nightly/Weekly. Cell: 717-318-4775 portnstarboardapts.com