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“Parables of Jesus” tells stories from the Bible

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“‘Parables of Jesus’ is a highenergy and humorous telling of the stories that Jesus told to His followers,” said Ashlee Heyward, team member, describing Piercing Word’s original production. “The piece gives the audience a fresh and everyday perspective of these stories told over 2,000 years ago, and we tell them word for word from the English Standard Version Bible. The Scripture is our script.”

“Parables of Jesus” will be performed at the Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 30, and at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 1.

Renovations underway at Teen Central

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

TeenCentral in Manheim is undergoing a facelift, and the renovations are meant to reflect the spirit of the nonprofit organization.

“One of our goals at Teen Central is to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for students to come and gather while being surrounded by the love of Christ,” explained

Janelle Heying, executive director.

“Our staff, volunteers and board members work hard to create a warm and inviting youth center that radiates value and hope to the youth of our community. The overall goal of the external renovations is to have the outside of our building reflect that same care, love and warm invitation that students receive when they walk through our doors and into our programming.”

The renovations began in May and are expected to wrap up in August. External and internal construction is currently underway at the building, located at 15 S. Wolf St.

“ We are doing a complete facelift to the outside of our building,” Heying shared. “We are having portions of the building stoned and stuccoed, replacing the majority of the exterior doors and a few

windows, adding a new mural on a more visible external wall, adding a larger canopy over the doors on the side of our building, painting the remainder of the building to give it a clean and crisp look, adding some stone and texture to our entranceway steps to make them safer and more attractive, redoing some electrical and updating/adding new lights and fixtures to the outside of our building.”

The stories are told with an African inspiration. “The use of African-inspired instruments and movement helps remind viewers of how beautifully diverse the church is,” Heyward explained. “In a season where we are seeing so much division and brokenness in our country when it comes to issues of race, we have a unique opportunity to celebrate and demonstrate our unity in Christ.”

The show will include stories of the sheep and shepherd, the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, among others. “This show is both humorous and poignant and will leave you thinking deeply about the truths presented in a fresh way,” Heyward shared. “It’s a fun show that is perfect for the whole family.”

Teen Central board member Leon Huber (left) and executive director Janelle Heying show off some of the building’s exterior renovations.

She noted that multiple local businesses and individuals are completing the work, including Weiler’s Stone, HC Quality Doors, Stable Hollow Construction, Bill McFalls, LA Decks and Zeiset Electric. “Our board vice chair, Leon Huber, is also the head of our building committee and has done a fantastic job at arranging and managing this project,” Heying said.

Outside the building, Katherine and Jason Horst of Horst Arts are creating a mural. “We have given Kate and Jason an inspiration board, and they will be working together to create the complete image and final product,” Heying commented. “We haven’t seen what they have come up with yet, but if you’ve ever seen any of their work, you know it will be amazing.”

The interior of the building is also undergoing renovations. “The inside of our building is receiving some upgrades to our security system, along with relocat-

ing and adding some new outdoor cameras as well, with work by 3T Security, and we are having sound absorption panels added to our main gathering room and dining room (by) Stage Masters.”

During the summer, Teen Central continues its regular programming for youths in grades five through 12 as well as monthly events and field trips through July. The organization will close for the month of August but will reopen when the new school year begins.

An open house is being planned for the fall to showcase the renovations. It will most likely be held at the same time as Teen Central’s annual “Light the Night” event in October, Heying said.

For more information about Teen Central and its programming, visit the organization’s Facebook or Instagram pages or check out https://teencentral manheim.org.

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) will present “Jesus: My Savior and Friend” 5-Day Club and vacation Bible school (VBS) programs at various locations across Lancaster County. Teens serving as CEF’s summer missionaries will teach and mentor the children. Unless otherwise noted, the programs are for children ages 5 to 12.

The 5-Day Club program will be available from Monday to Friday, July 17 to 21, at Landisville Camp Meeting, 201 Church St., Landisville, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and at Rohrerstown Mennonite Church, 601 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

VBS dates will include Monday to Friday, July 10 to 14, at Grace Baptist Church, 1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to noon and from July 17 to 21 at Conestoga United Methodist Church (UMC), 71 Sand Hill Road, Conestoga, from 6:30

to 8:30 p.m.

From Monday to Friday, July 24 to 28, the VBS will be held at Mountville Mennonite Church, 205 Froehlich Ave., Mountville, from 9 a.m. to noon and at Bossler Mennonite Church, 2021 Bossler Road, Elizabethtown, from 2 to 4 p.m. The program at Bossler Mennonite is for children ages 3 to 12.

From Monday to Friday, July 31 to Aug. 4, the VBS will be available at Crossings Community Church, 8 S. Erisman Road, Manheim, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; ACTS Covenant Fellowship, 46 W. Main St., Strasburg, from 9 a.m. to noon; and Refton Brethren in Christ Church, 110 Church St., Refton, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Parents may register their children at www.ceflancaster .org. Online registration will remain available up to the day before the event. Anyone who is unable to register online is may call CEF’s office at 717-569-5412 to register. Parents may also register children in person at the event as space allows.

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“Parables of Jesus” invites audience members to watch as Jesus helps His followers understand the nature of the Kingdom of God and the value of following Him. “‘Parables of Jesus’ is woven together flawlessly,” shared Jeff Gibelius, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Carlisle. “It has a fascinating African production style to it that encourages viewing familiar stories in a new light.”

Piercing Word is a nonprofit ministry based in Lancaster with a mission “to ignite passion

for the Word of God in the heart of the church.” The organization has been performing Scripture in dramatic and musical presentations, word-for-word from the Bible, since 2007.

All tickets for “Parables of Jesus” are pay-what-you-will and are availalbe by searching for the event on Eventbrite. Seating is limited, and early reservations are encouraged. Donations will be received at the end of the performance at the exit doors. For more information on Piercing Word, visit https://piercingword.org.

At Lancaster Science Factory, kids experiment in fun

BY JEFF FALK

More than some complex theory or fancy equation, science is a living, breathing application that helps us understand the world around us and how all of its moving parts interact.

At 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, science is manfactured, produced, nurtured. But it is also prodded, played with and learned.

This haven for experimentation is called the Lancaster Science Factory.

Housed in a repurposed industrial building, the Lancaster Science Factory is an interactive, hands-on center designed to spark an interest in science for children from prekindergarten through eighth grade and their families.

“Science is everything. It’s everywhere,” said Amanda Bakay, Lancaster Science Factory’s director of programs and communications. “It is the stuff that makes the world work. It’s about being curious and asking questions about the world around you. That’s what we’re doing here - letting kids discover science.”

The Lancaster Science Factory is 17,000 square feet of 65 engaging exhibits that fall into the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) category. Those exhibits specifically target areas of mechanics and motion, structural engineering, fluid dynamics, light and vision, acoustics, electricity, math and robotics and sustainable energy, just to name a few.

The main exhibit hall is supported outside by a 4,000square-foot, three-season courtyard.

But the Lancaster Science Factory also hosts classes, workshops, after-school programs, summer camps and

social events.

“We actively seek to make our programs accessible to everyone,” said Bakay. “The hook is that everything’s hands-on. I love seeing kids being super curious. It’s a really cool space, and the secret is that all of the stuff is fun for adults as well.”

In 2022, the Lancaster Science Factory hosted 50,000 guests, and Bakay estimated that number will rise to 60,000 this year. She also said that about a third of those visitors can be attributed to tourism, a third have resulted from school field trips and a third were local residents.

Lancaster Science Factory’s work is funded through admission fees, retail sales from its gift shop and donations from individuals and foundations. The museum staff is made up of 10 fulltime employees.

“We’ve been working hard to build the brand of the Lancaster Science Factory and make it a place to come,” said Bakay. “It’s truly a place for the community. It’s an asset for the community to take advantage of. It’s a resource.”

Through the inspiration of founder and former local advertising executive Jim Bunting, the Lancaster Sci-

ence Factory opened in 2008. The opening was financed through a $1 million capital campaign and supported by the work of volunteers. In 2019, the museum doubled the size of its exhibition hall.

“We’re still relatively young,” said Bakay. “When he was a kid, our founder, Jim Bunting, wished he had a place like this to help him learn. Over the years, our programming has grown a lot. We’ve added programs because that’s the demand we’ve been seeing.”

For additional information on the Lancaster Science Factory, go to www.lancaster sciencefactory.org.

Disciple Carina Bruno (left) acts out the Door of the Sheep parable as Jesus, played by Joel Ashur, tells it.

Some children are hands-on learners.

ENB announces staff appointment

Ephrata National Bank (ENB) recently announced the addition of Joselyn Strohm as senior executive vice president, chief operating officer (COO).

In this role, Strohm will oversee all of ENB’s operational teams, including retail operations, customer service, facilities, information and technology and credit. She will also be responsible for improving ENB’s internal efficiency through a variety of projects and system upgrades.

Strohm has experience working in many facets of the financial services industry,

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July 10th-13th

6:30-8:30pm

Caretaker And Me Class - Under Five With Caretaker

Children’s Classes - Five Through Finished Sixth Grade

Through stories, crafts, games, and music, “God’s Garden” explores how Jesus grew, how we grow, and how we spread seeds for others to grow.

As the cycle continues, the “Mustard Plant” grows.

Youth/Adult Class will use the text, Earthwise: A Guide to Hopeful Creation Care, the class will spend four evening sessions examining ways in which attendees might examine and embrace ways to enhance creation. Author of Earthwise, Calvin B. DeWitt, is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he serves on the graduate faculties of Environmental and Resources, Water Resource Management, Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development. This book reflects how he integrates his faith and his work in the science and educational communities.

with previous roles involving commercial loan processing, product innovation, mortgage loan management and technology solutions. Most recently, she served as the director of product management at FIS, a technology provider to the financial services industry, where she led a team of 200 employees to provide financial institutions, including ENB, with efficient and innovative solutions to everyday business needs. Through these experiences, Strohm is already familiar with ENB’s leadership, technology team, systems and innovation strategies.

Strohm holds a degree in economics from Valencia College and recently received the

FIS Client Excellence Award. Throughout her career, she has served in various mentorship roles, including leading a women’s networking mentorship at FIS and STEM Goes Red, a mentorship program for teenage girls that is part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative.

Beyond her service with the American Heart Association, Strohm also volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank in

Orlando, Fla., and has coached both baseball and soccer. Strohm currently resides in Stevens, having recently relocated from Orlando.

Brickerville Church plans picnic

The community is invited to attend Brickerville United Lutheran Church’s “Ole Fashioned Picnic in the Park” on Saturday, July 1, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The picnic will take place at the church’s shaded grove at 340 E. 28th Division Highway, Lititz (Brickerville).

The event will honor all veterans and active military members. The Ringgold Band of Reading will once again provide entertainment in addition to a strolling balloon twisting artist. Other children’s activities will also be offered.

Food will be available for purchase, including homemade chicken corn soup, hamburgers, hot dogs, beef barbe-

cue, fresh fruit salad and dinner salads, homemade desserts and ice cream.

The picnic will be held rain or shine. Donations will be accepted at the gate to help

offset entertainment costs but are not required. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating to enjoy the outdoor performance under the shade trees.

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Sportsmen’s Association posts events

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

Trap shooting will take place each Wednesday throughout July from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. as well as each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon; Saturdays hours may be extended, weather permitting. Members of the public are welcome. Shooters must supply their own shells. For

further information, contact Steve at 717-917-3174.

The retirees’ coffee hour will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 10. Club retirees and friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact either Curt at 717-587-6957 or Mike at 717-224-0747.

The club will hold a membership meeting on Thursday, July 13, at 7 p.m. Membership applications will be available; they are also available by visiting the aforementioned website or by calling the

membership secretary at 717665-7729.

The association is sponsoring two students to attend the 2023 Lancaster County Conservation School. The program will be held from Sunday, July 23, through Friday, July 28, at Northern Lancaster County Fish & Game Protective Association, and the students will give the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association a report on their experiences at a subsequent club meeting.

The club will hold its third

PCA&D to present exhibits

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) will present “Sendoff,” a selection of artworks by the members of the Class of 2023, in its Main Gallery through Friday, June 30. The show features a sampling of the thesis work in illustration, painting, animation, game art, photography, video, sculpture, and graphic design created by PCA&D’s most recent alumni. This exhibit provides an opportunity for those who

missed the annual weekend Senior Show event in early May to view a condensed version of that large-scale exhibition and continue to celebrate the students.

On First Friday, July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., the college will present “Creative Contributions” in its Hayden Gallery, a space normally off view to the public except through the building’s front windows. “Creative Contributions” will highlight artworks

by alumni Randall Lear, Class of 2011, and Joe Palumbo, Class of 2008, artists who served as alumni jurors for student artwork exhibitions in 2022-23.

Lear, a fine art adjunct instructor at PCA&D and instructor at other institutions in the region, earned his Master of Fine Arts from American University in painting and has exhibited widely along the East Coast. Palumbo, director of Grand-

Pest management seminar planned

Penn State Extension will offer its Turf and Ornamentals School on Wednesday, July 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Masonic Village’s Patton Campus, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. The program will provide information on turf and ornamental pest identification and management as well as pesticide applicator safety. It is for

Museum to feature Reading Railroad Days

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will feature the historic Reading Railroad during Reading Railroad Days on Wednesday, June 28, through Sunday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 5, through Saturday, July 8. Reading Railroad Days will take place during regular museum hours and is included in the regular museum admission.

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landscape professionals, turfgrass professionals, school and park employees, and arborists.

There is a fee, and credits will be offered. The program will take place rain or shine, so attendees should dress according to the weather forecast.

Space is limited. To register by Thursday, July 6, visit http://extension.psu.edu and

annual memorial trap shoot in memory of Larry Schuar on Saturday, July 29, starting at 10 a.m. All money raised at the Larry Schuar Memorial Shoot will benefit the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development. The trap shoot is open to the public, and all shooters must provide their own shooting equipment and supplies. Food will be available, and there will be prizes and giveaways. For more information, email Matt at matthewjohn 1975@yahoo.com.

view Gallery in West Lawn, is a fantasy illustrator whose work has appeared on comic book covers, graphic novels, and magazines and is exhibited in galleries and private collections.

search for “Turf and Ornamentals School.”

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The centerpiece of Reading Railroad Days is an enormous, detailed, HO-scale model train layout of the Reading Railroad, operated by members of the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society in the museum’s climate-controlled Rolling Stock Hall. Visitors also may view Reading Company equipment from the museum’s premier collection, including the 105-yearold tank engine No. 1251, multiple unit car No. 800, Crusader observation car No. 1 and the 1928 turntable.

Also, artist Peter Lerro will exhibit and sell his works from June 28 through July 2; the Perkiomen Railroad Historical Society will be on hand on Saturday, July 1; and the Brick Reading Railroad will display a Reading Railroad LEGO layout on Friday, July 7, and

Mennonite Life posts book auction

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

July 8.

In its heyday, the Reading Company was a multifaceted industrial giant. Originally established as the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad in 1833 to transport anthracite coal, the pioneering 94-mile line evolved into a corporation serving eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Operations included coal mining, iron-making, canal and sea-going transportation and shipbuilding. With its great complex of shops for locomotive and car building and repair, and constant advances in railroad technology, the company held a position of leadership in the railroad industry for more than a century.

To learn more about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www.RR MuseumPA.org or call 717687-8628.

Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will hold its annual book auction on Friday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Mennonite Life Community Room and will feature a collection of rare and used books that will be up for bids.

Among the available books this year are several volumes that relate to local history and culture, such as Menno Simons’ “Opera Omnia” in its original leather binding and “Van de Historien der Martelaren” (“Of the History of the Martyrs”) in its original vellum binding. “Opera Omnia” was written in 1681, and “Van de Historien der Martelaren” was published in 1722; both tomes were scribed in Dutch. Other books available to purchase will include “The Earth Is the Lord’s” by John L. Ruth,

“Building on the Gospel Foundation” by Burdge and Horst and an 1849 edition of “Martyr’s Mirror” by Thieleman J. van Braght.

Bids may be placed online and by mail until Thursday, July 13, and the auction books will be displayed in Mennonite Life’s Collections Building in the weeks leading up to the event. For more information, visit https://mennonitelife.org/ events.

Mennonite Life hosts three annual book auctions, a tradition that began over two decades ago. The organization’s goals in holding the auctions include stories that span communities from around the world and encouraging the exchange of different cultures and histories. Although Mennonite Life was unable to hold as many auctions as usual during the COVID-19 pandemic, the auctions have returned to their regular schedule this year.

The organization acquires the books for the auction through a variety of sources. Book owners often consign their items to Mennonite Life in exchange for a percentage of the sale. Others donate books from their collections to benefit the organization, and books are frequently

decommissioned from the Mennonite Life Library to be sold in the auction.

“We tend to look for things that are Anabaptist-specific, but we have a wide variety of work,” said Kevin Bradford, Mennonite Life’s used book manager. “It’s incredible to touch and see history and how it impacts people.”

All of the funds raised from the auction benefit Mennonite Life and its mission to pre-

serve history. In addition to the auction, the organization hosts a book fair every year in September. “It’s interesting to see which books people go crazy for,” Bradford said. “It’s a lot of fun to have the general public come out and enjoy seeing these books.”

Falcons banded in educational event

In collaboration with the biologists from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, all three of Harrisburg’s young peregrine falcons (eyasses) were fitted with identification bands.

Banding provides biologists the ability to identify a specific, individual bird. It also can provide information on where the bird was banded, how old it was at banding, and its sex. Each young falcon was banded, weighed, and given a physical exam. All three had clear eyes and a clear throat, indicating they are free of trichomoniasis.

There are two males and one female. The males were banded 04/BZ and 23/CA, and the female was banded 05/BZ.

To access the PA Falcon Cam, visit www.dep.pa .gov/Citizens/Environ mentalEducation/PA Falcon/Pages/default.aspx.

Mennonite Life’s used books manager, Kevin Bradford, looks through books that will be sold at the auction.

CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Pastor Mike Byrd. Traditional Service at 9-10 am Communion: held 1st Sun. of the month. 5th Sunday of the month: One service only at 9:45 am. Children’s Sunday School 9 am. Adult Sunday School 10:15 am. Kids’ Church 10:30 am Contemporary Service 10:30 am. Nursery provided at all services. Handicapped accessible. Church office: 717653-5175.

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.

GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:15pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

LEFC - LANCASTER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH: 419 Pierson Road, Lititz. Sunday Services at 9:00 and 10:50 a.m. Encounter God through contemporary worship as we explore the Bible together. All are welcome! Our children’s, youth and adult ministries are all about one thing: making disciples of Jesus Christ who impact our community and the world for God’s glory. 717-6265332. More info: www.lefc.net or visit us on Facebook

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Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

NEWPORT CHURCH: 656W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net

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

HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560

Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries

SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 140 North Penn Street, Manheim. Please join us for 9 am Sunday Worship: In-person and online at our website www.salemanheim.org Sunday School for all ages at 10 am. Free Community Meal on Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm (Sept. thru May).

Rev. Dr. John A. Laughlin, Pastor. 717-665-2331

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580

Rev. Ryan M. Fischer, Pastor Confessions: Sat. 4 pm & anytime on request

Daily Masses: Mon.-Sat. 9 am

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 pm

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 am Visit www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN :

Located at 1258 Newport Road, Penryn.

Phone: (717) 665-6093. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Angela Hammer.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually?

Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.

TRINITY EC CHURCH

48 Market Sq., Manheim

Sunday School 9:15/Worship 10:25

Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com Stop by on First Thursday 717-665-3633

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with 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 a single Sunday service at 10 am with Nursery, Children’s & Youth Ministries provided. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.

WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER LAB MIX PUPPIES, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $325. Call: 717-786-8975 ext. 0.

IRISH SETTER PUPPIES, beautiful dark red. Vet checked, shots, dewormed, very friendly, $395. 717-529-3146.

KING CHARLES CAVALIER SPANIEL, 2 blenheim, 1 tricolor, all females, vet checked/wormed, $900. 717-340-0819.

MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES Vet checked, shots, dewormed. Ready Now! $500. 717-768-0289.

MINI LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Vet checked, shots, dewormed. Ready now! $500. 717-768-0289.

MINI LABRADOODLE PUPPIES, 11 wks. old. Vet checked, all healthy. 1 female & 2 males. 717-341-2668.

MINI LABRADOODLE PUPPIES, Red/Gldn. Ready Now! Family raised, vet checked, shots/dw. $475. 717-725-0123

POODLE/POINTER MIX PUPPIES, vet checked, dewormed, playful, family raised, $375, 717-445-0125.

PUG PUPPIES, PUREBRED, ready 7/3/23. Vet checked, shots, and dewormed. Fawns $1,350, Pandas $1,400. Parents registered and on premises. 717-756-9522

Produce & Edibles

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Pets

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Sporting Goods

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HOMEGROWN SWEET CORN Ready now at LOCUSTHILLFARM Also Zucchini, Green Beans & more. Raw Milk, Cheese, Butter, Meat, & Eggs 862 Valley Rd., Quarryville, 717-617-9081

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANTPAYMENT

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

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

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

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

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

GREINER FARM: CAMPFIRE FIREWOOD BUNDLES & MUSHROOMSOILMULCH Pick-up or Delivered. Call:717-629-9069

LOST & FOUND

FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211

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SERVICES RENDERED

26’ BOX TRUCK SERVICE. Up to 12 skids or 8,000 lbs. Local and long distance. Call Jim: 717-823-1856 SSTExpress, Lititz, PA

SERVICES RENDERED

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

A+AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING!

717-208-2265 CLEANUP, MULCH, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SMALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL. Affordable,Sr. Disc.!

AFFORDABLE HARDSCAPING

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

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING

717-604-1306 - FREE ESTIMATES, 24 yrs. exp. • Senior Discount. Also patios, walls, drains, Ask for Jeff!

PO PO WER WER W W ASHING ASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR

By Steve, 717-892-7411

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

Free estimates, fully insured, honest pricing! 20 years exp. Call for tree/shrub pruning/removal. 717-598-9857

AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY

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

SERVICES RENDERED

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996.

Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164

HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY

Home, yard waste, appliances; Whatever!

Also Shed Removal. 717-669-7854

HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569

CRASS HAULING

HOUSE WASHING BY ME

Removal of black stains off roof & exterior cleaning.

717-424-8504

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING?

Do you want to have your roof inspected?

WE FIX ALL ROOFS: Shingles, rubber, cedar shake, metal. WE DO FULL REPLACEMENTS ALSO

Affordable and good workmanship.

INTEGRITYROOFING REPAIR, LLC

Fully insured. PA158434

“Quality roof repairs you can trust.”

Give us a call! 717-490-2665

JUNK REMOVAL

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

PAINTING By Triple P

Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp.

Free estimates, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty.

Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time!

Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.

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

ITEMS WANTED

CORVETTES WANTED

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

PINBALL MACHINES 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. $$PAYING CASH$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS*

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

For Rent

ELIZABETHTOWN

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

STORAGE - MOUNT JOY 2-story barn, 1,280 sf. w/3-car garage, electric avail. $600/mo. Mike Suter, rltr. 717-575-1136

For Sale

LET’S MAKE A DEAL! Select abandoned mobile homes in need of a facelift! Middletown & Elizabethtown areas. ONLY$1,000-$2,000! Call today! 717-367-1122

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•Beau ful, Private Lot Backed to Woods

•Lower Level In-Law Quarters • 2-Car Garage

ANDY’S DRYWALL

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

B&L CARSON DISPOSAL

Houses • basements • garages • yards

Junk removal, 717-696-9453

No job too big or too small!

BRADY'S PAINTING WALLPAPERING

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

CD BEILER CONSTRUCTION

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ROOFING

AMISH OWNED & OPERATED. PA#112619 • INSURED • 717-747-4037

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

CPAO Services, LLC

Residential Cleaning

Move-in / Move-Out Cleaning

Pressure Washing

Soft Washing

Fully Insured (223)289-3050

www.cpaoservices.com

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

GUTTERS,GUTTERS

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

STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text

Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

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

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).

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ITEMS WANTED

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

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

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¢/gallon - will pick up. 717-587-7315

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS FOR SALE

53 OLD CARS AND PARTS, $1,000$5,000 or less, too sick for hobby, Central PA. Call: 570-538-3464.

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES

$0-$1,000 Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-877-5957 PA0002

$100-$5,000 PAID FOR UNWANTED OR JUNK AUTOS Free same day removal. All paperwork taken care of legally. PA licensed & insured. Call anytime 717-989-6980

$300-$1,000 CASH PAID ON ALLVEHICLES Serving York/Lancaster. 717-515-2607

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE!

Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Bryan 717-542-1055

CYCLES

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Yr, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158

Open Houses: Sat. June 24,10am-12pm & Mon. June 26, 5-6:30pm

•0.6 Acres • Solar Electricity R097237

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PUBLIC AUCTION

T , A 3 • 6 1532 Cloverleaf Rd. Mount Joy, PA 17552

• (2) 20’x40’ Heated Greenhouses

• 2-Car Garage w/ Shop • Ideal Loca on

• 3 Bedroom Home • Donegal SD R097239

Open Houses: Sat. July 22,10am-12pm & Mon. July 24, 5-6:30pm

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• 877-599-8894

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Open Houses: Sat. June 24,10am-12pm

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PUBLIC AUCTION

• Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace

• Finished Basement • Fenced-In Backyard

•0.3 acres • Hempfield SD

Open Houses: Sat. July 15,10am-12pm & Mon. July 17, 5-6:30pm

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T . J 25 • 6 5029 Mar n Dr. East Petersburg, PA 17520 717-664-5238 • 877-599-8894

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Yoga class, bluegrass jam planned

Governor Dick Environmental Center, 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna, will offer two upcoming events. Activities are free and open to the public, but preregistration is required by contacting 717-964-3808 or

governordick@hotmail.com and providing a name and phone number in case the program is canceled. Attendees should meet at the Environmental Center.

Beginner Yoga, a slowpaced yoga class, will be

offered on Saturday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m. Attendees should bring a mat if they have one.

Music on the Porch will be held on Sunday, July 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. Attendees should bring a lawn chair for this bluegrass jam on the porch.

Summertime leisure activities

During the summer, many people have more time on their hands due to vacations from school and work and less hectic activity schedules, so this season often affords more time to relax and recharge. People may consider the following leisure activities.

Whether it is a pool, a lake or an ocean, the water beckons each summer. Simply sitting on a beach or beside a lake or pool can be a great way to pass the time without much stress.

Paddleboarding is another leisurely way to spend a summer day. Paddleboarding requires physical exertion, so this might not be the ideal activity for those looking to relax without lifting a finger.

However, paddleboarders typically take to the water when it is at its most calm, making this a great activity for those who want to capitalize on peaceful, serene summer vibes.

Few activities may be more relaxing than fishing. Although there are many different ways to fish, some of which require considerable physical effort, casting a line and waiting for a fish to bite is a relaxing activity. Additionally, spending time in nature has been found to reduce stress and lower one’s heart rate.

Books can make for good companions on warm summer afternoons. Reading is such a popular summer pastime that many bookstores set up displays featuring books that are

suggested beach reads, providing inspiration for individuals who are not sure which books to dive into. And much like other summertime leisure activities, reading has been linked to reducing stress.

On summer afternoons when it is raining or too hot outside, or when individuals simply want to spend some time indoors, they might consider visiting a museum. Many museums do not typically draw crowds in summer, making this an ideal season to visit. Many offer discounted prices to individuals like seniors and students.

Summer is a season of leisure, and there are many activities that align with that spirit of relaxation.