Coats for Kids warms extremities and hearts
BY JEFF FALK
Picture this: A makeshift store containing aisles and aisles of brand-new kids’ coats separated by sizes, styles and colors. Families in need can enter, peruse the winter coats, select one and take it home.
That’s what Coats for Kids looks like. That’s what the Salvation Army means when it says, “Doing the most good.”
“My favorite part about Coats for Kids is when the kids go into where the coats are,” said Shady Boules, who’s been Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ operations and development manager for five years. “You see their eyes open. I tell them, ‘Go ahead; pick a coat.’ They’ll answer, ‘Do you mean I can pick a coat? Do you mean I can pick my favorite color?’ For some, it’s their first time. To see kids making a decision on what things they can wear is very rewarding.”
It is at that exact moment when all the hard work that goes into the Salvation Army Lancaster’s Coats for Kids program becomes worth it.
The 30th annual initiative to make sure every kid in Lancaster
“It gives hope to the children when they know there’s a community standing behind them.”
County has a brand-new winter coat continues. Coats for Kids, which is currently being implemented at the Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ headquarters’ gymnasium at 131 S. Queen St., Lancaster, kicked off its efforts in October, and the program will run through the end of March or until the weather turns warmer.
“Once fall arrives, some people start thinking, ‘How do I get coats for my kids?’” said Boules. “We want kids to be able to go to school and make sure the other kids can’t tell their coats came from the Salvation Army. We treat our neighbors with dignity. We want them to be proud of their coats.”
This season’s Coats for Kids initiative has already distributed 1,900 brand-new kids’ coats to kids and families in need from Lancaster County. The Salvation Army expects to hand out another 600 coats before the end of the winter season.
Individuals can still donate brand-new coats by dropping them off at the Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ headquarters, or they can donate monetarily.
“If people have more coats, we’d appreciate it. We need more coats all the time,” said Boules. “We hope we’ll keep doing it. Every single dollar for this program goes
right to Coats for Kids. It doesn’t go anywhere else. We want to make sure we have enough coats
for next year and the year after.”
The Coats for Kids program is designed for kids up to 16 years
NeurAbilities supports those with autism
BY JEFF FALK
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how some people conduct themselves, gain knowledge, speak and listen and relate to others. It’s a disorder that we continue to learn about and one that might be more prevalent than first realized.
NeurAbilities Healthcare of Lancaster approaches autism from both clinical and
behavioral perspectives. Two of the organization’s main goals are to enhance the lives of people and families affected by the disorder and to integrate those individuals into society.
“People are often coming to us because they are struggling to support their family members,” said Adriana Neumann, NeurAbilities’ senior director for applied behavior analysis clinical services. “There’s something they’re struggling to manage. They want their child to learn, to
BY JEFF FALK
There are a great many Lancaster County nonprofits seeking to fulfill basic needs. But there’s so much more to life than bare necessities.
Not only does Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAPLC) want its clients to survive, but the nonprofit also wants them to thrive.
“There are folks in our community who are living with low incomes,” said Kristy Aurand,
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A Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ volunteer assists clients at Coats for Kids.
Members of CAPLC’s senior leadership team gather at a staff meeting.
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More than man’s best friend
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If you walk into the headquarters of United Disabilities Services (UDS), located at 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, you’ll find more than a few reasons that dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend. The nonprofit organization provides highly trained service dogs for clients throughout Lancaster County and its surrounding areas, and each UDS dog is equipped with a special skillset to meet its owner’s needs.
In early January, an office on the second floor of UDS’ main building was temporarily converted into a kennel for a litter of young golden Labs. The six puppies were less than 3 months old and, like all new arrivals at UDS, adorable but unruly. After a 22-month training program, each dog will be
obedient enough to accomplish tasks such as opening a door and picking up a TV remote from the floor. Outside the room of puppies, UDS volunteer Linda Rineer worked with CJ, a black Lab that is almost ready to be paired with a client. While a chorus of yelping and whining echoed from the temporary kennel, Rineer praised and encouraged CJ as he pulled a walker and opened doors on command.
“The key to successfully training a dog is food, food and more food,” said Rineer, a resident of the Buck who frequently travels to UDS’ facility to assist with training. “A lot of people think (service dogs) are working, but for them, it’s like playing ball all day.”
UDS service dogs specialize in different areas, and each canine is matched with a job that complements its personality traits and strengths. Some
dogs may have a calming presence that can help anxious children feel more comfortable in school, and others are perceptive enough to recognize the early signs of a traumatic flashback and rush to their owners’ side. Rineer said the fourth UDS dog she helped train was able to fetch bottles of water from the refrigerator for a client with mobility restrictions. The dog was even able to take the empty bottles to the recycling bin after the owner was finished.
In recent years, UDS has broadened its service area to include clients within five hours of Lancaster County. The number of local school districts requesting a service dog has steadily increased as well, and UDS dogs currently serve nearly every school district in the county. Jennifer King, a member of the UDS service dog ambassador team, said many teachers testify that
Church plans organ recital
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 Pleasure Road, Lancaster, will host an organ recital featuring the church’s organist, Philip High, and the Rev. Thomas Busteed, pastor of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Old Zionsville. The recital will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m. and will be followed by light refreshments. The community is invited to attend this free event.
The recital will showcase a diverse selection of organ music spanning from Baroque to contemporary. Selections will include masterpieces by Bach and Pachelbel, the French Romantic work
of Boëllmann, pieces by 20th-century composers, and even some works by living artists. In addition to the full organ, the solo trumpet and chimes will be featured. There will be a vocal solo by St. Matthew’s pastor Fero, accompanied by the organ, highlighting the instrument’s versatility and range.
service dogs have reached students in ways no school staff member was able. “It’s the power of a wagging tail and a wet nose,” King said.
UDS relies on sponsorships and donations from the community to sustain its service dog programs. Each dog requires an investment upward of $25,000 to cover the cost of coaching and food during the 22-month training period, and financial support from individuals and businesses allows UDS to lessen the cost of acquiring a dog for clients.
UDS will hold its annual bingo fundraiser on Sunday, March 9, at Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The organization is always accepting volunteers who wish to help with events and training sessions. For more information, including how to become a volunteer, visit https:// udservices.org.
Church plans chili fundraiser
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a chili fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Vegan and meat options will be available with a fee per quart, and added toppings will be provided.
Takeouts only will be offered; there will be no eat-in service. The entrance to the parking lot is on Koser Road. To preorder, visit www .faithumc.us and click on “Online Giving” or call 717-560-0321. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Future UDS service dogs await the start of their training at the organization’s office building.
Volunteer Linda Rineer teaches service dog CJ how to pull out a chair.
What’s in The Fridge?
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Do you know about The Fridge? No, I’m not talking about a typical run-of-themill refrigerator that you can find in nearly every kitchen of nearly every home. If you swap the neglected Tupperware container of old leftovers with locally sourced bar bites and replace the shelf of half-used condiments with hundreds of craft beers, you no longer have a common man’s icebox; you have The Fridge, a bottle shop and pizza café located at 534 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster.
The Fridge joined Lancaster city’s eclectic roster of eateries and bistros in 2011, but to understand its role in the local community, we have to go all the way back to the very beginning of the 18th century (bear with me).
In 1709, German immigrants made their new home in Conestoga, the fourth settlement of its kind in Lancaster County. Among the many cultural traditions and customs brought from their European homeland, the first German-Americans arrived with a mighty thirst for beer. At first, beer was brewed inside taverns and inns, but breweries quickly began popping up to match
the growing community’s penchant for pints. By the 19th century, Lancaster County was a well-known hotbed of breweries, earning the nickname Little Munich in 1868 after The Daily Intelligencer published a story that read, “Lancaster in America occupies the same position that Munich does in Germany,” citing the area’s rapidly growing brewing industry.
Now let’s fast-forward to 2019. On a warm spring afternoon, I was sitting beside a console television on a sidewalk in downtown Lancaster city. I had greatly underestimated the weight of the massive appliance - which I found on the sidewalk a few minutes earlier - and I was only able to carry it halfway to my apartment before losing my grip. I sat next to the TV in defeat, cursing my hubris and wondering how I was going to finish my poorly thought-out venture, when the friendly face of Wyatt Deutsch appeared. Wyatt, a Warwick High School alumnus and recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, was dropping off his resume at local restaurants and cafes. Instead of finding a job, he found a gargantuan TV and a sweaty fool. After Wyatt graciously helped me haul the TV to my apart -
ment, I spent a few minutes talking to him and his nowwife, Alex Douglas-Deutsch, who told me about their dream of running a restaurant together someday.
At this point, you’re probably wondering what this article is even about. Well, now you know two things: Beer has played an important role in communities across Lancaster County for hundreds of years, and Wyatt Deutsch is the kind of guy who helps you carry a 100-pound. TV down the block. In April 2024, Wyatt took over as owner of The Fridge, after he and Alex spent a few years learning the ins and outs of the local craft beer and food industry as it weathered the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. “It’s really something how in the blink of an eye your whole life changes,” Wyatt said. “That’s the thing Alex says all the time, ‘How many people can say they chased their dream?’”
Wyatt’s vision for The Fridge is reflective of the beer industry’s longstanding importance to the Lancaster community. Although he has no desire to change the formula that made The Fridge a cornerstone of the local craft beer scene, Wyatt said he’s brainstorming a few ideas to expand the restaurant’s
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role in the community, such as organizing public events and opening a neighborhood bar in the West End. “Lancaster’s a really tightknit community, and we want to get more involved,” added Wyatt. “Whether you’re in Lititz, Strasburg or down in Solanco, you want a good community, and we’re fortunate to have that backbone.”
In addition to the closeness of the Lancaster community as a whole, Wyatt attested to the camaraderie between the area’s growing number of craft breweries.
“That’s my favorite thing about this community specifically; we’re all trying to help each other out,” Wyatt said. “There are more than 30 breweries in the county now, and we like to recommend them to visitors. Each brewery is getting better and better every year.”
For more information, visit https://beerfridge lancaster.com.
“Romantic Flourishes” concert posted
First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Romantic Flourishes,” on First Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey.
Selections will include Felix Mendelssohn’s “Allegro maestoso e vivace”
from Sonata No. 4, “Canon in B Major” by Robert Schumann, and “Rhosymedre” (“My Song Is Love Unknown”) by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Other works include “Grand Choeur in B-Flat” by Theodore Debois and “Choral in E Major” by Joseph Jongen. The concert is free and
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make progress, to navigate the world. Every family is different. Every person is different. Our job is not to change individuals. Our job is to remove barriers and help them manage.”
Established in Lancaster in 2022, NeurAbilities Healthcare is a relative newcomer to the local autism treatment scene. NeurAbilities Healthcare, which is located at 1858 Charter Lane, Suite 201, Lancaster, serves its clients through a community-based approach and on a one-on-one basis.
“We want to provide
services with excellence,” said Neumann. “Ultimately, we support largely the autism community, people with an ASD diagnosis. You have a lot of individuals who are experiencing different challenges. We like to focus on abilities. We’re supporting patients. We’re supporting learners. We try to capitalize on people’s strengths and focus on what they can do to overcome those challenges. We like to see every individual for who they are.”
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NeurAbilities Healthcare is set up to be a colorful, warm, inviting space filled with toys and pictures that learners can relate to. More than 10 staff members operate the office, including three certified clinicians.
“In Lancaster, or anywhere you go, there are people who don’t know what autism is,” said Neumann. “The field itself is growing, and there’s always a need for autism services. As we’re working to grow the Lancaster clinic, we want to enhance community engagement. There will be a push in the community to know what autism is and what NeurAbilities does. Hopefully, we’ll be able to improve awareness around that.”
Currently, NeurAbilities Healthcare is serving about 15 local learners, mostly children under the age of 9 from Lancaster County. According to
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the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 36 kids in the United States has ASD.
“We provide community-based services,” said Neumann. “We look at what individuals need. We do services in our clinic, in homes and in schools. It’s anybody with challenges impacting their abilities to function. Those are the people who are coming to us for our services.”
Backed by a private equity firm, NeurAbilities Healthcare is a self-sufficient private practice. Some of the services provided by NeurAbilities Healthcare are covered by Medicaid or health insurance.
“We have individuals who come in who have certain skill deficits in communication, in patterns of behavior, in social interaction,” said Neumann. “We also support individuals who engage in challenging behaviors.
When someone is engaging in a behavior, there’s a reason for that. We want to be able to teach a different skill. We’re focused on anything that supports independence.”
“There are other agencies that provide similar community-based skills,” Neumann added. “Some agencies don’t have clinics - they go into schools and homes - and some only have clinics. But it seems to me that there’s always a need.”
NeurAbilities Healthcare operates a total of
three diagnostic centers and 14 applied behavior analysis clinics in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
“We’ve got improved insight into what autism is, and we have more doctors who understand what it is,” said Neumann. “There are more diagnoses. The question we are asking is, ‘What is causing this?’ There has been research into it, but there’s not a hard answer.”
For additional information, go to www.neur abilities.com/locations/ lancaster-pa.
Send Me a Pro launches in Lancaster
Send Me a Pro, a franchise specializing in connecting homeowners with local professionals, has announced its launch in Lancaster. Starting with a focus on handyman services, Send Me a Pro aims to provide residents with reliable, efficient and high-quality home maintenance solutions.
Ben Franco, the owner of the Lancaster branch, brings experience and dedication
to the community. As a seasoned entrepreneur and resident of Lancaster, Franco understands the unique needs of local homeowners. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Franco and his team of skilled handymen are ready to tackle any home project, big or small.
In the near future, Send Me a Pro plans to expand its services to include house cleaners, personal trainers,
tutors and more. The expansion will further support the Lancaster community by offering a comprehensive range of trusted professionals to meet various home and personal needs.
For more information about Send Me a Pro and the services offered, visit https://lancastercentral .sendmeapro.com or contactlancastercentral@ sendmeapro.com or 717-913-8277.
Food safety course planned
Penn State Extension will offer a ServSafe Food Safety Manager course in Room 149 at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The program will take place
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The exam will begin at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28.
Registration is required by Friday, Feb. 14.
The in-person training will help participants learn how to prevent contamination of food by properly receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, and serving the food, as well as proper methods of sanitizing food service facilities. The course will be taught by certified ServSafe instructors.
Participants who com -
plete the course and pass the multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. This certificate is good for five years.
The course fee covers the cost of the most recent edition of the “ServSafe Manager” book, virtual study materials, handouts, class instruction, a review, and the exam.
To register to learn more, visit https://extension.psu .edu/food-safety-manager -certificate-training -options or call 877345-0691.
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who’s been CAPLC’s chief development officer for eight years. “When any one group of people do better, we all do better. Every person has value, and we’re all members of the same community. We get to do this work, and we hope that everyone sees this work as important, not just the people receiving our services. Lancaster County is a strong community, but we know that not everyone is benefiting from the growth and development. It’s all of our responsibilities to be a part of that.”
Headquartered at 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, CAPLC operates under the motto of “People. Empowered.” The organization serves its clients through 10 distinct programs in four focus areas - early education, health and nutrition, household stability and safety empowerment. With satellite offices at 560 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, and 400 Chestnut St., Columbia, CAPLC offers individuals services through its Thrive to Five program, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), nutrition education, senior centers, food distribution, utility assistance, Early Learning Resource Center, RISE (Resilient. Inspired. Strong. Empowered.), Crispus Attucks Community Center and domestic violence services.
“I think we do have a unique opportunity,” said Aurand. “Each of these
10 programs has its own whys and whats. For the participants, the net that’s cast is pretty wide. If people are coming to us for one service, they might have a need for another service. We can do a lot of it here, but it’s not exhaustive. Our employees also know what else is out there.”
According to an American Community Survey, the poverty rate in Lancaster County was 8.2% in 2023, meaning 44,195 Lancaster County residents were living below the federal poverty level. In that same year, CAPLC served 45,609 individuals, almost entirely from Lancaster County, and distributed over 880,000 pounds of food to local pantries.
“These are folks who, for whatever reason, find themselves living with low incomes,” said Aurand. “Most of our programs are income qualifying; some are not. We want to get folks to thriving. We want to see that the resources we are providing are making a difference and lifting their families. It all comes back to economics. These resources are really adding to a person’s economic portfolio. We all have goals for our families.”
The operation of CAPLC relies on the work of 300 employees, more than 33,000 volunteer hours annually and about 300 local partnerships. CAPLC is funded through the federal community services block grant program, as
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of age who reside in Lancaster County. Following an application and interview process, each child in need is permitted to choose one coat.
“We cover every ZIP code in Lancaster County,” said Boules. “Some people think we’re only serving people from the city, but that’s not true.”
“It gives hope to the children when they know there’s a community standing behind them,” Boules continued. “We have a lot of people dropping off checks and saying, ‘We were part of this program years ago. I’d like to give back and pay for someone else.’”
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well as private and business donations.
“Collaboration is so important,” said Aurand. “It’s one of the founding blocks of community action. We can’t do it all. The collaboration is really, really deep and for the full benefit of the community.”
“I truly believe that the best part of it is being able to work with a group of people every day who are committed to moving the mission forward,” Aurand added. “Even though our roles may be different, that’s what we’re all working toward.”
One of more than 1,000 branches nationally, Community Action Partnership was founded in Lancaster County in 1966. The national program was established by the Economic Opportunity Act partly through the stated initiative, “It is the policy of the United States to eliminate the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation.”
“In the 1960s, the Lyndon Johnson administration launched the war on poverty,” said Aurand. “That’s what community action grew out of. It came from the idea that poverty exists in the midst of plenty.”
For additional information about Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, go to www .caplanc.org.
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To register, call 717-653-6662, email centralpenn@everence.com or visit everence.com/medicarepa.
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volunteers - community members, members of churches, companies and service clubs and students - to make Coats for Kids run smoothly. In the early days of September, local television station WGAL helped raise $130,000 for the program.
“We’re very thankful for the people who believe in this service,” said Boules. “We are blessed to have a generous community. We want to tell the community that we’re here to help. The door is still open.”
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One or the other, Fire & Ice is never lukewarm
BY JEFF FALK
There are a lot of cool events in Lititz, and in Lancaster County, for that matter. Fire & Ice is one of the coolest - and one of the hottest.
Venture Lititz’s Fire & Ice is currently gearing up for another spectacular showing. Lititz’s popular annual winter carnival is always seeking to top its previous self, and Fire & Ice rarely disappoints.
“It’s an event that showcases Lititz in a way that other events don’t,” said Emily Allen, Venture Lititz’s executive director. “I think this is one of the best events. I don’t judge other people’s events. Every event takes a massive amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. I think our events are amazing because I know how much work goes into them.”
Venture Lititz is staging the 19th edition of Fire & Ice over 10 event-filled days between Friday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 23, in and around the shops of the historic downtown. The festivities will kick off from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, with Winter’s Coolest Night Out, a ticketed Fire & Ice preview party.
While Fire & Ice is free to attend, some of the events and attractions require fees to participate and partake. Parking is available
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on streets, in downtown business parking lots and at Warwick High School and Middle School during weekend events.
“Fire & Ice is a way to get people out and seeing people,” said Allen. “February is a cold month. (Fire & Ice is) something to look forward to. It’s a fun activity in winter. It gives you a reason to get outside.”
Fire & Ice will feature fan-favorite events like the Lititz Lions Club’s Chili Cook-off, a maker’s market, performances featuring fire, a family-friendly scavenger hunt, art in Lititz Springs Park, an ice cream social and a winter funderland for kids. Enhancing the event’s vibe will be Fire & Ice’s signature ice sculptures, which will be strategically placed throughout the downtown and include 95 one-block creations and 25 giant statue carvings.
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“It’s a family event,” said Allen. “Everyone’s excited to be out seeing stuff. Some of the ice sculptures are interactive. Adults get just as excited as kids do.”
“People come from all over,” continued Allen. “People travel for it. They’re looking for reasons to get out. They’re looking for something fun to do in February, and if they are, this is the place they want to be.”
ing band; 20 rotating food trucks; warming tents; a photo contest; and a food court. Many of the business district’s merchants will be offering in-business specials designed to liven the celebration.
“There are tons of different opportunities,” said Allen. “That’s why we spread it out over 10 days, so you can do it all. You’ve just got to come back to Lititz to do them. My favorite part is seeing everyone out and enjoying it - just seeing this community come together and enjoying Lititz as much as I do.”
This year’s Fire & Ice festival will be presented over the downtown parts of Broad Street, East Main Street, Lincoln Avenue and Juniper Lane and in the front sections of Lititz Springs Park. More than 40,000 people from Lititz, surrounding communities, Lancaster County and surrounding counties are
At one time a weekend event, Fire & Ice originated from the Lions Club’s Chili Cook-off and a desire by Venture Lititz to support downtown businesses during one of their slowest months of the fiscal year. Presenting Fire & Ice requires the cooperation of dozens of volunteers and the support of more than 34 sponsors.
“The community comes together to make this event amazing,” said Allen. “There are tons of people involved. February is a slow month for businesses. It’s very good for the businesses of the downtown.”
“It’s (Venture Lititz’s) biggest fundraiser of the year,” she added. “It helps us to be able to do things throughout the community throughout the year, the continued work of Venture Lititz. We’re not doing it for the money; we’re doing it to see smiles on faces.”
For more information, go to https://lititzpa.com.
Prima to present
“Peanuts”-inspired musical
Prima Theatre, 941
Wheatland Ave., Lancaster, will present the musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” from Friday, Feb. 7, through Sunday, Feb. 23. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 7, 14, and 23; at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 8, 15, and 22; at 2 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 9, 16, and 23; and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 13 and 20.
The musical was inspired by Charles Schulz’s iconic
“Peanuts” comic strip. Set in a thrust U-shaped seating arrangement, audiences will be immersed in the performance, and no seat will be more than four rows from the action.
The musical captures the humor and heart of “Peanuts,” from Snoopy’s playful antics to Charlie Brown’s earnest quest to be a “good man.” The story is brought to life by professional performers.
To purchase tickets, visit www.primatheatre .org or call 717-327-5124.
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GERMAN SHORT-HAIRED POINTER Puppies, liver and roan with ticking, great family dogs and hunters. Ready March 20th. Vet checked, shots and dewormed, $900. (717)572-7509
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES
6M, 2F: 14 wks. old. $400. 2F, 1M: 8 wks. old $500. 717-284-5104
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES
2F black/brindle. Ears Cropped. UTD Vet checked. $995 obo 717-654-1075
JACK RUSSELL/FOX TERRIER
POODLE MIX PUPPY, female, $150. Very cute! Ready now! 717-344-6456
MINI LAB/SHIH-POO MIX PUPPIES. Red, 2M, 3F, great w/children, very friendly. $300. 484-645-2354
POMERANIAN PUPPIES, 5M, beautiful colors, very fluffy. UTD vet checked. Ready 2/10. $600/$800. 717-548-8941 x2.
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
Miscellaneous
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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.
METAL ROOFING - A Real Roof for your House, Garage, Barn, also for Siding & Interior Liner. Seconds at Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222.com 717-445-5222
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
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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.
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DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. (w/Choice Package or higher) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
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.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.
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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 3/30/25) Call 1-844-501-3208.
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!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1866-433-8277
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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP: A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1-888872-2809. Have zip code!
WE BUY HOUSES FOR CASH AS-IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
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SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
AFFORDABLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
• New/Older House Wiring • Sec. Cameras • Hookup for Generators • Hookup for EVs • New Elec. Services/Panel Upgrade. Fully Insd. | FREE ESTIMATES | PA01947 Call 717-875-7972
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING SPRING CLEANUP MULCHING
Trimming/Planting Small Tree and Shrub Removal
Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265
AFFORDABLE PAINTING. Drywall Instl./Repairs, Lite Carpentry. Wallpaper Removal. Cabinets. WINTER DISCOUNTS! PA032157. Call Damien 717-940-5912
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
AMISH MOVING COMPANY
AMISH CLEANOUTS
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
CONCRETE FLOOR COATINGS in DURALAST, EPOXY, METALLICS. We also offer Vinyl plank floor install. TRUFLOORS | 717-687-1300
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1866-996-1526
DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
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 1-855-791-1626
HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164
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
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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 3/30/25.) Call 1-844826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
SEASONED FIREWOOD: HARDWOOD Cut, split, stockpiled, $80/half cord skid, $150/Cord. Delivery available. 1161 Clay Rd Lititz 717-341-8715 call/text
LOST & FOUND
1-800-428-4211
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
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.
SILVER SPRING CONSTRUCTION
General Construction from Start to Finish Additions • Garages • Exteriors • Decks Site Prep. | 717-475-2924
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.
STUMP GRINDING/REMOVAL!
Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
NEED TASKS COMPLETED AROUND HOME? Let a HANDYMAN AT HOME RIGHT REPAIR help you today! No job too small. FREE ESTIMATES Lic./Insd. 717-449-8551
PAINTING BY MR. NEIL Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.
VAN’S TREES VAN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming. WINTER PRICES! Cleanups. SP Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729
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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ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
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
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!
Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am