Toys for Tots’
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BY JEFF FALK
Lancaster Toys for Tots continues to do amazing things in our community. But it’s work that can’t be done alone, or without the support of many generous donors.
Lancaster Toys for Tots’ latest venture, Touch-A-Truck Family Day, looks to build off that altruistic spirit and take the organization’s work to a whole different level.
“We’re helping kids in Lancaster County, and there’s a big need in Lancaster County,” said Gil Bixler, Lancaster Toys for Tots’ coordinator for the last 37 years. “I’ve got a fantastic team of volunteers who just enjoy doing it. That’s what it takes to make it all happen. They work harder than I do.”
Associated with the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Lancaster Toys for Tots’ Touch-ATruck Family Day is a brand-new, kid-friendly event. It will be held outdoors at Park City Center, 142 Park City Center, Lancaster, near Tires Plus, on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free to attend, but families are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped toy. It is also being used as a way to draw attention to autism.
“Park City came to us and said, ‘What do you think of this idea?’” said Bixler. “We thought it was great. The goal is to create awareness and supply toys for autism groups. Autism is more prevalent than you and I know. We want to get the public more aware of the needs of these children.”
On hand that day will be nearly 100 vehicles - cop cars, fire trucks, emergency medical services vehicles and tow trucks - as well as a LifeLion helicopter and a state police helicopter. Many members and representatives of police departments from Lancaster County townships and Lancaster County’s first responders will be present.
“It’s helping us and it’s great
(public relations) for them,” said Bixler of the public servants. Up to 500 people are expected to attend.
Lancaster Toys for Tots’ TouchA-Truck Family Day will also include food trucks.
“I perceive it being a growing event every year,” said Bixler, himself a retired Marine. “It’ll be a lot of families, a lot of kids, a lot of fun. The state police will show
BY JEFF FALK
Chris Haefner understands Mother Earth. He appreciates the precious gems hidden just
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One of the five human senses, hearing is something that can be easily taken for granted. But for those who can’t hear, there’s an element of appreciation that inspires creativity, ingenuity and a manifestation of the human spirit.
Through a wealth of services and resources, the Lancaster Center of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (LCDHH), located at 2270 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, which is a subsidiary
of and overseen by Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (KDHHS) of Reading, helps individuals with hearing loss learn to listen, communicate better and generally lead fuller lives.
LCDHH client services manager and language specialist Karen Pfortsch, who has been deaf since birth, was interviewed for this article with the help of sign language interpreter Kandy Reyes, KDHHS’ president.
“Deaf individuals are happy being deaf,” said Pfortsch. “We can do everything except hear.
Lancaster Toys for Tots’ coordinator, Gil Bixler (left), and Ethan Braeglemann, the youth ambassador for Toys for Tots, sort and box toys after a toy drive.
Chris and Catherine Haefner invite the community to the Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza.
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the kids their helicopter. They can climb all over the fire trucks. And they can get in the cop cars and the officers will explain what they do.”
Lancaster Toys for Tots also raises funds for its annual Christmas toy drive for local underprivileged children by conducting a golf outing at Overlook Golf Course in May, by hosting car shows in the spring and fall and through a motorcycle ride in October.
In 2023, Lancaster Toys for Tots distributed 63,523 toys and supported 15,138 children, mostly from Lancaster County. Those toys were provided through monetary donations to Lancaster Toys for Tots
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and through 7,000 collection bins placed throughout the county.
“Through those donations, we support 56 other organizations,” said Bixler. “Where else can you help so many children at one time? I meet so many wonderful people in this position. I really enjoy it.”
Founded in 1947 by the United State Marine Corps Reserve, Toys for Tots is a national organization with more than 800 chapters. The Lancaster chapter of Toys for Tots began in 1987 with veterans distributing new toys from the trunk of a car.
For additional information on Lancaster Toys for Tots, go to https://lancaster -pa.toysfortots.org.
Event to feature former Pittsburgh Steelers player
the Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club (LCFMC) and in turn LCFMC’s annual Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza.
“(Fossils and minerals) represent our world and life on Earth from when it began to now,” said Chris. “People are fascinated with precious gems because they’re beautiful and valuable. Generally, people know about (fossils and minerals); our culture is everywhere. Some people like it because it’s grassroots. I think it’s more relevant now than it ever was.”
This year’s Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza will be conducted in three rooms at Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Attendees will be afforded an opportunity to peruse and purchase up to 10,000 unique fossils, minerals, crystals and jewelry from 40 licensed dealers.
sters may also appreciate interactive adventures in a geology learning center. The activities are designed for fun, but it should be noted that learning could occur.
Also on display at the show will be a rare fossil specimen of Hylonomus Iyelli, believed to be the world’s first reptile. In addition, the show will include a light-refracturing demonstration by a scientist and a presentation by a tinsmith.
Nearly 1,000 visitors are expected to attend the extravaganza over its two days. Proceeds from the event will go toward LCFMC’s operating expenses and activities.
After first being introduced at the Solanco Fairgrounds in Quarryville, LCFMC’s Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza moved to Farm and Home Center four years ago.
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Tickets are also available for a VIP dinner at Homestead Village, 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. prior to the feature presentation. For more information, call 717-8744226 or email jstout@ hvillage.org.
An admission fee will be charged, and the Paradise Lions Club will make refreshments available.
“It’s families with kids who are interested in paleontology and geology,” said Chris of the expected visitors that day. “It’s an enthusiastic crowd of people who come, and then you have the camaraderie. It’s a very lively atmosphere. People anticipate it every year. This is our forte; this is what we do. There’s a whole stream of history people don’t know because it’s not taught in schools.”
The fossil and mineral extravaganza will also feature a mine tour where kids bearing flashlights can find mineral samples. Young -
“(LCFMC is) a very noble thing to be involved in,” said Chris. “When you’re part of a club, new ideas will spring from it. We get to meet other clubs and other club’s people. If you like minerals and fossils, there’s nothing like it. It’s not like going to a museum and looking at what someone else found. You found it.”
Chris and Catherine Haefner founded LCFMC in 2013, and the club initially involved 12 members. Today, LCFMC’s membership numbers 130 fossil and mineral aficionados. LCFMC meets on the last Thursday of every month at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 450 W. Main St., Mountville. For additional information on LCFMC, search for “Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club” on Facebook.
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Lititz Chocolate Walk slated
The Kiwanis Club of Lititz Area will hold the 23rd annual Lititz Chocolate Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 25 locations in downtown Lititz will serve chocolate treats.
Tickets are currently on sale. Only 2,000 tickets are available for this event. Last year, 500 tickets were sold on the first day, and 800 were sold in the first week. The event typically draws visitors from 16 or more states each year, such as California, New Mexico, Alaska, and Florida.
Tickets may be purchased by cash or check at Wilbur Chocolate, 45 N. Broad St., Lititz; Zum Anker Alley Shoppes, 22 E. Main St. (rear), Lititz; Aaron’s Books, 35 E. Main St., Lititz; Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz; and Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster. Credit card purchases may be made at Zum Anker Alley Shoppes and at www .lititzchocolatewalk.com.
New this year, some of the merchants and sponsors will offer coupons. These coupons will be emailed to online purchasers of the tickets prior to the event. People who purchase their tickets in person should provide their email address so they receive the coupons. To redeem the coupons, a person must show his or her Chocolate Walk button.
This fundraising event is held each year by the Kiwanis Club of Lititz Area to raise funds for the children’s charities it supports, including the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, Schreiber Center for Pediatric
Development, the Manheim Township and Lititz libraries, and Power Packs. Last year, the club - which has fewer than 30 members - was able to provide more than $100,000 to these organizations, and in the 30 years the club has been in existence, more than $1.1 million has been donated. Chocolate Walk is made possible by sponsors like Wilbur Chocolate, the retail locations and restaurants that open their doors for the event, the town of Lititz, the more than 150 volunteers, the people who buy tickets, and the chefs and chocolatiers who provide treats without compensation.
The Kiwanis Club of Lititz
Area is part of Kiwanis International, a worldwide service organization that is devoted to serving the children of the world, one child and one community at a time.
For more information about the Kiwanis Club or to volunteer at Chocolate Walk, contact Charlie Stickler at 717-560-2295 or visit www .lititzkiwanis.org.
Churches plan scrapbooking event
Oregon Community United Methodist Church (UMC) and Faith UMC will hold a scrapbooking fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fundraiser will take place at Faith UMC, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz. All proceeds will benefit the ministries of Oregon Community UMC and Faith UMC.
Table spaces measuring 4 feet by 2 and a half feet are available to rent. Participants may choose someone to share the other half of their table. Assistance will be available to transport scrapbooking supplies from participants’ cars to their tables upon arrival and back to their cars at the end of the day. Classes will available, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Spaces are limited. Registration is preferred by Monday, July 15. To register, visit www.faithumc .us or call the church at 717-560-0321.
Staff members from Scooter’s Restaurant served grilled chocolate sandwiches at a previous year’s Lititz Chocolate Walk.
We can drive; we can work. American Sign Language is a beautiful language. What’s important to us is our eyes and being able to see.”
At LCDHH, individuals with hearing loss and their family members are directly and indirectly connected with services like sign language interpreters, sign language education, hearing aids, speech therapy, amplifiers, closed caption video phones, doorbell signalers, smoke and fire alarms, workshops, community activities and social events.
People who are deaf or hard of hearing also employ lip reading, facial expressions and body language as ways to receive communications, but they are more informal and learned skills that are often less accurate than sign language.
“The goal is barrier-free services and community access,” said Pfortsch. “Our goal is to empower our clients with whatever services are needed. It’s like a one-stop shop. When a person comes in here, they need to discuss their needs with us. Some might be looking for a job, and we’ll connect them with employment agencies. Some people might be struggling with reading. Some people have limited language skills. Some might need to know how to get their pensions. We’ll get them connected to the right
people. There are a variety of things we’ll do to get them help, and sometimes we do advocacy.”
LCDHH serves about 300 clients on a regular basis. According to numbers from a recent census, approximately 80,000 Lancaster County residents have some sort of hearing loss.
“We are only scratching the surface,” said Pfortsch.
“Some people have a mindset about deaf people from what they’ve seen on TV. They label all deaf people as ignorant. We have to work to prove ourselves because it’s considered a disability. But deaf people don’t think they’re disabled.”
KDHHS employs a total of 10 individuals, two of whom work out of the LCDHH office. LCDHH is a nonprofit that receives funding from donations, grants and fees from its interpreter services.
“We are known in the deaf and hard of hearing community,” said Pfortsch. “Some organizations know us, and they connect their clients with us. They’ll work with us and collaborate with us. But some people don’t know the services are available. We’re here. People are welcome to call us.”
For additional information about the Lancaster Center of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing and Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, go to www .kdhhs.net.
Sermon series to explore book of Revelation
The Veritas Community will begin a “Kingdoms in Conflict” sermon series beginning Sunday, July 14. The Veritas Community gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the second floor of HUB 450, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The event begins with 15 minutes of fellowship time.
“Kingdoms in Conflict” will focus on the book of Revelation. The dates, topics, and Scripture readings will include July 14, “A Vision of Beauty,” Revelation 1:1-4; July 21, “Lion and Lamb,” Revelation 5:110; July 28, “The Lamb’s Roar,” Revelation 1:9-11; Aug. 4, “Holy War,” Reve -
Giant, customers raise money for initiative
Through its Healing Our Planet initiative, the Giant Company announced on June 27 that it raised $403,360 in partnership with its customers to support Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and Planet Bee Foundation. During the month of May, customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores were invited to round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar to support each organization.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, in partnership with the Giant Company, announced it will award grants to local community organizations for tree plantings across Pennsylvania, and funds will support Pick Up Pennsylvania and local cleanup, recycling and greening events.
Planet Bee Foundation drives awareness for pollinators and the importance of bees as a pathway to STEM, conservation and innovations in agriculture. Funding raised by the Giant Company will support local beekeepers, research programs and school and community programs.
Accordion enthusiasts to meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, July 14, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville. The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
lation 7:9 and 14:18-20; Aug. 11, “Jerusalem Bride,” Revelation 21:1-2; and Aug. 18, “End of the World as We Know It,” 1 Thessalonians 4:11-16. On Aug. 25, the sermon time will be a question-and-answer period about the series.
For more information about the Veritas Community, visit www.veritas .community, email Ryan Braught at ryan@veri taschurchpa.org, or call 717-572-5914.
Giant’s Healing Our Planet campaign has raised more than $6 million over the past four years. For more information on the Healing Our Planet initiative, visit www.giantfoodstores.com/ pages/our-purpose.
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Karen Pfortsch (left), client services manager and language specialist for Lancaster Center of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, and Kandy Reyes, president of Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, display the American Sign Language symbol for love.
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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!
A+ AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING! 717-208-2265. SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount! A
PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464
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!
TRAMPOLINE WANTED in good condition, can disassemble and haul away, 717-625-4802
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
BUSHES PROFESSIONALLY TRIMMED & pruned. Hedges, shrubbery, ornamental plants aesthetically maintained. No job too small. Spring clean-up, mulching, light landscaping. 717-405- 8733
CHIMNEY FALLING APART! WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN! WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
CONCRETE: STAMP, DECORATIVE
Affordable Prices • Free Estimates Call 717-283-7764 or www.bosscrete.net
DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392
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
GARDENING, CLEAN UPS, MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
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.
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES
717-989-7938, leave message.
TANGLEWOOD TREE SERVICE
Removal & Trimming. Firewood for sale. Delivery options available. 717-786-7080
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
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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.
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ANGLICAN ALL SAINTS CHURCH: Meeting at Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. 9:30 AM Sunday Service. Father James Johnson. For more info: 717-381-9573. allsaintsanglicanlancaster.org BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
MENNONITE CHURCH: A growing intercultural church that loves God, its neighbors and the world. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. Located at 451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA. Active youth group. All are Welcome! Website: habeckerchurch.com HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717)
Sunday School for all ages 10:45am.Children's Church & Nursery. Handicap Accessible. SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH: 601 East Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 (Off the Oregon Pike - 3 miles North of Rt. 30 Exit at Oregon Pike). Phone (717) 569-8531; Website: www.sjnlancaster.org Saturday 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation. Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass (Inperson & Livestream); Sunday, 7:30 a.m. (In-person), 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.(Inperson & Livestream) Rev. Daniel F.X. Powell.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 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
