When Ralph Hess, president of the Red Rose Repeater Association (RRR), talks about the Winter Field Day the organization participates in yearly, he describes a comfortable atmosphere where the food is as important as the radio chatter. “The crowd favorite last year was that we deep-fried two turkeys,” recalled Hess. “Food is always high on the list of priorities at Red Rose events.”
The 2025 event, presented by RRR as a participant with the Winter Field Day Association, will be held at the Welsh Mountain Community Center and Park, 564 Sandmine Road, New Holland. The group of amateur radio enthusiasts, known as hams, will begin to set up antennas at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, and activities will officially begin at 11 a.m. Winter Field Day will end at 4:59 p.m.
on Sunday, Jan. 26. The event is held for more than 24 hours to include radio operators from all time zones. Newly licensed and inexperienced operators as well as those with an interest in the hobby are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to participate, food is provided, and visitors are welcome to drop in anytime and bring sleeping bags or cots if they plan to stay overnight in the center.
“There are hundreds of clubs and thousands of participants,” shared Hess, who added that there are more than 50 licensed ham radio operators in the New Holland ZIP code and more than 1,500 in the county. Dating back to the 1930s, Winter Field Day is an annual event that brings together amateur radio afficionados to converse during the final
“We will be operating under our club call sign, so ... anybody can come up and operate.”
full weekend in January. Winter Field Day gives hams a chance to hold field operations in remote locations and to contact others all over the world. The Winter Field Day Association advocates for ham radio operators to practice portable emergency communications during winter weather because the low temperatures, snow, and ice pose unique challenges to operations.
An Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) presentation will be offered at 9 a.m. on Jan. 25 as part of the event. Hess noted that the organization practices emergency drills for the closed Three Mile Island and the functioning Peach Bottom nuclear power plants because ham radios continue to operate when cellphones cannot and in areas where cell services may
be limited. In addition, several antennae building stations for different bands will be set up at the Winter Field Day.
According to Hess, GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) has become a path to ham radio participation. “You don’t have to take a license test to get a (GMRS) license,” said Hess, who described GMRS as “a rapidly growing aspect of radio (communications).”
“While it’s not ham radio, a lot of GMRS users are making the jump to ham radio,” he said, adding that GMRS licenses from the Federal Communications Commission are easily obtained via an online application. “Anyone in your house can legally use your license,” Hess explained.
This year, the club plans to serve hoagies and cheesesteaks at the Winter Field Day. Hess described the family-oriented atmosphere at club events by telling a story of his now-10year-old daughter. “Everybody in ham radio in Lancaster County
BY FRANCINE FULTON
After breaking ground more than a year ago, Freedom Life Church recently celebrated the grand opening of the Freedom Life Atglen Campus, located at 789 Gap Newport Pike (Route 41), Atglen.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Jan. 10, led by pastors Sam and Michele Masteller. “What a great day,” said Sam. “It has been awesome to see what God has done.”
Sam welcomed those in attendance, including congregation members and church officials; neighbors from the community; and representatives from Weaver Construction, which was in charge of the building project. “Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to honor this moment,” he stated. “I pray that whether you attend here (or another church), you experience the grace and mercy of God. None of this is for the ego of man; it is for the glory of God.”
Among those who offered remarks at the event was Ken Weaver, president of Weaver Construction. “I am grateful for all of our partners that were part of the process,” he stated. “There was a network of subcontractors, engineers and architects who worked with us. It was a team approach, and we partnered with Freedom Life. It was a great joy to build this building with that team.”
Other speakers included Eric Gerber, associate pastor, who opened the ribbon-cutting ceremony; Rick Shawley, a member of the Freedom Life executive team, who offered a prayer; and Tom Rees, a representative from the PennDel Ministry Network.
Red Rose Repeater members Jason Bachman (left photo) and Mark Shenk (right photo) try to make contact with other ham radio operators at the 2024 Winter Field Day.
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Prior to the ribbon cutting, church members unveiled a Wall of Honor.
“Earlier in the morning, we hosted a service to honor the individuals whose names we engraved on a Wall of Honor positioned outside the rear entrance,” noted Angie Dearolf, Freedom Life communications director. “The wall contains the names of individuals, couples and families who have demonstrated dedication to God’s house through their years of commitment, service and generosity. Our plan is to add names to the wall each year.”
Preview services at the new church began on Dec. 15, 2024. There were also other special events, including an anointing service on Jan. 8 and
grand opening services on Jan. 12.
According to a written history of the church, Freedom Life began as Victory Chapel, which evolved from campground revival meetings held in 1971. Within a short period of time, attendance multiplied, and the congregation purchased land on Noble Road to construct a church.
Throughout the years, the church was known for offering programs for the community in its building, gymnasium and adjacent woodlands.
Sam and Michele were named youth pastors in 1999 and served in that role for four years. In 2000, the name of the church was changed from Victory Chapel to Freedom Life Christian Center.
The church purchased the 32-acre parcel of land for the new church building in West Sadsbury Township in 2018. The 39,700-square-foot
facility includes six classrooms, a café, meeting spaces and a covered portico. There are also 210 parking spaces available to visitors and a worship area that can seat more than 600 people.
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“We look forward to continuing our mission on a greater scale with new capabilities that include indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a large cafe, gathering space, gymnasium, walking trails and more,” said Sam of the new facility.
In addition to the main campus in Atglen, Freedom Life has a location in Centre County and a congregation that meets in Quarryville. Freedom Life also offers a number of ministries, including FL Kids, TwentyFourSeven Youth, FL Young Adults, Freedom Academy and TPUSA Faith. Its annual community programs include an Easter Eggstravaganza, vacation Bible school, a Fall Festival, a Trunk or Treat, the Freedom 5K, Worldview Weekends and Serve Day. Sunday services are held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/free domlife.tv or www.free dom.life or contact the church at 610-593-5959 or info@freedom.life. Details about the new church in Atglen are available at www.freedom.life/ buildinganark.
Pastors Michele and Sam Masteller (center, with scissors) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony with family members.
The new church is located along Route 41 in Atglen.
Production to present immigrants’ stories
Grand Pistachio will present “Layer the Walls: Midcentury” on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville.
“Layer the Walls” is a live theater piece for young audiences focusing on immigration and universal struggles surrounding discrimination. While visiting the Tenement Museum in New York City, the play’s creators learned that 40 layers of wallpaper were found on the walls of an old apartment. Each piece had been applied by a new immigrant family attempting to make the space its own, with every layer filled with hopes, dreams, and stories of
Puppetry is featured in “Layer the Walls: Midcentury.”
survival. As layers of the set are peeled away, the characters’ stories of immigration are revealed.
“Layer the Walls: Mid-Century” spans 1930 to 1970, including stories
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CAP cadets honor veterans at cemetery
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets and senior members from the Pennsylvania Wing, including members of the Jesse Jones Squadron 304 in Lititz, participated in Wreaths Across America at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Dec. 14.
The Squadron 304 cadets took part in the Line of Patriots during the hourlong ceremony honoring veterans from each branch of service. Joining them in the Line of Patriots were CAP cadets from the Reading, Harrisburg International, Gettysburg, Scranton, and Chester County squadrons. United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadets from the Robert I. Rudy Division located in Lebanon and the Cedar Cliff Army JROTC were also present on the Line of Patriots, which was led by veteran members of the Patriot Guard Riders.
Following the ceremony, cadets and senior members assisted with laying wreaths at the graves of United States veterans to signify honor and respect
for veterans. More than 3 million wreaths were laid countrywide at more than 4,900 locations. More than 42,000 wreaths were laid at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Wreaths Across America’s mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach future generations about the price of freedom. This mission is continued year-round. When volunteers lay the wreaths, they are encouraged to say the veteran’s name aloud, thank him or her for serving and sacrificing, and take a moment to reflect on that person
and his or her life. Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road in Lititz. Visitors are welcome. More details about the squadron are available at www .jessejones.cap.gov or by searching for “Jesse Jones Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Pennsylvania Wing” on Facebook. The Civil Air Patrol is the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit www.cap.news or www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
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knows my daughter, Avery, by her nickname, which is Mudball,” he stated. Hess shared that Avery came by her nickname when she was only about 6 years old. “We were at a ham radio event, and she was playing in a mud puddle,” recalled Hess.
“It was all over her hands and her knee-high boots.”
A fellow club member said to Avery, “You look like a mudball.” The name stuck.
“From that day forward, everyone has called her Mudball,” said Hess, noting that his daughter will probably stop in at Winter Field
Day to see her RRR friends. Hess believes the chance to converse internationally attracts many to the hobby. “We will be operating under our club call sign, so ... anybody can come up and operate,” he said. “I can almost guarantee we will find someone outside the U.S. to talk to.” Hess noted that many visitors react positively to hearing a voice from another country over the radio.
Readers who would like more information may visit http://www.w3rrr.org or email W3COB@arrl.net.
Civil Air Patrol Lancaster Squadron 304 cadets (from left) Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Gentry, Cadet Maj. Slater Shannon, and Cadet Tech. Sgt. Brady Dougherty participated in Wreaths Across America.
Squadron 304 cadets and senior members gathered for a ceremony at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Applicants sought for business scholarship
The Southern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce (SLCCC) is seeking applicants for $750 business scholarships.
The scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors in the Solanco, Lampeter-Strasburg, Pequea Valley, and Penn Manor school districts, including students in the area who are homeschooled.
This scholarship is designed for students who are passionate about business ownership, and its purpose is to aid those with entrepreneurial goals
as they start and grow their own businesses. Higher education is not required. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Funds can be used to cover essential startup expenses, including purchasing necessary equipment, attorney fees for business formation, licensing fees, web design, educational expenses associated with furthering one’s education in a chosen field, and expenses related to participation in an apprenticeship program.
Applications will be made anonymous and shared with
the SLCCC’s scholarship committee for final determination of the winners. The school districts will be notified of the winners by Thursday, May 1. Recipients will be announced at the schools’ awards ceremonies. Recipients will also be invited to attend the SLCCC’s June member meeting to be recognized and receive their scholarship funds.
The application deadline is Tuesday, April 15. For more details, visit www .southenlancasterchamber .org and scroll down to “Chamber Scholarships.”
Fundraiser yard sale posted
A fundraiser yard sale will be held at 58 Evergreen St., Gordonville, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. All items will be available free of charge, and donations will be accepted.
The event’s goal is to raise $10,000 to aid women in the mission field in Uganda. The yard sale is held in partnership with Every Child Ministries.
For more information, search for @dosomething forthenations on Instagram or email dosomething 4christ@gmail.com.
Lin Fisher (right) participated in a previous mission trip.
PV Braves battle past Octorara, 36-33
Pequea Valley’s Reese Kade (121) works over Octorara’s Kenji Setyanto during a 36-33 home victory on Wednesday, January 15.
Venzley Cubias (145) of Pequea Valley battles Octorara’s Steven Zander on Wednesday, January 15 during the 36-33 win in Kinzer.
On Wednesday, January 15, during a 36-33 win in Kinzer, Pequea Valley’s Micah LaCorte (215) pins Octorara’s Jonathan Uribe.
Braves Lawrence Palade (172) pins Octorara’s Maverick Troop during a 36-33 victory in Kinzer on Wednesday, January 15.
Pequea Valley’s Cole Byler works the top of Octorara’s Collin Wood on Wednesday, January 15, during a 36-33 triumph in Kinzer.
Jaden Abrahamsen, of Pequea Valley, battles Octorara’s Caden Chidley during a 36-33 home victory on Wednesday, January 15.
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Mentoring organization expands program
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South-Central PA has announced the launch of 20 High School Bigs programs across the organization’s seven-county footprint for the 2024-25 school year, expanding the commitment to youth mentorship and community engagement.
BBBS of South-Central PA has facilitated the High School Bigs program in school districts throughout its service area for more than 30 years. Many of the High School Bigs programs launched this school year are part of a multi-year partnership within a school district. Returning students may be matched with the mentor, called a Big, or mentee, called a Little, from the prior school year or be rematched with a
new mentor or mentee in the program.
The High School Bigs program connects high school students with elementary and middle school youths, fostering leadership skills for the more senior students while providing essential support and guidance to younger peers.
One mentor involved in the program is Taij at Central Dauphin High School. Taij said she understands the powerful influence of having an older role model and remembers how engaging with older students in prior years helped her gain deeper self-awareness and
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Mentor Jon (left) spends time with mentee Ryan.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org
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CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
ROCK CHURCH: A Spirit-filled, Full Gospel Church Family. 32 E. State St in Quarryville. Sunday service at 10am. More info at RockChurchLC.org Phone: 717-847-6872
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH, HELLERS (founded 1725), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. 717656-9249. Sunday Worship held 9:25 am Holy Communion 1st Sun. of month. Adult Sunday School at 10:45 am. Handicap Accessible. Pastor: Bruce Tully. E-mail: info@salemhellers.com; Website: www.salemhellers.com
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org
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Welcome to the Battle aims to disarm the enemy
BY JEFF FALK
You’re invited to a fight, a confrontation between good and evil, a struggle for lives.
In the war against human trafficking, the North Star Initiative (NSI) event Welcome to the Battle is a preemptive strike. It is an attempt to deal the enemy a blow before he or she can mount an offensive.
“The battle is to end human trafficking in our community,” said Melinda Clark, NSI’s chief executive officer. “Our community doesn’t want trafficking to happen here, and it does. The battle line is long, and everyone has a chance to step up and be a part of the battle. Part of the battle tactics is to know what it looks like and have everyone know what to do when they see it.”
Welcome to the Battle is NSI’s annual panel discussion that involves experts from all areas of the front lines providing
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facts, dispelling misconceptions and spreading information on the state of human trafficking in Lancaster County. This year’s Welcome to the Battle will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lives Changed By Christ Church’s Ephrata Campus, 5 Hahnstown Road.
Members of the panel will include Brad Ortenzi, coordinator of the Lancaster Human Trafficking Task Force and ZOE International East Coast; Meg McCallum, Berks County supervising attorney; Kevin Quinter, detective sergeant of the Wyomissing Police Department; Celeste Hutchinson, NSI’s clinical director; and Jen
Sensenig, NSI’s founder.
The event, which is being presented as part of the United States Department of State’s National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, is free to attend, and registration at www .northstarinitiative.org/ events is encouraged. Light refreshments will be served, and a number of local human trafficking fighting agencies, including Lancaster YWCA, Sparrow Place, Hope Inspire Love, Greenlight Operation, ZOE International and She’s Somebody’s Daughter, will be there providing information on their services.
“There are people who don’t even think human trafficking in Lancaster
County happens,” said Clark. “If you don’t think it’s happening, you’re not going to be looking for it. That knowledge can protect someone else.”
“So many people in the community have questions,” added Clark. “Some people struggle attending an event like this. It is hard information. My intent is to have people walk away with hope and feeling empowered. The way we talk about it is true and honest and real, but it brings light, not darkness.”
Last year, more than 250 people attended Welcome to the Battle.
“There are warning signs with human trafficking,”
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Jon Crans is a 1995 graduate of Pennsylvania School of Art & Design, who felt God calling on his life to not only be an artist, but to pursue full-time service. His background in skateboarding and surfing led him into Action Sports ministry. He served as director at Watermen for Christ and then started ThreeSixteen Ministry, a non-profit outreach to the skateboarding culture. Artist, skateboarder, surfer, graphic designer.
Hosted by: Twin Brook Ministries
Contact: Merv Beiler 717-715-4659
Email: ministries@twinbrookretreat.com
When: Saturday, January 25th, 7:30-9:00am (breakfast will be served at 7:30am)
Seating is limited RSVP: January 23rd
Where: Twin Brook Retreat, 5697 Strasburg Rd., Gap, PA
Admission: by donation Registered 501(c)3
Panelists engage the audience at last year’s Welcome to the Battle.
Trafficking
a new perspective. The program not only enhances the lives of those being mentored but also equips high school students with skills in communication, teamwork, and interpersonal relations. It engages mentors in activities designed to enhance their leadership and mentoring abilities while promoting positive behaviors among younger students.
There is community impact, as well. By fostering relationships between generations, the program strengthens community ties and inspires a culture of giving back.
This school year, BBBS of South-Central PA has more than 700 youths engaged in the High School Bigs program. In Lancaster County, the program is offered in Columbia Area School District, Donegal School District, and the School District of Lancaster.
BBBS of South-Central PA invites new mentors and mentees to join the program. To learn more, visit www.capbigs.org or call BBBS of South-Central PA at 717-236-0199.
As a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development-approved educational improvement organization, BBBS is able to receive funding through EITC donations. To learn about making an EITC donation, contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@capbigs.org.
Big Brother Jon at Susquenita High School joined the program because he wished that during elementary school he had a mentor beyond his family. The program has given Jon more confidence in communicating with people who aren’t his age, older or younger.
Dellacamera to speak at gala
JP Dellacamera will speak at the Lancaster Inferno’s inaugural Kicking It Forward Gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Foundry 48, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available. A buffet dinner will be served at 7 p.m. VIP access will start at 5:30 p.m. Dellacamera was the recipient of the Colin Jose Media Award and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2018 for his 40-year career announcing and covering soccer on radio and TV. His work includes announcing 17 FIFA World Cups - 10
men’s and seven women’sand three Olympic Games, as well as MLS and NWSL games. He was the lead play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia Union for 13 years.
At the gala, Dellacamera will share his perspective of the journey of women’s professional soccer in the U.S. in the past, present, and future. The event will also feature Carrie Taylor, USL technical director for the Women’s Pathway. A silent auction will be held. The event is for adults only, and the dress code is semiformal. For more details, visit www.lancaster inferno.com.
College students invited to volunteer
College students are invited to consider volunteering with VisionCorps. The nonprofit organization is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join its mission of empowering individuals who are blind or vision impaired to live independently.
People are needed to drive VisionCorps employees and clients with low vision to various destinations across Lancaster, Adams, Chester, Lebanon, and York counties. Drivers may choose assignments
said Clark. “Some of the things you might be looking for are somebody who lacks ID papers, a relationship in which the participants seem mismatched. It could look like an excessive dependence on a cellphone to a point of desperation. It could involve income that seems extravagant. Anything that looks off is off. It may not be trafficking, but it’s a sign of vulnerability. It should be a concern. It should be a red flag.”
Clark said that it is impossible to know exactly how much human trafficking is being perpetrated in Lancaster County.
“It is one of the most underreported and misidentified crimes,” said Clark. “Exploitation can come before the actual trafficking. There are people in Lancaster County who are victimized, and there are people who are brought here to be trafficked. Buyers are creating demand. People are paying to abuse (victims) in Lancaster County. The way trafficking happens in Lan-
caster County is a result of exploiting substance abuse or grooming young people. Social media is the No. 1 source of trafficking.”
Welcome to the Battle was originally established in 2018. Last year, NSI conducted more than 85 community presentations designed to raise the awareness of human trafficking, educate families and empower attendees through knowledge.
“The battle to end trafficking is winnable,” said Clark. “Our intention is to replace myths and misconceptions with facts. When it comes to the facts, everyone should be saying the same things because the truth is the truth. There are different people and different groups doing work to make progress. Everybody has different approaches, different resources. We aren’t competitors; we’re colleagues. We all have a place on the battle line.”
NSI is headquartered in Lititz. For additional information, go to www .northstarinitiative.org.
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of a Chinese father who enters the U.S. and endures 30 years of separation from his family, a young Holocaust survivor who has to adapt to life in New York City, and Puerto Rican sisters who join the Young Lords’ fight for health care equity. These stories are brought to life with rod puppetry, ribbon dancing, masks, Bunraku-style puppetry, shadow puppetry, and original music.
that fit their schedule, and assignments range from quick trips to longer appointments in urban or rural areas. Volunteers can use their own vehicles or drive VisionCorps’ company cars.
Volunteering offers opportunities to network and connect with the local community, as well as hands-on experience contributing to a cause.
To learn more, contact Linda at lconyers@ visioncorps.net or call 717-205-4116.
Grand Pistachio creates original theater for young people utilizing puppetry, masks, and music. Its mission is to engage audience empathy and open new ways for young people to view each other, the world, and their role in it. The organization seeks to achieve these aims by highlighting the stories of people who might not be in the history books or cultural records.
The event will include free preshow children’s activities as part of the season’s Family Fun Fest series. Community organizations and Millersville University student groups
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will host tables offering children’s crafts and activities that are inspired by the performance.
Children will leave with goodie bags filled with their creations.
This performance will feature ASL interpretation, audio description, and sensory-friendly accommodations.
To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717871-7600, or stop by the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, or the Student Memorial Center box office on the Millersville University campus.
LancasterHistory posts programs
LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, has posted two upcoming events.
The first Friends of the Tanger Arboretum Nature Series program of 2025 will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. Aaron Haines will speak about remote acoustic survey efforts for bats, a cost-effective way to survey rare bats in Pennsylvania, and how to use recording devices to record bat vocalizations. The devices are an integral tool in evaluating bat species under conservation with minimal human interference.
Bats are key indicators of the health of ecosystems, and they provide pest control over problematic insect species. However, in Pennsylvania, seven species of bats are of conservation concern, with three species listed as endangered and two species actively protected by the Endangered Species Act.
Haines is a certified wildlife biologist and a professor of conservation biology at Millersville University. He is also the director of the applied conservation lab at Millersville University. Haines has a Bachelor of Science in forestry and wildlife management from Virginia Tech, along with a Master of Science in wildlife and range management and a Ph.D. in wildlife science, both from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
A Nature Series presentation on maple sugaring will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. Lancaster County Department of
Parks and Recreation senior naturalist Lisa Sanchez will share information about the production of maple syrup, its importance to indigenous peoples and European colonists, its role in food rationing during World War II, and its influence on people’s taste buds today. Attendees will explore the history of the tools and techniques used to produce maple syrup and learn all of the steps required to make maple syrup, from identifying trees to collecting and boiling the sap. They will also have the opportunity to sample maple sugar candy.
Sanchez has been a naturalist at the parks department’s Environmental Center for 30 years.
To purchase tickets for either program, visit https://lancasterhistory.org/ events/ or call 717-3924633. Advance tickets recommended, as walk-in tickets are not guaranteed. There is a discount for children age 17 and under. Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members will receive complimentary admission, but they should register for the program.
LancasterHistory will reopen for the 2025 season on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The organization will be open from Mondays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the public. Tours of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Research Center will be open from Wednesdays to Fridays and the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for appointments.
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INDUSTRIAL SPRAY PAINTER Call: 610-384-6112
MACHINIST/MACHINE OPERATOR Call: 610-384-6112
MASTER MIG WELDER Call: 610-384-6112
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YOUR ATTENTION
BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for your Free Author’s Guide 1-866-482-1576 or visit: dorranceinfo.com/macnet.
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ELDER CARE
ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.
SALE
Bldg. Materials
ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html
Collectibles
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Lawn & Garden
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
4F. Raised on farm. Ears Cropped. UTD Vet checked. Come from big stature parents. Call for price, 717-654-1075
MINI LAB/SHIH-POO MIX PUPPIES. Red, 2M, 3F, great w/children, very friendly. $300. 484-645-2354
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
Miscellaneous
DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians
Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www.dental50plus.com/macnet #6258
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos. (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086.
DISCOUNT METAL ROOFING & Siding for Houses, Barn, Sheds. Bare, Painted & Stainless Steel. Good Quality Sold As Seconds. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email sales@7174455222.com 717-445-5222
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.
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.
Place a FREE Ad! Call 1-800-428-4211 15 word, private party ad for 1 week (some restrictions apply)
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GARAGE SALES
NOTICE: It is recommended that you begin your garage or yard sale ad with the town, then street address, dates & times.
LEOLA THRIFT SHOPPE, 265 West Main St., between Mook’s Fabric & Sharp Shopper - Leola. 1/2 OFF Storewide Sale! Sat. 1/25, 9-4
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NATIONAL
AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Got Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-878-9091.
ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover oxygen therapy that moves with you with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE info. kit. 1-866-477-9045.
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1
DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
NATIONAL
BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.
CONSUMER CELLULAR - SAME reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees, free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & test, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877751-0866.
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400+ procedures. Real dental insurancenot just a discount plan. Get your free Information Kit with details! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258
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.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-844-591-7951.
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.
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.
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR may be covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 1-877305-1535.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off install + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234.
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP: A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals dry out wet areas & repair to protect your family & your home value! Call 24/7: 1888-872-2809. 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.
NATIONAL
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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SEASONAL
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
CONCRETE FLOOR COATINGS in DURALAST, EPOXY, METALLICS. We also offer Vinyl plank floor install. TRUFLOORS | 717-687-1300
SERVICES RENDERED
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
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
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
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
PRO PAINTING INT./EXT.
Comm’l/Res. No job too big or small! All Handyman jobs avail. 717-826-3680
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.
SHEDS REPAIRS & REMOVAL
Sheds Roof • New Sheds. Wyomissing Structures, 610-743-5660
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.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
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
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
ITEMS WANTED
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!
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!
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
REAL ESTATE
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.
For Rent
WEEKLY ROOMS AVAIL. At PASSPORT INN, Paradise, PA. Incl. Wi-Fi, Cable TV with HBO. For rates 717-687-6272.
The Military Oral History Club of Lancaster County will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2435, 401 Manor St., Columbia. The speaker will be Frank Stellar.
Stellar was drafted into the Army Air Corps in April 1943. After basic training in Greensboro, N.C., he was assigned to the 36th Division, which was sent to Europe to support the Allied air campaign. He spent the last two years of his service in England and France. Frank recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
The Military Oral History Club meets on the last Tuesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 717-368-7726.
