Pequea Valley
BY ANN MEAD ASH
MInternational Christmas in Intercourse
embers of the Intercourse Merchants Association (IMA) have planned something new for the 27th annual Intercourse Village Holiday Celebration. “We’ve taken what we’ve had over the past 26 years, and we are embellishing it with a German Christmas market,” explained IMA member Carl Kosko.
Fellow IMA member Mike Sensenig described how a dozen sheds donated by Lapp Structures will be set in a circle on the grass in front of the Intercourse Library, 31 Center St., Intercourse. A variety of crafters will occupy the sheds under a Christmas light display designed by Tim Ober, who previously designed displays at Dutch Wonderland. “He is decorating the facility to look like a carousel,” said Sensenig, who noted the library’s gazebo will be incorporated into the plan.
and Saturday. Food will include stuffed hot dogs, soup, coffee, and acai bowls.
The German Christmas market will be open from noon until 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. Santa will be transported to the library on a fire truck, and the tree lighting will commence following his 6 p.m. arrival. Other Dec. 6 activities will include carriage rides by requested donation, holiday photo opportunities, and a living ornament workshop featuring a glass globe put on by Ken’s Gardens. There is a two-tiered cost for the make-and-take activity, but registration is not required. The design will feature miniature succulents or air plants, miniature figurines, and a variety of seasonal decorations.
“We’ve taken what we’ve had over the past 26 years, and we are embellishing it with a German Christmas market.”
With the German Christmas market or Christkindlmarkt, as the centerpiece, IMA will host the celebration on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. Traditional activities will include the Shepherds Walk and live Nativity, along with the Christmas Lodging and Cookie Tour, which was first held last year, and a new cookie contest.
On Dec. 6, luminaria will line Center Street. Food trucks will be located at the library at the top of the hill both Friday
On Dec. 7, the German Christkindlmarkt will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entries for the cookie contest must be dropped off at the library by 11:30 a.m., with judging taking place at 3 p.m. Each entry must include a dozen cookies. Cookies in a variety of categories are welcome, and a best children’s cookie category is open to any child under the age of 18. Those wishing to register in advance may do so at https://tinyurl .com/IMAXmasCookie. Entries will also be permitted on the day of the contest.
In 2023, the first IMA Christmas Lodging and Cookie Tour was held. This year’s tour will begin at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7. The tour will include The Osceola
Mill House, The Inn at Kitchen Kettle, the AmishView Inn & Suites, and the Best Western, and The Inn & Spa at Intercourse Village. Tickets for the tour may be purchased while available at http://tiny.cc/LodgingTour.
A second living ornament workshop will be held on Dec. 7, and Dickens’ Carolers will stroll the village streets. Dancers and a bell choir will perform as well.
Additional traditional events that will be held on Dec. 7 will include the Shepherds Walk, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Bird-in-Hand Bank. Local children are invited to dress as shepherds and take part. The walk will proceed to the live Nativity behind the library. More information about the events is available at www .villageofintercourse.com.
Making prayer a priority
BY ANN MEAD ASH
The third annual Lancaster Prayer Breakfast was held at Shady Maple on Nov. 1. As in the past, the event was organized to focus on prayer in several vital areas - business, government, arts/entertainment/media, education, nonprofit organizations, family, and the church.
Tracey Jones, president of Tremendous Leadership and T3 Solutions, welcomed the gathering and invited those present to join in worship led by Daniel Seiz, worship pastor with Worship Center, Lancaster. “Prayer is the power source for the body of Christ,” Jones pointed out. “The Lancaster Prayer Breakfast endeavors to further the rich heritage and spiritual values handed down by the founding fathers.” Seven community leaders were asked to speak and pray concerning a specific area with which they had experience.
Ed Herr, CEO of Herr Foods, offered the prayer for the business community. “We have an incredible opportunity to be humbled by God’s greatness and to realize daily that He’s in charge,” said Herr. “That relieves all my stress to know that God’s in charge.” He went on to state, “It creates hope, purpose, and excitement.”
Congressman Lloyd Smucker delved into the history of the 1787 Constitutional Congress in Philadelphia, where delegates worked on the Articles of Confederation, and he shared about Ben Franklin’s call for
See Lancaster Prayer Breakfast pg 7
Santa arrives at the Intercourse Library just prior to the tree lighting during the 2023 Intercourse Village Holiday Celebration.
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Holiday shoppers invited to check out The Shoppes at Miller’s
Shoppers are invited to check out The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Anna’s Gifts & Sundries and Locally Made Food Shop for their holiday shopping. All of the stores are located on Route 30 in The Shoppes at Miller’s. Visitors will find local treasures and artisanal products from Lancaster County, from hand-stitched Amish quilts to shoofly pie.
Lancaster County, including Miller’s Bakery products. Shoppers will find jams, jellies, spice mixes, tea, coffee and baked goods like shoofly pie and chocolate pecan pie. Additionally, there are Lancaster County-made kitchen items, including wooden cutting boards, Lancaster cast-iron pans and more.
To learn how to ship a Miller’s shoofly pie, chocolate pecan pie or raisin bread with icing, visit www .LocallyMadeFoodShop .com or call 717-687-6621.
artisans and be able to explore an array of quilts, ranging from traditional Amish patterns to contemporary designs at The Quilt Shop. There are also wall hangings, bed runners and throws. For those who cannot visit the store, quilts can be purchased at www .QuiltShopAtMillers.com or people may arrange a virtual shopping experience.
At Anna’s, shoppers will find jewelry by Lancaster County artisans, including The Color Green’s wirewrapped hand-blown glass jewelry. Anna’s also carries seasonal items like scarves, gloves and hats.
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The Quilt Shop at Miller’s offers all things quilt related, including a curated selection of hand-stitched quilts, quillows and handmade artisanal crafts. The store has been a destination for both locals and visitors seeking unique gifts and home décor.
Locally Made Food Shop focuses on items made in
At Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, visitors will find locally made jewelry and accessories.
Crafters will appreciate the hand-stitched quilts by Amish and Mennonite
For home chefs and foodies, handmade items that can be found for the kitchen include aprons, spice mats and potholders in a multitude of colors. These items, as well as spices and jams, can be found at both The Quilt Shop and Locally Made.
For children, The Quilt Shop has handmade soft cloth books and quilted stuffed animals. Also offered are baby blankets and quilted growth chart wall hangings.
At Locally Made, shoppers can create their own personalized baskets filled with locally made jellies, jams, fruit butters, coffee, olive oils, teas and more along with home décor and kitchen items from Anna’s. Premade gift baskets are also offered, as well as curated gift boxes, which can be shipped across the U.S. Gift cards purchased at The Quilt Shop, Anna’s or Locally Made are good at all three retail shops plus Miller’s Smorgasbord, AmishView Inn & Suites and Smokehouse BBQ & Brews. This allows the gift recipients to select their own special gift, eat at Miller’s or even put it toward a getaway at AmishView. The Shoppes at Miller’s is located at 2811 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks. To learn more, visit www .millerssmorgasbord.com and select “Shopping.” scan this code for more local news townlively.com
Cavod will hold its annual Day of ThanksGIVING on Friday, Nov. 15. The organization has set a goal to raise $65,000 for its arts programs. Matching funds have been pledged. The event will also celebrate Cavod’s 20th anniversary. To donate, visit https:// cavod.org.
PennDOT posts contest for students
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites high school students from across the state to participate in the eighth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades nine through 12, regardless of their school’s learning model.
For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a cost-effective, innovative solution that
may help PennDOT more effectively increase awareness of seat belt safety and change behavior to improve roadway safety. PennDOT is committed to continuously improving roadway safety, and the agency works to do so using a multifaceted strategy, which involves promoting behavioral programs and implementing infrastructure improvements.
Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, which will determine the statewide winner. For this year’s challenge, four organizations are providing a combined
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total award of $6,000 to the statewide winning team. These organizations are the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC); the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/PA); the Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE); and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania (ITSPA).
For complete details, visit www.penndot.pa.gov/ innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge tile on the right side of the page. The submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Leacock Christmas Bazaar
improvement homefall
BY JEFF FALK
The development of Lancaster County is rooted in agriculture and family living. It’s a past that the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County (FHFLC) wants to honor but not dwell on.
FHFLC seeks to sustain, preserve and support the evolved agricultural industry in Lancaster County. The nonprofit accomplishes its mission by providing a hub for
the farming community, implementing programs, fostering relationships and educating youths.
“Agriculture is very important in Lancaster County,” said FHFLC president Steve Spayd. “Lancaster County is still the leading agricultural county in the state. Our farms have gotten larger, and they’ve gotten more technical. Hopefully, at the end of the day, we can say we’ve made progress. I don’t think we’re working
harder; we’re working smarter.”
FHFLC, which is directed by a 15-member board, might be best known locally for the Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County, which it operates at 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The spacious building houses seven outside organizations, including the Penn State Agricultural Extension Office of Lancaster County, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Ser-
vice Agency, the Lancaster County Conservation District, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an agricultural products business.
“Our agricultural community is a very giving community where we come together and learn different things,” said Spayd. “By having a central meeting place, I think it’s been a tremendous benefit to Lancaster County. Our learning is never finished. One of the things we need to keep in mind is, are we passing that knowledge on? There was a need for a hub, and that’s why the foundation was founded.”
FHFLC sponsors a scholarship program for Lancaster County high school students interested in furthering their educations in the fields of agriculture, family living and consumer sciences. Following an application and review process, four-year renewable, $1,000 scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Since its inception in 1966, the program has awarded 526 scholarships totaling over $740,000.
The scholarship program is funded through the Elmer L. Esbenshade Trust and FHFLC.
“I think the scholarship program is a very important aspect of Farm and Home Foundation because we want to encourage young people to further their educations,” said Spayd. “I think they’re kids who are motivated to learn more and who have a hunger for knowledge. Book knowledge and hands-on knowledge have
to go together. The saying ‘it takes a community to raise a family’ is so true. I don’t think you could put a price tag on the whole thing.”
FHFLC, which also supports local 4-H clubs, FFA and community clubs, was established in 1961 by a group of Lancaster County farmers and their wives who were seeking to support agriculture in the community. In 1967, the current Farm and Home Center building was completed.
“I don’t know that the general public knows about us,” said Spayd. “Maybe those in the local agricultural community do. I don’t think people realize the availability of programs for them there and what the foundation has to offer. We’d like to make more people interested in how their food is being produced and where their food is coming from. So many people think food comes from the grocery store, and they don’t know anything beyond that.”
For additional information about the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County, go to www .farmandhomecenter.com.
Senior citizens plan meeting
The Strasburg Area Senior Citizens will gather on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. On the agenda will be elections for 2025 officers, signing Christmas cards for veterans, and receiving contributions to the annual memorial fund for Christmas giving. Refreshments will be available.
Guests are welcome. There is a registration fee at the door to cover the fire hall rental.
Strasburg Seniors is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1966 for the recreation and benefit of area residents age 50 and older. Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of every month, and the club also holds a summer picnic and yearly Christmas party as well as outings and trips.
To register or for more information, call Jill at 717-239-1530.
The Pack Drumline sets performance
The Pack Drumline will perform on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville.
Hailing from Chicago, the Pack Drumline was founded by Perry Donta’e.
The group started as an after-school program and slowly grew into a full performance group that blends Southern show-style drumming with upbeat choreography. The group played
in local parades and town events and eventually won “America’s Got Talent.”
An hour before showtime, community organizations and Millersville University student groups will host tables offering free children’s crafts and activities inspired by the performance. Children will leave with goodie bags filled with their creations.
The performance will feature American Sign Language interpretation and
Library Friends plan holiday yard sale
Ave., Christiana.
Christmas decorations will be for sale, along with many other gently used items, including books, puzzles, and knick-knacks.
Moore Book Store, 9 W. Slokom
All proceeds will go toward purchasing new computers for public use in the library.
Garden club sets meeting
The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will meet on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
Chris Abel, a local Master
Gardener, will demonstrate how to arrange a winter planter. The seasonal planter will be filled with natural materials that can be found around the yard. Guests may attend for a fee.
Historical society to meet
The Historical Society of Salisbury Township will meet on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. The gathering will be held at the Salisbury Township
Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap. Stephen J. Shaw will present “Correction and Injustice of Black Soldier Valor.”
audio description.
To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717871-7600, or visit the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, or the box office in the Student Memorial Center on the Millersville University campus.
The Pack Drumline
PV falls short in Eastern Conference Finals
On
Pequea Valley’s Justin Wiggins crashes the Tamaqua line in a tough 35-0 loss during the Eastern Conference Class 3A finals on Friday, November 1.
Friday, November 1, PV’s Zachery Landis runs to the outside to gain more yardage during the Eastern Conference Class 3A finals in a tough 35-0 loss against Tamaqua.
Sterling Furches, of Pequea Valley, takes down the Tamaqua running back near the line of scrimmage in a 35-0 loss in the Eastern Conference Class 3A finals on November 1.
Under Friday night lights, on Friday, November 1 Braves Buddy Esh rushes for 36 yards against Tamaqua in a 35-0 loss during the Eastern Conference Class 3A finals.
Braves’ Drew Tibbons gets some serious air to try to block a field goal by Tamaqua in a tough 35-0 loss on November 1 during the Eastern Conference Class 3A finals.
Pequea Valley’s Trevor Vollmer looks for running room against Tamaqua on Friday, November 1 during a 35-0 loss in the Eastern Conference Class 3A finals. photos by Randy Hess
daily prayer during that event. Smucker asked, “What are we called to do besides pray?” and he answered, “God calls us to be an influence in all areas of life. … Our government, our society, and our community will be impacted by what we choose to do and what we choose not to do.”
This year, Kim Miller of Sight & Sound Theatre was asked to pray for the arts/entertainment/ media area. She began by acknowledging the power of media over all humans. “I believe the world is crying out for truth,” she stated. “In a world that is so lost and hurting, we have the answers,” she continued. “We have the life people are looking for.”
Keith Garner, head of school at Lititz Area Mennonite School, led prayers in the area of education. Garner immediately noted that prayers would be offered for both private and public schools. “Education is at its heart a sacred task,” Garner said. “I ask you to lift up every teacher, every student,
every family, and every school (asking for) God’s guidance, His protection, and His peace acknowledging He is present in every classroom.”
Prayer for nonprofit organizations was an addition to this year’s prayer breakfast. Peter Greer, CEO of HOPE International and author of “Lead With Prayer,” took to the podium to pray for area ministries and other organizations.
“In Lancaster County, let’s not grow weary of doing good, both here and beyond,” said Greer, who noted the challenges of helping others. “Pray for renewed strength for those who might be growing weary … for renewed visions and integration of faith in action.” He also asked for prayers for a spirit of unity. “We’re on the same team … and we serve a God of abundance, not scarcity,” he stated. Greer also pointed out that Christ chose prayer as the most important thing to do the night before he went to the cross.
Bruce McCracken, founder of The Marriage
Hub, prayed for the area of family. McCracken pointed out that God’s role as Father is repeatedly under attack by the enemy. “God wants our Christian marriages to be a beacon of His sacrificial, unconditional, unbreakable, and saving love to a lost and dying world,” he said. Pointing to the power of prayer to counter these attacks, he specifically asked for prayers for husbands and wives, children, single-parent families, and blended families.
Beau Eckert, senior pastor of Calvary Church, Lancaster, offered prayers for the church, saying “God sustains and continues to build His church in times of peace and persecution, and He isn’t going to stop.” Eckert asked attendees to pray that “pastors and churches would continue to preach the Gospel and equip their people to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this fallen and broken world.”
As each speaker finished, attendees were asked to pray in groups at their individual tables. This year, prayers that could be used for each topic were printed in a booklet.
The 2024 prayer breakfast was attended by nearly 540 people - an increase of 100 over the 2023 attendance. Next year’s breakfast will be held on Friday, Nov. 7. Readers who would like more information may visit www.lancaster prays.com.
SINGING SPRING FOODS
Ed Herr Kim Miller Peter Greer
Congressman Lloyd Smucker Keith Garner Beau Eckert
Movie Night Fundraiser planned
A Movie Night Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
All money raised after the theater rental is paid will go directly to Manheim Township resident Garnet Sofillas, who has cancer. Sofillas has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and she has been unable to work full time since beginning treatment. She was recently approved for an experimental treatment. The fundraiser’s proceeds will help to pay
for expenses not covered by insurance.
Sofillas’ favorite movie, “Legends of the Fall,” will be shown at the event.
Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Ormond, this 1994 classic was nominated for four Golden Globes - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actor, and Best Original Score - and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, visit https:// legends-of-the-fall-movie -night.cheddarup.com/.
For more information, email hmkstockwell@ gmail.com.
Accordion enthusiasts to meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 17, 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.
PUBLIC AUCTION
COUNTRY 2½ STY. 5 BDRM. FARM HOUSE
2 STY. BARN/GARAGE 30x42
2½ ACRES - FENCED PASTURE
BIRD IN HAND - INTERCOURSE - GORDONVILLE AREA
FRI., DECEMBER 6 • 4 P.M.
26 Old Leacock Rd., Ronks. Rt. 340 E. of Bird In Hand toward Intercourse. Right Old Leacock Rd. Property on right.
Rural one owner, 24 year old custom farm house w/4332 SF, country kitchen w/oak cabinets & appliances, adjoining great room, living rm., sun/sewing rm. w/cabinets, mud/laundry rm., 5 bdrms., 2 baths, 1st floor master bdrm., finished 44x28 daylight bsmt. area, DS coal stove, mini split heat sys., wraparound porch, paver patio, 30x42 barn/garage w/elec., water & 2 bay garage, horse stable area, separate 28x14 shop, full 2nd floor 31x30 semi finished rm., separate 10x30 rm., 2½ ACRE lot w/1 acre fenced pasture, large garden & lawn area. Zoned Ag. After 24 years, owners downsizing & serious to sell. A must see property in desirable Ronks location, between Bird In Hand & Intercourse. Personal inspection by appointment or open house November 16, 23 & 30 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID#834368).
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr.
Aaron Z. Nolt
Curvin M. Horning
717-733-1006
Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956
Elmer A. & Mary K. Fisher 717-517-0612 or 717-768-3731
R112185 www.klinekreidergood.com
SEALED BID AUCTION
City launches survey
The City of Lancaster has launched a new travel and visitation survey designed to support the city’s first-ever tourism master planning effort.
Part of the larger Lancaster City Welcome Initiative, this visitor survey follows a
similar “locals first” survey conducted last spring and is designed to help city leaders gather insight on what motivates travelers to visit this part of Pennsylvania, what they value most during their trip, and how their perceptions align with
Arborist course planned
Penn State Extension will offer the Arborist Short Course Series from Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, to Friday, Feb. 7.
Designed to increase working tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, the course aims to prepare participants for the Certified Arborist exam through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), as well as improve their marketability. The course is designed to allow participants to view lectures live or via recordings and take the required quizzes to complete the course and receive a certificate of completion and ISA CEUs, if requesting them. Topics will include tree
biology; tree planting and establishment; tree identification and selection; tree pruning; protecting trees during construction; cabling, bracing, and lightning protection; tree insect and disease diagnosis and management; soils; water relations; tree nutrition; and urban forest management.
To register by Friday, Jan. 3, visit https://extension .psu.edu/ and search for “Arborist Short Course Series.” The Extension recommends that participants obtain the ISA Certification Study Guide for the course, and a discount code is available; more details will be provided after registration.
PUBLIC FARM AUCTION
currently used as sewing room; office; full bath. Second floor: 4 bedrooms, full shared hallway bath. Basement: Full partially finished basement - rec area partially finished with plenty of shelf storage. Outbuildings: Large well kept bank barn with lower level leading out to pasture/land - paved driveway access to all levels - barn includes insu-lated office, shop, large rec area and equipment/hay storage area with four large oversized doors. Detached over-sized 3 car garage. Utilities: Well water and on site septic, oil furnace w/ hw baseboard heat - also split unit and woodstove, 200 amp electric. Taxes: TBD after subdivision. Property features: Spacious and well maintained house; large bank barn, paved driveways throughout property; beautiful views from wraparound porch and decks; quiet and private setting.
Auctioneer’s Note: Beautiful and secluded farmette with spacious house and exterior decks/porches overlooking land. Large bank barn offers lots of options for this property. Approx. 5 acres tillable or pasture. Broker Participation of 1% offered to successful high bidder Broker Realtor. Terms: Property sold As-Is. 10% deposit of purchase price within 48 hours of accepted high bid. Buyer pays 2% State Transfer Tax. Bid opening on Dec 10, 2024 @ 5:00 PM. Settlement on or before 90 days. Property to be subdivided prior to settlement and sale contingent upon subdivision. Call auctioneer for bid packet and info. Showings: Open House Dates: Saturday, Nov. 16, Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Wednesday, Dec. 4. All hours are 4-6 P.M. Property also shown by appointment. Please call auctioneer at (717) 575-4263 to schedule private showing.
and 5 wooded. Additionally, the farm has a 2400 sq. ft. 4-bedroom 2 bath farmhouse w/ sunroom, kitchen, family, living & dining rooms & full bath on 1st floor. Second floor with primary bedroom, 3 additional bedrooms and full bath. House has full basement w/ oil hot air heat, well and onsite septic. Farm also has 45’ x 72’ Morton equipment shed, large bank barn w/ additions and former dairy feeding & loafing areas. Farm is enrolled in Clean & Green and is preserved by Chester Co. Ag. Preservation. Terms: Down payment of $150,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before January 31, 2025, Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes +/- $8,230.
Attention Realtors: 1% Broker Participation offered to Realtors w/ preregistered buyer. See website for details
Auctioneers Notes: An excellent opportunity to purchase 92.7 acres of prime producing farmland in Chester County. The bonus acres under PECO power lines provide an additional 13.1 for a total of 105.8 acres. This former dairy farm with 1500’ driveway has the building ideally situated nearly in the center of the farm. All information is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Bridge loans available: Call auctioneer for details. Auctioneers: Christ Taylor 717-371-1915
what they experience when they arrive.
The city is looking for diverse participation and hopes to secure survey responses from a wide variety of people who have either traveled to Lancaster previously or who may travel there in the future.
Anyone who does not currently live or work in Lancaster city is invited to participate. The city is collaborating with local businesses and regional organizations to get the word out and is asking all residents to send the survey to friends and family members who live outside
the city but who likely have some general awareness of what it has to offer.
Participants can share their contact information at the end of the survey to be entered into a drawing for a one-night stay for two people at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and dinner for two at Decades with arcade tokens.
The survey can be accessed at https://bit.ly/Lancaster VisitorSurvey, and most participants take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to complete it. It will remain available until midnight on Friday, Nov. 15.
Operation Christmas
Child announced
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, from Monday, Nov. 18, to Monday, Nov. 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will be available across the country.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child - a project of Samaritan’s Purse - has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are experiencing war, poverty, disease, or disaster. Operation Christmas Child aims to reach another 12 million children in 2024 with the Gospel.
Shoebox packing is an activity suitable for individuals, families, and groups. A step-by-step
guide is available by visiting https://samaritanspurse .org/what-we-do/operation -christmas-child/ and clicking “How to Pack.” The project partners with local churches around the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Participants can donate a set amount per shoebox online and receive a tracking label to discover each box’s destination. Participants can visit the aforementioned website to¬†find the nearest dropoff location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The online lookup tool is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.
AU# 005421 Harold Martin 717-738-4228
AA# 019488
Sellers: Nelson & Joyce Stoltzfus 484-401-6658
Atty: Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning, Patrick Deiber 717-354-7700
Program to explore green burial options
The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group will host a presentation on “Green Burials” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Stone Independent School, 480 New Holland Ave., Lancaster. The program will also be livestreamed via Zoom.
The speaker will be longtime funeral director William P. Spence. His presentation will cover a variety of burial options
that are available to people who wish to have interments that have little to no impact on the environment. Topics will include embalming with natural oils instead of formaldehyde, caskets that are 100% biodegradable, burial locations that do not require an outer burial container or burial vault, and nature preserves that do not use fertilizers, insecticides,
or pesticides. Spence will also share why he believes that cremation is not a green choice. Refreshments will be available, and a question-and-answer session will close the presentation.
Spence has been a licensed funeral director for 30 years. In 2022, he opened Simple Funerals Inc., and in 2025, he founded William P. Spence Funeral & Crema -
tion Services Inc.
The program is free of charge. To register, visit www.lancastersierraclub. org and click the event on the calendar on the home page.
For more details, email Jim Meenan at jims meenan@gmail.com or Jane Druce at janedruce@ gmail.com. Information about the club is available on the aforementioned website.
Meeting to feature program on Corrie ten Boom
The Susquehanna Valley Community Connection (SVCC) will hold a gathering with the theme “Christmas With Corrie ten Boom” on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village,
38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Gayle Haas will present a costumed dramatization of Corrie ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor who, with the Dutch Resistance, helped Jewish people escape the Nazis
in World War II. Haas’ presentation is titled, “Do You Wonder Why?” Music will be provided by Perfect Harmony. Beverages will be available at 1 p.m., with lunch at 1:30 p.m.
PUBLIC AUCTION
There is a fee to attend, and reservations are due by Saturday, Nov. 16. For information on how to register, call 717799-0088. Cancellations must also be made by Nov. 16.
After 50 yrs. in business, John faces health challenges and has decided to sell out. He excelled in maintenance, fabrication, construction, mechanics, etc. Large auction of equipment & supplies!
In Person Auction to be held: SAT., NOVEMBER 16, 2024 @ 8:00 A.M.
333 Panorama Drive, Denver, PA. 17517
From Fivepointville, take Rt. 897 north 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Panorama Drive. Go 1.3 miles to auction on right.
TRUCKS: 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 dually, 4wd, auto, 5.9 Cummins, 9.’ alum. flat bed w/6 large alum cargo/tool boxes, sells w/ western style 8’ snow blade, 266,750 mi. – great service truck! 1995 Ford F350 dually, 4wd. auto, 7.3 diesel, 11’ alum/wood flat bed, sells w/western style 8’ snow blade, 252,000 mi.
WHEEL LOADER: Caterpillar 922B cat diesel, runs good, torque converter, 7’ bucket w/bucket mounted pallet forks.
FABRICATION: 7 Welders: Miller D400 amp AC/DC high frequency welder w/7.5KW generator, Perkins 4 cyl. dsl. - nicely mounted on trailer; Miller Legend 4 pole 225 amp. AC/DC welder & generator w/Kohler engine; Miller AEAD-200LE welder/gen w/Onan engine; Miller SCP 200 wire welder; alum. wire gun; Airco 200-amp welder w/spot; Lincoln SP100 mig welder-flux core or gas; Miller spot welder; CC control; many welding leads, rods, & mig wire. Power max 45XP plasma cutter; torch sets; 2 acet. tanks, other tanks; 2 welding tables - 30”x36” & 26”x36” w/vise; magnec drill; C-clamps; remnant steel; etc.
MECHANICAL: 2-1 ton manual chain hoists, one on nice A frame, 10’ h x 8’ w; log chains; 2 tractor spling stands; engine stands; Napa 3 ton floor jack; Campbell Hausfeld 3.7 hp/60 gal. up.right air compressor; floor model drill press; parts washer; rolling tool chest; JD 3/4” socket set; other socket & wrench sets; Diamalloy 24” adj. wrench; Milwaukee 18v grease gun; drill & 1/2” impact; many good elec. tools; bench grinder; Snap On 24” straight edge; large GVD tap & die set; large snap ring pliers set; air/hyd. porta power; many tractor shop manuals; specialty tools for tractor/ equip. repair, refrigeraon recovery set; freon; lots of auto. supplies & many good hand tools. CONSTRUCTION: Ingersoll Rand air compressor 165 CFMs w/IH gas engine; 60&80 lb. jack hammers; 20&60 lb. air drills; air tamper; Wacker BS500 tamper; Vibra plate w Briggs; Wacker concrete vibrator; 4’ power trowel w/Briggs; alum. bull float; 10’&14’ magn. screeds; concrete hand tools; “D” pins; adj. form braces; 3” diaphragm mud pump; Stihl TS400 chop saw; Laser Mark self-leveling laser; Hilti elec. rotary hammer drill (2” core drill); Milwaukee elec. angle drill & band saw; Dewalt 2hp. 4 gal. hand carry air compressor; Bostch framing & finish air nailers; Hil. nailer; 3 Rigid pipe threader sets, cutters, vises, etc; 36” pipe wrench & others; Rex power pipe vise; Pex unrolling reel; Pex crimpers; 3 chain saws: Jonsereds 24”, AC 75A & Shl El6 elec; 3 sets scaffolding; copper tubing, pipe & wire; lots of plumbing & electrical supplies; concrete rakes; cant hooks; other hand tools.
WOODWORKING: Shop Master 6” jointer; Rockwell 10” radial arm saw; Rockwell 10” table saw; Makita 10” miter saw; Rockwell 46-111 11”x36” wood lathe; misc power & hand tools.
FARM EQUIPMENT: Allis Chalmers “CA” tractor 24 hp, snap coupler hitch & custom 3pt. hitch; AC 2-14” roll over plow, snap coupler; AC 2 row rear culvator, snap coupler; NH 68 baler, 1/4 turn chute; NH 455 pull type sickle bar mower; MF 36 hay rake; Grimm 7’ tedder; Rain Flo 3pt. plastic layer w/drip line; Oliver 1 row PTO potato digger; 1 row potato planter.
MISC: 7’ salt spreader box for pickup w/12.5 hp. Briggs; Karcher HDS700C hot water pressure washer; Crasman 2500 psi pressure washer w/ Briggs; elec. Propane pump w/hoses; 500 gal. fuel tank w/ hand pump; oil burner test kit & vac; 30” gas kitchen stove.
LAWN & GARDEN: Cub Cadet 126 lawn tractor, 48” deck, gear drive; Snapper front tine tiller; Ariens 24” snow blower w/yard vac attachment; AC 5000 watt generator for AC 410 ride tractor, etc; 1 horse walking culvator; baskets.
ANTIQUES: 1949 Gurley transit -a real classic! early chisel set; T auger; drawing knife; child’s scooter; GE bulb display; bag cart; wooden ladders; galv. twin rinse tub.
Preview: Friday before auction, 12 Noon – 5 P.M.
Terms: Cash, PA check, also credit card w/3% fee. Concession stand opens @ 7:30 A.M. Many items are not listed – Selling with 2 auctioneers! Trucks and large equipment sell @ 11am. Auctioneers & Owners not responsible for accidents.
NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE
Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 80 Route 41 Beginning at 10 a.m. Gap, PA 17527 717-442-3030
Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:
Unit #144 stored by: Dawn M. Huskey
Unit #483 stored by: Joseph Stringer
Unit #171 stored by: Joseph Stringer
Unit #137 stored by: Gema Sabo
Unit #205 stored by: Kimberly A. Harper
Unit #220 stored by: Julie Mohr
Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 845 Houston Run Drive After 10 a.m. auction Gap, PA 17527 listed above 717-442-3030
Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:
Unit #088H stored by: Frank Nieves
Unit #223H stored by: Jennifer Hatton
Unit #325H stored by: Amaryllis A. Villafane
Unit #171H stored by: Brandon M. Mayer
Unit #175H stored by: Ericka Rieck
Unit #174H stored by: Tiffany Humphrey
Unit #131H stored by: Tara Pratt
Intercourse Self Storage Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 2 Heritage Drive After 10 a.m. auction Gordonville, PA 17529 listed above 717-455-0505
Intercourse Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:
Unit #282 stored by: Janet Smolko
Conditions: All units will be sold by competitive bidding to the highest bidder. Bids will be taken only for each
PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION
CDC helps kids comprehend reading in entirely different ways
BY JEFF FALK
alternator. Terms: Down payment of $35,000.00 required day of auction. Settlement on or before December 31, 2024 Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes +/- $5,215.00. Attention Realtors:1% broker
Dyslexia is something that we might not fully understand. Dyslexia may be something we don’t talk enough about. Dyslexia might be more prevalent than we realize.
It’s a learning disorder that Children’s Dyslexia Center (CDC) of Lancaster can help manage and, in some instances, even overcome.
“What everyone needs to understand is that (dyslexia is) neurological, it runs in families and it affects language processing,” said Heather Brown, who’s been CDC of Lancaster’s director for 10 years. “What it’s not is reading backwards. It’s about how kids process language, how the brain
processes language. Words and sentences look the same, but it’s daunting to read. Students work so hard to get through paragraphs that by the end of them they don’t remember the meaning. You have to break the reading code. We teach kids how to break that code, so it frees the brain up.”
kids with dyslexia. All of its services are provided free of charge.
Located at 213 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, CDC of Lancaster teaches schoolage children with dyslexia from Lancaster, Dauphin, York, Chester and Lebanon counties how to read, write and spell. Much of the work is performed in one-on-one settings after school.
CDC of Lancaster also trains adults how to tutor
18, 4:30PM-6PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT
For: Helen L. Chase SAT. DECEMBER 14, 2024 – 10am Real Estate 207 Elizabeth Dr. Lancaster, PA 17601 MANHEIM TWP INVESTMENT PROPERTY
0.13 acres – Manheim Township SD
HOUSES: SAT. NOV. 23, 10AM-12PM & MON. NOV. 25, 4:30PM-6PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT
For: Karen S. Fry Estate SAT. DECEMBER 14, 2024 –
“(The number of people affected by dyslexia is) a hard number to quantify,” said Brown. “It’s estimated that between 10% and 20% of the population has some form of dyslexia. I’d say that half of our parents are undiagnosed dyslexics. But only 8% of the population is getting tested.”
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the literacy rate among adults in the United States is 79%.
CDC of Lancaster, which employs about a dozen instructors, works with about 20 kids with some form of dyslexia each semester, or about 40 per year.
“They come here after a day of school and push through an hour of hard tutoring,” said Brown. “For a lot of our kids, it takes them two or three times longer to read than their peers. When they see how easy it is for their peers, it becomes frustrating. They’re on the same level, but they’re putting forth so much more effort. But you need to read to succeed. We accomplish our goals by putting one step in front of the other every day. We teach kids how to be confident readers and writers.”
“Most of our students are born with dyslexia, so it can be hereditary,” Brown continued. “It’s neurological. It’s how we’re born. Somebody can be really good at math and others not as good. It’s the same with reading. For some kids, it takes longer to read. There
are even different kinds of dyslexia. We teach kids the steps to overcome the challenges with dyslexia.”
A regional organization associated with the Scottish Rite of Masons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, CDC operates more than 40 centers in 13 states in New England, Pennsylvania, Ohio and parts of the Midwest. Since being established in 2002, CDC of Lancaster has helped more than 260 kids with dyslexia, 150 of whom have graduated from its program.
“The science behind this isn’t fancy,” said Brown. “It’s breaking down the reading code, and a lot of it hasn’t changed. We want to build confidence in our students so they can succeed. We teach the why behind language to make meaning of it.”
CDC of Lancaster performs its work independently and is not associated with any public or private schools.
“It costs money to treat (dyslexia), and it’s expensive,” said Brown. “The good news is that Pennsylvania is starting to recognize it and they’re starting to teach the science of reading. They are requiring reading teachers to take classes in the science of reading.”
“I wish we didn’t exist,” Brown added. “I wish we didn’t have to have a Children’s Dyslexia Center because schools were teaching their students with dyslexia.”
For additional information, go to www .childrensdyslexiacenter oflancaster.org.
Directions: From Wakefield Route 272 South to right onto Little Britain Rd., to left onto Keys Rd. to property on right.
A student works with an instructor on reading at Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster.
Pet adoption event set
In celebration of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, November, Humane Pennsylvania will waive adoption fees for pets over the age of 8 through Saturday, Nov. 30. The adoption event will take place at both the Lancaster Adoption Center for Cats and Critters, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, and the Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading. Adoption hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is made possible by longtime supporters of Humane Pennsylvania who wish to remain anonymous.
VALUABLE LANCASTER CO. REAL ESTATE
Well Built & Kept 2 Story Home with Detached Garage & 2 Story Garage/Barn on a .3 Ac +/- Lot
Antiques, Furniture, Glassware, Hustler Mower,
Prospective adopters are encouraged to visit the shelter campuses or www .humanepa.org. All potential adopters are required to go through Humane Pennsylvania’s adoption screening process, and approval is
not guaranteed. As part of the adoption process, all pets will come with a comprehensive care package to ensure a smooth transition to their forever homes. Adoptions include Humane Pennsylvania’s 30-day Adoption Health Supplement; spaying or neutering prior to adoption; vaccinations, including rabies vaccination, and de-worming medication; flea treatment; microchipping and chip registration; and a free, 1-pound bag of Science Diet pet food.
For more information about adoptions, contact the Lancaster Adoption Center for Cats and Critters at 717-393-6551 or email adoptlancaster@ humanepa.org, or contact the Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving at 610921-2348 or email adopt reading@humanepa.org.
Postcard club sets meeting
The Lancaster County Postcard Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The gathering is open to the public.
Club member Pam Tron-
sler will present “Women in World War II.” The postcard competition will be “Shop Signs.”
For more information, call 717-413-6882 or search for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
2 Story Garage/Barn with Electric. Oil hot water baseboard heat, Onsite well/sewer. H Personal Property H H 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel 4x4 P/U H
Inspected and running
H Hustler 375 w/ mower deck & snow blower H
H Tools, Lawn & Garden H
Lincoln arc welder, chop saw, battery charges, floor jacks, vises, power tools, extension ladder, Werner step ladder, Shop Vac, push mower, tool boxes, car ramps, hand cart, shelving, apple picker, bicycles, handicapped scooters, express wagon, lawn & hand tools, Char-Broil gourmet grill & much more H Furniture, Appliances & Household H Oak pedestal dining table, butcher block stand/cabinet, sofas, loveseats, corner cabinet, end tables, hall table, plank bottom chairs, child’s chair, Bentwood rocker, Lester piano & bench, sofa bed, benches, wooden rocker, chest of drawers, stenciled chair, maple full size bed, bureau & mirror, settee, sewing stand, jewelry stand, enamel top table, hutch, metro shelving, inversion chair, Proform treadmill, lamps, book case, clothes tree, electric fireplace, desk, Bushnell telescope, glassware, pots & pans, Maytag washer & dryer, flat screen TVs, upright freezer, window A/Cs, & much more.
TERMS: Real Estate-10% Down at auction. Bal by 12/30/24. Buyer pays all realty transfer tax. Personal Prop.- No buyer premium for cash, PA checks, or out of state checks w/ bank guarantee letter. 4% Buyer premium for credit card purchases. FOR: The Levi S. & Nereida Beiler Family Trust
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Classifieds Deadlines for the DECEMBER 4TH issue OF THIS PAPER Will be Wednesday at 10 A.M.
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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.
Pets
AKC LAB PUPPIES. Charcoal, silver from our family dog $1,100. Readyfor Christmas! 717-305-0183
AKC MINI POODLE, 1F red/white. Vet chckd/shots/wormed, very cute, playful, raised w/family, $325. 717-654-1075
BELGIUM MALINOIS SHEPHERD puppies. 10 weeks old.Papers, dewormed and 1st shots given. 717-333-2712
CHIHUAHUA, male, 3YO, 4.5 lbs. Call for price, 717-687-8791
LAB/POODLE MIX, 2M, 8 mo. old, $100 ea. 717-874-9204
POMERANIAN PUPPIES vet checked, shots, dewormed, cream color, $695. lic. 33051. 717-529-8667.
TOY SCHNOODLE PUPS, cute, choc. or choc./white, family raised, vet checked. Ready 12/6. $1,300. Call: 717-617-4471.
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
November 20 9am-3pm
Informal Drop in Interviews No application or appointment needed!
$15 - $21/hour Plus great perks & benefits!
Come Discover the Endless Rewards of a Career that Matters at Tel Hai. We are a nonprofit retirement community in Honey Brook, PA and a Certified “Great Place to Work!”
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Join us online now at telhaicareers.org to explore all jobs and to apply online.
Questions? Call Luann Thomas, Recruiter, at 610-273-4611, email hr@telhai.org
1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, PA
(Follow signage for ‘Walk In Wednesday’)
Tel Hai is an Equal Opportunity Employer
FOR 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!
Furniture
CRIB. NOCKONWOOD, 4-IN-1 CONVERTA, 55x30x45H, Exc. Cond. w/accs., Passes regs. $30. Lv. msg.: 717-445-5802.
Lawn & Garden
EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE Spring clean-ups. Edging, seeding, fertilization, mulching, shrub & tree pruning. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
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.
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.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages with Briggs & Stratton© PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value). Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-556-2581
You don’t need to travel far to find your next treasure. Check out Antiques & Auction News to find local antiques
now!1866-714-6165.
ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover oxygen therapy that moves with you with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE info. kit. 1-866-477-9045.
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.
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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.
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 12/29/24.) 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.
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.
SAFE STEP. North America's #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Topof-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1,600 Off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.
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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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SEASONAL
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
FIREWOOD: Seasoned & Split, $175/cord, Honey Brook, 610-944-2097
LOST & FOUND
FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211
SERVICES RENDERED
BOOT ROAD TREE SERVICE
Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
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
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
PLACE YOUR
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
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
DRYWALL COMPANY Hanging, Finishing & Repairs KENT SAUDER, LLC, 717-989-2069
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 Dustin 717-875-7972 A A F F F F O R R D D A A B B L L E E POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
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
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
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HANDYMAN: Painting. Power Washing. Land/Hardscaping. Fall Clean Ups, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Roofing. Mailboxes. 717-419-9855. PA047811
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 12/29/24.) Call 1844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service 717-278-1030
PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089
PAINTING HOUSES Painting/refinishing old kitchen cabinets & furniture. Also EPOXY work. 717-723-5079
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.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel Basements Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
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!
PINBALL MACHINES & ARCADES WANTED. Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks.
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
REAL ESTATE
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.
For Rent
CLEAN 2BR HOMES - Strasburg, Paradise areas. Incl. some util., W/D. No pets. Call for details 717-768-8427.
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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 105 Earland Dr., New Holland, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 services on Sunday morning and 7:00 service on Wednesday evening. Childcare for birth through 5th grade available during 2nd and 3rd Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening service. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit 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
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 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
Volunteer readers sought for Ag Literacy Week
The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation is seeking volunteer readers for its ninth annual Ag Literacy Week, which is set to occur from Monday to Friday, March 17 to 21.
Volunteers from communities across the state will visit classrooms and other student groups to read the book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” and talk about local farming.
Ag Literacy Week connects volunteers from the agricultural community to local classrooms to share the story of agriculture. Readers have the opportunity to talk about farming and agriculture through the book they read as well as sharing their
own story about farming, agriculture programs they are involved with, or their connections to agriculture. After each reading event, volunteers donate a copy of the book and educational activities to the classroom to be used throughout the year and with future classes. More than 2,000 copies of the book will be presented in classrooms in Pennsylvania this year.
“The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” explores the joys of planting a garden, nurturing and harvesting food, and recycling scraps to compost, ensuring that the cycle of growth and sustainability continues. Scientific facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers, and more are included on
every spread. The book encourages young readers to become environmental stewards, learn how to care for a garden, understand a plant life cycle, and discover the power of pollinators and the importance of composting.
To register as a volunteer reader by Friday, Dec. 13, or to learn more, visit www.pfbfriends.com/ ag-literacy-week/.
The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation is a charitable organization supported by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. The foundation has been educating the public and promoting agriculture since its inception in 1986. To learn more about foundation programs, go to www.pfbfriends.com.
