Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1199 Valley Road, Quarryville, will host its annual Nuts ‘N’ Bolts sale on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature a variety of local vendors, and a portion of the proceeds will support the church’s ongoing community outreach and mission trips to Peru.
The Nuts ‘N’ Bolts sale was created to be a consignment event that primarily featured items often regarded as more appealing to men, such as lawn care equipment, power tools and sporting goods. The idea was proposed to church leadership by congregation member Boni Henry, who noticed that most consignment events feature items that appeal primarily to women. As the only girl in her family, Boni grew up playing with the boys in her neighborhood, and she later had three sons. Boni became especially familiar to traditionally masculine hobbies and activities, and the men in her life served as the inspiration for the new event.
The inaugural Nuts ‘N’ Bolts sale took place 11 years ago, and it was exceedingly well-received by the community. Boni received a wave of positive feedback from attendees as the event continued to grow each year. Although the event still includes many vendors who sell items such as football gear, power drills and accessories for the man cave in the basement, Boni decided to open the Nuts ‘N’ Bolts sale to vendors with other types of merchandise. “Vendors would call me and ask if they could bring jewelry or dishes to sell,” Boni said. “I said ‘Sure; if we run out of space, we’ll just have
to turn people away.’ But we haven’t had to do that.” Vendors who are interested in participating in this year’s event may call Boni at 717-405-1113 or send an email to bohphen@outlook.com.
Twenty percent of the proceeds from vendor sales will support Middle Octorara Presbyterian’s Peru Fund, which allows the church to sustain continuous humanitarian efforts in Tamshiyacu, a village in a rural part of Peru. The Peru Fund has been used to purchase medical supplies for a hospital located near the village, including wheelchairs, items for newborns and other provisions to aid local residents during the
coronavirus pandemic.
In addition to purchasing medical supplies, money from the Peru Fund covers the expenses for frequent mission trips to Tamshiyacu. During past mission trips, volunteers from Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church completed renovation projects such as repainting homes in the village, which are often in need of restoration due to the proximity to the river and the region’s often-severe weather. This year, Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church also used the Peru Fund to help a man named Villa, the church’s liaison in Tamshiyacu, to acquire an adequate amount
of property for housing. “We’re really glad to be able to help Villa,” Boni said. “He’s our righthand man down there.”
The church’s next mission trip will take place in March 2025, and the initiative is helmed by Boni’s husband, Dan Henry. Dan’s brother, Dave Henry, is a retired pastor who resides in North Carolina, and the two men typically recruit volunteers for mission trips from both of their respective congregations.
The church is always accepting volunteers to support its efforts in Tamshiyacu. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call Dan at 717-381-9947.
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Holiday tunes like “Silver Bells” and “Winter Wonderland,” as well as religious hymns, including “Mary, How Could You Have Known?” and “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” will be featured at a Christmas concert to be presented by the LanChester Chorus on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 3 p.m. at the Christiana Fire Company, 214 S. Bridge St., Christiana.
The chorus gets its name from the fact that its members are from both Lancaster and Chester counties, including many singers who attend Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church and other faith communities in the Southern End. The director of the chorus, Kimberly Kusnersyk, is a resident of Strasburg, and the accompanist, Christine Smith, resides in Willow Street.
Light refreshments, including cookies and punch, will be served after the concert. There is no admission fee, but a freewill offering will be received. For the concert, the fire hall’s banquet room will be festively decorated by members of the chorus with poinsettias and greens. Members will dress formally for the occasion. “The men wear dark suits and red ties, and the ladies wear black with red scarves,” noted Kusnersyk. “It’s a mixed choral group - alto, soprano, bass and tenor - and a mixture of ages. They sing very well. Most of them have sung in their church choirs or other choirs. They have a musical background.”
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church used the Peru Fund to purchase medical supplies for residents of Tamshiyacu during the coronavirus pandemic.
Giant announces hunger relief efforts
To help families in need enjoy a holiday meal, the Giant Company is focusing its giving efforts this season on hunger relief efforts, recently announcing donations of $160,000 and 3,000 hams to organizations addressing food insecurity in their local communities.
The Giant Company donated $100,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday, in support of its hunger relief efforts. The gift will help the food bank provide 400,000 fresh, healthy, nutritious meals to neighbors experiencing hunger in its 27-county service region in Pennsylvania. The food bank is now providing food assistance to more than 250,000 individuals each month. This includes individuals; families; active-duty service members and veterans via its MilitaryShare program; seniors via its ElderShare program; and youths via its in-school, after-school and summer programs.
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Lastly, to ensure families have a holiday staple at their table, the Giant Company is contributing 3,000 hams to 15 food banks and pantries across its operating area this month. Local recipients are Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Harrisburg; Chester County Food Bank, Exton; Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, Reading; and Lan -
caster County Food Hub, Lancaster. Customers can also join the Giant Company to make a difference this holiday season. Through Tuesday, Dec. 24, customers at any Giant, Martin’s or Giant Heirloom Market store can donate free ham certificates at the register in-store to a local food bank. In addition, customers can purchase reusable bags to benefit regional food banks.
Additionally, the Giant Company is supporting the Salvation Army’s holiday hunger relief programs by donating $5,000 to 12 Salvation Army locations for a total donation of $60,000. Recipient Salvation Army locations in Pennsylvania include Boyertown, Carlisle, Chambersburg, East Stroudsburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Levittown, Norristown, Philadelphia and Sunbury, as
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3, Giving Tuesday, the Giant Company presented a donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
Promise Players set auditions
The Promise Players will hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, from 1 to 9 p.m. for “Muddled Memories,” which will be performed on Thursdays to Sundays, March 20 to 23 and 27 to 30. This musical will offer a lighthearted look at Bible memories with something muddled in the middle, including a monkey, an emu, and a super man.
Singing and speaking
roles are available for anyone ages 10 to 100. Auditions will be held at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script and sing the first verse of “Amazing Grace.”
For more information, contact director Dorothy Smith at musicditdot@hot mail.com and note “Promise Players Auditions” in the subject line.
Church plans live Nativity
Wakefield Bible Church, 2310 Robert Fulton Highway, Peach Bottom, will host a live Nativity on Friday and Saturday,
Dec. 20 and 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, call 717-548-3217.
Church sets
community dinner
Memorial Church, 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville, will hold a dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, in the lower-level
dining area. Community members are invited.
Donations will be accepted but are not required.
Conflict resolution trainings posted
Advoz has planned four conflict resolution trainings.
Conflict, Communication and Culture (CCC) will be conducted via Zoom from Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, to Friday, Jan. 24, from 3
to 6 p.m. This introductory course is a prerequisite to mediation and facilitation trainings with Advoz. The training aims to help participants develop their own conflict style with collaborative tools to resolve conflict in healthy, effective ways, navigating trauma, bias, culture, and blocks to effective listening.
Basic Mediation Training will be offered from Tuesday, Jan. 28, to Saturday, Feb. 1. The program will mix online and in-person learning for a total of 24 hours. Participants will learn and practice the facilitative model of dispute mediation, including a range of mediation techniques adaptable to resolving a wide range of disputes. Attendees will learn about navigating
ethical issues particularly relevant to practicing mediation in Pennsylvania. This training emphasizes practicing in numerous roleplay scenarios to ensure quality practice and skill development. The CCC training is a prerequisite.
Group Circle Process Training will be held from Wednesday to Friday, Feb. 19 to 21. TIMES Attendees will learn to build community and address tough issues and harmful incidents in groups of five to 20 people using the restorative circle process. Drawing from indigenous traditions of inclusive and structured group methods, the circle process requires facilitator skills both to guide and to trust the group’s capacity for addressing its needs and
challenges. The CCC is a prerequisite.
Restorative Justice (“Victim-Offender”) Volunteer Facilitator Training will occur from Tuesday, April 29, to Saturday, May 17. The program equips volunteers to help youths who have caused harm to take responsibility directly with the victims of their crimes to cultivate a resilient and responsible generation of young people. The interactive training will equip participants to facilitate restorative conferencing dialogue and to understand the local juvenile criminal-legal systems in which that dialogue takes place. The CCC course is a prerequisite. For more information and to register, visit https:// advoz.org/training/.
Students invited to enter contest
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced the Litter Hawk Youth Award Program, a recognition program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Kids will complete a project specific to their grade level. They may participate individually or as part of a lesson initiated by schools, homeschooling programs, scout troops, 4-H clubs, environmental clubs, or other groups.
The Litter Hawk Youth Award Program is a way for kids to share their hope, optimism, and concerns about litter and inspire others to care for their communities.
This year’s theme is “Join the Greatest American Cleanup! Show us how you can keep your community litter free for America’s 250th birthday,” in support of the Great-
est American Cleanup, Keep America Beautiful’s national three-year campaign to motivate, educate, and celebrate communities to clean up and green up ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
Students in kindergarten through fourth grade will make a poster, those in fifth grade will write an essay, and those in sixth grade will make a video. The deadline for participating is Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
The first- and second-place winners in each grade level will be awarded certificates. All participants will receive recognition of participation with a Litter Hawk sticker.
Winners will be announced in April 2025 in coordination with an awards ceremony at the Pennsylvania State
Capitol, where all winning entries will be on display as part of the 2025 Litter Hawk Youth Award exhibit. All winners and their families, guardians, and teachers are welcome to attend. Special guests will include representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and America250PA.
The Litter Hawk Youth Award Program was created with funding provided by the Pennsylvania DEP. For more information, visit www.keeppabeautiful.org/ grants-awards/awards/ litter-hawk/. Additional questions can be answered by contacting Stephanie Larson at slarson@keeppa beautiful.org or 724-8364121, ext. 104.
Students invited to enter contest
Lancaster Court Queen of Peace 1023 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas has announced its 2024 National Education Contest. The contest is open to all youths in grades four through 12 from all schools, including public, private, parochial, home, and cyber schools, as well as religious education/ CCD classes. Students do not need to be Catholic to participate.
Students will be split into three divisions: grades four and five, grades six through eight, and grades nine through 12. Essays, poetry, art,
and computer art will be accepted in all divisions, and music and photography may also be submitted in grades six through 12. Students may submit entries in each category for their respective division. They must include an entry form with each entry.
This year’s contest themes are “He who forgives an offense seeks love,” which comes from Proverbs 17:9, and “How do I feel when I forgive?” Each entry should address one theme, not both.
Contest forms are available by visiting www .catholicdaughters.org and selecting Members, 2025 Contests, and National Education Contest.
Entries must be postmarked by or delivered by Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, to the local education contest chairperson, Robin Burgoon; for mailing details, email robinburgoon @outlook.com.
All first-place local winners will be entered in the state education contest, and first-place state winners will be entered at the national level. Cash prizes will be awarded at the national level. An awards ceremony for local winners will be planned for early June.
Winter safety tips for drivers
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) has posted winter safety tips for drivers.
People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during bad weather. State law requires windows and mirrors to be completely clear to improve visibility. People should also clear their car’s hood, roof, and trunk.
When driving in inclement winter weather, avoid sudden stops and starts, slow down, and increase following distance. Cruise control should never be used when driving on snow, and drivers should
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In addition to the songs already mentioned, music will include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” and “Ding Dong Merrily on High.” “We do a mixture of religious and sacred music - familiar songs and some that are not quite as familiar. It’s always nice to hear something new,” said Kusnersyk. “We will also do a Grinch medley.”
According to a history of the chorus, the group has been meeting in Christiana for the past 74 years. The group was founded in 1950 by Martha Jean Moffett and Richard Wright. Wright served as accompanist and business manager for the chorus from 1950 through 2008. In addition to Moffett, the directors over the years have included Sally Breuninger, Jim Zwally, Donald Trostle, Elliott Block, Cliff Behrendt, Earl Pickel and Bill Young.
Over the years, the
chorus has presented concerts at local venues, including Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum. The group has performed several times at the White House during its Christmas tours and at the Kennedy Center. The chorus performed at the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg and at the open house at the governor’s mansion.
The chorus has sung the national anthem numerous times for the Philadelphia Phillies and Lancaster Stormers.
In the summer, the group performed evening concerts at the Convention Hall in Cape May, N.J., and for many years it presented Saturday evening concerts at the Music Pier in Ocean City, N.J.
The chorus also sings at local retirement communities and the Christmas concert every December at
the Christiana Fire Company. “We do this annually as our Christmas gift to the community,” said Joan Esworthy, who has been a member of the chorus for more than 20 years.
acoustics.”
Kusnersyk was a member of the LanChester Chorus before being named its director about 20 years ago. “I was a choir director for 20 to 25 years, and my mother was before that. It was a natural progression,” she said. “I don’t have a musical degree; I learned by doing.”
The chorus is always in need of additional singers. There are no formal auditions. However, anyone interested in joining the group is asked to email kkusnersyk@yahoo.com for more information.
Next year, the group will celebrate its 75th anniversary, and it is planning special events. “For the 75th anniversary, previous members will come back and sing, and we will do a program based on some of the older music the chorus did years ago,” Kusnersyk explained. “I have programs that date to 1964 of what music they sang. We will go retro and to do a retro program.”
She added that the chorus previously performed in the old fire hall in Christiana, which is now where the borough’s municipal offices are located. “They had fire engines in the room, and they took them out (for the concert),” she recalled. “That room had the best
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Chorus posts opportunity to try barbershop singing
The Vocal Harmonix chorus will host a lecture and lab series for three weeks, beginning Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad St., East Petersburg. Women and girls of all ages are invited to learn about singing a cappella in the barbershop style and will have an opportunity to sing with the chorus. Master director Lori Jo Whitehaus will lead the program.
The topics will include
vocal production, breathing, alignment, and how barbershop is unique on Jan. 13; phonation, resonation, articulation, diphthongs, and tuning on Jan. 20; and performance, or storytelling through song, on Jan. 27. Each day, the lecture will be from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and the lab portion will be from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to stay until the end of rehearsal at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.vocalharmonix
.org or the Facebook page. Vocal Harmonix, formerly Red Rose City Chorus, is an a cappella women’s chorus that has been around for more than 60 years. Vocal Harmonix is a member of Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region 19 of Sweet Adelines International; through its participation in this organization, Vocal Harmonix has won medals for its performances internationally and regionally.
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastoral Team: Kevin Kumher and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717872-6755.
CHESTNUT LEVEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1068 Chestnut Level Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566 Ph: 717-548-2763. Visit us online at www.chestnutlevel.org Rev. John Hartman - Senior/Lead Pastor. Join us for worship at either our 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM services held in the church sanctuary. Adult/Youth Sunday School is held at 9:15 AM. K.I.D.S.Own Worship is held in the Family Life Center during the 10:30 AM worship service. The 10:30 AM service is also live streamed via Zoom, CLPC Facebook and YouTube. Links can be found on the church’s website.
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15AM 717-872-7951 Pastor Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
CROSSING JORDAN: 7 Wesley Rd., PO Box 364, Quarryville. 717-786-8322. Sunday Worship Services: 8 am Traditional Service, 9:30 am Adult Bible Study, 11 am Blended Service. web: wesleyqville.org e-mail: info@wesleyqville.org
ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
LA COSECHA UN MINISTERIO DE WESLEY CHURCH: 1104 Kirkwood Pike., Quarryville, PA. Pastor Richie Nazario. Servicio de Adoracion 11:15 am. Escuela Dominical para ninos a las 11:15 am. 717-786-8322 x308. rnazario@wesleyqville.org www.wesleyqville.org Facebook@LaCosechaQville
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
MECHANIC GROVE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: 1392 Robert Fulton Hwy., (Rt. 222) Quarryville. Senior Pastor: Kevin Richardson. Sunday Schedule: 8:15 am Traditional Worship, 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages and 10:30 am Contemporary Worship. Handicap access, hearing assistance device, infant & toddler nursery. 717-7862723. Wee Friends Preschool 717-8062161. CLASP Before & After School Program 717-806-2159. Christian Child Care 717-806-2160. www.mgcb.org
MEMORIAL CHURCH- 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville. quarryville.church 717-7862941. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: 8:30 Traditional, 10:30 Contemporary, Fellowship time from 9:40-10:20 am Livestream: quarryville.online.church Here you are accepted as you are and challenged to become more like Jesus.
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
MT. NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 673 Martic Heights Dr., Pequea. Pastor Chandler Evans. Office 717-284-4331. E-mail: secretary@mtneboumc.org. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. www.mtneboumc.org Mt. Nebo Preschool - 717-284-4331.
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com
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
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
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
SMITHVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 595 Pennsy Rd., New Providence. 717-786-1879. A Family Friendly Church. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday inperson Holy Communion Service at 10:00 AM, also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292
Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 5637 Street Rd., Kirkwood, PA, off Rt. 472 between Quarryville & Oxford. (717) 529-2000. Blended Worship at 10 am.; Sunday School 9 am.; Fellowship 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Email: upc@epix.net, www.unionpres.com, handicap access.
WESLEY CHURCH: 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville. PO Box 364. Pastor R. Blake Deibler. 717-786-8322. Sunday Worship Service at 9:30 am (Nursery Provided). Sunday School All Ages 9:30 am; website: www.wesleyqville.org e-mail: info@wesleyqville.org
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
BIA of Lancaster presents Pillar Awards
The BIA Pillar Awards honor the member companies of the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County (BIA) for their professional achievements.
This year, entries were submitted in three main award categories: Marketing Achievement, Company & Professional Achievement and Remodeling Project Achievements. A new category, the Associate Partner Award, was introduced, allowing associate member companies nominated by BIA Builders to compete for recognition.
A panel of judges evaluated each entry based on its merits. The Pillar Award winners were announced during the general membership meeting and BIA Pillar Awards Dinner on Nov. 21. Meredith Jorgensen from WGAL served as the master of ceremonies for this year’s Pillar Award segment.
Marketing Achievement award winners were Lezzer Lumber, Best Print Ad and Best Social Media Campaign; Garman Builders Inc., Best Showroom; and Dutch Quality, Best Website.
Company & Professional Achievement award winners were Garman Builders Inc., Builder Company of the Year; GR Mitchell, Supply Company of the Year; and Lezzer Lumber, Community Impact Award.
Professional Achievement award winners were Claudia Shank with McNees, Wallace & Nurick, Attorney of the Year; Paul McBride with EGStoltzfus Homes, Marketing Professional of the Year; and Brad Mosteller with GR Mitchell, Sales Professional of the Year.
Remodeling Project Achievement Award Winners were Best Commercial
Project - Turnberry Construction Group; Best Interior Project over $100,000, Best Kitchen Remodel
$50,000 to $100,00, Best Kitchen Remodel over $100,000 and Best Addition Over $100,000 - TK Building & Design; Best Outdoor Living Project Over $100,000 - Fravel Home Improvements & Remodeling; Best Specialty Project - Dutch Quality; Best Whole House Remodel $250,000 to $500,000 and Best Whole House Remodel Over $500,000 - Metzler Home Builders.
For added competition, entries with the highest point percentage in each main award category receive the Elite Pillar Award.
The winner of the Elite Marketing Achievement Award was Garman Builders for Best Showroom. The winner of the Elite Company & Professional Achievement Award was Brad Mosteller with GR Mitchell for Sales Professional of the Year. The winner of the Elite Remodeling Project Achievement Award was TK Building & Design for Best Kitchen Remodel $50,000 to $100,000.
All BIA Pillar Award entries and winners can be viewed at www.lancaster builders.org/awards/ pillar-awards/. The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County is a nonprofit organization of home builders and firms that service the building industry. The association represents more than 275 members that do business in Lancaster County. For more information, call 717-569-2674 or visit www.Lancaster Builders.org.
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AKC GERMAN SHEPPARD Pups. UTD on shots, Dewormed & Vet checked.Both parents OFA certified w/ good hips. German bloodline. $895. 717-926-3637
AKC LAB PUPPIES. Charcoal, silver from our family dog $800. Ready for Christmas! 717-305-0183.
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD POODLE CROSS, female, 3YO. $100. Manheim, 1-223-307-5666
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY, 7mo. old, nice red color, UPD vet chckd., good watch dog, 717-529-1274 ext. 2
MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES UTD shots/dewormed, healthy, ready for new home. $400. Manheim, 717-354-5771
MINI POODLES PUPPIES Very cute, cuddling, mature at 10 lbs., ready 12/19, $695. 717-529-3824
POMERANIAN PUPPIES 1 brown/white F, 1 blue merle M, 1 black M. Ready 12/25! Shots, dewormed, vet checked. $795. 717-285-7445.
LOCUST HILL FARM Christmas Cookies & Candies, raw milk & cheese, butter, eggs, pasture home raised meat, canned goods,
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED
INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
Miscellaneous
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DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246.
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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.
AMERICAN LOG HOMES DEVELOPER LIQUIDATION SALE! Log Home kits selling for Balance Owed. Up to 50% off. Design plans can be modified! No time limit on delivery. Call 1-866-307-5491, M-F 9am-5pm ET.
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
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DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. (w/Choice Package or higher) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.
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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 12/29/24.) Call 1-844-501-3208.
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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.
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.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
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
READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS
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Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
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
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SERVICES RENDERED
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
EXP. LOCAL PAINTER
Small jobs OK. Refresh your bath or bedroom this Winter! Also MAINTENANCE WORK. Manny, 267-251-6112
Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
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
INTERIOR PAINTING
Winter Discount Rate for Calls Received before Christmas. SYLVAN PAINTING, LLC • 717-305-0089
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
REFINISHING OLD KITCHEN CABINETS & FURNITURE. Sm. or lg. painting jobs. Also Epoxy work, Call Melvin, 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.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
Tree Trimming & Removal
Land/Brush Clearing • Stump Grinding Since 1996 • 717-768-0114 SUNNYSLOPETREESERVICE.COM
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).
WROUGHT IRON RAILS
BEAT MR. WINTER! Keeping the community safe & secure since 1988. BUCH CUSTOM WELDING. 717-664-4388.
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ITEMS WANTED
A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123
ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!
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
HORSE FARM/HOUSE FOR RENT:
Renovated farmhouse with 3 BRs, 3-car garage, 5 stall horse barn w/fenced pasture and run in shed (4) run dog kennel, additional pasture possible. Oxford area. Asking $2,500/mo. Tenant pays utilities. Call CHRIST TAYLOR, 717-786-8000. BEILER-CAMPBELL REALTORS
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never crowd or pass a plow truck.
When driving in winter, it is important to have an emergency kit handy. For suggestions of what to include in an emergency kit, visit https://tinyurl.com/ WinterEmergencyKit.
In addition, the Pennsylvania State Police has offered advice for anyone involved in a crash.
People should move their vehicle as far as possible from the travel lanes if the vehicle can be driven; remaining in the lanes of travel is extremely dangerous.
If a vehicle cannot be driven due to damage or if one of the involved parties is injured, Pennsylvania law requires that the crash be reported to the police. To report an accident, dial 911 right away.
If a person’s vehicle is disabled in the lane of travel or stuck in the travel lanes due to snow or ice, the person should remain inside the vehicle with his or her seatbelt on and the hazard lights activated. If it is not safe to remain inside the vehicle, people should assess the situation and get the driver and any passengers to a place of safety such as behind a barrier or guardrail. When exiting a vehicle, move as quickly as possible and do not remain in the travel lanes or near the vehicle.
When encountering a crash scene, drivers are required by law to move over if possible and always slow down. First responders will be active at the scene and focused on helping those involved in the crash and getting the road back open.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles across the commonwealth, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
To report an incident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via mobile phone.
