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Adamstown Library Events
Adamstown Area Library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown, next to the post office. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The library will be open limited hours on Monday, January 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn more about free events and register at AdamstownAreaLibrary. org or call 7174844200.
• Friends Book Sale –Tuesdays in the library community room. Whatever your favorite genre, you’ll
find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! Book Sale hours are Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except for the second Tuesday of each month when the sale will end at 5:30 p.m. for a library program. Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28.
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, located at 237249 West Main Street (Route 322), Ephrata, needs your help! They are hoping that Shopping News readers can provide information regarding this photo. Shown in the photo are unidentified students from the fourth and fifth grade classes at the Reamstown Consolidated School with Mrs. Ruth Fry (teacher) in 19521953.
If you are able to provide more details about this
• “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime – Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Stories and an easy craft for ages 36 with adult. Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29.
picture or identify the individuals shown, call The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley at 7177331616 or email cjmarquet@ gmail.com. Future “Do You Know…” photos will be published in upcoming Shopping News issues. If a photo is identified, the information will be published.
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley is dedicated to discovering, gathering and preserving
materials and data relative to the community known as the Cocalico Valley. For more information on the Museum and the Library, please visit their website at www. cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 7177331616.
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at 10:00 a.m. Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. For babies with adults. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30.
World War II. Bag includes book, craft, activities, bookmark, snacks, and a laminated poster.
• Doggie Downtime –Wednesday, January 8 at 10:45 a.m. Do you need some tailwagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! (Therapy Dogs International). For all ages.
• “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime – Every Thursday
• “The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time –Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30.
• Tween Book Club in a Bag – Friday, January 10 (until gone). Survival Tails
• Connect with a Social Worker at the Library –Fridays, January 10 and 24. Regular hours are Fridays by appointment from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or dropin from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 7173367797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org. REAL Life Community Services serves residents of Cocalico School District.
• American Girl Bag Pickup – On Monday, January 13, there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll! Starting that day, you can pick up a
Elks Lodge #115 Honors Soldiers
The EphrataReading Elks Lodge #115 recently partnered with Blue Ridge on their 15th Annual Keystone Military Families “Stockings For Soldiers” initiative.
Cindy Mellinger (Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator for Blue Ridge and Central PA Regional Coordinator for Stockings For Soldiers) stated, “We are very blessed to have such wonderful community organizations supporting this endeavor and want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to this fine organization for their generosity, dedication,
commitment and compassion for this project. Through their monetary donation and item collections, our soldiers will have plenty of reasons to feel the love of communities back home. Every dollar raised for KMF’s Stockings For Soldiers helps fund the packing of holiday stockings filled with food, hygiene products, holiday decorations, Christmas cards, and other requested items and shipping them to a deserving soldier.”
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and its
members respectfully honor its mission, which includes the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity, and by staying true to its motto that “Elks Care and Elks Share.”
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Keith Sauder (Trustee), Cindy Mellinger, Joe Klepchick (Exalted Ruler); (back) Judith Frantz (Esquire), Pat Conner (Lecturing Knight), Karla Sweigart (Trustee), Brenda Spencer (Past District Deputy), Jay Crills (Tiler) and Larry Greathouse (Leading Knight).
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* “Fill a quartsize ziptop bag with water and doublebag it, making sure there is no air in the bag. Place it inside the toilet tank, on the opposite side from the pump. Secure it there, if you can. This will displace some of the water when you flush, and you will use less water as a consequence.” E.S. in Florida
* If you have a stained porcelain sink, try using it to soak your stained garments. The presoak can do double duty on the stained sink and washable alike.
* To make your own breadcrumbs without a chopper or blender, place dry bread pieces in a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to “roll” them to crumbs.
* “Laundry stain removers can be good to remove stains from concrete drives. For instance, my relatives’ car was leaking, and I was able to get the stains from
Where In The World Contest Winner
Would you like to win $50 next month? Enter The Shopping News “Where In The World” contest! As always, we’ve received many interesting entries this month and it was difficult to pick a winner. There were entries from Bulgaria, Florida, Bermuda and many more!
The winner for the month of December, shown in the photo, is Holly Rutt of Stevens, who is shown at the San Diego Zoo in California with her granddaughter. She chose to receive her $50 gift card to Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant. Could the next winner be you? Once a month one winner will be selected and they will receive a $50 gift card from any regular Shopping News advertiser of their choice as their prize. To read all of the contest criteria and get an entry form, see page 14. Check out our Facebook page in the near future to see all of the entries we have received to date!
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Es Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch
(Originally published in the November 25, 1987 issue of The Shopping News)
DER DANKSDAAG
By Gottlieb Boonastiel
(T.H. Harter)
Heit is der Daag as der Governier vorgsetzt hot fer Dank zu gewwe. Es hot viel Leit as gaar net wisse was es meent. Deel meehne es waer en Daag fer sich rund voll Welschhinkel fresse un derno grank warred ruff. Der Mensch kann en Sau vun sich mache so gschwindt iwwer em Fresse as am
Saufe. Ich gleich selwer am Disch sei wu en Welschhaahne verrisse watt net as ich Welschhinkel gleich, awwer es is alsfatt ebbes Gudes mit verbunne.
Viel Leit gehne zu grosse Expense fer ihre Esse uffgriege abbaddich so Famillye as reich sin. Derno danke sie Gott as sie so gut aakumme mit lange Gebeder awwer denke net draa as verleicht ihrem negschde Nochbaar sei Kinner Hungersnot leide.
Hoscht du in deim Lewe draagedenkt as me aarme Mensch mithelfe en viel greessere Blessier is as wie en gross Middaagesse aus em Weg schaffe? Es sin viel Leit as alsfatt Dank gewwe weil sell ken Geld koscht, un wann net Grischdedum frei waer, dann daede sie ken Fibenabit gewwe davor. Aarme Leit mithelfe mache en lang un harrlich Lewe. Der Mann wu nix gebt zu niemand, daer is wie en Wasser Pond as net auslaaft. Es wasser is grie un schleimich um Grodde un Schlange hocke uff der Bank. Bei ihne kummt alles ei un nix geht aus. Der Mann wu alsfatt gebt is wie es Barig Wasser. Es grickt viel un gebt alles as es grickt. Wu’s annelaaft, sin die Felder grie; die Fegel singe uff de Beem un die Forelle schiesse drin rum wie Wedderleeche. Es Wasser lacht un danzt un tschumpt mit Friede. Mer gleicht es Wasser drinke un mer kann sich net zu naegscht derzu hocke wann mer mied is.
der Jay Gould als hot wu saagt, er daed ee Miluune Daaler gewwe wann er sei Niralligy kyuure kennt. Es sin hunnert vun alde Weibsleit do am Barig as meehne sie hedde ihn kyuure kenne, awwer wann er all es Gegreider gnumme hett as ich hab wie ich der Gickser ghat hab, waer er doot gange lang eb er is. Ya, es hot yeders ebbes fer dankbaar sei. Der Parre Mohler is dankbaar as er sei Loh grickt alle Vaddel Yaahr, un die Leit sin dankbaar as sie en Parre hen as es Effengelium auslege kann. Der Hollerheck is dankbaar as er en guder Handel iwwer der Baar ghat hot darich es letscht Yaahr. Der Meik Bixel is dankbaar as er net gfange is warre wie er em Sam Siessholz sei Seidefleesch gschtohle hot, un der Jeckey Haahneyarick is dankbaar as sei Schwaer (daadi) zwee Bletz geegent hot. Die Polly is dankbaar as sie noch ihre Gottlieb hot un ich bin dankbaar as ich noch mei liewi Polly hab. Sie saage die Welt watt besser, awwer ich glaab net as Dank gewwe viel helft wann mer net als ebmols ebbes noochschiebt. Wann der salt Sammy Sendepetzer heit in die Karich kummt un beed bis er uumechdich watt, dann sei net verschrocke. Uscht heb ihm’s GlingelSeckli unnich die Naas.
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THANKSGIVING
Es hockt sich niemand naegscht an en griene Wasser Pond fer Blessier suche. So is es mit em geiziche Mensch. Er gebt nix un gratzt alles zu sich wie en Grebs. Er schwetzt vun nix as Geld un Land un Welschkann un Sei. Un wann du ihm lang genunk zuharicht, gebt er dir’s Schiddle. So dutt’s grie, schleimich Wasser.
Ich bin en aarmer Mann, awwer so verhafdich as ich dir’s saag, wann ich’s afforde kennt, dann waer mei greeschde Blessier so aarmi Deihenker mithelfe.
Awwer sei wie’s will, ich hab mei Gsundheit un ee Jigger aus der schwatze Boddel macht mich als so reich fiehle as
Today is the day that the governor has set aside to give thanks. There are many who don’t know at all what the day means. Some think it’s a day to stuff oneself with turkey. One can make a pig of himself in eating as well as ink drinking. I too like to be at a table where a turkey is consumed not that I like turkey, but there’s always something good connected with it.
Many people go to great expense to prepare their mealespecially rich families. Then with long prayers they thank the Lord that they are getting along so well but don’t think about the fact that their neighbor’s children are in hunger. Have you ever thought that it’s much better to help a poor person than to consume a large meal? There are many people who always give thanks if it doesn’t cost any money, and if Christianity were not free, they wouldn’t give a penny for it. Helping the poor makes for long life. The man who gives nothing to anyone is like a pond that has no overflow. The water is green and slimy and toads and snakes sit on the bank. With them, all flows in but nothing flows out. The man who always gives is like a mountain stream. It gets much and gives all that it gets. Where it flows, the fields are green; the birds sing on the trees and the trout flash about like lightning. The water laughs and dances and jumps for joy. One likes to drink the water and one cannot sit too near when one is tired.
But no one sits by the green pond for pleasure. So it is with a stingy person. He gives nothing and scratches all to himself like a crab. He speaks only of money and land and corn and hogs. And if you listen to him long enough, you’ll get the shakes. I am a poor man, but if I could afford it, my greatest pleasure would be to help the poor. Be that as it may, I have
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my health and a jigger from the black bottle makes me feel as rich as Jay Gould, who used to say he’d give a million dollars if he could cure his neuralgia. There are hundreds of old women here on the mountain who think they could have cured him, but if he had taken all the herbs that I did when I had the hiccoughs, he would have died much sooner than he did.
Yes, everyone has something to be thankful for. Pastor Mohler is grateful that he gets his pay every three months and his people are thankful that they have a pastor who can interpret the New Testament. Hollerheck is thankful for the good trade over his bar this past year. Mike Bixel is thankful he wasn’t caught when he stole Sam Siessholz’s bacon. Jake Haahneyarick is thankful that his fatherinlaw owned two farms. Polly is thankful that she still has her Gottlieb and I am thankful that I still have my beloved Polly.
They say the world is getting better, but I don’t believe that giving thanks helps too much if one doesn’t occasionally do one’s part. If Sam Pennypincher comes to church today and prays until he passes out, don’t be frightened. Just hold the offering bag (with bells) under his nose.
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. This week we share with our faithful readers a piece written for Thanksgiving by the late T.H. Harter, sometime editor and proprietor of The Keystone Gazette of Bellefonte. As editor of the Middleburg Post, which he edited until 1894, and as editor of The Keystone Gazette, Harter wrote and printed letters under the heading “Brief vum Haase Barig” and addressed them to himself as “Liewer Kernel Harder” and signed them “Gottlieb Boonastiel.” Harter found these Dutch letters so essential to the prosperity of his newspaper that in order to keep up its circulation, he had to write a dialect letter every week. In 1904, Harter first published his letters under the title of Boonastiel, A Volume Of Legend, Story And Song In “Pennsylvania Dutch.” Unfortunately, Boonastiel has long since been out of print, for it became one of the most popular books published in our MUDDERSCHPROOCH.
November 25, 1987
En dankbaar Bischli-Gnippli
First Church Ephrata Sermon Series
First Church Ephrata, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata, will continue their sermon series on the Gospel of John in January. They are on their third group of sermons in this series and they’d love to have you join them. Their Traditional service begins at 8:30 a.m. and Contemporary service begins at 10:30 a.m. If you are viewing it on TV, it begins at 12:00 noon.
The following are the scripture passages for each Sunday left in this series:
• Sunday, January 12John 8:4247
• Sunday, January 19John 8:4859
• Sunday, January 26John 9:112
• Sunday, February 2John 9:1334
• Sunday, February 9John 9:3541
For more information, call the church at 7177382465, or visit their website at ephratafirst.org.
January 6
Janina Joy Newswanger, 5, daughter of Edward and Margaret Newswanger, Ephrata, granddaughter of Eugene and Ada Mae Martin, New Holland, and Kathryn and Aarron Newswanger, Narvon.
January 9
Kimberly Rose Nolt, 12, daughter of Linford and Mary Jane Nolt, Ephrata, granddaughter of Isaac and Eva Nolt.
January 10
Jacoby Lester Newswanger, 11, son of Lester and LoisAnn Newswanger, East Earl.
Merlyn Fox Newswanger, 6, son of Ernest and Anna Newswanger, Ephrata.
January 12
Kayla Grace Zimmerman, 8, dauhter of Lavern and Elaine Zimmerman, Ephrata.
January 14
Alannah Jewel Martin, 9, daughter of Chris and Leanne Martin, Denver.
Lorelle Zimmerman Newswanger, 2, daughter of Jason and Lisa Newswanger, Ephrata.
BIRTHS
BEILER, Elmer and Marsha Lynn (Raber), East Earl, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
BEILER, Mahlon and Rosie (King), Narvon, a son, at home.
BRUBAKER, Austin Quinn and Kristine Zimmerman (Hoover), Myerstown, a son, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.
FEDER, Stan and Stacia Buck, Denver, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
FISHER, Steve and Esther (King), BirdinHand, a son, at home.
HEISEY, Hayley, and Hector Rosado, Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
KIELY, Christopher and Caroline (Izzo), Ephrata, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
KING, Paul Allen and Anna Marie King (Stoltzfus), East Earl, a son, at home.
MARTIN, David M. and Darlene H. (Brubacher), Ephrata, a daughter, at home.
NOLT, Harold and Naomi, Ephrata, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
NOLT, Mark R. and Norma S. (Leid), New Holland, a daughter, at home.
SMITH, Eric and Alison, Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
SMUCKER, Benuel E. and Rosanne Marie (Beiler), East Earl, twin daughters, at UPMC Lititz.
STOLTZFUS, David and Fannie Mae (Petersheim), New Holland, a daughter, at home.
WEAVER, Joshua W. and Vera S. (Newswanger), Denver, a daughter, at home.
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Edward G. Ludwig, husband of Shirley A. (Myer) Ludwig, Landis Homes, Lititz, passed away on Monday, December 16.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Matthew Ludwig; a daughter, Mindi (Ludwig) Burke; four grandchildren; and a sister, Ellen Ludwig.
William Henry Bentley, 65, husband of Kathleen Pearl Bentley, Denver, passed away on Tuesday, December 17.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, William Henry Bentley, Jr.; five daughters: Christine Bentley; Annmarie Grisafi (Jon); Jennifer Bentley; Danielle Bentley; and Holly Bentley; two stepdaughters: Jessica Sewell (Robby), and Lisa Davis (Ronnie); 20 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a brother, James Roger Bentley (Cheryl); two sisters: Rita Haynes (Dennis), and Linda Mullarkey (John); and his mother, Anna Jean Malarkey.
Thomas W. Reese, 101, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, December 17.
He was the husband of the late Hazel (LeFevre) Reese.
He is survived by a son, Tom, husband of Debra; a daughter, Sharon, wife of Tom Arcudi; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.
Rev. Dr. John Ivan Smucker, 94, husband of Irene Yoder Smucker, New Holland, passed away on Thursday, December 19.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: Dennis Smucker, husband of Barbara; Carl Smucker, husband of Patricia; and Conrad Smucker, husband of Marypat; a daughter, Joy Yany, wife of Craig; 11 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and two sisters: Sara Ann Landis, and Mary Ellen Dowling.
Ralph S. Stoltzfus, 90, husband of Carol (Weaver) Stoltzfus, Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, De
Margaret J. Gress
Margaret J. Gress, 90, of Garden Spot Village, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born in Brecknock Township, to her late parents, Frank L. and Anna Mary (Keifer) Kring. Her husband of 69 years, James E. Gress, survives at home.
Margaret graduated from Mohnton High School in 1952. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for Styer and Evans Insurance Company in New Holland. She then worked in sales and as a secretary for her husband’s business, J.E. Gress Floor Service. Her greatest accomplishment was being a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother to her beloved husband and family.
She and James worshiped at St. Stephen Reformed Church in New Holland. Prior to that, they were members at Peace UCC, where she was an active member of both the bell choir and the Health and
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(Weidman) Kring, of East Earl.
Welfare Committee. In addition to creating and listening to music, she thoroughly enjoyed gardening, birds, dogs and cooking.
In addition to James, Margaret is survived by her children: Theodore Gress and his wife Pamela, of Lititz; Linda Binder and her husband Tom, of Ephrata; and Gary Gress, of Chester Springs. She is also survived by her grandson, Jeromy J. Gress, of Lititz, and her siblings, Arlene M. Shank and Harold L. Kring, both of Myerstown, and Carl R. and his wife Judy
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA with Rev. Dr. Drew DiNardo, Nathan Titus and Chet Yoder officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 AM at the Chapel. Interment will occur in Bowmansville Union Cemetery immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions are made to: Garden Spot Village Benevolence Fund, c/o Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557, or St. Stephen Reformed Church, 249 East Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Groff-High Funeral Home, Inc., New Holland, PA.
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Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: Larry, husband of Tammy Stoltzfus, Simpsonville, South Carolina; Roger,
husband of Dixie Stoltzfus, Myerstown; and Charles, husband of Ann Stoltzfus, Narvon; two daughters: Theresa, wife of Luther Sheldon, Beaverdam, Vir
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following are meeting dates for Ephrata Public Library Board of Directors for 2025: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 Meetings begin at 6 p.m., and are held in the conference room at the Ephrata Public Library Questions? Please contact Executive Director Abigail Balmer at 717-738-9291 ext. 100 or abalmer@ephratapubliclibrary.org.
ginia, and Shelby, wife of Randy Richmond, Hawley; 13 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a brother, J. Wilmer Stoltzfus; and five sisters: Elsie Petersheim, Edna Martin, Grace Sensenig, Vera Styer and Fern Clemmer.
Rose Marie (Miller) Heckel, 88, Elm, passed away on Friday, December 20.
She was preceded in death by a son, Earl R. Heckel III, and her former husband, Earl R. Heckel Jr.
Margaret R. “Peg” Whitcraft, 97, Lititz, passed away on Saturday, December 21.
Elizabeth S. (Betty) Jacobs, 93, Luthercare, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, December 22.
She was the wife of the late Wilmer E. Jacobs. She is survived by a son, Peter Jacobs, Lancaster; a daughter, Jeanne, husband of Steven Parker, Selinsgrove; four grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
Richard L. Keller, 69, Stevens, passed away on Sunday, December 22.
He was the husband of the late Deborah (Drum) Keller. He is survived by a daughter, Rachel, wife of John Stubbs; four grandchildren; a brother, Dale Keller; and a sister, Carol Burd.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Spangler.
Terry L. Hildebrand, 74, husband of Patricia (Johnson) Hildebrand, Ephrata, passed away on Monday, December 23.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher R. Hildebrand; a daughter, Jill M., wife of Matthew T. Williams; and three grandchildren.
Edwin J. “Ed” Schulz, 90, Gardens of Stevens, Stevens, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 22.
He was the husband of the late Nancy Stockbauer Schulz.
She is survived by three daughters: Debra J., wife of James Vaccaro, Lititz; Diana M., wife of Daniel Perich, Lititz; and Kathleen L., wife of Steven Brown, York; four grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Mildred M. Gockley, Millersville.
He is survived by two sons: Stephen Schulz, husband of Robyn Rowe, and Michael “Mick,” husband of Kathleen Ecenroad Schulz; three daughters: Karen, wife
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of Joseph Burke; Patricia, wife of Darrell Becker; and Theresa “Tracy,” wife of Keith Felizzi; 14 grandchildren; and 24 greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Fisher.
Ivan Z. Burkholder, 89, Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, December 26. He was the husband of the late Irene M. (Zimmerman) Burkholder.
He is survived by two sons: Larry, husband of Rosanne (Rutt) Burkholder, Ephrata, and Neal R. Burkholder, Akron; two daughters: Diane, wife of Elvin Hursh, Ephrata, and Brenda Burkholder, Ephrata; 11 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; three brothers: Harvey, husband of Jeanette Burkholder; Norman Burkholder; and Elvin Burkholder; and two sisters: Ella, wife of Isaac Weaver, and Etta Martin.
Mary W. Eichelberger, 84, Ephrata, formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, December 27.
She is survived by a son, Scott Allen Eichelberger, Ephrata; a daughter, Patricia, wife of David C. Leid, Ephrata; one grandchild; and a sister, Linda, wife of Richard Weaver.
Nancy Frances Wilson Pace, 87, Moravian Manor, Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 27. She was the wife of the late William and Herbert.
She is survived by a sister, Lorene Johnson, Lancaster.
Gail Faith Thompson, 88, Lititz, passed away on Saturday, December 28.
* On January 6, 1975, “Wheel of Fortune,” one of American television’s longestrunning syndicated game shows, debuted on NBC. Created by Merv Griffin, it was hosted for decades by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, the latter of whom often contributed her own puzzles and was noted as apparently never wearing the same gown twice in more than 6,000 episodes.
* On January 7, 1785, Frenchman JeanPierre Blanchard and American John Jeffries flew from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in a gas balloon, becoming the first people to cross the English Channel by air, though they almost crashed into it along the way due to excess weight from objects that had to be jettisoned.
* On January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law, which created new standards and goals for America’s public
William L. Martin, 83, wife of Ruth Ann (Martin) Martin, Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, December 29.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: Randall L., husband of Lois (Good) Martin, East Earl, and William D. Martin, New Holland; three daughters: Sharon L., wife of Steve Foor, East Earl; Kimberly
schools and applied tough corrective measures for failure to meet them. Nowadays, however, it is largely regarded as a failed experiment.
* On January 9, 1887, nearly an inch of snow fell every hour for 16 hours on the western American plains, impeding the ability of already starving cattle that “staggered through village streets and collapsed and died in dooryards” to find food. Millions of the animals were lost, sending hundreds of ranchers into bankruptcy and ending the era of the open range.
* On January 10, 2008, Tata Motors introduced the small, bubbleshaped Nano, billing it as the world’s cheapest car with an anticipated price of about $2,500, thanks to its lack of amenities including radio, airbags, air conditioning, even a second windshield wiper.
* On January 11, 2010, Miep Gies, the last survivor of the small group that helped hide Anne Frank, her family and four others from the Nazis during World War II, died in the Netherlands at age 100.
A., wife of Joe Finkey, East Earl; and Krista K., wife of Paul Primrose, Pratt, Kansas; 12 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; two brothers: Ray, husband of Kathryn Martin, New Holland, and Earl, husband of Fran Martin, Milton; and two sisters: Alice, wife of Mark Yoder, Ephrata, and Anna, wife of Clifford Day, New Holland. 9 9
Engaged
SensenigZook
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sensenig, Lititz, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Autumn Sensenig, Lititz, to Mr. Luke Zook, Reinholds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Zook, Reinholds.
The brideelect graduated from Warwick High School and is attending Empire Beauty School.
Mr. Zook graduated from Cocalico High School and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. He is employed by GSM Industrial, Lancaster.
A fall 2026 wedding is being planned.
Lititz Senior Center Lists Activities
The Lancaster County Office of Aging, Lititz Senior Center, located at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 East Market Street, Lititz, is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with lunch served at noon. There is no cost to attend.
The Center serves independent Lancaster County seniors ages 60 and up from Ephrata, Rothsville, Akron, Neffsville and Lititz areas. Ephrata is also served by van service. Reservations for lunch and transportation
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must be made by 10:00 a.m., one day in advance, by calling the Center at 7176262800.
Daily Activities Include: Wednesday, January 8: 9:00 a.m., Chair Yoga with Marcy; 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m., Tai Chi with Kathy; 10:00 a.m., Bible Study with Pastor Vernon; 10:30 a.m., Bingo with Oak Street Health; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.
Thursday, January 9: 9:00 a.m., Table Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Music with Nick Viscuso; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.
Monday, January 13: 9:00 a.m., Table Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:00 a.m., Backyard Bird
Feeding with Lancaster Environmental Center; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.
Lunch Menu:
Wednesday, January 8: Turkey chef salad (2 oz. turkey, egg, cheddar, over 1 cup mixed greens with tomato), 1 cup vegetable soup, dinner roll, 1/2 cup gelatin.
Thursday, January 9: 1 cup stuffed pepper casserole, 1 cup tossed salad, 1/2 cup peas and carrots, white bread, 1/2 cup pudding.
Monday, January 13: Baked meatloaf with 2 oz. gravy, baked potato with margarine, 1/2 cup beets, white bread, seasonal fresh fruit.
* Menu subject to change.
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Facing Opposition
Author: Wenger
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:9
“But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night.”
Trouble from fellow brethren: There was a shortage of grain in that time and the Jerusalem leaders were lending to their brethren and collecting interest. The Jewish nation was commanded to not charge brethren interest. This practice was strictly forbidden. In Exodus 22:25 it says, “If you lend money to my people, to the poor among you, you are not to act as a creditor to him; you shall
not charge him interest.” It doesn’t get much clearer than that. Unfortunately, many of the influential leaders were exacting usury as it is called in the Bible. It even progressed to the point of mortgaging their houses and land to buy food because of a famine in the land. Some properties were seized by their own brethren. Unfortunately, there are those in the brotherhood who are disobedient to the word of God and cause serious problems in the assembly. Some of these people are the tares and not the true wheat. Some are brethren and just disobedient. It will always be so. Don’t lose heart. We are often disillusioned when leaders, or those who are prominent in the church, live in obvious sin. Some believers will always take advantage of brethren and the church. I remember all too well, as a member in a local assembly, the Worship Leader, of all people, was convicted of a money
scheme that went on in the church. He swindled people out of a lot of money… in the church yet. He ended up in prison. Don’t look at others, it’s Christ we look unto. Hebrews 12:2 says, “looking unto Christ, the author and finisher of our faith.” When this happens in the church, we all are taken aback, but we must continue on.
Nehemiah faced this problem head-on with
sound discipline. He didn’t hope the problem would just go away. First, he gave it a lot of thought, then acted by calling the assembly and rebuked them for their conduct. He also set measures in place to make sure the nobles obeyed and the practice ceased. Remember in 1st Samuel 2:1236 how weak Eli was in rebuking his sons for their wicked conduct? “Why do you do such things?” He made no attempt to correct his sons
and the Lord destroyed them. Nehemiah 5:6, 7“And I became very angry after I heard their outcry and these words.” “After serious thought, I rebuked the nobles and rulers, and said to them, each of you is exacting usury from his brother. So I called a great assembly against them.”
In verse 11, Nehemiah commands them to restore their houses, lands and to repay some of the monies they took from the brethren in interest. Next, Nehemiah required an oath before the priests from the leaders to restore back to the people and cease the practice. Lastly, Nehemiah offers his own example of obedience He, as the Governor, was allowed to tax the people for his own needs, but did no such thing. Former Governors took bread, wine, silver and servants from the people. “Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their Governor in the land of Judah, neither
I nor my brothers ate the Governor’s provisions. The former governors who had been before me laid burdens on the people and took from them bread and wine, besides silver, but I did not because of the fear of God.” You will always face opposition: You will face it from the world because it is diametrically opposed to God, hates God and will always seek to destroy your faith. We will always face opposition in the form of self that says as the workers…there is too much rubble to continue the work. I fear the opposition, maybe I should just quit. We will face opposition from fellow disobedient brethren, who by their conduct, will disillusion us. Instead, we should be looking unto Christ. Face the opposition by first of all knowing it will always be there. Secondly, pray first and then make a plan. Thirdly, remember how great and awesome our God is
THINGS TO DO... AND PLACES TO GO
THURS., JANUARY 9The Lancaster County Bird Club will meet at the North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster, at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend free of charge. For more info., call 7178563851 or 7177252717.
SAT., JANUARY 11 - The Bowmansville Fire Company, 146 West Maple Grove Rd., Bowmansville, will hold a Winter Feast featuring various meat options, from 3:00 p.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Dinein or takout. For more info., call 7174456293.
SAT., JANUARY 11Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at its Golden Gateway facility at 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. No admission charge. For more info., call 7174844799 or email info@dvgrr.org.
SAT., JANUARY 18 - A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main Street, Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
SAT., JANUARY 18The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767.
SUN., JANUARY 26City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will offer free men’s haircuts and simple women’s trims, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. First come, first serve basis.
SAT., FEBRUARY 1The Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main Street, Leola, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.
SAT., FEBRUARY 1The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Soup and Sub Sale, from 8:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767.
MON., FEBRUARY 3Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division
SAT., JANUARY 18Martindale Volunteer Fire Company, 527 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata, will hold a Breakfast Buffet, at 6:00 a.m. For more info., call 7174457100.
Ladies Auxiliary Hosts
CASH BINGO
Rescheduled Sun., Jan. 19, 2025
Ephrata Amvets Banquet Hall
614 S. State Street
Doors open at 1:00 P.M. • Bingo starts at 2:00 P.M.
Bring A Non-Perishable Food Item For The Food Bank Or An Item For Our Military Troops And Receive An Extra Single Bingo Card. COME ONE, COME ALL
Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant
Key Aid/Ace Hardware
Redner’s Warehouse Markets
Sharp Shopper
Turkey Hill (4 Hahnstown Road)
Turkey Hill (903 S. State Street)
Turkey Hill (1010 Sharp Avenue)
Turkey Hill (3585 Rothsville Road)
Wawa
Weaver’s Hardware
PaulB
Glenwood Foods • Good’s Store
Green Dragon
BB’s Grocery Outlet
Wawa
Bud’s Exxon
Dutch Country ACE
Home Messenger Library & Bookstore
Horning’s Market of Myerstown
Raub’s Twin Kiss
HOLLAND
Grocery Outlet
Garden Spot Village
Yoder’s Country Market
Redner’s Quick Shoppe
Heidelberg Family Restaurant
Tony’s Family Ristorante
BB’s Grocery Outlet
Caruso’s
Good’s Store
JOY Bookstore
Speedway
Tom B. Morrissey
women of the community for their monthly quilting, at 9:00 a.m. Quilts are sent to third world countries through Lutheran World Relief. Material, snacks and coffee provided. For more info., call 7176272202.
SAT., FEBRUARY 8The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will sell Sausage or Cheesesteak Sandwich Meals, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Takeout only.
SAT., FEBRUARY 15Martindale Volunteer Fire Company, 527 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata, will hold a Roast Beef Dinner, at 3:00 p.m. For more info., call 7174457100.
SAT., FEBRUARY 15The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767.
SAT., MARCH 1 - The Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main Street, Leola, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.
MON., MARCH 3Brickerville United Lutheran
Church, 340 E. 28th Division Highway, Lititz, will host women of the community for their monthly quilting, at 9:00 a.m. Quilts are sent to third world countries through Lutheran World Relief. Material, snacks and coffee provided. For more info., call 7176272202. SAT., MARCH 15 - Martindale Volunteer Fire Company, 527 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata, will hold a Chicken BBQ, at 10:00 a.m. For more info., call 7174457100.
SAT., MARCH 15 - The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767.
Adamstown Library Events
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• Winnie the Pooh Facebook Raffle – Monday, Jan
uary 13 to Saturday, January 18. To celebrate author A. A. Milne’s birthday (January 18, 1882), they are raffling off a Winnie the Pooh Book gift set. “Like” their Facebook post by Saturday, January 18 for a chance to win.
• Genealogy Group – Tuesday, January 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. This group meets at the library on the
2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults. Beginners and walkins are welcome.
• MahJongg Group –Wednesday, January 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday, January 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play MahJongg. For adults and teens.
• Young At Heart – Wednesday, January 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join them at the library
for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 7173367797 or visit REALLCS.org.
• “Murder at Bedford Manor” Puzzle Mystery –Wednesday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m. An exciting and challenging experience as they piece together the jigsaw, read the mystery story, and try to solve the murder. Ages 13+.
library and take a number as you come in. One at a time, everyone chooses a gift to take home. After everyone gets one thing, it’s a freeforall. Anything left over at the end is donated to charity. Snacks provided. For adults and teens. Please register.
• STEAM Saturday –Saturday, January 18. Dropin from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth. This month’s activities include LEGO® Winter Scene/Habitat Building and Creating Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen. Ages 512.
• Technology Help – Fridays by appointment from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library! Library staff will provide free oneonone training, assistance with online job applications, or help with your electronic device. Reserve your appointment online or contact the library at 7174844200 to schedule. https://calendly.com/admtech/techhelp. Fridays, January 17, 24, 31.
• Holiday Gift Reject Party Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. Did you receive gifts this holiday season that you just don’t love and wonder what to do with them? The library is hosting a postholiday swap party where everyone brings an unwanted gift and swaps it for another guest’s present. How it works: You bring your unwanted, unused, and unwrapped item(s) to the
• Limited Hours – Monday, January 20, open 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be open limited hours from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. only.
• Teen Take and Make Packet Pickup – Monday, January 20. On the third Monday of the month get creative with their readytogo kits. January’s kit is a Snowflake Suncatcher. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today!
• MLK Game Afternoon –Monday, January 20. Dropin from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Invite your family and friends to enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing tabletop games by the fireplace. Choose from a selection of library games or bring your own favorites (they need
suggestions for new games to add to their collection)! (All Ages).
• Almost Perfect Crimes — Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join Miss Jess as they discover “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link and the Mini Murder Mystery Story. Additional clues and evidence will be revealed during their meeting as they try to solve the crime together. For teens and adults due to some graphic content.
• Mystery of the Stolen Ruby – Wednesday, January 22 at 3:30 p.m. Calling all detectives! Miss Jess needs your help to solve the mystery! They will reveal popup evidence, lift flaps for secret facts, and spin the wheel for suspects and clues to find their criminal! Attendees could possibly win 1 of 4 raffled Usborne LifttheFlap Books. Space is limitedregister today! Ages 815.
• Chinese Piggie & Gerald – Wednesday, January 29 at 4:00 p.m. To celebrate Chinese New Year, they will have a special reading by local Linlin Witman of the Chinese edition of “I Love My New Toy” by Mo Willems. Storytime and Snacks. For all ages.
• Castañeda’s Library Fundraiser – Wednesday, January 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda’s Mexican Restaurant in Denver will go to the Adamstown Area Library! (excludes alcohol). Dinein or takeout that day to enjoy great food while supporting the library! 323 Main Street, Denver.
Adamstown Elementary Students Spread Holiday Cheer
Students in Mrs. Bell’s AM and PM kindergarten classes, Mrs. Grove’s fourth grade class and Mrs. Borry’s third grade class, joined
• “Beneath the Waves” Play & Learn Center All month. Stop in at the library to enjoy their story corner Play & Learn Center. It’s
kindness and holiday cheer. Students colored holiday cards that were delivered with poinsettias (dontated by Esbenshade Greenhouse and through donations collected)
a great place to hang out for some educational fun with toys, puppets, vocab, figures, blocks, and more, all with an ocean theme.
to residents of The Gardens in Stevens. Students and their families gathered on Saturday, December 21 at The Gardens to deliver the cards and poinsettias. To
• MJWK (Miss Jess Wants to Know) All month. Teens, they want your opinion! Stop in the Young Adult and Teen Graphic Novel Book
add to the festivities, several members of the Cocalico High School chorus sang carols to add to the holiday cheer!
Section of the library for the question of the month! With this simple voting passive program, teens can vote with a sticker dot to select
Shown in the photo are Mrs. Bell’s AM kindergarten class and Mrs. Grove’s fourth grade class.
their favorite. Results will be posted on their Facebook page at the end of the month. This month is “Winter Games.”
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
Lititz Public Library Events
For more information on any of the following programs happening at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, please call 7176262255 or visit their website at lititzlibrary.org.
• Blanketeers Tuesdays, January 7 & 21 at 2:00 p.m. The Blanketeers meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and
create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus. Project Linus is a volunteer nonprofit organization that created handmade blankets to give to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need of new handmade blankets. Project Linus welcomes blankets in all styles, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted and knitted afghans. No registration needed. For more information contact dguscott@lititzlibrary.org or call 7176262255.
• Beginner Tai Chi Easy
Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m. Tai Chi Easy MethodA blend of Qigong and common Tai Chi movements, Tai Chi Easy is designed to improve the quality of life for all people. Tai Chi Easy is an evidencebased health intervention that works for any population. It uses slow and careful movement without strain to strengthen the body’s own healing forces and is medically proven to support disease prevention, accelerate healing, and reduce stress. A blend of gentle movement, breath and meditation. This class can be practiced
standing, walking, sitting in a chair and even lying down. All abilities welcome. Online registration began Tuesday, December 24.
• Painting Club Wednesdays, January 8 & 22 at 12:30 p.m. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.
• Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyWednesday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. Note: Change in normal meeting date. No
registration required.
• Great Decisions Discussion Group Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. If you have an interest in foreign affairs, join them for this moderated, nonpartisan discussion group. No special knowledge is required for this informal discussion forum, just an inquiring mind. No registration required.
• Exploring Growing Together Thursdays, January 9 & 23 at 11:00 a.m. A forum discussion learning series offers a safe learning environment in which to
discuss and explore topics and beliefs. No registration needed.
• Lititz Historical Foundation: “An Establishment of Order and Prosperity: Outsider Visitation to Bethlehem and Other Moravian Towns” Saturday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. The Moravian town of Bethlehem went through a series of developmental changes between 17411845 that saw the community go from a closed form of churchcontrolled communalism to an entirely open society. In his talk, Christopher Malone
will highlight the changes that were precipitated by the outside world’s direct influence and change to the Moravian’s mission efforts in North America. Bethlehem went from an economy based on supporting the church’s missionary goals to one that focused on pleasing outsiders through the goods and services they provided to visitors. Outsiders flocked to Bethlehem and other Moravian towns for their health, to be entertained, and for the church’s international trade connections. Their new economy of goods introduced the Moravians to new textiles, books, and other objects, but most importantly to endless cycles of the wider world’s changing tastes. Outsider visitation resulted in architectural, spatial, and social changes within Bethlehem and the wider Moravian community into the 19th century. Online registration required and began Saturday, December 28.
• Baked Books ClubTuesday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. Meets at the library on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. They read a book, discuss it, and enjoy a dessert to go along with the book. Online registration begins two weeks prior.
• Lititz Game ClubWednesday, January 15 at 4:30 p.m. only – Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. A place for people to come together and play tabletop games. Whether you enjoy casual
games like Uno and Scrabble, Gateway games like Catan, Wingspan, and Ticket to Ride, or more strategic games like Scythe and Terraforming Mars, they have plenty of fun games to play. A game library with a selection of games is available, but feel free to bring your own (familyfriendly) games as well! Their games accommodate players ages 10 and up. No registration is needed.
• Genealogy Club Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. Come learn and share tips and tricks for researching your family tree. No registration needed.
• Everyday Magic: Bringing More Magic Into Your Everyday Life Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. Explore ways to bring more magic into your everyday life. Being present in the moment, looking for magic, and incorporating magic into
the everyday. Online registration is required and began on Thursday, January 2.
• Knitting Club Monday, January 20 at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesdays, January 14 & 28 at 6:00 p.m. Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just a friendly gathering to knit and work on projects. Must bring all your own supplies. Crocheters also welcome. No registration required.
• Writing Club Monday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m. Come join their community of writers to gain support, share information, and critiques. Contact Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org for more information.
• Jane Austen SocietyTuesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. Come discuss all things Jane Austen while enjoying tea and treats. No registration needed.
• The Art of Your Energy Meditation Group Wednesday, January 22 at 12:00 noon. Mari Beckman is a metaphysics and meditation teacher from Manheim Township. Mari has taught spiritual growth classes based on her book “The Art of Your Energy” for five years and has been working with the human energy field for over 20 years. If you are interested in learning to meditate to help you gain confidence, sleep better, relax and have fun, then this class is for you! Beginners and regular meditators are welcome. Registration begins Wednesday, January 8.
The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from December 26 to January 1: Akron Borough 9th Street Holdings LLC conveyed property in Akron Borough to 9th Street Holdings LLC for $1.
Brecknock Township
Coach Light Apartments conveyed property in Brecknock Township to DMRM Limited Liability Company for $705,000.
Clifford R. Snader conveyed property on Yellow Hill Road to Bruce John Belgarde and Cheryl J. Kerper for $300,000.
Clay Township
Thomas L. Zartman and Barbara A. Zartman conveyed property in Clay Township to Thomas L. Zartman Jr. and Sonya Jayne Zartman for $1.
Denver Borough
John F. Voler and Melissa A. Voler conveyed property in Denver Borough to 601 N. 6th St. LLC for $800,000. The Evelyn J. Leisey Estate conveyed property on Penn Street to Nathan R. Grubb and Melanie E. Grubb for $227,000.
Mark L. Teague and Pauline Teague conveyed property in Denver Borough to Pauline Teague for $1. Earl Township
Marvin K. Nolt and Elsie N. Nolt conveyed property in Earl Township to Mark Reiff Nolt and Norma S. Nolt for $1.
REAL ESTATE
East Cocalico Township
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Paul S. Zook and Katie S. Zook conveyed property on Amsterdam Road to Henry F. Zook and Feenie S. Zook for $1.
Rich, Todd Rich, Geryl Baer, Randy Blaustein, and Stephen Lassar for $1.
Faust Lane to Elliott H. Smith for $10.
Teresa L. Blake conveyed property on Cranberry Circle to Teresa L. Blake for $1.
Mildred Lausch conveyed property on Smokestown Road to Mildred Lausch for $1.
Cynthia D. Royer conveyed property on Oak Lane to Wesley Sawyer for $370,000.
East Earl Township
Ephrata Motel Partners conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Ephrata Motel Partners, Barry Rosner, Michael Steele, Paul
Mildred Lausch conveyed property on Smokestown Road to Timothy D. Leed and Diane R. Leed for $38,000.
Elliott H. Smith and Sara N. Smith conveyed property on
Titus M. Reiff and Ada Z. Reiff conveyed property in East Earl Township to Leon H. Reiff and Karen Reiff for $1.
Titus M. Reiff and Ada Z.
Reiff conveyed property in East Earl Township to Leon H. Reiff and Karen Reiff for $1.
The Martin Family Trust conveyed property on Center Church Road to Jennifer C. Matesig for $1.
Ephrata Borough
The Estate of Ida Y. Jones conveyed property on James Avenue to Jeff Saint for $235,000.
Avenue to Mason Alan Brown for $229,900. Ephrata Township Sirva Relocation Credit LLC conveyed property on Lake View Road to Raymond A. Durkin Jr. and Kelsey M. Wolfgang for $550,000. Karli Oosthuizen and Walter Oosthuizen conveyed property on Lake View Road to Sirva Relocation Credit LLC for $550,000.
The James V. Fulmer Revocable Trust conveyed property on West Sunset
James L. Klopp conveyed property on Lincoln Road to Charlene Weaver for $417,000.
Daniel B. Smith and Kelli J. Smith conveyed property on South Market Street to Gerald M. Hoover for $315,000.
Lititz Borough
The Betty W. Paes Estate conveyed property on South Broad Street to Suzette Betty Paes for $1.
Lauren Kushner conveyed property on North Liberty Street to Deirdre White and Evan Clark for $251,500.
Regis E. Stumpf and Virginia L. Stumpf conveyed property in Lititz Borough to Path Valley Enterprises LLC for $345,000.
New Holland Borough
Mary Jane Gingrich conveyed property on East Jackson Street to the Mary Jane Gingrich Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust for $1.
Mary Jane Gingrich conveyed property on East Jackson Street to the Mary Jane Gingrich Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust for $1.
Sarah K. King conveyed property on Locust Street to Eli S. King and Sarah K. King for $1.
Upper Leacock Township
Katie L. Stoltzfus conveyed property on Quarry Road to Joshua C. Stoltzfus and Alison P. Stoltzfus for $326,000.
Mervin R. Stoltzfus and Miriam L. Stoltzfus conveyed property on Creek Hill Road to Mervin R. Stoltzfus Jr. and Sara Ann Stoltzfus for $1.
Marvin K. Nolt and Elsie N. Nolt conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to Mark Reiff Nolt and Norma S. Nolt for $1.
Richardo Morales and Maria VazquezRivera conveyed
property on West Main Street to Rosario Finazzo for $200,000.
Warwick Township
Warwick Crossing LLC and EG Stoltzfus Homes LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Warren L. Tillman and Linda B. Tillman for $636,845.
The Gerhart Trust conveyed property in Warwick Township to Warwick Township for $1.
The Gerhart Trust conveyed property in Warwick Township to Warwick Township for $1.
David R. Coady conveyed property on Pin Oak Drive to RC Elite Enterprises LLC for $350,000.
Joseph B. Sholley and Allison P. Biddle conveyed property on Cambridge Lane to Thomas Taylor for $385,000.
West Cocalico Township
Nevin M. Burkholder and Miriam M. Burkholder conveyed property on Long Lane to the Nevin M. and Miriam M. Burkholder Family Trust for $1.
Scott C. Martin and Roxanna J. Martin conveyed property on Blue Lake Road to Jordan K. Seibel for $420,000.
West Earl Township
Bradford E. Kiel and Barbara A. Kiel conveyed property in West Earl Township to Barbara A. Kiel for $1.
Kathryn Beachy conveyed property on Battens Circle to Brandon C. Stoltzfus and Lynette J. Smucker for $225,000.
SALES REGISTER
WED., JANUARY 81:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
WED., JANUARY 8 -
3:00 p.m. - Elam M. and Linda B. Ebersol, 231 Cambridge Rd., Gap. Outstanding 15.9 acre farmette, 7 bedroom house, horse barn, shop, cropland, pasture. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.
SAT., JANUARY 1111:00 a.m. - Caroline F. Landis, 1850 Bowmansville Rd., Mohnton. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick rancher with 2 car garage, 4 acres, 36’x24’ 2 story barn, large pasture, solar power system. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
WED., JANUARY 151:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., JANUARY 16 - 12:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Coins and currency. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., JANUARY 16
- 4:00 p.m. - Marie K. Brubaker, 34 Harvest Rd., Lancaster. Brick and vinylsided ranch style dwelling with attached one car garage and vinylsided garden shed. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., JANUARY 1810:00 a.m. - Gerald W. and Mariann O. Weaver, 795A Wollups Hill Rd., Stevens. 19.7 acre tract with 700 hd.
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fridge, DW & microwave, megonite counter-tops; reclaimed oak HW flooring throughout, dining area w/skylights; sitting area w/French doors to stone paver patio; office/bonus room w/closet; full bath; BR #1) w/2-closets & large private bath w/radiant floor heat, custom vanity, shower & whirlpool tub; BR #2) w/double closet; BR #3) w/closet; laundry w/mop sink; attached 2-car garage w/solar panel meters; finished lower level includes a 2nd kitchen & entertaining area w/Bilco door; family room; ½ bath; bonus room; utility room; heat pump/central AC; well & septic; annual taxes: $5,100. Outbuildings: A 36’x24’ 2-story barn; garage bay & insulated workshop, 2 horse stalls, sheep pen, hay & tack storage; utility shed; pasture area w/solar power bank w/approx. $3,200 annual income. OPEN HOUSE: For info,
hog barn. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.
TUES., JANUARY 21Garden Spot Fire Rescue, 339 E. Main St., New Holland. Quilt and quiltrelated items. Hometowne Auction, LLC.
WED., JANUARY 221:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., JANUARY 23
- 4:00 p.m. - My Peaceful Dwelling, LLC, 1360 Diamond Station Rd., Ephrata. Historic 2.5 story limestone house, 4 bedroom and 2 bath, many original features, needs TLC, .27 acre lot,
40’x24’ 2 story garage with 2 overhead doors. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
FRI., JANUARY 241:00 p.m. - Mark W. Stitzel Estate, 77 & 79 Stitzel Ln., Hamburg. 177 acre farm with streams and pond, 21/2 story 2 family farm dwelling, bank barn, heifer barn, equipment buildings, corn barns, 4 car garage, 2 grain bins. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., JANUARY 259:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.
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SAT., JANUARY 2511:00 a.m. - Cloyd R. and Lynita B. Martin, 600 Vinemont Rd., Reading. Country 11/2 story 3 bedroom dwelling, detached 2 car garage 34’x24’, 1.45 acres country lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
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1638 SQ. FT. (TAXABLE), 3 BEDROOM CAPE COD HOUSE IN WEST COCALICO TWP, LANCASTER COUNTY, PA.
built house features a spacious and efficient floor plan with large main floor Master Bedroom Suite, two upper level large bedrooms, 2 remodeled full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom in lower level finished daylight basement adjoining attached 2 car/door Garage situated on a partially wooded 3/4 + acre lot. Actual finished square footage is approximately 1900 sq. ft. 1638 sq. ft. (taxable) 2024/2025 Real Estate Tax is approximately $5738.00 WED., FEBRUARY 5TH, 2025 @ 4:00 P.M. 510 Wollups Hill Rd., Stevens, PA 17578 Sale For JOAN E. BROOKS Attorney: Glick, Goodley, Deibler, Fanning, LLP New Holland, PA 717-354-7700 Real Estate Terms: 10% down payment on day of sale, Good PA check or Certified Funds for out of state buyers. Settlement within 60 days. Real Estate is being sold as/is. ALL SHOWINGS ARE BY APPOINTMENT Contact Auctioneer, Patrick Morgan at 717-278-9202 to schedule your showing.
Website: www.pmorganauctions.com Email: pmorganauctions@gmail.com Patrick Morgan 717-278-9202 Dustin Spencer 717-203-3225 PA-AY002383, PA-AU003557L, PA-AU005927
52½ ACRES FARM
2½ STY. 4 BEDROOM HOUSE – BANK BARN
3 CAR GAR.
SAT., JANUARY 2511:00 a.m. - Karen and the late Lonnie Martin, 1223 Main St., East Earl. 3.60 acre farmette, 4 bedroom 2 story stone farmhouse, 4 bay truck garage/shop, 3,600 sq. ft. cattle bank barn. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
WED., JANUARY 291:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., JANUARY 30 - 4:00 p.m. - Dianne S. Martin Estate, 126 Center Ave., Terre Hill. Custom 3 bedroom rancher, attached garage, shed. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., FEBRUARY 19:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, musical instruments, toys, model trains, dolls, household goods, tools, 1999 Chevy van. Horst Auctioneers.
Preview Times - Tuesday, January 14 from 2:00 P.M. thru 5:00 P.M. and Wednesday, January 15 from 8:00 A.M.
*The following is just a very general list of items to be sold.
Photos representing the entire auction will be posted on our website www.horstauction.com on Tuesday, January 14. Sale to be held at the Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
FURNITURE - Antique, Vintage, Reproduction & Modern Incl. Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Office & Patio (Sets & Individual Pcs.); HEPPLEWHITE HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS; APPLIANCES; EARLY WILCOX & GIBBS TREADLE SEWING MACHINES; KITCHENWARE; CLOCKS & LAMPS; SILVER; COPPER & BRASS; CAST IRON; AGATE; PEWTER; TINWARE; WOODENWARE; BASKETS; CHINA & GLASSWARE; POTTERY; LINENS & TEXTILES; BOOKS & PAPER; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ANTIQUE POCKET WATCHES; ARTWORK; CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; TOYS; LG. ASSORTMENT MODEL AIRPLANE KITS & ACCESS.; DOLLS; TOOLS; LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT; BOX LOTS & MANY OTHER ITEMS TO BE SOLD!
Accepted Payments: Cash or PA Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover & Debit Card with 3% fee. No out of state checks without prior approval.
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SAT., FEBRUARY 12:00 p.m. - 216 Cardinal Rd., Lititz. Lititz 3 bedroom ranch home with an attached 1 car garage. Hess Auction Group.
TUES., FEBRUARY 44:00 p.m. - Shawn A. and Carmen L. Good, 218 Mountain Trail Rd., Newmanstown. Country brick 3 bedroom rancher, attached 2 car garage, shed, 2.3 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., FEBRUARY 13 - 4:00 p.m. - Michael W. and Edith S. Martin, 511 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland. 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story home, .44 acre lot, 37’x20’ 2stall horse barn/garage, 18’x12’ shed. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., FEBRUARY
20 - 4:00 p.m. - Clair E. and Janice D. Rutt, 275 Yummerdall Rd., Lititz. 4 or 5 bedroom 2 story house, 2 full bathrooms, 1.1 acre lot,
detached 3 car garage, 2 story barn. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., FEBRUARY 2210:00 a.m. - J. Michael and Diana M. Lichty, 10 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks. Country 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, 3 car garage/shop, utility building, 3/4 acre level lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., FEBRUARY 221:00 p.m. - Christian S. and Naomi L. Stoltzfus, 373 Mount Sidney Rd., Lancaster. 21/2 story brick 5 bedroom farm house, 1 story 2 bedroom tenant house, 21/2 story 4 horse stall barn, shop, utility building, 3/4 acre level lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., MARCH 64:00 p.m. - James M. Sherman Estate, 1992 Heidelberg Ave., Newmanstown. Brick ranch style dwelling with 22’x25’ attached 2 car garage, 1993 Wilderness travel trailer. Horst Auctioneers.
Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-606-2226 Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
Lloyd M. & Mary S. High Kevin High, POA: 717-209-1215 www.klinekreidergood.com
& appliances, living/family rms., office, 3 bdrms., full bath, laundry, daylight bsmt., propane heat system, central AC, raised panel doors, low maintenance exterior w/insulated/tilt windows, deck 16x10 w/composite floor & vinyl fence. Numerous upgrades in 2019 including: flooring, electrical, windows, deck & custom kitchen. Outbldg: Detached 2 sty. frame 2 car garage 34x24, 1.45 ACRE country lot w/lawn area and mature shade. Sellers moving to a farm in Lancaster Co. & motivated to sell! Ideally located property w/very clean, well-maintained house in move-in condition. Convenient location, minutes to Adamstown, Reinholds & Sinking Spring w/easy access to Rts. 422, 272 & 222. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., January 11 & 18 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) Cloyd R. & Lynita B. Martin 717-271-2183 www.klinekreidergood.com
Located at 34 Harvest Road (Lancaster 17602), East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., PA (Directions: Rt. 30/Lincoln Highway East of Lancaster at Lancaster Mennonite HS, turn north onto Harvest Road.)
BRICK & VINYL SIDED RANCH STYLE DWELLING (Approx. 1,176 Sq. Ft. Living Space)
The first floor contains a living room; eat-in kitchen with built-in birch cabinets; three bedrooms with closets; full bathroom; laundry hookup.
Full basement with concrete floor; Burnham oil fired hot water furnace; central A.C.
12’ x 22’ ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE
12’ x 16’ VINYL SIDED GARDEN SHED
LOT SIZE – 90’ x 176’ (M/L)
CONESTOGA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT – APPROX. $3,125
TOTAL YEARLY R.E. TAXES
This circa 1960 brick rancher is located in a convenient location between Rt. 30 and Rt. 340 and overlooks Lancaster Co. farmland. The dwelling offers one floor living along with a full basement and single car garage. Be sure to inspect this affordable property being sold at Public Sale!
OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, January 11 from 1 PM-3 PM or for inspection/information, call (484) 433-1464.
*TERMS OF SALE - $20,000 down payment on the day of sale; balance at settlement on or before 3/17/2025. Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is. Gardner & Stevens, Atty.
Sale For: MARIE K. BRUBAKER
218 Mountain Trail Rd., Newmanstown, PA 17073. From Brickerville Rt.
600 Vinemont Rd., Reading, PA 19608. Rt. 272 N. to Adamstown. Left Bowmansville Rd. to stop sign. Straight Adamstown Rd. Left Vinemont Rd. to property on left. (Spring Twp., Berks Co.)
For Sale
FOR SALE: Sunbeam humidifier, like new with box. 717-803-9430.
FOR SALE: Flags, flagpoles, cases, hats, pins. Decorative flags and mailbox covers on sale. American Flag Shoppe near Adamstown, 717-4841183.
FOR SALE: Vizio 40” flat screen TV, cable, not smart, like new, $50. 717-3362225.
FOR SALE: Sony 32” flat screen TV, best offer. 717203-6521.
FOR SALE: 24-speed Raleigh bicycle, front suspension, $90. Call 717-445-5990, no Sunday calls.
Appliances
FOR SALE: GE glass top range, good condition, $150. Call 717-997-2447.
FOR SALE: 4 year old GE clothes dryer, great shape, runs great, $65; small fridge, approx. 24x24”, older model runs well, cools well, $25. Call 717-336-5489 after 5pm, no answer, leave message.
Auto/Truck
FOR SALE: 1990 GMC Suburban 2x2, 80K, new transmission, nice, $5,900 or best offer. 717-471-0264.
FOR SALE: 2004 Ford Focus, 60K miles, inspected, good condition, runs well, $3,900. Call 610-844-7411.
FOR SALE: 1999 Buick LeSabre, white, blue interior, great ride, regularly serviced, runs great, owner to nursing home, 187,000 miles. Call 610-781-0806 for more info.
FOR SALE: Console vault, locking steel safe for center console, fits 2012-2017 Toyota Camry, brand new, asking $300. 717-468-1866.
FOR SALE: 2009 black Chevy HHR 118,476 miles, $4,500, great condition. 717-201-9516 for more info.
Household/Furniture
FOR SALE: Dark cherry cabinet with swivel top to accommodate TV, works in bedroom or living room, very good condition, 31”W, 18”D, 32”H, $100. Call 315440-0449, Ephrata area.
FOR SALE: Pfaff 1196 sewing machine in 6-drawer cabinet, $125. Beautiful oak rolltop desk, $225. 717-471-0264.
Lawn & Garden
FOR SALE: Walker zero turn, 48” deck, grass handling system, everything works, 2,590 hours. 717-738-2033.
FOR SALE: Sheds, gazebos, pool houses, playhouses, poly furniture, all in stock, 10% off. Also, shed repairs, roofing, siding, decks. Wyomissing Structures, 610-743-5660.
Motorcycles/ATV’s
FOR SALE: 4 foot snow plow for ATV, can angle or V, $200. Call 717-951-2957.
Pets & Animals
FOR SALE: Two year old male Dalmatian, $25. 484-2691455.
FOR SALE: Jack Russell mix puppies, ready now, best offer. 717-351-0948.
SHOPPING NEWS
Sporting Goods
FOR SALE: Used bicycles, many sizes/colors available. Top quality brands. Call with what you need. Some like new condition. Also, quality repairs. 717-738-2033.
FOR SALE: Stoeger double barrel Coach shotgun, 410 gauge, 20 inch barrel. New, never fired. $500. 717-575-0584.
FOR SALE: Winchester Model 70 XTR Sporter, 7mm Rem Mag, 3x9 Leupold. Good, $650. 717-4491305.
FOR SALE: Stevens Model 95, 12 gauge shotgun, $150. 717-419-5796.
FOR SALE: Coal/wood/pellet stoves and inserts. New and refurbished. Over 300 stoves in stock, $100-$800 and up. Buy/sell/trade. 717-5776640.
DEADLINES: 9 A.M. Monday for that week’s paper. Mail-ins must arrive no later than Saturday.
RV’s & Campers
FOR SALE: 1987 Winnebago Class A 33’ Motorhome. 454 Chevy engine, runs good, 53K miles, would make great hunting cabin, $3,000 OBO. 717-4753685.
Notice
NOTICE: We accept brush, trimmings, grass clippings, trees and stumps for a small fee. Call Martin Mulch for information. 717-7331602.
NOTICE: Piano lessons. Call Susan Lambert, lessons for all ages. 717-371-4742.
Garage Sale
NOTICE: Vinyl record sale, Saturday, 1/11, 10am-? Records start at 3 for $1, concert DVDs $1 and CDs $2. Many genres to choose from. Heated garage. 23 Misty Meadow, Adamstown.
first 15 words + 20¢ each additional word
EXAMPLES: FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000000-0000.
FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000000-0000.
BOLD 15 words or less, $6.00 per week. 25¢ each word over 15 words. COMMERCIAL RATE: $8.00 first 15 words + 25¢ each additional word.
EXAMPLES: FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000000-0000. FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000-000-0000.
JUMBO BOLD 15 words or less, $7.00 per week. 30¢ each word over 15 words.
COMMERCIAL RATE: $9.00 first 15 words + 30¢ each additional word.
EXAMPLES: FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000000-0000.
FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000-000-0000.
HELP WANTED
NOTICE: January 9th, 1pm, Friday, January 10, 8am12pm. Children’s clothing, jackets, shoes, boots, household, men and women’s clothing, home decor and furniture. Shop in a heated greenhouse, 50 W. Mohler Church Rd., Cocalico Creek Greenhouse.
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Announcements
NOTICE: Ark Encounter bus trip, $775/person, May 5-9, 2025. Admission to Ark, Creation Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center including Omnimax Show. For information call Gerry 717-679-2848 or 717-8667809, or call Gail at 717383-3587.
Help Offered
HELP OFFERED: MDS General Contracting providing home repairs and remodeling. Durabilt all season rooms and awnings. Also, we handle mobile home repairs. Certified HUD installer. Call 717-271-2278.
HELP OFFERED: Experienced electrician, licensed and insured. Prompt, friendly service and free estimates. Call Jim, 717-5752147. Please leave a message.
HELP OFFERED: Interior painting. Custom colors, drywall repair and installation, wallpaper removal. Call Damien 717-940-5912, ask about our fall and winter discounts. PA032157. 717-940-5912.
HELP OFFERED: Handyman services. Also doing decks, small remodeling and construction projects. 717-201-5162.
HELP OFFERED: Power On Electric LLC. Switches, outlets, light fixtures, ceiling fans and small jobs at the house. Call George at 610-750-1159.
HELP OFFERED: Don Graham Remodeling, repairs around your home. Electrical, plumbing, drywall, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, painting, deck repairs, pressure washing, deck cleaning and sealing. Licensed and insured. PA Contractor #037752. Visit www.DonGrahamRemodeli ng.com. Call 717-368-8943.
HELP OFFERED: Light tree trimming, debris removal, hedge trimming, mulching and leaf clean-up. Great prices, free estimates. Call Tim at 717-8242831.
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HELP OFFERED: RSB Sharpening Service, Reamstown. We sharpen hair clipper blades, mower blades, chain saws, knives, scissors, trimmers. 717368-7432.
Cleaning Services
HELP OFFERED: A-Clean Hometown Services specializing in commercial cleaning: offices, churches, apartment turn-overs, move-ins and move-outs. Serving Northern Lancaster County for 30 years. 717336-4854.
Home & Lawn Care
HELP OFFERED: Commercial and residential lawn mowing. New customers receive a free mowing. 10% discount with prepayment for the 2025 season. Call Scott Sweigart Landscaping at 717-669-2348.
Help Wanted
HELP WANTED: Foltz’s Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels, Reading Fairgrounds Farmers Market, Thursday, Friday, some Saturdays. Starting at $17/ hour, plus tips. 717-9409947.
HELP WANTED: Now hiring, HVAC Sales Representative and Experienced Service Technician. Competitive wages and benefits provided. Apply at TM Heating & Cooling, 1020 Reading Road, Narvon, PA 17555. Contact Brian, brian@tmre.biz or 717-4456272, extension 108.
HELP WANTED: Driver needed for Amish school. Must have room for six passengers and from the Ephrata area. 717-626-1260.
HELP WANTED: Part-time experienced cleaning help, transportation required, flexible hours, great wages. Call 717-336-4854.
Wanted
WANTED: 5x8 utility trailer with ramp and title; also wanted: larger water tight tool boxes. 717-201-5162.
To Buy
WANTED: Buying antique photographs and cameras. Daguerreotype, tintype, ambrotype, CDV and cabinet photos. Also photo albums from Vietnam War era and earlier. Also buying postcards, sportscards, comic books and other ephemera. Call or stop by Vintage View Antiques, 354 Main Street, Denver. 717335-8508, ask for Jason.
WANTED: Always buying your unwanted jewelry, broken ok. Also, old wrist and pocketwatches, working or not. Cast iron frying pans, old radios, antiques, A to Z. Call Reed Antiques, 610780-6873. Don’t delay, call today. Put cash in your pocket.
WANTED: $50-$500 paid for junk autos. Free removal. Call anytime, licensed, insured, bonded. All paperwork taken care of legally. 717-989-6980.
WANTED: Highest cash paid for cars, any condition. Licensed professional. 717-2789539.
WANTED: Buying silver dollars, paying $25 each. Buying Indian cents, paying $0.50 each. Buying Franklin and Liberty Walking half dollars, paying $9 each. Also buying comic books, GI Joe, phonograph records. Phone, 717-272-4338 or 717-9260633.
WANTED: Corvettes, 1953-2019. Always buying. Call Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717-575-4561.
WANTED: Buying Hess trucks, comic books, phonograph records, baseball cards, hunting and fishing licenses, holiday decorations, advertising signs, gas station items, Royal Doulton figures, car license plates, Fiestaware, Roseville and Hull pottery, beer trays, clocks and signs, trains, toys, Winross, Tonka, coins, sports cards, baseball yearbooks. Phone, 717-9260633 or 717-272-4338.
WANTED: Vinyl records & musical instruments: Paying cash. Top dollar paid for your vinyl records- all styles and genres, 33s, 45s & 78s. Guitars, amps,
Anything music! Also, video games, consoles and equipment. Call or stop by today, Lititz Music Company, 47 S. Broad Street in Lititz. 717-627-4929. www.lititzmusic.com.
WANTED: Coins. American, Canadian, Foreign, paper money, jewelry. New Holland Coins, 592 E. Main Street, New Holland. 717-355-0206.
FOR RENT: 3BR house, oil heat, Manheim. Must have 650 or better credit rating. Water and sewer included. Call 717-664-3672 for more details.
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Student Spotlight
Cocalico High School
Joseph McGowan
Written by: Madison Zepp
Senior Joseph McGowan, son of Dennis and Jill McGowan, has had a packed senior year so far. This year, Joseph has chosen to take classes such as AP Language and Composition, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB and BC, German 4, AP Physics, and Anatomy. He also has an upcoming internship at Cocalico Biologicals. Outside of this already rigorous course load, he also has a full schedule of extracurriculars, such as Mock Trial, Model UN, Quiz Bowl, Student Government, Global Scholars, and National Honor Society. Moreover, he is the senior class president, Student Government vice president, and National Honor Society president. Over the summer, Joseph also works as a lifeguard at the Adamstown Pool.
In the future, Joseph hopes to pursue a career in the medical field. In order to pursue this, he has applied to colleges such as the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Juniata College, and Notre Dame University. If he could travel anywhere in the future, he would choose to travel to Europe because of all of the different sights and history there.
Outside of school, Joseph has many different hobbies, including pole vaulting, hanging out with friends, and playing sports. He is extremely proud of his two-year letterman in track. In addition, he also won Lions Club Student of the Month and he attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference. Joseph also helps out at his church’s food bank. A fun fact about him is he can name all of the countries in the world. He credits his parents as a big role model for him due to their hard work. A quote that he admires is, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” by Wayne Gretzky. Joseph is extremely involved and enthusiastic about everything he does, and Cocalico wishes him the best of luck as he makes his way through his senior year and into his future.
Toby Harnish
Senior
Toby Harnish is a senior and has been attending Lititz Christian School for three years. One thing he loves about Lititz Christian is its Christ-centered education. Since the day he came to Lititz Christian, Toby has proven his incredible abilities in academics. Math is one of Toby’s strongest subjects which is clear to see through his success. Toby says his love for math comes from its challenging yet fun components. Because of Toby’s love for math and all things technology, after graduation, Toby plans on going to college to study computer science. While Toby is incredibly smart, his favorite part of the school day is his lunch period. Lastly, one of Toby’s favorite parts of Lititz Christian is Mr. Swift, his economics and physics teacher. Toby admires Mr. Swift because he is a very wise and godly person.
In addition to school Toby is a part of his church which he attends with his parents Kelly and Dale along with his siblings. While Toby attends church every Sunday, he is not currently a registered member of his church. In his free time, Toby enjoys more math because of its intricate elements. In summary, Toby Harnish is incredibly smart and gifted; he excels in all of his classes and is a great friend.
