Lions Club Sponsors 45th Annual Sports Card Show And Auction
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The Ephrata Lions Club is sponsoring its 45th annual Sports Card Show and Auction on Saturday, March 29, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Ephrata Recreation Center. The Rec
Center is located at 130 South Academy Drive, Ephrata, near the intersection of US 322 and PA 272. Overflow parking is available at the Ephrata Middle School. The sports card show features
over seventy vendor tables, where attendees may buy, sell, and trade sports cards, memorabilia, and other sports-related items. There is an admission cost to enter the show.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Brad Lauderman, Gary Snavely, Barry Rupp and Jack Forney with some of the items that will be at the auction. Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter will sign autographs between 11:00 a.m.
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Reamstown Scouts To Hold Their 10th Annual Bingo Fundraiser
The 10th Annual Coach Purse Bingo Fundraiser will be held to benefit the boys of Cub Scout Pack 60
scouts in the Pack/Troop are from the
predominantly attending Reamstown Elementary and Cocalico Middle and High Schools. To order
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Cocalico area,
tickets,
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Matt Hess, Bingo Committee Member Amy Leed, Maverick Myers, Ryan Baney, Jackson Wilson, Bingo Committee Member Jess Helm, Luke Diven, Cullen Chelius, Warren Leed, Miles Russell, Nate Helm, Hudson
Hess, Griffin Ossman; (back) Warren Leed, Rob Webb, Carter Hartranft, Soccorso Vigilante Webb, Mason Russell, Caiden Ondrovic, Brody Ebersole, Jacob Lo, Logan Pierce, Austin Ondrovic, Caden
Beisker, Carter Ebersole and Mark Ebersole. Missing from the picture are Bingo Committee Members Angela Russell, Keith Myers and Emeritus Chairman Dennis Wilczek.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
Rotary Club Recognizes Calkins
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Bingo Fundraiser
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Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by the scouts to attend camp at Camp J. Edward Mack in Newmanstown or Bashore Scout Reservation in Jonestown for a week. While at Camp Mack/Bashore, the scouts will have the opportunities for outpost training, service projects and conservation projects. The boys will also have fun while doing archery, BB guns,
nature studies, games, crafts, swimming, boating and evening campfires. It’s a great opportunity for the boys to make new friends and build selfconfidence. In past years they have been fortunate to raise over $10,000 to help these boys attend camp and other activities and hope with your support to do so again! Any funds leftover will be used by the boys for other scouting activities and outings. In previous years they went to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Battleship New Jersey and other camps.
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 11:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend.
If the Office of Aging closes due to inclement weather, or if the Warwick School District has a two-
Abigail Calkins was recognized as an Ephrata High School Student of the Month by the DenverEphrata Area Rotary Club. Abigail is a senior at Ephrata High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. Abigail has assisted students learning English as their second language and individually assisted as a tutor.
Abigail has spent many hours as the founder of the Ephrata High School Peer Tutoring Club. She recruited and trained tutors, processed requests for tutors and matched students with tutors, as well as, writing bylaws. She is currently part of the leadership team that meets regularly with the faculty advisor and helps lead regular club meetings.
Abigail has volunteered extensively at her church, Ephrata Community Church, and in other area
hour delay, the Lititz Senior Center will close.
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 must be made by 10:00 a.m., one day in advance, by calling the Center at 717626-2800.
Daily Activities Include: Wednesday, March 19: 9:00 a.m., Chair Yoga with Marcy; 9:00 a.m. & 1:00
ministries. She has been on multiple mission trips and most recently was in Brazil this September. Abigail has volunteered many hours as a nursery helper at Lifeway Church and going into the homes of mothers to help in various capacities. Additionally, she helps with a weekly two-hour prayer
p.m., Tai Chi with Kathy; 10:30 a.m., Bingo with Bunny Homecare; 11:30 a.m., Lunch.
Thursday, March 20: 9:00 a.m., Table Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Music with Allan Dutton and Rick Kirby; 11:30 a.m., Lunch.
Monday, March 24: 9:00 a.m., Table Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:00 a.m., Mental Health America; 11:30 a.m., Lunch.
Lunch Menu:
Wednesday, March 19: Grilled chicken salad (2 oz.
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(Rotary Member), Erica Pennabaker (Rotary President), Abigail Calkins and Mark Calkins (father).
chicken, cheddar, hardboiled egg over 1 cup mixed greens), 1 cup cream of broccoli soup, dinner roll, 1/2 cup fruited gelatin.
Thursday, March 20: 4 oz. Cajun chicken alfredo, 1/2 cup creamy pasta, 1/2 cup peas, breadstick, 1/2 cup pineapple.
Monday, March 24: Creamy Parmesan pork chop (3 oz. pork, 2 oz. sauce), 1/2 cup cubed potatoes, 1/2 cup spinach, wheat bread, cake with icing.
* Menu subject to change.
Thought for the Day: “I’ve done the calculation, and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.” ~ Fran Lebowitz
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watch at Gateway House of Prayer. Her future plans include attending Grove City College, where she plans to earn a degree in Spanish.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Dr. Scott Galen
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Lowell Detweiler, 88, Landis Homes, Lititz, formerly of Michigan, Indiana, Newfoundland, Ohio, Alabama, Tanzania, Akron and Lititz, passed away on Saturday, March 1.
He was the husband of the late Ruth Detweiler.
He is survived by a son, Steve, husband of Barbara Perry, Akron; a daughter, Cheryl, wife of Brent Kaufman, Grafton, Vermont; one grandchild; and two brothers: John, husband of Luetta, Fairview, Michigan, and Reuel, husband of Joy, Goshen, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Keith.
Joann D. Myers, 70, wife of Marsh Myers, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, March 2.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Brandon, husband of Emily Myers, Lititz; two daughters: Lindsey Williams, Mount Joy, and Leanne Myers, wife of Colin Durant, Camp Hill; five grandchildren; and a sister, Christie Dapper, Blacksburg.
Doris Randall, 87, formerly of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, March 2.
She was the wife of the late Edward Randall.
She is survived by a son, Colby.
Wanda J. Smith, 66, wife of Ronald R. Smith Jr., Akron, passed away on Monday, March 3.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Holly Reich, significant other of Eugene Kreiser.
Henry M. “Butch” Hershey Jr., 75, Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, March 5.
He is survived by his significant other, Elaine Bair; two sons: Shawn, husband of Melissa Hershey, and Daniel, husband of Mindy Hershey; Elaine’s son, Michael Bair; Elaine’s daughter, Jenny Burns; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Esther, wife of Dennis Bortz.
Jonas M. Hoover, 84, husband of Anna F. (Martin) Hoover, New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, March 5.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons: Paul, husband of Susan Hoover, Ephrata; Ivan, husband of Louise Hoover, Leitchfield, Kentucky; Melvin, husband
of Regina Hoover, Leitchfield, Kentucky; and Jonas Jr., husband of Ruth Hoover, New Holland; six daughters: Verna, wife of Jerry Martin, New Holland; Nancy, wife of Mark Hoover, Leitchfield, Kentucky; Edna, wife of Harvey Hoover, Leitchfield, Kentucky; Lucy, wife of Phares Martin, New Holland; Marie, wife of Nevin Martin, Leitchfield, Kentucky; and Edith, wife of Benjamin Starr, Leitchfield, Kentucky; 63 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; two brothers: Rufus Hoover, New Holland, and David, husband of Anna Hoover, New Holland; and a sister, Lydia Martin, Denver.
He was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd M. Hoover.
John Martin Murray, 86, Lititz, formerly of Leola, passed away on Wednesday, March 5.
He was the husband of the late Linda Murray.
He is survived by a son, John Murray, husband of Kim; a daughter, Jann Denlinger, wife of Mike; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; two brothers: Raymond Murray, husband of Lana, and George Murray, husband of Ella Mae; and two sisters: Mary Lou Shaab, and Charlotte Smith.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Lee Murray.
David Ross Fackler, 66, husband of Sylvia J.
(Johnson) Fackler, Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, March 6.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Danielle, wife of Keith Harber, Fort Wayne; Heather, fiancée of Robert Ekis, Lititz; and Alanna, wife of Derek Baker, Ephrata; a stepson, Shane Groff, Wardsboro; seven grandchildren; a brother, Robert L., husband of Claudia; and a sister, Crystal Bausher. Elvin W. Weaver, 72, husband of Linda A. (Zimmerman) Weaver, East Earl, passed away on Thursday, March 6.
Besides his wife, he is survived by six daughters: Tina, wife of Neal Weiler, Denver; Marlene, wife of Keith Burkholder, Ephrata; Michelle, wife of Curtis Martin, Phelps, New York; Karen, wife of Matthew Hurst, Ephrata; Carolyn Weaver, Reading; and Joyce Franco, Lancaster; 24 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; five brothers: Ivan
Martin; Raymond, husband of Janet Martin; Melvin, husband of Erma Groff; Irwin, husband of Lois Burkholder; and Paul, husband of Reba Martin; and four sisters: Irene, wife of Kenneth Groff; Sadie Sensenig; Mabel, wife of Leon Martin; and Linda Brubaker.
Ralph B. Buckles Jr., 64, Denver, passed away on Friday, March 7.
He was the husband of the late Lisa A. (Smith) Buckles.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy (Duncan) Buckles; four children: Nicole Buckles, Lancaster; Abby Buckles, Shillington; Shiron Hudson, Lancaster; and Shaquille Hudson, Lancaster; one grandchild; and two sisters: Sarah Phillipson, wife of Daniel, and Angella Lochstampfor.
Frances W. Martin, 85, East Earl, passed away on Friday, March 7.
She was the wife of the late Paul R. Martin.
She is survived by a stepson, John D., husband of Mary M. Martin, Churchtown; four stepgrandchildren; eight stepgreatgrandchildren; two stepgreatgreatgrandchildren; and a sister, Martha, wife of Irvin Zimmerman, Ephrata. Dennis B. Rowe, 82, husband of Susan (Nonamaker) Rowe, Ephrata, passed away on Friday, March 7.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: Jeff, companion of Brenda Tadych, and David; two grandchildren; several great
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grandchildren; a sister, Sharon L.; and his former wife, Virginia (Dupes) Daugherty.
Christian K. Stoltzfus, 77, husband of Katie (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, Leola, passed away on Saturday, March 8.
Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons: Samuel S., husband of Sadie Zook Stoltzfus, New Holland; Jonas S., husband of Marian King Stoltzfus, Paradise; Benuel S., husband of Sadie Kauffman Stoltzfus, New Holland; John Lee Stoltzfus, Leola; and Michael J. Stoltzfus, Leola; four daughters: Linda S., wife of John Fisher, Paradise; Rachel S., wife of Steven Lapp, Modoc, Indiana; Barbie S., wife of Gideon Lapp, Felton; and
Kathryn, wife of John Allen Lapp, Leola; 50 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; three brothers: Ike, husband of Anna Smucker Stoltzfus, Aylmer, Ontario; Amos, husband of Lizzie Esh Stoltzfus, Peach Bottom; and Ben, husband of Sadie Stoltzfus Stoltzfus, New Holland; and two sisters: Fannie, wife of Levi Kauffman, Loganton, and Barbara Fisher, Christiana.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosanne Stoltzfus, and two grandchildren.
Lucille K. Dinger, 83, Stevens, passed away on Sunday, March 9.
She is survived by a son, Jeffrey S. Dinger, companion of Andrea L. Decker; and two grandchildren.
Beverly Anna Earhart, 84, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, March 9.
She is survived by two daughters: Debora A. Ear-
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The marriage of Miss Sarah E. McEllhenney, Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of Kevin and Suzanne McEllhenney, Stevens, to Mr. Andrew H. Crawley, Memphis, Tennessee, son of William and Rebecca Crawley, Jackson, Mississippi, was solemnized on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Christ City Church, Memphis, Tennessee.
The couple will reside in Memphis, Tennessee.
hart, Lititz, and Susan A. Kimmet, Manheim; three grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Mary E., wife of Gary H. Caldwell, Denver.
She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth M. Earhart
Jr., and an infant greatgrandchild.
Larry Jacob Doyle, 85, husband of Sylvia (Fetter-
hoff) Doyle, Luther Acres, Lititz, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 10.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert Doyle, husband of Anja,
Lancaster; a daughter, Christine Kauffman, wife of Kevin, Holtwood; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Gloria R. Wolf, 99, Maple Farms, Akron, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Monday, March 10.
She was the wife of the late Robert H. Wolf.
She is survived by two sons: Lamar, husband of Kathy Wolf, Lititz, and Dean, husband of Christi Wolf, Fishers, Indiana; two daughters: Linda Jones, Lititz, and Diane, wife of William Strohl, Reinholds; seven grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; two greatgreatgrandchildren; a brother, Richard Shreiner; and a sister, Nancy, wife of Kenneth Fern.
Annie Faith Stoltzfus, 21, New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, March 11.
She is survived by her parents, Solomon D. and Verna Mae Beiler Stoltzfus; three sisters: Rebecca, Regina and Barbara Stoltzfus, all at home; and grandparents: Eli B. Stoltzfus, Gap, and Jonas and Rebecca Beiler, New Holland.
Sports Card Show And Auction
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and 1:00 p.m. Carter was recently named the Big Ten Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year. There is a cost for autograph tickets. Only 250 autograph tickets will be sold, and are only available to purchase in person on the day of the show. Ticket sales will stop at 12:30 p.m., and all ticket buyers must be in line by 12:45 p.m. Ticket buyers may bring their own items to be autographed, or items may be purchased from the Ephrata Lions Club or from other vendors at the show. The Ephrata Lions Club reserves the right to limit an individual to five autographs initially, so everyone has an opportunity to purchase an autograph.
A live sports memorabilia auction will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. About 200 items will be auctioned, including valuable individual sports cards, complete card sets, sports publications, photographs, bobbin’ heads, figurines, baseballs, souvenirs, and
Civil Air Patrol Take Part In Aviation Career Day
On Tuesday, February 25, members of Lancaster’s Civil Air Patrol Squadron participated in Aviation Career Day held at the Lancaster Airport in Lititz. Aviation Career Day, known as Flightpath, attracted about 100 local high school students who are interested in pursuing aviation careers. Hosted by the Lancaster Airport, the event featured a panel of industry leaders that was led by John Sibole, of Eastern Mennonite University. The panel included experts such as an aviation engineer, airport manager, avionics specialists, airplane mechanics, charter and commercial pilots, life flight helicopter pilots, and air traffic controllers. They provided valuable information about their careers, the education required to pursue those careers, and ways to fund that education. The Civil Air Patrol cadets from Squadron 304 contributed to the event by hosting interactive flight
other memorabilia. Some of the memorabilia to be auctioned have been autographed by current and former stars from all sports. Bidders must be present to bid. No telephone or proxy bids will be accepted. In addition to the live auction, a smaller silent auction runs from the start of the card show until 1:30 p.m., when
simulators and engaging with students in discussions about aerospace and leadership.
the winning bidder (or a proxy) must be present at 1:30 p.m. to claim their item. The silent auction features items like autographed photos and game tickets. They will also have a separate online-only auction of sports memorabilia, run by Pannebecker and Wolf Auctioneers, Inc. at https:// pannebeckerwolf.hibid.com.
Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday (except holidays) at 7:00 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located, on the airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are always welcome.
The online auction will run from Monday, March 24 until Friday, April 4. Proceeds from the event benefit Ephrata youth sports
Shown in the photo is the Lancaster Squadron 304 Civil Air Patrol members at Flightpath 2025.
programs and the Ephrata Recreation Center, in addition to Ephrata youth education, counseling, and support organizations. The
show provides funds to various Ephrata area boys and girls sports programs. The event also enables the Lions Club to sponsor the U17 Ephrata Lions baseball team and several elementary school teams. The card show also supports the Mountaineers’ Table community food program and the Samaritan Counseling Center’s TeenHope program for the Ephrata Area School District. Exceptional Ephrata High School students are recognized via the Club’s Senior Service Award and a sponsorship for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar. It also funds community youth projects like the Easter egg hunt and Toyland activities at Santa’s arrival and the tree lighting. Additional details can be found on the Ephrata Lions website at http://ephrata lions.org. For additional information, please contact Jack Forney at 717-3140962 or Brad Lauderman at 717-471-3968, or e-mail cardshow@ephratalions.org.
March 19,
For more information on any of the following programs happening at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, please call 717-626-2255 or visit their website at lititzlibrary.org.
• Blanketeers Tuesday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd 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 717626-2255.
• Jane Austen SocietyTuesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Come discuss all things Jane Austen while enjoying tea and treats. No registration needed.
players ages 10 and up. No registration is needed.
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• Lititz Game Club Wednesday, March 19 at 4:30 p.m. 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, we 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
• Sound Healing with Jill Spencer O’Leary of Shivaya Healing Arts - Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. Jill Spencer O’Leary is a Lititz local who started her Energy Healing Business, Shivaya Healing Arts, in 2021. After 30 years of studying and practicing holistic health care, it was obvious to Jill that this was her life’s passion. Jill is a Reiki Master and certified Sound Healer, which includes using a variety of instruments as well as tuning forks. She has many tools to identify, and release trapped emotions and past trauma that when not identified, often turns into pain or disease. For the Sound Healing Experience, please bring a yoga mat, or
something to lie on, a little pillow for your head, blanket to cover up with if desired and an eye mask. A bottle of water is also recommended. You will be laying down for approximately 40 minutes while you receive these healing vibrational frequencies. Online registration is required and began on Wednesday, March 5.
• Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga - Fridays, March 21 & 28 at 10:00 a.m.
A gentle and fully accessible practice of poses and flows, centering the connection of mind and body. All abilities welcome. Online registration 2 weeks prior to each class.
• Friends of the Lititz Library Puzzle Sale - Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you love puzzles then this is the sale
for you! There will be a variety of new and used puzzles. All proceeds benefit the Lititz Public Library.
• Lititz Art AssociationMonday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. – Please note the change in date. No registration needed.
• Knitting Club Tuesday, March 25 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. – 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.
• Painting Club Wednesday, March 26 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.
• Red Rose Quilters Guild of Lancaster Embroidery Mini Group - Wednesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. This club works to promote, educate, and encourage the love of machine embroidery incorporating it into their love for quilting. Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Come share your knowledge, show and tell project, and answer any problems or questions about machine embroidering. No registration needed.
• Sewcial Sewing ClubWednesday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m. This sewing club is for people who sew and
like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just a friendly gathering to sew and work on projects. Must bring all your own supplies, including portable sewing machine, and extension cord. No registration required.
• Exploring Growing Together - Thursday, March 27 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.
• BYOB Book ClubThursday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. A non-traditional book club. Bring whatever you are currently reading and share it with the group. This is a great way to find new books. For more information contact Diane at dguscott@ lititzlibrary.org.
• Free Concert: Fire in the Glen - Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Focusing on the beautiful sounds of Irish, Scottish and Maritime music as well as their own brand of “Celtic eclectic,” this performance of fiddle tunes and soulful ballads will prove to be a special celebration of
music. Online registration is required and begins on Thursday, March 13. Children/Families Register online two weeks prior to the event.
• Winter Wednesday Evenings - Special themed storytimes will be offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Preschool children ages 3-5 attend independently. The programs will be led by Shannon Richard in the library’s storytime room.
Lil’ Bakers StorytimeChildren will enjoy food related stories and will make a snack. Wednesdays, now through March 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Online registration began Wednesday, February 19.
• Cruise into Kindergarten - Monday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. This Pennsylvania early literacy program is based on the national “Every Child Ready to Read” program. After hearing a story, the child and caregiver will visit
different stations that will help with skills needed to start school. They will make learning FUN! Program will be held monthly. Geared for ages 3-6. Online registration begins 2 weeks prior.
• Paws to Read Saturday, March 22 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Children can practice their reading-aloud skills by reading their favorite stories to therapy-trained dogs. Register online two weeks prior to the program.
• Winter StoryWalk®The Lititz Public Library’s Winter StoryWalk® title is “A Thing Called Snow” by Yuval Zommer. Fox and Hare were born in the spring, but the seasons are changing, and they hear snow is on the way. “What is snow like?” they ask all the forest animals. Their question is soon answered when thick, fluffy flakes start to fall. Discover the magic of a first winter snowfall.
BEILER, Amos and Sadie (Fisher), Bird-in-Hand, a daughter, at home.
CASHAW, William II, and Alicya (Bingham), Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
KING, Theodore “Rob” and Courtney (Olson), New Holland, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
KORABLIN, Nikita and Raisa, Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
LANTZ, David and Barbie Ann (Fisher), Leola, a son, at home.
LAPP, Eli and Esther K. (Fisher), Leola, a son, at home.
LONGSDERFF, Joshua
Edward and Kelly Renee (Hebert), Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
LOPEZ, Jordan J. and Hannah (Gapinski), Denver, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
LY, Tommy and Jennifer, Ephrata, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
MESSNER, Shannon R. and Erik (Martin), Denver, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.
NULL, Joshua and Paige (Roberts), Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
OBETZ, Megan and Sean, Lititz, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
RODRIGUEZ, Ramiro, and Denisse Vera Zambrano, Denver, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
SENSENIG, Frank S. and Aubrey S. (Zimmerman), Ephrata, a daughter, at home.
STOKES, Jeffrey J. and Brittnie (Frey), Ephrata, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.
STOLTZFUS, Eli Jay and Kathryn Lynn, Narvon, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
STOLTZFUS, Steven and Martha (Lapp), Leola, a son, at Birth Care & Family Health Services, Bart.
WEAVER, James and Lisa Ann (Hoover), East Earl, a daughter, at home.
WEAVER, Michael M. and Marlene H. (Newswanger), Ephrata, a daughter, at home.
March 19
Bradley B. Nolt, 8, son of Shawn and Mary Ann Nolt, East Earl, grandson of Jay and Lucy Burkholder, Ephrata, and Paul Nolt, East Earl.
March 22
Shane Andrew Brubaker, 4, son of Nathan and Rosanne Brubaker, Narvon.
Maggie Lynn Eitnier, 10, daughter of Laura Bell and Alan Eitnier, Ephrata.
Emily Hope Weaver, 7, daughter of Mark and Dorothy Weaver, Ephrata.
March 20
Jovan Wyatt Nolt, 12, son of Loren and Elaine Nolt, East Earl.
Konnor Dean Reiff, 5, son of Nelson and Christine Reiff, Denver.
March 21
Reese Jordyn Allgyer, 3, daughter of Dwayne and Crystal Allgyer, Downers Grove, Illinois, granddaughter of Mike and Debra Allgyer, Reading, and greatgranddaughter of Raymond and Anna Mary Wenger, Lititz.
Jenna Lynn Martin, 5, daughter of David and Darlene Martin, Ephrata, granddaughter of Irvin and Mabel Martin, Ephrata, and Lester and Elva Brubacher, Leola.
John Ervin Nolt, 9, son of Daniel and Eileen Nolt, New Holland.
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Tristan M. Horning, 2, son of Lamar and Irene Horning, East Earl.
Jemmaley Edyn Zeiset, 2, daughter of Ferlin and Lisa Zeiset, East Earl, granddaughter of Paul and Ruth Zimmerman, Ephrata, and Alvin and Alta Zeiset, East Earl.
March 23
Carter Raymond Wilk, 3, son of Ashley and Chad Wilk, Fleetwood, grandson of Randy and Sherry Miller, Denver.
March 24
Avery Hunt Weaver, 3, son of Kalvin and Kaitlyn Weaver, Denver, grandson of Mark and Marie Weaver, Denver.
March 25
Devon Burkholder, 1, son of Nelson and Lucille Burkholder, New Holland.
Travis Dean Zimmerman, 3, son of Brian Lee and Louella Zimmerman, East Earl, grandson of Marvin and Mary Ella Zimmerman, East Earl, and J. Lloyd and Ella Zimmerman, Leola.
About Cloister FFA
FOUNDED: 1961
MEMBERS: The current chapter has 32 active members from Ephrata and Cocalico School Districts
CO-ADVISORS:
Mrs. Sarah Stauffer & Mrs. Ashley Gesswein
ACTIVITIES:
• Required enrollment in agricultural classes at Ephrata High School
• Raise livestock at EHS
• Participate in the Ephrata Fair Livestock Show & Sale
• Hold animal demonstrations for EASD kindergartners during the Ephrata Fair
• Participate in community service projects throughout the school year
• Compete in county, regional and state Career and Leadership Development Events
Upcoming Events:
• Trail Cleanup Service Project at Middle Creek
• State Legislative Leadership Conference
• Spring Regional Career Development Events focusing on Vet Science, Wildlife, and Livestock Evaluation
• State Convention at Penn State
• Cloister FFA Chapter Banquet
Cloister FFA Elects New Leadership
The Cloister FFA Chapter recently elected a new officer team. Elections were held after school on Wednesday, January 15. Each candidate was interviewed and deemed worthy of a leadership position by a nomination committee, but the membership ultimately had final say on who was elected into what position.
The new team is made up of President, Nathan Potts; Vice President, Joseph Ward; Secretary, Jordan Crabbe; Treasurer, Angela Martin; and Reporter, Erik Guzman Moreno. The team will be officially installed at their chapter
banquet in April and their term will run until December. The team has already started planning several events for the
spring and summer, and looks forward to helping members discover their passion for agriculture.
Cloister FFA Welcomes New Co-Advisor
Assisting Mrs. Sarah Stauffer this school year as Cloister FFA co-advisor is Mrs. Ashley Gesswein. Mrs. Gesswein joined the Ephrata High School staff as a guidance secretary in June 2024. She brought with her over 8 years of experience in agricultural work at Sensenig’s Feed Mill, serving most recently as the Equine Consultant and Marketing Manager.
Mrs. Stauffer is delighted to have her join the team, saying, “It’s so wonderful to have another adult in the building to help organize FFA
activities, support members, and chaperone events. In just a few months, she’s already been a tremendous help to our members and me.”
Mrs. Gesswein is equally enthusiastic to be a part of FFA, noting, “I am excited to join the Ephrata High School community and help students discover or grow their passion for agriculture! I am also thrilled to be working along Mrs. Stauffer and learning from her many years of experience as a Cloister FFA advisor!”
2025 Cloister FFA Officer Team: (left to right) Angela Martin, Jordan Crabbe, Erik Guzman Moreno, Joseph Ward, and Nathan Potts
Ashley Gesswein and (right) Mrs. Sarah Stauffer.
A GRASSLAND
About Grassland FFA
HISTORY: The Garden Spot High School FFA Chapter was founded in 1959 by teacher Bob Herr. A “Garden Spot FFA” already existed in the county at a different school district, so the name “Grassland FFA” was chosen to honor the group’s connection to New Holland Machine and its Hay Tools Division.
MEMBERS: The current chapter has 175 active members from ELANCO School District. Enrollment in any agricultural classes at Garden Spot High School provides membership to FFA.
ADVISORS: Mrs. Meagan Beam & Ms. Killiann George ACTIVITIES:
• Participate in hands-on activities in agricultural classes, including raising rabbits at the school and growing plants at the school greenhouse
• Share agricultural knowledge with youth through district and community events
• Participate in the New Holland Fair
• Participate in various fundraising and community service projects throughout the school year
• Compete in county, regional and state Career and Leadership Development Events
Grassland FFA Grows Leaders
Grassland FFA has been busy throughout the fall and winter serving the community and sharing their knowledge through agriculture education. After the New Holland Fair wrapped up in October, the FFA planned and carried out Ag Awareness Day, in which members taught over 150 third grade students from ELANCO elementary schools about topics related to agriculture. Members provided students with a short lesson and then a game or craft on related topics. Students made wild turkey calls, studied macroinvertebrates, propagated spider plants, went for a hayride, and learned many other topics.
At the end of the month, all nine officers and Ms. George traveled to the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the trip they visited Laurel Highland Cows and saw how an SAE can grow into a profitable business. They also made a stop at Boulder Berry Farms in Morrow, Ohio, where they learned about what it entails to own and operate an organic farm. Once they arrived in Indianapolis, the group visited the expo and had the opportunity to meet members from all over the country. After attending the opening session and hearing a keynote address by Kevin Wanzer, Grassland joined Cumberland Valley FFA at Dave & Busters for a night of fun! The fourth day of the trip included workshops and the opportunity to learn more about agriculture based career paths and leadership, followed by a tour of Risin’ Creek Creamery, learning about the company, their goats, and their milking and production processes. Day five included a visit to the National Headquarters to learn more about FFA and its history, with a night of fun at the rodeo! On the final day of the trip, the group heard Temple Grandin speak, then stayed to see some Grassland FFA members receive their American Degrees, an accomplishment that less than 1% of FFA members receive nationally.
On November 12th, members got to participate in the Fall Regional CDEs. A CDE is a career development event, where students compete in teams or as individuals against members from other chapters in different career industries. Grassland members competed in teams such as dairy evaluation, employment skills, horse
evaluation, forestry, and nursery landscape. Top performances for Grassland FFA included Lillie Hartranft placing 6th overall in Forestry, Maddie Detavanier placing 3rd in the county for Employment Skills, and Drew Weaver who placed 10th overall in Aquatics.
During the holiday season, the chapter participated in their annual Holiday Ag Read, visiting first and second grade ELANCO classrooms to share a winter-themed book and craft.
In January, four seniors earned their Keystone FFA Degrees: Nicole Martin, Jazlyn Hoadley, Saraiah Hoover and Tommy O’Neill.
February was a busy month for Grassland FFA, celebrating National FFA Week, full of fun activities, community service and dress up days. The group visited Blessings of Hope to volunteer by sorting green beans. The first in many years, Grassland FFA celebrated its members who achieved the Discovery, Greenhand, and Chapter degrees in a ceremony with parents in attendance. The next night was karaoke night with FFA members from around the county showcasing their singing skills in a fun social event. Members rounded out the week by celebrating their teachers by providing a taco lunch meal.
Learning to do, doing to learn, learning to serve. The motto of the club is showcased through the busy fall and winter members had by learning and teaching about agriculture, building leadership through activities and social events, and serving our community! Members are looking forward to an awesome spring!
Autumn Means teaches third grade students about plant pollination!
Es Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch Eck
By: e Late C. Richard Beam
(Originally published in the February 3, 1988 issue of The Shopping News)
DER ERSCHT VERSAMMLING UNS FESCHT
VUN DE GRUNDSAU LODGE NUMMER EENS AN DER LECHAA
We are now in the wintery month of Hanning (February) and that means it’s time to look for the annual visit of die Grundsau (ground hog). This year we want to commemorate the event by recalling the very first meeting of the oldest Pennsylvania Dutch ground hog lodge, thus we have entitled this ECK: “The First Meeting And Fest Of Ground Hog Lodge Number One On The Lehigh.”
DER AAFANT VUN DE GRUNDSAU
LODGE NUMMER EENS AN DE LECHAA
Die erscht Versammling in de Indresse vun de Grundsau Lodge Nummer Eens an der Lechaa is ghalde werre am Pumpernickel Bill seinre Heemet, 727 North 20th Schtross, Allentown, der 13th Matz, 1933, ferall as die Sache schun
am geh waare fer lenger as finf Yaahr. An der Versammling waar der Thomas Brendle vun Egypt, der Edgar Balliet vun Northampton, der Harry P. Spannuth, un der Pumpernickel Bill vun Allentown. Noch re Latt Plaans is ausgemacht werre en Kommittee appoint un en glee Fescht hawwe im Keystone Trail Inn, Allentown, der dritt Abrill 1933.
An de Keystone Trail Inn Versammling in der Edgar Balliet neigschtimmt werre fer Haaptmann, der Pumpernickel Bill, Schreiwer, der Charles Oswald, Gelthewer, un der Harvey Hankee, Fudermeeschder. All die Amtsleit uff em annere Blatt warre datt, as wie der Milton Herber, wo net kumme hot kenne, un der Preston Barba, wo schpaeder neigschtimmt is werre bei de Kommittee fer’m verschtarwne Harry P. Spannuth sei Blatz nemme. Noch em Esse sin en Latt Sache in de Indresse vun de PennsilfaanischDeitsche Schprooch iwwer gschwetzt werre, der Regel uffgezoge werre as denowed abgelese wert, un Blaans gelegt werre fer die yaehrlich Versammling.
Zidder vanne im Grischtmunet vum letschde Yaahr sin uffs wennichscht en halb dutzend Versammlinge ghalde werre an unnerschittliche Bletz fer die heits Gschpichde in die Roi griege, un hoffe ihr sin all zufridde mit was ner danowed zu sehne, heere un esse griege, un basse uff as
*** THE BEGINNING OF GROUND HOG LODGE NUMBER ONE ON THE LEHIGH
The first meeting in the interest of Ground Hog Number One On The Lehigh River was held in Pumpernickel Bill’s (William S. Troxell) home in Allentown on March 13, 1933, even though the matter had been under discussion for more than five years. Present were Thomas R. Brendle of Egypt, Edgar Balliet of Northampton, Harry P. Spannuth and Pumpernickel Bill of Allentown. After many plans had been made, a committee was appointed and the decision was made to have a small fest on the third of April 1933 in the Keystone Trail Inn in Allentown. At the meeting in the Keystone Trail Inn, Edgar Balliet was elected “Haaptmann” (chairman), William S. Troxel scribe, Charles Oswald treasurer, and Harvey Hankee Fudermeeschder (master of the feast). All the members of the “Raad” (Board of Directors), Brendle, Lentz, Mark W. Hoffman, Elmer Fehnel, Wilson Bilheimer, Samuel Brader, and Clinton Knoll, with the exception of Milton Herber, who was unable to come, and Dr. Preston A. Barba, who was later elected to the committee in the place of the late Harry P. Spannuth. Following the meal, many matters in the interest of the Pennsylvania Dutch language were discussed, the rules were drawn up and plans were laid for the annual Versammling (meeting). Ever since the beginning of December (1933), at least half a dozen meetings were held at various places to make plans for the first Ground Hog Lodge meeting on February 2, 1934. He hoped all of you
By Mick Harper
were satisfied with what you have seen this evening. Be careful that you speak only Dutch as the rule requires. ***
As mentioned above, the very first annual “Versammling” of the Ground Hog Lodge Number One On the Lehigh was held on the evening of Ground Hog Day, February 2, 1934, in the Republican Club in Northhampton, PA. You will have noticed that the (late) Rev. Thomas R. Brendle was one of the founding fathers of Ground Hog Lodge Number One. In 1934, Tom Brendle was serving as pastor of the historic Egypt Evangelical and Reformed Church (German Reformed) located in northern Lehigh County. Tom Brendle was born and grew up on farms adjacent to the village of Schaefferstown, the home of Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. The Historic Schaefferstown Library has been named in his honor. It is located in the handsome lodge hall just off the square in Schaefferstown.
In a subsequent ECK, we want to report on the 1988 Versammling of the youngest of the Ground Hog Lodges, Grundsau Lodsch Nummer 17 am Union Kanaal, located next door in Lebanon County.
We want to conclude this ECK with the very first “Dutch” song sung at the very first Dutch Ground Hog Lodge meeting on February 2, 1934. It is John Birmelin’s translation of “American.” We give only the Dutch text. Some of our readers may wish to clip these words and commit them to memory.
1.
Mei Land, ich sing vun dir, Siess is die Freiheit mir, Do will ich sei.
So wie die alde Leit, So fiehl ich aa noch heit, Immer gedrei!
2. An Felsebarye naus, Iwwer die Wolke draus, Ring Freiheits Klang. Winders im diefe Schnee, Summers wanns Feld mit Glee, O Land, wie bischt du schee, Kling Freiheits Gsang!
3. Unsrer Voreldre Gott, Fiehr uns in yedre Not An deinre Hand.
So lang mir dir gedrei, Bleibt des Land gross un frei. Du sollscht uns Keenich sei, Schutz unserm Land. ***
February 3, 1988
Wilkes University Dean’s List
The following students from the local area were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester at Wilkes University.
To be named to the Dean’s List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.
• Jaden Greco, Denver
• Catherine Collier, Ephrata
• Anna Beckham, Ephrata
• Shinyen Lo, Reinholds
Singer Named To Dean’s List
Joy Singer of Lititz, was among the more than 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester.
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Santos Named To Dean’s List
Ramia Santos, Ephrata, was named to the Dean’s List at The College of Our Lady of the Elms, in the Fall 2024 semester.
* Read a week’s worth of The New York Times and you’ll have absorbed more information than the average 17th-century citizen would have encountered in their lifetime.
* California was named for a fictional island in a 16th-century romance novel.
* In 19thcentury Maryland, it was illegal to sell mineral water on a Sunday.
* People’s body temperature drops when they watch videos of other folks putting their hands into cold water.
WED., MARCH 19Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Compassionate Neighbors in Community meeting, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Theater. The event is free and open to the community. For more info., call 717-355-6076.
THURS., MARCH 20The REAL Life REAL Hope Banquet will be held at the Shady Maple Banquet Facilities, 129 Toddy Dr., East Earl, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is a cost to register. Register by calling 717-336-7797.
THURS., MARCH 20Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798-0155.
SAT., MARCH 22Stevens Fire Company, 91 Stevens Rd., Stevens, will hold a Kauffman’s Chicken BarBQue, from 10:00 a.m. to ? There is a cost. Other pickup points include: Line Rd., Stevens, 272 at Weavers Bros., Gehman’s Feed Mill in Denver and Church St./ Stevens Rd.
SAT., MARCH 22 - City Gate will hold a Free Community Lunch at 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or while supplies last.
MON., MARCH 24SAT., MARCH 29 - St. Paul’s Adamstown will hold their 74th Semi-Annual Free Community Outgrown
Exchange at 80 E. Main St., Adamstown. Donation Days: Mon., March 24, Wed., March 26 & Thurs., March 27, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Shopping Days: Thurs., March 27, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fri., March 28, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Sat., March 29, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-484-4885.
MON., MARCH 24Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Parkinson’s Friends in Community meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Garden Towers. The event is free and open to the public. For
Yuscht en Grundseili, as sich Bischli-Gnippli heest! (Continued
FRI., MARCH 21 - The East Cocalico Lions Club will hold a Fish and Shrimp Fry drive thru at the Reamstown Park, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is a cost.
THINGS TO DO... AND PLACES TO GO
more info., call Jenny Snyder at 717-355-6259.
THURS., MARCH 27Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host the New Holland Historical Society for an educational program in the Chapel, at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
THURS., MARCH 27Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798-0155.
SAT., MARCH 29Ebenezer E.C. Church, 23 S. State St., Brownstown, will hold a movie night showing, “The Forge” at 6:00 p.m. There is no charge. Free popcorn. For more info., call Shirley at 717-471-6047.
SAT., MARCH 29Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Train Room Open House, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
SAT., MARCH 29 - Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Rd., Ephrata, is hosting its first indoor Baked Goods and Crafts Bazaar, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info. or to rent a table, call the church office at 7177383774.
SAT., MARCH 29Luther Acres, 250 St. Luke Dr., Lititz, will host a Book Fest from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Open to the public. Admission is free. For more info., call Beth Bucher at 717-626-1171.
SAT., MARCH 29 - St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 2120 Main St., Rothsville, will host a Tote Bag Food Distribution. A free light lunch will be provided, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last. No early birds please.
SAT., MARCH 29 - City Gate will hold a Free Community Lunch at 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or while supplies last.
SAT., MARCH 29 - Peace
U.C.C., 37 E. Swartzville Rd., Rt. 897, Denver, will hold a Big John Nolt’s Chicken BBQ Dinner, from 10:00 a.m. to ?, and an Indoor Yard Sale, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-989-0200.
SUN., MARCH 30 - The 10th Annual Coach Purse Bingo Fundraiser will be held to benefit the boys of Cub Scout Pack 60 and Boy Scout Troop 60 at the Reamstown Fire Company, 12 West Church Street, Reamstown. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. There is a cost. Refreshments available for purchase. For more info. or tickets, call Mark at 717335-0760.
MON., MARCH 31Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host an event, Eastern Lancaster County: History, Culture, Faith with scientist Gloria Mast, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
TUES., APRIL 1 - Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Low Vision Friends in Community meeting, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Theater. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call 717-3556000.
TUES., APRIL 1 - Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host Servant Stage in the Chapel as they present “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” at 7:00 p.m. The event is a pay-what-you-will and is open to the public.
THURS., APRIL 3Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m. Dinein only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.
FRI., APRIL 4 - Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host The Artisans Corner: 1st Friday Pop-Up, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
SAT., APRIL 5 - A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or while supplies last.
SAT., APRIL 5 - Lititz Springs Inn, 14 E. Main St., Lititz, will hold a Trivia Night at 6:00 p.m. Bring yourself or a team. There is a cost per person. The night will benefit the Warwick High School Class of 1975.
“Don’t take it lightly”
Author: Wenger
Scripture: Romans 2:4“Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and restraint and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?”
This verse is a question with an implied answer of yes; we do think lightly of God’s kindness, restraint and patience. Other translations render “Think Lightly” as “show contempt,” “presume on,” “disregard,” “despise” or “have no regard.” The Greek translation means to despise, scorn and show it
by active insult. The original word is from two words Kata (against) and Phroneo (to think); to think against. We need to deeply consider how good, forgiving and unwilling God is to execute judgment on mankind. He dearly loves everyone and is “Not willing that any should perish” (2 Peter 3:9). God said in Ezekiel 33:11, “I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked but rather that they turn from their ways and live.”
We can see the goodness, kindness and longsuffering of God in His unwillingness to bring judgment on Israel. Time and time again, He sent prophets to warn of coming judgment if they did not repent their deeds and change their direction, turn from idolatry and return to Him. He sent the prophets, but they would not listen. Five times in Amos’ chapter four God said, “But you would not return to me” after he caused droughts and
other judgments to bring them back. Christ’s words echo the same response in his call to the nation of Israel - “Jerusalem, Jerusalem you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. And you were unwilling” (Matthew 23:37).
God’s goodness, kindness, patience and restraint leads us to the place of repentance as our verse declares. Exactly what is repentance? Metanoia is the Greek word most commonly translated as repentance. This word literally means “change of mind.” It is a turnabout, 180 degrees and a completely different direction. Biblical repentance involves the whole person - the intellectual, the emotional and the willful.
The changing of the mind (what we think) is the first step of repentance. It can be best illustrated by Lee
Strobel’s journey to faith. Strobel was an investigative journalist for the Chicago Tribune. Lee tried to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife Leslie. He decided to start at the resurrection. He felt that if he could disprove the resurrection of Christ, a person would have no reason to believe anything else in scripture. Lee soon realized that the resurrection of Christ is irrefutable and embraced Christ as Savior. He thought one way at the beginning of his pursuit and now has had a complete change of mind. Repentance also involves the emotion. We are sorry for our sinful behavior, not just the consequences of it. Luke 18:13 best describes the emotional side of repentance - “But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to raise his eyes toward heaven, but was beating his chest, saying, ‘God be
merciful to me the sinner!’” Finally, a change in the will produces a change in conduct and purpose in our life, which is evidence of true conversion
Josh McDowell, like Lee Strobel, attempted to refute the resurrection of Christ. He was “sick and tired of those Christians on campus.” Upon a serious and arduous investigation, he too realized that Christianity’s resurrection of Christ is supported by solid evidence. His research gave Christianity some of the best evidence for the resurrection ever published. His studies produced “Evidence That Demands a Verdict.” This book is one of the most exhaustive and comprehensive works ever written that verifies the resurrection. Both Strobel and McDowell had a 180-degree change in direction because they honestly looked at the evidence.
So, our study verse says that the kindness, restraint, patience and goodness of God leads us to a change of intellect (the mind), emotion (how we feel about sin) and will (our new desire to obey). Let’s consider some instances of these attributes of God’s character and how they relate to the unbeliever for salvation, the believer for sanctification and the direction our nation. We will consider these next time.
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How Homeowners Can Establish An Environmentally-Friendly Green Lawn
Homeowners’ fascination with a lush, green lawn is something that has developed over time and is still “growing” strong. According to a recent survey conducted on behalf of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, 81 percent of all Americans had lawns and 79 percent said a lawn is an important feature when buying or renting a property.
Even though lush lawns are still coveted, due to drought, the financial climate and even invading insect populations, many people are taking inventory of their landscapes and deciding if a lawn is a priority, even going so far as to reinvent their spaces with lawn alternatives. Still, there are ways to keep properties green no matter which route is taken. Here’s a look at some environmentally friendly ways to address a landscape.
Irrigate From Below
There are many ways to water landscapes, but homeowners may want to take their cues from the commercial farming industry. Drip irrigation systems utilize a
network of valves, pipes and tubing close to the roots of plants or under the soil. Such systems are more efficient than surface irrigation options, helping to save water and nutrients in the soil.
Water Early Scotts Lawn Care suggests watering a lawn in the morning before 10 a.m.
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when it is cooler and winds tend to be calmer. This ensures water can be absorbed into the soil and grass roots before evaporation occurs. Watering midday may cause the water droplets on the lawn blades to heat up and actually scorch the lawn.
Plant A New Grass Type Homeowners can experi-
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grasses and may not require as much water nor ideal growing conditions.
Utilize Green Alternatives
Rather than focusing solely on grass, some homeowners are turning to alternatives like clover and even moss, particularly if their landscapes do not have the most pristine growing conditions. This may reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and herbicides. The result is still a green, inviting yard.
Watch The Lawn Height
Mowing too frequently or at too low a height may compromise the lawn’s ability to thrive. Grass cut to the proper height develops a deep root system to better locate water and nutrients in the soil. That means homeowners may not have to water as much or as
frequently. Taller lawns also shade the soil and the roots, reducing some evaporation. Compost
Leave the clippings on the lawn to break down and further feed nutrients to the lawn, helping it look greener and thrive. Furthermore, rely on supplementation with compost to reinforce the nutrient profile in the soil.
The National Resources Defense Council says composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer. It doesn’t take much to nurture compost in a yard.
Green landscapes are possible with a few tips that help conserve water and maximize natural resources.
ment with eco-friendly grass seed blends that mix native
Simple Ways To Limit Weed Growth
Weed growth in a garden cannot only prove unsightly, but also ultimately harmful to other plants and. When weeds appear in a garden, they have already begun to steal nutrients and water from surrounding plants, and if allowed to grow, they can also block sunlight from reaching the plants.
Unfortunately, weeds can be resilient, and there is no way to guarantee they won’t grow. But gardeners can take several steps to limit the growth of weeds so the plants in their gardens can grow strong.
• Work the soil regularly. When weed roots are removed from the soil, weeds die. But just because you hoed or tilled the soil last month does not mean new weeds won’t grow in and start robbing your plants of essential nutrients and minerals this month. The garden should be cultivated
regularly, and you should pay particular attention to the soil after the garden has been watered. If weeds are allowed to go to seed, the garden can quickly be overwhelmed by them, as young weeds tend to grow in quickly and a little water might be all they need to sprout. So make a point to routinely cultivate the soil with a hoe or tiller, being careful when working on soil around growing plants.
• Lay down black plastic. Some gardeners may want to avoid laying black plastic down in their gardens for
fear that such a weed deterrent robs the garden of its natural beauty. While that might be true, the black plastic also robs many weeds of their ability to grow in. Some weeds may be especially stubborn and grow in under the plastic, forcing their way through the holes cut into the plastic for the plants to grow through. But laying black plastic covering over the garden before it’s planted is often an effective way to limit weed growth.
• Lay mulch in vegetable gardens. Mulch can serve
multiple benefits in a garden. Many people find mulch aesthetically appealing, but mulch serves more practical purposes as well. Mulch made of organic materials, such as bark chips or grass clippings, is often too heavy for weeds to push through, making it difficult, if not impossible, for weeds to sprout in the garden. But mulch also conserves moisture in the soil, strengthening plant roots as a result. Stronger roots can lead to a healthier garden.
• Cut down on plants’ elbow room. The more space between plants, the more room weeds have to grow.
So decreasing the space
between plants can limit weed growth. But spacing plants too closely together can make it difficult for vegetables to grow in as well. Spacing recommendations will likely be included on packaging when buying seeds, but reducing those recommendations by an inch or two may allow the plants to grow in strong while limiting weed growth at the same time.
Garden weeds can put plants in jeopardy and rob gardens of their beauty. But there are a handful of ways gardeners can limit weed growth without harming their plants.
Spring marks the return of many things. Trees and flowers begin to bloom again in spring, while warmer temperatures are welcomed back with open arms. Grass also begins to grow again in the spring. That means it’s not too long before homeowners have to dust off their lawn mowers and get to work. Those who don’t necessarily enjoy mowing the lawn may be tempted to cut their grass very low, as doing so can mean longer intervals between mowing
sessions. However, mowing grass too low can have a very adverse effect on a lawn.
• Cutting too low can injure the grass. Cutting grass too low can injure the grass, creating what’s essentially a domino effect of problems to come. Injured grass will focus on its recovery efforts, thereby making it vulnerable to other issues.
• Cutting too low promotes weed growth. Injured grass is vulnerable to invaders, including weeds and insects.
Weeds and insects can attack grass as it recovers from
The Adverse Effects Of Mowing Your Lawn Too Low
injury, and before homeowners know it, their lawns are overcome with a host of problems.
• Cutting too low allows crabgrass to thrive. Crabgrass needs ample sunlight to grow. By cutting grass too low, homeowners may unknowingly be promoting crabgrass growth. Crabgrass is unsightly and can rob surrounding grass of the moisture it needs to grow. So lawns cut too low may not only lose their lush appeal
thanks to the unattractive appearance of crabgrass, but also because areas surrounding the crabgrass patches might turn brown due to lack of water.
• Cutting too low can stress the grass. Cutting too low also makes lawns vulnerable to summer heat. Without blades tall enough to block some of the summer sun, grass can quickly succumb to summer heat, leading to dried out, discolored lawns.
Consider These Tips To Revitalize Your Garden This Spring
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that pays a host of significant dividends. Many people love gardening because it allows them to spend time outdoors, and that simple pleasure is indeed a notable benefit of working in a garden. But the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture notes that gardening provides a host of additional benefits, including helping people get sufficient levels of exercise, reduce stress and improve mood.
With so much to gain from gardening, it’s no wonder people look forward to getting their hands dirty in the garden each spring. As the weather warms up, consider these tips to help bring a garden back to life.
• Discard the dead weight.
where the weather between December and early spring is not especially harsh. Discard dead plants that have lingered into spring and prune any perennials
that need it. Branches that fell during winter storms also should be removed at this point if they have not previously been discarded.
• Test the soil. Soil testing kits can be purchased at local garden centers and
home improvement retailers. Such tests are inexpensive and can reveal if the soil needs to be amended to help plants thrive in the months to come.
• Mulch garden beds. Mulching benefits a garden by helping soil retain moisture and preventing the growth of weeds. Various garden experts note that mulching in spring can prevent weed seeds from germinating over the course of spring and summer. That means plants won’t have to fight with weeds for water when the temperature warms up. It also means gardeners won’t have to spend time pulling weeds this summer.
• Inspect your irrigation system. Homeowners with in-ground irrigation systems or above-ground systems that utilize a drip or soaker function can inspect the systems before plants begin to bloom. Damaged sprinkler heads or torn lines can
deprive plants of water they will need to bloom and ultimately thrive once the weather warms up.
• Tune up your tools. Gardening tools have likely been sitting around gathering dust since fall. Serious gardeners know that tools can be expensive, so it pays to protect that investment by maintaining the tools. Sharpened pruners help make plants less vulnerable to infestation and infection. Well-maintained tools like shovels and hoes also make more demanding gardening jobs a little bit easier, so don’t forget to tune up your tools before the weather warms up.
It’s almost gardening season, which means gardeners can start on the necessary prep work to ensure their gardens grow in strong and beautiful this spring.
Each year, gardening enthusiasts anxiously await the arrival of spring. Spring is a great season to plant new flowers, plants, grasses, and trees, making it a popular time of year to spend sunny days out in the yard.
Veteran gardeners may know their landscapes well and be able to pick the right plants on their own. Novices may need a little help as they look to give their landscapes a whole new look. The following are some helpful tips to help homeowners pick the right plants for their landscapes.
• Conduct a site evaluation. A colorful landscape featuring an array of plants and flowers can be eye-catching and add curb appeal to a property. However, where plants will be planted is a significant variable that must be considered before homeowners choose what to plant. The Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment
at the University of Massachusetts Amherst notes that site evaluation is the first step when picking plants. A number of factors must be evaluated, including light availability; water availability; exposure to the elements, including wind and extreme temperatures; and competition from existing vegetation, among other things. Document these variables prior to picking plants. For example, take note of the area you plan to plant to see if it is full sun or partial shade, and then pick plants whose growing conditions align with those you observe.
• Look at more than looks. Aesthetic appeal might be what homeowners most desire from their landscapes, but that appeal is only achieved when the right plants are chosen for a space. If the wrong plants are chosen, they’re unlikely to thrive or they could threaten existing vegetation, thus compromising the overall appeal of the property.
Native plants can often handle local weather conditions, so prioritize natives over more exotic plants whose key attribute is aesthetic appeal. If jaw-
dropping aesthetic appeal is your top priority, speak with a local landscaping professional about which natives can provide that without compromising surrounding vegetation.
• Consider maintenance prior to planting. Maintenance is another variable gardeners must consider.
Newly planted trees may require substantial watering until they’ve fully established their roots, and some homeowners may not have time for that. In addition, certain plants may require a considerable amount of pruning in order to create and maintain the look homeowners desire. Individuals must be willing to invest the
time and effort necessary to maintain new plantings that require such diligence. If not, look for plants that don’t require much maintenance while keeping in mind that even low-maintenance plants still require some effort and attention.
• Consider local wildlife. If your lawn is routinely visited by local wildlife, then look for plants that won’t look like a meal to these welcome, if uninvited, guests. For example, if you routinely see deer lounging around in your backyard,
look for deer-resistant plants. This is a good way to protect your investment, of both time and money, and ensure minimal wildlife traffic through your newly landscaped yard.
Spring gardens are aweinspiring, especially when homeowners embrace various strategies for successful planting.
Adding Home Appeal At Night - What To Know About Landscape Lighting
Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more soughtafter upgrades among modern homeowners.
Curb appeal is often seen through the lens of how homes appear during daylight hours, but landscape lighting can make homes look better and more modern, and potentially safer, after the sun goes down. With such potential, landscape lighting is worth exploring for homeowners looking to upgrade their properties.
Are there different types of landscape lighting?
When considering landscape lighting, homeowners should know that there are various options to consider. According to the lighting experts at Lumens, spotlights project a concentrated and narrow beam of light that’s usually around 45 degrees. Spotlights are often chosen to highlight specific features on a property, like a component
of the landscaping. Individuals who want to cast light over wider, more general areas may consider floodlights, which Lumens notes spread light up to 120 degrees.
Inground lighting is among the more sophisticated landscape lighting options. Lumens notes that
inground lighting illuminates the whole of a tree or structure, often creating a dramatic look. These circle-shaped lights also are great at illuminating walkways and driveways.
Post lights are another outdoor lighting option, and these are often used to light up long walkways and
pathways so it’s easier and safer to navigate dark areas at night.
Is landscape lighting a job a DIYer can handle?
Many homeowners consider a do-it-yourself approach when pondering a potential home renovation, and a landscape lighting project is likely to
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almost certainly better off working with a professional. Solar lighting that does not require any electrical work can be installed quickly and easily by anyone, but such options may not provide the look homeowners are aiming for.
How much lighting is necessary?
The amount of lighting homeowners want to install is up to them. If the home currently has little or no landscape lighting, a consultation with a professional can help to determine how much lighting to install and where to install it. When discussing landscape lighting, homeowners may want to inquire about dimmers. Dimmers can increase or decrease lighting depending on the situation. For example, homeowners may want a little extra light during a party, but less when relaxing alone outside at night. Dimmers allow homeowners to adjust as necessary.
Landscape lighting is a popular home renovation trend. Homeowners considering adding landscape lighting to their property are urged to work with a skilled professional to devise and install a set-up that makes their homes more appealing at night.
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Recent years have played witness to the growing popularity of wood floors, which many people feel do a better job of creating a more classic and aesthetically appealing look in a home. When cared for properly, wood flooring can last for centuries.
As much as many homeowners want wood flooring, it’s wise to know some of the terminology before starting your search. While all wood is appealing, there are ups and downs.
• Solid wood flooring. Solid wood flooring is quite thick, allowing it to be sanded and refinished many times over the course of its life. That’s a valuable asset for parents of young children who might unknowingly scratch up the floor over the years. Once the kids get older and playtime no longer happens in the house, simply sanding or refinishing the floor will allow it to look brand new.
• Engineered wood flooring. Unlike solid wood flooring, engineered wood flooring is far less prone to expansion or contraction with humidity. That’s because engineered flooring is
made with up to five layers of hardwood, each stacked across the grain before being bonded together under heat and pressure.
• Prefinished wood flooring. This means you won’t need to sand the floor upon installation, saving you a big hassle. The finish is applied in a factory and you or an installation expert installs is the finished product. Sanding a floor can be a messy thing to undertake, so for those looking to avoid a hassle, a prefinished floor is likely your best bet.
• Unfinished wood flooring. Unfinished wood flooring is sanded when it arrives. Whereas prefinished floors often carry lengthy, detailed warranties, unfinished floors typically do not. In addition, the value of an unfinished floor rests a lot on how well it was installed, meaning a do-it-yourselfer might want to hire a professional with a good reputation.
• Grades. A floor’s grade has nothing to do with its quality, simply its appearance. Grade 1 boasts a wider color variation and exhibits more of the wood’s natural characteristics. Select grade, however, is flooring of largely the same color with few or no knots, which are natural and often decorative spots on the wood where a branch might have grown out of when the floor was still a tree.
Exterior Renovations That Boast The Best ROI
Remodeling with a return on investment (ROI) in mind can be a smart strategy for homeowners, whether one is thinking about moving in the next few months or further down the road. Though this approach is an inexact science, in many instances, it’s savvy for homeowners to consider what buyers may want when planning home improvements. Homeowners may be surprised to learn which renovations garner the best ROI at resale. The home loan and refinancing company RenoFi indicates that overall home improvement projects provide a 70 percent ROI on average. Many highROI projects add functional space and improvement. The following are some exterior renovations that help homeowners recoup the most money at resale, according to Remodeling magazine’s “2022 Cost vs. Value Report.”
1. Garage Door Replacement: 93.3 percent recouped of $4,041 cost
2. Manufactured Stone Veneer: 91.4 percent recouped of $11,066 cost
4. Window replacement (Vinyl): 67.5 percent recouped of $20,482 cost
5. Siding replacement (Vinyl): 67.2 percent recouped of $18,662 cost
6. Window replacement (Wood): 66.3 percent recouped of $24,388 cost
7. Deck addition (Wood): 64.8 percent recouped of $19,248 cost
8. Entry Door Replacement (Steel): 63.8 percent recouped of $2,206 cost
The majority of renovations on Remodeling magazine’s list of the best investments are exterior renovations, making this area of a home a particular point of interest for homeowners. The only interior project that cracked the Top 10 ROI for projects was a minor midrange kitchen remodel.
Exterior renovations per-
haps add the most bang for your buck because they’re not only functional, but also because they add immediate curb appeal. Much in the way it has been said people eat with their eyes first — which is why chefs spend so much time on elaborate plating — buyers will judge a property by how it looks when they arrive, even before they’ve stepped inside a home. In essence, home buyers often judge a book by its cover. A worn
exterior may indicate to potential buyers that the home was not maintained, however false that assumption may be. It’s important for homeowners to consider all factors before beginning a renovation. Certain projects offer a stronger return on investment than others, and that’s a significant consideration for homeowners thinking of selling their homes.
Watch Out
These Poisonous Backyard Plants
Spending time in the backyard can be restorative and relaxing. Is it any wonder why homeowners are increasingly improving their homes so that they can blur the lines between the indoors and outside and enjoy more recreational
moments in nature? Part of what makes a landscape inviting is the bevy of plants dotting suburban landscapes. Individuals may take painstaking pleasure in mapping out landscapes that are both functional and appealing. When selecting foliage, it’s wise for homeowners to familiarize themselves with certain plants that may not be very welcome in their entertaining areas — particularly those that are dangerous. Poison ivy, oak and sumac may be some of the betterknown poisonous plants,
but there are others that can prove problematic as well.
• Hogweed: This is an invasive plant that grows throughout North America but is particularly wellknown along the Atlantic coast. The sap in the leaves can cause phytophotodermatitis, which is a chemical reaction after exposure to sunlight. Painful, severe blisters can form on the skin wherever it touches, and hogweed sap may cause blindness if it gets into the eyes.
may cause a host of problems, including disorientation, vomiting, blurry vision, and rashes.
• Bleeding Heart: Native to woodlands, this perennial loves the shade. It produces unique flowers that resemble tiny pink or white hearts with drops of blood at the bottom. Roots and foliage of Bleeding Heart contain alkaloids that are toxic to animals if ingested in high quantities.
pink and white trumpet blooms in early summer. The whole plant is toxic if eaten, however. People who eat any part or attempt to make tea may find their heart rate slowing down or becoming irregular.
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• Lily of the Valley: This plant is known for delicate, bell-shaped flowers and a sweet scent. While Lily of the Valley is not poisonous to touch, if ingested, toxic glycosides in the flowers, berries, leaves, and stems
• Stinging Nettle: Brushing up against Stinging Nettle can be a painful experience. The plant has tiny stinging hairs on its leaves and stems.
• Nerrium Oleander: All parts of this beautiful shrub are extremely poisonous. It should definitely be kept away from pets and treated with caution or avoided altogether.
• Foxgloves: Adored among pollinators, Foxgloves produce towering
• Wild Hemlock: This is a very poisonous member of the carrot family. If consumed, Wild Hemlock, which looks like parsley, can cause health problems. Toxins also can be absorbed through the skin.
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• Deadly Nightshade (Belladonna): A beautiful plant that produces shiny, black cherry-like berries, this contains a poison that can paralyze the gastrointestinal muscles and eventually the heart. The Royal Horticultural Society says that even rubbing up against it can irritate the skin.
Many plants, however beautiful, can be dangerous if ingested or touched.
An assortment of variables will dictate just how long a home’s siding will last, including the amount of sun a home receives and the location of the home. The life expectancy of siding also will depend on the siding material. According to Sunshine Contracting, vinyl siding lasts between 20 and 40 years. It’s a popular choice because of how long it lasts and the minimal upkeep it requires. Wood siding, another traditional favorite, is more expensive, but it also boasts impressive longevity, according to BobVila.com. With proper maintenance, which includes cleaning and refinishing, wood siding may last for decades. The coating on aluminum siding typically begins to fade after about 15 years. Fiber cement siding is affordable, durable and low maintenance, and it may actually last as long as the home itself. It needs to be repainted occasionally. Sunshine Contracting says stone veneer siding will last between 20 and 75 years, depending on the stone that is used.
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5 Signs It May Be Time To Renovate Your Home
Homeowners renovate their homes for a variety of reasons. Renovations can increase the value of a property and make homes safer and more comfortable for their occupants. Improvements also can be made to stay current with the times or to give a home a new vibe.
Statista projected that $510 billion was going to be spent on home improvement projects in 2024. The home improvement market is generating significant revenue. In fact, nearly a quarter of Americans opting to renovate their homes will spend an average of $10,000 on their projects. According to a Home Stars Renovation report, 8 percent of Canadian homeowners who have renovated have spent more than $20,000 on a home improvement project.
Kitchens and bathrooms often get the most attention when it comes to home improvement. However, every room and space in a home may need a renovation at some point, and the following are five signs it’s time to renovate.
1. Age
The National Association of Home Builders states that 50 percent of U.S. homes are over the age of 40. That means that age alone could dictate a need to renovate, particularly if some materials are original to the home. For example, asphalt
roofs typically last 25 to 30 years, while window frames can last 20 to 50 years depending on how well they have been maintained.
2. Inconvenient layout
Some homeowners scratch their heads when faced with awkward floor plan layouts. While one may live with the inconvenience for some time, typically a floor plan that isn’t working for the homeowner is a major driver of renovations.
3. Outdated looks
A home can look dated even if it is a relatively recent build. That’s because trends change quickly. For example, dark, cherry cabinets that were popular just a little while ago have now been replaced by lighter
color palettes. Homeowners whose homes do not match the looks emulated in design magazines may consider a change, particularly if they’re planning to sell soon.
4. Deterioration
Signs of water, storm or structural damage should be addressed as soon as possible. Any deterioration should be a strong indicator that it’s time to renovate.
5. Efficiency
Escalating utility bills could be indicative of an inefficient home. Homeowners can conduct energy audits and then improve the areas where energy loss may be occurring, such as windows, doors, siding, and insulation.
Homeowners can renovate their homes when they see fit, but various signs may warn that it’s time consider updating or remodeling a home. Renovations can help increase the value of a home.
Growing Your First Garden
Growing a garden may seem like a daunting task, but more and more people are doing it every year. It is a simple and rewarding way to reduce some of your impact on the environment and make your life greener. You don’t have to be selfsufficient. You can make a difference by growing a small amount of your own food.
Food is the most essential element to life. In the modern world, it is also one of the biggest contributors to the degradation of the environment. Much food in the United States is grown far from where it’s consumed and requires a lot of energy to be distributed. These days, there is also the risk of additives and
disease. Growing your own food will allow you to know exactly where your food is coming from, reduce your food budget each week and allow you to get a little closer to nature, even in the heart of a big city. You don’t need a ton of acreage to grow your own food. You just need a small yard, a deck or even a patio to put out your plants. To start a garden, pick a site that gets good sun. Usually, this means something on the south side of your home that isn’t shaded by a large tree. All you need is a little bit of dirt, and potted plants work great for those in apartments. If you have the inclination, try a raised bed, which helps the soil stay warmer and drain better, giving you better growing conditions. For more success your first year, use garden starts rather than seed. Starts do cost a little more, but they are already
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Tips To Help You Avoid The Buildup Of Clutter In Your Home
Clutter has a way of taking over a home. As time goes by, items that are not stored or discarded when they’ve lost their utility can gradually take over a space, creating a claustrophobic, cluttered feeling that can affect how people feel in their homes.
Clutter is not something to be taken lightly. A recent study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin found that women who characterized their living spaces as cluttered or marked by unfinished projects were more likely to experience fatigue and depression than women who described their homes as restful and restorative. Though clutter is often discussed in terms of removing it, there’s also many ways to prevent it in the first place.
• Schedule weekly cleaning sessions. Cleaning is a chore few look forward to, and that reluctance may be a byproduct of infrequent cleanings. The less a home is
cleaned, the longer cleaning sessions take when individuals get around to it. Weekly cleaning sessions can help prevent items from stockpiling and creating a cluttered look.
• Discard items when they’re no longer used. Holding on to items you no longer use will eventually contribute to the buildup of clutter. That’s a lesson parents know well, as kids outgrow toys, which can then pile up and contribute to overcrowded toy chests and play rooms. Adults also have a hard time discarding their own toys, including old devices. As kids outgrow toys, let them choose which ones to discard before they’re replaced with new
items. The same goes for adults, who can wipe old devices like tablets, smartphones and laptops clean and discard them once they’ve purchased replacements.
• Make it easy to find stored items. Even the most well-organized person can fall victim to clutter if stored items prove difficult to find. When revamping storage systems, choose clear, stackable drawers so you won’t make a mess as you look for stored items you can’t find. Clear, stackable plastic bins and drawers make it easier to find what you’re looking for, reducing the likelihood that items will end up on the floor or strewn about. If you don’t want to replace existing storage bins, label them if they’re not clear to make it easier to identify what’s inside.
• Donate clothing. Much like kids’ toys and adults devices should be discarded when they’re no longer used, old clothes can be donated to create more storage space and prevent the buildup of clutter. Clutter is often described as something visible to the naked eye, but clutter can also build up in dresser drawers and behind closet doors. Periodically go through closets and dressers and remove items you no longer wear, donating them if they’re still in good shape and discarding them if they’re not.
Clutter can quickly take over a home. A proactive approach that emphasizes clutter prevention can make for a more relaxing and restful home.
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Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency notes that radon disperses rapidly outdoors, which makes it a generally innocuous gas. However, radon can become trapped indoors, and it’s in those instances when the gas poses a potentially significant threat.
How does radon get inside?
The EPA notes that radon can enter buildings through cracks and other holes in the foundation. When that occurs, radon can become trapped indoors.
Why is radon a threat to human health?
When exposed to radon over time, people’s risk for lung cancer increases. In fact, the EPA reports that radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. According to the Government of Canada, radon gas breaks down and forms radioactive elements, which can then be inhaled into the lungs. The breakdown of radon continues in the lungs, where radioactive particles release small bursts of energy. That energy is absorbed by lung tissue, contributing to damage in the cells of the lungs that can increase cancer risk.
How do I know if I’m being exposed to radon inside?
Home radon test kits can be very effective at determining if radon is entering a home. These tests are inexpensive, but individuals
who want a second opinion also can hire a certified radon measurement firm to test their properties. If levels are determined to be high, contact a radon remediation expert to address the issue. Can radon reenter my home?
Efforts at radon mitigation are generally very effective. However, mitigation systems can fail or stop working
over time. So individuals concerned about recurrence can identify what caused the initial radon exposure, such as cracked foundations, and have those issues addressed. In addition, random testing for radon, even after mitigation efforts have been completed, can be a costeffective and simple safety net.
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well into their growth and much hardier than seedlings. It’s important to plant things that will grow well in your area. Get familiar
the flea problem before pet-sitting services can continue, but I’m already caring for the dog, so I’m stuck. What should I do? — Jane H. in Wellesley, Massachusetts
DEAR JANE: Immediately contact the client to inform them. Then ask for their permission to treat the dog. If they only want you to use a specific treatment, follow their instructions. Save your receipts for any flea treatments purchased. A flea infestation can spread to the other pets you care for, so follow these steps to reduce infestation:
— Isolate the dog from most areas of your home until he has completed treatment and you are brushing away only dead fleas.
— Mop and vacuum your entire home daily, especially the corners. (Hint: Put a brand-new flea collar inside the vacuum cleaner bag to kill the fleas that are sucked in.)
— Wash or steam clean area rugs and drapes, and the dog’s bedding.
— Wash clothes that you have worn around the dog. (Hint: Set the clothes dryer to a medium or high heat setting, which will kill most eggs and fleas.)
This is a good time to review and update your pet-sitting contract. Add a clause requiring pets to be free of fleas, ticks and communicable diseases, as well as a clause that says owners must reimburse you for expenses incurred if their pet causes an infestation.
with the zone you live in and what works well there. Your neighbors, local garden store and local bookstore will all have tremendous resources to help you get started. After a few years, you’ll know what you like to eat and what grows well in your environment.
The point of a home garden isn’t to give yourself another
job but to provide you with a little food for your effort. With time and practice, you can have exactly that, a cornucopia of fruits, vegetables and herbs that come straight out of your home. While you probably won’t completely change the food system, you can make a small contribution and green up your life by growing some of your own food.
Signs Of Winter Lawn Damage
Mother Nature can be harsh on a lawn, and it’s up to homeowners to nurse their lawns back to health after they endure the elements. That’s often the case when winter ends and homeowners uncover signs of damage to their lawns.
Homeowners cannot begin to repair winter lawn damage until they learn to identify it, and the following are some telltale signs that winter took a harsh toll on a landscape.
• Wilted grass: Many things can cause grass to wilt over the course of winter, so homeowners may have to put on their sleuth’s cap to determine why grass that was healthy as recently as late fall is now wilted as the spring bloom begins. Grass that’s adjacent to walkways and driveways might have wilted due to the application
of de-icing solutions. Such products can prevent the formation of ice on driveways and walkways. However, when they’re tracked onto the grass by people or animals or blown there by winter winds, grass can wilt. A deep watering in spring can flush any lingering solution from the lawn. In future winters, homeowners can be as careful as possible when applying de-icing solutions, making a concerted effort to avoid spreading any onto the grass and limited applications to areas of the driveway and walkways that are not close to the grass.
• Brown patches: The National Association of Landscape Professionals notes that brown patches in a lawn often develop after heavy snowfall. Such patches tend to develop where large piles of shoveled snow were deposited, so homeowners can inspect
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How To Prepare Your Landscape For New Plants
New plants can add much to a landscape. Whether they’re replacing plants that are no longer thriving or being added to supplement an existing landscape, new plants are an affordable way to give a home’s exterior a whole new look.
Much consideration is given to which plants to add to a landscape. That’s understandable, as homeowners want to choose plants that will thrive and won’t compromise the health of surrounding plants and trees. Before planting or even choosing plants, it’s important to plan for new additions to a landscape. Preparing the landscape can inform homeowners about which plants to purchase and can ensure they thrive after planting.
• Document sunlight exposure. Plants have different needs, and one of the biggest differences between species is the amount of sunlight they need to thrive. According to Penn State Extension, plants characterized as “full sun” require six or more hours of sunlight per day, while those considered “partial sun” need between four and six hours of sunlight per day. Plants designated as “partial shade” need two to four hours of sun per day, while “shade”
plants need less than two hours of sunlight a day. Documenting sunlight exposure in advance gives homeowners an idea of which plants should be planted and where they should be planted. Jot down these observations in a journal over several weeks and then choose plants that will thrive in each area.
• Test the soil. A soil pH test is a simple and quick
way to determine the acidity of soil. Soil pH levels will indicate how likely a plant is to thrive in a given spot. High levels won’t necessarily mean an area should be avoided, as some plants thrive in acidic soils.
Additional soil tests can determine other characteristics, such as the nutrient levels of soil and the amount of organic matter it contains. Each of these variables can
help homeowners make the right choices as they introduce new plants to their properties.
• Consider local wildlife. If local wildlife makes its presence known on a property, homeowners may want to take proactive steps prior to planting anything new. A new fence might prevent animals like deer from getting in, but that likely won’t do much to repel smaller animals like squirrels, rabbits or foxes. If wildlife is a concern, homeowners can seek advice at their local garden center about which plants certain animals are likely to ignore.
Homeowners who want to attract wildlife can do the same in reverse, choosing plants wildlife will be drawn to. Homeowners who want to deter wildlife should erect fencing or other barriers prior to planting.
• Clear space if necessary. Plants grow up and out, and cramped quarters can make it hard for new plants to thrive. Some may thrive but only at the expense of other plants. If necessary, clear space prior to planting to ensure plants have ample space to grow.
Some pre-planting landscape preparation can ensure new plants thrive.
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alongside driveways and walkways. The NALP advises homeowners to rake away part of the brown patches first. If green tissue is emerging beneath, then the lawn will likely be fine in due time. However, if the area beneath is not green and surrounding areas are already turning green, homeowners may need to rake up dead tissue before applying topsoil to the affected spots. Once topsoil is spread, some grass seed can be spread and the grass should regain its green glory.
• Gray or pink grass:
Another indicator of winter
lawn damage linked to snow is gray or pink grass. The NALP reports that this is a byproduct of snow mold caused by lingering snow. Action may be unnecessary, as the NALP notes these circular patterns often go away on their own. If not, raking the affected areas might be enough to get the lawn on the road to recovery. If the issue continues to linger after raking, a topsoil application and subsequent seeding may be necessary. These are three common signs of winter lawn damage in areas where snowfall is significant during the coldest months of the year. Homeowners concerned about their damaged lawns are urged to contact a local landscape professional to correct any issues that linger into spring.
Gardening Can Offer You More
Millions of people embrace opportunities to get back in their gardens each spring, and they might be reaping more rewards from that activity than they realize.
According to the American Institute of Stress, gardening sparks a level of creativity among enthusiasts, and that can help to alleviate stress by lowering levels of the hormone cortisol. In addition, authors of a 2022 study published in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening concluded that gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic helped people cope with coronavirus-related stress through outdoor activity.
The American Cancer Society reports that possible symptoms of radon exposure include shortness of breath, a new or worsening cough, pain or tightness in the chest, hoarseness, or trouble swallowing. The lack of these symptoms should not be mistaken for evidence that a home has no radon. Periodic testing is necessary. Though radon is naturally occurring, it can pose a significant threat. More information is available at epa.gov. (Continued From Page 25A)
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How Empty Nesters Can Repurpose Bedrooms
It can be bittersweet when adult children decide the time has come to move out of the family home. Parents perhaps get their first trial run of this scenario when their children go off to college or enlist in the military. Rooms are left empty, if only for a certain period of time. Eventually, those rooms will remain empty as adult children move out of the house for good.
Converting a child’s bedroom into an area for adults may take some planning. It can be exciting to regain space, but at the same time, it can be disheartening to convert a child’s bedroom once and for all. When the time comes and homeowners are emotionally ready to tackle bedroom conversions, these tips can help the process go smoothly.
• Repurpose the space for them. Give a childhood bedroom an adult spin without changing too much. If furniture is in good shape,
Understanding A Spring Spectacle: The Life Cycle Of Butterflies
Few harbingers of spring are more spectacular to look at than the variety of butterflies that take to the skies after they emerge from chrysalis.
Although it is widely known that butterflies and moths go through a metamorphosis to turn into their finished forms, many are unaware just how many steps it takes for a butterfly to be ready to fly.
1. A butterfly begins its life as an egg, which a female butterfly lays on a particular plant that the species of butterfly prefers to eat. This is called a host plant. Butterflies are very particular about the type of plant that they eat. Certain species will only eat one type of plant or closely related varieties.
2. When a butterfly hatches from the egg, it is called a larva, or a first instar caterpillar. The insect is very small and does nothing but eat from the host plant.
replace the bedding, change the flooring, swap out artwork, and remove “youthful” items like toys, trophies and other collectibles. When the
3. Caterpillars are voracious eaters, and they grow very quickly. The trouble is that their skin cannot grow. A new, larger skin must be formed. To do this the caterpillar must molt its old skin so that the new, larger skin can emerge. As it eats, a caterpillar will go through a few stages depending on the species. It may become a second, third, fourth, and fifth instar caterpillar.
4. A caterpillar that has
child comes home to visit, he or she will still feel comfortable in the space.
• Create extra storage. The bedroom can be transformed
molted several times may look very different from its initial larval form. It will be much larger and may have different colors and features.
5. During the final molt, the discarded skin will become part of the chrysalis that will house the caterpillar as it pupates. The caterpillar spins a silk girdle that attaches it to a particular location, either on a tree branch or a plant stem.
into a walk-in closet or dressing space. According to the design experts at Houzz, many clients request this type of dressing room situation. There’s a bonus if the layout allows the space to connect to the owner’s suite or bathroom. This is a major overhaul, so homeowners should enlist a professional contractor.
• Make a fitness center. A bedroom can be turned into a home gym to make working out more convenient. Home-
6. Contrary to popular belief, butterflies are not formed in cocoons. Their pupa is called a chrysalis. Only some varieties of moths transform inside of a cocoon. In the chrysalis, the caterpillar is undergoing a rapid transformation. The chewing mouthparts are turning into the sucking mouthparts of a butterfly. Wings and antennae are also forming. The pupa stage is not merely a hibernation for the caterpillar. It is a time of very active growth.
7. About 10 to 14 days later the butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis. Upon doing so the wings will be wet and small. The butterfly then pumps fluids through the wings to expand them. It also needs to get used to flying. A recently hatched butterfly is very vulnerable until its wings are ready and dry.
8. An adult butterfly eats nectar and reproduces to
owners should take inventory of equipment they may have and then figure out where existing and new equipment will go. They may need to consult a structural engineer to ensure that the flooring can bear the weight of additional equipment.
• Create a work space. One of the best ways to transform adult children’s bedrooms is to convert the spaces into home offices. Those who have been setting up “desks”
begin the life cycle anew. Relatively speaking, a butterfly has a short life span. Some species live only a few days. Others may live up to a year. This can make viewing a spectacularly hued butterfly in a spring garden even more poignant for the observer.
More than 700 species of butterflies are found in North America. In order to attract them to the backyard, homeowners can plant wildlife that nurtures all stages of the metamorphosis.
Adult butterflies looking for nectar will seek out plants in the sunlight; rarely do they feed in the shade. Plants should have red, yellow, orange, pink, or purple blossoms. Flattopped or clustered flowers are preferred, as are short flower tubes that enable the butterfly’s proboscis to fit in easily.
at dining room tables or elsewhere may be excited about the prospects of finally having a private, dedicated space to work from home.
• Turn it into a craft room. The bedroom can be converted into a space to explore hobbies and various other interests. A dedicated craft space, a reading nook, a place to store photography equipment, or another function can serve as a useful way to repurpose an empty bedroom.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that notion is as true when renovating a home as it is when studying a piece of art. Therefore, when homeowners are looking for the best building materials for their home remodels — including backyard decks — their own personal preferences may ultimately dictate the direction they go.
Deck boards and railings can be made from a diverse array of materials, including traditional hardwood, plastic and composite materials. Here’s a deep look into some of the more popular decking materials so homeowners can make informed decisions when contracting with a decking professional for the build.
Hardwood, Softwood Or Pressure-Treated Wood
In the not-so-distant past, decks were primarily built using some type of wood. Wood is widely available and fairly cost-effective. However, as anyone with a wood deck knows, wood requires frequent upkeep and it can be susceptible to rotting or insect damage. Wood decks also may
splinter and deteriorate when exposed to the elements or pool water. Pressure-treated boards are infused with chemicals to help them endure, but that does not make them impervious to wear. Still, the traditional look of a wood deck remains appealing to many homeowners.
Composite
Composite decking materials are made from a blend of recycled plastic and wood
fibers. Since there is so much recycled content, composite decks attract those who are concerned about the environment and sustainability. Composite decking comes in uncapped and capped varieties. The capped version has an extra layer of protective capping made from high-performance polymers, says TimberTech,
a decking and outdoor furniture provider. While composite decks may have similar up-front costs to wood, they will require less maintenance over the years, but they must be scrubbed to avoid mildew growth.
Plastic
Decks made of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene or
high density polyethylene (HDPE) are collectively referred to as PVC decks. They are made entirely from environmentally safe plastic with no wood in the mix at all. PVC decks are more durable than composite and can last a lifetime. All PVC decks need is occasional cleaning. A potential disadvantage to PVC is it doesn’t always look, sound or feel like wood. Also, complex fastening systems can make the boards move as the temperature changes, resulting in squeaking as people walk on the deck. Generally, PVC is more expensive than wood or composite, but that investment may be worth it for those who never want to worry about deck repair or replacement.
Aluminum Aluminum may not be as popular as other decking materials, but it is lighter and stronger than wood, composite, and plastic. Aluminum also is resistant to mold, weather and insects, and it can be recycled. An aluminum deck will last for years, which is why it is one of the more costly decking materials.
Homeowners have many choices when picking materials for their decks. If they want a traditional look and moderate cost, wood may be the way to go. Those concerned about looks and durability may like composite. People who want very durable and longlasting may want to give strong consideration to plastic or aluminum materials.
Homeowners frequently enhance their outdoor living spaces with attractive plants and trees. When that greenery also produces food, the results can be both beauty and bounty.
People who plant vegetable gardens and fruit trees in their yards can be blessed with an abundance of fresh pickings once it’s time to harvest. In fact, many home gardeners may have visions of warm evenings pulling vegetables right out of the garden and tossing them on the grill or in salads. But insects and animals enjoy fresh produce just as people do. The joy of harvesting from a garden can be diminished when unwanted guests have gotten there first.
Homeowners can employ these all-natural strategies to protect their fruits and vegetables from lawn pests and critters.
• Plant gardens in raised beds. Though they’re not a fool-proof deterrent, raised beds can eliminate some garden infiltration by small critters that come up and
under from the ground. A raised garden bed can deter rabbits, gophers, groundhogs, slugs, and some other crawling pests. Raised beds also are ergonomical
and easily accessible by homeowners.
• Prepare homemade insecticide. The environmental information site Treehugger provides information on making a homemade insecticide from vegetable oil and a mild soap. Use one cup of oil with one tablespoon of soap (such as Dr. Bronner’s castile soap). Add this mixture to one quart of water in a spray bottle. This concoction can eradicate aphids, mites, thrips, and more by coating insects’ bodies and effectively suffocating them. Soap-and-water sprays or even neem oil sprays work similarly.
• Sprinkle diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth, commonly known as DE, is an abrasive powder comprised of fossilized algae diatoms. It’s commonly used as a filter medium in swimming pools, but also makes an effective pesticide. The material’s abrasive and absorbent qualities draw moisture out of insects, essentially dehydrating them to death. DE can be sprinkled around the base of plants, but will need to be reapplied after rain and watering.
• Space out plants. One
way to reduce insect or animal pest numbers is to ensure ample space between plants. Tightly planted crops create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and also provide hiding spots and warmth for pests. Leaving room between plants can help avoid these issues, according to Gardening Channel.
• Use row covers or garden mesh. Specialized covers and meshes protect fruit and vegetables against insects and animals. Many plants can be covered all year long as long as the covers are lifted during flowering if the crops depend on pollination by bees. Veggiemesh® is a cover that can be laid over plants.
• Interplant crops in the garden. Interplanting is a technique that involves alternating crops, herbs and flowers to confuse the pests so they have a difficult time finding what they want to eat. Alternate rows of vegetables with herbs and flowers that appeal to beneficial insects.
Keeping insects and animals from damaging gardens can involve techniques that are safe and natural.
Tips To Keep Your Air Conditioning Systems Well-Maintained
There is no denying the relief cool air provides when the temperatures outdoors are particularly steamy. In fact, having a place to cool off is a necessity for those who have succumbed to heat exhaustion or have difficulty regulating their body temperatures.
Even though air conditioning can provide relief, some people are reluctant to turn it on because of the drain on electricity and the subsequent high energy bills that come with it. Certainly running the air conditioning can be costly, but regular maintenance helps a system to work more efficiently. It also enables homeowners to recognize issues that can lead to expensive repairs if left unchecked.
Here are some air conditioning maintenance tips to keep a system in top condition.
• Change the filters. Dirty, clogged filters can cause a system to work harder to cool down rooms, compromising efficiency. Check
the HVAC system’s manufacturer recommendation for how frequently to change the filters. Some may benefit from monthly replacement if
the air conditioning is running constantly.
• Consider the MERV rating. The filter will have a minimum efficiency reporting value, or MERV, according to This Old House. The higher the number, the better the filtration. But a higher MERV rating requires more energy to pull air through the filter. Therefore, choose a balance of filtration and energy cost requirements.
• Maintain the outdoor unit. Clean the AC unit with a soft-bristle brush and vacuum the fins at the start of the season and if the unit becomes dirty from weather, pollen and other elements. Bent condenser or evaporator fins can restrict air flow that would normally pass through the air conditioning system. Gently straighten them to improve air flow.
• Check and repair leaks. Airflow leaks through ductwork and with window AC units can reduce efficiency. Hold an incense stick or another smoldering item to check for leaks. If the smoke blows around, there is leakage. Use foil tape to seal small gaps and duct mastic for large ones. Stuff foam around a window unit and use taping as necessary.
• Schedule annual maintenance. Homeowners may be able to handle various maintenance tasks, or they may want to have an HVAC technician come out and do the following: clean and inspect coils; adjust and replace fan belts; lubricate motors and bearings; inspect controls and safeties, check refrigerant; and determine if the unit is large enough for the home.
Air conditioning systems need routine maintenance to operate efficiently and at the lowest cost possible.
• Supplement with a whole-house fan. The Family Handyman says an attic-mounted fan pushes hot air out through the attic vents and draws cooler, outside air through open windows and doors. The whole-house fan can be used to draw out most of the hot air before turning on the AC, or as a substitute on cooler days when having the AC on may not be crucial.
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Terre Hill Area Senior Connections
The Terre Hill Area Senior Connections, held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 105 West Main Street, Terre Hill, is open Monday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call 7174883735 or email thascpa@ gmail.com.
Art projects will be available on Monday and Thursday mornings, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. They include finishing, individual painting projects and more.
Daily Activities Include: Thursday, March 20: 8:30 a.m., Coffee/Conversation; 9:00 a.m., First Day of Spring Activity; 10:00 a.m., ELANCO Library, Trivia.
Monday, March 24: 8:30 a.m., Coffee/Conversation; 9:00 a.m., Coloring and Crafts; 10:00 a.m., Visiting Angels, Cooking for 1 or 2.
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Akron Lions Club Serves And Supports Their Community
The Akron Lions Club serves its community throughout the year in many different ways. During the Ephrata Fair, it serves up its signature sandwich, the Toasted Cheeseburger, along with fresh French fries. Most of the profit from that event goes back to the community through the many organizations that it supports. At the Lions meeting in February, referred to as their donation night, numerous organizations were presented with a donation check, along with a big thanks from the
Cocalico High School is beyond proud to announce that for the first time in their school’s history, Mayra González and Jesús Grajales Martinez have earned the prestigious Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy! This incredible milestone recognizes their outstanding proficiency in English and Spanish, reflecting their hard work, perseverance, and appreciation for cultural and linguistic diversity.
As the first students from
the school to achieve this honor, these trailblazers have set a high standard and paved the way for future students to follow in their footsteps. Their accomplishment not only highlights the importance of multilingualism but also showcases the global mindset they strive to foster in the community.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Jesús Grajales Martinez and Mayra González.
club members to their organization members who help them out during the fair. Other service projects the Lions will be involved with include handing out Easter eggs filled with candy on Saturday, April 19, and participating with Akron Day in the Park on Saturday,
June 14. For more information, call 7178591614.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Jessie Pierce (Akron Beacon House), Maria Rotella (Ephrata Rec), Ammie Stark (Carol Stark Foundation), Cassey Ellis (E.A.S.S.), Abby Balmer (Ephrata Library); (back) Mike Lyons (Ephrata Ambulance Association), Karen Hummel (E.A.S.S.), Dr. Scott Jackson (Dove Ministries), Karl Stark (Carol Stark Foundation), Kim Carson (Akron Beacon House),
Baseball Association), Megan Tomsheck (Vision Corps), Ryan Myers (President Akron Lions) and Dale Miller (Akron Fire Company).
The Ephrata Cloister Associates (ECA), a non-profit organization that supports the work at the Ephrata Cloister, recently seated a new Board of Directors for 2025. Officers include: President – Nancy H. Hess, Interim Pastor of Lancaster Church of the Brethren; VicePresident Chris Lausch, a partner at ABNA International and head of entertainment for Dogfish Head Brewery; Treasurer –Megan Swartz, Accountant/ Payroll Specialist at Acuity Advisors and CPAs; Secretary Madelyn Marks, Associate Designer at
DenTech Industrial. Board members are: Doug Gehr, retired Church of the Brethren pastor; Cindy Mellinger, retired Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator for Blue Ridge; Kerry Shoff, Sales Manager, Hampton Inn, Ephrata; Eric Martin Usner, adjunct professor of Music, American Studies, and Environmental Studies at Franklin & Marshall and other nearby colleges and universities; and Sheree Wolf, vocalist and concert coordinator for the Ephrata Cloister Chorus. Suzanne Fisher, former ECA Board President and retired
Conestoga Valley Middle School teacher, was appointed Board Administrator.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (first row) Cindy Mellinger, Sheree Wolf, Madelyn Marks, Eric Martin Usner; (second row) Chris Lausch, Nancy H. Hess, Suzanne Fisher, Kerry Shoff and Doug Gehr. Missing from the photo was Megan Swartz.
The ECA Board is launching into the new year with a focus on community engagement, increased membership, and a wider
marketing range to invigorate historybased tourism that centers on the Cloister and local museums. The revitalization of the amphitheater constitutes a major project for the ECA that, with the support of community and business donors, will create a unique venue for theater, music, art and celebrations on the Cloister property.
A communitybased nonprofit since 1958, the Ephrata Cloister Associates, in partnership with the
Eric Ackerman (Ephrata
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Student Spotlight
Chase
Jonas Chase 8th Grade
Jonas Chase is a creative student enjoying his eighth grade year at Hinkletown Mennonite School. His parents are Maria and Jeremy Chase, and he has a goofy little dog named Tobble. Jonas enjoys theater, art, Minecraft, trombone, reading, basketball, and volleyball, and he attends Ephrata Community Church. However, one of his favorite hobbies is writing.
Hinkletown Mennonite
Jonas loves to write. He enjoys writing and creating fantasy worlds and is currently writing a script for a movie. The storyline of the script is based on the popular movie and book series How to Train Your Dragon. Jonas particularly delights in figuring out the plot and connecting the clues he has laid throughout the story. He plans on calling the movie The Mystery of the Hidden World. Additionally, Jonas plans to continue the story in a second film, which will also crossover into the worlds of other famous novels and films.
Jonas also incorporates his love of reading into his writing through fanfictions for a multitude of stories, including Harry Potter, Warrior Cats, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. He enjoys putting his own original characters in the situations the canon characters find themselves in.
Jonas hopes to continue writing into the future, perhaps using the gifts of writing God has given him as a screenwriter.
Shirk 10th Grade
Cali Shirk, currently in 10th grade, is the second daughter of Duane and Stacy Shirk. She attends Parkview Mennonite Church, and works at Weaver’s Store in the clothing section and as a cashier.
Her favorite class this year is the Ministry Arts Team, the school’s singing group, because it feels so rewarding to be able to see the progress that is being made as they practice their parts. One thing that she is looking forward to is the group’s programs and tour coming up.
Another thing Cali is looking forward to is the upcoming summer break, because she can’t wait for the warm weather and the chance to spend a month in Guatemala. After graduating, Cali hopes to find a full-time job that really suits her.
Some things that Cali wishes for the world is that everyone would know their value based on what Jesus says about them. She also wishes that the amount of unreached people groups would lessen.
Cali looks up to both or her parents, who are leaders in the church’s youth group. She admires her father for his quiet, calm, and humble leadership, and her mom for the confidence to be the person that she is and for how caring she is.
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Some things that Cali enjoys doing are being with kids, singing, and spending time with people from youth groups; she also enjoys animals. She is also currently learning Spanish, and she is celebrating that she recently earned her driver’s license. Overall, Cali is known for her gentle and caring nature, her great
and beautiful smile, her strong relationship with Jesus, and her heart for others.
Ephrata High School Honor Roll
The following students from Ephrata High School were named to the Honor Roll for the second marking period.
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OBITUARIES
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Elizabeth M. Martin
Elizabeth M. Martin, 90, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Fairmount Homes.
and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
She was born in Morgantown to the late Samuel and Malinda (Mast) Petersheim and was the wife of the late Earl E. Martin.
She was a member of Red Run Mennonite Church. Elizabeth was a homemaker. She volunteered for many years at the Ephrata Re-Uzit. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting and gardening.
Elizabeth is survived by two daughters: Etta, wife of Homer Eberly of Ephrata,
Elbert AddaiYeboah, Athena Addison, Andrew Alayon, Kylie Allen, Alex Babich, Emily Bender, Tre Beres, Carter Bischoff, Cameron Bitner, Cayden Bowers, McKenzie Boyd, Reese Bromirski, Ron Buitrago, Susanna Calkins, Alyssa Campalans, Elisabeth Capps, Hunter Capwill, Emma Cerullo, Nicky Chen, Drake Ciran, Gianna DeAza, Zahra Delcine, Lily Delgado, Logan Deshong, Gianna DiCicco, Cianah Diller, Kaiden Dom, Ayvory Dowlin, Hendrik Estes, Nora Faith, Sayben Fellenger, Kasen Firestine, Owen Florea, Isabella Forney, Morgyn Fox, Madison Frymyer, Lisa Fulton, Ryan Garman, Kris Gehman, Alexis Gonzalez, Charlotte Good, Eli Grant, Josiah Grant, Rory Grattan, Vincent Graybill, Alyssa Gross, Emerson Hallowell, Addison Hartman, Colin Hartz, Kylee Heiselman, Grace Hoffer, Alex Horning, Isabella Hurst, Kara Ingham, Emma Jahn, Traylynn Jones, Madison Kauffman, Derek Kehle, Rye Kimmet, Malachi Knowles, Dikchya Koirala, Jenna Kurtz, Josephine Lee, Rylee Lehman, Angelina Lototska, Wills Louissaint, Eva Ludwig, Blake Manko, Braden Martin, Brody Martin, Julia Martin, Aiden Mathis, Ben McCracken, Maddix McFarland, Morgan McGrath, Julianna Meashey, Pearly Mikhil, Landon Millard, Addyson Miller, Jonah Miller, Sophia Montijo, Ramirez Montoya, Xavier Morales, Serenity Moua, Andi Moyer, Coltan Moyer, Najma Muse, Landon Myers, Paige Norris, Abigail Ober, Annalis Olan,
and Kay, wife of Joe Good of Terre Hill; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband
Gianna Paparo, William Pollock, Brysinn Polynone, Brody Price, Charlotte Ream, Kylan Reichard, Landon Reichenbach, Malik Riaz, Isabella Rodriguez, Savanna Roe, Abdiel Romero Maldonado, Laura Rosario Castro, Cecilia Rutter, Matthew Savage, Hailey Scheirer, Colton SchmidtHoffman, Andrew Schnettler, Ian Schwartz, Weston Sellers, Olivia Sensenig, Cody Shaffer, Christopher Sheckart, Judah Showalter, Jordyn Siegle, Ezra Smee, Adelynn Smith, Aubriana
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 10 to 11 AM, at Red Run Mennonite Church, 987 Martin Church Rd., Denver, followed by a memorial service at 11 AM, with Pastor Kevin Weaver officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, P. O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradling funeralhome.com.
Ezra Bryan, Austin Bryant, Jacob Buckwalter, Sophie Burkey, Bruce Burkholder, Neil Burkholder, Leah Caldwell, Warren Carter, Jeremiah Cassidy, Rylee Cicero, Shire Ciran, Tristan Clauss, Faith Conlin, Joslyn Copeland, Issaka Coulibaly, Gabrielle DeGothseir, Drew DiCicco, Katlyn Diirner, Dante Diluzio, Nadia Drobot, Seth Eby, Martina Elliot, Vittoria Faccio, Maxima Fernandez Hitzel, Makenzie Finefrock, Andy Flores, Rebecca Foard, Trent Frey, Madelyn Gangaway, Kayden Gibbons, Caitlyn Gockley, Ellie Grande, Moreno Guzman, Joshua Hackman, Darien Harnish, Jayla Harris, Courtney Harting, Skylar Hatt, Tyler Haus, Alison Heisey, Broderick Heuyard, Matthew Hildenbrand, Evan Honberger, Dustin Hoover, Alliyah Hubbard, Bronson Hurst, Gisele Imler, Andrew Ingham, Samira Jidah, Elea Jones, Paytyn Jones, Nikolai Jusino, Johanna Kaiser,
Kaelyn Kennedy, Ayden Kern, Kennedy King, Sullivan Klinger, Hadassah Knowles, Collin Kreider, Sophia Kresge, Madison Lausch, Isabella Le, Arianna Leid, Piper Leonhard, Ivy Lockard, Desiree Loos, Alexia Lorah, Allison Ludwig, Braedin Malmer, Matthew Mantsevich, Jack Martin, Carter Matthews, Isabella Mazzio, Keira McComsey, Marie McCracken, Lacey McFadden, James Moore, Jayden Morales, Darren Morrison, Manee Moua, Sabra Muncy, Ava Munro, Carissa Murphy, Brody Musser, Izabel Musser, Dominick Naimo, Ryder Newlin, Emma Ober, Mariana Ochoa Palacio, William Petry, Ella Pfautz, Sabrina Phinitpapha, Amani Pierre, Chase Prange, Hailey Rea, Megan Rebuck, Toriana Reese, Mason Regitz, Cameron Renninger, Deacon Renninger, Sara Riaz, Avery Rideout, Justin Rios, Sebastian Rios, Shaydeliz Rivera Serrano, Sophia Rivera, Trinity Rodriquez, Piper Rudy, Mya Russell, Mila Saenz, Landon Schadt, Addison Scheirer, Nathan Schlegel, Sophia Schlinkman, Adam Sensenig, Kylee Sheets, Campbell Shelley,
SHOPPING
BOWMANSVILLE • Horst Outdoor Power Equip. • Ranck’s Family Restaurant
• Daniel’s Farm Store DENVER/ADAMSTOWN
Deer Country
Red Roof Inn
Tru by Hilton
Turkey Hill (300 Main Street)
Weaver Markets (Adamstown)
Willow Creek Discount Grocery EAST EARL
Good’s Store
Horst Farm Market
Martin’s Trailside Express
Shady Maple Smorgasbord • Shady Maple Farm Market ELM • Elm Post Office EPHRATA • A.B. Martin Roofing Supply
Ebenezer Groceries
Glenwood Foods
Good’s Store
Green Dragon
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
• Weis Markets
FIVEPOINTVILLE
• Weaver’s Store
Grayson Shellhammer, Camryn Simes, Mackenzie Simmons, Cara Slider, Aldynne Snyder, Kaelin Staub, Dayton Stauffer, Peter Suhrbier, Brianna Theis, MacKenzie Thoeun, Brynn Thomas, Hunter Umstead, Julia Utley, Aiden Walsh, Kiera Walters, Ryleigh Warner, Landry Weidner, Justice Weik, Savannah Weiss, Todd Weist, Madison Wenger, Jenna Wertz, Joshua Williams, Ryan Woolard, Easton Wyniawskyj, Hailey Ya, Mehanaym Yohannes, Aaron Young, Caleb Zawaski, Laura Zelt, Adelyn Zimmerman, Landon Zimmerman.
Grade 12
Breona Abelt, Lucia Aeschliman Yoder, Rustam Ahmadi, Adnan Ahmed, Alise Althouse, Sara Anthony, Camila ArguelloLopez, Taylor Artus, Conner Auchey, Kaliana Auchey, Laylah Baier, Sara Baker, Thomas Bambrick, Samuel Barnebas, Micah Bautista, Dominic Beaver, Lucas Becker, Averiana Bender, Jerny Benedict, Jocelyn Berges, William Bischoff, Sally Bollinger, Brayden Brown, Zieer Bruno, Bria Burkholder, Carter Burk
LEOLA
• Giant
• Weaver’s Hardware
LITITZ
• Giant
• Oregon Dairy Restaurant
• PaulB
• Weiser’s Market
MARTINDALE
• Eby’s Store
MORGANTOWN
• BB’s Grocery Outlet
• Turkey Hill
• Wawa
MYERSTOWN
• Bud’s Exxon
• Dutch Country ACE
• Home Messenger Library & Bookstore
• Horning’s Market of Myerstown
• Raub’s Twin Kiss
NEW HOLLAND
• Grocery Outlet
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For Sale
FOR SALE: Car manuals, baseball yearbooks, sports posters, toys, old baseball cards. 717-859-5850.
FOR SALE: Nice 3-piece bedroom furniture with headboard and mirror. $300. Cab for S-10 truck, $75. Pictures available. 717-376-6293.
FOR SALE: Custom handcrafted meal worm feeders, bluebird houses, large bird feeders, wren houses, squirrel boxes, firewood sheds. 717-626-1260.
FOR SALE: Bagged mushroom soil to enrich garden, $5.00, at The Mill in Mt. Airy. 717-305-8378.
FOR SALE: New in the box, air fryer, $100 OBO. Call 717-863-9774.
FOR SALE: Flags, flagpoles, cases, hats, pins. Decorative flags and mailbox covers on sale. American Flag Shoppe near Adamstown, 717-4841183.
FOR SALE: Makita circular saw, charger, Makita bag/ storage, 4 batteries (2 brand new batteries. This item was only used 1 time before my father got sick. Asking for $350. Also selling an antique wood cabinet Atwater Kent 60 radio, it’s a beautiful piece/works, $175. Call 717799-4398.
FOR SALE: Small straw bales, can deliver. TroyBilt horse tiller, good condition, $400. 717-945-3842.
Appliances
FOR SALE: GE glass top range, works, except for 1 large burner, $50. Call 717917-2337.
Auto/Truck
FOR SALE: Hood for 2022 Chevy Colorado, like new, asking $600. Call 717-7382954.
FOR SALE: 2018 Subaru Forester, 53,317 miles, good condition, $16,500. Tel.#, 610-816-9610.
Household/Furniture
FOR SALE: Like new stair lift, used 4 months. Great deal, $950. Call 717-6271484.
FOR SALE: Beautiful hutch. Glass shelves behind doors on top, wooden shelves on bottom. 3 drawers. Medium wood stain, excellent condition, you haul, $500. Kleinfeltersville area, please text or call 717-224-3908.
Lawn & Garden
FOR SALE: Poly furniture. Dining table sets, folding Adirondack, rockers, swings, child’s picnic tables, and more. 4% off in March. 448 Pleasant Valley Road, Denver, PA.
FOR SALE: 2002 JD X475 riding mower, 54” hyd. lift deck, 23HP gas, power steering, very nice. $3,900. 717859-5776.
FOR SALE: 2022 Ferris ProCut S mower, 66 hours, like new, 61” deck with power lift, 27HP, $8,900. 717-2718827.
FOR SALE: Sheds, gazebos, pool houses, playhouses, poly furniture, all in stock. Also, shed repairs, shed removal, roofing, siding, decks. Wyomissing Structures, 610-7435660.
Pets & Animals
FOR SALE: Fluffy French micro bullies, beautiful blue color, 3 months old, males and female. Vet checked and vax. 717519-7940.
FOR SALE: Free 2 black kittens, 7 months, female, spayed. Free delivery. 717304-4250.
FOR SALE: Quality mini Goldendoodle puppies, red, some with white markings. Ready for 4/4/25. Reserve yours today. 717-283-9629.
FOR SALE: Adult Bobwhite quail, $8 each. Do you need an irrigation pump? Barton American fire pump, 500 GPM, with 6 sections hose, $200. 717-445-7142.
Produce/Edibles
FOR SALE: Kennebec potatoes. Jonas Reiff, 1120 Steinmetz Road, Ephrata. No phone.
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FOR SALE: Butcher hogs. Take whole or half. I can schedule butcher. 717-6261260.
RV’s & Campers
FOR SALE: 2003 Montego Bay 34’ motor home, 42,000 miles. Chevy engine, workhouse chassis, roof air, leveling jacks, generator, two slide outs, sleeps five, good condition, $24,500. Call 717-2016890.
Notice
NOTICE: I’m trying to find the last owners of 1968 Buick Rivieras VIN:494878H916890, 491878H901227 and 1969 VIN: 494879H940381. Anyone having information, please call Mark, 717-2693549.
NOTICE: We accept brush, trimmings, grass clippings, trees and stumps for a small fee. Call Martin Mulch for information. 717-7331602.
NOTICE: Online Auction to satisfy storage unit lien on unit 13, size 13x21, located at 925 South Ridge Road, Denver. Register at www.pannebeckerwolf. hibid.com. Auction ends March 22 with contents removed by March 29.
NOTICE: Piano lessons. Call Susan Lambert, lessons for all ages. 717-371-4742.
GARAGE SALES
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Garage Sale
NOTICE: 14+ Family Garage Sale, March 22, 6:30am-12pm. Children’s clothes, riding toys, jeans, Norwex, household items, so much more. Farmhouse Sticky’s Trailer will be there selling breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, coffees. In the shop at Stump’s Decks and Porches, 2458 Division Hwy., Ephrata.
NOTICE: Barn & Yard Sale, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 3/20, 3/21, 3/22. Housewares, shoes, glassware, Corelle dishes, canning jars, new half pints, Ball lids, primitives, patio sets, Shepherd hooks, small tables, benches, galv. tubs, antique quilts, also some new. Lots more. 230 Snyder Drive, New Holland.
NOTICE: Garage Sales, 3/22, 7am-12pm. Easter items, household, jewelry, toys, clothes, Doneckers clothing rack, American Girl, brand name purses, new items, pictures. 224 Woodchuck Drive, 242 Blackberry Drive, Ephrata.
NOTICE: Tent Sale of Discontinued and Slightly Damaged Bathroom Vanities, Sinks, Faucets and more on Friday and Saturday, March 21-March 22, 8-4, Bath Barn, 723 Rothsville Road, Lititz. 717-626-1168.
NOTICE: Huge Garage Sale, Friday and Saturday, 3/21 and 3/22, 7am-12pm. Lots of clothes, hunting etc., household items, china set, Princess House glassware, ice chests, 2 bicycles (like new), Horton, Storm crossbow, much more. 428 Spring Grove Road, East Earl.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, March 21-22, 6:30noon. Books including Paperpie, baby, children and adult clothes, shoes, sweaters, scrapbooking supplies. Household items and decor, snow blower. 433 Spring Grove Road, East Earl. More garage sales in the area.
NOTICE: Future of Christendom presents an event to help you understand and apply the Bible to society. Join us at our Theonomy Symposium on May 17, 2025 in Ephrata. Tickets are only $5. Registration required. Sign up and find more details at futureofchristendom.org/ events.
Help Offered
NOTICE: Gigantic Garage Sale, 3/21, afternoon, 3/22, 8am. Quality namebrand clothing: infant-adult, excellent shoes, boots, coats, framed prints, boxes old books, Grisham/kid’s. Ficus tree, luggage, movies, skis, crib, telescopic trimmers, bench press, tools, shop light, Corning, linens, dolls, toys, collectibles, household, more. Mile off 322, signs from Lincoln House.
HELP OFFERED: Decks Decks Construction. Building decks, fences, and ramps since 1979. Free estimates and design. Call Mark 717269-3549. www.decksdecks construction.com.Like us on Facebook. PA047954.
HELP OFFERED: Mark W. Construction, Handyman. Where one goes, we all go. 717-271-8886.
HELP OFFERED: Experienced electrician, licensed and insured. Prompt, friendly service and free estimates. Call Jim, 717-5752147. Please leave a message.
HELP OFFERED: Power On Electric LLC. Switches, outlets, light fixtures, ceiling fans and small jobs at the house. Call George at 610-750-1159.
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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.
HELP OFFERED: Interior, exterior painting. Drywall repair, insulation, light carpentry, pressure washing, cabinets. Call Damien, 717-940-5912. Let us take the paint out of painting for you. PA#032157.
HELP OFFERED: Handyman services. Also, doing decks, small remodeling and construction projects. Also, looking for 4’x8’ enclosed trailer. 717-2015162.
HELP OFFERED: Denny’s Property Improvements. Plumbing, flooring, appliances, painting, etc. Great with punch/codes lists. Licensed & insured, 23 years experience. 484-955-6938.
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HELP OFFERED: RSB Sharpening Service, Reamstown. We sharpen hair clipper blades, mower blades, chain saws, knives, scissors, trimmers. 717368-7432.
HELP OFFERED: Eberly’s Drywall Finishing, Patching and Repair. No job too small. 717-826-3182, leave message.
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.
Cleaning Services
HELP OFFERED: If you need detailed home or office cleaning, contact Annie at 717-672-8743. I have references.
Home & Lawn Care
HELP OFFERED: All types of yard work, mowing, trimming, yard clean-up, all types of landscaping. Also, spring clean-up. VOGO Lawn Care. 717-468-4678.
East Cocalico Lions Club Honors Student Of The Month
Each month, the East Cocalico Lions Club honors a Cocalico High School student for their achievements and for being one of the High School’s and the community’s finest. Each student is presented with a certificate and a monetary gift along with a gift from the Adamstown Public Library.
Recently, at a club meeting that she and her parents attended, Alyson Kaley was honored as the Club’s Student of the Month by the members of the East Cocalico Lions Club. Some of her many school activities include participating on Cocalico’s soccer team, being a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society, Global Scholars, Model UN, and the Aevidum Club. Alyson has been recognized as a Student of the Month for various Cocalico’s Departments, Lancaster Lebanon League Academic All Star, Lancaster Lebanon League Soccer All Star, both First and Second Team. Some of her community activities include the PA Classics Girls Academy Soccer Team,
helping in an elementary ESL classroom, helping with an elementary Kindness Club and is a Girls on the Run Junior Coach. Her future plans include attending Slippery Rock University to play soccer and study either Elementary Education or Sports Management.
Shown in the photo is Lion Chuck Blattenberger,
Student of the Month Chairperson, with Alyson, and her parents, Katie and Shaun.
Awarding a Student of the Month is just one of many ways in which the East Cocalico Lions serve the youth of their community. The members of the East Cocalico Lions Club congratulate Alyson on this
and all her achievements and wish her the best of luck in the future.
If you are interested in finding out more about the East Cocalico Lions or would like to join and help them “Change the World,” please call 717-336-5311 or visit them on the web at www.eastcocalicolions.org.
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HELP OFFERED: Pressure washing, house washing, roof cleaning. Erv’s Power Washing. 717-940-2646, ervspowerwashing.com.
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HELP OFFERED: Weekly lawn care, bush trimming, mulching. Fully insured, reasonable rates. Ephrata, Lititz, New Holland, Denver. 717-803-6339.
HELP OFFERED: Affordable Landscaping. Spring Clean-up, mulch, trimming, planting, small tree and shrub removal. Affordable, senior discount. 717-208-2265.
HELP OFFERED: Busy B Tree Service, tree removal, tree trimming. Fully insured and Licensed PA #188769. 7 years experience. Free Estimates. 717475-0828.
HELP OFFERED: DL Property Maintenance. Lawn mowing, mulching, landscaping, power washing, shed repairs, painting, patios. 717-715-5230.
Help Wanted
HELP WANTED: Paper Carriers for The Shopping News. Various routes available with flexible delivery times. Base salary plus mileage. Must be over 18 years old, be able to lift up to 35 pounds and have reliable vehicle for delivery. Contact snews@ptd.net or 717738-1151 for application.
HELP WANTED: We are looking for a hardworking and dependable individual for a full-time position in lawn care and landscaping, located in Reinholds. We offer good pay, health insurance, and weekends off. A driver’s license is required. Call 717-738-4343.
HELP WANTED: Full-time sawmill worker. Stacking lumber and operating heavy equipment. Benefits included. Kleinfeltersville area. Please call Kevin for more information, 717222-6064.
HELP WANTED: Now hiring lawn care and landscaping professionals. LawnBros is seeking hardworking individuals who enjoy working outdoors. Full-time, competitive pay and a great team environment. Experience preferred but not required. Call 717471-9671.
HELP WANTED: The Reinholds Inn, located at 11 West Main Street, Reinholds, is looking to hire a PT or FT Line Cook. If interested, please come in and complete an application. Pay will be based on experience level. 717-3360104.
HELP WANTED: Part-time maintenance person needed, flexible hours, competitive wages. Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, 2017 N. Reading Road, Denver.
HELP WANTED: Looking for driver to take me around to job sites. Stevens area. 717201-5162.
HELP WANTED: Caregiver for wheelchair bound man. Government paid, must be 18 years old, have driver’s license, lift 40 lbs. Hours available: Tuesday and Thursday, 6am-10am; Saturday 7am10am; Sunday 6:30am9:30am; Friday 9am-1pm. Some flexibility. $13. Needs hygiene, cooking and laundry. Clay Township. Call 717-690-0075.
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. Nobody pays more for gold and silver coins.
WANTED: Coins. American, Canadian, Foreign, paper money, jewelry. New Holland Coins, 592 E. Main Street, New Holland. 717-355-0206.
WANTED: $50-$500 paid for junk autos. Free removal. Call anytime, licensed, insured, bonded. All paperwork taken care of legally. 717-989-6980.
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.
Small local company in Denver looking for CLASS B CDL DRIVER for
Brecknock Township is looking for part-time seasonal help primarily for the parks. For more information, email: cmartin@brecknocktownship.us, call 717-445-5933 or stop in for an application at 1026 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, Mon.-Wed. 9-5, Thurs. & Fri. 7-2 Due to machinery operation, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
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: Corvettes, 1953-2019. Always buying. Call Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717-575-4561.
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: Highest cash paid for cars, any condition. Licensed professional. 717-2789539.
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: Old bottles, stoneware, redware, primitives, cork top medicine, flasks, soda, beer & bitters. Send image &/or call, Steve, 717371-1259.
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For Rent
FOR RENT: Shop-storage area available. 717-5875011.
FOR RENT: Insulated/ heated 30x50 pole barn with 3 bay garage with overhead doors, 12’ ceilings, oil furnace & office $2,500. Located in Denver, PA. Call Sean at 215859-0025.
FOR RENT: 22’x45’ garage with two 9’x7’ overhead doors, located in Schoeneck. Available end of March. Call 717-365-0952 for pricing.
Apartments
FOR RENT: First floor apartment, Ephrata, 1BR, refrigerator included. Utilites included, trash, sewer and water. No laundry, pets, smoking. 1 parking space. Rent $1,000. Must have references and criminal background check will be done. Ready now. 717368-5625.
FOR RENT: Roommate wanted, unfurnished basement available, $750/month plus security, utilities included. No pets. Call Ernie, 717-9453966.
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Ephrata Cloister Associates
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, creates programs that feature the unique music, art, architecture, and spiritual practice of this preRevolutionary community. The ECA supports the Cloister Chorus, founded in 1959, which offers historically informed performances of some of the 1,000 hymns composed by the Brothers and Sisters of early Ephrata. The community also helped to found printing practices in early America and promoted an ornate calligraphy called Fraktur. Regular site programs and an artisanrich Museum Store combine with a calendar of special events like Winter History Class, schoolbased Community Days, Christmas at the Cloister, the Ice Cream Social, and spring and summer concerts as a means to engage the community, invite exploration, and preserve the legacy of this National Historic Landmark, the very foundation of Ephrata.
For more information and to find out how you can become a member of the Associates and support the work of the ECA, please contact the Ephrata Cloister Associates Board of Directors at ephratacloister@ gmail.com, visit the Cloister website at www.ephrata cloister.org, or stop by the Museum Store or the Visitor Center.
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Navigating Communication Between Adult Children And Aging Parents
Communication between adult children and their aging parents can be a difficult dance with both parties striving to maintain autonomy and respect. Do you find yourself talking past one another? Everyone wants to feel wanted, heard and respected. It’s not uncommon for tensions to arise as roles and dynamics
shift. Can you learn to navigate these conversations more effectively, with more patience and understanding?
Bethany United Church of Christ, Ephrata, and Ephrata Manor are cosponsoring a series of five conversations on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 22 through Tuesday, May 20, to address these concerns. The gatherings will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Lisa Jean Hoefner, coordinator of Older Adult Ministries for Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church and Rev. Edward A. Dickel, Chaplain of Ephrata Manor.
Each week, one topic of mutual concern will be considered with a Scripture text to ground you, the voice of the adult child, the voice of the aging parent, and then questions to help you get past the tensions and move toward helpful approaches. Each week stands alone, so you can attend any and all weeks you are available. If
you and your loved one can attend together, great! But even if only one of you can attend, you’ll surely gain insights that will benefit future conversations.
The meetings will be held in the Donecker Chapel at Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata. For more information, email edickel@ ucchomes.org.
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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. 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, March 18, 25.
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• “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime – Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. For babies with adults. Thursdays, March 20, 27.
• Connect with a Social Worker at the Library –Regular hours are Fridays by appointment from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or drop-in from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 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 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org. REAL Life Community Services serves residents of Cocalico School District.
• Almost Perfect Crimes — Tuesday, March 18 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 the meeting as they try to solve the crime together. For teens and adults due to some graphic content.
• “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime – Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6
with adult. Wednesdays, March 19, 26. Guest on March 19th (Denver Fair Queen) and March 26th (Ephrata Police Officer).
• Young At Heart –Wednesday, March 19 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 717-336-7797 or visit REALLCS.org.
• Denver Fair Queen Visit
– Wednesday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. It is National Agriculture Week, and they invite you to stop in to get your picture taken with the Denver Fair Queen Addison Musser. All Ages.
• “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, March 20, 27.
• Mah-Jongg GroupThursday, March 20 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.
• Technology Help –Fridays, March 21, 28 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.
• Name the Chicks on Facebook – Monday, March 24 through Saturday, March 29. Give them your ideas for their two baby chicks on the library’s FB post the week of Monday, March 24 through Saturday, March 29. Winning names will be announced Monday, March 31 as their “peeping” guests arrive for two weeks! Thank you to Swartz’s Roadside Stand for this fabulous RentAChick Program!
• Hunger Games Book Trivia – Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. You love trivia! “Real or Not Real?” To celebrate the new book release Sunrise on the Reaping this month, they challenge you! Prize awarded to the winner! And “May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor!” Tween/Teen/ Adult.
• Ephrata Police Visit –Wednesday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Officer Bronne Bruzgo from the Ephrata Police Department will be a guest reader during Budding Bookworms Storytime. Children can enjoy stories, craft, and a tour of the police cruiser. All Ages.
• Castañeda’s Library Fundraiser – Wednesday, March 26 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. • Purse, Backpack and Luggage Swap March 27 at 6:00 p.m. Swap the purses, messenger bags, backpacks, overnight bags, or luggage you no longer want for items you will use. Bring your unwanted item(s) in good condition to the library and take a number. One at a time, everyone chooses a bag or purse to take home. After everyone gets one thing, it’s a freeforall. Anything left over at the end is donated to charity. Clean out your house, find something new to you, and get your unwanted items to someone who will actually use them! Snacks provided. For adults and teens. Please register.
• “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Play & Learn Center All month. Stop in at the library to enjoy the story corner Play & Learn Center. It’s a great place to hang out for some educational fun with toys, puppets, vocab, figures, blocks, and more, all with a plant theme.
• MJWK (Miss Jess Wants to Know) All month. Teens, they want your opinion! Stop in the Young Adult and Teen Graphic Novel Book 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 their favorite. Results will be posted on their Facebook page at the end of the month. This month is “St. Patrick’s: Would You Rather…”
• Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt – Look for the leprechauns hiding in the Children’s room and fill in the letters to answer the riddle. Bring your completed paper to the Desk for a chocolate GOLD Coin!
p.m. - Levi S. Jr. and Mary E. King, 6 Lehoy Forest Dr., Leola. Custom multilevel 4 bedroom dwelling, 2 car garage, 2 stall horse barn, 2 utility buildings, pool, 1.44 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., MARCH 2012:00 Noon - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Coin sale350 lots of coins and currency. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., MARCH 205:00 p.m. - Jeremy S. and Amanda H. Horning, 5 Sportsman Rd., Denver.
1-1/2 story 3 bedroom Cape Cod, garage, 2 story barn/2 car garage 38’x32’, 2.1 acre country lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., MARCH 21 - 4:00
p.m. - David Mark and Catherine S. Stoltzfus, 1509 Landisville Rd., Manheim. Country 1 story 4 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, 2 story 32’x44’ barn, 1.16 acres with fenced pasture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., MARCH 21 - 5:00
p.m. - Margaret L. Reich, 4 Colonial Ave., Myerstown. 2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher. L&H Auctions Inc.
SAT., MARCH 22 - 10:00
a.m. - Matthew Kleinfelter, 1060 Girl Scout Rd., Stevens. Farm equipment, tools, 2014 Kubota side x side 4wheeler. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., MARCH 22 - 11:00
a.m. - Richard D. and Nancy E. Burkhart, 178 Bard Rd.,
Holland, PA 17557 Sale For C. Elaine Rutter Attorney: Glick, Goodley, Deibler, Fanning, LLP New Holland, PA 717-354-7700
Details: GOOD CONDITION--MOVE IN READY--Needs Cosmetic work NEW LIFETIME WARRANTY Asphalt Shingle ROOF, Forced Air Oil Heat, Appliances: Refrigerator, Retro Electric Stove/Dbl Oven Combo, Washer, Propane Dryer, SS Dbl Kitchen Sink, Hardwood Flooring throughout with Carpet & Vinyl Floor Coverings, Original Wood Cabinetry, Enclosed Porch, Detached Garage, Level Lot, Propane Hot Water, Brick Hearth Wood Burning Fireplace, Partially Finished Basement, Full Walk-Up Attic, & more. Full Terms, Details, & Photo Gallery at www.pmorganauctions.com
Estate Terms: $25,000 down payment on day of sale, Good PA check or Certified Funds for out of state buyers. Settlement within 45 days. ALL SHOWINGS ARE BY APPOINTMENT. Contact Auctioneer, Patrick Morgan at 717-278-9202 to schedule your showing.
PUBLIC AUCTION
34 ACRE STEER FARM
4 BDRM. FARM HOUSE - 2 STY. BANK BARN STEER STABLE - 3 CAR GAR./SHOP - EQUIP. BLDG. 40x60 POLE BLDG. - (2) SILOS FARM EQUIP. - TRACTORS
Texter Mountain Rd.
Farm house (built 1880s) w/2,352 SF, eat-in kitchen, living & family rms., laundry/mud rm., 4 bdrms., 2 baths, oil HW heat, root cellar, 36x74 bank barn w/45x65 & 26x84 steer stable addition, 38x38 gar./shop w/3 bays, 18x38 equip. gar., 40x60 equip. bldg., 20x70 & 16x60 stave silos w/unloaders, 34 ACRES w/26½ acres tillable, bal. pasture w/pond. Farm in Clean & Green but not Ag Preserve.
After 32 years, Trostle estate is serious to sell. Ideal setting. Solid sandstone farm house w/supporting farm bldgs. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., March 22 & 29 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 717-7331006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368) *Buyer may begin land cultivation immediately after auction & prior to settlement*
Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr.
Mohnton. Farm equipment, John Deere and IH tractors, trucks, combine. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
MON., MARCH 24 -
9:30 a.m. - Mark W. Stitzel Jr., 79 Stitzel Ln., Hamburg. Tractors, JD combine, trucks, farm equipment, shop tools. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
a.m. - David J. and Judith A. Gerhart, 271 Hollow Rd., New Providence. Clean line of farm equipment, tractors, truck, skid loader backhoe, primitives and collectibles. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., MARCH 28 - 4:00
p.m. - Eli S. and Anna Ruth Esh, 291 S. Vintage Rd., Paradise. Country 21/2 story 3 bedroom dwelling, mobile home, 2 car garage 60x28, shop/barn 60x28, 2.1 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., MARCH 28 - 5:00
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025 AT 6:00 PM GROCERY SALE
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 AT 8:00 AM 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, PA 17517 LAWN & GARDEN, HUNTING/FISHING, ANTIQUES, TOOLS, SHRUBS, PLANTS, FLOWERS, CRAFTS, OUTDOOR FURNITURE, QUILTS, AND FARM EQUIPMENT
All proceeds benefit Fivepointville Fire Company. Looking for good quality consignments in each category sold on commission or by donation. Sale committee has the right to reject any items that do not meet our standards
*No items will be accepted on sale day Call to have your items advertised - 717-799-2845. Offsite Parking/Shuttle Available At Muddy Creek Christian School
PUBLIC AUCTION
32.88 ACRE FARM w/STREAM ZONED AG AND 28.07 ACRE PARCEL ZONED AG AND MED. DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
3 STORY 7 BR BRICK HOUSE AND SMOKE HOUSE BANK BARN AND OUTBUILDINGS HAMBURG AREA
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. LOCATION: 801 Windsor Castle Road, Hamburg, PA 19526, Windsor Twp., Berks Co.
p.m. - Daryl L. and Michele L. Grumbine, 57 E. Rosebud Rd., Myerstown. 24.6 +/acre horse farm with house and outbuildings. L&H Auctions Inc.
SAT., MARCH 29 - 8:00
a.m. - James M. and Susan Z. Zimmerman, 1322 Weaverland Rd., East Earl. Clean line of farm
equipment, John Deere tractors, skid loaders, tillage and planting equipment, Pik Rite spreader, feeder equipment, shop tools. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., MARCH 29 - 8:00
a.m. - Public Lawn, Garden & ATV Consignment
Eugene S. Trostle Estate
Christine M. Reich, Exc. 484-388-3986 www.klinekreidergood.com
REAL ESTATE: 32.88 ACRE FARM w/3 sty. brick farmhouse w/approx. 2,400 SF of living area. Ground level: Eat-in kitchen/LR and utility room. Main level: Foyer, 3 BRs, full bath, Third level: 2nd kitchen, 4 BRs, full bath. Full attic, 9’ ceilings, covered front porch, coal fired hot air furnace, on-site well & septic. OUTBUILDINGS: 62x60 stone & frame bank barn w/addition & att. 21x80 chicken house; 23x30 2 sty. former milkhouse w/water & electric & att. 34x20 garage; 10x15 brick smokehouse. LAND: Approx. 24 acres of tillable land with approx. 1,935’ road frontage. 28.07 ACRE PARCEL approx. 20 acres tillable ground and 1,300’ road frontage, zoned Ag. and Med. Density Residential, with subdivision possiblities.
NOTE: This quiet and peaceful farm has been in the Merkel family since the mid-1800s and this is the first opportunity for purchase. The farm offers plenty of opportunity, zoned agricultural, bordering Hamburg Boro. and minutes from downtown Hamburg with easy access to Rts. 61, 78 and Old Rt. 22. This farm and land are in Clean and Green but not in Ag. Preservation. The buildings are in need of repair, offering opportunity for renovations.
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, March 29, April 5 & 12 (1-3 p.m.) or by appt., call 610-286-5183.
TERMS: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. Attorney Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning, LLP. Terms by: The Merkel Brothers.
1600 Texter Mountain Rd., Reinholds. Rt. 897 N. from Reinholds thru Blainsport. Right Peartown Rd. Left
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Auction, Schoeneck. Philip Hurst Auctions, LLC.
SAT., MARCH 29 - 9:00
a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., MARCH 29 - 9:30
a.m. - Aaron B. and Lizzie M. Leid, 489 Frysville Rd., Ephrata. 11.3 acres, pasture, 2 story house, 5 bedrooms, 2 equipment outbuildings, view, older tractors and farm equipment, tools. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., MARCH 29 - 11:00
a.m. - Paul and Kristine Newswanger, 2349 Little Hill Rd., Narvon. 0.42 +/
p.m. - Haiti Benefit Auction, 26 Sale Barn Ln., Belleville. 22nd Annual Heifer Auction.
THURS., APRIL 3 - 5:00
p.m. - Jerald D. and Delores J. Musser, 405 N. Millbach Rd., Newmanstown. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath house and 2 story shed on .54 +/ acre. L&H Auctions, Inc.
THURS., APRIL 3 - 5:00
p.m. - Georgine D. May, 12 Orchard Hill Rd., Robesonia. Custom brick 4 bedroom rancher, attached 2 car garage, utility building, 3.1 acres rural lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., APRIL 3 - 6:00
24.6 +/- AC. HORSE FARM W/HOUSE & OUTBLDGS.
From PA-501 between Myerstown and Mt. Aetna, take E. Rosebud Rd. 2.7 Mi. to Property on Left.
Myerstown/Mt. Zion Area 24.6 Ac. Horse Farm, 2,424 SF 5 BR House in Need of Renovation. Outbuildings Include Bank Barn w/Covered Barnyard, 16x48 Metal Horse Barn w/9 Stalls & 2 Pony Stalls, 24x48 Implement Shed, 20x20 Block Garage/Shed w/Overhead Door, 11 Ac. Tillable, Plenty of FencedIn Pasture, Pond, Stream, Partially Wooded, On-Site Well/Septic, ELCO SD, Zoned-Ag, Enrolled in Clean & Green. Taxes: Spring-$1,022.89, Fall$4,035.59.
NOTE: A pleasantly situated farm currently used for horses but w/the versatility of a livestock or produce farm. The outbuildings are in good condtion and are currently being rented, producing a nice income. A mostly level to gentle sloped, partly wooded 24.6 +/- ac. w/stream & pond. OPEN HOUSE: By appointment. For appointment, call Joel at 717-383-5606. TERMS: $50,000 Down, Balance in 60 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com
Auction For: Daryl L. & Michele L. Grumbine
Attorney: Ken Sandoe (717) 866-5737 WWW.LHAUCTIONSINC.COM
p.m. - William Allan Carter Estate, 941 Orchard Rd., Manheim. Brick and vinyl sided ranch style dwelling with attached 2 car garage, detached vinyl sided garage/ shed, wooden garden shed and vinyl sided garden shed on 1.58 acres. Horst Auctioneers.
FRI., APRIL 4 - 9:00 a.m.
- Eugene S. Trostle Estate, 1600 Texter Mountain Rd., Reinholds. 34 acre steer farm, stone 4 bedroom farm house, 2 story bank barn, steer stable, 3 car garage/ shop, equipment building, 40’x60’ pole building, 2 silos. Real estate at 2:00 p.m. Farm equipment, tractors, personal property, tools, household items. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
a.m. - John Z. and Anna Hoover, 1126 E. Peiffer Hill Rd., Stevens. Farm machinery, greenhouse, woodworking machinery, spring wagon, tools, antiques, books, household goods.
Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.
SAT., APRIL 5 - 9:00
a.m. - Coleman Hay Farms, 138 Walter Rd., Chalfont. Coleman Hay Farms Consignment tractors, trucks, farm equipment, landscaping equipment, trailers. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
p.m. - Joseph and Ruth Ann Zook, 5939 Windmill Rd., Parkesburg. Valuable country property, 3 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, splitlevel home, horse barn and more. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
This brick mul�-level home is situated on a picturesque property featuring a 12-stall horse barn overlooking a spring-fed pond. Interior includes kitchen, DR w/FP, LR w/ vaulted ceiling, 4 BR, 1.5 baths, u�lity room, LL rec room, and a�ached 1-car garage. Exterior includes. 2 carports, 11.5x28 shed, and whole-house generator. Barn features separate 220 electric, water, sewer.
OPEN HOUSE: Sat April 26th, 2pm-4pm or By Appt For More Informa�on: Jordan Wolgemuth 717-733-2636
COM ID#14764
Wolgemuth Auc�on Service Bob Wolgemuth AU-1534-L
WED., APRIL 9 - 6:00
p.m. - C. Elaine Rutter, 380 E. Jackson St., New Holland. 1400 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, conventional house in New Holland Borough. Patrick Morgan Auction Services LLC.
Custom commercial bldg., steel fabrication/insulated 60x90 warehouse/shop w/gas forced air heat, 400 Amp 3 phase elec., (2) 12x14 overhead doors, 20’ ceiling, loading dock, 5,400 SF warehouse/shop area includes 12 T. Ben Pearson lift, additional 2,500 SF office area w/6 offices, reception rm., large conference rm. w/kitchenette, mini split AC & heat, storage, utility rms. & 2 lavatories, security fenced 2.4 ACRE lot w/public water & sewer. Zoned Highway Commercial/Industrial. Many permitted & special exception uses.
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt
Curvin M. Horning 717-733-1006
Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
www.klinekreidergood.com PUBLIC AUCTION COMMERCIAL BUILDING WAREHOUSE - SHOP/GAR. - OFFICES 2.4 ACRES (ZONED HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USE) EAST EARL – BLUE BALL – NEW HOLLAND AREA FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 • 4 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 26, 2025 AT 1:00 P.M.
Preview Times - Tuesday, March 25 from 2:00 P.M. thru 5:00 P.M. and Wednesday, March 26 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, March 25. Sale to be held at the Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
After 25 years, owners serious to sell real estate location of Clean Energy Maintenance. Ideal commercially zoned location. Why wait to build? Move-in ready bldg. w/plenty of room for expansion. Convenient East Earl, Blue Ball, New Holland location. Low maintenance facility & reasonable taxes. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., March 22, 29 & April 5 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) Steven T. & Lori A. Weaver 717-629-5404
FURNITURE - Antique, Vintage, Reproduction & Modern Incl. Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Office & Patio (Sets & Individual Pcs.); PR. DUCKLOE WINDSOR CHERRY CHAIRS; APPLIANCES; KITCHENWARE; CLOCKS & LAMPS; REPRO. WALNUT GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK; SILVER; COPPER & BRASS; CAST IRON; PEWTER; TINWARE; WOODENWARE; BASKETS; CHINA & GLASSWARE; MILITARY COLLECTIBLES; POTTERY; LINENS & TEXTILES; WM. NEY MYERSTOWN COVERLET; BOOKS & PAPER; LANCASTER CO. COURTHOUSE PHOTOS & DOCUMENTS; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ARTWORK; LG. OIL PAINTING OF REINHOLDS HOTEL; CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; TOYS; TOOLS; ANTIQUE & PRIMITIVE TOOLS; LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT; 12’ HOBIE COMPASS FIBERGLASS KAYAK; 10’ LT ULTRA FIBERGLASS KAYAK; 9’ ESCAPE 9 FIBERGLASS KAYAK; JAMIS HUDSON & CITIZEN BICYCLES; 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.
Sale For: NANCY A. PATTON ESTATE, SARAH (MRS. TERRY) BERGMAN, MARY ANN KAUFFMAN & OTHERS
THURS., APRIL 1010:00 a.m. - William C. Adams Trust, 122 Ida Red Dr., Shoemakersville. 191 acre farm, 3 parcels, 2 dwellings, farm buildings. Real estate at 12:00 noon. JD7600 tractor, misc. barn and shop items. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
THURS., APRIL 106:00 p.m. - Nancy A. Patton Estate, 1115 Martin Ave., Ephrata. Vinyl sided two story Colonial dwelling with attached two car garage. Horst Auctioneers.
POWER TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN ITEMS, SWING SETS, OUTDOOR LAWN FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, QUILTS, CRAFTS, THEME BASKETS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, FLOWERS, NURSERY STOCK & BAKED GOODS. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Food Stand by Fire Company Auxiliary. All proceeds benefit Schoeneck Fire Company. Looking for good quality consignments sold on commission - Donations appreciated. No Tires, TVs, Used Furniture, Computers, AC Units, Windows, Doors & Appliances... NO JUNK. Fire Company has the right to refuse. Terms: Cash or PA Check. Drop Off: Wed., Apr. 16, 3-8pm; Thurs., Apr. 17, 8am-8pm; Fri., Apr. 18, 8am-12 Noon. Preview of Auction is Fri., Apr. 18, 3-8pm. GREAT FOOD AVAILABLE FRIDAY EVENING 3-8PM Items will not be accepted on sale day! Call 717-336-6767 for more information.
REAL ESTATE: Maintenance free 2-Sty. Farmhouse of approx. 1,830 SF w/tiled floor entrance w/closet; LR w/HW floor; kitchen; DR w/HW floor; laundry rm.; full bath; and BR w/HW floor. Upper Level: Master BR w/HW floor; BR w/HW floor; full bath w/a clawfoot tub and shower. Home has replacement windows throughout w/lots of natural light, attic and basement, front porch; propane hot air heat; on-site well, public sewer. Paved driveway w/extra parking, shade trees, landscaping, and garden area. 36x50 Steel Sided Bank Barn w/2 horse stalls, water, electric and a 14x33 insulated shop w/garage door & electric heater. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, March 29, April 5 & 12 (1-3 p.m.) or by appt., call 610-286-5183.
NOTE: This property has gorgeous views of farmland valley and is in easy access of the PA Turnpike, restaurants and shopping. Sellers are moving out of state and are motivated to sell. TERMS: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning, LLP. Terms by: Ernest N. and Malinda Zimmerman. PUBLIC AUCTION 3 BR HOME & BANK BARN W/2 HORSE STALLS & INSULATED SHOP ON .7 ACRE COUNTRY LOT GOODVILLE/CHURCHTOWN/EAST EARL AREA Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. LOCATION: 1511 Main Street, East Earl, PA 17519 East Earl Twp., Lancaster
HICKORY
MOHNTON, BERKS COUNTY, PA
280 Earland Dr., New Holland. Rt. 23 E. from New Holland toward Blue Ball. Right Earland Dr. Property on left.
FRI., APRIL 11 - 4:00
p.m. - Steven T. and Lori A. Weaver, 280 Earland Dr., New Holland. Commercial building, warehouse, shop/ garage, offices, 2.4 acres (Zoned Highway Commercial/Industrial Use). Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., APRIL 11 - 5:00
p.m. - Michael R. and Darlene M. Orendo, corner of Airport Rd. and Mill Ave., Bethel. 8.8 +/ acre property with stone mill and ponds. L&H Auctions, Inc.
FRI., APRIL 11 - 6:00
p.m. - Harold and Marian Zimmerman, 677 Wide Hollow Rd., East Earl. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story brick dwelling, 28’x36’ garage/horse barn. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
SAT., APRIL 12 - 9:00
a.m. - John H. and Patricia D. Long, 5811 Wertztown Rd., Narvon. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher, 3 garages, 2.80 acres. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Case skidloader, 23’ camper, guns, tools, mowers, etc. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., APRIL 12 - 9:00
a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. The Carl Heagy Lifetime Coin Collectionoutstanding coins and currency. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., APRIL 12 - 12:00
Noon - Linda M. Powers Estate, 236 Locust St., New Holland. New Holland brick 3 bedroom home with 1-car detached garage. Hess Auction Group.
SAT., APRIL 12 - 2:00
p.m. - Philip Benight Estate, 804 North Plum St., Lancaster. Welllocated Lancaster 3 bedroom home with one bathroom. Hess Auction Group.
MON., APRIL 14 - Carol A. Sanders Estate, 18 Hilltop Dr., Ephrata. Oneowner 2 bedroom, one bath brick ranch style house with attached one car garage on 0.43 acre level lot. Real estate at 6:00 p.m. Collectibles, personal property, furniture. Witman Auctioneers, Inc.
TUES., APRIL 15 - 11:00
a.m. - Roy H. Book Estate, 83 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks. 67 acre farm with pond and 44 acre farm land. #1 21/2 story 6 bedroom
“HorstAuctionCenter” COIN SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 SALE TIME - 12:00 NOON INSPECTION - Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. thru the Sale Sale to be held at Horst Auction Center 50 Durlach Road, Ephrata, Lancaster Co., PA *******************************************************************************
350 LOTS OF COINS AND CURRENCY
Selling U.S. Gold Including 1911 $10; $150 Plus in 90% Both in Bulk & Partial Sets; Large & Small Currency Incl. Obsolete; Medals Both Sterling & .999 Silver; Key & Better Date Coins Incl. 1913-S Quarter NGC AG 3; Many Silver Dollars Incl. 7 Trade Dollars; Proof & Mint Sets; Bulk Wheat Cents. *Online Bidding Available Through Hibid.com.
A catalogued listing can be picked up at the Auction Center for free. Listing is also available on our website, www.horstauction.com.
Accepted Payments: Cash or PA Check. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Debit Card with 3% fee. No out of
4 BR 2½ BA HOUSE & 2-STY. SHED ON .54 +/- AC. Myerstown-Richland Area
Inc. Inc.
farm house, bank barn, garage, equipment building with shop, heifer barn, silo, 67 acres. #2 44 acres farm land tract (Leaman Rd.), tractors, mowers, farm equipment, skid loader, fork lift, Allis Chalmers toy collection, shop/garden items. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
WED., APRIL 16 - 12:00
noon - Haiti Benefit Auction, 101 West Fulton St., New Holland. 22nd Annual Heifer Auction.
WED., APRIL 16 - 4:00
p.m. - George E. Ungemach and Karen L. Ungemach, 318 Chestnut Hill Rd., Palmyra. 8.2+ acre farmette wellbuilt onestory home
with attached carport or patio, 6+ tillable acres. Barr David Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., APRIL 173:00 p.m. - Merkel Brothers, 801 Windsor Castle Rd., Hamburg. 32.88 acre farm with 3 story, 7 bedroom home and bank barn and 28.07 acre parcel. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
TUES., APRIL 22 - 5:00
p.m. - Jason R. and Kirsten N. Brubacker, 945 Hopeland Rd., Lititz. Country 11/2 story 3 bedroom dwelling, 2 car garage, 12x20 barn, 41/2 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
WED., APRIL 23 - 5:00 p.m. - Ernest Zimmerman, (Continued On Page 16B)
PUBLIC AUCTION
5 Sportsman Rd., Denver, PA 17517 (Blue Lake Area). Rt. 897 N. of Blainsport to stop sign. Left Sportsman Rd. to property on right.
One owner 1½ sty. Cape Cod dwl. w/1,680 SF finished area, spacious country eat-in kitchen w/custom raised panel cabinets, pantry, breakfast island & French doors to rear patio, living rm., family rm./den, 3 bdrms. (1st floor master bdrm.), 2½ baths, 1st floor laundry, full bsmt. w/outside entrance, propane & hot air heat, ductwork prepped for central AC, raised panel doors thru out, insulated/tilt windows, covered front porch, attached oversized 1 car garage w/overhead storage. Outbldgs: 2 sty. hip/roof barn 38x32 w/painted steel siding, 2 overhead doors, elec. & 2nd floor hay storage & (2) utility sheds, 2.1 ACRE rural country lot w/rear farmland boundary, lawn & garden area. Zoned A2 (Ag). Ideally located custom one owner clean & well-maintained Cape Cod w/spacious rooms & poured concrete basement. Move-in condition. A must see to appreciate. Convenient location, minutes to Schaefferstown, Reinholds, Denver & Ephrata. Easy access to Rt. 897 & 419. Personal inspection by appointment. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)
Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning
NOTE: A very nice country home surrounded by farmland and in move-in condition. All on a half acre open lot w/great curb appeal. A very desirable location midway between Richland & Millbach.
OPEN HOUSE: Sat., March 22, 1-3 PM, or by appointment. For appoint-ment, call Joel at 717-383-5606.
TERMS: 10% Down, Balance in 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com
Auction For: Jerald D. & Delores J. Musser
Attorney: Ken Sandoe (717) 866-5737 WWW.LHAUCTIONSINC.COM
carport a�ached to house. 10’ x 20’ concrete pa�o and paved drive.
Terms: $30,000 down payment required day of auc�on, balance due at se�lement. Transfer taxes to be paid by the buyer. Real Estate Taxes to be prorated. Annual Taxes: $2,605. Se�lement on or before May 14, 2025.
Open House: Sat., March 22, 1-3 PM. A�en�on Realtors: Broker par�cipa�on offered to Realtors w/preregistered buyer. See website for details. Bridge Loan Available: Call auc�oneer for details.
Auc�oneer Note: This is a well-kept maintenance-free rural property in the Conestoga River valley w/a southern exposure overlooking large agriculture fields, distant farm buildings and wood lands. On-site sewer and well, located just inside the Lanc. Co. line w/all Chester Co. ameni�es at your finger�ps and desirable Eastern Lanc. Co. School Dist. low property taxes. Minutes from Morgantown and Honey Brook. This is one property you don’t want to miss if you’re looking for a good starter home. For more informa�on, pictures and forms, go to www.beiler-campbellauc�ons.com • www.auc�onzip.com www.GoToAuc�on.com
Twp., Lanc. Co.)
John Deere Tractors – Skid Loaders:
* John Deere 7320 4x4, Open Station w/Canopy Power, Quad Trans., 3-Remotes, Mech. Fuel Pump, Bar Axles w/18.4x38 Rear & 14.9x28 Front Good Rubber, Front Fenders, Good Shape.
* John Deere 6420 4x4, Open Station, ROPS, Power Quad Trans., Dual Remotes, Bar Axle, Narrow Rubber-Worn, Clean & Gone Over, Approx. 8,200 Hrs.
* John Deere 6400 4x4, Open Station, ROPS, Power Quad Trans., Bar Axle, 18.4x34 Rears, 13.6x24 Michelin Front Good Rubber, Front Wts., 13,000 Hrs., Nice.
* John Deere 5520 4x4, Open Station, ROPS, 9-Spd. SyncShuttle Trans., Dual Remotes, On Rubber Belting Whls., Front Wts., Approx. 4,200 Hrs., Clean.
* John Deere 2755 4x4, Open Station, ROPS, Hi-Lo 540 & 1000 PTO, Single Remotes, Front Fenders, 16.9x30 Rears, 11.2x24 Front Tires, 13,000 Hrs., Recently Gone Over, Nice.
* John Deere 2555 2WD, Open Station, Factory Turbo, Hi-Lo 540 & 1000 PTO, Dual Remotes, On Rubber Belting Whls., Approx. 10,570 Hrs.
* John Deere 7775 Skid Loader, DSL, Bucket & Fork.
* NH 553 Skid Loader, DSL, Bucket & Fork.
* NH 553 Skid Loader (needs engine work) Tillage & Planting Equip. – Spreader – Chopper: Pik Rite 790 VB Hydra Push Manure Spreader w/Side Ext., Float Tires, Light Package (good shape & one owner) Kinze 3000 4-Row Planter w/Frame Mounted No-Till Coulters, Martin Floating Row Cleaners, Dry Fert., Single Openers in Furrow Pop-Up, Liquid & Dribble, Insecticide Boxes w/Kinze KPM Monitor (nice machine) John Deere 750 15’ No-Till Drill w/Dollies, Recently Redone & Set of 11 JD Suitecase Wts. NH FP230 Black Decal Tandem Axle Chopper Metal-lert, Horning KP w/27P Grass Head & Light Package. NH 216 Black Decal Dual Rake w/Hyd. Drive, Controls & Light Package. (2) H&S HD Twin Auger 16’ Forage Wagons w/Roofs on H&S 28,000# Tandem Gears w/14x16.1 Tires & Light Package. Miller Pro 5100 16’ Forage Wagon w/Roof on Miller Pro 12-Ton Tandem Gear w/12.5L Tires. Esch 2022 4-Star Tedder (not used since thru Esch shop) NH 326 Baler w/Hyd. Drive Bale Thrower & Hyd. Pickup. (2) 9’x18’ Steel Bale Wagons. (1) 8’x18’ Steel Bale Wagon. (1) 8’x18’ Wood Bale Wagon. (2) 8’x18’ Wood Flat Wagons. H&S 12-Wheel Wheel Rake w/Kicker Wheel & Hyd. Fold. NH 258 Roller-Bar Rake. IVA 300-Gal. 3-Pt. Sprayer w/48’ Hyd. Folding Booms, Elec. Controls, Foam Marker, Hypro PTO Pump & Rinse Tank. IVA 200-Gal. 3-Pt. Sprayer w/45’ Hyd. Folding Booms, Elec. Controls, Foam Marker, Hypro PTO Pump & Rinse Tank. Gehl 170 Grinder Mixer w/Scales & Lay Back Auger. Krause 1577 18’ Center Fold Rock Flex Disc w/Packer Hitch. Brillion 108 x Fold 22’ Cultipacker. Brillion 13’ 4” Axle Cultipacker. Brillion 4-Row 3-Pt. Cultivator. Brillion 23’ Hyd. Fold Transport Harrow w/Packer Hitch. JM Shirk 3-Shank Auto-Reset Deep Ripper w/ Optional Heavy-Duty Frame & Large Depth Wheels (1 owner) White 348 3-Pt. 3-16 Plow. Ficklen 435 Gravity Bin on 14-Ton Gear & 20” Rubber. J&M 275 Gravity Bin. Little Giant 56’ Elevator w/ Elec. Motor. Case/IH 600 Blower. Dion 1660 Blower. Onan 30KW Single/45KW 3-Phase PTO Generator on Trailer. Rino Rotary Cutter. Valley 16’ Stock Trailer. Vicon 3-Pt. Spinner Spreader. 1000-Gal. Anhydrous Ammonia on Torsion Gear, (2) Old Stauffer Tobacco Planters, Brillion 12’ Culti-mulcher (for parts or repair –frame damaged), AC 3-Pt. 8-Shank Chisel Plow w/Depth Wheels. 3-Pt. 12’ Danish Tine Field Cultivator. NH 450 3-Pt. Sickle Bar Mower. (11) New Miller Disc. Blades. JD Cast Centers Off 7700 w/ Wedges. Ford/NH Pumps, Starters, Eng. Parts, Hyd. Rear Valves & Blocks. Patz & Burg. Clockwise Barn Cleaner Chain. Hobart Mod. 4812 ½ HP S.S. Meat Grinder. Farm Related – Shop Tools: Kreider Elec. Tobacco Bale Box, Steel Wheels For JD 7320 & Other Steel Wheels, 320/90R Rear, 320/85R34 Front Tires on JD Rims, 16.5x16.1 Tires on Rims, Coates 4040 SA Tire Changer, Metal Craft 4½” Band Saw, Lincoln 250 AC/DC Welder, Torch Set, Drill Press, Bench Grinder, Skids of MF Plow Parts, (3) New MF Left Hand Frogs, Mole Boards, Pacer Pump On Skid w/8HP Briggs Eng. w/15’ Suction Hose & 100’ Lay Flat Discharge Hose, Skid of V-Belts, Early 5-Drawer Snap-on Tool Box, Craftsman 4-Over-4 & Husky 4-Over-3 Rolling Tool Boxes, Hyd. Shop Press, (2) 4’ Portable Fans w/Motors, ¾” Socket Sets, Associated Battery Charger, Wrenches & Shop Related Items, Anvil, 800-Gal. SS Bulk Tank (for storage), 1230-Gal. Poly Tank, Other Poly Tanks, (15) JD Suitcase Wts., 60’ Steel Grates. Feeder Equip. – Lumber – Misc: (2) Weaverline S.S. 430 Elec. Feed Carts w/Recent New Batteries, (25) Elec. Motors Including 10 HP Grain Bin Fan Motor, 5 HP & (6) 7½ HP Elec. Motors (single phase), Rissler (2) 40’, (1) 60’, (1) 50’, (1) 65’ & (1) 104’ Taper Board Feeders, Conveyor Units, Incline Conveyor, Skids of Jamesway Silo Unloader Parts, (1) New HD Jamesway Unloader Winch & Cords, Skids of Lumber Including: Dimensional Hemlock & Others, Tobacco Rails, Approx. (3) Wagon Loads of Misc. Farm Related Items.
Primitives – Collectibles: Ford Model T Jack, Dinner Bell, Jacob B. Weaver Berry Carrier, Cast Iron Troughs, Weathervanes, IHC Walking Plow, Pitcher Pump w/Trough, S&P Phila. Cast 3-Qt. Pot w/Lid, Marietta PA 12-Qt. Pot, Wood Cheese Boxes, Crocks, Early Alladen Water Jug w/Glass Top, Tom’s Cookie Jar, Green Jars, Metal Lunch Boxes, Old White Mountain Cannisters & Crank, Fry’s Bridge Plate, Tobacco Spears, Fulton Co. Milwaukee WI #2 Brass Exhaust Horn.
NOTE: Clean line of well maintained & field ready equipment & tractors. Auction to begin at 8AM w/wagon loads of tools & farm items followed by shop equipment. Approx. 12:30
1322 Weaverland Rd., East Earl, PA 17519. From Blue Ball, Rt. 23 E. Left Rt. 625 N. Left Weaverland Rd. to auction on left. (East Earl
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1511 E. Main St., East Earl.
2 story, 3 bedroom home and bank barn with 2 horse stalls and insulated shop on .7 acre country lot. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
FRI., APRIL 25 - 5:00
p.m. - Connie M. Alvord, 270A Swamp Church Rd., Reinholds. Country contemporary rancher, 2 car garage, utility building, 3.9 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., APRIL 25 - 7:00
(W.
p.m. - Haiti Benefit Auction, 10 Brown Rd., Shippensburg. 22nd Annual Heifer Auction.
SAT., APRIL 26 - 10:00
a.m. - Indian Run Rentals, LLC, 1775 Euclid Dr., Lancaster. 8 unit investment property, 21/2 story brick 8 unit, 3 car garage, barn/shop, 1.7 acre country lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
MON., APRIL 28 - 4:00
p.m. - Mildred G. Umble Estate, 114 Mount Pleasant Rd., Christiana. 481/2 acre farm, 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, 3 car garage/shop. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., MAY 2 - 6:00 p.m.
- Jonas and Emma Fisher,
Farmersville/Talmage
Area) PUBLIC AUCTION
18-ACRES VALUABLE FARMLAND 610’ ROAD FRONTAGE ZONED AG * LIMESTONE SOILS CLEAN & GREEN TAXES: $480 WED., APRIL 9, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Located along Locust St., Leola, PA. W. Earl Twp. Lancaster Co. CV Schools
Directions: From Farmersville, take W. Farmersville Rd. to left on Locust St. to property on right. OR, from Brownstown, take Rt. 772 S. to Talmage, turn left on Locust St. to sale on left.
Real Estate: Consists of a valuable 18-acre tract of level farmland (no buildings).
Tract has 610’ road frontage on Locust St. along south border, the tract is basically rectangular in shape and borders the Conestoga River along the north side. This tract offers highly productive limestone soils and would be ideally suited for a small farmstead. The property is located adjacent to the W. Earl Twp. Tree/Mulch recycling center. The tract is identified as PIN#2104826100000; Agriculture Zoned & enrolled in Clean & Green. Annual taxes: $480. For zoning questions, contact Sara Service at W. Earl Twp. (717) 859-3201.
PROPERTY MAY BE INSPECTED ANYTIME AT YOUR CONVENIENCE! Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance on or before 60 days. Attorney: Linda Kling (717) 656-6717.
Note: This is truly a rare opportunity to purchase 18 acres of valuable, highly productive Lancaster County farmland. Ideal custom home site or farmstead, many potential possibilities! For photos & complete listing, visit www.martinandrutt.com
Saturday, March 29, 2025 Auction Time 8:00 A.M. Schoeneck Firemen’s Field, Lancaster Co., PA. 125 N. King St. Denver, PA 17517. Accepting Consignments: Thursday, March 27 & Friday, March 28, 8 AM to 8 PM. No items accepted auction day. Auction site PHONE# is 717-517-0706.
667 Noble Rd., Christiana. 1.75 acre property with a 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 21/2 story dwelling. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
SAT., MAY 3 - 8:00 a.m.
- The 68th Annual Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver. Benefit Auctionlawn and garden, hunting/ fishing, antiques, tools, shrubs, plants, flowers, crafts, outdoor furniture, quilts and farm equipment.
THURS., MAY 8 - 5:00
p.m. - Naaman W. and Dorothy Stoltzfus, 31 Ocola Dr., Paradise. Country 2 story 3 bedroom Colonial, 2 car garage, 4/10 acre lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
- The Stoudt Family Trust, 267 Yorkshire Rd., Mohnton. 7.4 acre farmette with stream, 2-1/2 story 3 bed-
room farm house, sandstone guest dwelling, barn/garage 26x62, 3 car garage, 3 horse stalls. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Tractors, mowers, equipment, tools, personal property. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., MAY 9 - 5:00 p.m.
- Jeremiah H. and Arlene R. Martin, 25 Crabgrass Ln., Mohnton. 12 acres m/l partially wooded, pasture, custom 3 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, 90x40 insulated shop, equipment building, sheds. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., MAY 10 - 9:00 a.m.
- Nathan K. and Miriam Oberholtzer, 689 Poplar St., Denver. Country brick 3 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, shop 24x20, utility building, 3/4 acre country lot. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Tractor, mower, shop tools, lawn/garden, primitives, collectibles, furniture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., MAY 10 - 10:00 a.m. - Daniel P. and Cindy Miller, 275 & 277 Preston
STORAGE AUCTION
IT IS
Tractors – Combine – Trucks:
* 1971 John Deere 4320 WF DSL w/New Clutch & Pressure Plated Last Yr., Approx. 10,300 Hrs., Good Rubber, SN T613R009390R.
* International 1086 DSL w/Cab, Dual Remotes, Approx. 6,670 Hrs., 540 & 1000 RPM PTO, Good Rubber, SN 2610177U011954.
* 1975 International 826 WF w/German Engine, Fast Hitch, SN 2510148U014695.
* 1968 International 656 DSL w/Canopy, NF w/TA Single Remote, SN D261275.
* 1962 International 460 Gas Single Remotes w/TA, Approx. 4,195 Hrs., SN 32611SYCC.
* 1960 International 200, SN 13484J.
* 1953 Farmall Super H, SN 24085.
* 1952 Farmall H, SN 380750.
* International 140 Tractors w/Cultivators, SN 16812.
* 1974 AC Model F Gleaner Combine w/DSL Eng. w/Stalk Shredder, New Brakes & Axle, SN F9425.
RIDING MOWERS, COMPACTS, ZERO-TURNS, ATVS: John Deere 212, John Deere Z425 Zero-Turn, Scag Liberty 2 ZeroTurn 52”, John Deere 335, Exmark Pioneer Zero-Turn 48”, Scag Cheetah Zero-Turn 52”, Exmark Laser Z Zero-Turn 60”, John Deere 445, 335, 345, 325, 245, 111, 105, X500, X390, X320, X304, X300, X266, LA120, LA135, D120, Simplicity Broadmoor, Gravely ZT1844 Zero-Turn, Wheel Horse, Ingersoll Rand Tractor with Loader,Golf Carts, Quads, Side by Sides, and lots more expected by auction day. COME SEE WHAT SHOWS UP! ALSO SELLING: Landscape and Utility Trailers, Snowblowers, Chainsaws, Leaf Blowers, String Trimmers, Walk Behind Mowers, Rototillers, 3 pt. Attachments, and various other support equipment. Come and enjoy the day!
Terms - CASH OR APPROVED PA CHECK, CREDIT CARDS 4% FEE, 6% Sales Tax. NO BUYERS PREMIUM All items sold Strictly As Is. Some items subject to prior sale. All
Auctioneer: Al Reist
License # AU-1637-L
Farm Equipment: 1991 John Deere 1460 Haybine SN CC1460X332476; 2014 Kuhn Hay Tedder Mod. # GF222T; John Deere Rotary Rake 4-Bar w/Dolly Wheel SN 028595; Kuhn GA 3200GT Rake; NH Mod. 847 Round Baler w/Auto Wrap; John Deere Mod. 337 Baler SN 00337X716465 w/#40 Kicker SN E040BEX721262; 8’x16’ Wood Hay Wagon on John Deere 1065A Running Gear; (5) 8’x18’ Wood Hay Wagon on Misc. Running Gears; (2) 8’x18’ Metal Hay Wagons; 24’ Smoker Bale Elevator; 28’ Little Giant Bale/Corn Elevator; Round Bale Wagon; John Deere E1600 3-Pt. 10-Tooth Chisel Plow SN 029129N; John Deere F1710A 10’ Disc. Chisel w/Walking Tandem SN 0022LL; Int. 3-Pt. Mod. 700 5-18’ Spring Reset Semi-Mounted Plow SN 700U1111; John Deere 210 Transport Disc.; 10’ Bush Hog Transport Disc.; Brillion 12’ 4” Axle Cultipacker; 1989 John Deere 7000 4-Row NoTill Corn Planter w/Liq. Fert. Soybean & Sorgham Cups; 1989 John Deere Mod. 825 Grain Drill w/Grass Box; N. Idea Mod. 324 2-Row Corn Picker w/12-Roll Husking Bed; N. Idea Mod. 324 2-Row Corn Picker w/12-Roll Husking Bed (Parts. Mach.); N. Idea 2-Row Wide Mounted Corn Planter; (10) Gravity Bin Wagons on EZ Flow & John Deere Running Gears; (2) Dump Wagons on Grove & John Deere Running Gears; Feeder Wagon on Int. Gear; Westfield 8”x52’ Transport Auger SN 85538; 1976 New Holland Mod. 357 Hammer Mill; (3) 1200-Bushel Corn Cribs (to be dismantled), (1) 950-Bushel Corn Crib (to be dismantled), (1) Approx. 2½-Ton Feed Bin, 3-Pt. Vicon Spreader, Woods Bush Hogs, Woods Belly Mower, Fast Hitch 7’ Sickle Bar Mower, Harvest Handler Alum. Elev., Fast Hitch Post Hole Digger, 3-Pt. Blade, Dump Rake, Early Wooden Wheel Wagon, (2) Wood Calf Hutches, Flail Chopper, Tractor Tire Chains, Asst. Wagon Truck & Implement Tires, Feed Carts, 3-Pt. Bale Spear.
NOTE: After farming for 65 years, the Burkharts are retiring. Auction to begin at 11AM w/a few small items & going directly into farm equip. & tractors. Be on time – not many smalls. Terms are cash, PA check or credit card w/3% service fee. Food Stand. See website for more photos of farm equipment.
Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-445-4309
Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
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178 Bard Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540. From the intersection of Rts. 625 & 568 in Knauers, take Rt. 568 E. thru Alleghenyille. Right Moore Rd. Left Bard Rd. OR From Morgantown, Rt. 10 N. Left Rt. 568 W. Left Moore Rd. Left Bard Rd. to auction. (Robeson Twp., Berks Co.)
Rd., Wernersville. 3 unit
investment property, 21/2 story 2 unit, 11/2 story single unit, 5 car garage 24x50 with 12x20 addon garage, 1.26 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., MAY 10 - 1:00 p.m.
- Wendell Stoltzfus and Krystal Stoltzfus, 1166 Lower Mountain Rd., Canton. 2 story Cape Cod style cabin/home with 2 bedrooms and 11/2 baths on 5 acres. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
MON., MAY 12 - 5:00
p.m. - Roy F. Jr. and Marilyn K. Degler, 1254 Trolley Rd., Mohrsville. Custom 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, attached 2 car garage, sheds, 1.3 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., MAY 15 - 6:00
p.m. - Stanley Reiff, 116 & 114 Center Ave., Terre Hill.
1.8 +/- acre, 2 story, 3 bedroom house, 2,800 sq. ft. shop/barn, .57 +/ acre adjoining lot, public water and sewer. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
TUES., MAY 20 - Garden Spot Fire Rescue, 339 E. Main St., New Holland. Quilt and quiltrelated items. Hometowne Auction, LLC.
THURS., MAY 22 - 5:00
p.m. - Ronald B. Good Estate, 431 Chapel Hill Rd., Sinking Spring. 18.3 acre farmette with pond (Spring Goose Farm), 21/2 story stone dwelling, 22x66 garage/shop, 60x64 masonry garage/storage building. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., MAY 29 - 2:00
p.m. - Howard D. and Donna M. Weiss, 429 Valley View Rd., Newmanstown. 12 acre farmette, 1 story ranch with 2,940 sq. ft., 3 car garage 32x26, garage/shop 38x40, garage 28x26, wood shed,
FRIDAY
OMPH Conducts Donation Drive
Recently, Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School conducted a donation drive during Catholic Schools Week. First grade teacher, Mrs. Kim Hoffmann, met with members of the Lebanon VA Hospital and requested a list of items most needed by local Veterans. OMPH School
families generously donated hygiene items from that list, and Mrs. Hoffmann coordinated a time to bring the items to the hospital.
cake tin containing a box of cake mix, a container of icing, a can of Sprite, and a pack of candles. These kits will be given to families who would normally not be able to provide this treat to celebrate a special day. 9
utility building. Real estate at 5:00 p.m. J.D. tractor, J.D. zero turn mower, J.D. Gator, Chevy pickup, SnapOn tools, guns, gun safe, appliances, firewood. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., JUNE 6 - 4:00 p.m.
- Conrad J. and Carol J. Shepard, 616 Adamstown Rd., Reinholds. Custom 2 story 4 bedroom house, attached 4 car garage, detached 3 car garage, 4 acres m/l, partially wooded. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., JUNE 7 - 9:00 a.m.
50th ANNUAL COMMUNITY AUCTION
FRIDAY, MARCH 28th, 2025 Auction Starting at 4:30 PM Farmersville Fire Company 74 E. Farmersville Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
DONATED AND CONSIGNMENT ITEMS: C-Mor Bench Seat Cart; Load of Quality Horse Hay; Quick Hitch Harness; Shrubbery Stock; New Oak Table, Chair Set; Truckload Mulch; Forest Hill Shovels; New Folding Chairs; New Furniture; AC/DC Lincoln Welder; Outdoor Poly Furniture; Beautiful Flowers; New Propane Cylinder; New Bicycles; Deep V Driving Harness; Farm Toys; Ridgid Tool Box; Livestock Feed; Wooden Crafts & Baskets; New Skid -Steer Pallet Forks; New Pedal Tractor; New Tupperware; Foldable Tandem Bicycle; Wood Shavings; Lapp Dumper; Homemade Baked Goods; New Milwaukee Tools; 1838-1979 Coins; New Queen Mattress Set; Silver Certificate 1975B; Bowfishing Charter Trip; And Much More...
QUILTS: Elk Trip Around The World Diamond Echo; Atlantic Iceberg; Starburst Medallion; Compass Star; Country Star Log Cabin; Dahlia Irish Chain; Double Wedding Ring (2); Split Star; Wall Hangings; And More…
10x12 Quaker Vinyl Siding Storage Shed Built by Hahnstown School. For Pictures of Quilts & Details, go to: www.farmersvillefire.com, www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook.
MEAL CERTIFICATES: From local families, plus other GIFT CERTIFICATES.
ORDER OF SALE: Inside @ 4:30, Outside @ 5:00, Shrubbery @ approx. 5:30, Quilts @ approx. 7:00. Cash or good PA check. Delicious food served by the Farmersville Ladies Auxiliary.
*Farmersville Fire Co. is still accepting Quality Donations/Consignments for this year’s Auction* Drop-off dates are March 25 & 27, 7-9 pm or by appointment. For more information or items for auction, please call 717-490-4487 or 717-354-5094
This is a No Reserve Auction! No Sunday Calls, Please. Sale Committee reserves the right to refuse. Donated items appreciated.
The OMPH Parish Food Bank received donations of Birthday Kits: a disposable
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PUBLIC SALE FARM EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, 2014 KUBOTA SIDE X SIDE FOUR WHEELER SATURDAY, MAR. 22, 2025
AT 10:00 A.M.
Located at 1060 Girl Scout Rd., Stevens (17578), Lancaster Co., PA. (Directions: Rt. 272 North of Ephrata, West onto Schoeneck Rd., Bear Left onto S. King Street, Left onto Mt. Airy Rd., Right onto Girl Scout Rd.) 1966 FORD 4000 FARM TRACTOR; NEW IDEA 702 UNISYSTEM CORN PICKER; I.H. 800 CYCLO AIR 6 ROW CORN PLANTER; JOHN DEERE 22 HAY CRIMPER; NEW HOLLAND 326 SMALL HAY BALER WITH KICKER; NEW HOLLAND 276 SMALL HAY BALER; NEW IDEA 213 MANURE SPREADER; NEW HOLLAND 352 HAMMER/MILL MIXER; IVA 30’ CROP SPRAYER; ALAMO FLAIL MOWER; JOHN DEERE HAY FLUFFER; I.H. 7 POINT CHISEL PLOW; I.H. 12’ DISC; BRILLION 12’ CULTIMULCHER; NEW HOLLAND 411 DISCBINE; NEW HOLLAND SUPER 55 HAY RAKE; ESCH 2009 HAY TEDDER; MILLER PRO 1100 ROTARY RAKE; I.H. 510 SEED DRILL; MILLER-PRO 1100 ROTARY RAKE; 24’ SKELETON ELEVATOR; EQUIPMENT & TOOLS – (2) Farm Hay Wagons; Hydro Kirby Fertilizer Buggy; (2) Gravity Bin Wagons; Little Giant 40’ Elevator; Massey Ferguson 1650 Lawn Tractor; Fertilizer Tanks; Farm Gates; Tractor Snow Blade; 500 Gallon Fuel Tank; Assorted Tires & Wheels; PTO Shafts & Parts; Hydraulic Cylinders; Wooden Corn Crib with Ear Corn; Hay & Corn Fodder Small Bales; MILLER THUNDERBOLT WELDER; Assorted Air Tools; Snap-On Battery Impact Wrench; Snap-On Grease Gun; Battery Jump Pack; Battery Charger; Craftsman Garage Door Opener; Rolls of Baler Twine; Sump Pump; Air Compressor; Metal Cutting Band Saw; (2) Air Greasers; Butchering Equipment & Accessories.
2014 KUBOTA RTV X1120D SIDE X SIDE 4 WHEELER (Diesel Engine, 4 Wheel Drive, Excellent Condition) EZ GO GOLF CART (As-Is)
*Please be prompt, as there is not a lot of small 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.
- Harold M. Martin, 960 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath rancher with 2 car garage, .39 acre lot, custom oak kitchen, finished daylight basement. Real estate at 12:00 noon. JD S240 mower, wood shop equipment, personal property. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., JUNE 19 - 5:00
p.m. - Benjamin S. and Susie S. Esh, Hill Rd., New Holland. 6.3 acres woodland tract, 2 separately deeded tracts selling as one, wooded custom home site. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., JUNE 26 - 5:00
p.m. - Meadow Brook Estates LLC, 1136 & 11140 Steinmetz Rd., Ephrata. Meadow Brook Estates Mobile Home Park, 16 mobile pad sites, 2 unit apartment house, 1.2 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from March 6 to March 12: Adamstown Borough Josephine M. Cole and Eric D. Cole conveyed property in Adamstown Borough to Nikita Patrushev and Payton Erin Shirk for $440,000. Akron Borough Robert J. Hubert conveyed property in Akron Borough to Marvin L. High and J. Eloise High for $230,000. Brecknock Township Darren L. Nye and Patrick J. Owens conveyed property on Perry Drive to Nicholas C. Stoltzfus and Kelsey L. Stoltzfus for $462,000. (Continued On Page 18B)
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Luke H. Zimmerman and Marian H. Zimmerman conveyed property in Brecknock Township to 1594 Dry Tavern LLC for $180,000.
Chad Xiong and Tiffany Xiong conveyed property in Brecknock Township to Kishan A. Jivani and Priyal Patel for $645,000.
The James E. Kurtz Jr. Estate conveyed property on Maple Street to Andrew C. Lamicela for $325,000.
Denver Borough Yuriy Ilash and Natalia Ilash conveyed property on Fausnacht Drive to Nathan A. Monyer and JoLynne M. Monyer for $380,000.
Earl Township
Steven Todd Griffith and Lawen D. Griffith Jr. conveyed property in Earl Township to Robert Michael Lewis and Ashley Nicole Lewis for $387,500.
East Cocalico Township
Richard H. Stetler Jr. conveyed property on Frederick Avenue to Richard H. Stetler Jr. and Dorri A. Beskid for $1.
Lowell D. Zimmerman con
veyed property on North Ridge Road to Eagle View Rentals LLC for $285,100.
Ruth S. Zimmerman conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Everence Foundation Unique Assets LLC for $1.
East Cocalico Township Authority conveyed property on Kramer Mill Road to Lester Z. Zimmerman and Etta B. Zimmerman for $1.
Floyd M. Stauffer conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Merlin S. Zimmerman for $340,000.
Ephrata Borough
Robert V. Blauser and Joohyun Yim conveyed
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property on Mason Drive to
Robert V. Blauser for $1.
Joan Elizabeth Sweigart conveyed property on North Maple Street to Steven Arnold Krafft and Sheryl Diane Krafft for $499,000.
AstariaTech LLC conveyed property on Fulton Street to Duncan G. Welch and Lena A. Welch for $300,000.
Hitech Commerce LLC conveyed property in Ephrata Borough to DMJ LLC for $3,700,000.
Angela R. Bowman conveyed property on East Walnut Street to YPM Enterprises LLC for $145,000.
The Edith C. Morris Estate conveyed property on East Fulton Street to Valley View Capital LLC for $318,000.
Joanne L. Ecenrode conveyed property on North Maple Street to Joanne L. Ecenrode for $1.
Ephrata Township
Daniel J. McMullen and Carmen Balbuena Marte conveyed property on Mohler Church Road to Daniel J. McMullen and Carmen M. Balbuena Marte for $1.
Omayra Gonzalez conveyed property on Misty Lane to Braydon Kent Martin and Ava S. Martin for $400,000.
The Doris M. McDonald Trust conveyed property on
Amber Lane to Summer
Dawn Arthur and Thomas Daniel Arthur for $450,000.
property on Morgan Drive to Shirley McKillips for $186,200.
Lititz Borough
Lindsey A. Buswell conveyed property on West Sixth Street to Rosalyn Witmer and Zachary J. Witmer for $312,000.
Jean Porterfield conveyed property in Lititz Borough to Susan Shamberger for $1.
Linda L. Leeking conveyed property in Lititz Borough to Brandon Yenser and Lauren Yenser for $400,000.
The John Robert Stehman Estate conveyed property on Cardinal Road to Cardinal Holding LLC for $289,000.
New Holland Borough
The Bank of New York Mellon conveyed property on East Jackson Street to City Light Homes LLC for $161,175.
Katelyn Martin conveyed property on East Main Street to J N S Group LLC for $339,952.
Terre Hill Borough
Robert M. Lewis conveyed property on East Main Street to Jessica L. Ruggiero for $255,000.
The Dianne S. Martin Estate conveyed property in Terre Hill Borough to Michael D. Stoltzfus for $390,000.
Upper Leacock Township
Steven J. Weber conveyed
(Martindale & Frysville Area)
PUBLIC AUCTION
11.3-ACRES * PASTURE * 2-STORY HOUSE * 5 BR (2) EQUIPMENT OUTBUILDINGS * VIEW OLDER TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT * TOOLS SAT., MAR. 29 at 9:30 AM * R.E. at 12 NOON
LOCATED AT: 489 Frysville Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
DIRECTIONS: From the square in Martindale, travel North on Gristmill Rd. to first left on Hurst Rd., to second left on Frysville Rd., to first property on the left (or) From Glenwood Dr., turn East on Frysville Rd., 2 miles to property on the right.
REAL ESTATE: A 11.3-acre property w/2-story house, calf barn & equipment building w/pasture ground. House was built in 1941; has 2,341 sq. ft.; main level has large kitchen/dining area w/solid oak cabinetry; living room; family room; main level bedroom or parlor; full bathroom w/tub shower; spacious mud room. Second level 4 bedrooms w/closets, (5th walk-thru BR). Nice covered porch; wooden deck w/nice farmland views; oil H/W baseboard heat; new water heater (12-2024); replacement windows throughout; generator throw-switch; cistern; onsite well; new septic system.
BUILDINGS: 30’x60’ building w/many possible uses, has propane heat, had calves at one time, now used for equipment; 2-car attached lean-to garage & 28’x24 addition w/6-ft. forebay & goat pen inside; 30’x56’ equipment pole building w/steel exterior and concrete floor; large pasture area & grass field; small stream; Desirable Earl Township; ELANCO School District; enrolled in Clean/Green; zoned AG; total taxes only $3,028.
OPEN HOUSE DATE: Saturday, March 22 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Call/ Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906.
AUCTION LISTING: Bobcat #440 skid-steer loader (narrow) w/38” bucket; 1950 Ford 8-N Tractor; 1949 Ferguson TO-20 Tractor; CASE IH 585 Tractor w/duel hydraulics, diesel, 1,967 hrs.; 1969 Case 430 tractor w/4,800 hrs.; 1952 Ford 8-N tractor w/125 hrs. on rebuild; 5,000 watt portable generator; 1300 gal. liquid manure hauler w/Battioni Pagani pump; NH #68 small bale hay baler; Oliver side discharge rake; 3 pt. scraper blade; Hesston PT-7 7-ft. hay bine; JD KB-8 9-ft. disc; 60” 3 pt. brush mower; 10’ cultipacker; 12’ flat wagon; Eby aluminum cattle box, (slides in pickup bed); 1000 gal. propane tank; Honda pressure washer; bullet heater; Mighty Mac orchard sprayer; 7.5-watt pto generator (needs work); 2 tons of sm. bale grass hay; 10’x8’ utility trailer; cattle loading chute; misc. cattle gates; hay feeder; wall mounted hay rack; (5) wooden chicken coops; (4) cast iron troughs; 2” liquid pump & hoses; 55 gal. used oil; alum. ladder; misc. box wire; scrap metal; nice corn sheller; 10” table saw; hand tools; blanket chest; empire chest; maple dresser; (6) plank seat chairs; glider rocker; (2) 40 gal. LP water heaters; (2) milk cans; porch glider; Hotpoint fridge;
Angel E. Cirilo conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to Eric Noll and SaraBeth Noll for $475,000.
Warwick Township
John M. Hess and Martha L. Hess conveyed property in Warwick Township to John M. Hess and Martha L. Hess for $1.
John M. Hess and Martha L. Hess conveyed property in Warwick Township to JMH Farm LLC for $1.
RC Elite Enterprises LLC conveyed property on Pin Oak Drive to Luthercare for $440,000.
Thayer Heaton and Morgan Mellott conveyed property on East Newport Road to Monterey Properties LLC for $310,000.
William J. Young and Janelle M. Young conveyed property on Sante Fe Drive to Janelle M. Young for $1.
Paul D. Bewley and Carla F. Bewley conveyed property in Warwick Township to Judah John Bartch, Kathy M. Bewley, and Bradson T. Bewley for $415,000.
West Cocalico Township
Nathan A. Monyer and Jolynne M. Monyer conveyed property in West Cocalico Township to Sheldon Landis and Jennifer Landis for $942,000.
Darlene V. Pierre and Jacob L. Wilt conveyed property in West Cocalico Township to Darlene V. Pierre for $1.
