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Are you looking for quality custom window treatments, bedding and home décor? Feeling overwhelmed with selection, measurement and functionality? Let the designers at Heritage Design Interiors create the look and feel you are striving for with quality affordable home furnishings.

With over 31 years of experience they will select, coordinate, measure, fabricate and install your window treatments. With over 1000 sample books, they can enhance your windows and walls, by coordinating the patterns, colors and styles that best fit your wants and needs. At Heritage Design, they can work with your existing décor or start fresh. They will coordinate the selections in your home using your home’s lighting, which is very important when finalizing colors.

Stop by their showroom and store. They have beautiful window treatment ideas, blind and shade samples to help you make the best choices for your home. They offer many price ranges for valances, draperies, bedding, shutters and blinds to meet your budget and your colors and styles.

Where do I go for great accessories, artwork, mirrors and floral designs for my home? Stop by and enjoy their large selections to help finish your room. They also offer the service of accessorizing your home. A designer will come to your home and suggest ideas, then bring accessories to your home. Heritage Design’s building was built in the 1800s, which provides the perfect setting for decorating; six fireplaces, open staircase, beautiful trim and charm. Since floral designs are made on location, you can have a custom one made just for you or take one home to enjoy right away. They have a great selection of artwork and mirrors to enhance your walls. Stop by and discover this hidden treasure!

Are you adding onto your home or building a new home? They can help avoid costly mistakes and take the stress out of the many decisions that need to be made. They will work with your builder to coordinate everything from flooring, paint colors, lighting and plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, hardware, countertops, exterior selections and more. Every year since 1991, Heritage Design’s models have won the “Best of Show” and “Best Decorated” awards in the Lancaster Parade of Homes tour. This year, Heritage Design Interiors was voted number one Interior Designer and one of Lancaster’s favorite places to buy window treatments in LNP’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards. On the subject of awards, Heritage Design Interiors was also voted one of Lancaster County’s best interior designers in Lancaster County Magazine’s annual Reader’s Survey.

Large or small decorating projects? They can help. They customize their service to your needs. Call them at 717-354-2233 or stop by the studio located at 1064 East Main Street in the town of Blue Ball, just west of the Route 23 and 322 intersection. The store hours are Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Check out their website at heritagedesigninteriors.com or their popular Facebook page.

The drive to Heritage Design is worth the time to discover this hidden treasure that serves Berks, Chester, Lancaster Counties and surrounding areas.

BOOSE ALUMINUM FOUNDRY CO., INC.

What We Do Here Matters!

Since 1933, Boose Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc. (BAF) has been providing Americanmade quality aluminum sand castings to their loyal customers in the military, medical, robotics, power generation, and commercial sectors. Started by Oran B. Boose and his wife, Kathryn, the company cast and painted small trivets, toys and knickknacks.

In the 1940s and 1950s, BAF grew several times. World War II and the Korean War put greater demands on the expanding market for high quality aluminum sand castings; BAF met the challenge, being awarded the Navy “E” for excellence. Oran had a dream to produce and ship 1,000,000 pounds of aluminum castings during a single year. Unfortunately, that dream was not realized until 1977, 12 years after his death. His wife, Kathryn, and son, Vernon, had taken over the business and were preparing for the future of the company, with hopes of carving an even greater niche for itself worldwide.

In the 1990s, BAF installed a thermal reclamation system to make the no-bake sand recyclable. This resulted in a number of positive environmental impacts: reduction of wastes into landfills and conservation of valuable natural resources. Through the 2000s came several new pieces of equipment and upgraded technology. However, in early 2022 a fire destroyed a large portion of the plant. BAF rebounded quickly and began operations within a month after the fire.

BAF takes great pride in the work they do because they know that what they do at BAF matters. The company proudly remains family-owned and operated. BAF is located at 77 North Reamstown Road, Stevens. PA 17578-9493. They can be reached at 717-336-5581 or visit their website at www.boosealum.com.

Woodcrest Retreat

Want to avoid wasting your summer?

Want to get off a screen and out of the house? Woodcrest offers a variety of ways for youth, individuals, families, churches, and businesses to get away from the everyday and enjoy a special day in the middle of creation.

Known for our award-winning day and overnight camps for children ages 6 to 16, we also help you create the perfect space for your gatheringwhatever it may be. We offer:

• 50 site campground and cabin rentals

• Meeting spaces and pavilion rentals for groups 3-300

• Outdoor education programs for homeschools and school groups

We are located at 225 Woodcrest Drive just off the 222/322 exit in Ephrata. To learn more about our programs and rental facilities, call 717-738-2233 or visit online at: www.WoodcrestRetreat.org.

“Come Experience the Wonder of God.”

NOLT’S FLOOR COVERING, INC.

Bumpers Etc. Auto Body & Collision has been a fixture of the Northern Lancaster landscape since early 2007 and are currently celebrating their 16 year anniversary. Originally located in the rear of the Twin Pine Auto Campus, in November of 2018 owner and founder Nate Yunginger took the opportunity to open a larger shop in Akron, obtaining the property which formerly housed Evans Auto Body.

As an industry leader, Yunginger created a company that shares and emulates what his work ethic exemplifies. Yunginger states that his patented repair process is defined by keeping a streamlined promise of production that sets an accurate delivery time line. Bumpers Etc. Auto Body & Collision offers a lifetime warranty on paint services and workmanship for as long as the client still owns the vehicle serviced. Yunginger says that earning customer satisfaction through trust, offering superior knowledge of the products offered and giving his customers peace of mind, is what sets Bumpers Etc. Auto Body & Collision apart from the competition. He feels that his loyalty to his customers, and his ability to break down the repair process in a way that is easily understood is why his customers recommend him to others.

Bumpers Etc. employs the latest technology in vehicle repair, including utilizing the latest vehicle diagnostic equipment and futuristic materials, and they use top of the line Sherwin-Williams® automotive paint products. Yunginger and his employees are all I-Car certified, and attend monthly classes to further their educational knowledge. They specialize in auto collision services, ceramic coating applications, repair plan consultation, luxury auto detailing and paintless dent removal. Yunginger says that 80% of their jobs are insurance claims, and they will work with you to obtain your insurance claim repairs.

Whether a simple fender bender, or a larger job, let Nate and his crew service all your auto body needs. Visit them at 231 North 7th Street, Akron (located on the Akron hill, Rt. 272) or call them at 717-738-0334. You can also reach them through their website, www.bumpersetc.com, or on their Facebook page.

ReUzit on State is a non-profit thrift store located at 1054 State Street, Ephrata. Here shoppers find gently used clothing, jewelry, furniture, household items, decor, toys, sporting equipment and much more in our 20,000 square foot retail store. The Silent Auction contains antiques, collectibles and unique items. We also sell books online through Booksavers of Ephrata.

Forty years ago before the terms social enterprise, recycle and repurpose were trending, this nonprofit was created by local entrepreneurial leaders. Formally known as Ephrata Re-Uzit Stores, ReUzit on State works to relieve poverty and assist those in need by selling merchandise, substantially all of which has been donated.

This reuse of donated housewares, clothing, furniture, books and much more, provides affordable goods for customers, keeps these items from landfills and provides funds to support local community services here in Lancaster County and humanitarian programs of Mennonite Central Committee.

Our retail store hours are: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our donation hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. Credit cards are accepted. ReUzit on State can be reached at 717-733-4934 or emailed at info@reuzit.org. To learn more, visit reuzitonstate.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Nolt’s Floor Covering is a local, family-owned, and operated company with a unified vision to serve you and your property with integrity. Applying time-proven biblical values to everything we do that results in making your flooring dreams come true! Nolt’s Floor Covering opened its first retail location in 2006 and have been installing floors and making customers’ dreams come true since 1998. We have grown over the years and now have 2 locations with extensive showrooms to serve you. Our first retail store is still operating in Ephrata and in 2020 we were blessed to open our second retail store located in Myerstown. We provide quality service for our local area and beyond.

Our goal is to help you design your dream flooring, backsplash, bathroom, and more at an affordable price using the highest quality products and installation. We strive to give you the floors of your dreams every time. To achieve this, we have several “in-house” installation teams to serve you. We treat your home or business as if it were our own. We are continually training and teaching the latest techniques for installation and our sales team is always searching for the best product to meet your needs.

Please visit our website at www.noltsflooring.com and our Facebook page or stop by one of our 2 locations to see all the options available. Ephrata – 609 N. State Street. Business hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Myerstown – 400 West Lincoln Ave. Business hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

All are welcome! St. Paul’s United Church of Christ is a small, beautiful, 136 year old country church in Bowmansville, where the love and grace of Jesus Christ is celebrated. Jesus Christ is the head of the church and all people are welcome! The church offers a combination of traditional and contemporary music and worship styles. From inspiring music to sermons that will make you laugh and think, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ has a unique style in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

On the first Sunday of every month, the congregation is joined by members of the recovery community, including residents of The Grace House, for a special service known as “Grace House Blessings.” The service features special music, readings by the ladies of The Grace House and “the world famous, highly anticipated, 3 minute sermon.”

Grace House was founded by Pastor Phil Shober and his wife, Gerri about ten years ago. Grace House is an extended care residence for women in recovery. The Grace House has become an important part of their lives and the lives of many others.

In September 2022, Pastor Phil and church pianist Anna Fortuna, along with the musical talent within and beyond the recovery community, recorded an album of ten original songs: “Grace House Blessings: Turn The Page.” The songs combine the ideas of religion and redemption. The album is available on all major platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music or come and please visit the church for a free CD. Pastor Phil wants people to feel loved and welcomed at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, no matter their background. The worship service is available Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in person or via livestream. YouTube livestream or past video recordings or audio sermon recordings, all are available on the church’s website, www.stpaulsuccchurch.org.

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

133 Church Street, P.O. Box 177, Bowmansville, PA 17507 Office number: 717-445-6256

Gage Personnel

In October of 2023, Gage Personnel will celebrate their 38th anniversary. That is quite a milestone for a company dedicated to helping businesses handle all of their hiring and recruiting needs.

With its diversity supplier certification, Gage is able to offer its customers more options and services than ever before – from traditional staffing and recruitment services, to executive search and direct-hire placement services, workforce consulting, and even government tax incentives for companies partnering with women-owned businesses. For three generations, Gage has continued to align its services to the needs of our community. Through three generations of leadership and a team of tenured experts, Gage is recognized as the leading provider of staffing and recruiting services in Southeastern Pennsylvania, connecting hundreds of people with careers each week throughout Berks and Lancaster County.

Gage is proud of its leadership team past and present, celebrating current leadership with Kristi GageLinderman (COO and 3rd Generation), Becky McKim (Brand Manager), Annmarie Morganti (Director of Operations and Recruitment), and Debbie Ramsey (Director of HR and Client Relationships) and the announcement of their new CFO in 2023.

Whether you’re an employer seeking to hire your next top employee, or you’re an individual looking for that perfect job, you will find the staff at Gage Personnel willing to assist you in any way possible and go the extra mile for you.

Gage office locations are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Gage Ephrata Office is located at 348 North Reading Road, Ephrata. Contact them at 717-336-5959, or through their website: www.gagepersonnel.com.

“Where Beauty & Wellness Meet”

If you have ever thought about a career in the art of personal services, Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork may be the next step in your career training. The school offers courses in Cosmetology, Esthetics (Skin Care), Nail Technology and Massage Therapy. Celebrating 44 years of education and services to students and clients, the school was founded in 1979. Current owners, Deborah A. Dunn and Gerard E. Geist acquired the school in 2002. Dunn and Geist both wanted to keep a quality, family owned, cosmetology school in the Lancaster area. In addition to the educational opportunities in the classroom, a student salon and spa is also available. The salon and spa is very busy, with a wide variety of services being offered at about one third the cost of a non-educational salon or spa.

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork has built a solid relationship with area salons and spas and has established an assertive approach to community service for the area. No matter which direction you choose to go, Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork offers an educational experience in a friendly and fun atmosphere where instructors truly care about the students.

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is located at 50 Ranck Avenue, Lancaster. For more information, they can be reached at 717-299-0200 or you may visit their website at www.lancasterschoolofcosmetology.com.

“Where Beauty & Wellness Meet”

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STEINMETZ COINS & CURRENCY, INC.

Are you now the puzzled owner of a great grandpa’s collection? No one in the family wanted Aunt Maggie’s jewelry box, so by default, it’s yours and there’s Civil War era coins in there? Steinmetz Coins & Currency can appraise these treasures and pay you top dollar for the collection.

As a leader in the coins and currency business for over four decades, our convenient store locations in York and Lancaster, make buying and selling coins, currency and gold and silver jewelry an experience you’ll be confident in that you received the best offer.

Dennis Steinmetz is the founder and president or Steinmetz Coins & Currency, Inc., Lancaster. Since its inception in 1974, Steinmetz Coins & Currency has become one of the nation’s leading numismatic companies. Numismatic refers to the study of collection of coins, tokens and paper money and sometimes other items. Steinmetz Coins & Currency specializes in servicing client portfolios by providing numismatic expertise and assistance with market timing. The company also buys and sells rare coins, early currency and bullion.

A second location in York was added in 2006 to concentrate on ensuring the best possible experience for retail customers. In both the Lancaster and York locations, the company purchases and sells rare numismatic pieces. You can also shop safe and secure online 24/7 on their website, www.steinmetzcoins.com.

A Lancaster native, Mr. Steinmetz attended Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in economics. He currently holds a Pennsylvania insurance agent and broker license. He is a member of numerous numismatic organizations and oversight boards.

Steinmetz Coins and Currency, Inc. is located at 350 Centerville Road, Lancaster. Business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Wednesday until 12:00 noon, by appointment only, and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Phone number is 717-299-1211.

The York location is located at 1001 Haines Road. Business Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. They can be reached at 717-757-6980.

Eagle Wings Business Network

For 30 years, Eagle Wings Business Network (EWBN) owner Reuben Stoltzfus and his team have been providing superior work in the fields of landscaping, hardscaping, and construction. With 20 years of specialized outdoor living experience, the EWBN team aims to help customers transform regular spaces into fun and exciting places to relax and spend time with family and friends. EWBN is celebrating their official 20-year anniversary this spring at their open house, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

EWBN is the outdoor specialist when it comes to firepits, patios, decks, outdoor kitchens, outdoor structures, retaining walls and landscaping. Their team also has the capacity, craftsmanship, and experience in finished basements. Assistance and industry-experienced advice is offered every step of the way during the design process to ensure customers have complete satisfaction, which starts with a free estimate.

Thinking about adding an outdoor kitchen, firepit, or patio to your outdoor space? The outdoor contractors at EWBN pride themselves in providing customized solutions for their clients. They understand that every homeowner has their own unique vision for their outdoor living space and EWBN’s goal is to bring that vision to life. They use 3D renderings to bring projects to life in the planning stages so you know exactly what your finished project will look like. EWBN is connected with a trusted network of builder suppliers in Lancaster County, including local distributors of high-end brands of outdoor living materials. If high-end isn’t what you are looking for, ask the EWBN team about other options as they provide a wide variety of products. Whether you are looking for the perfect grill, like FireMagic or Alfresco, or want to add some luxury light fixtures, their outdoor contractors can help you with all your outdoor living needs.

Creating gorgeous fire pits, among other hardscaping, is also a specialty of EWBN. The team can handle all parts of your fire pit installation, including adding a new patio and garden space to complete the area. The growing trend for 2023 is a new line of smokeless firepits, which gives you all of the fire with none of the smoke. What better way to update your outdoor space and increase your property value than by transforming your backyard space to an outdoor oasis.

Eagle Wings Business Network is not just deck builders and patio contractors, they are a team of hardworking craftsman dedicated to helping you unlock the true potential of your backyard property. Let Eagle Wings Business Network help you increase the value and functionality of your property by adding that special touch from EWBN.

They are located at 624 N. Shirk Road, New Holland, where you can visit their showrooms, and can be reached at 717-355-0471. For more information and a gallery of projects completed, you may view their website at www.ewbn.net.

THE ROBERT M. LOMBARD HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Hyperbaric oxygenation therapy + Pulsed Electro-

Magnetic Field Therapy = a powerful combination!

Hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (HBOT) is a prescribed medical treatment. A patient breathes pure oxygen in a sealed chamber while the surrounding pressure is increased to a therapeutic level. The increase in pressure dissolves oxygen into the bloodstream and all the fluids of the body. The treatment triggers hundreds of internal biological processes, builds tiny new blood vessels, boosts the immune system and stem cell production, adversely affects many microbes and reduces inflammation and low oxygen areas in the body. This can have a positive impact on a wide range of diagnoses and conditions. Radiation-induced injuries and non-healing diabetic wounds, among other maladies, can be healed with minimal surgical intervention. Other diagnoses can be positively helped with HBOT when traditional medicine needs a boost. When antibiotics alone can’t cure a Lyme disease infection, under hyperbaric oxygenation conditions, the Lyme bacteria can’t survive. The immune system cleans up the dead bacteria and the body begins to repair the damage caused by the bacteria. HBOT can be life changing for patients.

Current studies are underway and show the positive impact hyperbaric oxygenation has had on long-haul COVID-19 patients. HBOT reduces inflammation, repays the lingering ‘oxygen debt’ and initiates healing of previously impacted areas. Patients with reduced cognitive performance (“brain fog”), extreme fatigue, and headaches, among other symptoms, report improvement in their symptoms.

Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) is a non-invasive therapy that helps improve circulation, energy balance, and nutrient uptake. We offer the combination of therapies for the health benefits of our patients.

We are an outpatient clinic that uses 100% oxygen in monoplace chambers. The Nursing Director, Connie Waltz, RN, has over 40 years of experience in the field. For information, please call 717-684-3228, visit HBOXYGEN.COM, or email: hboxygen@earthlink.net. Business hours are by appointment. 255 N. 6th Street, Columbia, PA 17512.

ROOT’S COUNTRY MARKET & AUCTION

Open every Tuesday, yearround, rain or shine, come to Root’s Country Market to experience Lancaster County’s oldest family-owned country market. Celebrating their 98th anniversary this year, Root’s Country Market was started in 1925 by A.W. Root as a poultry auction. The auction has evolved into so much more since then.

The market now features 200+ stand holders, where you can buy anything from produce to meat to handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles and household items. In 2005, Root’s Old Mill Flea Market added 175 antique and flea market stands. There is truly something for everyone sold at the market. The Old Mill Flea Market is open every Saturday, April through November, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The standholders and owners of Root’s invite you to come taste the great food, find great bargains and have a load of family fun at Root’s Market.

Root’s Country Market is located at 705 Graystone Road, Manheim. Open Tuesdays year round until 8:00 p.m. in the winter and 9:00 p.m. in the summer. For more information or for directions, please visit their websites at www.rootsmarket.com or www.rootsoldmill.com or you may call 717-898-7811. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram.