SCHWANGER BROTHERS & CO., INC.

Since 1936 the folks at Schwanger Bros. have been known for their heating oil delivery and oil burner repair service in and around the Lancaster area. Schwanger Brothers & Co., Inc. is a third-generation, small family owned and operated business that still answers the phone and provides one-on-one customer service.

Along with delivery of heating oil, they also offer other fuels such as diesel fuel for both on and off highway use, gasoline and now ethanol-free gasoline. All of these products can be delivered to your home, farm or business including mobile work sites with delivery sizes ranging from small delivery all the way up to large commercial transport sizes.

Propane is also offered for home and business. We offer competitive pricing for propane, and if you don’t have your own tank, Schwanger Bros. may be able to loan you a tank with the option to buy it in the future. We don’t charge extra fees or delivery charges, and in most cases setting up auto delivery will waive the propane leak check fee.

In addition to providing quality fuels, Schwanger Bros. also has a full service and installation department of staff to handle all of your residential and light commercial heating, air conditioning and plumbing needs. We service all major brands of oil, propane, natural gas, heat pump and air conditioning systems. We are fully insured and have licensed technicians on staff, including plumbers who can handle small faucet drips, water heater repair and replacement and water conditioning.

We are proud to be Lancaster’s Number-One Heating Oil Provider. Various services include automatic delivery, where computerized systems know when you need oil and it is delivered before you need it, and will call, which is same-day service. We also have an emergency service, which provides oil 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Budget plans, which allow you to evenly spread your heating costs throughout the year, are also available.

If the thought of dealing with a local, family-owned business run with integrity still is important to you, then we invite you to call us or stop in our office and talk with one of our staff about what you need. Additionally, we are always looking for qualified applicants. If you would like to join our team, please contact us!

Our phone number is 717-393-5868 and we are located at 500 West Roseville Road, Lancaster. We are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and have staff on call, ready to service you evenings and weekends. More information can be found on our website, www.schwangerbros.com, and on our Facebook page.

LEID, LORAH & COMPANY, P.C.

Leid, Lorah & Company, P.C. has been providing professional accounting and tax services for more than 58 years for the business community along with personal income tax planning and preparation for the general public. In addition, the firm provides bookkeeping, consulting and financial reporting services for businesses of all sizes.

The firm is located at 117 North Sixth Street in Denver.

Consider Leid, Lorah & Company, P.C. when looking for quality public accounting and tax services. Check out their website at www.leidlorahcpa.com or call them at 717­336­2891 for more information. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

B&D ELECTRICAL SERVICE LLC

When one door closes, another one opens. Father and son, Bryan and Derrick Miller, are electricians who worked for W.E. Peters & Son Electric for 19 years. When it was time for the owner of W.E. Peters & Son to retire, Bryan and Derrick decided to go into business for themselves.

In 2020 this partnership resulted in the birth of B&D Electrical Service LLC. Between them, they have over 50 years of experience in the industry. The motto of B&D Electrical Service is, “No project is too small,” citing that they work on commercial, industrial and residential jobs alike.

B&D Electrical Service is licensed and fully insured. The father and son take pride in their old-school method of business, dealing with their customers directly, using a hands-on approach, rather than through a computer screen and keyboard. The goal of B&D Electrical Service is to leave each and every customer happy and satisfied. Receptionist/secretary Kelly Miller helps round out the team, helping to keep the word family in the term “family business.”

B&D Electrical Service is located at 116 North Hoover Street, Myerstown, PA, 17607. They can be contacted at 717-723-5365 or 717-440-9178.

Eicher Arts Center

Located on the banks of the Cocalico Creek in Tom Grater Community Park in Ephrata, PA, sits the Eicher Arts Center. Built in 1734, the Eicher Arts Center has a rich, deep history. It has served different purposes in the Ephrata community for hundreds of years.

In 1983, the center was subjected to a huge renovation effort in order for future generations to be able to enjoy it for years to come. This historic site is credited as one of the oldest surviving buildings in Lancaster County, and has hosted a myriad of different events over its celebrated existence.

Noted for its penchant for hosting weddings, the Eicher Arts Center is showcased by a grand hall that can accommodate up to 110 people. The spacious hall was actually created from wood harvested from the surrounding area. There is a beautiful loft on the second floor and a large dressing room. The newly renovated “Sister’s House,” which is conveniently located next door, has been transformed into a space for the bride and her attendants to prepare for the wedding.

Bordered by the picturesque Cocalico Creek, the Center features a spacious backyard covered porch flanked by a remarkable outdoor space, which makes it the perfect venue for any special event, including baby showers, receptions, social gatherings and more. To this day, the Eicher Arts Center hosts all kinds of cultural events such as vocal and instrumental musical performances, dancing exhibitions, symposiums on history and literature, children’s events and much more. The Center is like a performance theater, special event venue and history museum all in one. Come see what the Eicher Arts Center has to offer you. They are located at 409 Cocalico Street, Ephrata. You can reach them at 717-738-3084, or through their website, EicherArtsCenter.com, or via their Facebook page.

Hess Auction Group

John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. found its beginnings in the early 90s in several small leased facilities as the epitome of a small family run business. In the beginning, owner John was not only the lead auctioneer, he was the only auctioneer. John’s wife Jacy, and his sister Elizabeth, clerked and cashiered every sale. Slowly, the small business gained momentum with the construction of their Manheim facility along with the completion of an extremely successful period of marketing real estate at auctions. Over the years, Hess Auction Group has built a team of friendly, experienced and knowledgeable professionals. Each individual is a specialist in fields such as real estate, farm and commercial equipment, antiques, coins, jewelry, firearms, and other areas. Their knowledge ensures that potential customers understand the worth of quality merchandise. No matter what needs to be sold, one of their companies has the experience and resources to market the merchandise of their clients. From direct mailings, to Internet, to specialty publications, they’ll handle all the details. Their goals are to make selling easy for the client and to get the best value for merchandise.

Hess Auction Group utilizes the latest electronic tools in marketing, photography, print and digital advertising to increase efficiency and make the client’s experience more rewarding. They now have three individual auction companies, and all of them share a deep commitment to serving people with the traditional values and skills that have been handed down from the founders of the business. These values and skills have helped them grow, but so has a commitment to hard work and integrity. The Hess Auction Group offers cutting-edge service from professionals that can be trusted.

Hess Auction Group’s main location is at 768 Graystone Rd., Manheim, PA 17545. They can be reached at 717-664-5238, or through their website: hessauctiongroup.com. They also have a popular Facebook page.

Denver Self Storage

Are you starting your spring cleaning and realizing you’re running out of space to store your belongings? Instead of having to decide what you want to keep or what has to be discarded, why don’t you give Denver Self Storage a call?

Denver Self Storage offers various sizes of self storage units. The units can be rented on a long term or on a month to month basis. You don’t have to worry about your personal property either because there is 24 hour security. The units are also well lit and offer the convenience of drive-in access. Our self storage units are accessible for customers 24 hours a day.

The staff is very accommodating and flexible when working with clients. They are available 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and also after normal working hours weekdays and weekends.

Denver Self Storage was established in 2003 when parent company, F&M Hat Company Inc., began to see the area’s growth and the need for personal property storage. Curt High is currently the manager. He is also the Shipping and Logistics Manager at F&M Hat Company, Inc. Curt enjoys working with people on a personal level to help solve their individual storage space needs.

So whatever your storage needs are, give us a call at 717-336-7058. Denver Self Storage is located at 383 Locust Street, Denver.

Lancaster County Vacuflo

THE LAST VACUUM YOU WILL EVER BUY

Retractable hose technology has completely changed the way we keep our homes clean. The days of dragging a heavy disposable vacuum up and down the stairs are long gone.

Clean Quickly • Clean Conveniently

Clean Powerfully

Since the mid 1970s we have been installing and servicing VACUFLO Central Vacuum Systems. VACUFLO is based in Ohio and the products are made in the USA. The VACUFLO system works by transporting dirt, debris and dust through a simple network of tubing that runs through the walls of your home to a main power unit.

Increases Home Value • Affordable

Proven Allergy Relief • Installed in About a Day

Call For A FREE In-Home

Demonstration and Estimate (717) 733-1680

165 W. Church Rd., Lititz • www.LCVacuflo.com

B & E NOTARY

Friendly and knowledgeable service is what you come to expect when you visit B & E Notary. B & E Notary is prepared to utilize the latest in new technology and training to provide customers with prompt and efficient service. Owners Barb Fullerton and Erin Reiff and their staff are always ready to help you with problems and answer questions.

In addition to traditional notary and messenger services, B & E Notary has the ability to provide instant processing. They can renew registration and driver’s licenses, process driving records, restorations, duplicates, specialty tags, and address changes on the spot. Instant title transfers receive registration cards and plates before you leave the office. B & E Notary also provides title transfers for ATVs, snowmobiles and boats, fast turn around for CDL drivers, apportioned registration by appointment, birth certificates, fax service, and much more, all at competitive prices.

The lawyers at Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP have served Lancaster County individuals and businesses since 1975. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest professional and client service standards and committed to achieving successful outcomes for our clients.

Lawyers at the firm are Craig Russell, Jon Gruber, Holly Filius, Julie Miller, Aaron Zeamer, Aaron Marines, Lindsay Schoeneberger, Nichole Baer, Benjamin Gingrich, Makayla Gilchrist, Katharine Costlow, Laura McGarry, Julia Vanasse and Scott Eaby. Each of our lawyers and support staff works to build long-term relationships and understand the needs of every client so that we can provide personalized legal services that work best for you.

Scott Eaby joined Russell, Krafft and Gruber in November 2019. Scott has resided in Ephrata, Lancaster County all of his life, proudly serving families and businesses in the Central Pennsylvania area since 1976. Scott’s legal practice has included real estate transactions, business formation, personal injury, and many facets of family law.

Scott was joined in his move by his assistant, Nancy Hickey, also a longtime resident of the Ephrata area. Nancy is a paralegal with many years of experience working in estate administration. Lindsay Schoeneberger, Nichole Baer and Nancy work closely with many of Scott’s estate clients to ensure they continue to receive the same personalized legal services they expect from a hometown attorney. They work together to guide and support executors, beneficiaries and family members as they navigate the probate and estate administration process.

All of the attorneys at the firm are committed to their clients and the communities they serve. We know it is just not enough to be a good attorney. According to Scott, “The law can sometimes be complex, but what is constant is the need for a lawyer to know and appreciate what is meaningful to the client.”

Visit our website at www.rkglaw.com and at www.lancasterlawblog.com to learn more. Or call us at 717-733-9500. The firm has three offices in the area. Ephrata: 108 West Main Street; Lancaster: 101 North Pointe Boulevard, Suite 202; and 200 Willow Valley Square in Willow Street.

At Edward Jones, we understand why you’re investing. You have specific financial goals and the desire to provide for yourself and your loved ones. Serving individual investors as well as business owners, our resources are dedicated to helping you reach your long-term financial goals. That’s why we live and work in your community. Rather than chasing the latest fad, we use an established process to create a strategy aligned with helping you reach your financial goals. By partnering with one dedicated financial advisor and meeting regularly, you can benefit from financial solutions designed especially for you.

We believe your financial goals deserve a face-to-face conversation and have been serving investors this way in Eastern Lancaster County since 1999. The office is located at 201 East Main Street in New Holland, in the historic landmark Kauffman Hardware Building. We are proud to be celebrating 24 years in a town where you can still do business the old-fashioned way – in person. Please call Allen Wessel, CFP® Financial Advisor of Edward Jones.

201 E. Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-4879 www.edwardjones.com • Member SIPC

Sparrow Family Medicine

Sparrow Family Medicine is a direct primary care practice that opened their Akron-based office in December of 2022. Originally founded in October of the same year, Sparrow Family Medicine is a membership-based practice, rather than insurancebased. Benefits of a membership-based practice include: Visits customized to your needs, afterhours access to your physician, transparent pricing and additional savings on lab work, medication and imaging.

Owner/founder Candice Cavicchia Miller (MD) is a graduate of Messiah College and Jefferson Medical College. Her experience in the field of medicine includes time at a local family practice and Lancaster General Hospital. Dr. Cavicchia Miller states that a membership-based practice like Sparrow Family Medicine offers more individualized care, and it is often more affordable for patients, especially for those with high deductibles or healthcare sharing plans, but the benefits of a membership-based practice are for all patients, regardless of insurance.

Patients commonly have many frustrations with the current medical system, including: Rushed visits, long waits to get appointments, even longer waits in the waiting room to see the physician, and being unable to access your physician after hours with questions and urgent concerns. It is because of these reasons, Cavicchia decided to open her business. She wanted to care for patients without the limitations of insurance-based practices. Patients are still able to use their insurance for any care needed outside of Sparrow Family Medicine.

Dr. Cavicchia Miller states: “When I or my family members are sick, I want to know that someone cares for my family like I do. Everyone deserves to have that someone, and that’s why I created Sparrow. I value the old school patient to physician relationship that is now so challenging to provide in an insurance-based practice. We want to be here for you.” The cost for membership at Sparrow Family Practice varies according to age. Sparrow Family Practice is located at 240 North 7th Street, Suite 500, Akron, Pa. 17501. They can be reached at 717-478-3850 or at www.sparrowfamilymedicine.com. Their hours are Mon. through Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by appointment only.

South Mountain Ymca Camps

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser first opened its doors in 1948. For 75 years their staff and volunteers have worked to connect kids in the outdoors while offering exciting programs that teach values like caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Providing outdoor experiences for children and families has become more critical as they seek to provide a space where people can explore nature and build meaningful relationships away from screens.

The South Mountain YMCA Camps, Bynden Wood Day Camp and Camp Conrad Weiser are summer camp destinations for young people, offering traditional camp programs, literary theme camps, horseback riding experiences, as well as leadership and adventure camps. In addition, families and school groups visit the mountain for family camps and outdoor-environmental education programs year-round.

“We offer a huge selection of outdoor camp activities, and we work with campers and counselors from around the world,” says Cory Evans, Senior Program Director. “It’s a special place with 12 to 15 countries represented each summer. It’s the United Nations of camping,” he continued with a smile. In addition to in-bound international travel programs, Camp Conrad Weiser also offers out-bound programs in which a group of local students travel abroad to take part in summer camp programs with YMCAs in Germany and Spain.

One camper parent shared her experience with the South Mountain YMCA Camps in this way: It’s the best camp in the area for so many reasons: traditions decades old, activities for every age, off-season programming for all ages, a beautiful setting, safe, educational, and fun - everything you could want in a summer camp!

The South Mountain YMCA Camps takes pride to make sure everyone feels welcome, is supported in finding their voice, and has the environment to learn new skills and build meaningful relationships

The South Mountain YMCA Camps are located at 201 Cushion Peak Road, Reinholds, PA 17569. Give us a call at 610-670-2267 or visit us on the web at www.SMYMCA.org. We’ll see you at Camp!

Ephrata Manor

A Place to Be Yourself

And Celebrate Your Life

There is no better place for comfortable living, financial flexibility, personalized support services and confidence in the future than at Ephrata Manor. With its uncommon spirit of camaraderie, attentive staff that go the extra mile and their approach to providing quality care and services in a compassionate manner, Ephrata Manor offers its residents exceptional value, lifestyle and security. Ephrata Manor focuses on providing an environment which feels like home, where one can continue to engage in life-long routines to the greatest extent possible with options of independent living, personal care and skilled nursing care. Ephrata Manor has one of the best staffing ratios in Central PA.

The last three years have been very difficult as nursing homes have navigated the changes with COVID. Ephrata Manor has been beyond blessed to have the dedicated staff whom have taken care of their residents through all the unknowns of the pandemic. The commitment, love and compassion the staff have for their job is utterly amazing.

Ephrata Manor opened its doors in 1991 and is part of United Church of Christ Homes, a 501 (c) (3) organization that has provided care and services to elders since 1965.

Ephrata Manor is located at 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata. For more information, please view their website at www.ucc-homes.org or call 717-738-4940.

LUKE MARTIN SIDING & EXTERIORS

“A Company of Integrity Doing Service, as Unto the Lord”

We are a family-owned and operated residential re-siding company that specializes in quality workmanship with attention to detail.

We replace windows, doors, siding, gutters and do soffit and capping work. We also install insulation and build porches and screened enclosures. Our experience and capabilities also allow us to easily repair or remedy any issues that may be discovered in the remodeling process.

We use our own crew that strives to meet and exceed customers’ needs and expectations, and with over 20 years’ experience in the carpentry field, you can’t go wrong.

We have had many happy and satisfied customers over the years and can provide referrals.

Luke Martin Siding and Exteriors is located in Denver and we can be reached at 717-575-8382, lukeraymartin@gmail.com or on our website at lancastersiding.com.

Lititz Collision LLC (formerly Roy’s Body Shop) is a family-owned, full-service automotive collision repair shop serving the Lancaster and surrounding areas for over 30 years. With a focus on customer care and quality service, we strive to return our clients vehicles back to their original manufacturer’s pre-collision specifications. We understand that not only is an accident traumatic to your vehicle, but also to you as the owner of the vehicle, therefore our number one goal at Lititz Collision is to offer peace of mind and comfort to our clients throughout the entire repair process. In addition to being factory trained by multiple manufacturers, our technicians are also equipped with ASE and I-Car certifications to better serve you. We are located at 1313 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. You can reach by phone at 717-627-3603, by email at info@lititzcollision.com or online at www.lititzcollision.com.

We are also excited to announce that in addition to our current location, to better serve the community, we opened an additional location on March 1st, 2023. Our new location, named Lititz Collision and Repair, offers full service autobody repair as well as additional mechanical services including PA state safety inspections, emissions testing, brakes, tires, suspension, oil changes, wheel alignments, and more. The new Lititz Collision and Repair facility is a One-Stop-Shop for all things automotive. It is located at 140 Rothsville Station Road, Lititz, PA 17543. We can be reached by phone at 717-6290099, by email at service@lititzcollision.com or online at www. lititzcollision.com. We look forward to seeing you.

WEAVER’S STORE, INC.

Weaver’s Store, located at 1011 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, started as a little country store in the village of Fivepointville in 1957 when Irvin and Ruth sold used clothing in the basement of their house. Before long, the Weaver’s outgrew their little shop, and in 1959 added new merchandise and moved to the south side of town. Several additions have taken place since then. Weaver’s Store has been committed to serving the community for over 60 years.

Today, Weaver’s offers a great selection of shoes, archery, fabric, housewares, hardware and clothing. They have earned a reputation for quality merchandise with low prices, great selections and friendly hometown service. In 2006, Weaver’s added a second location at 182 East Main Street (along Route 23) in Leola. This location specializes in computer paint tinting, hardware, glass and screen repair, lawn & garden products and propane. The Leola store can be reached at 717-556-0791. In the spring of 2012, Weaver’s opened a third location in Centre County, near State College. This store at 108 Market Drive, Spring Mills, PA, is located next to Burkholders Country Market, one mile west of Millheim on Route 45, and can be reached at 814-349-2650. A full line of footwear and clothing, sporting goods, archery, hardware, housewares, toys and fabrics are available there. At the Fivepointville store, 1011 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, visit the Café for mini donuts and a menu to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Weaver family gives all the credit to the Lord for their business success and a good supportive team of employees. Weaver’s Store appreciates each customer and thanks you for your patronage.

Fivepointville store hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The store can be reached at 717-445-6791. You may also view their website, www.weaversstoreinc.com for more information.

At a time when most banks are re-evaluating and closing their brick-and-mortar branch offices, Bank of Bird-in-Hand has “added to the flock,” with the opening of branches in Manheim and Schaefferstown in 2022.

Since its beginning in 2013 with just 10 employees and one branch, Bank of Bird-in-Hand now has over 140 employees, six branches, and a fleet of Mobile Branches - fully equipped RVs offering everything you’d find in any bank building. These “Gelt Buses,” named for the word “money” in Pennsylvania Dutch, allow Bank of Bird-in-Hand to bring services to those who traditionally have been underserved by the banking industry, including Lancaster County’s Plain Community. They also continue to provide services, such as telephone banking and courier services, that have gone by the wayside at other banks.

Also in those ten years, its initial $17 million in starting capital has grown to over $1 billion in total assets.

In October 2022, Bank of Bird-in-Hand opened its Manheim branch, located at 118 Doe Run Road. Just a few weeks later in November 2022, the Bank’s Schaefferstown Branch opened its doors at 2483 Stiegel Pike, in the shopping center anchored by Dutch-Way Farm Market and Good’s Store. “Community pride and strong work ethic are at the heart of what makes the towns of Manheim and Schaefferstown special places to live and work, and they align with the values of Bank of Bird-in-Hand,” shares Kevin J. McClarigan, CPA, Chairman of the Board for Bank of Bird-in-Hand. “Entering these two communities now expands the reach of the Bank into Lebanon County and strengthens its presence in Northern Lancaster County. It is a testament to the entire staff, Board of Directors and shareholders, and their commitment to delivering a quality banking experience focused on building relationships.”

You can also catch the Bank of Bird-in-Hand Mobile Branches on the road and stationed at Nolt’s Greenhouse Supply (Ephrata) on Mondays, Root’s Market (Manheim) on Tuesdays, and Meadowcreek BBQ Supply (New Holland) on Thursdays.

For a full list of branch locations and the Mobile Branch schedule, visit www.bihbank.com