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GARDEN SPOT FIRE RESCUE
SERVICE AREA: Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR) was established in 2013 as the result of a merger of Liberty Fire Company and Blue Ball Fire Company. Together, the departments cover over 20 square miles, including New Holland Borough and portions of East Earl Township and Earl Township.
PERSONNEL: Over 170 active members who serve as active firefighters, auxiliary and fire police under the leadership of Fire Chief Darryl Keiser.
SERVICES PROVIDED: GSFR responds annually to over 450 calls, including general fires, vehicle accidents and vehicle fires, water and ice rescue situations, rope and high-altitude rescue, wildland fires, and general search and rescue. In addition to emergency calls and weekly training, the department engages in various community events, including traveling with Santa and the Easter Bunny through town, participating in Christmas on Main in New Holland, assisting in schools with fire prevention, as well as holding a youth Cadet Camp.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Easter Weekend Easter Candy & Flower Sales
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HOW YOU CAN HELP: Each year, GSFR holds an Easter Flower Sale, a Capital Fund Drive, an Operational Fund Drive, a Steak and Lobster Dinner in September, their annual SummerFest BBQ CookOff, two car cruises, and various other food and raffle fundraisers throughout the year that the community can support. The Auxiliary assists with these fundraisers and is always looking for new members.
GSFR Car Show
GSFR Cadet Camp
Friday before Labor Day Blue Ball Days
3rd Saturday of September Steak & Lobster Dinner
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Community members and volunteers are always encouraged to join and help in any way they can. Whether it is through responding to calls, assisting with fundraisers, or joining a specific committee, Garden Spot Fire Rescue can always use some help!
POSITIONS NEEDED: Firefighters (no experience necessary), Auxiliary Members, Fundraising Visit www.gsfr39.net, call 717-354-8311 or stop by on a Tuesday evening for more information.
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New Holland Church Furniture is proud to support Garden Spot Fire Rescue CONTACT US at (800) 648-9663 www.newhollandwood.com New Holland Church Furniture Curved Pews Celebrating a Century of Craftsmanship 880 E. MAIN STREET NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557 Please consider volunteering at one of our Garden Spot Fire Rescue Stations! Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-8pm; Sat. 6:30am-6pm; Sun. 10am-4pm www.jbzimmerman.com R. Fred Groff, III, Supr. 145 W. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-0444 Branch Location Loren E. Bender, Supr. 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill, PA 17581 (717) 445-5122 T hank You to our local first responders and volunteers Embracing traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. 201 Commerce Drive, New Holland, PA 17557 717-629-9224 • office@nhchauling.com Thank you to all the volunteers at Garden Spot Fire Rescue!
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Bingo in June. They have an annual Mother’s Day Flower sale, park cars at the Denver Fair, and hold a Memorial Day Boot Drive. The department also sends out an annual fund drive letter to residents and businesses in their first due run areas.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
They are always looking for volunteers to assist in day-to-day operations or fire ground operations especially during daytime hours when staffing is limited due to work obligations.
POSITIONS NEEDED:
Firefighters/Drivers, Fire Police, Fundraising Visit denverpafire.org, call 717-336-2911 or stop by on a Tuesday evening for more information.
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Every Thursday (Except Thanksgiving) Bingo Doors open at 5:30pm, games start at 6:30pm April 6, 7 & 8, 2023 Easter Flower Sale May 26, 2023 Memorial Weekend Boot Drive September, 2023 Denver Fair Parking
Watch for information regarding the Denver Fireman’s Food Truck Fair - Date to be Determined
Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News” - Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 3 533 Walnut St., Denver 717-336-6531 Matthew S. Stradling, Lic. Supv. Serve Your Community Today. Denver Fire Company needs volunteers! Many opportunities are available. Visit them to learn more. www.stradlingfuneralhome.com Reinholds VFW Post 6759 • (717) 336-9918 250 Brunners Grove Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 First Responders & Volunteers! Accepting New Memberships, Social, Veteran & Auxiliary Dining Room Hours: Friday 5-8PM; Saturday 9-11AM; Sunday 8-11AM Thank You Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Est. 1914 Visit Us On For Updates And A Listing Of All Our Current And Upcoming Events 560 N. 5th St. Denver, PA 17517 (717) 336-7400 N 5 h S Full Service General Contractor Specializing In Institutional, Commercial and Industrial Markets. Pride In Every Project. Denver Fire Company Needs Volunteers! Visit them to learn more. 1368 West Route 897 Denver, PA 17517 717-335-0379 usagypsum.com We are proud to support the Denver Fire Company! One of the largest drywall recyclers in the United States since 1998! DENVER FIRE COMPANY UPCOMING EVENTS: SERVICE AREA: Coverage area consists of Denver Borough along with portions of East Cocalico and West Cocalico Townships, and approximately ten miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. PERSONNEL: The Denver Fire Company consists of 40 active Firefighters along with eight Fire Police under the guidance of Fire Chief Shannon Hilton. SERVICES PROVIDED: In addition to calls and weekly trainings, members also participate in annual Fire Prevention programs, National Night Out and other community events.
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The Weaverland Valley Fire Department is always searching for motivated individuals to join their group of dedicated members, either as firefighters or support members to assist with other events.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Fundraisers include chicken barbecues throughout the summer, a ham and chicken supper in the spring and fall, and their annual Mud Sale held on the third Saturday of May each year. The Fire Department also has an active Ladies Auxiliary that operates a food trailer used at local auctions and other events, as well as assists with fundraisers. May 20, 2023 Annual Mud Sale Follow Weaverland Valley Fire Department on Facebook for
POSITIONS NEEDED: Firefighters, Auxiliary Members, Fundraising Help Call 717-445-5072 or stop by on a Tuesday evening for more information.
4 - Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News” Stop by the Terre Hill Station to learn more about how you can serve our community! Design, Manufacturing & Installation Call us or stop in to schedule a consultation. Custom Kitchens & Bathrooms Also specializing in custom primitive & fine furniture C&S Furniture 422 Weaverland Valley Rd. East Earl, PA • (717) 445-6978 HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9am-5pm R. Fred Groff, III, Supr. 145 W. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-0444 Branch Location Loren E. Bender, Supr. 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill, PA 17581 (717) 445-5122 T hank You to our local first responders and volunteers Embracing traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. Thank you Weaverland Valley Fire Department for serving the community! FEED • GRAIN • PET FOODS C.E. SAUDER & SONS 359 Weaverland Valley Rd. East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-7418 Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm; Saturday 7am-12pm TERRE HILL CONCRETE PRODUCTS A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1919 | WWW.TERREHILL.COM THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY! WEAVERLAND VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT UPCOMING EVENTS: SERVICE AREA: The Weaverland Valley Fire Department was formed in early 2013 with the merger of Goodville Fire Company and Terre Hill Fire Company. The two stations cover approximately 12 square miles, including Terre Hill Borough, the village of Goodville, and the surrounding areas. PERSONNEL: Weaverland Valley has 50 highly-trained and dedicated
and fire police. SERVICES PROVIDED: Members respond to an average of 150 to 175 calls each year and spend countless hours training on fire suppression,
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Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News” - Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 5 BRICKERVILLE FIRE COMPANY UPCOMING EVENTS: SERVICE AREA: Elizabeth Township, parts of Clay Township and large areas of the Pennsylvania Turnpike PERSONNEL: 25 active volunteers under the direction of Chief Dennis Strauss SERVICES PROVIDED: Brickerville Volunteer Fire Company provides fire, rescue, fire police and emergency public assistance, answering an average of 120 calls a year. In addition to training and answering emergency calls, the Fire Company members also participate in fire prevention activities held at local schools as well as other community events throughout the year. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Fundraisers, which include a fall and spring BBQ and an annual fund drive, are held by the Ladies Auxiliary to help support the fire company. May 16, 2023 Chicken BBQ October 14, 2023 Chicken BBQ Brickerville Volunteer Fire Company is always seeking new members. No experience is necessary. All volunteers are appreciated! POSITIONS NEEDED: Firefighters & Fire Police If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, visit www.brickervillefire.com, call 717-626-6711 or stop by on a Monday evening for more information. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION DONATIONS can be sent to 10 Hopeland Road Lititz, PA 17543 (Events and dates are subject to change) Our Customers Love Us! Find Prices & Order Online at www.FoxSheds.com “These guys did an excellent job and I could not be happier… I could not find a higher quality shed for the value they offer.” “We had a fantastic experience. Great customer service! High quality craftsmanship!” PA#016317 Licensed & Insured 537 E. 28th Division Hwy., Lititz, PA Across from Esbenshade’s Garden Center 717-626-9560 Contact the Brickerville Fire Company to learn more about volunteer opportunities! The owners and staff of May’s Service Center would like to personally thank the men and women of the Brickerville Fire Company for everything they do for the community. 940 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 • 717-625-1906 Now Open At The Brickerville Shops! A Green Circle Salon 2 East 28th Division Highway, Unit 10, Lititz 717-665-5885 www.salon-synergy.com Thanking The Volunteers Of The Brickerville Fire Company For Their Commitment To Serve Our Community! Check Our Facebook Page For Open Appointments With Discounts. Hours: Mon. Closed; Tues.-Thurs. 9AM-9PM; Fri. 9AM-4PM; Sat. 8:30AM-3PM
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August 11 & 12, 2023
October 28, 2023
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Tractor Pull Weekend
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November 18, 2023 Turkey Dinner
November 25, 2023 Craft Show
December 16, 2023 Christmas Program
SERVICE AREA: Stevens Fire Company provides service to an approximately 3.6 square mile area encompassing East Cocalico, West Cocalico and Ephrata Township. PERSONNEL: The department is 100% volunteer with 25 active fire personnel. In addition to the fire personnel, they have approximately 35 members that are part of the auxiliary.
SERVICES PROVIDED: Stevens Fire Company responds to about 200 calls per year, including providing mutual aid to the Cocalico area and tanker service to Lancaster, Lebanon and Berks Counties. In 2018, they added a helipad on their grounds to land medical helicopters. This allows them to assist many surrounding communities and municipalities, including approximately 75 to 80 medical helicopter transfers per year out of Ephrata WellSpan to other regional hospitals.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: The annual bingo, antique tractor pulls, Thanksgiving dinner and chicken pot pie dinner help to fund the fire company throughout the year. Auxiliary members are always needed. This group helps to raise funds, provide food and beverages at calls, and run the business side of the department.
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can be sent to 91 Stevens Road Stevens, PA 17578
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
If you have time and are looking to help the community, please consider the fire service - there is something for everyone. Whether it is a fire, car crash, investigation, alarm or getting that cat down from a tree, they are here to help in your time of need.
POSITIONS NEEDED:
Auxiliary Members, Drivers, Fire Police, Firefighters and Scene Support Visit www.stevensfire.org, call 717-336-4200 or stop by on a Tuesday evening for more information.
6 - Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News” 307 Twin Springs Court New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-8106 Thank You Stevens Fire Company www.FireLineEquipment.com Reinholds VFW Post 6759 • (717) 336-9918 250 Brunners Grove Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 First Responders & Volunteers! Accepting New Memberships, Social, Veteran & Auxiliary Dining Room Hours: Friday 5-8PM; Saturday 9-11AM; Sunday 8-11AM Thank You Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Est. 1914 Visit Us On For Updates And A Listing Of All Our Current And Upcoming Events Rt. 272 • 1212 N. Reading Rd. (Just South of the Reamstown Light) For Pick Up or Delivery, Call 717-336-5099 Mon., Tue., Wed. & Fri. 7-5; Thurs. 7-6; Sat 7-1; Sun. Closed • Firewood for Wood Stoves and Fireplaces • Bags of Coal to Heat Your Home • Burlap for use in the Home or Garden • Salt Bags $7.15 each - Mention this ad, only $6.99 each! Thank You Stevens Fire Company for your service to our local community Let Us Help You Get Ready For Winter! Arthur T. Karick, Sr. Pastor 400 Pfautz Hill Rd. • P.O. Box 98 • Stevens, PA 17578 • 717-336-2147 Sunday School - 9:00 AM Sunday Worship - 10:00 AM Wednesday Connect 4 classes for all ages - 7:00 PM www.reamstownchurchofgod.org Building Lives from the Ground Up We Support Our Local Volunteers! STEVENS FIRE COMPANY UPCOMING EVENTS:
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BOWMANSVILLE FIRE COMPANY
SERVICE AREA: Bowmansville Fire Company’s first due service area covers the town of Bowmansville in the center of Brecknock Township, the entire eastern half of the Township, and 10 miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
PERSONNEL: They currently maintain a staff of 40 active volunteers under the leadership of Chief Joshua Pfeiffer.
SERVICES PROVIDED: The Fire Company responds to approximately 120 calls per year. The members log over 2,000 hours of training per year between in-house and state-certified training. They also participate in fire prevention at Brecknock Elementary School and five parochial schoolhouses, plus numerous campgrounds and church groups.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: The Bowmansville Fire Company’s annual fundraisers include a Wild Game Dinner, a chicken or oyster pie dinner, a community yard sale and their annual mail-in fund drive. In addition to supporting these fundraisers, community members can help with food prep or serving at dinners, provide refreshments at calls, or help with the mail-in fund drive.
The Bowmansville Fire Company is always in need of volunteers and active members, ranging from firefighters and drivers to administrative positions.
POSITIONS NEEDED: Volunteers are needed in all positions, including Operational and Auxiliary. Call 717-445-6293 or stop by on a Tuesday evening for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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January 14, 2023 Wild Game Dinner
April 15, 2023 Chicken and Oyster Pie Dinner Summer 2023 Community Open House
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DONATIONS can be sent to P.O. Box 302 Bowmansville, PA 17507 M&M GENERAL REPAIR 1198 Reading Rd. (Rte. 625) P.O. Box 91 Bowmansville, PA 17507 717.445.4548 | Fax: 717.445.9102 mandmgeneralrepair.com THANK YOU Bowmansville Fire Department for all you do for our community! 929 Reading Rd, East Earl, PA, 17519 Mon -thru- Fri; 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.rainfloirrigation.com (717) 445-3000 Thank You BOWMANSVILLE FIRE COMPANY volunteers for your service! PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE ROTHSVILLE FIRE COMPANY who make the SACRIFICES to keep our communities SAFE and all of our hometown hereos WWW.DEERCOUNTRY.NET THE BOWMANSVILLE FIRE COMPANY (Get A Single Visit Crown: No Impression, No Temporary and Highly Esthetic, All Porcelain, No Metal Crown) Comprehensive, Customized, Common Sense Orthodontic Treatment NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR OVER 30 YEARS GENERAL DENTISTRY, ENDODONTICS, ORAL SURGERY AND ORTHODONTICS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN LEWIS A. STORB, D.M.D., M.S. ADAM KAMINSKI, D.M.D. 422 Maple Street / P.O. Box 730 Terre Hill, PA 17581 Tel: (717) 445-4422
8 - Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News” REINHOLDS FIRE COMPANY UPCOMING EVENTS: SERVICE AREA: Coverage area includes portions of West Cocalico and East Cocalico Townships PERSONNEL: 35 active members under the leadership of newly appointed chief Mike Youndt SERVICES PROVIDED: The Reinholds Fire Company responds to an average of 135 calls a year. In addition to emergency calls and weekly training, members also participate in annual fire prevention programs at local schools as well as other community events throughout the year. HOW YOU CAN HELP: The fire company holds a pulled pork meal, beef sandwich meal, soup and sub sales, a clam patty mix sale and various bingos throughout the year, along with renting their banquet facility and carnival grounds. There is also an annual fund drive held each spring. The public can help the Fire Company by supporting their fundraising efforts, and they are always looking for new members. February 12, 2023 Basket Bingo June 3, 2023 Pulled Pork Sandwich Sale July 23, 2023 Meat Bingo July 29, 2023 Chicken BBQ September 9, 2023 Roast Beef Sandwich Sale October 8, 2023 Gift Card Bingo POSITIONS NEEDED: Firefighters, Junior Firefighters, Fire Police, Support Staff Call 717-336-7753 or stop by on a Monday evening for more information. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION DONATIONS can be sent to P.O. Box 225 Reinholds, PA, 17569 (Events and dates are subject to change) Thank You Reinholds Fire Company for your service to the community! When your heating system lets you down, We’re like your new best friend for home heating and cooling. When your system needs service, we’ll be right by your side. WE’RE JUST AS TRUSTY, WITHOUT THE WET NOSE. Financing Available! So call us when your heating or cooling system needs service or replacement. We have 24 hour emergency service. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. PA3960 80 W. Main St., Reinholds, PA 17569 717 336-0185 www.clmech.com THANK YOU Reinholds Volunteers! Reinholds VFW Post 6759 • (717) 336-9918 250 Brunners Grove Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 First Responders & Volunteers! Accepting New Memberships, Social, Veteran & Auxiliary Dining Room Hours: Friday 5-8PM; Saturday 9-11AM; Sunday 8-11AM Thank You Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Est. 1914 Visit Us On For Updates And A Listing Of All Our Current And Upcoming Events Built by early German Mennonite settlers, this beautifully restored 18th Century sandstone bed and breakfast is situated on seven acres amid northern Lancaster County countryside, offering the most serene and relaxing place to stay. Located in the heart of Amish and Mennonite farmland – just minutes from the Adamstown antiques and cultural attractions, yet far enough away in the country to give you the respite you are looking for. Let us serve you today! We are so grateful for the way the Reinholds Fire Company serves our local community, and we encourage others to join the call to volunteer. 590 Galen Hall Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 (717) 278-2560 • Toll Free (877) 464-9862 info@brownstonecolonialinn.com
