Conestoga Valley
CVHS Presents Its Next Group of Productive Citizens
BY JEFF FALK
Reading, writing and arithmetic. The high school experience imparts a great many lessons on a great many subjects to its students.
But perhaps the most profound lesson that schooling can teach young adults is how to be lifelong learners. A scholastic education can spark interest and create a thirst for knowledge and ideas that is unquenchable.
“I think graduation is both a beginning and an end,” said Matt Fox, who’s been the Conestoga Valley High School principal for two years. “It’s an ending for high school students living their lives
based on a timed schedule. It’s the beginning of self-exploration and independence. Now they can set their own time schedules and set their own goals. I think we’ve laid a lot of the groundwork needed to be successful. But life isn’t going to be as rigid as it was the last four years.”
During the evening hours of June 6, CVHS sent forth 346 new members of society during its 67th commencement exercises held at Calvary Church. The two-hour celebratory ceremony afforded students, along with their families and friends, an opportunity to reflect on their scholastic careers, to revel in the moment and to peer into bright futures.
“I think it’s a culmination of
all the emotions,” said Fox, who served as the commencement’s master of ceremonies. “(The graduates) are excited for the next step. It’s an excitement that has built up, and it ends with a celebratory time with family and friends.”
After the students processed to their seats, the audience heard three inspirational student speeches - “Closing the Gaps” from Alex Rivera Jr., “The Power of Opportunity and Legacy” from Cindy Fuentes-Perez and general remarks from Class of 2025 president Camden Zoll. The crowd also heard from Conestoga Valley School District superintendent Daniel Hartman and school board member Idette Groff.
KBA Students Will Live and Learn Their Faith Every Day
BY JEFF FALK
Founding a school is a huge, complicated undertaking that requires in-depth planning and critical thinking, and it’s not without risk. For Kingdom
Builders Academy (KBA), it is truly a leap of faith.
“It’s a larger undertaking because we’re starting from the ground up,” said KBA principal Kelly Burrows. “It takes a lot finances, a lot of people, and
BY ANN MEAD ASH
In 2024, Kat Prickett of Perfect Harmony planned the first “Celebrate America!” concert on the lawn at Paradise Station. The free concert featured the New Holland Band playing a number of patriotic tunes, the vocal trio of Perfect Harmony, and fireworks in a special Independence Day event. This year, the event will be bigger than before. “We are doing more than last year,”
said Fred Hughes, director of the New Holland Band.
“Celebrate America!” will be held at The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, on Thursday, July 3.
Food Truck Alley, featuring vendors and activities, will open at 4 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., with fireworks scheduled for 9:15 p.m. The rain date for the event will be Sunday, July 6.
Food available for purchase at
Members of CVHS’ Class of 2025 process into the main hall at Calvary Church.
Children interested in Kingdom Builders Academy tour the private school’s facilities.
Good's MULCH Family
CVHS Commencement
“The Class of 2025 would like to thank everyone who has helped lead to our success,” said Camden. “First, we’d like to thank our many teachers and administrators we have had during our years here. You all have played a huge role in our journey and helping prepare us for the future.”
degree at the University of Virginia, was announced as the class salutatorian.
“My favorite parts are the student speakers and getting to shake the graduates’ hands after they get their diplomas,” said Fox. “I’ve worked with them for two years. Our student speakers stole the show.”
The ceremony recognized Class of 2025 members Joshua Phenneger and Jahryn Stauffer for their military commitments to the United States Air Force and awarded the prestigious Robert Rill Medal of Honor to students Natalie Hopta and Tal Stoltzfus to recognize character, citizenship, academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. Then, Cora Glacken, who will pursue a degree in business administration from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie-Mellon University, was announced as the class valedictorian, and Charolette Eby, who will pursue a mechanical engineering
Every member of the Class of 2025 heard his or her name read, walked across the stage, received a diploma from school officials and had a photograph taken. Before processing out, the new graduates were officially accepted by Hartman on the behalf of the board of directors, and they stood up and moved their tassels from the right sides of their caps to the left sides.
At that point, the formal celebration ended, and the informal celebrations began.
“What stood out to me about this class is that so many students have gone through the Conestoga
Valley school system as a group,” said Fox. “Many of these students have been together for their whole education careers. We have such a diverse group of students, and we’re able to create student success. There are so many opportunities out there. All they have to do is take advantage of those opportunities.”
More than 40% of CVHS’ Class of 2025 will pursue some sort of postsecondary education or military service at 72 institutions of higher learning. Some members will go right into the workforce, and others will take a gap year.
“Education really gives (students) the skills they need to figure out their areas of interest,” said Fox. “I think we put them through scenarios that prepare them for the real world. They have to learn what careers there are. As a high school graduate of Conestoga Valley, you have the education to explore all of those experiences.”
Church To Host Rehearsals for Choir Festival
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, will host rehearsals for the Ocean Grove annual Choir Festival on Tuesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The 71st annual Choir Festival will be held in Ocean Grove, N.J., on Saturday, July 19, at 7 p.m. The festival will feature a mass choir of singers from all over the Northeast and will be held in the Great Auditorium of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. For more information about the Choir Festival, how to register as a singer,
and transportation options, visit www.oceangrove.org/ festival-details.
The local rehearsals at St. Peter’s will be led by Tom Berdos, music director at St. Peter’s, and Deborah Berdos, St. Peter’s organist. Tom Berdos also serves as one of the professional conductors at the Ocean Grove Choir Festival. For more details about the rehearsals and obtaining music, email office@stpeters lutheran.org.‚
For more information about St. Peter’s, visit stpeterslutheran.org or call 717-569-9211.
OMPH School Holds Middle School Appreciation Day
Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School in Ephrata celebrated its fifth- through eighth-grade students by
hosting a Middle School Appreciation Day on May 20. The event included a game truck, games of skill,
Students play video games together on Middle School Appreciation Day.
TROPHY WALL
TROPHY WALL
Entries
4
4
4
4
a water balloon fight, G’s Concessions food truck, and ice pops.
respect, and responsibility. OMPH School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools. For more information, call 717-738-2414 or visit www.omphschool.com. Games from pg 3
OMPH School Holds Graduation
OMPH is a Catholic preschool, elementary school, and middle school. It welcomes children of all faiths who seek an education focused on reverence,
Partnership Receives Award
The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership (K10) received the Visionary Leadership Award on May 6 at the Foxwynd Foundation’s annual Impact Awards. The award recognizes the partnership for bold leadership that unites people to create lasting environmental change.
In 2024, Foxwynd awarded a $75,000 tree survival grant to the K10 to be used for maintenance, supplies, and logistical support for trees planted by the partnership. The grant was the first for Foxwynd’s environmental focus and mission to support initiatives that foster community well-being and resilience.
The K10 is coordinated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. For more information, visit www .tenmilliontrees.org.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School in Ephrata held its Eighth-Grade Graduation Mass and Ceremony at the close of the 2024-25 school year. During the ceremony, Teresa Hartman, director of advancement, presented each graduate with an OMPH School alumni pin.
The following awards were presented during the ceremony: The President’s Award for Educational Excellence - Natalie Dresch and Patrick Landry; The President’s Award for Educational Achievement - Makayla Ile, Mary Rhoades, and Elliea Yarnes; The Doctor Laukaitis Award - Natalie
Dresch; The Andrew and Helen Zipfel Scholarship - Elliea Yarnes; The Reverend Patrick McGarrity, C.Ss.R., Scholarship - Mary Rhoades; and The Knights of Columbus AwardMakayla Ile.
OMPH School is a Catholic preschool, elementary school, and middle school. It welcomes children of all faiths who seek an education focused on reverence, respect, and responsibility. OMPH School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools. For more information, call 717-738-2414 or visit www.omphschool.com.
Rock Ford Plans Presentation
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, will present “The Sounds of Commemoration: The Music of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour” by Christina McSherry on Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m.
During the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour
of America from 1824 to 1825, music was an integral part of most celebrations around the country. This lecture will examine the role of music in the celebrations for Lafayette and how it shaped public memory of the tour.
Christina McSherry is the executive director of Historic Rock Ford. She is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and completed her doctorate in historical archaeology at the University of Nevada. She is also an adjunct assistant professor of anthropology at Franklin & Marshall College.
This presentation is part of the museum’s Lafayette Lecture Series and will be held on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. There is a fee for admission, and tickets may be purchased at www.historicrockford.org/ special-events.
OMPH School students and staff members celebrate the eighth-graders’ recent graduation.
Middle school students participate in an activity for Middle School Appreciation Day.
Lititz Is as American as Old Glory, Freedom and Pie-Eating Contests
BY JEFF FALK
It is sometimes difficult to find
A
of
“To me personally, patriotism means you love your country,” said Kellye Martin, who’s been heading the Lititz Springs Park board’s Fourth of July committee for nine years.
“You have the freedom to celebrate. (The country) is a melting pot, and all of our different backgrounds is what we’re looking at this year. When you put them all together, it makes a beautiful mosaic. We love to see the red, white and blue everywhere. We have the freedom to gather and put all of our differences aside and say we’re grateful for today.”
Patriotism will be just one of the major themes celebrated when the park board stages its annual Independence Day festivities for the 207th time at Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St., on Friday, July 4. There is an admission fee associated with the afternoon and evening celebration, which features entertainment, food and community fellowship and
serves as Lititz Springs Park’s only fundraiser of the year.
The rain date for event is Saturday, July 5.
“One of the reasons that people love this event is because it feels like something from another era,” said Martin. “It’s Americana. There aren’t many place like this left. These are really special traditions we’ve held on to, and we want the next generation to experience these events. We want to kind of push the envelope with what we can do.”
Festivities will get underway at 11 a.m. with the Lititz Lions Club’s patriotic parade through downtown. The 60-minute parade will form at Locust Street and East Main Street, process west to the square, take a left on Broad Street, then a right on Orange Street before disbanding at Warwick High School.
Lititz Springs Park will open the gates for its Fourth of July celebration at noon, and the annual baby parade will get things started at 12:30 p.m. The park bandshell entertainment will feature the Lititz Community Band at 1 p.m., the adult pie-eating contest and the kids’ whoopie pie-eating contest at 2 p.m., the yacht rock band Three
Participants compete in last year’s whoopie pie-eating contest at Lititz Springs Park.
Hour Tour at 3 p.m., the Jesse Zimmerman Band at 4:30 p.m. and the 11-piece ensemble band The Maxwell Project at 6:30 p.m.
At 8:15 p.m., the traditional Queen of Candles ceremony will be staged, followed by a DJ-infused dance party at 8:45 p.m. Lititz Springs Park’s famous
choreographed fireworks display will get underway at 9:30 p.m.
“The committee is always asking itself, ‘How can we top last year?’” said Martin. “I think we’ve gotten a reputation of balancing smalltown traditions and one of the best fireworks shows
See Lititz pg 6
around. We try to give everybody what they’re looking for. We want to make sure we have enough to fill the day, but we don’t want to be overwhelming, so we build in breaks throughout the day. We hope people enjoy it.”
The day’s events will be spiced up by the presence of 23 food trucks; a kids’ zone featuring games, crafts, rides, stories, face painting and a balloon artist from noon to 5 p.m.; and a teen zone starting at 5 p.m.
attend Lititz Springs Park’s Fourth of July celebration - locals, individuals from surrounding communities and folks from across Lancaster County. The park board is hoping to realize $100,000 from the event, which requires about 200 volunteers to stage.
“Lititz Springs Park is a private park for public use, and we get no funds to maintain it,” said Martin.
“I hear people say, ‘I remember when …’” said Martin. “Everyone has a different story to tell. To me, that says how special this event has been for so many years. So many people have made memories with their families.”
As many as 12,000 people are expected to
“(The Fourth of July celebration is) our one fundraiser, and it’s important our one fundraiser does well. The bulk of the money goes into maintaining the park grounds. We have to upgrade our equipment, and we have to pay our staff, and we also operate the welcome center. All of those things are what the Fourth of July funds are used for.”
Meals on Wheels Seeks Volunteers
Meals on Wheels of Lancaster is seeking volunteers to serve as drivers or kitchen workers. Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious hot and cold meals to homebound neighbors who may be aging in place, recovering from surgery, or living with a disability. In 2024, the nonprofit served more than 800 clients and delivered 228,656 meals, and volunteers were essential to
fulfilling this mission. Volunteer driver positions are available at all of Meals on Wheels of Lancaster’s locations. The main office is located at 1411 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, and other pickup sites throughout the county include the Factory Ministries in Paradise, Trinity Lutheran Church in New Holland, and Bellevue Presbyterian
See Meals pg 8
CEF Posts Summer Programs
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) will present 5-Day Club, vacation Bible school (VBS), and Camp Good News programs at various locations across Lancaster County. The programs are for children ages 5 to 12.
5-Day Club will be available from Monday to Friday, July 7 to 11, at Refton Brethren in Christ Church, 110 Church St., Refton, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and hosted by Waters Edge Ministries at Mummau Park, 446 Chestnut St., Manheim, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. From Monday to Friday, July 14 to 18, the club will take place at Landisville Camp Meeting, 201 Church St., Landisville, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Gospel Outreach Church, 266
Maytown Road, Elizabethtown, will host the program from Monday to Friday, July 28 to Aug. 1, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. On Monday to Friday, Aug. 4 to 8, the program will be offered at First United Methodist Church, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and attendees should call 717-738-2465 to register; at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; and at Florin Church of the Brethen, 815 Bruce Ave., Mount Joy, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
VBS programs will be hosted by Mountville Mennonite Church, 205 Froelich Ave., Mountville, on July 14 to 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Bethel EC Church, 3716 Main St., Conestoga, on July 14 to 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Crossings Community Church, 8 S. Erisman Road, Manheim, on Monday to Friday, July 21 to 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main St., East Petersburg, on Aug. 4 to 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Camp Good News will be offered from July 7 to 11 at Grace Baptist Church, 1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to noon and from July 21 to 25 at Proclamation Presbyterian Church, 598 Kraybill Church Road, Mount Joy, from 9 a.m. to noon. The programs will include Bible lessons, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, crafts, and games.
Registration is required for all programs. For more information or to register, visit www.cef lancaster.org.
Children play a game at a previous Child Evangelism Fellowship program.
“Celebrate America!”
this year’s event will be provided by vendors including Joe on the Go Coffee Co., Penny’s Ice Cream, Old Road Pretzels, PA Boys BBQ, and Casey Jones’ Restaurant, with The Barn Bistro open for those wishing to purchase wine, beer, and specialty drinks. Perfect Harmony, which features Prickett, Ric Zimmerman, and Kathryn Williams, will perform, along with the 24-member Celebrate America Chorus. According to Hughes, new songs this year will include “For Good” and “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked,” along with patriotic favorites such as “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and a medley of Irving Berlin tunes. Katrina King, accompanist for Perfect Harmony, will be featured on piano playing Billy Joel’s “Root Beer Rag.” “It will be a varied program,” noted Hughes, who added that the “1812 Overture” will be special this year with the choir singing the opening verse prior to the start of the aerial show provided by Schaefer Fireworks.
A local radio station will be on-site, as will the Strasburg-Heisler Library, Southern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce, and more area sponsors. Face painting will be provided by Paradise Station.
There is a cost to park for the event, with limited parking at The Barn and overflow parking at the Toy Train Museum. Handicapped-accessible parking is available at The Barn lot. Additional parking this year will be available for a percar fee at the Strasburg Rail Road, with shuttle service
provided to The Barn by Strasburg trains. Train service will begin at 4:15 p.m., with trains departing every 30 minutes until the lot is full.
The Barn at Paradise Station owner and general manager Tyler Prickett said that working together with neighbors on the event is a historical first. “One of the greatest things about this celebration is the collaboration between neighbors and the community,” he stated. “This year, Paradise Station will be partnering with the Strasburg Rail Road … a feature that has never been offered in the property’s 55-year history!”
Since 2016, the Prickett family has owned the nineacre property where The Barn at Paradise Station is located. The venue now offers the fully restored barn, along with a number of train cars, including 38 cabooses, a baggage car, and a mail car. Opportunities to donate to help defray costs of the event will be available. Readers who would like more information may visit www.ParadiseStation.us or call 717-687-5000, ext. 117.
Celebrate America! includes a free concert and fireworks and will be held again this year at Paradise Station in Ronks.
Church in Christiana. Volunteer kitchen opportunities are also available at the Lancaster location in the morning. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, email volunteer@ lancastermow.org or call 717-392-4842. Interested readers may also attend a drop-in Volunteer Orientation at the Lancaster location on any Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
ENJOY SUMMER PAIN-FREE
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 AM-12 Noon & 3PM-6PM Tuesday & Thursday 3PM-8PM • Saturday 9AM-11AM
• Headache
Arthritic
Stiff
• Scoliosis (curvature of the spine)
• Leg Pain and Numbness
• Arm Pain and Numbness
Giant Announces Healing the Planet Grant Program
The Giant Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, recently announced the return of the Healing the Planet Grant Program. The grant program, funded by the Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, aims to invest in tree plantings across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. A total of $112,000 in funding will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations for tree planting projects this year. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include tree planting and direct costs relating to tree planting.
The 2025 Healing the
Planet grant program is accepting online applications for grants of up to $4,000 now through Tuesday, July 1, via the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Individuals may visit www.keeppa beautiful.org/grants -awards/grants and select “Healing the Planet Grant Program, funded by the Giant Company.”
Eligible expenses include but are not limited to trees native to Pennsylvania, equipment, tree signage, tools and supplies. Preference will be given to applications that aim to plant the highest number of trees. Awardees will be announced in late July.
•Powerswitchwithspeedlimitation •12includedpresserfeet •High-qualityextensiontable •Adjustablepresserfootpressure BERNETTEB05 ACADEMY ELECTRICORTREADLE
This is the fifth year that the Giant Company has partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to offer Healing the Planet grants. In the past four years, more than $1.2 million has been awarded to 140 recipients for projects which connected people and families to green spaces; improved or helped to protect local waterways and water resources; supported projects that addressed food waste prevention, reduction and recovery; and promoted tree planting initiatives. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has supported community improvement initiatives and encouraged community leadership, responsibility and respect for the environment since 1990. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep American Beautiful Inc. has more than 35 years of experience in organizing volunteer-driven community improvement events. Visit www.keep pabeautiful.org for more information on programs or to find local events. Other ways that Giant works to heal the planet include zero-waste initiatives, offsetting emissions, reducing food waste and producing green energy and plastic reduction efforts. To learn more, visit www .giantfoodstores.com/ pages/our-purpose.
Kingdom Builders
Academy from pg 1
it takes a vision. The risk is you build all this, and are people going to come? Are people going to trust you because you’re a new school?”
KBA’s plans for opening at the start of 202526 school year are well involved. KBA, a nondenominational, faith-based school, will provide educational opportunities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, with the school year beginning Tuesday, Aug. 26.
KBA is affiliated with Church of the Word International, which meets at 2124 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. KBA will be housed in six rooms in a current building also located on Old Philadelphia Pike.
KBA, which is registered with the state as a private school related to a religious organization, is required to meet educational standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Depending upon its levels of success, KBA is also considering plans to extend educational offerings to students in grades nine through 12 in the future.
“We are creating lifelong learners,” said Burrows. “We are raising (students) up to fulfill whatever it is God has called them to do. We want to provide opportunities for children to learn truth. Our school is going to have more parental involvement. It gives us a chance to partner with parents.”
After receiving Pennsylvania Department of Education approval in April, KBA is in the process of hiring a staff of about eight to 10 teachers, aides and staff members for the upcoming school year. About six or seven families with school-age children from the Conestoga Valley, Warwick, Ephrata, Hempfield and Easter Lancaster County school districts, some of whom attend Church of the Word, have expressed interest in KBA.
KBA will operate under a hybrid educational model where students will attend classes in person on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and attend classes virtually on Mon -
days and Fridays. Instructors will oversee grading and the development of lesson plans, and parents will be encouraged to take hands-on roles in their children’s education.
“Some of them are people who have expressed interest in faith-based education,” said Burrows, a resident of East Hempfield Township. “Some (of the families) are from church. Some are friends of friends. Some are just finding about it online. Some have said they are looking for a model like this. Some have said they’ve been praying for a church school to open up.”
“We kind of want to be a reflection of the church,” added Burrows. “(The school’s opening) has also spread through word of mouth. It’s starting to catch on now that we exist. We want to get our name into the community a little more.”
KBA will be funded mainly through tuition, but the school will also apply for educational grants.
“This year will be a building year while looking to expand to high school in years to come,” said Burrows. “We’re hoping to be fully established by year three or four. ... We’ll be conducting yearly school evaluations, which will help us determine where we’re at.”
Families seeking private education in Lancaster County are afforded a wealth of learning options.
“I do think we have to distinguish ourselves,” said Burrows, noting that the hybrid aspect is one way of doing that. “I think parents want to be involved in their children’s educations, but they’re not required to come up with the curriculum.”
“This is something the Lord has put on my heart,” continued Burrows. “I really believe it’s the right timing for the school to exist. This is a place for growing and encouraging kids to be builders of the Kingdom of God. That’s how we’re going to speak to our kids and look at them. The school is going to be like a family.”
For additional information, go to www.kingdom buildersacademy.org or call 223-365-7758.
Veritas Community Posts Sermon Series
The Veritas Community is offering a sermon series titled “Romans While We Are Roaming” during the summer. The series explores what the book of Romans says about salvation, God’s plan for the world, and the body of people who partner with God in that restoration.
The series started on June 1 and will run Sundays through Aug. 31. The dates and focuses are June 29, The Big Picture in Shorthand: Adam and the Messiah, Romans 5:12-17; July 6, 4th of July Weekend Picnic; July 13, Looking Back on Life Under the Law, Romans 7:13-20; July 20, Creation Renewed and Patient Hope, Romans 8:18-25; July 27, God’s Purpose and Justice, Romans 9:14-24; Aug. 3, The Remnant of Grace, Romans 11:16; Aug. 10, The Living Sacrifice, Romans 12:1-5; Aug. 17, The Weak and the Strong, Romans 14:1-6; Aug. 24, Coming to Rome at Last, Romans 15:14-24; and Aug. 31, Labor Day Weekend Picnic
at Buchanan Park pavilion.
A reading plan for the sermon series is available at https://tinyurl .com/3yhyafwz.
The Veritas Community gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the second floor of HUB 450, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The first 15 minutes of the event are dedicated to fellowship time. For more information about the Veritas Community, visit www .veritas.community, email Ryan Braught at ryan@veritaschurchpa. org, or call or text 717-572-5914.
HYBRID PUBLIC AUCTION
NICE ALL BRICK CAPE-COD STYLE HOUSE w/ 3-BRs
AUCTIONEER NOTE: This property borders the “Cocalico Creek” and the private backyard includes many inviting activities. Includes a 25’x 12’ 2-level storage barn & covered 1-car “Carport”; vegetable garden; covered picnic area w/ grill area; circle driveway. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. Please visit our website www.martinandrutt.com (Ephrata Area)
DIRECTIONS: From traffic light at Rt. 272 & Schoeneck Rd., turn South on Church Ave. for ½ mile to property on the left. REAL ESTATE: An all-brick Cape-Cod style house w/ 3-bedrooms and 1-car garage on .70-acre lot. House has approx. 1,330 sq. ft. (plus daylight basement); main level has eat-in style kitchen/dining area w/ white painted cabinetry; spacious front living room w/ Bay style window & Oak hardwood flooring; spacious full bathroom w/ tile shower (2023); primary bedroom w/ closet; BR #2 w/ wooden flooring & 2 closets; covered & semi-enclosed rear porch; covered side porch. Second level has BR #3 w/ closet; large Cedar closet; laundry chute. Basement daylights out the back w/ unimproved open area; laundry hook-up; deep 1-car garage. New roof (2021); new windows & doors (2023); new spouting (2024); private well w/ softener; public sewer; updated oil furnace; Ephrata S.D.; Taxes $4,317.
CLASSIFIEDS
epcclassifieds.com
(Ephrata & Spring Garden Area)
HYBRID PUBLIC AUCTION
CLEAN 2-BR MULTI-LEVEL HOUSE * 2.5-BATHS BACKS UP TO WOODLAND * BACKYARD PRIVATE PATIO .47-ACRE * REAR ALL-SEASON ROOM * 2-CAR GARAGE
TUESDAY, JULY 15 • 7:00 P.M.
LOCATED AT: 331 Spring Garden St., Ephrata, PA 17522 * Ephrata Boro
DIRECTIONS: From the traffic light on Rt. 322 close to Applebee’s, turn East on Spring Garden St to property on the right. REAL ESTATE: A 1,578 sq. ft. multilevel style house w/ brick & “BoardBatton” siding, oversized 2-car attached garage on .47-acre wooded lot. House is a 1-owner. Rear all-season room is 23’x13.5’ w/cathedral ceiling, skylights, vinyl plank flooring, & good windows; 22’x11.5’ kitchen/dining area w/(4) newer stainless steel appliances, beautiful solid Oak custom cabinetry, vinyl plank flooring, eat-at counter; 17’x13’ front living room w/ 7’ bay window, vinyl plank flooring (lots of windows); 14’x13’ primary bedroom w/ closet, side balcony; primary full bathroom w/walk-in shower; 14’x11.5’ bedroom #2 w/closet; full bathroom; rear concrete patio w/epoxy coating; front formal entrance. Lower level has (additional 200+ Sq. Ft.) 16’x11.5’ recreation room w/brick hearth, propane room heater (& windows); 11’x6.5’ laundry & half bathroom (includes washer & dryer); walk-in Cedar closet; utility/storage room; 23’x22’ 2-car garage w/epoxy floor & newer insulated garage doors. Wooded backyard has elevated 23’x 22’ 2-tier wooden deck w/elec. hook-up (great for entertaining). Public water & sewer; central A/C & elec. heat-pump; Ephrata Boro & S.D.; taxes $4,304. Auction is being held to settle an estate, please come prepared to buy.
OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, July 3 or 10, from 6-8 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717587-8906 with questions. Visit our updated website www.martinandrutt.com
BY: Martin & Rutt Auctioneers Ephrata & New Holland, PA John J. Rutt II, 717-587-8906 Michael J. Martin, 717-371-3333 Cameron J. Rutt AY-2189-L
PUBLIC AUCTION
DEADLINES
HELP WANTED General
CAREGIVERS NEEDED: CNA'S, HHA's & care assistants, make a difference in the life of a senior & put your caregiving experience to work. All shifts available. Visiting Angels at 717-393-3450.
DRIVER WANTED FOR a worker run Mornings and Evenings Retirees Welcome 717-435-0457
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
YOUR ATTENTION
BECOME A PUBLISHED Author. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance PublishingTrusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for your Free Author’s Guide 1-866-482-1576 or visit dorranceinfo.com/macnet.
BROTHER GARY BAILEY will bring the message “Ministering The Spirit In These Last Days“ to PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH. Sat., June 28th, 6:30pm & Sun., June 29th, 10:00am Contact 610-593-2277, or see directions at www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: 1-866-272-0492
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material - steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer - up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807
ELDER CARE
ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.
MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html
Collectibles
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com
PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com
Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Lawn & Garden
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING
717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
MUSHROOM MULCH FOR SALE.
Delivery available. 2yd-30yd loads. Call for prices. 717-989-3396 or 717-768-7211. RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2
Machiner y
NEW HOLLAND BALER 276, NEW HOLLAND HAYBINE 488, 16 ft. HAY ELEVATOR. Call 610-869-3959.
Pets
ACA WELSH CORGI PUPPIES Vet checked. b.4/14/25, some tricolor, adorable! $295.00. Call: 717-823-2832
LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Vet checked, sweetest pets. 2M, 2F CAVALIER PUPPIES Tiny & adorable. Vet checked. 2M, 2F Ready Now! Call: 717-341-2668 ...
POMERANIAN PUPPY, brown male, UTD vet checked, very cute. $395. Call: 717-285-7445
YELLOW LAB/GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX PUPPIES, Cream color, UTD Shots, Ready now! $250. 717-405-8500
Miscellaneous
DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!1-877-5531891www.dental50plus.com/macnet#6258
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos. (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086
DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844317-5246.
GARAGE SALES
LEOLA THRIFT SHOPPE,
265 West Main St., between Mook’s Fabric & Sharp Shopper - Leola. 1/2 OFF Storewide Sale! Sat. 6/28 • 9-4
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
NATIONAL
AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1833-640-4753. Have property zip code!
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.
CONSUMER CELLULAR - same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees, free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & text, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877751-0866.
DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400+ procedures. Real dental insurancenot just a discount plan. Get your free Information Kit with details! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258
DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. (w/Choice Package or higher) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
NATIONAL
DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-833-890-1262
INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit cards. Medical bills. Car loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930.
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 6/30/25) Call 1-844-501-3208.
MOBILEHELP AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Whether you're home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.
NO MORE CLEANING gutters guaranteed! LeafFilter - most advanced gutter protection, backed by a no-clog guarantee & lifetime warranty. 1-833-610-1936 to schedule free inspection & estimate. Get 20% off! Seniors/military save extra 10%. Restrictions apply, see rep for warranty & details.
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free info kit! Call 1-877-305-1535
NATIONAL
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off install + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234.
SUNSETTER. AMERICA’S NUMBER one awning! Instant shade at the touch of a button. Transform your deck or patio into an outdoor oasis. Up to 10-year limited warranty. Call now and SAVE $350 today! 1855-914-1148
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & Restoration. A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1833-887-0117. Have property zip code!
WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
SEASONAL
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
LOST & FOUND
FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of
SERVICES RENDERED
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
BUSY B TREE SERVICE LLC
Full Service Tree Removal and Trimming License and Insured. 7 Years Experience Call or Text Today For A Free Quote! 717-475-0828
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Deck/shed repairs • Landscaping • Mowing Patios • Powerwashing. 717-715-5230
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526
DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever!
LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
ERV'S POWER WASHING HOUSE WASHING ROOF WASHING CONCRETE CLEANING ERVSPOWERWASHING.COM 717-940-2646
Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
GUTTER CLEANOUTS
Quality aluminum Leaf Guard Installation. SAME WEEK SERVICE. Exp. & insured. Call/text 717-715-5844 lv. msg.
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301 Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP
THE PRICE of Blacktop!
Secondary Roads
Patching
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE FREE ESTIMATES | 717-925-0418 StrongholdPropertyServices.com
LANDSCAPING DESIGN INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE
Mulching • Tree/Shrub Planting/Trimming Stump Grinding • Seeding • Excavation FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Rosslawnservice.com 717-468-3632
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
•PLUMBING •COOLING •HEATING
Repairs & Installation of gas & oil heating systems. A/C, water heaters, more! Honest w/reasonable rates. Lic. & Ins. Dan 610-513-4054
SAFE STEP NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In
Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
SEAMLESS GUTTERS, ROOFING, SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTER GUARDS Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
Trimming & Removal
TRIPLE P PAINTING Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA116089
W. IRON RAILS, gates, fences, restore, concrete, ext. painting. Since 1988 BUCH CUSTOM WELDING 717-664-4388
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HANDYMAN STATES CONSTRUCTION, LLC Painting • Wood/Ceramic Flooring Kitchen/Bath Wall Tile. Kyle: 717-371-8290
HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, Mailboxes, 717-826-3680
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
HEAVEN SCENT CLEANING (Husband/Wife Team) Exp. w/Ref’s. Kimberly, 610-504-5530
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Painting, Refacing kitchen cabinets, Furniture painting. 717-629-6407
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 6/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
LAND CLEARING SERVICES Forestry Mulching, Bush Hogging and more. Stronghold Property Services PA#114461 Call 717-925-0418
WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
ITEMS WANTED
BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
BUYING GOLD COINS, Rare Coins, Gold Bars/Ingots *American and Foreign*, Highest Prices Paid, $$PAYING CASH$$. Please call Tony 717-723-9505 or info@cabbage-coins.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH HELLERS (founded 1725 / Independent / Reformed / Member of Evangelical Assoc. EARCCC), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. Sunday Worship 9:25 AM, Sunday School for all ages 10:45 AM. Children Welcome! Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 717-656-9249 www.salemhellers.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday Worship at 9:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday School for all ages following morning worship. For more information visit www.ststephenpca.org Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 E. Main Street New Holland PA 717-354-7871.
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533