Fire Was No Match for Restaurant’s Resilence
BY JEFF FALK
Everybody faces adversity of one kind or another at one time or another. Bad things happen to good people.
What matters is how we react to the difficulty, how we respond.
John Smucker, who’s been the owner of Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Smorgasbord for nearly 40 years, knows some things about adversity and resolve, courage and resilience.
“I’ve had some adversity from a business standpoint, as I’ve gone through life, but nothing really, really major until COVID,” said Smucker. “We’ve got a great team here at Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant. We have a manage ment team who has been here many years, and we have a loyal staff. They’re with us. They have our backs. They resolved to work through it together. There is a lot of enjoyment we get from being together and working together.
BY JEFF FALK
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BY ANN MEAD ASH
For several years, Krisana Poontajak, pastor of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church and one of the organizers of the New Holland Area CROP Walk, has had a fundraising target. “The goal is to reach $10,000,” shared Poontajak. “Two years ago, we raised $7,300, and we raised $9,136 last year.”
Preparing local students to be valuable employees in an ever-changing work climate is not a job for one individual, one group or even one institution.
It takes an alliance. It takes a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) alliance. It takes Lancaster County STEM Alliance (LCSA).
“In the business community, there was a lot of talk that students were graduating and needed
To reach that goal, Poontajak hopes to see more than 50 walkers turn out for the 2025 Walk - the 48th for the area - which is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19, in the New Holland Memorial Community Park in the 400 block of Jackson Street, New Holland. Participants are asked to meet at the Rotary Pavilion at 1 p.m. to complete the registration process. The walk will leave the pavilion at 1:30 p.m. and traverse a route of about 3 miles through nearby Garden Spot Village.
Several ELANCO and Conestoga Valley area churches join together to raise funds. Church members are informed about the event by church recruiters. Churches taking part in this year’s walk, in addition to Cedar Grove, are Akron Mennonite Church, Ranck’s United Methodist Church, Zion Lutheran Church, and Leola United Methodist Church (LUMC).
George Weaver, who has been recruiting for LUMC for two decades, said that other area churches are welcome to join in the effort. “All you need is a few people to get interested and then get others interested,” he stated. “It’s a good cause.” Those wishing to become recruiters should email
Owner John Smucker stands outside the rebuilt Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant.
Banquet To Raise Funds for Scholarships
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Lancaster Friends of Meserete Kristos Seminary in Ethiopia will hold its annual fundraising banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. at Stumptown Mennonite Church, 2813 Stumptown Road, Bird-in-Hand.
The banquet will include the option of authentic Ethiopian food - injera and wat - or American fare. Admission is free, but an offering will be received to benefit MKSeminary located in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.
The featured speaker will be Ayalnesh Erku Asefaw, who graduated from the seminary in 2008. She lives in Ethiopia and is now an instructor at the school. She is also the assistant women and family coordinator for Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia.
MKSeminary is owned by the Meserete Kristos (Founded on Christ) Church, an Anabaptist-related church that has close to 1 million members. With rapid growth in recent decades, the
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church has an immediate need for training new leaders, pastors, counselors, peacemakers, and evangelists. The mission of the seminary is “to equip men and women for the holistic transformation of the church and society.”
The proceeds from the banquet will go directly toward scholarships for student church leaders at MKSeminary, which draws pupils from all over Ethiopia. To learn more and to register for the banquet, contact Phoebe Nafziger at pnafziger@gmail.com.
Singers Sought for “Messiah” Performance
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, will host two performances of Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 14, and community members are invited to join the chorus.
Singers will have the opportunity to perform part one of “Messiah” and additional choruses with professional soloists and a full orchestra. People of all ages, from high school to senior adults, are welcome to participate. No auditions or prior knowledge of the music are required, but singers should be able to read music.
Rehearsals will be held at St. Peter’s on Thursdays from 7:30
to 8:30 p.m. from Oct. 16 to Dec. 11. Attendance is required for the dress rehearsal on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 13, and the performances on Dec. 14 at 4 and 7 p.m. Singers will need to purchase the Novello score, which will be available at the rehearsals for a fee. There is no other fee to participate.
To express interest in participating or for more information, contact the church’s director of music, Tom Berdos, at tom.berdos@ stpeterslutheran.org. For more information about St. Peter’s, visit www.stpeterslutheran.org or call 717-569-9211.
Resilience
When you put that culture together, it equals a lot of resilience.”
Following a devastating and debilitating fire on Jan. 30, 2024, Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Smorgasbord, which is located at 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, officially reopened for business on Aug. 28. An anchor and gathering place in the local community, the restaurant had been closed for 20 months for cleanup, a $6 million renovation project and both physical and emotional healing.
“(Aug. 28) was a glorious day in very much the same way January 30, 2024, was a very dismal kind of dark day,” said Smucker. “A substantial part of the building was damaged, some of which was structural. It was a process of six months until we got the building cleaned out to put a plan in front of code officials. You were just constantly working with moving pieces. The process seemed to be in slow gear, and there wasn’t a whole lot I could do to accelerate it.”
It was 10:15 p.m. on that night in late January of last year and Smucker was at home. The hot fire started from an overheated fan at the restaurant, and it originally charred the roof trusses. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
“On my cellphone, I’m on this list for when the Bird-in-Hand Fire Company gets a call, and I got this text message,” said Smucker. “I’m about a mile from the restaurant, and I went outside of my house and saw the smoke pouring out of the building. The fire spread fairly rapidly, but the sprinklers saved the building from total destruction. You just had a buildup of destruction on the main floor. The ceiling imploded, and everything started falling down. As the fire was being put out, there was a lot of smoke damage and water damage on the lower level. It was just a trashy mess.”
A seasonal business affected by tourism, Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Smorgasbord employs between 130 and 190 workers. Some of the workers found other jobs, some received unemployment benefits and others eventually returned to work.
“The restaurant has been a gathering place for the community and out-of-town guests since 1970,” said Smucker. “It’s friends. It’s neighbors. The relationships made there go beyond food. It’s an iconic place in the Bird-inHand community.”
“After the fire, the community wanted to help in a major way,” added Smucker. “People wanted to come out and help because they felt so bad. We decided to have a community day, and we hauled everything out of the building that was salvageable. It was some major, major investment of time by the community to make the best of it. It was a marvelous thing.”
The village of Bird-in-Hand has changed dramatically since the Smucker family first opened the restaurant 55 years ago. In 2004, the business underwent a $4 million renovation, and over the years the kitchen has been enlarged, the dining room has been enlarged, a room for large groups was added and first a small buffet and then a larger smorgasbord was offered.
“It was a blessing that no one was hurt (in the fire),” said Smucker. “It was just all materials and things that can be rebuilt. The silver lining is we have a brand-new place and a brandnew smorgasbord. We were able to build back better. We had wanted to do some things (before the fire). The product we have today is much more efficient and guest friendly. We’re good to go for another 20 years.”
For additional information, go to https://bird-in-hand.com/ restaurant-smorgasbord.
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Mennonite Life Will Hold Unique Fundraiser
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Mennonite Life will host its annual Maize & Snitz Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 1719 Museum, 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street.
There is a fee to attend the event, which will be held rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased at the event or by going to mennonitelife.org/events.
“I think that Maize & Snitz is a wonderful time to learn about both the 18th-century Swiss-German Mennonite immigrant culture and also the local Susquehanna-Conestoga culture, (who were) longtime neighbors, and you see them both at once,” Mennonite Life educator Lydia Nolt said. “This is something unique in that it’s not just your typical fall fest or farm show. You are getting the local history connecting with these local routes. You get to see some really cool demonstrators and craftspeople. There are fun activities, and if you’ve never connected with the local Indigenous history, it’s also a great opportunity to do that just in a very accessible way. It’s going to be a fun time.”
Nolt noted that there will be a wide variety of demonstrators and vendors around the Herr House and also around the Lancaster Longhouse. “We will have 18th-century clothing demonstrations,” she said. “We’ll have Bridget Graff doing blacksmithing. She does really great work. We will have apple butter making. We will have people using our historic bake oven making some baked goods. We will have around the longhouse, we will have flintknapping. We will have someone talking about Indigenous food ways and doing a cooking demonstration.”
There will be food for sale, including sausage sandwiches, snacks, and fry pies.
There will also be activities for children, including Indigenous games and Colonial games. “We will have a fraktur activity, which is the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk art drawing,” Nolt said. “We will have an activity to explore the orchard, and we’ll also have a scavenger hunt for kiddos that explores the whole campus.”
Indigenous storyteller Barry Lee will sing, and a group will perform songs in German.
Church Sets First Friday Organ Concert
First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Organic Reflections: Autumn Shades,” on First Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.
The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey. The concert will include Debussy’s “Clair de Lune”
transcribed for organ by Daniel Ficarri and “Toccata in D minor” by Bach. The program will conclude with Boellmann’s “Toccata” from “Suite Gothique.”
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call the church office at 717-397-5149.
Cavod Plans Hip-Hop Dance Class
Cavod Performing Arts, 665 W. Main St., New Holland, will host a HipHop Master Class with Marcus Medina on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Medina has more than a decade of experience in the dance industry and has showcased his talents in live performances, music videos, and theme park productions. He has performed
as both a principal and backup dancer for major Christian artists, as well as a dancer for Dolly Parton at the Academy of Country Music Awards. He aims to inspire others to use dance as an expression of worship to the Lord. There is a fee, which may be paid at the door. The class is open to dancers age 10 and older.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the facility’s Colonial heirloom garden and the Three Sisters garden, both of which will be full of plants.
There will also be a silent auction. “All of the items that are part of this silent auction were donated by volunteers and friends of the museum,” said Nolt. “That will include some really wonderful pieces of artwork, including one from Barry Lee. We’re excited about that.”
Mennonite Life will display items from its collection - one rare book printed in Europe and one rare book printed in America, both related to the Herr family - designed to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism.
There will be discussions about restoration and the important role that restoration and preservation play in keeping a historic house museum alive and right, Nolt said. She added that Mennonite Life is grateful for the event’s sponsors - Sight & Sound, Berks Homes, Cherry Hill Orchards, S. Clyde Weaver, Herr’s Foods, and Dominion Pest Control.
People gather at the 1719 Museum during last year’s Maize & Snitz Fest.
Barry Lee performs at last year’s Maize & Snitz Fest.
Buckskins Soar Past Spring Grove, 29-7
Conestoga Valley’s defensive linemen Sam Matonti knocks the ball out of Spring Grove’s quarterback, Braydon Black, during a 29-7 victory on Friday, September 19.
Under Friday night lights, Buckskins’ Gabe Justiniano gets around Spring Grove’s Oliver Smith for a touchdown in CV’sb29-7 triumph on Friday, September 19 at home.
On Friday, September 19, Conestoga Valley’s center Trevor Forney hikes the ball to quarterback Sawyer Esbenshade during a 29-7 win over Spring Grove at home.
In a 29-7 victory at home, Conestoga Valley’s Liam Price and Spring Grove’s Kody Burnham jockey for position on Friday, September 19.
Buckskins’ Josiah Garcia makes this grab for a 16-yard pickup at home during a 29-7 triumph against Spring Grove on Friday, September 19.
Conestoga Valley’s Jayden Conaway jukes to the right to bypass Spring Grove defenders during a 29-7 victory on Friday, September 19.
to be totally trained,” said Lauren Miller, a Manheim Township resident who is the executive director of LCSA. “We saw that the teachers were working their tails off, so there was this disconnect. We needed to be aligned. We didn’t want our talent to grow here and then leave because they didn’t think there were career opportunities here. The business world is changing so much and so quickly that we still need to have these tricky conversations.”
Headquartered at 23 E. King St., Lancaster, LCSA is a consortium dedicated to helping Lancaster County students to become workforce ready by the time they graduate from high school. The organization’s 25-member advisory board meets four times each year to brainstorm, analyze data, set goals and implement policies.
“To collectively impact, that’s been the whole purpose of why we exist,” said Miller. “No one person can solve our workforce challenges. That’s where the power happens. We say, ‘Join the movement.’ No one organization has all the resources or all the answers. We have to be leveraging each other’s strengths.”
Each September LCSA conducts its Workforce 2030 Summit, an annual conference designed to make Lancaster County a workready community by 2030. This year, more than 250 educators, business leaders, representatives of nonprofits and community partners attended.
LCSA also engages in grant-giving, programs, projects and learn-
Session To Highlight Hearing Health
A&E Audiology & Hearing Aid Center will offer an informative session on hearing health, focusing on tinnitus, on Monday, Oct. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Fairmount. The seminar will be held in the Crest View Gathering Room at 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata, on the east side of the Fairmount campus.
The session will be presented by Dr. Jim Shafer, who has more than 30 years of private practice experience and advanced training in vestibular evaluation and tinnitus rehabilitation. Time permitting, hearing tests may also be conducted by Dr. Bethany Weaver. The educational seminar is free, but registration is requested. For more information or to register, email Kirstin Patterson at KirstinP@FairmountHomes.org or call 717-354-1887.
ing platforms like apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, company tours and mentoring.
“To me, the term STEM is all about creative thinking, problem-solving and all the things that make you successful in the workplace,” said Miller. “It’s the Lancaster County STEM Alliance’s belief that all Lancaster County students should be graduating with basic STEM skills. STEM jobs pay well, and the demand for them is growing.”
LCSA is a collaborative network of dozens of local organizations similar to the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 and the United Way of Lancaster County. LCSA also works closely with the county’s 16 public school districts and 15 non-public schools located in Lancaster County.
“We’re hyper-focused on Lancaster County,” said Miller. “I think the people who are involved with
the Lancaster County STEM Alliance are civically minded community leaders who are committed to Lancaster County residents having life-sustaining wages. They want to make Lancaster better. They’re willing to invest their capital and resources to ensure people have jobs that are meaningful.”
In 2024, 23,000 individuals participated in LCSA programs.
“We’ve always needed essential life skills,” said Miller. “But work has become more technology driven. The world of work is no longer factory based, and work has required us to do more thinking. Jobs look very different today.”
Miller and foundation program coordinator Andrew Garner make up LCSA’s two-employee staff, but the organization relies heavily on the contributions of numerous volunteers. LCSA’s work is almost entirely funded through the Steinman Foundation, whose mission is to ensure quality of life for all the
citizens of Lancaster County.
“We have a committed group of people who are trying to prepare the workforce of tomorrow,” said Miller. “It’s not just the sole responsibility of parents or educators to prepare the new generation for work. We all play a critical role in a student’s education. We really need the community to open doors to the education system.”
LCSA was established in 2015.
A year later, the organization was recognized nationally as a STEM ecosystem.
“I think a large majority of the community doesn’t even know we exist,” said Miller. “But we have definitely grown quite a bit over the last three years. We’re only as strong as the network of people who are supporting us. There are a lot of ways to get involved in the Lancaster County STEM Alliance.”
For additional information, go to www.lancasterstem.org.
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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.
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
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH HELLERS (founded 1725 / Independent / Reformed / Member of Evangelical Assoc. EARCCC), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. Sunday Worship 9:45 AM, Sunday School for all ages 11:15 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.
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How To Maintain Older Vehicles
New cars have been costly for quite some time, so motorists may wonder how they can get more mileage out of their existing vehicles.
Drivers can take the following steps to keep their existing cars running smoothly for years to come.
• Take care of the timing belt. Engines may get all the glory, but they cannot run smoothly without a fully functional timing belt, which helps to synchronize movements of various components. Owner’s manuals may note when to replace the timing belt, but they generally
must be replaced every 60,000 to 105,000 miles. Although replacement is required infrequently, drivers can ask their mechanics to keep an eye on their timing belts. During the early months of the pandemic, many people learned that infrequent driving can cause a timing belt to fail before it reaches the projected mile marker. Aging drivers should keep this fact in mind if they do not drive as much
Taking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. There are a number of steps involved in keeping a car or truck in top form, and that includes regular car washes.
Car washes keep a vehicle shiny
• Take care of the brakes and The experts at Popular Mechanics urge drivers of older vehicles to replace
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and clean, which can help it look good while sitting in the driveway or cruising the highway. However, regular car washes are more than cosmetic.
• Protect from the sun: A car that is routinely and properly washed and waxed is less vulnerable to
their brake fluid every two years. Popular Mechanics also advises drivers whose cars are more than seven years old to replace the rubber brake lines when major brake work is required.
• Pay attention to oil levels. The older engines get, the more oil they burn. For this reason, owners of older vehicles should check their oil levels more often than they would if their vehicles were brand new. These checks also provide a way to discover leaks before they lead to potentially significant issues.
• Don’t skip maintenance appointments. Even if you’re
damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• Extend the life of paint: Dirt and debris can build up on the paint surface and eventually lead to scratches and other damage. Bird droppings and sap can be corrosive. Washing will help remove grime and protect the paint in the process.
• Preserve the vehicle’s value: Drivers who plan to sell or trade in their vehicles in the future should realize that a well-maintained car can bring in as much as 20% more for above-average condition, according to Kelley Blue Book. Maintaining a clean and shiny vehicle can protect its long-term value.
• Remove salt: Drivers who live near the ocean or in areas where roads are salted in the winter to melt snow may have cars with high salt corrosion rates. Unless it’s
still driving less due to the pandemic, it’s best to keep up with maintenance on any car, especially if the car is older. Routine tune-ups and oil changes, which may need to become more frequent the older the vehicle gets, can keep cars running smoothly and protect the engine over the long haul.
The rising cost of new cars may compel people to keep their cars longer than they might have anticipated. A few simple maintenance measures may help to prolong the life of a vehicle.
washed off frequently, salt can take its toll, leading to damage.
• Improve fuel efficiency : Drivers have felt pain in their wallets at the fuel pump in recent years. Dirty cars may be less aerodynamic and less fuel efficient as a result. Keeping a car clean may improve its fuel efficiency.
• Maintain the interior: Car washes are not only about the exterior. Keeping a clean and tidy interior can help improve the air quality inside of the vehicle and prolong the life of upholstery, mats, and interior components.
Car washes should be a routine part of vehicle maintenance. Professional car washes tend to be more eco-friendly than washing a car at home, so drivers are urged to investigate their service plans and features.
Caring for a Vehicle’s Exterior
Drivers go to great lengths to ensure that they take good care of what’s under the hood of their vehicles. But it’s equally beneficial to tend to the exterior of a vehicle, including its paint job.
According to Popular Mechanics, oxidation can adversely affect iron-based metals. That can put vehicles in jeopardy and take significant time off their life expectancy. The good news is that rust and other issues that can affect a vehicle’s paint job and appearance are typically avoidable. That should be music to the ears of new vehicle owners, who likely need no reminder of the sizable financial investment required to drive off the lot with a fresh set of wheels. Drivers who want their cars and trucks to maintain their looks over the long haul can consider these simple strategies to protect their paint jobs.
• Make car washes part of your vehicle maintenance routine. Over time, contaminants such as pollen, dust, and pollutants can settle on a vehicle’s exterior, potentially jeopardizing the paint job. Routine car washes can prevent such damage and help a car look like it was just driven off the lot.
• Wax the exterior of the vehicle. The automotive experts at Carfax report that waxing is a significant and simple way to protect vehicle paint. Carfax notes that certain paste waxes contain mild abrasives that help remove fine scratches from painted surfaces. Wax also can protect paint jobs from fading related to exposure to ultraviolet rays. That’s especially noteworthy for drivers who do not routinely park
their cars in a garage.
• Use a car cover. Car covers may or may not be practical for cars that drivers use every day, but they are an effective way to protect a paint job from the elements. Drivers who have a spare car they rarely drive or even those who do not drive their primary vehicle a lot each day can purchase a universal-fit car cover or a premium cover designed specifically for their vehicles. Car covers protect paint jobs from ultraviolet rays and the elements and may reduce the need for more frequent trips to the car wash.
• Park in the shade, but choose spots wisely. Parking in the shade may protect vehicles from the ultraviolet rays of the sun, but it’s important that drivers pick the right shady spot to park their cars and trucks. A shade tree might seem like a great ally to vehicle owners, but if birds nest or rest in the tree, drivers could be exposing their cars to bird droppings. Bird droppings are high in uric acid, which quickly damage a vehicle’s exterior. Parking directly beneath a tree also might expose the paint job to sap or fallen leaves or berries, each of which can adversely impact vehicle exteriors. If you plan to park in the shade to protect a vehicle’s paint job, ideally choose a spot that is not directly beneath the tree. A well-maintained paint job can improve the appearance and life expectancy of a vehicle, which is something drivers should keep in mind as they hope to get the most out of their automotive investment.
CEF Sets After-School Programs
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County is offering Good News Club (GNC), an after-school program for children ages 5 to 12, at various elementary schools and churches throughout Lancaster County. All workers are screened as required by Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Protection Policy.
GNC is a free club held once a week for seven weeks in the fall and seven weeks in the spring. It includes Bible lessons, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, and games. Registration is required for all GNC programs at www.ceflancaster.org.
The schools, locations, and dates and times are as follows: Columbia Borough School District’s Park Elementary School at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; Conestoga Valley School District’s Fritz Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Donegal School District’s Donegal Primary School at Calvary Bible Church, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; ELANCO School District’s Brecknock Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Elizabethtown Area School District’s Bainbridge Elementary
The Shoppes at Miller’s To Host Artisan Days
Miller’s Smorgasbord has announced the return of Artisan Days, a unique opportunity to meet some Lancaster County artisans and experience their craftsmanship firsthand. The events will take place on Saturdays, Oct. 4 and 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. The Shoppes at Miller’s includes Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, Locally Made Food Shop, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Ruthie’s and Miller’s Smorgasbord.
On the Locally Made Food Shop deck, a select group of local artisans will showcase their work. There will also be food sampling of locally made foods. Inside The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, there will be hand quilting demonstrations by local quilters.
Artisans who are currently planning to be at Artisan Days on Oct. 4 include Miesse Candies, a Lancaster County confectioner since 1875, who will offer small-batch chocolates and caramels; Handcrafted by Grace, which specializes in small-batch infused olive oils, balsamic vinegars and artisan spice blends; Lancaster County Shirt Co, a local apparel company that creates locally themed shirts; By Candle Light, which specializes in traditional farmhouse-style candles, handcrafted in the U.S. with 100% soy wax; and The Color Green, which
previous year’s Good News Club.
School, Tuesdays from 3:35 to 5 p.m.; and Ephrata Area School District’s Clay Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., and Highland Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:25 to 4:55 p.m. In Hempfield School District, programs are being offered at Centerville Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Farmdale Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; and
Landisville Primary Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Programs are also available at Lampeter-Strasburg School District’s Hans Herr Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and Lampeter Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Octorara Area School District’s Octorara Primary Learning Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Penn Manor School District’s Conestoga
Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Pequea Valley School District’s Paradise Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; School District of Lancaster’s Lafayette Elementary School, Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., and Ross Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; and Warwick School District’s Kissel Hill Elementary School, Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
COUNTRY CRAFT SHOW
Children enjoy an activity at a
Volunteers help children memorize Scripture at Good News Club.
T E AUC TION
THURS., OCT. 30, 2025 AT 4:00 P.M.
Located at 3 Hillcrest
Rt.
HOLLAND STONE RANCH STYLE DWELLING WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE (Approx. 1,425 sq. ft. First Floor Living Space)
The first floor contains a living room; kitchen with built-in cabinets, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher; dining area with built-in bookcases/china closet; 2 bedrooms with closets; full bathroom; large laundry room with auto washer, dryer, chest freezer, built-in cabinets; half bathroom; 8x24 covered concrete patio, open flagstone patio and small covered front porch and breezeway. Full basement with concrete floor contains an extra large semi-finished family room with built-in bookcase; large 22x26 workshop/utility room (under the garage); updated oil fired hot water furnace (summer/winter hookup); central A.C. 23’x23’ ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE. 6’x8’ VINYL SIDED GARDEN SHED, LOT SIZE – 90’x112’ (M/L). CONESTOGA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT – APPROX. $4,325 TOTAL YEARLY R.E. TAXES. This circa 1973 custom built rancher offers a nice floor plan for one floor living along with an extra-large basement area and two car garage on a nice level lot. The property is conveniently located just off Rt. 23 in the Village of Leola. Be sure to inspect this affordable property being sold at Public Sale. OPEN HOUSES – Saturdays, October 18 & 25 from 1-3 P.M. or for information/inspection call 717-798-0192. *TERMS OF SALE$20,000 down payment on the day of sale; balance at settlement on or before 12/22/2025. Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is. R. Douglas Good, Atty.
Sale For: MARVIN & BETH KURTZ
Cloister Sets Apple Dumpling Sale
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will hold its annual apple dumpling sale on Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. until sold out.
Proceeds will go to the Back to the Cloister Fund, which allows the Cloister museum to compete with private collectors and other institutions on the open market for original items made at the Cloister. Over the years, proceeds from the apple dumpling sale have been used to purchase one-of-a-kind furniture, rare music manuscripts, and the original 1739 deed to the historic site. More than 100 items have been purchased since the creation of the fund more than 40 years ago. Recently, the Back to the Cloister Fund purchased a Jacob Gorgas tall case clock that was made around the 1790s in the Gorgas shop in Ephrata. The clock is displayed in the Visitor Center at the Cloister.
The apple dumplings, made by Achenbach’s in Leola, will be
available for a fee per dumpling at the drive-through tent beside the museum store at the Historic Ephrata Cloister. The sale will take place rain or shine. Interested individuals are encouraged to make their purchases early. No online sales are available. Free delivery is available for orders of 20 or more dumplings delivered within 10 miles of the Ephrata Cloister; delivery orders must be placed by Wednesday, Oct. 8. Contact ephratacloister@gmail.com to make delivery arrangements or to ask questions or make special requests. No admission to the museum is required to purchase apple dumplings.
The museum store, featuring locally made crafts, art, books, and one-of-a-kind items, will be open both days and will feature a selection of specialty goods.
For more information about apple dumpling sales or to learn more about the historic site, contact the Ephrata Cloister at 717-733-6600 or visit www.ephratacloister.org.
Lancaster’s Got Talent To Be Held at The Trust
The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, will host Lancaster’s Got Talent at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4.
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pastorkris@frontier.com or call 717-354-5573.
CROP, a program of Church World Service (CWS), has been active nationwide for more than 50 years. Around the globe, CROP funds bring food and clean water to those in need. Some funds are used to create wells to provide water for agriculture and drinking.
In Lancaster County, a portion of the funds raised by area CROP Walks are used to support food
pantries. In 2024, funds raised by the New Holland area walk went to the Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services, which received more than $1,500, and the CrossNet Food and Nutrition Center, which received more than $2,000.
Individuals wishing to take part in the 2025 New Holland Area CROP Walk may visit www.crophunger walk.org to register as a walker, join or start a walking team, or make a donation.
17TH ANNUAL INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION TREES - SHRUBBERY
Location: 41 Cocalico Creek Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
Directions: From Lancaster Rt. 222 N. exit to Rt. 772. Turn right Rt. 772. Turn right Cocalico Creek Road. Watch for auction signs. R121716
The talent competition will bring together singers, dancers, musicians, poets, and entertainers from across the region to showcase their artistry and compete for the title of Lancaster’s most talented. Tickets are available at www.lancastertrust.com.
The grand prize will include a cash prize and a chance to be featured in The Trust Performing Arts Center’s 2026-27 season. The second-place performer will receive a cash prize and a 60-minute consultation session donated by WTM Digital, and the third-place prize will be a two-hour recording studio session at Rok10 Productions.
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creates one-of-a-kind, wire-wrapped jewelry featuring hand-blown glass.
The following artisans will be featured on Oct. 25: E&A Candies, which handcrafts old-fashioned sweets like brittle, caramel corn and chocolate; Pepe Saya, which uses cream and milk from local Amish farms and batch churns and handpresses it to create butter and
cheeses; Love, Libby Soaps, which are handcrafted in small batches using locally-sourced goat milk, essential oils and natural botanicals; and By Candle Light. All artisan items will be available for purchase at Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, Locally Made Food Shop and The Quilt Shop at Miller’s. For more information, visit www.shoppesatmilllers.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 • 9:00 A.M.
Shrubs & Trees: Butterfly Bush, Leucothoe, Hydrangeas, Crape myrtle, Viburnum, Weigelias, Spireas, Goldthreads, Junipers (Bush & Ground Cover), Japanese Hollies, English Hollies, Yews, Hinokis, Abelia, Nandina, Boxwoods, Knockout, Drift & Hybrid-T Roses, Ornamental Grasses, Hosta, Perennials, Mums, misc. Maple trees, Oaks, Weeping Cherries, Weeping Redbuds, Crabapple, Cherries, Zelcova & more. Evergreens: Blue Spruce, Leyland Cypress, Norway Spruce, Green Giant & Emerald Green Arborvitae, Hollies, Blue Ice Cypress, Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Yoshino Cryptomeria, Black Dragon Cryptomeria, White Spruce, Taylor Juniper, Blue Point Juniper, Trautman Juniper. Fruit: Assorted varieties of Fruit Trees, Blueberries and Raspberries. Exotics: Spirals, Evergreen Magnolias, Japanese Maples, Evergreen Specimens, Weeping Alaskan Cedar, Weeping White Spruce, Grafted Junipers and Spruces.
Many more plants, trees and shrubs, too numerous to mention. Items are subject to change.
NOTE: Attn Homeowners & Landscapers: A nice selection of quality items. Items subject to change. Auction day announcements take precedence over all advertising. Auction Co. & sellers not responsible for accidents. Payment by cash, PA check or C.C. w/3% fee. 6% sales tax. Food Stand. - Akron/Brownstown Area -
Organizers of the 2025 New Holland Area CROP Walk include (from left) George Weaver, Diane Weaver, Cheryl Zook Justice, Demi Porter, and Kris Poontajak.
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COIN AUCTION * 402-CATALOGED LOTS 225+ SILVER DOLLARS * 50-OZ. SILVER BAR (3) GOLD COINS * 500+ SILVER QUARTERS
THURSDAY, OCT. 2 AT 4:00 P.M. LOCATED AT: 527 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata, PA * Martindale Fire Hall
LISTING: 402-Cataloged lots of coins including, Gold 1987 Liberty Half & Dollar; 10.7-G 10K Gold Ring; 1929 2 1/2 Dollar Gold, AU; 1909 2 1/2 Dollar Gold, XF; 50-oz. .999 Silver bar; set of (38) 1-oz. silver bars; rare 1859 Seated Liberty Half Dollar, AU; rare 1937 Washington Quarter, Unc; 1895 O Morgan Dollar, VF; 1893 O Morgan Dollar, VF; 1892 S Morgan Dollar, VF; 1921 Peace Dollar, VF; 1927 Peace Dollar, XF; 1905 O Micro O Dime; 1756 Half Penny Great Britian; 1858 LL Flying Eagle Cent, VF; 1946 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Double Die Reverse, VF; 10-Pcs 1923 Peace Dollar Sperry New Holland in wrapper; many Silver eagles; 225+ Silver dollars; 500+ Silver Quarters; hundreds of Silver Dimes; please email Auctioneer John Rutt for complete catalog johnruttsold@gmail.com
TERMS: No buyer’s premium or sales tax. Website www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram
AUCTION BY: Martin & Rutt Auctioneers AY-2189-L
Ephrata & New Holland, PA
John J. Rutt II, 717-587-8906
Michael J. Martin, 717-371-3333
Cameron J. Rutt, 717-875-6032
FOR:
& BARBARA HERR
PUBLIC AUCTION
ITEMS: Stick-bilt 12’x24’ storage shed w/ steel siding; aluminum cab-wagon carriage w/ fiberglass box & shafts, hydro brakes, rubber wheels; single seat Mennonite carriage w/ hydro brakes, fiberglass box & shafts; 2-wheel pony cart; complete driving harness; harness parts; Snapper 9hp tiller w/ plow attachment; Toro z-420 zero turn mower; 12’ Werner fiberglass step ladder; SUN 3-wheel bike *like new*; Fuji & Jamis bikes; bike cart; 18v Milw. weed trimmer; Echo CS-306 14” chain saw; Honda & Snapper S.P. mowers; Echo GT-200R trimmer; Milw. angle drill; Clarke /80-E stick welder; Rockwell drill press; toolbox on wheels; air tire wagon; HD ½” drill press; ¾” drive socket set; wrench sets; battery charger; JD #420 radiator; misc. sockets; Poulan-Pro 20” chain saw in case; Craftsman 8-hp chipper; 10-ton hydro rebar cutter; 14” Ryobi chop saw; tree trimmers; 24’ alum. ext. ladder; lawn roller w/ engine; Dewalt jigsaw w/ case; Cresent wood lathe; Stewart cattle clipper; 20 gal. C.H. air compressor; live traps; Makita miter saw; propane heater; 2-hole corn sheller; floor jack; hand tools; much more. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Springfield #940-A 12 ga. shotgun; Colt .22 cal. Bolt action rifle; bb gun; misc. ammo; fish & tackle; Whirlpool fridge; 30” Hotpoint gas stove; blue alum. square tub Maytag ringer washer; double rinse tubs; oak library table; 6 plank seat chairs; newer oak ext. table w/ 8 boards; dropleaf table w/ 10 boards; 5’ bench; newer oak sewing machine cab; #817 Bernina sewing machine; newer oak hutch; empire chest; cedar chest; grain painted blanket chest; new childs rocker; oak washstand; P.S.N. 1926 blanket chest; oak table w/ 6 chairs; sofa; hide-a-bed; 6 Ebersole plank seat chairs; (2) silver dollars; handmade braided rugs; handmade quilts; 4-color coverlet; green gilder rocker; queen bed; double boxspring & mattress; Schwinn journey-1.0 exercise bike; bookshelves; many books including Uncle Arthur, children’s books, big Zimmerman family book, martyr’s mirror; pathway magazines; family life magazines; ideal magazines; (20+) hen on nests; tinker toys; games; dolls; boxes of quilt fabric; bolts of comfort fabric; quilting frames; pretty glassware; lots of puzzles; sandbox toys; G-scale train set; new air sanitizer; Patton ped. fan; butcher items; (2) meat cleavers; egg backets; Tonka trucks & crawlers; boxes of canning jars; S.S. kettles & bowls; Wagner alum. kettle; noodle maker; butter churn; canners; Mirro pressure canner; view master & cards; 12×60 spotting scope; more unlisted. Please visit www.martinandrutt.com
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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 NEEDED to drive company vehicle to deliver & check job sites, etc. Retirees Welcome! 2-3 day wk. Bird-InHand area. Call 717-205-8108 lv. msg.
DRIVERS NEEDED to bring in workers, AM & PM; also one for some runs during the day. GORDONVILLE AREA, 717-768-3177
ROAD MASTER POSITION
To coordinate all road crew functions incl.: Perform road repairs, stormwater repairs, snow removal and equip. maintenance. CDL lic. req. Exc. benefits incl.: Medical, Dental, Eye and 100% of Retirement Contribution. EOE. Send or deliver resume to:
PEQUEA TOWNSHIP 1028 Millwood Road Willow Street, PA 17584 office@pequeatwp.org Fax: 717-464-4098
Mechanical Trades
CARPENTER WANTED with min. 2 years' experience in trim and framing. Text 717-330-9772 for details.
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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
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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-208-2265 • FALL CLEANUPS MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
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AUCTION
WAYNE
LEAD DIESEL MECHANIC
Conestoga Wood Specialties has an immediate opening for an experienced Class 8 mechanic to oversee the maintenance program on our fleet of 18 tractors and 30 trailers
Work for a family-owned, family-first employer, one of the largest manufacturers in Lancaster County.
Please read below for the details:
• Hours: Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm
• 5 years of mechanical experience
• Informal or formal leadership experience
• Valid Class A Driver’s License
• Valid PA State Inspection License (Class 3 or 7)
• Experience with diagnostic software for engines, brakes and suspensions, APU, etc.
• Experience in welding and fabrication
• Inventory management
• Must provide your own tools
We offer advancement opportunities, excellent compensation and benefits packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K plan, vacation and 10 paid holidays. To learn more about our excellent opportunity, please contact and apply:
www.conestogawood.com or mtrout@conestogawood.com
(Matt Trout - Transportation Manager) Phone: 717-445-3492
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HAMPTON CHASE COMMUNITY-LANCASTER Sat. 10/4 • 7a-? Loc. off Columbia Ave. beside Greider Park, Manor Ridge Area
MOVING SALE:10/3 9-4, 10/4 8-4 514 DRYTOWN RD. HOLTWOOD. EVERYTHING MUST GO RAIN OR SHINE
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ANDY’S DRYWALL
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ITEMS WANTED
ALWAYS 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
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
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ORLAN SELF STORAGE Limited time offer! 2ND MONTH FREE Rental Kiosk
Museum Plans Homeschool Day GSV Plans Programs
The National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, will hold a Homeschool Day on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Topics children will learn about while at the museum include what makes a clock tick, why watches moved from pockets to wrists, and how people have tracked time throughout history. Attendees can see a live demonstration of the massive Engle Clock, as well as a replica jeweler’s shop from the early 1900s. As groups tour the
exhibits, they will hear timepieces in action and see videos of the inside mechanics and makers busy at their craft.
During Homeschool Day, students will also have the opportunity to use a microscope to see watch parts up close, decorate a clock with stenciling, take apart and reassemble a watch, learn how a pendulum makes a clock run, and discover the history of timekeeping during a self-guided museum tour. People are asked to register
for Homeschool Day at www .museum.nawcc.org/events. Tickets will be sold at the door, with separate prices set for people ages 6 to 17 and for adults. Adults must remain with their children.
FALL CLEANUP
The National Watch & Clock Museum is run by the nonprofit National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC) and houses the largest collection of timepieces and related ephemera in North America. The museum has recently updated and expanded several of its displays, including the Public Time gallery, the Hamilton and Bulova exhibits, and the history of wristwatches exhibit.
The museum is open to the public on Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.museum.nawcc.org or call 717-684-8261.
Garden Spot Village (GSV), 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, has posted several events. They are free and open to the public.
The Artisans Corner: First Friday Pop-Up will take place on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Resident artist Marie Diehl will display cards and jewelry outside The Artisans Corner in the Village Square.
Daniel Barta, a pianist and composer and future GSV resident, will present a concert on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. His portfolio includes compositions in all genres, including solo, chamber, choral, and orchestral works.
Beth Shirk, a musician and teacher, will perform a concert on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in the chapel. She will play a variety of music on the flute, cello, and piano.
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Fresh
CHICKEN LEGS (40 Lb ) $1.39 Lb
Fresh Boneless Skinless CHICKEN BREAST (40 Lb ) $2.69 Lb
John F Martin Fresh PORK SAUSAGE ROPE (Approx 20 Lb ) $3.49 Lb
Stoltzfus Fresh PORK SAUSAGE ROPE (Approx 10 Lb ) $3.69 Lb
John F Martin Fresh PORK SAUSAGE LOOSE (Approx 20 Lb ) $3.29 Lb
John F Martin Fresh BREAKFAST SAUSAGE (20 Lb ) $3.39 Lb
John F Martin Fresh TURKEY SCRAPPLE (6 Lb Piece) $2.79 Lb
John F Martin Fresh PORK SCRAPPLE (6 Lb Piece) $2.79 Lb
Stoltzfus Meats Fresh PORK SCRAPPLE (6 Lb Piece) $2.89 Lb
John F Martin PORK ROLL (Approx 2/5 Lb ) $3.39 Lb
John F Martin
TURKEY ROLL (Approx 2/5 Lb ) $3.79 Lb
John F Martin Fresh TURKEY HAM (Approx 2/9 Lb ) $3.99 Lb
John F Martin Fresh Dutch Country DINNER HAM (Approx 3/6 Lb ) $3.49 Lb
John F Martin Frozen BACON ENDS (15 Lb ) $1.99 Lb
An Explore Retirement Living Open House will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prospective residents will have the opportunity to tour the campus. For more information, register at www.gardenspot village.org/visit.
The New Holland Area Historical Society will present a program, “The History of Bismoline Powder Company of Lancaster,” on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Arthur Keen, general manager of Bismoline Medicated Powder Company, will share the history of the local business.
An Artisans Showcase will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Artisans Corner. Artisans will demonstrate and explain the creative process as they show how they create their pieces. Items will be available for purchase in The Artisans Corner.
A Scam and Fraud Prevention Presentation will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon. State Rep. Keith Greiner and representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking will present an informational session in the chapel.
For more information on any of these events, call 717-355-6000.