“The club is a great place to just be a kid and grow up in a safe place,” said Andionette “Andi” Ortiz, describing the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster. “I enjoy mentoring younger members and enjoy art projects at the club.”
Andi, who has belonged to the club for two years, recently received acknowledgement of her contributions to the programming when she was honored as one of the club’s Youths of the Year for 2025.
The Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster holds annual recognition award banquets to honor the achievements of the outstanding young people at the club. Club members are recognized for their hard work, striving to improve their grades, improve their skills on the basketball court or on the chess board, explore science in STEM programs and perform acts of service in their club and community. Banquets are held each year at the four clubhouse locations in Lancaster County. Three are located in Lancaster city, and one is in Columbia.
Andi received her award at the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster’s Columbia Clubhouse, 248 Locust St., at the end of April. She was recognized with remarks by clubhouse director Scott Gray, and she received a trophy as well as a personalized club fleece jacket.
The Youth of the Year award honors a young person who exem plifies leadership, resilience and a deep commitment to making a positive impact in his or her com munity. This recognition is given to a youth who not only excels
personally, but also uplifts others through his or her actions, character and vision for a better future.
The honored youth is a role model among their peers - someone who turns challenges into opportunities and dreams into action.
“Andi is an incredible light, both in our club and this community,” Gray shared. “She has been active across many club and school programs, including our teen leadership club, Keystone; the collaborative robotics program; working with members of the other three
Boys & Girls Lancaster city clubs; the Mini-THON fundraiser, run by Columbia High School for childhood cancer; and, of course art programming.”
Andi, who is a rising junior at Columbia High School, is the daughter of Katherine Pizart. When Gray lauded Andi’s club contributions, he also noted that she strives to be a positive influence on others.
“Though she is busy, she always makes time to check in on her friends and family, taking care of
BY CAT SHANNON
In 2014, Mable and John Hershey saw a need in their community and felt called to act. They realized a personal care home on Cherry Street in Columbia faced closure, displacing its residents.
“Being the kind of people we are, we said, ‘Let’s see what we can do to maybe keep it open,’” Mable recalled. “We’re people that have a caring heart. We knew these 30 people living there would not have a home to live in if this had to close.”
For the next three years, the Hersheys began the arduous work of turning the home into a nonprofit organization and improving the site.
“Through many miracles of people giving us funds, we were able to make it a nonprofit and make improvements to the home,” Mable shared.
Neither Mable nor John had any experience running a nonprofit.
“We were farmers before this,” Mable said. They relied on their faith and help from friends, forming a board and soliciting donations for the project.
The residents were able to stay in the home during the process, and in June of 2017, Our Home of Hope was born.
The prior owner had chosen the name, hoping to create a nonprofit. “She had chosen that name because she believed for the people who come there, it is their home of hope,” Mable said.
Our Home of Hope can house up to 30 people, none of whom have the funds to enter a traditional personal care home.
“We take low-income, private-pay people who can afford the monthly charge,” Mable
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Horn Farm Center Sets Programs
The Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, has planned two programs. There is a fee, and registration is required at https:// hornfarmcenter.org. For more information, call 717757-6441 or email education @hornfarmcenter.org.
Walk the Seasons: Summer will take place on Thursday, July 17, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Participants will tour the wild gardens, meadows, and forests of the Horn Farm Center and may encounter wildflowers and host plants; seasonal wild foods; butterflies, moths, and other pollinators; and leaves to practice identification skills. Attendees will also learn about local ecology, seasonal plant identification, historic changes to the landscape, ecological restoration, ethical forag -
ing, and tips for treading safely and responsibly outdoors.
A Gardener’s Guide to Soil Health will be offered on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. The program will focus on soil as a living ecosystem and the importance of healthy soil for growing food. Participants will discuss the foundations of what soil is, how it is made, and what it needs to maintain healthy functions. They will learn practical ways to check for soil health in a garden and the basics of a soil lab test, and they will dig some pits to look at soil layers in different areas of the field. Attendees should dress for the weather as the class will have outdoor portions and will be held rain or shine.
Museum Exhibits Special Clock, Expands Summer Hours
The National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, has announced that a world-renowned clock is now on display.
the history of wristwatches exhibit.
those around her often before herself, on top of always being at the club,” Gray said. “Apparent in her relationships, both with her peers and club staff, Andi is intelligent, creative, kind and generous and uses curiosity and imagination to navigate her day-to-day life.”
Andi said she felt overwhelmed by the award recognition.
“I was excited to receive the award,” she said. “It really means a great deal to me. I teared up when I gave my speech.”
A variety of other awards were presented at the banquet, and three other young people earned Youth of the Year recognition at their clubhouses. The other winners are Sayvion Nelson of the Jack Walker Clubhouse on Lemon Street in Lancaster, Donnie Seigfried of the Hill Clubhouse on Water Street and Yavier Beltran-Rivera of the McMurtrie Clubhouse on Dauphin Street.
banquet.
“Recognition is a key part of our program philosophy,” she said. “Recognition is more than just a pat on the back. It’s a powerful spark that fuels a young person’s sense of purpose, confidence and hope. When we celebrate the unique strengths and efforts of youth, we remind them that they matter, that their voices are heard and that their contributions make a difference.”
Meaningful recognition can ignite lifelong motivation, inspire leadership and help young people envision a future filled with possibility, she said, adding, “It’s not just about what they’ve done - it’s about who they’re becoming.”
Known as Burgess Clock B, it earned a spot in Guinness World Records in 2015 as the most accurate mechanical clock with a pendulum swinging in free air. During a 100-day trial at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, the clock kept time to within a second throughout the entire test.
Additionally, the museum has announced that it will be open an additional day each week - Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - throughout the summer. The museum is run by the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC), a nonprofit member organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the art and science of timekeeping.
The National Watch & Clock Museum houses approximately 13,000 timepieces. The museum has recently updated and expanded several of its displays, including the Public Time gallery, the Hamilton and Bulova exhibits, and
The museum will be open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the summer. For more information, visit https:// museum.nawcc.org or call 717-684-8261.
For many of the children who join the Boys & Girls Club, programs at the club are their main out-ofschool time activities, and the banquet is their special night to be recognized for their unique talents and contributions.
Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster CEO Karen Schloer emphasized the importance of the awards
Since 1939, Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster has played an integral role in the Lancaster community, providing daily programs and services to thousands of young people each year. The club is open daily, offering out-of-school time programs that emphasize education and workforce development; character and leadership; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation. For more information, visit https:// bgclanc.org or follow “Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster” on Facebook.
explained. “They have to be able to move around by themselves. We do their laundry, provide their food and dispense their medicines, but when we get a need beyond that, our administrator and caseworker help to find the person a more suitable place to live.”
Our Home of Hope offers supportive care to individuals with intellectual or mental health disabilities in a Christian environment. It serves those without the support of family or guardians, emphasizing dignity and compassion.
“Our Home of Hope has filled a ‘gray area’ between costly long-term care homes and traditional nursing homes,” said executive director Robin Gamby, who came on board with the organization earlier this year. “At a time when there is an obvious and growing need for care homes like ours, we are actually seeing them close.”
Prior to 2017, Our Home of Hope operated as a private care home, known as Cherry Street Guest Home. Mable now serves as president, with Gamby and a board that includes local business leaders.
“Our Home of Hope delivers an industry-standard level of support and care, as well as a fulfilling sense of camaraderie and purpose, making Our Home of Hope residents an asset to Columbia,” Mable said. “Our residents enjoy walking around town, shopping in local businesses and listening to Music in the Park.”
This past spring, Our Home of Hope signed up to Adopt-a-Block in Columbia Borough, and residents performed cleanups on the 200 block of Cherry Street, where the property is located, as well as the 100 block of North Second Street. Volunteering in the community and participating in projects like the on-site garden provide a sense of purpose and opportunity for physical activity for the residents.
Although Our Home of Hope aims to provide a loving and safe space for residents, the nonprofit needs community
support.
“We could use volunteers to come and help with cleaning or other needs we may have,” Mable shared. “People could ‘adopt’ a resident. Many of our residents have no one who visits them, so if someone could come and visit with them, that would be wonderful.”
People or community organizations are also invited to bring programs to the residents as well, she said.
Through the Hersheys’ vast community connections, they have formed partnerships with a variety of people and organizations that help support Our Home of Hope. Kreider Farms donates milk, and a community member supplies 40 pounds of bananas weekly.
“We’re looking for someone to donate eggs,” Mable said.
Despite their best efforts, there is still a need for financial support to keep the home operating.
Currently, the home needs $4,500 annually to support a full house of residents, or $375 per month.
“If someone could make that monthly contribution or a one-time-a-year donation, these amounts would help us have the income to keep the home open,” Mable stated.
Our Home of Hope has been the beneficiary of a fall bingo event and participates in both the
ExtraGive and Faithful Give, but major improvements are still needed at the site, and they will be costly.
The organization is working on securing a grant to pave the dirtfloor basement to use the space for storage, and on-site work on its wish list includes improvements to the front porch and installation of a slate pathway leading to the backyard.
To learn more about Our Home of Hope or to provide support, contact Gamby at ohohexecdir@gmail.com or 717-575-9032.
Our Home of Hope residents participate in an Adopt-a-Block program.
Occupational Therapy Practice Opens in Lancaster
Kidmunicate Pediatric Speech Therapy, located at 1725 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, has partnered with Heather Majtyka, OTR/L, to start an affiliate company called Kidnecting Potential. Kidnecting Potential, with offices in Wayne and Lancaster, began treating kids on June 30.
Kidnecting Potential aims to be the leader in pediatric occupational therapy services in southeastern Pennsylvania. Heather Majtyka, OTR/L founder and president, is known for her individualized and neurodiversity-affirming approach. Kidnecting Potential supports children and families through specialized therapy designed to foster growth, connection and meaningful participation in daily routines, in relationships and in the broader community.
and sound-based interventions such as Tomatis and Interactive Metronome. These tools are integrated to support self-regulation, attention, coordination and everyday participation that are always grounded in developmental readiness and relationship-based care.
Whether a child is navigating sensory or motor differences, transitions or regulation challenges, the goal is never to mold them into a preconceived idea of “typical.” It’s about supporting their access to the relationships, routines and experiences that matter most, whether that’s joining a game on the playground, making it through a family dinner or feeling confident in a classroom.
Rather than aiming to “fix” behaviors or developmental patterns, the practice focuses on understanding how a child experiences the world and tailoring support to build regulation, confidence and functional engagement.
The Lancaster location offers families access to clinicians with advanced training in sensory integration, DIR/Floortime, motor planning and praxis
In addition to one-onone therapy, Kidnecting Potential offers therapeutic intensives, caregiver education and consultative support to help families carry over strategies into home and community settings. The new Lancaster clinic features a warm, sensory-rich environment that encourages exploration, emotional safety and joy in learning.
To learn more or schedule an evaluation, call 484-367-7131 or visit www .kidnectingpotential.com.
Appell Center To Celebrate 100th Season
Tickets are on sale now for the Appell Center for the Performing Arts’ 202526 centennial season, celebrating 100 years of the Strand Theatre. The season will feature a variety of experiences, including live music, comedy shows, films and the Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series. Subscriptions for the Broadway series are on sale now.
The centennial season will also offer a number of exclusive celebration events, including a free Community Day featuring Squonk, along with a variety of local musicians
Mural Project Allows Heart Artists To Express Who They Are
BY JEFF FALK
A mural is a massive painting or picture portraying a scene or depicting an idea. It typically adorns a large inside wall or the outside of a building.
For artists, a mural is a creative outlet, self-expression, its own art form. For Heart Artists, a mural can be therapeutic, represent inclusivity and become an avenue for connecting with a community.
“I think (murals) are different for everyone,” said Trisha Goldsborough, Friendship Community’s marketing coordinator.
“The (Heart) Artists get to see their work displayed on such a public place. It makes them feel like a bigtime artist. Just the community involvement was a positive, getting them out there and meeting
other people. It gets them publicity for their art and expands their portfolios.”
Recently, a mural created by Friendship Community’s Heart Artists - local individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism - was hung on an outside wall of the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s gift shop in Manheim Township. The mural was designed and painted to commemorate Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s 100th anniversary.
The bright, colorful mural was officially unveiled during a mural reveal ceremony on May 23. The community mural is designed to be a permanent feature at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum.
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and activities. Community Day, presented by Kinsley Enterprises with support from WellSpan Health, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. North George Street will be closed for the event, which will feature a day of free live performances, activities, self-guided tours, demonstrations, films and sing-alongs.
The Appell Center is located at 50 N. George St., York. For tickets and more information or to purchase Appell Center memberships, visit www.Appell Center.org or call the box office at 717-846-1111.
Heart Artists Emily Hoy (left) and Taylor Seppi work on the Landis Valley community mural at the Friendship Community studio on East Oregon Road.
Local muralist Katie Trainer approves the Landis Valley community mural.
without speaking,” said Goldsborough. “We have a lot of artists who are nonverbal or have trouble communicating (verbally), and this gives them a way to talk. It’s also expressing yourself. Everyone wants to be heard.”
The 8-by-13-foot mural was designed and painted on portable, lightweight parachute material at the Friendship Community’s main office studio at 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, before being transported to Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum. The mural took about a week to complete.
“There are a lot of colors and animals,” said Goldsborough. “It makes you happy to look at it. It’s supposed to give you the vibe of the Lititz area and the community we live in.”
“Local muralist Katie (Trainer) worked with us,” Goldsborough continued. “She made an outline on a small piece of paper, and then we went through each step. She traced everything out, and then the Heart Artists painted. The colors were their choices, but they had a general design to follow.”
More than 20 Heart Artists from all over Lancaster County contributed to the community mural.
“They’re really talented individuals who bring out so much joy through their art,” said Goldsborough. “You get that by looking at the mural. Each and every one of them always has a
positive attitude. When you look at the mural, you can see how much joy they bring.”
“For me, my favorite part of the project was meeting people and working with the artists,” she added. “It’s been so rewarding. When we say Friendship Community, it’s true. We’re friends, and we’re a community.”
Founded in 1972, Friendship Community also operates a studio and gallery for Heart Artists at 118 N. Water St., Lancaster. Currently, Friendship Community serves nearly 140 local individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism through its art studios, residential services, day programs and employment support.
“The fact that it’s been going so long shows there’s a need for our services,” said Goldsborough. “Every single year we’re growing. There aren’t too many organizations out there that do what we do. We’ve just evolved and gained support.”
“We’re trying to be a safe space,” continued Goldsborough. “We’re trying to cultivate capabilities of individuals. We’re giving people independence and showcasing their abilities. We want everyone to have a way to be seen in the world. We want people to feel that they’re a part of their community.”
For additional information, go to www.friendship community.net.
YCAS Plans Starwatch Program
The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will offer a public Starwatch at its observatory at John C. Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, July 12, from 8 to 10 p.m.
The event will begin with a screened astronomical presentation on current astronomy topics.
Guests will then be guided on a tour of the sky through one of the club’s telescopes. Attendees will be shown a host of celestial objects.
While the event is free
Bird Club Sets Meeting, Field Trip
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area’s Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens. Jon Kauffman will present “Life in a Nest Box: American Kestrels and Barn Owls.”
Kauffman will provide an in-depth look of the breeding phenology of American kestrels and barn owls through live nestcam footage. Footage will include activities within the box before egg laying begins, parental role in incubation and brooding, and clues to help nestbox managers better understand the needs of parents and nestlings to successfully fledge. Kauffman promotes conservation through citizen science projects such as Project NestWatch and the American kestrel and barn owl nestbox program at Penn State University’s Shaver’s Creek Environ -
mental Center. He has served as a hawk-watcher for Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch and has also traveled and worked with other organizations such as Cape May Bird Observatory and Intermountain Bird Observatory in Idaho.
The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-8563851 or 717-725-2717.
The LCBC will also offer a field trip to Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve near Bainbridge on Saturday, July 12, starting at 7 a.m. The trip is free and open to the public, but participants must register by 6 p.m. on Friday, July 11, by contacting trip leader Sarah Gotwols at 717-9403804 or sarahann71880 @gmail.com.
For more information about the club, visit www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook .com/lancasterbirdclub, or www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.
Ephrata Cloister Sets Expanded Tours
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will offer expanded site tours on Saturday, July 12, with tour times at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
717-733-6600 or stop by the Visitor Center.
For more information, visit www.ephrata cloister.org.
and open to the public, donations will help the society to continue to bring astronomical events to York County and surrounding areas. If it is clear, all activities will occur as scheduled. In the event of extreme weather, call 717-759YCAS (9227) for notice of cancellation or visit www .astroyork.com or www .facebook.com/AstroYork.
Those who own a telescope but are not sure how to use it may schedule a lesson at the observatory by emailing info@ astroyork.com.
The tours will offer a deeper look into Ephrata Cloister’s Revolutionary War connection. Each tour will begin at the Visitor Center before guests divide into smaller groups to rotate through three themed stations: Ephrata Cloister as a military hospital during the winter of 1777-78; Revolutionary War myths and legends associated with the site; and a behind-the-scenes look at the Collections Storage Building, featuring rarely seen artifacts connected to Ephrata Cloister’s role in the Revolution.
The tours will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes and will involve extended walking, including uphill grassy paths. Each time slot will be limited to 40 participants. The event will be held rain or shine.
Tickets are available, with a discount for members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates. Advance registration and payment are required. To register, call
People with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodation should call the aforementioned number in advance to discuss their needs. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at 800-654-5984.
North Museum Offers Preschool Program
North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster, will offer Nurture at North, a preschool program for children ages 3 to 6, from now through August.
Nurture at North will introduce weekly themes to spark curiosity and creativity while building early skills in science, literacy, and social-emotional development. Children will experience the North Museum’s collection of thousands of artifacts and specimens and participate in STEM-related hands-on
learning. On Mondays, the program will include excursions to the 75-acre Millport Conservancy in Warwick Township, where children will experience outdoor learning and explore wildlife and plants up close.
The drop-off program is available Mondays through Fridays and offers half-day and full-day rates, as well as scholarship opportunities. For more information, visit www.northmuseum .org/preschool-programs or email nurture@north museum.org.
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The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, July 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville. For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
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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.
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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 your found item. 1-800-428-4211
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SERVICES RENDERED
A PLUS SERVICE SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
TANKER DRIVER
Rohrer’s has an opportunity for a pneumatic dry bulk Tanker Driver to pick-up, deliver, and unload cement and lime products, both in and out of state. Overnight hours, starting at either 3:00 PM or 8:00 PM, ranging from 60 to 70 hours per week, including some weekends and holidays. Candidates must have a CDL class A with tanker endorsement and experience, safe driving record, be able to utilize an ELD, lift up to 75 lbs., and work outside in all kinds of weather.
We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match, and long-term care. Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Candidates should complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Please include your salary requirements. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com
Rohrer’s Incorporated
Fax: 717-626-9425
70 Lititz Rd., PO Box 365 Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
L&J HOME SERVICES WE OFFER SMALL REMODELING KITCHEN BATHROOM ETC. FLOORING TILE WORK. MULCHING FLOWER BEDS, DRYWALL REPAIR,ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING,OR AS SIMPLE AS INSTALLING FAN OR TV. GIVE US A CALL 717 858 8721 LICENSED AND INSURED.
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
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
Crack Filling 717-494-1635
BUSHES • HEDGES • TRIM
FREE EST. 26 Yrs. Exp. Senior Discounts Call Jeff: 717-604-1306
CHIMNEY FALLING APART?
WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN? WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Your Bricks, Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
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
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
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.
Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
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).
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ITEMS WANTED
ALWAYS BUYING
Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
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
Mellingers Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Harold and Nancy Mellinger of Mount Joy marked their 70th anniversary on May 30. They celebrated their anniversary on June 8 with a meal at the Riverfront Park Pavilion with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The couple was married on May 30, 1955, at Mount Rock Brethren in Christ Church in Shippensburg by the Rev. Avery Musser.
They are the parents of Marcia, wife of Alan Spoonhour of Mount Joy; Eugene, husband of Judy Mellinger of Mount Joy; Rosene, wife of Ken Hertzler of Wrightsville; Philip, husband of Sheri Mellinger of Elizabethtown; and Renee, husband of Rob Carpenter of Linwood. They have 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Harold is retired from farming, and Nancy is retired from Wyeth Laboratories in Marietta. The couple attends Calvary Bible Church in Mount Joy.
Youth Alive Conference Planned
The Youth Alive Conference will be held on Thursday to Saturday, July 17 to 19, at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, with a mission to uplift and empower the next generation. The event will feature speakers; life-skills and empowerment workshops; worship; a youth pool party; a live talent show; youth and adult door prizes; and a vendor marketplace featuring local creatives, including
the youngest entrepreneur, 5-year-old Bella Durham, author of a children’s book and coloring book. The conference’s theme is “Unshackled.”
The conference is open to the public and is for young people, as well as parents, mentors, teachers, churches, business leaders, and neighbors. For more information or to register, visit www.live-chosen.org/ youth-alive-conference or email info@live-chosen.org.
Program on Pollinators Set
The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum at LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, will continue the 2025 Nature Series on Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. with a program on butterflies and moths as pollinators, featuring Penn State Master Gardener Debra Carman.
Separate fees have been set for children and adults, and people are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance due to
limited seating. Friends of the Tanger Arboretum will receive complimentary admission, but they should still register in advance. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancasterhistory .org/natureseries or call 717-392-4633.
The Nature Series is an array of programs dedicated to educating and engaging individuals of all ages about a wide range of wildlife, botanical, and environmental topics.
COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm. COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
DOOR MISSION MIRACLE LIFE CHURCH: 201 S 2nd St. Wrightsville Bridging gaps, Uplifting Lives, Revealing God's Love. Pastor Stephen Rambler Sundays 10:30AM & 6:30PM ODMMLC.COM 717-854-1220
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel.
