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Capturing family history

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

When his grandson was born in 2015, Dave Reist wrote down some stories of his younger days to pass on to the next generation at the request of his daughter. This project prompted Dave to dig even deeper. In January, Dave published “‘And they left me off at $1500’ - A Century of Progress at Reist Popcorn Company.” The book includes stories about the Mount Joy-based company’s almost 100-year history as well as tales about Dave’s grandfather’s life.

“We all need to tell our stories, and it helps my kids understand where they fit in the story,” said Dave, the father of four daughters and nine grandchildren.

“What would I give today to have such a book written by each of my four grandparents? That’s what prompted me to keep going in the process of writing this book.”

in 1994 before retiring in 2020. Today, his son-in-law Michael Higgins operates two locations of the business in Mount Joy.

“This work has been a labor of love for me.”

The Reist Popcorn Company was established as the Reist Seed Company in 1925 by Alvin J. Reist on the family’s 118-acre farm in Mount Joy. As the company and its services grew, the business moved to several locations in Mount Joy, becoming the Reist Popcorn Company in 2001. Dave worked for the company for 45 years, becoming president

“This work has been a labor of love for me,” Dave said of writing the book. “I wanted to create a written history of not only the Reist Popcorn Company, but also of my family, so the generations that come after me know and understand our heritage.”

When he started on the book, Dave used an audiotape of his grandfather as inspiration. The recording captures his grandfather recalling the formation of the business, with $1,500 being the investment Alvin would make as the company president. That inspired the memoir’s unique title, Dave said.

Dave pored over historical

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

This summer, Ginger and Molly Wayde will travel to Ghana to help others and to meet a very special friend. The mother and daughter will get to see Tanko, a boy they’ve sponsored for years

through Arm of Hope.

“We’ve seen him through elementary and high school. Now he’s graduated,” Ginger said. “We can’t wait to meet him.”

To raise funds for their trip, the Waydes are hosting a music fundraiser on Saturday, March 16,

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Get ready for a new season and gear up for Easter at a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny. The event will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 239 E. Market St., Marietta, on Saturday, March 23, from 8 to 10 a.m.

“We always enjoy sharing this event with the community to celebrate Easter and spring,” said Nancy Kulman, church secretary. “We welcome others in

sharing this season of rebirth.”

The meal will include pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and Easter treats. There will also be Easter egg painting at 9:30 a.m. for children of all ages to decorate eggs and take some home with them.

“Attendees are invited to take pictures with the Easter Bunny,” Kulman shared. “He will be handing out candy to all children 12 and under.”

Last year, the church featured baby lambs at the event, but that

Dave Reist compiles information for his book.

Molly (left) and Ginger Wayde will travel to Ghana this summer with Arm of Hope.

beginning at 7 p.m. It will be held at Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy.

The evening will feature entertainment from The Wayde Family Dossier, featuring Wayde siblings Molly, Ruby, Bethany, Joel and Asher, as well as Ginger, Wonnie Good, Juanita Boger, Barb Haak and Nikki Good.

“The band is a mix of three generations - four, if you count the backup track we’ll use of my grandmother playing,” Ginger said, noting the band’s name comes from an ad Ginger saw with the word “dossier,” which means a file full of detailed information. “If there’s one thing we have as a family, it’s a lot of detailed information about music.”

The concert will feature worship music, sacred/ gospel songs, barbershop tunes, 1940s songs, country selections and more.

Desserts and beverages, including coffee, cocoa, tea

and lemonade, will be available by donation. Attendees will receive a card explaining how they can support the group going to Ghana through online donations.

Ginger and Molly will travel to Accra, Ghana, for two weeks this summer with Arm of Hope. They will be part of a 16-member team that will minister to children in the slums of the community during weeklong camps.

“During the camps, we will be using the gifts that God has given us to support the team as they run camp,” Ginger said. “While we’re not exactly sure what that looks like yet, there might be some music and acting involved. We are especially excited to share the love of Jesus with these precious children, and I’m sure we will be blessed by them also.”

Ginger and Molly need to collectively raise $7,000 to take the trip, and the concert is the first fundraiser they are holding. Donations from the concert will be shared among the team members who have helped with the event, Ginger said.

Participating in an Arm of Hope mission trip has been a goal of the pair for years. The ministry originated at their church, Hope Community Church, and this summer seemed like the perfect time to go since it’s a milestone year for their sponsored child.

“We also have many friends who have gone in the past, and they share how life-changing the trip is,” Ginger stated. “We both desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus and grow in being more aware of and available to others around us and across the globe.”

No tickets are required to attend the concert. For more information on Arm of Hope, visit www.armof hopeinghana.org/give.

To support the Waydes, choose “Ghana Trip” and specify the team member’s name in the notes.

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wasn’t possible this year since Easter is so early and none are born yet, Kulman explained.

People may attend anytime between 8 and 10 a.m., she noted, and no registration is required. There are separate fees for adults and for children ages 5 to 12 for the breakfast. There is no charge for children age 4 and under. There are no advance tickets for the breakfast, and cash will be accepted at the door. People should park on the street and use the side entrance to the church on South Chestnut Street.

“This is a very family-friendly event,” Kulman said. “Our congregation loves to cook for others. We welcome all and invite the community to get to know us and enjoy a meal together with others in the neighborhood.”

St. John’s Episcopal Church has been hosting the pancake breakfast for

more than 15 years. The Easter event fits right in with the church members’ philosophy of connecting with others. The parish motto of St. John’s Episcopal Church is “the small church with a big heart.” Services are held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, with Sunday school for children starting at 10:15 a.m. during the school year. For more information, visit https:// st-johns-marietta.diocpa .org or call 717-426-3189.

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Others who understand

BY ANN MEAD ASH

In Dan Steinman’s office in Ephrata, there is a portable photo display called the Wall of Remembrance. The photos are of children who have died. The wall travels to BASIS (Brothers and Sisters in Support) events, and bereaved parents gather around it. “Every time we fold it up and take it (out), its getting fuller,” said Steinman, director of BASIS, who added that now the photos are put in a digital format so that they run on a screen at the event. “Last year a dad found his son, and he took his wife over and another couple joined them and they talked. It just brings people together.”

The Wall of Remembrance will be on display at the annual BASIS Breakfast, scheduled to be held at Yoder’s Restaurant & Banquet Center, 14 S. Tower Road, New Holland, on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s speaker Ron Schmidt, will speak on Finding Rest During Times of Unrest. The buffet breakfast is free to attend, but a freewill offering will be received. Those wishing to attend the breakfast must register by Monday,

April 19, at www.hvmi .org/upcoming-events/ basis-breakfast.

Schmidt serves as the lead chaplain at Christ’s Home, Warminster and Paradise. He leads a team of seven chaplains for the organization, which ministers to disadvantaged children and senior adults.

Schmidt chairs the board of Endure International, an organization working to share the Gospel in the Middle East and to aid persecuted Christians. Schmidt has also been an adjunct professor with the former Philadelphia Biblical University and a Bible conference speaker. He is also a bereaved parent.

Steinman first heard Schmidt speak at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in New Jersey a few years ago. “(Schmidt’s) son had died,” recalled Steinman. “I liked the way he spoke.” Steinman returned to Harvey Cedars in the fall of 2023 to hear Schmidt again, and after that he contacted the chaplain about speaking at the BASIS breakfast.

prayer, and we have the message,” he said. “We give (attendees) an opportunity to talk to other bereaved parents.” The breakfast is designed for bereaved parents or a parent and a support person.

Support is what BASIS is all about, and the organization hosts several groups around the county, including those that meet in the greater Akron, Mount Joy, Paradise, Strasburg, and Quarryville areas. The newest group meets the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Handi-Vangelism offices, 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron. Steinman explained that the group is for those who would rather not drive at night.

BASIS has recently begun producing quarterly pod -

Ron Schmidt, lead chaplain at Christ’s Home, Warminster and Paradise, will speak at the annual BASIS Breakfast.

casts, which can be found at www.hvmi.org/hopein grief. “People may not be sure whether to take part in a group or not,” explained Steinman, “but they hear (the podcast and) they may recognize how they feel and check the group out.”

Steinman said the event gives attendees plenty of time to converse with others who have experienced the grief of losing a child. “We start with a

Swimmer advances to state championships

Colton Houck, a freshman at Donegal High School, placed second in both the 50 and 100 freestyle at the District 3 swimming championships in Cumberland Valley on March 1 and 2. Houck’s performance qualified him for the PIAA 2AA state swimming championships in both events at Bucknell University on March 15 and 16.

Eggstravaganza will offer fun for everyone

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“As a nonprofit, our first priority is to give back to the community,” said Lee Eckert, recreation director for GEARS.

The organization will do just that when it hosts its annual Eggstravaganza at Elizabethtown Community Park, located off Mount Joy Street, on Saturday, March 23. The event will feature free egg hunts for children ages 6 months to 12 years old as well as a free senior citizen egg hunt for people

age 60 and older. An adult egg hunt for people age 13 and older will be offered for a small entry fee. Egg hunts will be held for various age groups every 15 minutes starting at 10 a.m. through 11:45 a.m., when the adult egg hunt will be held.

“Through anonymous community donations, we have prize eggs,” Eckert said. “In the prize eggs are slips which you can redeem at the prize table. Some of the prizes in this year’s hunt are gift cards from downtown stores,

Squishmallows and other stuffed animals, backpacks and Nerf guns.” The grand prize for the adult egg hunt is a JBL Charge 5 Speaker, and the grand prize for the senior egg is tickets to see “Daniel” at Sight & Sound Theatres.

Along with the egg hunts, the event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities.

“We’ll have a monkey bounce house, an inflatable soccer kick, a balloon artist making balloon animals, and the Easter Bunny will

also be on hand for free selfies at a photo station,” Eckert shared.

He noted that Mars Wrigley is the event sponsor and has donated all of the candy that will be in the eggs. “The Elizabethtown Rotary Club will be supporting the event again this year,” he said. “They hide the eggs and keep people entertained before the egg hunts begin. We would not be able to run the event without them.”

Eckert said it’s especially fun to watch the senior

citizens participate in their egg hunt. “Last year, we had over 60 seniors participate,” he recalled. “We like to offer these to let everyone participate in our community events. Also, seeing the faces of the grandchildren watch their grandparents participate is the best!”

He encourages families to come to the park and enjoy the day. “The event offers a fun way to spend time in the park, whether it’s just for a few minutes or several hours,” he said. “People can pop in and stay for just one egg hunt, or they can hang out and do all the activities and spend the day in the park.”

No registration is

GEARS’ annual Eggstravaganza will feature egg hunts for people of all ages.

required for the Eggstravaganza, and the event will be held rain or shine. For more information, including a list of prizes and a schedule of age groups, visit www.getintogears .org/eggstravaganza.

Swim team posts registration

The Mount Joy Lions Swim Team has opened registration for another summer of competitive swimming. Coach Andrew Foltz will return as the head coach.

The team is open to swimmers from the Donegal and Elizabethtown communities and surrounding areas. The team seeks to provide opportunities for children to participate in competitive swimming while cultivating lifelong friendships, individual growth, and teamwork.

For more than 30 years, the team has been a part

of the Lancaster Summer Swim League, which consists of 22 teams throughout Lancaster County. The swim team season runs from mid-May through the end of July. The regular season consists of seven dual meets and a few optional invitational swim meets. The regular season concludes with a divisional championship meet, and then all Lancaster Summer Swim League teams gather for the league championship meet.

For more information and to register through Wednesday, May 1, visit www.mountjoyswim.com.

Women’s group to conclude year

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, March 19, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. The gathering will be the group’s final meeting of the year.

Focusing on the theme “Truth,” the event will include music, devotions, prayer, and brunch.

Attendees are asked to bring a hot or cold brunch item to share. Hot items should be pre-baked, and the hostesses will keep these dishes warm. All women are welcome, and no preregistration is required. During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information.

Uncharted Lancaster to present annual treasure hunt

For the past three years, Uncharted Lancaster has held an annual real-life treasure hunt involving hundreds of people that has given away $4,700 to a handful of participants while raising more than $10,000 for local nonprofits like the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County (HPT).

This year, the tradition will continue with the Raiders of the Golden Osprey Adventure. The treasure hunt will kick off on Saturday, April 6, promising a five-week expedition, weekly cash prizes and the chance to win a share of $3,250.

Players will explore Lancaster and Lebanon counties over five weeks as they race to uncover the legendary Golden Osprey,

a fictional treasure hidden more than two millennia ago by ancient Phoenician explorers who discovered the Susquehanna River. There will be rewards issued for first-, secondand third-place winners.

An honorable mention will go to the fourth-place

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History from pg 1

documents to write his book. His personal library is filled with binders and folders of information, including seed sales bulletins, diaries, letters and old photos.

“Between the many discoveries and my personal memories, I knew I had to capture as much of our family and business history as possible,” Dave stated. “Family farms and businesses created around family farms are complex entities.”

Along with stories about the company’s shift from seed to popcorn production, the book includes tales about Alvin’s 1943 airplane and what would become one of Lancaster County’s first on-farm airstrips, as well as his contributions as a young man to tobacco production. The book also details what daily farm life was like and highlights the history of area landmarks.

In writing the book, Dave worked with the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, and all proceeds from sales of the book will benefit the organization.

The historical society will host a “Friend Raiser/ Meet and Greet the Author” event on Sunday, March 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the society building, 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy. Light refreshments will be available, and a scavenger hunt will be held inside the building. Dave will sign copies of his book and give a brief talk at 2 p.m.

The book is available for purchase at Mount Joy businesses Reist Popcorn Company, The Baker’s Book Shoppe at Made With Love Not Gluten Bakery and Time After Time Clocks, as well as at the Mount Joy Area Historical Society’s website, www .mountjoyhistory.com.

March

The gardener’s best friend: The role of the humble earthworm in sustainable agriculture

Home gardeners and commercial agricultural enterprises are increasingly integrating more natural and sustainable practices into plant production. Although chemical pesticides and fertilizers can improve crop yields, chemicals can deteriorate soil efficiency and may affect the ecosystem in negative ways. In lieu of turning to these products, farmers and home gardeners may benefit from relying more heavily on the humble earthworm.

These shy, light-sensitive creatures burrow through the soil, pulling leaves and other plant matter deep within. When the earthworms consume this detritus, the decomposed plants as well as the worms’ droppings provide nutrients to the soil. Together with microbes, earthworms convert biodegradable materials and organic waste into

nutrient-rich products. They also may help reduce instances of soil-borne diseases.

The benefits of worms do not end there. Earthworms also aerate the soil, enabling water to be absorbed, which helps develop strong plant roots. Earthworm burrows serve as channels where roots can elongate into deeper soil layers, enabling plants to grow more securely and deeply. This, in turn, can help reduce soil erosion. While research is ongoing, there are some reports that the unique talents of earthworms can help convert land that is largely barren into fertile soil. According to CABI, an international, inter-governmental, notfor-profit organization that provides information and applies scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the

environment, earthworms are useful for the management of biodiversity.

Gardeners and farmers may decide to try raising earthworms to produce compost - an activity known as vermiculture or vermicomposting. Worms may be purchased or found for breeding. Individuals will need a worm box, which can be made at home or bought from a gardening shop; materials include plastic and untreated wood. The earthworms will need a dark, moist environment with a temperature of at least 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

To start a worm farm, place moistened paper scraps into one half of the worm box. Deposit the worms on top and give them opportunities to hide. Place small amounts of organic matter, such as kitchen scraps, coffee grounds and leaves, on the paper layer every day.

Leave the other side of the worm box empty, as this is where the worm dropping compost will eventually collect. Alternately, some worm farms are multi-level systems; as new levels with fresh food materials are added, some of the worms move upward into these new habitats, leaving behind the compost in the lower levels.

After two or three months, the worms should have produced a quantity of compost inhabited by newly hatched worms, which may be released into the garden along with the compost. Leave some worms behind to continue to reproduce.

By following this method, people can harness the power of the humble earthworm to amend the soil in natural ways, reducing the need to use chemical products and protecting biodiversity.

More time in the sun: Greenhouses can extend growing season

Modern, large-scale agriculture operations utilize various machines and technologies to provide products to consumers. Greenhouses are among the resources used to help plants thrive.

Greenhouses are not a new phenomenon, even if today’s incarnations may be more technologically advanced than their ancestors. The first attempts to grow plants in greenhouse-like structures likely date back to ancient Egypt, but there are writings from the Romans as early as 14 BC explaining greenhouse operations. The Roman emperor Tiberius wanted to eat cucumbers all year long, but Roman winters would not allow for cucumbers to thrive when temperatures dropped below freezing. Rolling cucumber growing carts into sheds only did so

much. Someone came up with the concept of making sheds with sheets of a transparent rock to let the sun in and help keep cucumbers growing indoors warm. The idea took off from there. Greenhouses consist of walls and roofing materials primarily made of a transparent material. The interior of a greenhouse exposed to sunlight becomes significantly warmer than the exterior, helping to protect plants inside from extreme conditions and enabling plants to thrive even when weather conditions are not optimal. Through the years, greenhouses also may have incorporated some form of additional heating.

Keeping plants thriving for commercial production now gets additional help from computers, as

relying on sunlight alone may result in fluctuations in optimal conditions. Modern greenhouses can now employ smart technology for heating, cooling and lighting according to the cultivation technology company Growlink. This equipment is connected to a computer that can adjust conditions according to the particular plant being produced, such as tropical fruits, which require more moisture and heat.

Anyone who desires a greenhouse for personal plant growth may build one in his or her backyard with various plans available for free or purchase. Companies also sell prefabricated greenhouse kits that can be assembled with relative ease.

Handy homeowners also may construct basic greenhouses with materi -

als found at many home improvement retailers. A wood frame greenhouse can be built in any size and covered with plastic sheeting. For the door, people may purchase a prefabricated greenhouse door or simply use a sheet of weighted plastic that can be tied out of the way. To allow for ventilation in hot weather, a wood-frame vent that can be propped open can be incorporated into the roof rafter design.

Those who want a more permanent structure may look into using greenhouse plastic paneling in lieu of plastic sheeting. Either way, home greenhouses can be as elaborate or as simple as individuals desire.

Greenhouses are effective ways to extend growing seasons for both commercial and home gardeners.

Historical society to host guest speaker

The Mount Joy Area Historical Society will host Ross Hetrick as guest speaker at its monthly meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at the Cemetery Road Schoolhouse, 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy.

In a program titled

“Thaddeus Stevens,” Hetrick will appear in character and provide information about Stevens’ life as an American politician and lawyer. Stevens served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, and was one of the leaders of the Radical Republicans during the 1860s who championed freedom and equality during and after the Civil War.

Hetrick is the president and founder of the Thaddeus Stevens Society, which was started in 1999 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the legacy of Thaddeus Stevens. Hetrick was born in Waynesboro, Va., and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1975. He was a business reporter for 20 years, working for the Newport News, Daily Press, the Baltimore

Ross Hetrick

Evening Sun and the Baltimore Sun. In 1995, he moved to Gettysburg and operated Ross’s Coffeehouse and Eatery from 1996 to 2004. Starting in 2018 Hetrick dedicated himself full-time to the legacy of Thaddeus Stevens. He offers educational programs portraying the famed politician and writes a monthly column about Stevens known as the “Thaddeus Stevens Chronicles.”

The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will follow the program. The society building is open every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Visitors may stop by to do research and see the many displays of Mount Joy memorabilia. To learn more, visit www .mountjoyhistory.com.

Church to host St. Patrick’s Day lunch

Zion Lutheran Church, 1290 River Road, Marietta, will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, with a corned beef and cabbage lunch in the social hall. Lunch will be served at noon, immediately following the worship service. This event is open to the public.

In addition to beef and cabbage, the menu will include baked macaroni and cheese, salad, Irish soda bread and dessert. During the meal, attendees may listen to Irish music and participate in an Irish trivia game led by Marietta’s mayor.

A freewill offering will be received, and in the spirit of St. Patrick and local Donegal Irish ancestors, the funds will be used to purchase potatoes for distribution through the East

GEARS posts activities

GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears .org or call 717-367-0355.

Animal Explorers: Forest, a Snapology class for children ages 4 to 6, will be offered on Tuesdays, April 9 to 30, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Through hands-on building with Lego bricks, children will learn about the homes of forest creatures and the significance of these habitats for the survival of the animals.

A Social Security Workshop will be offered for people age 18 and up on Wednesday, April 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Donegal Township Municipal Building, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta. Len Bodnar from Bodnar Financial Group will speak about Social Security benefit choices, deciding when to start benefits, factoring in Medicare, reducing or eliminating taxation of Social Security, and optimizing retirement benefits and creating an income base.

5:30 to 6:20 p.m. for children ages 6 to 8 and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for those ages 9 to 11. Children of any skill level may attend to learn the fundamentals of tennis using the larger orange balls and smaller courts. Through games and drills, players will learn proper technique for forehand, backhand, serve and volley.

GEARS will offer FirstTime Home Buying 101 on Wednesday, April 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center. A real estate agent, a mortgage lender representative, a title company representative, a home inspector, and an insurance agent will explain the home-buying process. This program will be hosted by the Weiler/Chapman Team at Coldwell Banker.

Zumba Gold will be held on Wednesdays, April 17 to June 5, from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the gym at the GEARS Community Center. The class is a toned-down version of Zumba designed for active older adults and individuals who are deconditioned or new to exercise.

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softball league seeks teams

The Lanco 70s Slow Pitch League is seeking teams and players for its upcoming season. The league is open to men who will turn 68 or older this year and women who will turn 60 or older this year. Practices will be held in April, and games will start in May. Games will be played once a week; organizers have not yet decided

whether games will be on Mondays or Wednesdays.

The league has five teams: one each in Ephrata, Elizabethtown and New Danville and two in Willow Street. Field slots, if needed, are open for new teams in Willow Street.

For more information, contact Marv Adams at daddysirme@gmail.com or 717-368-3461.

Postcard club sets meeting

The Lancaster County Postcard Club will hold a meeting Monday, March 18, at 3:30 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The program will be

Registration to open for Senior Games

The Lancaster Senior Games will be held from

Monday, May 6, to Friday, May 10, at Spooky Nook Sports, 75 Champ Blvd., Manheim, and several other locations will host individual events throughout Lancaster County. New events this year will include indoor horseshoes, a Pound

exercise class, a hip-hop exercise class and a dance demonstration. There is a fee, with a discount for registering online at www.lanc seniorgames.org. Registration will open Friday, Feb. 23, and close Friday, April 19. For more information, visit the aforementioned website.

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“Stories of People on Postcards” presented by club member Don Wert. The postcard competition will be “Books/Libraries.”

The meeting is open to the public. For more information call 717-413-6882. Please follow Lancaster County Postcard Club on Facebook.

team with the highest score on the leaderboard (and not among the first three Golden Osprey finders). All four teams will receive a full-size 3D printed commemorative Golden Osprey souvenir.

To play, participants must purchase a treasure diary; register a team beginning on

Saturday, March 16; check Uncharted Lancaster’s website every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for that week’s challenges; and solve the weekly riddles and decipher the clues to unlock segments of the treasure’s GPS coordinates.

The Raiders of the Golden Osprey Adventure requires participants to utilize local history knowledge, puzzle-solving skills and the ability to navigate non-level terrain, making it a game of skill suitable for adventure enthusiasts of all ages.

Proceeds will benefit the HPT, with a portion from every treasure diary purchase going to the nonprofit. Funds going to HPT will contribute to its digital archiving project, which aims to scan the 160,000 artifact collection and preserve Lancaster County’s architectural heritage.

For more information and to purchase a treasure diary, visit www.uncharted lancaster.com. Weekly clues will begin on April 6.

SCORE provides support to entrepreneurs

BY JEFF FALK

The concept of entrepreneurship is a study in risk and reward. SCORE can minimize risk and maximize reward.

Located at 115 E. King St., Lancaster, SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon is a local nonprofit that exists for the sole purpose of helping small businesses succeed. It fulfills its purpose through an interpersonal mentoring approach that is free to the entrepreneur.

“Many people who start a business have never run a business before,” said Cathy Bonser, chairperson of the Lancaster-Lebanon chapter of SCORE. “They have an idea that they’re passionate about. But they don’t know how to pursue the other

In addition to her duties as chapter chairperson, Cathy Bonser is a SCORE

aspects of the business. Entrepreneurs wear all the hats - human resources, marketing, accounting. It’s very demanding, and it asks them to do a lot. In life, we can be successful when we have a mentor, when we have support from the outside.”

Typically, entrepreneurs get connected with SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon through

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HOUSES: SAT. MARCH 30, 10AM-12PM

& MON. APRIL 1, 5PM-6:30PM

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SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon has the experience and resources to help a variety of businesses.

mentor.

ELDER CARE

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FOR SALE

Bldg. Materials

ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html

Collectibles

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

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Lawn & Garden

EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE Spring clean-ups. Edging, seeding, fertilization, mulching, shrub & tree pruning. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

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Pets

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES, shots, dewormed, liver & white, B.2/3/24 $200. 717-546-9445, Airville

Pets

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, 3F, black & tan markings. b.12/8/23, $50. 717-529-7016 ext. 3

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, AKC, health guarantee, black & tan, imported bloodline, must see! $395 717-661-7947

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MINI DACHSHUND PUPS, vet checked/shots, dewormed. $1,150. Also mini Goldendoodle, 610-593-5956

SHELTIE PUPPIES, Vet checked, shots, dewormed, ready 3/29, $400. PA19621. Kinzers, PA. 717-442-5083

TOY POODLE, white male, 9 yrs. old, $400, 717-687-8791.

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT

1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

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!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277.

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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

FIREWOOD: $195/cord. Delivery available, 1-10 cord loads. All oak - kept under roof. Call Warihay Enterprises, 717-664-0810

GREINER FARM: FIREWOOD

Cut, split, seasoned, pick up or delivered, 717-629-9069

AFFORDABLE

- FREE ESTIMATES, 25 yrs. exp. • Senior Discount. Also patios, walls, drains, Ask for Jeff!

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Int/Ext • Drywall repairs • Custom colors Call Damien 717-940-5912 PA032157 Let us brush & roll your project away!

POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR

By Steve, 717-892-7411

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

ANDY’S DRYWALL

Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

AUTO MECHANIC

Rohrer’s Service Center needs an auto mechanic. In addition to our own fleet, we serve commercial clients as well as the public. Duties include service, repair, and maintenance of cars & light trucks. A class 1 inspection license is required. Core work hours are 7:00 a.m. –3:30 p.m. weekdays, with OT required as needed.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match, long-term care, paid uniforms, and a tool reimbursement. Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com

STONE DRIVER & BACK-UP DISPATCHER

Rohrer’s needs a dump truck driver to deliver stone and other materials to various customer sites. This position performs a secondary role as a substitute dispatcher. Candidates must have a safe driving record, CDL class B, stable employment history, be able to lift 50lbs, work outside in all kinds of weather, in dusty & muddy conditions, climb in & out of truck cab, and be available for regular overtime. Computer competency, familiarity with Microsoft programs, and customer service skills are required.

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. Complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com

Rohrer’s Incorporated

70 Lititz Rd., PO Box 365

Lititz, PA 17543

Attn: Human Resources

Fax: 717-626-9425

Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com

SERVICES RENDERED

BRADY'S PAINTING WALLPAPERING specialists. Res/Com. Painting, wood finishing, wallpaper, pressure washing, custom deck, complete remodeling. Free est. Insured. Tim, 717-653-8586

BUSHES PROFESSIONALLY TRIMMED & pruned. Hedges, shrubbery, ornamental plants aesthetically maintained. No job too small. Spring clean-up, mulching, light landscaping. 717-405- 8733

CHIMNEY FALLING APART?

WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN?

WE CAN HELP YOU!

Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Insured

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

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GUTTERS, GUTTERS

BUYING

call 717-577-8206

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL

- will pick up. 717-587-7315.

CORVETTES WANTED

All Years. 1953 & Up Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

OLD BAMBOO FLY RODS, any condition, 717-341-5716

PINBALL MACHINES & ARCADES WANTED.

Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks.

Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411

HANDYMAN: Painting. Power Washing. Land/Hardscaping. Spring Clean Ups, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Roofing. Mailboxes. 717-419-9855. PA047811

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JUNK REMOVAL

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We use modern pruning techniques for the health & safety of your trees & shrubs. Certified arborist on staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

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WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS*

When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

Wanted

SMALL BARN OR GARAGE w/concrete flr. to rent w/elect. Must have overhead door, 20x30 plus. 717-892-7411.

WANTED TO BUY

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its website or a phone call. After answering questions, they are paired with experienced business professionals who serve as mentors, and the mentors and clients develop a professional relationship and a business plan.

“We want to contribute to the vibrancy of the commu-

GLOSSBRENNER UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. live (Livestream & recorded on website); 2nd & 3rd Sunday - Praise Band. Sunday School: 11:15 am.; Tuesday Youth Group: 6:30-8 pm.; Pastor: Brian Albert. Children & Youth Director: Jessica Rockey. Church Office: 717653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church. www.gumcmj.net

SCORE from pg 9 nities we serve,” said Bonser. “The small businesses in Lancaster County serve an important purpose. Entrepreneurship is what makes for a strong business climate, especially here in Lancaster and Lebanon. We’re not a county driven by large industry; we’re a county driven by small business. We can help businesses plan for launch, growth and retirement. We can help businesses no matter where they are in their life cycle.”

SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.

There are more than 14,000 small businesses in Lancaster County, and SCORE has helped mentor entrepreneurs from all parts of the county. SCORE is made up of 75 volunteers, 66 of whom are active business mentors.

“It’s a wonderful group of colleagues who have chosen to give back to the community. These are people who are working, and some are recently retired. Our mentors work together. They reach out to each other to co-mentor to best meet our clients’ needs.”

The variety of businesses that SCORE assists is as diverse as the businesspeople who start them, everything from food trucks to publishing a book to therapists and yoga instructors, from farmers and painters to electricians, home contractors, landscapers and personal care. SCORE has the experience and resources to provide help.

entrepreneurship is. You have to be a self-starter, and you’ve got to be resourceful. You’ve got to have good health, and you really need to have a supportive family. When entrepreneurs come to us, not all of them are ready to be in business or cut out to be in business.”

The Lancaster chapter of SCORE was started in 1965, and in 2015, the Lebanon area was added. Lancaster-Lebanon is one of 230 SCORE chapters across the country.

CHRIST

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH: 300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 LeadMinistryTeam@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN:

Come Worship with us at our 9:30am or 10:45am service. Located at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy, PA. Pastor: Tom Weber Zoom services are available. Phone: 717-653-1202. For more church info., go to www.florincob.org or email us at: secretary@florincob.org

Attend Church this Sunday

GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8-9:15 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1-2 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. Visit us online at gochurch22.com

GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A

Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, located at 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com

RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 239 E Market St, Marietta. Church Phone: 717426-3189. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:30am Handicapped Accessible.

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like, we warmly invite you to join us in our traditional service. Sunday school at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, Wed. evening prayer meeting 7:00 pm. tbcbiblechurch.org Located at 5880 Schoolhouse Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-433-7585

TRINITY EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 100 New Haven St. in Mount Joy (located directly across from Mount Joy Fire Station). Sunday Worship held at 10:15am. Pastor: Mike Eck. Find us on Facebook: Mount Joy EC Church

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship, & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.

WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.

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.)

Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

“They’re from across Lancaster County and also from Lebanon County,” said Bonser of the mentors.

“Entrepreneurship is unique, and it’s not for everyone,” said Bonser. “It’s hard work, and you can’t assume. It’s very demanding. There are a lot of myths about what

“The world has changed, but the core part of SCORE is the same,” said Bonser. “The way we mentor has changed, but we have access to more resources. At the end of the day, what continues is that mentor role and the guided assistance to individuals.”

For additional information about SCORE, go to www .score.org/lancaster-lebanon.