Take A Bite Out Of Fall

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Since its inception, the organization has provided more than $11,000 in security deposits and has helped 43 families, including 66 adults and 35 children, get off the streets and into a home. Although the organization is based in Columbia, it has also served people in Mount Joy, Elizabethtown and Wrightsville, among other areas. Currently, the organization needs donations of new or gently used household goods. No food or clothing is accepted. For more information, including details on how to donate financially, visit www.offthestreetsnow.com or email otssusq@gmail.com.

Volunteering with Off the Streets are (from left) Jim Englert, Mike Finegan, Mike Sahd, Peg Beaver, Karen Sahd and Jim Henry.

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THIS WEEK!THURS. SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 6pm Real Estate 455 Shenks Ferry Rd. Conestoga, PA 17516 T 6 4

SECLUDED 4 BEDROOM HOME ON 15.5 ACRE WOODED LOT – Penn Manor SD SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

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THIS WEEK!MON. OCTOBER 4, 2021 – 6pm Real Estate 2718 & 2716 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584

Nothing says “fall” like apples, and Haldeman Mansion will put the fruit in the spotlight at the 16th annual Apple Fall Festival. The festival will be held at the mansion, 230 Locust Grove Road, Bainbridge, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10.

“This is a fun day for families,” said Elaine Jackson, corresponding secretary for the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society. The festivities will include plenty of activities for kids such as bobbing for apples, a coloring contest, Frisbee throwing, jumping rope and more.

An extensive menu of food options will be offered, including grilled Groff’s bratwurst, hot dogs, homemade baked beans, applesauce, mulled cider, chicken corn soup, bean soup, vegetarian apple squash soup and chips. Apple-focused desserts will include apple crisp, apple dumplings, apple pie, apple cake and more. Apples for the festival are donated by Masonic Villages.

A silent auction will be held, featuring gift cards to local restaurants and themed baskets.

Live music will be provided by singer and guitarist Vince Borelli, and Darl Williams will be on site serving up fresh-pressed cider from his antique cider press.

Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge will also entertain, bringing a variety of insects for an educational presentation. It’s fitting that Bridge will participate, Jackson said, because Samuel Haldeman was a nature lover who spent a lot of time outdoors examining bugs and other creatures. “The river that’s close by was his playground,” noted Jackson of Haldeman, who was born in the mansion in 1812. The Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society works to restore the home and keep its history alive. “We want to continue to offer education programs and make this a place to learn about the history of this area,” Jackson explained. Tours of the mansion will be offered at the festival.

Proceeds from the event will help with restoration projects at the mansion, and the money is especially important this year, Jackson emphasized, noting that other fundraising events the society typically holds throughout the year were canceled due to the pandemic.

“This is really a community-supported event,” she said, acknowledging the local businesses and organizations that donate items for the auction and the people who attend the festival. “It’s just a nice day to relax, enjoy good music and meet new people while seeing your friends again.”

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THURS. OCTOBER 14, 2021 – 6pm Real Estate 2618 Mount Joy Rd. Manheim, PA 17545

3-BEDROOM MANHEIM RANCH HOME W/ FARMLAND VIEWS – 0.71 Acres – Manheim Central SD OPEN HOUSES: SAT. OCT. 2, 10AM-12PM & MON. OCT. 4, 5-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

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TUES. OCTOBER 19, 2021 – 6pm Real Estate 1749 Betz Farm Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603

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Auction For: Shirley Connor Est.

TUES. OCTOBER 26, 2021 – 6pm Real Estate 241 Harvard Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603

3-BEDROOM PENN MANOR TOWNHOUSE – 0.20 Acres – Penn Manor SD OPEN HOUSES: SAT. OCT. 16, 10AM-12PM & MON. OCT. 18, 5-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

Auction For: Wanda Hackman Est.

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THURS. OCTOBER 28, 2021 – 6pm Real Estate 222 Governor Stable Rd. Bainbridge, PA 17502

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THURS. OCTOBER 28, 2021 – 6pm Real Estate 158 N. Hazel St. Manhiem, PA 17545

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The Apple Fall Festival raises funds for the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society, said corresponding secretary Elaine Jackson.

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As Amlie explained, air rifles propel a projectile, either a pellet or BB, by compressed air or by a spring rather than by gunpowder. “Air rifles can range from the springpowered Daisy Red Ryder up to Olympic-quality air rifles, which use pre-compressed air and cost several thousand dollars,” he stated.

The program is open to any youth age 9 and older, and it begins with an extensive safety orientation for all participants, even those who have shot with the club previously. “On the first day, we shoot at larger air pistol targets, shooting off of supports,” Amlie stated. “This lets the shooters concentrate on sight picture and trigger control. The more forgiving air pistol targets also provide some better positive reinforcement on that first day.” As the course progresses, the targets become more difficult, and students may advance to unsupported shooting in a prone position.

Amlie, who has been running the program for two years, said he enjoyed marksmanship activities when he was a teenager. “Air rifles … provide a safe, inexpensive, low-key introduction to the shooting sports,” he remarked. “Some of the local high schools have air rifle programs, so this also provides a nice background in case anyone wants to get involved with their school team.”

The air rifle program offers an opportunity to try something new and hone skills, he stated, adding, “Shooting is a sport where competing against yourself and seeing improvement is as or more important than competing against others. Although we track the shooters’ averages from week to week, we focus more on the improvements from week to week rather than ranking shooters.”

He noted that he also likes to emphasize the longevity of the sport. “I always point out to our shooters that marksmanship activities can be a lifetime activity, irrespective of age or gender,” he said. “One of the oldest Olympic athletes ever was a free pistol shooter - Ragnar Skanaker, who took the bronze medal in 1992 at the age of 58 - while the overall champion of the NRA National High Power Rifle Championship in 2021 was a young lady from Harleysville.”

Club rifles and eye protection are available for participants, and parents are encouraged to stay and assist or observe.

There is a small fee for participation. For more information or to register, contact Amlie at 717-3424484 or tta2@psu.edu.

Festival To Benefit Second Grace

An Artisan Fall Festival will take place on Friday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at High Cross Farm, 1610 Landis Road, Mount Joy. This family-friendly, outdoor event, a partnership between Creatively Lancaster and Second Grace, will include more than 50 makers, food trucks, live music, and a fire pit. Proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit Second Grace, which was founded by Candy Abel.

When Abel appeared in family court to represent the interests of young children as a volunteer court-appointed special advocate, she realized that in many cases, the teen mothers were as much victims as their children. With the help of several advisers in the social work and psychology fields, Abel started Second Grace to provide a nonjudgmental mentoring program to guide the teen mothers on the path to success.

The Artisan Fall Festival will follow state and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety measures.

For more information, visit www.secondgrace.org.