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A winter evening in Elizabethtown is about to get a whole lot brighter - and a whole lot sweeter as well. On Friday, Feb. 13, girls and their fathers or other male role models may step out of the February cold and into a reallife Candyland, complete with vibrant colors, oversized sweets, music, dancing and just enough sparkle to make the night feel magical. GEARS will transform Salon 1 at Masonic Village into a candycolored world of imagination for its annual Daddy/Daughter Dance. The event is designed to help families slow down, laugh together and make memories that linger long after the last song plays. “This event is more than just a dance. It is a chance to celebrate and get together as a community,” shared Erin Thomas, special events coordinator for GEARS. “There are activities for everyone, not just dancing!” The dance will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Salon 1 at Masonic Village, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown. “ This year ’s theme is the Daddy/Daughter ‘Sweetheart’ Dance,” Thomas said, noting that people can expect a colorful, immersive atmosphere. “I plan to bring Candyland to life! This theme allows for lots of colorful decorations and (oversized) candy. Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love; it’s about candy, too.” Along with the candy theme, t h e p a r t y w i l l fe a t u re D J entertainment by Occasions Disc Jockeys, dancing, guest appearances by Princess Belle and Adam (the prince the Beast

n a stretch of preserved ... EL WITH US farmland in Elizabethtown, COME TRAV transformation happens every day at a space that offers reconnection - with the land, with one another and with the essential act of growing food. This is Wittel Farm, a nonprofit on 85 acres of land with a long history of care, now being reimagined as a place where food, community and environmental stewardship meet. Records date the property to the mid-1700s, and long before that it was cared for by the Susquehannock people. In the 1980s, Chuck and Katie Wittel placed the property into a land trust, gifting it to the Lutheran Camping Corporation. While not much was produced at the farm for many years, that changed in 2016, when the farm’s current manager, the Rev. Matt Lenahan, began the Growing Project, a partnership between the Lutheran Camping Corp., the Lower Susquehanna Synod and Hunger-Free Lancaster County. Lenahan, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Akron, grew up on a large commercial farm in New York and once thought he would never farm again after entering ministry. His thinking shifted as he became more aware of food insecurity and the fragility of modern food systems. “I really started to think about the food system and how fooddependent we are because so few of us are actually participating in the food production,” he said. “We’ve really stepped away as a culture from agriculture as a principal way people live, and I think that’s problematic.” Knowing that access to fresh, locally grown food was a challenge

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Take a Sip Back in Time at Fresh Brews of Mount Joy BY CAT SHANNON

Downtown Mount Joy will turn into a throwback beer lover’s paradise on Saturday, April 25, when the Fresh Brews of Mount Joy returns to Main Street with dozens of breweries from across the country, two stages of music and a full-blown ’90s theme that invites visitors to sip, stroll and celebrate in their best retro style - all while supporting a good cause. VIP entrance to the beerfest will begin at 1 p.m., with general admission starting at 2 p.m. Activities will take place on Main Street, between the intersections of Market Street and Marietta Avenue, until 5 p.m. “There will be 50-plus breweries attending the event from all over the countr y,” shared Allor y

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Established in 2021, Voyage Mount Joy is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the town through community events and resources. The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy will offer a fun way to support that mission, Melhorn said. “I would encourage anyone who is looking for a different brewfest experience to check out this one,” he remarked. “Not only is it themed, but we have a different variety of breweries that attend our brewfest ... many breweries which people may have not tried before.” Although the event doesn’t happen until the spring, Melhorn encourages people to purchase tickets now to ensure admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.voyage mountjoy.com. There are separate prices for VIP tickets and for general admission. The event is open to people age 21 and up. For more information and updates on participating breweries, visit “The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy 2026” event page on Facebook.

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at the event. … We had overwhelmingly positive feedback from everyone who attended the event saying how fun it was, how great the quality of the breweries were and how well the event was run.” Voyage Mount Joy will once again partner with YAH Brew in Mount Joy to organize the event and find the participating breweries. While the day promises to be a fun time, it also helps raise money for the community. Last year ’s b e e r fe s t ra i s e d a b o u t $35,000, Melhorn said, with proceeds split between Voyage Mount Joy and another local community organization. “Once the event expenses were paid and par tner expenses were distributed, Voyage Mount Joy was able to donate $4,000 to the Donegal Athletic Club,” he noted. The club’s mission is to improve the experience of Donegal student-athletes, marching band members, families and alumni. The organization will be the recipient of beerfest funds again this year.

The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will meet on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. T homas Road, Lancaster. Barbara Josephian and Cindy Todoroff will present “Pruning: What You Need to Know.” They will discuss pr uning tools,

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Patrick Trimble (left) and executive director Risa Paskoff display the commemorative check that represents Trimble’s accumulative donations to Aaron’s Acres over the last 13 years.

in God,” said Trimble, who works as a Realtor for Berkshire Hathaway in Lancaster. “Maybe that’s a part of it. I don’t think of it as ‘It’s not mine.’ I look at it as ‘I have it, and I want to give back.’” Humble, unassuming and empathetic, Trimble has donated more than $250,000 of his earnings to Aaron’s Acres over the last 13 years. In addition, Trimble has participated in fundraisers in support of Aaron’s Acres, a nonprofit located at 1861 Charter Lane, Suite 114, Lancaster,

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that assists families with disabilities through recreational activities like summer camps. “The work they do with the kids is fantastic,” said Trimble. “These kids have disabilities, and (Aaron’s Acres) runs summer camps. The kids are there, they ’re playing and it’s heart-warming. They ’re assisting the kids, but

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When it begins at home, generosity is a learned behavior. In some ways, Patrick Trimble’s story reflects the overall generosity of Lancaster County residents. But it also possesses the power to inspire others and create social awareness. “ M y p a re n t s w e re a tremendous influence on me,” said Trimble. “My parents weren’t people of means, but they did the right things. They taught me how to do the right things. They were simple, hard-working people who raised six children. The value system they instilled in me has helped form who I am today.” W ho Trimble is is an altruist. Over the last few years, the 65-year-old resident of Manheim Township has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to local charitable causes. But to no Lancaster County nonprofit has he donated more money than Aaron’s Acres. “I’m a Christian. I believe

they ’re also supporting the parents. Some of these parents never get a break. (Aaron’s Acres is) expanding their programs, and they’re giving something to kids and parents. I have friends who have kids with disabilities, so I see the other side of it. I know the money is being used wisely, I like that it’s a local organization and that it’s flowing to an end result.” Trimble initially became better acquainted with Aaron’s Acres’ mission through a fundraising golf outing in 2012. To help Aaron’s A c re s , Tr i m b l e b e g a n pledging $100 donations to the organization for every home he sold, and then he padded those donations with even more of his funds. At the beginning, Trimble ’s intention wasn’t to donate a quarter of a million dollars to Aaron’s

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Ginder, Moore Lead Teams To League Wins

Adilynn Ginder, of Elizabethtown, scores a perfect 100, leading her team to a 497-483 victory against Governor Mifflin in a league match on Tuesday, January 6.

The Bears’ Eriyah Doeleh pushes his way around Manheim Central’s Nate Pena during a 55-42 loss at Elizabethtown College on Saturday, January 3. Elizabethtown’s Mason Moore rolled a 694 series (263, 230, 201) against Manheim Township at Clearview Lanes, resulting in a 7-0 triumph on Monday, January 5.

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On Saturday, January 3, Elizabethtown’s Kristaps Eglitis (23) and Nathaniel Poof (13) sandwiched Manheim Central’s Isaac Cook driving to the net during a 55-42 loss at Elizabethtown College. photos by Cheri Sine

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Trimble from pg 3 of requests from local s cho ols , churches and organizations to donate money or to support fundraisers. His contributions can also serve as business marketing or as a way to promote goodwill in the community. “I’m successful, and I want to give back,” said Trimble. “My father always told me that society functions best when more are giving back than taking. This is my way to give back

Rend Collective to Perform at LBC Junction Center Productions w ill present a concert by renowned Irish Christian folk-worship band Rend Collective in Good Shepherd Chapel at Lancaster Bible College (LBC), 901 Eden Road, on Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature some of the band’s most beloved hits, including “My Lighthouse,” “Build Yo u r K i n gdom He re ,” “ H a l l e l u j a h A ny w ay,” “Counting Every Blessing,” and “Your Name Is Power.” S i n c e re l e a s i n g t h e band’s debut “Organic Family Hymnal,” Rend C o l l e c t i v e h a s g ro w n from a small worship

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generous.” Aaron’s Acres was first founde d in 1998 as a summer camp to provide re c re a t i o n a l o p p o r t u nities for families with disabled children. Since then, the organization has expanded its services and activities to include yearround programming and include young adults with disabilities. For additional information, go to https://aarons acres.org.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced the Litter Hawk Youth Award Program, a recognition program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Kids will complete a project specific to their grade level. They may participate individually or as part of a lesson initiated by schools, homeschooling programs, Scout troops, 4-H clubs, environmental clubs, or other groups. The Litter Hawk Youth Award Program is a way for kids to share their hope, optimism, and concerns about litter and inspire others to care for their communities. This year’s theme is “Celebrate America250 - Keep It Beautiful!” in support of the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade will make a poster, those in fifth grade will write an essay, and those in sixth grade will make a video. The deadline for participating is Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The first- and second-place winners in each grade level will be awarded certificates. All participants will receive recognition of participation with a Litter Hawk sticker. Winners will be announced on Saturday, April 2, 2026, in coordination with an awards ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where all winning entries will be on display as part of the 2026 Litter Hawk Youth Award exhibit. All winners and their families, guardians, and teachers are welcome to attend. Special guests will include representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and America250PA. The Litter Hawk Youth Award Program is funded by the Pennsylvania DEP. For

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family needs, paid time off for community volunteering and employee re s o u rce s g ro u p s t h at foster engagement and connection. B est P l aces to Work in PA is a project of the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business, and the awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group. Capital Blue Cross serves a 21-county region in central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley by

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Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) has recognized Monisha Bhattarai as the Elizabethtown Lions Club Student of the Month for December. This honor is awarded to Lancaster County Career and Technolog y Center (LCCTC) students who demonstrate

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exceptional dedication, character, and commitment to their chosen career pathway. Monisha, the daughter of Prem and Mana Bhattarai of Elizabethtown, is a student in the Dental Assistant program at the Willow Street LCCTC campus. S he is known for her professionalism, kindness, and strong determination to succeed. Monisha arrives prepared, in uniform, and follows all safety protocols while m a i n t a i n i n g e xc e l l e n t attendance. She is gaining valuable hands-on experience, such as making custom trays, taking X-rays, and developing foundational clinical skills essential to the dental field. She has also participated in activities through the Lancaster Chamber, fur ther expanding her exposure to professional

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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. Power Yoga Flow will be offered on Wednesdays,

Jan. 21 to March 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Village Carpenter Chapel, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. Participants should bring a yoga mat, and a strap and block are optional. The class is for people age 16 and older. Declutter & Downsize will be held on Tuesdays, Jan. 27

and Feb. 3 and 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Kristen Patterson, owner of Sorted & Staged Home Enhancement Ser vices, will teach attendees how to clear clutter and create a space that supports the life they want to live.

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Students of the Month Recognized focus on responsibilities before distractions, balance work and recreation, and make thoughtful choices that help them stay on track toward their goals. The Student of the Month program is part of the school’s Leader in Me initiative, which emphasizes developing leadership skills, fostering positive peer relationships, and encouraging students to take ownership of their choices throughout the school year.

LASN Posts Meeting Lancaster Area Sewing Network (L A SN) will present “The Machine in the Parlor: A Sewing Revolution” by historian Hope McCaffrey on Monday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The hourlong presentation will explore the history of the sewing machine and its integration into the home. McCaffrey will discuss how the machine revolutionized sewing and went from a prized middle-class o b j e c t to a n ord i n a r y household tool. McCaffrey is the assistant program director of the Richards Civil War Era Center and an assistant research professor in the Department of Histor y at Penn State. McCaffrey earned her doctorate in history from Northwestern University in 2025. She is a historian of gender and politics in the 19th-century United States. Her research has been supported by the

New York Historical; the L A SN is a group for Bancroft Librar y at the people who love to sew. University of California, See LASN pg 9 Berkeley; the New York Public Librar y; and the American Association of University Women. There is a fee for nonmembers. Guests should re g ister no l ater than M o n d a y, J a n . 1 9 , b y emailing lancastersews @gmail.com. L A S N ’s 2 0 2 6 t h e m e is “Sewing Revolution,” with all monthly meetings touching on an aspect of the topic.

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Elizabethtown Area Middle School has recognized its December Students of the Month. Honored students include sixth-graders Madelynn Bowers, Willow Brinser, Maverick Eves, Hana Hershey, Leland Imler, and Cole McFeaters; seventh-graders Emily Barron, Brady Har ve y, Natalie Krebs, Alexander Soe, Lydia Stark, and Liliana Stouffer; and eighth-graders Rudy Brisbane, Malina Myers, Atapne N’Dikwe, Emery Sands, Cayden Troop, and

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am & 11am. Sunday school for all ages 9:45am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com

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. 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 info@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: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now Live Streaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net 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

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, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com RUHL’S 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.

Igloo Insurance introduced its new mascot, Binder the Bear, at the annual Frosty 5K in Middletown on Dec. 6. Binder cheered on the participants and offered photo opportunities alongside Frosty the Snowman. The person behind the costume was a freshman wrestler from Middletown Area High School, who showed community spirit while energizing racers and posing for pictures. The name Binder was chosen because in the insurance world, a binder is a temporar y contract that provides proof of coverage until

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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. 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. 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

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TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585

THE ENCOUNTER CHURCH: A gathering of imperfect people seeking to know and encounter God. Sunday morning prayer at 9 am & worship at 10 am. 221 N. Front St., Bainbridge. www.encounter-connect.org UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF LANCASTER: We have been a liberal religious community in the county for more than 123 years. Our services start at 10 AM, and everyone is welcome to join us for Coffee Hour afterward. 538 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603 717-393-1733 | admin@uuclonline.org 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!

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CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. John Lunch, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

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

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MICK BULLER & SON ROOFING There are so many things grabbing for our attention, and to be able to just focus on one thing that is very fruitful is amazing.” This past year, Chism expanded the farm’s crop diversity by adding flowers alongside food. The flowers have increased pollinators such as bees and butterflies, boosting fruit and vegetable production. Ceinwyn Erb, an Elizabethtown College junior studying environmental s c i e n ce , b e g a n vo l u n teering at Wittel Farm in September. “It’s been wonderful to have every week a set time to be outside, be in nature, working with my hands, doing something that is positively impacting the local community and the local environment,” Erb said. Lenahan describes Wittel

Farm as “community-sustained agriculture,” a model that invites people into the work of food production rather than simply consuming its results. “We like to talk about food sovereignty, acknowledging that every one of us eats, so we all have a stake in food production,” he said. “It’s about really helping people to reclaim an intrinsic human connection to the natural world and to growing food.” He is careful to note that Wittel Farm is not about “agritainment.” “I really want this to be a place where the community can get involved and have a real experience,” he said. “I think there is actually joy in doing this work together. … I really love bringing people together on the farm who have no experience with farming at all, no experi-

ence with food production, and they get to have an experience here, whether planting something, tending or harvesting. It’s transformational for people.” This year, the farm plans to add chickens, expand partnerships and hire more staff, including a farm educator role Chism will fill after graduation. Though the land is held by the Lutheran Camping Corp. and protected by Lancaster Farmland Trust, Lenahan sees Wittel Farm as belonging to the whole community. “ T h i s i s a p l a ce fo r everyone,” he said. “Young children, seniors, people with no experience at all. Everyone has something to contribute.” For more information or to volunteer, visit www .lutherancamping.or g/ the-wittel-farm.

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Penn State Extension will hold a “Greenhouse Growers Day” workshop on T hursd ay, Jan. 22, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl. The workshop is designed for greenhouse growers and operators, perennial producers, allied trades, and educators. It will include presentations, networking opportunities, and the ability to earn pesticide applicator recertification credits. P ro g ra m s o f fe re d at the workshop will include “Best of Penn State Flower Trials,” “Identifying and Managing Aphids in

LASN from pg 7 Its members range from beginners to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group’s main focus is fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing. It meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months, with Zoom meetings held during the winter. Retreats, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews@gmail.com.

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TRAILERS & FARM EQUIPMENT: ‘22 Eby 81k hopper bottom trailer 42’ w/ air ride & roll tarp (very nice); ‘15 PJ 30’ flatbed 25k gooseneck equipment trailer w/level deck Monster ramps dual wheels & gooseneck hitch (nice); ‘88 Burkholder gooseneck 18K dump trailer 20’ long w/24” removable sides: ‘06 Eby 20’ Alum. gooseneck cattle trailer 14K; ‘64 Roger lowboy detach 73K GVWR trailer; Kioti CK 30 tractor 4WD w/loader; Fieldline FL45 forage blower (nice) Woods BB84.40MF rotary mower (like new); Vortex stainless steel 12’ pit manure pump; Dion silage wagon w/scales (shortened); 12’ flat wagon w/ JD colors & logo; 3-PT angle blade; JD 54” hyd. angle blade; (2) QA 2-prong bale movers; 2-Pt. bale mover; pallet forks; ATV ramps; trailer hitches & parts; ratchet straps; (8) JD suitcase weights; weight brackets; chisel teeth; pallet forks; JD planter parts; Farm & Shop Items: Dynamo Power Industrial DPX7500 diesel generator (like new); engine hoist; Honda QB 4-wheeler; Honda Recon ES 4-wheeler; Arctic Cat 90 4-wheeler; E-Z-GO 25 Golf Cart; PBZ headgate & chute; 2-ton bin; Zimmerman bale feeder; cattle trough feeder; numerous gates; misc. feed conveyors; (2) spot sprayers w/12-volt pumps; (3) dog pens with outside runs (like new); 36’ alum. ext. ladder; 14’x24’ garage door with opener & tracks; high bay lights; (2) Lincoln AC225 stick welders (1 like new); JD electric power washer; Schumacher 250 amp charger; LP burner hand wand; impact wrenches; bench grinder; 1.5 HP router; jacks; lots misc. wrenches, sockets, ratchets, pliers, screwdrivers & other hand tools; creeper; several electric drills & saws; hitensile wire, uncoiler & parts; anvil; nails, bolts & screws; misc. electrical items; tool boxes; loaded organizers; new 3/4HP motor; 24 motors in various HP including 10, 3, 2, 1.5, 1, 3/4 and more; (2) submersible well pumps; misc. tires & wheels; evaporative cooling curtains; Misc.: GE washer & dryer (both like new); (2) Pelican kayaks; Thule luggage box; bikes; blowers & trimmers including nice Stihl FS100RX string trimmer; sleds & toboggan; picking baskets; several doors & windows; few pcs. lawn & garden & decor. Auction Preview: Saturday, January 24 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon. Auction Closes: Lots start closing Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 P.M. ** BID NOW ** Place Bids at www.beiler-campbellauctions.com. Auction Pick: Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Auctioneer’s Notes: An Online Only Auctrion. Sellers have moved off the farm and remaining farm & shop items must go. Many more items unlisted. See website for complete list. 10% buyer’s premium with $700.00 per item cap. See Beiler-Campbell website for details. For more information, pictures and forms go to: www.beiler-campbellauctions. Auctioneers: com • www.auctionzip.com • www.GoToAuction.com Harold Martin: 717-738-4228 AU# 006461 Sellers: Elvin & Dorcas Reiff (717) 203-9679

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CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

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HANDYMAN: Painting. Winter Clean up/snow. Odd jobs. Gutters/Guards. Decks. Siding. Roofing. Mailboxes 717-826-3680

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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.

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TROPHY WALL Email us your hunting/fishing photos for your chance to be featured.

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Submit your “Trophy” Photo 1. SNAP A PHOTO of your catch/trophy 2. EMAIL: info@engleonline.com 3. SUBJECT LINE: Trophy Wall Entry 4. INCLUDE: Your name & ZIP code, specific location of “trophy” (does not need to be in PA), and brief details on the catch/hunt (size, weight, etc).

Entries are due by Friday, February 27

The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will kick off its winter membership show with a reception on Sunday, Jan. 18. The show will run through Thursday, Feb. 12. Henrietta HoltonThomas, a past president of LCAA, will have an exhibit of her artwork in the Steinmetz Gallery. Her show will include works in watercolors, oils, and sculpture. Show hours are Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. LC AA will also offer winter classes. The classes will include L andscape Painting Plus - Winter with Carol Herr on Saturdays from March 7 to 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; a Canvas Stretching Workshop with

Henrietta Holton-Thomas’ artworks will be exhibited at the winter show.

Herr on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Passion for Pastels with Dot Stepenaski on Thursdays from Feb. 5 to March 12 from 9 a.m. to noon; Introduction to Acr ylic with Jason Ward on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Intermediate Watercolor with Tony Bonazzi on Mondays from Feb. 9 to

March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.; Basic Drawing with Bonazzi on Wednesdays from Feb. 11 to March 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.; and Intermediate Drawing with Bonazzi on Mondays from Feb. 9 to March 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information about the show or classes, visit www.lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.

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Girls of all ages are welcome to attend with their father or another male role model age 18 or older. In past years, participants have ranged in age from toddlers to teenagers, typically between 1 and 14 years old. Now in its 16th year, the Daddy/Daughter Dance has become one of GEARS’ most anticipated and wellloved annual events. “Each year, countless families eagerly anticipate this magical event,” Thomas remarked. “GEARS is dedicated to offering a diverse array of exceptional family bonding experiences, and the Daddy/Daughter Dance stands out as one of our

most popular and well-attended celebrations.” She said attendees enjoy not only spending time with their family members, but also absorbing the festive atmosphere and meaningful impact of the evening. “ T his event provides a unique opportunity to witness the heartwarming connection between fathers and daughters as they create lasting memories together,” Thomas shared. Tickets must be ordered in advance for the dance. The ticket order deadline is Friday, Feb. 6. To reserve tickets, visit www.getinto gears.org/special-events or call 717-367-0355.

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