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EAHS Names Students of the Month

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Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) has recognized Sadie Givens and Nicholas Kreider as the Rotary Club Students of the Month for November. This honor celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and community involvement, highlighting their positive impact on the school and the community. Sadie is the daughter of Gwendolyn Boyer of Bainbridge and Joel Givens of Elizabethtown. She is involved in Key Club, Model United Nations, Newspaper Club, Student Council, Red Cross Club, Women in STEM, Bible Club, Club Ophelia, choir, and Link Crew. She has served as vice president of the Red Cross Club, treasurer and head of fundraising for Women in STEM, and publicity secretary for Student Council. Sadie was inducted into the National Honor S o cie t y. Her academic achievements also include

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president of communications in the National Student Council. She also attends LCBC Harrisburg. Sadie plans to pursue a degree in biology or an accelerated occupational therapy program, with the goal of continuing her studies toward a master’s or doctorate in occupational therapy. Nicholas is the son of Dave and Lois Kreider of Elizabethtown. He is a

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Rissers Mennonite Church, 8360 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a movie night on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 7 p.m. The featured movie will be “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The movie follows six mischievous siblings who sneak into church s e a rc h i n g fo r s n a c k s

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Elizabethtown Area Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first marking period of the 2025-26 school year. To earn this distinction, students must achieve an overall average of 92%, with no grade lower than 83% in any subject. A total of 320 students, representing approximately 40% of the student body in grades six through eight, were listed on the honor roll. The school recognized sixth-graders Owen Alleman, Dax Allison, Reed Bailey, Brynn Baker, Kason Barlet, Camr yn Becker, C a rs on B e cke r, Nol a n Benjamin, Dalaina Berry, Alison Bittner, Madelynn Bowers, William Bowman, Willow Brinser, Cheyenne Brocious, Colin Brooks, Jackson Clark, Camden Collins, Liam Connors, Oliver Cradic, Lydia Dailey, Barrett Daily, Owen Elias, Arlo Fogelman, Wren Forry, Brielle Fye, Nicolas Garcia, Abigail Gardner, Madison Gebhart, Rowen Gilmore, Nola Grinnell, Leyton Hackman, Lucas Hawk, Anika Heistand, Zoey Heistand, Breanna Henderson, Jacob Hirst, Sophia Hollinger, Clare Hynes, Leland Imler, Melanie Incollingo, Avery Jenkins, Samantha Johnson, Cora Kalloz, John Kanfer, Hayden Kime, Serenity Laidler, Harper Lake, Timothy Leaman, Brennan Lechleitner, Alucard Lee, Everett Lee, Marley Leggett, Andrew Leilous, Rory Lesher,

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BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.

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

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently offered ways the public can prepare for the winter season. Members of the public can access travel information on nearly 40,000 state-maintained roadway miles year-round at www.511PA .com, and during the winter, they can find plow-truck locations and details of when state-maintained roadways were last plowed. The information is provided via PennDOT’s Automated Vehicle Location technology, which uses units in the department-owned and rented plow trucks to send a cellular signal showing a truck’s location. To help the public prepare for the season and share information about winter services, PennDOT offers operational information and traveler resources

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GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To reg ister or for more information, visit www .getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355. People age 14 and older may attend Cycle Strong on Saturdays, Jan. 3 to Feb. 28, from 8 to 8:45 a.m. at the Community Place on Washington, 105 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown. Attendees should bring water and a towel, as well as two small hand weights if they would like to add upper-body streng th work. People of all fitness levels are welcome. C hair Yo ga will be offered on Wednesdays, Jan. 14 to March 4, from 9 to 10 a.m. at CPOW Fitness Room, 61 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown. Using the support of a chair, attendees will practice yoga movements from a seated or standing position. The class is open to people age 14 and older and is designed to be accessible for all. Michelle Pelna, a certified and registered yoga teacher, will be the instructor.

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Iceburg Lettuce $

347 Rife Run Rd. Manheim, PA 17545

Strawberries $

717-665-7809

Not responsible for typographical errors. ALL SPECIALS WHILE We reserve the right to limit quantities. SUPPLIES LAST

Peppers $

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK CLOSED SUNDAYS Mon.-Thurs. 8:00AM- 5:30PM FRI. 8AM-6:30PM Sat. 8:00AM-4:00PM R124161

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Collectibles BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

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Pets ACA POODLE PUPPIES RED and APRICOT TOY, shots, dewormed, 717-661-7947

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FIREWOOD: $250/cord. Delivery available, 1-3 cord loads. Mixed Oak & Ash- kept under roof. Call Warihay Enterprises, 717-664-0810

WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration. A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do repairs to protect your family & home value! 1-833-887-0117. Have zip code ready!

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

AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301

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JUNK REMOVAL

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Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030

MEADOWVIEW CARPENTRY LLC

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DECKS & PORCHES

SUNROOMS • SCREENED ROOMS • ETC. 22 Years Exp. � 717-687-0899

DECKS/PATIOS • FENCING • SHED PADS LOT CLEARING • LEAF REMOVAL/ FALL CLEANUP • SNOW REMOVAL HARDSCAPING • LANDSCAPING Atglen, PA : 610-597-7342 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

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ITEMS WANTED

SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In 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.

STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

STUMP GRINDING/REMOVAL!

ONLINE AUCTION

Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA116089

YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! MJR LLC | Millersville  717-672-6483

SEAMLESS GUTTERS, ROOFING, SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTER GUARDS Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765

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TRIPLE P PAINTING

Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

ITEMS WANTED I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783

PINBALL MACHINES WANTED.

Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks. WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

ALWAYS BUYING

Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

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

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 at 1-844-320-2804 today!

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES $0-$1,000

Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-246-2888 PA0002 $100-$5,000 PAID FOR UNWANTED OR JUNK AUTOS Free same day removal. All paperwork taken care of legally. PA licensed & insured. Call anytime 717-989-6980

$300-$1,000 CASH PAID

ON ALL VEHICLES Serving York/Lancaster. 717-515-2607

AUTOMOBILES, LAWN EQUIPMENT, FIREARMS, ANTIQUES

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 LOTS BEGIN CLOSING AT 1 P.M.

Rt. 422 & 645, Myerstown, PA • (717) 866 5237 Large Selection Of Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles

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Auction Conducted By: ROY D. SHIRK - PHONE 717-269-0654

LICENSE #AU-003248-L - #AH-001946-L

R124268

PREVIEW: TUES., DEC. 30 (12-5 pm) & WED., DEC. 31 (9-12) SHIRK’S AUCTION GALLERY - 659 N. STATE ROUTE 934, ANNVILLE, PA 17003 AUTOMOBILES: 2000 Honda Accord LX sedan w/126,000 miles; 1991 Cadillac w/5.0 liter engine, automatic (nice car); 2005 Chevrolet Malibu w/79,000 miles. LAWN EQUIPMENT & TOOLS: Scag Liberty Z zero-turn mower w/36” deck and Kawasaki engine; Honda push mower self-propelled w/bagger; John Deere LA 120 lawn tractor w/42” deck and hydrostatic; North Star Command 25 generator 15,000 PPG w/electric start; Cub Cadet 2X snowblower w/26” cut; Simpson 4,000 PSI gas pressure washer; Hitachi P12RA planer w/12” width; anvil; power tools; hand tools & more. FIREARMS: Savage Axis XP 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action w/scope (NIB); Mossberg 9 mm pistol (NIB); Taurus GX4-9 mm (NIB); reloading dies and supplies; assorted ammo and more. FURNITURE: Knob Creek dining table w/6 chairs, hutch w/server; nice Sligh grandfather clock; cherry secretary desk; curio cabinets; pie safe; disc jukebox; electric range, refrigerator; electric fireplace; mantle clocks; PA House 5 pc. Bedroom suite; Breckwell P24FSA pellet stove; oak dining table; marble top hall table; jewelry armoire; round dining table w/4 chairs, and other furniture. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Railroad lanterns; silver dollars; assorted coins; comic books; assorted baseball cards; trains & accessories; Barbie dolls; car models; old oil tins; old Singer sewing machines; wooden nail kegs; primitive bench; cast iron kettles; miniature model steam engines; Northern Lebanon School ledger from 1910 in good condition; and much, much more. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is just a sample of what we are selling. This auction has over 1,500 lots. For a full catalog with pictures, go to www.shirksauctions. com and click on HiBid auctions. Check the whole auction; furniture, antiques, coins, and general items are spread throughout the auction.

Hours: Mon. Fri. 8 A.M. 8 P.M.; Sat. 8 A.M. 5 P.M.; Closed Sunday

HANDYMAN: Painting. Winter Clean

up/snow. Odd jobs. Gutters/Guards. Decks. Siding. Roofing. Mailboxes 717-826-3680

$21,900

$25,900

2024 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT AWD 5 PASS., 2018 FORD TRANSIT T-350 XL 15 PASS., Low Roof, 1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo, AT, AC, Pwr. Seat, Heated Cloth, 3.7L V6, AT, Dual AC, Reverse Camera, CD, Keyless Pwr. Hatch, Remote Start, Gray, 34,510 Mi. Entry, White, 75,120 Mi.

HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY

Home, yard waste, appliances; Whatever! Also Shed Removal. 717-669-7854

$15,900 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 JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/31/25)Call 1-844-826-2535

PUBLIC PUBLIC AUCTION

$26,900

2017 FORD FUSION S HYBRID 4 DR., 2.0L 4 Cyl., 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 LT 15 PASS., AT, AC, Cruise, Tilt, PW, PDL, Reverse Camera, 4.8L V8, AT, Dual AC, Trac Control, Bluetooth, AM/FM/CD, Keyless Entry, Silver, 17,550 Mi. AM/FM/CD, Keyless Entry, Black, 24,560 Mi.

$ $17,900

$25,900

2021 JEEP RENEGADE ANNIVERSARY 4X4, 2022 JEEP GLADIATOR SPORT S 4X4, 4 Dr., Soft 5 Pass., 2.4L 4 Cyl., AT, AC, Reverse Camera, Nav., Top, 3.6L V6, AT, AC, Cruise, Tilt, PW, PDL, Reverse Remote Start, Blue, 65,140 Mi. Camera, Keyless Entry, White, 66,040 Mi.

Saturday, Saturday, January January 10th 10th •• 10am 10am

323 323E.E.Orange OrangeSt. St. Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown, PA PA 17022 17022 $17,900

••Former FormerDuplex Duplex Investment Investment Property • Two Living LivingAreas AreasConnected Connected By By Interior Interior Door • Each Side SideHas HasOwn Own Front Front Entrance Entrance • Separate Staircases Staircaseson onEach Each Side Side •• Total Total of Six Bedrooms ••Outdoor OutdoorDeck Deck & & Storage Storage Shed Shed • Located Near Local LocalSchool School District District & College

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2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 7 PASS., 2024 KIA FORTE LXS 4 DR., 2.0L 4 Cyl., AT, AC, Trac 3.6L V6, AT, Dual AC, Stow ‘n Go, Reverse Camera, Control, Cruise, PW, PDL, Reverse Camera, Keyless Entry, Black, 44,770 Mi. AM/FM/CD, DVD Player, Silver, 26,680 Mi.

2024 RAM 2500 BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4, 2019 FORD TRANSIT T-150 CARGO, Low Roof, 6 Pass., 6.4L V8, Pwr. Seat, Heated Cloth, Nav., 3.7L V6, Trac Control, Reverse Camera, Keyless Remote Start, Black, 21,930 Mi. Entry, 8,600 GVWR, Silver, 31,200 Mi.

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1225 West Main Street, Mount Joy 17552 Register inside at the Registration Table & Donate in the Bloodmobile

Saturday, January 3rd • 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Everyone will receive:

3 ways to schedule your donation appointment: • go to 717GiveBlood.org • call 1-800-771-0059 • scan the QR Code

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• 2 FREE admission vouchers to the Pennsylvania Auto Show • 2 FREE admission vouchers to a Harrisburg Comedy Zone Show • Certificate for BOGO Breakfast/Lunch from Shady Maple • $5 J.B. Hostetter gift certificate • Blood Donor T-Shirt

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NEW YEAR’S EVE Wednesday, December 31

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

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

1. SNAP A PHOTO of your catch/trophy

Published this Sprin g!

2. EMAIL: info@engleonline.com

BINGO PACKAGES SOLD SEPARATELY

All-You-Can-Eat BUFFET

$15 (starts at 5:30 p.m.) Buffet lasts all evening

LONDONDERRY FIRE CO.

2655 Foxiana Road, Middletown • 944-2175

BUSINESS Directory BUSINESS

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).