Time for United Veterans Council Annual Pilgrimage
BY JEFF FALK
Memorial Day is an important day for everyone, and rightfully so. But for fellow veterans like Mike Martin, it’s even more important.
Mike, who served in the United States Navy for six years, is the president of the United Veterans Council of New Holland and heavily involved with the the New Holland American Legion post and the New Holland VFW post.
“I’m very proud to say I’m president of the United Veterans Council of New Holland,” said Mike. “I put in a lot of time for the veterans in the area.”
In his role as president, Mike
BY JEFF FALK
In Ephrata, the Living Room is a church, the Workshop is part of the church’s community outreach and the Mustard Seed is a food truck.
In this appetizing tale, the moral of the story is that the smallest seed can grow into a great tree. All you need is love.
“The concept of the mustard seed is giving a small amount to the Lord and allowing Him to grow it into what He wants it to be,” said Janina Knowles, one of the leaders of the
will spearhead the United Veterans Council of New Holland’s work on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25,
including the organization’s moving pilgrimage. The five-hour Memorial Day pilgrimage, which will begin at
See Pilgrimage pg 6
BY JEFF FALK
They call themselves “Misfits.”
But that is not a complete representation of who they are and what they are all about. They could also call themselves “Supporters,” “Heroes” or “Sympathizers.”
“We are a group of people who have been impacted by cancer in some way, either as caregivers, survivors, or we have friends who have gone through the fight,” said Sharon Groff, the Misfits on a Mission team captain. “When we started, most teams were affiliated with a school group, church group, a business or family members. We were a group of people who wanted to do something to give back in honor or in memory of loved ones. Thus, we were a bunch of misfits who had no affiliation, but were on a mission in the fight against cancer.”
Misfits on a Mission is an independent, six-member Relay for Life team that will be out in full force at Conestoga Valley High School (CVHS), 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, on Friday, June 12, from 3 to 11 p.m., when the American Cancer Society stages its popular local fight against cancer. The volunteer-led, fundraising and awareness-raising Relay for Life brings people together from all over Lancaster County who have been directly or indirectly affected by cancer.
Lancaster County’s annual Relay for Life will feature local teams and individuals running or walking around CVHS’ track in support of loved ones who have battled cancer and will include music, kids’ activities,
The United Veterans Council of New Holland processes into a cemetery on Memorial Day
At PA CareerLink, Lancaster County Goes to Work
BY JEFF FALK
On average, Americans spend 15 years and three months of their natural lives working, a total of some 90,000 hours. For some people, a job is work. For some individuals, employment is a career.
PA CareerLink Lancaster County
caters to both groups of people and helps individuals to navigate this critical portion of their lives.
“It depends on the individual,” said Chris Roggenbaum, who’s been the site administrator at PA CareerLink Lancaster County for three years. “Some people may say they have a job. For me, my job is part of my career. It’s part of my path. Some people are looking for jobs. A lot of times, people put their identities into whether they have a job or a career.”
An arm of the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, PA CareerLink Lancaster County, which is located at 1046 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, is a job center that provides locals opportunities to improve themselves financially, to enhance their lives and to self-actualize. PA CareerLink Lancaster County’s hours of operation are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“A lot of people come to us thinking we’re the unemployment office, but we are not,” said Roggenbaum. “Our goal is to get individuals back to work or further their skills for their current job. We’re here to help people enter or re-enter the local work force. There are a variety of ways to do that.”
CareerLink Lancaster County’s
PA CareerLink Lancaster County offers self-service job searches, case management services, mock interviews, résumé assistance, training, workshops and youth and adult programming. PA CareerLink also hosts job fairs and works with local employers to sponsor job fairs.
“I used to have a boss who told me, ‘Hey, a job or having a career is an important part of people’s identities,’” said Roggenbaum. “When you meet people for the first time, it’s not too far into the conversation when you ask them, ‘What do you do for a living?’”
PA CareerLink collaborates with numerous Lancaster County employers, who can post current openings on the organization’s website free of charge. PA CareerLink also works with human service agencies, manufacturing agencies, staffing agencies and the Lancaster
County Assistance Office.
It has its finger on the pulse of the employment community.
More than 10,000 people pass through the doors of 1046 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, every single year.
“A lot of these people have lost their jobs or need some sort of assistance,” said Roggenbaum. “We have individuals looking for training. We have veterans or spouses of veterans who have relocated to the area. We have people with disabilities. It’s a variety of people in different phases of their career journeys, from first jobs to starting over.”
The current unemployment rate in Lancaster County stands at 3.3%, well below Pennsylvania’s rate of 4.3%. Among the top Lancaster employers are Lancaster General Hospital, Mutual Assistance Group, the county of Lancaster and Giant Food Stores.
“One of the things we’re proud of in Lancaster is that we have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, and that’s consistent,” said Roggenbaum. “We’re usually below the state rate. Lancaster County is bustling. We have a lot going on here.”
The causes of unemployment
PA
business services team hosts community members during a recent Coffee and Conversation event.
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Historical Society to Meet
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) will offer an educational program titled “The American Revolutionary War Soldier TAKE NOTICE!” on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata.
Re-enactor Mike Jesberger will present an interactive educational program on the Revolutionary War. Jesberger will discuss the Revolutionary soldier - his life
on the march, in camp, and in battle. He will use props such as the equipment, uniforms, and personal items of a soldier to give attendees a better understanding of the role of the common soldier in the American Revolution.
The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are accessible via the alley behind the church. For more information, visit www .cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.
Fraud Prevention Information Available
Consumer financial protection information will be available during Rep. Dave Zimmerman’s Senior Expo on Wednesday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at IronSpire Complex, 2800 N. Reading Road, Adamstown. The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities will provide information about how people may protect themselves from financial fraud. For addi -
tional information, contact Joy Kelly at 717-556-0031 or jkelly@ pahousegop.com.
Additional customer protection information is available at www.pa.gov/dobs. To report scams, resolve financial and insurance issues, and access help from the Commonwealth, call 866-PACOMPLAINT, visit www .pa.gov/consumer, or email consumer@pa.gov.
Spartans Bring Home Multiple Medals From L-L Championship
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
5/7 at Northern Lebanon
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photos by Bob Diller
Garden Spot’s Sadie Stubbs (left) and Jolee Waltman (right) bring home first- and second-place medals in the long jump during the L-L Track & Field Championships held at Hempfield on Saturday, May 9.
On Saturday, May 9, the Spartans’ Aliyah Zimmerman secured fourth place in the 100M hurdles with a time of 15.60 during the L-L Track & Field Championship held at Hempfield.
In Hempfield on Saturday, May 9, Garden Spot’s Rebecca Gortman brings home a third-place medal in javelin with a throw of 110-11 during the L-L Track & Field Championship.
Spot’s Gabriel Hoover captures fifth place in the 110 hurdles with a time of 15.50 during the L-L Track & Field Championship held at Hempfield on Saturday, May 9.
Jarrett Waltman secures eighth place in the long jump with a distance of 20’-8” during the L-L Track & Field Championship held at Hempfield on Saturday, May 9.
BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4
mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. cfcnewholland.org/visit
CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Lisa Kurtz, lisakurtz01@comcast.net 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
Ephrata Cloister Posts Special Tours
The Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will offer Upper Floor Tours on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. and noon.
Attendees will have the opportunity to discover the unrestored second and third floors of the 1743 Saron building, or Sisters’ House. This space maintains much of the structure’s original 18th-century design and materials that aided in the building’s restoration during the mid20th century.
Tours will be available on a first-come, first served-basis and are suitable for visitors age 12 and older. Each tour will last approximately one hour. There is a fee, with a discount for Ephrata Cloister Associates members. Group sizes will be limited, and access to the second floor requires use of a narrow and steep staircase. All participants must sign a waiver prior to the start of the tour.
MT ZION CHURCH: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH: 5367 Paes Rd., New Holland. Located 1/4 mi from Welsh Mountain Rec. Center on Paes Rd., 717-354-9444. Worship Service 10:30 am. Nursery. Pastor: Randy Good.
ST. JOHN CENTER LUTHERAN CHURCH 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-5505. Sunday Worship 11 am Services are held in the church social hall.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday Worship at 9:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday School for all ages following morning worship. For more information visit www.ststephenpca.org Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 E. Main Street New Holland PA 717-354-7871.
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Pastor Chet Yoder. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am for our Live Stream Worship at www.gardenspotvillage.org/live
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Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the tours starting at 9 a.m. in the Visitor Center. An Upper Floor Tour ticket will also grant access to the regular guided tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:15 p.m. Information about the Ephrata Cloister is available at www.ephratacloister.org. People with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodations should call in advance to discuss their needs. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at 800-654-5984.
Fundraising and Shopping Event Posted
In recognition of Memorial Day, Boscov’s department store will hold the Honor Our Heroes fundraising and shopping event from Saturday through Monday, May 23 to 25. Customers who make a set donation will receive a 15% off shopping pass that can be used during the event on most items at any Boscov’s location or at www.boscovs.com. One hundred percent of customers’ donations will go to nonprofit
See Boscov’s pg 12
YOU TASTE IT
of the church, behind the cemetery on Rt. 322
6:30 a.m., will process to 13 cemeteries in eastern Lancaster County, where members of the United Veterans Council of New Holland will perform services to honor the veterans interred there.
This year will mark the 104th time that the United Veterans Council of New Holland has embarked on its local pilgrimage.
“It’s a busy morning, and it’s mixed emotions,” said Mike. “When you’re marching, you almost get goose bumps seeing all the people and the decorated graves. It’s a somber moment.”
After the United Veterans Council marches into each cemetery, prayers are spoken, flowers are placed on graves, a 21-gun salute is fired, and “Taps” is played, before the members march out. The New Holland Band will be on hand to play the national anthem and the official song of each branch of the military service.
Others participating include members of American Legion support groups and auxiliaries.
The United Veterans Council will gather at the New Holland American Legion Post at 6:30 a.m. and depart at 6:45 a.m. Stops included in the pilgrimage include 7 a.m. at Ranck’s United Methodist Church, 700 Ranck Road, New Holland; 7:15 a.m. at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church, 4833 Division Highway, East Earl; 7:30 a.m. at Bridgeville Evangelical, 5971 Division Highway, Narvon; 8 a.m. at Bowmansville Memorial Park, 155 Church St., Narvon; 8:30 a.m. St. John’s Center Lutheran Church, 432 Reading Road, East Earl; 8:50 a.m. at Terre Hill Memorial Park,
210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill; 9:20 a.m. at Voganville Cemetery, 335 Wissler Road, New Holland; 9:35 a.m. at Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 Groffdale Road, Leola; 10 a.m. at Zeltenreich Reformed Church, 1752 Hollander Road, New Holland; Evangelical United Methodist Church, 276 W. Main St., New Holland; 10:50 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 E. Main St., New Holland; 11 a.m. at St. Stephen Reformed Church, 249 E. Main St., New Holland; and 11:20 a.m. at New Holland Community Memorial Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland. There will be no program at the park.
“When we arrive at each cemetery, I will go and find each caretaker,” said Mike. “I’ll talk to a member of the veteran’s family whose grave we’ll be firing shots over, and I’ll give them my condolences. I’m the representative of the veterans council.”
A total of 1,670 American flags will be placed by the veterans council on eastern Lancaster County graves on Memorial Day. That number includes 40 for veterans interred at seven smaller cemeteries that are not part of the pilgrimage.
The ceremonial rituals performed at the cemeteries are typically well attended. At some, as many as 100 grateful citizens attend.
“The people participating want to be there to honor and respect the veterans,” said Mike, a resident of Leola. “They all look forward to it. People really appreciate it when we come out to their cemetery.”
Other members of the United Veterans Council are Alan Knoll, Ron Folker, and Lamar Martin, all residents of New Holland.
“We’re here to honor and pay respect to the veterans who have gone before us,” said Mike. “Hopefully, people will be able to attend to see what we do and what it’s all about. We want to keep this going.”
Library Posts Silent Auction
Eastern Lancaster County Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, will continue its silent auction through Sunday, May 31. Library patrons may place bids on baskets filled with gifts from Dutch Wonderland, Sheetz, Waters Edge Mini Golf, 222 Dutch Lanes, restaurants, and other businesses.
The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, as well as from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays.
AT 1:00 P.M.
Preview Times: Tues., May 26 from 2:00 P.M. thru 5:00 P.M. and Wed., May 27 from 8:00 A.M.
*The following is just a very general list of items to be sold. Photos representing the entire auction will be posted on our website www.horstauction.com on Tues. May 26.
Sale to be held at the Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, REPRODUCTION & MODERN FURNITURE; APPLIANCES; KITCHENWARE; CLOCKS & LAMPS; BRADLEY & HUBBARD REVERSE PAINTED TABLE LAMP; COPPER/BRASS; WROUGHT & CAST IRON; PEWTER; TINWARE; AGATE; WOODENWARE; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; BASKETS; CHINA & GLASSWARE; POTTERY; LINENS & TEXTILES; BOOKS & PAPER; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ARTWORK; CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; TOYS; ANTIQUE & VINTAGE TEDDY BEARS; TOOLS; LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT; BOX LOTS AND MANY OTHER ITEMS.
Accepted Payments – Cash or PA Check, Visa, MasterCard & Debit Card with 3% Fee. No out of state checks without prior approval.
For: DORIS SHOWALTER HAROLD & LYDIA MARTIN & OTHERS
PUBLIC AUCTION
Located on a quiet dead-end
and a large four-season sun room overlooking the surrounding countryside. Additional improvements include a detached 2-car garage, and mature lot setting providing privacy and outdoor enjoyment. Built in 1956, the home offers practical one-floor living with comfortable interior space and convenient access to nearby shopping, dining, and major routes throughout eastern Lancaster County.
Real Estate Terms: $25,000 down payment on day of sale, Good PA check or Certified Funds for out of state buyers. Settlement within 45 days of date of auction. DOWN PAYMENT AMOUNT is ARBITRARY and NOT BASED ON EXPECTED SALES PRICE. ALL SHOWINGS ARE BY APPOINTMENT
See website for full listing, photos & terms.
Website: www.pmorganauctions.com Email: pmorganauctions@gmail.com Patrick Morgan 717-278-9202 Dustin Spencer 717-203-3225 Kimberly Douglas-Morgan 215-416-8837 PA-AY002383, PA-AU003557L, PA-AU005927, PA-AY002366
PUBLIC AUCTION
Church Plans Bingo Event
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 150 Water St., New Holland, will host bingo on Sunday, May 31. The games will start at 1 p.m., with doors opening at noon.
The admission fee includes 20 regular games of bingo. Food will
be available for purchase, as well as extra games, including special games and a jackpot. Winners will receive cash prizes.
To purchase tickets, contact Bill O’Neill at 717-615-4705. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door for an extra fee.
Cataloged Book Auction
Including: history, tractor, train and many other books, some hard to find.
email: raymondz@raytecllc.com
Old Bibles with family records! Also other rare and out-of-print books. Tim Weaver Auction Service • AY2109
w/family rm. & brick hearth, LP radiant heat. 200 amp electric. Outbuildings: 20'x26' barn w/horse stall, garage, and 2nd floor storage. 16'x28' workshop w/brick fireplace. Other Amenities: 500 gal. LP tank. Air system w/compressor, 9 HP Honda engine & air tank. All on .58 acre +/- partially wooded lot w/macadam drive, on-site well & septic tanks. East Cocoalico Twp. Zoned Ag. Taxes approx. $3,400. Auctioneer's Note: Looking for a starter home or to downsize? This could be the ideal opportunity for you. Country setting w/woods & small stream. Easy access to Routes 897, 322, 222, 272, and PA Turnpike. Minutes to Reamstown, Denver, Ephrata, & Adamstown. Terms: 10% down. Settlement on or before August 10, 2026. Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning, LLP, 717-354-7700.
Personal Inspection by appointment OR open house: Saturdays, May 23 & 30 from 1-3 P.M. Contact Earl @ 717-572-9280 to schedule a showing. Contact Tim @ 717-354-9524 w/any questions.
at last year’s
food trucks, baked goods, crafters and auctions.
“The vibe at Relay is upbeat and fun. It’s a family event,” said Groff. “Everyone is welcome to attend; you do not have to be part of a team to come out and enjoy the activities. As evening sets in, the atmosphere does change with the luminaria service. Lanterns and luminarias are lit around the track in remembrance or in honor of someone who has (battled) or is battling cancer.”
Misfits on a Mission is currently seeking community members, interested individuals or altruistic businesses to support its efforts at Relay for Life. The team is offering varying levels of sponsorship opportunities, donations which will be recognized with banners displayed at the event.
To become a Misfits on a Mission sponsor, contact Groff at 717-3542656 or sgroff56@gmail.com.
Traditionally, Misfits on a Mission
has been one of Relay for Life of Lancaster County’s top fundraising teams. Currently, the team has raised $36,000 toward this year’s goal of $40,000.
“Dollars raised by Relay for Life of Lancaster County stay here in Lancaster County,” said Groff, a resident of East Earl. “The funds raised are used to fund groundbreaking cancer research, to provide free patient services like rides to treatment and lodging, to support cancer prevention initiatives, to advocate for all and to improve survival rates and patient lives.”
Other members of Misfits on a Mission include Katelyn Martin of Ephrata, Katie Ruth of Ephrata, Vanessa Binkley of Ephrata, Sherri Means of New Holland and Helen McGinnis of Paradise.
For additional information, search for “Misfits on a Mission” on Facebook. Relay from pg 1
Farm house w/2682 SF,
Participants
Relay for Life of Lancaster County walk to raise money to fight cancer.
Living Room’s Workshop. “It’s allowing Him to turn it into something beautiful.”
“(The Mustard Seed is) different from other food trucks in that it’s giving people an opportunity to provide their best with a little bit of resources,” said Andrea Holder, one of the leaders of the Living Room’s Workshop. “The focus for us is to give people a chance. It might look like a regular food truck from the outside. We want these people to feel useful. I think that’s what’s different about it.”
Located at 409 N. State St., Ephrata, inside the old Doneckers building, the Living Room’s Workshop has been diligently preparing the Mustard Seed for its mission of mercy. The food truck’s grand opening will be celebrated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, when it will be parked along the sidewalk outside the church.
Patrons will be afforded an opportunity to park in the church’s lot.
“We’ve been getting feedback, and we’re trying to perfect things,” said Holder. “Our success relies on people knowing about it, coming out and enjoying it.”
The Mustard Seed’s menu will feature taco bowls, chicken kabobs, stuffed mushrooms and brisket sandwiches. The Mustard Seed is an inspected food truck with a fully equipped commercial kitchen that includes a convection oven, fryers, a flattop grill, a refrigerator and a sink.
“Right now, we’re trying to get the word out,” said Knowles. “We have used it on trial runs. We’ve been cleaning it, preparing it and getting it ready to use. We’re testing our recipes. We definitely have room to grow, but we’re trying not to bite off more than we can chew.”
The Mustard Seed’s mission is to serve local people in need, some of whom are homeless, some of whom have mental challenges and some of whom are just struggling in general. Some of those people in need are serving as volunteers as part of the Mustard Seed’s operations.
“They are people who need a hand up, not a handout,” said Knowles, a resident of Ephrata. “The goal is to provide a sense of belonging and purpose, with the hopes to earn some income. Maybe this could develop into a job.”
“We’re also doing an organic garden on the side that’s going to provide ingredients for the food truck,” said Holder, a resident of Bowmansville. “It’s pretty much everything you can grow - onions, garlic, herbs, mint.”
Following its grand opening, the Mustard Seed will be open for business every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of the Living Room. Officials are hoping to add another day of business in the future, contingent upon the food truck’s initial success.
“The best part is seeing the hope that’s being restored,” said
Knowles. “I feel like I have friends now that I never had before. It’s about relationships and family. It’s really a beautiful thing.”
The Living Room’s Workshop took possession of the food truck in the fall of 2025 when it was accepted as a gift from another church. The last six months have been spent readying the Mustard Seed for service.
The Mustard Seed came along at a time when the Workshop was searching for purpose, not long after the Workshop had closed an emergency shelter.
“I remembered years ago we
used to borrow a food truck,” said Knowles. “I wondered if the church still had it and would they want to sell it. I sent the church an email, and they responded, ‘Actually, yes we have it, and we’re thinking it’s time to get rid of it.’ Weeks passed, and when they got back to me they said, ‘We would like to gift it to you.’ If I ever knew God was in the middle of everything, it was then.”
“The shelter was just the beginning,” said Holder. “We wanted to keep the momentum going, and the workshop was born out of that.”
For additional information, go to https://tlrephrata.com.
(Schoeneck & Denver Area)
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.48-ACRE * SOLID BRICK CAPE-COD w/ 3-BRs 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE * MOVE-IN READY MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM * HARDWOOD FLOORING TUESDAY, MAY 26 • 6:00 P.M.
LOCATED AT: 235 N. King St., Denver, PA
DIRECTIONS: From the 4-way stop signs in Schoeneck, travel North on N. King St, past the turnpike bridge on the left. REAL ESTATE: First floor living at its finest in this brick Cape-Cod style house, set in a wonderful neighborhood. House was built in 1947 and has approx. 1,300 sq. ft.; kitchen w/ all appliances; this house has an abundance of natural light throughout the first level; living room w/ wood stove; primary bedroom w/ closet; bathroom w/ tub/shower; covered front porch. Second level has (2) additional bedrooms w/ closets; space for bath; recently renovated 30’x13.5’ basement; laundry w/ washer/ dryer included; sturdy 24’x24’ detached 2-car garage/shop w/ electric; wood shed; oil heat; private well & septic; updated windows; Cocalico S.D.; W. Cocalico Twp; taxes only $3,656. OPEN HOUSE DATE: Thursday, May 21, from 6-8 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram
AUCTION BY: Martin & Rutt Auctioneers AY-2189-L Ephrata & New Holland, PA John J. Rutt II, 717-587-8906 Michael J. Martin, 717-371-3333 Cameron J. Rutt, 717-875-6032
AUCTION FOR: AUSTIN & JENNA SAUDER
.39-ACRE * ZONED INDUSTRIAL * PRIVATE BACKYARD THURSDAY, MAY 28 • 7:00 P.M. LOCATED AT: 354 E. Main St., Leola, PA
Honda Odyssey Van, 8 pass., power mirrors, & heated seats (92,508 mi.). '16 Chevy Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck 4-Door, cloth interior, 6½' bed power windows & mirrors, & heated seats (200k mi.); '18 Belmont 8'x17'
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Manahoy Township. Lime Mountain School
Yearly taxes are approximately $3,100.00 Utilities: Forced air with oil furnace and coal, house fully wired with 200-amp electric, on-site well/septic. Utilities include freezer/fridge combo in the house. Outbuildings and Extras: 1-car detached garage. Summer house storage shed with 2 floors and run-in shed. Terms & Conditions: Seller is relocating and serious to sell. $25,000 down day of auction. Settlement on or before 7-28-26. Taxes pro-rated. Transfer taxes buyers’ expense! Dave Mersky Attorney. All info deemed accurate/not guaranteed. Offering Down Payment and Bridge Loan Assistance to qualified buyers! Attention Realtors: We offer 1% Broker Participation. Please register by 6-4-26. Call 717-826-1585 to schedule a private showing! Contents: Household Furniture: 3-Piece living room sets. Frigidaire upright freezer & fridge. 2 table/chair sets. 1 small fridge. Lots of dishes & Tupperware. Electronic full keyboard piano. Approximately 400 books (no catalog). Lots of miscellaneous puzzles. Blankets and sheets. Lots of Christmas decorations. New mattresses & box springs. Nice coal stove (good cond.). Many more items not listed! Vehicles/Trailers/Tools: 2008 Chevy Silverado with title, runs well. 2023 Wolf Pup/Black Label camper with bunk beds & queen bed, kitchen, stove & fridge/ freezer (excellent cond.). Troy-Bilt lawn mower tractor, runs well. 2 small garden trailers. Predator Super Quiet, 3500-watt generator. 458 cc Champion generator (like new, 7200 watts). Briggs & Stratton 10 hp OHU generator. Numerous Troy-Bilt push mowers (good cond.) Antiques/Collectibles: Numerous egg baskets. Lot of 8 fishing knives. Nice wooden duck collection. Box of rocks and old arrowheads. Train sets w/tracks (still in box). Brass bowl. Lots of Texaco Nylint trucks and toys. Farmall 1963 red sign (super nice). Iron nutcracker. Lego collections. Micky Mouse collection. Lots of old toy tractors and trucks. Lots of crocks (good shape). 12 Day of Christmas crystal plate set (super nice). Child’s tea party set. USA auto light lamp. Baseball cards. Brass Bells. Painted hand saws. Cigar boxes. Nice set of Civil War silverware set. Chicken on nests. Pyrex dishes. Lots of state quarters. Pennzoil fuel can. Hummel’s ice cream milk bottle (nice). Guns: Remington Model 770 scope 7-08. Remington 870 Wingmaster 12-gauge shotgun. Remington Model 700 BDL 30 - OGSPFO. AK47 7.62 x 39 Wasr-10 Romanto. Springfield Arms Comp 22 LR single shot. Black Beauty Brazilian Semi auto 22. Winchester Model 9410 shotgun. Hearey 22 LR. Ithion double4-barrel shotgun, 12-gauge. Ruger Model 280 Remington M77 Martell. Springfield single barrel 12-gauge. Handguns: Taurus 357 Magnum. Taurus Judge 410/M5 LC. Ruger MK122 semi-auto. High Standard Derringer 22-mag Model BM-101. Taurus PT 22. HO R 22 pistol Model 622. Journey 3-22. Hunting
Supplies: Laser range finger, works well. 2 heavy duty stack-on gun safes. Lots of hunting clothes. AUCTIONEER’s NOTE - Auction starts at 9:00 a.m. with antiques and households at Block 1. Block 2 starts at 9:15 a.m. with tools. Block 3 starts at 9:30 a.m. with furniture and miscellaneous items. This is a large auction, plan to attend!!! Real estate sells at 12:00 noon, followed by camper, vehicles, guns and large items. Many, many items not listed, do not miss this auction! Food stand on site. Auctions held under tents. Bring your own chair. PAYMENTS & TERMS - Cash or good check, credit cards apply w/3% fee. Announcements
Auctioneers: Tim Weaver Dave Stoltzfus, Steve Schuler, Tristan Sensenig
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CareerLink
are as varied as the types of employment available here.
“Some people are unemployed,” said Roggenbaum. “Companies significantly lay off, or factors cause ripple effects. It could be the field. Individuals may go from one warehouse to another. Sometimes transportation or child care are factors. Some of it is just lost jobs. Things like that do happen.”
PA CareerLink was established in Lancaster County in 2001; the site is one of the organization’s 66 locations in the state. More than 40 staff members work at PA CareerLink Lancaster County, but they are not technically employed by PA CareerLink, which receives both federal and state funding.
Those staff members operate an on-site food pantry, collect
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blankets for those in need and volunteer in the community.
“PA CareerLink Lancaster County is a group of proud partners working together,” said Roggenbaum. “PA CareerLink is an umbrella. I wear a PA CareerLink shirt, I represent PA CareerLink, but I don’t work for PA CareerLink. Our clients don’t care about that. They just care about the services we provide.
“We get people who come in our doors regularly who didn’t know we existed or didn’t know that there was anyone who could help them,” concluded Roggenbaum. “We don’t want to be the best-kept secret. We’re here to help - help people get back to work.”
For additional information, go to www.jobs4lancaster.com.
Boscov’s
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organizations that provide services, resources, and support to military and first responder families. Organizations that will benefit from the event include the Wounded Warrior Project, Hope For The Warriors, and Children of Fallen Patriots Foun -
dation, now transitioning to the Mae and George Siller Scholarship Program at Tunnel to Towers. The goal of Honor Our Heroes is to raise $1 million.
To learn more, visit www.boscovs .com/category/honor-our-heroes.
Barbecue Chicken Leg, Shady Maple Macaroni Salad, Applesauce, Chips, Dinner Roll & Butter, and Beverage.