Garden Spot
DECEMBER 10, 2025
Poole Forge To Celebrate Christmas at the Ironmaster’s
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Live music, a bonfire, seasonal refreshments, a Christmas Marketplace and horse-drawn wagon rides will be featured during Christmas at the Ironmaster’s, which will be presented at Historic Poole Forge on Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.; on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 8 p.m.; and on Sunday, Dec. 14, from noon to 5 p.m.
Visitors will be able to take selfguided tours of the site’s historic 18th-century Welsh Ironmaster’s Mansion, which will feature holiday trees and exhibits designed by local community organizations and businesses. Visitors will be able to vote for their favorite, and the winner will be issued the People’s Choice Award.
“Raven Ridge Wildlife Center will have wildlife ornaments, and
Buzz Into 2026 With Beekeeping Skills
BY CAT SHANNON
Looking to try a new hobby in 2026 and help the planet at the same time? Sign up for the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society’s New Beekeeper Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. Doors will open at 7:15 a.m.
“Beekeeping is a deeply rewarding hobby that has a meaningful impact on the environment,” said Kim Fairfield, secretary/communications director for the society. “For some, this can be a lucrative enterprise, but for most hobbyist beekeepers, the reward is in the calming, hands-on care for the bees that improves pollination in our communities, encourages stewardship of nature and promotes individual mindfulness. Of course, there’s also the sweet, golden reward of harvesting your own honey and beeswax!”
During the workshop, participants will receive all the essential information they need to begin beekeeping.
BY JEFF FALK
Give a kid a stage and she or he will perform for a day. Teach a kid to dance and she or he will perform for a lifetime.
Give a dancer a cause for which to perform and you’ve got “A Season for Wishes.”
“You focus on teaching proper dance and proper technique, but also how to perform,” said Lisa Kalinowski, the founder and artistic director of Lititz Academy of Dance. “We liken it to dancing from the inside out and dancing with your heart, and that can be a process. When you do it, it becomes so much
“We will cover topics that include the biology of bees, how to source your bees, how to set up and position your hives, caring for your bees, beekeeping equipment and costs, pest control, honey extraction and more,” Fairfield shared. “Attendees have the opportunity to speak one-onone with seasoned beekeepers, win door prizes and enter (giveaways) to win hives and other equipment.”
The workshop fee will include lunch and all materials and take-home handouts, as well as See Beekeeping pg 2
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Beekeeping
membership in the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society (LCBS) for 2026.
environment,” Fairfield said.
The upcoming year is an important one for the club.
“This membership gives access to our monthly meetings featuring professional speakers, a members-only monthly newsletter and swag store and monthly hive checks where we gather to examine the LCBS hives and ask questions from our experienced hosts,” Fairfield explained. “Members can also use the club’s 15-frame radial extractor at no fee, sign up to be on our swarm collectors list and have access to a certified kitchen to bottle salable honey for a nominal fee.”
The New Beekeeper Workshop has been a popular public offering of the society for many years, Fairfield said, noting that early registration is recommended since space is limited and the workshop typically sells out.
“This year we are particularly excited to be celebrating our 150th anniversary, making us the oldest known beekeeping club in the United States,” she commented. “We have some special celebrations planned for 2026, so it’s a great year to be a part of the organization.”
Community members can also support the efforts of the group by contacting the club to safely remove a swarm of bees or by sponsoring the society’s upcoming celebrations.
Lancaster County Beekeepers Society is a member organization, but the group also focuses on public awareness and services.
“One of the key ways we do this is by providing education for aspiring beekeepers in order to promote and endorse safe, responsible and ethical beekeeping practices that protect the community and the
“If you aren’t quite ready to start your own hive, please consider joining LCBS,” Fairfield said. “You don’t have to be a beekeeper to be a member, and this is a great way to learn a lot about honey bees and beekeeping and gain hands-on experience with the club hives. You can also follow us on Facebook at ‘Lancaster County Beekeepers Society’ and Instagram at @LancasterBeekeepers for fun, educational content and to learn about our activities.”
To register for the workshop, visit www.lancasterbeekeepers .org/workshop. Email workshop@ lancasterbeekeepers.org for more information.
“A Season for Wishes”
more fun and so much more free.”
Lititz Academy of Dance’s CoJoMotion Dance Company will present this year’s edition of its annual holiday recital, “A Season for Wishes,” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Lancaster Mennonite School’s High Fine Arts Center, 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Tickets can be purchased prior to the event at https://tinyurl .com/4xdps66w or at the door the day of the performance.
All proceeds from “A Season for Wishes” will benefit the Make-AWish Foundation of Philadelphia, Delaware and the Susquehanna Valley.
“I love Christmas, I love dance, and I love this charity,” said Kalinowski. “Seeing the transformation of these kids and what it means to them is amazing. To see them giving it their all is incredible. When the senior girls bring the big check on stage and reveal how much we’ve made, the kids are sobbing and crying. To see what it means to them, I can’t even tell you what it does to my heart.”
Consisting of more than 20 dance routines - from the genres of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip-hop, musical theater and Rockette style - “A Season for Wishes” will take about 150 minutes to perform. During a 20-minute intermission, this year’s amount raised for Make-A-Wish Foundation will be unveiled.
“It’s the most beautiful, joyous and heartwarming kickoff to the holidays possible,” said Kalinowski. “There’s beautiful dance, beautiful singing and heartwarming stories from families who have been touched by Make-A-Wish. Sometimes it’s pure joy; sometimes there’s not a dry eye in the audience. It’s the gamut of emotions. We always have Make-A-Wish families speak.”
More than 40 dancers from Lititz Academy of Dance’s CoJoMotion Dance Company will perform at “A
Church Plans Christmas
Carol Sing
Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 E. Main St., New Holland, invites the community to sing Christmas carols on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Guests may join in singing Christmas carols, accompanied by Linda Binder, the church’s organist, and learn the history of the carols from Linda Krick, Trinity’s music director. Hot drinks and Christmas cookies will be available after the program.
Season for Wishes.” The performers range in age from 11 to 18 and attend school at Warwick, Manheim Township, Conestoga Valley, Manheim Central, Hempfield, Lancaster Country Day and Lancaster County Christian School, and some are homeschooled.
“They’re my dance daughters,” said Kalinowski. “That’s what I call them. They’re beautiful souls who love what they do and love everything about this show and why they do it. They’re very talented. We have many alumni who go on to be dance majors, dance minors and on college dance teams, professional dancers and dance teachers. We want them to be properly prepared for whatever their dance goals are. We also have doctors, teachers, mommies and spouses we are just as proud of. I am very, very blessed to be close to kids I taught decades ago.”
Organizers of “A Season for Wishes” are hoping to make as
much as $50,000 from the fundraiser. In its initial two decades of staging the performance, CoJoMotion Dance Company has generated more than $572,000 for the regional nonprofit.
“What all this money goes to is making wishes come true for kids and families who need them so much,” said Kalinowski. “It’s trips and all kinds of amazing wishes like being a policeman for a day or being a superhero for a day. What an honor to be part of it.”
Located at 620 Paxton Place, Lititz, Lititz Academy of Dance was founded in 2001, a few years before “A Season for Wishes” was established as a way for the organization to give back to the community. While “A Season for Wishes” has evolved into CoJoMotion’s signature event, the dance company also performs four or five other times publicly throughout the year at various venues. For additional information, go to www.lititzacademyofdance.com.
Journey to Bethlehem
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. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
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
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. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 105 W. Main Street., Terre Hill. 717-4455512. stpaulsumcterrehill@gmail.com Pastor Lisa Kurtz, Adult Sunday School at 9:30 AM, Worship at 11:00 AM. Handicap Accessible.
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
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
Garden Spot Winter Sports Kickoff
Basketball
Boys' Schedule
Mon. 12/1 vs Donegal 7:30 pm
Wed. 12/3 at Garden Spot 7:30 pm
Fri. 12/5 at Conrad Weiser 7:30 pm
Tue. 12/9 at Conestoga Valley 7:30 pm
Thu. 12/11 vs Cocalico 7:30 pm
Mon. 12/15 at Ephrata 7:30 pm
Wed. 12/17 vs Solanco 7:30 pm
Fri. 12/19 vs Elizabethtown 7:30 pm
Mon. 12/29 Garden Spot Holiday Tourn. 4:00 pm
Tue. 12/30 Garden Spot Holiday Tourn. 4:00 pm
Mon. 1/5 at Lebanon 7:30 pm
Wed. 1/7 at Warwick 7:30 pm
Sat. 1/10 at Schuylkill 1:30 pm
Tue. 1/13 vs Conestoga Valley 7:30 pm
Fri. 1/16 at Cocalico 7:30 pm
Tue. 1/20 vs Ephrata 7:30 pm
Thu. 1/22 at Elizabethtown 7:30 pm
Tue 1/27 at Solanco 7:30 pm
Fri. 1/30 at Elco 7:30 pm
Mon. 2/2 vs Kennard-Dale 7:30 pm
Wed. 2/4 vs Warwick 7:30 pm
Fri. 2/6 at Twin Valley 7:30 pm
Girls' Schedule
Mon. 12/1 at Donegal
7:30 pm
Wed. 12/3 at Fleetwood 7:30 pm
Tue. 12/9 vs Conestoga Valley 7:30 pm
Thu. 12/11 at Cocalico 7:30 pm
Mon. 12/15 vs Ephrata 7:30 pm
Fri. 12/19 at Elizabethtown 7:30 pm
Tue. 12/23 vs Kutztown 2:00 pm
Fri. 1/2 at Solanco 7:30 pm
Mon. 1/5 vs Daniel Boone 7:30 pm
Wed. 1/7 vs Warwick 7:30 pm
Fri. 1/9 at Hershey 6:00 pm
Mon. 1/12 vs Pequea Valley 7:30 pm
Tue. 1/13 at Conestoga Valley 7:30 pm
Fri. 1/16 vs Cocalico 7:30 pm
Tue. 1/20 at Ephrata 7:30 pm
Thu. 1/22 vs Elizabethtown 7:30 pm
Tue. 1/27 vs Solanco 7:30 pm
Fri. 1/30 vs Elco 7:30 pm
Mon. 2/2 at Kennard-Dale 7:30 pm
Wed. 2/4 at Warwick 7:30 pm
Thu. 2/5 at Lampeter-Strasburg 7:30 pm
Tue. 12/2 vs Columbia 3:30 pm
Fri. 12/5 vs Manheim Central 3:30 pm
Tue. 12/9 vs Northern Lebanon 3:30 pm
Fri. 12/12 at Cocalico 3:30 pm
Mon. 12/15 at Donegal 3:30 pm
Mon. 1/5 at Lancaster Catholic 3:30 pm
Thu. 1/8 at Manheim Central 3:30 pm
Mon. 1/12 at Northern Lebanon 3:30 pm
Fri. 1/16 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 3:30 pm
Wed. 1/21 vs Cocalico 3:30
12/20 vs York Suburban Tourn. 9:00 am
1/6 vs
Bowling Wrestling Rifle
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Cricket’s Antiques, which was our winner last year, will be back with a new creative theme,” noted Dawn Ekdahl, Poole Forge’s executive director. “Lickity Split will have their ice-cream-and-sweetsthemed tree. The Lancaster Doll Club is back this year with another one of their amazing and creative displays.”
Three floors of the mansion will be decorated and open to tour. The Lancaster Doll Club is back this year with another one of its amazing and creative displays. Honey Brook Community Library, the Village Library of Morgantown and the ELANCO Library will have crafts for children on the third floor.
Free homemade Christmas cookies and hot chocolate will be served throughout the weekend. A food truck will also be on hand.
Dec. 12 will feature horsedrawn wagon rides through the park starting at 2 p.m. Photos with Santa’s sleigh and Father Christmas will be available on Dec. 14.
Live music will be also featured throughout the event. There will be performances by the Pequea Valley Seconday School chorus and the Twin Valley Handbells. “We will also have some local school groups caroling on the wagon rides and around the bonfire on Saturday,” Ekdahl added.
Members of the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society decorated the site’s 1859 covered bridge and gazebo with Christmas lights that will remain lit during the holiday season.
As part of a Christmas Marketplace, the Paymaster’s House and the West Tenant House will be open with craft and gift vendors. There will also be an opportunity to win prizes through a random drawing.
Historic Poole Forge is located at 1940 Main St. (Route 23), Narvon, 7 miles east of New Holland and 3 miles east of the Shady Maple Complex. Tickets will be sold at the gate. There will be separate prices for individuals, couples and families.
For more information, visit www.HistoricPooleForge.org, call 484-797-5302 or email hpf1940@gmail.com. Poole Forge is also seeking volunteers to help organize and work during special programs such as the Christmas event. Interested individuals may contact Ekdahl at the aforementioned phone number or email address.
OMPH School Accepting Enrollments
Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School in Ephrata is now enrolling for the 2026-27 school year. Enrollment is open for fullday preschool for children ages 3 and 4, full-day kindergarten, and first through eighth grades. Interested families are encouraged to call the school at 717-738-2414 to schedule a tour.
Children from preschool through eighth grade may attend Our Mother of Perpetual Help School.
OMPH is a Catholic preschool, elementary school, and middle school. It welcomes children of all faiths who seek an education focused on reverence, respect, and responsibility. OMPH School
is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools. For more information, visit www.omphschool.com.
“Horst Auction Center”
SALE
ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, TOOLS WED., DEC. 17, 2025 AT 1:00 P.M.
Preview: Tues., Dec. 16 from 2-5 PM & Wed., Dec. 17, from 8 AM
*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., Dec. 16. Sale to be held at the Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, REPRODUCTION & MODERN FURNITURE; APPLIANCES; KITCHENWARE; CLOCKS & LAMPS; WLAN – SYLVAN H SAHM JEWELRY STORE CLOCK; SILVER; COPPER/BRASS; WROUGHT & CAST IRON; PEWTER; TINWARE; AGATE; WOODENWARE; BASKETS; CHINA & GLASSWARE; LG. COLLECTION OF VINTAGE PEANUT BUTTER GLASSES; POTTERY; LINENS & TEXTILES; BOOKS & PAPER; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ARTWORK; CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ORNAMENTS; TOYS; BASEBALL & SPORTS CARDS; 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.
Phoenix Fire has dedicated a lifetime to supporting local fire companies and volunteers. Now it’s our turn to show up for them - don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own top-quality fire apparatus, tools, equipment, vehicles, and collectibles!
Featured Fire Trucks: 1989 Simon LTI QS-110’ Ladder Truck (Detroit Diesel 8V92 engine, 12,565 mi, insp 12/2025, with title), 2001 American LaFrance ALFD-150-21 Pumper Truck (Detroit Series 60 12.7L/430HP engine, Allison trans, 175,123 mi, 1500 GPM two-stage pump, pump test current 2025, insp 11/2025 with final inspection before auction). Vehicles: 2019 Ford Transit Van (3.7L V6, 92,217 mi, insp 11/2025, with title), 2011 Honda Pilot (V6 3.5L, 256,301 mi, insp 12/2025, with title), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (6 cyl. 4.0L, 186,993 mi, insp 12/2025, with title), 2000 Ford E-250 Van (V6 4.2L, 232,274 mi, insp 10/2025), Ford F-150 (164,035 mi, insp 1/2026), Boat & Trailer (with titles), Bumper Pull Camper (no title). Mechanic & Shop Tools: Snap-on PROLINK Edge Model EEHD189090 (loaded with heavy-duty truck engine, transmission, ABS, Wabco software), Snap-On and other brand-name mechanic tools, Kussmaul chargers and air pumps, hydraulic crimping machines, presses, floor jacks, drill press, creepers, specialty tools. Fire Truck Parts & Equipment: New and refurbished fire truck parts, hardware, hoses, fittings, reels, testing equip. Memorabilia & Collectibles: LTI Aerial Manufacture Memorabilia, Vintage Light Bars, Fire company memorabilia (including Liberty Fire Co. items). Hundreds of items from a working firetruck mechanics shop, everything sells to the highest bidder, ideal for collectors, contractors, resellers, and of course, mechanics! There is sure to be unbeatable deals on tools, vehicles, and equipment! Be there - deals like this don’t come around often! Important Info: There will be equipment on-site to aid in load-out, however, buyers must bring all personnel and resources necessary to remove items. NO shipping available.
Preview Dates: Dec. 11th & 12th, 8AM-4PM
Pick-Up Dates: Dec. 15th-17th, 8AM-4PM.
11’x13.5’ dining room w/French doors to rear multi-tier deck & patio; formal 15’x15.5’ living room w/ bay window & vinyl flooring; 3-bedrooms w/closets & full bath; lower level has a 21’x14’ family room/bedroom w/vinyl flooring; 14’x14’ bedroom or den w/stone face gas fireplace; 20’x11’ bedroom w/patio doors to rear patio; utility room w/heat pump/central AC; radon mitigation system; on-site well & septic; stately covered front porch w/4-white columns; annual taxes:$5,973. Outbuildings: a 28’x24’ brick/vinyl 2-bay garage/shop w/front man door; an 18’x14’ vinyl 1-bay garage/shed; fenced yard/pasture and large garden area; nice paved driveway & parking area. For info call/text auctioneer at (717) 371-3333. Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance in 60-days. Attorney: Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning LLP (717) 354-7700.
Note: Great rural setting located along a quiet back road; nice wooded border; move-in ready updated home offers 2,576 sq. ft. living area; garages offers lots of storage; ideal property for backyard chickens/pets; don’t miss this auction, sellers are very motivated to sell! FOR PHOTOS & DETAILED LISTING VISIT www.martinandrutt.com ** THESE ITEMS OFFERED IMMEDIATELY
R123942
Sale For: MINERVA MARTIN JOSHUA ZOOK JR. RACHEL MARK & OTHERS
PUBLIC AUCTION
1 STY. BRICK 3 BDRM. RANCHER
1 CAR GARAGE - LEVEL CORNER LOT
EAST EARL/BLUE BALL AREA
SATURDAY, DEC. 20 • 10 A.M.
210 Musser Rd., East Earl. From New Holland Rt. 322 E. thru Blue Ball. Right Musser Rd. House corner Musser Rd. & Wea-Wit St.
Brick Rancher w/1100 SF, eat-in kitchen, large living/family rm., 3 bdrms., full bath, laundry, full bsmt., oil hot water heat, breezeway, 1 car garage, large 21½x9 deck, low maintenance w/covered soffit, fascia, insulated/ tilt windows, level lawn, completely fenced in & garden area. Corner lot w/ access from Wea-Wit St. & Musser Rd.
Owners relocating & serious to sell. Absolute move in condition w/beautiful oak hardwood flooring. Low taxes. Ideal as residence or investment.
Convenient East Earl, Blue Ball location. Personal inspection by appt. or Open House Sat., Nov. 29, Dec. 6 & 13 from 1 to 4 PM. For more details visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr.
Aaron Z. Nolt
Curvin M. Horning
717-733-1006
Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956
www.klinekreidergood.com
PUBLIC AUCTION
Andrew H. & Janet M. Martin 717-381-5704
R123209
VisionCorps To Offer 2026 Calendars
VisionCorps has largeprint 2026 calendars available now. The 2026 calendar is 21.5 by 17 inches when opened, and each date square is 2.25 by 2.75 inches. The cover of the calendar is in blue tone. The inside calendar pages are in black and white for contrast, and the numbers are large and in bold
print, making them easier to see. This year, the calendar’s cover includes some historical photos to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary. For more information on how to purchase a calendar, contact Tyler at therbein@visioncorps .net or call 717-205-4153. Calendars will be sent out in the mail.
PUBLIC AUCTION
1 OWNER BRICK RANCHER ON .25 +/- ACRE CORNER LOT SATURDAY, DEC. 27 • 9 A.M. - RE 11 A.M. 514 North 6th Street, Denver, PA 17557
Nestled in the desirable Cocalico School District within Denver Borough, this charming Sam Snyder-built brick rancher sits proudly on a spacious 0.25-acre corner lot. This well-maintained, singleowner home features three comfortable bedrooms, classic plaster walls, a full partially finished basement, and a generous attic - offering potential for conversion into two additional rooms. The inviting eat-in kitchen is equipped with maple cabinetry, a modern electric glass-top stove, a like-new stainless steel refrigerator, and vinyl flooring. The large family room boasts cozy carpeting, ample closet space, and a closed staircase leading to the attic. Down the hallway, you’ll find three bedroomstwo with plush carpeting and one with beautiful hardwood floors - all featuring their own closets. The bathroom is thoughtfully designed with a tub/shower combination and two spacious closets for extra storage.
4 bedrooms - including a downstairs bedroom with a grand open-hearth fireplace (currently capped) - and 1½ baths. Modern updates include vinyl replacement windows throughout, insulated and vinyl siding, an electric hot water heater, and propane wall heat in the dining room. The property boasts an on-site well and septic system, deep windowsills, plaster walls, and an inviting open staircase with classic wood banisters and railings.
The well and pressure system are conveniently located inside an enclosed porch, adding to the home’s practical features. The home features a running spring located in the basement w/ dirt floor and an exterior entrance. This property is a dream project for a skilled carpenter, offering the perfect opportunity to restore its original grandeur. Outside, you’ll find a substantial detached masonry garage/ building measuring 40 ft x 70 ft - ideal for storage, workshops, or additional uses. Auctioneer’s Note: Due to the passing of Doris, the family is offering the property for public auction. Come prepared to purchase this home. For more pictures, visit our website: www.obauctioneer.com.
OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Dec. 13 (1-3 PM) OR BY APPOINTMENT CALL THE AUCTIONEER (717) 587-5105.
Terms: A 10% down payment is required on the day of the sale, with settlement within 45 days.
Terms by: Doris Wells Estate Taxes: Approx. $3,633 Attorneys: Bellomo & Associates, LLC. (717) 845-5390
VINTAGE CARS, COLLECTABLES, FURNITURE & HH GOODS
CARS & CAR PARTS: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle, 1970 Porsche 914, 1972 Porshe 914, 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88, Aluminum mag wheels, car seats, Porche hood, intake and exhaust parts and more. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: (2) World War 2 era Stradivarius replica violins w/ cases, Potato bug Mandolin, Bango, Cornett, working Accordion, Maracas. COLLECTABLES: Mars elec. Train set w/ Lionel Track & K controller, Butcher Block wood bench, Clam shell metal patio chairs, Atari game console & games, runner sleds. FURNITURE: 6 Oak pressed back chairs, small secretaries desk, Cabinets, oak toy box, curio cabinets, bow front secretaries curio cabinet, end tables, blanket chest, lamps, queen size bed, wardrobe, 4 post pull size bed, computer desk, dressers, show organizer, painted toy box, water fall double bed, grandmothers clock( needs finished).
TOOLS: Craftsman T110 riding mower, JD LT113 Riding mower (as-is), Rototiller, snowblower, lawn mower jack, elec. Motors, Stanley screw drivers, Elec. Chain saw, Misc bolts organizers, shop vac, electric heaters, scythe, table saw, 1” rough cut walnut lumber, Air compressor, aluminum ext. ladder, tig & mig welders, small hand tools, sockets, wrenches. APPLIANCES: upright freezer and refrigerator, misc. kitchen appliances, Microwave HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN ITEMS: Pyrex bowls, Corning ware dishes, pots & pans, rolling pin, kettles, utensils, food processor, silverware and more, Rose well air fryer, linens, sewing items, costume jewelry, misc. pictures, bowling items, Bibles, song books, pressed glassware. Auctioneer’s Note: This is only a partial listing; The attic is packed full, and we are still organizing the auction and items are still being found. Bring a friend and a chair as we will be selling with two auctioneers for part of the day. Tent and Porta John provided, Food stand on site. A portion of the items listed, will be offered on the internet through Proxibid.com. Starting at 10AM For more pictures, visit our website: www.obauctioneer.com.
Terms: All items to be paid for by the conclusion of the auction in form of either Cash, Good Check, or Credit/Debit Card w/ 4% fee.
Terms by: Doris Wells Estate
Outside, the property includes an approximately 25’ x 25’ detached garage with an attached carport, a generous backyard, and the convenience of public water and sewer. Recent updates include a shingle roof installed within the last ten years and vinyl replacement windows throughout. The basement offers a working wood stove, a newer oil hot water furnace (installed in 2018) with summer/winter hookup, and washer/dryer connections for added convenience. This solid brick home combines classic craftsmanship with modern updates, making it a wonderful opportunity for comfortable living in a sought-after neighborhood.
Auctioneer’s Note: Due to health issues Nevin and Patricia have decided to sell their home and relocate to a long-term care facility. They have enjoyed this home for many years and are anxious for the next chapter of their lives. Come prepared to purchase this home. For more pictures, visit our website: www.obauctioneer.com.
OPEN HOUSE: Sat., December 13 & 20 (1-3 PM) OR BY APPOINTMENT CALL THE AUCTIONEER (717) 587-5105.
Terms: A 10% down payment is required on the day of the sale, with settlement within 45 days. Terms by: Nevin & Patricia Mcquate, Cory Mcquate POA Taxes: Approx. $3,986.
Attorneys: Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning 717-354-7700
ANTIQUES, LOCAL ADVERTISING, FURNITURE, & HH GOODS
ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: Anniversary clock, Tombo (Ferdinand & Strauss) tin toy bank, salt glazed jugs and crocks, spinning wheel, green handle cookie cutters, cobblers tools, Silver child’s cup w/ silver spoon & fork, scales,, beer Stines, slaw cutter, frosted salad bowl w/ oil and vinegar, vintage Christmas décor, Hot Rod magazine (60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s) Sad Irons, 1960’s military Uniform w/ hat, Leroy Sensenig’s Hinkletown Mill dog food bag, local advertising feed bags, A.R. Brubaker Nail bag, Pa 1938 license plate, ESSO oil can, sad irons, Showalter & Wenrich ice scrappers, Puritan No. 8 waffle maker, mouth harps, Cuckoo clock, Tonka crane, tonka dump truck, Buddy L jeep, Buddy l livestock trailer, Cox motorized race car, runner sled, apple peeler, wood fork, single tree, arrow heads, Denver Fair Posters, wooden butcher block high bench, ice skates, 4 gallon crock water container, Smokestown Fire co. mugs, Ceramic green light up Christmas tree, Agate gas stove, Tru Scale tractor and manure spreader, agate lunch pail, Longaberger® baskets. TOOLS: Pressure washer, working 1964 Lawn Boy snow blower, edger, push mower, weed eater, shovels, rakes, hoes, shears, wrenches, sockets, tool boxes, vise grips, screw drivers, wooden machinist tool box with micrometers, calipers and more. FURNITURE: oak dining room table, maple chairs, Early China cupboard, handmade cherry cobbler’s bench floral pattern upholstered sofa and chair, rocking horses, rolltop desk, oak secretaries roll top desk, sewing machine and cabinet, early dry sink w/ old hutch top, rocking chairs, dresser, early dovetailed blanket chest, pressed back chair, jewelry cabinets. APPLIANCES: Whirlpool refrigerator, Whirlpool upright freezer, Whirlpool top load washer, Maytag Elec dryer, window ac units, microwave. HH GOODS: Pyrex items, Corning ware, pots and pan, kettles, silver ware, flatware, measuring cups, Wallace S/S silverware snowflake pattern set, large amount of stamping items, including stamps, inks, cutters, card making supplies etc. organizers, cups and mugs, and more being found
Auctioneer’s Note: This is only a partial listing; we are still organizing the auction and items are still being found. Bring a friend and a chair as we may be selling with two auctioneers for part of the day. Tent and Porta John provided; Food stand on site. For more pictures, visit our website: www.obauctioneer.com Terms: All items to be paid for by the conclusion of the auction in form of either Cash, Good Check, or Credit/Debit Card w/ 4% fee. Terms by: Nevin & Patricia Mcquate
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 - 4:00 P.M.
Located at 554 West Broad Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Well Built Income Producing Multi-Unit Investment Property with Improvements
Directions: From New Holland Rt. 23 (W. Main St.) At NH Auto take Hoover Ave. North to Left on Broad St. to Property on Left. 4 separate rental units (2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath each). All units are fully occupied with recent upgrades and individualized Electric Meters per rental units, additional 4 garage units, Lot Size .54
and
Showings by Appointment
Please call auctioneer & leave a message. Come prepared to Buy. Terms: 10% down as a non-refundable deposit day of auction. Settlement on or before 60 days. Buyer pays 2% Transfer Tax. Real Estate Taxes to be prorated from settlement day. 2025 property taxes $6,477. All information is deemed accurate, but not guaranteed.
Seller: Four Horsemen Realty LLC
Attorney: Linda Kling, 717-656-6717 Smoker Gard Associates. View more Photos and for complete Listing visit: www.martinauctioneers.com
approved check, or Credit Card w/ 3% fee. Auction held in heated garage. Parking at next door Trinity Church parking lot. Food stand by Weaverland Valley Fire Co. Ladies Aux.
HELP WANTED
General
CAREGIVERS NEEDED: CNA'S, HHA's & care assistants, make a difference in the life of a senior & put your caregiving experience to work. All shifts available. Visiting Angels at 717-393-3450.
DRIVER WANTED. Must have flexible schedule for fill in or all day runs. New Holland/White Horse Area. 717-799-6155
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Pets
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DECKS/PATIOS • FENCING • SHED PADS LOT CLEARING • LEAF REMOVAL/ FALL CLEANUP • SNOW REMOVAL HARDSCAPING • LANDSCAPING Atglen, PA : 610-597-7342
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