Hempfield
Hempfield will celebrate compatible Class of ’25
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Hempfield 12th-grade principal Mark Snitzer and student leaders Lauren Choi and Gracie Kelchner agree that’s the most accurate adjective to describe Hempfield High School’s Class of 2025.
Hempfield will celebrate the close-knit group during a commencement ceremony, which will be held Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. in the Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm Stadium, 340 Mumma Drive, Landisville. If there is inclement weather,
graduation will be held Wednesday, June 4, at the same time and place. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Hempfield Live Events YouTube channel.
Approximately 550 seniors will receive their diplomas knowing they have left a legacy by working together.
“I’ve noticed a lot of people who seem to make the experience a lot more enjoyable,” said Lauren. “I want to remember having a good time and enjoying my experiences in high school. So many people in my grade do such a good job with this.”
Snitzer noted that Lauren was
a driving force in making things happen in her role as Student Council president. “(The Student Council) has planned a lot of new events, and a lot of past events we have kept building on,” said Lauren. “It’s really exciting to see the interactions we have with everyone. Seeing that something we put so much effort into is being appreciated and having a positive impact on our school culture is something our club takes a lot of pride in.”
When Lauren was a junior, the Student Council sponsored a parade on the Saturday of homecoming weekend and held
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Serving a three-year term as state regent of the Pennsylvania State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (PSSDAR) has provided Marguerite Fritsch with opportunities to influence the organization on a larger scale. She has taken full advantage.
Marguerite, who lives in Landisville, has played an integral role in three major Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) initiatives.
At the 128th state convention, which was held in Pittsburgh in late April, Marguerite delivered a $25,000 donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T). “Each state regent has the opportunity to develop a state project that the whole state will work on,” said Marguerite.
A member of the DAR’s Service to Veterans Committee, Marguerite asked state chair Diana Grady if she would lead efforts to raise funds for T2T. “I
have a family connection to that organization, and I felt it was important to support them,” Marguerite explained.
Her brother, Tom Hogan, and his wife, Susan, residents of Staten Island, lost many friends in the 9/11 terror attacks. Susan made meals for first responders, and Tom sifted through debris at a landfill.
BY CAT SHANNON
At just 9 years old, Carrigan Price has secured her spot in basketball history. She is the first participant from the Columbia-Middletown Elks 1074 Hoop Shoot to advance to the national competition, where she not only won first place in her age division, but she also took home an award as the highest-scoring girl in the entire competition. Her win came after a nail-biting shootout victory on April 26 in
Chicago, earning her national recognition and her name on the wall at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Massachusetts.
Carrigan, who is the daughter of Ryan and Michele Price, is a fourth-grader at Landisville Intermediate Center. Her journey to the national competition began in November when she participated in the local event in Columbia.
Carrigan’s winning path was paved with consistent excellence. At each of the previous
Cohesive.
Senior class president Gracie Kelchner (left) and Student Council president Lauren Choi
Marguerite Fritsch
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Academy to offer summer art camp
Dayspring Christian Academy, 120 College Ave., Mountville, will offer Creative Kids Art Camp for students entering grades one to eight. The camp will feature hand sewing, painting, cardboard construction and more. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon from Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11, and from Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25.
Hannah Lucas displays this year’s featured project, a hand-sewn dog and cat.
Led by Dayspring lower school art teacher Bonnie Lucas, Creative Kids Art Camp will expose campers to a variety of art techniques as they complete several projects throughout the week. Projects will typically be more in-depth
than what is offered during school art classes. Camp size is limited to allow more individualized instruction.
For more information about Creative Kids Art Camp, visit www.dayspring christian.com or call the school at 717-285-2000.
Tom was a track coach for fifth-graders, and he and his team participated in the first T2T race. The T2T representative who attended the state conference to accept the donation included a slideshow as part of his presentation. The first slide was a photograph of Tom and his sons, Jake and Matthew Hogan.
Marguerite also spearheaded a drive to gather backpacks and lunch bags for children of active military members. PSSDAR members collected 608 items to bring the threeyear total to more than 1,700.
mately 40 years ago, and the annual visit became a family tradition. Robert completed his Eagle Scout project there. A rededication ceremony was held Sunday, May 25, and Marguerite placed a DAR America 250 Patriot Marker at the site in honor of its historical significance.
“It always held a special place in my heart, and when I got the platform as a state regent, I knew I could go bigger, have a broader outreach in fundraising and be able to do more,” Marguerite said.
She will be able to keep tabs on the project.
Christie Logan, who lives in Arizona, has ancestors buried in the cemetery, and she and her husband, Scott, formed an LLC, Friends of Old Swede Cemetery, which will continue to maintain the cemetery.
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Class schedules 50th reunion
The Hempfield High School Class of 1975 will hold its 50th class reunion on Friday, Sept. 12, from
7 to 11 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. The Friday event will take place at the Lancaster Tennis & Yacht Club, 2615 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, and the Saturday event will take place at Blue Collar Restaurant, 949 Church St., Landisville.
For more information and to preregister by Friday, Aug. 15, visit www .hempfieldlandisvilleclass of1975.com, email hemp fieldclassof1975@gmail .com, or call Eric Muench at 717-314-0404. Details are also available by searching for “Hempfield High School Class of 1975” on Facebook.
WITF to host free educational events
Pennon Education and WITF will host two free, family-friendly “Ready, Set, Explore Slide Into Summer” events. On Saturday, May 31, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WITF Public Media Center, 4801 Lindle Road, Harrisburg. The event on
“I hold the USO (United Service Organizations) close to my heart,” said Marguerite. Her son Robert Fritsch is a commander in the United States Navy and is currently deployed to Djibouti, Africa, in support of forces in the Middle East. Through the USO, Robert read a book to his daughter Courtney’s firstgrade class in Mechanicsburg. Marguerite noted that Courtney wrote on a paper, “This was the luckiest day of my life.”
“I believe in serving,” said Marguerite, who worked as a nurse for 43 years before retiring. “My theme is love of service to God, home, and country. Service comes in many ways. I have served all my life, and I think this is a way that we can serve. Veterans and first responders need the support.”
Marguerite was the driving force behind the restoration of Old Swede Cemetery in Chester, the resting place of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Morton is known for casting the deciding vote as Pennsylvania chose in favor of the Declaration of Independence.
Marguerite said the cemetery has long been in a state of disrepair, so she launched a campaign that included fundraising events and merchandise sales and has generated nearly $200,000 for the restoration.
The local society of the Children of the American Revolution is called the John Morton Society. Marguerite first went to Old Swede Cemetery on Memorial Day approxi -
Marguerite said DAR is a nonpolitical service organization that focuses on historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Membership is for women at least 18 years old who have a direct lineage to a man or woman who fought for America in the Revolutionary War or helped the cause.
Marguerite has five ancestors proven to fit that category. Many members of Marguerite’s family have been members of DAR, including her grandmother Marguerite Hogan Graham; mother, Rosemary Hogan; sister, Rosemary Hogan; daughter, Elizabeth Ciarrocchi; and granddaughter Abigail Ciarrocchi.
Marguerite’s term as state regent of the PSSDAR will end Sunday, June 29, but her involvement with DAR will not. She recently traveled to DAR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to accept a role as a national officer.
“So I’m getting a promotion,” Marguerite said with a smile. “When I was asked, I was humbled and honored. I never thought that would ever happen. There’s a lot to learn and a lot of responsibilities, but I will be working with a lot of fabulous, talented, smart women from across the country. I know we’ll be successful.”
Navy Club is looking for a few good men (and women)
BY CAT SHANNON
In 2016, Bill Terry was attending a local craft show when a T-shirt someone was wearing caught his eye.
“I saw it said something about a Navy Ship Club, and I asked about it,” recalled the Navy veteran. “I said, ‘Where do you meet?’ I learned more about the club and thought, ‘Yeah, I can do this. It could be fun.’”
Now almost a decade later, Terry is among the dwindling number of club members. He and the other active participants are hoping more veterans will step up to join Navy Club Ship 166.
“Our club is open to anyone who goes to seaNavy, Marines, Coast Guard personnel,” Terry said.
“We’re looking for people who are interested in participating in car shows and community parades.”
At one time, the club boasted more than 100 members. Today, about 15 people are in the group, with four or five members doing the lion’s share of the work.
“All of us in the club are Vietnam-era veterans,” Terry said, noting that he served beginning in 1970, right out of high school. “We’re desperately looking for others to join us, maybe some younger veterans especially.”
Terry estimates that the club members participate in almost 20 parades from April through November, including the Memorial Day parades in Mount Joy, Manheim and Columbia. The group also participates in the Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin’ Cuisine Car Show
Whenever the group appears in public, the members like to make a splash.
“Someone had donated a large fishing boat to the club, which we got painted in battleship gray,” Terry said. “We deck it all out for parades, with LED lights around it, and we have wooden 20-millimeter machine guns that are mounted like they would be on a ship. We also have two things that appear to be torpedoes on the side of the boat. It’s set up to look like what a PT (Patrol, Torpedo) boat would have had.”
The club members also play recorded patriotic songs and military anthems through speakers to provide extra entertainment during parades.
When club members participate in a parade, they especially enjoy interacting with the crowd.
“We’ll be standing in the boat, and we will scan the crowd, looking for folks wearing a hat or anything that indicates they served,”
Terry said. “We’ll point right at that person, give them a salute and say, ‘Welcome home.’ We want to make sure no soldier is ever forgotten.”
The club raises funds for its activities through the sale of custom T-shirts. Each features caricatures of the mascots associated with each military branch.
The Navy Club of the United States was authorized by Congress in 1940. Local clubs are assigned a number in the national organization, corresponding to a PT boat number.
The Lancaster club is named for PT 166, which was designed and built during World War II. It was sunk off the Solomon Islands in 1943.
Terry, who lives in East Hempfield Township, emphasized that the club is open to any veteran of the Navy, Marines or Coast Guard in central Pennsylvania.
“Come to a meeting and see what we’re all about,” he said. “We charge yearly dues, but for first-time members, we waive that if
they participate in three activities during the year.”
The club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month, unless it’s a holiday, at the Mount Joy VFW, 125 Longenecker Road, Mount Joy.
Terry underscored the emotions of participating in a parade where he has a chance to represent his country and showcase his service.
“Even little kids, like 5 or 6 years old into teenagers, some of them will stand up and salute you,” he said. “That just tugs at your heart.”
For more information, contact Terry by calling or texting 562-896-0824.
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Members of the Navy Ship Club 166 participate in a parade.
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FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
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ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
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another one last fall. “It was an idea floating around, so we just said, ‘Let’s try it,’” Lauren said. “It was a tradition in the past, and we just wanted to bring it back. It was a fantastic opportunity to work with the firefighters and police officers. They were tossing candy to the kids. It’s such a cool event, and I’m so glad we were able to have it. Seeing all the people in the community show up for us is something we’re really proud of.”
Hempfield has also held a winter formal the last two years. “We wanted another dance for everyone,” Lauren said. “We don’t have a lot of events in February, so we thought that would be a good opportunity for us.”
In February 2025, students chose to make the event a Sadie Hawkins dance, where girls made the date invitations.
“Everyone enjoyed that,” said Lauren. “It differentiated between homecoming and (the winter formal). A lot of people enjoyed the concept.”
Lauren said she enjoyed Hempfield traditions such as the variety shows and pep rallies. This year, the Student Council showed its appreciation for staff members, bus drivers and custodians, which Lauren hopes will continue with other classes.
In the fall, Lauren will attend Lock Haven University after being accepted to the school’s
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3+2 accelerated physician assistant program, where she will have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in three years before studying to become a physician assistant.
Gracie, senior class president and president of the Class of 2025 steering committee, stated that trying times galvanized the group. “We’ve been through a lot together like most people in high school, going through COVID in seventh grade and trying to better ourselves going into high school,” she said. “I think we’ve accomplished a lot together, both the steering committee and the Student Council, adding those events and keeping school spirit up. Our class is special, and our futures are bright.”
Gracie, who will major in nursing at West Chester University, said she was confident it was going to be a good year when approximately 400 students attended the Senior Sunrise at the beginning of the school year.
“That was a good thing to start off the year, and you could see how everyone got along together,” said Gracie. “I think we’ve seen that grow since then.”
The Class of 2025’s motto is “All In,” and teachers can reward students who go above and beyond by giving them a memento that resembles a poker chip. Snitzer presented a chip to both Lauren and Gracie to recognize their accomplishments.
Snitzer said, “Each year the classes are finding new ways to build school spirit, and our students are incredible in doing that. These two fine individuals (Lauren and Gracie) are part of that.”
Snitzer added that unity sets the Class of 2025 apart. “I feel like there’s been a larger cohesive connection with the class,” he said. “By the time they are seniors, they do not spend most of their time in the building. They have worked to bring everyone together. Every year, the senior classes seem to be successful, but this year’s class has been more successful. I am very impressed.”
Volunteers support Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster
Despite the rainy weather, a team of Suburban Propane employees volunteered their time at the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster’s summer camp property.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 14, the individuals powerwashed facilities, laid mulch, cleared trails and tackled other landscaping tasks, all in preparation for the summer
campers’ arrival. The effort, part of Suburban Propane’s SuburbanCares initiative, will ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the children.
SuburbanCares supports community efforts across the United States and is designed to highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to the communities it serves.
Saturday, June 7, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lancaster Public Library, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster.
The first 50 families to check in at each event will receive a free STEM in a Box education kit packed with materials to encourage summer learning. Each child who attends one of the events will receive a free copy of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, available as a picture book or young reader’s edition. The events will also offer activities for families, including creating a pinwheel to investigate how wind creates energy, coding hungry Ozobot “ants” to eat a picnic, building a bee hotel to support local pollinators, designing a rollercoaster to explore force and motion, planting a seed to watch it grow all summer long, and taking a picture with Molly from PBS KIDS’ “Molly of Denali.” Every
activity is inspired by and connected to a book, allowing families to make connections between the stories and their own creations.
People who attend the Harrisburg event will have the opportunity to experience the new Digital Creator Studio at the WITF Public Media Center. Families will discover the science behind green screens by choosing a summer photo background and transporting themselves to sunny beaches, vibrant parks or tropical paradises. The Digital Creator Studio will also host several youth summer camps and Youth Voice initiatives this summer where local students will learn how to critically analyze and create their own digital content. Activities at both events are designed for children ages 3 to 14, but people of all ages are welcome. For more information or to register, visit www.witf.org/ready.
Volunteers gathered to clean up the property in preparation for summer camp.
stages - local, district, state and regional - she sank 23 out of 25 free throws each time. She ultimately qualified to represent her region at the national competition hosted by the Elks organization, which includes six divisions split by gender and age: 8 to 9, 10 to 11 and 12 to 13.
In Chicago, Carrigan faced stiff competition and intense pressure. After making 24 out of 25 free throws in regulation, she found herself tied with another contestant. What followed was a dramatic series of five shootouts of five shots each. In the end, Carrigan emerged victorious, scoring 45 out of 50 to clinch the national title by a single shot.
“I felt happy because it was my first year, and I didn’t think I could make it all the way and win nationals,” Carrigan said.
She wasn’t just the top in her division. Her overall score made her the highest-scoring girl across all age groups at the event. That achievement earned her the Getty Powell Award, which she will receive in June at the Elks national convention in Kansas City.
Carrigan’s journey began almost by chance. Her parents noticed an article about the local Hoop Shoot in the Merchandiser and encouraged her to give it a try. It turned out to be a full-circle moment. Both Michele and her brother, Mike Alpaugh, had competed in the Elks Hoop Shoot in their youth, though they hadn’t initially realized it was the same program.
Although Carrigan played basketball, she wasn’t used to focusing specifically on free throws. But she rose
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church’s ground floor will feature household goods, home d√©cor, collectibles, games, puzzles, books, toys, small appliances, furniture, plants, tools, and more. Also available will be hamburger barbecue, chili, chicken corn soup, hot dogs, beverages, and baked goods to eat on-site or for takeout.
Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 4, which the church has sponsored
to the challenge, driven by her competitive spirit and strong family support.
From the start, her dad helped her design a rigorous practice regimen.
“Every single time we had free time, me and my dad would go to schools, parks and Spooky Nook, and we’d do simulations,” she recalled. They mimicked shootout conditions, even practicing scenarios where Carrigan would shoot first or second, with rounds of 10 and 15 shots.
“I wanted her to be prepared for every situation,” Ryan shared, and that turned out to be a great strategy. “At the national event, anything that could happen, happened.”
As nationals approached, Carrigan’s shooting percentages climbed.
“She was always stuck in the 23 range, but as we got closer, she was getting 24s and 25s,” Ryan said. “When she punched the first 10 out of 10 in Chicago, I was feeling good.”
Carrigan herself was remarkably composed under pressure. Spectators and commentators noted her poise, as she smiled through the competition. Her calmness belied her nerves.
“When I got there, I was nervous,” she admitted. “I looked through a book of stats and was worried about the competition’s numbers.”
Beyond her impressive performance, Carrigan also displayed grace and sportsmanship. Val Kissinger, chair of the Hoop Shoot for Columbia Elks 1074, accompanied the Prices to Chicago and was struck by Carrigan’s maturity.
“One thing that I really
for more than 50 years. In previous years, the event has supported the Boys & Girls Club, volunteer fire companies, and the Lancaster Public Library.
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admired about Carrigan is that the little girl who got second place was sitting right beside her after Carrigan won,” she said, “and Carrigan was consoling her.”
For her efforts, Carrigan received a medal, a hat and a trophy at the awards ceremony. She traveled to nationals with her parents and her older sister, Cassidy, where she enjoyed themed events like trivia night, a “Space Jam” movie night and, of course, the competition. She especially liked trading custom Hoop Shoot cards with other participants and meeting kids from across the country, including as far away as Alaska.
Carrigan’s shooting style includes a few personal touches. She wears her lucky shirt and basketball shoes and always remembers her dad’s “golden rule”: Don’t miss two in a row. When that happened at the
national competition, she quickly regrouped.
“When I think I’m going to miss, I take a breath before I shoot,” she said, noting that in the final round, she sealed her victory with determination and grit. “I said in my head, ‘I’m ending this,’ and I punched a 5 out of 5.”
Youths can mark their calendars for the next local Hoop Shoot on Sunday, Nov. 9. For more information, visit elks.org/ hoopshoot.
Fans can watch Carrigan’s performance on YouTube at https://bit.ly/3YH1403 (Carrigan’s shots begin at about the 36-minute mark) and discover why Carrigan’s cousin gave her a new moniker.
“My sister told me something my cousin had said while he was watching it online,” Carrigan shared. “He said, ‘You’re the No. 1 8-to-9 girls’ Michael Jordan.’”
Chicken barbecue to benefit local families
A chicken barbecue will be held on Sunday, June 15, to benefit the families of David and Dani Brenneman of Lancaster and Chris and Rosene Sauder of Lititz. The families are planning to attend a Joni & Friends family retreat this summer.
Pickup will be available from Christ the King Community Church, 2449 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from the Lord’s House of Prayer, 133 E. Vine St., Lancaster, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The cost of a meal includes a half-chicken from Peters’ BBQ, a baked potato, a roll, applesauce, and water.
To order by Tuesday, June 3, call or text Dani at 717-283-7851, Rosene at 717-940-3418, or Marilyn Hollinger at 717-723-1094.
Carrigan Price (center) with her trophy and her parents, Ryan and Michele Price
Sierra Club awards grants
The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group, as part of its activities celebrating Earth Day, April 22, announced the names of 15 Lancaster County 501(c)(3) organizations that have been awarded Green Project grants. Each of the organizations, in submitted proposals, requested support of a venture that promotes sustainability, expands environmental awareness, and improves green infrastructure. With this latest round
of awards, each up to $500, a total of 110 Lancaster County organizations have received Green Grants from the Sierra Club - Lancaster Group over the past 10 years. The grant recipients and their projects are Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ to prepare for a Science in the Park program that brings inner-city kids to the church’s 5-acre Rader Park; the Conservation Foundation of Lancaster
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ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES – Selection of Jugs & Crocks (ES&B New Brighton, Cowden, Blue Decorated, Redware, #12 Crock), Copper Kettle on Ionn 3’ Stand, Lightning Glider Sled, Market & other Baskets, Carnival Glass, Other Misc. Glassware, Sewing Basket & Items, Painted Slate, BB Gun, Wooden Cyl. Butter Churn, Iron Canons, Sprenger Bee Bottle, Hubley Iron Door Knocker, Hubley Iron Scottie Dog Bookends, Wdn Match Holder, Wdn Sutter Print (Double Sheath of Wheat), Agate Stack Lunch Pail, Glass Salts, Glass Knife Rests, 6 Kerosene Lamps, Misc. Books, Beaded Purses (Some Framed), Curtain Tie Back Pins (Framed) & more. CURRENCY/COINS – Silver Certificates (Red, Brown, Yellow & Gold Seal), Bank Notes, Large Notes, $2.00 Bills, Confederate Bills, Civil War Fractures, Coin Albums, Wheat Cents (50+ Rolls), Display Coin Sets (Framed), Sterling Silver Mini Coin Presidential Set, 40+ Proof Sets, Mint Sets, Bank Sets, State Quarters, President Coins, 100+ Morgan-Peace Sliver Dollars, Carson City, Silver ½ Dollars, Silver Dimes-Mercury Dimes, Silver Quartz, Buffalo Nickels, Jefferson Nickels, Foreign Coins, Troy of Silver Bars, Large Cents, 2 Cent Pcs, ½ Cent Pcs, $5.00 Gold PC “2000”, $1.00 Gold PC on Stick Pin “1852” & more. TOOLS/FURN. –Misc. Power & Hand Tools, Kneehole Desk, Dressing Mirror, Bookcase, Chest of Drawer, Bowed Front & Side Oak China Closet, Oak Round Extension Table (4 Boards), Oak Pressed Back Chairs (4), Oak Ice Box, Corner Curio Cabinet, Vintage Couches and more. This is only a small list of items, come out and see what else we have (still gathering items). There are pictures on auctionzip.com – Auctioneer #1914 Food provided by Washington Boro United Methodist Church Auction for: Don & Jean Lefever & Others
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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.
Country gentleman needs a good HOUSE CLEANER. Good wage or set fee, commensurate w/experience. Every 2 wks. or more. Call 717-951-3745
PART-TIME or FULL-TIME LANDSCAPE/LAWN MAINTENANCE Some heavy lifting. Private estate. Good wage/salary, commensurate w/experience. Call 717-951-3745
SHEEP FARM HELP wanted. Ideal for retiree. Mowing, general farm duties. Must be familiar with farm work. Part time. 717-371-5732
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ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html
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!
Lawn & Garden
ESHELMAN MILL GARDENS & LANDSCAPES,
Pets
AKC DOBERMAN PUPPIES Blue, Red, Black. 5M, 3F. Ready 6/6 Raised w/children. 410-937-8035
AKC SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS
$950. VETTED, 1ST SHOTS, MALE/ FEMALE AVAIL. CALL 717-614-7956
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES
Ready Now. Black/Tan, UTD vet checked, $395.00. Call: 717-285-7445
MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES Black, brown w/some white. $600. 717-442-3063
Miscellaneous
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!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1866-433-8277
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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & Restoration. A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1833-887-0117. Have property zip code!
WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
AFFORDABLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES • New/Older House Wiring • Sec. Cameras • Hookup for Generators • Hookup for EVs • New Elec. Services/Panel Upgrade. Fully Insd. | FREE ESTIMATES | PA01947 Call 717-875-7972
AFFORDABLE HARDSCAPING & Concrete LANCASTER CONCRETE 717-203-6500
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-604-1306 • FREE ESTIMATES 26 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discounts Also Patios & Walls. Ask for Jeff
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING SPRING CLEANUP MULCHING Trimming/Planting Small Tree and Shrub Removal Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265
AFFORDABLE PAINTING Drywall Instl./Repairs, Lite Carpentry. Wallpaper Removal. Cabinets. PA032157. We take the pain out of painting for you! Call Damien 717-940-5912
POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
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
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
CHIMNEY FALLING APART?
WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN?
WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DO GENERAL HAULING - Construction Clean Up, Also Buildings, Basements, Yards, Odd Jobs. Call 717-392-7855
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
DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
•PLUMBING •COOLING •HEATING
Repairs & Installation of gas & oil heating systems. A/C, water heaters, more! Honest w/reasonable rates. Lic. & Ins. Dan 610-513-4054
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.
SEAMLESS GUTTERS, ROOFING, SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTER GUARDS Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765
SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR seeks Handyman repairs, small projects welcome. Wide range of skills. Insured | 717-324-3335 MATT
SPRING CLEAN UP! MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com
STUMP GRINDING
Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
STUMP GRINDING/REMOVAL!
Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
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!
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
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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.
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HANDYMAN SERVICES & MORE HONEST & FAIR PRICING. FREE QUOTES! CALL BEN: 717-913-8277
GUTTERS, GUTTERS Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, 717-826-3680 PA196090
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
IRON RAILS, gates, fences, restore, concrete, stairs, ext. painting, bollards BUCH CUSTOM WELDING. 717-664-4388
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 6/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE FREE ESTIMATES | 717-925-0418 StrongholdPropertyServices.com
LAWNS • LAWNS • LAWNS Property Maintenance by Steve, 717-892-7411
TRIPLE P PAINTING
Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA116089
VAN’S TREES VAN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming, Gardening, Mulching. SP Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729
WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).
Collaborative exhibit to open at Mulberry Art Studios
The Unspoken Rules, which showcases the work of abstract painters Joel Ember and Pete Hansinger, will open at Mulberry Art Studios in June, with a First Friday reception set for June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Hansinger is a self-taught artist, who grew up in New Jersey. He first discovered his love for painting in university, where he studied graphic design. He started painting at 20 years old, using his learned design skills to paint on the side. Hansinger has participated in group shows in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Philadelphia. He is a multidiscipline artist who also writes and produces music. Ember is also a selftaught artist, who grew up in Pennsylvania. Painting for 44 years, Ember has completed more than 550 paintings. He creates in many mediums, including acrylics, oils, photography and mixed media. Ember has had both solo and group shows in Lancaster,
Chicago, Pittsburgh, Soho, Brooklyn and Colorado Springs. While living in Tampa, he worked as a muralist in Ybor City, the city’s Cuban quarter. He previously had one collaborative show with Jeremy Colon of Lancaster in October 2005. After a long break from this type of art, he met Hansinger and began to collaborate with him in October 2024. Their first collaborative project was a 17-foot commissioned installation, eight paintings wide, completed in January. Their art opening on June 6 at Mulberry Art Studios will be their first show together, and it will feature more than 20 new paintings completed during 2025.
Mulberry Art Studios is located in historic downtown Lancaster at 21 N. Mulberry St. Guests who are unable to come for First Friday can contact Stephanie.MulberryArt@gmail .com to arrange a time to view the artwork.
County, supporting its environmental literacy project, which includes a professional development conference on elements of watershed biodiversity that can be shared with students in the classroom; and Franklin & Marshall College, designing and painting the college’s compost bin in Buchanan Park to make it more attractive and then using it as a model to redesign other F&M-Lancaster Compost Co-Op bins in Lancaster city.
In addition, the Friends of the Railroad Museum, constructing a new native plant garden with signage at the northeast side of the museum in Strasburg; Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center, purchasing native and pollinator plants to be placed in front of and alongside its barn with the goal of restoring local ecosystems and enhancing water quality; and Historic Poole Forge, stabilizing embankments, removing invasive vines in rain gardens, restocking
plants lost to drought, and replacing a rotted fence in the pollinator garden.
Also, Homefields Care Farm, building a biochar retort furnace that will impound carbon and make biologically active and improved soil modifications throughout its acreage; Immerse International, creating a mini meadow on a small portion of its campus as a continuation of a plan to add more native plants and trees throughout its property; and Let’s Go 1-2-3, in partnership with Northeast Neighbors/Northeast Green and Lancaster Cemetery, preparing for its fall community cleanup at the 20-acre Lancaster Cemetery, a project that will bolster and supplement past efforts to clear out, replant, and maintain the cemetery’s native gardens, shrubs, and trees.
Also, Let’s Go 1-2-3, a second proposal, providing support for the Hazel Jackson Day of Action/ Nature Fest in September
at Hazel Jackson Middle School in southeast Lancaster; Peace United Church of Christ, buying plants for its community garden that offers members and neighbors fresh produce and generates compost material for future use; and Rivertownes PA USA, installing bat houses for its insect-eating occupants at four locations in Marietta.
In addition, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Lancaster, making its existing 50-year-old retention basin more efficient and effective through the use of native plants and grasses as an alternative to the existing monoculture; Thomas Wharton Elementary School PTO, developing further its Wonder Garden, an edible foods garden that offers students an outdoor classroom where, through hands-on experiences, they acquire expertise in gardening, sustainability, and other eco-environmental practices; and West Lancaster Jewels
Neighborhood Committee, acquiring gardening supplies for student volunteers recruited to work in its community garden. Awarded once a year, the grants are primarily supported with funds generated by the Sierra Group’s Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike and, more recently, with money donated to the organization by its participation in the ExtraGive. Charitable, educational, or business organizations in Lancaster County that demonstrate a commitment to the Sierra Club’s mission of “exploring, enjoying, and protecting the planet” are eligible to apply for a grant.
The deadline to apply for the next cycle of awards is Tuesday, March 31, 2026; recipients will be announced on Earth Day. For complete details about the Green Project Grant Program, visit http://lancastersierraclub .org/grant-program, call 717-475-0586, or email jimsmeenan@gmail.com.
Joel Ember (left) and Pete Hansinger
Sierra Club from pg 6