Hempfield
Hempfield High School Project Planned To Begin Next Summer
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
When Hempfield High School’s Class of 2034 arrives on campus in the fall of 2030, they will be walking into a building that is no longer under construction.
Principal Bill Brossman, Hempfield School District superintendent Mike Bromirski, and school board member Charles Merris are confident the project that will occur in the meantime will be beneficial to students and the entire community.
Bromirski said the plan is for the bidding process to begin in early 2026. The school board will then select the winning bid and
The
starting with a preliminary budget of $210 million, will be completed in
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Lydia Nolt noted that it’s one of her most memorable events of the year.
Mennonite Life’s 14th annual Storytelling Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Road, Landisville. Everyone is invited. There is no admission fee, but Mennonite Life will welcome donations to support its mission.
“Storytelling Night is a highlight for me,” said Nolt, who is an educator at Mennonite Life. “It’s one of my favorite events. I love attending. The stories that come out of it are so powerful. When you have two people in conversation with each other, different things come to light.”
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ is not asking for gifts as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Instead, the church prefers to continue its tradition of aiding the community.
“In the spirit of living out our
mission and vision, Church of the Apostles launched a yearlong initiative (called) ‘50 Acts of Kindness,’” church administrator Melissa Kosman said. “For 50 years, this church has been a place of blessing for individuals, families, and the wider community. Now, in gratitude and joy, we’re offering 50 acts of kindness back into the
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Hyacinth Stevens and Kevin Ressler will be the guest speakers. Stevens is a bishop in LMC’s New York District and works as executive director of Mennonite Central Committee East Coast. (LMC used to stand for Lancaster Mennonite Conference, but that group is now a nationwide conference.) Mennonite Life said that Stevens has spent 12 years pastoring King of Glory Tabernacle in the active Christ-centered community in the Bronx where she was raised. “She is passionate about embodying Anabaptist peace witness and bringing the Good News to her community wherever she goes,” Mennonite Life said. Stevens and her husband, Benjamin, have four children.
Ressler is the CEO at Alliance for Health Equity and former president and CEO of United Way of Lancaster County, among
sign a contract. The superintendent said the earliest shovels could be in the ground is June 2026.
project, which is
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Hempfield School District superintendent Mike Bromirski (left) and Hempfield High principal Bill Brossman stand in front of the Franklin wing. Photo by George Deibel
Church administrator Melissa Kosman with notes listing Acts of Kindness for congregants to complete. Photo by George Deibel
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Halfway through the year, 22 people had signed up and completed a total of 40 acts of kindness, ranging from recycling plastic bags to donating to an animal shelter. Church members have also handed out water at a festival and collected supplies for new mothers. “We’re challenging our members to rake leaves and shovel sidewalks for people,” said Kosman. “Anything that’s above and beyond what they would normally do to give
back to our community.”
She noted that the congregation has embraced the project. “They love it,” she said. “We had one lady sign up for like 10 different things. It’s been really well received.”
There is a sign-up sheet located in the lobby of the church, which is located at 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster.
The project is not limited to members of the congregation. Community members who wish to complete an act of kindness can contact Kosman
at admin@apostlesucc .org. Any person or organization that needs an act of kindness can email Kosman as well.
“I’m borrowing this saying from Timothy Keller,” Kosman said. “A church is the people who are inside of it, and a church should always be acting out the love that Jesus has given us. And we’ve been called as disciples of Jesus to go out into our community and take care of those who can’t.
So this is part of Church of the Apostles going out into the community and being part of it. If the church closed tomorrow and nobody missed us, we didn’t do our job. We didn’t do what we were called to do.”
Church of the Apostles will also hold three community events in August.
and family are welcome to come and enjoy the Youthlympics games, a potluck cookout, and s’mores.
Community game night will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, in Rader Park. Everyone is welcome to bring their favorite games and enjoy snacks.
Rock band Bad Publicity will perform a concert at Schellenberger Pavilion in Rader Park on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 3 p.m. The Reading-based group is composed of singer and songwriter Olivia Holeva, guitarist Frankie Hagen, and drummer Michael Gruber. Kosman said Bad Publicity “brings a fresh, high-energy sound blending rock, jazz, and metal influences.”
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BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 10am (Combined Worship Service) followed by 11am Social Hour. Services also available by phone (888-440-0106) or online at www.apostlesucc.org
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
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. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with 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 enjoys one combined Summer Sunday Worship Service @ 10am w/contemporary & traditional elements. Family Ministry at the same hour for nursery, children, and youth ages. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or call: (717) 898-1551.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
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On Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, the church’s youth group will hold Churchwide Campout & Youthlympics in Rader Park, 1899 Apostle Way, Lancaster. Friends
There is no cost for admission; a freewill offering will be accepted. Visitors should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Go to https://apostles ucc.org for additional information about church events.
Lippert Honored at SkillsUSA Event
Luke Lippert won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2025 SkillsUSA Championships held in Atlanta on June 25 and 26.
Lippert is from East Petersburg and a student at Lancaster County Career & Technology Center in Mount Joy. He was awarded the high school bronze medal in sheet metal.
More than 6,500 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competitions in the world.
First-place state winners were invited to the event to demonstrate their technical skills, workplace skills and personal skills in 114 hands-on competitions, including robotics, automotive technology, drafting, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. Industry leaders from
850 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions planned and evaluated the contestants against their standards for entry-level workers. More than 1,200 industry judges and technical committee members participated this year.
A total of 1,250 gold, silver and bronze medals were presented to students on June 27 at the SkillsUSA awards session. Many winners also received industry prizes, tools of their trade or scholarships. The medalists also received a Skill Point Certificate representing workplace readiness in the student’s occupational specialty. Students can add the certificate to an employment portfolio. As an indicator of proficiency, Skill Point Certificates were awarded to national contestants who received a medal or who met a threshold contest score for their event.
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other nonprofit leadership roles. A biography provided by Mennonite Life said, “He is rooted in his identity as a person of faith as he works for an equitable peace and justice for all, through listening and honoring the voices in the community. Ressler aims to challenge and transform unjust systems in Lancaster city, where he and his wife, Melissa, are raising their family.”
Both speakers will share a series of seven four-minute stories, and they will alternate. “Neither of the storytellers will know what the other one has prepared, and I also do not know what they have prepared,” said Nolt. “It’s truly that evening you see what the Spirit weaves together. We’re all experiencing it for the first time.”
Nolt added, “Part of our mission here is to tell the stories of Lancaster Mennonites and interrelated communities and for people to know their own stories and know each other’s stories. By doing that, people
recognize the humanity in connecting through learning about each other’s lives and experience and faith and histories.”
Mennonite Life rotates Storytelling Night between county churches and seeks speakers from a variety of backgrounds. “A goal is to recognize that the stories of Lancaster Mennonites are so, so diverse,” said Nolt. “They’re bringing wisdom from their experiences with their communities here in Lancaster, maybe from growing up, maybe stories from childhood.”
Nolt noted that Storytelling Night is an entertaining event regardless of one’s religious beliefs. “You do not have to be Mennonite to find meaning in this evening and also to enjoy it,” said Nolt. “I think maybe the general public has a certain idea of what a stereotypical Mennonite experience is like. This might be a chance to learn something new about the Mennonite community.”
It is also an opportunity
“Anastasia: The Musical” Performances Set
Popovsky Performing Arts Studio (PPAS) and The Protagonist Project will present “Anastasia: The Musical” on Friday to Sunday, Aug. 1 to 3, at the Gardner Theatre at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster.
The show will transport audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to Paris in the 1920s, following a young woman who sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a con man and an ex-aristocrat. They embark on an adventure to help her find home, love, and family. The musical is directed by Jonathan WalkerVanKuren, an instructor of voice and music theater at Lebanon Valley College, as well as a private voice instructor at Popovsky Performing Arts. A sensory-friendly performance will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. Modifications during this performance will include lowered sound levels, reduced lighting effects, and the freedom to take breaks as needed. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ticketleap .events/tickets/ppas-7/ anastasia-the-musical#.
for people to take a brief break from their busy lives. “It’s a chance to power down, listen really closely, and meet community members in a way that is not possible in a lot of other settings,” Nolt said.
Mennonite Life’s mission is to create a space where diverse communities can connect across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own stories.
The Mennonite Life Visi tors Center, located at 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, houses the organization’s archives, which holds the his torical records of Lancaster Mennonites, Nolt said. “We also have the Biblical Tabernacle Experience, which is a scale reproduction of the biblical tabernacle and tells the story of God dwelling with His people,” she added.
Mennonite Life also operates the 1719 Museum at 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street. Nolt said that museum tells the story of the Herr family and the neigh boring Conestoga-Susque hannock communities.
Visitors listen to speaker Becky Hess during last year’s Storytelling Night.
phases. During the 202627 and 2027-28 school years, construction will be focused on an addition that extends from the Buchanan wing of the building over the area that is now the varsity baseball field. In the 2028-29 school year, work will continue on the addition while renovations will start on the existing building. By the 2029-30 school
year, the new high school building is scheduled to be finished while work will start on tearing down the Franklin entrance and putting in more parking spaces.
Bromirski said there are approximately 2,200 students enrolled at Hempfield High School. He noted that while projections fluctuate, the new build -
ing, once completed, will comfortably house a little under 2,600 students with room for future additions if needed. The current building is 420,000 square feet and the new building is slated to be 490,000 square feet, although the design process is ongoing.
After seeking input from students, faculty members, and the community, Bromirski said the district considered three other options: renovating the current building with a cost of $111 million, renovating the current building with a small expansion at a cost of $131 million, or constructing a completely new building at a cost of $255 million.
“As we worked through this looking at what would be potentially the best option, we landed on the replacing the Franklin and renovating the Buchanan,” said Bromirski, adding that the Franklin part of the building dates back to about 1950.
The end result will be a more practical footprint, Brossman said. “(The current building) was all piecemealed together. (The new building will be) much more
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rectangular. It’s tighter. It’s much more efficient.”
The baseball field will be moved to the site of the former Landisville Intermediate Center, and upgrades will be made to the existing varsity softball field. The parking lot at the new baseball field will double as a practice area for the marching band, which currently rehearses in front of the Franklin entrance within earshot of neighbors.
“We’re being very intentional about the parking setup,” said Bromirski. “Right now, we have students that park over at the stadium and over near the middle school, and then they have to cross Kauffman Road to get to the high school. So we’re trying to make sure that we’re able to get everyone on the Kauffman side of the road for safety purposes and trying to clean up the drop-off and pickup (situation).”
Brossman stated that the project will have a big impact on students. “The ability to have larger classrooms and more collaborative spaces is going to align better with our current practices and what our kids are doing,” he said. Brossman added that the smaller footprint will allow students to move between classes more quickly, and the flow of hallway traffic will be less congested.
“With the additional light that’s being able to be brought into the building vs. what we have now, it’s going to feel like a much more natural environment. ... It’s also really well designed to host the community and public for athletic events and the performing arts events. One thing we really lack right now is any sort of space outside those locations.”
Merris, a Hempfield graduate who is the chair of the school board’s buildings and grounds committee, has high praise for the architect, KCBA. “I think the overall design is going to benefit the students’ ability to learn,” he said. “The design of the school is comparable to other newer schools so that the kids will be able to interact more together. … Ultimately, I think it’s going to improve the educational experience substantially.”
Merris added that the project allows the district to avoid inefficient costly repairs on the roof and mechanical systems. He said that the project will be done “with minimal impact on the taxpayer.”
Merris continued, “I think it’s really a win-win for a school district and the community. We had to do something sooner or later. … I’ve been on the board for some time now. They looked at doing renovations, I think, back in the ’90s, but it just wasn’t the
right time. I think it was just the right time to do this project.”
Although the high school plan is garnering a great deal of attention, Bromirski and the board have a three-year plan to address other areas. “We’ve been working on building up our capital reserve to cover those costs,” he said. “And so the ultimate decision was this is a long-term investment for the community at large, because when we look at two townships and two boroughs that make up the district, it tends to be the district that is able to bring everybody together through getting the community to attend events. In the long run, this will help the district to have kind of the flagship high school where all the students feed into.”
Updates about the project can be found on the district’s website, www .hempfieldsd.org. A community forum will be held in the fall.
Church Sets First Friday Organ Concert
First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Organic Reflections: Wonders of Creation,” on First Friday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey. The concert
will include “On Eagle’s Wings” by Charles Callahan; “Sheep May Safely Graze” (Cantata No. 208) by Johann Sebastian Bach; and “Largo” (New World Symphony) by Antonin Dvorak, arranged for organ by Carlo Curley. Other selections will include “Toc-
cata” (Cat Suite) by Denis Bedard, “Lotus Blossom” by Billy Strayhorn, and “Allegro Maestoso” (Water Music) by George Frideric Handel. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call the church office at 717-397-5149.
A rendering of the proposed entrance to Hempfield High School
A drawing shows how the Hempfield High School footprint will change.
Soaring Toward Service
BY CAT SHANNON
When Lisa Palmquist joined Pilot International almost 20 years ago, she soon had a big goal in mind.
“My desire to be president of the organization began early in my Pilot career,” she shared. “I had such respect and admiration for the presidents that I said to myself, ‘I’m going to be her one day,’ whenever one of the presidents was addressing the membership at the annual convention.”
That dream will become a reality for Lisa when she begins a one-year term as president of Pilot International in July of 2026. She will be installed as president-elect of the organization in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, July 26.
Pilot International is an international organization founded in 1921 in Macon, Ga., to promote brain health and wellness and support caregivers. Lisa, who lives in Landisville, is a member of the local club, Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania, which meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Columbia Fire Department.
She joined the Pilot Club of Lancaster in 2008 and then left in 2015 to charter the Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania with 21 members.
“We just celebrated our 10th anniversary with 29 members,” she remarked.
As president of Pilot International, Lisa will
serve as chief executive director.
“Responsibilities as president of Pilot International will be to preside at business sessions, report on the work and state of the organization at the annual international convention and during the year as needed, appoint special committees and fill vacancies of the paid staff and volunteer positions that arise during the year, to name a few,” she said.
Prior to rising to the role of president, Lisa has dedicated extensive time and talent to the organization on the national and international levels.
“I have served on the International Executive Committee for two years as a director, a year as secretary and this past year as vice president,” she remarked, noting that she was elected president-elect and will automatically assume the role of president in 2026 in Oklahoma City. “While serving on the International Executive Committee, I have served the districts as a representative of the executive committee for Florida, Michigan-Indiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Heartland and KentuckyOhio-West Virginia. As president-elect, I will serve the Bahamas and another district, and as president, I will serve Japan and Hawaii.”
Lisa noted that her goal
of heading the organization stemmed from the impact the nonprofit makes as well as the people she’s connected with through her service work.
“I have met some of the kindest, most service-oriented women from all over the world that I call my closest friends,” she said. “The most important reason for wanting to be president of Pilot International is believing in the mission of Pilot International - to influence positive change in communities throughout the world, by coming together in friendship and service, focusing on encouraging brain safety and health and supporting those who care for others.”
Locally, the Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania organizes a variety of community initiatives, including providing more than 300 free helmets to children of Lancaster County just in the past year, 950 new children’s books to newborns discharged from the UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and 120 Coping Kits to the UPMC Lititz emergency room for children undergoing the traumatic experience of an emergency.
“These are just a few of the projects that the club shares to serve our community,” Lisa said. “We support the Hershey Mill Home with monthly activities and the Alzheimer’s Walk. … Project Linus receives no-sew blankets from us. Pick-me-up gifts are given to many individuals and groups. For example, an extra-large basket of goodies was presented to the West York Police Department and staff to show community care and support after the loss of one of their colleagues during a shooting.”
When she’s not serving through Pilot International, Lisa dedicates time to Hospice & Community Care in Lancaster and Salem Church in Manheim.
“I love spending time on my deck with my pool and flowers, and I love to travel,” she said. She and her husband, Scott, also enjoy spending time with their family, which includes four granddaughters, one grandson and two dogs.
Lisa encourages anyone
Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania.
“We are always looking for new members of all ages,” she said. “If you enjoy serving others and having fun, then Pilot is for you! Our club is diverse and very welcoming with the belief that you do what you can do. We have young mothers and older members.”
For more information on the club, contact Lisa at 717-951-1432 or lpalmquist948@gmail.com.
Riley Houck’s Passion for Soccer Burns With the Inferno
BY JEFF FALK
Riley Houck loves soccer - the competitive energy, the familiarity, the relationships.
A dedicated college player, Houck initially viewed the Lancaster Inferno as a training tool, a vehicle for bridging seasons or a way to hone skills. But the way things have played out, she has come to see the local pre-professional women’s
soccer club as a whole lot more.
“I think (the Inferno) has kind of taken on its own separate thing for me,” said Houck. “I think the Inferno, compared to college soccer, we talk about it being separate. College soccer is a fall sport; you’ve got to train over the summer, and (the Inferno) is a good way to keep your skill set up. But you’ve got
Members of the Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania fit helmets for youths at a community event.
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to be able to adapt to different environments.”
Houck recently completed her second season as a goalkeeper for the Lancaster Inferno, which is headquartered at Suite 35, Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. The Inferno, which is made up of some of the finest women’s soccer players from across Lancaster County, competes in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the United Soccer League, Women (USL-W) and plays its home matches at Penn Medicine Park, which also hosts the Lancaster Stormers baseball team, at 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster.
“I’d say my role on the team is to definitely be a leader,” said Houck, a 2023 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School who lives in East Lampeter Township. “Our position as goalkeepers requires us to be the eyes on the field. We tell the other players what we’re seeing. We should be the loudest leaders on the field, even though we aren’t always engaged. We have a pretty loud voice that controls most of the game.”
“I think overall, we had a pretty good season,” continued Houck. “Our team this year was almost entirely made up of new players, so we had to build a new chemistry.”
The Lancaster Inferno went 4-5-1 in the USL-W’s Mid-Atlantic Division, a season that began in early May and concluded in late June. The USL-W is designed to be a proving ground for women’s soccer players looking to play professionally and a way for college players to remain active out of season.
“I love it because it supports women in sports,” said Houck. “Lancaster has always been a competitive soccer area. When I was young, we looked up to Inferno players. We wanted to be them. I love that we can be role models for young girls in sports. It’s just nice to be a part of something that’s building for women and young girls.”
After graduating from Conestoga Valley, Houck played one season of Division I women’s soccer at Fairfield University in Connecticut. During this upcoming fall season, Houck, who’s pursuing a career as a physician assistant, will be a member of Lock Haven’s Division II squad, which competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
“I’ve always experienced soccer as an outlet,” said Houck. “Soccer has never judged you, and it’s always been there for you. It provides so many opportunities. I’ve always been social, and you always get different kinds of relationships. It’s a different closeness. (Fellow players) understand you in ways other people don’t. I love the sport. That’s why I have to keep going.”
Houck started playing soccer when she was 4, and as she grew into it, the game required four twohour practices a week and multiple games in season. At one point, she was both a goalkeeper and a field player, before eventually gravitating to the position that her father once played.
“Since I was playing Division I soccer, I wanted something to push me,” said Houck of her 2024 season with the Lancaster Inferno.
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“I thought it was going to be a good way to play competitive soccer. After the first year, I got so close to the girls and the coaches. They’re like my family. It would’ve been hard to walk away after my last game. That’s what made me want to come back for my second year.” For additional information, go to www.lancaster inferno.com.
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717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
Pets
AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, nice markings. Also German Shepherd mix puppies. 717-661-7947
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES
Nice built pups with cropped ears, UTD vet checked, 4M & 3F. Raised w/ children. Call for price 717-654-1075
STANDARD BERNEDOODLE PUP, male, b.4/12/25. tri-color, great w/children, super friendly, $395 obo. 717-940-3561
Miscellaneous
DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!1-877-5531891www.dental50plus.com/macnet#6258
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DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844317-5246.
METAL ROOFING & Siding for Houses, Barns, Sheds, Liner. Closeouts, TReturns, Seconds, Overruns, etc. Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222.com 717-445-5222
METAL ROOFING- A Real Roof for your House, Garage, Barn, also for Siding & Interior Liner. Seconds at Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222, 717-445-5222
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
GARAGE SALES
NOTICE: It is recommended that you begin your garage or yard sale ad with the town, then street address, dates & times.
LANCASTER-3121 COCHRAN DR. 8/2 8-2. Women’s clothes, shoes, jeans, some never worn, jewelry, glass bskts, HH
LANCASTER-WOODS EDGE/ SUTHERLAND DEVS., off S. Centerville Rd., Sat. 8/2, 7am-1pm See Facebook Mktplc. for further details.
MOUNT JOY - 515 BLOSSOM TRAIL Sat. 8/2 • 8am-2pm. Pwr. tools, furn., shelves, crafting, household items, mats.
MULTI-FAMILY - LANCASTER Paddington Dr. & Wimbledon Ln. Fri. 8/1 & Sat. 8/2 • 7-12. Big sale!
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AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1833-640-4753. Have property zip code!
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
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DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. 400+ procedures. Real dental insurance - not a discount plan. Free info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads#6258
DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Pkg $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices. HBO Max included for 3 mos. w/Choice Package or higher. No contract or hidden fees! Restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. AmeriGlide 1-833-399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, home, assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-833-890-1262.
INFLATION AT 40-YEAR highs. Interest rates are up. Credit cards. medical bills. car loans. Have $10k+ in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for much less than you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930.
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waiving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends 9/30/25 1844-501-3208.
MOBILEHELP AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts, free brochure! 1-888-4893936.
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NO CLEANING GUTTERS guaranteed! LeafFilter - most advanced gutter protection, backed by a no-clog guarantee & lifetime warranty. 1-833-610-1936 to schedule free inspection & estimate. Get 20% off! Seniors/military save extra 10%. Restrictions apply, see rep for warranty & details.
OLD GUITARS WANTED! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. Top Dollar Paid. 1-866-433-8277
PEST CONTROL: PROTECT your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today!1-833-860-0657. Have zip code!
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence & mobility w/ the compact design & long-lasting battery. Inogen One free info kit! Call 1-877-305-1535
PREPARE FOR POWER outages todayGenerac Home Standby Generator. Receive free 5-Year warranty w/ qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-948-6176 to schedule free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special! 1-833-860-0811
REACH MILLIONS OF homes nationwide with one easy affordable buy in the ADS Network! For more information www.communitypublishers.com/category/all-products
REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles/multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited time offer up to 50% off install + additional 10% off install military, health & 1st responders. 1-833-370-1234.
SUNSETTER. AMERICA’S #1 awning! Instant shade at the touch of a button. Transform your deck or patio into an outdoor oasis. Up to 10-year limited warranty. Call now and SAVE $350! 1-855-914-1148
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 & home value! Call 24/7: 1-833-8870117. Have zip code ready!
WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs or fuss. Any condition. Easy 3-step process: Call, get cash offer, get paid. Get your fair cash offer today. Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC timeshare cancellation experts. Over $50 million timeshare debt/fees cancelled in 2019. Free info package. Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
LOST & FOUND
SERVICES RENDERED
AFFORDABLE CONCRETE
New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603
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 OFFICE CLEANING SERVICES : 717-892-7411
& 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
CLEANING SERVICES
Experienced in Airbnb, homes, move outs. Call: 717-490-4568
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
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades
100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392
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
GUTTER CLEANOUTS
Quality aluminum Leaf Guard Installation. SAME WEEK SERVICE. Exp. & insured. Call/text 717-715-5844 lv. msg.
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five
717-278-1030
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE FREE ESTIMATES | 717-925-0418 StrongholdPropertyServices.com
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
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
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 Tree Trimming & Removal Land/Brush Clearing • Stump Grinding Since 1996 • 717-768-0114
VAN’S TREES VAN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming, Gardening, Mulching.
Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729
TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less
with less stress, at an amazing value.
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).
WINDOW CLEANING 717-803-5228 | windowcleanse.net
WROUGHT IRON RAILS, gates, fences, security bars, restore, concrete, ext. painting, stairs, balconies. Since 1988 BUCH CUSTOM WELDING 717-664-4388
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ITEMS WANTED
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, Mailboxes, 717-826-3680
HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 9/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535
LAND CLEARING SERVICES Forestry Mulching, Bush Hogging and more.
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
Central Pennsylvania Bicycling Trifecta Set
The Central Pennsylvania Bicycling Trifecta will combine three events in central Pennsylvania to offer cyclists a riding challenge close to home.
Tiffany’s Pink Pedal Ride will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at the Penn State Health Breast Center in Hershey. The route distance options are 15, 32, or 62 miles. The event was started in 2024 and raises funds to support metastatic breast cancer research. Participants are encouraged to wear pink. For more information,
visit https://pinkpedal .org/about/.
The Covered Bridge Classic will take place on Sunday, Aug. 17. The event will offer routes of 25, 50, 65, or 100 miles that will go through several historic covered bridges in Lancaster County. The ride draws more than 1,000 participants each year, and proceeds will benefit the Lancaster Bicycle Club grant program, which funds covered bridge restoration and bike-related initiatives. More than $590,000 has been raised since 1999. For
more information, visit https://coveredbridge classic.com/.
The Harrisburg Bicycle Club’s Three Creek Century will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21. The ride will offer low-traffic road route options of 21, 30, 50, 62, 75, and 100 miles, or riders can opt to ride 18 miles on the nearby Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. All routes except the rail trail will circle back to the starting point at the Penn Township Volunteer Fire Company near Newville, offering flexibility on route distances
for riders. Proceeds will benefit the Harrisburg Bicycle Club and its grant program, which supports bike-related organizations and projects. For more information, visit www .threecreekcentury.com. Everyone who registers will receive a discounted registration to all three events plus a commemorative pint glass. Registration for the trifecta will close on Thursday, July 31. Registration for all three events can be made at the same time at https://tinyurl.com/ trifectaregistration.
