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f Rob Evans has his way, the Susquehanna River and art inspired by it will someday surpass its famous neighbor to the north in notoriety. Many people know the Hudson River School, named for the New York waterway and considered the first fully American art movement. Evans hopes one day our local river will secure its place in history as a major influence on art. More than 20 years ago, Evans began exploring art inspired by the Susquehanna River. “We were never taught Quinn and Rob Evans with some of the art that will be featured in the new Susquehanna River Art Collection. Photo by Cathy Molitoris anything in art school about this river,” said Evans, who that’s been completely overshad- in 2025, is on a mission to develop a world-class collection of art and has a prolific career as an artist. owed by the Hudson.” That soon may change. The invite the public to discover the “I put together an exhibit in 2005 exploring that. I discovered that Friends of the Susquehanna River river’s impact on generations of there was a major artistic legacy Art Collection, a nonprofit formed artists. By the end of 2027, the See Art pg 5

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T he holid ay season is just around the corner, making it a great time to get a head start on Christmas shopping while enjoying a day of food, fellowship and community spirit. The Candy Cane L ane C hr istmas Bazaar will bring together local vendors, homemade treats and tasty meals, offering shoppers a chance to discover unique gifts and support a local church at the same time. The event will be held See Bazaar pg 6 A previous year’s Candy Cane Lane Christmas Bazaar at Kinderhook Church

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For veterans, navigating all of the resources available in the community can be a complicated process. American Legion Post 185 in Mount Joy wants to help. The Legion will host a Veterans Benefit Information Session at Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W. Main St., Mount Joy, on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. It will feature representatives from 12 agencies that support veterans and their care and recovery. Although the event will take place in Mount Joy, it’s open to all veterans and their caregivers throughout Lancaster County. “If you are a veteran or have a veteran family member, this event will bring many resources together for you to leverage at your fingertips,” said Stacey M i l l e r, s e r v i ce o f f i ce r fo r Post 185. “The needs of veterans vary, and these organizations can help you navigate to find the best care and programs available for the veteran and their caregiver.” With so many organizations offering different types of assistance, finding the right resource can be a challenge for veterans and their families. The information session will give attendees an opportunity to learn about services they may not know are available, ask questions about their individual circumstances and connect directly with people who can guide them through the process. Caregivers can also benefit from learning about programs designed to help them navigate the challenges of caring for a veteran. By bringing representatives from multiple agencies together, the Legion See Veterans pg 3

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“If you’ve never been to our bazaar, you need to come and check it out. And if you have attended before, you know it is worth the trip,” said Mary Ann Eshleman, describing the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church event. “Every year there is always something new to see. We offer quality crafts to give as gifts or keep for yourself, a tasty lunch and tempting goodies to take home - or eat in the car!” Zion will hold its bazaar in the fellowship hall of the church, 1290 River Road, Marietta, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7. “ We will have lots of handmade crafts for sale,” Eshleman said. “Every year a small and dedicated group of crafters get together monthly and work on a variety of new items for our customers, in addition to some members who make things at home.” Because the bazaar is close to Christmas, a large selection of Christmas-related decorations will be featured, but other seasonal goods will also be for sale. A wide variety of wooden items will also be available

for purchase, including poinsettias, gingerbread men, Christmas trees, angels, bird houses and more. “We’ve got new wreaths and arrangements and a large selection of premade bows in different sizes and colors. There is a collection of crocheted items, including dish cloths, fun creature hats, adorable amigurumi animals and pumpkins,” Eshleman shared. “We’ve got macrame ornaments, wristlets, key chains, bracelets, angels and owls. There are beaded jewelry bracelets, necklaces and earrings in all colors.” Additional items for sale include angels made from recycled hymnals; ornaments; and paper crafts, such as gift bags, memo pads and journals. Food will be available for purchase as well. Lunch will be served both days, with a menu of hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, soup du jour, chips and drinks. Take-home quarts of chicken corn soup, beef vegetable soup and ham and bean soup will be available, along with pints of hamburger, pulled pork and pulled chicken barbecue. “Homemade baked

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day bazaar, and the winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday, Nov. 8, after the morning worship service. The winner does not need to be present to win. Proceeds from the bazaar will be split between the church’s elevator fund and its Tools4School program, which provides free school supplies to local students. Eshleman said the bazaar has become a tradition that many people in the community look forward to each year. “We started our yearly bazaar in 2007, when it was held for only one day,” she said. “In 2013, we went to a two-day bazaar and haven’t missed a year since.” For more information, visit www.zionmarietta.org or call 717-426-1884.

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goods, including cookies, brownies, cupcakes, breads, candy and snack mixes, are hard to resist and super popular,” Eshleman said. “Every year we make cute candy treats. This year we made Lindt tr uff le wreaths; York Peppermint Patty snowmen and flowers; Hershey bar grinches, scarecrows and snowmen; and Tootsie Pop turkeys and snowmen.” A White Elephant area at the bazaar will be stocked with gently used and reasonably priced books, puzzles, decorations and home goods, she added. Shoppers will also have the chance to win a “bazaar sampler,” which will be a collection of handmade crafts. Tickets to win will be sold throughout the two-

The Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club will hold a Fall Harvest Fossil and Mineral Show on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ (UCC), 450 W. Main St., Mountville. The show will feature fossils, gems, minerals, crystals, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Expert specimen analysis will be offered free of charge. Family-friendly educational activities will be available. Hot concessions

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Exposed seeks to demonstrate how the seeds of Christian self-government were planted and later gave rise to the United States of America. At the end of the tour, guests will have time to ask questions and enjoy light refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. For reserva-

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Veterans from pg 1 hopes to make it easier for veterans to identify their needs and find the appropriate next steps. Federal, state and local agencies will attend the program. Participants will include a Veterans Affairs (VA) Service Officer, who will help with VA claims processing; VA Benefits Administration, which will provide information on how to register with the VA; the Building Bridges Foundation, which will highlight its equine therapy program; Sheetz Funeral Home, which will help attendees understand veteran burial benefits; and Team Jennifer Cahill Charities, which is focused o n s u p p o r t i n g fe m a l e veterans. The event will be informal and held in the church fellowship hall, enabling attendees to network with other veterans, ask questions and gain resources they seek. “ T h e re w i l l b e l i g h t

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family affair for Rob. His daughter, Quinn Evans, also an artist, will serve as the museum’s executive director and is excited to showcase the river she grew up beside. Originally, Rob hoped to showcase the collection in a building on the Mifflin Farm in Wrightsville, a historic site that was a stop on the Underground Railroad. “In the last year, the collection has grown exponentially,” he said. “We were going to have about 6,000 square feet of space, but we determined we need at least double that.” Moving into the space on Second Street is a first step in Rob and Quinn’s long-term plan for the museum. “We’ll be there for at least the next five years, but we’re going to explore the future,” Rob said. “We’ll probably still end up needing an even bigger building.” A satellite space may still be established at Mifflin Farm, showcasing rotating exhibits and highlighting the river as a connector between York and Lancaster counties. Quinn is excited to oversee programming at the Columbia museum, bringing in artists for talks and hosting art beyond what’s on the walls. “ We might do poetry readings or bring in schools for educational programming ,” Quinn s a i d . “ T h e r e ’s a l o t o f p o t e n t i a l fo r t h i s museum. We have big dreams.” Rob credits the work and enthusiasm of the o r g a n i z a t i o n ’s b o a r d in helping drive the Susquehanna River Art Collection forward, and he’s just as excited as his daughter to introduce the public to the river’s influence on art. “As a kid wandering that mountaintop overlooking the river, I had no idea that there was this legacy,” he said, “or that I would be the one who eventually puts it back in the spotlight.” For more information on the Susquehanna R i ve r A r t C o l l e c t i o n , including how to support the development of the museum and collection, visit www.srafriends.org.

The Masonic Village and Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club will hold open houses from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8. The club’s train display includes more than 1,600 feet of track encompassi n g s e ve n t ra i n gau ge sizes. New scenes include a dr ive-in theater and a 1950s public school. Admission is free, and

donations will be accepted. The club welcomes new members, and interested individuals may call 717-287-2086. For more information about the club, visit www.mvemodel railroadclub.com or search for “MV&E Model Railroad Club” on Facebook. The Railroad Club building is on Freemason Drive on the grounds of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown.

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organization hopes to open the Susquehanna R ive r A r t Colle c t ion, which will be located in the former Garth Gallery at 22 S. Second St., Columbia. Evans, who grew up outside of Washington, D.C., spent his summers with his grandparents at a home perched high on a hill, overlooking the Susquehanna and across from Chickies Rock. “That’s when I liked to say I got infected by the river,” Rob said. “There’s an amazing, really important legac y here, but I didn’t understand the whole depth of it.” Since his 2005 exhibit, Rob has continued to amass a collection of art, supported by his longtime patron James Snyder. The collection, currently housed at the Historic Hellam Preserve, features centuries of river-inspired works, including Susquehannock artifacts and an iconic 400-year-old map of the New World, created by John Smith and featuring a Susquehannock warrior on it. To learn more about the Native Americans and their relationship with the river, Rob is working with Michael Mantooth, the historian of the Conestoga Susquehannock tribe. “We want to begin the story by acknowledging that they were here for centur ies mak ing ar t before the white people showed up,” Rob said. From there, the collection spans hundreds of years, showcasing large paintings that would have been found in the home of a wealthy family to commercial art found in magazines, maps, advertisements and more. As Rob began to acquire a larger and larger collection of river art, he knew he wanted to share it with the wider community. The Friends of the Susquehanna River Art Collection has helped propel Rob’s vision forward, along with support from Terri Sultan, who is the project’s chief consultant and strategist. “ S h e i s t h e fo r m e r curator at the Corcoran Museum of Art in Washington, D.C., and past director of the Parrish Art Museum in the Hamptons, N.Y.,” Rob said. Love of the river is a

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College Orchestra Sets Concert T h e L a n c a s te r B i b l e College string orchestra w ill present a concer t on S u nd ay, Nov. 8 , at T he Tr u s t Pe r for m ing Ar ts Center, 37 N. Market St ., L ancaster. The event will begin at 3 p.m. The program will aim to glorify God through works by Felix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Britten, Samuel B a r b e r, a n d Wo l f g a n g Amadeus Moz ar t . LBC junior music education major Emily Grubbs will conduct the “Brook Green Suite” by Gustav Holst, and the orchestra will welcome flutists and hornists for the first movement of Mozar t ’s Symphony No. 29. The LBC string orchestra is under the guidance o f d i re c t o r o f i n s t r u mental studies Doris Hall-Gulati. Admission is pay what you will, and reservations may be made at www.lbc.edu/events.

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Reading of New Play Set The Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform will present a reading of “Good Mothers,” a new play by local playwr ight Gwen Tulin on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pearl Café, 420 Pearl St., Lancaster. T he per formance is co-produced by Creative Works of Lancaster, the nonprofit arts company that oversees the Dramatists’ Platform. Last year, Creative Works produced Tulin’s first play, “Dead Inside,” which went on to be presented by the Ephrata Performing Arts Center. Running approximately 75 minutes, “Good Mothers” centers on a modern family haunted by a child whose pain can never be forgotten, ig nored, or belittled. The play is about what it means to be a good mother when love, protection, failure, and damage

are all dealt from the same hand. Tulin is a writer, perf o r m e r, a n d t e a c h i n g ar tist based in central Pennsylvania. Her 1 0 - m i n u t e p l ay s h av e been produced at theaters across the United States. Gwen recently completed her Master of Fine Arts in pedagogy and dramatic writing at the University of Idaho, and she is current l y developing t wo new, full-length plays. The reading is free and open to the public, with donations accepted to help cover expenses. For more information about the Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform, or to donate online, visit www.lancaster dramatists.org or email lancasterdramatists@ gmail.com. Information about Creative Works of Lancaster is available at www.creativelancaster.org.

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WEST MAIN STORAGE, MOUNT JOY, PA Thurs., NOV. 12TH, 2026, at 11:00 am West Main Storage of Mount Joy will hold a PUBLIC SALE to satisfy the owner’s lien, Pursuant to the PA Self Storage Facilities Act. The auction will take place online at www.lockerfox.com. Terms: Money order or Cash Only! $100 refundable cash deposit required. Buyers have 48 hours to remove the items from premises. West Main Storage of Mount Joy reserves the right to reject all bids. The auction end times are followed by the Unit # below: DONTE MCKINNEY #406 at 11am

Collectibles

Mechanical Trades MIG WELDER FT/PT Call for info.: 610-384-6112

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP needed in our dear company. Applicant should speak English or French fluently will earn $3500 monthly plus wages and allowance if interested email jennifertonnies9@gmail.com

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF LIEN AUCTION

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE: Notice is hereby given that on or thereafter Nov. 13, 2026 the personal property located in the following storage unit will be sold by competitive bidding: Loc. Name: BOOK NOW STORAGE COLUMBIA Loc. Address: 789 Leffler Court, Columbia, PA 17512 Unit Number: C41, B15, B58, C8, B21, C58, B54, C18, B8 Tenant Name: Kevin Holland, Katelyn Augustosky, Terry Urban, Tyler Shank, Shelly Fisher, William Horn, Kevin Beach, Tommy Menard, Rafael Diaz Description: Misc. Bidding: All bidding will take place online at bid13.com

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For Local Construction Crew • Retired or Semi-retired • Full-time, 5 days a week

Call 717-606-8175

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. 2 chair hair salon in Mountville prime location. Turn key, first floor salon located in a Victorian home. Off street parking/street parking. Utilities included, water, sewer, heat, A/C, trash,electric. All equipment included and washer/dryer. Salon supplies and cleaning supplies to get you started. Asking $800.00 a month rent. First /last month rent security deposit. Call (717)475-8548

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at Kinderhook Church, 560 Kinderhook Road, Columbia, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. “This is a bazaar to raise money for our church,” said Cathie Musser, fundraising committee chair. “There will be food available for purchase. There will also be a silent auction of gift baskets and 20 different small business owners selling merchandise for Christmas gifts.” This is the fourth year for the event. With a variety of vendors gathered under one roof, shoppers will have an opportunity to browse for gifts for family members and friends while also finding a few things for themselves. The selection of merchandise will include both items from familiar direct-sales businesses, such as Pampered C he f, Taste fully Simple and Scentsy, along with handcrafted goods made by local artisans. W he ther shoppers are looking for something decorative, a useful gift or a little something to tuck into a Christmas stocking, the bazaar will offer a chance to explore differ-

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ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.

FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029

Livestock HORSE BOARDING AVAILABLE. NOW THRU MAY. Call for pricing 717-435-0043

Pets ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES 3M, 4F. Ears cropped. UTD vet checked. #18916. Call for price 717-654-1075

SIAMESE KITTENS, purebred seal pt., shots, vet chckd, 717-665-7755

Sporting Goods ALL GUNS WANTED 1 gun & entire collections GET PAID FAST! Will travel 717-653-5524

Miscellaneous DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit w/all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www.dental50plus.com/macnet #6258

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SERVICES RENDERED A PLUS SERVICE

SPINELLO 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.

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

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

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 one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925 HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION. Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 223-289-8043

Invested time to convey our mission and values! Working with Cathy Molitoris, feature writer, was truly an outstanding experience. She invested time in understanding our mission and values, fully grasping the impact of our work and was able to convey our services in a clear, meaningful and compelling manner. We deeply appreciate her support, professionalism, and, most importantly, her genuine compassion for the individuals we serve. – Chris Runkle, Manos House

JUNK REMOVAL

PAINTING BY MR. NEIL

Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464

ROOF REPLACEMENT & REPAIRS Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work. Insured. Call HACKMAN SMARTROOF today! 717-367-2348 (PA001690) 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.

SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR Seeks handyman projects. Many skills. Insured | 717-324-3335

STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347 TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865 PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

ITEMS WANTED BUYING CARS/TRUCKS

SUVs, Like New/Low Miles Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

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

ANDY’S DRYWALL LLC

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST - BASEMENTS Framing • Drywall • Flooring • Paint 25+ yrs. exp. • Clean Setup All Major Credit Cards Accepted andysdrywallpa.com | 717-587-4102

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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

INT./EXT. PAINTING

Cabinets, garages, drywall repairs, custom colors. Fall & Winter Discounts! PA032157. : Damien 717-940-5912 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING Call for a FREE ESTIMATE: BRYAN 223-231-8716

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 2026. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!

PINBALL MACHINES WANTED Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks.

1953 thru 2019 $ Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561 $

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

REAL ESTATE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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. *NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

For Rent BAINBRIDGE - 1BR APT.

W/S/T incl. High efficiency mini split. $1,200/mo. NO PETS. 717-517-4227 MOUNT JOY-TOWNHOUSE. 2 BRs, 1.5 baths, all appliances. No pets. $1,600/mo. + all utilities. 717-367-5109

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

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2018 CUSTOM 14' CAMPER

A MUST SEE! Reduced to $6,995. “YouTube” video avail. Call: 484-571-1349

Eastwood Village Homes LLC

Open House Saturday, Nov. 7th • 10am-2pm Sunday, Nov. 8th • 1pm-3pm

JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/27/26.) Call 1-844-826-2535.

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Stories that impact – in your local paper & online. Share your story at townlively.com/events news@engleonline.com ENGLE PRINTING & PUBLISHING CO., INC. MERCHANDISER • ADVERTISER • PENNYSAVER • COMMUNITY COURIER

YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! Property clean outs, tree removal, dumpster rentals, demo’s. 717-672-6483

NO MORE CLEANING out gutters. Guaranteed! LeafFilter is backed by a no-clog guarantee and lifetime transferrable warranty. Call today 1-855-791-1626 to schedule a FREE inspection and no obligation estimate. Get 15% off your entire order. Plus, Military & Seniors get an additional 10% off. Limited time only. Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty and offer details.

New Homes For Sale - First Floor Living Villages at Greenfield Manufactured Housing Lot Rent Community

Model Homes with Garages Available to Inspect! 453 Eastwood Lane, Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 397-3138 www.eastwoodvillagehomes.com DIRECTIONS: Take Route 30 East to Greenfield Road. Turn right onto Greenfield Road. Continue past the entrance of Villages at Greenfield. Turn right onto Ben Franklin Blvd. Go over bridge and follow signs to model homes. R131431

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Workman

Funeral Homes, Inc. Preplanning, Traditional Services, Cremation Services and Monuments

We are here to help. Have TRUST and CONFIDENCE in our experience and personalized service. www.workmanfuneralhomes.com 114 West Main Street – Mountville...........717-285-4513

Gregory J. Workman, Supervisor

31 South Eighth Street – Columbia...........717-684-6633

Dolores H. Workman, Supervisor

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Fall Open House November th th 7 -8 & 14th-15th Saturdays 10am-4pm Sundays 12noon-4pm

Holiday Store Hours November 7-December 31 Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm 2089 Risser Mill Road, Mount Joy 717-653-2757 • eastlandalpacas.com

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IRONVILLE UMC HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Event to Focus on Long Rifles

Museum Plans 1940s Swing Dance

Historic Rock Ford, in partnership with the Kentucky Rifle Association, will host a Pennsylvania Long Rifle Event on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Rock Ford is located at 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster. Visitors may discover the artistry and tactical significance of the iconic Pennsylvania long rif le through activities such as rifle-making demonstrations. Attendees may bring a rifle to be identified by an expert; this opportunity is for flintlocks only, and it excludes guns that use cartridges or have permits

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will hold its 23rd annual 1940s Swing Dance on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will run from 7 to 10 p.m. This tribute to the Greatest Generation, held during Trains & Troops weekend, will feature the Moonlighters big band playing live among the historic trains in the museum’s Rolling Stock Hall. Attendees may dress in 1940s vintage attire or military uniforms. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www .storepatrailsof histor y

issued after 1830. Admission also includes a self-guided tour of the G e ne ra l E d wa rd Hand Mansion, the historic home of George Washington’s adjutant general. The event marks the final opportunity to view the “Lancaster’s Revolutionaries” 2026 Focus Exhibit in the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts. The admission fee will be discounted for members of the Kentucky Rifle Association and the Rock Ford Foundation. To purchase tickets, visit www.historicrockford.org/ special-events.

Church Plans Drum Circle Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ, 1850 Marietta Ave., L anc a ster, w ill hold a community drum circle in the sanctuary on Sunday,

DATE: November 7th, 2026 TIME: 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. PLACE: 4020 Holly Drive Columbia, PA

Nov. 15, at 3 p.m. M u s i c d i re c t o r L a r s Potteiger will lead the drum circle. People of all ages are welcome, and drums will be provided.

Vendors • White Elephant • Silent Auction Kids’ Crafts • Mr. & Mrs. Claus Lots of Food! • Bake Sale

Apple Dumplings $5.00/ea. Quarts of Chicken Corn Soup $10.00/ea. R132050

COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.

BUSINESS

717-872-6423

• Service • Tires • Auto Parts

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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

MAGNOLIA EXTERIORS • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Gutters Owner on job sites. Emmanuel Fisher

Call 717-917-3285

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