Historic Rock Ford Plans Presentations, Regency-Era Ball
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, will hold several upcoming events.
On Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m., Historic Rock Ford will host Matthew Dodd as he presents “Songs and Stories of the American Revolution.”
Dressed in Colonial garb, Dodd will take audiences back in time to the days of the American Colonial settlement and the American Revolution. He will use period songs and stories that put the songs into the context of the time to bring to life the days of 1776. A retired teacher and now a full-time musician, Dodd sings and plays the guitar, banjo, and mandolin.
The presentation will be held in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford barn. Visitors may park in the area located behind the barn. Prior to the lecture, attendees may visit the Snyder Gallery and the 2026 Focus Exhibit.
On Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m., Kenneth Sensenig will present “The American Revolution and Mennonites: A Crisis of Conscience” as part of Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series.
In 1777, during the defense of Philadelphia, the peaceful Ephrata Cloister became an unlikely battlefield of conscience as wounded soldiers were brought there for nursing. Sensenig will tell the story of John and Anna Baer, Mennonite pacifists who faced an impossible dilemma: how to care for wounded soldiers
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Church Cherishes Its History, Focuses on the Future
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Willow Street Church
UCC is commemorating its past while looking to the future.
The church, located at 2723 Willow Street Pike, is observing its 150th anniversary and recently launched a daytime community program called WeConnect. WeConnect is held the third Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“While it was created
with older adults in mind, it is open to anyone seeking social connection and community, and the program focuses on bringing people together in a welcoming, inclusive environment,” said Marty Durham, Willow Street Church’s community communications director. The program is free, and a light lunch is provided. Registration is appreciated but not required. To register, call the church office at 717-464-3462.
Allegro Orchestra’s Nextgen Youth Music program has opened registration for auditions for the high school Overture and Allegretto ensembles for the 2026-27 season.
Overture is a full symphonic orchestra for students in grades eight through 12. Through
Actor Joshua William Green will portray Sebastian, the Duke of Broadleigh, at “The Duke’s Ball.”
Willow Street Church UCC’s Marty Durham (left), Linda Overly (middle), and Sue Myers stand in front of the original altar. Photo by George Deibel
“We do like them to let us know that they’re coming so that when we plan lunch, we have enough to feed everyone,” outreach coordinator Linda Overly said. Overly added, “WeConnect is an opportunity for people from the community, from our church, to come together, to make connections. We saw one of the biggest deficits in the area is there is no senior center here in Willow Street. Although we have a large number of people in our congregation from Willow Valley, they’re not in need because they have things going on all the time. But the people that live in the community here have nothing that they can connect to.”
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Everyone is welcome. “I would say the vast majority of our attendees are seniors, because of availability. Other people are still working,” said Overly. “We always start with an icebreaker so that the people at the tables can get to know a little bit more about each other. But we’ve had a lot of varied activities. We begin with game playing, because we found that that’s an area of interest for a lot of people.”
WeConnect meetings feature board games, card games, puzzles, and arts and crafts. “We’ve had chair yoga,” Everley said. “We’ve had chair exercises. We had
Bright Side Baptist Church in Lancaster city offers a lot of programming to senior citizens, including exercise classes, chair yoga, cooking classes, and social events. As an offshoot of WeConnect, Willow Street Church will partner with Bright Side for a free weekly exercise and strengthening class that will be held every Wednesday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. and began on April 8. The class is led by Bright Side Baptist Church but takes place at Willow Street Church.
Willow Street Church UCC will celebrate its 150th anniversary Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. The festivities will begin with a hymn sing on May 16 at 6 p.m. It will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
On May 17, a service honoring the church’s 50-year plus members will be held at 9:30 a.m. Former pastors will also be recognized, said Sue Myers, who is the chairperson of the 150th anniversary committee
A celebration banquet will also take place on May 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Meadia Heights Golf Club, 402 Golf Road, Lancaster. Everyone is welcome, and the meal will be free. Register no later than Saturday, May 2, by calling the church office.
The plated meal will include salad; fruit; dessert; and an entrée of either stuffed chicken, pork tenderloin, or a gluten-free vegan option.
Former Lampeter-Strasburg School District superintendent Robert Frick will be the guest speaker.
Community members talk during a recent WeConnect get-together.
Duo Plans Tour Preview Concert
Concert violinist Michael T. Jamanis and his mother, pianist Frances Veri, will present a concert, “From Lancaster to Vienna: A Central European Concert Tour,” on Thursday, April 16. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster.
The concert will preview the works that Jamanis and Veri will perform during a concert tour to Austria, Hungary, and Croatia at the end of April. During the tour, they will present a diverse program ranging from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions. The
duo will perform at Vienna’s Haus der Musik; a new concert hall near Zagreb, Croatia; and in Budapest, Hungary. Veri previously performed in Budapest at the Palace of the Performing Arts.
The preview program will feature works by Antonín Dvořák, Béla Bartók, Gabriel Fauré, George Gershwin, and William Grant Still. It will also include selections from Richard Field’s “Flight of Fancy,” a six-movement suite written for Jamanis and Veri in 2024.
To learn more about Michael Jamanis, visit www.facebook.com/jamanis project/.
Frances Veri (front) and Michael Jamanis
Pioneers Steamroll Lebanon at Home, 11-0
Baseball photos by Mona Steinhauer
Pioneers’ Trevor Groff defeats Donegal’s Chase Kauffman in No. 2 singles (6-3, 6-1) on Monday, April 6, at home. Lampeter-Strasburg lost 5-2.
Lampeter-Strasburg’s Cooper Hillen gets a slap from head coach Jeff Swarr after hitting a second-inning home run against Lebanon in an 11-0 shutout on Monday, April 6.
In Lampeter, Pioneers’ James Wall takes a lead off first base against Lebanon during an 11-0 victory on Monday, April 6.
In the No. 4 singles match, Lampeter-Strasburg’s Ryan McClune secured a win over Donegal’s Owen Good (4-6, 0-6, 10-8) on Tuesday, April 7. Pioneers lost 5-2.
On Monday, April 6, Pioneers’ Brayden Hart connects with the ball against Lebanon in an 11-0 triumph in Lampeter.
Pioneers’ Cooper Williams makes the tag on Lebanon’s Owen Krouse in an 11-0 win on Monday, April 6, in Lampeter.
Tennis photos by Bob Diller
Church Plans Basement Sale
Bethany Presbyterian Church, 25 N. West End Ave., Lancaster, will hold its annual spring basement sale on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The sale will feature two rooms full of vintage collectibles, garden items, plants, household goods, linens, glassware, tools, toys, games, puzzles, books, and baskets. Camping equipment will also be available, including a tent, chairs, a folding table, a stove, coolers, and a portable shower.
Food will be available for purchase to eat on-site or for takeout, including baked goods, hot dogs, hamburger barbecue, and chicken corn soup. Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 4, which the church has sponsored for more than 50 years.
Attendees should enter the sale area through the front stairs or via the handicapped-accessible ramp at the back of the building. Parking is available at the rear of the building.
For more information, contact chairperson Pat Rineer at 717-898-8885.
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whose cause contradicted their deepest beliefs. From political tensions to the tragic involvement of their own son in horse trading with the British, the Baers’ story is one of unwavering compassion in the face of suspicion. Though they eventually gave their lives to the typhus epidemic while nursing the wounded, their graves remained forgotten for over a century until a chance discovery by a local farmer in 1980 changed everything.
Christa Mylin from Mennonite Life will assist with material artifacts that will be on display at the end of the lecture. There will also be a question-and-answer session.
Sensenig has made a career of education, much of it through the international aid agency known as the Mennonite Central Committee. His perspectives have been shaped by years in Africa as well as by teaching in area schools. Sensenig displays a keen interest in local history and shares this interest in nearby retirement communities. Storytelling activities and projects on his little farm near Akron occupy significant portions of his early retirement time. This presentation will take place in the Langmuir Education Room. Admission will be for the lecture only and does not
include the Snyder Gallery or Hand Mansion.
Historic Rock Ford will present “The Duke’s Ball” on Saturday, May 9, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The immersive Regency-era experience is designed to transport guests into the heart of 18th-century high society with visiting nobility Sebastian, the Duke of Broadleigh.
Set within the grounds of the historic estate, the event will feature a game of croquet, opportunities to learn period dances, and a display of Regency-era fashion. The festivities will culminate in a formal ball and will include special guest performers, curated photo opportunities, and Regency-themed surprises.
Regency-inspired costumes or formal attire are highly encouraged.
General admission tickets will include entry to the ball, three complimentary cocktails with non-alcoholic options available, and a selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available and will include all general admission perks plus an exclusive VIP cocktail experience before the main event. VIP guests will also enjoy private photo opportunities, receive take-home handcrafted silhouettes and watercolor portraits, and be addressed as “Lord” or “Lady” throughout the evening.
A cash bar will be available later in the evening. In addition, a limited number of silhouettes and watercolor portraits will be available for purchase by general admission guests.
Tickets for all events may be purchased at www .historicrockford.org/ special-events.
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Arbor Day Celebration Posted
The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum at LancasterHistory will host an April Nature Series event, “Leaf and Learn: A Celebration of Arbor Day,” on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster. A variety of activities will be available. Lancaster County senior naturalist Lisa Sanchez will lead tree walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Len Eiserer will present “Tanger’s America250 Tree and the Patriot Oak” at noon. The Nodding Onion Band will perform post-rock music featuring electrical frequencies from plants from 10 a.m. to noon. Light refreshments
will be available while supplies last, and vendors will offer information from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids’ activities will include a story time and craft, suggested for those ages 3 to 7, at 10 a.m. and a nature scavenger hunt, suggested for those ages 6 to 12, at noon.
A bitternut hickory tree (Carya cordiformis) planted in commemoration of the United States’ 250th birthday will be dedicated at 11:15 a.m. The bitternut hickory was selected due to Lancaster’s ties to hickories. When settlers arrived in the Lancaster area in the 1700s, hickory trees were prevalent, earning the town its first name, Hickorytown. Hickory forests were vast and thick and
cultivated by local Native Americans for food and medicinal purposes. The tree was instrumental to early life in Lancaster, also providing wood for furniture, flooring, and tools. All events are free and open to the public. The event will take place rain or shine, with most programs held outdoors in fair weather and moved indoors in the event of rain. For more information and registration for individual activities, visit www.lan casterhistory.org/arborday. Questions can be directed to Emily Miller at emily.miller@ lancasterhistory.org.
The event sponsors are Pine Brook Farm Inc. and Ever Green Tree and Lawn Care.
EMU Sets Open House for Prospective Instructors
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) invites registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) with a passion for education to attend an upcoming open house to learn about nurse aide instructor opportunities. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. at EMU’s Lancaster campus, located in the
Listrak building at 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz. Designed for nurses with at least one year of longterm care experience, the open house offers an inside look at part-time
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New Magic Show Posted
Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater has scheduled performances of its new magic show, “Enchanted.” The theater is located at 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise.
To purchase tickets, visit www.magicand wondershow.com. A premium seating option is available for a higher fee.
Healing Our Planet to Hold First Meeting
Healing Our Planet (HOP) will hold its first gathering on Friday, April 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Programs will continue to be held on the fourth Friday of each month.
HOP’s programs will begin with a talking circle for people to share their concerns and ideas. Then, the group will plan and initiate activities, programs, and events to create unity and kindness
in the community and to restore the environment. Light snacks and drinks will be provided at the meetings.
HOP is a new organization formed to create unity and kindness in the community and promote restoration of the environment. HOP is guided by Native Americans who live interdependent and interconnected to each other and Earth and have knowledge and skills instrumental in showing how to heal divided communities and the ecosystem. For more information, email thecirclelegacy @aol.com.
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demanding music and professional instruction, students will develop advanced abilities on their instruments, as well as an understanding of how to perform in a full orchestra setting. Overture is under the direction of conductor Scott Kaliszak and assistant conductor Anthony Scheuerman.
The Allegretto Chamber Orchestra is Nextgen’s premier ensemble for advanced students in grades eight through 12. Allegretto demands the utmost musicianship and professionalism of students in a chamber orchestra setting. Students in this ensemble receive guidance and instruction
to perform standard repertoire and newly composed orchestral music. Allegretto is under the direction of founding conductor Brian Norcross and assistant conductor Francis Caravella.
These musical opportunities are unique and designed to enhance what the students can learn in their normal scholastic musical experiences.
During the 2025-26 season, Overture and Allegretto gave combined performances, providing a unique experience to students. Allegretto students had the opportunity to experience a full symphonic orchestra setting, and Overture students were challenged by some of Allegretto’s advanced repertoire.
Allegro Nextgen aims to develop a love of the creative endeavor through exceptional, positive rehearsal and performance opportunities of varied, high-quality repertoire, with a wide range of performance ensembles.
The Nextgen team believes that every child should have the opportunity to develop his or her intellectual and artistic capacity through playing a musical instrument and participating in a variety of musical ensembles and opportunities.
Auditions for the 202627 season of Overture and Allegretto will be held from Saturday, May 30, to Monday, June 1, at First United Methodist Church, 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster. Parents may register their students at https://tinyurl .com/55934j9d.
For more information about Nextgen, visit www .nextgenyouthmusic.com.
High school students are invited to audition for the Allegro Orchestra’s Overture and Allegretto ensembles.
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The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “For the Love of Baking” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
The program will feature Megan Fraver, owner of a local micro-bakery, Sweet & Sourdough Co., and known as “the blessed blind baker,” who will share her passion for baking sourdough treats. She will present her creations, including breads, brown-butter cookies, scones, and English muffins, with samples for attendees.
The speaker will be Lynn Jordan of Kouts, Ind., who will share “Front Porches and Friendships.” Jordan is an author and chaplain, holds degrees in nursing and psychology, and is a first responder and certified health and wellness coach. All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, April 22. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by April 22. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.
Garden Club to Meet
The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will meet on Thursday, April 23, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
The topic will be “Growing Cut Flowers and Techniques for Long-lasting Bouquets.” Sarah Mann, the owner of Serendipity Flower Farms, will present details about her favorite flowers that are suited for cut arrangements.
She will share factors to consider in planning a garden to grow cut flowers and will demonstrate how to design a colorful arrangement. An attendee will receive her artistic arrangement to take home.
Guests are welcome to attend, and there is a fee. Snacks will be available following the meeting. For more information, contact Kathy at amishville2@ yahoo.com.
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Guests at the open house can expect a guided tour of EMU’s classrooms and simulation labs, an overview of the nurse aide training curriculum, and opportunities to meet faculty members
and leaders. A question-and-answer session will provide additional insight into teaching expectations, workplace culture, and scheduling flexibility.
Attendees are encouraged to park near the soccer field and enter through the south entrance, following EMU Lancaster signage.
To make reservations by Wednesday, April 22, visit https://emu .edu/lancaster/events. For more information, contact EMU Lancaster at 717-690-8600 or nursing .lancaster@emu.edu.
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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683
Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
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
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LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.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: 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
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 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
PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. HOLTWOOD SUPPLY, 717-284-0883
TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781
CHIHUAHUA PUPS, 1M black, 1M brown w/white markings, UTD vet checked. $850. 717-661-7590
Produce & Edibles
DUCK EGGS: GMO/SOY FREE. $3.50/doz. Also GREAT PYRENEES DOG 4YO. for sale, $50. 717-786-8975
Miscellaneous
275 gal. HEATING OIL TANK w/gauges & stand. Gd. cond., no leaks $100. Call 717-627-3727 after 5pm.
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RAINSPOUTING, approx. 200 ft. used white K-style 5 in. w/avail. access. & downspout. VG cond. $200. 717-627-3727 after 5pm
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GARAGE SALES
NOTICE: It is recommended that you begin your garage or yard sale ad with the town, then street address, dates & times.
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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 Soon. 1-844-501-3208.
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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration.
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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 repairs to protect your family & home value! 1-833-887-0117. Have zip code ready!
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HIRING SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS
*Paid positions for 18 and older*
*Mandatory training provided*
Counselors play an active role in summer camp and are often undergraduate students studying in fields that will work with people with disabilities in the future - social work, special education, OT, PT, SLP, music therapy, social work, psychology, etc. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children with varying disabilities under the supervision of professional staff.
For additional information contact our Program Director at: elaineburnett@aaronsacres.org or the staff application can be found at: www.aaronsacres.org/employment-opportunities
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SEASONAL
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
LOST & FOUND
FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211
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SERVICES RENDERED
A LOCAL HANDYMAN PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL CUSTOM CARPENTRY Lic. & Ins. Call/Text 610-547-7789 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
AFFORDABLE CONCRETE New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603 ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP
HALF THE PRICE of Blacktop! • Farm Lanes • Parking Lots • Secondary Roads • Sealcoating • Patching • Crack Filling 717-494-1635 S
COMPLETE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING DESIGN INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE FLUID FILM • FIREWOOD
Mulching • Tree/Shrub Planting/Trimming Stump Grinding • Seeding • Excavation FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Specializing in Honesty & Integrity on Every Job! Rosslawnservice.com 717-468-3632
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CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DECKS & PORCHES
SUNROOMS • SCREENED ROOMS • ETC. 22 Years Exp. � 717-687-0899
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DRYWALL REPAIRS, Painting & Carpentry. Call Ed 484-639-1613
FULL PROPERTY CLEANOUT
Appliances/Furniture/Tree/Brush Removal Demo • Rolloff Dumpster Rentals YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! MJR LLC | Millersville 717-672-6483
HANDYMAN : Landscaping. Mulch. Power Washing. Painting. Gutters/ Guards. Decks. Siding. Roofing. Mailboxes. Odd Jobs. 717-826-3680
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
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING Call for a FREE ESTIMATE: BRYAN 223-231-8716
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
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
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CHIMNEY FALLING APART?
WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN? WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
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PAINTING BY MR. NEIL Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.
All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
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MULCHING Trimming/Planting. Small Tree & Shrub Removal. Soil Prep & Seeding. Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup. Fast, Professional Service. Senior Discounts! FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed/Insured : 717-208-2265 SPRING CLEANUP
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
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Trimming & Removal
Clearing • Stump Grinding Since 1996 • 717-768-0114
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ITEMS WANTED
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!
History Presentation to Focus on Medicine
The Strasburg Heritage Society will sponsor a program on Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the Strasburg Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Decatur St., Strasburg.
Diane Whitcomb will present “Medicine in the 1800s: The Healing, The Harmful, The Quackery.” In the 1800s, people were unaware of germs, bloodletting was a common treatment for illness, mercury was a common medication, and bad air was thought to cause some diseases.
Whitcomb will share how medicine was practiced in the 1800s, including how to make pills using an antique pill roller.
Whitcomb is a retired family nurse practitioner with an interest in the history of medicine and use of herbs as medicine in the 1700s and 1800s. She tries to keep this history alive by storytelling, hands-on items, demonstrations, and discovering how the past use of herbs has influenced present-day medications.
Whitcomb lives in Mount Joy with her husband and dog. She is the mother of three and grandmother of five. She is growing a Colonial herbal medicine garden to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
The program is free of charge. Prizes will be given to all attendees ages 6 to 15.
Community Meal Planned
Joseph’s Table at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will offer a takeout meal to members of the community on Thursday, April 16.
Meals may be picked up from 5:30 to 6 p.m. There is no charge. Those who would like a meal should enter the parking lot from Penn Grant Road and exit onto Shiprock Road.