Manheim Central
Wheels will turn wishes into reality
BY CAT SHANNON
For more than three decades, the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy has rolled through the county, lifting spirits and raising funds for local children battling critical illnesses. The 36th annual event will be held on Saturday, May 10. It will kick off at Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction, 1190 Lancaster Road, Manheim. While truck parking and driver registration will run from 6 to 10 a.m., the public is invited to a Family Fest from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The convoy will depart at 1:30 p.m. In the past, the convoy has been held on Mother’s Day, but organizers made the decision to move the event to the day before the holiday in the hopes of improving attendance, enhancing volunteer availability and encouraging more participation
from drivers and wish families.
“Everything else that folks love about the event remains unchanged,” said Lori Dietrich, Make-A-Wish director of development for Lancaster County.
“Anyone can help support granting wishes in the community by making a donation.”
The Family Fest will feature fun for people of all ages, Dietrich shared. Activities will include carnival-style games with prizes, costumed characters, entertainment from a DJ and a community expo.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase
a home-style chicken dinner inside the auction building. Meals will include a barbecued chicken thigh, green beans, cheesy potatoes, a roll and butter, applesauce, a cookie and a drink. Dinners will be available for purchase on the day of the event until sold out.
A dozen food trucks, including The Pretzel Spot Cafe, Mocha Motion Coffee, Philly Cheesesteak Co. On the Roll and Holy Smoked Meats, will also be on-site.
Funds will also be raised through an online auction that will begin on Saturday, May 3, and will conclude at noon on May 10.
“Items include gift cards, experiences, merchandise and more,” Dietrich said, noting that the auction will complement basket giveaways offered on-site at the Family Fest. “All baskets and auction items will be available
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Hard work will bloom at student plant sale
BY CAT SHANNON
For months, students in the Greenhouse Management class at Manheim Central High School have been hard at work. Now you can enjoy the fruits of their labor - or more accurately, the flowers and vegetables - when the class hosts its annual plant sale.
The sale will be held at the high school greenhouse, located across from the Manheim Community Farm Show building, 400 E. Adele Ave., Manheim, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Fridays, May 2 and 9, as well as from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, May 3 and 10.
“The plant sale is an annual event at the high school where
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Individual attention makes Aaron’s Acres summer camps something special
BY JEFF FALK
There is simply nothing like one-on-one connections, human touch and personal interaction. They can lift spirits and change lives.
Those types of interactions are what Aaron’s Acres is built upon, and collectively they are the driving force behind the local nonprofit’s original program, summer camp.
“We accept participants with
all disabilities,” said Elaine Burnett, who’s been a program director at Aaron’s Acres for 12 years. “Their needs vary, from hand over hand to behavior assistance to emotional and communicative assistance. With 1-on-1 or 1-on-2 staffing, we’re able to meet those needs. We’re able to meet those participants where they’re at. It helps us meet the child where their need is right now.”
“The traditional summer
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Saturday, May 3 9 am to 3 pm
Spooky Nook Sports, Olympic Hall 75 Champ Boulevard, Manheim, PA
$2,000 Vacation Giveaway
Trucks assemble at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction for last year’s Make-A-Wish Convoy.
Students in the Manheim Central High School Greenhouse Management class at the greenhouse
DRIVE-THRU
Cassel, Marcott recognized
Aaron Cassel and Eden Marcott have been selected as the Seniors of the Month for March at Manheim Central High School. The Women’s Club of Manheim sponsors the Girls of the Month, and the Rotary Club of Manheim sponsors the Boys of the Month. The Seniors of the Month are chosen by the professional staff of the high school based on academic achievement, character, and involvement within the school and community.
Museum posts photography programs
Aaron is the son of Dave and Pam Cassel of Manheim. He participates in National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, varsity soccer, and varsity tennis. He received distinguished and first honors throughout high school. In the community, Aaron has helped at soccer youth camp each summer and has been a huddle leader for a Fellowship of Christian Athletes sports camp. He has gone on mission trips to New York City and Costa Rica. He attends services at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church and youth group at Manheim Brethren in Christ. Aaron would like to attend college to major in finance or business.
Eden Marcott is the daughter of Julie and John Marcott of Mount Joy. She has served as president of Tri-M Music Honor Society during her senior year and treasurer of Thespian Honor Society for two years. She has also been a member of the orchestra and Tri-M Music Honor Society all four years, Thespian Honor Society for three years, and National Honor Society and Math Honor Society for two years. She was the Learner of the Month for March 2022. Eden enjoys musical theater inside and outside school, and she has been in 22 shows total. She plays the piano, French horn, violin, and trumpet, and she enjoys learning to play additional instruments. She has been in the marching band for three years, including serving as drum major in her junior and senior years. Eden is involved in Interact Club in school, and she participates in community service projects though the club. Eden plans to attend college to study music education with the goal of teaching music classes for elementary students and directing school musicals.
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will offer two Photography 101 programs, building on the initial session in February.
The programs will be led by railroad photographer and author Brian Solomon.
The second session will be held on Tuesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, and it will emphasize technique and the approach to indoor light.
Solomon will use portable stationary lights to illuminate several prominent rolling stock exhibits in order to allow for better photographs. Photo subjects may include the 1838 Philadelphia and Reading Rocket and the Reading Company’s shop switcher No. 1251. The third session will take place on Tuesday, June 10, from 9 to 11 a.m., and it will focus on composition and the approach to outdoor light, weather permitting.
Solomon earned a Bach-
elor of Fine Arts in photographic illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He produces a daily blog about railroad photography, and his articles and photography have been printed in many railway magazines. Solomon received the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society’s prestigious Fred A. & Jane R. Stindt Photography Award in 2020 for his lifetime achievements in railroad photography.
Solomon is the author of more than 70 books and writes a monthly travel column and feature articles for Firecrown Media’s Trains Magazine. He is the marketing manager for New Hampshire’s Conway Scenic Railroad, and he lives with his wife in Lancaster County. Many of his books are available for purchase in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Whistle
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Aaron Cassel Eden Marcott
Aaron’s Acres
camp usually has a 1-to-6 or 1-to-8 counselor-to-participant ratio,” Burnett added. “But we’re able to assist and modify concerns right there and now.”
This year’s edition of Aaron’s Acres summer camps will be held over three twoweek sessions - June 16 to 27, July 7 to 18 and July 21 to Aug. 1 - at New Holland Community Pool and Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland. The camps are designed for residents of Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, ages 5 through 21 with mental, behavioral or emotional disabilities.
Aaron’s Acres offers halfday summer camps from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or fullday summer camps from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the camp activities include games; arts and crafts; swimming; therapeutic music; therapeutic horseback riding; and interactive entertainment like magicians, petting zoos and ventriloquists.
“The goal is to create a traditional summer camp program,” said Burnett. “All participants should have opportunities to enjoy summer camp regardless of their abilities. Everybody should have the opportunity to participate in programs like these. At Aaron’s Acres, we want to provide that for them.”
In 2024, Aaron’s Acres summer camps served 45 participants. But a shortage of seasonal staff counselors created a waiting list for participants.
“We can only accept as many participants as we have staff for,” said Burnett. “The more staff we have, the more participants we can have. Last year, we didn’t have enough staff members to accommodate all the participants every two weeks. We’d like to accept 60 participants every two weeks. We need to hire more staff.”
Staff counselors must be 18 or older, and they are not required to have any specialized training.
“We will do all the training,” said Burnett. “Our counselors are generally made up of college students who are looking to go into special education or becoming social workers. This is an amazing hands-on opportunity for college students.”
Aaron’s Acres, which is located at 1861 Charter Lane, Suite 114, Lancaster, was founded in 1998 as a summer camp for 11 participants ages 5 through 9 with disabilities. Today, Aaron’s Acres serves 160 individuals ages 5 through 40 with year-round, recreation-based sports, social and community-service
Band to present Afro-Caribbean music
The Arts at Millersville University will present Plena Libre on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster.
Combining traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba rhythms with jazz and other Afro-Caribbean styles, the 12-person group Plena Libre creates dance music that seeks to honor
indigenous musical traditions while also embracing modern sounds. This multiGrammy Award-nominated band’s music features hand drumming, horns, and three-part vocal harmonies. The group has released 15 albums over its 30-year career.
Santina Huerta of Embodyment Wellness Studio in Lancaster will
lead a salsa dancing activity in the Ware Center’s Lyet Lobby at 6:15 p.m. free of charge. The youth dancers from Huerta’s program will also perform a plena dance. To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717871-7600, or stop by the Ware Center or the Student Memorial Center box office on the Millersville University campus.
programs directed by trained, certified staff members.
“It started when a parent came to our executive director (Risa Paskoff) and said, ‘School is over. Now what?’” said Burnett. “So that parent and our executive director started this summer camp. Over the years, we’ve expanded the ages, and we expanded the programs. Then we started a weekend program. Last year, we expanded our programs to include adults.”
For additional information, go to www.aarons acres.org.
CREMATION MADE
Liza and Ted emerge from a swim at last year’s Aaron’s Acres summer camp.
Students to present play
The Learning Station theater department will perform the comedy play “Gone With the Gust” by Tim Kelly on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 10, at 3 and 7 p.m. The production will take place at Warwick Middle School, 401 Maple St., Lititz.
Learning Station homeschool co-op has a large theater department that attracts students from all over Lancaster County, with many coming from
the Ephrata, Lititz, Solanco, and Elizabethtown areas.
The show focuses on Lone Pine Films in Hollywood, which is slated to make a movie based on a sensational new novel, “Gone With the Gust.” Peggy Tempest, the most powerful star in town, is slated to play the lead, but to keep her ego in check, the producers pretend they want an unknown actress for the part. They find the ideal girl, Vicki
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.
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.
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net
We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580
Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel
Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.
TRINITY EC CHURCH
48 Market Sq., Manheim Sunday School 9:15am/Worship 10:25am Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com 717-665-3633 Come see us 1st Thursdays!
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
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Rawlins, and the press builds her up to be the next Hollywood “it” girl. But when it is discovered that the producers do not actually have the film rights to the novel, Tempest sues. To purchase tickets, visit www.home school-life.com/1434/ store/product?pid=2358. Tickets will also be available at the door.
for pickup from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 10 at the auction building. For those that cannot pick up at that time, alternative arrangements will be made.”
Last year’s convoy raised more than $442,000 to support the efforts of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.
“The 2025 goal is $500,000,” Dietrich remarked. “Anyone can help support granting wishes in the community by making a donation.”
Since 1990, more than 12,000 trucks have driven in the convoy, and the event has raised close to $10 million, granting wishes to more than 900 children in the Susquehanna Valley.
After the convoy leaves the auto auction, it will proceed along a 26-mile route through Manheim to Elizabethtown and Mount Joy. Many of the trucks will carry wish kids along for the ride.
“There is a quiet zone this year on Cloverleaf Road for
our convoy fans that would appreciate a quieter experience,” Dietrich said.
Drivers can still register to take part in the truck convoy. There is a fee for registering, and fundraising is optional but encouraged.
“We are also still in need of volunteers to assist with the day’s event, including truck parking, working the carnival games, helping at driver registration and more,” Dietrich commented. “It takes nearly 200 volunteers to have a safe and successful truck convoy for all to enjoy.”
To learn more about the convoy, visit www.wish convoy.org.
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Drivers pause at the Wish Angel Trailer, memorializing children who have died, before last year’s truck convoy.
The cast of “Gone With the Gust”
Dance company to present “Lovebug”
FRWRD Dance Company will return to the stage this spring with its latest version of “Lovebug,” complete with a swarm of fresh bugs, poetry and a cast of new faces and familiar favorites. Featuring a blend of dance and theater showcasing an array of costumes and props, “Lovebug” transports viewers into the world of insects. FRWRD’s performers will spin, weave, creep, fly and hatch, bringing a cast of creatures to life from the web of the bella tarantella to the bustling beehive to the fields of singing cicadas, which
are new to the show this year. The show’s runtime is just over 60 minutes, and it is appropriate for children and adults alike.
Ahead of the main performance at Mickey’s Black Box, FRWRD will host an outreach appearance, where families can mingle with the bugs, enjoy excerpts from the show and flutter their insect wings in interactive workshops led by the cast of the show. The sneak preview and family workshop will take place on Saturday, May 3, at noon at The North Museum, 400 College Ave., Lancaster.
Tickets are free with the price of admission. Visit www.northmuseum.org for details.
The show will be presented at Mickey’s Black Box, 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, on Saturday, May 17. The performance will begin at 2 p.m., but attendees are invited to come early for pre-show fun, including live insect samples and AKA bug ambassadors from the Lancaster Conservancy. Doors will open at 1 p.m.
For more information and to order tickets, visit www.frwrddance.com.
of bugs, modern dance numbers and elaborate costumes and props.
Inclusive egg hunt held in Lititz
Now I Can Foundation Northeast in Lititz welcomed more than 300 children and their families to its All-Inclusive Eggstra Special Egg Hunt on April 7, an event designed to celebrate and include children of all abilities.
Hosted at Now I Can’s pediatric physical therapy center, the event featured four egg hunts, each created to meet different needs: a quiet and calm hunt for children who benefit from a low-sensory environment; a visual impairment hunt for children with limited vision; a mobility impairment hunt for children using walkers, wheelchairs or gait trainers; and a large group scramble for children of all abilities to participate together.
Children of all abilities were invited to participate.
Beyond the egg hunts, children and families enjoyed a live magic show by Papa Tater, face painting, hand-drawn caricatures and fun crafts. Families also connected with local community resources and enjoyed food and sweet treats.
Now I Can Foundation Northeast offers physical
therapy for children with neurological and developmental challenges through a focused three-week treatment model.
For more information about Now I Can Foundation Northeast and upcoming events, visit www.nowican.org or follow the foundation on Facebook and Instagram @ NowICanNortheast.
The show features cast members depicting different types
Barons’ volleyball remains undefeated
BOYS’ TENNIS
Thu. 4/17 vs. Palmyra L 13-3
Tue. 4/22 vs. Warwick W 5-1
Wed. 4/23 at Cocalico W 10-1
Thu. 4/17 vs. Pequea Valley L 4-1
Tue. 4/22 vs. Penn Manor W 5-0
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD
Tue. 4/22 vs Lampeter-Strasburg W 86-64
Thu. 4/17 at Garden Spot W 3-0
Tue. 4/22 vs. Northern Lebanon W 3-0
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD
Tue. 4/22 vs Lampeter-Strasburg W 82-68 SOFTBALL
Mon. 4/21 at Garden Spot W 21-2
Wed. 4/23 at Cocalico W 21-0
The Barons’ Reagan Miller goes up for the kill on
April 17, during a 3-0 triumph against Garden Spot. On Thursday evening, April 17, Central’s Jay Hollinger focuses on the ball against Garden Spot
Holland.
The Barons’ Jon Breinich (above) teamed with Peyton Davis for a 6-4, 6-3 doubles win against Penn Manor’s Marnix Van Der Goes and Jose Torres on Tuesday, April 22. The Barons won 5-0. Nolan Kosydar slams one home for the Barons in a 3-0 shutout over Garden Spot on Thursday, April 17.
Central’s Cayden Chacon went 7-2 in doubles play on the season. Central defeated Penn Manor 5-0 on Tuesday, April 22. volleyball photos by Mya Graybill tennis photos by Bob Diller
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to visit with patients receiving hospice care in your local community.
Our next orientation is:
June 5, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Manheim Township Public Library 595 Granite Run Drive Lancaster, PA 17601
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration closes one week before orientation. Please call for more information and to reserve your seat: 717-367-1121, ext. 33024, or visit MasonicVillageHospice.org/volunteer/registration.
Historical society sets events
The Manheim Historical Society has posted several upcoming events.
Tours will be offered at the Fasig and Keath Colonial houses, 30-32 E. High St., Manheim, as part of 1st Thursday on May 1. Tours will be available beginning at 5 p.m., with the last house tour at 7:45 p.m.
Guided walking tours of Manheim will take place at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. on May 1. Participants may choose from two tours each hour, one lasting 45 minutes and the other lasting 30 minutes. There is no cost. Those who wish to attend should meet at the Fasig house 10 minutes prior to the tour.
benefit the Manheim Historical Society.
The public is welcome to visit the Manheim Railroad Station Complex, 210 S. Charlotte St., on Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. Entry will be free, with no ticket needed. Visitors may explore the 1881 Train Station, Stiegel-type glass, iron stove plates, the Manheim Industries/ Kendig Library exhibition, and a model train exhibit. There will also be opportunities to ride a trolley and take part in the 19th-century Manheim Industrial Revolution Walking Tour, weather permitting.
Plant
A native plant sale will be held rain or shine from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, at the Colonial houses. Cash and cards will be accepted for payment. The houses will be open for free tours, with free parking located in the rear. There will also be a table offering items such as Manheim books, T-shirts, and ornaments for sale. Proceeds will
At 2 p.m., April Lynn Downey will present “Pennsylvania Dutch Traditions: Hex Signs & Powwow.” Downey is a historical researcher, writer, and museum exhibit designer who discusses traditional folk art found on local barns and houses, plus the history of powwowing, unrelated to Native American culture.
For more information, visit www.manheim historicalsociety.org.
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Stop Shop museum store.
Participants may bring their smartphone, digital camera, or film camera to take photos of the museum’s historic railroad equipment. Each session is limited to 25 individuals, and the programs are designed for beginning photographers age 18 and over.
There is a fee. To register, visit www.eventbrite .com and search for “Railroad Photography 101, Session Two” or “Railroad Photography 101, Session Three.”
To learn more about the museum, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
the students in the Greenhouse Management course plan, plant, grow and maintain a variety of different plants,” said Weston Longenecker, a senior in the class. “We grow flowers, tomatoes, peppers, other vegetables and herbs. Every aspect is completed by students, and the class is entirely hands-on for the whole semester.”
The course is taught by Seth Kensinger, who initiated a collaboration last year to bring students in the high school’s life skills class into the greenhouse to work alongside Kensinger’s students.
“Working with the life skills students is a great way to connect with them,” Weston said. “Once a week every week, they come down to the greenhouse to help us plant. It is great seeing their faces light up as they walk into the greenhouse.”
Like many of the students in Kensinger’s class, Weston enrolled in the course to gain hands-on experience with plants.
“I took this class because it is a great opportunity to learn and get some firsthand experience on how a greenhouse works,” he said, noting that his classmates all have different roles, ranging from planting seeds to watering. “It helps us understand greenhouses and how they are a key part
in growing food.”
Kensinger covers topics such as planting, marketing and selling plants; basic industry terminology; and pest management practices. Then the students get to work growing a wide variety of items.
“We are growing 59 different types of tomatoes,” Weston shared. “There are beefsteak tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sauce tomatoes and a lot more. For peppers, there are 31 different types ranging from the sweet bell pepper to the extremely spicy habanero. There are 15 different types of veggies like squashes, broccoli and zucchini. We have 12 types of herbs and 10 types of flowers.”
Proceeds from the plant sale will support future class projects and cover the expenses associated with operating the greenhouse. And while patrons of the sale can pick up future food for their home gardens, they can also enjoy a snack on-site while shopping.
“Come to the sale because our plants were grown locally,” Weston said, “and there is also a hot dog stand in case you get hungry.”
Both cash and credit cards will be accepted at the plant sale. For more information, visit https:// bit.ly/42Uqz0e or search for “Manheim Central High School Greenhouse” on Facebook.
Greystone Manor plans open house
Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC), 1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster, will host an open house in its barn from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Admission is free.
The activities will include family games and prizes, educational opportunities, and a bake sale. Also,
attendees will have the opportunity to meet some of GMTRC’s horses.
GMTRC provides horsemanship lessons and group programming for children and adults with special needs. The equine-assisted services program enrolls about 100 participants. For more details, visit www .greystonemanortrc.org.
Rows of pepper varieties planted by students
Music scholarships awarded
The William A. and Frances Harkness Wolf Music Scholarship organization selected six students as recipients of the 2025 music scholarships. The organization awards summer music camp and college scholarships to students of teachers who belong to the Lancaster Music Teachers Association.
David Ferre, a student of Candy Tame, is a college scholarship winner. Ferre
plans to pursue a degree in music education. He is a senior at Penn Manor High School.
Alliyah Beachy, a student of Cheryl Faul Braun, will also receive a college scholarship. She plans to attend Lancaster Bible College in the fall to study music education. She is a senior in a homeschooling program.
The Junior Division summer camp scholarship
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winners include Daniel Chang, an eighth-grader at Manheim Township Middle School and a student of Dora Zlatkin; Vincent Pagano, a ninth-grader at Lancaster Country Day School and a student of Joy Ide; Nalini Makhlouf, an eighth-grader at Lamberton Middle School in Carlisle and a student of Elizabeth Etnoyer; and Daniel Tang, a seventh-grader at Hershey Middle School and a student of Eun Ae Baik-Kim.
The students will receive their scholarships and perform at an awards concert on Sunday, May 4. The concert will be held at Lancaster Church of the Brethren,
1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, at 3 p.m.
Founded in 2022, the Dr. William A. and Frances Harkness Wolf Music Scholarship organization offers competitive scholarships to middle school and high school music students in Lancaster. The program aims to provide educational experiences for students and to recognize exceptionally talented young musicians in their pursuit of musical study.
For more information, visit www.wolfmusic scholarship.org. Teachers interested in joining the Lancaster Music Teachers Association may visit www .lancastermusicteachers.org.
Dance performance planned
Ornate Dance Theatre will present its new show, “My Heart, His Home,” on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. as well as on Saturday, May 10, at 2 and 7 p.m. The performances will take place at Cavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., New Holland.
Inspired by the book “The Great House of God” by Max Lucado and told through movement and spoken word, the narrated dance performance takes a look into each space of the heart as if the heart were a house. Each
room holds an encounter with a loving father, friend, counselor, and guide.
Ornate Dance Theatre is a professional dance company, which aims to create a space for young artists to develop their technique and share the love of Christ with confidence. The artists will perform in the round for the first time.
To purchase tickets, visit www.cavod.org or call 717354-3355 on Mondays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
of Annuals, Hanging Baskets, Planters, Vegetable Plants, Perennials, Etc. Ring 2 starts at 8:45 A.M. w/ Nursery Stock, Trees, Fruit, Shade, Arborvitae & Conifers, followed by Crafts, Yard Decor, Birdhouses, Concrete Statuary, Etc. NOTE: Come & enjoy a spring auction w/some of the nicest plants you will see anywhere! Top quality plants w/specialists on hand to give recommendations & answer your questions! Great selection for the homeowner & landscaper! TERMS: Cash, PA Check or Credit Cards (w/3% Fee). No Out-of-State Checks. RECEIVING CONSIGNMENTS: Thurs., May 1,
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Please apply via mail, or email to: HESS AUCTION GROUP
768 Graystone Rd, Manheim, PA 17545
Email: scott@hessauctiongroup.com
Regional community news and events
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YOUR ATTENTION
INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: 1-866-272-0492
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material - steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer - up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
MR. HAUL IT ALL is providing junk removal and cleaning services for Chester county, Berks County, and Lancaster County call 717-450-0747
ELDER CARE
ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.
FOR SALE Boats
1725 BASS BOAT with 50HP motor. Call: 717-569-0044
Bldg. Materials
ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html
Collectibles
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES
www.DNRCollectibles.com
PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA
Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com
Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Lawn & Garden
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
RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2
Pets
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES
Ready Now. Black/Tan, UTD vet checked, $495.00. Call: 717-285-7445
SAINT BERNARD PUPPY male, nice features. $1,100. Ready May 1. DAM lic. #21563 Call 717-205-5229
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
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
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos. (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086
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 - 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.
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FREE ITEMS
HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY?
Place a FREE Ad! Call 1-800-428-4211 15 word, private party ad for 1 week (some restrictions apply)
PLANT SUPERVISOR
GARAGE SALES
NOTICE: It is recommended that you begin your garage or yard sale ad with the town, then street address, dates & times.
DOWNSIZING SALE - MANHEIM - 1414
Shumaker Rd. 5/2 & 5/3 8-2. Canning jars, HH, bedding, tools, X-mas decs., etc.
FAMILY YARD SALE Fri 5/2 7a - 1p, Sat 5/3 7a - 12p. 30 Honeysuckle Dr, Marietta. Clothing, Household items, something for everyone!
MANHEIM - 418 OAK TREE RD. 5/1, 5/2 & 5/3 8am-4pm. 60+ yrs. collecting. Downsizing. ANTIQUES, HH, etc.
MANHEIM TWP. MILTON EST DEV Fri. 5/2 & Sat. 5/3 • 7am-4pm Off Fruitville Pike, Suffolk Drive DON’T MISS IT! LOTS OF GOODIES!
MANHEIM WEST LEXINGTON Road and Sego Sago Road. May 2 & 3, Fri 4-730pm, Sat 7am-1pm.
MOUNT JOY NEIGHBORHOOD-WIDE
GARAGE SALE at The Lakes at Donegal Springs. Fri. 5/2 & Sat. 5/3 from 7AM to Noon. Use 275 Lakeside Crossing.
MOUNT JOY-ORCHARDS
NEIGHBORHOOD, enter on School Ln. (turn at Milanof-Schock Library) or Blossom Trail off Rt. 772, also Bent Oak Dr., Martin Ave., & Farmview Ln. Fri. 5/2 & Sat. 5/3 , 7am-?
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NATIONAL
AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1888-878-9091. Have property zip code!
NATIONAL
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.
BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.
CONSUMER CELLULAR - same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees, free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & text, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877751-0866.
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400+ procedures. Real dental insurancenot just a discount plan. Get your free Information Kit with details! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258
DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. (w/Choice Package or higher) No contract or hidden fees! Some 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. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-844-591-7951.
INFLATION IS AT 40 year high. Interest rates are way up. Credit cards. Medical bills. Car loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930.
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 6/30/25) Call 1-844-501-3208.
FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
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.
SERVICES RENDERED
POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR
By Steve, 717-892-7411
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
AMISH MOVING COMPANY
AMISH CLEANOUTS
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER
717-786-7053
CONCRETE FLOOR COATINGS in DURALAST, EPOXY, METALLICS.
We also offer Vinyl plank floor install. TRUFLOORS | 717-687-1300
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
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
SERVICES RENDERED
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors, Decks. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
SERVICES RENDERED
SEAMLESS GUTTERS, ROOFING, SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTER GUARDS
Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765
ITEMS WANTED
I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783
LOOKING FOR GOOD USED POP-UP CAMPER. Call: 717-361-0788
AUTOS FOR SALE
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, 717-826-3680 PA196090
HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY
Home, yard waste, appliances; Whatever! Also Shed Removal. 717-669-7854
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
HOUSE WASHING BY ME
Removal of black stains off roof & exterior cleaning. 717-424-8504
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 6/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
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.
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.
SPRING CLEAN UP! MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com
STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-5188391.
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
TRIPLE P PAINTING
Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA116089
WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).
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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!
FAMILY LOOKING TO buy a property in the Mount Joy or near by surrounding area. 717-587-9848
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
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
OC, MD, 14th St., 1, 2 & 3 BR Apts. Nightly/Weekly. Cell: 717-318-4775 portnstarboardapts.com
2023
Mi. 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4 5 PASS., Latitude, 2.4L
Cyl., AT, AC, Cruise, Tilt, PW, PDL, Reverse Camera, Remote Start, Light Gray, 74,480 Mi.
Seat, Heated Leather, Pwr. Sliders & Hatch, Remote Start, Blue, 57,100 Mi.
V6 Turbo, Dual AC, Reverse Camera, Keyless Entry, White, 75,570 Mi.
The Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA), located on Station Road in Grantville, will offer a Miniature Horse UnicornQUEST Program on Saturday, May 3. The program will run from 9 to 11 a.m. and is open to children ages 6 to 10 and their parents or guardians.
Children will join miniature horse Rummi on her “unicorn” quest to discover the magical power of friendship. Along the way, children will experience hands-on learning in horse handling, goal setting, problem solving, and volunteer service. This session does not involve riding miniature horses. There is a fee per family, and space is limited. To register, visit https://catra .net/high-hopes-minia ture-horse-programs/. To learn more, email robin@ catra.net.
