LHCC Is All for One and One for All
BY JEFF FALK
In the developmental world of nonprofits, the Lancaster Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LHCC) is in its infancy; it’s a newborn. But in a short period of time, LHCC has laid a stable foundation upon which growth can be nurtured.
Essential for continued maturation are public awareness and community support. Once it does blossom, LHCC will connect resources to those in need, unlock the economic potential of the local Latino community and make Lancaster County a better place to live.
“It’s in its baby stages, but people are beginning to reach out,” said Esther DeWoody, the founder and
president of LHCC. “The mission is to reach the Latino business owners and educate members of
the Latino community about the community resources available to them, so they can do better in
Art Show Will Expose Students’ Talents
BY JEFF FALK
Kids need validation. Students thrive on encouragement. These emerging individuals are motivated by support.
The impending student art show at the Brownstown campus of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) provides the kind of exposure that leads to confidence and empowerment.
“Exposure is really what it’s all about,” said Randy Hess, a visual arts teacher at the Brownstown campus of LCCTC for 14 years and the organizer of the show. “Exposure is everything to these kids. It’s really about encouragement for our students. It also showcases our school a little bit too and what we do.”
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The GateHouse Lititz judges lightly. And when it does, the GateHouse Lititz judges people on who they are, not what they do or have done.
The GateHouse Lititz doesn’t give up on people; it doesn’t throw away souls.
“There is hope. We provide hope,” said Anthony Valentin, who’s been the program director at The GateHouse Lititz for four years. “There are people out there who are willing to fight this battle and
The Brownstown campus of LCCTC will present this year’s edition of its annual student art show from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25, at the 15,000-square-foot Lancaster Art Vault, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The visual art students’ work will be on display during Lancaster Art Vault’s hours of operation, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23 to 25.
In addition, the student art show will host a reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at Lancaster Art Vault. The reception will afford visitors an opportunity to meet and engage the student artists, and light refreshments will be served by members of the Brownstown campus of LCCTC’s culinary arts programs.
The student art show is free to attend.
Members of LHCC include (from left) vice president Erica Hernandez; Danell Myers, owner of Myers Wellness; Shirley Rivera, branch manager of Finanta; president Esther DeWoody; and Wanda Lee Colon, cash management officer at Members 1st.
Staff members at The GateHouse Lititz include (back, from left) clinical supervisor Tim, counselor Yannick, counselor Melissa, case manager Brook, (front) residential supervisor Nicole, program assistant Holly and counselor Fran.
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Bereavement Breakfast Is BASIS for Support
BY JEFF FALK
The intense emotions that parents feel for their children is one of the highest forms of love. It ranks just ahead of the empathetic kind of love that conveys compassion for parents who have lost their children.
Brothers and Sisters In Support (BASIS) will celebrate both of those forms of meaningful love at its upcoming event.
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“Everybody deals with grief differently,” said Dan Steinman, who’s been the director of BASIS ministries for four years. “There’s no right way or wrong way. Some people lose a child and they’re in shock. For some parents, when there’s a long illness, you’re sad because they died, but there’s relief because the pain is over. There’s not a time limit on grief. Sometimes you just don’t know how to react. There’s hurt there, and sometimes a hug is enough.”
BASIS, one of three altruistic initiatives supported by Handi-Vangelism of Akron, is serving this year’s edition of its annual bereavement breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Yoder’s Restaurant’s Banquet Center, 14 S. Tower Road, New Holland. Designed for parents who have lost children, the buffet breakfast is free to attend, and attendees are asked to register at www .hvmi.org/basis-break fast-register prior to Sunday, April 19.
Doors open at 9 a.m., and a freewill offering, which will benefit BASIS ministry’s programs, will be accepted.
“No parent ever expects to bury a child,” said Steinman. “We never think of it that way. In the normal living of life, we all expect we’re going to die before our children. There are a lot of people out there who have lost children, and that’s who we’re trying to reach.”
As part of the bereavement breakfast’s program, Lititz mom Donna Nicholson Stief will address the gathering with her take on the grieving process, called “A New Lens on God and Grief.”
“Some grief is like walking on shards of glass,” said Stief. “For those of us who have lost a child, it’s more like being pushed off a cliff - headfirst into an ocean of glass. Nothing shakes your life and faith like this loss. Grief is a matrix of complexity, and even the strongest faith can be tested, questioning the goodness of God. How do we reconcile our pain and faith to find a way forward? How can we grieve well and still be a light in our darkest moments? Maybe we need a new lens of God and grief.”
More than 70 individuals
from Lancaster County, Lebanon County and outside of the area are expected to attend the breakfast.
Many are parents who have endured the loss of a child, some are pastors, some are support people and some are BASIS ministry board members.
Parents who have lost children will receive tokens of remembrance from BASIS board members.
“We all know people who may have had a loss in their life,” said Steinman, a resident of Paradise.
“But people aren’t alone in their grief. There are other people who are willing to come alongside of them. They don’t have to walk alone. They should know that there are other people who care.”
“People share stories about what their loss was,” added Steinman. “Sometimes people come to the breakfast whose grief is new. When parents lose a child, they never forget. We want to honor their children. We want to reach out to people who are hurting.”
The bereavement breakfast, which has been served as long as anyone
Festival to Mark Earth Day
The Manheim Township community will celebrate Earth Day at MT Earth Fest on Saturday, April 25, at Overlook Park and Activity Center, 301 Golf Drive, Lancaster. The festival is a collaboration between Manheim Township School District, the Manheim Township Recreation Department, the Lancaster Native Plant and Wildlife Festival, and the founder of Earth 2 E-Town. The event will
offer activities and entertainment for people of all ages.
Attendees may explore a variety of native plants that may enhance gardens and support local wildlife, and experts will share information about conservation, sustainability, and ways to make a positive impact on the planet. The event will also offer opportunities to meet and learn about local wildlife through pre -
sentations and to browse eco-friendly goods from artisans.
Kids’ activities will include a scavenger hunt and Pennsylvania native animals’ presentation.
Manheim Township High School students will play music at 8:30 a.m., Raven Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will present at 9 a.m., and Manheim Township teacher Mr. G will play kids’ songs from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. The
can remember, is just one of the avenues BASIS ministry uses to reach people who have been affected by the death of a child. BASIS also hosts an outreach picnic at Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park in Akron in August, sponsors other group events and activities, provides opportunities for personal contact, publishes a quarterly newsletter, produces grief podcasts and blogs, provides resources and sponsors support groups.
“We call them the three Ts - time, talk and tears,” said Steinman. “They all help. People think their sons or daughters will be forgotten. (BASIS) is a safe place where people can shed a tear, but people can also laugh. It’s not all doom and gloom.”
In addition to the 52-year-old BASIS ministry, Handi-Vangelism Ministries International also sponsors a disabilities ministry and a training and equipping ministry. Handi-Vangelism Ministries International, which is located at 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron, employs 15 staff members.
festival will feature various environmental speakers, including a presentation about the Manheim Township Compost Park at 11 a.m.
All activities are free and do not require registration. Admission is free, and free parking is available throughout the Overlook Park Complex. The festival will take place rain or shine. For more details, visit https://tinyurl.com/ MT-Earth-Fest-2026.
Attendees at last year’s bereavement breakfast take in a presentation.
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help. We want individuals to know it’s possible. We’re willing to walk alongside you. This is not meant to be done alone. It comes down to one person helping another.”
The GateHouse Lititz gives people second chances.
The GateHouse Lititz, which is located at 649 E. Main St., Lititz, is an accredited residential recovery facility - a type of halfway house - which is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The local nonprofit takes a holistic approach to addiction and recovery.
“Our mission is to help individuals transform their lives that have been centered around drug and alcohol addiction,” said Valentin. “We encourage them to be part of the community. We encourage them to volunteer. We want to show them it’s about community and what it’s like to give back.”
The GateHouse Lititz’s live-in 90-day recovery program includes one-on-one therapy sessions, group therapy, employment support services, life-skills training, accountability, chores, routine development, mental health
awareness and mentorship programs. Some clients complete the recovery program, while others don’t, but everyone benefits in one way or another.
“It’s teaching them to live life on life’s terms,” said Valentin, a resident of East Lampeter Township. “Some of our individuals come to us defeated. But we tell them (addiction) doesn’t have to define you; it doesn’t have to affect your future. Sometimes individuals have blinders on and they can’t see the bigger picture. That’s when we step in. We also get them set up with (Pennsylvania) CareerLink.”
The GateHouse Lititz serves about 150 men each year. Currently, the residential recovery house is hosting 25 individuals, 19 of whom are employed throughout Lancaster County.
The GateHouse Lititz’s residential extended care is designed for males between the ages of 18 and 60. All of the individuals are from Pennsylvania - a handful from Lancaster County and from as far away as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Erie.
“These individuals have struggled with addiction in their lives,” said Valentin.
“Some have had traumatic experiences. Some are trying to put their pasts behind them. Some are looking for encouragement. I look at individuals like if they were my child, are they being guided the way I’d like my child to be guided? They’re human beings.”
“Everyone has a story; everyone has a past,” continued Valentin. “There’s a lot more to them than what we’re seeing on the outside. The question is: ‘Why are they struggling? What is holding them back?’ I have met some really good people who have struggled with addictions.”
The GateHouse Lititz employs 15 staff members, 12 of whom work full time. The GateHouse is funded primarily through Medicaid, but it does participate in fundraising and grant programs.
“An individual has got to want it,” said Valentin. “We will engage them in different modulates of recovery. Hopefully, they will put their best foot forward. But at the end of the day, they’ve got to do it. You can’t do it for them. Kind of like, ‘You can live a better way of life and here are some examples.’ We hope they choose a productive way of life. All we can do
Cavod Posts Summer Camps
Cavod Performing Arts, 665 W. Main St., New Holland, will hold “Once Upon a Kingdom” summer camps from Monday to Friday, July 6 to 10. A camp for children ages 3 to 6 will be held
from 9 a.m. to noon, with a showcase on July 10 at 11:30 a.m. To register, visit https://cavod.org/ classes/once-upon-a-kin gdom-ages-3-6/. A camp for children ages 7 to 12 will run from 1 to 5 p.m.,
with a showcase on July 10 at 4:30 p.m. To register, visit https://cavod.org/ classes/once-upon-a-king dom-ages-7-12/.
The camps are designed to engage young artists to go deeper with their artis -
is provide the information and know-how.”
“When you’re in addiction, it becomes natural, it becomes normal,” he added. “It’s a choice, and that’s what makes it hard. Relapse is part of addiction. You’re fighting a battle. We try to look for the good in people.”
Established in Lititz in 1972, the GateHouse now also offers similar longterm residential recovery programs for men in Mountville and for women in Marietta. The GateHouse also operates eight transitional houses throughout Lancaster County and offers outpatient services in the city.
“Data shows that the longer individuals are involved with treatment, the better chance they have of recovery,” said Valentin. “We want to establish a foundation for recovery. As they’re hitting these benchmarks, the insurance company will say they’re no longer at great risk, so they can step into outpatient services. Some individuals may not be from this community, but they want to stay here for employment.”
For additional information, go to www.gatehouse .org.
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Restaurant Unveils Name Change and New Menu
Elimar’s Bar & Grill, located at 2309 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, has been renamed Elimar’s Cantina and Taqueria, reflecting a new focus on regional Mexican cuisine inspired by the culinary traditions of Mexico. The restaurant is owned by the Ramirez family, which also operates two other restaurants in the Lancaster area.
Chef Gerardo Ramirez recently made the decision to transition away from the Italian and American fare previously served at Elimar’s and return to the bold flavors
of his Mexican heritage.
The updated menu features several signature dishes, including Jerry nachos topped with steak, chicken, and shrimp, as well as El Patrōn tacos and birria tacos, and the signature Elimar burrito. The restaurant also offers a distinctive Mexican burger prepared with a blend of ingredients and seasonings that create a flavor profile unlike a traditional American burger. The name change to Elimar’s Cantina and Taqueria reflects the restaurant’s renewed emphasis on
authentic regional Mexican flavors and a vibrant dining experience for guests. The updated menu was put into place at the end of winter and is now available for customers.
Gerardo and his family became restaurant entrepreneurs after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gerardo had worked as a chef for 15 years at Leeds Ltd restaurant in Harrisburg, and he and his family had been talking about opening their own restaurant for years. So, they pooled their saved money, took out a loan, and
purchased what had been a vegetarian restaurant on Rohrerstown Road. The Tequila Mexican Grill & Bar was born, and it was a family affair involving Gerardo plus his parents, sister, brother-in-law, and girlfriend. In 2023, the family purchased a restaurant on Richmond Avenue in Manheim, and it became the second Tequila Mexican Grill & Bar. Two years later, they purchased Elimar’s on Columbia Avenue.
To contact Elimar’s Cantina and Taqueria, call 717-435-9658.
education and financially. We want Latino business owners to know that it’s possible, that they can do it. People are willing to go the extra mile to welcome the Latino community and work with them.”
After putting thoughts into motion in April of 2025 and launching the organization’s website in November, DeWoody formally founded LHCC in March of this year. DeWoody is currently operating the fledgling organization from her Manheim
Township home but hopes to move into a more permanent brick-and-mortar office by the end of this summer and then eventually add staff. For the moment, LHCC conducts membership meetings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the last Thursday of every month at Javateas Gourmet Coffee Café, 1 Dutchland Ave., Ephrata.
“It’s coming. I’m out there. I’m networking,” said DeWoody. “We want people to know we’re here
and we’re not going anywhere. We’re going to build a strong Chamber.”
“We have to unite,” she added. “We have to want to make things better as a community, and not just Latinos. Everybody sees the need for this. It’s something people have been looking for.”
Part of LHCC’s immediate future is a culturally based, Latino-themed event in Lancaster city on Friday, June 5. Though some of the details are still being finalized, LHCC has already secured sponsorships for the event.
resources they don’t know exist. The only requirement for membership is that you have to be able to give back to the community in some way. I want people to work together as a family. I don’t want them to look at each other as members; I want them to look at each other as family members.”
As part of its organizing, LHCC has been working with similar organizations, like the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
have to be Latinos.”
According to census data, more than 65,000 Latinos reside in Lancaster County, and Hispanics represent about 12% of the county’s total population.
The highest concentration of Latinos resides in the city, where they make up about 40% of Lancaster’s population.
Data about the number of Latino-owned businesses in Lancaster County is less clear.
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In addition, LHCC is also planning a community outreach gathering in August.
“My favorite part is that (LHCC) will help people in the Latino community,” said DeWoody. “This will better their lives because of the
Currently, LHCC counts 25 individuals as part of its membership.
“They’re leaders who can be mentors and who can be teachers,” said DeWoody. “They’re strong leaders from Lancaster County who are willing to work with the community, and they don’t
“I feel like there are voices that aren’t at the table, and I want to be their voice,” said DeWoody. “I want to elevate their voices. It’s about community opportunities for our community. I want to build something where people feel supported and where they can grow together. I want people lifting each other up. There
Storytelling Event Planned
Luther Acres, a Luthercare community, will host “Moments to Remember,” a resident-produced storytelling event, on Wednesday, April 29. The program will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. in the community
room at the Luther Acres Towne Center, 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz.
“Moments to Remember” will feature 12 Luther Acres residents sharing personal stories that range from humorous to nostalgic. Residents will speak from a lectern using a microphone. At a previous event, a 99-year-old resident captivated the audience by sharing the story of learning to ride motorcycles at age 38, demonstrating that it is never too late to try something new.
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To open the program, a resident will play the piano to accompany a vocal performance from a resident quartet singing “Moments to Remember” by the Four Lads of the 1950s. The audience will be invited to join in for a reprise of the song. During a similar moment at the last “Moments to Remember,” more than 150 attendees joined together in song.
The event is free of charge, and community members of all ages are welcome to attend. Attendees are asked to register by Friday, April 24, at 717-626-8376.
are big organizations out there who are helping the community, and I think we can work better together.”
“I want to be a bridge between systems,” continued DeWoody. “I ask people, ‘What do you need? What is the community looking for?’ I ask people, ‘How can I help you?’”
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“We’re very proud people,” said DeWoody. “We’re very into our culture. You have to look at each of us as from different cultures, and we’re all very proud of our cultures. That’s something that’s very important for us to get people to understand. We’re also very family oriented.”
For additional information, go to www.lancaster hispanicchamber.org.
Ceremony to Honor Buchanan
The annual wreath-laying ceremony memorializing James Buchanan, 15th president of the United States, will be held on Saturday, April 25. It will begin at 10 a.m. at Woodward Hill Cemetery, 501 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Participants
will include Scout Troop 58 from Willow Street, the Fencibles, the Rev. Joel Petruschke from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
For more information, call 717-615-5925.
Hershey Handbell Ensemble to Perform Concert
Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, will host the Hershey Handbell Ensemble in concert on Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. The concert is part of the church’s Starlight Tea Concert Series. Formed in 2004, the 15-member ensemble is based in southcentral Pennsylvania and performs under the direction of Shawn Gingerich. It was created to be an auditioned community ensemble made up of people able to play advanced literature and interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education
and performance while uniting people through the musical arts. The group performs on seven and a half octaves of Malmark handbells, four octaves of Petit and Fritsen handbells, silver melody bells, handchimes, and other assorted instruments. In 2015, the ensemble performed at the White House.
Admission is free, and a freewill offering will be received. Tea and cookies will be served following the concert. For more information, contact planning committee chair Giny Mackey at 717-201-8450.
“It’s an opportunity to peruse the art, and some of the artwork will be for sale,” said Hess. “The reception is phenomenal. Everyone’s there - a majority of the student artists, teachers, administrators, family and friends. A number of the resident artists will be there because they love supporting the young artists. People will meet the students and see the talent they possess. It’ll be a good time.”
On display at the Brownstown campus of LCCTC’s art show will be several hundred examples of the students’ work in two-dimensional mediums like photographs, paintings, drawings and screen printing and in three-dimensional mediums like metal workings, papier mâché and digital creations. The work will be presented as exhibits in spacious hallways and on oversized
television monitors.
“The name, visual arts, gives it away,” said Hess, a resident of New Holland. “It covers a multitude of disciplines in the industry of art. It’s a visual medium for sure.”
“Art is a reflection of our society and what’s going on in our society at the time,” added Hess. “It’s a medium to communicate what’s on your mind. Art is a great way to reflect what’s on your heart and relay it in a different way.”
The artwork on display will represent more than 100 Brownstown campus juniors and seniors interested in the visual arts of interactive medium and web design, photography and digital imaging, commercial art, and digital design and print media. The students come from all 16 public school districts in Lancaster County.
“These students are
hoping to get a job or go on to secondary education,” said Hess. “You’ll be blown away by their talent. People will say, ‘Wow. This is high school?’ And they’ll say it time and time again. Kids don’t always find success at their academic schools, and they come into class at LCCTC and it’s about what they want to do. They blossom here. These kids are a little different. They want to focus on art, and they can do that here.”
“I can’t tell you how many times parents have come up to me and said, ‘Wow. My kid’s never been on the honor roll before. What’s going on?’” Hess continued. “(The students) meet people with similar interests, and it’s just a whole new world to them.”
After conducting the event at a different venue for a few years, the student art show moved to Lan -
Concerts to Feature Music Celebrating America
SLC Community Choirs will present its spring concert, “From Sea to Shining Sea.” Concerts will be held on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, and on Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church, 1068 Chestnut Level Road, Quarryville.
The concert will celebrate music that reflects the spirit and story of America.
As part of the America 250 theme, the program will highlight pieces that connect audiences to shared history, community, and song. Both performances will feature the same program, giving community members the opportunity to attend the location most convenient for them.
SLC Community Choirs is committed to making music accessible to all, and the concerts will be offered
caster Art Vault in 2025.
“The owner, Victoria (Abadir), was all about it,” said Hess. “It’s really great how she helped us out.”
Located at 231 Snyder Road, Ephrata, Brownstown is one of four campuses operated by LCCTC. The Brownstown campus offers nearly 60 full-day and half-day programs in areas like construction, welding, medical and dental professions, agriscience and transportation.
“In every class at LCCTC, we’re teaching students to be successful in industry,” said Hess. “The youths of
today are the futures of tomorrow, and anytime we can encourage them the better. This is how we do it
on the art side.”
For additional information, go to https://lancaster ctc.edu.
on a pay-what-you-will basis. The concerts are family friendly and open to the public.
While tickets are not required, attendees are encouraged to register in advance at https://tinyurl .com/slccc-spring-concert.
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ADORABLE MINI AUSSIEDOODLE PUPS Microchipped. UTD vet checked. $375. 717-354-5771
ADORABLE MINI IRISH DOODLE PUPPIES, ENS & ESI training parents have full DNA health panels. Text 717-639-1272
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HOME CARE Today! 717-970-3007 X0
AKC BOSTON TERRIER PUPS 2M, 2F love kids! Parents on premises, UTD vet checked, $450. 717-354-8550
Produce & Edibles
TAKING ORDERS FOR whole Non-GMO Pasture Raised Chicken, or custom cuts, ready early June, call for pricing, Amos Stoltzfus 717-990-9448
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!
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET. Get live TV, sports and local channels with 99% signal reliability. Choice package $84.99 per month for 12 months. Includes HBO Max and premium channels for 3 months. No annual contract, Call 1-866-629-6086
DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility.Discover a solution for those concerned about falls or wanting access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1844-317-5246.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages with a Generac home standby generator. Receive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-465-7624 for a free quote.
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FREE ITEMS
HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY?
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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.
BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
25 N. West End Ave., Lancaster BIG BASEMENT SALE
SAT., APRIL 25 • 8am-Noon. Great sel. of HH, decor, collectibles, puzzles, books, plants, tools, camping equipment, & more. HOT DOGS, HAMBURGER BBQ, CHICKEN CORN SOUP. BAKED GOODS Eat-In or Take-Out Handicap ramp accessible in rear
BLOOMINGDALE
NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE FRI. 4/24, 4-7pm & SAT. 4/25, 8am-?
LARGE ANNUAL YARD SALE
30+ Stands - SAT., MAY 2ND • 7am-2pm Baby, Children, & Adult Clothes, Shoes, JD Tractors, Dolls, Calico Critters, HH, Willow Tree Figs., Serger, Fabric, Fairbanks 500lb scale, Vintage Items, Wedding/Home Decor, Furn., Handpump, BOOKS, Fishing, BB Gear, MUCH MORE! Coffee & Food Trailer 171 NAPIERVILLE RD., EPHRATA, PA
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DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Pkg $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. w/Choice Package or higher. No hidden fees! Restrictions apply. IVS 1-866-859-0405.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, home, assets now for as little as 70¢/day! 1-833-890-1262.
INFLATION AT 40-YEAR highs. Interest rates are up. Credit cards. medical bills. car loans. Have $10k+ in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for much less than you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930.
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waiving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends Soon. 1-844-501-3208.
MOBILEHELP AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts, free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.
LEOLA THRIFT SHOP, 265 West Main St. 4TH SAT. EVENT - 4/25 • 9am-4pm 1/2 PRICE STOREWIDE 717-656-4952
NEED CASH QUICKLY? We buy houses in any condition. Get a fair cash offer within 24 hours! Liz Buys Houses: 1-833-3594707
NATIONAL
NO CLEANING GUTTERS guaranteed! LeafFilter - most advanced gutter protection, backed by a no-clog garantee & lifetime warranty. 1-833-610-1936 schedule free inspection & estimate. Get 75% off install & $250 bonus discount! Limited time. Restrictions apply, see rep for warranty & details.
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PEACE OF MIND & early detection - Now more than ever, it’s important to get screened for Stroke & Cardiovascular Disease risk. Life Line Screening is simple & painless. Call: 1-833-970-4172.
PEST CONTROL: PROTECT your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodents, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today! 1-833-860-0657. Have zip code ready!
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR may be covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence & mobility w/ the compact design & long-lasting battery. Inogen One free info kit! Call 1-877-305-1535
PREPARE FOR POWER outages todayGenerac Home Standby Generator. Receive free 5-Yr. warranty w/qualifying purchase. 1-855-948-6176 to schedule free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special! 1-833-860-0811
NATIONAL
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.
TOP DOLLAR PAID for old vintage guitars! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Etc. 1930s to 1980s. Call 1-866-433-8277
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!
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC timeshare cancellation experts. Over $50 million timeshare debt/fees cancelled in 2019. Free info package. Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM
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
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
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
Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP HALF THE PRICE of Blacktop!
Farm Lanes • Parking Lots
Secondary Roads • Sealcoating • Patching •
AUTO MECHANIC
Rohrer’s Service Center needs an auto mechanic. In addition to our own fleet, we serve commercial clients as well as the public. Duties include service, repair, and maintenance of cars & light trucks. A class 1 inspection license is required. Core work hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. weekdays, with OT required as needed.
We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match, paid uniforms, and a tool reimbursement. Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com.
SERVICES RENDERED
AFFORDABLE CONCRETE
New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603
CHIMNEY SERVICE AND REPAIRS WE PROVIDE FREE SAFETY INSPECTION AND FREE ESTIMATES ON REPAIRS. PLEASE CALL THE FIRST CHOICE CHIMNEY SERVICE AT 717-641-3087 TO SCHEDUALE AN APPOINTMENT.
CLOCK REPAIR - HIGH END PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED. House calls avail. Columbia | 717-478-4799
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DAN THE HANDYMAN
Plumbing • Electric • Painting HVAC • Water Heaters • Odd Jobs Lic. & Insd. 610-513-4054
DECKS & PORCHES
SUNROOMS • SCREENED ROOMS • ETC. 22 Years Exp. � 717-687-0899
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers free water testing and whole home water treatment systems installed in as little as one day. 15% off plus 10% senior & military discounts. Call 1-866-996-1526
FULL PROPERTY CLEANOUT
Appliances/Furniture/Tree/Brush Removal Demo • Rolloff Dumpster Rentals YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! MJR LLC | Millersville 717-672-6483
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, all installation costs are waived. Call 1-844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE MOW, MULCH & MORE STRONGHOLD PROPERTY SERVICES LLC FREE ESTIMATES | 717-925-0418
MASON
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.
NO MORE CLEANING gutters. LeafFilter offers a no-clog guarantee and lifetime transferable warranty. Call 1-855-791-1626 for a free inspection and estimate. Get 15% off your order plus an additional 10% for military and seniors.
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
PAINTING: INT. & EXT. 20 yrs. experience PA024610 Elmer Stoltzfus, 717-201-4104
SAFE STEP, NORTH
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 receive a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind at 1-844-320-2804.
OLDER CARS WANTED Like New With Low Miles Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561 $ $
WANTED MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES. Antique and classic. . Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and more. Paying cash. Call 717-577-8206
Oregon Pike). Phone (717) 569-8531; Website: www.sjnlancaster.org Saturday 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation. Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass (Inperson & Livestream); Sunday, 7:30