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Ecuador’s diverse terrain serves as Township classroom

BY JEFF FALK

Itwas more than just some field trip. It was a class trip deeply focused on service and learning and diversity.

With the power to alter existences, it was the trip of a lifetime.

Recently, 43 sophomores, juniors and seniors from Manheim Township High School completed a special journey to the South American continent. From March 15 to 22, the students traveled to Ecuador to explore regions of the Amazon River and Andes Mountains as part of a global student exchange program.

While there, the students received firsthand instruction on environmental science and conservation. For most, it was an eyeopening experience, but perhaps the most important lessons were the ones they learned about themselves.

“Our students were inspired by what they saw abroad, enough to apply what they learned when they came back home,” said T ammy Sweeney, a Manheim Township social studies teacher and a chaperone for

With new survivor center, North Star Initiative grows its mission

BY JEFF FALK

A new survivor center is a sign of progress for North Star Initiative (NSI). It also represents progress in the war on human trafficking.

North Star Initiative, a local, faith-based nonprofit focused on rescuing young women who are survivors of human trafficking, continues to settle into its new survivor center. After North Star raised funds for the project in 2021, the construction of the new building began in January of 2022 and was completed at the end of last year.

“Modern-day slavery is real,” said

Janelle Esbenshade, North Star Initiative’s director of development. “It’s happening, and it’s happening in Lancaster County. It’s important to be educated in order to be able to help. Ultimately, we want to be able to help as many people as we can. We call them ‘survivors’ and don’t label them as ‘victims.’”

The new survivor center will allow North Star Initiative to help more survivors, more completely. Built adjacent to North Star’s The Harbor, the survivor center houses North Star’s offices, administrative space, therapeutic areas and classrooms. The new building also allows See North Star pg 3

the trip. “If we learn this knowledge and don’t apply it, it loses some value. This is the type of trip that changes our students’ worldview and their place in it. It helps them realize the effect they have on it.”

In Ecuador, the students engaged in service activities like sustainable farming, restoration projects and planting trees. It was the type of hands-on learning that simply can’t be replicated in a classroom.

“Spending time in Ecuador shifted my perspective on life in many ways,” said Manheim Township senior Alison Penner. “Hiking into the crater of Quilotoa reminded me of the vastness of nature and my place in it, something I often f orget after spending months in the classroom. Visiting the Guayusa Runa people, an indigenous group, encouraged me to prioritize introspection and connection with others, practices that tend to be dismissed in the day-today business of high school. Seeing the pride the artisans at the market took in their work inspired me to take pride in and put more time into what I do.”

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Salvation Army seeks to foster spirit for giving back

BY JEFF FALK

The Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ mission is to do the most good. That includes financial aid for

county students seeking to further their educations at college.

Recently, the Salvation Army Lancaster Corps awarded its annual Olga Ruth Stratton and Thomas E. Wolf

scholarships to 20 seniors from 13 Lancaster County high schools. The students formally accepted their scholarships at a special awards dinner on April 27 at Eden Resort and Suites, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster.

Recipients and their high schools were Nicole Chen, Penn Manor; Mina Cooper, Dayspring Christian Academy; Savannah Henschel, Warwick; Natalie Klecker, Anchor Christian Academy; Ethan Lin, Hempfield; Kieran McFall, Penn Manor; Caitlyn McGough, Penn Manor; See Salvation Army pg 4

Manheim Township senior Victoria Lacerda displays a sapling she planted as part of a reforestation project in the Amazon.

Students from Manheim Township High School trek the Amazon.

Members of the Salvation Army Lancaster Corps and recipients of this year’s Olga Ruth Stratton and Thomas E. Wolf scholarships

There are just as many ways to teach as there are to learn. But perhaps the most effective is the one that combines methods that support one another.

“It was interesting to see how the Guayusa Runa people used many different parts of the forest to build their houses, set their tables, and many other things that we presume can only be done with modern tech-

nology,” said Manheim Township junior Owen Mark Shelton. “It got me thinking of small changes I can make here that can have large impacts and on how I can educate others to make those same environmentally friendly choices.”

Sweeney said that before the onset of the pandemic Manheim Township had sponsored similar international service excursions.

Program to focus on native plants

St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 Pleasure Road, Lancaster, will host a second program in its “Conversation Around the Corner” series on Tuesday, May 23. “Creating Yearround Interest With Native Plants” will be presented by Laura Wash, Master Gardener apprentice, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Some gardeners wonder how to sustain year-round interest in their gardens when many perennials bloom only for a few weeks at a time. This presentation shares how

to select plants thoughtfully to extend a garden’s bloom times and how to find other ways to appreciate plants beyond their flowers. Although the ideas discussed apply to all perennials, featured examples will be native plants well suited for year-round interest in Lancaster County. An introduction to the many benefits of gardening with native plants will be included. This program is free and open to the community. For more details, call 717-394-9607.

Discussion forum sets sessions

The Exploring Growing Together Discussion Forum will hold sessions on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lititz United Methodist

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“This was definitely hands-on learning and experimental learning,” said Sweeney. “As educators, we teach our kids in classrooms. But when they get opportunities to

apply what they’re learning and immediately see its impact, it’s special. The classroom is somewhat passive. This type of learning is active.”

Church, 201 E. Market St. Participants will gather in Room 103 on the church’s lower level.

On May 25 and June 1, led by certified lay minister Linda Van Til, the group will discuss “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou and “Maya Angelou: A Biography of an Award-Winning Poet and Civil Rights Activist” by Donna Brown Agins.

On June 8, 15, and 22, Van Til will lead a DVD viewing and discussion of “Iron Jawed Angels,” the true story of suffragist Alice Paul and other activists who reinvigorated the women’s suffrage movement before the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

On June 29 to July 27, the group will spotlight “The Walk,” a series by Richard Paul Evans, led by Shanna Boley.

Attendees may bring a lunch to eat during the discussion. Masks are optional for attendees.

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The Harbor to concentrate more on the daily living needs of its survivors, increasing its resident capacity from 10 to 18.

“We’d really like The Harbor to just be a safe space,” said Esbenshade. “But we also had a desire to increase our capacity. We want our survivors to be able to trust again, to become whole again.”

North Star’s program takes three to 12 months to complete and is designed to support the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of trafficked women between the ages of 18 and 35. Esbenshade said that North Star serves young women from across the United States and that some of its current survivors

Church sets basement sale

Bethany Presbyterian Church, 25 N. West End Ave., Lancaster, will host its annual spring basement sale on Saturday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to noon. Items will include household goods, tools, office furniture, jewelry, seasonal décor, lamps, puzzles, books and a one-of-a-kind lap robe. Hot dogs and coffee will be available for on-site consumption, while pulled pork barbecue will be offered for takeout.

During the event, the churchsponsored Boy Scout Troop 4 will sell chicken barbecue dinners at the rear of the church. Buyers will have the option of either whole chickens or half-chickens with their dinners. Attendees should enter the sale area through the front stairs or via the accessible ramp at the back of the building.

are from Lancaster County.

“We get asked all the time, ‘Why don’t people just leave?’” said Esbenshade. “Sometimes the victim falls in love with their trafficker.”

Founded in 2010, North Star Initiative’s The Harbor is believed to be Lancaster County’s first restoration home for survivors of human trafficking. North Star Initiative, which is located in Lititz, created its own inhouse curriculum based on human trafficking awareness, the teaching of coping skills and life skills training.

“Without proper therapy, survivors aren’t really rescued; they’re not really freed,” said Esbenshade.

“Human trafficking has been around for a long time, but only over the

last 10 years has it been brought out and been talked about. The education piece is very important to us. Our survivors do have voices, and we want to make sure they use their

voices in a positive way. But it takes healing and restoration.”

For additional information on North Star Initiative, go to www.northstarinitiative.org.

Library Friends set Big Book Sale

The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 68th annual Big Book Sale on Monday to Wednesday, May 22 to 24, in the former Bon-Ton building at Park City Center, 600 Park City Center, Lancaster.

The book sale will be open on May 22 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and May 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Items will be half price on May 24.

The book sale will mark its fourth and final year in the former BonTon building, and with more than 150,000 square feet, customers have lots of room to spread out while browsing more than 250,000 used books and thousands of other items, including vinyl records, sheet music, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. Individually priced books, including collectible and current fiction and nonfiction, will be for sale. New this

year, thanks to a recent donation, the library will feature more than 100 collectible dolls along with approximately 200 doll-collecting books. In addition to books, there will be multiple tables of puzzles and board games.

Credit cards are accepted, parking is free, and Park City Center offers a variety of on-site eating options.

After a record-breaking sale in 2022, Ron Adams has returned as chair of the library benefit book sale. Adams hopes to recruit community volunteers to help with book sale setup and teardown, which will involve transporting and unpacking over 2,000 boxes of books and moving dozens of tables. For more information, visit www.LancasterPublicLibrary.org /volunteer.

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Youth soccer camp planned

A youth soccer camp, geared toward boys and girls ages 5 to 11, will be held from Monday to Thursday, June 12 to 15, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the turf fields at Manheim Township High School (MTHS), 115 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster. The turf fields are located behind the arena.

Staff from the MTHS boys’ soc-

cer team will lead the camp, with assistance by players of the MTHS varsity and JV boys’ teams. Campers will experience fun soccer games and drills with a focus on game fundamentals such as dribbling, ball control, shooting, and passing.

Participants should bring a soccer ball, shin guards, a water bottle, and

appropriate footwear.

Campers registered by Sunday, May 21, will receive a discount and a camp T-shirt. All proceeds will benefit the Corner Kick Club, which is the Manheim Township boys’ soccer booster club. Registration may be made at www.mtboyssoccer.com.

For more information, contact Jennifer at jennhampshire@yahoo.com.

Chicken barbecue to support local family

A chicken barbecue will be held on Sunday, June 4, to support the family of David and Dani Brenneman of Lancaster. The family plans to attend a Joni & Friends Family Retreat this summer.

Chicken barbecue meals, which will be prepared by Peters’ BBQ, will include a half-chicken, a baked potato, a roll, and applesauce. There

is a set suggested donation amount per meal.

Meals may be picked up between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Christ

the King Community Church, 2449 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, or the Lord’s House of Prayer, 133 E. Vine St., Lancaster.

To purchase meals, contact Dani Brenneman at 717-283-7851 by

Library raise nearly $200,000 annually by holding book sales, hosting fundraisers, and operating two bookstores that are open year-round. Proceeds from the Friends’ efforts directly benefit Lancaster Public Library and its patrons. With the Friends’ support, the library continues to provide services, resources, and materials to the Lancaster community. For more information, visit www.LancasterPublicLibrary .org/library-friends.

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Proceeds will be used to offset the cost of attending the camp. The camp aims to be “a place where families living with disability find rest, hope, and community in the body of Christ.” To learn more about Joni & Friends, visit www.joniand friends.org/ministries/retreats-and -getaways.

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Mercyangelis Morillo, Columbia; Connor Nimmon, Hempfield; Luke Pagilia, Hempfield; Abigail Phillips, Conestoga Valley; Maximillian Ponton, Penn Manor; Tobias Reiff, Lancaster Mennonite; Heavynn Rodriguez, J.P. McCaskey; Savannah Stauffer, Ephrata; Alana Stoltzfus, Lancaster Mennonite; Hagen Supeck, Lampeter-Strasburg; Lily Troutman, Elizabethtown; Avante Webb, J.P. McCaskey; and Hanna Weller, Cocalico. Each student received $2,000 in scholarship monies.

“Our mission is to help people in need,” said Shady Boules, the operations and development manager for the local Salvation Army. “With the scholarships, our focus is to help students and their families. Everyone is welcome to apply. If students need help to go to college, we’re there for them.”

To apply for the Salvation Army scholarships, students must be residents of Lancaster County, and they must be high school seniors with GPAs of 2.0 or higher who are going on to college and can demonstrate a financial need. After the students submit a 500-word essay and are interviewed by a selection committee, the winners are chosen.

“We believe a lot of students don’t have the confidence to go to college because of the financial responsibilities associated with it,” said Boules. “Going to college isn’t

cheap. We want to be part of the encouragement, the support. We believe in the next generation. We believe in education. And when we help these students, we hope that they will be motivated to give back to the community.”

Boules said that the scholarship’s number of applicants and number of recipients varies from year to year. But over the 24 years that the scholarship has been in existence, the Salvation Army has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to county students in need.

“We see the need as being bigger every year,” said Boules. “People used to be able to afford college. We’re trying to secure donors because we want to see it continue. When you see the impact it has on students, you know it’s worth it. You’re changing lives.”

The Salvation Army Lancaster Corps also helps with things like rent assistance, utility assistance, and social services and works closely with other community organizations to promote the greater good.

“The Salvation Army is here for everyone, regardless of language, ethnicity or background,” said Boules. “We want people to support the Salvation Army and to be part of the movement.”

For additional information on the Salvation Army Lancaster Corps, go to www.pa.salvationarmy.org /lancaster-pa/.

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“There are similar programs, but to the best of our knowledge there is no one that does exactly what we do,” stated Brad Peterson, executive director with Power Packs Project, which delivers ingredients to make a nutritious meal to families in Lancaster, York, and Lebanon counties. Peterson noted that last year, the organization provided nearly half a million meals made up of more than 500,000 pounds of food.

Power Packs was founded in 2009 by Joan Espenshade, who was volunteering at a Lancaster city school when she saw some students lined up to get breakfast and others visiting the nurse’s office complaining of stomach aches because they had not had enough to eat over the weekend. “We give a recipe and all the ingredients for that recipe,” said Peterson, adding that the costs of the ingredients are included and that a recent meal cost $7.91 to make. “It’s part of our mission to empower families to show them they can create a healthy meal on a budget,” he said. The pack, which usually weighs 9 pounds or less, also includes staples such as cereal, canned goods, and fresh milk.

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LOOKING FOR FOOD PLOT, TILLAGE AND LEVELING MACHINE? Our Basket Harrows might be your answer. Can be pull by sm. tractor or ATV. Economically priced! Lower Valley Welding, 610-593-4316.

Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous

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$0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE QuoteCall now before the next power outage: 1-855-465-7624.

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FREE ITEMS

DISH TV $64.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR incl., Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo exp. 1/21/24. 1-866-590-5561.

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! 1-844-317-5246.

LOOKING FOR AUTO INSURANCE? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 1-866-924-2397.

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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 PRESBYTERIANCHURCH, 25 N. West End Ave., Lancaster BIGBASEMENTSALE & BARBECUE Sat., May 20 • 8am-Noon. Great selection of HH, tools, decor, furniture, puzzles, books, jewelry. Homemade food to take out. Boy Scouts selling CHICKEN BBQ DINNER: Whole $10. Half $7 - Pick up rear lawn. Rear parking & handicap ramp.

HUGE YARD SALE MANHEIM at 741 Junction Rd. near Sunhill Rd. Lots of good stuff! 5/19: 12-6pm & 5/20: 7am-2pm

& Sat. 5/20, 7am-3pm Off Fruitville Pk. between Stonehedge & Bent Creek. Tons of good Items!

MANHEIM TWP.MULTI-FAMILY Sat. 5/20, 7am-? Off of Oregon Rd. onto Ashford or Southwick. Sponsored by Donna Giovingo, Berkshire Hathaway

OAK LANE DEVELOPMENT SAT., MAY20, 8am-12 noon Manheim Twp., Off Eden Rd.

RUMMAGE SALE: MAY 20th, 8AM-2PM. 813 E. Market St., York, PA 17403

WEST LAMPETER, 206 Cool Creek Way, 5/19 & 5/20 7am. HUGE SALE! Wedding, home decor, Priced to sell!

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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

READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS

This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.

SERVICES

RENDERED

A LOCAL HANDYMAN Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Licensed & Insured 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

A&LTRIMMING , Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message

AFFORDABLE CONCRETE New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING! 717-208-2265 CLEANUP: MULCH, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SMALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL. Senior Discount!

SERVICES RENDERED

PO PO WER W ASHING ASHING AND DECK SEALING

By Steve, 717-892-7411

ALL SERVICES, ALL SEASONS LLC PA169611 | 717-459-3552

THINK SPRING! POWER WASHING

Call now for a FREE estimate!

call/email allservicesllc21@gmail.com

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

Free estimates, fully insured, honest pricing! 20 years exp. Call for tree/shrub pruning/removal. 717-598-9857

AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY

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

B&L CARSON DISPOSAL Houses • basements • garages • yards Junk removal, 717-696-9453 No job too big or too small!

BROKEN STAIRS, Chimney Repair. Big Building, Bricks/House Need Pointing? I can help!!!

Fix Your Bricks,LLC

Danny, 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Insured

BUSHES PROFESSIONALLY TRIMMED & pruned. Hedges, shrubbery, ornamental plants aesthetically maintained. No job too small. Spring clean-up, mulching, light landscaping. 717-405-8733

SERVICES RENDERED

C.V.LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE

Free stump removal with every tree take-down. 25% off all work performed thru May 31, 2023. Free Est. Experienced. Insured. PA 103501 717-669-9606

CD BEILER CONSTRUCTION

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ROOFING, PA#112619 • INSURED • 717-747-4037

AMISH OWNED AND OPERATED

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER

717-786-7053

DRYWALL WORK. 30 Years Experience. Full Service Drywall Contractor. Text or Call: 717-989-2069. Kent Sauder LLC

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392

GENERALCONTRACTOR:

Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. PA153114 Sylvan Miller 717-468-2693

GUTTERS,GUTTERS

Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411

HANDYMAN | 425-770-3686

Local • Insured • All Types of Projects

“Making your day better” - Robert 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

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING?

Do you want to have your roof inspected?

WE FIX ALL ROOFS: Shingles, rubber, cedar shake, metal. WE DO FULL REPLACEMENTS ALSO

Affordable and good workmanship.

INTEGRITYROOFING REPAIR, LLC

Fully insured. PA158434 “Quality roof repairs you can trust.”

Give us a call! 717-490-2665

JUNK REMOVAL

Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service 717-278-1030

LANDSCAPING & MULCH

FREE ESTIMATES | 717-925-0418

StrongholdPropertyServices.com

LAPP CONTRACTING

Shingles • Metal • Rubber Free Estimates | 717-690-5224

LAWN CARE & MORE STRONGHOLD PROPERTY SERVICES 717-925-0418

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Licensed & Insured HIC #PA114461

LAWNCARE DONE RIGHT& FOR A GOOD PRICE. Gardening, Clean Ups,Mowing, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Etc. Call Craig at 717-435-8539 for more info.

SERVICES RENDERED

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

PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. Free estimates, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464

REROOFING,ROOF REPAIRS, LEAF GUARDS (10 yr. warranty), Gutter cleaning, Gutter replacement & more. PINE TREE EXTERIORS, LLC 717-327-1745 • FREE ESTIMATES!

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.

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THE BATHROOM OF your dreams for as little as $149/month! BCIBath & Shower. Many options are available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual inhome consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-540-2780.

EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE

We use modern pruning techniques for the health & safety of your trees & shrubs. Certified arborist on staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

V V AN’S TREES AN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming. Mulching, Gardening. Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729

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. 1-844887-5145 (PA017137).

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ITEMS WANTED

ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars

Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

BUYING CLASSIC CARS,TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$

Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

ITEMS WANTED

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 50¢/gallon - will pick up. 717-587-7315

CASH FOR OLD Advertising Signs!

Text price / pics to 717-515-5753

CORVETTES WANTED

All Years. 1953 & Up Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

OLD ELECTRONIC TUBES, ANTIQUE OR HAM RADIO, VINTAGE STEREO EQUIP.

WANTED! 717-515-5753 TEXT PICTURES OF ITEMS PLEASE.

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES!

ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CASH$$ 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

CHEAP SUMMER STORAGE. 10 Ft. H, Anything. Next to my car. Must be out by 10/30/23. Call 717-653-4598

OC,MD, 14th St., 1, 2 & 3 BR Apts. Nightly/Weekly. Cell: 717-318-4775 portnstarboardapts.com

For Sale

BEAUTIFULLITITZ RANCH

3BR, 1.5B on .81 Acre Country Lot. 1125 Orchard Road, Lititz Property includes large sunroom, finished basement, 2-car garage, new heat pump, new roof, on-site water / sewer. $425,000 717-413-3220

FOR SALE

AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES

WANTED

unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Tim 717-318-0372

CYCLES

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Yr, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158

Power Packs

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Penn Manor, Hempfield, Donegal, Cocalico, Columbia, and LampeterStrasburg. Most volunteer tasks require about a two-hour time commitment. Distribution and delivery volunteers are needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. “Packers at the warehouse typically do two-hour shifts but if someone only has an hour, that’s fine,” said Peterson, who added that groups of volunteers have come in during evenings and on weekends. Readers who are interested in volunteering for the organization may visit www.powerpacksproject.org/ volunteer or call 717-517-9220.

BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: SeniorPastors 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

HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org

LANDIS VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 2420 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster. 717589-6051. SUN. WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30am, Sunday School for all ages 10:45am.Children’s Church & Nursery. Handicap Accessible.

SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH: 601 East Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 (Off the Oregon Pike - 3 miles North of Rt. 30 Exit at 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 a.m. (In-person), 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.(Inperson & Livestream) Rev. Daniel F.X. Powell.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580

Rev. Ryan M. Fischer, Pastor Confessions: Sat. 4 pm & anytime on request Daily Masses: Mon.-Sat. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 am

Visit www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.

TRINITY 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 Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533