Penn Manor

BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Johnnie Campbell is helping people who are in a similar position as his family was when he was an infant.
Johnnie, a Manor Township resident who is a fourth-grader at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Lancaster, recently collected a variety of goods for the Ronald McDonald House.
He put up a poster above a plastic tub to solicit donations from people at Sacred Heart, St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Columbia, St. Philip the Apostle Church in Millersville, Knights of Columbus - Columbia Council 2294, and Knights of Columbus
- St. Philip the Apostle Council 17028.
“It is for people who have friends or family in the hospital,” he explained.
On April 17, Johnnie and his parents, John and Felecia, then took the food, cleaning supplies, crossword puzzle books, and writing implements to the Ronald McDonald House across from Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
“I want to help people,” said Johnnie, who added he is inspired by his Catholic faith to assist those in need.
Last year, Johnnie donated supplies to Clare House in Lancaster, which is a transitional
housing program where mothers and children facing homelessness can receive safety, support, and respect. He and Felecia also made spaghetti and meatballs for residents of Clare House. “I made the meatballs, and my mom made the spaghetti,” Johnnie clarified.
This year, Johnnie focused his charitable campaign on a cause with a personal connection. A few weeks prior to Johnnie turning 6 months old, he and Felecia were attacked by the family dog. Felecia was bitten on the arm, and Johnnie suffered serious injuries, including dog bites on the side of his face and on his stomach and legs.
He was initially transported to
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BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The gymnasium at Eshleman Elementary looked like the inside of a Costco at the Epcot Center, only with scrumptious, homemade meals.
The school held its annual World Food Fair on April 10,
giving students, teachers, and their families a chance to sample foods made from recipes that originated all around the globe.
“The goal is to build community and to showcase the different cultures we have here at Eshleman,” principal Melissa Mealy said. “But they can also
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Teamwork and communication.
Life skills and learning support students from Penn Manor, Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S), and Solanco high schools honed those skills while stocking trout in local waterways this spring.
Jeffrey Schmidt, district officer for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Bureau of Law Enforcement, oversees the process. “The longtime positive working relationship with
the IU benefits the trout-angling public,” Schmidt said. “For me, it is personally enriching in working with the students, experiencing their collective enthusiasm, energy, and corollary sense of self-pride and reward in this annual educational, community service initiative.”
Schmidt noted he “promotes teamwork to readily accomplish the task at hand, as long as it is equally shared. (Students work) cooperatively and cohesively with students from other schools as well as the dedicated
The Conestoga Herb Guild will hold its annual Plant and Seed Exchange program on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Road. Members will bring at least four potted plants and saved seeds from their garden to trade. Plants will be labeled, and seeds will be identified with their plant name and growing conditions. Members will be available to answer questions about the
plants that they have donated for this program.
Robin Herr will present “Purslane vs. Spurge” as the Herb of the Month feature.
The program is open to the public, with guests welcome with advance reservation. There is an attendance fee, with an additional materials fee. To register, contact Susan Atkins at 717-725-7451 or atkinsateb @aol.com.
The Penn Manor’s boys’ lacrosse team has been busy this season. The team reclaimed the Backyard Bash trophy against Lampeter-Strasburg for the first time since 2019 and ran its overall record to 11-2. The student-athletes also took part in community service work. These activities included helping the Millersville Lions Club to clean up its pool.
The Millersville Area Historical Society (MAHS) will offer a presentation titled “Logan in Lancaster: Indians, Friends, and Furs” when it meets at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, in the Millersville Borough Administration and Police Building, 100 Municipal Drive. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and lock at 9:15 a.m.
The speaker will be Laura C. Keim, curator of Stenton, the circa 1730 seat of the Logan family near Germantown that is administered as a historic house museum by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. She also is a lecturer in historic preservation at the University of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s provincial secretary James Logan is known in Lancaster County for his use of the Conestoga wagon to ship furs to the port of Philadelphia and wares and Indian trade goods west to the frontier. Keim’s slideshow presentation will offer a biography of Logan and consider connections between Philadelphia and Lancaster County through him and his relationships with Susanna Wright and Native Americans. A question-and-answer period will end the discussion.
Keim has served as Stenton’s
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Elmer and Carol Ann Zimmerman Stoltzfus celebrated their 50th anniversary with a surprise celebration.
Elmer and Carol began dating after traveling to Guatemala on a youth mission trip in June 1972. They were married on March 29, 1975, at Calvary Monument Bible Church, Paradise, by the Rev. Clarence Lefever. They currently reside in Willow Street and formerly lived in Akron.
They are the parents of Jeremy Stoltzfus, husband of Djaneta Ciobotari; Coralie Amy Marble, wife of Jay Marble; and the grandparents of four.
The anniversary celebration was held at the home of Jeremy and Djaneta. Djaneta’s mother, Ana, was able to attend, as she was visiting from Moldova. The Stoltzfuses will also celebrate with a family trip to Massanutten Resort in Virginia in July.
for Dart Container in Leola. Elmer continues to work as a yard jockey at Dart in Lancaster.
Carol is retired. She worked for the gift shop at Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant for 15 years and Huber, Drewes, & Kendig for many years during income tax season. She now volunteers at New Hope Community Closet in Quarryville.
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Elmer has been an over-theroad truck driver for 55 years, the last 35 of which he has worked
Elmer and Carol greeted people at Calvary Church, Lancaster, for many years, and they now attend Grace Church at Willow Valley, Willow Street.
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curator for 25 years. At Penn, she teaches History of the American Domestic Interior, Historic Site Management, and a Public History Theory and Praxis Seminar. She is the publisher of a Stenton Guidebook and has penned numerous articles. The Montgomery County native has a Master of Science degree in historic preservation from the
University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in early American culture from the University of Delaware’s Winterthur Program, and a Bachelor of Arts in art history from Smith College.
Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. For more details, contact Phil Gerber at 717-872-8837 before noon or at pge8507@aol.com.
adult float stocking teams.”
Schmidt challenges students to transport the trout from the PFBC (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission) stock truck to the water in two minutes. “With limited oxygen and 25 trout on average in a five-gallon bucket weighing approximately 37 pounds in total, this purposeful community-service work is in practice a workout,” said Schmidt.
In addition to trout stocking, the students have done food prep in kitchens and packaging in warehouses. “The things we do prep them for real-world job experiences, and we simultaneously continue to build their résumés and get them prepared for future employment,” said Yeager.
Andrew Yeager, a job trainer for IU13 who works with Penn Manor students, said, “The students get a different experience to see the process of how the ability to fish even starts. And they work in a team environment. A lot of the other jobs we work, we do cross paths with a lot of students from other schools and other job trainers. It’s just a good opportunity for them to work in a different environment and give back to the community.”
Several Penn Manor students volunteered during three fish stocking trips, including one on the west branch of the Octoraro Creek on April 14. “A lot of the experiences we do participate in are paid experiences,” Yeager said. “It’s good for them to see there are other ways they can help out besides paid experiences.”
Penn Manor student Kevin Loreto is enjoying the job training program. “I love it,” said Kevin. “I like packing and rolling silverware and making food at a restaurant. It’s not too hard, and it will help me get a real job.”
IU job trainer Nicole Fornwalt, who works with L-S students, enjoys trout stocking because she says it builds a sense of community throughout the three school districts. “I hope my students get a love of nature and being outside,” she said. “I want them to learn how to communicate with one another and how teamwork makes a job a lot easier.”
L-S student Phoenix Garabo said, “It is really fun. I like the environment and how many fish we put into the water. We work together and have a good time.”
Solanco job trainer Bridget Stively said her students partici -
pated in eight trout stocking trips, including stops at Big Beaver Creek, Little Beaver Creek, Bowery Run, Stuart Run, Conowingo Creek, Fishing Creek, and Muddy Run Lake.
“It’s a great way to give back to the community, and the students learn to work together as a team,” said Stively. “It teaches them how to follow instructions and be ready for work.”
Solanco student Jordan Kroener said, “I like stocking fish because it’s good to do for other people to try to catch them. I like being able to go outside.”
Solanco students Hayden Riffert and Harleigh Hendrickson both shared that they like being part of
The Ladies Night Out group from Millersville Community Church will meet on Friday, May 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church’s Grace Campus,
a team. “I enjoy bucket brigading,” Hayden said.
Schmidt stated, “Students are to be commended in their active demonstration of those traits that will serve them well in all future pursuits: teamwork, persistence, and overcoming obstacles in working towards a positive outcome.” He hopes the community recognizes the students’ contributions. “Trout anglers should take pause in pursuit of their daily creel and appreciate the volunteerism efforts that provide the basis for their successful outing, coupled with the ongoing generosity of riparian landowners in permitting fishing access,” Schmidt said.
163 W. Frederick St., Millersville.
The speakers will be longtime church members Brooke DeBerdine and her mother, Deb DeBerdine.
Brooke and her sister, Emma DeBerdine, were members of the 2024 USA Olympic women’s field hockey team, which competed in the Paris summer games. Brooke, who is now retired from the team, will speak about her Olympic journey, including the process of getting accepted to the national team, her setbacks and comebacks while working to earn a spot on the Olympic team, her experiences leading up to the Paris games, and beyond. There will be an update on Emma, who continues to play on the U.S. national team.
In addition, Deb will share about her daughters’ athletic activities from a mother’s perspective.
Attendees are asked to wear red, white, and blue to show their support for our U.S. Olympic athletes.
Ladies Night Out encourages women to bring their
daughters, granddaughters, and nieces, or other young women they know.
Additionally, the group will celebrate the unity and worldwide spirit of the Olympic games by sharing an array of international-style foods and snacks. Women may choose to bring their own international dish to share.
Ladies Night Out is dedicated to providing programs and crafts for area women in a casual, friendly atmosphere. The programs are free, and donations are
accepted to fund future events. All area women are welcome. Reservations are requested by contacting 717-872-4571 or office@ mcchurch.net.
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Lancaster General Hospital but then was quickly moved to Hershey Medical Center.
John, who was running an errand at the time of the attack, drove to Hershey and waited as Johnnie underwent a seven-hour surgery. “That was the most excruciating seven hours of my life,” said John. “After the surgery, I didn’t know what to do. I was just kind of sitting there.”
That’s when a nurse informed John that Johnnie would be sleeping for a while and suggested that John call the Ronald McDonald House. She told John the Ronald McDonald House might not have room at that moment, but they might later in the day. The nurse advised John to return home and pick up Felecia, who had been hospitalized overnight, and pack some belongings, and maybe there would be room by the time he and Felecia got back. “Everything she told me was exactly what happened,” said John.
House, Johnnie was home a week after the incident.
Although he still has scarring on his face, stomach, and legs, Johnny is doing “great,” to use one of his favorite words. When not in school, he enjoys playing video games and is a pitcher on his youth baseball team, which is managed by John. Johnnie dreams of getting a new baseball bat, and his main worry is whether his favorite baseball team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, will make the playoffs.
He already hit a home run with his latest philanthropic effort. “He has a big heart,” Felecia said of her son.
“I’m proud of him,” John added.
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John and Felecia kept watch at Johnnie’s bedside around the clock, with one at the hospital while the other stayed in the Ronald McDonald House long enough to eat and sleep. Doctors warned that Johnnie may have permanent nerve damage, but surgery alleviated those concerns. Thanks to the doctors and nurses at Hershey Medical Center and the Ronald McDonald
A group of Lancaster County veterans will host a community service event on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 607-609 Milburn Road, Lancaster. This project’s goal is to create safe homes for people in need while fostering community spirit among veterans and volunteers. It directly supports individuals and families transitioning into homes. Local veterans and community volunteers will partner with Chestnut Housing to assist with painting and trim installation. Local residents are invited to volunteer or donate. For more information, visit https://gofund .me/e307bf37.
Chestnut Housing is dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing and support services for individuals and families in need. The organization’s mission is to create welcoming communities that empower residents to thrive. To learn more or donate, visit https://chestnut housing.org/.
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.
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.
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For rising 2nd-12th graders
• Various weeks from mid-June to mid-August
• 2025 Theme: True That!
• Weekly overnight
“It’s a good place to learn about God, and you can swim every day.” -6th grader
For rising 7th-12th graders
• Helping behind the scenes
• Shadowing summer staff
• Studying the Bible
• Teambuilding, adventures & activities
“I was more sacrificial in the way that I put others before -SURGEmyself.” camper
For rising 1st-6th graders
• Various weeks from mid-June to mid-August
• Daily, 8:30am-5pm
• Unique weekly themes that tie into True That!
“Thank you for letting us come this week. Thank you for letting us learn about you guys, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I had lots of fun here at Black Rock!” -3rd grader at Day Camp
For rising 3rd-10th graders
• Skills sessions & scrimmages
• June 30th-July 4th
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Solanco Neighborhood Ministries (SNM) is seeking the community’s continuing support as it faces challenging circumstances.
“It’s not an influx of people who want an Easter meal or something like that,” said Capitao. “It’s mostly people facing housing concerns.”
SNM is a faith-based, nonprofit social service organization with a mission to serve and advocate for under-resourced individuals in the southern end of Lancaster County. SNM serves people in the Solanco School District, the Holtwood area in the Penn Manor School District and West Lampeter Township in Lampeter-Strasburg.
SNM’s director of programs, Todd Capitao, noted that the number of people who need help has “jumped dramatically” since Solanco Neighborhood Ministries moved to its current location, 14 S. Church St., Quarryville, two years ago.
“Over the last two years we keep seeing an increase in calls (seeking assistance) coming in,” said Capitao. “It keeps going up year over year.”
As of April, there had been more than 300 requests made this year compared to the same time last year.
SNM housing advocates are working with approximately 35 families in different stages of homelessness. “We are trying to connect them with resources,” Capitao said. “Sometimes they are able to use food resources we have, and then they have the money to save toward rent or utility bills.”
SNM works with landlords and searches for vacancies in apartment complexes. “From the negative side, we’re seeing more people coming in with those types of needs,” said Capitao. “The positive side is that we’re able to (help some of them find housing) through the different resources we have.”
Solanco Neighborhood Ministries operates the Solanco Food Bank, which has also been busier recently.
In the last two years, the food bank has gone from serving 220 unique families to 310 families (854 individuals), an increase of 29%, SNM executive director Teresa Dolan said. She added that the need for emergency orders has increased from 22 families to 87 families (206 individuals).
Rising prices at the supermarket and the possibility of a funding cut could affect programs, although Solanco Neighborhood Ministries primarily relies on donations from the community.
SNM will be getting a big boost. Putting Others First, a local philanthropy partnership, has contributed $20,000 to the ministry and is challenging the community to match the gift in the month of May. Anyone wishing to donate during May should call 717-786-4308 or go to https://snministries.org for information about donating.
Capitao said that matching challenges are an effective way of raising funds, and he is urging those interested in contributing to consider doing the same thing.
“This match opportunity is really important to continue extra giving because it is
uncertain and we are busier,” said Dolan. “The numbers of families (needing assistance) has increased, and the cost of food items has increased, and we don’t turn anybody away.”
SNM distributes food Mondays through Fridays in the morning and afternoon with varying times, and the food bank is also open the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. The lobby is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon, and the items usually include fresh produce from Giant and fresh bread from Wegmans.
“More food donations would be great, especially for our school program because that keeps growing,” Dolan said.
SNM’s Student Weekend Eating Program (SWEEP) provides students in kindergarten through eighth grade with six meals they take home for the weekend. SWEEP serves 310 students, and that number grows every year, Dolan said.
SNM will hold a friendly “foodraising” competition between local churches from Friday, May 16, through Friday, June 20, that Capitao hopes will bolster the organization’s resources for summer.
Individuals who want to participate with the ministry should call or come in for an appointment.
SNM will ask questions related to household, income, expenses, and needed resources, such as food, transportation, health care, GED resources, and clothing. “We then try to connect them with a resource advocate who can help them reach their goals,” said Dolan.
For more information about Solanco Neighborhood Ministries, call 717-786-4308 or go to https:// snministries.org.
Families made pierogies, chicken and rice, pulled pork, and classic American dishes like macaroni and cheese. “(The students) do a lot of research to find out what they can make and what they can make in a large quantity to feed so many people,” said Mealy.
Patty Detter, who is now an assistant principal at Manor Middle School, started the World Food Fair in 2007 during her second year as a second-grade teacher at Eshleman. The food fair has been held annually since then except for two years when it was canceled because of COVID-19.
“I am originally from Nicaragua in Central America,” Patty said. “I thought in a school like this it was really important to promote diversity and culture. It’s been amazing. I started with my classroom. Everybody wanted to do it, and it just grew and grew and grew into this big, huge school thing.”
Patty said she enjoys “seeing how the families come together and how the kids find identity through (the event).” She continued, “They come in
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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 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.”
and wear their cultural dressings, and they are so proud to show everyone (their garb) and show everyone the food they make at home. That’s amazing to me.”
“I love how they go around and try different things,” Patty said. “When you share a part of your culture that unites people, it’s amazing.”
Students also become curious about the places that originally produced the food. “Parents have come in and say their kids made them buy an atlas because they wanted to see where all these places are,” said Patty. “That’s huge.”
Patty’s son, Matthew, a seventh-grader at Manor Middle School, was excited to return to his former school. “The nostalgia is part of it, and it is interesting to see how (Eshleman) has grown through the year I haven’t been here,” he said.
Eshleman sixth-grader Isaiah Ginder said, “I like all the food. I went to (the tables of) Germany, Russia, and the Netherlands, and I think they all have good food there.”
Third-grader Eliza Kreider’s family prepared couscous salad and a stew from Morocco. Eliza said she liked eating crepes and trying food from other countries.
Eshleman third-grader Hannah
Smith helped her family make brigadeiros, a Brazilian dessert similar to chocolate truffles. Hannah rolled dough into balls and her sister, Abigail, a fifthgrader, covered the balls with chocolate sprinkles.
“I’m happy because people liked it,” Hannah said. “All of (the pieces of brigadeiros) are already gone (45 minutes into the fair). Some kids came back for seconds and thirds. It makes me happy they liked the food from Brazil.”
Hannah’s mom, Esther Smith, was born in Brazil and lived there until she was 18. The Smiths go back to Brazil to visit family. “I really love (the food fair) because I get to go around and try food from all different countries, and I love that our kids get to see that, too,” Esther said. “It’s pretty cool. It always seems to be a big hit. There are always a lot of people here. It’s a nice community activity for the school to do. I really enjoy it.”
Hannah enjoyed sampling different kinds of food. “I’ve tried balls of candy that were sour,” she said. “I had
savory foods. I had chicken and rice.” Hannah paused for a couple seconds before finally acknowledging, “I had a lot of desserts.”
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.wishconvoy.org.
The Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster Rec), in partnership with the City of Lancaster and Lancaster Bikes, will host the 10th annual Open Streets Lancaster on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Since its launch in 2014, Open Streets has focused on encouraging active lifestyles and strengthening community ties. For one day, Lancaster’s streets will transform into a car-free playground where residents can bike, rollerblade, skate, walk, and run; any form of active transportation is encouraged.
The event will include dozens of community vendors, nonprofits, food trucks, live music, and interactive activities for people of all ages. Last year, Open Streets featured gymnastics instruction,
martial arts, skateboarding, and bike repair stations.
For more details on Open Streets Lancaster, including sponsorship opportunities, visit www.lancaster rec.org/openstreets. Since 1909, the Lancaster Recreation Commission has been dedicated to providing recreation and learning opportunities for Lancaster residents. Focused on neighborhood-based programs for people of all ages, Lancaster Rec places a special emphasis on accessible activities for children in schools, parks, and playgrounds. In 2024, Lancaster Rec began a new chapter: the renovation of the former Price Elementary School into a stateof-the-art recreation center. To learn more, visit www.lancaster rec.org/newrec.
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Real estate consists of very nice, well-maintained 1986 manufactured home on block foundation & basement. Main level living features three bedrooms, two-full baths, kitchen w/ Quartz countertops, dining area & living room. Finished basement w/ bar & two-car garage. Large rear screened/ enclosed porch. Nice detached three-car garage. Dead-end street offers low traffic. Central air/ elect heat. Penn Manor Schools. John Deere X590 48” lawn tractor, John Deere 185 Hydro lawn tractor, John Deere 165 Hydro w/ bagger lawn tractor, Craftsman table saw, Craftsman 10” electronic radial saw, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw, Craftsman Professional 12” miter saw, Craftsman 16” scroll saw, Craftsman belt/ disc sander/ Craftsman router table, Craftsman tool chest, Craftsman belt sander, Craftsman 15 gal air compressor, Craftsman 3” circular saw, Craftsman Professional circular saw, Simpson 3100psi pressure washer, Rockwell 10” band saw, Shopmaster jointer, adjustable roller stand, Werner 2’ & 8’ alum step ladder, Werner 4’ fiberglass ladder, Werner 20’ alum ladder, 16’ ext ladder, Craftsman speedstart weed eater, 8’ single-axel trailer (title), 8’x5’ single-axel trailer (title), lawn pull-behind carts, 6’ alum car ramps, Central Pneumatic 5 gal air tank, Diehard 12v battery charger, Craftsman router, CP brad nailer, Oregan 16” elect. chain saw, misc metal & wood storage cabinets, 5’ shop table, Kawasaki FC429v engine (from lawn tractor), Echo PB-580T back-pack blower, Craftsman 25cc leaf blower, sm bin storage units, many misc hand tools, many electric power tools, c-clamps/ clamps, Homelite XL400 chain saw, mechanics/ carpenter tools, ratcheting come-alongs, bench vise, dry/ wet vacs, lawn & garden tools, electric drills/ hedge trimmers, John Deere 4’ plow, misc battery tools, ball hitches, Makita palm sander, jack stands, coolers, 30-spools electric wire, brass/ copper plumbing fittings, mechanics creeper, shop lights, screws/ nails, lawn roller, lawn dethatchers & aerator, Agri Fab 125 broadcast spreader, Arien 8526 snow blower, Coleman Powermate air compressor, FIMCO 25 gal 2-nozzle trailer sprayer, 1 1/2 ton floor jack, hand cart, bow-front glass china cabinet, Oak drop-leaf table, Oak single pedestal table w/ 4-boards/ 6-chairs, Deco style high chest, cedar-liner blanket chest, metal wardrobe, recliner, lift chair, music cabinet, sm electric stove heater, blue/ white china, patio furniture, hammock, 8’ wood picnic table/ benches, beer signs & trays, 12’ rolling bar w/ 6-stools, Daisy Powerline 3880 BB/Pellet gun, and MORE!
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POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
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ANDY’S DRYWALL
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DO GENERAL HAULING - Construction Clean Up, Also Buildings, Basements, Yards, Odd Jobs. Call 717-392-7855
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Are you a local college student interested in serving your community as a volunteer re ghter?”
Thanks to a $296,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency students who volunteer for Blue Rock Fire Rescue may receive $2,500 per year in scholarship money!
• Receive $2,500 per year in scholarship funding
• Gain valuable emergency response experience
• Serve your community while attending college
• Build lifelong skills and connections
Local college students who volunteer at Blue Rock Fire Rescue are eligible for the scholarship.
• $200,000 of the grant is allocated for recruitment and retention.
• The goal is to recruit 12 new student volunteers per year.