Help Wanted … Will Train
Fire Department Needs a Few Good Volunteers
BY ANN MEAD ASH
“We always need volunteers for both firefighters and EMS (emergency medical services),” said Dave Johnson, deputy chief with the Pequea Valley Fire Department (PVFD).
To make it easier for area residents to become certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs), PVFD is working to become accredited to hold training at the station, 3204 Vigilant St., Gordonville. Johnson explained that PVFD will be accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of
Health and the Emergency Health Services Federation. “We will be able to offer in-house training (run by our staff), and we expect to have that finalized by August,” said Johnson.
PVFD firefighter training is done at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center.
“That’s roughly 130 hours for fire essentials,” said Johnson, who added that internal training is held monthly at PVFD.
According to Johnson, training sessions for EMTs will begin in September or October and run for five months with classes meeting two nights a week. “Basic training
Lafayette To Return to Chester, Lancaster Counties
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The Marquis de Lafayette was a 19-year-old Frenchman who volunteered to join the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War in 1777. He was able to secure France’s assistance in the war effort, which has been credited in the success of the Continental Army’s defeat of the British at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.
In 1824, President James Monroe invited Lafayette to return to America, a trip that became known as Lafayette’s “Farewell Tour.” Planning to stay just three months, Lafayette extended his visit to 13 months because of the number of people who wanted to honor the Revolutionary War hero. During 1824 and 1825, Lafayette traveled more than 6,000 miles to all 24 states in the country, including Pennsylvania.
for an EMT is about 175 hours for Pennsylvania state certification,” explained Johnson. At the end of the class, students who pass a test will become state-certified EMTs. Some go on to become career EMTs. Johnson noted that while there is a charge for the class, students who go on to make a commitment to run with PVFD and complete the orientation process will be reimbursed. “Most (EMTs) trained in the in-house program are from the area, and most stay (to volunteer),” noted Johnson, who explained that PVFD previously ran a training program in partnership with another agency.
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of that visit, American Friends of Lafayette established a nationwide committee consisting of more than 500 individuals representing those 24 states that Lafayette visited. Events are being planned by communities to trace Lafayette’s footsteps on the exact dates and in the exact order he followed on his Farewell Tour of America.
Locally, a re-creation of his visit to Lancaster and Chester counties will take place on Sunday, July 27, through Tuesday, July 29. The event has been in the planning stages for the
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Pequea Valley Fire Department first responders include (from left) Riley Kilheffer, Nikki Bills, Dave Johnson, Darlene Beiler, and Ken Barton.
past four years. “Basically, I started by researching exactly what Lafayette did when he came to this area. We took that as the framework and wanted to create historically accurate events based on what happened in 1825,” explained Kathleen Hood, Lancaster Lafayette200 Bicentennial coordinator. “I have been working with a phenomenal planning committee. It’s exciting that it is all coming to fruition.” She added that she hopes the events will make Lancaster and Chester counties proud.
During the celebration, Ben Goldman, who hails from Washington, D.C., will portray Lafayette.
Events will begin on July 27 with Breakfast with Lafayette at the Historic Stottsville Inn. A fee will be charged for the event, which will include breakfast, period music, historic re-enactors and a ceremony.
Other events on July 27 will include a parade through Parkesburg (formerly known as Fountain Inn). Lafayette will travel by horse and carriage through the town, and he will also offer a short speech.
Other events on July 27
will include the following: a Lafayette Tea at historic White Chimneys, which will include period music and a display by the Salisbury Township Historical Society; a free ceremony and Troop Muster at Lafayette Fire Company and Lafayette Tower Park; a stop at Franklin & Marshall College; and a Bicentennial Candlelight Dinner and Period Ball at the historic Trust46 building. Tickets will be required for the dinner.
On July 28, Lafayette Day at Historic Rock Ford will take place, featuring a Lafayette exhibit, Revolutionary War encampment,
crafts, speakers, music, food and dancing.
An Evening with Lafayette Musical Performance will take place at the Ware Center on July 28. The free event will feature performances by Allegro Orchestra; Gospel Choir; MFE Community Chorus; Central York Fife & Drum Corps; and James Wolpert of Lancaster, who appeared on the TV show “The Voice.” The Lafayette200 Closing Ceremony and Grand Sendoff at Historic Drumore Estate will conclude the events on July 29. A fee will be charged for the event, which will include a French-inspired brunch. Other featured activities during the three-day celebration will include a Lafayette200 Lafayette in Lancaster exhibit, Lafayette200 Walking History Tours, Lafayette Day at the Lancaster Stormers, Marquis Monday author webinars, Lafayette educational resources, a preview reception at the Sehner-Ellicott von Hess Building and the release of a special edition commemorative book titled “Marquis de Lafayette Visits Lancaster.”
For more information, including specific locations and start times, and to register for events, visit www.lafayette200pa.org. Those with questions may contact Hood at kadaholo @verizon.net.
View Church of God To Host VBS
High View Church of God, 2470 Leaman Road, Ronks, will host a “Dive In: Deepening Our Faith in God” vacation Bible school (VBS). VBS will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, with a family picnic, followed by the first night’s activity from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. VBS will continue from Monday, July 28, through Thursday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Each session will include a Bible story lesson, including singing, activities, crafts and snacks. Classes will be available for people of all ages, from infants through adults. To register, visit www .hvcog.org. Those with questions may call the church office at 717-687-0523.
Re-enactor Ben Goldman will portray Lafayette.
LCW Posts Local Authors Event
Lancaster Christian Writers of Pennsylvania (LCW) will host a Local Authors Celebration Day at the Perella Schoolhouse at the Intercourse Public Library, 31 Center St., Intercourse, on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Published members of LCW will be on-site for book lovers and other local authors to meet as they
browse and purchase books signed by the authors. A selection of fiction genres will be available, including romantic and historical, as well as nonfiction and poetry.
Founded in 2007 by former Lancaster County resident Jeanette Windle, LCW welcomes writers from all denominations and levels of experience,
whether published, on their way, or only beginning. LCW supports all genres, and its monthly meetings offer spiritual encouragement and prayer, opportunity for manuscript critique, and networking with other writers, as well as workshops and guest authors. For more information, visit https://lancasterchristian writers.org/.
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Breakfast, Farmers Market, Concert
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Christiana is the place to be on Saturday, July 19, as Christiana Parks and Recreation will host the second program in its series of summer activities. The day will feature breakfast, a farmers market and a live music concert.
The day will begin with a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lodge (Christiana Masonic Lodge 35), 115 E. Slokom Ave. The breakfast menu will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and other beverages. There will be separate fees for adults and for children age 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased at www .christianaparksandrec .com or at the door.
plus ones that are new.”
Vendors can complete an application and reserve a spot for a fee at www .christianaparksandrec .com/vendors. Setup for the market will begin at 7 a.m. No home-based businesses or mass-produced items will be permitted.
“We prefer items be homemade. We call it a ‘growers, makers and bakers’ market,” Buchanan pointed out. “We are open to (all types of vendors). A good variety of things is interesting for people to walk around and see.”
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Across the street from the breakfast at 17 Green St., there will be a farmers market from 9 a.m. to noon. Vendors will offer a variety of items, including freshcut flowers, locally-grown produce, crocheted blankets and animals, sweet treats, sourdough baked goods, hand-poured beeswax candles, jewelry, tin art and other crafts.
Christiana Parks and Recreation is hosting the farmers market on the third Saturday of each month this summer. The first market was held on June 21. “We had 17 vendors (for the first-time event),” noted parks and recreation member Terry Buchanan. “We will have a lot of the same vendors coming back,
Later that day, a free concert will be presented at the same location at 6 p.m. The performers will be Public Dime, who will entertain attendees with classic rock, music from the ’80s and ’90s and some modern rock. Among the music featured will be songs by artists ranging from Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Duran Duran to Roxette, Eve 6 and Tracy Chapman. ”The concert is free; you just need to bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy the music,” Buchanan added.
Parks and recreation will sell walking tacos and hot dogs as a fundraiser during the concert.
All activities will be held rain or shine. To learn more, visit the previously mentioned website or www.facebook.com/chris tianaparksandrec or follow the group on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Those with questions may
email enjoylife@christiana parksandrec.com.
The next farmers market is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16. The A440s will perform the same night at 6 p.m.
Christiana Parks and Recreation is a relatively new group that formed in January. The group’s goals are to offer fun and family-friendly activities and promote the community. Its website lists details about local events and invites visitors to sign up for a newsletter to keep informed about local activities.
PVFD was created on Sept. 11, 2023, by the merger of Kinzer Fire Company, 3521 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, and Gordonville Fire and EMS Company. “We cover southwest Leacock Township, eastern Paradise Township, and a sliver of Salisbury Township,” stated Johnson. Mondays through Fridays during the day, PVFD staffs two ambulances with four personnel - two career EMTs and two volunteers. Johnson and the administrative assistant are at the station then as well. On nights and weekends, volunteers staff the ambulances. “We do weekly staffing rotation,” explained Johnson, who added that a volunteer may choose to run the same day each week. “We encourage but do not require that,” he
said. Weekends, which run from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday, are staffed by crews that work on a sixweek rotation. “The crew is responsible to fill that 36-hour block,” explained Johnson, who noted that crew members may each put in 12 hours. The PVFD EMS squad is busy. Located close to Route 30 and not far from Route 340, it would be expected that the majority of calls might be vehicle accidents, but Johnson said that is not the case. Retrieving the 2024 incident report, he notes that of nearly 1,800 calls, more than 300 were for illness, followed by a number of falls and finally traffic accidents. “That’s a very high call volume for this area,” stated Johnson. He added that 2024 was PVFD’s busiest year - Gordonville existed
for more than 100 years prior to the merger. “Over the last eight years, (during) seven of them (call volume) was consistently rising,” he reported.
Currently, PVFD is looking forward to employing a new ambulance in 2026. Johnson explained that the vehicle will cost just under $400,000. “We are raising money for that,” said Johnson, who stated that breakfast buffet fundraisers at the Kinzer station will be held on Saturdays, Sept. 6, and Nov. 1, from 6 to 10 a.m. The fall mud sale will be held at the Gordonville station on Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at 8 a.m.
Johnson began volunteering with White Horse Fire Company when he was 17. He noted that both his father and uncle had been volunteers in the Horsham
CASA Receives Grant
CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties was awarded a $10,000 Impact Grant from the United Way of Lebanon County for the second year in a row.
Court-appointed special advocates are trained volunteers appointed to advocate for children who have been placed in the foster care system because of abuse or neglect. With the support of this year’s United Way of Lebanon
County Impact Grant, CASA hopes to recruit, train, and swear in 20 new advocates and serve an additional 20 children. Three volunteers are currently in pre-service training.
Last year’s grant from United Way of Lebanon allowed CASA to hire a dedicated Lebanon County program specialist. Anyone who would like to learn more about CASA and what volunteer
advocates do may attend a Becoming a CASA In-Person Information Session on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster CASA office, 120 N. Shippen St., Lancaster, or a Becoming a CASA Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit www .casalancleb.org/volunteer or call 717-286-1430.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
IMPACT CHURCH: IMPACTING lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
area. “Most people join here at (age) 14,” he said. “I was a little late.” Johnson completed his EMT training with Gordonville and then lived at the Manheim Township Ambulance Association location, where he served for seven years while working for the Harrisburg International Airport Fire Department. In 2018, Johnson returned to the PV area and began volunteering with Gordonville again. By 2019, he was working there part time, and in 2021, he became full time with the department. Readers who would like to know more about PVFD may visit www.pvfd40 .com. Individuals who are interested in learning more about firefighting or becoming an EMT may call 717-768-3869 or email admin@pvfd40.com.
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH HELLERS (founded 1725 / Independent / Reformed / Member of Evangelical Assoc. EARCCC), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. Sunday Worship 9:25 AM, Sunday School for all ages 10:45 AM. Children Welcome! Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 717-656-9249 www.salemhellers.com
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday Worship at 9:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday School for all ages following morning worship. For more information visit www.ststephenpca.org
Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 E. Main Street New Holland PA 717-354-7871.
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Fundraising Motorcycle Ride To Honor Fallen Marine
The 20th annual Cpl. Brandon M. Hardy Memorial Scholarship Ride will be held on Saturday, July 19. The motorcycle ride will start at Gap Community Church, 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 8:45 a.m. Doughnuts will be provided. The ride will depart promptly at 9 a.m.
The ride will travel through portions of Lancaster and Chester counties and return to Gap Community Church for a barbecue chicken lunch at noon. There will be a fee per
person payable at registration. Non-riders may also attend the luncheon for a donation.
Proceeds of the ride will benefit the Cpl. Brandon M. Hardy Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to graduating seniors who are entering the military. Brandon was a resident of Cochranville and was killed in action in Al Anbar, Iraq, on April 28, 2006. To date, $167,000 in scholarship funds have been given in his memory.
For more information, call Jill Hardy at 610-416-
3057 or Chad and Doris Miller at 717-314-9554. More information is also available on the “Cpl.
Brandon M. Hardy Memorial Scholarship Motorcycle Ride” event page on Facebook.
Miller’s Named One of the Best Buffets in the Nation
Miller’s Smorgasbord has announced that it has been awarded second place in USA Today’s 10Best for Buffet Restaurant in the nation in 2025.
Miller’s Smorgasbord, Lancaster County’s original smorgasbord since 1929, is known for its made-fromscratch approach to both Pennsylvania Dutch favorites and American classics. Guests enjoy a selection of homestyle dishes, paired with a dessert spread that includes everything from chocolate pecan pie to freshly baked cheesecake, which are crafted daily at the on-site Miller’s Bakery. Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, relevant expert contributors, and sources for both these media and other
Gannett properties. Once the 20 nominees are in, readers get to vote. All voting is digital, and the 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest is accessible on the 10Best.com website. Voting for the best buffets in the nation started in April and ended on May 16. In both 2023 and 2024, Miller’s was voted third. For more information about Millers or to reserve a table, visit www.millers1929.com.
Dementia Education Series Scheduled
ForgeWorks will host two four-part series on dementia education, titled “Reframing Dementia,” aimed at reducing the stigma of dementia and equipping care partners with tools for purposeful engagement with individuals living with brain changes. Topics will include having hope in the face of a dementia diagnosis, developing trust through communication, tips to create calm behavior, finding joy in daily-living activities, sleep patterns and purposeful living, and end-of-life care.
The series will be led by ForgeWorks dementia educator and consultant Janie Martin and will be held at the ELANCO Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, in the upstairs classroom.
Cpl. Brandon Hardy
Janie Martin
Saquon Barkley is Special Guest at UDSF Gala
United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) recently hosted its largest and most successful gala and event to date. Commemorating its 60 years of service, the Diamond Jubilee Gala hallmarked all the work the organization has done and included a special guest, 2025 Super Bowl champion and Offensive Player of the Year for the 2024 NFL season, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
This year’s annual gala sold out quickly and drew 750 attendees for an evening of connection, philanthropy and service. The highlight of the evening was the fireside-style chat with Barkley, conducted by Eagles insider Dave Spadaro.
Barkley also signed a football, a helmet and a jersey for the live auction.
These items garnered some of the highest bids of the evening, raising $6,000, $25,000 and $14,000, respectively.
UDSF announced that the event raised close to $650,000 through sponsorships, the auction and ticket sales for its mission to provide personal care and support services for older adults and people with disabilities.
The organization looks forward to supporting more clients for years to come and welcoming even more attendees to its annual events as it continues to grow. For more information about UDSF, visit www.udservices.org.
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stalls. (2) 12'x50' silos.
All on 64 acres +/- w/approx. 50 acres tillable, balance pasture. Borders Pequea Creek. Small orchard w/variety fruit. E. Lampeter Twp. Conestoga Valley Schools. Zoned AG. Taxes: Approx. $5800. Enrolled in Clean & Green program. Auctioneer Note: This is a rare opportunity to purchase a dairy/crop farm w/updated facilities, providing tremendous opportunity for dairy and/or produce/crop farming. The Stoltzfus family is relocating to farm in Kentucky, giving you the invitation to purchase this productive farm.
Terms: $100,000 down at auction, balance at settlement on or before Nov. 12, 2025. Glick, Goodley, Deibler, & Fanning, Attys. 717-354-7700.
Saquon Barkley signed a football for the live auction, as well as a helmet and a jersey.
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389 E. Jackson St., New Holland, PA 17557
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Sale For: Gingrich Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
Attorney: Nicholas T. Gard, Esquire; Smoker Gard Associates LLP New Holland, PA 717-656-6717
Contact Auctioneer, Patrick Morgan at 717-278-9202 to schedule your showing.
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Make It With Wool Contest Announced
The 2025 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall at the Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Youths and adults who sew, knit, or crochet garments with wool or other animal fibers may participate. The categories will be preteens, for those ages 8 to 12; juniors, ages 13 to 16; seniors, ages 17 to 24; adults, age 25 and older; and made for others, for which the model and contestant may be any age. Ages are as of Jan. 1.
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Fri., July 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Real Estate Sat., July 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM - Personal Property 5173 Division Hwy. East Earl, PA. 17519 Along Rt.322, two miles east of Blue Ball traffic light. FRI., JULY 25 at 6 PM - ⅔ ACRE REAL ESTATE
DWELLING: Nice Single Story, Holland Split-Face Brick & Vinyl Siding. 3 Bedrooms, 1½ Bath, Kitchen w/ Eat-in Bar & Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room. Full Basement w/ Outside Entrance, Laundry, Finished Rec Room, Cold Cellar. 2 Porches & 1 Deck. Handi-cap Ramp. Heat is Oil-Hot Air. Central Air. Built 1960. Approx. 1900 sq. ft. Living Area. Private Well. Private Septic Tank & Cess Pool. Blacktop Drive.
GARAGE: 21’ x 40’ 3- Car Detached, Cement Block w/Work Area & Wood Stove. GARDEN SHED: 16’ x 16’ w/Overhead Door. East Earl Twp. – Lancaster Co. - Garden Spot School District
NOTE: Well cared for property. Beautiful shade trees & landscape. Terms: $25,000.00 deposit @ auction. Balance within 45 days. Open Houses: By appointment. See photos @ www.MoreAuctionInfo.com
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS: 2 Nice Refrigerators w/Freezer Top; Hot Point Elec. Stove; 14 cu. ft. Chest Freezer; GE Washer; Maytag Dryer; 5 pcs. made by Moses: Cherry & Oak Slant Front Desks, Cherry Dry Sink, Oak Corner Cupboard, Oak 54” China Closet; Maple Drop Leaf Ext. Table w/8 bds; 6 Horning Dec. Kitchen Chairs; 2 Bar Stools; Matching Sofa & Chair; Recliners; Lift Chair; Hall Table; Wooden Rockers; Console Record Player; Metal Office Desk; 5 pc. Double Bedroom Suite; 3 pc Lime Colored Double Bedroom Suite; 3 Cedar Chests; 6’ Pine Table w/ Benches; Pao Chairs; Full Line Kitchen Items: Microwave Oven, Other Small Kitchen Appliances; Lifeme Kettles; Many Canning Jars; Lot of Nice Glass & China; Tupperware; 12 Serv. Plate Silverware Set; Hen on Nests; Brush/McCoy Pumpkin Coach Cookie Jar; Quilts, Other Nice Bedding; Regulator Octagon Drop Clock, Other Clocks; Lamps; Painted Milk Can; Child’s Rocker; Books; Puzzles; Farm & Wooden Toys; Models; 12V Igloo Cooler; Sleds and much more. ANTIQUES: 1815 Banks Horning Small Chest; 1923 Grain Painted Blanket Chest; Bowers Wash Stand; 2 Nice Balloon Tire Tank Bikes; Schwinn Boys & Firestone Girls; Other Bikes; Sleigh Bells; Green Jars/Zinc Lids; Grain Cradle; Block Plane; T Augers; Sadirons; Pitcher Pump; Maytag Engine; Crocks; Etc. PICKUP: (12 Noon) 1999 Chevy Silverado, Extended Cab, 2wd. 4.3L gas, auto, 135,960 miles, One Owner. TRACTOR / LAWN & GARDEN: 1956 Ferguson 35 gas tractor, Nicely Restored. Sells w/ Sauder 7’ Snowblade; Dearborn 3 pt. 2-12” Plow; JD LT155 Lawn Tractor 38” Hydro, 15 hp w/ bagger; Snapper SE 20” mower w/ bagger; Hahn Front Tine Tiller; Scos Drop Seeder; Wheelbarrow; Echo Gas Hedge Trimmer; Lawn & Garden Hand Tools. WOODWORKING TOOLS: Parks 12” Planer; Rockwell 10” Table Saw; Black & Decker 9” Radial Arm Saw; 14” Band Saw; Shaper; 2 Floor Model Drill Presses; Sprunger 6” Jointer; Acme 3”x37” Belt Sander; 10”x32” Lathe; 12” Disc Sander; 1” Belt Sander; Router, Sanders, Other Elec. Tools; Portable Air Compressor; Bench Vise & Grinder; Glueing Clamps; Wrenches; Sockets; 4’ F.G. Stepladder; Pickup Load Cherry 4/4 Lumber; Misc. Hand Tools & Hardware. See photos at www.MoreAuctionInfo.com Auction for: Moses
Expert judges will handle the garments and meet with the contestants. Judging will be based on the following criteria: appropriate to contestant’s lifestyle; fit and overall appearance; coordination of fabric or yarn with garment style and design; contestant’s presentation; construction quality; creativity in design and use of wool; and conveys or promotes the beauty, comfort, and versatility of wool. All fabrics or yarns used in the body of the garment must be 60% or more animal fiber. Interfacings,
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linings, and trims do not need to be wool.
Terms are cash, check,
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Well Built & Kept 2 Story Twin Home w/ Detached 2 Car Garage on a .12 Ac +/- Lot
The Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Growers Association and other donors will provide the funding for prizes for the winners in each category. The winners in the junior and senior categories will be eligible to compete at the National Make It With Wool Contest in Reno, Nev., in January 2026.
Quality Antiques, Collectables, Furniture, Glassware, Tools, Household Goods 525 W. 2nd Avenue
Parkesburg, PA 19365
Parkesburg Boro – Octorara Schools
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 ∙ 3pm Real Estate at 6pm
Living & Dining Rooms, Oak Kitchen Cabinetry, 1st Floor Laundry Room, Ceiling Fans in (2) Bedrooms, 6’x20’ Covered Side Porch, 7’x16’ Covered Front Porch, 20’x29’ Detached 2 Story 2 Car Garage with Electric, Water and Oil Hot Air Furnace & Ceiling Fan. Public water/sewer, Oil hot air heat, central A/C. Total taxes $4,319. H PERSONAL PROPERTY H
Cherry dining room set w/ 6 chairs, buffet, China cabinet & dry sink, oak pedestal table, oak kitchen table & 4 chairs, curio cabinet, sofa & matching chair, quilt racks, recliners, 4pc cannon ball queen size bedroom suite, chest of drawers, twin bed, sewing machines, Maytag washer, GE dryer, treadmill, weight bench, exercise bike, Total Gym, Ab Cruncher, window air conditioners, cast iron pot belly stove, Parkesburg plates, 1967 Parkesburg Post, painted milk can, scrap books, wicker stroller, Troy-Bilt 8.5 HP snowblower 26” cleaning, hand & yard tools, extension & step ladders, Corelle service for 10, milk bottles, counter top appliances & much more.
TERMS: Real Estate-10% Down at auction. Bal by 9/10/25. Buyer pays all realty transfer tax. Personal Prop.No buyer premium for cash, PA checks, or out of state checks w/ bank guarantee letter. 4% Buyer premium for credit card purchases.
FOR: Kevin R. Kepler & Kelly R. McCormick
The goals of the contest are to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns; to encourage personal creativity in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving with wool fabrics and yarns; to recognize creative skills; to help participants develop life skills, including being responsible for oneself, being a good sport, and accepting judges’ decisions; and learning about and appreciating diversity.
There is a registration fee, plus a testing fee per fabric or yarn used. Participants must register no later than Tuesday, Sept. 2. All who register will receive a piece of wool yardage. To register, visit www.makeit withwool.com.
Three national contests are also available for anyone to enter. These are mail-in contests; contestants will not compete in Harrisburg on Oct. 4. They are a sweater contest, a recycle/ upcycle contest, and a producer-to-crafter contest.
For more information, contact Linda Siegel, state director, at 717-274-1197 or linda@lebaweb.com.
left) Kathy Augustine, adult winner; Madison Copenhaver, senior winner; and Kali Bucklen, junior winner, with Rachel Siegel, national adult winner from the 2023-24 season
PUBLIC AUCTION
COUNTRY 3 BDRM. SPLIT FOYER
1 CAR GAR. - 1½ STY. 24x32 BARN - 3 HORSE STALLS 1.2 ACRE LEVEL LOT - FENCED PASTURE EAST EARL - WHITE HORSE AREA
THURSDAY, JULY 24 •
Lynch Rd., New Holland. From East Earl Rt. 897 S toward Spring Gulch. Left Meadville Rd. Left Lynch Rd.
Country split foyer w/1622 SF, eat-in kitchen w/updated cabinets, living rm., large L-shape family rm., 3 bdrms., 2½ baths, LP gas stove heat, laundry, canning rm., 1 car gar., 12x16 deck, patio, 24x32 barn/gar. w/3 horse stalls, utility bldg., level 1.2 ACRE rural lot w/fenced pasture, garden & lawn area. Move in condition, low maintenance, economical & low taxes.
Owners relocating & serious to sell. Updated kitchen & flooring thru out. Minutes to East Earl, White Horse & New Holland. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House July 5, 12 & 19 from 1 to 4 P.M. For brochure or land plotting visit www. klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-7331006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)
Elam M. & Rebecca R. Zook 717-314-8254 or 717-435-3483
Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956 R118760 www.klinekreidergood.com
VALUABLE
4,485 SF +/- Commercial Building w/ Offices, Showroom Area, Contractor Shop & Garage on a .15 Ac +/- Level Lot 1990 Ford F-150 4x4 w/ Plow (1 Owner) Quality Tools & Equipment, Electrical Supplies,
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A Lunch & Learn series will take place on Tuesday, July 22, and Thursdays, July 24 and 31 and Aug. 7, from noon to 2:15 p.m. Attendees should bring a lunch, and dessert will be provided.
A Coffee Talk series will take place on July 24 and 31; Monday, Aug. 4; and
Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Attendees may enjoy dessert and coffee or tea. There is a fee for both series. To register or for more information, visit www.theforgeworks.org/ forgeworks-events or contact Janie Martin at 717-355-6270.
Call Auctioneers for a private showing
TERMS: Real Estate-10% Down at auction. Bal by 9/30/25. Buyer pays all realty transfer tax. FOR: Harold G. Hogg Jr. & Joanne C. Hogg
Beautiful Property w/hard to find acreage in prime location. There are so many possibilities for this property. Come See for Yourself!! Property offered @6pm. Terms: $75K down sale day, balance on or before 60 days. Broker Participation @ 1% must be pre-registered.
1800’s Tilttop table, Signs, Paintings/prints, Dietz Lantern, Corner cupboard, painted lamp, Roseville, NcCoy, Beleek, Freezers, dressers furniture, branding iron, wdn utensils, 60G Compressor, yard tools, wrenches,sockets (some SnapOn), shop vacs, Echo blower, weedeater, W-Horse Tractor, walk behind trimmer, ladders, more!! Guns: 2-Ruger MarkIV .22 Pistols, RugerEC9S 9mm, H&R .22 Hornet rifle, Sears .22 Bolt Rifle, lot of ammo. Very partial list, Full Listing Online!!
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ELDER CARE
ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.
FOR SALE
Bldg. Materials
ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html
RECYCLED CONCRETE, ASPHALT & TOPSOIL. 5 ton min. Delivery available BR Kreider & Son 717-898-7651 | www.brkreider.com
Collectibles
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Lawn & Garden
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Lawn & Garden
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
Machiner y
NEW HOLLAND BALER 276, NEW HOLLAND HAYBINE 488, 16 ft. HAY ELEVATOR. Call 610-869-3959.
Pets
AKC DOBERMAN PINSCHER PUPPIES, diff. colors, UTD vet checked. Ready 8/20. Call: 717-548-3779
AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. UTD on shots, dewormed, vet checked. Both parents OFA certified w/good hips. German bloodline. $895. 717-926-3637
BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES 3M, 4F, shots, dewormed, vet checked, $525. 717-354-8550
CHIHUAHUA MIX PUPPIES
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JACK RUSSELL/FOX TERRIER MIX PUPPIES, $200.00 Ready 7/16! 717-344-6456
PERSIAN KITTENS $1000 Call today - 717-886-4698
Produce & Edibles
FREE-RANGE, NON-GMO CHICKEN: Whole: $3.75 lb. Breast: $7.00
Produce & Edibles
PASTURE RAISED NON-GMO
CHICKENS, whole bird & stock, $3.00/lb. Cut up option available. Butchering 8/13. 717-682-7092
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TANKER DRIVER
Rohrer’s has an opportunity for a pneumatic dry bulk Tanker Driver to pick-up, deliver, and unload cement and lime products, both in and out of state. Overnight hours, starting at either 3:00 PM or 8:00 PM, ranging from 60 to 70 hours per week, including some weekends and holidays. Candidates must have a CDL class A with tanker endorsement and experience, safe driving record, be able to utilize an ELD, lift up to 75 lbs., and work outside in all kinds of weather.
We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match, and long-term care. Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Candidates should complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Please include your salary requirements. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com
Rohrer’s Incorporated
70 Lititz Rd., PO Box 365
Lititz, PA 17543
Attn: Human Resources
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Tractors accept over 30 implements
BBBS Earns Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South-Central PA has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Agency of the Year Award winner for program and team excellence in 2024. Out of more than 230 agencies across the country, BBBSA selected BBBS of South-Central PA as one of four affiliate organizations to receive the honor.
BBBS of South-Central PA received the award on June 12 at the BBBSA National Conference. The award was given in recognition of the agency’s 2024 accomplishments, including serving 1,320 youths, the greatest number served in a single year across the past two decades; the acquisition of a neighboring affiliate, increasing the agency’s service area from five to seven
counties; development of the region’s only Youth Leadership Summit; and quality of program services.
BBBS of South-Central PA was also recognized at the BBBSA National Conference as one of 40 organizations to receive the Growth Award for program
excellence in 2024.
For close to 45 years, BBBS of South-Central PA has been dedicated to advancing program growth and quality services across the organization, making a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Today, the affiliate creates
and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships with the goals of helping to build self-confidence and emotional well-being and empowering young people on a path to graduate with a plan for their futures and a mentor whose impact can last a lifetime.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA received the Agency of the Year Award at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference on June 12.