Putting the EXTRA in Extravaganza
BY ANN MEAD ASH
When Lisa Eckert, senior director of youth services with The Factory Ministries, began planning this year’s Back-to-School Extravaganza, which includes a backpack giveaway, she got together with The Factory Ministries advocates to discuss the best way to do things this time around. “We decided to switch it up a little bit,” reported Eckert, who added that the advocates have been holding a Backto-School Family Bingo event for some time. “We decided to combine
“There will be a variety of prizes, and school supplies will be a prize option.”
those into one event, since a lot of the same families come to both.”
This year’s Back to School Extravaganza will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Factory, 3293 E. Lincoln Highway, Paradise. The Back-to-School Family Bingo portion will be held in the gymnatorium, while the Back-toSchool Supply Shop will be set up in Room 117, which is adjacent to the gymnatorium. Lunch, sponsored by Bank of Bird-in-Hand, will be part of the event.
There is no need to register to attend bingo. “There will be a variety of prizes, and school supplies will be a prize option,” explained Eckert, who noted that the event originated as a way to include children in the bingo games that are
See Back-to-School Extravaganza pg 9
Mural Project Allows Heart Artists To Express Who They Are
BY JEFF FALK
A mural is a massive painting or picture portraying a scene or depicting an idea. It typically adorns a large inside wall or the outside of a building.
For artists, a mural is a creative outlet, self-expression, its own art form. For Heart Artists, a mural can be therapeutic, represent inclusivity and become an avenue for connecting with a community.
“I think (murals) are different for everyone,” said Trisha Goldsborough, Friendship Community’s marketing coordinator. “The (Heart) Artists get to see their work displayed on such a public place. It makes them feel like a big-time artist. Just the community involvement was a positive, getting them out there and meeting other people. It gets them publicity for their art and expands their portfolios.”
Recently, a mural created by Friendship Community’s Heart Artists - local individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism - was hung on an outside wall of the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s gift shop in Manheim Township. The mural was designed and painted to commemorate Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s 100th anniversary.
The bright, colorful mural was officially unveiled during a mural reveal ceremony on May 23. The community mural is designed to be a permanent feature at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum.
“Art is a way for everyone to communicate without speaking,” said Goldsborough. “We have
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Back-to-School Family Bingo (top photo) and the Back-to-School Supply Shop (bottom photo) will combine when The Factory Ministries offers the 2025 Back-to-School Extravaganza.
a lot of artists who are nonverbal or have trouble communicating (verbally), and this gives them a way to talk. It’s also expressing yourself. Everyone wants to be heard.”
The 8-by-13-foot mural was designed and painted on portable, lightweight parachute material at the Friendship Community’s main office studio at 1149
E. Oregon Road, Lititz, before being transported to Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum. The mural took about a week to complete.
“There are a lot of colors and animals,” said Goldsborough. “It makes you happy to look at it. It’s supposed to give you the vibe of the Lititz area and the community we live in.”
“Local muralist Katie (Trainer) worked with us,” Goldsborough continued. “She made an outline on a small piece of paper, and then we went through each step. She traced everything out, and then the Heart Artists painted. The colors were their choices, but they had a general design to follow.”
More than 20 Heart Artists from all over Lancaster County contributed to the community mural.
“They’re really talented individuals who bring out so much joy through their art,” said Goldsborough. “You get that by looking at the mural. Each and every one of them always has a positive attitude. When you look at the mural, you can see how much joy they bring.”
“For me, my favorite part of the project was meeting people and working with the artists,” she added. “It’s been so rewarding. When we say Friendship Community, it’s true. We’re friends, and we’re a community.”
Founded in 1972, Friendship Community also operates a studio and gallery for Heart Artists at 118 N. Water St., Lancaster. Currently, Friendship Community serves nearly 140 local individuals with intellectual disabilities and
autism through its art studios, residential services, day programs and employment support.
“The fact that it’s been going so long shows there’s a need for our services,” said Goldsborough. “Every single year we’re growing. There aren’t too many organizations out there that do what we do. We’ve just evolved and gained support.”
“We’re trying to be a safe space,” continued Goldsborough. “We’re trying to cultivate capabilities of individuals. We’re giving people independence and showcasing their abilities. We want everyone to have a way to be seen in the world. We want people to feel that they’re a part of their community.”
For additional information, go to www.friendship community.net.
Heart Artists Emily Hoy (left) and Taylor Seppi work on the Landis Valley community mural at the Friendship Community studio on East Oregon Road.
Local muralist Katie Trainer approves the Landis Valley community mural.
Garden Spot Sets Support Group
Meetings
Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host support group meetings in July and August. The programs are free and open to the public.
The Parkinson’s Friends in Community will meet on Monday, July 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Garden Towers. Dr. Kyle J. Durante from Garden Spot Dental will speak. Individuals with Parkinson’s and their families and friends are invited to attend.
The Low Vision Friends in Community group will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. in the theater. The group, open to those with low vision or vision impairment, will feature an informational discussion on recent advances in the medical field that are associated with low vision. Contact Alexys Kanagy at 717-355-6171 for more information.
The monthly Memory Café, hosted by Harry and Hazel Urban and Melody Karick, ForgeWorks dementia consultant and educator, will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. The event
is sponsored by Dementia Friendly Lancaster. Anyone living with a dementia diagnosis and their care partner is welcome to attend.
A Care Partners in Community group for family care partners of persons with dementia or Alzheimer’s will meet on Monday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Concord Room. The topic will be “Breaking the Silence: Navigating Social Interactions.” Call Alexys Kanagy at 717-355-6171 for more information.
My Fellow Travelers in Community will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the theater. This group is for those noticing cognitive changes in themselves. For more information, call Leslie Hartman at 717-355-6076.
“Dementia Learning: How Does Dementia Affect the Senses?” will be presented in the theater on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. Karick will share the ways that dementia affects the senses.
Compassionate Neighbors in Community will gather on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the theater.
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The Parkinson’s Friends in Community will meet on Monday, Aug. 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Garden Towers. Dawn Cage, occupational therapist, will talk about the benefit and importance of occupational therapy for those with a Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis. Individuals with Parkinson’s and their families and friends are invited to attend. For more information, call Sherilyn Lapp at 717-355-6264.
Church Plans Community Meal
The mission committee of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a hot meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24. The menu will consist of hamburgers or cheeseburgers, baked beans, hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni salad, pickles or olives, watermelon or cantaloupe, and desserts.
The meal is free and will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall.
For more information, call the church at 717-687-6619.
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RTCM Begins Capital Campaign for New Building
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Contributions to the Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM) building capital campaign and peer-to-peer fundraising program are more than donations.
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They are investments in the lives of men who have experienced trauma but have dedicated their lives to becoming productive citizens with the nonprofit group’s help.
RTCM, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, purchased a building in Ronks for $1.35 million on June 20 and moved there from its home in East Lampeter Township it had been leasing since 2015.
RTCM accepted a loan for $1.25 million from local businesspeople John and Joyce Wagner, who agreed to terms beneficial to the organization. There is no interest for the first year and 5% interest for the second and third years of the loan. “The faster we can
pay knock off the principal in the first year, we could save literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest,” said RTCM’s founder and executive director, Jaime Santiago.
The bigger building will enable RTCM to assist more people. The East Lampeter group home accommodated 12 clients and up to six staff members. The Ronks residence holds up to 20 clients.
“It’s surrounded by farmland and woods,” said Jaime’s wife, Pam, who is RTCM’s office manager, bookkeeper, and events director. “There are donkeys and goats.”
“It’s very therapeutic,” Jaime added.
Men in the program pay a monthly rate determined by RTCM’s board of directors. The cost includes an evening meal, internet, electric, and trash disposal. RTCM provides therapy, vocational training, and life-skills training such as having a bank account. Scholarships are available for qualifying clients.
There are numerous heartwarming success stories. One RTCM graduate works for a construction company, got married, and recently became a father. Another program graduate, who had battled a drug addiction, is now a college graduate and RTCM administrative assistant.
“The money people give is going to keep on giving,”
Jaime said. “For example, people supported a program when I was a student back in 1991. The money that they gave to supporting channels helped me change my life. Here it is, 2025, and they’re still getting a return on it, from my
own life and then from the people that I’m investing in myself.”
People can donate by going to https://restart ministry.org, calling Pam at 717-304-3291, or texting RTCMCC to 41444.
RTCM will also hold a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign from Friday, Aug. 1, to Saturday, Aug. 16. The goal is to generate $100,000 for four projects: the building capital campaign, the care and discipleship fund, the client scholarship fund, and the vehicle fund. The care and discipleship fund provides biblical counseling and life-skills support.
Tennis Tourney Will Serve Up Opportunities for All
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Tennis, everyone?
In addition to being a high-level, United State Tennis Association-sanctioned women’s tournament, the 18th Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge offers all a chance to be involved during its weeklong run from Monday, Aug. 4, to Sunday, Aug. 10. Admission is free to the tournament, and there is no ticketing for members of the general public. The USTA Pro Circuit event, with both singles and doubles competitions, will be held at the Hempfield recCenter, 1251 Stony Battery Road, Landisville. In addition to in-person viewing, matches will be livestreamed on the event’s website, https:// hempfieldrec.com/ landisville-pro-circuit/. The website also features information on the events surrounding the tournament and will include the brackets once the field has been finalized, said Wilson Pipkin, who is the Hempfield recCenter’s director of tennis and the event’s organizer.
The Koser Inspiring Women Luncheon presented by Turbo Execs will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blue Collar Restaurant, Bar & Catering, 949 Church St., Landisville. There is a cost to attend, and people may register on the tournament website. From 11 to 11:30 a.m. there will be Meet, Mingle, and Mimosas. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Attendees will be able to attend the day’s matches in the box seat area. The event will pay tribute to women from the area who have inspired others. People can pay for a chance to win items donated by local businesses and the tournament community partners. All proceeds will benefit Milagro House in Lancaster. “We recognize women in the community who are doing exceptional things, and we will tell their stories,” Pipkin said.
High School Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 6, featuring an Around the World Challenge. Teams will rotate through the court, racing to hit a ball from each spot before the next team. The winning team will receive a pizza party during the 2025-26 tennis season.
Friday, Aug. 8, will be Kids Day. The event is free for kids age 12 and under. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., games will be held before tournament play begins. Email Catherine Shaak at shaak@ms.usta.com for more information.
On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Hempfield recCenter will host its first Wheelchair Tennis Clinic and Match Play event, which is open to wheelchair athletes of all ages and skill levels. The first 25 people who register will receive a gift bag. Check-in on the day of the event will begin at 9:30 a.m. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, and lunch and match play will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. There is a fee, which will include lunch. Go to the Koser Jewelers Tennis
Challenge website to register. Email Melissa Landis at mlandis11@outlook.com if there are questions.
Another opportunity for community members to participate is by volunteering. The list of openings can be found on the tournament website and includes jobs like working a shift in the players’ lounge, running the scoreboard, being a court monitor or part of the ball crew, and serving as a VIP host. “Sponsors and volunteers are what keeps the tournament free,” said Pipkin, who encourages interested volunteers to sign up early. “The key is to keep the event free, so we can promote tennis and promote a healthy sport.”
The plan is working. Last year, Hempfield recCenter won an award from the USTA for being the No. 1 facility in the country for adult programming, and it also features numerous programs for youths.
The Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge began in 2008 with a prize pool of $10,000, and that total has risen to $100,000, the maximum amount allowed for USTA circuit events. When Pipkin originally applied to host an event, the only opening on the schedule was in May. In
2013, there was a vacancy in the schedule in August, so Pipkin held two tournaments that year.
The August date is advantageous for many reasons. Most significantly, the tournament takes place a couple weeks prior to the
Wilson Pipkin is Hempfield recCenter’s director of tennis and organizes the annual Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge.
Photo by George Deibel
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PHEAA Announces Scholarship
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The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) encourages 2025-26 college students, graduate students, and their parents to enter to win a $2,500 no-essay scholarship sweepstakes through the PA Forward Student Loan Program.
Anyone who opts in to receive communications, which will include tips on
planning for and paying for college, between June 5 and Monday, Dec. 15, will be entered into the scholarship sweepstakes. A total of 12 winners will be selected in August and in December this year, prior to each semester.
The PA Forward Scholarship Sweepstakes is open to Pennsylvania residents only. To enter, visit www.pheaa.org/ss.
Petra Church To Present Cruise-In
Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland, will host its 16th annual Cruise-In on Sunday, July 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., rain or shine.
The event will feature a wide array of cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles on display in Petra Church’s fields and parking lot.
Food trucks will offer
food and beverages, which will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon. This is a family-oriented event featuring music and door prizes, and there will be a special thunder show at 2 p.m.
Admission is free. For more information, visit www.petra.church/events or call the church at 717-354-5394.
Lancaster Kennel Club Raises Funds for K-9 Unit
Members of the Lancaster Kennel Club donated $1,000 to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) at its annual K-9 Unit Benefit Ride held on June 7 at the Lancaster County Emergency Training Center. The LCSO is responsible for raising all the funds to support the K-9 unit. For more information, visit www.lancaster kennelclub.org.
Union Fire Company Plans Banquet
Union Fire Company No. 1 will hold its 265th annual banquet on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy.
The featured speaker will be Jack Brubaker, a local journalist and researcher who recently announced his retirement. Following dinner and dessert, Brubaker will present on the history of the Conestoga Indians.
Reservations are required, and seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served
basis. Reservations will be accepted until Tuesday, July 29. For details about reservations and payment, email ufcno.1firesafety day@gmail.com.
Union Fire Company No. 1 was founded in 1760 but ceased active firefighting in 1882, when the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire was established. Since then, it has continued as a local civic association, and it is always seeking new members. Those with an interest in public safety and local history are invited to join.
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assist men who cannot afford the intake fee, and the vehicle fund will help ensure reliable transportation to church, jobs, and appointments.
“Each team in the campaign will aim to raise $25,000, with an option for donors to support the ministry as a whole under the Where Needed Most team,” said social media manager Querida Carrington.
Carrington added that the public can get involved by making a donation; joining a fundraising team or becoming a peer-to-peer fundraiser; and sharing the campaign with friends,
family, and community members.
To participate, go to https://restartministry .org/hope25 or text HOPE25 to 71777. The prizes for those who raise the most funds include a platinum table at a 2026 RTCM event and free advertising for a business, a Sight & Sound gift card and local restaurant gift card, and a gift card plus RTCM merchandise.
RTCM is also accepting donations of metal bunk beds, pillows, sheets, and kitchen supplies and is planning to put together an Amazon wish list.
Deputy Drake Brown (left) and Sgt. David Cole (middle) receive a check from Dave Martin, Lancaster Kennel Club president.
U.S. Open and is played on hardcourts just like the annual Grand Slam event in Queens, which is a train ride away from Landisville. The surface and location help enable the Hempfield recCenter event to attract players ranked in the Top 100 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.
Some of the most wellknown players to participate in the Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge in the past did not win the event, including Jessica Pegula, who is currently ranked third in the world. In 2021, Emma Raducanu did not make the finals of the tournament but then went on an improbable run to capture the U.S. Open title a few weeks later.
Pipkin said he will receive the full list of entries on Tuesday, July 22. There are typically between 400 and 500 applicants, with the highest-ranked players qualifying for the draw. One player is known. Pipkin is permitted to choose one wild card entrant. This year, he selected York native Elizabeth Ionescu. “It’s great to have a local player, and she’s one of the top junior players in the country,” Pipkin said. “It’s nice to give a local girl a chance to play on the bigger stage.”
“You don’t really know who’s the next big star,” said Pipkin. “You can see players here and then see them on the biggest stage in the world (at the U.S. Open). That is really cool.”
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LASN Plans Meeting
Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will present “Sleeve Alterations” by Debby Spence on Monday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Friends Meeting House, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster.
The hourlong presentation will explore sustainability through the use of alterations to sleeves. Spence will discuss how to alter ill-fitting sleeves, including options for sleeves that are too long, too short, too narrow, or too wide.
Spence is a custom dressmaker and designer living in Lancaster. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware and is a member of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP), holding leadership positions in the Baltimore
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chapter. She was an ASDP/Threads Challenge finalist 11 times and has received eight awards, including three awards for “Best Overall.” She has also contributed several articles to Threads magazine.
There is a fee for nonmembers, which may be paid by cash or check. Guests may register on arrival.
LASN’s 2025 theme is “Sustainability,” with all monthly meetings touching on an aspect of the topic.
LASN is a group for people who love to sew. Its members range from beginners to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group’s main focus is fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing. It meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months, with Zoom meetings held during the winter. A yearly overnight retreat, a one-day retreat, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews@ gmail.com.
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
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
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Award-Winning Publications
Our community papers (Merchandiser, Advertiser, Pennysaver and Community Courier) had a strong showing at the Best of the Best Association of Community Publishers (ACP) 2024 awards competition. ACP represents community publications from coast to coast, reaching millions of homes on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis.
A few of our 2024 awards include the following:
Stevens & Smith Center Joins
Historic Network
LancasterHistory has announced that the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy was accepted into the National Park Service’s Reconstruction Era National Historic Network on June 4. The national network connects organizations and sites throughout the United States that provide education, interpretation, and research related to the Reconstruction Era (1861-1900) in American history.
The Reconstruction Era was a period of significant transformation in American history that impacted social, political, and economic systems within the country as the
United States grappled with the aftermath of the Civil War, especially the legacy of slavery.
The Reconstruction Era National Historic Network was signed into law on March 12, 2019, and has added more than 100 sites and programs to its network.
The Stevens & Smith Center is managed by LancasterHistory and is tentatively set to open in spring 2026. The center is already a part of the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
To learn more about the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, visit https://www .nps.gov/subjects/recon struction/network.htm.
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Back-to-School Extravaganza
held monthly at The Factory. “They started having one in August that was a back-to-school (theme), and it evolved into offering school supplies,” said Eckert.
The Back-to-School Supply Shop will be open to all area children from prekindergarten through high school. Registered students will be given a voucher they can use to shop for a backpack, school supplies, and personal hygiene items. Those wishing to take part should register by Wednesday, July 30, at https:// tinyurl.com/b2school2.
Displays and information about services offered by The Factory Ministries will be available, and information about all youth services and fall programming will be provided.
In 2024, more than 120 backpacks were given away. Items needed to fill this year’s backpacks include pencil cases; water bottles; ear buds; craft supplies, such as markers and colored pencils; and hygiene supplies, including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hair
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accessories. While Bellevue Presbyterian Church and other area organizations gather supplies for the effort, Eckert pointed out that anybody is welcome to donate. She asked that school supplies and hygiene items be dropped off at The Factory between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays by July 30.
Volunteers to help staff the Back-to-School Extravaganza are needed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 6. Individuals who wish to volunteer or have any questions may contact Eckert at 717314-2517 or lisa_eckert@ pequeavalley.org.
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Bldg. Materials
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Collectibles
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Tree Trimming & Removal
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ALWAYS BUYING
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