Solanco grad crowned Miss Gettysburg’s Teen
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Taelor Martin is following a long line of young women from the Southern End who have excelled in scholarship competitions.
The 2024 graduate of Solanco High School is making a name for herself by instituting a distinctive service project and displaying a unique talent.
Martin was crowned Miss Gettysburg’s Teen 2025 on March 15 in a ceremony at the Gettysburg Community Theatre.
Martin expressed that she felt “not only relief, but appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of the Miss America organization and being able to share my CSI (Community Service Initiative).”
Residents of Pennsylvania are able to participate in any Miss America Opportunity (MAO) competition in the commonwealth, and Martin thought Gettysburg was the best fit for several reasons. The competition was held on a date when she was able to return to her home state from South Carolina, where she is in the middle of her freshman year at Clemson University.
“I have learned a lot of persistence and determination throughout the pageant system,” Martin said. “Even though I did
compete in other local pageants, this is the one that had the best opportunity for me with the scholarship availability. I think it just worked out well.”
Her responsibilities as Miss Gettysburg’s Teen include attending the community theater to serve as a role model for younger performers and sharing the borough’s rich history.
By winning the title in Gettysburg, Martin earned a spot in the Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen competition, which will be held Thursday, June 19, to Saturday, June 21, at Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York.
She will once again share her CSI, called “Un Amigo Paratodos,” which translates to “A Friend for Everyone.”
“It focuses on not only on the bullying in our education system, but on building connections with English language learners,” said Martin. She has been volunteering at Solanco and other local high schools.
“I go in and I help students with their schoolwork and work to improve their academic and mental health profile,” she said.
“I feel the ability to speak Spanish expands my communications horizons. It allows me to share my CSI with more people and have more community interaction, especially
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The Quarryville Lions Club completed its latest project at Memorial Park in time for the annual Memorial Day commemoration.
Joanne Black, the organization’s Veterans Memorial chairman, spearheaded a campaign to place six flagpoles surrounding an existing larger flagpole that flies the American flag.
The six new poles will have flags representing the six branches of the United States Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
The project, which cost $43,326, was funded by contributions from the Quarryville Lions Club; members of the community; and grants from the Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation, Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation, and Land O’Lakes.
“I think it’s very important we honor the military branches,” said Black.
The Quarryville Lions Club has been instrumental in many upgrades and additions
Taelor Martin is crowned Miss Gettysburg’s Teen 2025 by her predecessor, Jay Maslowski.
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here in the Southern End. We do have a growing population of Spanish speakers. I feel like I have the ability to bring the community closer together.”
Martin, who is planning to double major in Spanish and biochemistry and become a pediatric oncologist, is working to publish research she conducted during her senior year of high school about how education affects the academic and mental profiles of students.
During the MAO competitions, Martin’s talent is a powerlifting routine. She begins with a hip-hop dance, then loads weights on a deadlift bar and lifts 325 pounds.
“(The powerlifting routine) does help me stand out, but it’s also more difficult in certain pageant areas that like traditional singing and dancing
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Taelor Martin with information about her talent
Solanco announces graduation speaker
Brock Snider, a 2010 graduate of Solanco High School, has been named guest speaker for the Solanco Class of 2025 graduation.
During his time at Solanco, Snider was a multi-sport athlete in football, basketball, wrestling and baseball, and he also served as class president in both his junior and senior years. He participated as a peer mediator and student senate member and volunteered
his time at the Providence outdoor site and Solanco’s Halloween Hallways.
After graduating from Bloomsburg University with a degree in marketing/marketing management, Snider co-founded Oola Bowls, a business that now features more than 20 locations along the East Coast, with more on the horizon.
Snider resides in Conestoga with his wife, Alison, and their children, Hayden and Dawson.
The Conewago Rod and Gun Club, 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, has rescheduled the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s Safe Boating Course previously set for May 4. The free, eighthour course will now be held on Sunday, June 8, starting at 8 a.m. Participants who successfully complete the boating course can apply for a Boating Safety
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BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
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COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15AM 717-872-7951 Pastor Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756
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KIRKWOOD MENNONITE CHURCH: 1923 Noble Rd, Kirkwood, PA 17536. Join us Sundays at 9:00 am. For more information call Pastor Dave Sweigart 717-333-3979.
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
MECHANIC GROVE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: 1392 Robert Fulton Hwy., (Rt. 222) Quarryville. Senior Pastor: Kevin Richardson. Sunday Schedule: 8:15 am Traditional Worship, 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages and 10:30 am Contemporary Worship. Handicap access, hearing assistance device, infant & toddler nursery. 717-7862723. Wee Friends Preschool 717-8062161. CLASP Before & After School Program 717-806-2159. Christian Child Care 717-806-2160. www.mgcb.org
MEMORIAL CHURCH- 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville. quarryville.church 717-7862941. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: 8:30 Traditional, 10:30 Contemporary, Fellowship time from 9:40-10:20 am Livestream: quarryville.online.church Here you are accepted as you are and challenged to become more like Jesus.
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
MT. NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 673 Martic Heights Dr., Pequea. Pastor Chandler Evans. Office 717-284-4331. E-mail: secretary@mtneboumc.org. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. www.mtneboumc.org Mt. Nebo Preschool - 717-284-4331.
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com
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PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
RIVER CORNER CHURCH: Sundays 10 AM. 524 River Corner Rd., Conestoga, PA 17516 River Corner Church is a growing community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and serve together. We meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We hope you will join our simple community of Jesus followers. Come as you are—just be yourself. rivercornerchurch.com
ROCK CHURCH: A Spirit-filled, Full Gospel Church Family. 32 E. State St in Quarryville. Sunday service at 10am. More info at RockChurchLC.org Phone: 717-847-6872
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SONRISE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 353 Buck Rd., Quarryville, PA. 10:30AM worship on Sunday mornings. Visit us online at: www.sonrisechristianfellowship.org
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday inperson Holy Communion Service at 10:00 AM, also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 5637 Street Rd., Kirkwood, PA, off Rt. 472 between Quarryville & Oxford. (717) 529-2000. Blended Worship at 10 am.; Sunday School 9 am.; Fellowship 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Email: upc@epix.net, www.unionpres.com, handicap access.
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SURGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
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For rising 1st-6th graders
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“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
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Saturday, May 10, Solanco’s Sarah DeFrancesco (left) and Zoey Evans (right) high-five between innings during a 6-2 triumph in the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoff opener over visiting Donegal.
Solanco celebrates with Ava Feroruk after crushing a home run in 6-2 Lancaster-Lebanon League playoff opening win over visiting Donegal on Saturday, May 10.
Solanco’s Delaney Gote drives the ball to bring in a run during the Mules’ 6-2 win against visiting Donegal in the LancasterLebanon League playoff opener on Saturday, May 10.
Solanco’s Jane Grube sprints to third base to beat the throw during the Mules’ 6-2 triumph against Donegal in the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoff opener on Saturday, May 10.
In Quarryville on Saturday, May 10, Solanco’s Kira Roark throws 16 strikeouts against Donegal in a 6-2 smackdown in the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoff opener.
Mule’s Ava Martin steals second base during the LancasterLebanon League playoff opener during a 6-2 victory over Donegal on Saturday, May 10.
photos by Cheri Sine
Solanco students honored
Sophia Tran
Emily Kretzing
Flintknapping workshop set
Circle Legacy Center will present a flintknapping workshop on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blue Rock Heritage Center, 2251 River Road, Washington Boro.
There is a fee, and attendees must bring their own safety glasses or goggles and leather or cut-proof gloves. Participants will also need an antler or copper pressure flaker, and a leather hand pad and thigh pad are recommended. There will be a limited number of pressure flaking kits, which include antler, stone, and a leather hand
pad, available for an additional fee. The rock will be supplied.
Attendees should bring their own chair and may also bring lunch and drinks. For more information and to register by Friday, May 30, call Robert Kapp at 223-268-1264.
Robert Kapp practices flintknapping at an event.
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talents,” she said. “It takes a good set of judges and a good pageant director to allow me to stand out like that.”
Martin’s uncommon skill helped her become Miss Solanco 2024, following in the footsteps of Noelle Schneider and Marla Davis, two women who have been big influences. Schneider was crowned Miss Lancaster County 2024.
“Tae and I share a unique bond as past titleholders in the Miss Solanco program,” said Schneider. “After her reign, I was thrilled when she chose to compete in the Miss America Opportunity. Her passion for service and her resilience shine brightly, and I can’t wait to see her showcase her remarkable talents on the Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen stage.”
The Southern End MAO competitors are a tight-
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knit group that includes Martin, Schneider, and Kathryn Davis, a Lampeter-Strasburg graduate who is Miss Greater Reading’s Teen 2025.
“I know firsthand how intimidating the world of pageantry can be,” Schneider said. “That’s why I’m dedicated to mentoring young women in the Miss America Opportunity. I want to be a supportive resource for them, someone they can turn to for advice and encouragement. MAO is built on the values of sisterhood, and mentorship is a key part of that foundation. By connecting past and present titleholders, we can help support and inspire the next generation of young women to achieve their dreams.”
In addition to her MAO friends, Martin is grateful for her mother, Tonya; Andrea’s Academy of Dance; and Solanco High
School teacher Tony Cox, who helps Martin with her strength training.
She is also thankful she started competing in scholarship pageants. “I wanted to build my confidence in high school,” said Martin. “I had low self-esteem, so getting out there in pageants was an excellent way to not only share my talent, but also to grow as an individual.”
It has worked. “I feel overall more confident,” Martin said. “I have a better ability to commu -
nicate with individuals, better interview skills, whether I am interviewing for a job at college or for scholarships.”
She is proud to emblematize her hometown area. “It feels amazing to be able to represent the Solanco community,” Martin said. “Especially since the Miss Solanco organization is where my love for pageantry began. Being able to continue on and represent such a strong community feels very rewarding.”
Miss Gettysburg’s Teen Taelor Martin (left) and Miss Greater Reading’s Teen Kathryn Davis, a Lampeter-Strasburg graduate
improvement homespring
at Memorial Park, which is located at 297 Park Ave. In 2013, the Lions Club led an effort to renovate the two pillars on either side of the park’s entrance along Kirkwood Pike (Route 472). One pillar is in memory of service members who died or were missing in action in World War I, while the other remembers those who died or were missing during World War II.
In 2022, the Lions Club headed a fundraising campaign for a monument which honors members of the armed forced who died while serving following World War II. Black said a group was conversing following the dedication of the monument and someone said it would look nice if there were flags representing the six military branches around the Stars and Stripes. “I said, ‘OK, we’ll see what we can do,’” Black recalled.
Now that the work is completed, Black is eager for the community to see all that has been accomplished. “It makes me feel proud we’re able to do something like this for the veterans and the community,” she said. “(People can) walk through, have a seat and relax, and take in everything around them. You can look at the flags and think about what they mean and the sacri -
fices made by our veterans.”
The work at Memorial Park is one example of how the Quarryville Lions Club serves the community. The group also assists the Solanco Food Bank and Solanco Neighborhood Ministries and helps people with vision and hearing difficulties.
The Quarryville Lions Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daily Grind, 221 W. Fourth St., Quarryville.
“Anybody interested in joining is invited to come to a meeting and see what it is all about,” said Black. “We are always looking for new members.”
Lions Club member Ron Fichtner approves of the improvements to the park.
“I think it’s fantastic,” he said. “As a Vietnam veteran, it means the world to me to honor veterans any way we can.”
Fichtner is in charge of planning the Memorial Day event, which will be held Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. If it rains, the commemoration will be held in the Kreider Building at the Solanco Fairgrounds, which is several hundred yards up the hill from the flagpoles and monuments. Visitors should bring a lawn chair.
Pastor Stuart Osborne of Encounter Church will deliver the invocation.
The Solanco High School band will play patriotic music. Black will dedicate the new poles and flags.
Air Force Maj. Joseph Bledsoe III, a Solanco High School graduate, will be the guest speaker. Solanco senior Nick Mohler will be the youth speaker. “I need to know that when I’m gone, we have younger people to pick it up,” Fichtner said.
Quarryville once hosted a Memorial Day parade. After the pillars were dedicated, there were discussions about holding an annual ceremony in the park, and Fichtner planned the first one in 2014.
The Memorial Day event has special significance for Fichtner. “As an infantry veteran, I saw friends die doing unselfish things,” he said. A soldier Fichtner
knew by the nickname “Pop” was shot and killed by a sniper while Fichtner was standing nearby.
When Fichtner visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., he wanted to search for a mention of his friend but could not recall Pop’s given name. When a traveling wall came to Park City, Fichtner provided the date and location of Pop’s death and was handed a list of names and quickly realized Pop’s name was Johnny Ray Williams.
“I made a vow I would never forget his name again,” Fichtner said. “That is part of the reason this is so special to me, and I love being part of it.”
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The fourth annual IronLeg Corp. Golf Outing will be held Saturday, May 24, at Four Seasons Golf Club, 949 Church St., Landisville.
The cost to participate includes the green fee, use of a cart, bagels in the morning, lunch, and non-alcoholic beverages. The registration deadline is Friday, May 23. Golfers should check in at 7 a.m., and the outing will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. To register for the event or make a monetary donation, go to https://iron leg.org.
There will be prizes for the top two teams in the fourman scramble competition and opportunities to win a prize by scoring a hole-inone on any par 3. One hole will offer the chance to win a car with an ace.
There will be a silent auction of authenticated sports memorabilia, including framed boxing trunks signed by both Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, a framed Saquon Barkley Philadelphia Eagles jersey, and an item signed by star Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. Iron-Leg merchandise will also be for sale.
Iron-Leg Corp., a 501(c)(3) charity, is a three-person
operation. Longtime friends Matthew Millhouse, Iron-Leg’s president, and vice president Sean Laukhuff founded the organization in 2021. Secretary/treasurer Ashley Kimmich joined in 2024.
The group’s mission is to help purchase high-level prosthetics for people from ages 1 through 18. “We help cover what insurance does not,” said Matthew, who lives in New Danville. “We help kids get better prosthetics while they’re young instead of after they’re done growing.”
Iron-Leg has generated a total of approximately $60,000 in the first three tournaments. The proceeds from this year’s golf outing will benefit a 7-year-old girl from Massachusetts named Abby. Abby, who will be at the event, was injured in a lawn mowing accident when she was 3.
The cause is especially meaningful for Matthew, whose son, Parker, was born without a right leg. Parker, 12, is doing well and playing baseball this spring. Matthew decided he wanted to assist families who are in a similar situation, and Sean eagerly agreed to help. Sean, who resides in Reading, is following his uncle’s lead: Ken
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Laukhuff answered a mother’s call for help when her son’s last wish was to talk from one truck to another on a CB radio. That charitable act was the genesis for what is now known as the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Convoy.
Kimmich, from Millersville, was friends with Sean and gladly stepped in to help with the Iron-Leg Corp. after her kids graduated from high school. “I was always involved with booster clubs and love helping kids with sports,” she said. “What (Sean and Matthew) do is really touching. For kids who want to run or play a sport, they need better prosthetics, and it’s sad if a (child) can’t play a sport because their parents can’t afford it. So I decided to join their team.”
Iron-Leg Corp is grateful for its sponsors, including
Lancaster Nissan, Yale Electric, Aerotek, Lynch Financial LLC, The Exterior Company (TEC), Skywalker Electric, and Dent Techs.
A trademark of Iron-Leg events is a huge American flag. “We’re a lot of fun. Anybody can say that, but we go the extra mile,” Matthew said. Matthew served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1995 to 2001. In 2019, he enlisted in the Air Force National Guard and continues to serve his country. Sean was in the United States Army from 1993 to 2005.
The trio shows no signs of slowing down. Iron-Leg held its first football game last fall, and another is planned for 2026. The IronLeg dance is also slated to return next year.
“We know this is the rest of our lives,” Matthew said.
Rock Ford to host chamber ensemble
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Historic Rock Ford will welcome the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble for “Baroque on the Piazza” at the General Edward Hand Mansion on Tuesday, June 3, at 6 p.m. The ensemble will present Vivaldi’s Double Trumpet Concerto in C Major, as well as works by Handel, Telemann, Corelli, J.S. Bach and more.
The Ephrata Chamber Ensemble was started by local harpsichordist Faith
Martin of Ephrata. After studying the harpsichord for several years, Martin realized that she most enjoyed using this instrument in collaboration with other musicians, which led her to organize the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble. Her sister Mercy on the violin, her brother Clayton on the cello, and several musician friends and vocal soloists will join her to bring this program of live
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Iron-Leg Corp.’s Sean Laukhuff (left), Ashley Kimmich (middle), and Matthew Millhouse at Four Seasons Golf Club
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music to Rock Ford. Guests to Historic Rock Ford may recognize Faith and Mercy from their performances during the museum’s annual Yuletide event for the past three years.
The event will open at 6 p.m., and the music will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be a short intermission.
Seating on the lawn in front of the piazza of the Hand Mansion is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Guests should bring their own chairs. Blankets are not recommended so that everyone may have a good view of the ensemble on the piazza.
A general admission fee will be charged per ticket. When reserving tickets, guests have the option of adding on a charcuterie box from Graze Catering for an additional fee. A gluten-free
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At the event, wine by the glass will be available for purchase by guests age 21 and older. Identification will be required.
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Personal Prop., Tractors, Guns, Tools
Fri. June 6, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
167 Sproul Mountain Road, Roaring Springs, PA
Bloomfield Nursery Annual Overstock Sale
Fri. June 6, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
5560 Hideaway Lane, Todd, PA 16685
3.92 Ac. w/Deluxe Cabin, New Construction
Sat. June 7, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
2477 Ridge Road, Richfield, PA 17086
14+/- Ac. Luxury Home, Guesthouse, Lg. Patio
Sat. June 14, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
530 Hopeland Road, Stevens, PA 17578
7.2+/- Ac. Farmette, also Personal Property
Tues. June 17, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
706 N. Shirk Road, New Holland, PA 17557
0.91 Ac. Industrial Zoned RE w/double house
Thurs. June 19, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
69 Fairview Road, New Providence, PA 17560
3.19+/- Ac. Lanc. Co., 5 BR, 2 Bath, Pasture
Fri. June 27, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
6066 Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, PA 17047
10.65+/- Ac. Farmette, House, Barn, Garage
Sat. June 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
911 Robinson Road, Blain, PA 17006
14.2 Ac., House, Barn, Shop, Pers. Property, Perry Co.
Sat. June 28, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
337 N. Fairville Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17112
Please watch our website for upcoming details
Fri. July 18, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
402 Swamp Road, Morgantown, PA 19543
Please watch our website for upcoming details
Sat. July 19, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
396 Bridge Valley Road, Pequea, PA 17565
Watch our website for upcoming details
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TANKER DRIVER
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Rohrer’s Incorporated
70 Lititz Rd., PO Box 365
Fax: 717-626-9425
Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com Lititz, PA 17543
Attn: Human Resources
General
Small family-owned Septic Co. based in Southern Lancaster County looking for FT/PT PORTABLE RESTROOM ROUTE DRIVER NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WILL TRAIN. FLEXIBLE SCHED. PAID VAC., HOLIDAYS, HEALTH INS., MATCHING RETIREMENT FOR FT. 717-284-0303
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Lawn & Garden
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PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply, 717-284-0883.
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Pets
AKC DOBERMAN PUPPIES Blue, Red, Black. 5M, 3F. Ready 6/6 Raised w/children. 410-937-8035
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Ready Now. Black/Tan, UTD vet checked, $395.00. Call: 717-285-7445
MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES Black, brown w/some white. $600. 717-442-3063
Produce & Edibles
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Sporting Goods
GARAGE SALES
QUARRYVILLE - HUGE
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Come & rut for treasures. Make reasonable offer. Sewing craft supplies. Tools.
HH. Linens. Costume Jewelry, much more
245 BUCK HEIGHTS RD. 5/30 • 9-4
QUARRYVILLE, EDEN ROAD
May 22 and 23 7 to 4, May 24 7 to 12, Multi family, something for everyone: Housewares, wildlife items teapots, tools
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LOST & FOUND
FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211
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SERVICES RENDERED
GLICK ENTERPRISES LLC: Property maintenance. Stump grinding. Home improvement. No job too small! 717-372-4673
Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
A DRYWALL COMPANY Hanging, Finishing & Repairs KENT SAUDER, LLC, 717-989-2069 A PLUS SERVICE SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
A&L TRIMMING, Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message
AFFORDABLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
• New/Older House Wiring • Sec. Cameras
• Hookup for Generators • Hookup for EVs • New Elec. Services/Panel Upgrade. Fully Insd. | FREE ESTIMATES | PA01947 Call 717-875-7972
AFFORDABLE PAINTING
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POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
AMISH MOVING COMPANY
AMISH CLEANOUTS
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL
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CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
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JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
PAINTING BY MR. NEIL Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.
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Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
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ITEMS WANTED
A BUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates. Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123
ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!
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I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
