At Milton Hershey School, the Brands expand the concept of family
BY JEFF FALK
One is left with the distinct impression that parenting comes naturally to Javier and Emma Brand. But the Milton Hershey School also puts them in a position to succeed.
It is a mutually beneficial situation of the purest form. But the real winners are underprivileged children.
Residents of Lititz, Emma and Javier Brand have been married for 33 years. The Brands, who have two grown daughters
together, have been relief houseparents at Milton Hershey School student homes for 22 years.
“I come from a very large family,” said Javier. “For me, the Milton Hershey environment felt like home. Just cooking for 11 people, a lot of fun and a lot of play.”
“When I first heard about (the role of houseparent), I was a little apprehensive because it was something I wasn’t accustomed to,” said Emma. “We were considering having foster kids. We heard about it through a friend and decided to try it. It didn’t take a month for
me to fall in love with the kids.”
“It’s more than a job. It’s more like a ministry,” continued Emma.
“They are children who have been blessed. They are well taken care of. They’re given an opportunity to grow. Children need balance, and they need things to be consistent.”
“Essentially, what we’re trying to do is give continuity to what the full-time houseparents do,” said Javier. “It’s an enjoyable job because you get to make a difference in children’s lives, and you get to do it with your family.”
BY JEFF FALK
Downtown Lititz is also delicious.
The next event on Venture Lititz’s annual business-promoting schedule will celebrate the fifth of the five senses.
Historic downtown Lititz is easy on the eyes. Downtown Lititz is pleasing to the ears. The downtown business district has a welcoming, hometown feel. The downtown shopping district is filled with tantalizing aromas.
At ODC’s Food Truck Fest, eating is a savory adventure
BY JEFF FALK
The food truck fad is alive and well in Lancaster County.
Occupational Development Center (ODC) of Lancaster didn’t invent the phenomenon or even initiate it. But ODC has certainly proliferated it - and benefited from it.
“It was starting before the pandemic, and it’s still doing well,” said Ken Mueller, ODC’s
public relations and development manager for the last nine years. “The number of food trucks available in our area is unbelievable. It allows for a nice variety.”
“I like food trucks,” continued Mueller. “I think generally, the food you get from food trucks is good. When you put a group of food trucks together, it’s almost like a smorgasbord. I want to eat at all of them. We have a really
Javier and Emma Brand supervise their part-time extended family at Milton Hershey School.
Venture Lititz events committee member Kim Levenson samples a cool treat at last year’s Taste of Lititz.
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LAMS to host benefit auction
Lititz Area Mennonite School (LAMS), 1050 E. Newport Road, Lititz, will have its annual benefit auction on Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31. May 30 will start off with a drive-through Down Home
Dinner, which will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Diners may also eat their meals on-site. Friday will also feature a student auction at 6 p.m., where youngsters will get a chance to try their hand at bidding on various items.
On May 31, an all-youcan-eat breakfast buffet will start the day at 6 a.m. A plant auction will begin at 8 a.m. There will also be food trucks, ice cream and a live auction. Games and activities for children of all ages,
including a barrel train ride, will also be offered. Kids Cookie Break will broadcast live on-site on Saturday morning. For a full schedule of activities, visit www.lams .info/auction.
Library posts schedule
Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will offer a variety of activities to the community. For more details and registration, call 717-626-2255 or visit www.lititzlibrary.org.
Members of the Blanketeers will gather to create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus on Tuesdays, June 3 and 17, at 2 p.m.
The library will offer several ongoing programs. These activities include Knitting Club, for knitters and crocheters, on Mondays, June 2 and 16, at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, June 10 and 24, at 6 p.m.; Baked Books Club on June 10 at 2 p.m.; Beginner Tai Chi Easy on June 3 at 6:30 p.m.; Lititz Game Club, for
players age 10 and older, on Wednesdays, June 4 and 18, at 4:30 p.m.; Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County on June 4 at 6 p.m.; Painting Club on Wednesdays, June 11 and 25, at 12:30 p.m.; Great Decisions Discussion Group on June 11 at 6:30 p.m.; Writing Club on June 16 at 1 p.m.; Red Rose Quilters Guild of Lancaster Embroidery Mini Group on June 25 at 1:30 p.m.; Sewcial Sewing Club on June 25 at 6 p.m.; Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga on Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m.; and BYOB Book Club, for which attendees may bring whatever they are currently reading, on Thursday, June 26, at 2 p.m.
Grief Stories will be held on June 2 at 6 p.m.
Grief Stories provides a space for hearing firsthand accounts of overcoming a tragic death and living with hope and purpose. A Lititz police officer will be the presenter.
A Backyard Coffee Night with Tiff’s Coffee Bar will be held on Thursday, June
5, from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees may purchase coffee, play yard games, and enjoy opportunities to socialize.
A Cookie Baking Contest will take place on Thursday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m.
Bakers will bring in four dozen of one type of cookie along with copies of the recipe. Bakers and tasters will vote on their favorite cookie, and the winner will receive a prize. Registration for bakers will begin on Thursday, May 29.
Jamie O’Brien and the Launies will present a free outdoor concert on June 26 at 6:30 p.m. The band includes musicians who play instruments such as the fiddle, mandolin, and guitar and will perform songs originating from England and Ireland. Attendees should bring a blanket or chairs.
Colorful Playtime, for children ages 1 to 2 with a caregiver, will take place on Mondays, June 2 and 23, at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Block Play, for children age 3 and older, will be held on Friday, June 6, at 10 a.m.
The Touch-a-Truck Summer Reading Kickoff will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. Children of all ages will be able to climb on and interact with fire trucks, construction vehicles, and more.
K’NEX Bridge Building with Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, for children age 8 and older, will be
held on June 11 at 10 a.m.
During the Paws to Read program, children may read stories to trained therapy dogs. The program will be offered on June 12 at 6 p.m. and on June 26 at 10 a.m.
Farmers Market Storytime will be held on June 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. in Lititz Springs Park.
Flag Day Storytime with the Lititz VFW, for children ages 3 to 8, will be held on Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m.
A Master Gardener Pollinator Program, for children age 3 and older, will take place on June 16 at 10 a.m. Children will hear a story and do a dance.
Book Buddies, for children age 3 and older, will be held on June 17 and 24 at 10 a.m.
Wacky Wednesday will take place on June 18 at 1 p.m. Participants will hear a story and explore hands-on stations.
The Lancaster-based Bravura Brass quintet will present a free family outdoor concert on Thursday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees should bring a blanket or chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the library’s community room.
Yoga Kids with Black Cat Yoga, for children age 3 and older with a caregiver, will be held on Friday, June 20, at 10 a.m.
A Tie-Dye Craft, for children age 10 and older, will be offered on Monday, June 30, at 2 p.m.
Activities will include a barrel train ride (left photo) and a chance to bid for items in the plant auction (right photo).
The Brands serve as relief houseparents at a student home at Milton Hershey every other weekend. They go to their assigned student home on Fridays at 6 p.m. and stay there until Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
Some of the Brands’ houseparent responsibilities, which are mainly supervisory and mentoring in nature, include cooking and making sure the students in their charge complete homework assignments and household chores. They are also in charge of weekend fun and recreational activities like movies, games, hiking, bicycling and trips to Hersheypark.
“The school is set up to teach the students everything,” said Javier. “Our primary job is to supervise. The children do the cleaning, set the table, sweep, load the dishwasher and they do their own laundry. We do teach them to take pride in what they do.”
“We’re stern but loving,” said Emma. “We’ve worked very hard to establish rou -
tines. They’re very adaptable children, and they’re very self-sufficient. (The job is) basically redirecting. The school wants them to be self-sufficient. They have small jobs, and they learn very fast. We’re the fun people. We show up on weekends when it’s time for recreation.”
Milton Hershey School serves more than 2,000 underprivileged children from prekindergarten to 12th grade from Lancaster, Lebanon and Dauphin counties and across the United States. There are more than 180 student homes sprawled across the 7,000-acre Milton Hershey School campus in Hershey, and the student homes are staffed by 324 full-time and part-time houseparent couples.
Eight elementary-age Milton Hershey School students live in the home where the Brands serve as relief houseparents.
“If you improve the life of one child, it’s so satisfying,” said Javier. “We want them to learn pride and effort.
Some children come from broken homes. My wife and I tell them that it’s good to dream. Some come from homes where no one went to college. It’s great to accomplish something big.”
“I love seeing (the children) being complete, being heard, being seen,” said Emma. “They know they have a support system. We want them to know their worth. When they come here, some don’t know about relationships with God. We like seeing them go to college and become somebody. There’s great satisfaction in that.”
The Milton Hershey School was established in 1909 as a vehicle for the chocolate baron and his wife, Catherine, to give back to a community that had blessed them. It’s a vision that resonates with the Brands.
and we wanted to be a part of that. We were trying to find a way to give back without compromising the life we had.”
“When I visited the campus for the first time, I couldn’t believe how beautiful it was,” said Javier. “The school is wonderful. It’s amazing how the school has kept that vision and stayed consistent. They do so much for these children.”
For additional information, go to www.mhs kids.org.
“When we saw Milton Hershey’s vision, it didn’t feel like a job,” said Emma. “It was like, ‘We have so much; how do we give back?’ It’s aligned with Milton Hershey’s vision,
Servant Stage to present “Swing!”
Servant Stage will present the Broadway musical “Swing!” to audiences across Lancaster County this summer. The show will be performed from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, Aug. 10, at various locations, with several featured performances.
“Swing!” will be presented over two weekends at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, from June 6 to Sunday, June 15. These performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Fridays, at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and at 3 p.m. on Sundays. There will also be two performances in Lititz Springs Park, 24
N. Broad St., Lititz, on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 3 and 7 p.m. A weekend of performances at Warwick High School, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz, will also take place on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 9, at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. Information on additional performances is available at www.servantstage.org.
“Swing!” will feature dance numbers, vocals, and an eight-piece swing band performing classics that celebrate the golden age of big band music. The musical is directed and choreographed by Joshua William Green with musical direction from pianist and
bandleader Marshall Lentz. Servant Stage’s mission is to make high-quality theater accessible to everyone, and all performances of “Swing!” will be presented on a pay-what-you-will basis.
Ticket reservations are recommended. Tickets may be reserved by visiting the aforementioned website or calling 717-455-0255.
Dancers rehearse for Servant Stage’s upcoming production of “Swing!”
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Food Truck Fest
good mixture of different types of food. That way, everybody is happy.”
ODC’s upcoming fundraiser is based on the popularity of food trucks. The organization’s seventh annual Food Truck Fest will be served up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Stauffer Park, 1241 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. There will be 16 local food trucks plying their dishes, and all the proceeds from the event will be evenly split between ODC and the Manheim Township Recreation and Park Planning (MTRPP) Department.
“We want everyone there to have a good time,” said Mueller. “We want the owners of the food trucks to have a good experience, and I think they do, because they come back. It’s just lively, but it’s not a carnival. We have music going. You see a lot of conversation. People bump into people they haven’t seen in a while.”
Visitors to the Food Truck Fest will be afforded an opportunity to vote for their favorite food truck, and the truck with the most votes will be recognized with a prize.
“It’s a family-friendly event. It’s a pet-friendly event,” said Mueller, a resident of Neffsville. “Everybody has fun, and there’s stuff for the kids to do. From an Occupational Development Center standpoint, we’re a small nonprofit in an area that has a lot of big nonprofits. It’s not just about the money. We’re getting our name out there and letting people know who we are and what we do.”
In addition to the taste bud treats, ODC’s Food Truck Fest will feature music and family-oriented activities. Kids can receive tours and have their
The food trucks will be offering culinary treats like ice cream, wood-fired pizza, funnel cakes, waffles with ice cream, beef jerky, bacon and other smoked meats, gourmet cupcakes, fresh lemonade, brewed drinks, West African diaspora fare, Cambodian offerings, Caribbean/Latin American fusion, authentic Mexican dishes, Southern-style soul food and Middle Eastern cuisine. The food truck operations originate from Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Red Lion, New Holland and Columbia.
photos taken with MTRPP Department construction vehicles, a Manheim Township fire truck and a Manheim Township police cruiser.
“It’s a great event,” said Mueller. “People get excited about it. People tell us they love the food truck event. There’s a lot of really good word of mouth going on with this event. We’ve raised more money every year.”
More than 5,000 people are expected to attend ODC’s Food Truck Fest. Organizers are hoping to raise $7,000 for ODC, a social services organization located at 640 Martha Ave., Lancaster, which provides job training and occupational opportunities for local individuals with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities.
ODC is funded through personal and business donations, foundation grants, Medicaid and labor
fees charged to participating businesses.
“(Proceeds from the Food Truck Fest) allow us to keep doing what we’re doing,” said Mueller. “During the day, our participants are volunteering in the community or exploring work opportunities. A lot of that money helps us do those things.”
ODC’s nearly 40 participants range in age from 20 to 83, and they reside in all parts of Lancaster County. The organization’s staff is made up of 13 mostly fulltime employees.
“We are providing (participants) with vocational skills training,” said Mueller. “They could be utilized in the marketplace. Hopefully, we can find them work in the community. We want them to find a job or help them find a job. The push is to get our folks into the community.”
For additional information, go to www.od center.org.
VisionCorps plans Eye Drop fundraiser
VisionCorps will hold its Eye Drop 2025 fundraiser on Friday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants will rappel 10 stories - 120 feet - from the roof to the ground of the Holiday Inn Lancaster, 26 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster.
The event will raise money for services for people who are blind or vision impaired in Adams, Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties. This year, VisionCorps hopes to bring the total amount of funds raised over the six years of the event to $1 million.
Community Blood Drive
Everyone will receive:
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• Certificate for a $10 gift card at any Good’s Store
• 2 Lancaster Stormers ticket vouchers, good for any 2025 regular season home game
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• call 1-800-771-0059
• scan the QR Code
To reserve a rappel spot, contact Carol Gifford at cgifford@visioncorps .net or 215-872-9239. For more information about VisionCorps, visit https://vision corps.net/.
Chicken barbecue to benefit local families
A chicken barbecue will be held on Sunday, June 15, to benefit the families of David and Dani Brenneman of Lancaster and Chris and Rosene Sauder of Lititz. The families are planning to attend a Joni & Friends family retreat this summer.
Pickup will be available from Christ the King Community Church, 2449 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from the Lord’s House of Prayer, 133 E. Vine St., Lancaster, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of a meal includes a half-chicken from Peters’ BBQ, a baked potato, a roll, applesauce, and water.
To order by Tuesday, June 3, call or text Dani at 717-283-7851, Rosene at 717-940-3418, or Marilyn Hollinger at 717-723-1094.
Visitors to last year’s ODC Food Truck Fest line up to sample a vendor’s wares.
Taste of Lititz
Venture Lititz will present its annual downtown block party, Taste of Lititz, on Friday, June 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. Four blocks of East Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic - from Broad Street to Water Street - and opened to foot traffic, as visitors are afforded an opportunity to sample small portions of dishes being offered by 30 food-related local businesses.
“As time has gone on, we’ve had more and more options for good food downtown,” said Emily Allen, who’s been Venture Lititz’s executive director for two years. “There’s just a wide variety of things that taste good. These (business owners) pour their hearts and soul into it. They are passionate about making foods that you might not otherwise experience.”
Taste of Lititz is free to attend, but there are some costs associated with samplings. Other downtown businesses will offer extended shopping hours that evening.
“It feels homey,” said Allen. “You can get in and out of the streets easily. It’s a fun way to experience Lititz in a slightly different way. It’s also a way to see what
some of the businesses have to offer. Restaurants come out and sell small things, little samples. It’s kind of like, ‘Oh, I’ve never been here before. Let’s try this.’ It’s a different atmosphere downtown.”
During the event, Venture Lititz will celebrate its 20th anniversary of supporting downtown businesses and bringing people to Lititz.
“People love to eat,” said Allen. “This is an excuse to try a lot of different restaurants at one time, which is kind of great. Everyone in town sets up something, not just the eateries.”
“It’s a good opportunity for businesses to introduce themselves to people,” added Allen. “This is a good chance to taste something and then maybe go back and experience a full meal.”
The mood of the event will
be stoked by live music, and visitors will be afforded an opportunity to contribute to Venture Lititz’s 10,000 flowers mural project. About a dozen local nonprofits will be there operating information booths highlighting their services and the roles that they play in the community.
“It feels like summer is getting started,” said Allen. “You get to see everyone interacting. It just kind of kicks off summer in a cool way. You don’t get to experience that in every small town. It’s one of my favorite nights of the year.”
As many as 9,000 people are expected to savor a Taste of Lititz.
“Everybody’s welcome,” said Allen. “Each of our events is a totally separate thing. This is our one and only event in the warm
Local swimmer earns honor
Several Lebanon Valley College winter student-athletes were named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators, including Joshua Varner of Lititz.
Varner, a graduate of Manheim Central High School, is pursuing a doctor of physical therapy in physical therapy at Lebanon
Valley College.
Varner finished 23rd in the 100 breaststroke, 24th in the 50 freestyle and 27th in the 100 butterfly, along with swimming on four relays at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships. This is his second consecutive season earning Academic All-District honors.
months. This is another time to bring everyone together and celebrate the community and everything that Lititz has to offer.”
Between setting up, tearing down and cleaning up, the work of some 40 volunteers is required to make Taste of Lititz a reality.
“Venture Lititz has one full-time employee and one part-time employee,” said Allen. “Every other hour is a volunteer hour. We report hundreds of volunteer hours to the state throughout the year. We have an incredibly active board. Without our board and all the volunteers, we’d be dead in the water. It’s what makes Lititz so amazing, all these people putting time back into their community.”
For additional information, go to www.lititz pa.com.
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POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR
By Steve, 717-892-7411
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
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
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
BUSY B TREE SERVICE LLC
Full Service Tree Removal and Trimming Licensed and Insured. 7 Years Experience. Call or Text Today For A Free Quote! 717-475-0828
CHIMNEY FALLING APART?
WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN?
WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526
DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
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GUTTERS, GUTTERS
SERVICES RENDERED
STUMP GRINDING/REMOVAL!
ITEMS WANTED
HANDYMAN SERVICES & MORE HONEST & FAIR PRICING. FREE QUOTES! CALL BEN: 717-913-8277
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
TRIPLE P PAINTING
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!
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
HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, 717-826-3680 PA196090
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
IRON RAILS, gates, fences, restore, concrete, stairs, ext. painting, bollards BUCH CUSTOM WELDING. 717-664-4388
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 6/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
LAWNS • LAWNS • LAWNS Property Maintenance by Steve, 717-892-7411
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
•PLUMBING •COOLING •HEATING
Repairs & Installation of gas & oil heating systems. A/C, water heaters, more! Honest w/reasonable rates. Lic. & Ins. Dan 610-513-4054
PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL CLEANING service specializing in churches, offices, apt’s, turnovers. Call 717-336-4854
PT CLEANING POSITION available. Flexible hours, great pay. Need own transportation. Call 717-336-4854
SAFE STEP NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
SEAMLESS GUTTERS, ROOFING, SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTER GUARDS Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765
SPRING CLEAN UP! MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA116089
WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).
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ITEMS WANTED
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!
REAL ESTATE
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.
For Rent
LONG-TERM MOTEL ROOMS
Refrig., Microwave & no smoking/pets. complimentary Wi-Fi, Free HBO/Cinemax Manheim, Lancaster Co. 717-665-2938
OC, MD, 14th St., 1, 2 & 3 BR Apts. Nightly/Weekly. Cell: 717-318-4775 portnstarboardapts.com
HOUSE ON LARGE COUNTRY 0.90 ACRE LOT WITH FARMLAND VIEWS. Excellent Rural Locations, Minutes To Route 72 & PA Turnpike, Manheim Central School District. Outdoor Shed, Playhouse/She Shed, Two Car Garage, Many Amenities. YOU CERTAINLY DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EXCELLENT RURAL PROPERTY!
Open House Date: Sat., May 31 & June 7, 12:00-2:00 P.M. For Financing, Full Listing, Photos, Details, See Website: www.witmanauctioneers.com. Auction For: Kenneth M. Dieter
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE
LOCATION: 1168 Lexington Road, Manheim, Penn Twp, Lancaster Co, PA. From Rt 72 in Manheim at Twin Kiss – east 2.3 miles on Fruitville Pike to IU13 school – left on Fairland Rd. to 4 way stop – right .3 mile to auction site.
Property consisting of 2 lots: Lot 1 has 3 bedroom bi-level brick/vinyl house w/2 garages and lot 2 is unimproved. Drilled well – on lot septic – electric heat –central AC – appliances and many other amenities.
Open House: May 31 – 11:00 to 2:00, June 10 – 5:00 to 7:00 and June 14 –11:00 to 2:00. TERMS: 10% down payment auction day – settlement within 45 days –
More information at www.bachmanauctioneer.com
quad seating, power sliding door; Remington #700 .222-mag rifle w/ scope; Ithica #37 12-ga. shotgun; Remington #572 .22 rifle w/ scope; Remington #514 .22 rifle; Bushnell 25?60 spotting scope; John Deere 1520 tractor w/ #48 front loader, 2,150 hrs., single remote, gas engine, 1-owner, runs great; John Deere 322 tractor w/ 54” belly mower & 54” hydro angle snow blade, dual remotes; Jackson lawn trailer; Craftsman tools; small tools; “Jones Rake” iron seat; newer auto -washer & dryer; Whirlpool SS refrigerator; Amana upright freezer; new in-room air conditioner; solid Oak 3-pc BRS w/ queen bookcase headboard; Oak glider rocker; 3-pc. Maple BRS w/ double bed; exten. table & 13 boards; (6) plank-seat chairs; (8) newer folding chairs; (2) Lifetime 8’ folding tables; (4) patio chairs; nice org. copper kettle; antique high-top drysink; wooden porch rocker; solid Walnut corner cabinet; 9-drawer spice chest; 1880’s flour chest; 2-lid wood-box; Historic 18” Cen. Leb. Co. foundry iron bell w/ org. tower & new copper roof; older International pedaltractor; E.S. & B. 6-gal. jug & crock; old Redware crocks; other salt-glazed crocks; depression glass; lots of old orange & purple carnival glass (Holly-Stag, Stag-Fence, Wishbone,
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org
HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries
NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580
Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717)