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It is the famous Senegalese environmental policy expert Baba Dioum who is credited with saying “In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we know and will know only what we are taught.” Those are words that the Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) takes to heart, words that LCCD lives by. “We hope that a student gains confidence in talking to others about conservation practices and what they’ve learned in the program,” said Sallie Gregory, who’s been LCCD’s education and operations coordinator for 25 years. “The program often gives students new directions as they consider their paths forward from high school graduation. It’s our hope that an ethic of conservation sticks with them in any direction and that they take one action step, even if that’s as simple as a shorter shower to conserve water, or as involved as studying forest management to create habitat through plantings and controlled burns.” Headquartered inside the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, LCCD conducts an annual Youth Conservation School. Over the last 47 summers, LCCD’s Youth Conservation School has gotten kids outside, taught them about the importance of the environment and introduced basic conservation skills. “The program shares the definition of conservation as the wise use of natural resources to prevent waste and damage, to maintain the supply we need to survive and that of future generations,” said Gregory. “If we

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Kathy Heil thoroughly enjoys gardening; she likes spending time alone with her perennials that thrive in the garden outside of her home. But Heil also enjoys sharing her gardening passion with others. A resident of Manheim Tow nship, He il is the president of the Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County. “It’s therapy and enjoyment,” said Heil. “I enjoy seeing if the birds come, and the insects and all the natural habitat. We also have a patio in the backyard, and we enjoy sharing our meals outside. We also have a water feature to go with the garden.” There’s something calming and medicinal associated with humans physically connecting with an Earth that sustains them. Gardening also has a way of triggering our nurturing mechanisms. “I just like getting my hands in the dirt,” said Heil. “I’ve pretty much always been a gardener. I come from a farming family. I’ve always had an inclination to do some gardening.” Many of the same feelings Heil has about gardening she shares with the other 50 dues-paying members of

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the garden club. That bond possesses the power to inspire strong friendships and uplifting camaraderie. “They’re women from all kinds of backgrounds,” said Heil. “That’s what makes it very interesting. You learn about all these pursuits people have. “We share our pursuit of gardening interests,” she added. “We have a lot of fun; we like to learn and share good times. The purpose of the club is to foster interests that are all about gardening.” T he club periodically hosts open houses and embarks on regular field trips. Its meetings feature presentations from gardening experts and an Americanized informal tea that includes coffee

and appetizers in addition to tea. Nine s ubcommi tte es support the structure and work of the club. “Being we meet once a month, it’s always great to get together,” said Heil. “We try to get everyone involved. It’s not just an observation program. “Our club is open,” Heil continued. “We just have a joy, and we want to share that. We’d like to get other people interested.” The club meets monthly at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday at St. Thomas Episcopal C hurch, 301 Saint Thomas Road, Lancaster. The meetings are open to the public. “When I became a retiree, I was able to spend more time gardening and devel-

oping more perennials,” said Heil. “As we get older, we have to evaluate what we can do and we can’t do.” T he garden club was established in 1947. Over the last 80 years, the club has promoted, advocated for and explored the beauty of gardening. “In the 1930s, there was a men’s garden club in Lancaster County,” said Heil. “Since they did not allow women, women started their own garden club. In the beginning, new members had to be approved. B oard members would come out to see if the new members’ gardens were worthy of the club.” For additional information, go to https:// womensgardenclubof lancastercounty.com.

Program to Focus on Program to Focus on Limestone and Lime Industry Smart Glasses The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) w i l l o f fe r a p ro g ra m , “Nature, Industr y, and Heritage: Uncovering the Legacy of Lancaster County’s Limestone and Lime Industry,” on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. The speaker will be Peter Glogovsky, a public historian and museum professional whose work focuses on Pennsylvania industrial histor y, cultural landscapes, and public memory. Glogovsky will speak about some of the people who quarried stone, burned lime, or simply used these commodities, demonstrating the myriad ways these

materials contributed to Pennsylvania’s cultural landscapes and industrial development. The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are accessible via the alley at the rear of the church. For more information, visit www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616. In addition, Revolutionary War re-enactor Irvin Snavely will have a display on the lawn of the museum, 2 3 7 - 2 4 9 W. Ma i n S t . , Ephrata, on Saturday, Aug. 22, during the museum’s regular hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Snavely will portray a Ger man Continental soldier and will answer visitors’ questions.

VisionCorps will offer an audio webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Taylor Newswanger, VisionCorps’ low vision occupational therapist and manager of therapy ser vices, will present “Exploring Meta Glasses: More Than Meets the Eye.” Newswanger will share how Meta’s smart glasses, which use artificial intelligence, can h e l p p e o p l e w h o a re blind or have low vision. The glasses may provide more independence for these people, especially in environments that are not readily accessible, such as at restaurants and with printed materials.

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MCCL Opens Registration T he Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) invites children and youths entering second through 12th grades to join its choral community. MCCL provides choral education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with both auditioned and nonauditioned options.

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AKRON MENNONITE CHURCH - Come Visit! Experience - Meet members- Enjoy! 1311 Diamond St., Akron - 9:30 am Service Summer Outdoors - Children Welcome www.akronmench.org Ph: 717-859-1488 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.

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Ryan Bomgardner is a comedian, a ventriloquist, a speaker, a musician, a storyteller and a funny guy. Ryan and Friends is a one-man show - well, sort of. “I find in life that there are a lot of people who have different preferences,” said Bomgardner. “We all have different perspectives. If I could bring everybody together and point out to people that we have more in common than we are different, then it’s worth it. I want to be a blessing.” A native of Ephrata and a 42- year-old resident of Lititz, Bomgardner is the Ryan par t of Ryan and Friends. There are about ten figments of his imagination - portrayed by puppets - that make up the friends portion of the act, including 8-year-old Jeffrey; old married couple Harold and Irene; fragrant Ardy the Skunk; giggling te e n a ge r T i f fa ny ; a nd Randy the Rooster, who is completely terrified of Colonel Sanders. “Jeff is a little boy who says things I wouldn’t say as an adult,” said Bomgardner. “Kind of like, ‘I can’t believe you said that.’ Harold and Irene have been married for 60 years. There’s a lot of comedy that can come from being married that long. “ M y g r a n d f a t h e r ’s name was Harold,” added Bomgardner. “I had a fun voice from that. The rest of the characters are just

out of my imagination. Sometimes I’ll have an idea and think, ‘There’s got to be some great comedy in there.’” Bomgardner ’s friends - his co-stars - aren’t ultraegos. But they are creative manifestations of a fruitful mind developed by an eventful childhood. “I suppose all of those pieces are who I am,” said Bomgardner. “I also do some stand-up comedy, singing and (serving as a master of ceremonies). I certainly love comedy and making people laugh. “The other day I did an event, and all the people were from New York City,” continued Bomgardner. “At one moment, they were all laughing and laughing. Then I was sharing sentimental stories, they were all emotional. If I can make people laugh and cry, then it makes me feel like I’ve done my job.” Bomgardner brings Ryan and Friends to life and performs more than 100 90-minute shows a year for a variety of audiences, both locally and around the world. He produces regular shows at Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand; for churches; and for cruises, but he also performs at corporate events and camps. “I still love to perform,” said Bomgardner. “I do a lot of cruises. I love going to interesting places around the world.” “There’s always something new,” he added. “I’m

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always trying to do something the audience hasn’t seen before. No two shows are ever the same.” The content of Ryan and Friends shows can only be described as spontaneous, well-rehearsed and wholesomely hysterical. “When I do my theater show, is it OK to bring kids? Yes,” said Bomgardner. “Is it a kids’ puppet show? No. I would say everything I do is going to be clean. It’s family-friendly. We’re going to stay out of the bedroom and the bathroom. We do jokes adults can enjoy and kids can be in the room for. It’s important to me that I always share something inspirational.” Growing up, Bomgardner experimented with voice inf lections, and he was

influenced by adults with strong character. “I played with puppets for as long as I can remember,” said Bomgardner. “At age 10, my grandmother told me there’s something called ventriloquism. She put me up on a stage at church in front of people. By age 14, I was doing 12 shows a year. By age 18, I was doing 80 shows a year. By age 21, I was doing 130 shows a year. “Yes, you can learn to be a ventriloquist,” concluded Bomgardner. “But ventriloquism is only interesting for 20 or 30 seconds. Then what are you going to do for 90 minutes after that? I think it involves a quick wit.” For additional information, go to www.ryanand friends.com.

Lancelotta Receives Academic Honor Charles J. Lancelotta of Lititz was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Scranton. To receive this honor, a student must have a GPA of 3.5 or greater

with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester. L ancelotta is a sophomore finance major in the K ania School of Management.

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Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, will host its fifth annual barbecue competition on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample barbecue dishes and vote for their favorite. Additional free food and ice cream will be available as well, and

bounce houses, barrel rides, and a candy drop will be provided for kids. During the event, Granger Smith will share his testimony of grief, surrender, and eternal perspective following the loss of his son, River. Smith is an award-winning, platinum-selling country music artist; an author; and

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The petting zoo is home to three goats, two sheep, two kunekune pigs, seven rabbits, ponies, donkeys, a turkey, three chickens and two peacocks. They all have names and personalities, they are all well fed and none of them are starved for attention. The Pretzel Hut’s petting zoo also features a rotating special guest animal each month, like a visiting camel or a highland cow. “I’d say it’s pretty popular,” said Smith, who works full time as a veterinarian technician at Adamstown Veterinary Hospital. “It’s a madhouse when Ozzie the camel comes and Amy the highland comes, because people don’t usually get to see them. The goats are really sweet.” “I think people treat them ver y well,” Smith added. “Sometimes we get people here who haven’t interacted with animals before. Some people are terrified of the goats.” A s the petting zoo ’s manager, Smith’s duties include feeding the animals, brushing them, cleaning up after them, calling a veterinary doctor if they become sick and

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generally looking after and caring for the animals. She also raised and bottle fed some of the current petting zoo residents and has taken some home during the winter months. “I love being with the animals,” said Smith. “I’m usually by myself with the animals.” The petting zoo predates current owners Dwight and Kathy Zimmerman, who bought the Pretzel Hut in February of 2024. T h e Z i m m e r m a n s s aw the petting zoo as part of the Pretzel Hut’s business model, moved its location deeper into the woods and built an outdoor seating area and grove at the petting zoo’s former spot. The petting zoo is as much a local tradition as the Pretzel Hut itself. “ T h e P re t z e l H u t i s known for the petting zoo, because it’s been here so long,” said Kendra Smith, a petting zoo assistant. “We take the safety of our animals very seriously. The animals like people probably as much as people like animals.” For additional information, go to https://pretzel hut.com.

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Petting Zoo from pg 1 zoo is free to attend visitors aren’t required to purchase the Pretzel Hut’s famous pretzels or fresh-cut french fries - and animal lovers can interact with and feed the creatures, most of which are barnyard animals. The petting zoo at the Pretzel Hut is open Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The petting zoo is also seasonal, closed during the colder months of January, February and March. “It’s part of the business,” said Smith. “ The a n i m a l s a re ve r y we l l loved. Sometimes I take care of them better than I do myself. But it’s free, and people can come up here and they don’t have to buy ice cream.” “The animals are pretty,” added Smith. “ You can actually go in the pens, pet them and feed them.” The petting zoo at the Pretzel Hut is physically situated on a small plot of wooded land up a modest incline. The friendly setting consists of seven gated-off enclosures or shelters, including a bunny house.

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Senior Expo is “America the Beautiful” in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Weather permitting, a f lag-raising ceremony will kick off the expo, and A mer ica250PA w ill b e available to hand out free merchandise at the event. The Lancaster District A t to r n e y ’s O f f i ce w i l l be on-site to help citiz e n s p ro p e r l y d i s p o s e of unused prescription medications. People may bring old, unused, or unneeded medications to the event and place them in the secure box at the Lancaster County Drug Task Force table staffed

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The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will hold its fall bus trip on Thursday, Oct. 1. Participants will visit Annapolis., Md., to gain insight into three his toric homes. Participants will board the coach bus at L ancaster Shopping Center, 1625 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, at 8:15 a.m. and depart at 8:30 a.m. The group will begin its exploration at the William Paca House, a 1760s Georgian mansion that boasts a 2-acre garden and offers a p e e k i n to t h e i n ne r

workings of an upperclass household during the Revolutionary period. The house was restored in 1965 using historical artwork and archeological excavations. After enjoying a box lunch on the Paca Garden Terrace, attendees will hear a presentation on the ongoing James Brice House restoration project. The first cornerstone was laid in 1767, and the house subsequently experienced centuries’ worth of repurposing. Since 2014, it has been managed by Historic

Annapolis, which is transforming it into an educational museum. The trip is scheduled to conclude with a tour of the Hammond Harwood House, which has an Anglo-Palladian design. The group will return to L ancaster Shopping Center at 5:15 p.m. There is a fee, with a discount for members of the Histor ic Preser vation Trust of Lancaster County. To make reservations by Friday, Aug. 28, visit www.hptrust.org or call 717-291-5861.

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Gregory. “By the last day, education/operations. For additional informanew friendships and the routine of a schedule have tion, go to www.lancaster formed a cohesive group conservation.org. ready to take what they’ve learned and share with others. This one class then becomes the megaphone to h e l p o t h e rs u nd e rstand why conservation is something we all need to consider on a daily basis, to maintain the natural resources we use every day to survive.” PARKING & LCCD, which was founded in 1950, employs 38 workADMISSION ers. LCCD’s work is broken down into five departments - data and analysis, erosion and sedimentation, agriculture, watershed, and

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Lancaster Area Sewing Network (L A SN) will present “Processing Flax” on Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Friends Quaker Meeting , 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. Cloth, and the thread with which to sew it, all begin as fiber. Today ’s fabrics come from a wealth of fibers, many of which are synthetic, but before the 20th century, sewing thread and fabric were made of natural fibers and could even be homemade. Flax was the typical fiber L ancaster County families used to make their own sewing thread and

cloth. Flax comes from a plant that was once a commonly grown crop in Pennsylvania. During the upcoming presentation, Tina Mickley will discuss flax culture and retting and will demonstrate the processes of breaking, scutching and hackling flax fiber, along with how that fiber becomes linen thread and, finally, linen cloth and sewing thread. M i c k l e y, a s p i n n e r and weaver with a fine arts degree in painting, became interested in historic textiles and their production more than 45 years ago while working

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as a costumed interpreter at a national historic site. Since 2018 she has grown and processed her own flax, along with volunteering at area historic sites demonstrating spinning, weaving, and flax dressing. She is an independent contractor at the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, where she regularly interprets 18th- and 19th-century textile production. Mickley helped to develop and teaches the museum’s Sheep to Fabric and Field to Fabric classes. She also collects antique spinning wheels and helped plan t wo A nt ique S pinning W he el S y mp osiums in Pennsylvania. Guests may register for the program on arrival. There is a fee for nonmembers, payable by cash or check only. L A S N ’s 2 0 2 6 t h e m e is “Sewing Revolution,” with all monthly meetings touching on an aspect of the topic.

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McNees Welcomes Phillip Michael McNees Wallace & Nurick recently announced that attorney Phillip Michael has joined the firm’s Litigation Group in its Lancaster office. Michael has more than a d e c ad e o f l i t i g at i o n experience in both the private and public sectors. He joined McNees from a Lancaster-based law firm and previously served as deputy attorney general f o r t h e Pe n n s y l v a n i a Office of Attorney General, representing commonwealth agencies and departments in state and federal court. Earlier in his career, Michael served as an assistant public defender manager and an assistant public defender in the Lancaster County Public Defender’s Office. His courtroom experience spans state and federal jur y tr ials, along with a p p e l l ate wo r k b e fo re Pennsylvania’s Superior and Commonwealth Courts. A t M c Ne e s , M i c h a e l

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Mills Joins Landis Communities Landis Communities has announced the appointment of Crystal Mills as vice president of advancement and communications. In this role, she will lead the organization’s fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts. She will serve on the Landis Communities leadership team and will guide efforts to expand philanthropic support, enhance organizational stor ytelling , and deepen connections with residents, team members, and the broader community. Mills joins Landis Communities with extensive experience in nonprofit development, communi-

cations, and community engagement. She most recently served as vice president of development at VisionCorps in Lancaster, where she led strategic fundraising initiatives and led messaging to connect donors with opportunities to suppor t individuals who are blind or visually impaired. P r i o r to w o r k i n g a t VisionCorps, Mills spent nearly a decade with the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Foundation as director of development, focusing on major and planned gifts. During her tenure, she played a key role in advancing significant philanthropic initiatives,

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N. Broad St. gallery will give the organization an ability to host art classes and offer an event space to the community. Beginning in January, LAA will conduct its regular monthly meetings - at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday - at the new gallery. LAA has been holding its public monthly meetings at the Lititz Public Library. “The rent will be paid as we sell our artwork,” said Daggett. “We’re looking to rent our space to members or other artists. “We want it to be inviting,” she continued. “We want people to visit, and we want to keep their interest. We want to make it interesting enough to draw people back. We want following. The intent is to have nice, beautiful art and to have affordable art.”

LAA’s current plans also include staging its annual Square Foot Ar t S how inside the gallery in July of 2027. LAA’s other community events - the Fine Arts Show, which will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square; the Holiday Gift Show, which will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St.; and the Lititz Park Walk, in June of 2027 - will remain outdoors. The Lititz Art Association, which includes more than 100 creative members, was founded by Floyd Hackman in 1966. For additional information, go to www.lititzart association.com.

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for the hanging of about 100 works of art, as well as numerous pieces of sculpture and jewelry. An inviting storefront will welcome visitors to the gallery. As a place of business, LAA’s art gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays. “For folks who have been with the Lititz Art Association for years, this has always been a goal,” said Daggett. “You need to find the right location. This is the perfect location. It’s got an awning in the front and it’s an old building - and it’s downtown Lititz. It just broadens what Lititz already has.” In addition to providing a permanent and consistent place for LAA members to display their work, the 51

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for info go to www.boyerrunservices or call 717-665-3753/717-371-7350

HORSE BOARDING Stable & meadow available 717-405-7365

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Female. B. 6/17/26. UTD vet check. Family raised on farm. $800. 717-354-8550

WANTED: 20-GA. RIFLE Cantilever barrel in good cond. 717-361-0788 anytime

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NATIONAL AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. 1-877461-0698. Have zip code ready when calling!

CRUSHING PLANT ASSISTANT Full-time position to assist with repair, maintenance, and inspection of aggregate crushing plant operations, conveyors, chutes, and other related components. Operate a variety of equipment such as loaders, lifts, trucks, etc. Will learn to operate crushing & lime plants and participate in on-call rotation. Must be mechanically inclined, able to work outside in all kinds of weather, at heights, and with loud, large equipment, and capable of occasional lifting to 100 lbs.

To Apply: Email resume to careers@risserspoultry.com or in person at 12 Wynfield Drive, Lititz PA 17543 717-626-5466

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We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match. 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 Box 365, 70 Lititz Rd. Lititz, PA 17543

Fax: 717-626-9425 Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com R130316

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NATIONAL BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.

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DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.

HELP WANTED

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

4232 Oregon Pike, Brownstown, PA 17508 717-859-1158 www.hersheyadvisors.com

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The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist will be responsible for answering phones, greeting clients, and managing significant workflow tasks associated with an accounting office. We are looking for someone who is a strong multi-tasker and capable of handling various workflow deadlines and responsibilities during the seasonal nature of our industry. Position would be full-time (8-5 on Monday-Friday) from December 1 through May 1, with additional hours during our busy tax season as workload may require. Hours would be full-time for the remainder of the year with the potential for flexibility based upon business needs and/or your personal desire. Visit us on the web at www.hersheyadvisors.com or email your resume to resume@hersheyadvisors.com

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NO CLEANING GUTTERS guaranteed! LeafFilter - most advanced gutter protection, backed by a no-clog guarantee & lifetime warranty. 1-833-610-1936 schedule free inspection & estimate. Get 75% off install & $250 bonus discount! Limited time. Restrictions apply, see rep for warranty & details.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do repairs to protect your family & home value! 1-877-318-6832. Have zip code ready!

Visit with patients receiving hospice care in your local community or provide administrative assistance. Our next orientation is:

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC timeshare cancellation experts. Over $50 million timeshare debt/fees cancelled in 2019. Free info package. Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.

HOSPICE

Oct. 21 and 23, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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SEASONAL

Masonic Village 1 Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

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You must attend both days. Registration closes one week before orientation. Please call for more information and to reserve your seat: 717-367-1121, ext. 33024, or visit MasonicVillageHospice.org/volunteer/registration.

ANDY’S DRYWALL LLC

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST - BASEMENTS Framing • Drywall • Flooring • Paint 25+ yrs. exp. • Clean Setup All Major Credit Cards Accepted andysdrywallpa.com | 717-587-4102

• Farm Lanes • Parking Lots • Secondary Roads • Sealcoating • Patching • Crack Filling

PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE. Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about our first application special. 1-877-4848583.

• Must have your own equipment • Flexible availability (evenings/weekends) • Willing to travel throughout Lancaster County • Contract-based / freelance opportunity

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

MOBILEHELP AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts, free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.

PREPARE FOR POWER outages todayGenerac Home Standby Generator. Receive free 5-Yr. warranty w/qualifying purchase. 1-855-948-6176 to schedule free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.

If you have a passion for capturing the excitement of local games and events, we want to hear from you.

SERVICES RENDERED

SAVE! ! S A V E Asphalt Needs by

PEST CONTROL: PROTECT your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodents, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today! 1-877-916-2103. Have zip code ready!

FREELANCE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED

This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.

JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waiving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends Soon. 1-844-501-3208.

NEED CASH QUICKLY? We buy houses in any condition. Get a fair cash offer within 24 hours! Call today. Liz Buys Houses: 1-833-359-4707

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

SERVICES RENDERED

READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS

JACK COOPER

TAR & CHIP HALF THE PRICE of Blacktop!

RICK’S PAINTING

25 Yrs. Exp. Very affordable INT./EXT. RES. FREE ESTIMATES | 717-665-0032

SEASONAL CLEANUP

MULCHING Trimming/Planting. Small Tree & Shrub Removal. Soil Prep & Seeding. Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup. Fast, Professional Service. Senior Discounts! FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed/Insured : 717-208-2265

STUMP GRINDING SERVICES

717-989-7938, leave message. TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865

TRIPLE P PAINTING

Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA116089

717-494-1635

C.V. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE Free stump removal with every tree take-down. 25% OFF all work performed thru Sept. 30, 2026. Free Estimates. Exp. Insured. PA103501 717-669-9606

CLOCK REPAIR - HIGH END

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ITEMS WANTED BUYING CARS/TRUCKS

SUVs, Like New & Low Miles Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561 $

PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED. House calls avail. Columbia | 717-478-4799

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

717-786-7053

DL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Deck/shed repairs • Landscaping • Mowing Patios • Powerwashing. 717-715-5230 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 one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526

FULL PROPERTY CLEANOUT Appliances/Furniture/Tree/Brush Removal Demo • Rolloff Dumpster Rentals YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! MJR LLC | Millersville  717-672-6483

HANDYMAN: Landscaping.

Mulch. Power Washing. Painting. Gutters/ Guards. Decks. Brick Repointing. Roofing. Mailboxes. Odd Jobs. 717-826-3680 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

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Res./Commercial Wiring. Generators. EV Chargers. Pool/Spas. Upgrade of Services Fully Insd. | FREE ESTIMATES | PA10947 � Call 717-875-7972 �

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 30¢/gal.-will pick up.  Ed 717-587-7315 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! 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 2026. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!

I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783

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 20X20 STORAGE UNIT (Manheim) w/elec., $300/mo. Also Space for your Boat/RV inside. For info: 717-615-7654

3-CAR GARAGE/SHOP-24x50 Electric & water avail. 717-405-7365

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES $0-$1,000

Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-246-2888 PA0002 $100-$5,000 PAID FOR UNWANTED OR JUNK AUTOS Free same day removal. All paperwork taken care of legally. PA licensed & insured. Call anytime 717-989-6980

CYCLES CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Year, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

••• WANTED •••

& CLASSIC CARS $ $ CORVETTES Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

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

2022 REFLECTION LUXURY 5TH WHEEL RV Solar Panels • 2-Slideouts w/protective toppers • Elec. Fireplace • 2 Flat Screen TVs • Non-smoking & no pets. $35,000 ﬁrm. For info. call 717-575-6677

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INT./EXT. PAINTING

Open House

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING Call for a FREE ESTIMATE: BRYAN 223-231-8716

Friday, August 21st • 1pm-4pm Thursday, August 27th • 1pm-4pm

Drywall Repairs. Lite Carpentry. Cabinets Painting. Great Time to Paint Your Garage! PA032157. : Damien 717-940-5912

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 12/27/26.) Call 1-844-826-2535.

JUNK REMOVAL

Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030

ROOF REPLACEMENT & REPAIRS Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work. Insured. Call HACKMAN SMARTROOF today! 717-367-2348 (PA001690) 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.

New Homes For Sale - First Floor Living Villages at Greenfield Manufactured Housing Lot Rent Community

Model Homes with Garages Available to Inspect! 453 Eastwood Lane, Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 397-3138 www.eastwoodvillagehomes.com DIRECTIONS: Take Route 30 East to Greenfield Road. Turn right onto Greenfield Road. Continue past the entrance of Villages at Greenfield. Turn right onto Ben Franklin Blvd. Go over bridge and follow signs to model homes. R129731

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JBT Names Courtney Chief Risk Officer

Philip Courtney

Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. (JBT) recently hired Philip Courtney as chief risk officer. In this role, Courtney will identify, understand, and manage risk across the organization while supporting responsible growth. He will oversee the bank’s enterprise risk management and compliance functions and work closely with leadership and team members throughout the organization to protect JBT clients and communities. A graduate of Kutztown University and the Barret Graduate School of Banking, Courtney has more than 16 years of banking experience. He is also a certified community bank compliance officer and a certified anti-money laundering specialist.

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Coin Show Slated

The Red Rose Coin Club will hold its annual fall coin show on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. At the event’s 58 dealer tables, attendees may buy, sell, and trade coins and more. Representatives of the American Numismatic Association Certification Service (ANACS) will be on hand to answer questions and collect coins for professional grading. There will be hourly door prizes, a Kids’ Corner, and food and beverages. Admission and parking are free.