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Growing up in Los Angeles, Jael Chambers never dreamt he would one day become a college president, much less in some far-off place like Lancaster, Pennsylvania. But Chambers made the most of his God-given skills and abilities and nurtured them through faith and education. Because of that experience and inner strength, officials at Lancaster Bible College (LBC) have entrusted Chambers to lead the college into the future. “Education is the second most important thing that God has allowed me to experience,” said Chambers. “None of my family members went to college. For me, going to college was the first time I could sit and not be judged. I didn’t feel like I had to survive. I owe so much to education. It’s hard for me to think where I’d be if I didn’t go to college.” R e c e n t l y, C h a m b e r s w a s selected to become the new president of LBC, which is located at 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. Chambers will officially assume his important responsibilities as the nondenominational college’s sixth president on July 1, 2027, when current president Tommy Kiedis transitions out of the position. Following a thorough application and interview process, LBC’s governing board of trustees chose Chambers from a handful of fellow candidates. Since January of 2023, Chambers had been serving LBC in the role of executive vice president. Chambers’ selection was aided by a recommendation from Kiedis.
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ike any business, Lititz Improvement Inc. is out to make money. But there is also an altruistic side to Lititz Improvement Inc. “Profit is not number one for us,” said Dennis Beck, a member of Lititz Improvement Inc.’s board of directors. “ We put money back into properties everywhere we can. Some of those buildings might not get tender loving care. We’re keeping rents reasonable enough for businesses to keep operating and for people to keep living in their homes.” “(Lititz Improvement) is really focused on the beauty of downtown Lititz,” said Crystal Crawford, properties manager for the business. “We really care about Lititz and the people who live there.” Headquartered at Crawford & Associates Real Estate, 120 E. Main St., Lititz Improvement Inc. owns 23 properties in the borough, many of which are located in the Members of Lititz Improvement Inc. (from left) Dennis Beck, Crystal
Nothing tells the story of Lititz’s history like postcards. Unless, of course, it’s Cory Van Brookhoven. “When you look at an old postcard, it really gives you a snapshot of when it was made and sent,” said Van Brookhoven, who’s been president of the Lititz Historical Foundation (LHF) for 13 years. “It gives you a unique view into the past. Back then, it was a way to communicate. There were no phones or email, and they
were sending messages from one end of the town to the other, from one end of the county to the other. “And they could be simple messages,” continued Van Brookhoven. “There are a lot of parts in this book that feature what people wrote. The small things really humanize it.” Those old picture mailings and Van Brookhoven’s engaging storytelling pair well in his latest book, “Postcards of the Lititz Area.” The self-published book was released on Sept. 12, and Van Brookhoven “Postcards of the Lititz Area” is Cory Van
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The Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, will host its first community meal of the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Family L ife Center, w hich is located at the rear of the church. A program will be held after the meal at 6:45 p.m. In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, November, Uhma Ruth - an elder in the Lenape Nation’s Wolf
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Clan - will be the presenter. She is a storyteller and educator who shares historical information about the Lenape culture and lifestyle. Her presentation is for children and adults, and she will share examples of traditional crafts, clothing, and children’s games. The meal and program are free of charge. Donations will be accepted. For more information, contact Jeannine Boyer at 717-368-1072 or jean ninesb@lititzcob.org.
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Hosted by Hosanna! A Fellowship Of Christians Sponsored by Lititz Community 29 Green Acre Road, Lititz Takeout meals are available by walk-in or drive Hosted by Hosanna! A Fellowship Ofthru. Christians Takeout meals are available by drive thru or walk-in. Thurs., November 27th Road, • 11:00AM 29 Green Acre Lititz- 1:30PM Takeout meals are available by walk-in or drive 26th thru. Thursday, November
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may browse many homemade craft items, as well as homemade baked goods and candy items. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable item or cash donation for the Lititz Warwick Community Chest. For more information, call Sue Rohrer at 717-807-2130.
Group Plans Holiday-Themed Meeting The Susquehanna Valley Community Connection (SVCC) will hold a luncheon with the theme “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Casa di Fiori at the Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Karen Knight, concert artist and CEO of HeartSong Ministries, will share
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said Chambers, a resident of Manheim Township. “The president is responsible for direction and the fiscal wellness of the college, and the mission and the vision of the future for the college. It is a lot of responsibility, but I don’t feel like I’m in it alone.” Chambers holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian ministries from George Fox University in Newburg, Ore., and a master’s degree in urban studies from Eastern University i n S t . Dav i d ’s , Pa . He also earned an executive women in leadership certificate and a diversity and inclusion for HR certificate from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. “I don’t think there’s any campus like LBC ’s,” said Chambers. “If you step on campus, you’re going to have people talk to you. You’re going to have eye contact. I just love the students. Education changed my life, and I don’t see me being here without God guiding my journey and without an education.” For additional information, go to www.lbc.edu.
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“ There was a list, and I was on the list,” said C hambers. “ T he board knew my work. I wasn’t a stranger to the board. I was in a role that supported the current president. We ’ve had three years of record-breaking enrollment. I think the b oard thou g ht if the y went external, it might take the college in a different direction. T he y wanted to be on the current trajectory.” L B C wa s fo u n d e d i n 1933 and counted 16 students among its original enrollment . T here are currently 3,200 full-time and part-time students pursuing degrees at LBC, both in person and o n l i n e . L B C o f fe r s 3 2 professional programs, 18 of which are ministry and Bible-related programs. LBC is one of the largest Bible colleges in the countr y by enrollment, and second only to Millersville University in Lancaster County in total college enrollment. “Most people don’t know who their president is when they’re in college,”
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in Lititz. A freewill offering will be received. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
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back to the 1800s. These buildings aren’t cheap to maintain. There always seems to be something going wrong.” “For me, I can’t believe the changes in the buildings from how they used to look,” said Beck. “That’s the biggest satisfaction to me. We try to use custom materials, and we try to keep them historically authentic.” Overseen by a seven-member board of directors, the majority of Lititz Improvement’s work is performed by Oehme, Beck and Crawford, all of whom are Lititz residents. The business also answers to 33 shareholders. “No, a lot of people don’t know who we are,” said Oehme. “We are a privately held corporation, and those who do know we exist talk about it. We bought buildings cheap in the 1970s,
’80s and ’90s, and we fixed them up. We made good investments. We don’t buy everything that comes up for sale. I’d like people to know we’re around. I hope people will have more appreciation for our group.” Lititz Improvement Inc. was founded in 1970 by a group of seven local and civically minded businessmen. “These seven businessmen met for lunch and talked about a lot of things, but the conversation always got back to the sorry state of the downtown,” said Oehme. “So, they decided, ‘Let’s put our money where our mouths are.’ T hey started Lititz Improvement with three buildings. Over the years, other people stepped into Lititz to help make it what it is.” “Lititz Improvement isn’t the only game in town,” concluded Oehme. “There
are other people in Lititz buying up properties and fixing them. But we started the ball rolling.”
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downtown shopping district. Those properties support nearly 100 rental units, 30% of which are dedicated to retail, professional and office use and 70% of which are used as apartments, condos or as residential spaces. “Our mission is the same as it’s been for 56 years,” said Bill Oehme, who’s been president of Lititz Improvement Inc. for five years. “We find properties preferably in the downtown area - buy the buildings, make repairs as needed and do that for the betterment of downtown Lititz. For the most part, the properties we buy never go on the market. People know about us and our mission.” Lititz Improvement’s restorative work has played a major role in Downtown L ititz ’s rev italiz ation. Locals and visitors come to the local business district for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the hometown feel and the smalltown charm. “ ( T h e d o w n to w n i s ) excelling; it’s thriving,” said Oehme. “There are towns that are very envious of what we are.” “It’s better than it’s ever been,” said Beck. When renovations are called for, Lititz Improvement Inc. employs the services of plumbers, carpenters, painters, repairmen and contractors, many of whom are based locally. “When we buy the properties, they need some TLC, and some need more,” said Oehme. “Some require major renovative updates. We have buildings that date
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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.
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) 575-0292. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”
WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
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The class will provide instruction on how to make paper stars.
T he Lititz Historical Foundation, 145 E. Main St., Lititz, will offer a paper star-making class on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The class will be repeated on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to make paper stars for holiday gift-giving, decorating Christmas trees, or accenting homes during the holidays. The stars are sometimes called Froebel stars after the German educator Friedrich Fröbel, who encouraged the use of paper folding to convey simple mathematical con-
cepts to children. T he re g istration fe e includes extra strips of paper to take home, free refreshments, and a discount on gift shop purchases on the day of the class. The program will be held on the second floor of the museum building, which is accessed via a staircase. Registration is available at https://tinyurl.com/ S t a r M a k i n g N o v 2 1 fo r the Nov. 21 class and at https://tinyurl.com/Star MakingDec5 for the Dec. 5 class. For more information, call the foundation at 717-627-4636.
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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
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of items, including handmade crafts and g ifts, k nitted and croche ted items, woodworking and handcrafted décor, themed gift baskets, baked goods and treats, and merchandise from more than 20 artisan vendors. There will also be an array of donated jewelry, attic treasure items, and Christmas decorations. Guests may also enjoy a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in Katy’s Grill, a campus restaurant in the Luther Acres Towne C e n te r. T h e b re a k fa s t will feature two pancakes and two sausage links, along with juice, coffee, and tea. There is a fee, and payment with cash is required. Proceeds from the bazaar and the breakfast will support the charitable activities of the Luther Acres Residents’ Council. To learn more, visit www .luthercare.org/events.
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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.
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) 575-0292. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”
WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
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Fall Cleanups • Tree & Brush Removal All types of Fencing New Lawn Hydo Seeding
The class will provide instruction on how to make paper stars.
T he Lititz Historical Foundation, 145 E. Main St., Lititz, will offer a paper star-making class on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The class will be repeated on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to make paper stars for holiday gift-giving, decorating Christmas trees, or accenting homes during the holidays. The stars are sometimes called Froebel stars after the German educator Friedrich Fröbel, who encouraged the use of paper folding to convey simple mathematical con-
cepts to children. T he re g istration fe e includes extra strips of paper to take home, free refreshments, and a discount on gift shop purchases on the day of the class. The program will be held on the second floor of the museum building, which is accessed via a staircase. Registration is available at https://tinyurl.com/ S t a r M a k i n g N o v 2 1 fo r the Nov. 21 class and at https://tinyurl.com/Star MakingDec5 for the Dec. 5 class. For more information, call the foundation at 717-627-4636.
Holiday Bazaar, Pancake Breakfast Set
KEYSTONE Free 717-517-6691 Estimates
Luther Acres will hold a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Luther Acres Towne Center, 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz. The event will offer a variety
Mastersonville Volunteer Fire Company
PIG ROAST
Annual
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At the Fire Station, 2121 Meadow View Rd., Manheim (Rapho Twp.) Meal includes: Pulled Pork & Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, King’s Hawaiian Dinner Roll w/Butter, Applesauce, Dessert & a Kreider’s Drink * Proceeds Benefit the Fire Company www.mastersonvillefire.com No Presale Tickets Necessary
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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
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
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of items, including handmade crafts and g ifts, k nitted and croche ted items, woodworking and handcrafted décor, themed gift baskets, baked goods and treats, and merchandise from more than 20 artisan vendors. There will also be an array of donated jewelry, attic treasure items, and Christmas decorations. Guests may also enjoy a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in Katy’s Grill, a campus restaurant in the Luther Acres Towne C e n te r. T h e b re a k fa s t will feature two pancakes and two sausage links, along with juice, coffee, and tea. There is a fee, and payment with cash is required. Proceeds from the bazaar and the breakfast will support the charitable activities of the Luther Acres Residents’ Council. To learn more, visit www .luthercare.org/events.
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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
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6 - Merchandiser - Lititz Edition - November 11, 2026 1-TIME ANNOUNCEMENT
Kicks, Confidence and a Silver Medal
Lancaster, PA
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FARM TOY SHOW & AUCTION Saturday, November 14, 2026 Lancaster, PA
Held at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 off Rt. 72, behind Jones Honda.
~TOY SHOW~ 9:00 A.M. -- 2:00 P.M.~
Largest area show for Farm, Construction toys Trucks & Literature Also Pedal Tractors, Trucks & more.
CONSIGNMENT FARM TOY AUCTION --- 4:00 P.M.
ONLINE FIREARMS AUCTIO N 150+ LONG GUNS, PISTOLS AND BLACK POWDER RIFLES
SAT., NOV. 21 AT 12 NOON
Go to www.shirksauctions.com and click on the Hibid link.
WE ARE FFL LICENSED AND PROCESS ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR LOCAL BUYERS ON-SITE AT THE AUCTION GALLERY. GUN PREVIEW: BY APPOINTMENT 717-685-4226 AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: ROY D. SHIRK – PHONE 717-269-0654 LICENSE #AU-003248-L #AH-001946-L
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LOCATION: SHIRK’S AUCTION GALLERY 659 N. STATE ROUTE 934, ANNVILLE, PA 17003 www.shirksauctions.com and click on Hibid link HAND GUNS: S & W Model 29-2 revolver; S & W Model 27-2 revolver; S & W 686-2 revolver; Glock Model 42 pistol; Sturm, Ruger Speed-Six revolver; S & W Model 27-2 revolver; and more. LONG GUNS: Remington Arms Model 673 Guide Rifle; Remington Arms Model 700 BDL rifle; Remington Arms Model 1100 shotgun; Savage Arms Model Mark II rifle; Remington Arms Model 760 Game Master rifle; PA long rifle; and more. NOTICE: This is just a sampling of the guns listed in this auction. Please check our website for full descriptions and photos.
PUBLIC AUCTION COUNTRY BRICK 3 BDRM. RANCHER
ATTACHED GAR. – DETACHED SHOP 32x30 4/10 ACRE RURAL LOT LITITZ – MANHEIM AREA
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 • 4 P.M. 389 W. Lexington Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. From Lititz (Rt. 501 N.) Left on W. Lincoln Ave. Right W. Lexington Rd. at Erb’s Mennonite Church to property on left. (Penn Twp., Lanc. Co.)
1 sty. brick/alum. rancher w/1232 SF finished area, kitchen w/birch cabinets & pantry, dining area, living rm. w/picture window, 3 bdrms., full bath, attic, full bsmt. w/partially finished family rm., laundry, office & pantry, oil hot air heat, hardwood flooring, plaster walls, insulated/tilt windows, patio area, large attached 1 car garage. Outbldg: Detached 1 sty. shop bldg. 32x30 w/elec., chimney flue, sliding door & separate driveway all on level 4/10 ACRE rural country lot w/mature shade, macadam driveway. Zoned Ag. Owner downsizing & motivated to sell! Ideally located custom brick rancher w/ garage & shop area. Low maintenance, economical & low taxes. Convenient location, minutes to Lititz, Manheim, Elm & Lancaster. Easy access to Rts. 501 & 322. Personal inspection by appointment or open house November 7, 14 & 21 from 1 to 4 PM. For more detailed information visit www. klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368 & #384426)
Randal V. Kline, Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt, Curvin M. Horning 717-445-4309 Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956 www.klinekreidergood.com
Maddie Smith with her coach, Luis Mejia, at Advantage TKD BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When she was about 5 years old, Maddie Smith wanted to try gymnastics, but her parents - Matt and Diane Smith of Manheim - said no. They thought it would be too expensive and would involve too much travel, so they encouraged h e r to t r y t ae k wo nd o instead. Joke’s on them. Thanks to her talent on the mat, Maddie has competed all across the country and into Canada in the sport, and she recently returned from a tournament that marked a career high - and she’s just getting started. Competing in the Tae-
kwondo World C up in Benidorm, Spain, earlier this month, Maddie earned a silver medal in sparring. She earned the accolade in the individual female age 12 to 14 category for girls weighing 52 to 56 kilograms who had earned belts between four and one. In taekwondo, belt rank rises as the number goes down. Newcomers to the sport start with a “gup,” or “grade,” of 10, and by the time an athlete reaches a gup of one, she’s ready to try for her first “dan” degree, the equivalent of a first-level black belt. Although the silver medal is a major achievement for Maddie, it’s not the first time she has shone in the
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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
THURS., NOV. 19, 2026 AT 4:00 P.M.
Located at 227 Stephen Ln., (Ephrata 17522), Clay Twp., Lanc. Co., PA (Directions: Rt 322/W. Main St., Turn North onto Weidmansville Rd., Right onto Kimberly Ln., Right onto Stephen Ln.) The first floor contains a small entry foyer with closet; living room with brick raised hearth fireplace with electric heater insert; dining room with patio door; kitchen with built-in oak raised panel cabinets, new Whirlpool refrigerator, new Whirlpool electric stove, new spacesaver microwave, dishwasher and garbage BRICK RANCH STYLE DWELLING disposal; master bedroom with walk-in WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE (Approx. 1,500 sq. ft. Living Space) closet; master bathroom with shower stall; two spare bedrooms with closets; full bathroom; laundry room with auto washer and dryer; 14’x 20’ wooden deck with electric retractable awning; small covered front porch. Full basement with concrete floor and outside Bilco door entrance; electric heat pump with central AC; 200 amp electric service with breakers; new electric water heater; municipal sewer and water softener. 24x24 ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE (with 2 single overhead doors & auto openers; pull down steps to attic). LOT SIZE – 70’ x 130’ (M/L). EPHRATA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT – APPROX. $4,800 TOTAL YEARLY R.E. TAXES This circa 1987 custom built rancher offers a great floor plan for one floor living with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, full basement and an attached two car garage. The property is located in a nice rural residential development on a small level lot in Clay Township. Be sure to inspect this affordable property being sold at an Estate Public Sale! OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, November 14 from 1-3 PM or for information/ inspection call 717-383-0624. *TERMS OF SALE - $20,000 down payment on the day of sale; balance at settlement on or before 1/18/2027. Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is. E. Richard Young, Atty.
Debra J. Weaver John Seigrist: 570-274-7146
Sale For: LILLIE M. GOOD ESTATE
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Maddie Smith celebrates her silver medal win in Spain.
sport. “Maddie has 114 medals, 38 trophies and three change belts,” said her father, Matt. “In Spain she competed with her red belt, but she just tested for black belt.” Maddie, 13, is an eighthgrader at Manheim Central Middle School. She began taking taekwondo at Advantage Taekwon-Do (TKD) in Lititz in 2019. She loved the sport immediately. “I like that there are so many things you can do with just this one sport,” she said. “From sparring to patterns to learning special techniques, it’s just fun.” Describing the martial art, Maddie said it combines elements of karate and kickboxing, with an emphasis on kicks and punches. But the sport’s inf luence off the mat is just as important, said Luis Mejia, Advantage TKD owner and Maddie’s coach. “We target every aspect,
both physically and mentally, and we repeat the tenets of taekwondo at every class,” he said. “Those are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and an indomitable spirit. Everything moves around that, and that’s how we build the character of our kids.” He emphasized that the sport’s name reflects its mission. “‘Tae’ means ‘kicking,’ ‘kwon’ means ‘punching’ and ‘do’ means ‘way of life or how you behave,’” he said. Students also repeat an oath at each class that emphasizes respect, freedom, justice and peace. Matt said he’s noticed how the sport has positively impacted Maddie and her peers. “People think taekwondo is just about punching or kicking, but it’s about so much more than that,” he said. “It’s about creating See Kicks pg 8
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“KILGORE LANDSCAPING LIQUIDATIONS” TRUCKS, TRACTORS, IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS, LANDSCAPING & GARDENING ACCESSORIES LITITZ
THURS., NOV. 12, 2026 AT 12:00 P.M.
Located at 56 Zartman Mill Road, (Lititz 17543), Elizabeth Township, Lancaster Co., PA (Directions: Rt. 501 North of Lititz, Turn West onto Zartman Mill Rd.) TRUCKS, TRAILER & EQUIPMENT – 2005 FORD F-550 DUMP TRUCK (Diesel Engine, Automatic, 55,690 Miles, White, One Owner); Steel Stake Side Panels; 2001 FORD F-150 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK (Gas Engine, Extended Cab, 8’ Bed with Bed Liner & Capper, Manual Transmission, Approx. 209,000 Miles, Blue, One Owner); 2001 PEQUEA EQUIPMENT TRAILER (10,000 Pounds); BOBCAT TURBO 773 SKIDLOADER WITH BUCKET (Diesel Engine, Approx. 4,294 Hours); Also Separate Bucket, Pallet Forks, Post Hole Auger, Etc.; FORD MODEL 1910 TRACTOR WITH 770B FRONT END LOADER (Diesel with Approx. 1900 Hours); Ford King Kutter Brush Mower (3 Point Hookup). LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES – CUB CADET GT 2542 RIDING MOWER WITH SNOWBLOWER; POWER TOOLS, SURVEYING EQUIPMENT, HAND TOOLS & HARDWARE; HARDSCAPE, AQUASCAPE, GARDEN SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES; LUMBER & FENCING MATERIAL; APPLIANCES & OFFICE EQUIPMENT & Many Other Items To Be Sold! *Please check our website, www.horstauction.com for more information and photos. Sale For: KILGORE LANDSCAPING
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Pedal Tractors, Trucks, Literature, Parts & more. For consignment and show info., please phone Auctioneer: Randy Stoltzfus AU-1906 - 717-656-8919 10% Buyer’s Premium. CLIP & SAVE
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Kicks from pg 6 kids who become good people in the world.” Maddie, who traveled to Spain with her father, grandmother and aunt, is excited to keep competing. She’ll participate in tournaments in Florida and in Canada later this year, and
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she’s set her sights on a big goal. “In the beginning of May next year, I hope to go to Oregon to qualify for the World Championships in Paraguay,” she said. In the meantime, she’s busy taking classes up
to three days a week and teaching younger students in Lititz, and she spends one to two days a week at Baltimore Taekwon-Do. Maddie said what she loves most about the sport isn’t the medals, the kicking or the punching.
“It’s not just about technique or sport,” she said. “It’s about the people you meet along the way. There are so many people who have helped me in some way. There are so many things that added up to get me where I am today.”
book also includes a history of each of the known post offices in the Lititz area, including locations and postmasters. The postcards were created between the late 1800s and the 1940s, the so-called “golden age of postcards.” “Photo g raphers shot scenes, and a lot of them
owned a studio or went to stationary stores,” said Van Brookhoven, a resident of East Petersburg. “They would take these images and use mass printing processes to produce the scenes. Then they would sell them at shops or on the street for a penny or two.” Serving as sources for Van Brookhoven’s book were LHF’s collection of post cards, a collection of postcards he inherited from his late grandfather and his own collection, which he has been nurturing for 30 years. “Some of these postcards are extremely rare,” said Van Brookhoven. “Some of them in the book I had never seen before. When you’re dealing with big collections, you find a lot of the same things. I don’t know anyone who would have more access to Lititz area postcards than I do.” It took 18 months for Van Brookhoven to research, pull together, write and edit “Postcards of the Lititz Area,” the fifth book he’s penned. The local historian is about five months into his next literary project, a book that is more about Lancaster County than Lititz, one that could be released in 2028. “When you’re passionate about a subject, it makes it easier to write,” said Van Brookhoven. “The captions were a little challenging, and I put in a lot of anecdotes. This book really forced me to take a deeper dive and write about things in Lititz history that have never been written about before. “You definitely can’t do things like this for money,” concluded Van Brookhoven. “It’s a world I lived in for a year and a half. I think when you get this book into someone’s hands, it’s an easier sell.” To purchase “Postcards of the Lititz Area,” search for it on Amazon, email info@ lititzhistoricalfoundation .com or dial 717-627-4636.
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has already conducted a public book signing event in support of it. The 204-page book consists of more than 500 local postcards - some black and white and some full color complete with captions and more than 25,000 words. “I looked at other local towns, and they all had done postcard books in the past,” said Van Brookhoven. “It dawned on me that Lititz should have a postcard book. That was one of the main reasons I did it. I thought, ‘If not me, who?’ Writing a book always takes longer than you think. A lot of people have good intentions, but life gets in the way.”
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In “Postcards of the Lititz Area,” Van Brookhoven breaks down the 17543 zip code into places like Lititz Borough, Warwick Township, Elizabeth Township, Rothsville, Brunnerville, Bricker ville and Lititz Springs Park, as well as topics such as sports teams, churches and parades. The
ExtraGive Junior Posted The Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, will host ExtraGive Junior on Friday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will celebrate the Lancaster County Community Foundation’s annual ExtaGive with activities for kids of all ages. ExtraGive Junior will feature free entertainment and creative table activities developed by community benefit organizations, including Church World Ser vice, Imani Edu-tainers, Lancaster Shakespeare Theatre, Lone Oak Animal-Assisted Therapeutic
and Educational Services, M u s i c fo r E v e r y o n e , New School Montessori, the Pennsylvania Dutch Council of Scouts BSA, Scaling Walls a Note at a Time (SWAN), and the Touchstone Foundation. At 6:30 p.m., Grand Pistachio will present a puppetry workshop, including a sneak peek at its show “Layer the Walls.” The event is free and open to the public. For more details, call 717871-7018 or email cori .jackson@millersville.edu. Information about the Ware Center is available at www.artsmu.com.
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