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The Cocalico High School Playmakers are proud to announce their upcoming spring production of the hilarious, Tony Award-winning musical, “The Drowsy
Chaperone.” This “musical within a comedy” will take the stage at the Cocalico High School Auditorium for three performances: Friday, March 13 and Saturday,
March 14 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Evelyn Ackerman, Abagail
Cooney, Michael Zepp, Reagan Martin, Fiona Chisholm; (back) Elizabeth Amudala, Rylan Sahm, Jiselle Rios, Carson Weaver, Libby Elmore, Bryce Goshert, Beckah Koehle and Toby Davis.
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Ephrata Middle School’s 528
Theatre To Present “Annie
Jr.”
Ephrata Intermediate and Middle School’s 528 Theatre will present their spring musical, “Annie Jr.,” on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School
auditorium. There is an admission cost (cash) and tickets can be purchased at the door.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front)
Fake, Hannah
Mackenzie Shaffer, Miguel Hernandez and Kayliana Balmer.
“Annie Jr.” is the story of an orphan, Annie, in New
York City during the Depression in 1933. After many years in an orphanage, she eventually is adopted.
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Alyssa
Beiler, Elise Martin, Oriana Behr, Danika Ramirez; (middle) Jillian Elligson, Molly Johnson, Mikhail Navarich; and (back) Taniyah Hill, Carolina Schaich,
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Project Linus Bee A Success
Recently, Project Linus
with many new attendees. The blankets were beautiful and were made with great quality. The blankets are still being counted and inspected, and they will have the full count for the
first quarter towards the end of this month. The group is very grateful to be able to use the community room at Landis Homes.
There were over 60 attendees who worked and/ or dropped off blankets, yarn and material, and came to pick up materials. Thank you to all for the extra help moving the materials, equipment and blankets to and from the Bee. Also, thank you to everyone who pitched in to help in the kitchen, set up and breakdown the room, greet attendees and organize yarn and fabrics.
Project Linus is exploring renting or borrowing a box truck for the next Bee on Saturday, April 25 (also Make a Blanket Day).
For more information, visit www.projectlinus.org.
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, located at 237249 West Main Street (Route 322), Ephrata, needs your help! They are hoping that Shopping News readers can provide information regarding this photo. Shown in the photo is an unknown bride and groom on the grounds of the Ephrata Cloister, thought to be in the 1920s. The Saron, or Sisters’ House, is seen in the background to the right, and the Almonry is on the left.
Senior Moments Luncheon At First Church
First Church Ephrata, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon on Thursday, March 12 at 11:45 a.m. (eat at 12:00 noon, small charge) followed with entertainment by “Elvis Presley” (Jeff Krick, Jr. –Elvis impersonator).
Questions? Call 7177382465.
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The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley is dedicated to discovering, gathering and preserving materials and data relative to
“The
Drowsy Chaperone” At Cocalico
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“drowsy” chaperone.
“The Drowsy Chaperone” begins when a diehard theater fan—known simply as “Man in Chair”—plays his favorite cast album on his turntable. As the record spins, the fictional 1928 musical comes to life in his living room. The result is a madcap celebration of the Jazz Age, featuring a pampered Broadway starlet, her tuxedoclad groom, a frantic producer, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan, and, of course, a very
“This show is a love letter to anyone who has ever found comfort in a great story,” says the production team. “It’s overthetop, incredibly funny, and features some of the most energetic dance numbers our students have ever tackled.” Tickets are available for purchase at the door or online through Cocalico’s official ticketing partner, On The Stage (onthestage. tickets/cocalicohighschool). Audiences are encouraged to secure their seats in advance to experience this highenergy production that features tap dancing, roller skating, and a healthy dose of theatrical magic.
held a Bee at Landis Homes
Shirley A. McGarvey, 91, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, February 17.
She was the wife of the late Donald C. McGarvey.
She is survived by a daughter, Cindy McGarvey; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael McGarvey.
Harry Gerald “Jerry” Gerhart, 90, husband of Grace S. (Crills) Gerhart, Ephrata, passed away on Monday, February 23.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters: Janice R., wife of Bruce Brossman, Lititz, and Joan K., wife of Tom Wealand, Akron.
John P. Zagorski, 84, Lititz, passed away on Monday, February 23.
He is survived by three daughters: Mary Zagorski Maguire, wife of John, Stevens; Julia Baltz, wife of David, Port Charlotte, Florida; and Jacqueline Zagorksi, Endicott, New York; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Sandra Blewis; and his partner, Delores Staudt.
Michael L. Nessinger, 74, husband of Jean L. Gallagher Nessinger, Leola, passed away on Tuesday, February 24.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Sean Nessinger, Leola; and a daughter, Brittany Nessinger, Elizabethtown.
Richard Andrew “Rich” Schmeck, 64, husband of Terri Hicks Schmeck, Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, February 25.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Gertrude (Rathman) Schmeck; a son, Richard Thomas Schmeck; two daughters: Lauren Schmeck Fenimore, wife of Ryan, and Elisa Renee Schmeck, fiancée of Aidan Burke; and three brothers: Eric Schmeck, husband of Mary; Byron Schmeck, husband of Robin; and Col. Derek Schmeck, husband of Amy.
Luke Ray Zimmerman, 85, Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, February 25.
He was the husband of the late Arlene (Nolt) Zimmerman.
He is survived by a son, Jerry Zimmerman, husband of Lois; three daughters: Darla, wife of Eli Nolt; Carolyn, wife of Marvin Horst; and Judy, wife of Michael Groff; 21 grandchildren; 38 greatgrandchildren; two brothers: Paul Zimmerman, husband of Judy, and Eli Zimmerman
Jr., husband of Geraldine; and five sisters: Lena Mae, wife of Donald Burkholder; Mary Weber; Rachel, wife of Martin Weaver; Ruth Ann, wife of Marvin Weaver; and Marian, wife of James Oberholtzer.
Ronald Jay Knepper, 81, husband of Cheryl A. (Herr) Knepper, Leola, passed away on Friday, February 27.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons: Craig, husband of Barby; Curt, husband of Julie; Chad, husband of Jennifer; and Chris, husband of Erin; 13 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; three brothers: Paul, husband of Grace; Robert, husband of Mary; and Lee, husband of Brenda; and a sister, Phyllis Koshewitz Vogel, wife of Doug. William C. “Bill” Gable Jr., New Holland and Blue
Ball, passed away on Saturday, February 28.
He is survived by his partner, Carol L. Buncie; his mother, Janet L. Gable; two daughters: Katie Gable, and Becky Peiffer, wife of Andrew Peiffer; one grandchild; and two sisters: Nancy Gable, and Lynn Fry, wife of John Fry.
Judith A. Pennabecker, 90, Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, formerly of Denver, passed away on Sunday, March 1.
She was the wife of the late Willard L. Pennabecker.
She is survived by two sons: Jan L., husband of Jane (Moll) Pennabecker, Sinking Spring, and Dean L. Pennabecker, Denver; a daughter, Gail L., wife of Robert Frankhouser, Lancaster; six grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren.
Emma May Shirk, 89, Maple Farm Nursing Center,
Akron, passed away on Sunday, March 1.
She was the wife of the late I. Eugene Shirk.
She is survived by a son, Dennis E., husband of Karen (Reedy) Shirk; three daughters: Vickie L. Stoltzfus; Linda S., wife of Lennie Martin; and Donna M., wife of Greg Baxter; five grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; two greatgreatgrandchildren; and a sister, Mary Andrew.
Thelma M. Tucker, Keystone Villa, Ephrata, passed away on Monday, March 2. She was preceded in death by her companion, Grace Ann Schanz. Doris Dianne Dise Plowfield, 83, wife of George Richard Plowfield, Reinholds, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, March 3.
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The Ephrata Public Library, located at 550 South Reading Road, Ephrata, has announced their programs for March. Programs are open to the public and free of charge. Registration is required for programs and can be made by visiting the events calendar on the library’s website (www. ephratapubliclibrary.org), by calling the library at 7177389291 or stopping into the library during normal business hours.
• Tuesdays, March 10 & 24, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time. At each Toddler Time they will discover a new topic and read 23 books, create an art project and/or involve sensory experiences to further explore! There will be time to learn through play, converse with Kier and help your child make their first friends! Ages 2-4.
• Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 & 31, 3:30 p.m. - Teen Gamers Club. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 1318.
• Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 p.m. Bead Buddies. Join them at the library and bring your creativity! They will be using Perler beads to create beautiful works of art. Children will be free to use designs provided or come up with their own ideas. This activity is not only crafty but also great for working on fine motor skills, learning design principles and having fun with friends! Ages 69.
• Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. – Mario Day Trivia. Celebrate March 10 with them in a Mario trivia game! Quiz yourself solo or in a team and see how much you know about everyone’s favorite plumber and his history of games. Let’sa go! Ages 16+. Children and teens under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. – Read or Die: InPerson Book Club. To read is to live! Join them this month as they discuss John Boyne’s “The Heart’s Invisible Furies.” Ages 18+.
• Wednesday, March 11, 1:00 p.m. Downsizing and Rightsizing. Do you feel overwhelmed by your belongings? Does your home feel more chaotic mess than living with less? If so, this is the session for you. Professional organizer Mara Pritchard will instruct attendees about the steps to decluttering and organizing.
and there is a lot to learn; attendance at all five sessions is a must. You do not need to have a set or card to join. Ages 18+.
• Thursday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. – Mahjong at W Donuts. Join them at W Donuts in Akron for a morning of Mahjong— whether you’re an experienced player or just curious to learn! New to Mahjong? Helpers will be there to share their time and skills, so you can watch, learn, and give it a try. Please bring your own set if you have one. No registration necessary. Ages 18+.
• Thursday, March 12, 11:00 a.m. – Homeschooled Kids Club. If you homeschool your child and are looking for social interaction, creative space and sensory exploration outside the house, this space is for you! This program has been created with the intention of inclusion in their community and creating meaningful relationships. Ages 25.
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Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters: Deborah Burkholder, wife of Kurt, Denver; Lisa Plowfield, wife of John, York; and Sara Jane “Sally” Musser, wife of John, Newmanstown; six grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; and three sisters: Julia Wirono, Ocala, Florida; Clara Plowfield, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Linda Mathena, Exton.
Lloyd G. Wenger, 83, husband of Wilma L. Espenshade Wenger, Brethren Village, Lititz, formerly of Leola, passed away on Tuesday, March 3.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Jeffrey S., husband of Kimberly Berry Wenger, Ephrata; a daughter, Katrina, wife of Jon Bridgeman, Manheim; and two grandchildren.
Bring a notebook and pen because you will come away from this session with actionable steps to creating a peaceful home. Ages 18+.
• Wednesday, March 11, 4:30 p.m. – Card Games Rule! They will play classic cards games such as Go Fish, Crazy Eights and Rummy while learning basic card playing skills such as shuffling and dealing. Ages 1012.
• Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 p.m. Keep Calm and
Carry Yarn. Knitters and crocheters of all experience levels are invited to join them at the Library to work on personal projects and socialize with others. Ages 18+.
• Thursdays, March 12, 19 & 26; April 2, 1:00 p.m. –Mahjong 101. Learn to play American Mahjong at the Library! This five-week class is for those brand new to the game. Learn the tiles, suits, hands and rules. This isn’t just a matching game
• Thursday, March 12, 3:30 p.m. - Teen Cuisine. Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the Library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home. Ages 1318.
• Thursdays, March 12 & 26, 4:30 p.m. – Pokémon TCG Meetup. Join them to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 1014.
He was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter.
Kathryn E. Kochel, 97, Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, March 4.
She was the wife of the late John H. Kochel.
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She is survived by a son, J. Marvin, husband of Cindy (Stewart) Kochel; two daughters: Barbara Kochel, and Lisa Kochel; two grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one greatgreatgrandchild; a brother, Horace, husband of Dorothy Wanner; and two sisters: Edith Horning, and Margaret, wife of Marvin Weaver. She was preceded in death by a son, Dale Kochel.
PMEA District 7 South Band Recognition
Cocalico High School is incredibly proud to announce that three talented students have participated in the highly competitive 2026 PMEA District 7 South Band. This is an auditioned group, and these students earned their placement
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through a rigorous audition process. Their hard work and musical dedication have truly paid off.
These selected students represented Cocalico High School and performed in the PMEA District 7 South Band
Festival in February. The festival was hosted at Donegal High School.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Madison Pasternacki (Flute), Kiera Gehman (Bass Clarinet) and Natalia Kowalik (Flute).
528 Theatre To Present “Annie Jr.”
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The cast and support crew are made up of students in grades fifth through eighth. A total of 40 students are in the cast and 27 are in the support crew. The production staff includes: Mr. Danny L. Clark, Director, Vocal Assistant; Mrs. Elizabeth Alban, Assistant to the Director; Mrs. Mandy Ulrich, Costume Design, Makeup Design, Stage Manager, Properties; Mr. Rod Snyder, Set Design and Construction; Ms. Sandra Mulligan, Set Design and Set Painting; Mrs. Amy ApgarRodriguez, Admissions, Ticket Sales; Mr. Nicholas Wagner, Tech
Support for Lights and Sound; Savannah Martin, Student Director; Leo Frey, Student Director; Davin Farve, Student Assistant to the Director; Selena Elliott, Student Choreographer; Phoenix Wessner, Student Music Assistant; and Erika Powell, Student Sound Board Mentor
The cast includes Brentlee Anderson, Kayliana Balmer, Jackson Beard, Oriana Behr, Hannah Beiler, Kurtis Brendle, Lena Brubaker, Briana Dom, Arina Dubova, Jillian Elligson, Sierra Estes, Alyssa Fake, Lucas Gold, Samantha Goodman, Molly Guerra, Jacob Hahn, Miguel Hernandez, Taniyah Hill, Molly Johnson, Bryson Klunk, Zoe Lindberg, Hannah Lutz, Elise Martin, Mikhail Navarich, Ellie Ornelas, Gavin Queena,
Danika Ramirez, Kendra Ramirez, Sailor Reiff, Carolina Schaich, Mella Schantz, Christopher Shafer, Mackenzie Shaffer, Juliet Smith, Lucinda Snader, Karly Vida, Lily Vida, Kathryn Washington, Aiden Wilson and Sophie Wyland.
The support crew includes Savannah Bryan, Peighton Cerullo, Carelys Curbelo, Chloe Diaz, Ava Ellis, Lilah Getz, Micah Good, Marianne Hansell, Kelsey Hohlefelder, Brooklyn Johnson, Breana Miller, Grace Moundhala, Maya Mullen, Leah Myers, Skyler Null, Josie Ornelas, Elliza Reedy, Eden Reiff, Valentina Ries, Samantha Shafer, Lillian Shirk, Kara Shuey, Alexandra Smith, Willow Sweigert, Aria West, Annakia White and Lillian Wolfe.
Es Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch Eck
By:
e Late C. Richard Beam
A collection of “Deitsch Eck” columns from past issues of e Shopping News honoring the late C. Richard Beam.
(Originally published in the January 25, 1989 issue of The Shopping News) EN SEI SCHWANZ
By Edwin G. Weber
Der Dissemberwind bloosst, Der Winder kummt bei.
Der Holzhaufe is gross, Mir schlachde die Sei.
Alle Schtick vun der Sau
Is gut fer esse, Vum Kopp zu der Fiess Un der Rickmeesel aa.
Der Schwanz vun der Sau
Is net meh waert wie Dreck, Batt sie nix weil sie lebt.
Wann sie schlacht, schmeisst en aweck!
Fer en Buweschtreech
Odder en April Fool, Henk en uff en Buckel
Schwetz freindlich zum Hund, Geht der Schwanz in die Heh. Schwetz scharef un bees, Geht der Schwanz zwischich die Beh.
Browier sell uff en Sau!
Ihr Schwanz helft dir nix. Er is wennicher waert As en Hollerbix.
Der Schwanz vun en Esel Odder Gaul odder Kuh Kann Micke weckyaage Un Luft mache dazu.
Der Schwanz uff en Sau is en unneedich Ding. Sis nix as er gut is davor. Er is zu katz un zu glee un grumm Hot net genunk lange Haar.
En Fisch yuust sei Schwanz Fer sich zu schtiere, En Schlang fer sich faschich rutsche.
En Schwanz uff en Kite fer sich balance, Awwer en Sauschwanz kann nix so versuche.
En Sau kann nix zudecke mit ihr Schwanz. Sie gebt nix drum! Es macht nix aus.
Deel Mannsleit sin yuscht so schlabbich, Laafe rum mit em Hemmerschwanz haus.
December 4, 1988
A PIG’S TAIL
The December wind blows, Winter is coming.
The woodpile is large, We butcher the pigs.
Every part of the pig
Is good to eat, From the head to the feet And the pork chops.
The tail of the pig Is not worth more than dirt, Helps the pig nothing while she lives. If you butcher her, throw it away.
For a boyish prank
Or an April fool, Hang it on somebody’s back On the way to school.
Talk kindly to a dog, It’s tail will go up.
Scold him and The tail goes down between his legs.
Do not try that on a hog! Her tail does not help. It is worthless
Than an elderberry gun.
The tail of a mule
Or a horse or a cow
Can chase flies away And also fan the breeze.
The pig’s tail is a useless thing. It is good for nothing, Too short and crooked and too small. It doesn’t have enough long hair.
A fish will use its tail
To steer itself, A snake to push itself forward. You put a tail on a kite for balance, But a pig tail cannot attempt anything like that.
A pig tail cannot cover anything. She doesn’t care! It doesn’t matter. Some men are just as careless, Walk around with their shirt tail out. ***
On Saturday morning, December 3, 1988 after the funeral service for the late Harvey W. Trostle in the Peace United Church of Christ, formerly the Muddy Creek Evangelical and Reformed Church, and before that a colonial German Reformed congregation, die BischlinGnipplin informed BischliGnippli that our dear poetfriend Ed Weber and his wife were present. There resulted a long conversation for we had not seen the Webers since both had been hospitalized late in the summer. Mr. Weber was in the Lancaster General Hospital and Mrs. Weber was in the Ephrata Hospital. It was a great delight for BischliGnippli to visit with these dear
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Student Spotlight
Cocalico High School
Victoria Fassnacht
Written by: Natalie Snader
Senior Daughter of Noelle and James Fassnacht and graduating senior Victoria Fassnacht has a lot to offer the world. Tori is ending her high school career with AP Literature and Composition, AP Biology, Precalculus, Intro to Forensics, Applied Calculus, and Physics. Along with these classes, she is also part of the Global Scholars program where she serves as an active member of service focusing on the representation of different cultures. She is additionally a part of Spanish Honor Society as the secretary. She is also president of the Spanish Club, where she plans service projects and activities centered around Spanish and Latin American culture. She is also in Cocalico’s National Honor Society, where she participates in projects such as environmental clean ups and tutoring services.
Tori plans to attend Northeastern University to study Marine Biology along with Spanish Language. She plans to advance to a graduate program to obtain her PhD as a marine biologist. Tori is interested in traveling to Thailand, where she can see the scenery and be a part of the culture in real time.
Outside of school, Tori participates in plenty of solitary and creative activities. She enjoys painting, drawing, reading, watching movies, and traveling around. Fun fact, she also enjoys listening to true crime podcasts. A quote Tori likes is by Frida Kahlo, “Do not wait for things to be given to you, go out and conquer them.” She likes this quote because it inspires her, not because of the words, but because it’s Frida Kahlo. Frida is one of Tori’s biggest role models due to her idea of freedom of expression and her stance on staying true to yourself with the refusal to change simply because of another’s opinion. Cocalico wishes Tori all the best in her future plans!
Alex Sherman
Senior
Alex Sherman, son of John and Tammy Sherman, is a senior at Lititz Christian School. He stands out from the rest of his class, not just for what he enjoys in school but also for his call to serve others outside of the classroom. Notably, he is an active volunteer at his local fire department, attending regular training exercises and responding to calls. When asked what his favorite thing about Lititz Christian School was, he shared that it is the strong sense of community, especially how easy it is to network beyond his immediate circle of the senior class. This value of community naturally extends into his future plans. Looking ahead, Alex is certain about a career as a law enforcement officer. To achieve this goal, he plans to become an EMT by his 21st birthday, a path that also reflects his love for anatomy class.
This commitment to service is also reflected in his daily interactions; he portrays kindness to his peers and squadmates on a regular basis.
ication to
inspiring us all.
and
When asked who might be one of his role models, he responded, “It may sound weird, but I really look up to my fellow classmates in the class of 2026; their dedication and ambition are apparent and inspiring. It isn’t something easily passed over.” In turn, Alex is himself becoming a role model for rising classes by demonstrating his
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cozying up with your favorite blanket around their flashlight “fire.” Chill out with stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs. They’ll also explore fun and laidback crafts and activities that help them practice relaxation, mindfulness and sharing their feelings in positive ways. Together they’ll learn simple tools for letting go of stress, building kindness and celebrating what makes people strong inside and out. Feel free to wear your pjs and bring a blanket and/or a stuffed animal! Ages 59.
• Thursday, March 12, 6:00 p.m. Kindle Users 2.0. Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join them at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically designed for Kindle Fire users. You should have a Kindle Fire to attend. Ages 18+.
• Saturday, March 14, 11:30 a.m. – Saturday Gaming for Tweens. They’ll play various games like Mario Kart and board games. Feel free to bring your Pokémon cards to battle! Ages 1012.
• Saturday, March 14, 1:00 p.m. – Dungeons & Dragons for Adults. Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon
Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice. New players are welcome! No prior experience needed. You must be registered to attend. They will be using the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons (2014 Rules). Ages 18+.
• Mondays, March 16 & 23, 10:00 a.m. – Preschool Story Hour. Bring your preschooler and all their questions to Story Hour with Kier! They will read 34 books, create an art project and involve sensory each week. Story Hour will focus on letter recognition, reading comprehension, and they’ll start each session with a Circle Time Conversation. Ages 35.
• Monday, March 16, 1:00 p.m. – Letter Writing for Homeschoolers. Practice writing letters with a senior penpal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 1018.
• Monday, March 16, 1:00 p.m. – Tea & Mystery. Join them for a cuppa and a conundrum as they have tea and treats and watch a British mystery. Each month they’ll watch a movie or a classic BBC series episode and discover who done it! Ages 18+.
are curious about games like it, Dread is a great way to try it out without all the stats and rules! Content for this Dread game is PG13. If you don’t like creepy things, this game won’t be for you! Ages 1318.
• Monday, March 16, 3:30 p.m. Dread: TTRPG for Teens. Join them for a fun adventure in the Dread TTRPG (tabletop roleplaying game) system! Dread is a game that is run by using a Jenga tower and players improvisational and problemsolving skills. Every decision you make has consequences... both good & bad depending on the Jenga tower. If you like Dungeons and Dragons, or
• Monday, March 16, 4:15 p.m. Is It Luck? Join them for a handson program where kids explore the difference between luck, chance and science through simple experiments, games and activities. They’ll test “lucky” ideas, make predictions and discover how curiosity and problemsolving help them understand the world. No leprechauns required—just imagination and fun! Ages 59.
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• Monday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. – Whip It Up Cookbook Club. Join them as they delve into a cookbook and explore the chef(s), the ingredients, the tastes, the culture, the fun and the camaraderie. Look for this month’s cookbook and signup sheet behind the circulation desk. Ages 18+.
• Tuesdays, March 17, 24 & 31, 12:30 p.m. – Mahjong Club. Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the Library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.
• Tuesday, March 17, 1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Excel: Conditional Formatting. Have you ever wondered how people create spreadsheets with cells that change color based on the number inside of it? That’s con(Continued On Page 9A)
Es Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch Eck
By: e Late C. Richard Beam
A collection of “Deitsch Eck” columns from past issues of e Shopping News honoring the late C. Richard Beam.
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friends. But we did not know that we would be blessed so soon with another poem from Ed’s pen. And here it is: EN SEISCHWANZ.
SEISCHWANZ is a delightfully whimsical piece which reflects the era when most local farmers did their own butchering and everyone is the community at least knew what was involved in the process. We hope our readers will enjoy this poem as much as we have.
Nau, kumm aan, Ed, schreib noch meh!!!
We want to take this opportunity to express to Katie Kring Trostle our deepest sympathy upon the loss of her husband of sixtyfour years, Harvey W. Trostle, who at the age of 87, departed this life on November 28, 1988 at Luther Acres, where the Trostles had resided for a number of years. Harvey Trostle was born in Spring Township in “Baricks Kaundi” and belonged to Peace United Church of Christ at Swartzville for 71 years. Harvey and Katie will have well remembered the era when the worship services in the old Muddy Creek Reformed Church were conducted in German as well as in English. BischliGnippli remembers as a child hearing the late Dr. Martin Schweitzer preaching in German (once a month) as he sat by the side of his grandparents, the late Harry and Emma Slabach of Red Run, “die Rot Kuh.” German services ended abruptly with the passing of Dr. Schweitzer in 1937. It was always a pleasure for BischliGnippli to chat in die Deitsch after services in Peace Church with Katie and Harvey.
January 25, 1989
En drauerich Bischili-Gnippli
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ditional formatting! They’ll be covering how to create ‘conditions’ in excel that allow conditional formatting to appear on your spreadsheets. Funded through a grant from the PA Department of Labor & Industry.
• Tuesday, March 17, 3:00 p.m. – St. Patty’s Party. Dress in your most festive wear, and don’t forget the color green! They will be reading about the history of St. Patrick’s Day and learning what “luck” really means. Things might get messy; they will be making art, tracking a “leprechaun” through the library and ending with a “charmed” snack. Ages 25.
• Tuesday, March 17, 4:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Party for Kids! Leaping Leprechauns! It’s time for a St. Patty’s Day celebration! Kids are invited to join them at the library for a story, games, crafts, a snack and a whole lot of fun! With a little luck, maybe they will find
some gold, too! Make sure you are decked out in green!! Ages 59.
• Tuesday, March 17, 4:30 p.m. – Tween Arts & Craft Crew. Come make some fun arts and crafts projects. Things might get a little messy, so please dress appropriately! Ages 1012.
• Wednesdays, March 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m. – Baby Book Club. Introduce literacy and learning to your little one with a community in the Library! They will occasionally make messy art, including sensory experiences that are always optional. After reading a few stories they will enjoy lots of peer playtime! There will also be sessions with additional presenters to provide families with further education on their child and encouragement for partnership in the community through Family Place. Ages 02.
• Wednesday, March 18, 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle Party. Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking their language! Join them every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3:00 p.m. Seniors.
• Wednesday, March 18, 1:00 p.m. – Daytime Crafts for Adults: Junk Journaling. This month they will be making junk journal creations. You are welcome to bring a journal as well as random things you find that spark inspiration such as paper scraps, wrappers and magazine clippings. You are not required to bring anything, but if you do, all items must be clean. Ideas and required supplies will be provided. Ages 18+.
• Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. Kids Create: Shrink Art. Sometimes great art comes in small packages! Come out and create your own shrink art masterpieces! Ages 510.
• Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 p.m. – Board Games for Adults. Tired of the same old Wednesday evening routine? Here’s your chance to go from bored to BOARD! Come enjoy an evening of
board games with your friends at the Library. Ages 18+.
• Thursday, March 19, 3:30 p.m. Teen Zone. Join them for a relaxed hang out with different activities like crafts, board games and fun activities to pass the time. Each session they’ll do something different. Ages 1318.
• Thursday, March 19, 4:00 p.m. – Tween Gamers Club. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! They will be playing a different game each session. Ages 1012.
• Thursday, March 19, 2:00 p.m. – Math Madness! During the month of March they will be going mad for Math! Come to the Library to learn more about number recognition, sequencing and visual representation and of
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quantitates. They will have fun playing, creating and learning all at once. Ages 25.
• Saturday, March 21, 3:30 p.m. Indoor Sports! Come to the Library to play multiple different games inside! They will be learning basketball skills such as dribbling and how to throw a ball overhand and underhand during March Madness! The focus will be on keeping their bodies healthy and happy through maintaining movement. They will be able to go outside for a game or two on the lawn if weather allows, but they will be focusing on the fun they are able to have indoors. Ages 25.
• Monday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. – Mahjong Masters. All experienced (playing for at least one year
with no help) players are welcome to join them for fastpaced games of American Mahjong. Ages 18+.
• Monday, March 23, 4:30 p.m. Hello, Spring! Storytime and Crafts for Kids. Come celebrate the start of spring at the Library! They will be reading a spring story, making spring themed crafts and learning about spring through fun activities! Ages 510.
• Tuesday, March 24, 4:30 p.m. – Nature Crafts for Tweens. There’s beauty in nature and they’ll borrow some to create their own beautiful creations. Using flowers, acorn and leaves, they will make some fun, natural and ecofriendly crafts! It may not be nice to mess with Mother Nature, but this time she approves. Ages 1012.
• Wednesday, March 25, 1:00 p.m. – STEM Challenges for Homeschoolers. Stretch your brain cells by working with tough but fun science, technology, engin
Smith Named Student Of The Month
It is time to celebrate another Brownstown Elementary School Student of the Month. The celebrant is kindergarten student, Margot Smith, daughter of Mrs. Eliza Jones and Mr. Jeffery Smith, and student of Mrs. Harbeck.
Mrs. Harbeck says that Margot truly shines in the classroom, she is kind to everyone she meets and looks for ways to help her classmates if someone is feeling sad or having a bad day. She is thoughtful and caring, listens and is respectful to all while following the school’s rules. Margot does her best
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eering and math challenges. Ages 1014.
• Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 & 4:30 p.m. - Kids Read Tales to Tailwaggers. KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the Library ready to listen as children read to them. Kids may choose their favorite book to read from the Library or bring their own.
Each child will be given approximately 5 minutes of oneonone time with their pup to read aloud! This program is designed for with ages 412 in mind, but anyone who would benefit from reading to a pup is welcome to register.
• Wednesday, March 25, 4:30 p.m. – Fashion Design for Tweens. Get ready to design your own minisized
through any challenges, not giving up, keeps learning, proving to be a good role model.
The West Earl Lions celebrate Margot and wish her great success in her future as a student and beyond.
The West Earl Lions had a great Food Drive at Oregon Dairy in February having gathered over 1,600 pounds of food for the food bank of Conestoga Valley. They wish to thank all who participated in any way in this effort and its success.
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outfits! Sketch your designs and recreate them using fabric, felt and accessories. Each meeting they will have a new challenge. Ages 1012.
• Thursday, March 26, 1:00 p.m. – Classroom Games for Homeschoolers. Join them at the Library where they will play Heads Up 7Up, Pictionary and other classroom games. Ages 1018.
• Thursday, March 26, 4:30 p.m. I Can Cook! Everyone can cook! Kids, along with their grownups, can join them at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes! Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced. Their program will end with the best part... eating their creations! Ages 510.
• Thursday, March 26, 6:00
p.m. – Intro to Amateur Radio. Think you know Amateur Radio because you’ve seen it in a few movies? Think the internet zeroed it? Think it’s only for geeks/nerds? This is your chance to learn more about this everevolving hobby/ interest/passion from The Red Rose Repeater Association (w3rrr.org). There are many reasons people become licensed amateur radio operators such as participating in competitive events or contests, aiding in communication during parades or road races, serving as a vital comms link during emergencies or even just to enjoy the challenge of building their own antennas or radio components. So come check it out, no matter which section you’re interested in. The presentation will include a Q & A session and demonstration. Ages 18+.
• Monday, March 30, 3:30 p.m. - Dungeons & Dragons for Teens. Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice. Designed by teens, for teens. New players are welcome! No prior experience needed. You must be registered to attend. You must have a Dungeons and Dragons Beyond account
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ing at Wrightsville, at 1:00 p.m. For more info., call 7172053030 or email johnlahr324@gmail.com.
the proceeds will go to the Cocalico Builders of Hope Organization and the remainder to the church. For more info. or to place an order (by Friday, March 13), call the church office at 7173362849.
FRI., MARCH 13 - The East Cocalico Lions will hold a Fish and Shrimp Fry with fries or baked potato and coleslaw, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Reamstown Park (drive thru). There is a cost.
SAT., MARCH 14 - St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 2120 Main St., Lititz, will host a free lunch and pantry staples giveaway, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
SAT., MARCH 14Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. No admission charge. For more info., call 7174844799.
SAT., MARCH 14 - The Lancaster County Bird Club will offer a field trip along the Susquehanna River start
SAT., MARCH 14 - A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
SAT., MARCH 14Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company, 2071 Main St., Lititz, will hold a Breakfast Fundraiser, at 6:00 a.m. Cost is by donation.
SAT., MARCH 14Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division Highway, Brickerville, will hold a National Day of Quilting, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free lunch, quilting demonstrations and give a try at sewing. All welcome.
SAT., MARCH 14 - The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.
SAT., MARCH 14 - St. John’s U.C.C., 659 S. 4th St., Denver, will hold a Steak Sandwich Sale, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost.
SUN., MARCH 15 - St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, will hold their 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Basket Bingo. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Games start at 2:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more
info. or tickets, call 7176265580 ext. 4 (leave a message for a call back). All proceeds benefit St. James Catholic Church.
SUN., MARCH 15 - Free Haircuts at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, with a donation of a nonperishable food item or paper product for Ephrata Area Social Services, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SUN., MARCH 15Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 E. Main St., New Holland, will host a Organ/ Piano Recital, at 3:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be served after the recital.
TUES., MARCH 17Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division Highway, Brickerville, will hold a Leprechaun Free Lunch and Bingo at 12:00 noon. All welcome.
THURS., MARCH 19The REAL Life REAL Hope Spring Banquet will be held at Shady Maple Banquet Facilities, 129 Toddy Dr., East Earl, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is a cost to register. For more info. or to register, call 7173367797.
THURS., MARCH 19Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 4847980155.
hold a Chicken BBQ, from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Drive thru and walk up only. Chicken can also be picked up at A.B. Martin from 9:00 a.m. until sold out.
SAT., MARCH 21 - The DurlachMt. Airy Fire Company, 880 Durlach Rd., Stevens, will hold a Chicken BBQ Dinner, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or sold out). There is a cost. Drive thru only.
SAT., MARCH 21 - A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
SAT., MARCH 21 - The Ephrata Fire Company, 135 S. State St., Ephrata, will
SAT., MARCH 21 - The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767. MON., MARCH 23Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 36 Church St., Rothsville, will hold a Jerusalem Community Meal, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dinein only.
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For more info., call 7176268972.
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THRU SAT., MARCH 28St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 80 E. Main St., Adamstown, will hold their 76th semiannual Free Community Outgrown Exchange. Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more info., call 7174844885.
THURS., MARCH 26Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 4847980155.
FRI., MARCH 27 - The East Cocalico Lions will hold a Fish and Shrimp Fry with fries or baked potato and coleslaw, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Reamstown Park (drive thru). There is a cost.
SAT., MARCH 28 - Peace
U.C.C., 37 E. Swartzville Rd., Route 897, Denver, will hold a Big John Nolt’s BBQ Chicken Dinner, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. Drive thru only. There is a cost.
SAT., MARCH 28 - Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Rd., Ephrata, is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., for ages 2 to 10. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance and children will receive a goody bag. Enter at the rear of the church.
SAT., MARCH 28 - A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
SAT., MARCH 28 - Big John Nolt’s Chicken BBQ Dinner will be held at Peace U.C.C., 37 E. Swartzville Rd., Denver, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out (drive thru). There is a cost.
SAT., MARCH 28GiGi’s Playhouse will host a Glitz & Glam Gala fundraiser at the Wyndham Lancaster Resorts and Convention Center Expo Center, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, from 5:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. For more info. or tickets, email lancaster@ gigisplayhouse.org.
SUN., MARCH 29 - The New Holland Band will hold their Spring Concert in the Good Shepherd Chapel at Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Rd., Lancaster, at 3:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173555096.
THURS., APRIL 2 - Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 4847980155.
FRI., APRIL 3 - The Ephrata Legion Auxiliary is hosting their 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Ephrata Legion at 5:30 p.m. Ages 0 to 12 are welcome to attend.
SAT., APRIL 4 - Terre Hill will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1:00 p.m. in Terre Hill Park. For ages 0 to 10. Food will be available. There will be visits with the Easter Bunny and other friends and entertainment. At 8:00 p.m. there will be a Flashlight Egg Hunt in Terre Hill Park for ages 15 and up. There is a cost for the flashlight hunt. For more info., visit www.terre hilldays.com.
SAT., APRIL 4 - The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association will hold an indoor Flea Market/Garage Sale at 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No admission charge. For more info., call 7176566154.
SUN., APRIL 5 - Hope United Methodist Church,
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3474 Rothsville Rd., Ephrata, will hold an Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. All are welcome to celebrate the Resurrection.
THURS., APRIL 9Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 4847980155.
SAT., APRIL 11 - New Life Mission Haiti will hold a Bingo Fundraiser at Garden Spot Fire Station, 339 E. Main St., New Holland, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info. or tickets, call or text Stevie at 7176179652.
SAT., APRIL 11 - Fairmount, in partnership with the local Youth for Truth group, is hosting a Ham and Cheese Sandwich Fundraiser
to support residents in financial need. Place orders by calling 7173541800 by Friday, March 13. Sandwiches available for pickup on Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Payment due at pickup.
SAT., APRIL 11 - The Denver Women’s Club is hosting a DJ Dance at the Denver Fire Station. There is a cost, which includes food, soda and door prizes. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the music starts at 7:00 p.m. BYOB and raffle tickets available. Preticket sales only. For more info., call 7175385005.
SAT., APRIL 11 - St. John’s U.C.C., 659 S. 4th St., Denver, will hold a Steak Sandwich Sale, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost.
SUN., APRIL 12 - The Woman’s Club of Ephrata is holding a Cash Bingo at the Ephrata Elks, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata. For more info. and tickets, call Robin at 7179453339.
THURS., APRIL 16Ephrata Community Meals
will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 4847980155.
SAT., APRIL 18 - The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Mud Sale at 8:30 a.m. and a Quilt Auction at 11:00 a.m. For more info., call 7173366767.
SAT., APRIL 18Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Food and Diaper Drive, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info., call 7172037068.
Dead Works
by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
Twice in Paul’s epistles he refers to “dead works.”
In Hebrews 6:1 he writes about “repentance from dead works,” while in Hebrews 9:14 he declares that the blood of Christ avails to “purge the conscience from dead works to serve the living God.”
Mark well, these references are not to wicked works but to dead works. These “dead works” are the socalled “good works” (whether moral or ceremonial) which men did — and still do — to make themselves acceptable to God. They are “dead”
because they are not the product of regeneration or spiritual life, but the mere attempt on the part of unregenerate sinners to justify themselves before God.
Paul himself, once zealously religious, but wholly unsaved, had to repudiate his “dead works” and count them “loss” to find salvation in Christ, through whom alone he could produce good works which God could accept. (See Philippians 3:49).
This is why he later declared by divine inspiration: “For by grace are ye saved, through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast, for we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works…” (Eph. 2:810).
“Dead works” are not only unacceptable to God, but an evil substitute for the faith He desires, “for without faith it is impossible to please God” (Heb. 11:6). But “he that believeth on
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the Son of God hath life” and this life is bound to bear fruit — the good works with which God is truly pleased.
The difference between the “good works” of the unregenerate man and the “good works” of a true believer, then, is that the former are “dead works” while the latter are the precious fruit of life possessed.
No man can please God while he denies the truth of His Word or rejects His Son, so graciously given to die on the cross as our Savior. To try to win His favor by “good works” while rejecting Christ is like sending a gift to a man whose beloved son you spurn and despise.
“The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into His hands. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life. And he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him” (John 3:35,36).
Mark your calendars for Warwick High School’s MiniTHON on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! This free community event is open to everyone, so bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready for fun. Enjoy amazing dance performances from Encore Dance Center, grab lunch from a variety of local food trucks, and let the kids bounce the day away on a giant inflatable obstacle course. Don’t miss the wild and wonderful animal show by Captivating Creatures, creative balloon animals from Adventure in Fun, face painting, and a live magician who’ll keep you guessing. It’s all happening at Warwick Middle School. Music, food, fun, and community spirit all to benefit the Four Diamonds, an organization dedicated to supporting families who are battling pediatric cancer.
* On March 9, 1841, at the end of a historic case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, with just one dissenting vote, that the enslaved Africans who seized control of the Amistad slave ship had been illegally forced into bondage and thus were free under American law.
* On March 10, 1982, all solar system planets aligned on the same side of the sun in an event called a syzygy. Fortunately, and contrary to the natural catastrophes predicted in the 1974 bestselling book “The Jupiter Effect” by John Gribbin and Stephen H. Plagemann (including an earthquake in the San Andreas fault), Earth went on with business as usual.
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BURKHOLDER, Jesse and Karissa (Herr), Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
GLICK, Jacob and Rebecca (Stoltzfus), Leola, a daughter, at home.
GOOD, Timothy and Rachel (Hurst), East Earl, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
HAMILTON, Andrew and Shaniece Ibelhar, Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
Terre Hill Area Senior Connections
HURST, Jaden and Megan (Martin), Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
LAPP, Dave and Kate (King), Lititz, a son, at home.
MILLER, Jacob and Rachel (King), Narvon, a son, at home.
ROMIG, Nicole, and Dwayne Brown, Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
ZUMBRUM, Kevin J. and Katharine Newlin, Lititz, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
HOOVER, Jordan and Alysa (Martin), Denver, a daughter, at home.
The Terre Hill Area Senior Connections, held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 105 West Main Street, Terre Hill, is open Monday and Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. There is no cost to attend. This group is open to independent adults 60+ in the North East area.
For more information, call 7174883735 or email thascpa@gmail.com. Daily Activities Include: Thursday, March 12: 9:00 a.m., Coffee/Conversation; 9:30 a.m., Games/Puzzles. Monday, March 16: St. Patty’s Day Breakfast; 9:00 a.m., Coffee/Conversation; 9:30 a.m., Games/Puzzles; 10:00 a.m., Lancaster County Department of Parks presents Animal Courtship.
* On March 12, 1988, a sudden hailstorm caused a
* On March 11, 1997, former Beatle Paul McCartney added “Sir” to his name when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his “services to music” at London’s Buckingham Palace. Three of his children accompanied him, but wife Linda was unable to attend as she was dealing with breast cancer, which would end her life a little more than a year later.
stampede of fans at a soccer match in Kathmandu, Nepal’s National Stadium, killing at least 70 people and injuring hundreds more.
Support Group
Our next Hometown Flavors theme will be
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office at 615 E. Main Street • PO Box 456 • Ephrata, PA 17522
March 11
Marlin Leid Hoover, 1, son of Landis and Melissa Hoover, Ephrata.
March 12
Shane Ronald Davis, 11, son of Shane and Brendalee Davis, East Earl, grandson of Dennis and Sue Groff, Blue Ball.
Bryson Cole Zimmerman, 4, son of Derek and Rosalyn Zimmerman, New Holland.
March 13
Janetta Z. Hoover, 2, daughter of Leonard and Lillian Hoover, New Holland.
Jeriah Duane Martin, 7, son of Duane and Jess Martin, Ephrata, grandson of Gary and Sharon Martin, Ephrata, and Mark and Sharon Nolt, Narvon.
Harper Riley Sakamoto, 1, daughter of Steve Sakamoto and Jen Nguon, King of Prussia, granddaughter of Ronni Sakamoto, Lititz.
Kennedy Carter Sakamoto, 1, daughter of Steve Sakamoto and Jen Nguon, King of Prussia, granddaughter of Ronni Sakamoto, Lititz.
March 14
Ellie Good, 9, daughter of Aaron and Brittany Good, Reinholds.
Addison Yvonne Martin, 1, daughter of Captain AJ and Kayla Martin, Panama City, Florida, granddaughter of Chris and Rona Martin, Terre Hill, and greatgranddaughter of Anna Martin, Stevens.
Asher W. Martin, 3, son of Rufus and Lois Martin, Ephrata.
Randall Shawn Martin, 12, son of Christopher and Annetta Martin, New Holland.
Cameron Lee Ruhl, 2, son of Nicholas and Marianna Ruhl, Lititz, grandson of Leslie Ruhl, Lititz.
March 17
Roselle Joy Nolt, 7, daughter of Daniel and Eileen Nolt, New Holland.
COLLEGE NEWS
Pavlek Named To Dean’s List
Nazareth University is
York College Dean’s List
The following students from the local area were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania. This prestigious honor recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher and
is a testament to students’ dedication to academic excellence.
• Obed Bamungwa of Leola
• Kennedy Conte of Lititz
• Rebecca Cox of New Holland
• John Didinger of Narvon
• Sarah Drury of Ephrata
• Timothy Dwyer of
Narvon
• Jacob Evans of Lititz
• Carter Horst of Lititz
• Katherine Jeanes of Lititz
• Katherine Karcheski of Lititz
• Sean Killian of Lititz
• Tate Landis of Lititz
• Kendall Mentzer of Lititz
• Hannah Murray of Lititz
• Kendall Nissley of Leola
• Jayna Ober of Lititz
• Camden Ochs of Denver
• Kayla Reidenbaugh of Ephrata
• Morgan Stuhltrager of Lititz
• Brendan Weaver of Denver 9
James Madison President’s List
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students who made the President’s List for the fall 2025 semester.
• Julia Fosnocht of Lititz, who is majoring in Economics BBA
• Olivia Mason of Reinholds, who is majoring in Nursing BSN
• Noa Noll of Leola, who is majoring in Nursing BSN 9
Herr Named To Dean’s List
Bethany Herr, Denver, was named to the Dean’s List at Springfield College for the Fall 2025 semester.
Herr has a primary major of Exercise Science/Applied ES.
By Fifi Rodriguez
Lititz Public Library Events
For more information on any of the following programs happening at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, please call 7176262255 or visit their website at lititzlibrary.org. All programs are subject to change. Check the library’s website for updates.
• Knitting Club - Tuesdays, March 10 & 31 at 6:00 p.m. & Monday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. and Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just a friendly gathering to knit and work on projects. Must bring all your own supplies. Crocheters also welcome. No registration required.
• Baked Books ClubTuesday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. Meets at the library on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. They read a book, discuss it, and enjoy a dessert to go along with the book. Online registration begins two weeks prior.
• Painting Club - Wednesdays, March 11 & 25 at 12:30 p.m. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.
• Great Decisions Discussion Group Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. If you have an interest in foreign affairs, join them for this
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Ephrata Area Social Services March For Meals Initiative
Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS) is inviting the community to take part in March For Meals, a National Nutrition Month initiative supporting local seniors through the Meals
on Wheels program.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Cindy Mellinger, Meals on Wheels volunteer; Casey Ellis, Executive Director;
and Robin Boyer, Program Coordinator.
As food insecurity continues to rise across the Ephrata and Cocalico communities, more older adults
are facing the reality of going without consistent, nutritious meals. The campaign raises critical funding and awareness to help
ensure seniors remain nourished, independent and connected during a time of growing need. Each year, the
Pathways Homeschool Participates In Creating Experiential Dementia Program
September
Sadie Addison, Hannah Culbert and Gretchen Garman working with residents on puzzles; next Sarah Metzler and
MaKenzie Murray are shown working on a craft with residents; Hannah Culbert helps a resident complete a puzzle; Noah
and Tessa Brubaker work with a resident placing stickers on a craft; and lastly, Riley
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
In
2024, a group of junior high school students from Pathways Homeschool embarked on an adventure with Garden Spot Village in New Holland. Shown in the photos going clockwise, starting at the top left are (from left to right)
students
Horst
Hartman and Hailey
Long socialize with some residents while they put a craft together.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
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Pathways Homeschool
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The partnership is sponsored by Garden Spot Communities’ Human Resources Department. The homeschool community goal was to build intergenerational relationships with residents living at Meadow View Memory Care while learning more about dementia, how it affects the brain and best practices for interacting with people who are living with dementia.
Now in its second year, the program has fostered greater understanding, compassion, and intergenerational relationships. ForgeWorks Dementia Educator and Consultant Melody Karick has created four two-hour training sessions for junior high school students, which they participate in from September through December.
The training sessions include academic lessons about dementia as well as experiential lessons. The students learn the parts of the brain and how the brain functions, how dementia affects the brain, the symptoms of aging versus dementia and tools for positive communication and interaction with people living with dementia. The experiential part of the sessions includes a modified dementia experience, a powerful learning opportunity that literally puts individuals in the shoes of someone living with dementia.
The second half of their fall visits include 90 minutes in Meadow View interacting with residents. Eliza Brown, resilient living coordinator for Meadow View, plans interactions that reinforce the teaching Melody provides in the first half of the morning.
Eliza stated, “Having the Pathways students come spend time at Meadow View monthly has been, and
continues to be, a joy and a privilege. The energy they bring courses through the households in such a palpable way. Increasingly, with every visit I can see the students incorporating what they’ve learned about interacting with those living with brain changes. From slowing down the speed of their words, to changing the volume and tone of their voice, shifting their orientation to eye-level and repeating themselves patiently, all the minor adjustments they’ve learned to make have lent to the successful deepening of relationships here. More importantly, the connections that have been formed have been so encouraging. I love to see how the students interact with the residents as friends now, as some of the students have been visiting for two years! The students and residents alike are comfortable with each other now, and even if the residents don’t always remember the monthly visits, they are always delighted that the students are there to spend their morning hanging out with them.” Whatever the students come to partner with residents on, whether it’s making items together for the annual Christmas Bazaar, putting together care packages for M.C.C., or even just creating a scrap-
book, every project is intentionally curated to benefit both the students and the residents. By combining the knowledge the students have gained, the friendships formed, the abilities and wisdom of the residents, and the spunk, patience, and kindness of everyone involved, this partnership has proved to be one of the highlights of our month every month.
From January through May, the students continue their visits to Meadow View, building on their communication skills, relationships and understanding of what it means to live with dementia. The partnership has offered an incredible opportunity for Pathways students and their families to gain greater understanding of dementia. While students at Pathways were at first apprehensive about interacting with residents with memory loss at Meadow View, they have grown to love the opportunity to go each month and put what they have learned about dementia into practice while doing crafts, playing games and other activities with the residents. Tessa Brubaker sums it up well, “I thought it was a bit strange at first. I didn’t understand why people came here and what
I was supposed to do. But as I spent more and more time with all these wonderful people and learned about the deep world of our brains, it helped me be more comfortable interacting with the residents.” Other students mentioned, “it’s like having a whole bunch of grandparents to love,” and “once you get to know each other, it’s like having another friend.” The dementia training provides students with the tools they need to feel comfortable communicating with people with memory loss. Skills such as approaching slowly in front of the resident rather than their side, speaking slowly and face to face, asking simple questions, and giving options for responding are all things the students put into practice. Hannah Culbert observed, “One thing that stuck out to me with dementia is that you need patience. It may take a few seconds for a question to process in their brain and a little longer for them to answer the question. You also may need to repeat a question over and over.” For all the students, it’s about building relationships. Each month, they look forward to the planned activities but mostly love getting to talk with their friends despite age differences and cognitive abilities.
Lititz Public Library Events
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• Exploring Growing Together - Thursdays, March 12 & 26 at 11:30 a.m. A forum discussion learning series offers a safe learning environment in which to discuss and explore topics and beliefs. No registration needed.
March For Meals Initiative
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program delivers more than 16,500 meals and serves an average of 89 homebound individuals each month, yet the demand continues to increase as resources become more limited.
“At EASS, we want to make sure our most vulnerable neighbors have access to food and the support they deserve,” said Casey Ellis, Executive Director of Ephrata Area Social Services. “This campaign helps us get creative and responsive so we can continue feeding the neighbors who need it most.”
Every $10 donation helps provide a full day of nourishment, including both a hot and cold meal, while monthly gifts help sustain the program year-round despite ongoing funding challenges.
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• Sound Therapy with Jill Spencer O’Leary of Shivaya Healing Arts - Thursday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. Jill is a Reiki Master and certified Sound Healer, which includes using a variety of instruments as well as tuning forks. She has many tools to identify and release trapped emotions and past trauma that when not identified, often turn into pain or disease. Please bring a yoga mat, or something to lie on, a little pillow for your head, blanket to cover up with if desired and an eye mask. You will be laying down for approximately 40 minutes while you receive these healing vibrational frequencies. Online registration began on Thursday, February 26.
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For Sale
FOR SALE: Bathroom grab bars, age in place. Decorator style. Stainless/brushed nickel finish. ADA compliant with concealed screws. Direct to stud installation, no need to cut wall open. 3 sizes: 36”, 24” (3), 18”. New in box, 30% off retail. 717-203-6521.
FOR SALE: Family-friendly DVDs, Janette Oke series, Christmas Bill Gaither. Child’s kitchen, racecar set. 717-269-4217.
FOR SALE: Flags, flagpoles, cases, hats, pins. Decorative flags and mailbox covers on sale. American Flag Shoppe near Adamstown, 717-484-1183.
FOR SALE: Heavy duty aluminum mailbox, no rust, four colors. Hoover, 156 Black Creek Rd.
FOR SALE: Honda used lawnmowers, 13 in stock. First come, first serve, other brands available. 7.5 horsepower AGT industrial water pump, 3” intake, new, $400. Will service your lawnmowers, some garden tillers. 928 Fivepointville Rd., Stevens (Red Run). 717-445-5090.
FOR SALE: Seasoned firewood, stored inside, dry, $190 per cord. 717-7336713.
Antiques
FOR SALE: Featherweight 221 Singer portable sewing machine, black, with case /manual. Excellent condition. Ephrata area. 223264-0855.
Auto/Truck
Lawn & Garden
FOR SALE: Craftsman DYT 4000 mower, heavy duty 42” deck, new battery, oil and air cleaner. New seat, ready to mow. John, 717278-6844.
FOR SALE: Honda Harmony riding mower, model 2013, 38” deck, all serviced and ready to mow. John, 717278-6844.
FOR SALE: Riding Mowers: Snapper, 28” deck, mulcher, $500; Ariens 28” deck, Hydro, $500; Dixon 38” deck Zero Turn, $575. All are ready to mow, in good condition. Call John, 717-278-6844.
FOR SALE: Used lawnmower sales and service. Small engine repair. 928 Fivepointville Rd., Stevens. 717-445-5090.
Pets & Animals
FOR SALE: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon TDI, dark blue, 147K miles, 5/26 insp., $4,800. 717-368-9756, call/ text.
Household/Furniture
FOR SALE: Large oak rolltop computer desk, like new, $750. 717-201-7128.
FOR SALE: Honda used lawnmowers, 13 in stock, first come, first serve. Other brands available. 7.5 horsepower AGT industrial water pump, 3” intake, new, $400. Will service your lawnmowers, some garden tillers. 928 Fivepointville Rd., Stevens, (Red Run). 717-445-5090.
FOR SALE: John Deere Sabre riding mower, runs well, serviced yearly. Price $300. 717-626-9441.
FOR SALE: GDM Pet Supplies, dog clippers, vaccines, wormer, dog feed, underground fences, pet carrier, new/used whelping dens. Free Catalog. 895 Centerville Rd., New Holland. 607-2439718.
FOR SALE: Red mini poodle, born November 2019. Pay this ad and she’s yours. 717354-7595.
FOR SALE: Tri-color Yorkie puppies, cute, from friendly parent stock, ACA, $700$900. 1300 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver.
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Sporting Goods
FOR SALE: Get ready for turkey season. Doublebull surround view stakeout 2 panel ground blind, plus a Primos trigger stick gen 3 monopod, $75 OBO. Call or text, 717598-6647.
FOR SALE: Golf clubs, women’s. Full set woods and irons. Ram Professional. 717-466-6172.
FOR SALE: Morrell High Roller archery target, small size, 13x13x13, only shot a few times, like new, easy to move around, $75 OBO. Can send pictures if you want. Call or text, 717-598-6647.
RV’s & Campers
FOR SALE: 2023 Kompact Kamper, many extras. Original cost, $4,815 plus $300. Price, $2,000. Please call and leave message, 571-2252808.
Notice
NOTICE: Lots of great deals on bedding, bath, home decor, kitchen items, baby equipment and accessories, children’s clothing, shoes, sandals, books, games, toys and 30+ different vendors. Come check us out! Rosewood Gifts & Home, 479 Voganville Road, New Holland. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-7, Saturday 8-2, Closed Sundays.
NOTICE: Piano lessons. Call Susan Lambert, lessons for all ages. 717-371-4742.
NOTICE: We accept brush, trimmings, grass clippings, trees and stumps for a small fee. Call Martin Mulch for information. 717-733-1602.
“Hometown Hello Ephrata” Welcome Program Launched
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
A group of local community leaders have launched Hometown Hello Ephrata, a new welcome initiative designed to greet and support new residents and businesses moving into the Ephrata Area School District.
The volunteer committee behind the program includes, from left to right, Lori Devine of Fenz Salon; Joy Ashley of Mainspring of Ephrata; Beverly Leisey of JBT Bank; and Jennifer Philbert of Edward Jones.
Hometown Hello Ephrata is intended to help newcomers feel connected from the start. Those new to the community will receive a welcome bag containing
small gifts, informational materials and special offers from a variety of local service providers and or-
ganizations.
Organizers say the goal is simple: to make new residents and business owners
feel genuinely welcomed while helping them quickly become familiar with community resources.
“Many times, people move into a new area and aren’t sure where to begin,” said Leisey. “We want Ephrata to be known as a community that extends a warm welcome and helps newcomers get connected.”
The program is structured as a welcome effort only. Volunteers will not go doorto-door. Instead, the committee plans to collaborate with local realtors to share welcome bags with new homeowners and renters, and with Mainspring of Ephrata to provide bags to newly established businesses in the area.
Organizers say the initiative reflects the community’s appreciation for those who choose to make Ephrata their home or place of business. 9 9 9 9 9
NOTICE: Spring Craft Show, Saturday, March 21 from 10am to 2pm. Terre Hill Community Center, 131 W. Main St., Terre Hill. Lunch & snacks served. Benefits Peru mission trip. A wide range of artisians and vendors will be available, lots for all ages. Please come out to support this event.
NOTICE: Veteran’s Appreciation Night, March 13, 5pm-9pm. Music provided by The Limited Edition band. Admission, $5 /person, $8/couple. Food by donation. Drinks, $1. Free admission, food and drinks for Veterans, Active Service Members and their spouse. Enter by honor system. Denver Fire Hall, 425 S. Locust St., Denver.
Garage Sale
NOTICE: 2nd Annual 20+
Family Indoor Yard Sale, March 14, 8am-? Chicken BBQ, baked goods, new pressure canner, appliances, 6 pc. outdoor dining set, bassinet, stroller, baby scale, glider rocker, fabric, scrapbooking, books, housewares, infant-adult clothing and shoes. Another big sale nearby as well. 17 Airport Rd., Bethel.
NOTICE: Garage Sale, March 13-14. Adult-children clothing, HH, Raven crossbow, LEGO bricks, iced coffee. 183 Linden Grove Rd., New Holland.
NOTICE: Garage Sale, Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14. Bikes, above ground pool, 4’17’, furniture, shoes, women’s and men’s clothes, jeans, shoes, baby items, decor, household, new 6’ poly picnic tables, misc. More sales in Neighborhood. 205 Linden Grove Rd., New Holland.
2026/27 TEACHER NEEDS
NOTICE: Moving Sale, Saturday, 3/14, 8-12. Furniture, appliances, housewares, garden tools. 322 Washington Ave., Ephrata.
Advertise your unwanted items
NOTICE: Garage Sale, Huge 12+ Family. March 13, 7am-5pm, Saturday, 7am-12 noon. Books, children’s clothing, some rubber stamps, adult clothing, toys, housewares. Bath & Body Works, fresh milled wheat bread. Fry pies, gluten free food. 1420 Diamond Station Road, Ephrata. Phone 717859-4843.
6B - Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News”
NOTICE: Garage Sale, Thursday, 3/12, 10, Friday, 3/13, 8:30am. Clothing: infant, boy’s, girl’s, men’s, dresses, shoes, coats, jackets, sweaters, HH, new kitchen items, Tupperware, Victoria strainer, Krups juicer, tablecloths, books, games, plant stand, vintage wooden crate, dolls, new doll clothes, new microfiber cloths, much more. 255 Hartings Park Rd., Denver.
NOTICE: Huge Indoor Garage Sale, 15+ Families, Friday, March 13, 1-8pm and Saturday, March 14, 7am-12pm. Sweet Blossom Fabric, lots and lots of clothing and shoes, infant thru adult. Toys, books, housewares, furniture and much more. Benefit food, subs, pizza kits, baked goods, iced coffee. 1 Groff Lane, Narvon, 17555.
NOTICE: Indoor Moving /Estate Sale, Saturday, March 14, 7am-2pm. By donation unless otherwise marked. Household items, kitchen items, lots of redware pottery and other folk art, boy’s clothing (6 months-5 years), kid’s toys, camera and video gear. All day hot dogs and sauerkraut. 234 N. 11th St., Akron.
NOTICE: Indoor Yard Sale, March 14, 7-11am. 30 plus families. Lots of bargains including breakfast foods and the White Magnolia Coffee trailer. At Lebanon Valley Christian School, 7821 Lancaster Ave., Myerstown.
NOTICE: Large Multi-Family Barn Sale, Thursday, March 12 opening at 10am & Friday, March 13, opening at 8:30am. Children’s, adult clothes, home decor, kitchen items, toys, books, food dehydrator, Keurig and so much more. 110 Hillside Rd., Denver.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Sale, March 12, 10-5 & March 13, 8-12. Lots of clothing, infantadult, shoes, baby jumper & swing, Keurig, decor, end tables, household, western saddle, lots more. Free pile. Huge neighborhood sale. 480 Sandy Hill Rd., Denver.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, March 12, 10-5 and March 13, 8:30-noon. Boy’s clothing 0-18 months, men’s shirts size small-large, black suit, cape dresses, housewares, decor, books, vintage kerosene lamps, houseplants, baked goods. 200 Sandy Hill Road, Denver (Schoeneck).
NOTICE: Multi-Family Indoor Garage Sale, Thursday, March 12th, 10am-? Friday, March 13th, 8:30-? Glass top kitchen range, Vita-Craft kettles, children thru adult clothes, boy’s jeans, books, toys, home decor and much more. 320 Hartings Park Rd., Denver.
Mennonite Central Committee
® Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
30 hours/week based in Akron, PA. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply online: mcc.org/careers. Call 267-946-1401 or stop by 21 S. 12th St., Akron if interested.
THE COMPANIES OF ROHRER’S INCORPORATED
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Rohrer’s has a full-time opportunity for a heavy equipment operator. Operate various heavy equipment in quarry & crushing operations and perform general labor. Able to work outside in all kinds of weather, at heights, in dusty & muddy places, and with loud, large equipment and capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match and more! 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 70 Lititz Rd., PO Box 365 Lititz, PA 17543
Attn: Human Resources
HR Fax#: 717-626-9425
Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com
The Shopping News is looking for a person to help off-load bags of newspapers.
HUGE GARAGE SALE & BENEFIT FOOD SALE
March 13 & 14
Lots of Clothing - All Sizes, Shoes, Jackets, Dresses, Shirts, Jeans, Housewares, Fabric, Toys, Home Décor, Lots of Books, Roll-Top Office Desk, Succulents, Plants & Lots More!
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, Friday, March 13, 2-7pm and Saturday, March 14, 7am-12pm. Clothing, all sizes, household items, baby equipment, like new sulky and more. 1/2 price Saturday, some exceptions. 558 E. Farmersville Rd., New Holland, besides Sensenig Furniture.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, March 12, 10-? March 13, 8:30-? Girl & boy baby-children’s clothes, dresses, sweaters, coats, jackets, men’s shirts, shoes, Medela breast pump, baby carrier, Bumbos, books, men’s songbooks, decor, HH, jars and much more. 460 Sandy Hill Rd., Denver (Schoneck).
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, March 12, 9am-? March 13, 8:30-12. Infantadult clothing, shoes, toys, books, household, decor, white dinnerware set, metal queen bed frame, loveseat & sofa covers, free pile and more. 90 E. Queen St., Stevens.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, March 12th 9am? March 13th 8:30am-? Boy clothing, newborn-size 7. Girl clothing, newborn-size 12. Crib, crib bumper, Snuggle Me lounger, Bumbo, Rock N’ Play, shoes, fabric, decor, household items, baked goods and lots more. 170 North King Street, Denver.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, March 12, 10am, March 13, 7am. Double stroller, baby swing, KitchenAid mixer, home decor, men’s/women’s/boy’s clothes, suit coats, girl’s NB-size 7, snack stand. 190 Hillside Road, Denver. More sales in neighborhood.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, Friday, 3/13, 12pm-4pm and Saturday, 3/14, 7am-1pm. Pizza kits, baked goods, lots of new and used items. 626 N. Shirk Rd., New Holland.
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Must be able to lift 40 lbs. This person may also help collate papers. Approx. 12 hours per week. Monday, 11am-4:30pm Tuesday, 7am-4:30pm of
is seeking weekly newspaper carriers for various routes. Delivery times are FLEXIBLE!
Job Requirements:
• 18 years or older
• Have own transport with valid vehicle insurance & driver’s license
• Lift up to 35 lb. newspaper bags to vehicle • Follow written driving directions & carrier route maps
Applications can be found: WEB: www.snews.com/forms email: snews@ptd.net
OFFICE: 615 E. Main Street Ephrata, PA 17522
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, Thursday, 3/12, 12-? Friday, 3/13, 7am-?
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, March 12, 7am-7pm, March 13, 7am-4pm, March 14, 7amnoon. Organized namebrand clothing, girl’s NB-4T, boy’s NB-4T, women’s small-large, men’s medium-large, kid’s books and toys, housewares, decor, scrapbooking supplies, Cricut and more. 18 Ridgewood Ave., Ephrata.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Indoor Yard Sale, Thursday, March 12, 10am-5pm, Friday, March 13, 8:30am-? Lots of clothing, infant-adult, shoes, household, fabric, decor. 405 Sandy Hill Rd., Denver.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, Thursday, 3/12, 10am, Friday, 3/13, 8:30am. Lots children’s clothes, girl’s 3mo.-size 7, boy’s 6mo.-12mo. and 2T-size 6. Men and women’s clothing, shoes, glass gallon jars with lids, 8’ peg board, lots household items and home decor. More garage sales in neighborhood, 85 Lower Hillside Road, Stevens.
Infant thru adult clothes, boy’s newborn-18 mo., size 4. Girl’s dresses, small- size 5, cape dresses, boy’s/men’s shirts, pants, 34x30 dress pants, household, decor, Coleman ice chest, spotlight, Easton bat, electric power tools, more. 1355 Swamp Bridge Rd., Stevens.
NOTICE: Tent Sale of Discontinued and Slightly Damaged bathroom cabinets, tops, sinks, faucets, freestanding bath, lights and more on March 20 & 21, Friday 8-5, Saturday 9-3. Bath Barn, 723 Rothsville Rd., Lititz. 717-626-1168.
NOTICE: Vinyl Record Sale, Saturday, March 14th, 10am-? Records start at $2 /each, 3 for $5. 16 boxes of individually priced records. Many genres. CDs, $2/each, 3 for $5. Concert DVDs, $1/ each. Come and shop the garage. 23 Misty Meadow Dr., Adamstown, off Route 272.
NOTICE: Yard Sale, Friday, March 13, Saturday, March 14, 8-4. Tools, Christmas stuff, gun cabinets, fishing, hunting gear, refrigerator, furniture. 55 East Pine St., Ephrata, porch inside house.
NOTICE: Indoor Yard Sale, March 13 and 14, 8am-11am. Winter is over, time to get outside. We have clothes for $0.50, spring and Easter items, many household items, a set of Arthur Maxwell Bible books, shoes, purses. Too many items to mention. Trinity United Methodist Church, 420 Main Street, Denver.
105 Linden Grove Rd., New Holland
3-8pm,
6:30am-11am
BBQ, Subs, Pork for Fundraiser
NOTICE: Large 11+ family yard sale. March 14, at 7am. Farmhouse Stickys trailer will be there selling coffee, breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon rolls. In shop at Stump’s Decks and Porches 2458 Division Hwy., Ephrata.
Announcements
NOTICE: Are you a coffee lover? Sisel has a promo for March. Coffee bundle with mushroom has great benefits. Everyone that orders, will be put into a drawing. 717-863-9707 x1.
Help Offered
HELP OFFERED: Christian lady is available to be a caregiver or companion at nights and some day work. If interested, call 717-5720137.
HELP OFFERED: Denny’s Property Improvements. Plumbing, flooring, appliances, painting, etc. Great with punch/codes lists. Licensed & insured, 23 years experience. 484-955-6938.
HELP OFFERED: Don Graham Remodeling, repairs around your home. Electrical, plumbing, drywall, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, painting, deck repairs, pressure washing, deck cleaning and sealing. Licensed and insured. PA Contractor #037752. Visit www.DonGrahamRemodeling.com. Call 717-3688943
HELP OFFERED: Eberly’s Drywall Finishing, Patching and Repair. No job too small. 717-826-3182, leave message.
HELP OFFERED: Experienced electrician, licensed and insured. Prompt, friendly service and free estimates. Call Jim, 717575-2147. Please leave a message.
HELP OFFERED: Free college info. IdalahWomack. com or Amazon.com 1 True College Money Since 1978.
HELP OFFERED: MDS General Contracting providing home repairs and remodeling. Drywall repairs, painting and trim work. Most plumbing and some electrical. Durabilt all season rooms and awnings. Also, we handle mobile home repairs. Certified HUD installer. Call 717-271-2278.
HELP OFFERED: Light tree trimming, debris removal, hedge trimming, mulching and leaf cleanup. Great prices, free estimates. Call Tim at 717-824-2831.
Cleaning Services
HELP OFFERED: Residential, post construction and commercial cleaning at MNM Cleaning Services. Offering one-time, weekly, every other, and monthly. Detailed and reliable with 4 years experience. Insured. Contact Mariya Martin for more information at 717682-6628.
Home & Lawn Care
HELP OFFERED: A.A. Lawn Service, 10 years experience. Free estimates, residential & commercial. Call 717-335-3260.
HELP OFFERED: Busy B Tree Service, tree removal, tree trimming. Fully insured and licensed, PA# 188769. 8 years experience. Free estimates. 717598-4101 .
Vintage View Antiques
Buying Collections with Care and Respect
Ready to downsize or simplify your collection? We specialize in purchasing vintage and unique items with honesty, care, and appreciation for their history.
Actively buying:
• Vintage Photographs & Cameras
• Sportscards & Comic Books
• Historical Ephemera & Paper Collectibles
Whether you’re a lifelong collector or just ready to part with treasured items, we offer fair, no-pressure evaluations and immediate payment, treating every collection with the dignity it deserves, since it’s not just your stuff, it’s your story. 354 Main St., Denver, PA • 717-335-8508 vintageviewllc@gmail.com
HELP OFFERED: Cocalico Hardwood Floor Refinishing LLC is here to help with all your hardwood flooring needs. New installation, dust controlled refinishing and repairs. Contact us today at info@cocalicohardwood.com or call 717-824-2008.
HELP OFFERED: DL Property Maintenance. Lawn mowing, mulching, landscaping, power washing, shed repairs, painting, patios, decks, interior repairs, roofing. 717715-5230.
HELP OFFERED: Drywall, handyman work and interior repairs. No job is too small. I am insured. Contact Jeff at 717-925-9089.
HELP OFFERED: Handyman work, yard cleanup /trimming, deck/fence cleaning, preserving, repairing, or replacement. All kinds of mulching. Please call, we would be happy to talk to you. Aaron and Matt Stoltzfus. Lititz and surrounding areas. 717-6270668.
HELP OFFERED: Home cleaning, errands and pick ups, mowing, yard and outdoor help. Denver, Ephrata, Adamstown areas. 717-4660918.
HELP OFFERED: MNB Renovations, building with integrity & excellence. We specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks & home additions. Christian, familyowned business located in Ephrata, serving our local community in Lancaster, Berks & surrounding counties. Free estimates available. Call 717-940-9159. MNBrenovations.com.
HELP OFFERED: Need any landscaping done? Give us a call. Mulching, tree and shrub trimming. Weekly mowing, weed maintenance. Also offer hardscaping! VOGO Lawn Care, 717468-4678
HELP OFFERED: Commercial and residential mowing. Free mowing with seasonal contract by 4/15. Call Scott Sweigart Landscape at 717-6692348.
HELP OFFERED: Self-employed Christian electrician looking for more work. Old homes and farm house updating to generators or fusebox/panel upgrades. Call/text Keith, 717-8164582. PA#008058.
Help Wanted
HELP WANTED: 18 year plus help needed at Horst Farm Market, full time, part time. Questions or apply. 717-445-7938 or 717445-9514.
HELP WANTED: Breneman’s Landscaping located in Reinholds. All landscape positions available. Local landscaping company seeking reliable and dependable workers. Must have a valid driver’s license. Good pay, health insurance and overtime available. Call today 717-738-4343.
HELP WANTED: Data Entry. Data Entry Assistant needed to create Amazon & eBAY listings. AI skills a plus. Flexible full or part-time, Monday-Friday. Wernersville Cheese Shop, 250 Holland St., Wernersville. cheesedelicatessen@gmail.com. 484904-9411.
HELP WANTED: Small construction company is seeking driver/worker to drive to job sites and help along with work if capable. Would also consider driver only. 717-201-5162.
To Buy
WANTED: $50-$500 paid for junk autos. Free removal. Call anytime, licensed, insured, bonded. All paperwork taken care of legally. 717989-6980.
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8B - Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News”
WANTED: Buying Hess trucks, comic books, phonograph records, baseball cards, hunting and fishing licenses, holiday decorations, advertising signs, gas station items, Royal Doulton figures, car license plates, Fiestaware, Roseville, and Hull pottery, beer trays, clocks and signs, trains, toys, Winross, Tonka, coins, sports cards, baseball yearbooks. Phone 717926-0633 or 717-272-4338.
WANTED: Buying silver dollars, paying $52 each. Buying wheat cents, buying Buffalo nickels. Buying Franklin and Liberty half dollars, paying $22 each. Buying Indian cents, $1.00 each. Also buying comic books, GI Joe, phonograph records. Phone 717272-4338 or 717-926-0633.
WANTED: Corvettes, 19532019. Always buying. Call Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717575-4561.
WANTED: Costume broken and fine jewelry and coins. Highest prices paid in cash. Very honest. 50 years experience. Call Jane, 484-3450884.
WANTED: Small house/cottage, country, lot size flexible, fixer ok with solid bones, pre-approved, ready to buy. Berks/Lancaster counties, north/east of New Holland. 484-529-6466.
WANTED: Vinyl records & musical instruments: paying cash. Top dollar paid for your vinyl records, all styles and genres, 33s, 45s & 78s. Guitars, amps, anything music! Also, video games, consoles and equipment. Call or stop by today, Lititz Music Company, 47 S. Broad St. in Lititz. 717-627-4929, www. lititzmusic.com.
WANTED: Coins. American, Canadian, Foreign, paper money, jewelry. New Holland Coins, 592 E. Main St., New Holland. 717-355-0206.
WANTED: Highest cash paid for cars, any condition. Licensed professional. 717-278-9539.
For Rent
FOR RENT: Barn storage space, New Holland. Call 717-663-9238.
Shared Living
FOR RENT: Wanted, person to share apartment. Call for details. 717-799-2976.
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Lititz And Freeport Become Pretzel
Sister Cities
The borough of Lititz, Pennsylvania and the city of Freeport, Illinois have entered into a Pretzel Sister City partnership. This unique collaboration celebrates shared heritage as well as opens new doors for educational, cultural, and tourism exchange.
Adopted by the Freeport City Council on December 1st and Lititz Borough Council on December 23rd, this resolution designates Freeport as an official Sister City, recognizing the mutual interests and cultural ties that connect these two communities. This initiative is rooted in a shared GermanAmerican legacy, as well as a deep appreciation for the PRETZEL—a symbol of craftsmanship and tradition that each city proudly embraces.
Lititz is home to the first commercial pretzel bakery in America, while Freeport is affectionately known as “Pretzel City U.S.A” in both reputation and via their high school mascot. Each community boasts vibrant Main Street programs, historic
architecture, and a commitment to fostering local pride and economic vitality.
The sister city idea originated from Freeport resident Tim Connors after
he discovered pretzel memorabilia that designated Lititz as the “home of the pretzel.”
“I saw that tagline and had to know more – because
Freeport is the home of the pretzels! I cold-called Mayor Snyder to learn more, and the rest is becoming history!
After many great interactions with Mayor Snyder in Lititz
over the last six months, Freeport and Lititz are the perfect fit for sister cities. Hard-working people with their homes surrounded by rich history, and more importantly, a rich tradition of pretzels. I am excited about this friendship growing through the years,” said Freeport community resident advocate Tim Connors.
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“Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.” ~ Democritus 9
KEY Selling Advice…
PUBLIC SALES
SALES REGISTER
WED., MARCH 11 - 9:00
a.m. - James E. Burkholder, 316 Good Rd., East Earl. Truck, trailers, forklift, shop tools, silo parts. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
4:00 p.m. - Vincent R. and Jennifer S. Nolt, 1703 Old Rothsville Rd., Lititz. Valuable 2-unit rental/ investment, .40 acre lot, 2,020 sq. ft. traditional 2-story home, 2-story barn. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., MARCH 14 - 9:00
a.m. - David Sick (Harvey Sick Estate), 938 May Rd., Lititz. Single-family resi-
dential property on approx. .34 acre with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and an attached garage. Real estate at 12:00 noon. Collectibles, household items, furniture. Max the Auctioneer.
SAT., MARCH 14 - 9:00 a.m. - Agent For Owner, Martindale Fire Hall, 527 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata. 200+ lots of gold and silver coins. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., MARCH 14 - 11:00 a.m. - Winfried and Maria Schurz, 410 S. 5th Ave., Denver. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath dwelling with 1-car garage. Art Pannebecker and Brad Wolf Auctioneers, Inc.
TUES., MARCH 179:00 a.m. - Hometowne Auction LLC, Garden Spot Fire Rescue, 339 E. Main St., New Holland. Quilts and quilt-related items. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
TUES., MARCH 174:00 p.m. - Dwight H. and Sarah Beth Martin, 740 S. Cocalico Rd., Denver. 3 bedroom, 1 bath house and 25’x45’ shop on 1 +/- acres. L&H Auctions Inc.
WED., MARCH 18 - 1:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., MARCH 1912:00 noon - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. 350 lots of coins and currency. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., MARCH 195:00 p.m. - Estate of Malcolm Boley, 524 Westfield Dr., New Holland. Single family, estate owned, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, detached garage (760 total sq. ft., front section is 40’x12’ approx.), clean and solid built 1958 house with enclosed all season room, partially finished basement. Patrick
PUBLIC AUCTION
Directions: From Rt. 772 in Brownstown, take E. Main St. to left on Buchland Rd. to left on Allen Rd. to home at Grebill Ct. Real Estate: Consists of a 2,032 sq. ft. (1986) 3-bedroom bi-level home w/1car garage on a level .27-acre corner lot. Main floor features an oak cabinetry kitchen w/appliances; DR; LR;
LL family room w/coal or
Morgan Auction Services LLC.
THURS., MARCH 195:00 p.m. - Zach and Kristen Martin, 1295 Reading Rd., Denver. Updated and newer addition 2-story house, 1.03 acres, detached 2-car garage, camper shed, 3 or 4 bedrooms, beautiful living room, remodeled. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., MARCH 195:30 p.m. - Bareville Fire Company Hall, 211 E. Main St., Leola. Morgan dollars, silver eagles, wheat pennies, peace dollars, Barber quarters, 1/2 oz., 1 oz. and 4 oz. (.999) silver rounds, silver certificates, Indian head pennies, mint sets and more. Beiler-Campbell Auction Services.
SAT., MARCH 21 - 8:00
a.m. - West Earl Fire Company 38th Annual Auction, 14 School Lane Ave., Brownstown. Quilts at 11:00 a.m. Food will be available.
WED., MARCH 25 - 1:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., MARCH 264:00 p.m. - Marlene E. Hamilton Estate, 472 Daleville Rd., Cochranville. 2-1/2 story 4 bedroom farm house, 3car garage, flagstone patio, 3/4 acre lot m/l.
Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., MARCH 265:00 p.m. - Elmer Jr. and Betty Sensenig Estate, 3928 Oregon Pike, Ephrata. 3 bedroom brick rancher, .56 acres, view in back, 2-car detached garage, clean, needs cosmetic updates. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., MARCH 266:00 p.m. - Lamar Lutz, 33 Tara Dr., Lititz. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at end of a quiet cul-de-sac and a 2-car garage. Hess Auction Group.
THURS., MARCH 266:00 p.m. - Donald C. Haertter Estate, 4212 Heather Ln., Mt. Joy. Brick and vinyl sided bi-level dwelling with lower level 2-car garage. Horst Auctioneers.
FRI., MARCH 27 - 4:00 p.m. - Steve R. and Elizabeth B. Good, 105 Whitehall Rd., Reinholds. Country 5 bedroom split foyer, 24x30 garage/shop, pavilion, utility building, 2.76 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., MARCH 27 - 4:30
p.m. - 51st Annual Community Auction, Farmersville Fire Company, 74 E. Farmersville Rd., Ephrata. Furniture, tools, mulch, toys, baked goods, collector coins, quilts and much more. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, Inc.
SAT., MARCH 28 - 8:00
a.m. - 46th Semi-Annual Lawn, Garden and ATV Consignment Auction, Schoeneck. Philip Hurst Auctions LLC.
SAT., MARCH 28 - 9:00
a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., MARCH 28 - 9:00
a.m. - Coleman Hay Farms, 138 Walter Rd., Chalfont. Tractors, trucks, farm equipment, landscaping equipment, trailers. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., MARCH 28 - 9:00
a.m. - John M. and Arlene W. Hurst, 1012 Rabbit Hill Rd., Lititz. Clean 2-story colonial house and detached shop, 1.04 acre, finished basement, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths. Real estate at 12:00 noon. JD 54” lawn tractor, tools, personal property. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., MARCH 28 - 9:00
a.m. - Adam S. Montgomery, 4010 Oak St., Lebanon. 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath house, large shop, pavilion on 1.97 +/- acres. Real estate at 12:00 noon. Tractor, forklifts, lawn and garden, furniture, appliances, misc. L&H Auctions Inc.
MON., MARCH 30 -
6:00 p.m. - Michele and Richard Lewis, 147 S. Spruce St., Lititz. Well maintained 2-1/2 story vinyl sided 4 bedroom, 2 bath house with a large concrete block garage with 2 work areas. Witman Auctioneers, Inc.
TUES., MARCH 315:00 p.m. - Vicky L. and the late Thomas Ruckert, 18 Grebill Ct., Brownstown. 3 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level home, .27 acre lot, 1-car garage, spacious 1st floor family room. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
a.m. - Marlin L. and Verna L. Hartranft, 587 Chestnut Hill Rd., Denver. 13.2 acres, partially wooded, 2 story custom built dwelling, 2-1/2 story farmhouse, shop/2-car garage, bank barn 30x30. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Car, tractors, tools, primitives, collectibles, furniture, sport-
PUBLIC AUCTION
2 BR STONE FARMHOUSE, BARN/SHOP AND PASTURES ON 3.89 ACRES ELVERSON/GLENMOORE AREA
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 280 Mapleflower Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343
REAL ESTATE: Home built in 1732 w/approx.
1,592 SF. Main Floor:
Enclosed porch; Kit. with gas range, fridge, D/W, mini split & W/D hook-up; FR w/propane stove; LR w/large stone hearth and wood-burning FP insert; DR w/stone wood-burning FP. Second Floor: Primary BR w/mini split & wood-burning FP; Full bath. Third Floor: Second BR w/mini split. Basement w/oil hot-air heat. On-site well & septic. In-ground pool; pool house w/screened porch & bathroom. 2 Sty. barn/shop (16’x21’) w/ elec. and water, 2 attached horse stables (13’x17’) & equip./hay storage (10’x30’) & fenced pastures.
NOTE: Full of history and character, this unique property blends traditional farmhouse charm w/modern comfort on a peaceful setting. Exposed beams and stone walls, and 14-inch-deep windowsills w/newer Pella windows throughout. The 2.2 acre lot adjacent to the property will be available to the buyer for purchase.
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, March 28, April 4 & 11 (1-3 p.m.) or anytime by appt., call 610-286-5183.
TERMS: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning LLP. Terms by: Robert J. and Margaret G. Dunleavy.
“HorstAuctionCenter”
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 18, 2026 AT 1:00 P.M.
Preview Times - Tues., March 17 from 2:00 P.M. thru 5:00 P.M. and Wed., March 18 from 8:00 A.M.
*The following is just a very general list of items to be sold. Photos representing the entire auction will be posted on our website www.horstauction.com on Tues., March 17. Sale to be held at the Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, REPRODUCTION & MODERN FURNITURE; WALNUT ARCHITECTURAL CORNER CUPBOARD; GRAINED PANEL DOOR CUPBOARD; SET OF DECORATED BALLOON BACK CHAIRS; DECORATED PLANK SEAT SETTEE & ROCKER; APPLIANCES; KITCHENWARE; CLOCKS & LAMPS; EARLY WALNUT FLAT TOP GRANDFATHERS CLOCK; OAK CALENDAR WALL CLOCK; NEON MILLER BEER SIGN; COPPER/BRASS; WROUGHT & CAST IRON; PEWTER; TINWARE; AGATE; WOODENWARE; BASKETS; CHINA & GLASSWARE; POTTERY; REDWARE; LINENS & TEXTILES; BOOKS & PAPER; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ARTWORK; CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; TOYS; TOOLS; LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT; BOX LOTS AND MANY OTHER ITEMS.
Accepted Payments: Cash or PA Check. Visa, MasterCard, Discover & Debit Card with 3% fee. No out of state checks without prior approval.
Sale For:
ANGELA & BRUCE GROSS KATHRYN BOWERS & OTHERS
ing goods, coins. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., APRIL 4 - 10:00
a.m. - Alda Rose Miller Estate, 22314 Miller Rd., Shade Gap. 74 acre m/l farm with woodland and spring, 2-1/2 story 3 bedroom dwelling, bank barn, 2-car garage. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Vehicles, tractor, golf cart, equipment, guns, primitives, furniture, appliances. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., APRIL 4 - 11:00
a.m. - Roy and Suzanne Zimmerman, 720 S. Cocalico Rd., Denver. .53 acre, brick rancher with 3 bedrooms, 2-car attached garage, clean and updated inside, central A/C, quiet backyard borders farmland. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., APRIL 4 - 2:00
p.m. - Irwin W. and the late Mark K. Weaver, 3321 Division Hwy., New Holland. 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1,404 sq. ft. rancher, .60 acre lot, attached 2-car garage, 20x12 shed, 16x10 shed. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
MON., APRIL 6 - 5:00
p.m. - Arlin and Naomi Riehl, 108 Red Well Rd., New Holland. Country 4 bedroom split foyer, 2-car garage, shed 12x20, 1 acre m/l. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
TUES., APRIL 7 - 4:00
p.m. - George R. Hilton Estate, 5740 Meadeville Rd., Gap. Country 3/10 acre lot, on-site well and septic. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
p.m. - Caleb J. and Michaela J. Stoltzfoos, 204 W. Reistville Rd., Myerstown. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-1/2 story farmhouse and shop on 2.94 +/- acres. L&H Auctions Inc.
SAT., APRIL 11 - 9:00
a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding one owner collection of coins and currency. Horst Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION
587 Chestnut Hill Rd., Denver, PA 17517. Rt. 897 N. of Fivepointville. Left Chestnut Hill Rd. to property on left. (Brecknock Twp.,
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SAT., APRIL 11 - 9:00
a.m. - The Barbara C. Thoma Estate, 213 S. Yund Ave., New Holland. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1,696 sq. ft. 2 story Colonial, .21 acre, Real estate at 12:00 noon. 2013 Toyota Camry, Honda mower, snow blower, guns, antiques, crocks and jugs, wood shop tools. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, Inc.
TUES., APRIL 14 - 6:00
p.m. - Derlyn M. and Dorcas M. Weaver, 27 Hahnstown Rd., Ephrata. 4 bedroom, 2-story brick house, .45 acre lot, attached garage, 3-bay
2-story garage/shop. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
WED., APRIL 15 - 4:00
p.m. - Gochnauer’s East Petersburg Inc., 5939 and 5921 Main St., East Petersburg. 2 parcels, 12,000+ sq. ft. East Petersburg commercial building/restaurant. Hess Auction Group.
THURS., APRIL 166:00 p.m. - Larry M. and Virginia Z. Zimmerman, 11 W. Farmersville Rd., Ephrata. Clean and remodeled 2-story house, 4 bedrooms, detached garage and horse stall, shed, level .56 acre lot, new rear addition. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., APRIL 16 -
6:00 p.m. - Richard H. Bradley Estate, 2381 Beaver Valley Pk., New Providence. Brick ranch style dwelling with vinyl sided former
office building, brick/vinyl sided oversized 2-car garage and vinyl sided storage shed on 2.1 acres. Horst Auctioneers.
p.m. - Robert J. Dunleavy, 280 Mapleflower Rd., Glenmoore. 2 bedroom stone farmhouse with barn/shop and pastures on 3.89 acres. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
SAT., APRIL 18 - 8:00
a.m. - Don M. Breiner Estate, 169 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola. Private collection of toys - 600+ lots of farm toys, tractors, equipment, toy cars, trucks, pedal tractors, to be offered with live and online bidding. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., APRIL 18 - 9:00
a.m. - Richard M. and Nancy T. Stackhouse, 444 Ranck Rd., New Holland. 3 or 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath rancher with 1-car garage, pool, .43 acre lot. Real estate at 11:00 a.m. Honda generator, quilts, antiques and personal property. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
MON., APRIL 20 - 5:00
p.m. - Joseph and Linda Beiler, 2140 Beaver Dam Rd., Honey Brook. 3 bedroom home with attached in-law quarters and 3-car garage on 1.77 acres. Guns, shop tools and riding mower. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
TUES., APRIL 21 - 4:00
p.m. - Joseph A. Radesky Estate, 30 Buttonwood Dr., Lititz. Custom 3 bedroom bi-level dwelling, garage, level lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
WED., APRIL 22 - 5:00
p.m. - Melvin C. Schmeck Sr., 735 Greenville Rd., Denver. 1-1/2 story brick 4 bedroom dwelling, 1-car
NOTE: A nice country family property in the Reistville/Prescott area on almost 3 ac. w/the opportunity to have some animals and a newer 2-story shop for your various uses. OPEN HOUSE: Sat., March 14 & 21, 1-3 PM or by appointment (call Joel at 717-383-5606). TERMS: 10% Down at Auction, Balance in 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com
Auction For: Caleb J. & Michaela J. Stoltzfoos Attorney: Gibson Law Group (717) 279-8313
garage, 2 utility buildings, 8/10 acre rural lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., APRIL 233:00 p.m. - Carl and Hilda Stoltzfus, 76 S. Brick Ln., Elverson. 11 +/- acre Elverson horse farm, 31 selfstorage units and large shop on Commercial Zoning. Beiler-Campbell Auction Services.
THURS., APRIL 236:00 p.m. - The Dale K. Weber Estate, 325 Whitehall Rd., Reinholds. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,876 sq. ft. 2 story, 1.16 acre lot, own owner (1987) custom built home, 2-car garage. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
FRI., APRIL 24 - 5:00
p.m. - Tyler J. and Mallory S. Lanz, 159 Edgewood Dr., New Holland. Country brick 3 bedroom rancher, 3-car garage, 4/10 acre lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., APRIL 25 - 10:00
a.m. - Cathy Harting Weinhold, 130 Resh Rd., Reinholds. Country 2 story 4 bedroom dwelling, 1-car garage, covered deck, 1.2 acres wooded lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
MON., APRIL 27 - 5:00
p.m. - David J. Belz, 435 Westley Rd., Mohnton. 4 bedroom, 2-story home with 3-car garage and pole barn on 2.4 acres. Tools and equipment. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
THURS., APRIL 306:00 p.m. - Gerald L. Frey Jr., 3206 Bowman Rd., Lancaster. .3 +/- acre property, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car attached garage with a 12’x20’ storage shed. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
SAT., MAY 9 - 9:00 a.m. - Earl W. Althouse Estate, 466 Witmer Rd., Mohnton. Country 1-1/2 story 4 bedroom house, garage, utility building, 1 acre m/l rural lot. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Personal property, antiques, large collection fishing rods/equipment. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., MAY 9 - 10:00 a.m. - Timothy D. and Valerie F. Fox, 2185 Welsh Rd., Mohnton. Country 2-1/2 story 3 bedroom dwelling, 3-car garage/shop 24x36, utility building 12x20, 6.2 acre wooded lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
Witman AUCTIONEERS, INC.
LOCATION: 147 South Spruce St., Lititz, PA 17543 WELL MAINTAINED 2-1/2 STORY VINYL SIDED FOUR BEDROOM, TWO BATH HOUSE WITH A LARGE CONCRETE BLOCK GARAGE WITH TWO WORK AREAS. Excellent location, walking distance to Lititz Springs Park, downtown, schools, shops, conveniences, restaurants, churches, Routes 501 & 772, Warwick School District. Originally this was a 2 unit house, however since the purchase of this property in 1978, this has been a single family dwelling. 1,942 sq. ft., hardwood floors, retains a large portion of original chestnut stairs, trim and moldings. Many amenities. MAIN GARAGE: 25’x34’ for 4 vehicles, gas heat, middle area 15’x19’, front room 14’x25’, gas heat & A/C. CERTAINLY, DO NOT MISS THIS CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED PROPERTY WITH A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF POTENTIAL! Open House Dates: Sat., March 14 & 21, 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. For Financing, Photos, Terms, See Website: www.witmanauctioneers.com
Firemen’s Field, Lancaster Co., PA. 125 N. King St. Denver, PA 17517. Accepting Consignments: Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27, 8 AM to 8 PM. No items
PHONE# is 717-517-0706.
Ferris 52” Zero-Turn, JDZ930A Zero-Turn w/400 Hrs., JD314, Cub Cadet LTX 1040 42”, JDD140, Cub Cadet LT 1045, JDD110, JDX304, JDX300, JDX758 4x4 Diesel 60” w/1,000 Hrs., Cub Cadet 1782 Diesel Rider, JD620I GATOR w/1,760 Hrs., Golf Carts, Quads, Side by Sides, and lots more expected by auction day. COME SEE WHAT SHOWS UP! ALSO SELLING: Landscape and Utility Trailers, Snowblowers, Chainsaws, Leaf Blowers, String Trimmers, Walk Behind Mowers, Roto Tillers, 3 pt. Attachments, and various other support equipment. Come and enjoy the day! Terms -
dents. GOOD FOOD BY SCHOENECK FIRE COMPANY. Please visit Auctionzip.com For More Photos!
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Lititz Public Library Events
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from Middlecreek Wildlife Management Area – “Keeping space with Nature.” Online registration began on Saturday, February 28.
• Writing Club Monday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m. Come join their community of writers to gain support, share information, and critiques. Contact Diane at dguscott@ lititzlibrary.org for more information.
• Project Linus Blanketeers
- Tuesday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus. Project Linus is a volunteer nonprofit organization that created handmade blankets to give to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need of new handmade blankets. Project Linus welcomes blankets in all styles, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted and knitted afghans. No registration needed. For more information contact dguscott@lititzlibrary.org or call 717-626-2255.
• Jane Austen SocietyTuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. Come discuss all things Jane Austen while enjoying tea and treats. No registration needed.
• Red Rose Quilters Guild of Lancaster Embroidery Mini Group - Wednesday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. This club works to promote, educate, and encourage the love of machine embroidery incorporating it into their love for quilting. Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Come share your knowledge, show and tell project, and answer any problems or questions about machine embroidering. No registration needed.
• Sewcial Sewing ClubWednesday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. This sewing club is for people who sew and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just a friendly gathering to sew and work on projects. Must bring all your own supplies, including portable sewing machine, and extension cord. No registration required.
• BYOB Book Club –Closed to new membersThursday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. A non-traditional book club. Bring whatever you are currently reading and share it with the group. This is a great way to find new books. For more information contact Diane at dguscott@ lititzlibrary.org.
• Concert: Fire in the Glen - Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Focusing on the beautiful sounds of Irish, Scottish and Maritime music as well as their own brand of “Celtic eclectic,” this performance of fiddle tunes and soulful ballads will prove to be a special celebration of music. Online registration
Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News” - Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 13B begins on Thursday, March 12.
• Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga - Friday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. A gentle and fully accessible practice of poses and flows, centering the connection of mind and body. All abilities welcome. Online registration 2 weeks prior to each class.
• Lititz Art AssociationTuesday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. No registration needed. Children/Families Register online two weeks prior to the event.
• Winter StoryWalk® - The Lititz Public Library’s Winter StoryWalk® title is “So Much Snow” by Kristen Schroeder. Oh no! A winter storm is here. As snow falls for seven days, forest animals from a tiny mouse to a giant moose each wonder: “How high will it go?”
• Paws to Read Saturdays,
March 14 & 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Children can practice their reading-aloud skills by reading their favorite stories to therapy-trained dogs. Teens and Adults are also welcome to read to the dogs for stress relief. Register online two weeks prior to the program.
• Cruise into Kindergarten: Weather! - Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. This Pennsylvania early literacy program is based on the national “Every Child Ready to Read” program. After hearing a story, the child and caregiver will visit different stations that will help with skills needed to start school. They will make learning FUN! Program will be held monthly. Geared for ages 3-6. Online registration begins 2 weeks prior.
• LEGO® Club - Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. to
STORAGE AUCTION
11:00 a.m. The LEGO® monthly program will tackle a variety of themes. Capping off each lesson will be a healthy amount of free-build time. The program would be open to 12 children each month between the ages of 6-10 years old. March’s theme is: Miniature Worlds - tiny cities and mini castle.
• Origami Exploration (STEM Series) - Tuesday,
March 24 at 6:00 p.m. This program is offered through the Center for Creative Exploration | Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Young artist workshops are built to engage your creative student in making and skill building. Origami exploration is geared for children age 10 and up. Space is limited to 15 students.
• Lancaster Silo 36” portable box fan w/eng. mount
• WH 4H hitch * (2) WH 3H hitches
• Various 2H hitches * Yokes
• Mist backpack sprayer w/duster attch
• Stihl MS361 & Jonsered chain saws
• Echo weedeater * 2 other weedeaters
• 2 lawn mowers * backpack sprayers
• 32’ alum. & 32’ wooden ext. ladders
• Parmak fencer * Hi-tensile wire
• Bio harnesses * Bridles * Collars
* Misc. Tack
• DeWalt 20V 3” drum sander
• Bostitch coil nailer * Misc. other tools
• Complete ¾” Champion socket set
• 1 wagon load of new & used tools
*GUNS * ANTIQUES
The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from February 26 to March 4: Adamstown Borough Greenville Construction LLC conveyed property on West Main Street to Brittany N. Kurtz and Bridget A. Kurtz for $1.
Foxes Siding Inc. conveyed property on East Main Street to Nicholas A. Fox and Karla D. Fox for $115,000.
Foxes Siding Inc. conveyed property on East Main Street to Isaac Fox and Miranda Fox for $115,000.
Brecknock Township
Peter N. Fortuna and Anna V. Fortuna conveyed property on Fivepointville Road to Anna V. Fortuna for $1.
Joseph Costello and Mary Costello conveyed property on Abbey Lane to Matthew Tejada Munoz and Krystal Tejada for $460,000.
Clay Township
The Esther H. Sensenig Estate conveyed property on Weidmansville Road to Kurtz Brickhouse Acres LLC for $4,002,000.
Walter Alan Murphy and Sandra Ellen Murphy conveyed property on Skyline Avenue to Sandra Ellen Murphy for $1.
The Esther H. Sensenig Estate conveyed property on Indiantown Road to Kevin Weaver Zimmerman and Elaine Zimmerman for $1,500,000.
Lincoln Land Group Inc. and Landmark Builders Inc. conveyed property on Morning Drive to Alexis Rafael Rojas, Sarah Barkman, Paul Barkman and Ana Cristina Barkman for $649,700.
Earl Township
Shane Michael Smoker and Andrea Sheree Smoker conveyed property on West Main Street to J. Lester Smoker and Twila J. Smoker for $1.
rancher w/attached 2-bay garage on a rural .60-acre lot. Main floor features a spacious maple cabinetry eat-in
kitchen w/range, microwave, fridge & pantry; open to FR w/bay window; BR #1 w/closet & Jack &
level 1,050 sq. ft. family room w/aux. LP furnace; BR #5 & full bath; utility room; central vac; 200 amp svc.; electric heat; on-site well & septic; annual taxes: $3,793. Outbuildings: A 20’x12’ shed/workshop & 16’x10’ garden shed.
OPEN HOUSE: SAT., MARCH 14 & 21 FROM 1-3 PM; for info., call/ text auctioneer at (717) 371-3333.
717-371-3333 John J. Rutt II 717-587-8906 Cameron Rutt AY-002189-L Member of PA & National Auctioneers Assoc.
w/wash sink, cabinetry storage; storage room; utility room. Public water; private septic; warm-air oil furnace; central A/C; shingle roof.
DETACHED GARAGE: 24’x19’ 2-car detached concrete-block garage w/single large overhead door, door opener, side entrance, concrete floor. Rear 24’x12’ lean-to addition is insulated; a great wood shop or hobby shop. West Earl Twp.; desirable Conestoga Valley School District; total taxes $3,689.
OPEN HOUSE DATE: Sat., March 14 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. Please visit our website www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram OFFERING 1% BROKER PARTICIPATION * ON-LINE BIDDING
For:
Curvin S. Hoover, Lisa Z. Hoover, Willis R. Hoover and Etta S. Hoover conveyed property on Weaverland Road to Curvin S. Hoover and Lisa Z. Hoover for $1.
Curvin S. Hoover, Lisa Z. Hoover, Willis R. Hoover and Etta S. Hoover conveyed property on Weaverland Road to Curvin S. Hoover and Lisa Z. Hoover for $1.
Jensen S. Olweiler conveyed property on West Main Street to Gabriell L. Kauffman for $255,000.
Sheldon Martin and Lucille Martin conveyed property on Hurst Road to Sheldon Martin and Lucille Martin for $1.
Barbara A. Schrodi-Patte conveyed property on Bridle Path to Jessalyn C. Rohrbaugh for $336,000.
3 BR 1 BA HOUSE & 25x45 SHOP ON 1 +/- AC.
Tues., March 17, 2026
From PA-897 between Kleinfeltersville & Blainsport, take S. Cocalico Rd. 1.5
Mi. to Property on Left.
Country Split Foyer on 1 +/– Ac. Lot w/Approx. 1,852 SF Finished Living Area. Upper Level Features Spacious Eat-In Kitchen, Cozy LR w/Brick Fireplace/Propane Insert, Laundry, 3 Bdrms., 1 Bath. Lower Level has Lg. Family Rm. w/Brick Fireplace set up for Propane, Utility/Storage Area. Oversized 1 Car Integral Garage. Central Air/Heat Pump, Well, Water Softener, Acid Neutralizing System & UV Light, On-site Eljen Septic System Installed in 2022. 25’x45’ Heated Shop Built in 2019 w/14’ Ceilings & 12’6’’x12’ Overhead Door w/Opener, has Water, 100 Amp Sub Panel & is Radiant Heat Ready. Cocalico SD, West Cocalico Twp., Taxes: $4,928.26.
NOTE: This move-in ready country property w/numerous updates features nice, fenced backyard and lg. covered patio. Shop ideal for the hobbyist or RV storage. Property backs to farmland & has mtn. views. Owners are relocating and plan to sell.
OPEN HOUSE: By appointment (call Joel at 717-383-5606).
TERMS: 10% Down, Balance in 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com
Auction For: Dwight H. & Sarah Beth Martin
Attorney: Anthony Schimaneck (717) 299-5251
East Cocalico Township
Adam Z. Treier and Lauren S. Clark conveyed property on North Reading Road to Joseph G. Shirk and Elena G. Pritt for $320,000.
The James L. Landis Estate conveyed property on North Reading Road to Cocalico Real Estate Ventures LLC for $750,000.
Allen C. Carmichael Jr. conveyed property on Cranberry Circle to Alyson Neiheiser for $434,900.
East Earl Township
Weaver Realty Company III
LLC conveyed property in East Earl Township to GEN 22 Partners LLC for $7,000,000.
Weaver Realty Company III
LLC conveyed property in East Earl Township to Weaver Realty Company III LLC for $1.
Elizabeth Township
The Peter J. Parsil Deed of Trust conveyed property on Speedwell Forge Road to the M. Brooke Minnich Trust for $1.
Ephrata Borough
Brandon S. Ringler conveyed property on Linda Terrace to Gerard Salvatore and Jennifer Salvatore for $270,000.
The James A. Martzall Jr. Estate conveyed property on Dawn Avenue to KRRF LLC for $250,000.
Ephrata Township
Xiaobin Chen and Jin Yun Jiang conveyed property on Kennedy Drive to Jin Yun Jiang for $1.
The Charles W. Cassidy Jr. Estate conveyed property on Fieldcrest Lane to Melissa Amico and Daniel Roe for $389,900.
J & S Properties Inc. conveyed property on North Reading Road to Charles Investments LLC for $600,000.
Lititz Borough
The Brenda J. Long Estate conveyed property on East Lincoln Avenue to Peter Andrew Maysilles for $405,000.
The Jared B. Kreider Estate conveyed property on East New Street to Jared Anderson for $265,000.
Sharon F. Schaich conveyed property on Woodcrest Avenue to Scott M. Ellis and Danielle M. Ellis for $450,000.
Julia Horne and Lawrence E. Horne conveyed property on West Marion Street to the Julia Ann Horne Living Trust for $1. Lampeter Homes LLC conveyed property on Cardinal Road to Michael Andrew Vergara and Joanne Marie Vergara for $385,000.
Brett J. Hamsher conveyed property on West Marion Street to Robin Struck for $333,000.
Michelle Gooding conveyed property in Lititz Borough to J. Reed Gooding for $1. New Holland Borough Henry R. Wells and Selma F. Wells conveyed property on West Broad Street to Loren Bender and Judith Bender for $400,000.
3 BR/1.5 BA DWELLING W/ONE CAR GARAGE SAT., MARCH 14, 2026 SALE AT 11:00 A.M.
Located at 410 S. 5th Ave., Denver (Denver Boro., Lanc. Co.) From red light in Denver, take 4th Street south. Turn right on Franklin Street followed by a left on Fifth Avenue.
Real estate consists of a 2½ story brick dwelling, built in 1940, containing a kitchen, dining room, spacious living room, and a half bath all on the main level with hardwood floors throughout. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a full bathroom. There is approx. 1,492 sq. ft. of finished living space with attic storage above. The full, unfinished basement contains the laundry hookup. Oil hot water heat. Public water & sewer. This solid brick dwelling is situated on a 0.17 (+/-) acre lot along with an attached one car garage, a storage shed, and a cute rear yard. Nestled on a boulevard side street, this property is convenient to the Cocalico Schools, and not far from major routes. You won’t want to miss this excellent opportunity, being offered for sale via public auction! Open house to be held by appt., contact auctioneer at (717) 371-9603. 10% down day of sale, balance due at settlement. 1% Broker participation offered. Call auctioneer for details. Young & Young, Attys. Lic. #AU005308-L 717-336-6983
Theme Baskets & Tupperware. Crafts, Groceries & Homemade Baked Goods.. Gift Cards, Certificates, Silent Auction & Much More! West Earl Fire Co. 38th Annual Auction www.westearlfire.org - 14 School Lane Ave., Brownstown Plenty of good food including: Pulled Pork & Sausage Sandwiches, Soft Pretzels, French Fries, Soft Ice Cream & More!
* Accepting Quality Donations & Consignments *
Drop off dates and times: March 17 & 19 from 6PM - 8PM.
March 20 from 12 Noon - 9PM or by appointment. Preview: Friday, March 20 from 5PM - 9PM. For more information call: 717-606-8686
Email: auction@westearlfire.org
Baked Goods: Wilmer Oberholtzer @ 717-824-1526
Rural “one owner” spacious dwl. w/3,480 SF, eat-in kitchen w/custom cabinets, large sun rm. w/custom cabinetry, living rm., 5 bdrms. (master bath), bonus bdrm., 3 full baths, large rec/game rm. w/cabinets, family rm. w/gas stove, completely finished 1st & lower levels, 2 car garage/shop 24x30, utility bldg. 14x24, pavilion 14x24 w/elec., water & custom cabinets, in-ground heated pool w/waterfall spa, 2.7 ACRES w/lawn, garden, macadam drive & parking. Zoned Ag. After 33 years, owners downsizing & serious to sell. A must see well maintained move-in condition home w/extra features galore. Quiet country location. Minutes to Reinholds, Denver, Kleinfeltersville & Adamstown. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., March 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)
Steve R. & Elizabeth B. Good 610-463-4321
Road to Warwick Township for $1.
Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on Shadyside Drive to Xin Xu and Wei Huang for $150,000.
Beiler Properties LLC conveyed property on Woodcrest Avenue to Claudia C. Jimenez and Javier R. Jimenez for $719,900.
Warwick Crossing LLC and EG Stoltzfus Homes LLC conveyed property on Autumn Harvest Lane to Dan L. Brown and Deborah A. Bolton for $626,760.
Humberto E. Zacapa and Patricia Mejia conveyed property on Pepperton Court to Nabeh Fanous and Theresa Fam for $310,000.
The Donald L. Geib and Roxanne S. Geib Joint Lifetime Revocable Trust con-
veyed property on West Orange Street to Wardenhof LLC for $500,000.
Kimberly A. McBride and Kevin Peter McBride conveyed property on Woodcrest Avenue to Heather Megan Papst for $365,000.
Michael Harrison and Kelli Harrison conveyed property on Pierson Road to William Rose and Helen Rose for $588,000.
Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on Shadyside Drive to John Gruzenski and Lisa Gruzenski for $150,000.
Doris Kay Sipe Warmkessel conveyed property on Shelley Court to David O’Shaughnessy and Leslie O’Shaughnessy for $463,500.
Michael D. Ciocci and Susan E. Ciocci conveyed
(Cocalico & Schoeneck Area)
HYBRID PUBLIC AUCTION
.53 ACRE * BRICK RANCHER w/3 BEDROOMS 2-CAR ATTACHED GAR. * CLEAN & UPDATED INDSIDE CENTRAL A/C * QUIET BACKYARD BORDERS FARMLAND SAT., APRIL 4 at 11:00 AM
DIRECTIONS: From the 4-way stop in Schoeneck, travel North on King St. (transitions into S. Cocalico Rd.) for approx. 3 miles to property on the right (just past Hickory Rd.).
REAL ESTATE: A clean, freshly updated all brick 3-bedroom Rancher w/quiet rear covered porch & patio on country .53-acre lot. This house has approximately 1,100 sq. ft.; 18.5’x13’ living room area w/ large bay window, HW flooring throughout
detached shed w/rollup door; (3) bedrooms w/closets; bathroom has tub/shower; 24’x23’ attached 2-car garage; full basement contains a 20’x13’ family room w/brick hearth; utility room; laundry hook-up; oil fired hot water heat; central A/C; well & septic on-site; shingle roof; taxes $4,225.
OPEN HOUSE DATES: Saturdays, March 14 & 21 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. Please visit our website www.martinandrutt.com
By: John J. Rutt II 717-587-8906
property on Presidents Drive to the Ciocci Family Trust for $1.
J. Michael Melbert and Marcia A. Melbert conveyed property in Warwick Township to J. Michael Melbert and Marcia A. Melbert for $1.
West Cocalico Township
Mary Lou Shirk conveyed property on Swamp Bridge Road to Jeffrey Keith Burkholder and Whitney Noelle Burkholder for $450,000.
West Earl Township
328 Akron LLC conveyed property in West Earl Township to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for $1.
Charles J. Neslund and Deborah A. Neslund conveyed property on West Main Street to the Neslund Family Trust for $1.
Michael J. Hussey and Lisa D. Hussey conveyed property on East Main Street to Indrawati Hartandi for $400,000.
John P. Weaver and Laura A. Weaver conveyed property on Diamond Station Road to Shane Rowe for $1,780,000. Mervin Lavern Landis and Julie Lynn Landis conveyed property in West Earl Township to State of Grace Realty LLC for $500,000.
1934-S, and 1935, plus an addi�onal Peace Dollar album lot. Indian Head & Wheat Pennies: Indian Heads including 1864 L, 1872, 1877, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1885, 1904–1909, 1908-S, and 1909-S, along with mul�-coin Indian Head groups. Wheat Cents include key and semikey dates such as 1909-S, 1909-S VDB, 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-D, 1915-S, 1922 No D, 1926-S, 1931-S, and a 1957 Proof. Silver Eagles: Includes proofs dated 1986-S, 1987, 1988-S, 1990-S, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000-P, 2001-W (2), 2002-W, 2003-W, 2004-W, 2005-W, 2012-W, 2013-W, 2017-W (2), 2018-W (2), and 2020W (2); uncirculated pieces from 1997, 2002, 2003, 2007 (2), 2013-W, 2022 (2), 2023, and 2025 (2); graded highlights including 2020-S PR70 DCAM, 2021 Type 1 & Type 2 MS70, 2020 MS69 (2), and 2022 MS70; Albums including a 36-coin 1986–2014 set; A few lots of 1/2 oz., 1 oz. & 4 oz. Silver Rounds.
Silver & Standing Liberty, Barber Quarters & Halves: Barber Quarters dated 1892-S, 1896, 1896-S, 1897-O, 1901-O, 1901-S, and 1908-S; Barber Halves dated 1892-O, 1892-S, 1894, 1895-S, 1896-S, 1897-O, 1897-S, 1904-S, 1914, and 1915; and Standing Liberty Quarters dated 1916, 1917 Type I, 1917-D Type I, 1917-S Type II, and 1919. Also included are Silver Quarter Proof Sets (2009, 2010, 2014), and addi�onal silver quarter and half dollar group lots.
Barber Dimes, Buffalo Nickels & Other Coins: Barber Dimes dated 1892-S, 1893-O, 1895-O, 1895-S, 1896-O, 1896-S, 1897-O, and 1901-S; Buffalo Nickels 1913-D Type II and 1916-S, plus mul�-coin Buffalo lots and a par�al Buffalo nickel book; Mercury Dimes 1916-D, 1916-S, 1925S, 1942/41, and 1942-D/41.
Auc�oneer Note: This auc�on has a strong mix of key dates, cer�fied coins and silver throughout. Don’t miss this opportunity to add quality coins to your collec�on! **Food By Bareville Ladies Auxiliary** For more pictures, go to www.beiler-campbellauc�ons.com or www.auc�onzip.com or www.gotoauc�on.com
S. Cocalico Rd., Denver,
105 Whitehall Rd., Reinholds. From Reinholds, Rt. 897 N. to Blainsport. Right Whitehall Rd. Property on left.
Direc�ons: 1500 Furnace Hills Pike (Route 501) Li�tz, 1 mile south of Brickerville.
1500 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 - Lancaster Co.
85 Wissler Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. Rt.
LawnBros LLC is a locally owned business providing lawn and landscape services in Ephrata and the surrounding areas. At a young age, owner and entrepreneur Brock Keener had a vision of creating a full-service lawn care business to create beautiful outdoor spaces and serve his community.
It all started in 2012, when Brock first used a push mower at nine years old. He liked the experience so much that he decided to start a lawn care business with his older brother, Branson. They went door to door through their neighborhood, offering their services to anyone who was interested. To help brand themselves, they named their growing business “LawnBros.” In the early years, both brothers were too young to drive, so their parents drove them around in their minivan to serve weekly mowing customers.
Years later, in 2019, Brock realized he had a unique passion to serve people in this way and took sole ownership of the business. That same year he added an LLC to make the business official.
Once he graduated from Ephrata High School in 2022, Brock decided to make his lawn and landscape business his full-time occupation. Brock’s vision was for LawnBros to become a household name known for high-quality service, excellent communication, and outstanding attention to detail. The business’ mission is to provide value to every customer through quality lawn and landscaping services. Brock states, “Each year my team and I work hard to make properties beautiful. We strive to put the customer first in everything we do and always love serving the community in this way. We give all glory and praise to God for guiding the business to this point. We eagerly anticipate the future and the incredible plans He has in store for us!”
Today, LawnBros is a full-service property maintenance company, offering customers lawn mowing, lawn treatments, mulching, hedge and tree trimming, power washing, stump removal, spring and fall clean-up services, and snow removal. They offer very competitive prices to provide the best value for their customers.
LawnBros can be reached via phone at 717-471-9671, through their website: Lawnbros. com, via email at contact@lawnbros.com or through their Facebook page. Consider joining their team, they are always looking for hard-working individuals that enjoy working outdoors! Contact LawnBros today, where service is always in season!
COCALICO BUILDERS, LTD
Bringing your dreams to life.
Cocalico Builders, LTD has been a growing business under the hands of Dwight Graybill since 2004. Dwight, being a native to the Lancaster County area and growing up in the small town of Stevens, wanted to find a way to give back to the community. Dwight and Cocalico Builders provide unique and custom projects from the kitchen to the bathroom to your outdoor entertaining spaces.
Dwight’s goal has always been to provide unique projects to his customers. He pours his energy and creativity into your home by designing top notch spaces with intricate detail and high quality workmanship. Dwight and his business have been featured in Lancaster County Magazine on numerous occasions for the outstanding work he’s provided for the community.
One of the reasons Cocalico Builders stands out from other companies is not only because of their creativity in their projects, but also their enjoyment of repurposing material to make old things new again. Dwight and project manager, Ben Graybill, enjoy when they come up with an idea to make a project unique to the customers and seeing the smile on their faces when the job is complete.
Cocalico Builders brings pride and passion to every
of designers, project managers and tradespeople, you
dreams to life.”
ANDERSON PHARMACY
Locally Owned, Locally Loved
Proudly caring for the community since 1946 Anderson Pharmacy’s mission is to help the local community stay healthy. Owner, Dr. Cathy Wisniewski, believes more than ever it’s important to focus on preventative care options instead of relying heavily on medications. She specializes in holistic care and acquired the pharmacy in 2020 with the desire to provide patients the service and care they deserve. Manager Tom Smith and several of the pharmacy technicians have been with the Anderson Pharmacy team for over 20 years! The team does more than just fill your medication, they also provide services and products to their patients in a manner that maximizes patients’ health and the community’s welfare. They work together to take an active role in your healthcare by providing: prescription services, 24/7 refill, delivery of vitamins and supplements within a six mile radius, vaccines and medication therapy management. Dr. Cathy Wisniewski is very proud to offer patients medication packaging because it helps people remember to take their medication so they can get better.
Anderson Pharmacy has two locations to serve you, 334 Main Street, Denver and 2590 North Reading Road, Denver (Adamstown). Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Main Street phone number is 717-336-2292 and Adamstown’s phone number is 717-484-2649. Please view their website, www.andersononmain.com for more information.
COCALICO PLUMBING & HEATING
When your family needs us most… our family is here!
Cocalico Plumbing & Heating is a plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor with a reputation for quality work that is completed on time and within budget. As a family owned company since 1990, we know how to bring a personal touch to each job regardless of size. We are a team that is committed to exceeding expectations through excellence, empathy and honesty.
Contact us for all your service or replacement needs at 717-335-3454. We look forward to welcoming you to our family! www.cocalicoph.com
NEVCO RENTAL LLC
Nevco Rental LLC, located along Route 322 in Brickerville, would like to thank all contractors and homeowners that chose Nevco Rental in 2025 for their rental needs. We look forward to seeing you throughout this coming year, as we again help you meet your deadlines by renting you the equipment you need to get the job done.
Nevco Rental LLC carries a large selection of equipment from excavating to concrete tools, from trimming trees and shrubs to fertilizing and caring for your lawn. We also have a full line of lifting equipment. We have tow-behind lifts for around the home chores to telehandlers and boom lifts for commercial job sites. If getting the piece of equipment you need to your job site is a problem, Nevco Rental also offers delivery.
Our goal is to provide you with the equipment you need to meet your job deadline at competitive prices.
Please stop in and speak to our friendly and helpful sales team or visit our website at Nevco Rental LLC. We continue to add to our line of equipment, so check us out! Didn’t have it before? WE MIGHT NOW!
Nevco Rental LLC is located at 138 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, PA 17543. You can reach us at 717-626-1651.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We are a sister company to Nevco Service - Heating and Cooling Company and Nevco Fuel service.
Dwight Graybill
L-R: Becky Steffy, Sallie Stroll, Cathy Wisniewski and Barbara Curry.
L-R: Andy Walstrum, Corey Haag, Scott Smith, Jon Moyer, Marcie Zerbe, James Moyer, Dale Eby and Mark Rothweiler.
L-R: Lavon Zimmerman, Brock Keener and Landon Martin.
SLATE ROAD SUPPLY LLC
Surplus and Discontinued Building Material
Located between New Holland and Ephrata at 150 Slate Road, Ephrata, Slate Road Supply LLC specializes in Scratch and Dent appliances, surplus discount building materials including metal roofing and siding. They offer customers considerable discounts and close-outs on many items.
Having a large inventory, Slate Road Supply LLC carries many supplies for contractors and DIY homeowners including first-quality surplus items, cancelled orders, slightly damaged and seconds in all sorts of residential and commercial metal roofing and building supplies. Name Brand appliances carried include Frigidaire and Electrolux. Most appliances include a one year manufacturer’s warranty, excluding any cosmetic defects or damage. At Slate Road Supply LLC you can find lower prices with little or no sacrifice of quality.
Slate Road Supply also sells several running lines of prime products. They stock 20+ colors of vinyl plank flooring, White PVC Trimboard and PVC Sheets. They also assemble Kodiak Fiberglass Exterior Doors. Slate Road Supply offers delivery service through outside delivery services. Most drivers have trailers that can slide material off, removing the need for a forklift on-site.
Let Slate Road Supply be your one stop shop for all your building needs. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Closed on Sunday. They can be reached at 717-445-5222.
UNITED ZION RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
In the early 1900s, Barbara and Henry Firestone opened their home to neighbors who needed assistance and began caring for them. As members of the United Zion Church and owners of a bakery that served the local area, Barbara and Henry’s generosity flowed from their Christian faith and their commitment to the community. Along with the church, they formally incorporated the effort as the United Zion Home for the Homeless in 1905.
Today they are known as the United Zion Retirement Community. They are a non-profit, faith based, community offering Residential Living, Personal Care and Nursing. Their dedication to their mission is still the same – Based on Christian principles, they provide a community where residents thrive by focusing on independence, dignity and physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. They are open to people of all faiths.
United Zion Retirement Community is proud to share they have been recognized among the top 1,000 nursing homes in the country by U.S. News & World Report in their 2026 “Best Nursing Homes” list, earning high-performing marks in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News evaluated more than 15,000 nursing homes nationwide and selected fewer than 19% as “high performing.” This honor reflects United Zion’s ongoing commitment to helping residents thrive in every way.
They are also thrilled to announce that United Zion Retirement Community has officially received Accelerated Care Plus (ACP) Certification for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, making them only the second senior living community in the nation to earn this distinction. The ACP’s program is a cutting-edge, evidence based approach that supports individuals living with heart and lung conditions.
United Zion Retirement Community is a member of Leading Age and Anabaptist Providers Group. President and CEO, M. Sue Verdegem was one of the featured speakers at a recent Leading Age 2025 event who spoke on “wall-less dementia care.” The team members at United Zion Retirement Community help to ensure residents flourish no matter where they are on their life journey.
Whether you or your loved one is looking for less maintenance or the confidence of having a plan for future care needs, United Zion Retirement Community’s caring community is the place for you. More information is available on their website at www.uzrc.org. They are located at 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz. Their business hours are daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and they can be reached at 717-626-2071.
Trusted Automotive Care in Lititz and New Holland
CJ’s Tire & Auto proudly serves the Lititz and New Holland communities with full-service automotive care built on trust, transparency, and expertise. Both locations offer comprehensive services including tires, alignments, oil changes, preventative maintenance, PA state inspections, brake service, and more. With experienced leadership teams and skilled technicians, CJ’s ensures every vehicle leaves safe, reliable, and road-ready. Convenient online scheduling makes maintaining your vehicle simple and stress-free.
Carrying a wide selection of leading tire brands such as Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, Yokohama, Falken, and Hankook, CJ’s helps drivers select the right solution for their vehicle and driving needs. But the company’s impact goes beyond auto service. CJ’s mission is to change more than tires — by delivering exceptional customer experiences, developing meaningful career opportunities for employees, and giving back to the communities it proudly serves. Through professional service, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to excellence, CJ’s Tire & Auto continues to keep Lititz and New Holland confidently moving forward.
BROOKLAWN PAVING, LLC
Ben Bruckhart, President
Founded in 1981 by Mervin Bruckhart, Brooklawn Paving is a family-owned and operated professional asphalt paving contractor in Lititz that is celebrating over 40 years in business. The company is known for its meticulous craftsmanship and personalized service.
Brooklawn Paving specializes in driveways, parking lots, farms, recreational courts and asphalt repairs. Their crews are experienced and committed to working as a team to achieve an excellent finished product.
Merv’s son, Ben, has been president since 2008. Ben and Merv continue to be closely involved in the day-to-day operations of the business, and they and their staff look forward to serving you. Call 717-665-2558 for a FREE estimate.
“Experience, Close To Home”
Thank you to our personal and business clients who continue to refer us to their families, friends and colleagues. We are honored to be able to assist them with their legal matters.
www.brooklawnpaving.com PA 20027
We have two convenient full-time locations at 109 W. Main Street in Ephrata and at 62 N. Broad Street, just north of The Wilbur in Lititz. We offer complete legal service including divorce, custody and support, personal injury and wrongful death, Wills, Estate settlement, business formation, civil litigation, criminal defense, unemployment compensation and many other areas of practice. We are a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, for obtaining verdicts, settlements or awards of over $1 Million for our personal injury clients. With our experience inside and outside the courtroom, we offer skilled representation with personal attention you deserve. If you are interested in seeing how we can help you with your legal problem, please contact us at 717-733-3330 or 717-626-7728 or visit us at www.gardnerstevens.com.
BIG AND SMALL IN ALL THE RIGHT WAYS.
You expect sophisticated products and services from a large bank. And personal customer service from a small community bank. At Fulton Bank, you get both.
Your business is more than checking accounts and loans. It’s about understanding your unique needs and helping you achieve your business’s goals.
That’s business banking done right.
THE ROBERT M. LOMBARD HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a safe, doctor-prescribed treatment that helps your body heal naturally. During treatment, you relax in a comfortable, sealed chamber and breathe pure oxygen while the air pressure is gently increased. This allows extra oxygen to travel through your bloodstream and reach areas that normally don’t get enough oxygen.
That extra oxygen helps your body:
• Heal injuries faster
• Reduce inflammation
• Fight infection
• Grow new blood vessels
• Boost immune and stem cell activity
HBOT is especially helpful for conditions that are slow to heal, such as radiation injuries, bone infections, non-healing diabetic wounds, and other chronic conditions. It can also support healing when standard treatments alone aren’t enough. For example, in cases of Lyme disease, the high-oxygen environment helps weaken the bacteria so your immune system can clear it and begin repairing damage.
Many patients describe HBOT as life-changing
We also offer Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), a gentle, non-invasive treatment that improves circulation, supports energy balance, and helps your cells absorb nutrients more effectively. Used together, HBOT and PEMF can enhance overall healing and wellness.
Our outpatient clinic, established in 1979 by Robert M. Lombard MD, uses hospital-grade, singleperson chambers with 100% oxygen. Care is overseen by our Nursing Director, Connie Waltz, CHRN, who has over 40 years of experience.
Call: 717-684-3228
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Email: hboxygen@earthlink.net
255 N. 6th Street, Columbia, PA 17512
By appointment only
HORST AUCTIONEERS
“The Voices of Experience” In Lancaster County, the name Horst seems synonymous with auctioneer. It’s no wonder, with over 100 years experience through five generations of the Horst family. Horst Auctioneers provides auction services and is located at 50 Durlach Rd., on the corner of Rt. 322 in Ephrata. T. Glenn worked with his father and grandfather in both custom building and auctioneering. T. Glenn’s sons, Tim and Tom, joined the family business after graduating from high school and now Tim’s sons Brent, Matt and Derek are also auctioneering and helping in the family business. Auctions became their priority with the building of the Horst Auction Center at the corner of Durlach Road and Route 322. A consignment auction featuring antiques, household goods and much more, is held every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and on selected Saturdays. The Horsts also catalog antiques, coins, tools and guns and other collectible items. There is seating for about 500 people and there are many display cabinets and a stage. A small restaurant features PA Dutch cooking and snack foods. Horst Auction Center is bright, roomy and clean!
Horst Auctioneers is well known for its on-site real estate sales of farm, commercial and residential properties. Registration and purchases are fully computerized for fast, efficient service! The Horsts even maintain a “portable” office in a trailer at on-site sales.
Call the office at the Horst Auction Center for more information at 717-738-3080, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Times of public sales are announced through flyers and local newspapers. You can also find information on their website at www.horstauction.com.
BRUNNERVILLE GARAGE, INC.
Brunnerville Garage offers great vehicle service for Lititz and the surrounding communities. The mechanics, Lynn Mearig, Jeff Mearig, Jason Mearig, and Lynn Bear are experienced and knowledgeable about all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance. Their honesty and quality workmanship keep customers coming back.
The full service shop offers battery replacement, tires, re-programming of OEM PCM, computer diagnostics, 4-Wheel alignment, brakes service, air conditioning system repair, engine repair and all general services.
Brunnerville Garage has been family-owned and operating since 1979. Co-owner Lynn always wanted to be a mechanic and when the previous owner of the shop retired, Lynn and his brother, Jeffrey, took ownership and have built upon the business ever since. Besides the mechanics, the garage currently employs several other people including Joel Mearig, store and garage attendant, Pat Graffius, convenience store manager, and Holly Mearig, clerical worker.
If you are looking for an auto repair shop, please call Brunnerville Garage at 717-6262861. They are located at 1229 Brunnerville Road, Lititz. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE COCALICO VALLEY
Heritage Matters
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley is a hidden gem. Many people think they are the “Ephrata Historical Society,” but they really cover the entire northern region of Lancaster County. Their footprint includes both East and West Cocalico Townships, as well as the townships of Clay, Ephrata and West Earl, and part of Earl. They serve the boroughs of Adamstown, Denver, Ephrata and Akron – basically anything from Reinholds to Brownstown.
Located at 237-249 West Main Street, Ephrata in an 1868 Italianate Mansion, both the museum and the research library provide tremendous amounts of history to visitors. The research library is helpful to those researching their family tree, the history of their property, obituaries, old newspapers, etc. There is also a working print shop onsite which is open most Saturdays and is staffed by printers who are trained in authentic type-set printing.
In addition, the HSCV holds monthly informative meetings that are open and free to the public, and they publish an annual journal for members, as well as an informative quarterly newsletter. The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley’s mission is to preserve the rich history of the Cocalico Valley for future generations. The Research Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is open Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., March through December, and other times by appointment. Groups welcome. There are also many resources available on their website at www.cocalicovalleyhs.org. They can be reached at 717-733-1616.
Shown is Lyndon (mechanic).
L-R: Merv and Ben Bruckhart
Bottom Row (L-R): Kurt A. Gardner, John C. Stevens. Standing (L-R): Rachel A. Grove, Andrew S. Walls and Connie J. Stevens.
L-R: (front) Tom Horst, Derek Horst, Renee Horst, Tim Horst, Aubrey Horst, Brent Horst; (second row) Jim Rabold, Harrison Schans, Nathan Glick, George Horst, Lori Schlotter, Missy Moyer; (back) Dan Eshbach, Matt Horst and Jim Refi.
WOODCREST RETREAT
Woodcrest Retreat has been a place where people can escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary. Known for our awardwinning day and overnight camps for children ages 6 to 16, Woodcrest can also help you create the perfect space for your gathering — whatever it may be. We offer opportunities for youth, families, churches, and businesses to get out and enjoy God’s creation. We offer:
• 50 site campground and cabin rentals
• Meeting spaces and pavilion rentals for groups up to 300 people
• Outdoor education programs for homeschool families and school groups
We are conveniently located at 225 Woodcrest Drive just off the 222/322 exit in Ephrata. To learn more about our programs and rental facilities, call 717-738-2233 or visit online at: www.WoodcrestRetreat.org.
“Come Experience the Wonder of God.”
THE RE-UZIT SHOP OF NEW HOLLAND
One-stop department store shopping is alive and well at the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland! Voted the #1 Favorite Thrift Shop through Reader’s Choice Awards. We are one of the largest thrift stores of it’s kind featuring multi-levels and large organized departments of clothing, furniture, housewares, books, decor, toys, jewelry, tools and much more! You will find bargains around every corner and enjoy the comfort of a wonderful shopping experience in our easily accessible building with ample parking and elevator.
We have a vast selection of donated items as well as a few new items to choose from. Through the help of our dedicated volunteers/staff and generous donors, our store has generated millions of dollars to support the work of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), as well as many local charities and organizations since 1976.
The Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland is located at 707 West Main Street, New Holland, PA. Our business hours are, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone number is 717-354-8355. Visit our website for store information and details on donating items at www. newhollandreuzit.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest promotions and sales events.
Your garage door is one of the largest and most frequently used components of your home. Signal Control offers a skilled, experienced service team whose goal is to keep your door and operator working at peak performance and safety. They sell, install and service garage doors and electric operators for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Signal Control handles a full line of Raynor garage doors and operators. Raynor residential doors are known for their security and dependability as well as for being the only garage door with a warranty “for as long as you own it” against any rust!
Signal Control takes the extra step when anticipating customers’ needs. Now in their 33rd year, the company office and showroom is located in a restored 19th century barn complete with displays of full-sized working garage doors and operators.
Visit the showroom and see the products for yourself. Signal Control offers a variety of styles and colors, including various raised panel, carriage house and window options.
If your door is an odd size, call or stop by the showroom to discuss the available options.
Signal Control is a locally owned business serving your community. They are located at 2255 West Main St., Route 322 W, between Ephrata and Clay. Showroom hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; and evenings by appointment. Call 717-7337570 or toll-free 800-285-6826. Visit them on the web at signalcontrol.net. Customer satisfaction is the number-one priority at Signal Control!
THE WITMER COMPANY
“Setting the Standard in Comfort Since 1941”
Whether you need a routine maintenance check or an emergency repair, The Witmer Company, located at 286 Locust Street, New Holland, is available to handle all of your family’s plumbing, heating, cooling, sewer and drain, water conditioning and indoor quality needs. They continually strive to exceed customers’ expectations.
Roy and Dorothy Witmer founded the company in 1941 with the simple purpose of delivering high quality service at a reasonable price for the community. As the company has continued to grow, their values have never changed. They continue to maintain relationships with each customer. Most of their customers have been with them for over 10 years, if not for life.
Their employees are extremely dedicated as well. A majority of them have been with the company for the majority of their careers. A review from a customer named Scott confirms the high quality and longevity of the employees, “For the last 15 years, we have used Witmer to service our existing system, which they also installed, and we have NEVER had one complaint with any of their technicians. In fact, the technician, Eric, who installed the York system 15 years ago, was the same technician who also just installed our new Amana system. How often does that happen? Speaks volumes for Witmer’s employee retention. Eric and his co-worker, Luis, were very professional and courteous and left our house as clean as it was when they started. We can highly recommend them for any of your HVAC needs.”
Current President Jeffrey K. Henshaw has been in the HVAC industry for over 30 years. He has gone from estimating residential and commercial work, to now being a co-owner with Vice President Andrew McClure. Andrew has been with The Witmer Company for the last 40 years, starting as a technician to a service manager. They are both directly involved with the company and deal directly with customers. Karen Mull serves as the Office Manager. She manages all aspects of the office and the company literally could not function without her. A great addition to the staff, Service Dispatcher Emily Velazquez is quick to help any customer or any employee, with any problem. The Witmer Company services all brands and offers a wide variety of services for both residential and commercial customers including:
• General plumbing repairs
• Kitchen and faucets and fixture services
• Waterline repair and replacement
• Gas, oil and electric water heater services
• Sump pump, well pump and booster pump services
• Sewer and drain services
• Heat pumps
• Natural gas and propane systems
• Oil furnaces, boilers
• Ductless heat pumps
• Zone Systems
• Thermostats
• Central Air Conditioning
• Geothermal heat pump systems
• Installation of indoor air quality systems
• Commercial conditioner
For prompt service, repair, maintenance and installation, please call The Witmer Company at 717-354-4281. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 24-hour emergency service is also available.
Pictured (L-R): Mark Nolt, Wes Weaver, Ken Garman, Jeremy Wise and Kerrick Garman.
Andrew McClure, Vice President (left) and Jeffrey K. Henshaw, President (right).
Emily Velazquez, Dispatcher (left) and Karen J. Mull, Office Manager (right).
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HOME, LAWN GARDEN
A special thank you to Josie and her team for making my Dad’s Life Celebration a beautiful and personable experience. We were met with kindness and compassion during a very hard time. Josie and her team went above and beyond taking care of all the details. I personally felt taken care of and I can’t thank you enough for that.
Marie and her team were awesome to work with. Her attention to detail while providing empathy and helping us through the difficult
At S & A Paint and Repair, we specialize in post-accident collision repairs big or small-from light dents to major damage.
We are proud to be an independently owned collision repair shop. Being independent means, we accept insurance claims, but our loyalty is to the repair — and to you, not the insurance company. Repair decisions are based on the vehicle’s needs, manufacturer repair procedures, and safety — not on shortcuts, cost caps, or pre-set agreements.
S&A PAINT AND REPAIR LLC
We’re frequently complimented on the cleanliness of our shop, our excellent customer service, and our commitment to mentoring young trade school graduates. Our shop isn’t loud, chaotic, or rushed. It’s intentional. Young technicians learn in a professional environment where questions are encouraged, skills are developed, and pride in workmanship matters. We believe investing in the next generation strengthens our industry — and our community.
When you support an independent collision repair shop, you’re supporting local jobs, local families, and the future of skilled trades right here at home. That support is how we continue giving back by hosting teacher appreciation car washes, supporting the American Cancer Society and partnering with local dog rescues.
S&A Paint and Repair is located at 16 Toll Gate Road, Lititz, and their hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They can be reached at 717627-0011 or you may view their website at www.sapaintandrepair.com.
Residential and Commercial Septic Services
At Weaver Septic Services LLC, we would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you as our customers for your loyal patronage. We take great pleasure in serving all your septic system maintenance and drain cleaning needs.
We are a family-owned and operated business providing quality service at a reasonable price. With over 25 years of industry experience, we offer a full line of services to both residential and commercial customers. We are happy to announce our recent purchase of the septic pumping division at Nolt Services LLC of Lititz. This has significantly expanded our customer base and has allowed Nolt Services to focus on other business interests. We welcome each of you, Nolt Services customers, and look forward to serving you.
We enjoy diagnosing and solving septic related problems and offer a full line of drain cleaning services from small household clogs to large storm water line jetting. We also offer an array of commercial services from carwash pumping to maintaining restaurant grease traps. First and foremost, however, we pump and maintain septic tanks, and we are not afraid to tackle the difficult problems that can develop in your on-lot septic system.
At Weaver Septic Services, we prioritize customer satisfaction and offer same day and emergency service. Call us today at 717-733-2339. We are located at 670 West Girl Scout Road, Stevens. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
For more than 30 years, Eagle Wings Business Network (EWBN), led by owner Reuben Stoltzfus, has delivered superior landscaping, hardscaping, construction, and outdoor living solutions. With over 20 years of specialized outdoor living experience, the EWBN team helps homeowners transform ordinary spaces into beautiful areas for relaxing and entertaining family and friends.
EWBN will host its Annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering an opportunity to connect with their experienced team and explore outdoor living possibilities.
EWBN specializes in custom outdoor living environments, with a strong focus on thoughtfully designed outdoor structures. From pavilions and pergolas to roof structures that extend your living space, their team creates versatile, year-round gathering areas that enhance both function and style. Every project begins with expert guidance and a free estimate, and detailed 3D renderings allow clients to clearly envision their finished space before construction begins. Working with trusted Lancaster County suppliers, EWBN offers a wide range of materials and products, from high-end brands like FireMagic and Alfresco to alternative options to fit every budget. Smokeless fire pits and custom hardscaping solutions are also available. Visit EWBN at 624 N. Shirk Road, New Holland, call 717-355-0471, or view completed projects at www.ewbn.net.
Marie L. Sipler Price Supervisor & Funeral Director
Josie M. Sipler Funeral Director Intern
Marie and Josie at Good Sipler are a pleasure to work with. They accommodated all our special requests and oversaw every detail. Highly recommend.
Marie L. Sipler Price Supervisor Stephen McCune Supervisor
AFP ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTS LLC
AFP advanced food products llc is one of North America’s leading aseptic private label/co-pack food manufacturers of innovative, shelf-stable cheese sauces, dips, puddings, sauces and soups. As a result of our seasoned employees and thriving workplace environment, we consistently provide the best value and service to our customers.
Making its start in the 1940s, AFP is a pioneer in aseptic manufacturing and has been using aseptic food processing methods since 1951. Aseptic technology uses ultra-high temperatures and a short heating time to preserve freshness and nutrition. The product and the packaging are sterilized separately and then combined and sealed in a sterilized atmosphere. This process extends shelf life and does not require the use of preservatives.
At AFP we have been experiencing sustained growth and continual expansion. One of the most notable changes in our industry has been the increased difficulty in staffing. With unemployment so low in Lancaster County, finding employees with the necessary skills is increasingly competitive. Our company provides the perfect setting for qualified job seekers wanting to join us in this far-reaching industry. Due to our expansion, AFP currently has many job opportunities in maintenance, packaging, processing and sanitation positions.
We are working with the Chamber of Commerce and the Workforce Development Board on ways to change the perception that manufacturing is a dead-end job. AFP is working towards changing the conversation at schools and with parents about the viability of these skilled jobs. This is a national issue that is being faced by many companies. We are committed to being proactive and coordinating our efforts within the community in order to build a strong economic basis for Lancaster County.
With three strategically located facilities—in New Holland, Pennsylvania, Clear Lake, Wisconsin and Visalia, California—our triangulated placement gives us access to convenient distribution channels nationally and internationally. We offer our customers unrivaled logistical advantages regardless of size or industry.
AFP is continually striving to improve the way we do things so we can create a better environment and continue our long-lasting expansion. We are committed to fostering proactive and innovative leadership, delivering market-driven solutions and adding value through dedication to our customers’ success. Come join the AFP team and see for yourself what makes us stand apart from the competition.
Give us a call at 717-355-8500 and visit our website at www.apfllc.com. AFP’s New Holland facility is located at 158 W.
New Holland, PA 17557.
Jackson Street,
MARTIN’S TIRE SERVICE, LLC
Martin’s Tire Service, LLC is an independent, familyowned and operated repair facility specializing in foreign and domestic cars. With over 60 years of combined experience, they are dedicated to providing the best service and care to everyone who comes through the door.
They treat your car and your needs with the utmost respect, and stand behind their work.
Owners Darryl Martin and Bryan Martin, along with their experienced staff, provide a full range of repair and routine maintenance services. PA safety and emissions inspections, wheel alignment, air conditioning service, oil changes, brake work and automatic and manual transmission services are available. They also stock a large inventory of Firestone, Bridgestone and Hankook tires. Call them today to schedule your next service.
Martin’s Tire Service is located at 102 West Burkholder Drive, Lititz, PA 17543, and they can be reached at 717-733-8855. They are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
HORNING’S FURNITURE INC.,
ROCK-A-BYE BABY FURNITURE
Leroy Horning grew up building furniture in his parents’ chair shop before moving into retail. In 1962, he and his wife, Evelyn, founded Horning’s Furniture in a humble garage. Over the decades, the business expanded into a 45,000-square-foot showroom at 2015 Horseshoe Pike, Annville, built on a simple mission: offer high-quality furniture at honest prices with personalized service. Today, their children, Don Horning, Darlene Bosworth and Sally Moyer continue that legacy.
Unlike many other furniture retailers, Horning’s Furniture offers complimentary in-store design services, an on-staff service technician, and free delivery within its service area. Along with various Amish manufacturers, the store also carries major brands such as La-Z-Boy, England, Temple, Hallagan, Zimmerman Chair and Bradington Young.
In 1990, Evelyn saw another need in the community – quality nursery furniture. While shopping for a crib, she was surprised by the lack of safe, well-crafted options available locally. She began Rock-A-Bye Baby Furniture and the store quickly became a trusted source for families for safe, stylish nursery pieces. In 2005, Rock-A-Bye Baby Furniture merged with Horning’s Furniture. They provide options in various price ranges without sacrificing craftsmanship and safety. Products meet and exceed government safety regulations. For added convenience, staff can assemble cribs directly in your nursery for a small, additional fee. They have a large display of locally crafted Amish nursery furniture built from solid wood that’s designed to stand the test of time.
Horning’s Furniture and Rock-A-Bye Baby Furniture remain committed to
SERVING THE LEGAL NEEDS OF THE DENVER, REINHOLDS AND EPHRATA COMMUNITIES!
JAMES K. NOEL IV, Attorney at Law Appel Yost LLP
28 NORTH 6TH STREET, DENVER, PA • 717-336-2880 • jnoel@appelyost.com
James K. Noel IV is a lawyer and partner at the law firm of Appel Yost LLP. Jamie joined the firm in 2021 and has more than 35 years of practice in Lancaster County. He attended Lancaster Catholic High School and later received his B.A. in Political Science from Mount St. Mary’s College in 1987. He received his J.D. from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware in 1990 after which he served a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Wayne G. Hummer, Jr., senior family law judge in the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Since entering private practice in 1991, Jamie has provided a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals, families, closely held businesses and local banking institutions and trust companies. His general practice background and knowledge of the local community provides him with a unique understanding of his clients’ individual needs as well as business concerns. In addition to general business matters, Jamie has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of estate and trust planning. He represents both individuals and families with respect to their estate planning and administration needs, in addition to local and regional corporate fiduciaries, banks and trust companies in complex trust and estate matters. Jamie has also served as a court-appointed arbitrator and Orphan’s Court Hearing Officer and has assisted his clients in various areas of adversarial and non-adversarial Orphan’s Court proceedings, such as will contests, spousal elections, litigation concerning estate and trust fiduciary accountings, adjudications, as well as guardianship appointments for incapacitated individuals. He also practices in the area of domestic relations law and serves as the Chair of the firm’s Family Law Group. Following his judicial clerkship, Jamie continued to concentrate his practice in a wide variety of family law proceedings, including extensive experience advocating on behalf of his clients in matters concerning divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution of marital assets, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, name changes and adoptions. He has extensive experience in representing both buyers and sellers in a wide variety of real estate matters including private and public residential real estate transactions. Jamie opened the Denver law office location in 1995 and has been serving clients throughout the Denver, Reinholds, Ephrata and surrounding communities ever since. In addition to Denver, Jamie also meets with clients and their families in several additional office locations throughout Lancaster County, including his main office in Lancaster, as well as Strasburg, New Holland, Quarryville and Christiana. Jamie is a member of the Pennsylvania and Lancaster County Bar Associations and is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. He has formerly served on the IOLTA Grants Committee and Community Relations Committee of the Lancaster Bar Association and the Lancaster County Business Planning Council. Currently, Jamie serves on the Board of Trustees of the Lancaster Farmland Trust and is a member of its land acquisition committee. Jamie also serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Lancaster County Estate Planning Council. He is the current President, having served as a past President of this professional organization in 2009-2010. He is a former member of the Parents’ Council of Mount St. Mary’s University and has formerly served on the Board of Governors of Lancaster Country Club, as well as the former Vice-chairman of the Lancaster Area Sewer Authority. In 2015, Jamie served as USGA Committee Chair of Spectator Informational Services for the U.S. Women’s Open and once again served as USGA Committee Co-Chair of Fan Services for the U.S. Women’s Open in 2024. He was nominated as one of the Select Lawyers in Central Pennsylvania in 2015 and 2016.
Jamie’s interests include hunting, fly fishing, golf, boating and spending time on the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends.
Building Community.
James K. Noel, Atty.
Celebrating 40 Years of Family-Owned
Leadership in the Recruiting Industry Gage Talent & Business Solutions
For more than 40 years, Gage Talent & Business Solutions has connected people with opportunity through relationships, results, and a deeply personal approach. As a third-generation, familyowned business, Gage has built its reputation on trust, adaptability, and long-term partnerships that stand the test of time.
L to R: Gwen Gage, Bill Gage and Kristi Gage-Linderman.
Gage is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Top Recruiting Firms by both Forbes and Business Insider. With deep roots in Pennsylvania, the firm continues to grow its presence across Lancaster, Berks, and beyond, serving as a trusted talent partner for organizations navigating an evolving workforce.
Gage partners with employers across industries, providing direct-hire and contract staffing solutions for administrative, accounting and finance, professional, executive, skilled trades, supervisory, manufacturing, warehouse, and production roles. By staying closely attuned to market shifts and workforce trends, Gage delivers flexible, on-demand solutions designed to meet the moment.
As a family-owned and woman-owned firm, meeting change with intention is part of Gage’s legacy. From hiring a single employee to staffing an entire operation, Gage offers customized support including professional search, contract staffing, onboarding, onsite support, executive search, and fractional recruiting.
“Our success comes from staying true to who we are,” says CEO Kristi Gage-Linderman. “We combine expertise, innovation, and the personal touch that has defined Gage for generations.” Learn more at www.gagetalentsolutions.com.
HERSHEY SURVEYING, INC.
Hershey Surveying, Inc. has been a trusted company in the surveying industry of Lancaster County since it’s inception in 2006. We are rooted in the community and are willing to listen to your concerns. You will be provided information to make educated decisions regarding boundary and zoning issues, subdivision and land development.
Land development and subdivision has seen many changes and has become more complicated in recent years. Allow us to assist you by answering your questions during the planning stages. Our professional skills will continue to guide you through all phases including field work, municipal meetings, and recording of the final plan in a timely manner.
Located at 325 Broad Street, East Earl, at the corner of Broad and Vine Street in Terre Hill, call us at 717-445-0333. You may also visit the website at hersheysurveying.com. We would be delighted to discuss your survey needs.
HURSH’S COUNTRY STORE
(Two Stores Side-by-Side)
The name “Hursh’s Country Store” is a misnomer. The reason being is that Hursh’s Country Store is actually two stores, side-byside! Located at 2425 West Main Street, Ephrata,
vital addition to their business. Ironically, it was Carl’s background in construction that led him to open Hursh’s. Carl’s construction job kept him from the most important part of his life... his family. The Hursh’s thought that if they could open a store near their home, they would be rewarded with more time together. Their dream soon became a reality, and Hursh’s Country Store was born.
The two buildings house different products. Building A boasts “Farmhouse Style” décor and traditional wall-art (with much of it made in the U.S.A.), featuring the latest fashions in primitive styles and cottage motifs with a contemporary flair which guarantee to enhance the look and ambiance of any home. Building B has more utilitarian home products, including housewares and sewing machines and sewing products. Hursh’s Country Store is one of the only PFAFF product dealers in the area. Building B also has a large selection of retro-style toys for children of all ages including Mary Meyer plush toys, Magna-Tile Playsets and much more. Hursh’s also carries a nice selection of E-bikes and electric scooters. Carl states that it’s the ability to provide quality PFAFF sewing machines and products to his customers in order for them to fabricate their own clothing, and that has taken his business to the next level. They also do repair work on all makes and models of sewing machines. Carl says that in a day and age where online shopping is commonplace, he enjoys providing his customers with a store where it’s fun to shop, because he feels people still enjoy shopping in person. Hursh’s Country Store can be reached at 717-721-2575.
TIRE CONSULTANTS, INC.
Tired of worrying about the tires on your car or truck? Let Mike Bouder and the crew at Tire Consultants, Inc. offer their expertise.
Tire Consultants has been specializing in tire sales and service for cars and trucks for the last 50 years. “All we do is tires,” said Mike. “Not brakes, tune-ups or oil changes. So if that’s the only thing you do, you have to be good at it.”
The company sells quality vehicle tires, such as Uniroyal, BF Goodrich, Michelin, Cooper and Hankook. They can order just about any brand usually within a day.
Tire Consultants offers fast service - they can install four tires within an average of 15 to 20 minutes! Tire Consultants will teach you how to get the best mileage and performance from your tires. Stop in today and treat your car or truck to one, or all four, for the road. Tire Consultants, Inc. is located at 560 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 5:00, and Saturday 7:30 to noon. Call 717-733-0388, or visit their website: tireconsultantsinc.com for more information.
HESS AUCTION GROUP
John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. found its beginnings in the early 90s in several small leased facilities as the epitome of a small family run business. In the beginning, owner John was not only the lead auctioneer, he was the only auctioneer. John’s wife Jacy, and his sister Elizabeth, clerked and cashiered every sale. Slowly, the small business gained momentum with the construction of their Manheim facility along with the completion of an extremely successful period of marketing real estate at auctions.
Over the years, Hess Auction Group has built a team of friendly, experienced and knowledgeable professionals. Each individual is a specialist in fields such as real estate, farm and commercial equipment, antiques, coins, jewelry, firearms, and other areas. Their knowledge ensures that potential customers understand the worth of quality merchandise. No matter what needs to be sold, one of their companies has the experience and resources to market the merchandise of their clients. From direct mailings, to Internet, to specialty publications, they’ll handle all the details. Their goals are to make selling easy for the client and to get the best value for merchandise. Hess Auction Group utilizes the latest electronic tools in marketing, photography, print and digital advertising to increase efficiency and make the client’s experience more rewarding. They now have three individual auction companies, and all of them share a deep commitment to serving people with the traditional values and skills that have been handed down from the founders of the business. These values and skills have helped them grow, but so has a commitment to hard work and integrity. The Hess Auction Group offers cutting-edge service from professionals that can be trusted.
Hess Auction Group’s main location is at 768 Graystone Rd., Manheim, PA 17545. They can be reached at 717-664-5238, or through their website: hessauctiongroup.com. They also have a popular Facebook page.
CHRISTINE FLOMERFELT STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
Christine Flomerfelt Insurance Agency, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of State Farm products designed to cover all your insurance and financial needs. Their offerings include various types of insurance such as:
Additionally, they provide an Insurance and Financial Review (IFR), which helps customers evaluate their current coverage and ensure they are receiving the best possible discounts.
The agency’s team consists of licensed sales agents, including Dillon Good, Jalinn Klopp, Stephanie DeBlasio and Pablo Peguero Jr. (bilingual team member), who are dedicated to helping clients find the best mix of coverages.
Celebrating 31 years in the Akron community this March, the Christine Flomerfelt agency is proud to be a part of the community, and has built the business by treating clients like family. They adapt to the changing needs of their clients throughout different life stages.
The office is located at 113 South 7th Street, Akron, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evenings and Saturdays available by appointment. You can reach them at 717-8593440 or www.christineflomerfelt.com. They are also active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Yelp.
SOLID FLUE CHIMNEY SAVERS
Did you know that many house fires start as a result of a poorly functioning and unsafe chimney? Carbon monoxide can also leak into your home through damaged and deteriorated liners.
Solid Flue Chimney Savers are able to restore your chimney back to safe, working order without a complete teardown of the chimney. They have several relining options to choose from depending on the situation.
Solid Flue is a unique chimney lining system ideally suited to reline and restore old, damaged or worn out chimney flues. Solid Flue is a registered and patented trade name with a network of chimney lining professionals. It was featured on the TV show, “This Old House,” many times. Through a unique process, a properly sized rubber bladder is dropped down the chimney and spaced evenly, and then a patented solid flue material is poured around the formers and left overnight to properly cure. Solid Flue is a zero clearance liner meaning heat doesn’t transfer through the liner to combustible materials surrounding the chimney. The liner comes with a lifetime warranty.
Solid Flue can also reline your existing masonry chimney with a flexible stainless steel liner. This liner, depending on the severity of the damage, may be an option. This liner also comes with a lifetime warranty.
Solid Flue Chimney Savers was started in 1990 by Mark Federer, whose experience includes stone and brick masonry and roofing. Over the years, the company has seen a rising trend towards more wood and pellet heating systems being used as alternative heat sources. Solid Flue Chimney Savers can also perform camera inspections to verify the condition of the flue, masonry repairs and installation of accessories like caps and air sealing top mounted dampers, making sure chimneys are safe for families to use. They are capable of bringing new life to chimneys that are new or more than 200 years old. They are also specialized in working with insurance claims resulting from chimney fires, lightning strikes, wind and other storm-related damage. The staff at Solid Flue Chimney Savers is very professional and courteous and will help you protect your property like it was their very own. Solid Flue Chimney Savers is located at 40 D. North Water Street, Lititz. Their hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Give Solid Flue Chimney Savers a call at 717-627-5054 to discuss your chimney concerns and how they can offer you a solution.
L-R: Ron Hershey, Dave Shrom, Kaden Martin, Rodney Horst and Derick Weaver.
Christine Flomerfelt, Agency Owner
Staff of Tire Consultants, Inc.
HERITAGE DESIGN INTERIORS
Specializing in Window Treatments & Home Décor
Are you looking for quality custom valences, draperies, blinds, shades, shutters, bedding and home décor? Heritage Design Interiors will select, coordinate, measure, fabricate and install window treatments. With over 1,000 sample fabrics, their designers can enhance your windows and walls by coordinating the patterns, colors and styles that best fit your wants and needs. Stop by and check out their beautiful blind, shade and window treatment displays to help make the best choices for your home. There are many price ranges for valances, draperies, bedding, shutters and blinds to meet your budget in your favorite colors and styles. Heritage Design Interiors’ designers take care of all the details, including measuring and installing your new window treatments. The option of motorized blinds and shades along with cordless lift systems are safe for children and pets, plus there are no visible cords. Room darkening options are also available.
Need help decorating and designing your place? The experts at Heritage Design Interiors can create a new look or coordinate sample selections with your existing décor, paint colors, and lighting. They can also help with your furniture layout. Make a list of decorating questions and they can give you tips and ideas.
FLOOR CRAFT NH LLC
Floor Craft NH LLC has been providing exceptional flooring services to Lancaster, Berks, and Chester counties since 1970. The services provided include sales, expert installation, and repair.
Our skilled staff members are committed to delivering top-quality service. We sell and install a variety of flooring materials and diverse options that include hardwood, luxury vinyl tiles, luxury vinyl planks, carpet, ceramic tiles and more.
Stop by our showroom or call today to make an appointment with one of our specialists who can assist you in making your home renovation dreams come true: (717) 354-0445.
Floor Craft also specializes in backsplashes and ceramic tiles for kitchens, showers, bathrooms, and floors. We offer highly skilled tile installers who make your vision a reality. You can count on us to provide you with superior installation, quality materials, and friendly customer service.
With over 55 years in the flooring industry, Floor Craft NH LLC will collaborate with you to design your room or house needs. Allow us to tailor your home’s décor to you.
300 North Hoover Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557 • 717-354-0445
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
BENJAMIN F.D. CHIKES, D.D.S.
Dr. Chikes and staff are proud to celebrate 36 years of service to the community. We are growing to better be able to serve our wonderful patients.
Here we grow again! We are so glad to welcome Dr. Yu to our practice.
Dr. Yu received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and her dental degree from Ohio State University. She additionally trained in orthodontic specialty and earned her certification from Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.
Dr. Yu is excited to join the practice of Dr. Chikes and to be able to serve our patients.
Dr. Riordan received her degree from the University of North Carolina and her Dental degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, where she additionally earned a Masters in orthodontics. Dr. Riordon has been practicing orthodontics in Pennsylvania since 1997.
Dr. Chikes received degrees from the American University, Medical College of Virginia and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He served as a captain in the US Army.
We are members of the ADA, AAO, and PDA. Dr. Chikes is also a member of the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Chikes, Dr. Riordan and Dr. Yu are excited to welcome new patients and look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Please call Chikes Orthodontics for a complimentary consultation at 717-7384901. Visit us at www.chikesorthodontics.com.
Sherri Gilbert, Marcie Kaufman and Anita Yoder.
Are you renovating your current home or building a new home? The designers can help you avoid costly mistakes and work closely with you to coordinate everything from flooring, paint colors, lighting, cabinetry, hardware, and more. Since everyone has different wants and needs, every decorating project is unique. The designers will customize their services to your desires. Trends come and go, so let the designers help you find the style that works best for your space. They work on all projects large and small, including residential and commercial, and serve Berks, Chester, Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, and the surrounding areas.
Stop by their retail store and enjoy a large selection of home décor, including artwork and mirrors to enhance your walls, as well as lamps, pottery, floral designs, wreaths, accent furniture, candles and more. Since floral designs are made on location, custom made or ready-made designs are available.
Heritage Design Interior’s building was built in the 1800s. With six fireplaces, an open staircase, beautiful trim and an abundance of charm, it is the perfect setting for their Holiday Open House event in early November and their Spring Open House event in early March.
Stop by and discover this hidden treasure!
Heritage Design Interiors is located at 1064 East Main Street, New Holland, just west of the intersection of Route 23 and 322 in Blue Ball. The hours of the Retail Store and Design Studio are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Check out their website at heritagedesigninteriors.com and follow them on their Facebook and Instagram pages to stay updated on upcoming events and specials. Feel free to sign up for their email list. Stop by or give them a call at 717-354-2233.
L-R: (front) Michelle Spina and Pam Leisey; (back) Carolyn Weaver,
L-R: (front) Dr. Riordan, Dr, Chikes, Dr. Yu; (back) Tracy, Tammy, Jenn, Carey and Anne.
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L-R: Randi Hurst and Angela Hurst.
TIN ROOF CAFÉ N’ SWEETS
Specializing in Real Estate, Machinery, Business Liquidations & Estates
Les Longenecker and Joel Heisey are now L&H Auctions, Inc. After a combined 50 plus years in the auction business, they decided that they could better serve their clients as a team. Whether your assets include real estate, equipment, antiques, or complete farm or business liquidations, the L&H Auctions, Inc. team will strive to maximize your potential.
L&H Auctions, Inc. is an on-site auction company specializing in real estate auctions, farm equipment and machinery, and antique and estate auctions. It is their experience that well-organized and properly promoted auctions are successful. They will assist you with sorting and setting up and advertising your auction with electronic and paper media. L&H Auctions will use professional signage, color brochures and advertise in local and national publications where merited. Your auction will also be published on several websites with many photos for potential buyers to view.
The goal of L&H Auctions is to give customers an excellent value for their services. It is their desire to provide outstanding service to use both their God-given talents, as well as their professional experience to the advantage of their clients. It is your success that motivates them to conduct their auctions with the highest level of integrity. They are in the auction business to not only serve sellers, but buyers as well. If you can’t attend an auction and would like to place an absentee bid or bid live, you can call them in advance so they can accommodate you and make you aware of the protocols. Les can be reached at 484-256-1323 and Joel can be reached at 717383-5606.
As major banks accelerate their shift to digital services and scale back physical branches, Bank of Bird-in-Hand maintains a focus on personal interaction and relationship-driven banking.
Since the bank’s beginning in 2013 with just ten employees and one branch, Bank of Birdin-Hand has grown to over 194 employees, nine branches, and a fleet of Mobile Branches - fully equipped RVs offering everything you’d find in any bank building. In 2025 alone, Bank of Bird-in-Hand expanded Gelt Bus service in the Northern Dauphin County area and opened brick-and-mortar branches in Quarryville and Honey Brook.
And in those 12 years since its humble beginnings and initial $17 million in starting capital has grown to over $1.7 billion in total assets.
In July 2021, Bank of Bird-in-Hand opened its Ephrata branch, located at 1759 West Main Street. 2026 will mark the fifth anniversary of the Branch. This location has grown to be one of Bank of Bird-in-Hand’s largest branches, second only to the flagship Bird-in-Hand location.
Being a part of Ephrata community is just one of the draws to working at this Bank of Bird-in-Hand location. “I love the strong sense of community in Ephrata – its rich history and charming small-town feel,” shares Jaime Reid, Business Development Officer. Being able to make meaningful connections and build relationships with customers is certainly another. “Our customers have become our friends, and we become invested in their success. Banking in our community has changed tremendously in my 25 years in this business. It is refreshing to work for a company that places relationship banking first. We connect and work with our customers on a personal level to find solutions that reach customer expectations each time.”
Bank of Bird-in-Hand’s Ephrata Branch is open Monday through Saturday. For a full list of branch locations, lobby and drive-up hours, and the Gelt Bus schedule, visit www.bihbank.com.
HARVEST DENTAL
Harvest Dental is committed to providing quality dentistry in a caring way that addresses patients’ individual needs. Owner Dr. Julie R. Lehr, DDS, designed the practice with your comfort and your family in mind. The office provides a children’s play area and amenities such as complimentary refreshments and free WiFi. TVs on the ceiling in all treatment rooms, blankets, pillows and warm scented towels after your appointment are available to help keep you comfortable during every step of your visit.
Harvest Dental specializes in Invisalign and with the Itero Scanner, they can customize your individual treatment to meet your aesthetic needs. Recently, the field of dentistry, in some areas, is making a shift from small personalized care to large corporations.
As a healthcare provider, Dr. Lehr opened Harvest Dental in September 2013 so she could run her own practice and offer patients individualized care in a comfortable atmosphere. Since opening, Harvest Dental has experienced rapid growth and has expanded to include multiple dentists, including Dr. Worzel, Dr. Crouse and Dr. Cologer. Most recently, they were excited to welcome their newest associate, Dr. Singer, in 2026.
Your dental health is Dr. Lehr’s and her entire staff’s top priority. They strive to give personal attention to address each patient’s unique treatment needs in an honest way that works within each person’s financial abilities.
Harvest Dental is open 5 days a week and offers convenient appointment times with evening hours, Monday through Thursday, to match patients’ busy schedules. They also offer same day emergency visits, along with competitive fees and flexible financing. The doctors at Harvest Dental offer several services to help you smile with confidence: Routine Exams, Dental Extractions, Non-Surgical Periodontal (gum) Cleanings, Custom Mouthguards, Nightguards, Dental Sealants, Oral Cancer Screenings, Fluoride Treatments, Dental Implants and Restorations, Tooth-Colored Fillings, Dentures, Root Canal Therapy and Cosmetic Dental Treatments including Invisalign. If you are looking for a dental practice that puts you and your comfort as their first priority, call Harvest Dental to schedule an appointment at 717-466-6655. In the very near future Harvest Dental is moving to a new and improved LARGER location to better serve your needs. Our new address starting mid 2026 will be 333 S 7th St., Akron, PA 17501. Harvest Dental’s hours are: Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visit their website, www.myharvestdental.com.
ZERBE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY:
A Legacy of Compassion Spanning Generations
Founded in 1958, Zerbe Retirement Community has been serving seniors in Lancaster County for more than 65 years. What began as a heartfelt act of service by three sisters—Dot and Sis Zerbe, and Ann Zerbe Good—has grown into a trusted, family-owned retirement community rooted in compassion, faith, and personalized care.
The sisters, along with Ann’s husband, Omar “Curly” Good, initially opened their Bowmansville farmhouse to elderly individuals in need of care. As their hospitality services evolved into a growing demand for healthcare support, Dot, Sis, and Ann became Licensed Practical Nurses in 1960, formalizing their mission and solidifying Zerbe as a legitimate healthcare provider. Soon after, they relocated to their current home in Narvon, believing they were divinely guided to both the vocation and location. Their calling was simple, yet profound: to serve others with love and dignity.
When the sisters were no longer able to operate the business, leadership passed to their niece, Nancy Caffrey-Schafer, who faithfully continued the family tradition. In 2016, Nancy entrusted the next chapter to her son, Dan Caffrey, now CEO and owner of Zerbe Retirement Community.
Dan Caffrey is no stranger to Zerbe. He began working at the community at age 14 in the maintenance department and grew up immersed in its culture and values. Today, he proudly carries the Zerbe legacy into the next generation, preserving the sisters’ original vision while guiding the organization forward. “Zerbe was founded on strong family values,” Caffrey says. “More than six decades later, those values continue to guide everything we do.”
Caffrey credits the organization’s success to its dedicated leadership team and staff, emphasizing the philosophy instilled by the Zerbe sisters: “We are here for the residents. If we take care of the residents, everything else will fall into place.”
One of the defining features of Zerbe Retirement Community is its intimate size. Smaller than many comparable facilities, Zerbe offers a warm, “down-home” atmosphere that allows staff to provide individualized care across multiple levels, including skilled nursing, personal care, and 58 independent living cottages. Its peaceful rural setting in northeast Lancaster County further enhances the sense of comfort and tranquility residents experience.
As health or physical limitations arise during retirement, Zerbe offers flexible options designed to support independence while providing necessary assistance. Harvest View at Zerbe Retirement Community offers personal care services for
its picturesque 60-acre campus.
Residents at Harvest View benefit from experienced, compassionate caregivers
residents enjoy a vibrant sense of community, with opportunities for social engagement, therapeutic
organized events, making new friends, or enjoying quiet moments with a good book, residents
L-R: (front) Katie Sikie, Phoebe Kingsfield, Abigail Eldredge, Grace Clay, Abby Wenger, Michaela Ratzel; (back) Brittani Sprankle, Kassie Horning, Mark Berrios, Kailey Troop, Haley Leed, Dr. Alexandra Cologer, Emily Siegrist, Dr. Julie R. Lehr, Dr. Zachary Worzel, Dr. Caitlin Crouse, Dr. Jordan Singer, Emanuel Alcantara, Brittani Palestini, Elizabeth Tague, Anastasia Sisman and Kristy Hoshour.
BUR-PAK FAMILY FOODS
Custom Butchering: Our Specialty
Located at 98 East Rosebud Road, Myerstown, Bur-Pak Family Foods is a small, hometown country butcher shop with five generations of serving quality meats to customers since 1921. They have a modern facility and use up-to-date equipment to provide customers with quality products. They are committed to maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intention, sincere effort and purposeful direction.
Bur-Pak Family Foods staff.
Bur-Pak Family Foods offer a wide variety of butchering services. Deer processing services include vacuum packing and quick freezing, curing and smoking and processing of luncheon and snack meats. All deer meat must be boneless, with the exception of hind quarters, if you want dried deer, jerky, chipped steak, or fresh steaks. Bone-in hind quarters will incur an additional charge. They also offer processing services for beef, pigs, sheep and goats. They provide customers with the option of a large variety of further processed items such as sweet bologna, ring bologna, ham, bacon, jerky, pork roll, scrapple, etc.
You can also purchase fresh meats from Bur-Pak Family Foods. Hamburger patties are made from 100% steer meat. No extras are added to the burger or patties. Steaks are also sold individually. All items are made with quality meats using traditional recipes. Delicious specialty cheeses such as wood-smoked Cooper sharp cheese, garlic and dill, tomato garlic cheddar are also available at the retail store.
The team at Bur-Pak Family Foods would like to say thank you to all their customers as they realize customers are their most important asset. Please give them call a with any questions, 717-933-5373.
Business hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more information, you may also view their website at www.burpak.com.
WOLF & KLINE PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT, INC.
Wolf & Kline Property Management, Inc. is an established, service-oriented property management company serving Northern Lancaster and Southern Lebanon Counties, including the Ephrata area. For more than 30 years, the team at Wolf & Kline has focused on helping residents find and enjoy quality rental homes, from modern apartments and townhomes to spacious singlefamily residences, all managed with attention to maintenance, responsive service, and amenities that meet their needs.
In addition to serving renters, Wolf & Kline offers comprehensive property management services for local investment property owners. Their team utilizes their expertise to handle all aspects of management, marketing and tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and detailed financial reporting, allowing landlords to enjoy a hands-off experience while maximizing the value of their investments.
Emphasizing personalized communication and care, the Wolf & Kline team strives to treat both residents and owners with respect and professionalism throughout the leasing and management process. Whether someone is searching for a new rental or seeking a trusted partner to manage an investment property, contact the team at 717-859-2010 or visit www.wolfkline.com to find available rentals and an online application.
RECLAIM-IT HOME CENTER THRIFT SHOP
Boutique Vibe With Thrift Store Pricing!
ReClaim-It Home Center Thrift Shop is a non-profit thrift store located at 548 East Main Street in New Holland. The shop supports the program of For One Life (www. foronelife.org) and is in its second year of business in New Holland
We’re excited to continue serving the community and beyond by keeping quality items out of the landfill and giving them a second life. Advertising in The Shopping News helps us share the story of both Re-Claim-It Home Center Thrift Shop and the mission of For One Life.
Around the world, there are communities where talent is overlooked, cities are underdeveloped, and opportunities are hard to come by. For One Life works in four main areas: Community Building, Children and Youth, Education, and Life Care. We believe we may not be able to do everything, but we can always do something. Every donation and every purchase helps make a real difference.
ReClaim-It Home Center Thrift Shop is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Donations are welcome during store hours.
Re-Claim-It Home Center Thrift Shop, 548 East Main Street, Rear, New Holland, PA 17557 • www.reclaimithomecenter.com • 717-327-4111
REINHOLDS VFW POST 6759
The Reinholds VFW Post 6759 was started in 1947 so there would be a place for military members to come and enjoy each other’s company and to support those coming home from the war. The VFW is a familyfriendly small business whose main focus is supporting veterans and the community. They donate to numerous community events each year, as well as the bulk of their donations go to help local veterans in various ways, including offering medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, potty chairs and shower chairs to those in need.
It takes four groups to insure the VFW survives: The Post, which is made up of military members, The Home Association, which is also made up of military members, but is separate from the post (this is the Canteen), The Auxiliary, which is made up of family members of military veterans and the social members (who are anyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of a membership, but doesn’t qualify for the other categories).
The Reinholds VFW is a close-knit group who has amazing members willing to donate their time to any cause. Some of the special fundraising events held throughout the year include two purse Bingos, selling chocolate covered strawberries and peanut butter and coconut eggs, paint nights and car shows. They also host Easter and Christmas parties for kids, have karaoke contests, veteran’s dinners, participate in Memorial Day parades and services, wreath laying and placing flags at cemeteries. Chicken BBQs are also held in the warmer months.
They also offer a variety of entertainment options for kids, families and night life including Senior Bingo, band nights/karaoke, kids’ karaoke and customer appreciation nights. The Canteen part of the VFW has breakfast served daily until 11:00 a.m. Sundays feature breakfast specials every week. There is also a full dinner menu with rotating weekly specials every Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Members enjoy Bingo and Bingo burgers every other Monday and Taco Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
The bar offers a huge variety of beer, liquor, seltzers, ciders and non-alcoholic drinks. They have seven beers on tap and over 40 beers and seltzers in bottles and cans, as well as 10 different sodas. 50 different liquors are also offered.
The Reinholds VFW Post 6759 is truly a special place, as the staff has had very little turnover with some of the employees having worked there for over 10 years, some up to 25! The VFW gets many compliments about the staff often, “The staff is awesome. That’s what keeps people coming back,” “The staff is awesome. This place is like family. The Veteran support is phenomenal.” Many Veterans agree that it is the best VFW they’ve been to. “They are always so nice and helping the Veterans.”
Steward and Auxiliary President, Britta Stuart thoroughly enjoys coming to work each day, “knowing what we do here and what we stand for is supporting Veterans. I love to see how our members get along, help each other and care about the VFW.” Other staff members include Jonathan Beaver, Quartermaster; Richard Sweigart, Home Association President; Matthew Fasnacht, Commander of Post; and Scott Fisher, Leonard Lausch and Larry Rutt, trustees.
Reinholds VFW Post 6759 is located at 250 Brunners Grove Road, Reinholds. They open at 9:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. on Sunday. Their phone number is 717-336-9918. More information can also be found on their Facebook page.
JOHN WEIDMAN & SONS, INC.
For more than 80 years, John Weidman & Sons, Inc. have always valued their customers. This has led them to be known for being one of the most dependable heating and cooling sales and service business in Lancaster, Berks and Lebanon counties. No matter what season it is, you can count on John Weidman & Sons, Inc. to provide outstanding service to both residential and commercial customers.
John Weidman & Sons, Inc. was started by John Weidman in the mid-1930s as a coal delivery business. After WWII, his sons joined their father as the company changed to an oil and HVAC business. John Weidman & Sons, continues to be a true, genuine family-owned business today. Along with their employees, you will see family members installing and servicing their equipment, delivering fuel oil, answering the phones and working all divisions of the company. Granddaughter Carol Weidman Hill, along with Paul Hill, Sr., Paul Hill, Jr. and David Hill, continue to carry on the family business.
They service, repair and install all types of equipment including Bryant air conditioners, heat pumps and gas furnaces. Oil furnaces are from trusted manufacturers like Williamson and Thermopride. Boiler brands include Burnham, New Yorker and System 2000. John Weidman & Sons, Inc. also offers sales, service and delivery of heating oil, kerosene and diesel fuel at competitive prices. Weidman’s staff will take your call and provide you with the service you request. They are open weekdays, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and winter hours on Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They can be reached for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 717-7334161. They are located at Rear 541 East Main Street, Ephrata. Their website can be viewed at johnweidmanandsons.com.
ONCE MINE BOUTIQUE
HORNING’S BIKE SHOP LLC
Horning’s Bike Shop repairs and services all makes and models of bikes. Customers are offered competitive rates and pricing on parts, accessories and service. Clair David Horning (Owner) is fully committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and enjoys being able to do some small repairs while customers wait.
They are an authorized dealer of Scott, JAMIS and KHS brand bicycles. From mountain bikes to road bikes, from child to cargo trailers, Horning’s Bike Shop carries a large variety of bikes at prices customers can afford. While many brands have come and gone, JAMIS has been around since 1979. Scott and KHS have been on the market for over 50 years. We believe in having quality brands along with competitive pricing across all ranges, along with affordable repairs. It is imperative to have a quality bike with all the latest performance and ease of riding features, along with comfortable riding positions
Bicycles are vehicles that can be used for pleasure or for daily transportation. By purchasing your bike from Horning’s Bike Shop, not only are you supporting a local business, but you are getting a quality bike that will last for years to come. Stop in for test rides.
Located just off 322 near Ephrata at 941 Martindale Road, Horning’s Bike Shop has been helping customers since 1988. Horning’s Bike Shop can be reached at 717-445-4305. Their business hours are Monday and Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed Sunday.
Once Mine Boutique is a family-owned consignment and retail boutique serving you in two locations: 700 East Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown & 1121 Main Street, East Earl.
It is our desire to provide a place where you can consign and purchase quality, gently used, and name brand clothing for your whole family. We specialize in modest women’s clothing and offer a wide range of men’s and children’s clothing, baby gear, toys, books, purses and material.
Several local vendors stock their items with us as well. A few of those include therapeutic neck wraps, cards, glass cups, candles, leather products, and coffee. Due to our ever growing base of consignors, both locations are able to put out hundreds of new items every day. For your convenience, you may consign or use your account balance at either store using your same account.
Whether you’re dropping off consignments or doing some shopping, Once Mine Boutique will strive to take good care of you and your items. It is our goal to serve you and your family by providing a clean, well-organized shopping and consignment experience. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00, Thursday, 8:30-7:00, and Saturday 9:00-2:00. For more information, find us online at www.oncemineboutique.com or on Instagram and Facebook.
FAMILY OF COMPANIES
EMPLOYING & EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY
Reliable Storage. Trusted Logistics. Rooted in Community.
If you live in Lancaster County or the surrounding area, you’ve likely seen the familiar Denver Cold semi-trucks on the road or passed one of their warehouse facilities, most notably the location just off the PA Turnpike. You may have even spotted their team at the Denver Fair or the Ephrata Parade, where their beloved penguin mascot, Klondike, made a special appearance. While the name Denver Cold Storage may be well known locally, many may not realize that it is part of a larger, integrated organization known as the Denver Cold Family of Companies.
Denver Cold Storage and Denver Logistics thank all first responders for their dedication and service to our community. We appreciate all that they do today and every day.
Founded more than 40 years ago with a single warehouse, Denver Cold Storage was built on a strong foundation of reliability and service, providing frozen, refrigerated, and ambient food storage for manufacturers and food-based businesses. Over the decades, that mission has expanded into a full-service supply chain solution supported by three closely connected companies.
Today, the Denver Cold Family of Companies includes Denver Cold Storage, Denver Logistics, and Denver Freight Brokerage. Together, these companies allow customers to work with a single, coordinated partner for storage, transportation, and freight coordination - reducing complexity and improving reliability.
Denver Cold Storage operates three warehouses in Denver and one in Ephrata, along with the company’s corporate office. Its services extend far beyond storage, offering value-added solutions such as order picking, blast freezing, labeling, repacking, order fulfillment, and delivery.
Complementing these services is Denver Logistics, the transportation arm of the organization. With a fleet of approximately 40 trucks and temperature-controlled trailers, Denver Logistics provides dependable delivery to grocery stores and food distribution warehouses nationwide, serving as the asset-based foundation of the company’s transportation capabilities.
Rounding out the family is Denver Freight Brokerage, which expands those capabilities by connecting customers with efficient, cost-effective freight solutions beyond company-owned equipment. Through established carrier relationships and industry expertise, Denver Freight Brokerage coordinates freight movement across the country, offering customers added flexibility and scalability within their supply chain.
As a family-owned and operated organization, the Denver Cold Family of Companies is deeply committed to creating a supportive, empowering, and growth-oriented workplace. Their focus extends beyond customer service to include the well-being of employees and the local community. This people-first mindset has been central to the company’s continued growth and success.
Collectively, the Denver Cold Family of Companies employs approximately 150 team members. From management to entrylevel positions, every employee plays a vital role in daily operations. Built on hard work, dependability, and dedication, the Denver Cold Family of Companies has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes within the food supply chain industry.
COCALICO CARE CENTER
Cocalico Care Center, an outreach ministry of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Denver, is an organization that provides educational and social experiences by encouraging strength, security, wisdom, faith and family in a Christian environment. Care is provided for children ages three through fifth grade. There are full and half day programs for children ages 3, 4 and 5, before and after school care, and a summer camp program for elementary age children. The Center is licensed by the Department of Human Services and is a Four Star recipient in the Keystone Stars Program. The center’s team of early childhood professionals are all first-aid and CPR trained and they utilize the PA State Standards in their weekly planning.
Originally, the Cocalico Care Center was established in 1990 to provide a safe, Christian environment where each child could experience success and growth. Today, the Cocalico Care Center offers flexible schedules that include wraparound Kindergarten care for students at any of the district elementary schools; full day preschool; half day preschool for 3-year-olds, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; and for 4-year-olds Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; and a unique summer camp experience for the school age children in the area. Prayers before meals and snacks, yearly service projects, and a children’s message by Pastor Brad Haws are just a few programs that are included in the center’s curriculum.
The Cocalico Care Center continuously strives to provide a safe, loving, Christian environment for the children of Denver and its surrounding communities. The center accepts ELRC funding and is located at 659 South 4th Street in Denver, conveniently across the street from Denver Elementary School. The center’s hours are 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may contact the center at 717-336-4007, or visit www.denverstjohns.org for more information.
LATANISHEN CHIROPRACTIC
Latanishen Chiropractic now offers Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy – a modern technology that uses sound energy pulses known as “acoustic waves” to treat different painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including chronic tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis.
MyACT is also helpful for increased circulation, pain relief, reduction of scar tissue and promotion of tissue healing and regeneration. Treatments are quick and have long-lasting effects.
Latanishen Chiropractic also offers excellent chiropractic and naturopathic care, rehabilitation therapy and soft tissue therapy in addition to First Line Therapy, a specialized therapeutic lifestyle-change program. The FLT system targets the underlying causes of chronic illnesses by incorporating sensible eating plans, nutritional supplementation, exercise programs and stress management.
Dr. Andrew Latanishen has been serving the local community since 1988 and has been in his present location at Schaum’s Corner, 4233 Oregon Pike in Ephrata, since 1997.
Dr. Latanishen’s goal for patients is to allow them to return to what they enjoy doing in their lives instead of being restricted by pain and weakness.
Michael Reece, a naturopathic doctor, also joins the team. He specializes in integrative oncology treatment, clinical nutrition and metabolic detoxification.
DENVER SELF STORAGE
Are you starting your spring cleaning and realizing you’re running out of space to store your belongings? Instead of having to decide what you want to keep or what has to be discarded, why don’t you give Denver Self Storage a call?
Denver Self Storage offers various sizes of self storage units. The units can be rented on a long term or on a month to month basis. You don’t have to worry about your personal property either because there is 24 hour security. The units are also well lit and offer the convenience of drive-in access. Our self storage units are accessible for customers 24 hours a day.
What started off as a person helping his friend, has resulted in a business gracing the Ephrata landscape for over 15 years. Tim Mentzer, owner of Ephrata Computer & Electronics, was working full-time in the IT industry. One day his friend called, asking if he could fix an Xbox, since he was so good with computers and electronics. Tim said, “sure,” and fixed the video game. That friend then told another friend, who told another, and Tim realized he could make a living fixing people’s video games, phones and computers. In October of 2010, Tim’s hobby became a full-fledged business and Ephrata Computer & Electronics was born. Now, years later, the business has become Ephrata’s premier electronics shop. Ephrata Computer & Electronics’ services include: computer sales, service and repairs for laptops and desktops, including virus malware removal, computer upgrades, and building custom computers from scratch. Tim also provides cell phone repair services, including LCD replacements, speaker and microphone repair, phone unlocking services, and treatment of liquid and physical damage, along with repair services for video game consoles, iPads and more.
Tim services most major brands of electronics, including products from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Sony, Motorolla, HP and many more. Tim boasts of his unique ability to fix the “unfixable.” His distinctive talents enable him to recover data from any device. If another repair service says “no,” Tim says “yes.” Tim goes on to say that many electronics manufacturers have made their technology even more complex over the years, because they don’t want their products to be fixed, hoping that consumers will buy a new piece of equipment instead. But with the help of Ephrata Computer & Electronics, the consumer can thwart the plans of these large corporations, breathing life back into their device for many years to come. It’s these services that give Tim the most satisfaction, helping customers who have been scammed into buying a new device, rather than fixing what they have.
Let Ephrata Computer & Electronics help you in today’s technologically advanced world. Their knowledge of the industry and competitive prices will have you telling your friends of Tim’s wizardry, just like the friend with the broken Xbox!
Ephrata Computer & Electronics is located at 10 North State Street, Ephrata. You can reach them at 717-721-1040 or through their website: ephratacomputer.com. They are open Monday and Friday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. House calls by appointment are honored on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The staff is very accommodating and flexible when working with clients. They are available 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and also after normal working hours weekdays and weekends.
So whatever your storage needs are, give us a call at 717-336-7058. Denver Self Storage is located at 383 Locust Street, Denver.
HERTZOG’S GARAGE & USED CARS
Hertzog’s Garage & Used Cars, located at 2 Main Street in Denver, is a family-owned and operated business. Hertzog’s offers a wide range of services, including general repair, major and minor engine repair, heater and air conditioning service, state inspection, state emission testing and used car sales.
Hertzog’s uses the latest technology in computer diagnostics and test equipment. Hertzog’s is an “Auto Service Plus Center.” Mr. Hertzog, along with Technicians Rod Hertzog and John Ditzler, likes to keep his customers informed about preventive maintenance, which saves money on unnecessary repairs. They’ll even pick up and deliver your vehicle for repairs! Hertzog’s carries Mastercraft and Goodyear Tires and uses computer spin balancing.
Check out the selection of quality used vehicles. You’re sure to get a great car, at a great price, at Hertzog’s.
Hertzog’s Garage & Used Cars has a solid reputation for service and dependability. Mr. Hertzog has over 33 years of ownership experience, as well as over 45 years of mechanical experience. Hertzog’s is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information call 717-336-8288.
MARTINS FLOORING Confidence Built into Every Space
For over 40 years, Martins Flooring has helped homeowners, builders, and businesses make confident choices for their spaces. As a local, family-owned company, we offer a full range of flooring, window treatments, custom showers, and professional services, supported by experienced teams who guide each project from start to finish.
We also offer smart options for those looking for flexibility in timing or scope. Our Flooring Outlet features significant savings available every day of the year, including high-quality products we purchase in bulk and keep on hand for faster turnaround. These collections are ideal for DIY projects, quick installations, or anyone looking to make thoughtful choices without compromising on style or quality.
With trusted installers, carefully selected products, and a commitment to doing things the right way, Martins Flooring is here to help you move forward with confidence, no matter the size or pace of your project.
Martins Flooring. We Install Confidence.
Harvey Achey Construction, LLC, a general construction company founded in 1981, provides construction services to residential and commercial building customers. They specialize in installation of insulated concrete forms to build walls, veneer stone and stucco/EIFS. They diversify with concrete and carpentry abilities. Their diversification allows them to perform many different phases of a construction project without the need for subcontractors. They strive to provide high quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Scott Achey, owner, and long-tenured employees have the experience that enables them to guide you through each phase of your project. They enjoy helping people achieve their goals and seeing a project from start to completion. Harvey Achey Construction, LLC is staffed with a trained, knowledgeable workforce. They are members of the Building Industry Association of Lancaster, Pennsylvania Building Association and National Building Association and the Better Business Bureau. Building projects can be a journey; let Harvey Achey Construction, LLC be your companion. They are located at 65 East Swartzville Road, Denver and can be reached at 717-484-0189 or by email at info@hacheyconstruction.com. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. acheyconstruction.com PA HIC 010343
L-R: Kristin, Dr. Latanishen, Dr. Reece and Sherry. Missing: Jen.
L-R: Kenny King, Rod Hertzog, John Ditzler, Lloyd Hertzog and Darvon Diem.
Tim Mentzer (right) with his apprentice.
Mike, Barb, Alyssa and Weston Martin; Owners.
GOOD’S LAWN CARE, LLC
Good’s Lawn Care, LLC of New Holland is a fully-licensed business offering residential and commercial lawn solutions including fertilization, weed and grub control for the lawn, weed control for shrub beds with Preen or hand weeding, mowing, mulching, shrub trimming, edging, overseeding, tree trimming and aeration. Owning a small business has many advantages, according to owner Michael Good. He is able to take better care of his clients’ needs and wants, without compromising a job well done. He has always enjoyed being outside, mowing lawns and taking care of shrub beds, and he wanted to offer his services at a more affordable rate than the average lawn care service.
One of the most effective lawn treatments Good’s Lawn Care, LLC offers is the use of SynaTek fertilizer. With the application of this product, customers will notice fast green-up and quick response, an end to unsightly weeds, and healthier turf, trees and shrubs. The fertilizer is environmentally friendly and only requires three applications per year.
Good’s Lawn Care, LLC wants to add you to their list of happy clients. Call them today at 717-371-2775. They look forward to hearing from you. They are located at 613 Springville Road, New Holland. You may also check their website for more information, www.goodslawncare.llc.
Farm Fresh At Its Best.
At Reiff’s Farm Market, we are a second generation, family-owned and operated farm and retail farm market. Our father started the business in 1988 and we’ve been focused on providing top quality products to our customers ever since. On our farm, we have a large focus on growing sweet corn, peaches and strawberries, but we also grow a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables for our farm market. Staying open year-around and adding a bakery have been some new additions for us since we built our new market in 2019. We have a flower greenhouse and mulch so we can cover our customers’ spring landscaping needs as well.
Reiff’s Farm Market is located at 2902 Rothsville Road in Ephrata. Their phone number is 717-859-6655.
Looking for a great haircut? Great Clips offers great haircuts at a great price! The Great Clips located at 848 East Main Street in Ephrata is family-owned and operated by Mike and Melissa Clancey. Our Ephrata salon opened in December of 2013 and has been ranked the #1 Great Clips in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-York area for the past 12 years. We make getting a haircut convenient for our customers by minimizing their wait time. Our Online Check-In app allows customers to put their name on the wait list, view their individual wait time and their place in line, and receive a text when it’s time to head to the salon. Customers love visiting the Ephrata salon. Over 700 customers visit every week, many of them praising the “friendly staff” and calling the salon “the absolute best place to get a haircut.”
We consider our employees part of our family. By providing a caring environment for the employees to work in, employees love coming to work and are able to do what they do best –make every customer feel great as they leave the chair.
Great Clips, Inc., established in 1982, has more than 4,400 salons in North America, making Great Clips the largest hair salon brand in the world. Great Clips is the official Hair Salon of College Football, MARCH MADNESS, and the NHL! We offer haircuts, styles, and other services to men, women and children. Great Clips offers a wide range of professional hair care products, including Great Clips Solutions, Matrix, American Crew, Sexy Hair, Paul Mitchell and Tigi. Whether you check in online or just stop in, the stylists at Great Clips will help you get a great haircut at a great price!
Their business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The salon phone number is 717-733-3306.
KWIK SHINE CAR WASH
Providing a Fast and Fresh Touchless Car Wash
Kwik Shine Car Wash offers customers a high-quality touchless car wash at an affordable price. Kwik Shine Car Wash is located at 871 East Main Street, Ephrata, and is locally owned and operated. The business was purchased in September 2018 by Jensen King. Jensen grew up working at his father’s car wash in Gordonville and when Kwik Shine Car Wash came up for sale, he knew it was a perfect fit.
The biggest way Kwik Shine Car Wash differs from their competition is that they are completely touchless. During the automatic car wash, no part of the machine will touch the vehicle. Kwik Shine offers two automatic bays. They use high quality chemicals, which are both safe and effective in cleaning your vehicle. Kwik Shine also has three self-serve bays for those that desire to hand wash their vehicles.
Jensen and his employees enjoy meeting new customers, as well as growing relationships with repeat customers. Kwik Shine’s ultimate goal is 100% satisfaction.
Unlimited wash passes are available and can be used in any automatic bay and the self-serve bays. Contact Kwik Shine Car Wash to sign up today.
For more information, Kwik Shine Car Wash can be reached at 717-572-0786. Car wash hours are seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
FARM MARKET
Jensen King
STAUFFER DIESEL
Stauffer Diesel’s origins began over 70 years ago in Lancaster County, PA as a small company established by Amos B. Stauffer refurbishing and reselling stationary diesel engines. In 1963, the business became incorporated. The company has always been family-owned and has been operated by five Stauffer sons since 1980. The company currently has a third generation of Stauffers helping to steer the ship.
Stauffer Diesel is much more than a distributor of diesel engines. Their experienced technicians live and breathe diesel power, and they look forward to serving all the diesel power needs throughout the life of their customer’s engines. The Stauffer Diesel Sales Team use their years of experience to help identify the correct engine for any application. The Parts Department can help keep customers’ engines in good working order. As the engine ages, the skilled Service Department can rebuild and refurbish even the most heavily used engines. Stauffer Diesel’s focus is on supporting their product from the initial sale all the way throughout the life of the product, developing a relationship with the customer to keep all their equipment running smoothly.
Along with being a distributor of high-quality engines, Stauffer Diesel is also a comprehensive resource that sells, services and supports the full lines of DEUTZ diesel engines, FPT diesel engines, and Mitsubishi diesel engines. They have DEUTZ and FPT factory-trained service technicians, a fully stocked Parts Department, and deep knowledge that comes from decades of experience in the diesel business. The Service Department strives to keep up to date with all the latest technology through constant training. If you’re looking for a new diesel engine or have a dealer inquiry, contact them today. They have in-depth field experience with the engines they sell, and they can help you choose the right engine for any application. Contact them to learn more.
Stauffer Diesel is located at 34 Stauffer Lane, Ephrata, PA. You can reach them at 717-738-2500, or through their website: www.staufferdiesel.com.
As a locally owned and independent clinic,
clinics.
What Sets HARTZ PT Apart:
• Getting patients in within 24-48 hours
• Giving patients 1-on-1 care with the same friendly PT team every visit
• Making sure there’s plenty of time for all questions at every appointment
• Giving their patients 100% undivided attention throughout their care
• Keeping treatment affordable compared to hospital-owned clinics
ESCO SECURITY/ MVE GROUP
ESCO Security specializes in professionally installed security and fire protection systems, backed by NICET-certified fire alarm technicians. They create fully integrated solutions – combining fire alarms, intrusion protection, video surveillance with real-time and AI alerts and card access so customers can stay connected to their facilities anytime, anywhere. Their systems are designed to be reliable, code-compliant and tailored to each customer’s needs and budget, with continued testing and maintenance support.
ESCO was launched in 1984 as the next step in MVE’s growth – creating a dedicated company focused on commercial and residential security and fire protection systems. At its core, ESCO’s “why” has been to bring the same small-business, relationship-driven approach to protecting people and property for customers across south-central Pennsylvania.
Pictured are Andy Fake, Sales Consultant; Michael Kerstetter, Service Coordinator; and Ryan Landis, Alarm Service Technician–three of the 42 team members who keep ESCO Security running smoothly. As part of the MVE Group, ESCO Security is supported by 151 employeeowners committed to delivering quality service and long-term value. ESCO Security’s commitment to safety and core values drives the excellent customer service and high-quality installations the company provides.
Knowing what ESCO Security installs today can prevent a loss tomorrow. Major brands featured include DMP, Kidde, Avigilon, Hanwha and Speco.
ESCO Security is located at 2010 West Main Street, Ephrata. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. They can be reached at 717-738-2454. For more information, please see their website at www.escosecurity.com.
LANCASTER ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AND INSPECTIONS, LLC
Looking to have your home tested and/or inspected for mold? Need to know if the home you’re buying has bad air quality? Call or text Lancaster Environmental Testing and Inspections, LLC at 717-575-8173 or email at LancEnvTesting@icloud.com.
People have become more aware of mold and its health risks. Customers want to be educated when it comes to the health of their home. The best way to determine if you have mold is a professional inspection. Looking for hidden mold and moisture in residential and commercial properties, owner Darlene Eager has over 26 years experience performing inspections and remediations (removals). She has her IICRC Certification and is associated with MICRO. She really enjoys learning about mold and teaching others.
She purchased Lancaster Environmental Testing and Inspections in 2021. As a family-run business, she and her family are committed to providing property owners with peace of mind by educating them, keeping them informed, and guiding them through the next steps once mold is discovered.
When it comes to mold, accurate information makes all the difference. If you have concerns about your home or property, contact them today. Lancaster Environmental Testing and Inspections’ hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please visit their website at www.lancasterenvironmentaltesting.com for more information.
Expert Care for Your Active Life From sports injuries and arthritis to post-surgical rehab, pelvic health, stroke recovery, vertigo, and neurological conditions–HARTZ PT has you covered. With Direct Access, you can start treatment immediately without a physician referral, so nothing slows down your recovery.
Your Choice, Your Recovery You get to choose where you receive physical therapy. If you’re dealing with pain, don’t wait–reach out to HARTZ PT today. Six convenient locations throughout Lancaster County, including Ephrata at 1635 West Main Street, with early morning and evening hours.
Schedule your appointment of FREE phone consultation: 717-738-0004 | www.hartzpt.com
C&S FURNITURE
For the last 39 years, C&S Furniture has been offering customers select solid hardwood furniture, custom kitchens and bathrooms that are built to last a lifetime. Their custom kitchens and bathrooms are available in a wide variety of materials and finishes. Please come browse their complete showroom, which is located in a renovated early 1900s bank barn at 422 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl, for a free consultation.
C&S Furniture offers the best in selection, service and quality. You will be amazed by their attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Vanities • Custom Kitchens • Custom Bathrooms
In 2007, Cleason H. Reiff, desiring to spend more time with his family, saw the need for an occupation at home. He acquired his family’s handcrafted furniture business that was started by his father in the early 1980s. Cleason is now the third generation of his family to be in business, following in the footsteps of his father, Clarence, and his Grandpa Hoover. Brothers Anthony and Linford Reiff are also involved in the business, making it 100% family-owned. The family is committed to meeting the needs of each customer, and they want to make sure every customer is 100% satisfied with their product.
If it is time to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, come see all the choices available or what they can create for you. Business hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are closed on Sundays. The business can be reached at 717-445-6978.
HARTZ PT celebrates 25 years of consistently being ranked among Lancaster’s top physical therapy
Lancaster’s Trusted Choice for 25 Years: The HARTZ PT Difference
L-R: Brian Hartz, Brooke McCracken, David Snyder, Lori Kerr, Kevin Sisbarro, Karen Talarico and Celia Vallie.
(L-R): Andy Fake, Michael Kerstetter and Ryan Landis.
A&E AUDIOLOGY
A&E Audiology has been enriching patients’ lives by restoring their connection to family, friends and community through hearing since 2001. They have helped over 20,000 patients get back to living their lives. Their hearing doctors at their Lancaster, Lititz, Willow Street, and Stevens locations have made A&E Audiology Lancaster County’s number one choice for hearing healthcare.
A&E Audiology was founded by Dr. Kamal Elliot, Au.D. A&E is named after her two sons, Andrew and Eric. She is passionate about her patients, her employees and her community. A&E Audiology is a very patient-centered clinic that also focuses on giving back to the community and internationally with their nonprofit clinic.
Services offered include hearing evaluations, wax removal, hearing loss treatment, cochlear implants, pediatrics, tinnitus treatment and auditory processing disorder testing and therapy. All major brand hearing aid companies are carried including Lyric, which is the world’s only 100% invisible hearing device that is worn 24/7 and is replaced by the audiologist every eight to ten weeks. A&E offices are Lancaster’s only providers of these devices. For tinnitus treatment, they offer Lenire, which is the first FDA-approved treatment with very high success rates.
Since 2001, A&E Audiology has expanded over the years with their newest location at 3 Cardinal Drive, Stevens, acquired in 2022 from Dr. Wendy Stafford, former owner of Cocalico Area Hearing Services. Dr. Bethany Weaver (Noll), Managing Audiologist, Dr. Ashley Dougherty (Zemeski), Managing Audiologist, and Jenny Youngberg, Front Office Professional, are equipped and ready to serve all of your hearing healthcare needs at the Stevens location, all three are Cocalico High School graduates and live locally in Lancaster County. Dr. Weaver wears hearing devices herself starting at age four, and her brother, Austin, from the age of one. She has been a patient at A&E Audiologist since she was 13 and started working at A&E Audiology in some capacity in 2012 until becoming a Doctor of Audiology in 2019. Dr. Dougherty was born profoundly deaf in both ears and was implanted with a cochlear implant at the age of 2. She has been on staff at A&E Audiology since 2020 and has been a Doctor of Audiology since 2022. Jenny has been working as a Front Office Professional for over twenty years and is extremely knowledgeable and is a friendly face at the front desk for the community.
No matter which location you chose to go to, you will find exceptional care and excellent customer service. Their reviews on their website, www.havebetterhearing.com, reflect very satisfied patients. “I cannot say enough good things about my experience from scheduling, testing and now hearing aids that have me hearing better than I ever have. The entire staff is courteous and caring. I will recommend them to anyone that needs a hearing test or hearing aids.” “I highly recommend A&E Audiology. They took the time to explain all my options for my hearing loss and Tinnitus. The staff has the nicest, most polite people working there. They take the time to explain everything to you. I’m happy I found this place.” “A&E Audiology has been serving my mom for quite some time for her hearing aid needs. The staff is all friendly and really good with her, especially now that she is having cognitive issues. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who needs their services.”
When you choose any of the A&E Audiology locations, you can trust in knowing you will receive the highest quality hearing care, personalized service and valuable products and solutions to help you achieve better hearing for your life! The Stevens location hours are Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Their phone number is 717-336-8191.
L-R: Dr. Bethany Weaver, Jenny Youngberg and Dr. Ashley Dougherty.
Celebrating 63 Years
In 1954, the late George Grove Sr. started what was later to become George J. Grove & Son, Inc. He was one of the county’s leading installers, offering customers a complete line of home improvement services. The Manheim Pike business started out in George Sr.’s home with one pick-up truck and George Sr. as the sole proprietor and only employee.
George J. Grove Jr. entered the business at a very early age, assisting his father and grandfather, Cleon Grove Sr., with installations. The business moved from George Sr.’s home to a shop on Cabbage Hill. In 1973, the business incorporated, and then moved to their current location at 1219 Manheim Pike.
In keeping with family tradition, George J. Grove
III, a third generation, also entered the business at a very early age, bringing with him the same passion and attitude his grandfather had when he started. The Groves have built their business on a firm belief in a quality product and installation, in maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and fairness in their relationships with their customers. They are family owned, always have been and always will be. They insist that customers get the best products on the market for their money.
The Groves employ a full team headed by George J. Grove, Jr., who is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. The company strives to establish lasting relationships with their customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through fair prices and exceptional service. They have been loyal members of the community for over 60 years.
George J. Grove & Son, Inc. is a member of the Better Business Bureau, the Building Industry Association, the National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Small Business, National Safety Council, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and the Remodeling Contractors Association. They received the President’s Award from the Great Lakes Window Company for commitment to Sales Integrity, Quality Installations, and Dedication to Customer Service and Installation. They came in second for the awnings, doors and window dealer/installer category and third for the exterior remodeler, roofing, siding and spouting/gutters category for the 2025 Lancaster Newspapers Reader’s Choice awards. They came in third for 2025’s Lancaster County Magazine’s Best of Lancaster awards in the windows/doors/exteriors and roofing category. They also earned a 4.9 out of 5 stars review through Google reviews.
George J. Grove & Son, Inc. does all types of home improvements. Their product lines include replacement windows and doors, roofing, premium vinyl siding, spouting, gutter protection systems and patio enclosures. They also carry skylights, railings, decks, retractable fabric and metal awnings, and shutters. All of the products that they carry come with an extended manufacturers warranty and are installed by their quality trained professionals. Customers are welcome to visit their showroom at 1219 Manheim Pike to see the many selections of their product lines. To inquire about a free in-home estimate from one of George J. Grove & Son’s company professionals, call 717-393-0859. Customers may also submit a request through their website at www.georgejgrove.com. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LANCASTER SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY & THERAPEUTIC BODYWORK
Celebrating 47 Years!
If you have ever thought about a career in the art of personal services, Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork may be the next step in your career training. The school offers courses in Cosmetology, Esthetics (Skin Care), Nail Technology and Massage Therapy. Celebrating 47 years of education and services to students and clients, the school was founded in 1979. Current owners, Deborah A. Dunn and Gerard E. Geist acquired the school in 2002. Dunn and Geist both wanted to keep a quality, family owned, cosmetology school in the Lancaster area. In addition to the educational opportunities in the classroom, a student salon and spa is also available. The salon and spa is very busy, with a wide variety of services being offered at about one third the cost of a non-educational salon or spa.
Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork has built a solid relationship with area salons and spas and has established an assertive approach to community service for the area. No matter which direction you choose to go, Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork offers an educational experience in a friendly and fun atmosphere where instructors truly care about the students.
Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is located at 50 Ranck Avenue, Lancaster. For more information, they can be reached at 717-299-0200 or you may visit their website at www.lancasterschoolofcosmetology.com.
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THE GROVES
Retirement Home
The Groves provides a warm, caring and home-like setting for seniors who need some assistance with the activities of daily living. From daily meals, to shopping trips or visiting friends, to baking in the kitchen, the Groves offers its residents an independent lifestyle without the worries of living alone.
The Groves accommodates a limited number of residents and provides the personal touches that are absent from larger facilities. It is truly the residents’ home, providing all the comforts of home and focusing on the residents’ health, happiness and peace-ofmind.
There is no entrance fee and reasonable daily rates include rooms with private baths, three meals per day, evening social hour, cable TV in each room, daily activities, scheduled transportation, laundry linens, housekeeping, 24-hour staffing, medication monitoring and assistance with daily living needs.
The Groves is located at 103 West Main Street, Ephrata, and can be reached at 717-733-2040. Feel free to call or stop by. They will be glad to answer your questions and show you around. www.thegroveshome.net
HARDWOOD FLOORS OF LANCASTER
Bringing the World’s Best Hardwood Floors to You!
Owner of Hardwood Floors of Lancaster, Thomas H. Dux, has traveled the world to bring the best hardwood flooring companies to North America. Hardwood Floors of Lancaster are specialists in wood flooring and will work hard to find you a quality product at an affordable price. If you cannot find what you are looking for, Hardwood Floors of Lancaster will make it for you! They are a member of the National Wood Flooring Association. Hardwood Floors of Lancaster 501 Service Road, Lancaster
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and new wood floors!
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 717-735-6760 • www.hwfloorslanc.net
L-R: Regan Park (Director of Education) and Deborah Dunn (President).
George Grove Sr. and George Grove Jr.
EPHRATA RECYCLING
“Recycling Pays”
We are a full-service metal recycling facility, including customer drop-off, free container service, scrap metal demolition and cleanup services.
Ephrata Recycling accepts all household and industrial scrap metals. We buy all types of aluminums, including cans, copper, insulated wire, brass, stainless steel, electric motors, acid based batteries, cast iron, all grades of steel, old cars, appliances, computers, faxes, printers, etc.
Ephrata Recycling has a loyal group of employees who strive to do their best to help our customers. They would be happy to answer any questions you may have as to what is and is not recyclable at our site.
We are located at 339 East Fulton Street, Ephrata, PA, and can be reached at 717-733-9300. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Email us at ephrec@aol.com.
CLUGSTON’S CLEANING SERVICES
All stains are not created equal. However, Clugston’s Cleaning Services will treat all stains equally, removing dirt and grime that can build up on carpets, rugs and furniture over time. Clugston’s takes care of standard furniture and carpet cleaning and handles both residential and commercial jobs. Whether it’s spring cleaning, fall cleaning, or any-time-of-the-year cleaning, they’ll make your home or business sparkle.
Clugston’s has provided professional carpet and furniture cleaning services for over 50 years. The family business is under the management of Jerry Clugston, and the newest team members, granddaughters Brianna Gerhart and Olivia Dickson. Office duties, including phone calls and scheduling, are taken care of by Jerry’s daughter, Jessica Dickson. Clugston’s makes a commitment to customer satisfaction. “Your carpets and furniture are investments worth protecting. We have the expertise to know how important it is to have your valuable possessions professionally cleaned.”
Don’t take a chance when spills threaten to leave a permanent mark. Call in a professional! Clugston’s Cleaning Services is located at 2073 Main Street in Rothsville. Call 717-626-7839 Monday through Friday. Emergency service is also offered.
BICYCLE BARN, LLC
Bicycle Barn specializes in electric bicycle sales and service as well as other brands of bicycles since 1991. We have trained electric bike technicians. If you are thinking about buying an electric bicycle, try our brands; we carry some of the best brands on the market today: Specialized, Cannondale, Magnum and Velotric. Electric bikes are great for commuting to work, riding downtown for groceries, or just for fun riding up to 75 miles and still getting some exercise without all the exertion. You don’t have to be a professional cyclist to ride them. Do yourself a favor – just ride! We sell fun!
Bicycle Barn offers:
• New & Used Bicycles, Our bicycle brands are Specialized, Cannondale and Fuji
• Professional Bicycle Repairs
• Guaranteed Workmanship
• Fit Kit, Bicycle Fitting
• Full Line of Accessories
Having always taken an interest in the retail business world, owner Edward Weaver started the Bicycle Barn, LLC in September 1991. Edward never thought his venture into the retail world would involve bicycles. Edward, along with his wife Grace and employees Landon Rutt, Judson Burkholder, Marlin Newswanger, Rollin Rutt and Payton Martin, work together to keep your bicycles at peak performance. The staff at Bicycle Barn are dedicated to minor repair service while you wait. Thank you to our customers for supporting our business. Visit us at 839 Reading Road, Route 625, in East Earl (Bowmansville), or give us a call at 717-445-8508. Bicycle Barn, LLC hours are Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The shop is closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
The Peter Rutt Team at REMAX Evolved are your local Realtor experts, proud to be recognized as a REMAX Top 100 Team in PA. Our proven 5-Step Selling System sells homes faster and for a higher price with less stress to sellers. As a team of five, we’ve closed over 1,000 transactions. Rooted in experience, we are driven by what’s next. The Team’s mission is to go beyond basic Realtor activities including staging homes, professional referrals, rightsizing for seniors and contractor connections.
The Peter Rutt Team is a longtime contributor to REMAX International’s companywide cause, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), with a donation from each transaction to our CMN affiliate, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey.
The REMAX Evolved office is located at 740 Eden Road, Lancaster. Call us at 717340-7888. We are the “Best Way to SOLD!”
ROOT’S OLD MILL FLEA MARKET
Treasures Are Waiting To Be Found!
Bring the whole family and come explore Root’s Old Mill Flea Market. The flea market has two main buildings of vendors and up to 175 seasonal outdoor vendors. The Artisan Mill building is a restored grain mill building that sits next to the railroad tracks. The Artisan Mill currently showcases eight artisans and their creations.
The Emporium building sits adjacent to the parking lot and has stands that offer antiques, collectibles, clothing, jewelry, toys, comics and other unique flea market finds.
The original mill building was built in the early 1900s, and the flea market started in 1983. Root’s Country Market and Auction, Inc. purchased the flea market property in 2005 as an extension of their Tuesday tradition that started in 1925.
Root’s Old Mill Flea Market is open Tuesdays year-round, but recently the owners added a seasonal Saturday Flea Market to the calendar. Saturday Flea Market opens for its season on the first Saturday in April. The Saturday Flea Market season ends with a special flea market day on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This addition to the calendar offers a different atmosphere than Tuesdays and customers appreciate being able to shop Root’s Old Mill Flea Market during the weekend. The hours for Saturdays are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Root’s Old Mill Flea Market is located at 720 Graystone Road, Manheim. For more information or directions, please visit their website at www.rootsoldmill.com, or you may call 717-898-7443. Feel free to leave a message! Also, be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
MELISSA K. PLOWMAKER, OD Walmart Vision Center
Many people have discovered the convenience and cost-effectiveness of a Walmart Vision Center. Melissa K. Plowmaker, OD, is the owner of the practice in the Ephrata Walmart, which is located at 890 East Main Street, Ephrata.
Dr. Plowmaker has been in practice since 1996 and opened her office in Walmart in January of 2002. Dr. Plowmaker provides patients complete eye care, including carrying high-quality contact lenses and eyeglasses at very affordable prices Along with Dr. Plowmaker and Dr. Lape, you will find a caring and professional staff who listen and respond to customer concerns. Several of the opticians have been on staff for 20 years, making them highly trained and experienced. They will be able to help you find a style and brand of lenses to meet your needs and expectations. The products that are sold are affordable both for patients with or without insurance. Customers receive personal service to help them find the right pair of glasses. At Walmart Vision Center, you can try on and order glasses and frames right in the store, which is more reliable than ordering cheap glasses found online. Many vision and medical plans are accepted. Both doctors are very patient and will set aside time to explain or answer your questions. They enjoy helping people understand why they see the way they do in a way that is easily understood. Appointment times are set with the priority of having office hours that are the most accessible and convenient for patients.
Walmart Vision Center hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Call today to schedule an appointment. They can be reached at 717-721-6686.
76 N. Reamstown Rd., PO Box 306 Reamstown, PA 17567 (717) 336-4343
The Reamstown Athletic Association, “The Club,” is a small-town pub with a big heart!
Founded in 1921 The Club has been providing Cocalico locals with a wonderful gathering place, amazing restaurant, and a top shelf entertainment destination. “Club” members have given back to our community for over a century by donating tens of thousands of dollars annually to local sports programs and civic-minded organizations.
We are always accepting new members and we welcome everyone to stop by and sign up…help us build a better community! Check us out on Facebook –Reamstown Athletic Association!
Since May of 2006, small groups have been enjoying a cozy getaway to get crafty! Girlfriends gather for all kinds of creative fun—knitting and crocheting, painting, scrapbooking, card making, and more—or simply escape for a relaxing weekend or learn new techniques at Cozy Crop House in Lititz.
Whether you’re planning a creative break or a special gathering, Cozy Crop House offers a welcoming place to “run away” and recharge. We offer retail hours, classes, and small-group weekends, and our space is also perfect for seminars, women’s retreats, bridal or baby showers, or business meetings. Cozy Crop House is a homey environment where you can spend an hour, a day, or even an entire weekend doing what you love in a private setting—complete with meals, lodging, supplies, instruction, games, and even a little pampering!
Low weekday hourly rates make it easy to work on the craft of your choice using our tools and equipment, including Cricut, Silhouette, and Brother cutting machines, with over 200 Cricut cartridges plus online access. Make a date with yourself to spend an hour or two with us each week and finally finish those projects you’ve
L-R: Jerry, Brianna, Olivia and Jessica
Serving Our Community Since 1968
For over 50 years, Lehman Insurance has proudly helped individuals, families, farms, churches, and businesses protect what matters most. As an independent insurance agency with 26 dedicated employees, we work for YOU — not just one company. With access to 40 top-rated insurance companies, we shop the best coverage and value to fit your needs.
We Proudly Offer:
• Auto Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Business Insurance
• Farm Insurance
• Church Insurance
• Life Insurance
Committed to Our Community
Giving back is at the heart of what we do. We are proud to financially support over 70 non-profit organizations, strengthening the communities we serve.
Visit One of Our Convenient Locations:
• 1686 W. Main Street – Ephrata, PA 17522
• 650 E. Main Street – New Holland, PA 17557
• 968 E. Main Street – Mount Joy, PA 17552 717-733-2050 • www.lehmanins.com
Thank you to our loyal customers for your continued trust and support since 1968. We are honored to serve you. Lehman Insurance — Local. Independent. Trusted.
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
All are welcome! St. Paul’s United Church of Christ is a small, beautiful, 140 year old church in Bowmansville, where the love and grace of Jesus Christ is celebrated. Jesus Christ is the head of the church and all people are welcome! The church offers a combination of traditional and contemporary music and worship styles. From inspiring music to sermons that will make you laugh and think. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ has a unique style in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
On the first Monday of every month they hold a free community breakfast titled “Pancakes at Paul’s.” It includes pancakes, sausage, potatoes, toast, homemade jellies, coffee and orange juice. It begins at 6:00 a.m. and continues until 9:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a wonderful breakfast with friends and family .
Pastor Phil Shober wants people to feel loved and welcomed at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, no matter their background. The worship service is available Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in person or via YouTube livestream. The YouTube livestream link, past video recordings or audio sermon recordings, are all available on the church’s website, www.stpaulsuccchurch.org. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 133 Church Street, P.O. Box 177, Bowmansville, PA 17507 Office number: 717-445-6256
MARTIN’S REPAIR SHOP, LLC
The last thing you need when spring begins is a lawn mower that needs repair. With Martin’s Repair Shop, LLC in your contact list, you’ll always have an affordable solution for repairs. With a large inventory of parts and equipment, repairs can be implemented quickly. Pick-up and delivery for service is available and equipment can be stored for you. Call for details.
If your mower is beyond repair, Martin’s Repair Shop can offer you a great deal on a new one. They specialize in Ferris, Husqvarna, Walker, Exmark, Echo, Crop Care and Solo brands. They are master dealers for most of the lines they handle.
Located at 27 West Mohler Church Road, Ephrata, Martin’s Repair Shop has been in business for over 35 years. A small engine repair business on the side eventually grew to the point that Mr. Martin opened his own repair shop. He expanded from repair into retail sales of walk and riding mowers, weed trimmers and sprayers and commercial equipment.
For more information, stop in or call Martin’s Repair Shop at 717-733-3015. Check our website: martinsrepairshop.com, or call the shop for hours of operation.
D.S. BURKHOLDER INC.
For over 60 years, D.S. Burkholder Inc. has been providing customers throughout Lancaster, Berks, and surrounding counties with quality electrical work. From keeping your family safe from electrical dangers, to making sure commercial buildings are up to code, the highly skilled electricians at D.S. Burkholder will safeguard you, your family, and your property with proper electrical solutions.
The company was started in 1963 by Donald S. Burkholder. The family-owned company now involves the third generation and is currently owned by Lester Burkholder and Richard Burkholder.
D.S. Burkholder’s team of licensed electricians handle a full range of residential, commercial and light industrial electrical needs. Residential services include lighting, surge protection, circuit work, wiring upgrades, ceiling fans, electric car chargers, generator hook-ups, and much more. They also perform maintenance and repair services such as preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, generator maintenance, code updates, and safety inspections.
With a large warehouse, D.S. Burkholder can provide customers with the electrical products and services you need fast. Their inventory selection combined with top-notch workmanship, ensures whether you are a residential or commercial customer, that you will be up and running safely again in no time.
See why families and contractors have come to trust and rely on D.S. Burkholder Inc. for all their electrical needs for the last 60+ years! Call them today at 717-484-0600 or visit them on their website at www.dsburkholder.com. D.S. Burkholder is located at 1 Riverview Drive, Denver.
Pictured L-R: (front row) Sandi Boone, Renae Nolt, Jess Martin, Rodney Lehman, Keith Lehman, Meredith Allen, Cheryl Zwally; (middle) Sherri Seiders, Tammy Jackson, Brianna Noel, Makenna Rutt, Gerry Hess, Anna Martin, Diane Marshall, Rod Alderfer, Joyce Stoltzfus; (back) Rhonda Martin, Kris Lee, Jayne Olin, Deanne Skocik, Lee Charles, Chuck Lehman and Dan Black. Missing from photo: Darlene Keller, Jeff Lile and Maggie Stoltzfus.
Lester Burkholder (President)
STOLTZFUS RVs INC.
HAMMERCREEK CO., LLC
In 1965, Elam Stoltzfus was living on his family farm in Honeybrook when he founded Stoltzfus RVs Inc., a company that sells and services new and used recreational vehicles. In 1987, his son, Lester Stoltzfus moved the business to its current location in Adamstown. In 2018, they added a new sales and service center which includes a 10 bay service center and a large store for RV parts and accessories. Today, the business continues to grow and stay in the family, with Lester’s sons, Keith and Justin taking ownership of the business. Even with all this growth, current owners Keith and Justin Stoltzfus stress that Stoltzfus RVs Inc. is still a family-owned business imbued with traditional family values and has catered to customers in the Lancaster, Lebanon and Berks County areas for 60 years.
Stoltzfus RVs Inc. has been a member of the RVDA (Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association) for over 50 years, and they’re also a member of the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association, along with being a top selling RV dealer in PA for over 40 years.
Stoltzfus RVs Inc. sells and services premium new and used RVs and RV products from manufacturers such as: Forest River, Sunset Park and Keystone Reign. They are dedicated to making their customer’s experience a memorable one for the entire family. They offer financing and extended service contracts for both new and used RVs. Their service department is a fullline service shop for everything from winterizing a unit, to state inspections, warranty repairs and insurance estimates. If their parts department doesn’t have the part you need, they will gladly order it for you.
Stoltzfus RVs Inc. is located at 3280 North Reading Road, Adamstown, PA. You can reach them at 717-484-4344, through their website: Stoltzfusrvs.com, or through their Facebook page. They’re open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and they are closed on Sundays.
When you’re ready to transform your home with natural beauty, the possibilities are endless. Whether it’s traditional, modern, vintage or eclectic, the Hammercreek Co. is interested in helping you fill your home with the natural live edge products that suit your style at competitive prices. Co-owners Tyler Brubaker and Joseph Kepiro, along with their experienced staff, know wood and stay up to date on the latest trends and styles. Joseph also owns Hammer Creek Hardwoods where he is a certified kiln operator.
Since 2017, Hammercreek Co. has been providing their customers, both commercial and residential, with a wide selection of premium natural countertops, furniture and décor. Their variety of wood species is surpassed only by their quality. They are truly “tree to table.” Each live edge slab is sourced from local trees and carefully guided through the milling and drying process—a journey that can take up to two years. The result is a oneof-a-kind piece that preserves the natural character and beauty of the wood while ensuring durability for years to come.
Ready to bring your vision to life? Contact Hammercreek Co. today. They are located at 1430 Brunnerville Road, Lititz. Stop in at their shop on Brunnerville Road or see some ready-made items at Artisan Mill in Lititz. Tyler can be reached at 717-823-8482 and Joe can be reached at 717-917-7778. Please visit their website at www.thehammercreekco.com to explore some examples of their products.
BEYOND THE FORK IN THE ROAD - Senior Moving Solutions
“Your thoughtfulness and efficiency made this major life transition bearable and amazingly fast. Loved your humor and team spirit that carried all of us through this move.“ As evidenced by this positive review from a client, moving doesn’t have to be stressful. The staff at Beyond The Fork In The Road provides customized moving solutions for seniors. The compassionate team works to ease the physical and emotional toll on seniors transitioning to a new home. They are there to help with floor or space planning, packing, unpacking, resettling, downsizing by organizing items to keep, sell or donate, and managing every aspect of your move. One of the most appreciated services they offer is the unpacking process. Furniture, clothing and any other items will be moved and carefully unpacked so that your new home is in move-in condition. Utensils will be in drawers, dishes will be on shelves, clothing will be hung in your closet, and even your bed will be made!
What is done with all the unwanted items? Beyond The Fork In The Road saw this need and started BFR Estate Shoppe, which gives 60% back to its clients to help offset the cost of moving. Open to the public and located at 56 West Church Street, Denver, their hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to noon every second and fourth Saturday. They also sell items online through eBay for their clients. The Shoppe can be reached at 717-335-8482.
Beyond The Fork In The Road is a member of and accredited by the National Association of Senior Move Managers.
The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. They can be reached in the office at 717-335-8080. For more details, please view their website at www.beyondtheforkintheroad.com.
In the heart of Lancaster County, where community bonds run deep and the pace of life is both serene and vibrant, Kinetic is ushering in a new era of connectivity. Imagine a world where your internet speed matches the pace of your business ambitions, where buffering is a thing of the past, and where your online experiences are seamless.
With Kinetic’s fiber internet, streaming your favorite shows in 4K becomes an uninterrupted pleasure, video calls are crystal clear, and online gaming reaches new levels of responsiveness. This cutting-edge technology keeps up with your demands by offering speeds that make uploading large files or conducting live broadcasts smoother than ever before.
The benefits of fiber go beyond speed. Fiber-optic internet offers unparalleled reliability, minimizing downtime even during peak usage hours or adverse weather conditions. The low latency of fiber ensures that every online action is instantaneous, a crucial feature for professionals working from home, students attending virtual classes, or anyone relying on telehealth services.
Kinetic’s investment in this state-of-the-art network is a testament to our commitment to Lancaster County. Our team of dedicated field technicians, boasting over 200 years of collective experience, is at the forefront of this technological transformation. They are not just experts in their field; they are your neighbors, committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that your connection to the digital world is as robust and dependable as the community we serve.
Call us at 610-751-2723 to learn more about how Kinetic can elevate your internet experience.
Kinetic Internet Field Operations Team (January 20, 2026)
Joseph Kepiro and Tyler Brubaker
GARDNER’S MATTRESS & MORE
Helping Lancaster County Wake Up Happy, Pain-Free and Fully Recharged since 1990
Most people don’t realize how much poor sleep is costing them until they finally experience great sleep.
At Gardner’s Mattress & More, the mission is simple but powerful: help Lancaster County live better days by starting with better nights. That means more energy, less pain, sharper focus, and a healthier, happier life beginning the moment you wake up.
This isn’t a typical mattress store. It’s a sleep improvement destination, built around education, comfort, and trust.
A Different Kind of Mattress Experience By Design
For over 35 years, Gardner’s has redefined what buying a mattress should feel like. No pressure. No gimmicks. Just expert guidance focused on what your body actually needs to sleep well.
That commitment has earned Gardner’s a rare distinction: Lancaster’s Favorite Mattress Store every year since 2010.
Inside the showroom, customers discover a carefully curated collection of the industry’s most advanced sleep solutions, including leading brands like Tempur-Pedic, DreamCloud, Nectar, Helix, Puffy, Posh & Lavish Natural Rubber, Avocado, BedGear, and a robust two-sided mattress selection.
And for those couples who are tired of compromise - Less Snore, More Cuddle™ mattress sizes in queen and king - where the top third of the mattress adjusts independently, and some can also be customized per side for both support and comfort.
The result? Over 1,000 five-star reviews on display in store, handwritten and mailed back to Gardner’s, from people who didn’t just buy a mattress they solved a sleep problem. This complements their 600+ Google reviews and 300+ Facebook reviews.
Expertise You Can Feel Confident In
Co-owner Jeff Giagnocavo has spent decades studying what actually creates restorative sleep. His passion led him to write the book Sleep Better, a practical guide filled with expert insights to help people rest deeper and wake up feeling their best.
Together with co-owner Ben McClure, Jeff purchased the business in 2011 from founder Jim Gardner, continuing the legacy while introducing forward-thinking innovations like the Less Snore, More Cuddle™ Flex-Head Bed, designed so couples can finally sleep comfortably without compromise.
The Gardner’s Wake Up Happy Comfort Guarantee
Every experience at Gardner’s is built around confidence and care:
● No Pressure consultations with their expert team
● Hands-on testing of today’s most advanced sleep systems
● Dream Room “try-before-you-buy” experiences and a Wake Up Happy Guarantee
● Professional delivery and installation by Gardner’s own in-house team
● Post-purchase follow-ups to ensure long-term satisfaction
From the showroom team to the in-home delivery specialists, every detail is handled with one goal in mind: your comfort, long after the sale.
Rooted in Lancaster. Invested in the Community.
Beyond the showroom, Gardner’s owners are deeply connected to the community they serve. Through the Lancaster Connects podcast, Ben and Jeff spotlight local organizations making a meaningful impact reinforcing their belief that strong communities start with people who feel supported, rested, and well.
When you sleep better, you live better.
Because Better Sleep Changes Everything
For thousands of Lancaster County families, Gardner’s Mattress & More has been the place where restless nights finally end and better mornings begin.
Gardner’s Mattress & More Where Lancaster Wakes Up Happy.
830 Plaza Blvd. (Behind Park City Mall), Lancaster, PA 17601 Call or Text us at 717-299-6228 • GardnersMattressAndMore.com
The Gardner’s Team is always ready to open the door and serve you with a smile.
CIRCLE OF LIFE MASSAGE & WELLNESS CENTER
Circle of Life Massage & Wellness is a holistic wellness center dedicated to personalized, clientcentered care. Every session is thoughtfully customized to meet each person where they are –whether seeking relief from pain, deep relaxation, stress reduction or long-term wellness support. They offer a wide range of services including therapeutic massage and bodywork, prenatal massage, manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, pediatric massage, float therapy, infrared sauna, vibroacoustic therapy, health and nutrition coaching and holistic life coaching. Circle of Life Massage & Wellness Center’s approach is grounded, professional and deeply human – focused on creating a safe space where people can slow down, reconnect and feel supported in their healing journey.
Owner Jennifer Dydo, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist), started Circle of Life with a simple but powerful intention: to help people feel better in their bodies and more balanced in their lives through natural, compassionate care. She wanted to create a space where healing wasn’t rushed, where clients felt truly listened to, and where wellness was approached as a whole-person experience, not a quick fix.
What truly sets the Circle of Life apart is their commitment to personalized care and long-term relationships. They don’t follow a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, they listen deeply, tailor every session and support clients over time as their needs evolve. Their focus is not just on relieving symptoms, but on supporting the nervous system, reducing stress and helping people build sustainable self-care practices.
The team at Circle of Life includes licensed massage therapists and wellness practitioners with advanced training in a wide range of modalities. There are 16 therapists/practitioners, practice manager, Tricia Reitz and two client care coordinators.
If you are looking for a place where you can finally exhale, where you feel listened to, cared for and never rushed, please call Circle of Life and Wellness Center for an appointment, 717-335-2338. Services are by appointment only. They are located at 918 North Reading Road, Ephrata, at the Porch & Rail Shoppes. Their business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More information can be found on their website, www.circleoflifewellness.com.
HISTORIC EPHRATA CLOISTER
Historic Ephrata Cloister is a National Historic Landmark, a PA Trails of History site, and the cornerstone of the town of Ephrata. The museum has been accredited four times by the American Alliance of Museums, an honor last bestowed on the Cloister in 2023, indicating its significance as a valuable and expertly maintained historic landmark. Since its beginning in 1732, the Cloister has been a source of wonder, inspiration, and curiosity to a growing local and global audience.
Maintained by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and supported by the non-profit Ephrata Cloister Associates (ECA), the world-class museum preserves and interprets the 18th century community that began in 1732 along the banks of the Cocalico where German immigrant Conrad Beissel and his congregation awaited the Second Coming of Christ. At its height in the 1740s/1750s, the community of the Solitary at Ephrata numbered about 80 celibate members and about 200 Householder or married members with families.
This quiet German Anabaptist community accomplished much in its brief existence. They erected four and five-story Germanic-style buildings, some of the largest buildings west of Philadelphia in the 1740s. They also practiced the calligraphic art of Frakturschriften and composed over 1,000 hymns, creating magnificent hymnal manuscripts. Ephrata Sisters are the first documented American women composers. By 1745, the Brotherhood established a printing office to produce works of their own authorship and for outside customers. Fifteen Brothers worked for three years to produce the first German edition of the “Martyr’s Mirror” for their Mennonite neighbors. This was the largest printing in the American colonies prior to the American Revolution.
In 1777, the community’s Meetinghouse served as a military hospital during the Revolutionary War. Around 260 soldiers suffering from disease were cared for by doctors and celibate Sisters. Sixty soldiers died. Following Beissel’s death in 1768, the celibate population declined and by 1813, the last celibate member died, leaving the property and faith to the remaining married members. The following year, they formed the German Seventh Day Baptist Church. Congregation members continued to live and worship at the site as the Borough of Ephrata grew around them.
Today, knowledgeable guides lead tours of the property and welcome the public for exploration. The site offers a first-rate Museum Store whose merchandise features one-of-a-kind work by local artisans.
The Ephrata Cloister Chorus performs and preserves original Ephrata music in concerts in the historic 1741 Meetinghouse. Student Historians present interpretive programs, and volunteers provide the manpower and finances needed for the many programs that enhance the visitor experience. In a major endeavor, the ECA brought the community together to revitalize the amphitheater on the grounds of the Cloister, creating an impressive venue for concerts, weddings, and gatherings.
Global interest in the Cloister is surging, and programming, including Winter History Class, Community Days School Programs, the Ice Cream Social, Apple Dumpling Sales, Candlelight Open House, Lantern Tours, and Christmas at the Cloister attract more visitors.
Today the restored Ephrata Cloister preserves the legacy of the early community, as well as that of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn and his Holy Experiment that offered religious freedom to early colonists. Walk through the gates and be transported back in time.
The Ephrata Cloister is located at 632 West Main Street, Ephrata. Hours vary seasonally. Please refer to their website, www.ephratacloister.org or call 717-733-6600 for more information.
Unruh Insurance has been serving the community of Denver and surrounding areas since 1977. The agency was started by Robert D. Unruh, who had a vision of helping people with personal, reliable insurance solutions. In 1992, ownership was passed down to his two sons, Curt and Kent. Starting in 2025, Katie Unruh Vang and Ryan Unruh (Curt’s daughter and son) took over. Katie takes part ownership with 22 years of experience while Ryan takes part ownership with 16 years of experience. They are both CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designated.
Because Unruh Insurance Agency is an independent agency, they work with numerous insurance carriers so that they can help their customers find the right coverage at the right price. They pride themselves on their customer service with the goals of doing what is right by their clients, helping them through the tough questions and claims processes and giving back to their community. “Dealing with Unruh was easy. My agent came up with solutions that worked for me. Insurance isn’t always something we want to address, but it doesn’t need to be scary if you have someone you trust helping to guide you,” remarked a customer.
Unruh Insurance Agency has grown over the years and offers customers a wide array of insurance solutions. They have two locations: 335 Main Street, Denver, and 1344 Main Street, East Earl. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The phone number is 717-335-2929. You can also view their website at www.unruhinsurance.com.
JSL MECHANICAL INC.
JSL Mechanical Inc., located near Adamstown, is a family owned and operated business. Steve Lloyd began the company with the help of technicians Jeff Lloyd and Josh Benton. Together, they have over 60 years of experience. Steve wanted to expand upon his skills in the industry and start a growing company where he can deliver a top notch, quality product at value prices. Customer satisfaction is always the number one priority. At JSL Mechanical Inc., you can be assured you will receive fair prices along with quick response time. “Integrity You Can Believe In” is the motto the business stands by. Services offered by JSL Mechanical Inc. include plumbing, heating, air conditioning, furnace cleanings, A/C tune-ups, new installation of plumbing additions, repair leaks, install well pumps and repair or replace water heaters. Moen, Gerber, Kohler, Rheem, Lennox and Goodman are the main brands used by JSL Mechanical Inc. If you’re looking for a Plumbing, Heating and A/C specialist, try JSL Mechanical Inc. You will receive outstanding service from technicians that care about you. JSL Mechanical Inc. can be reached by calling 717-336-2255 or emailing info@jslmechanicalinc.com.
Serving Northern Lancaster County
Blue Ridge has been serving the community for over 45 years with High-Speed Internet (speeds up to 8 Gig with unlimited data), HomeFi (the latest WiFi 7 technology), Streaming (with thousands of apps and exclusive local programming), Smart Home Security, and the newest member of the family, Blue Ridge Mobile
Building for the Future
Blue Ridge Fiber is our next-generation 100% fiber-optic network that provides symmetrical speeds straight to your home or business. When it comes to choosing an internet service that’s capable of supporting what you do now, and what you might be doing in the future, experience matters and the Blue Ridge network is built for the long-term.
Community Support
“The ease of ordering Blue Ridge service and having it installed made a stressful move much easier. Our technician was professional, efficient and knowledgeable.” -Jill T | Blue Ridge Customer Blue Ridge supports the community with initiatives like Touch a Heart, Stockings for Soldiers, and Family Fun Day. We also support organizations such as American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, and Dream Come True.
L-R: Ryan S. Unruh and Katie Unruh Vang.
L-R: Megan Kendall, Melinda Alleman, and Julie Lesher.
Darlene Eager, owner of DC Eager Emergency Services, has dedicated 27 years to learning and educating on how mold grows, why mold grows and how to perform a mold remediation (removal) professionally as a certified firm and technician.
We are looking to help realtors in the buying and selling of a residential/ commercial property. We can perform the necessary inspection for hidden moisture which may be aiding the growth of mold. Sometimes all it takes is knowing just where to look.
DC Eager is taking our quality and customer service to another level using 27 years of experience and education of mold and moisture removal and air quality testing to better serve you.
If you have any questions or would like us to educate you on our services, please feel free to give Darlene a call at 717-989-5763.
TOM B. MORRISSEY TV & APPLIANCES
Tom B. Morrissey TV & Appliances is a family-owned business that has been serving customers for more than 50 years. What makes us unique is that we offer service on major brands of appliances and televisions.
We carry a large selection of top brand name products including TVs, refrigerators, ranges, dryers, washers, TV stands, dishwashers, freezers, wall ovens, microwaves, dehumidifiers and air conditioners. Major brands carried are Sony, Samsung, Frigidaire, Speed Queen, LG, Maytag, Whirlpool, Bosch, GE, Amana and Haier.
Tom B. Morrissey TV & Appliances is a proud member of ADC Buying Group, which brings us the combined purchasing power of thousands of retail stores nationwide. This huge buying power is passed along to you by means of competitive prices every day.
Building and developing relationships with customers is very important to Tom B. Morrissey TV & Appliances. We offer local delivery of appliances, layaway and financing are some of the services that let customers know that we are valued.
Stop by Tom B. Morrissey TV & Appliances to let an expert help you find the perfect choice for you. We are located at 1190 South College Street (Rt. 501), Myerstown. Business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday. Our phone number is 717-628-1731 or 888-612-9505 and our website is www.tombmorrissey.com.
MARTIN TREE SERVICE, LLC
Martin Tree Service, LLC (MTS) started back in 1990. 36 years later, MTS is the most qualified and equipped company to serve your tree work needs. Located in New Holland, we serve the surrounding counties of Lancaster, Chester, Berks and parts of Lebanon county.
What makes MTS the preferred tree service? Our employees! Our staff consists of foremen that have been with the company since the early years, certified arborists, certified crane operators and many hard working, safetyaware workers. Each day we have 20+ guys in the field providing tree service to our customers. A team of this size is able to adapt to storm emergencies and rush jobs as needed.
MTS is fully insured and has monthly safety meetings to meet insurance requirements and guidelines. With the addition of our grapple saw truck, we are able to reach 125 feet and safely remove trees. Our fleet also consists of two cranes, one being a 40-ton and the other a 75-ton, for those difficult-to-reach trees. By employing several certified crane operators and many skilled workers, we are able to accomplish almost any tree work that you would be looking to have done. From your basic job, to even more involved jobs that require road details, permits, certified flagging and even scheduling with power companies for power disconnects, MTS can do it all.
The office is staffed full-time Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can stop in at 950 East Earl Road, New Holland, call 717-354-5939 to speak to our office staff or email us at info@ martintreeservice.com. You can also view our website at www.martintreeservice.com and follow us on Facebook and X. We are now hiring!
For over 58 years, Fairmount has been a trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate health care, rooted in our mission: “Founded on Christ’s love and Mennonite values, we strive to enrich the lives of those we serve.”
As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Fairmount offers a full range of services to meet the diverse needs of our residents
Our 73-acre campus is home to Residential Living apartments and cottages, Personal Care, Health Care, and Rehabilitation services—all designed to promote health and well-being throughout the aging journey.
In an environment marked by rising healthcare costs and increasing regulatory complexities, responsible stewardship is essential. Through careful financial management, strategic planning, and thoughtful investment, Fairmount remains committed to longterm sustainability. Our goal is not only to meet today’s needs but to ensure that future generations can experience the same faith-based, compassionate community.
At Fairmount, community is a core value that shapes everything we do. We are blessed by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers who support our mission. Likewise, our residents find meaningful ways to stay engaged and give back, enriching both Fairmount and the broader community.
To learn more, visit FairmountHomes.org or call 717.354.1800.
333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522
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HOCKING PRINTING CO., INC.
SHOPPING NEWS THE
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Delivered FREE to over 34,000 homes in Northern Lancaster County and packed full of interesting items to engage readers and foster loyal weekly readership.
What started as one man’s dream of opening his own print shop has grown to become a company-wide commitment of service to the local area. Serving the community was John Hocking’s lifelong goal, and that involvement in the community continues to this day, with a hard-working group of employees now ensuring that those core values John believed in are still central to the company as a whole.
Mr. Hocking and his wife Janie introduced The Shopping News to Lancaster Countians in 1965. The paper began as a 1/2 tab, 24-page booklet mailed bi-weekly to only 10,000 homes. The Shopping News is now a full tab newspaper, averaging 36 pages per week and reaching over 34,000 homes in Lancaster County, as well as parts of Lebanon and Berks Counties.
The Shopping News is dedicated to publishing local community happenings and items of interest:
• Photos & Articles sharing “The Good News” from local libraries, schools, non-profits and service organizations
• Weekly Reader Interest Features including a Biblical Message, Student Spotlight, and our Pennsylvania Dutch Column
• Recipes submitted by our readers are published monthly
• Contests! Photography contests, drawing contests, puzzle contests and our monthly “Where in the World” contest inviting readers to submit a photo of themselves displaying their Shopping News from locations as far away as Egypt, Australia and the Falkland Islands!
• Historical Features including an opportunity for readers to help identify unknown individuals in our weekly “Do You Know?” photo series
• Weekly Events Calendar, Deed Transfers and Public Sale Notices
• Puzzles of all kinds! Crossword, Sudoku, Crypto Fun, Word Scrambles, Trivia, etc.
The office is located at 615 East Main Street, Ephrata, and can be reached at 717-738-1151.
Office hours are Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our website, with many additional features can be found at www.snews.com. You can also find us on Facebook.
Hinkletown
Proudly serving the Ephrata-area community for more than 78 years, Gehret Associates has flourished under Janna (Fravel) Alspaugh’s leadership. Since purchasing the firm in 1994, she has consistently invested in its clients and future over the past 32 years. She joined the business in 1988 in the tax preparation department and was mentored by the original owner, Robert Gehret. Early in her career, she obtained her insurance licenses, driven by an interest in investments and a range of other insurance products.
Carol Martin (Administrative Assistant), Janna (Fravel) Alspaugh (Owner), Sandi Reitz (Customer Service Specialist) and Linda Russell (Tax Season Collator).
Janna is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College and Harrisburg Area Community College and is a Registered Tax Return Preparer. Additionally, as a Financial Coach with Ramsey Solutions, she is passionate about helping individuals navigate financial dilemmas related to personal and business matters.
NEW HOLLAND VETERINARY
Pets are an extension of the family, and when they are sick or need a checkup, you want them to have the best possible care. At New Holland Veterinary Hospital, the doctors and staff are eager to cater to the varied needs of your pet by providing them with the best possible medical, surgical and dental care.
Doctor Harris began working at New Holland in 2003, and purchased the business in 2009. He has been practicing veterinary medicine for 40 years. Working along with Dr. Harris in the practice is his daughter, Dr. Diane Tomaskovich, who became a partner in 2022, Dr. Grace Amicone, Dr. Brian G’Sullivan, and Dr. Monica Daniel.
The staff of 30 employees enjoys meeting new people and of course, their pets, including dogs, cats, small mammals and reptiles! The hospital is equipped with improved diagnostic technology and equipment to help extend your pet’s life. They have a grooming center and a retail area that stocks a variety of pet foods, along with flea, tick and heartworm preventatives. New Holland Veterinary Hospital is located at 700 East Main Street, New Holland. Their business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Today, our focus remains on thoughtfully assisting individuals and small business owners through exceptional customer care. We strive to be “Professionals with a personal touch” for our clients, partnering with them to provide clear information as they make financial decisions for their families today and plan to leave a positive legacy for future generations through investments, life insurance, disability insurance, and Medicare insurance products.
ASAP AUTOMOTIVE INC.
At ASAP Automotive Inc., customers are treated like family. William “Bill” Abelt, owner, and the team are committed to taking care of each person who walks through the door with honesty, respect, and dependable service. They believe in fair pricing for the work you truly need — nothing more, nothing less. They focus on honest assessments and straightforward recommendations, never suggesting repairs that aren’t necessary.
Bill has never met a car that he can’t fix. He works on all makes and models. He also has expertise in Mustangs due to his performance experience and being part of the racing scene. Customer Al Goodwin travels over an hour for Bill to work on his Fox Body Mustang and says, “Bill is the guy. He works on all my cars. He’s well worth it.” Another customer says, “We use ASAP to perform maintenance on our 130 vehicle fleet. They know we are concerned for the safety of our drivers and perform our checklist professionally and in a timely manner.”
ASAP Automotive is ASE Certified and State Emissions and Inspection Certified. They were rated as a 2025 Carfax Top Rated Service Center as well as a AAA approved auto care center. Services include diagnostics and repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles including A/C and heat, brakes, suspension, exhaust, engines and transmission, tires and alignment. On performance vehicles, Bill is able to do work on blowers, turbos, heads and intakes and cams.
ASAP Automotive has been in business for over 13 years. Bill has over 35 years of experience along with a loyal customer base that has trusted him for the past three decades.
ASAP Automotive recently moved from their old location at 33C Long Ave., Ephrata to 3555 Rothsville Road, Ephrata, the site of the former Ray and Randy’s Automotive. Some technicians from Ray and Randy’s have remained on staff following the transition to ASAP, providing continuity and familiar faces during the changeover. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They can be reached at 717-738-5008 or 717-733-8180.
KREIDER’S CANVAS SERVICE, INC.
Kreider’s Canvas Service, Inc. is proudly celebrating over 50 years of quality craftsmanship, serving Lancaster County and surrounding areas since 1975. Founded by Les Kreider, the company has built a strong reputation for dependable service, skilled workmanship, and careful attention to detail in every project. In 2025, ownership was proudly passed to Les’s son, Mike, ensuring the business continues as a second-generation, family-owned company with the same commitment to quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction that has defined Kreider’s Canvas Service for decades.
Specializing in the professional manufacturing and installation of custom canvas awnings, Kreider’s Canvas Service provides practical and attractive solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Their products are designed to improve comfort and usability by offering reliable shade, rain protection, and wind control, while also enhancing the overall appearance of a building. Available products include retractable awnings, stationary canopies, porch awnings, window and door awnings, drop curtains, and enclosures, all tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer.
Every product is fabricated using high-quality materials and the latest manufacturing technology, ensuring long-lasting durability and dependable performance. With more than 160 years of combined experience among its employees, Kreider’s Canvas Service takes pride in employing a knowledgeable, friendly team dedicated to doing the job right from start to finish. From the initial consultation and design process through professional installation, customers can expect honest guidance, quality workmanship, and results they can rely on for years to come.
For more information or to schedule a free estimate, contact “Your Awning Professional” at 717-656-7387. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kreider’s Canvas Service, Inc. is located at 73 W. Main Street in Leola and can also be found online at www.kreiderscanvas.com.
(L-R): Brandom Nieves, Owner Bill Abelt, Future tech Jaxon Abelt, Wife Trish Abelt, Brandon Heming and Hector Colon-Saez.
L-R (front): Donna Zimmerman (Bookkeeper), Charlene Stauffer (Tax Preparer), Meredith Allen (Customer Service Specialist); (back) Barbara Szabo (Customer Service Specialist), Eileen Roth (Accountant),
Doctors and Staff of New Holland Veterinary Hospital
At John F. Martin & Sons, the slogan “Bringing Family to the Table” is more than just a tagline; it’s a heartfelt commitment to crafting quality products intended for sharing moments with family and friends around the dining table.
Established in 1961 in Stevens, PA, John F. Martin & Sons was forged through the hardships of the Great Depression and the perseverance of John F. Martin, his sons, and the generations of family who followed. They have been driven by their dedication to agriculture, aiming to provide their community with delicious, affordable products for the whole family.
Today, as a third and fourth-generation family-owned and operated company, they continue to grow through old fashioned hands-on experience and Pennsylvania Mennonite values of honesty, integrity, and reliability. They offer a large selection of products, using only the freshest ingredients, operating in safe, clean, stateof-the-art facilities that still adhere to creating the same traditional Pennsylvania Dutch products you grew up with.
John F. Martin & Sons offers a delicious lineup of natural hardwood-smoked meats, including bacon, smoked turkey, bologna, sausages, hot dogs, and hams. They also feature traditional favorites such as scrapple, deli meats and cheeses, cream cheese, butter, BBQ ribs, and much more!
Their high-quality meat and cheese products can be found at local grocery stores and farm markets throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.
Stevens Plant • 55 Lower Hillside Rd. Stevens, PA 17578 Womelsdorf Plant • 435 North 3rd St. Womelsdorf, PA 19567 Visit
D&S FLOORING You Stand On Our Reputation
D&S Flooring’s main priority is to provide excellent flooring solutions to their customers. Whether it’s the quality of their products or the work being performed by their professional staff, D&S Flooring strives to maintain a reputation of excellence in all that they do.
D&S Flooring is a full service flooring store that serves the needs of commercial and retail customers as well as homeowners, builders and contractors. They are big enough to serve you and small enough to care about the details. In today’s flooring market, there are so many flooring options. Tile, hardwood, carpet, vinyl and laminates have seen so many advancements over the years. The D&S Flooring staff can help you find the best choice for you or your business.
MIDDLE CREEK BUILDERS, INC.
Middle Creek Builders, Inc. is celebrating 52 years of providing customers with quality workmanship in the construction industry. They specialize in building custom homes, renovations, additions and light commercial work.
Middle Creek Builders is a family-owned and operated business that was started in 1974 by Walter Bollinger, Jr. From the beginning, Walter focused on quality workmanship with attention to detail, which established his solid reputation in the area. Today, his sons, Darryl, Duane and grandson Dalton continue to carry on the business, along with George (Lead Carpenter) and two of his grandchildren, Aubrie (Office Manager) and Carter (Project Manager). Together they provide homeowners with beautiful, quality-laden homes, renovations and additions.
One hallmark of Middle Creek Builders is their willingness to communicate with the homeowner during all phases of the building process, providing an enjoyable stress-free building experience. Their newly-renovated office and shop is located at 1716 West Main Street, Ephrata. For more information, view their website at www.middlecreekbuilders.com or call in at 717-733-8966.
Eastern Lancaster County: The power of personal attention working for you. On your corner, in your corner. Come say hello.
Seeing the transformation in people’s homes gives owners Derry and Sherri Weaver the most satisfaction in their business. It serves as a reminder of how God transformed their life. Derry started the business out of a passion and skill for the flooring industry and as a Christian man, a leading from the Lord. Derry, Sherri and their family are genuine, God-fearing people who know a lot about the industry and lead the D&S Flooring team well, relate to customers professionally and are super kind and approachable. There is a Company Intercessor on staff that prays and seeks God’s will for the entire team. D&S Flooring is not only committed to God, but to you as a customer as well. Please call them for your flooring needs. They are located at 637 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz and can be reached at 717-553-2900. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday open until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
“D&S Flooring, where you stand on our reputation.”
L-R: Derry and Sherri Weaver
L-R: (back) Dalton Bollinger, Darryl Bollinger, Duane Bollinger; (front) Carter Bollinger, Aubrie Brown and George Haines.
