Fall has officially arrived, bringing all of the seasonal sights, smells and flavors along with it. While it’s true that apples are available at the grocery store year-round, the family fun of picking your own at a local orchard, enjoying a crunchy candy apple at the fair, and the smell of a fresh-baked pie are synonymous with autumn. We asked our readers to share their favorite recipes. We received many responses, including those below. To view all of the recipes submitted, along with those submitted for past Hometown Flavors sections, visit snews.com/recipes.
Jan’s Circle of Friends is busy preparing for its 12th Annual Daisy Dash 5K Run/ Walk on Saturday, October 4 at 9:00 a.m. at Cocalico stadium. This event is for runners/walkers of all ages, and the course is stroller and
wheelchair accessible. At 8:00 a.m. registration begins, the 5K Run/Walk begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Award Presentation at the track will be held at 10:00 a.m. Awards given will be: Overall Male & Female – Medal & Prize.
Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, and a prize presented to 2nd place male and female in age brackets: 14 & under, 1519 years, 2029 years, 3039 years, 4049
years, 5059 years, 6069 years, 7079 and 80+ years.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Jan’s Circle committee members, Stacey Smith, Melanie Byers, Katie
Unruh Vang, Marta Hummer and Gwen McKinney holding this year’s official Jan’s Daisy Dash logo.
Ephrata Area Social Services Backyard BBQ Bash Benefit
Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS) invites the community to the Backyard BBQ Bash, a familyfriendly fundraising event aimed at combating food insecurity in Northern Lancaster County. The event will take place
on Sunday, October 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ephrata Elks. With one in six seniors in America facing food insecurity, this event raises critical awareness and funds to support EASS programs including the
Grocery Pantry, Swamp Lutheran Distribution, and Meals on Wheels.
Event highlights include: delicious BBQ, live music, kid’s zone featuring face painting, and a great time for a great cause. Visit eassinfo.
org to learn more and purchase tickets. Join them in making a difference for neighbors in the community.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Ruthann
Greathouse, Elks; Paula Weaver, Elks; Casey Ellis, EASS; Robert Kadlubowski, EASS; Larry Greathouse, Elks; Patrick Conner, Elks; and Jay Crills, Elks.
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“Blessing Of The Animals”
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 a pony cart with five boys labeled “Hackman boys & John Hummer.” The photo is also labeled “Corner of Robert Rd. & W. Main [Lincoln].” John Hummer was a son of Alvin and Maria (Hackman) Hummer. The Hackman
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Lititz United Methodist Church (LUMC) will hold a special outreach service to bless family pets and celebrate their friendship. All types of pets are encouraged to participate in the Blessing of the Animals event that will be held at LUMC on Sunday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Miller, lay pastor at LUMC.
This special event is open to the community and offers an individual prayer and blessing to each animal attending.
“Blessing of the Animals is quite popular,” said Paul A.
“Pets and animals hold a special place in the lives of humans. In Genesis, it tells us that when God created the sea creatures, the birds of the air and beasts of the field, He blessed them and saw that it was good.”
This will be the 24th year of the “Blessing of the Animals” service.
Pastor Jerry McGrath will deliver a short message, and those who have lost a pet are asked to bring a photograph if they wish and place it on a special remembrance table.
Ashes of deceased pets will
also be blessed if desired. Following the service, treats will be served for pets and their people! The service will be held in the church pavilion area located at 201 Market Street, Lititz. In the event of rain, the service will be held in the church social hall. For more information, please contact Lititz United Methodist Church at 7176262710.
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Cheryl L. Lorenz
Cheryl L. Lorenz, 76, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the Gardens at Stevens. Born on December 27, 1948, in Monroe, Michigan, Cheryl was a daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Ervin Frederick Luthy Jr. and Joyce Elaine Myers; and the loving wife to the late James Lorenz since 1979 until his passing in 2023.
of Sunday donuts, while watching the church service online. Despite her struggles, her love for the Lord and her family remained steadfast, even praying for nursing home staff and residents. She was a gift to all who knew her.
Clair E. Sprout, 89, formerly of Manheim and Luther Acres, Lititz, passed away on Monday, September 8.
Hazel L. Doman, 85, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, September 10.
She was the wife of the late Edwin C. Doman.
grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren.
Rory Evan Oatman, 58, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, September 11.
Cheryl was an honor graduate and cheerleader of Northwestern High School in Springfield, Ohio, class of 1966. She attended Olivet Nazarene University. Cheryl’s journey took her through many states, including Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana, California, and Pennsylvania. She served her local community, working for the Ephrata Area Public Library and the Ephrata School District. Described by those who knew her as the “smartest woman in the room, brilliant, sophisticated, and classy” Cheryl’s intellect was matched only by her warmth and friendly spirit. An avid reader, she also cherished many hobbies, including baking with her grandchildren and relishing trips to coastal destinations such as Cape May and the Outer Banks.
Cheryl is survived by two children: Tammy (Trent) Fowler of Elizabethtown, and Todd Weaver of Stevens; five adored grandchildren: Mitch (Tera) Brunner, Ashley Brunner, Addison Brunner, Carson Weaver, and Sophia Weaver; and two greatgrandsons: Alec and Ian. Cheryl is also survived by her sisters: Carol Mentzer (Dale Kreider) of Denver, and Charlotte Bongard (Robert) of Mecosta, MI.
She is survived by two sons: Ronald Anderson, Ephrata, and Richard, husband of Ruth Anderson, Blue Ball; four grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; two brothers: Logan, husband of Ruth Ann Emery, Honey Brook, and James Emery, Honey Brook; and a sister, Barbara, wife of Ron Putt, Elverson.
He is survived by the love of his life, Tammy Snavely; five children: Rory E. Oatman II, husband of Hannah; Kayla Oatman; Meghan Carley (Eric); Kelsey Snavely (Curt); and Jordan (JC Snavely); five grandchildren; and a sister, Nicole Sanchez, wife of Richard.
Clarence S. Auker, 95, Ephrata, passed away on Friday, September 12.
He was the husband of the late Rachel M. (Martin) Auker.
Tunas, Missouri; Lizzie, wife of Lamar Martin, Ephrata; and Anna, wife of Tom Stauffer, Port Trevorton; 75 grandchildren; 232 greatgrandchildren; six greatgreatgrandchildren; a brother, Pharse S. Auker, husband of Lena R. Martin; and a sister, Mary S. Zimmerman.
He was preceded in death by a son, Eugene; a daughter, Lilly; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
Debbie Klayman Jean Callahan, 69, Landis Homes, Lititz, wife of Dr. Michael Callahan, passed away on Friday, September 12.
Her unwavering faith was a central part of her life. As a member of the Reamstown Church of God for 28 years, Cheryl was a prayer warrior. She dedicated her time to leading the welcome center team, making her a familiar and comforting presence to all who entered. Her love for serving the Lord and her family was evident in everything she did. After entering the nursing home, Cheryl and Jim maintained their cherished tradition
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Kitty Lou (Buckwalter) Heller, 84, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, August 31. She was the wife of the late James L. Heller.
She is survived by a sister, Fay Grube, Lititz.
Carolyn M. Adams, 82, wife of James S. “Jim” Adams, Lititz, passed away on Friday, September 5.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons:
Jim Adams, husband of Marsha, Lititz; Neil Adams, husband of Amy Mentzer, Lititz; and Bruce Adams, husband of Lugene, Brunnerville; six grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.
John S. Gooding, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 7.
A visitation honoring Cheryl will be held on September 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a memorial service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Reamstown Church of God, located at 400 Pfautz Hill Road, Stevens, PA 17578. Floral tributes accepted or contributions to Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Rd., Stevens, PA 17578.
He was the husband of the late Mary Gooding.
He is survived by his fiancée, Mary Hayes; three sons: Russ Gooding, husband of Stephanie; Reed Gooding, husband of Michelle; and Will Gooding, husband of Kristyn; 11 grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Nickel.
Douglas Mackley, 83, husband of Suzanne (Haldeman) Mackley, Reamstown, passed away on Wednesday, September 10.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher, husband of Maria; two daughters: Lori, wife of Greg Heim, and Bethanie, wife of Chad Zander; eight grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; a brother, John; and a sister, Elaine, wife of Neal Schwendemann.
Leonard (Lenny) J. Martin, 82, husband of Miriam (Mim) L. Martin, Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, September 11.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Jeffrey L., husband of Tess Martin, Harrisburg; a daughter, Jodi L. WaltzNye, wife of Joel Nye, Middletown; two grandchildren; two great
He is survived by two sons: Jonas, husband of Brenda (Martin) Auker, Bainbridge, Ohio, and David, husband of Noreen (Wanner) Auker, Port Trevorton; six daughters: Sally, wife of Alvin Stauffer, Selinsgrove; Mabel, wife of Abel Weaver, Mt. Pleasant Mills; Mary, wife of John Martin, East Earl; Susie, wife of Wayne Wenger,
Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Dr. Nicholas Callahan, husband of Dr. Ann Wlringa; a daughter, Dr. Jessica Serbel, wife of Dr. Ryan Serbel; two grandchildren; and a sister, Ann May.
Thurman M. Fribance, 87, husband of Sherry A. (Schroeder) Fribance, Landis Homes, Lititz, passed
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away on Friday, September 12.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: J. Scott Fribance, Lititz, and Gregory M. Fribance, husband of Mary, Nazareth; a daughter, Kimberly A. Fribance, Lititz; two grandchildren; and a stepgrandchild.
Daniel B. Shirk, 81, husband of Loretta Shafer (Martin) Shirk, Denver, passed away on Friday, September 12.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Marlin M. Shirk, husband of Arlene, Denver; a daughter, Marian M. Auker, wife of Roy, Denver; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; six brothers: John B. Shirk, husband of Lydia, Versailles, Missouri; Ivan B. Shirk, husband of Mary, Narvon; Eli B. Shirk, husband of Lydia, New Holland; Isaac B. Shirk, husband of Lydia, Leola; Paul B. Shirk, husband of Frances, Cayuga, New York; and Luke B. Shirk, husband of Betty, Quarryville; and three sisters: Mary B. Martin, wife of Harvey, North Lawrence, New York; Annie B. Sensenig, wife of Aaron, Versailles, Missouri;
and Emma B. Martin, wife of Raymond, Narvon.
Sidney Lamarr Wenger, 82, husband of Judith Haigh Wenger, Leola, passed away on Friday, September 12.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: Dennis, husband of Shaunda, Logan, Utah; Todd, Lancaster; and Brett, husband of Janet, Brownstown; six grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters.
Arlene W. Martin, 100, Landis Homes, Lititz, formerly of Terre Hill, passed away on Saturday, September 13.
She was the wife of the late G. Earl Martin.
She is survived by four sons: Larry Martin, husband of Lena Stoltzfus; Lonnie Martin, husband of Marion Hess; Loren Martin, husband of Beth Bucher; and Ladd Martin, husband of Sharon Buckwalter; two daughters: Linda, wife of James Kreider, and Lisa, wife of Jonathan Frank; 16 grandchildren; 44 greatgrandchildren; five great-greatgrandchilren; and two brothers: Richard Good, husband of Irene Hurst, and Clair Good.
She was preceded in death by a greatgrandchild.
Lizzie Z. Gingrich, 90, Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, September 14.
She was the wife of the late David L. Gingrich.
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Tristan Sauder and Jayna Nissley were married at Elizabeth Farms, Lititz, on Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m.
They will reside in the small town of Cocalico.
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She is survived by two sons: Earl N., husband of Rhoda Gingrich, Lititz, and David E., husband of Esther Gingrich, Myerstown; a daughter, Janet N., wife of Landis Ray Martin, Geneva, New York; 15 grandchildren; 62 greatgrandchildren; two greatgreatgrandchildren; three brothers: Rufus Z. Nolt, Lititz; John Z., husband of Vera Nolt, Ephrata; and Lloyd Z., husband of Reba Nolt, Lititz; and six sisters: Lena Z. Martin, Ephrata; Emma Z. Martin, Ephrata; Miriam Z., wife of Nathan Oberholtzer, Ephrata; Mabel Z., wife of Raymond Hoover, East Earl; Anna Mae Z., wife of Enos Hoover, New Holland; and Nora Z., wife of Carl Burkholder, Seneca Falls, New York.
She was preceded in death by a stillborn son.
She is survived by a son, David Sweigart, husband of Ann, Arizona; a daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Rob Shaffer, Stevens; two grandchildren; and a sister, Gloria Esh, Mechanicsburg.
LeRoy H. Monper, 88, husband of Sandra J. Lausch Monper, Leola, passed away on Monday, September 15.
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Lititz Senior Center Lists Activities
Ephrata, Rothsville, Akron, Neffsville and Lititz areas. Ephrata is also served by van service. Reservations for lunch and transportation must be made by 10:00 a.m., one day in advance, by calling the Center at 7176262800.
Daily Activities Include: Wednesday, September 24: 9:00 a.m., Chair Yoga with Marcy; Learn Tai Chi; Pinochle, Cards, Board Games; 9:30 a.m., Tech Help with Justine Rm. 102; 10:30 a.m., Bingo; 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 1:00 p.m., Tai Chi. Thursday, September 25: 9:00 a.m., Pinochle, Cards, Board Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Music with Patrick Smith; 11:30 a.m., Lunch. Monday, September 29: 9:00 a.m., Pinochle, Cards or Board Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Michelle with Nutrition Links; 11:30 a.m., Lunch. Lunch Menu:
Wednesday, September 24: Taco salad (3 oz. taco meat, .5 oz. cheddar, lettuce, tomato, salsa), tortilla chips, 1 cup tortilla soup, 1/2 cup pineapple.
Thursday, September 25: 3 oz. pork loin with 2 oz. creamy mushroom sauce, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup spinach, dinner roll, 1/2 cup blushed fruit.
Thelma Kay Sweigart, 87, Denver, passed away on Sunday, September 14.
She was the wife of the late Marvin D. Sweigart.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Mark, husband of Donna, Downingtown; a daughter, Denise, wife of Michael Warfel, Lancaster; and seven grandchildren.
The Lancaster County Office of Aging, Lititz Senior Center, located at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 East Market Street, Lititz, is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend.
The Center serves independent Lancaster County seniors ages 60 and up from
Monday, September 29: BBQ pork ribette, 1/2 cup roasted potatoes, 1/2 cup green beans, sandwich roll, 1/2 cup pineapple delight. * Menu subject to change.
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Melvin Jones Fellow Recognized By East Cocalico Lions Club
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LICF) is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International. Established in 1968, LCIF is committed to providing humanitarian services to those in need, including providing disaster relief, saving sight, supporting youth, and combating disability. The Melvin Jones Fellowship honors Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions Clubs International. It is the highest form of recognition given by the Lions Clubs International Foundation.
Melvin Jones once said, “You can’t get very far until you start doing something for somebody else.”
It has been the tradition of the East Cocalico Lions Club to present a Melvin Jones Fellowship every year to a fellow Lion Member, but this year, the Board of Directors decided to recognize a nonLion that is a member of the community that has been doing some
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thing for somebody else for many years.
Recently, Sterling Smith was recognized as a Melvin Jones Fellow by the LCIF and the East Cocalico Lions Club for his commitment to serving his community. For
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President Dr. Patti Hill and a lapel pin acknowledging his humanitarian service goals.
Shown in the photo is Lion President Woody Long (left) presenting Sterling (right) with his Melvin Jones Fellowship Plaque.
over 30 years, Sterling has been the heart and hands behind the scenes at Reamstown Memorial Park — mowing lawns, caring for the grounds, keeping everything looking beautiful, and making sure the community has a space to enjoy year after year. His dedication has never been about recognition; it was about love for the park and the people who use it.
Sterling received a finely crafted plaque, a letter from Past Lions International
The members of the East Cocalico Lions, who have been “Lighting the Way” in their community for more than 80 years, congratulate Sterling for becoming the club’s newest Melvin Jones Fellow and thanks him for his decades of commitment, sweat, and care that has helped shape the Reamstown Memorial Park into the welcoming space it is today. If you are interested in finding out more about Lions Clubs International, East Cocalico Lions or would like to join and help them to “Light the Way” into the next 80 years, please call 7173365311 or visit them on the web at www.east cocalicolions.org.
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Fall has officially arrived, bringing all of the seasonal sights, smells and flavors along with it. While it’s true that apples are available at the grocery store year-round, the family fun of picking your own at a local orchard, enjoying a crunchy candy apple at the fair, and the smell of a fresh-baked pie are synonymous with autumn. We asked our readers to share their favorite recipes. We received many responses, including those below. To view all of the recipes submitted, along with those submitted for past Hometown Flavors sections, visit snews.com/recipes.
Apple Rice Crumble
Gloria Dougherty, Akron
22 oz. container Cozy
Shack original rice pudding
1 cup apple pie filling
¼ cup butter or 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, frozen
1 cup Rice Krispies
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 small oven-proof dishes
Preheat oven to 350°.
Mix butter, cereal and brown sugar together and hold for the topping.
Spoon 3 tablespoons of apple pie filling into the bottom of each small dish. Equally divide the rice pudding into the dishes. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the topping mixture.
Place dishes in the oven for about 20 minutes. Remove and serve warm.
Apple Goodie
Sherry Moyer, Ephrata
Apple Mixture:
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons flour pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
6 cups apples, peeled and sliced
Crumb Topping:
1 cup quick oats
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup butter, softened
Combine all ingredients for the apple mixture and spread in a greased 8”x8” casserole.
Combine crumb ingredients and place on top of apple mixture.
Bake at 350°F until brown on top (30 to 45 minutes). Serve warm with milk or ice cream.
Apple Raisin Bread Pudding
Pat Roth, Ephrata
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
3 eggs
6 slices raisin bread, cubed
2 medium-sized cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Grease a 10”x6” baking dish.
In a mediumsized bowl, with a wire whisk or fork, beat the milk, sugar and eggs until wellblended. Stir in the bread cubes, apples, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 1 hour or until it is set. Serve hot or refrigerate to serve cold later.
Our Hometown Flavors theme for October will be:
Send or drop off your favorite recipes to The Shopping News at 615 E. Main St., PO Box 456, Ephrata, PA 17522 or email to comp@snews.com by October 20. Recipes will be published in our October 29 issue as space permits. Limit 3 recipes per person. See ad on page 7A for more details.
Apple Pie Bars
Stephanie Trowbridge, Stevens
Crust:
1 cup softened butter
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2½ cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Filling:
6 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
juice of half a lemon
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
Topping:
1½ cups all purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup melted butter caramel topping for serving
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a 9”x13” pan with greased parchment paper.
For crust, beat the butter and sugars with mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt until just combined. Press mixture into the prepared pan until 1/2” up the sides. Bake 20 minutes until golden.
In a large bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Spread apples over prepared crust.
In another bowl, mix the flour, pecans, brown sugar, salt and melted butter to form coarse clumps. Sprinkle topping over the apples and bake until topping is golden, about one hour.
Let cool for 30 minutes, then slice into squares. Drizzle with caramel before serving.
Apple Chutney
(An Accompaniment for Pork Tenderloin)
Marilyn Bashore, Lititz
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion, minced
2 cups apples, peeled and chopped
½ cup dried cranberries (not craisins)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
½ cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over mediumlow heat. Add onion and cook about 1 minute to soften. Add apples, cranberries, and ginger to saucepan. Season with salt and cook about two minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the vinegar and maple syrup; lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook about 30 minutes, or until apples have cooked down and chutney is thick. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Apple Pie
Gloria Dougherty, Akron
1½ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold
4 cups peeled and sliced
¼ teaspoon ground
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter,
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup flaked coconut
In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Add more cold water if needed.
Roll out pastry to fit a 9” pie plate; flute edges.
Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon. Pour into the
Bake at 375°F for 20
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt for the topping. Stir in egg, butter and vanilla until smooth. Add coconut. Spoon over hot
Apple “Kuchen”
(German for “Cake”)
Janice Martin, East Earl “Very good!”
½ cup softened butter
1 package yellow cake mix
½ cup flaked coconut
2½ cups peeled and sliced
apples
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sour cream
2 egg yolks or 1 egg
Heat oven to 350°F. Cut butter into dry cake mix until crumbly. Mix in coconut. Pat mixture lightly into an ungreased 13”x9”x2” pan, building up slight edges. Bake 10 minutes.
Arrange apple slices on warm crust. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
Blend sour cream and egg yolks. Drizzle over apples. Topping will not cover apples completely.
Bake 25 minutes or until edges are light brown. Serve warm.
Makes 12 to 15 servings.
Whiskey Crumble Apple Pie
Marilyn Bashore, Lititz
1 prepared single pie crust, unbaked
Crumble Topping:
¾ cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
Filling:
5 or 6 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons bourbon
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of salt
3 tablespoon flour
Roll dough and tuck into a 9” pie plate. Refrigerate while you prepare the next steps.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
To make the topping, in the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugars, cinnamon and salt. Pulse until combined. Add pecans and pulse again. Scatter butter chunks and pulse again until mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Refrigerate until filling is done.
For filling, in a large bowl, mix apples with brown sugar, bourbon, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in flour. Retrieve crust from refrigerator. Mound filling into crust and press down to eliminate any air pockets.
Take topping from refrigerator and sprinkle evenly over the top. Bake pie in middle of oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue to bake for another 40 to 50 minutes. Juices should bubble slowly at pie’s edge and topping should be brown. Apples should yield easily when pierced with a knife.
Cool several hours before serving. Leftovers may be stored on the counter for up to 3 days.
Fresh Apple
Bars
Marilyn Bashore, Lititz
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup softened butter
11/3 cups brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon clove
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg
¼ cup apple cider
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PA Preferred Jr. Baking Contest
1st Arianna Carroll
2nd Hudson Hess
3rd Maeve VanZant
Dairy Beef Market Show
- Dairy Beef-Grand Champion
1st Blake Shenk
Dairy Beef Market Show
COCALICO RESIDENTS!
- Dairy Beef-Reserve
Champion
2nd Sierra Strunk
Dairy Beef Showmanship
- Dairy Beef-Grand Champion Show
1st Sierra Strunk
Dairy Beef Showmanship
- Dairy Beef-Res Grand Champ Show
2nd Blake Shenk
Heiffer Show - Grand Champion Heifer
1st Hailey Leed
Heiffer Show - Reserve Champion Heifer
2nd Matthew Butz
Preview Steer-Grand Champion
1st Hailey Leed
Preview Steer-Reserve Champion
2nd Kehlani Fessler
Youth Under 19 EntriesMarket Steer Show-Grand Champion
1st Zoey Hauseman
Beef ShowmanshipBeef-Grand Champion Showman
1st Matthew Butz
Beef Showmanship - BeefRes Grand Champion Showman
2nd Hailey Blatt
Preview Market LambsGrand Champion
1st Hailey Blatt
Preview Market LambsRes Grand Champ 2nd Bailey Oberholtzer
Sale Market LambsChampion Lightwt
1st Ashlyn Martin
Sale Market LambsReserve Champion Ltwt
2nd Madison Donough
Sale Market LambsChampion Middlewt
1st Hope Scheidel
Sale Market LambsReserve Champ Middlwt 2nd Madison Erb
Preview Market GoatsGoats-Res Grand Champ Non-Sale
2nd Madison Donough
Sale Market Goats - Mkt
Goats-Grand Champion
1st Austin Limbert
Sale Market GoatsMkt Goats-Res Grand Champion
2nd Jacob Zimmerman
Sale Market GoatsMkt Goats-Champion Lightweight
1st Tanner Limbert
Sale Market Goats - Mkt
Goats-Res Champion Lightweight
2nd Londyn Muehleisen
Sale Market GoatsMkt Goats-Champion Middleweight
1st Austin Limbert
Sale Market GoatsMkt Goats-Res Champ Middleweight
2nd Ashlyn Martin
Sale Market GoatsMkt Goats-Champion Heavyweight
1st Jacob Zimmerman
Sale Market GoatsMkt Goats-Res Champ Heavyweight
2nd Madison Donough
Breeding Meat GoatsGoats-Grand Champion
Doe
1st Jordyn Wetzel
Breeding Meat Goats - Goats-Res Grand Champion Doe
2nd Hailey Leed
Breeding Meat GoatsGoats-Grand Champion Buck
1st Maggie Heiser
Breeding Meat GoatsGoats-Res Grand Champ Buck
2nd Jordyn Wetzel Market Goats
Showmanship - GoatsGrand Champion Showman
1st Hailey Leed
Market Goats
Showmanship - Goats-Res Grand Champ Showman
2nd Jordyn Wetzel
Market Goats
Showmanship - GoatsChampion Senior Showman
1st Hailey Leed Market Goats
Showmanship - Goats-Res Champ Senior Showman
2nd Jordyn Wetzel
Market Goats
Showmanship - GoatsChampion Interm Showman
1st Madison Donough Market Goats
Showmanship - Goats-Res Champ Interm Showman
2nd Norah Scheidel
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Es Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch Eck
By: e Late C. Richard Beam
A collection of “Deitsch Eck” columns from
issues of e Shopping News honoring the late C.
(Originally published in the August 10, 1988 issue of The Shopping News)
WAARDE
By Gladys S. Martin
Waard fer der Rege, waard fer die Sunn. Waard fer Friehyaahrveggel adder fer die Harebschtblumm. Waard fer Daaghelling, waard fer die Nacht. Yeders waard fer ebbes as sie hallich macht.
Kinner, die waarde fer Gebottsdaag un Elt. Yunge Leit waarde fer Verschtand un fer Geld. Viel Leit waarde fer die Gelegeheit finne Fer schnell reich zu warre un en Schatz verleicht gewinne.
Deel faule Leit, sie schten datt un waarde Fer Blutsfreind fer schtarewesie welle not arewe.
Alde Leit waarde, oft grank un allee, Fer ebber sie bsuche, sie froge net meh.
Un deel Leit misse waarde yuscht fer ebbes zu esse, Die hungeriche Leit sedde mir net vergesse. Waard fer dei Schiff fer reikumme heit, Wann kenner nausgschickt hoscht is es Zeitverdreib.
Waard an der Baenk for dei Geld raus zu ziehe, Waard an der Schtor fer dei Esssach zu griege. Waard am rode Licht, waard fer der Grieh. Zeit fer nau melke, waard fer die Kieh!
“One Of The Few Things In Life That’s Free…”
Below is a list of convenient locations where you can pick up your weekly issue if you are not in our regular hand-delivered area.
BOWMANSVILLE
• Horst
• Good’s Store
• Horst Farm Market
• Martin’s Trailside Express
• Shady Maple Smorgasbord
• Shady Maple Farm Market
• Elm Post Office EPHRATA
• A.B. Martin Roofing Supply
• Ebenezer Groceries
• Glenwood Foods
• Good’s Store
• Green Dragon
• Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant
• Key Aid/Ace Hardware
• Redner’s Warehouse Markets
• Sharp Shopper
• Turkey Hill (4 Hahnstown Road)
• Turkey Hill (1010 Sharp Avenue)
• Turkey Hill (3585 Rothsville Road)
• Wawa • Weis Markets
FIVEPOINTVILLE
• Weaver’s Store
Waard an der Riggelweg, waard fer en Kaer; Guck fer en Sitz; is eener leer?
Waard fer der Dokder, fer schtunneweis oft: Hot er eem vergesse? Mer wunnert un hofft.
Waard fer en Botschaft vun die gudi Freind, En Brief in der Poschtbax macht eem hallich, nau meind!
Waard fer en Antwatt, ya adder nee, Bhald gut Geduld un waard yuscht noch meh.
Zehl die Minudde un denk mol wie viel Zeit as waardscht fer dei Schrodes an der alt Fudermiehl.
Rechle die Zeit uff, nemm’s mol in Acht, Wie viel Zeit mir verschwende, yuscht am waarde fer Sach.
Ya, all vun uns Mensche doh in die Welt, Waarde fer ebbes, Hitz adder Kelt.
Waard ebber fer ebbes as du duh settscht heit?
Mach sie net waarde, heit is die Zeit!
WAITING
Wait for the rain, wait for the sun. Wait for spring birds or for the fall flower.
Wait for daylight, wait for the night.
Each waits for something he enjoys.
Children wait for birthdays and age. Young folks wait for understanding and money.
Many wait for the opportunity To become rich quickly and perhaps win a fortune.
Many lazy people just wait For relatives to diethey want to inherit.
Old folks wait, often ill and alone, For someone to visit them, they don’t ask for more.
Some have to wait just for something to eat, The hungering should not be forgotten. Wait for your ship to come in today, Even if you have sent none out it’s a way to pass the time.
Wait at the bank for your money,
Wait at the store to buy groceries,
August 6, 1987
Wait at the red light for the green. Time to milk, wait for the cows!
Wait at the railroad, wait for a car.
Look for a seat; is one empty?
Wait for the doctor, often for hours: Did he forget us? One wonders and hopes.
Wait for a message from good friends, A letter in the mailbox cheers one, now mind!
Wait for an answer, yes or no, Be patient and just wait some more.
Count the minutes and think how much Time you wait for your grinding at the old feed mill.
Figure the time, pay attention, How much time we waste, just waiting for things.
Yes, all of us in the world
Wait for something, heat or cold. Is someone waiting for something that you should do today?
Don’t make them wait, today is the time! ***
WAARDE is one of the finest poems to come from the pen of Gladys S. Martin of Effredaa we have printed to date. In spite of the increased tempo of late 20th century life, WAARDE catches one of the frustrations which grows from our fast pace.
WAARDE was written on August 6, 1987 and first appeared in print in the June 29, 1988 issue of DIE BOTSCHAFT, a weekly newspaper published by Brookshire Publishers of Lancaster. After a telephone consultation with the poet, who is currently the most prolific dialect poet in the Effredaa area, we are featuring WAARDE in this week’s ECK. We are delighted to inform our readers that Gladys Martin has at least half a dozen new poems in reserve in her Schubblaad. When these poems reach us, we will share them with our faithful readers. We encourage those readers of THE SHOPPING NEWS in der Nochberschaft of Glenwood Drive, where Gladys resides, to express your appreciation of her poems. Waard net fer die Gladys bsuche!!!
August 10, 1988
En ungeduldich Bischli-Gnippli
Weaver’s Hardware
Giant
Oregon Dairy Restaurant
PaulB
Weiser’s Market
BB’s Grocery Outlet
Turkey Hill
Wawa
Bud’s Exxon
Dutch Country ACE
Home Messenger Library & Bookstore
Horning’s Market of Myerstown
Raub’s Twin Kiss
HOLLAND • Grocery Outlet • Garden Spot Village • J.B. Zimmerman • Yoder’s Country Market
• Redner’s Quick Shoppe
Sunoco
Heidelberg
Richard Beam.
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1 cup finely chopped peeled apple
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ teaspoon vanilla
1½ tablespoon milk
Blend glaze ingredients until smooth.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Grease a 9”x13” pan.
Sift flour and baking soda and set aside.
Cream butter and sugar with electric mixer. Blend in spices, salt and egg. Add half of the flour mixture and blend well. Blend in half the apple cider.
Add the chopped apples to the remaining flour mixture; stir to coat. Add this and the remaining cider to the bowl and stir by hand.
Spread batter in the pan.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
Drizzle glaze over bars while barely warm.
Apple Coffee Cake
Katherine Hausler, New Holland
1 package of yellow cake mix (not butter)
1 regular package of vanilla instant pudding
4 eggs
½ cup oil (not olive oil)
1 cup sour cream (not low fat)
1/3 cup of sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 apples, peeled and sliced
Combine the cake mix, pudding, eggs, oil, and sour cream; mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar.
Pour half of the batter into a 10” Bundt cake pan; arrange half of the apples on top and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon mixture. Do the same with the next layer, finishing with the cinnamon mixture.
Bake at 350°F for 70 minutes. Check with toothpick for doneness.
Cool for 30 minutes. Loosen with knife and flip onto a plate. Tap on the pan and leave for a few minutes so the cake can drop out.
Apple Rutabaga Salad
Mary Ann Dell, East Earl
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped peanuts
½ cup pared, coarsely grated rutabaga
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup peeled and diced red apples
In a large bowl, combine and mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Chopped Apple Walnut Cake
Janice Martin, East Earl
4 cups chopped apples
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
Sprinkle apples with a little sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Beat eggs. Add sugar, oil and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Add walnuts. Pour over apples and place in a 9”x13” pan.
Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.
Apple Nut
Squares
Mary Ann Dell, East Earl
3 eggs
1¾ cups sugar
3 cups unpeeled apples, cubed
1 tablespoon vanilla
1½ teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1½ cups flour
1½ cups coarsely chopped nuts
Beat eggs till creamy. Add sugar and apples; beat well. Add vanilla and rest of ingredients.
Bake in a 9”x13” pan at
Holland, will host the New Holland Area Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel, presenting a program called “The Mason Dixon Line.” The event is free and open to the public. For more info., call 7173556000.
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
WED., SEPTEMBER 24
- Young at Heart will meet at Faith United Evangelical Lutheran Church, 357 Walnut St., Denver, at 9:00 a.m. For adults 60+. Program is run by REAL Life Community Services. For more info., call 7173367797.
THURS., SEPTEMBER
25 - SAT., SEPTEMBER
27 - The 75th semiannual St. Paul’s Adamstown Free Community Outgrown Exchange will be held at 80 E. Main St., Adamstown. Shop from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. For more info., call 7174844885.
THURS., SEPTEMBER
25 - Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New
FRI., SEPTEMBER 26 & SAT., SEPTEMBER 27
- The Mifflin Community Clothing Giveaway will be held at Zion E.C. Church, corner of East Summit St. and N. Church St., Mohnton. Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from
SAT., SEPTEMBER 27Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host a Train Room Open House, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more info., call 7173556000.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 27Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host George Wesner in concert, at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the (Continued On Page 12A)
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THINGS TO DO... AND PLACES TO GO
SAT., SEPTEMBER 27 -
public. For more info., call 7173556000.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 27Brunnerville United Methodist Church, 517 Pine Hill Rd., Lititz, will host its annual Fall Fest, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Food will be available for sale. The event is free and open to everyone.
The Baron Stiegel Lions Club will sell Toasted Cheeseburgers, Sausage Sandwiches and Fries at Ephrata Agway, 1731 W. Main St., Ephrata, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. They will also sell quarts of chili and other quarts. There is a cost.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 27The Lancaster County Bird Club will hold a field trip to Noel Dorwart Park in East Hempfield Township at 8:00 a.m. Target birds are fall migrants. Please register no later than 6:00 p.m. the day before the trip. For more info., call John Lahr at 717
DRIVE THRU ONLY CHICKEN POT PIE
Saturday, October 4 10 a.m. Until
Dinners: $15.00
Meal Includes: Chicken Pot Pie, Coleslaw, Dinner Rolls, Apple Crisp, Ice Cream Pot Pie by the Quart: $10.00 Fivepointville Fire Company 1087 Dry Tavern Rd. (Rt. 897), Denver • (717) 445-4933
2053090. Due to construction at the sight, there may be changes as to the parking location.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 27The Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main St., Leola, will hold a Chicken Pot Pie and Pulled Park Fundraiser, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or sold out). Sold by the quart. There is a cost. Takeout only.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 27Sunny Crest Home, 2587 Valley View Rd., Morgantown, will hold their 18th Annual Community Day, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Food, fun and games!
SUN., SEPTEMBER 28
- Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, 590 Hammer Creek Rd., Lititz, will hold a Community Hymn Sing, at 6:00 p.m. They will be singing from The Mennonite Hymnal and the Church and Sunday School Hymnal.
WED., OCTOBER 1Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host Memory Café, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Anyone living with dementia and their caregiver are welcome to this inclusive event. For more info., call 7173556000.
WED., OCTOBER 1Young at Heart will meet at the Adamstown Area Library, 110 W. Main St.,
Adamstown, at 9:00 a.m. For adults 60+. Program is run by REAL Life Community Services. For more info., call 7173367797.
THURS., OCTOBER 2Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m. Dinein only. For more info., call Tina at 4847980155.
FRI., OCTOBER 3Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host The Artisan’s Corner: 1st Friday PopUp, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info., call 7173556000.
FRI., OCTOBER 3 & SAT., OCTOBER 4Woodcrest’s Fall Family Fun Fest will be held on Friday at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, 419 Pierson Rd., Lititz, with Rhett Walker in concert at 7:00 p.m. Saturday’s events will be held at Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Dr., Ephrata, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with community yard sales and crafts. At 11:00 a.m. there will be carnival games, a bounce house, camp activities, food and an online auction.
SAT., OCTOBER 4 - The Intercourse Fire Compnay, 10 N. Hollander Rd., Intercourse, will hold a Traditional AmishStyle Wedding Dinner, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. or sold out. There is a cost. Eat in, drive thru or take out. For more info., call 7174136373.
SAT., OCTOBER 4 - A Maize & Snitz Fest will take place at the 1719 Museum, 1849 Hans Herr Dr., Willow Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more info. or tickets, visit mennonitelife. org/events.
SAT., OCTOBER 4 - The OMPH Youth Group will host a Community Car Wash (by donation) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the front church parking lot at 320 Church Ave., Ephrata. Proceeds benefit OMPH Youth Group activities.
SAT., OCTOBER 4 - The Cocalico Area Fire Department will hold a Chicken BBQ, from 9:30 a.m. until sold out, at the Reamstown Fire Company and Smokestown Fire Company. Halves will be sold for a cost.
SAT., OCTOBER 4Coleman Memorial Chapel Pavilion, 1980 Furnace Hills
Pike, Lititz, will hold a Free Breakfast, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cost is by donation. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 7172037068.
SUN., OCTOBER 5Woman’s Club of Ephrata is having a Cash Bingo at the Ephrata Elks. There is a cost. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. All proceeds go back to the community. Call Robin at 7179453339 for tickets.
MON., OCTOBER 6The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Udder Choice Restaurant, 1812 W. Main St., Ephrata, on the first Monday of each month.
TUES., OCTOBER 7Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host the Low Vision Friends in Community group, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Alexys Kanagy at 7173556171.
WED., OCTOBER 8Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland,
will host the My Fellow Travelers in Community group, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more info., call Leslie Hartman at 7173556076.
WED., OCTOBER 8Young at Heart will meet at Faith United Evangelical Lutheran Church, 357 Walnut St., Denver, at 9:00 a.m. For adults 60+. Program is run by REAL Life Community Services. For more info., call 7173367797.
THURS., OCTOBER 9First Church Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, will holds its monthly Senior Moments luncheon at 11:45 a.m. (eat at 12:00 noon pot luck, no charge), followed by entertainment with Sallie Gregory as she provides information on bats (why they are our friends and why they are important to the Pennsylvania environment). Come and join them. For more info., call 7177382465.
THURS., OCTOBER 9Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30
p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m. Dinein only. For more info., call Tina at 4847980155.
FRI., OCTOBER 10The East Cocalico Lions Club will hold a drive thru Fish and Shrimp Fry, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Reamstown Park. There is a cost.
SAT., OCTOBER 11 & SUN., OCTOBER 12 - The Hay Creek Apple Festival will be held at Historic Joanna Furnace. Both days will begin at 7:00 a.m. with a apple pancake breakfast. Other food will be offered throughout the day. There will also be a apple baking contest, a flea and craft market and familycentered activities. For more info. and a complete schedule, visit www.haycreek.org or call 6102860388.
SAT., OCTOBER 11Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. No admission charge. For more info., call 7174844799.
SAT., OCTOBER 11Discover Denver’s 5th Annual Chili CookOff will be held at the Lighthouse Community Center, 239 Main St., Denver, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants must register by Friday, September 26. For more info. or to register, call 7172712435 or email treiste@gmail.com.
SAT., OCTOBER 11The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Big John Nolt’s Chicken BBQ Dinner, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767.
SAT., OCTOBER 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.
MON., OCTOBER 13Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland,
will host a Book Club for People with Brain Changes, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Anyone with brain changes or cognitive challenges is welcome to join this book club. For more info., call Alexys Kanagy at 7173556171.
MON., OCTOBER 13Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host Care Partner Friends in Community, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Concord Room. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Alexys Kanagy at 7173556171.
WED., OCTOBER 15Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host Compassionate Neighbors in Community, at 10:00 a.m. in the Theater. The event is free and open to the community. For more info., call 7173556076.
Faith In Practice
Author: Wenger
Scripture: Philippians 4:9
“As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”
The power of an example: Webster defines example as “one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated .” When I see the word pattern, automatically, I think of a seamstress or tailor who make clothing. First, you make sure the pattern lays out on the fabric in the correct way, pin it on, cut it out and sew it together. The fabric you cut out is an exact match of the pattern.
Few believers can say as Paul does here, “what you have learned, received, heard and seen in me,
practice the same.” Paul wasn’t perfect. You don’t have to be. We won’t be. He was authentic. He walked the talk. Paul was a living and walking demonstration of discipline, drive for God’s purposes and divine enablement. We can look back and observe his passion for the Lord and His work. It seems we only hear about the causalities and overlook the wonderful examples that touch our lives daily.
Remember when the disciples said to Jesus, “show us the Father.” Christ’s response was, “He who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). Christ was and is the exact representation of the Father and Paul is a great representation of Christ. We need to be likewise, a representative or ambassador of Christ to others. It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Our example is that picture.
It bears mentioning too, that our definition of example also states or “not to be imitated” as well. The reality is that we are all examples, either good ones
to be followed, or bad ones not to be followed. I remember many years ago telling a fellow who said he was a Christian please do us (fellow Christians) a favor, don’t tell anyone you’re a Christian. His life was busting out all over with sin. For the believer, we must “lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily besets us, so we can run the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). We need to propose that we will walk as He walked and be able to say with Paul, “what you have learned, received, heard and seen in me, practice.”
“Practice these things”the difference is not knowledge but action. Remember what James said, “Be doers of the word, not hearers only, deceiving ourselves.” It’s not just about what we don’t do, that is a factor, but it’s more about what we do. Our Lord had to say, “Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not do the things I say?” Let’s look at Paul briefly and focus on just the three ways he was an example, discipline, drive
for God’s purpose and divine enablement.
Discipline: “But I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27).
Drive for God’s purpose:
“To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some. I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it” (1 Corinthians 9:22, 23).
Divine enablement: “Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in distresses, in persecutions, in difficulties, in behalf of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10).
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
Paul was a fantastic example we can look to. We need to propose to be an example as well, as our definition states, “to be imitated.” When others look at our life, what do they see?
Liberty Baptist Church
Volunteers Complete Home Repair Projects
During the week of Monday, August 18, Servants, Inc. of Red Lion sponsored a work camp at the Log Cabin Trailer Court, bringing hope and practical help to local residents.
Eighteen volunteers worked on ten different homes, completing projects such as deck and ramp repairs, shower replacements, installation of new skirting, power washing, and painting. In addition to the repair efforts, Christian Fellowship Church provided breakfast and St. John’s Center Church served lunch for the volunteers throughout the week.
GARMAN, Evan F. and Nicole, Akron, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.
GLICK, Jonas and Sadie (King), Leola, a daughter, at home.
OBER, Andrea and Jorge GonzalezVelez, Leola, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.
RIVERA, Gianna, and Kham Suk Lor, Ephrata, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
RIVERA, Idalys, Lancaster, and Alexis Moreno, New Holland, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.
SENSENIG, Chad M. and Holli (Styer), Denver, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.
SHIRK, Kevin S. and Lisa H. (Burkholder), Ephrata, a daughter, at home.
STOLTZFUS, Nathan P. and Ada, Narvon, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
ZIMMERMAN, Justin and Janette, Leola, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
ZOOK, Jonathan and Mary Jane, Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
“We are grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and the support of local churches who made this work camp possible,” said Todd Spahr, Director of Operations and Impact. “Together, we are helping our neighbors live safely and with dignity in their homes.”
The volunteers in the group photo are John Feldmann, Terry Swearingan, Cheryl Rutt, Trent Davis, Diana Thoman, Jim Lefever, Anne Norton, Whorton Haines, Bob Wenger, Jim Neal, Carl
Hilt, Bob Amuck, Richard Raffaul, Gene Leid, Ray Newswanger, Todd Smith, Steve Rohrbaugh, Collen Coates, Cathy Lathbury, Alecia Bozing, Shirley Hoover, Doug Bozing and Deb Musser.
Servants Inc. is in partnership with CrossNet Ministries of New Holland.
To learn more about Servants, Inc. and the Home Helps program, visit www. servants.org or call 7173780336.
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Market Goats
Showmanship - Goats-Res Champ Junior Showman
2nd Kaylee Rankin
Youth Under 19 Entries
3rd Meredith Murphy
Home & Dairy Products - Canned Goods-Jams & Jellies - BEST OF SHOWCanned Goods
1st Tara Sheaffer
Needlecraft - AdultNeedlework
BEST OF SHOW
1st Fredericka Hinkley
Needlecraft - AdultAfghans
Vegetables - AdultVegetable Displays - BEST OF SHOW
PSACF Baking Contests - Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
1st Laura Johnson
PSACF Baking ContestsChocolate Cake Contest
1st Hannah Beachy
Floral Exhibits - AdultPerennials BEST OF SHOW-Flowers
1st Ginger Schan
Needlecraft - Adult-Sewn Clothing
BEST OF SHOW
1st Julie Brown
BEST OF SHOW
1st Melissa Miller
Needlecraft - Adult-Sized Quilts
BEST OF SHOW
1st Sharon Longenecker
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Jeremiah Peter Kurtz, 10, grandson of Marianne Kurtz, Narvon.
September 24
Evelyn Elaine Martin, 2, daughter of Capt. AJ and Kayla Martin, Panama City, Florida, granddaughter of Chris and Rona Martin,Terre Hill, and great-granddaughter of Anna Martin, Stevens.
September 27
Amanda Rose Hoover, 1, daughter of Willis and Julia Hoover, Ephrata.
September 29
Kendra M. Martin, 6, daughter of Merlin and Maria Martin, New Holland.
September 30
Clayton Jon Martin, 7, son of Earl David and Deborah Martin, New Holland.
Brandon Trent Musser, 4, son of Jerald and Delores Musser, Newmanstown, grandson of Marlin and MaryJane Musser, Stevens.
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Historical Guided Ghost Tours In Ephrata
With assistance from Mainspring of Ephrata, join the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) for a guided ghost tour that takes you through the historic streets and buildings of Ephrata’s town center. Volunteer guides will share tales of local legends, unexplained phenomena, and the spirits in the area. From the former site of the Mountain Springs Hotel, where strange occurrences still occur, to the HSCV’s own Connell Mansion, you will learn a bit of Ephrata’s history, enjoy stories from the past, and hear tales of spirits.
Tours depart from the Whistle Stop Plaza, located at 16 East Main Street, before winding through the atmospheric downtown district.
Learn about the town’s rich history while discovering its darker secrets on this familyfriendly walking tour that blends historical facts with local folklore and ghost stories passed down through generations!
Tour dates/times:
• Saturday, October 4, 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 11, 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 12, 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Tickets should be ordered online at www. cocalicovalleyhs.org. A small number of sales will also be available at the HSCV library, located at 237 West Main Street, Ephrata (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.). Please note, tours will be held rain or shine, so it is recommended that participants wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Call 7177331616 with questions.
Lot, 3) Balaam, 4) Eliphaz, 5) Jesse, 6) Pharaoh
First Church Community Family Movie Night
First Church Ephrata is pleased to announce that they will be holding a Community Family Movie Night on Saturday, October 4, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at their beautiful farm, which is located at 651 Stevens Road, Ephrata.
There will be free hamburgers, cheeseburgers, drinks and an assortment of desserts. There will be games including corn hole, soccer skills, and free throw shooting. Fun will begin around 6:00 p.m. and movies start at dusk.
This is a “no admission charge” community outreach event featuring a short children’s movie from “Veggie Tales” and the full length movie “The Case for Christ.” The movie cast includes Faye Dunaway and Robert Forster among others.
“The Case for Christ” is a film based on the true story of Lee Strobel, an investigative journalist. In 1980 after his wife’s unexpected conversion to Christianity, Lee is determined to disprove her faith. Using his investigative skills, he interviews leading experts in various fields, searching for evidence against the existence of God and the claims of Jesus. But as he uncovers historical and scientific findings, he is faced with challenging questions that force him to reconsider his own atheistic beliefs.
Please invite friends and family for an evening of fellowship and fun! Bring chairs, and blankets and be ready to enjoy the event. Come and join them! For more information, call 7177382465.
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Ephrata Cloister’s Apple Dumplings Save History
Apple Dumplings— those tasty apples wrapped in pastry and covered in sweet cinnamon syrup, are returning to Historic Ephrata Cloister to help raise funds for the Back to the Cloister Fund. Proceeds from this annual event allow the Cloister to compete with private collectors and other institutions on the open market for original items made at the Cloister.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Sue Fisher
Over the years, sales of apple dumplings have been used to purchase oneofakind furniture, rare
music manuscripts, and the original 1739 deed to the historic site—more than 100 items since the creation of the fund more than 40 years ago. This year the Back to the Cloister Fund purchased
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Cocalico High School is pleased to introduce this years homecoming court. Homecoming festivities will be held on Friday, October 3, during halftime of the Cocalico vs. Ephrata varsity football game. Shown in the photo, from left to right, with their escorts are Reagan Martin with Colin McManimen, Molly Mack with Adam Stokrp, Bianca Vang with Nicholas McArdle, Melia Van Zant with Anthony CruzAmaro, Angeline BatistaNieto with Blake Hosler, and Libby Elmore with Andrew Wiest. (Continued
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.
Friends of the Lititz Public Library
Jewelry Sale
• Friday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 27, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Fall Soup Swap at the Library Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. Bring two pots/crockpots of your favorite soup (one for tasting and one for sharing). Share small portions of your soup and sample a variety of others! They’ll swap recipes, try multiple flavors, and bask in the warmth of cozy
food and new friends! Small containers will be provided so you can take home your favorite soup(s). *Please bring clear recipes so they can share, and help those with food allergies remain safe! Online registration is required and began Tuesday, September 9.
• Painting Club Wednesday, September 24 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.
• Red Rose Quilters Guild of Lancaster Embroidery Mini Group Wednesday, September 24 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, September 24 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.
• Knitting Club Tuesday, September 30 at 6:00 p.m. 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. – 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.
• Backyard StorytimesMeet together outdoors in the library’s backyard! Now through October 23. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required weekly. Online registration will be available two weeks before each backyard storytime. All ages are welcome. Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or chairs for your family.
• Indoor Storytimes Now through Thursday, November 20. 10Week Session. Age specific storyimes for children 6 months 5 years. Online registration began for everyone on Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Little Steps (ages 6 24 months with a caregiver)Tuesdays 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Thursdays 9:30 a.m.
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• Lititz Art AssociationTuesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. No registration required Children/Families Register online two weeks prior to the event.
Toddler Storytime (ages 2 3 years with one caregiver Child must be 2 by September 1, 2025) Mondays 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays 10:30 a.m., Thursdays 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 5 years independent of caregiver Child must be 3 by September 1, 2025)Mondays 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m., Thursdays 11:30 a.m.
• Paws to Read Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children practice their readaloud skills by reading their favorite stories to therapytrained dogs. All ages.
• Fall StoryWalk® The Lititz Public Library’s Fall StoryWalk® title is “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin. Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows have learned to type and are leaving him notes. Participate in this hilarious StoryWalk® to find out what the cows want.
The apple dumplings, made by Achenbach’s in Leola, will be available for purchase at the drivethrough tent beside the Museum Store at the Historic Ephrata Cloister on Friday, October 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 11, from 9:00 a.m. until sold out. There is no guarantee supplies will last until the end of the day on Saturday, so plan to make your purchases early. Free delivery is offered for orders of 20 or more within ten miles of the Ephrata Cloister. Delivery orders must be placed by Wednesday, October 8. Contact ephrata cloister@gmail.com to make arrangements, for more information or special requests. There are no online sales.
No admission to the museum is required to purchase apple dumplings. The sale will be held rain or shine. The Museum Store, featuring locally made crafts, art, books, and many oneofakind items, will be open both days and will feature a selection of specialty goods. For more information about Apple Dumpling sales or to learn more about the historic site, contact the Ephrata Cloister at 7177336600 or check the website at www.EphrataCloister.org. Ephrata Cloister is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with support from the Ephrata Cloister Associates.
AFTER 47 YEARS, WEAVER’S HEALTH FOODS IS CLOSING THE DENVER LOCATION ON OCTOBER 10th
Joan would like to thank all of her customers who have supported her over the years. The business will now open under a new name with new ownership: Lori’s Health Nook
The business will be relocated at 1427 Reading Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540 and will open October 24th.
ELANCO Library Events
The Eastern Lancaster County Library is located at 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.elanco library.org for more information and to search the library’s catalog. Call 7173540525 or email adagostino@elancolibrary. org with questions or to register. Registration is not required for events, unless indicated.
• Music and Movement:
Animal Stories Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language. This musical storytime is designed to promote language development and reading readiness skills while providing young children with joyful introductions to a variety of music and musicmaking experiences. Also a great storytime experience for active children who do not enjoy sitting still! For ages 06 with parent or other caring adult. Join the library
in the month of September as they explore the lives of animals!
• Preschool Storytime: Animal Stories Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. For ages 46 and siblings. Join them in the month of September as they explore the lives of animals!
• Toddler Thursdays: Animal Stories Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. For ages 03 and siblings. Join them in the month of September as they explore the lives of animals!
• Watercolor Workshop with Sandra Sanders Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. A chance for those of you who have thought about trying your hand at painting but don’t know where to start, this class will teach you different approaches to watercolor painting and the basics of how to manipulate watercolors. Some drawing may be required, but this should be a fun experience for all, no matter what level of
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OBITUARIES
View obituaries at www.snews.com/obituaries.
Eric H. Fichthorn
Eric H. Fichthorn, 76, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.
He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Samuel R. and Hazel (Hackman) Fichthorn and was the husband of Deborah (Pannebecker) Fichthorn, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.
Eric proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam.
Eric worked for F&M Hat Co. for many years prior to his retirement.
experience. Beginners are encouraged to participate, and experienced artists are invited to enjoy the opportunity to paint in a group setting. Session One will get you started on a
(Bezz), Shane Taylor, husband of Elizabeth (O’Rourke); 5 grandchildren, Bailey Luff (Jack), Rylee Fichthorn, Olivia, Isaac, and Ellis Taylor; a great-granddaughter, Savannah Luff; 2 brothers, Ross Fichthorn, husband of Laura, and Kurt Fichthorn, husband of Tracy, and a sister, Lise Lausch, wife of Scott.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseboro stradling.com.
project and Session Two will allow you more time to complete it. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Visit www.elancolibrary.org to register. For adults.
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Stop in and fill out an application at: 615 East Main Street, P.O. Box 456, Ephrata, PA 17522 Email: snews@ptd.net
Terre Hill Area Senior Connections
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, September 25: 9:00 a.m., Coffee/Conversation; 9:30 a.m., Games/ Puzzles; 10:30 a.m., Jamey Adams, Medicare Information and Entertainment. Monday, September 29: 9:00 a.m., Coffee/Conversation; 9:30 a.m., Games/ Puzzles/Life Journaling. 9
In addition to his wife, Eric is survived by 2 sons, Tyler Fichthorn, husband of Mindy
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For Sale
FOR SALE: 10X crossbow with scope. Case and bolts included. $475 OBO. Contact Lenny, 610-914-6271.
FOR SALE: 17 pcs. 32’ wide trusses. Make offer. 717-7333952.
FOR SALE: Harman pellet stove model P68, good condition, 6 bags pellets, misc. chimney parts, $1,895. Call 717-629-5432.
FOR SALE: Open for the fall season. Mums, asters, daises. All kinds of ornamental plants, pumpkins, corn shocks. All fall decor. 145 Reading Road, East Earl. 717-368-2826.
FOR SALE: Blackstone 28” flat top grill, new, never used, cover included, model #2432, $299. Call 610-858-1201.
FOR SALE: Flags, flagpoles, cases, hats, pins. Decorative flags and mailbox covers on sale. American Flag Shoppe near Adamstown, 717-484-1183.
FOR SALE: Firewood, 90% oak, split and dried September 2024. $200/cord or $100/skid. 717-445-5599, Narvon.
FOR SALE: Skid loader, 1845 Case, gas, belting, wheels, fair condition. $3,500 or make offer. 717-354-0680.
FOR SALE: Everything you need to brew your own beer. Includes kettles, burner, pump, two chillers, four fermenters, bottles, keg and CO2 tank, much more. $300. Text, 610-715-5842.
FOR SALE: Busy farmers market stand located in Lancaster’s Central Market. Approved for deli selections, precooked meals, sandwiches and soups. Known for large selection of local, domestic and imported cheeses. One of two approved delis located in Central Market. Great opportunity in newly renovated stand w/reasonable rent. $175,000 OBO. 717-7998499.
Antiques
FOR SALE: Over 100 vintage radios. Bakelite & Catalin. Great condition. Call 718-490-9604.
Appliances
FOR SALE: Amana gas range, good condition, $175. Maytag gas range, fair condition, $50. 717-336-5659
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TYPE 15 words or less, $5.00 per week. 20¢ each word over 15 words. COMMERCIAL RATE: $7.00 first 15 words + 20¢ each additional word
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FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000-000-0000.
FOR SALE: Brand new Frigidaire gas range with air fry. Stainless steel. 30” wide, 26” deep. Can be converted to propane. $550. 717-3050906.
Auto/Truck
FOR SALE: 1995 Ford Ranger, 4.0 engine, 5-speed, 6’ bed liner and cover, good tires and battery, will not pass inspection, needs frame welding, $2,250. 717-336-0882.
FOR SALE: 1997 Ford F250, two-tone blue, heavy duty, diesel, complete plow assembly with lights, flashing caution light, backup camera. Great condition. 154,048 miles. $23,500. Call/text Laurie, 484-678-4451.
FOR SALE: 2007 Chevy Express van, G2500, asking $7,900, 66,100 miles. 717341-1561.
FOR SALE: 2013 Dodge handicapped van, 120K miles, $18,500. 717-3278480.
FOR SALE: 2016 Sprinter passenger van 2500, seats 12 (seats never used). 157,200 miles, diesel, 4 wheel drive, 6 cylinder Blu-Tec engine. Call John, 717-484-4799 ext. 210.
Farm Equip. / Livestock
FOR SALE: Triticale for cover crop, cleaned and bagged, $12 bushel. Ephrata area. 717-863-9707.
Household/Furniture
FOR SALE: Beautiful Basset cherry dining room set: hutch, table, 2 leafs, 6 chairs, great condition, new $20,000, sell $1,000 OBO. 717-803-9430.
FOR SALE: Complete bed, 2 dressers, 1 end table, 3 lamps, $600. Sofa, chair, good condition, $200. Antique table, 2 leaves, 6 chairs, $400. 20’ extension ladder, $45. 717-626-7874.
FOR SALE: Dropleaf extension table with 10 boards, $425, nice condition; bookcase with 4 shelves, $15; 2 office chairs with arms, $20 each; computer desk, $15; treadmill, $20. 717665-5975.
FOR SALE: Small table, $75; six chairs, cane seats, $100; hutch, $275. Call 717-8593456.
Lawn & Garden
FOR SALE: Used lawn mower sales Also, service, baggers for fall clean-up. 717445-5090.
FOR SALE: Used sheds, many to choose from. Also, new sheds, playsets, poly furniture. 610-743-5660.
Machinery/Tools
FOR SALE: DeWalt DWE7491, heavy duty job site table saw, 10”. Call Bill, 223-264-0192.
FOR SALE: Powermatic Deluxe bench-top mortiser, model PM701, never used. Call Bill, 223-264-0192.
Musical
FOR SALE: Stark piano, $25. Will help load or can deliver for cost. Call or text, 717989-4756, Ephrata area.
Pets & Animals
FOR SALE: AKC mini poodle puppy, female, white w/red markings, 4 month, vet checked, shots, dewormed, loves, being with people, $300 OBO. 717738-1424.
FOR SALE: Beautiful blueeyed kittens. Siamese/Ragdoll mix. Ready by October. No shots, no papers. $500. Ephrata. 717-405-5609.
FOR SALE: Boston Terrier, 2 years old, premium quality female, spayed, calm and friendly, black and white, ACA registered, shots and dewormed, comes with pet carrier and food, $100. 717-721-6993.
FOR SALE: Corgipoo pups, very friendly, family raised. $350. 717-445-6066.
FOR SALE: Doberman puppies. AKC, vet checked, tails done, available 10/8. Call/ text, 717-205-5255.
FOR SALE: Jack Russell Blue Heeler puppies. Ready 9/17. Dewormed, all shots, family raised. Terre Hill, 717-4716233.
FOR SALE: Proven red miniature male poodle, seven years old, red with white markings. Shihpoo, male, two years old. Call 717-847-8165.
FOR SALE: Young layer hens, Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Rhode Island Blacks, Easter Eggers, White Leghorns. Ready for your backyard, call today to reserve your feathered friends, 717927-6705.
Produce / Edibles
FOR SALE: Ginger Gold, McIntosh, Cortland, Gala, Smokehouse and Honeycrisp apples, apple cider, Bartlett pears, canning tomatoes and more at Napierville Orchard. 5 Martin Road. 717-721-7826.
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FOR SALE: Pumpkins, mums, Indian corn, pumpkin w/succulents. Also, fresh cut flowers, dahlias, zinnias, celosia, string beans, $3.00/qt, $18, 1/2 bu. 717-6120785. 107 Church Rd., Lititz.
Sporting Goods
FOR SALE: Crossbow, 175 lbs., never fired, mint in box with 6 bolts, great scope, all accessories, great for beginner, $125, firm. 610-780-6873. Also, some high end stereo equipment. Call for information.
FOR SALE: TenPoint Titan Xtreme crossbow, $200. Call 717-951-9329.
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NOTICE: Abandoned Vehicle Auction. Place: 235 W. Main St., Leola, PA 17540 at 12pm on 10/2/25. Year: 2008, Make: Nissan, Model: Maxima, VIN 1N4AA51E79C825270, Odometer: Unknown. Vehicle has no keys, engine belt shredded, body damage. Auction winner responsible for initial towing and storage. Vehicle was abandoned with unknown issues/damage.
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.
Garage Sale
NOTICE: 25+ Family Yard Sales at Terre Hill Mennonite High School, East Earl, October 4th, 7am. Food, adult & children’s clothing & shoes, toys, books, bikes, household items, etc. Rain date, October 11th.
Please apply in store.
LEAD WITH HEART at Cornwall Manor
NOTICE: Barn Garage Sale, Thursday, 10/2, Friday 10/3, 7am. Camping gear, children’s clothing, men’s shirts, household items, baseball cards, table with $1.00 items, whoopie pies. 1190 Indiantown Road, Stevens.
NOTICE: Community Yard Sale Vendors needed for Woodcrest Retreat Fall Fest. More information at www.woodcrestretreat.org or call 717-738-2233.
NOTICE: Community Yard Sale, Friday, 9/26, Saturday, 9/27, 7am-? Clothing, jewelry, Christmas items, tools, misc. items. Everything must go. Wheatland Drive, Bowmansville, off Rt. 625.
NOTICE: Garage Sale, 9/26-9/27, 7am-Noon. Rain/shine. All vintage items (40+ years): Waterfowl prints, aluminum kitchen pieces, Kodak slide projector, late 60s-70s football cards, AMF Junior tricycle, Tartan-styled lunch bag, Old Pal tackle box, books, radio tubes, lots more. See Craigslist ad. 42 Scenic Drive, Denver.
NOTICE: Garage Sales, 9/26, 9/27. Something for everyone. Rosehill Development, off 897 between Weaver Markets and Shupp’s Grove.
Lead with compassion, grow your career, and make a difference every day. Enjoy a supportive, team-focused environment where your leadership truly matters.
To apply or to see other openings, visit: www.cornwallmanor.org or stop by: Human Resources, Cornwall Manor PO Box 125, 1 Boyd Street, Cornwall, PA 17016 (717) 675-1520
Cornwall Manor, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community since 1949, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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September 25-27
Thursday, 9/25, 9am-9pm
Friday, 9/26, 9am-4pm Saturday, 9/27, 9am-4pm Many items an additional 50%
Spooky Nook LANCO 1901 Miller Rd., East Petersburg Just Between Friends Spring/Summer Sales Event Children/teen/maternity clothing, shoes, accessories, changing tables, swings, port-a-cribs, strollers, toys, bassinets, high chairs, DVDs, exersaucers/walkers, books, maternity/ nursing items & so much more! Admission Is FREE! We accept Cash, Visa, M/C & Discover. www.lancaster.jbfsale.com
NOTICE: Huge 17-Family Garage Sale, Friday, 9/26, 1pm-7pm, Saturday, 9/27, 7am-12. Clothing, children thru adult. Lots jeans, shoes, boots, jackets, dresses. Housewares, bedding, books. Lots fabric. Coffee drinks, Spritzers & Lotus drinks. Baked goods. 395 S. Farmersville Rd., Ephrata. Another area garage sale, 87 Groffdale Church Rd., Leola. Rain/shine.
NOTICE: Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale, Friday, 9/26, 5-7:30pm, Saturday, 9/27, 8am-1pm. Rain/shine. Women’s, men’s, teen clothing (all sizes+ XL/L), shoes, all season wear, household goods, seasonal decor, antiques. Name brands, racks (no digging). Everything priced to sell. 99 Valerie Ave., Ephrata, off Martin & Pleasant View.
NOTICE: Inside Garage /Warehouse Sale, Friday, 7am-6pm, Saturday, 7am-noonish. Rain/ shine. Halloween/Christmas, art only $1, some jewelry, toys, cassettes, sports cards, 100s Golden Books, 100s VHS, cameras, dolls, cigar boxes, HH, storage bins, lots more, great prices. Don’t miss out. See pictures Craigslist. 2800 North Reading Road, Ironspire Complex.
NOTICE: Multi-Family Yard Sale, September 27, 7am-12pm. Rain or shine. Catalyst Christian School (formerly LAMS), 1050 E. Newport Rd., Lititz. 717626-9551.
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NOTICE: Storewide, 1/2 Off Event, Leola Thrift Shoppe, Saturday, September 27, 9am-4pm. 265 W. Main St., Leola, between Mook’s and Sharp Shopper.
NOTICE: Yard Sale, Saturday, September 27, 7am-? Lots of fishing and hunting items, desk, box spring, household items, clothes, and much more. 6 Miller Road, Akron.
NOTICE: Yard Sale, Thursday 9/25, 12pm-? Annual event, many stand holders, household, tools, lawn, garden, men’s 2XL-3XL clothing, large jeans. Lots of children’s clothing, toys. Subs, donuts, drinks available. Riehl’s BBQ trailer with BBQ leg and thigh, pulled pork sandwiches. No early birds. At Clearwater Ponds, 1060 Reading Road, Narvon. LEAD WITH KINDNESS Serve with Pride
Now Hiring: Personal Care Administrator
Bring your compassion and leadership to Cornwall Manor Retirement Community –where caring is more than a job, it’s our mission.
To apply or to see other openings, visit: www.cornwallmanor.org or stop by: Human Resources, Cornwall Manor PO Box 125, 1 Boyd Street, Cornwall, PA 17016 (717) 675-1520
Cornwall Manor, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community since 1949, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Cornwall Manor is hiring a Personal Care LPN Charge Nurse
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate, resident-centered care while guiding and supporting a dedicated team of caregivers. At Cornwall Manor, you’ll find a welcoming, family-like environment where your skills, leadership, and kindness truly make a difference every day. To apply or to see other openings, visit: www.cornwallmanor.org or stop by: Human Resources, Cornwall Manor PO Box 125, 1 Boyd Street, Cornwall, PA 17016 (717) 675-1520 Cornwall
HELP OFFERED: Christian self-employed electrician since 2008 with 30 years experience. Small electrical issues to panel upgrades, generators and more. Keith Weaver, 717816-4582. PA#8058.
HELP OFFERED: Brock Crills Auto Detailer. Wash, wax, clean interior, tire shine. Call or text for pricing. 717-733-4767.
HELP OFFERED: Decks Decks Construction. Building decks, fences and ramps since 1979. Free estimates and design. Call Mark, 717269-3549. www.decksdecksconstruction.com. Like us on Facebook. PA047954.
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: Driver for Hire, $25/hour. Need a ride? I’ll drive you anywhere you need to go. Appointments, errands, shopping or trips. Reliable, safe and on time. Call/text, 717-690-6851.
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: Interior, exterior painting, 30 years experience. 223-365-6358.
HELP OFFERED: Light tree trimming, debris removal, hedge trimming, mulching and leaf cleanup. Great prices, free estimates. Call Tim at 717-824-2831.
HELP OFFERED: Mark W. Construction, Handyman. Where one goes, we all go. 717-271-8886.
HELP OFFERED: MDS General Contracting providing home repairs and remodeling. Drywall repairs, painting and trim work. Durabilt all season rooms and awnings. Also, we handle mobile home repairs. Certified HUD installer. Call 717-271-2278.
PUBLIC SALES
Home & Lawn Care
HELP OFFERED: All types of yard work, mowing, trimming, yard clean-up, all types of landscaping. Also, fall clean-up. VOGO Lawn Care, 717-468-4678.
HELP OFFERED: Busy B Tree Service, tree removal, tree trimming. Fully insured and licensed, PA# 188769. 7 years experience. Free estimates. 717475-0828.
STORAGE AUCTION
IT IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following rental unit located at Kings 625 Self Storage, 1451A Reading Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540, will be sold through a public online auction to satisfy the owner’s lien, pursuant to the PA SelfService Storage Facilities Act for non-payment of rent on Thurs.,
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North of Bowmansville, Route 625, Behind All Seasons Kitchen Terms: Cash. Buyers have 72 hours to remove items from premises. We reserve the right to reject all bids. Contents may include household, business, furniture, and miscellaneous items. Auction end times is followed by each unit number.
NEALE BROOKS, Unit #441
Witman Auctioneers, inc.
PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION
Monday, October 20, 2025 • 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 133 South Spruce St., Lititz, PA 17543, Lititz Borough
SIDED 2-1/2 STORY THREE
BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH DUPLEX HOUSE WITH FENCED-IN REAR YARD.
Excellent location, walking distances to Lititz Springs Park, downtown shops, restaurants, churches, 1,118 sq. ft. Excellent for first time home buyers or investors. You certainly do not want to miss this property!
Open House Dates: Sat., Oct. 4 & 11, 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M.
For Financing, Photos, Terms, Details, See Website: www.witmanauctioneers.com
Auction For: Shirley A. Nelson
Auction By: Witman Auctioneers, Inc.
Luke R. & Clarke N. Witman www.witmanauctioneers.com (717) 665-5735 • (717) 665-1300 AY 000155-L
HELP OFFERED: DL Property Maintenance. Lawn mowing, mulching, landscaping, power washing, shed repairs, painting, patios. 717-7155230.
HELP OFFERED: Lawn mowing, weed and mulch beds, leaf clean-up, trim shrubs, installations, pressure wash patios and sidewalks. Call Scott Sweigart Landscape at 717-6692348.
HELP OFFERED: Local Property Maintenance LLC is offering soft wash and power washing services. Also, fall clean-up. Call for free quote, 717-863-8054.
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Help Wanted
HELP WANTED: Box Truck Driver (Class C or B), Fulltime or part-time. Local deliveries, home daily. Based in Wernersville, PA. Monday-Thursday preferred. Competitive pay. Call/ Text: 484-904-9411. Email : cheesedelicatessen@gmail. com
HELP WANTED: Chaparral Horse Boading Facility near Denver seeking PT farm hand to assist with handling, feeding, cleaning, dragging arenas, pushing manure light maintenance. Ability to drive tractor/ skid loader a plus. Couple hours in the morning or evening, flexible schedule, must be able to work occasional weekends. Melanie, 610-842-5965.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Sat., Nov. 22, 11:00 a.m.
HELP WANTED: Parochial Medical Center, a busy family practice in Gordonville primarily serving the plain community, is looking to hire a part-time Front Desk Secretary seeking long term commitment. Call 717-9290907, if interested.
HELP WANTED: Part-time packer (E-commerce). Wernersville Cheese Shop is hiring. Looking for a reliable packer for our e-commerce operation. Schedule: Parttime Monday, Friday and Saturday. Flexible hours. Easy tasks. Great for students or anyone over 16+. 250 Holland St., Wernersville. Email: cheesedelicatessen@gmail. com. Text, 484-904-9411.
HELP WANTED: Reliable Administrative Assistant, 250 Holland St., Wernersville. Full-time or part-time for a food distributor. Duties include answering phones and emails, data entry, order processing, providing customer support, basic computer skills are required. Flexible hours and employee discounts are offered. Email your resume to: cheesedelicatessen@gmail.com. Call (text) 484-904-9411.
To Buy
WANTED: $50-$500 paid for junk autos. Free removal. Call anytime, licensed, insured, bonded. All paperwork taken care of legally. 717989-6980.
WANTED: Always buying unwanted men’s and ladies jewelry, wrist and pocket watches, unwanted old shotguns and rifles, old archery equipment. Call Reed Antiques, 610-780-6873 anytime. Honest, dependable, friendly service. Cash paid.
FLOWERS-TREES-SHRUBS-FALL DÉCOR-PUMPKINS
Balance is office with � bath and 2 bays, with 2nd floor storage.
Zoning is neighborhood commercial.
Public sewer and water. Heat is in-floor oil hot water.
Open House: Sat., Oct. 11 & Sat., Nov 1, 1-3 p.m.
Conditions 10% down at auction, balance 45 days.
Auctioneer Gerald Hoover AU-2794L 610-589-4225
Terms by Adam Z. Zimmerman
Exc. David B. Martin 717-475-9408 & David L. Martin 717-989-5052
Sat., Sept. 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM 166 W. Reistville Rd., Myerstown, PA 17067 2 Mi. N. of Schaefferstown, just off Steigel Pike (PA-501) Lots of Mums, Pumpkins, Kale, Perennials, Fall Specialty Plants, Assorted Planters, Birdhouses, Crafts & More! Nice Assortment of Quality Nursery Stock Including Arborvitae, Hydrangeas, Butterfly Bush, Burning Bush, Hollies, Rose of Sharon, Junipers, Spirea, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials, Ornamental Fruit, Peach, Blueberry, Japanese Maple, Sweetgum, Willows, Weeping Cherries, + Much More!!! TERMS: Cash, PA Check, or Credit Card (w/3% Fee).
NOTE: Fall is a good time to plant trees & shrubbery, and we have a nice selection for you! Lg. auction; selling w/2 rings! Food Stand. Questions or Consignments? Call Joel at 717-383-5606.
RECEIVING CONSIGNMENTS on Fri., Sept. 26, 10:30 AM - 8 PM. - Produce Auction is open Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. at 9:30 AM w/local, seasonal produce.
- Special Pumpkin Auction is held Mon. & Thurs. at 9:30 AM SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS (Updated on 9/26): www.HeiseyAuctions.com or LebanonProduceAuction.com (717) 949-2643, LIC. #AY002338.
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 $25 each. Buying Indian cents, paying $0.50 each. Buying Franklin and Liberty half dollars, paying $11 each. Also buying comic books, GI Joe, phonograph records. Phone 717-2724338 or 717-926-0633.
WANTED: Coins. American, Canadian, Foreign, paper money, jewelry. New Holland Coins, 592 E. Main St., New Holland. 717-355-0206.
WANTED: Corvettes, 19532019. Always buying. Call Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717575-4561.
ANTIQUES ROTHSVILLE – AKRON – MILLWAY AREA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 9 A.M. – REAL ESTATE 10 A.M.
176A Middle Creek Rd., Lititz. Rt. 272 S. of Ephrata.
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Zoned Ag. After 58 years, owners relocating & serious to sell. Properties deeded separate & to be
Well maintained bldgs. Good tillable land. Spacious farm house w/additional rental unit plus solid poultry bldgs. Ideal as residence or investment. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., October 4, 11 & 18 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)
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr.
Aaron Z. Nolt
Curvin M. Horning
717-733-1006
Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
www.klinekreidergood.com
Keith & Ernestine Lehman 717-738-3343 or 717-587-2381
WANTED: Highest cash paid for cars, any condition. Licensed professional. 717-278-9539.
WANTED: Old bottles, stoneware, redware, primitives, cork top medicine, flasks, soda, beer, bitters. Send image and /or call Steve, 717-3711259.
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.
For Rent
FOR RENT: Parking Spaces, $65 per month. Honey Brook, PA. 717-723-1072.
“HorstAuctionCenter”
COIN SALE
THURS., SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
SALE TIME - 12:00 NOON
INSPECTION - Thursday, September 25, 2025 9:00 A.M. thru the Sale Sale to be held at Horst Auction Center 50 Durlach Road, Ephrata, Lancaster Co., PA
339 LOTS OF COINS AND CURRENCY
Selling U.S. Bullion in 1/10 oz., ¼ oz, ½ oz., 1 oz.; Gold Coins in $2 ½, $3, $5, $20; Also Foreign Gold; Silver Dollars in Slabs; 1883-CC, ’84-CC G.S.A. Dollars; Higher Grade Collector Coins Incl. Indian Cents, Buffalo Nickels, Standing Quarters; Silver Eagles Slabbed Unc./Proof.; $100+ in Face Value 90% Silver Bulk and Partial Sets; Small & Large U.S. Currency Incl. Nationals & $10 “Bison” Note; Foreign Currency with (2) 1910 Russia 100 Rubles; Proof & Mints Sets. *Online Bidding Available Through Hibid.com. **************************************************************************************
A catalogued listing can be picked up at the Auction Center for free. Listing is also available on our website, www.horstauction.com.
Accepted Payments: Cash or PA Check. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Debit Card with 3% fee. No out of state checks without prior approval.
TRACTORS: Restored Ford 8N tractor w/scraper blade & John Deere X324 17.5hp 4-wheel steer, 48” cut lawn tractor (nice!) sells immediately following the real estate. For photos & details, visit www.martinandrutt.com
Apartments
FOR RENT: 16 Edie Drive, Denver. 2nd floor, 2BR, 1BA all appliances included. Full basement and backyard shed. $1,500/month, pets extra. Garden Spot Real Estate, 717-715-2849.
FOR RENT: 1BR apt. in Reamstown. WST, EHO, rent based on income, income limits apply, credit and backgroud checks and references required. Available immediately. Call 717-314-9025.
Houses
FOR RENT: Three bedroom, 2-1/2 bath townhome in Bowmansville (Denver) area. Kitchen appliances, water, sewer, trash included. Central air and heat pump. No pets, no smoking. Two offstreet parking spaces included. $1,700/month plus security deposit. 717-615-2474.
ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, TOOLS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1, 2025 AT 1:00 P.M. Preview Times - Tues., Sept. 30 from 2:00 P.M.
& NAILERS; 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:
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Area 2 Sty. featuring 3 Bdrms., 1½ Baths + approx. 750 SF used as In-Law Quarters consisting of Kitchen, Sitting Area, Upper-Level Bdrm., Oil Hot Water Heat. Outbuildings: 16x68 Pole Barn w/12’ Overhead Door, equipped w/Solar, 16x30 Barn, 30x40 Block Garage w/(3) 11’ Overhead Doors, 14x30 Shop attached to 12x20 Shop w/6’ Overhead Door. Paved Driveway. Public W/S, N. Lebanon SD, Bethel Twp., Taxes - $2,998.00.
NOTE: Ideal property for the car enthusiast, hobbyist or investor for storage rental. Check w/Zoning to see what they will allow. Home needs updated but has a lot to offer.
OPEN HOUSE: By appointment (call Joel at 717-383-5606).
TERMS: 10% Down, Balance in 45 Days.
VEHICLES/TRAILERS: Black 1999 Trailblazer, Auto Trans., Leather Int., 72,612 Mi.; 2002 Chevy Duramax Dsl. 3500 LT, Dual Wheels w/5th Wheel, 72,453 Mi.; Maurice 15K 5th Wheel Receiver; 1998 Country Star 5th Wheel Travel Trailer w/Awning, 2 Slide-Outs; 2010 PA IH 5x15 Tag-a-Long Trailer w/ Tailgate, Sides, Tarp Cover.
TOOLS/LAWN & GARDEN: Lots of Pwr./Hand Tools; Craftsman 6½ HP Shop Vac; Load Brakes; 30 Gal. 155 PSI Husky Air Compressor; Stanley Roll Around Toolbox; Chicago Pwr. Tools; Chainsaw; Blade Sharpener; Craftsman Drill Press Floor Mount; Numerous Battery Chargers; Step/Ext. Ladders; Lawn Roller; Columbian Vise; Lk. New Honda GX390 Generator; Craftsman 2 HP 12 Gal. Air Compressor; Cub Cadet 1872 Hydro w/Snow Blower; IH Cub Cadet 129 Hydrostatic w/Deck, Blade; Toro Walk Behind; MTD Push Mower; Motorcycle Jack Stand; Stihl 026 Chainsaw; More! FURNITURE/APPLIANCES: Lk. New Lift Chair; Numerous Sofas, Chairs; Oak Clothes Tree; Pine Cupboards; 5 Drawer Oak Dresser; Bdrm. Sets; HH Goods; Collectible Cookware; Lk. New Daewoo Fridge; Lk. New GE Glass Top Range; Lk. New LG Portable 8000 BTU AC; Lk. New Upright Frigidaire Freezer; Maytag Side by Side Fridge; Front Load Whirlpool Washer and Dryer on Pedestal Cabinets; Lk. New Harmon Wood Pellet Stove; Several Skids Lignetics Wood Pellets; Etc.
NOTE: Nice selection of merchandise! Early, partial listing!
AUCTION ORDER: Vehicles/Trailers at 11 AM
TERMS: Cash, Good PA Check or Credit Card (w/3% fee). No Out-of State Checks. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com
September 24,
Free
FREE: Fabric patches. Used as fabric samples. Already pre-cut. Great for quilting. Call 717-675-0654.
FREE: Family Fall Fest, October 11, 11:30am-2:30pm. 131 Terrace Ave., Ephrata.
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PUBLIC SALE
For The Late John Harvey Fry, The Auctioneer ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES - GLASSWARE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - TOOLS
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at 8:30 A.M. Located at Hahnstown United Zion Church, 900 Glenwood Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522
ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES: John H. Fry auction and Henry Leid Auction Sign, Nappy Piece, Williamsburg Restoration Pottery, Glass Milk Bottle (Queen Dairy, Cream Dairy, Moore Milk), Paperweights, GM Advertising Posters, Advertising Calendars, Vasoline and Fenton Glassware, Lucille Invincible Cigars, Coasters, 1945 Lancaster Newspapers Covering the Atomic Bomb on Japan, Lamp Shades, Camillus Pocket Knife, Shoe Shining Kit, Advertising Tins (McCormick, Johnson & Johnson, Hershey’s), Sevilla a-G Blanket, Foltz Pottery, Villeboy & Boch Wallerfangen, Haeger Pitcher with 22-Carat Gold, Miracle French Fry Cutter, Centennial Plate, Noni Sorr Quimally Pehes England Plate, Eggshell Nautilus Bowls, Bicentennial Plates, Buggy Shot Glasses, Westwood Fine China Bowls Hand Crafted in Japan, Royal Bakewell LS S NY Saxony Bowl, Pride of the Farm Tomato Bottle (Rowland and Marsellus Co.), Staffordshire English Famous Musicians and Composers Plate, Deer Slayer Buck Pocket Knife, Miscellaneous Pocket Knife, Craftsman Dial Test Indicator, Glass Clorox bottle, Adult Cards and Peepshow (girls’ locker room), Iron Doorstops, District of Columbia Spoon, Mount Vernon Spoon, Miscellaneous Glassware, Miscellaneous Advertising, Public Sale Advertisements, Advertisement Rulers, Monkey Toys, Mind’s Eye Advertising Box, Mantle Clocks, Books, Door Stops, (Cows, Pigs, Horses, Duck, Tea Pot, Uncle Sam), Yogi Bear Thermos, Gene Autry Thermos, JH Fry Auctioneer Pencils, Lumber Crayons, Pyrex, Stetson Hat, Barbisio Hat, Totes hat, Stainless Steel Cups, Bowls and Pours, Amber Glassware Cup and Pitcher Set, Meat Slicer, Tins (Advertising Times Hershey Chocolate, Toll House Cookies, Johnson Antiseptic Baby Powder), Glass Swan Made in Poland, Glass Decanter, Iron Stone China Plates, Wales Plates (Made in Japan), Milk Glass, Fishing Rods, Fishing Lures, Canes, Rulers, Horse Whips and much more.
HOUSEHOLD: Cookbooks (Betty Crocker, etc.), Hot Pads, Tea Towels, Office Supplies, Sewing Materials, Fabric and more.
TOOLS: Cast Iron Tools (Can Opener, Homemade Mantle Hooks, Axes), Ax, Hammers, Axe Handles, Craftsman dial test indicator and more.
Pictures on Auctionzip.com – Auctioneer #1914
Please Bring Lawn Chairs. This is a very small list, more items are being added as items are gone through. Food will be provided.
“Max” James L. Fishel
Known as Max the Auctioneer Auctioneer - AU004013 • 717-940-8254
435 E. Mt. Airy Rd. - Stevens, PA 17578 Visit us www.auctionzip.com #1914
Auction For: The late John Harvey Fry, the Auctioneer; in care of Cassandra Hoover
“Auction Day Takes Precedence Over Any Prior Written” Cash or PA Check No out of state checks accepted.
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big Zimmerman family book, Martyr’s Mirror; kitchen items & glassware; hen-on-the-nest collection; country antiques; much more unlisted. See future ad or our website for more details. Please visit www.martinandrutt.com
binder machine; 100s of book lots; furniture; personal property. See future ad or website for details. Website www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram Auction For: CHRIST R. & ELSIE A. BEILER
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painted wood deck; 11’x14’ primary bedroom w/double closet; BR #2/office 11’x12’ w/closet; BR #3 10’x11’ w/closet; full bath w/shower/tub combo & large linen closet; finished 600 sq. ft. lower level family room; full bath/laundry combo w/washer & dryer included; 2-car garage w/auto openers & man door; central AC/heat pump
371-9603. 10% down day of sale, balance due at settlement. 1% Broker participation offered. Call auctioneer for details.
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WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206
KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206
KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
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HUNTING, FISHING & MILITARY COLLECTIBLES & ACCESSORIES SATURDAY, SEPT. 27, 2025 AT 9:00 A.M.
PREVIEW: Friday, September 26 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Saturday, September 27 from 7:00 A.M. Sale to be held at the Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 **************************************************************************************
325 LOTS OF FIREARMS TO BE SOLD! 615 LOTS OF HUNTING, FISHING & MILITARY COLLECTIBLES & ACCESSORIES TO BE SOLD!
*A complete listing can be picked up at the Auction Center for $2.00 or is available with photos on our website www.horstauction.com. Online bidding available through HiBid.
**All Firearms will be sold subject to Federal & State Firearm Laws.
**Accepted Payments: Cash or PA check. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Debit Card with 3% fee. No out of state checks without prior approval.
- 4:00 p.m. - Cathy H. Eckman Estate, 70 Waynebrook Dr., Honey Brook. 11/2story stone 3 bedroom
semi, 1car garage, “Waynebrook Village.” Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
WED., SEPTEMBER 24
- 5:00 p.m. - Charles H. Bressler Estate, 37 Seymour Dr., Myerstown. 3 bedroom, 11/2 bath, 21/2 story on .31 +/ acres in Frystown. L&H Auctions, Inc.
THURS., SEPTEMBER 25 - 12:00 Noon - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Coins and currency. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., SEPTEMBER 25 - 5:00 p.m. - Scott T. and Barbara T. Shreve, 8 Wintermere Rd., Lebanon. 4 bedroom, 3 bath splitlevel on .35 +/ acres. L&H Auctions.
WE ARE NOW CONDUCTING ONLINE AUCTIONS
We continue to offer the same professional, and complete, services specializing in estates and downsizing. To view our upcoming Online Auctions, as well as our Real Estate Auctions, visit our website at www.pannebeckerwolf.com
For more information about our Real Estate Services, or to consign items for Online Auction, call our office at (717) 336-6983
717-336-6983 www.pannebeckerwolf.com
PUBLIC AUCTION
992 Hammond Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522. Rt. 272 S. to
Right Academy Dr. at traffic light & Dairy
Ave. to property on left. (Ephrata Boro., Lanc. Co.)
6/10 Acre level lot w/public water & sewer available. Ideal for custom home site, convenient location close to schools, churches & shopping! Choose your builder to build your dream house! Minutes to downtown Ephrata, Akron, Brownstown w/easy access to Rts. 322 & 272. Zoned Residential Low Density Owners motivated & serious to sell! Inspection of tract anytime. 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)
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt
Located at 2190 West Main Street, (Ephrata 17522), Clay Township, Lancaster Co., PA (Directions: West Main Street/Rt. 322 West of Ephrata) BRICK RANCH STYLE DWELLING (Approx. 1,940 sq. ft. Living Space) The first floor contains a living room; large kitchen with dining area, Red Rose custom raised panel cabinets, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, quartz countertops; large master bedroom suite with closets; three spare bedrooms with closets; full bathroom; laundry room; small covered front porch; flagstone patio with covered area. The full basement with concrete floor, electric mini-split heat pump throughout the dwelling; coal space heater.
12’ x 23’ FRAME SHED
8’ x 14’ FRAME SHED
8’ x 12’ FRAME SHED LOT SIZE – 182’ Frontage x 164’ x 175’ x 100’ (½ Acre M/L)
EPHRATA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT – APPROX. $3,860 TOTAL
YEARLY R.E. TAXES
This circa 1960 custom built brick rancher has been updated through the years with the original attached garage converted into a large master bedroom suite; recent mini-split heat pumps; recent updated kitchen and flooring. Be sure to inspect this quality brick rancher being sold at Public Sale!
OPEN HOUSES – Saturdays, October 4 & 11 from 1 PM-3 PM or for more information/inspection, call 717-572-2103.
*TERMS OF SALE - $20,000 down payment on the day of sale; balance at settlement on or before 12/15/2025.
Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is E. Richard Young, Atty.
Sale For: JAMES & VALERIE REFI
Curvin M. Horning 717-445-4309 Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
John L. & Alverta Lois Nolt 717-336-5956 www.klinekreidergood.com
PUBLIC AUCTION
COUNTRY 3 BDRM. BRICK RANCHER
ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE - .53 ACRE
TRACTOR - TRAILER - LAWN & GARDEN
FURNITURE - TOYS - GUNS - COINS
REINHOLDS - SMOKESTOWN AREA
1 sty. brick/vinyl rancher w/1994 SF finished area w/eat-in kitchen w/raised panel cabinets, pantry, appliances & breakfast island w/ granite tops, living/family rm. w/bow window, 1st floor laundry, 3 bdrms. (master bdrm. w/master bath & walk-in closet), 2 full baths, full attic w/walkup steps (could be 4th bdrm.), full bsmt., heat pump, central AC, low maintenance exterior w/spouting w/leaf guard & insulated/tilt windows, raised panel doors thru out, rear patio w/ hot tub & privacy fence, attached 2 car garage, level .53 ACRE country lot w/macadam driveway, mature shade. Owner relocating out of state & motivated to sell! Ideally located solid brick rancher w/spacious rms. Clean, move in condition dwl. Well maintained, low maintenance & economical. Minutes to Rts. 272, 897, 222 Bypass & Turnpike. Personal inspection by appointment or open house September 27, October 4 & 11 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)
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt
Curvin M. Horning
717-445-4309
Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
Lewis Jay Gensemer 717-603-2111 www.klinekreidergood.com
THURS., SEPTEMBER 25 - 6:00 p.m. - Joseph Robic, 658 Meetinghouse Rd., New Holland. Wonderful 3 bedroom ranch home with 2car detached garage on 1.06 acres. Auctions by Coblentz.
THURS., SEPTEMBER 25 - 6:00 p.m. - Dave F. Greenly Sr., 1545 S. Colebrook Rd., Manheim.
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continue Sunnyside Rd. to auction on right. (Heidelberg Twp., Leb. Co.)
Golf Cart - Mowers: E-Z-GO Elec. Golf Cart w/32”x41” Alum. Box w/Charger. JD Z425 Mower w/48” Mower Deck, Briggs 23hp Eng., Approx. 565 Hrs., 1 Owner. DR Field & Brush Pro 26 All Terrain Mower w/Briggs 14.5hp, 1 Owner. Honda GX25 Tiller Shop Items: Craftsman 12-Over-5 Rolling Toolbox. Werner 16’ Alum. Ext., Fiberglass Podium & Platform Ladders & 3-Step Stool, Stihl MSA 220C Battery Chain Saw & Access., (2) Stihl Pro Mark Helmets w/Ear Protection, DeWalt 20V Hammer Drill w/Xtra Battery, Brush Burner & Propane Tanks, Elec. Cord on 4-Wheel Cart, Allied 2¼ Ton Floor Jack, Asst. Shop Vacs, Black & Decker Portable Folding Work Bench, Dremel, Craftsman Drill Bit Set, Craftsman 76pc. SAE & Metric Mechanic Tool Set, ACE Socket Set, Black & Decker Bullseye Level / Stud Finder, Black & Decker Elec. Blower/Vac, Asst. Pump Sprayers & Asst. Lawn & Garden Items, Asst. Trailer Hitches, Sm. Black & Decker Air Comp., Sm. Battery Charger, Lufkin Wheel Measurer, (3) Compost Roller Barrels, (2) 40” Trellis, Stanley Storage Sort Master Boxes, Bucket Caddies, Asst. Knives, Garbage Can Cart, Gas Cans, Bag Cart, Live Animal Trap, (2) Metal Firewood Holders, Power Smith Ash Vac, Hose Reel w/Hose, Earthway Broadcast Spreader, Misc. Shop Table, Shelf Units & Cabinets, Owl Bird House, Woodpecker Feeders, Expandable Dog Ramp, (2) Cabela’s Trail Cams, Hope 7x50 Binoculars (made in occupied Japan), Jason 10x50 Binoculars. Primitives - Collectibles: 4-Prong Wooden Fork by Doug Shaw, Shepards Crook, 2 & 3-Prong Hay Forks, Hay Hooks, Roseville & Other Pottery, Erector Set & Other Early Games, Early Rodeo Marble Game, Tru-Vue Stereoscope, Happy Character Doll in Orig. Box by Peggy Nisbet, Early 1900s Block Puzzle in Orig. Box, Few Arrowheads & Knife Blade, Replica Scottish Broad Sword, National #862 Glass Washboard, Wood Butter Churn, Clarisa Pottery Pcs., Huberhaus-Charles Huber Pot 1976, Various Scottish Deer Hound Prints & Sculptures, Scottish Wood Burn Piper, Various Scottish Memo., Caledonia Plates, Orig. Paintings by Steven Nevada & Other Local Artists, Mary Ann’s Cake Shell Pans – Lanc. PA, Antique Canning Jars.
Weaving Equipment: Gallinger 24” 4-Shaft Counterbalance Loom, Underlid Storage Weaving Bench w/Side Pockets, Orig. 12Dent Reed, New S.S. Reed 8, 10, 12 & 18-Dent, Ashford Country Spinner – Jumbo Bobbin, Ashford Spinners Chair, Handmade Rick Reeves Frame Spinning Wheel, Standard & Separate Lg. Flyer, Rick Reeves Yarn Winder, (2) Lazy Kate’s, 100s of S.S. 12” Heddle Needles, German Bobbin Winder, Asst. Shuttles, Bobbins & Various Weaving Supplies.
Musical Instruments: Sunhearth Redwood & Walnut Teardrop Dulcimer – Signed W. Martin #386, 7-19-77 in Orig. Box. Australian Didgeridoo, Brass Zills, Zither, Bagpipe Practice Chanter, Ocarina (Scottish), (2) Middle Eastern Doumbek Drums. Furniture - Appliances: Oak 40” Square 5-Leg Table w/6 Boards, (6) Oak Arrow Back Dining Room & (2) Oak Arm Chairs, Premier Princeton King Bdrm. Suite w/(2) Night Stands & Mule Chest, Drop Front Sec. Desk w/Leather Writing Surface, 3-Drawers, Spiral Columns & Glass Knobs, Oak Queen Futon, Butcher Block Kitchen Work Table, Mahogany 2-Drawer Table Made by E.M. Zink – Dated Sept. 1866, (2) Fairfield Occasional Chairs, Kincaid Weatherford Cornsilk Color Nightstand, Kincaid Shelter Queen Bed, Hamilton Chest, Century 3-Door Ice Chest, (2) White Oak Mission End Tables w/Drawer, White Oak Mission Style Lift Top Coffee Table w/Under Lid Storage, Oversized Smith Bros. Chair & Sofa, Smith Bros. Uph. Occasional Chairs, Oak Lidded Boot Box, Oak 3-Drawer Nightstand & Chamber Chair, Black Pine Stressed Dry Sink, Asst. Side Chairs, Sm. Pine Dry Sink, Tonk Swivel Piano Stool w/Twisted Iron Legs, 1890s Seth Thomas Oak Kitchen Clock w/Metal Trim, Seth Thomas Mantel Clock, Folding 4-Shelf Wicker Unit, Asst. Table & Floor Lamps, 6’ Plastic Folding Table, Swivel Top Stool, Singer Brillance Tabletop Sew. Mach., Lloyd Flanders Wicker Porch Furn. Including: (2) Swivel Chairs & Ottoman, Henri Studio Woodland Cast Stone Table Set Including: Table, (4) Stools, (2) Benches & Umbrella Stand, 6-Pc. Metal Patio Set (Glass Top Table, 4 Chairs & Loveseat), Cantilever Umbrella w/Stand, (2) Adirondack Sling Armchairs, 62”x62” Metal Patio Table w/8 Chairs & Umbrella, (2) Patio Padded Spring Chairs, Plastic Wicker Chairs, Whirlpool 18cu.ft. Upright Freezer, 54” Round White Oak Top Dining Table w/6 Metal Chairs, Storage Chest, Wood Folding Clothes Drying Rack. Kitchen - Misc. Household: Open Country 10-Tray Food Dehydrator/Jerky, FoodSaver Vacuum Seal w/Attach., William Rogers & Other Flatware in Chest, New Oneida Flatware in Chest, Cuisinart Food Processor, KitchenAide Mixer w/Grinder Attach., Apple Peeler, Canning Jars, (2) Wood Orchard/Garden Harvest Racks, Willow Harvest & Other Baskets, Ice Chests, Camping & Misc. Grill Utensils, Granite Fruit Bowl, 2-Sided Waring Waffle Maker, Corningware, Corelleware, Asst. Cookware, Glass Canister Set, Lodge C.I. Dutch Oven, S.S. Steamer, Lg. S.S. Bowls, Roast Pans, Baking Supplies, Asst. Plasticware, Misc. Glass Bowls, Dishes & Glasses, Bissel Power Fresh Steamer w/Attach., Log Carrier, Fireplace Set, Trimaco Shoe Boot Cover Dispenser, Misc. Sm. Kitchen Appliances, Jewelry Boxes, Misc. Office Supplies, Framed Early 1900s Holtwood Dam Picture w/Holtwood Dam Book, Corn Hole Game, The Harvard Classic Book Set of 50 (1 missing) & Various Books.
NOTE: Extremely clean & well taken care of items to be sold! Auction to begin 9AM w/tools followed by primitives, household & furniture. Approx. 12 Noon w/golf cart & mowers. Terms are cash, PA check or
Man
90 S. Ridge Rd., Reinholds, PA 17569. Rt. 897 N. to Reinholds. Left S. Ridge Rd. to property on left. (E. Cocalico Twp., Lanc. Co.)
Ephrata.
Queen. Left Hammon
322 Sunnyside Rd., Newmanstown, PA 17073. From Rt. 501 N. of Brickerville. Right Fox Rd. &
Say you saw it in The Shopping News!
SALES REGISTER
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heim 2.1 acre property with 40’x26’ garage. Hess Auction Group.
THURS., SEPTEMBER
25 - 6:00 p.m. - James and Tiffany Oberholtzer, 60 W. Church Rd., Stevens. Clean, 2.5story brick farm house, updated, 3 bedrooms, .23 acre level lot, 24x18 storage barn. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., SEPTEMBER
25 - 6:00 p.m. - Joel and Christine Wise, 9 Buch Mill Road, Lititz. 1/2 acre property, 3 bedroom home, 2car garage, country setting. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
FRI., SEPTEMBER 2610:00 a.m. - Glenn D. and E. Kathy Tothero, 370 Gunhart Rd., Mohnton. Tractors, truck, trailers, farm equipment, tools, produce equipment, guns. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 278:30 a.m. - Lebanon Produce Auction, Fall Consignment Auction, 166 W. Reistville
PUBLIC AUCTION
TRACTORS – TRUCK – TRAILERS – FARM EQUIPMENT TOOLS – PRODUCE EQUIPMENT – GUNS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • 10 A.M.
Tractors – Truck – Trailers:
* 1976 Int. 666 DSL WF Dual Remotes, Good Rubber, Approx. 6066 Hrs., SN 2450168V015962.
* 1965 Farmall 504 NF Gas, 3-Pt., Front & Rear Wheel Wts., Good Rubber, Approx. 4290 Hrs., SN 12728SY-FF.
* 1957 Farmall 450 w/TA, NF, Front Wheel & Frame Wts., Good Rubber, SN 36245.
* 1962 Int. 140 1-Pt. Fast Hitch, Front & Rear Wts., Good Rubber w/Fert. Unit & Cultivators, SN 17610J, 1 Owner.
* 1953 Super C w/Front & Rear Wts., Cult., Good Rubber, SN 160127.
* 1952 Farmall Cub w/5’ Sickle Bar Mower, SN 150499.
* 1994 John Deere 955 DSL 4WD w/300X Loader w/5’ Bucket, Rollbar, 3-Pt., PTO, Approx. 500 Hrs., SN LV0955D182208.
Produce Equipment – Supplies: True Double Door Reach IN Cooler, Plastic Stackable Produce Boxes, Milwaukee M18 Backpack Sprayer (no batteries), Power Horse Rototiller, Stihl Backpack Sprayer, 1-Row Potato Plow, Hand Cult., Owl & Crow Decoys, (3) Inline Injectors, Tomato Cages, Berry Crates, Wood & Cardboard Berry Boxes, Asst. Wooden Produce Signs, Metal Fence Posts, 1-1/3 Bu. Plastic Produce Baskets, Asst. Sizes Wood Baskets, Live Animal Traps, Danville Edger, Stihl 028 AV Chainsaw, Sm. Store Counter Top/Store Cabinet, Duraheat 135 / 170K BTU Heater, (2) Kero-sun Omni 105 Port. Heater, (3) SP Hahn Eclipse Mowers (one as is), Scythes Warren Knight Co. Transit w/Stand, Picnic Tables w/Benches, Tractor Seat Frame, 9-Pc. 2” Alum. Irrigation Pipe & Nozzles, 2” Blue Lay Flat Hose, (2) Rain Flow Komet Irrigation Nozzle w/Stand. Woodworking Equipment – Tools: Delta 14” Thickness Planer, Uni Saw, 6” Precision Jointer, 12” Disc Sander, Super 900 Rad. Arm Saw, 11-Drawer Wood Storage Chest, Wood Tool Chest, Wooden Moulding Planes Including: Josiah King, Union, Sanduskay Double Plane & Others. Folding Rules Including: England, Chapins, Stanley # 53½, 36½, 62 & 72¼ & Others. Chisels Including: Buck, England, Keen Kutter, Stanley, Sweden, Butcher Set of 9 Sheffield Eng. Planes Including: Stanley, Bailey, Bedrock, Sargent (some in original boxes), Wood Drill Bits, Scribers, Early Hardware, Barn Strap Hinges, Footed Cast Iron Kettle, Cast Iron Hog Troughs.
NOTE: Extremely clean, well maintained & shed-kept line of equipment & tractors. Auction to begin at 10 AM w/tools followed by large shop equipment. Approx. 11AM w/guns. Approx. 12 Noon w/farm equipment, tractors, truck & trailers w/online bidding available at www.klinekreidergood.com. Terms are cash, PA check or credit card w/3% service fee. Food Stand. See website for more photos of farm equipment.
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr.
Aaron Z. Nolt
Curvin M. Horning
717-445-4309
Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
Rd., Myerstown. Flowers, trees, shrubs, fall décor, pumpkins. Heisey Auctions.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 278:30 a.m. - The late John Harvey Fry (in care of Cassandra Hoover), Hahnstown United Zion Church, 900 Glenwood Dr., Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, glassware, household items, tools. “Max” James L. Fishel, Auctioneer.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 278:30 a.m. - Wayne S. and Barbara G. Herr, 574 Cinder Rd., New Providence. 15.1 acre, crop or produce or horse farm huge 4 bedroom 2story house, large truck shop. Real estate at 2:00 p.m. Duramax pickup, skid
loader, antiques, tools. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 278:30 a.m. - Raymond and Esther Martin, 415 Brossman Rd., Ephrata. 1.3 acre property, 5 bedroom home, outbuildings, pond. Real estate at 2:00 p.m. Guns, toys, coins, antiques, households. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 279:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.
LOCATED AT: 527 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata, PA * Martindale Fire Hall
LISTING: 402 cataloged lots of coins
including, Gold 1987 Liberty Half & Dollar; 10.7-G 10K Gold Ring; 1929 2-1/2 Dollar Gold, AU; 1909 2-1/2 Dollar Gold, XF; 50-oz. .999 Silver bar; set of (38) 1-oz. silver bars; rare 1859 Seated Liberty Half Dollar, AU; rare 1937 Washington Quarter, Unc.; 1895 O Morgan Dollar, VF; 1893 O Morgan Dollar, VF; 1892 S Morgan Dollar, VF; 1921 Peace Dollar,
Silver eagles; 225+ Silver dollars; 500+ Silver
Silver Dimes; please email Auctioneer John
johnruttsold@gmail.com.
LISTING: No buyer’s premium or sales tax. Website www.martinandrutt.com or
By: John J. Rutt II 717-587-8906 Michael J. Martin 717-371-3333 Cameron J. Rutt
PUBLIC AUCTION
48 +/- ACRES ZONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
2½ STORY FARM HOUSE - BANK BARN
3-BAY POLE BUILDING W/ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE/SHOP - CLUB HOUSE 3-SIDED DRIVING RANGE SHELTER DRIVING RANGE - PONDS & STREAM FLYING HILLS AREA Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
REAL ESTATE: House: 2-1/2 sty. farm house w/eat-in Kit, elec. cook-top & wall oven; Din. Rm; Liv. Rm; 4 BR’s; Full Bath; Walk-up Attic; Daylight Basement w/outside exit; covered front & rear Porches; oil hot water heat; on site well & septic. Stone Smokehouse: (8x9). 2 Story Bank Barn (29 x 67): Lowerlevel open stables w/drive-in bay & overhead door; upper-level workshop & 3 bays w/overhead 14’ door. 3 Bay Pole Barn w/attached 3 Car Garage/Shop (32 x 40). Club House (32x32): 2 story bldg w/8’6” wrap around porch; 2 sty. great room w/bar & sink; walk-in closet; half bath access from inside & outside; upper-level loft; mini-split w/CA; separate on-site well & septic. Driving Range Shelter (19x42): 3-Sided building w/concrete floor. Bldgs. are all frame w/metal siding. Land: Half open, half wooded w/several ponds & stream, 32 space parking lot at club house, gated paved drive, PVC fencing, manicured lawns. NOTE: This beautiful property offers many possibilities w/the house barn and garage nestle below on the gently rolling lawns overlooking the ponds in quiet serenity. Just above sets the club house and driving range shelter with spectacular views of mountain tops accompanied by an almost constant breeze. A perfect place for a winery, wedding/event venue, retreat, horses and so much more! Centrally located between Reading, Morgantown, Birdsboro and Adamstown for easy access to most conveniences.
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Sept. 27, Oct. 4 (1-3 p.m.).
TERMS: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale.
Jean Y. Ruffner, 200 Mohns Hill Rd., Reinholds. Custom log/sandstone rancher, 2 utility buildings, 2.45 acres. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Tools, furniture, primitives, milk bottles, prints, hunting, fishing. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 2710:00 a.m. - Joan B. Wiest, 1505 Clay Rd., Ephrata. Country 2story 5 bedroom Colonial, 2car garage, utility building, 1.6 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 2712:00 noon - Brandon and Meghan Spence, 856 Reservoir Rd., Honey Brook. Beautiful 1,700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1.27 acre country lot. Auctions by Coblentz.
MON., SEPTEMBER 29
- 10:00 a.m. - James V. and Linda L. Williams, 1360 N. Manor Rd., Honey Brook.
Glenn D. & E. Kathy Tothero 610-856-7542
www.klinekreidergood.com
JD lawn tractor, MF 135 tractor, Pequea trailer, log splitter, guns, woodworking tools, primitives, collectibles. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
TUES., SEPTEMBER 30
- 3:00 p.m. - Wilmer and Myma Stoltzfus, 5399 Lincoln Highway, Gap. Commercial property, mixeduse, 2 buildings, prime location, high visibility, 1.7 acres. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
TUES., SEPTEMBER 30 - 3:30 p.m. - Wilmer and Myma Stoltzfus, 835 Route 41, Gap. Commercial property with commercial building, corner lot, 0.7 acre. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
TUES., SEPTEMBER 30 - 5:00 p.m. - Mary E. Louwerse, 317 Juniper St., Lebanon. 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath rancher on 1.43 +/acres. L&H Auctions, Inc.
sale, balance due at settlement. 1% broker participation offered. Call auctioneer for details. A.
370 Gunhart Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540. Rt. 10 N. of Morgantown. Left Rt. 568. Left Gunhart Rd. to auction on right. (Robinson Twp., Berks Co.)
TUES., SEPTEMBER 30
- 5:30 p.m. - Lucy Martin Estate, 145 Spook Ln., Narvon. 1 story, 3 bedroom rancher, 16’x22’ garage, 6/10 acres. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.
TUES., SEPTEMBER 30
- 6:00 p.m. - Jon and Samantha Smoker, 341 Duke St., Ephrata. Charming 2story home in Ephrata Borough with goodsized backyard with brick paver patio and a storage shed. BL Oberholtzer Auction Service LLC.
WED., OCTOBER 11:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
WED., OCTOBER 1 -
5:00 p.m. - Estate of Judy A. Conley, 538 E. Main St.,
Ephrata. 2 story home and detached garage, home needs work, great for investors or those wanting to build equity with remodeling. Tracey L. Jones Auctioneers.
WED., OCTOBER 1 -
6:00 p.m. - Jackson J. and Nicole M. Giedgowd, 103 Lynwood Dr., Terre Hill. Clean 2story house, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large 2car garage, rear deck and backyard, culdesac street, geothermal heat & A/C. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
WED., OCTOBER 16:00 p.m. - Gloria Aseli, 205 Forget Me Not Dr., Ephrata. Welllocated Ephrata home with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and an attached 2car garage. Hess Auction Group.
PUBLIC AUCTION
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
3-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ON 2.93 ACRES DOUGLASSVILLE / BIRDSBORO AREA
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 2022 E. Main St., Douglassville, PA 19518, Union Twp., Berks Co.
ESTATE: 3 Sty. 3-Unit Apartment Building on 2.93 Ac. Built in 1750 w/approx. 3,794 SF of liv. space, attached summer kit. and addition. Home has been converted into 3 apts. but could easily be reverted to a singlefamily res., an Airbnb or other possibilities. Main Level Apt.: Eat-in kit; liv. rm. w/HW floor, walk-in FP & 2nd floor attic; encl. sun porch w/approx. 328 SF; 2 BRs w/HW floors (one w/FP); & a full bath. Main level has oil hot water heat. Needs TLC. 2nd Floor Apt.: Liv. rm. w/wood burning FP; eat-in kit. w/ref. & elec. range; half bath; full bath; & 2 BRs. Oil hot water heat. 3rd Floor Apt.: Liv. rm; eat-in kit. w/elec. range & new ref.; 2 BRs; & a full bath. Oil hot water & elec. bb heat. Home has full basement w/concrete floor & outside exit; attached workshop/storage rm. Rough-in to separate elec. panels has been started. The home is situated on nicely manicured open level land w/some mature trees, a paved drive and a storage shed. Centrally located to Douglassville & Birdsboro and in close proximity to Pottstown, this property provides an excellent investment opportunity!
NOTE: Excellent income potential to live in one and rent the other two or rent everything! Estimated market rent per year $54,000. OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11 (1-3 pm).
TERMS: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. Terms by: Andrew F. Dech. Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning LLP
THURS., OCTOBER 24:00 p.m. - Wayne and Barbara Herr, 527 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata. Coin auction, 402 cataloged lots, 225+ silver dollars, 50 oz. silver bar, 3 gold coins, 500+ silver quarters. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., OCTOBER 25:00 p.m. - Shirley A. Ludwig, 17 Keeler Ave., Stevens. 11/2 story dwelling on 1/3 acre lot. Art Pannebecker & Brad Wolf Auctioneers, Inc.
FRI., OCTOBER 3 - 9:00
a.m. - Dwight D. and Lynn J. McKay, 322 Sunnyside Rd., Newmanstown. Clean personal property, golf cart, John Deere mower, shop items, primitives, collect
ibles, musical instruments, weaving loom. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., OCTOBER 4 - 8:30
a.m. - Allen N. and Lucinda L. Newswanger, 353 N. Hoover Ave., New Holland. Horse drawn carriages, zeroturn mower, shop items, glassware and collectibles, books. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., OCTOBER 4 - 9:00
a.m. - John L. Yerger, 157 N. Center St., Fredericksburg. 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, outbuildings on .3 +/ acre and contents. L&H Auctions, Inc.
SAT., OCTOBER 4 - 9:00
a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. One owner estate
Area)
AUCTION
sale of fine antiques, collectibles, silver, artwork and decoratives. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., OCTOBER 410:00 a.m. - Lee Weit, 30 E. Main St., Ephrata. 9unit (Continued On Page 14B)
Ephrata. Rt. 322 W. of Ephrata to Clay (Fox Meadows Creamery). Left Clay Rd. Property on left.
One owner rural custom built Colonial w/3,606 SF, eat-in kitchen w/oak cabinets & appliances, dining rm., family rm.
8.2 ACRE FARMETTE – ZONED
Rd., Denver, PA 17517. From Adamstown Rt. 272 S.
8.2 ACRE Farmette w/1850s sandstone 2½ sty. 2-unit dwl. Main Dwl. w/2,528 SF finished area, eat-in country kitchen w/oak raised panel cabinets w/appliances, spacious living/family rm. w/ access door to stamped concrete patio, 1st floor office/mudroom, laundry, 3 bdrms., 3 full baths, attic & bsmt. & central vac. 2nd Unit: Additional 2½ sty. dwl. w/1,440 SF finished area, kitchen w/ appliances, living rm., laundry w/washer & dryer, 2 bdrms., full bath, full attic & bsmt. w/outside entrance. Both units w/oil HW heat, central AC, insulated tilt windows, covered front porches & balcony. Outbldgs: 2 sty. hip roof bank barn 120x54 w/1 sty. 36x30 addition w/roll door & 1½ sty. shop 42x34 w/(2) overhead doors on either end. All on 8.2 ACRES w/approx. 3 acres tillable, large lawn, large patio area, circle driveway & plenty of parking area. Zoned Light Industrial. A must see farmette w/2-unit house, plenty of shop & garage area. Great location. Minutes to Denver, Red Run & Adamstown w/easy access to Rts. 222 & Turnpike. Personal inspection by appointment or open house September 27, October 4 & 11 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) Eugene R. Sensenig Estate Joyce Kuster, Exc.: 717-468-0282 www.klinekreidergood.com
THURS., OCT. 23, 2025 SALE AT 5:00 P.M.
Located at 12 W. Lancaster Ave., Denver (Denver Boro., Lanc. Co.)
From Main St. in Denver, take 4th St. south. Bear right at ‘Y’ intersection, followed by an immediate right onto
Real estate consists of a brick & aluminum sided dwelling, built in 1953, containing an eat-in kitchen; a living room; two bedrooms; and a full bath all on the main level. Upstairs, there is an additional bedroom as well as attic storage (potentially expandable for additional living space). There is approx. 1,400 sq. ft. of finished living space above grade. The basement is partially finished and includes a family room with woodstove; laundry hookup; and a workshop. Oil forced air heat. 200amp electric. Public water and sewer. Situated on a 0.23 (+/-) acre lot, this solid dwelling also offers an attached one car garage, an enclosed rear porch, level yard & offstreet parking. This property is conveniently located on a ‘side street’ near Denver Elementary & Cocalico Middle Schools. You will not want to miss this excellent property, being offered for sale via public auction!
Open houses to be held Sun., Oct. 12 & Sat., Oct. 18 from 1-3PM, or 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. L. Schoeneberger, Atty.
Terms By: ANNA ALTHOUSE ESTATE
Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-733-1006
Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368) Eugene S. Trostle Estate Christine M. Reich, Exc. 484-388-3986 David L. Trostle, Exc. Debra A. Nolt, Exc. www.klinekreidergood.com Ch De
375 Lausch
(N. Reading Rd.). Left Spur Rd. Right Reamstown Rd. to stop sign. Left Lausch Rd. to property on right. (E. Cocalico Twp., Lanc. Co.)
Auction For: WILMER M. & ELAINE R. MARTIN
1505 Clay Rd.,
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Ephrata investment property. Hess Auction Group.
MON., OCTOBER 64:00 p.m. - Daniel H. and Laurie S. Siegrist, 430 Cinder Rd., New Providence. 9 acre farmette, custom 21/2 story 3 bedroom dwelling, bank barn, tobacco barn, misc. outbuildings. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
TUES., OCTOBER 74:00 p.m. - John L. and Alverta Lois Nolt, 992 Hammond Ave., Ephrata. Prime 6/10 acre building lot, public water and sewer.
Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
TUES., OCTOBER 75:00 p.m. - Richelle J. Whitman, 749 S. 4th Ave., Lebanon. 4 bedroom, 21/2 bath rancher on .20 +/ acres. L&H Auctions, Inc.
TUES., OCTOBER 7 -
5:00 p.m. - Wilmer M. and Elaine R. Martin, 1680 Lincoln Rd., Lititz. TCM forklift, mechanics power tools, welder, drill press, guns and ammo, SK, Snapon and Craftsman tools, acetylene torch. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
WED., OCTOBER 81:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
WED., OCTOBER 84:00 p.m. - Richard A. Edwards, 65 W. Church St., Denver. 1 story 3 unit investment property, garage, utility building, Zoned General Commercial. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
WED., OCTOBER 85:30 p.m. - Debra Sheaffer and Timothy Sheaffer, 114 E. Maple Grove Rd., Narvon. 3 bedroom bilevel with 2car garage, .34 acre lot, Zoned Neighborhood Commercial. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.
THURS., OCTOBER 95:00 p.m. - Barbara J. White, 120 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook. Commercial building with 3 bedroom apartment. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
THURS., OCTOBER 95:30 p.m. - Jeremy Neu
enschwander, 1159 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. 3 bedroom brick house, attached garage, barn/shop/garage. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.
THURS., OCTOBER 96:00 p.m. - Clarence and Kathryn Nolt, 2 Colonial Ave., Myerstown. Ranch home with 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and an attached garage. Hess Auction Group.
THURS., OCTOBER 96:00 p.m. - J. Carl and Julia A. Sensenig, 173 Wheatland Dr., Denver. 3 bedroom 2 bath 1,744 sq. ft. bilevel home, .36 acre lot, attached 2car garage, 8’x14’ utility garden shed. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
FRI., OCTOBER 101:00 p.m. - Guy R. Eshelman Estate, 785 Stehman Church Rd., Washington Boro. 1271/2 acre farm, 21/2story 5 bedroom farmhouse, summer house, 50x120 bank barn, 36x90 tobacco barn, garage, 21/2story 3 bedroom tenant house, 2car garage. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., OCTOBER 105:00 p.m. - Mary E. Fox, 369 Golf Rd., Myerstown. 2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher on
0.91 +/ acres. L&H Auctions, Inc.
FRI., OCTOBER 105:00 p.m. - Edward R. and Nancy L. Kennedy, 322 Kurtz Mill Rd., Mohnton. 33 acre farm with pond, stream, barns and outbuildings. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
SAT., OCTOBER 118:00 a.m. - James F. and Faye H. Myer, 234 Keener Rd., Lititz. 2018 Ford pickup, John Deere X485 mower, Farmall 140 tractor, tools, guns, primitives, collectibles, books, furniture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
MON., OCTOBER 1310:00 a.m. - Lewis Jay Gen
semer, 90 S. Ridge Rd., Reinholds. Country 3 bedroom brick rancher, attached 2car garage, .53 acre. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Tractor, trailer, lawn and garden, furniture, toys, guns, coins. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
TUES., OCTOBER 146:00 p.m. - Glenn M. and Esther Mae Martin, 1400 Peiffer Hill Rd., Stevens. 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath 1.5story chalet style home, 3 acres, 48’x32’ insulated workshop, 3stall 2bay horse barn. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
WED., OCTOBER 155:00 p.m. - Justin M. and Karen M. Brubacker, 1009
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pasture, macadam drive, on-site well & septic. Rapho Twp., Zoned AG. Manheim Central Schools. Taxes Approx. $3043. Property is in Clean & Green Program. Auctioneer Note: Excellent opportunity to purchase property w/tillable field. Move in condition house. Small barn w/pasture. Borders farmland w/farmland view. Minutes to Manheim. Easy access to PA Turnpike. Seller plans to sell - prepare to buy.
Terms: 10% down, settlement on or before December 8, 2025. Young & Young, Attys. 717-665-2207. Personal Inspection by Appointment OR Open House: Sat. Sept. 27; 1-3 PM. Contact seller @ 717-572-3205 for private showing. Contact Steve @ 717-666-4381 OR Tim @ 717-354-9524 w/any questions.
Tulpehocken Rd., Richland. 3 bedroom, 11/2 bath bilevel and shop on 5.97 +/acres. L&H Auctions, Inc.
WED., OCTOBER 155:00 p.m. - Samuel S. and Katie S. Fisher, 259 Hill Rd., New Holland. Country 21/2story 5 bedroom dwelling, 2story 30x55 garage/barn/shop building, 1.9 acres partial wooded. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., OCTOBER 16
- 10:00 a.m. - Walter N. Jr. and Yolanda S. Hackman, 575 Schoeneck Rd., Ephrata. Tractor, vehicle, trailer, motorcycle, woodworking and shop tools, guns, primitives, collectibles, furniture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., OCTOBER 16
- 5:00 p.m. - Steven R. and Julie K. Gibble, 116 S. Cherry St., Myerstown. 2 unit on 0.10 +/ acres with
offstreet parking. L&H Auctions, Inc.
THURS., OCTOBER 16 - 5:00 p.m. - Marie A.
Buonomo Estate, 228 S. State St., Leola. 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home on 3/10 acre lot. Art Pannebecker & Brad Wolf Auctioneers, Inc.
THURS., OCTOBER 16 - 6:00 p.m. - James and Valerie Refi, 2190 W. Main St., Ephrata. Brick ranch style dwelling. Horst Auctioneers.
FRI., OCTOBER 176:00 p.m. - Marge Thomas, 453 Fruitville Pk., Manheim. Prominent 1.73 acre Manheim property with 2story farmhouse with a private apartment. Hess Auction Group.
FRI., OCTOBER 178:00 a.m. - Eugene R. Sensenig Estate, 375 Lausch Rd., Denver. 8.2 acre farmette, Zoned Light Industrial,
21/2 story 2unit sandstone farmhouse, sandstone bank barn, 1car garage/barn. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Vehicles, tractor, trailers, camper, boats, mower, shop tools, furniture, primitives, guns/coins. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., OCTOBER 174:00 p.m. - J. Michael and Kathleen P. Spease, 600 Meetinghouse Rd., Gap. Country 11/2 story 3 bedroom house, 1car garage, 9/10 acre wooded lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., OCTOBER 175:00 p.m. - Andrew F. Dech, 2022 E. Main St., Douglassville. Investment opportunity! 3unit apartment building on 2.93 acres. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
w/tub shower; (2) additional BRs w/closet. Lower-level daylight basement is L-shaped open area w/brick hearth & coal stove; 10.9’x7.7’ laundry room; newer full bath; utility room; rear door exits to concrete patio. Public water & sewer; efficient/rare Geothermal heat & A/C (new holding tank in 2024); elec. water heater (2023); upper-level updated windows; Terre Hill Boro.; Eastern Lanc. S.D.; taxes $4,040.
AUCTIONEER NOTE: A very desirable location in the quiet section of town, on a cul-de-sac street. This house has been well cared for and is low maintenance, come and see why this house can fit your real estate needs.
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Sept 27 from 1-3 PM. We welcome private showings, call Nicole 610-809-4355. Website www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram Auction For: JACKSON J. & NICOLE M. GIEDGOWD
ft. brick rancher, 1.13 acres. Oak cabinetry kitchen, central AC, 12’x16’ garden shed, restored Ford 8N tractor, JD X324 48” lawn tractor. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., OCTOBER 188:30 a.m. - Christ R. and Elsie A. Beiler, 505 Musser School Rd., Leola. Clean brick Cape Cod style house, 5 bedrooms, detached garage/shop, .56 acre lot, south view. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., OCTOBER 189:00 a.m. - Jeffrey L. Zerbe, 205 Fry Rd., Mohnton. Equipment, shop and tools. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
SAT., OCTOBER 1811:00 a.m. - Vivian G. Moyer, 475 Horseshoe Trail Rd., Denver. Brick ranch on secluded 6+ acre lot. Art Pannebecker & Brad Wolf Auctioneers, Inc.
The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from September 11 to September 17: Brecknock Township
Richard J. Barrett and Wendy Moyer conveyed property in Brecknock Township to Wendy Susan Moyer for $1. Clay Township
Ellen M. Kofroth and Sharon K. Weaver conveyed property in Clay Township to Elizabeth Barna and Joseph McCabe for $227,000.
Jennifer M. O’Neill and Bruce A. O’Neill conveyed
property in Clay Township to Joseph Kershner and Courtney Bradt for $465,000.
Awakened Properties LLC conveyed property on Flaxen Lane to Vincent Barley and Logan Marie Barley for $315,000.
John T. Everhart and Erin A. Everhart conveyed property on Gentleness Drive to Jacob M. Mowery and Hannah R. Stere for $322,000.
Earl Township
Violet F. Fox conveyed property on Martindale Road to Dale A. Burkholer and Kendra K. Burkholder for $225,000.
East Cocalico Township
Eli B. Lantz and Sara S. Lantz conveyed property in
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Public W/S, Cornwall-Lebanon SD, Cornwall Boro, Zoning: RMD, Taxes-$5,744.00.
NOTE: One-floor living w/practical, convenient floor plan in quiet neighborhood at end of cul-de-sac. All on a level to gentle sloped 1.43 +/- ac w/the rear of property bordered by farmland. Be sure to inspect this country home in move-in condition.
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: Mary E. Louwerse Attorney: Gibson Law Group (717) 279-8313
PUBLIC AUCTION
This delightful 2-bedroom, 2-story home is perfect for investors or first-time buyers. Located in the Ephrata Borough within the Ephrata Area School District, this 1,008 sq. ft. home offers a cozy living space with modern amenities. Main Floor
Features: Living Room: 11’x13’, Dining Room: 13’x13’, Kitchen: 7’x7’ with electric range, Rear Entrance: 6’x8’.
The partially open carpeted stairs lead to two bedrooms. The master bedroom (13’x13’) features a spacious 8’x4.5’ walkin closet. The bathroom includes a shower/tub and storage nooks with vinyl flooring. The second bedroom (11’x11’) has a built-in closet and access to the stand-up unfinished attic storage area. The second floor is carpeted and features electric baseboard heating.
Additional Property Features:
• Large unfinished basement housing a propane radiant heater, propane domestic hot water heater (new in 2015), washer & dryer hookup, and a water softener unit (new in 2020).
• New 30-year shingle and rubber roofs professionally installed in early spring of 2024.
• Vinyl replacement windows throughout.
• Chimney relined with a new cap in spring 2025.
• Rear parking area, good-sized backyard with brick paver patio, and storage shed.
• Public water and sewer, Ephrata Borough electric, and garbage pickup.
Open House: By appointment, call the auctioneer at 717-587-5105. Auctioneer’s Note: The sellers are serious and ready to move as their family has outgrown this residence. Come prepared to buy this beautiful home. For more pictures, visit our website: www.obauctioneer.com.
Terms: $15,000 down on the day of the auction; Settlement within 45 days.
Terms by: Jon & Samantha Smoker. Taxes: Approx.
Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-445-4309 Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956
Richard A. Edwards 717-629-5191
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East Cocalico Township to AJ Wenrich Properties LLC for $767,000.
Elizabeth Township
Jay D. Hamilton and Brenda S. Hamilton conveyed property in Elizabeth Township to Brad Wolf and Mary E. Wolf for $815,000.
Scott D. Martin and Tamara L. Martin conveyed property on Fox Road to the Tamara L. Martin Revocable Trust for $1.
Andrew C. Hess and Chloe M. Hess conveyed property in Elizabeth Township to Francisco R. Arauz Paiz and Virginia F. Stauffer for $236,000.
Jeffrey M. Walton and Cindy A. Walton conveyed property in Elizabeth Township to Matthew Zartman and Rebecca Zartman for $290,000.
PUBLIC AUCTION
CUSTOM LOG/SANDSTONE RANCHER (2) UTILITY BLDGS.
200 Mohns Hill Rd., Reinholds, PA 17569. Rt. 897 N. of Adamstown (Rt. 272). Right Mohns Hill Rd. to property on left. (E.
Custom one owner log rancher w/1,882 SF finished area w/ eat-in kitchen w/oak raised panel cabinets, breakfast island & appliances, dining area, living rm., 2 bdrms., 1½ baths, daylight bsmt. w/spacious finished family rm. w/brick fireplace & hearth, shop area & laundry/storage area, electric baseboard & propane heat, mini-split AC, insulated/tilt windows, 14x12 deck w/steps to lower level patio 29x11 w/attached 16x8 utility bldg. & detached 20x12 utility bldg. w/16x7 lean-to, partially wooded 2.45 ACRE lot w/macadam driveway, professional landscaping & along quiet no outlet road. Beautiful setting w/lots of bird & wildlife. Owners downsizing to retirement quarters & motivated to sell! Ideally located property w/extremely clean & well kept log one owner rancher in move-in condition. Minutes to Reinholds, Adamstown & Denver w/Rts. 272, 897, 222 Bypass & Turnpike. Personal inspection by appointment. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-7331006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368) Trailer – Lawn & Garden – Tools: 2001 Kodiak 6’6” x 9’9” Single Axle Trailer w/3000# GVW & VIN 1VG1K6D151M105116. Stihl SR320 Backpack Blower, Echo Chainsaw, 2600psi Press. Washer, Craftsman 3-Drawer Tool Box, 5” Bench Vise, Chop Saw, Lg. Snap-on Pry Bar, 24” Adj. Wrench, Complete Sets of Craftsman SAE Combo Wrenches, ¾” Drive Socket Set & Others, Ratchets, Breaker Bars & Extensions, Ignition Wrenches, Wright ½-Ton Chain Hoist, DeWalt 20-V Tools, Batteries & Charger, Lg. Grapple Hooks & Pulleys, Porter Cable Sander, Ridgid Chop Saw, Floor Jack, Pedestal Grinder, Log Chains, Telescoping Tree Trimmer, Alum. Loading Ramps, Bumper Carriers, Wheelbarrow, Bag Cart, Asst. Alum. & Stepladders, Lawn Dump Cart, Asst. Power Tools, Ext. Cords, Asst. Garden Tools, Gas & Garbage Cans, C.I. Wheels, Berc 52” Snowblower w/Kohler Eng. (tractor mounted), 5½” Treated Deck Boards, Misc. Hardware Items. Primitives – Collectibles: Plumbing Art Lamps (made by Barry) Approx. 350 Hard Rock Café Pins, Bubble Gum Machine, Wall Mounted Coin Operated Phone, Public Telephone Station & Automatic Electric Co. Signs, Wood Egg Carton, Asst. Marbles, Kero Lamps, Old Master, Fresh Pak, Red Turkey, Eagle, Berma, Union Club, Loyal Coffee Tins. Milk Bottles: A.S. Graybill Dairy Lititz, White Oak Dairy Terre Hill (cow head), FM Stauffer Blue Ball, Girton Willowdale, Hershey Farm Guernsey, Fairview Birchmar, H.E. Sheler, Hillside, Chester Weaver, Reliable, Glick’s Dairy Smoketown, Meadow View Bareville, P.L. Buckwalter Atglen & Others. Sylvan Seal Wood Milk Box, Frosty, MAAS, Moxie, Hires, Royal Crown, Dad’s & Other Soda Bottles. Crocks & Jugs: Brown Cowder & Wilcox, F.H. Cowden #2 Jug, Cowden #4 Jug, 5-Gal. Crock & Others, Wood Barrel, Foltz Plate, Cats Meow Cutouts, Lanc. City Print, Sm. Wire Egg Basket, Bank Bags, Early Toaster, I.C. Scoop, Butter Churn, Winchester, Esso, Gulf, Sunoco & Other Oil Cans, Asst. State Lic. Plates, Cloister, Turkey Hill & Pensupreme Milk Boxes, Approx. 70 Nascar Action Racing Collectibles, Zinn’s Diner Glass, Diamond Spring Water Bottle w/Stand. Prints – Hunting – Fishing: Approx. 15 Ned Smith Prints (framed), Approx. 10 Framed John Long Printings, John Sidelinger Numbered 3 of 490 Print, Mark Susinno Numbered & Framed Print, Laura Finberg, Bob Sepchimer, Steven Leed, Daniel Smith, Mark Bray & Other Prints, 1955 PA Game News, Lighted Win. Wall Clock, Win. Wood Box, Black Shells Finger Jointed Box, 1927 & 1940 Metal Lic., Metal Fishing Lic., Hunting Blinds, Trigger Locks, Fishing Rod & Related Fishing Items. Furniture – Appliances: Claw Foot Ext. Table w/3 Brds. & 3 Pressed Back Spindle Chairs, Highback Youth Bed w/Like New Mattress, 2-Lidded Wood Chest, Blanket Chest, Oak Washstand, Sofa Table, Heavy Plank Corner Table, Matching Sofa, Chair & Ottoman, Elec. Uph. Lift Chair, Misc. Platform Rockers, School Desk, (2) High Bar Swivel Stools & Others, Table Lamps, Dresser, Antlered/Log Clothes Trees, 2-Drawer Wood File Cab., Lg. Hvy. Ceramic Elephant Plant Stands, Asst. Area Rugs & Runners, Flattop Chest, Asst. Patio Furniture, Misc. Table, Kneehole Desk & Office Chair, Whirlpool Washer & Dryer, Frigidaire 14cu.ft. Upright Freezer, White Mtn. Elec. Ice Cream Maker, Apartment Size Danby Refrig., Weber Gas Grill, Sunbeam Mixmaster Mixer, Cabela’s Vac. Sealer, VCR/DVD Player, Exercise Stepper, Longaberger Baskets & Others, Set of Pfaltzgraff, Asst. Wood Frames, Misc. Games, Christmas & Other Decorations, Misc. Goods.
NOTE: Auction to begin 9AM w/tools followed by primitives, collectibles & furniture. Approx. 11:30AM w/milk bottles followed by prints, hunting & fishing. Real Estate 1PM. Terms cash, PA check, or major credit card w/3% service fee. Food Stand.
Barry L. & Jean Y. Ruffner 717-629-4681
Ephrata Borough
Marcia L. Martin conveyed property in Ephrata Borough to Fernando Estremera Muniz and Wandaly Vargas Morales for $310,000.
Meadow Brook Estates LLC conveyed property on Steinmetz Road to Samuel B. King for $1,300,000.
Pauli A. McNeill conveyed property in Ephrata Borough to Pauli A. McNeill and Ethan Busser for $1.
Justin K. Pharis and Ashley Pharis conveyed property on Lincoln Avenue to Dylan Ulishney and Destiny Danz for $295,000.
Mark A. Pogwist and Sherri L. Pogwist conveyed property on West Fulton Street to Mark A. Pogwist and Sherri L. Pogwist for $1.
Ephrata Township
Jacob R. Sauder and Hilda Sauder conveyed property in Ephrata Township to Pablo Ruben Sauder Alvarez and
Alice Barreto De Sauder for $350,000.
Upper Leacock Township
Lua Thi Ly conveyed property on Farmland Road to Ronald Ly for $1.
The Dorothy M. Shreiner Estate conveyed property on Rose Avenue to Derek T. Martin for $273,000.
W. Joseph Weidner and David J. Weidner conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to W. Joseph Weidner for $1.
Samuel S. Blank and Ada Ruth Blank conveyed property on Gibbons Road to David Lee Blank and Suzann S. Blank for $1.
Warwick Township
Warwick Crossing LLC and EG Stoltzfus Homes LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Raymond J. Yannuzzi and Ashlee M. Yannuzzi for $579,105.
Corey L. Butts conveyed property in Warwick Town
ship to Russell Delgiacco and Amy Delgiacco for $325,000.
Zachary Dale and Emily Dale conveyed property on Brookwood Drive to Jordan Cipalla for $465,000.
Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on Somerset Lane to Bryan MacDonald and Caitlin S. Pfeifer for $150,000.
Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on Somerset Lane to Tresa Ann Kirk and David John Kirk for $150,000.
William H. Kunkle III and Susan A. Kunkle conveyed property on Brian Drive to Maxwell James Steffey and Delaney May Steffey for $325,000.
Joshua P. Kilgore and Jessica L. Kilgore conveyed property on Crimson Lane to Brian M. Engelhardt and Breanne M. Engelhardt for $675,000.
The Nancy J. Kauffman Estate conveyed property on Sandstone Court to Cody M. Diem and Melissa K. Jones for $380,000.
Patricia A. Fyock conveyed property in Warwick Township to Nicholas J. Dieter and Maggie Dieter for $485,000.
ship to Anthony N. Sivillo for $613,110.
Anthony N. Sivillo conveyed property on Duffield Drive to William Casey Kriebel and Katherine A. Kriebel for $536,000. West Cocalico Township Sheldon Landis and Jennifer Landis conveyed property on South Cocalico Road to Stephen E. Martin and Jennifer Martin for $535,000.
Upper Banks Holding Limited Liability Company conveyed property in West Cocalico Township to John C. Burnett Jr. and Jennifer J. Burnett for $348,500.
West Earl Township
Elmer L. Petersheim conveyed property in West Earl Township to Jacob K. Esh for $200,000.
DIRECTIONS: From West of Quarryville on Rt. 372, turn North on Cinder Road to property on left. REAL ESTATE: A fantastic 15.1-acre farm includes a nice 2-story house w/3,287 sq. ft.; nice concrete block truck shop; stick-built 2-car detached garage; other outbuildings. 15.1-acre farm is mostly tillable w/small wooded area. House was built in 1919, eat-in kitchen w/oak cabinetry, plank flooring, stone fireplace; corner cupboard; 21’x19’ living room w/plank flooring, fireplace, 15’ vaulted ceiling, 8.5’ high windows; formal living room; all-seasons room; half bath; attached 2-car garage; laundry hook-up. Second level has primary BR w/closet & full primary bath; BR #2 w/closet & private full bath; BR #3 w/closet; BR #4; half bathroom; attic storage. Semi-improved daylight basement out the front w/stone hearth & propane room heater; open area. On-site well & septic; oil furnace; central A/C.
OUTBUILDINGS: An impressive 2-bay 45’x34’ concrete truck shop w/ (2) 14’x14’ overhead doors, elec. service, 8 ft. lean-to on the side; also a stick-built 26’x26’ detached 2-car garage w/vinyl siding, elec. service, water hook-up; outbuildings. Fantastic crop/produce or potential horse farm with R-1 Residential zoning. Solanco S.D; taxes $6,131. OPEN HOUSE: Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906.
PERSONAL PROPERTY LIST: Browning “15-gun” gun safe; Birdseye maple bedroom suite; blanket chest; washstand; antique 1-door decorated cupboard; early Victorian 2-pc. china closet; gingerbread carved dresser; green painted chest; butcher block; butcher bench; wooden spoke wagon wheels; nail keg; milk cans; butter churns; washer & dryer; Kawasaki KG-1600 generator; Schwinn Aerodyne; Coleman 4000-W generator; 20” cast iron bell & harp; chains & binders; mechanic tools & sockets; 80-amp battery charger; (12) cases of American pad locks; pneumatic impacts; Coleman camp stove; case of 20W-20 oil; truck horn; model-A horn; new white 10’ sections of spouting (3 cases); Griswold #14 pan (sm. crack); misc. fry pans; 2-man saw; brass scale & weights; Lionel trains & cars, both HO & O gauge; 45+ misc. new diecast vehicles; carnival dishes; lots of misc. pottery; misc. glassware; plus much more. Please visit our updated website www.martinandrutt.com Auction For: WAYNE S. & BARBARA G. HERR
www.klinekreidergood.com
Warwick Crossing LLC and EG Stoltzfus LLC conveyed property in Warwick Town
Cynthia K. Balson conveyed property on Stone Quarry Road to Ashley Pharis and Justin Pharis for $429,900.
From PA-501 2 Mi. North of Myerstown/US-422,
can be traditional and burn wood or connect to a home’s natural gas supply for on-demand ambiance. What’s more, fireplaces may come in vented or ventless varieties, depending on homeowners’ preferences and what is allowed by community building codes. That means a chimney or flue may not be needed — expanding the list of rooms where a fireplace can be installed.
Certain trends have emerged among fireplace fans in recent years. Here’s a look at what’s getting consumers fired up about these home decor elements.
• Minimalist style: Many fireplaces are designed in neutral colors with minimal trim that directs focus on the fire and not the appliance. When the fireplace is not in
use, it blends in with surroundings and will not compete for attention with other design elements.
• Convertible fireplaces: Homeowners can choose
between open or sealed fireplaces. A convertible fireplace enables homeowners to have the best features of these options. A convertible fireplace can be converted to wood from gas, or the opposite, in as little as 30 minutes.
• Nature-inspired materials: Natural stone continues to be a material of choice in fireplace surrounds. Light colors work well for a fireplace, and also fit with today’s lighter color interior design preferences. Natural stone also works perfectly with both contemporary and rustic decor.
• Vintage fireplaces: Vintage continues to be a buzzword, and the choice to go vintage also applies to fireplace styles. A room decorated in vintage elements can be complemented with a vintage fireplace or one designed to look vintage.
Home Decor Begins On The Floor
While big-ticket renovations may not fit your budget these days, there are still plenty of improvements that can offer a dramatic impact without emptying your wallet. Start from the ground up when considering cost-effective changes that make a big impact. Cosmetic changes such as a beautiful area rug on the floor can give the impression that you’ve altered your entire living space. Don’t underestimate what an area rug can do to instantly transform a room.
• Use area rugs to separate spaces or tie rooms together where large expanses of hardwood floors do not make for a cozy, inviting space. Using a larger area rug can make a space appear larger.
• Integrate into wall decor: Fireplaces that are built right into a wall save space. One can have a television and a fireplace on the same wall. These types of fireplaces work well in modern home designs. Other fireplaces may be built into bookshelves or other wall features.
• Use an area rug on top of a carpet: Create a striking focal point in a wall-to-wall carpeted room with contrasting color area rugs strategically placed in a room.
• Experiment with color: Choose your favorite color palette. Once your rug is in place, you’ll have several colors to use to match when introducing small accent pieces throughout your room.
Fireplaces can improve the appeal of a home. Various trends are popular this year, making fireplaces highly coveted features.
• Texture, Texture, Texture: Even solid colors can become interesting because
of the textural properties of the raw fibers that make the rug. Natural wools from flatweave to plush; wool blended with pure silk or today’s high tech synthetics; plus shags and novelty yarns are just some of the many choices of constructions with different textures.
• Don’t be afraid of patterns: Adding geometric patterns can take a traditional setting and make it appear more modern, while floral patterns and Persian designs have a more traditional appeal. In today’s fashion forward rug selections, many of the traditional patterns are revitalized in newer color palettes so a traditional rug can have a totally new appeal.
• Remember that with area rugs, you are not married to your design decision: If you want to change a room’s look on a whim, pull up the rug and put a new one in its place. Use seasonal rugs to change your environment a few times a year. Use a darker, warmer palette in the cold months, and the opposite when the weather warms up. Pull colors from the flooring to use in complementary accents for the room.
Creative use of area rugs can replace costly renovations for that new look to your home.
Details To Include In A Home Renovation Work Contract
Contracts provide protection for all parties signing on the dotted lines. According to LegalMatch.com, a contract is an agreement between two parties that creates a mutual legal obligation. Oral contracts are possible, but written contracts are preferred for a number of reasons.
Any time a person sets out to do a home improvement project that involves the use of contractors and other professionals, he or she should have a contract drawn up. A contract can ensure that the work will get done safely, within a given time frame and according to specifications. A contract should contain certain details.
1. A defined scope of work: Here is where the scope of the job should be spelled out in detail. This portion should include the materials being used, what the homeowner has requested, special details, and who will take care of each facet of the job. For example, if the homeowner will be providing the materials, it should be noted here.
2. Procedure for changes: To be comprehensive, renovation contracts should note the process that will be followed for any alterations or additions to the project.
3. Floor plans: In some instances, the contract will include floor plans, architectural drawings and other details.
4. Indemnity clause: The contract should include a clause that indemnifies the property owner against legal liability should any damages or injuries take place on the property.
5. Work schedule: The contract also should include
a work schedule that identifies the requested start time and estimated end time for the project. Parties should understand that inclement weather or other delays could affect the schedule.
6. Cost: The contract should reference the agreed upon bid price, highlighting the agreements for procedures if additional materials are needed or if the job runs long
7. Warranty: If a warranty is being offered, the details should be included in the contract. Homeowners can expect a one-year warranty to cover any defects in the contractor’s work.
Renovation contracts are essential any time there is an agreement between homeowner and contractor. Good contracts will include various components.
Saving Space Where You Cook And Dine
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There are many steps to take to maximize space in an attractive and utilitarian way. Certain techniques can be useful, particularly in the kitchen and dining area.
• Rationalize your kitchen gear and get rid of anything you don’t use frequently.
• Create pull-out and foldaway surfaces that can be concealed when not in use.
• Use the walls for storage.
• Hang racks and rails from the ceiling for storing pots, pans and utensils.
• Buy a chopping board that fits over the top of the sink, making the most of dead space and hiding the mess.
• Use the backs of cabinet doors to hang spice racks, utensil storage or any other items.
Tips For PetProofing A Home
Expecting parents realize that as their child grows and becomes mobile, certain safety precautions must be made around the house. The term “baby-proofing” refers to making modifications that prevent little ones from getting into trouble and causing injury. Measures include bolting tall furniture to walls, using special inserts to make outlets inaccessible, installing locks to prevent cabinet access, and using gates to block access to dangerous rooms or areas.
Even though pets may not require the same level of home modification, some measure of pet-proofing is necessary to safeguard companion animals. Any animal that is given free rein of the house, whether it’s a puppy, rabbit or kitten, can get into trouble. These tips can help pet parents ensure the safety of their pets at home.
Get down to business It may seem silly, but pet owners can get down on all
fours and crawl around spaces to see just where their new companions might get into trouble. Put those “downward dog” yoga moves to work and try to see where electrical cords may generate curiosity or if any low-level cabinets are accessible. Utilize locks and covers to keep pets away from these hazards.
Lock away chemicals
Certain cleansers, automotive fluids, paints, and even some foods and beverages can be toxic to pets if ingested. Animals often seek things with their noses first. Products such as antifreeze can smell sweet and appealing. The pet resource Porch suggests researching which foods, beverages, plants, and other items can be harmful. Keep those items away from pets — even under lock and key, if necessary.
Keep a neat home
Any item within reach is fair game for pets. Even something as seemingly innocuous as a sock can cause intestinal blockage if a puppy ingests it. Top Dog Tips suggests keeping up with the tidying by storing toys, clothes, shoes, tissues, sanitary products, diapers, knickknacks, and other objects out of sight.
Garages are no-gos
Make the garage off-limits
to pets. There are too many potential hazards in there, from chemicals to sharp tools, according to American Humane. Cats may want to snuggle up against the warm car engine under the hood, and can be injured or killed when a car is started. There also are too many places to hide and get stuck in the garage.
Don’t forget the yard Pets that spend time outdoors need to be watched carefully, especially when they are young. In addition to wild animals and potential predators, fertilizers and herbicides used on lawns can be toxic. Outside dogs may consume mushrooms or sticks. Pets could get into animal or insect nests. Conduct a sweep of the yard to see where the pet may be able to escape and how other animals might be able to get in. Blocking access to pools or spas to reduce drowning risk also is a smart idea. Petproofing often involves installing fencing.
Caring for a pet bears some similarity to caring for a child. Much like parents take measures to protect young children, certain safetyproofing measures should be taken to keep animals from getting hurt or sick around the house as well.
Traditional Home Hallmarks
A home can say a lot about its inhabitants. Perhaps that’s one reason why renters and homeowners alike spend so much time and expend so much effort on the various design components of their homes.
Home styles are as diverse as the people who live in the homes. Each design style has its proponents, but traditional style homes are among the most enduring designs. The popularity of traditional style homes has endured for centuries. And though homes built in the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries might be
vastly different from those constructed in the 1600s and 1700s, they still include characteristics of homes one might have found back in colonial times. But it’s also important to note that the notion of “traditional” has changed, and some may now see homes built more than 50 years ago as traditional. That’s an important distinction to keep in mind when working with contractors and interior designers, as homeowners who prefer traditional should not hesitate to share how they define that style. As individuals shop around for new homes or seek inspiration before redesigning their existing spaces, they can consider these hallmarks of traditional-style homes.
• Color: According to the home renovation experts at HGTV, traditional-style homes are not typically associated with the muted color palettes common to more modern design schemes. Traditional styles utilize color throughout the home, and each color of the rainbow can be utilized
if individuals so desire. Though neutral colors are found in traditional-style homes, Architectural Digest notes they are typically accompanied with pops of bold colors in jewel tones.
• Classic decor: It might be an oversimplification to suggest modern and
traditional are at opposite ends of the design spectrum, but traditional-style homes lean on classical decor like chandeliers and bookcases, each of which is unlikely to be found in a modern home.
• Architectural details: Certain architectural details also are commonly found in traditional-style homes. Wainscoting and crown molding, which harken many back to the style’s centuries-old roots, are some hallmarks of the traditional style.
• Defined spaces: Open concept floor plans have
become very popular in recent years, but traditionalstyle homes do not feature open floor plans. Living rooms and dining rooms (which are used exclusively as dining rooms) are defined spaces in traditional-style homes, which also tend to have all bedrooms on the second floor or higher. The traditional design style has endured for centuries. That serves as a testament to the appeal of a style that will seemingly always have a place to call home. 9
What To Know When Remodeling Your Garage At Home
Homeowners tend to want to maximize all of the space they have in their homes. For some this may involve turning a garage from a utilitarian space into one that serves multiple purposes.
According to The Mortgage Reports, a home-buying and improvement resource, garage renovations can increase the value of a home and add living space. Garage remodels can create additional storage space, provide an area for a home gym or even create room for a home office. Prior to beginning a garage remodel, homeowners may have some common questions about the process.
How much does the renovation cost?
Several factors will ultimately determine the final price of a garage remodel, but HomeAdvisor says the national average for a garage remodel falls between $6,000 and $26,000. Most homeowners come in at around $15,000 for a total garage conversion. Will I recoup the investment?
A garage conversion adds value to a home if it creates new and usable living space. The firm Cottage, which
pulled together a team of builders, architects and technologists, advises the average garage conversion provides an 80 percent return on investment. That ROI varies depending on location.
How can I upgrade the flooring?
Garages traditionally feature concrete floors. Although durable, concrete floors can feel damp, hard
ment experts at Danley’s say window installation enables people to circulate air in the garage without having to open the garage door. Improving the lighting means the garage can still be enjoyed or utilized after dark. Spread out lighting in the garage, and use a combination of overhead and task lighting just as one would in the home itself.
How do I deter bugs or other pests from entering?
Types Of Bird Feed For Backyard Feeders
and cold underfoot. Both vinyl plank and epoxy flooring options can elevate the design and functionality of the garage.
Can I have the best of both worlds?
Sometimes a garage needs to serve many purposes. Lofting the garage means a homeowner can still park cars or utilize the lower space as a living area, all the while items are stored overhead. Some flip this design scenario and have the loft
area as a bedroom or finished living space, while the lower portion remains a traditional garage area. Another thought is to finish only a portion of the garage. This works well for two- or three-car garages where there will be room to park a car and the remainder will serve another purpose. What are other ways to improve the garage?
Insects often want to hunker down in garages, and they may find it easy to get inside a garage. Keeping the garage clean and organized is the best way to deter pests and to spot infestations before they become problematic, indicates Mosquito Joe pest control company. Reducing water and humidity in the space, weatherproofing at the base of the garage door and other entry spots and utilizing insect repellents to make the garage less hospitable also can decrease the risk of insect infestation.
Birding is a wildly popular hobby. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, about 45 million Americans are birders, while data from the popular bird observation app eBird indicates that submissions from Canadian birders increased by 34 percent in 2020.
It’s not uncommon for birding enthusiasts to travel great distances to see beautiful birds in serene settings. But individuals also can entice beautiful birds to come to them. Bird feeders beckon birds to millions of backyards every day, making them an ideal addition to properties owned by people with an affinity for avians. After choosing a bird feeder, novices may not know which food to fill it with. This breakdown, courtesy of the National Wildlife Federation® NWF), can help anyone find the right food for their feeders.
Installing more windows or improving on the lighting in the garage can be important. The garage improve-
Remodeling a garage can add value and plenty of usable space to a home. Whether a garage houses cars or hosts neighborhood game night, a garage renovation can be well worth the investment.
• Nectar: Individuals who want to attract hummingbirds can do so with nectar, which the NWF describes as
colored sugar water. Nectar must be placed into a hummingbird feeder and also might attract orioles to the backyard.
• Black-oil sunflower: The NWF notes that black-oil sunflower is the most popular bird seed. Black-oil sunflower attracts an array of birds, including blue jays, cardinals, chickadees, and sparrows. Novices may like that black-oil sunflower seed can even be found at many grocery stores, which can appeal to individuals who live in remote locations without specialty bird stores nearby.
• Mixes: Seed mixes also can be found at grocery stores and appeal to a variety of birds. Individuals who want to keep their feeders close to their decks or patios may want to look for mixes described as “no-mess.” The NWF indicates that these mixes have been de-hulled, which means there won’t be as big a pile of unwanted seeds beneath the feeder. That tends to be the case with regular mixes that birds pick through as they choose which seeds they want and discard the others, often dropping them to the ground
beneath the feeder. The NWF reports that mixes tend to attract ground-feeding birds, such as doves and sparrows.
• Suet: Suet is sought after in winter by bird lovers who want to help birds stay healthy and strong during times of year when food sources are scarce. Suet requires a suet feeder, which is unlike most bird feeders. Suet comes in squares and isn’t in seed form, though seeds are typically mixed in to the gelatinous cake. Despite its appearance, which can seem like a square block of fat, suet is an excellent source of protein for birds in winter.
• Thistle or nyjer: The NWF notes that goldfinches love this small, high-quality seed. Because thistle or nyjer is something of a specialty seed, birders who want to put it out will need to purchase a finch feeder.
Birding has millions of devotees across the globe. Knowing what to feed birds can be a great way for birding enthusiasts to attract these beautiful creatures to their own backyards.
Strategies To Give Your Living Room A New Vibe
An “out with the old, in with the new” mentality can extend to people’s visions for their homes. A home in need of repair or renovation can serve as a catalyst to take inventory of personal style and help make interior spaces reflect one’s unique vibe.
A living room can grow stale over time and often serves as a catch-all for clothing, blankets, gadgets, and other items. Upon recognizing a living room has seen better days, individuals may decide it’s time to give the space a new vibe. That transformation can start with these strategies.
Organize First
Clutter frequently is the culprit behind a living room that may not give off the vibe individuals desire. As families grow and people add belongings, space may be at a premium. Less is more has never been a more important concept. Remove extraneous items before purchasing new furniture or transitioning to a new design. You may even want to remove everything and start from scratch before reintroducing desirable elements to the space.
Some people are adept at decorating and designing spaces. But just as you wouldn’t perform your own medical procedures, you should leave jobs like interior design and renovations to the professionals. Hiring a professional interior designer and contractors can really bring a living room together in ways homeowners may have never imagined. These pros can build off of your ideas and truly create a space that may be worthy of a magazine spread.
Promote Wellness
You may want to consider adding natural materials in
the design to promote wellbeing. Eco-friendly furnishings, raw fibers and organic textures will create an environment from sustainable choices. Plenty of plants also can create a welcoming environment that helps you surround yourself with positive energy and the items you love.
Light It Up
One of the easiest ways to transform a room’s vibe is to utilize lighting. Change draperies to allow more natural light to shine in. Consider additional windows or skylights if yours is a particularly dark home. If you desire to create a more vivid or cozy ambiance, use
a combination of accent, task and supplemental lighting in the space so there are no dim corners.
Create An Industrial Or Urban Vibe
Industrial-chic design celebrates the bones of a building. It’s what makes city lofts so appealing, with their exposed beams and brick. Even those who live in suburbia or out in the country can give a living room this look with subtle nods to the style. Unadorned windows, clean lines on furniture, oversized, gallery-style art, and metal accents can add touches of this popular look to your home.
Seek The Assistance Of Professionals
Situations When Self-Storage May Be The Right Solution For You
When organizing a home or apartment, homeowners and renters are often confronted with a stark reality: they have more stuff than space. Storage issues tend to snowball as individuals acquire new items without discarding old ones. Few people may consider a home addition or upgrading to a larger home to address their storage situations, as those can be costly solutions to problems that often can be solved with a less significant investment.
Self-storage facilities are a practical and simple way for homeowners and renters to solve the problem of having too much stuff and too little space. Such facilities can accommodate individuals in
various situations, making this an ideal option for anyone looking to organize their homes without getting rid of their possessions.
Organizing a Home
Perhaps the most common reason to rent a self-storage unit is to create space in a home and make it feel less cluttered. Clutter isn’t just a nuisance, it’s also a potential mental health hazard. A 2016 study from researchers at the University of New Mexico found that clutter was negatively related to a psychological sense of wellbeing. Ridding a home of clutter may create greater feelings of happiness. Individuals who want to see if this approach works for
them can rent a self-storage unit, where they can keep items that might have sentimental value but little practical value.
Selling a Home
Real estate professionals note that staging is an important part of selling a home. In fact, a 2019 report from the National Association of Realtors indicated 47 percent of buyers feel a
well-staged living room had a significant effect on how they viewed a home. Staging typically involves removing excess furniture and knickknacks to make rooms appear more spacious and free-flowing. Sellers can temporarily rent a selfstorage unit where they can keep extra furnishings and other items so the rooms throughout their house are
less cluttered and more appealing to prospective buyers.
Renovating a Home
Every homeowner who has lived through a renovation project is likely aware of how claustrophobic a home can feel once the project commences. Cramped quarters and little room to move around can turn the weeks spent renovating a home into an exercise is stress management. Prior to a renovation, homeowners can rent a self-storage unit so furnishings in the room or rooms that will be renovated are not crammed into bedrooms, hallways and other living spaces. Most storage facilities offer temporary unit rentals that can make it much easier to navigate home renovations. These are just some of the situations when renting a self-storage unit can make life easier and a little less cramped. Homeowners and renters are urged to consider self-storage solutions if and when things start to feel a little claustrophobic or crowded at home.
Four Things Homeowners Should Know About Kitchen Renovations
Kitchens are often described as the most popular room in a home, and that’s not mere conjecture. A 2022 survey from House Digest asked participants to identify the room they consider most important in their homes, and roughly 41 percent chose the kitchen.
Residents tend to congregate in kitchens in the morning and then again in the evening when meals are prepared and, in homes without formal dining rooms, eaten. With so much time spent in the kitchen, it’s no wonder that the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: Renovation Trends found kitchens to be the most popular interior room to upgrade. With so many people interested in kitchen renovations, the following are four things homeowners should know about these popular improvement projects.
1. Expect to spend some money. Most home improvement projects require a significant financial investment, but kitchen renovations are among the more expensive undertakings. The overall cost of a project will depend on a host of variables unique to each home, including homeowners’ preferences, but HomeAdvisor estimated the average kitchen remodel in 2023 cost between $14,611 and $41,432. Homeowners considering an upscale kitchen remodel may receive six figure estimates for such projects.
2. Expect a good return on investment. If sticker shock settles in when receiving an initial kitchen remodel estimate, perhaps it can help homeowners to know that such a project may provide a strong return on investment (ROI). According to Remodeling magazine’s “2024 Cost vs. Value Report,” a minor kitchen remodel provides a 96 percent ROI. A major kitchen remodel mid-range (49 percent) and a major kitchen remodel upscale (38 percent) did not provide as notable a ROI.
3. Expect the project to take some time. Kitchens are large rooms with a lot of components, so renovating these spaces can take some time. Estimates vary depending on the size of the room, the scale of the remodel and the materials chosen, but Angi reports a kitchen remodel for most homes takes six weeks to four months. That’s a sizable window, and it reflects the
likelihood that unforeseen issues like supply chain interruptions or the discovery of mold will arise at some point during the renovation. Though it’s impossible to determine precisely how long a project will take before it begins, homeowners renovating their kitchens may want to plan for the project to take two months if not longer.
4. Expect to use your kitchen during the renovation. If the timeline of a renovation is scary, homeowners should know they will likely be able to use their kitchen even after the project begins. Though the
room might not remain a
popular gathering space once the work starts, Angi notes kitchens are typically out of commission for around six weeks during a renovation. That still re-
quires some pre-planning in relation to meals, but it also suggests homeowners won’t be without a kitchen for months on end.
Kitchen renovations are
popular projects. Homeowners who know what to expect before such projects commence can make it through a renovation more smoothly.
Did You Know?
Planning plays an integral role in the home improvement process, and it’s perhaps a more time-consuming component of renovations than homeowners realize. According to the “2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study” from Houzz Research, homeowners spent almost twice as much time planning their kitchen renovations in 2023 as it took for the projects to be completed. The researchers behind the report found that the average time spent planning a kitchen renovation in 2023 was 9.6 months, while the building took 5.1 months.
Additional projects featured a similar disparity between the time to plan and the time to build. For example, homeowners spent 8.1 months planning living room renovations, which then took an additional 4.1 months to complete. Even smaller projects like closet renovations required ample planning (6.5 months) that more than doubled the time required to complete the project (3.1 months).
Your Guide To Maintaining And Cleaning Your Wood Floors At Home
Wood floors are coveted for a number of reasons, not the least of which is their aesthetic appeal. Many people prefer wood flooring because dust and dirt do not become trapped as they would in carpet fibers, seemingly making wood flooring easy to clean.
Most floors endure a lot of wear and tear. However, with care, wood flooring may last for decades. Part of that care includes understanding how to properly clean and maintain wood floors so they look their best. The following are some steps for keeping wood floors as pristine as possible.
• Remove shoes. It’s a good idea to remove shoes, particularly heels, when walking on wood floors. Sharp heels, cleats and other shoes can scratch or dent wood flooring. All shoes can track in excess dirt, which can contribute to a lack of luster as well.
• Sweep or vacuum frequently. The experts at The Spruce suggest sweeping, vacuuming or dust mopping wood floors daily. Dirt and dust make floors more slippery, and dirt or sand
warping. With laminate flooring, avoid wet mopping unless the flooring is specifically marked as being able to be wet. The underlayers of laminate flooring can warp if it gets wet.
• Damp is better than wet. When cleaning wood flooring, use a damp rather than a soaking wet mop. Better Homes & Gardens says standing water can damage wood surfaces.
particles can lead to scratches on the floor.
• Learn your flooring type. Wood flooring is broken down into three main categories: solid hardwood flooring, engineered hard-
• Use the hard floor setting. When vacuuming, adjust the vacuum to a hard flooring setting, which will not engage the brush rollers on the vacuum head. Rollers can scratch wood and laminate flooring, advises The Home Depot.
wood flooring and laminate wood flooring. Traditional hardwood is made of planks or strips of any hardwood covered in a wood stain. Engineered flooring is manufactured by gluing together several thin plies of hardwood. Laminate flooring looks like wood but generally is a veneer or a photographic image of wood covered by a thick layer of melamine resin over fiberboard.
• Skip harsh cleansers. Regardless of flooring type, most are covered by a sealant that can become streaky or dull if the wrong cleanser is used. Avoid chlorine bleach, ammonia, pine oil, or undiluted vinegar. Instead, choose a cleanser that is specifically recommended for the flooring type. Do not allow water or solutions to sit on the floor, as that can contribute to staining and
• Use repair products as needed. Scratch and repair kits can fill in small scratches. Wood floor polish and wood waxes also can revitalize worn floors. Again, check that the product is safe for your particular flooring before use. Wood floors bring warmth to a home and are very popular. Cleaning them correctly can add to their appeal and longevity.
Water
in countries with ample regulation and sophisticated filtering systems, there are times when anyone, regardless of where they live, should take stock of the water in their homes.
Frequency of testing
One of the variables for individuals to consider is how long it’s been since they last tested the water quality in their homes. For those who have never done so, those who have done it but can’t recall precisely when or those who know it’s been more than a year since the last test, then it’s a good time to test the water. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends annual testing for coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. The EPA notes this testing is especially important for anyone who is using a new well or has replaced or repaired pipes, pumps or the well casing.
What about public water supply systems?
Testing may not be necessary for individuals who get their water from public water supplies. The EPA notes that anyone who pays a water bill gets their water from a public supply system, which is responsible for monitoring and testing water and reporting the results of those tests to the appropriate agencies as well as the individuals who use the water. Homeowners and tenants who pay a water bill should receive an annual water quality report from their water supply utility,
while renters can request a copy of that report from their landlords if they do not pay the bill themselves.
What about private water supply systems?
Individuals who receive their water from a private system, such as a household well, are responsible for conducting their own water supply testing. These tests should be conducted annually and in the aftermath of a spill or other incident that could taint the water supply.
Are there any special circumstances to test the water?
The EPA notes that certain situations may call for
testing the water supply, even if it’s provided by a public supply system. For example, the EPA recommends that expecting parents test their water supply for nitrates in the early months of a pregnancy.
Testing should then be conducted again prior to bringing an infant home and once more during the first six months of the baby’s life. The EPA notes nitrate tests are best conducted in spring or summer after periods of rain.
An eye, taste and/or smell test also can indicate if the water supply should be tested. Water that stains, has an unusual taste and/or a conspicuous odor should be
tested. In these instances, test for sulfate, chloride, iron, manganese, hardness, and corrosion.
A local chemical or fuel spill also should trigger a test of the water supply. The EPA notes that these tests can be expensive and recommends individuals contact a local expert to determine which contaminants to test for.
Water quality is easily taken for granted. However, various scenarios may necessitate testing the water supply. A local health department office can be a useful resource for individuals who want to confirm that their water supply is safe.
Tips For Budget-Friendly Ways To Make Your Home More Inviting
Home interiors can be spruced up in a number of ways. Ideas run the gamut from relatively inexpensive changes in paint color to more extensive (and expensive) remodels that may include demolition and reconstruction. Investing in new home decor is another way to breathe new life into spaces, and this approach that falls somewhere in the middle in regard to cost.
Material and product costs remain high across the board, so individuals inter-
ested in changing the furniture and other design elements in their homes might be seeking ways to do so in the most affordable way possible. In such instances, homeowners can try these budget-friendly ways to overhaul their home decor.
• Create the illusion of more space. Light, bright and white are key attributes to remember when selecting design elements for rooms where you want to create the illusion of more square footage. Painting the walls
in very light colors, increasing natural and artificial light, including using wellplaced mirrors to reflect
light, and decorating with light-colored fabrics can help a space seem more roomy.
furniture and accents. Traditional design centers can be great places to find plenty of high-quality merchandise. However, don’t overlook local discount or close-out centers that may have items at very reasonable costs. Stores like Home Goods, At Home and Big Lots routinely get new merchandise that changes with the season, helping homeowners to refresh their spaces without having to dig deep into their pockets. Shop the high-end stores for inspiration, then try to find “dupes” in the discount stores that will mimic the looks for less.
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• Replace the accessories. Replacing curtains, area rugs, throw pillows, and chair cushions is an easy way to change a room without a big investment. Consider updating some wall art and tying color schemes together with all of the newly introduced elements.
• Splurge on statement pieces that will be used frequently. These may include chandeliers, unique rugs or an eye-catching piece of furniture.
• Shop ‘discount’ stores for
• Cut out the clutter. Modern homes are lean and clean. A home’s interior instantly looks more highend and appealing when the clutter is removed. Consider keeping main living areas free from too many knickknacks and other accents. If you want to display a special collection, set aside a room specifically for such items. There are many budgetfriendly ways to make interior spaces more inviting.
