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Travel Back In Time At The 2024 Pathways Heritage Day

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Bonita J. “Bonnie” Abshire

Bonita J. “Bonnie” Abshire, 94, of Akron, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Three Rivers, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Forrest and Velta Corn Forrest Hilliard, and the stepdaughter of the late Theodore Hilliard. She was a 1949 graduate of Three Rivers High School.

This year’s event will shine a spotlight on two captivating themes:

• Travel through time, from the rugged 1740s Pennsylvania frontier to the dawn of the Industrial

Revolution: Feel the pulse of history as you explore Lenni Lenape heritage, frontier life, and military encampments from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

• A Day Packed with Hands­On Fun and Learning: Roll up your sleeves for historical competitions, witness dynamic live demonstrations, and engage with passionate historians. Children and adults alike can dive into interactive activities, while local historians and reenactors share captivating stories and exhibits from significant local historical sites and local historical organizations.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a curious family seeking adventure, this unforgettable day has

A homemaker, Bonnie was the loving wife of the late James D. “Jim” Abshire who died in May 2021 following 70 years of marriage. With a servant’s heart, Bonnie volunteered many years driving people to their medical appointments, helped deliver meals on wheels for the Ephrata area, taught Sunday school, and was a Girl Scout Brownie Leader in her early years. A creative self-taught sewer; she was well known within her family for making creative

something for everyone. Sponsored by Pathways Hybrid Learning, serving our students in grades 3 to 12, the event is designed to educate and inspire a passion for history in students while helping parents nurture historical appreciation in their family life. This free event, open to all homeschool, private school, and public school families (not forgetting the grandparents or anyone with a passion for history), ensures every visitor feels welcomed and included.

Deborah A. Abshire of New Holland; four grandchildren: Dr. Keri Jo A., wife of Dr. Patrick J. McHugh, James D. Vinson, Erin R., wife of Michael J. Martin, and Teri L. Vinson; and five greatgrandchildren: Liam, Payton, Fionn, Kathleen, and Cameron.

Halloween Costumes. Throughout her life, Bonnie was devoted to collecting owls and had a beautiful collection she would show to family and friends. Bonnie loved her family fiercely; and cherished all the time she could spend with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Surviving is a daughter, Janice L., wife of Donald E. Vinson of Akron; a son, James E., husband of

Don’t just read about history—live it at Pathways Heritage Day! And if that’s not enough, get ready for a variety of delicious baked goods and simple festival foods, including homemade soups and pulled pork. You can even take some soups and pulled pork home with you to keep the excitement going!

Admission and parking are free, and all proceeds support the instructional program and campuses of Pathways Hybrid Learning.

Preceding her in death was a brother, Irvin Forrest.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a service to celebrate Bonnie’s life at the Buch Funeral Home, 216 South Broad Street, Lititz, on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Bonnie’s memory to: Owl Research Institute, P.O. Box 39, Charlo, MT 59824. To send the family a message of condolence, please visit our website at: www. BuchFuneral.com.

Buch Funeral Home Lititz handled the arrangements.

Coleman Memorial Chapel is going into extra innings with their 150th anniversary celebration! They hope you can assist them in their celebration on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. by catching a free presentation of the homerun movie “Field of Dreams.”

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Helen

E. Martin

Helen E. Martin, 93, of Denver, passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at The Gardens at Stevens. Born in East Cocalico Township, Helen was a daughter of the late Leroy & Lillian (Huyard) Sweigart. She was also the loving wife to Alfred G. Martin until his passing in 1993. When she was younger, Helen was a waitress at the former Dutchman Diner, then later worked for several years in the deli department for both Triple G Market and Weaver Markets. Helen was a longtime member of Muddy Creek Lutheran Church. She was both crafty and caring, and spent time making silk flower arrangements for family and friends. Her social butterfly personality often brought her to the Denver Jam every Friday night, where she danced the night away, socializing, chatting, and going out for a nice breakfast.

Kenneth L. Matz, 96, husband of Patricia (Huffman) Matz, Brethren Village, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, September 15.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two stepchildren; nine step­grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Jane Grote.

Marilyn Nyland, wife of George Nyland, Moravian Manor, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, September 15.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Craig Nyland, husband of Regina (Pleger) Nyland; a daughter, Kathy Nyland Steed, wife of Jeff Steed; and three grandchildren.

Arlene M. Weidner, 85,

Her welcoming heart will be deeply missed by all her loved ones.

Helen is survived by four children, Eugene L. (Sandra) Martin of Reading, Dennis R. (Linda) Martin of Ephrata, Katheryn (Roger) Sweigart of Ephrata, & Patricia A. (Dwayne) Shober of Denver; eleven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 12 great great-grandchildren; and

Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, September 21.

She was the former wife of the late Franklin D. Weidner.

She is survived by two daughters: Kimberly D. Weidner, Denver, and Pamela S. Weidner, Ephrata; and one grandchild.

Carol A. Bowman, 81, wife of Dr. James “Jim” C. Bowman, Lititz, passed away on Monday, September 23.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons: Jeffrey Bowman, husband of Angela, Willow Street, and Joel Gardner Bowman, husband of Lonna, Georgia; a daughter, Jill Marie Johnson,

brother, William (Cheryl) Sweigart of Reamstown. Helen is predeceased by two sons, Alfred L. Martin Jr. & Dale L. Martin; daughter, Faye L. Beaver; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; & longtime companion, Roy Sweigart.

Viewing will be held on Monday, October 7th, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Gravenor Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc. 100 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522. A funeral service will begin following the viewing on Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Pastor Peter Schwabe-Fry. Helen’s final resting place will be at Muddy Creek Cemetery.

Mabel J. Witmer

Mabel J. (Eberly) Witmer, 90, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at United Zion Retirement Community.

She was born in East Cocalico, the daughter of Irvin and Edna (Weidman) Eberly, and was the wife of the late Eugene Witmer who passed away in 2011.

She was a former member of United Fellowship of Reinholds, where she and her husband both served as a Deacon couple for 12 years. She enjoyed doing word searches, crocheting, and playing quoits. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family.

wife of Paul, Florida; 12 grandchildren; and one great­grandchild.

Christine L. (Burke) Fruhlinger, 73, The Gardens at Stevens, formerly of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, September 25.

She is survived by two daughters: Lisa Macrina, Lancaster, and Jennifer, wife of Ryan Smith, Lancaster; and four grandchildren.

Ivan H. Horning, 102, Akron, passed away on Wednesday, September 25.

He was the husband of the late Lillian N. (Adams) Horning.

He is survived by two sons: Bruce E., husband of

Mabel worked as a seamstress for Moyers, Dutch Maid, and Yorktowne clothing factories.

Mabel is survived by 2 sons, Darrel E. Witmer, husband of Brenda (Bowman) of Denver, and Brian K. Witmer, husband of Irene (Martin) of Ephrata; a

Donna J. Horning, and J. Bryan, husband of Judy Horning; three grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.

N. Kenneth (Ken) Weit, 91, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, September 26.

He was the husband of the late Beverly (Kuhn) Weit. He is survived by two sons: David Weit, husband of Sylvia, Manheim, and Dr. Scott Weit, husband of Beverly, Lititz; four grandchildren; four step­grandchildren; and 12 step­greatgrandchildren.

Street, Ephrata, with Pastor John Leisey and Pastor Leon Eberly officiating.

Interment will take place in the Mellingers Union Cemetery.

daughter, Karen D. Huber,

daughter, Karen D. Huber, wife of Jim of Ephrata; 4 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren; and twin sister, Mamie Kleinfelter of Annville.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

A viewing was held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 and on Friday, October 4th at the Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 East Fulton

Jesse L. Esh, 79, husband of Malinda Stoltzfus Esh, Narvon, passed away on Friday, September 27.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: David, husband of Naomi Lantz Esh, Morgantown; Melvin S., husband of Marilyn Stutzman Esh, Baltic, Ohio; and Daniel S., husband of Kathryn Smucker

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mabel’s memory may be made to United Zion Retirement Community Benevolent Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. The family would like to express a special thanks to United Zion Retirement Community, Covenant Home Care, and Caring Hospice for the excellent care Mabel received over the last few years.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

Esh, Narvon; six daughters: Mary, wife of Elmer Sol Stoltzfus, Paradise; Nancy, wife of Benuel Fisher, New Holland; Susie, wife of Leroy King, Manheim; Emma Mae, wife of Elmer Esh, Gordonville; Rachel, wife of Sylvan S. King Jr., Paradise; and Ruth, wife of Steven Lee Stoltzfus, (Continued On Page 4A)

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Coatesville; 47 grandchildren; 40 great­grandchildren; five brothers: Jacob K. Esh, Madisonburg; Ammon L., husband of Sarah Esh, Gratz; David Z. Jr., husband of Naomi Esh, Gordonville; Emanuel, husband of Becca Esh, Quarryville; and Stephen, husband of Ada Esh, Aaronsburg; and five sisters: Malinda Fisher, Stevens; Emma, wife of Reuben Fisher, Aaronsburg; Mary, wife of Moses Glick, New Holland; Elizabeth, wife of John Esh, Ronks; and Nancy, wife of Eli King, Strasburg.

He was preceded in death by a grandchild.

Charles S. “Chucky” Goheen, 67, Denver, passed away on Friday, September 27.

He is survived by a son, Scott Steven Goheen, Denver; and a sister, Susan Crawford, wife of Samuel J. Crawford Jr., Elizabethtown.

Phyllis A. Martin, 81, wife of Carl W. Martin, Lititz, passed away on Friday, September 27.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons: Mark Tobias, and Michael Tobias, husband of Deb; three daughters: Vicky Hill, wife of Derrick; Susan

Civil Air Patrol Cadets Received Promotions And Awards

Cadets of Jesse Jones Squadron 304, Civil Air

Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Colby Smith of Lancaster earned Achievement Eight and received the Neil Armstrong Award and an honor star. Cadet Crawford Miller of Lancaster was promoted to Cadet Airman and received the John Curry Award. Cadet Airman Michael Pietrangeli, based in Lebanon, was promoted to Cadet Airman First Class and earned the Hap Arnold Award. Cadet Jonathan Salas of Lancaster was promoted to Cadet Airman and received the John Curry Award. Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Lucyann Draeger from Landisville attained the rank of Cadet Chief Master Sergeant and was honored with the Dr. Robert Goddard Award. Draeger also earned her Ground Team Member 3 qualification. Cadet Second Lieutenant Aaron Keohane from Pequea earned the

Manno, wife of Mark; and Sherry Lewis, wife of Rob; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Imboden, Virginia Beach.

Harold Dunton Rupp, 95, Brethren Village, Lititz,

Achievement Nine distinction. Additionally, Cadet Airman Kevin Heisey of New Providence was promoted to Cadet Airman First Class, received the Hap Arnold Certificate, and an

passed away on Friday, September 27.

He was the husband of the late Peggy Anne Rupp.

honor star. Notably, Cadet Captain Judah Acosta was recognized as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cadet Officer of the Year for 2023, while Cadet Second Lieutenant Jereco Acosta earned

Achievement Nine, both representing Lancaster. Cadet Airman Joseph Powell of Felton was promoted to Cadet Airman and received the John Curry Certificate. Cadet Master Sergeant

Landis Pryzbylkowski of Conestoga was promoted to Cadet Senior Master Sergeant and received the General Jimmy Doolittle Award. Cadet Major Slater Shannon of East York earned Achievement 15 and received the Sally Ride Award. Finally, Cadet Hudson Dean of Millersville secured the title of Cadet of the Month. Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday (except holidays) at 7:00 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located, on the airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are always welcome. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (back) Squadron 304 Cadets Colby Smith, Crawford Miller, Michael Pietrangeli, Jonathan Salas, Aaron Keohane, Kevin Heisey, Landis Pryzbylkowski, Judah Acosta, Slater Shannon; (front) Lucyann Draeger, Joseph Powell, and Jereco Acosta. Hudson Dean is not pictured.

He is survived by two sons: Barry, husband of Libby Rupp, Ephrata, and Bryan Rupp, Ephrata; five grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Dennis, husband of Patty Rupp, Lititz.

Eugene S. Newswanger, 22, East Earl, passed away on Saturday, September 28.

He is survived by his parents, Lloyd K. and Sarah F. (Sensenig) Newswanger; four brothers: Leroy S., Curvin S., Duane S. and Lewis S., all at home; two sisters: Elaine S. and Marie S., both at home; and grandparents: John M. and Alta Z. (Fox) Sensenig, New Holland, and Allen B. and Sue Etta (Kilmer) Newswanger, East Earl.

J. Howard “Jack” Rutter Jr., 87, husband of Elaine

(Sonnen) Rutter, New Holland, passed away on Saturday, September 28.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Linda, wife of George Buchanan Jr., New Holland, and Sheri A., wife of Moses Noecker, Ephrata; a stepson, Anthony G. Eitnier, New Holland; two stepdaughters: Beth A., wife of Dean Overly, Austin, and Vicki A., wife of Rod Hartman, New Holland; two grandchildren;

and four great­grandchildren. Brian M. Staples, 77, Ephrata Manor, formerly of Denver, passed away on Saturday, September 28.

He was the husband of the late Sally Staples.

He is survived by two daughters: Jennifer, wife of Christopher McCray, and Erin, wife of Niko Dounelis; six grandchildren; and a brother, Barry, husband of Joan Staples.

He was preceded in death by a son, Todd Staples.

Barbara A. Dickle, 92, Ephrata Manor, formerly of Akron, passed away on Sunday, September 29.

She was the wife of the late Leroy C. Dickle.

She is survived by a sister, Diana L., wife of Lynwood J. “Woody” Myers, Lititz.

John Mark Fox, 41, husband of Dorcas W. (Weaver) Fox, Myerstown, formerly of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, September 29.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents, Samuel L. and Elva Z. (Leid) Fox, Wisconsin; two sons: Jonathan W. and Jonah Mark Fox; a daughter, Abigail W. Fox; a brother, Elias Fox, husband of Anetta, Thorp, Wisconsin; and six sisters: Rebecca Sauder, wife of Lamar, Dorchester, Wisconsin; Catherine Weaver, Curtiss, Wisconsin; Linda Weaver, wife of Daniel, Lancaster, Wisconsin; Marietta Weaver, wife of Irvin, Pembroke, Kentucky; Anna Shirk, wife of Floyd, Lancaster, Wisconsin; and Wilma Weaver, wife of David Jr., Pembroke, Kentucky.

Adamstown Library Events

Adamstown Area Library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown, next to the post office. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more about free events and register at AdamstownAreaLibrary.org or call 717­484­4200.

• Diaper Collection – Now thru Thursday, October 31. “Who’s faster than a speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash? It’s Super Diaper Baby!” Drop off packages of diapers at the library by Thursday, October 31 to help the library reach their goal of 500 diapers! All donations are given to REAL Life Community Warehouse 916. With this simple act of generosity, you too are a SUPERHERO!

• Friends Book Sale –Every Tuesday in the library community room. Whatever your favorite genre, you’ll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! Book

Sale hours are every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except for the second Tuesday of each month when the sale will end at 5:30 p.m. for a library program. Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29.

• “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime – Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Stories and an easy craft for ages 3­6 with adult. Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30. Guest Readers: Wednesday, October 23 ­ Friends of the Adamstown Area Library.

• “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime – Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. For babies with adults. Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31.

• “The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time –Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. For toddlers with adults. Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31.

• Connect with a Social Worker at the Library –Fridays by appointment from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or drop­in from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Are you facing

challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717­336­7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org. REAL Life Community Services serves residents of Cocalico SD.

• Genealogy Group – Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults. Beginners and walkins welcome.

• Teen “Bad Art” Night –Thursday, October 10 at

6:00 p.m. – Use a variety of materials (supplied by the library). The only rule is that it must look absolutely terrible! Prize for the “Best of the Worst” is a $10 gift certificate for Courtyard Café, Denver. Grades 6­12.

• Discover Denver Event – Saturday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Denver Memorial Park. Offering Food, music pumpkin painting contest, crafts, scavenger hunt, police and fire department expo, doggie Halloween parade, Frisbee Golf Contest, Denver Skatepark Expo and prizes for all participants. Stop by the library’s table for FUN!!!

• Limited Library Hours –On Monday, October 14, the library will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. only.

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Trunk Or Treat At Bergstrasse Lutheran

The annual Trunk or Treat at Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata, will be Friday, October 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to attend this event in Halloween costumes in the upper parking lot at the church. Volunteers will provide treats for children out of the trunks of their cars.

The evening will feature live music, games, food, treats and fun. Trunk or Treat is open to all, and is free of charge.

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This week’s “Pieces From The Past” features the New Holland Historical Society. In this “Pieces From The Past Article,” Shopping News readers will learn about a local item housed in the New Holland Historical Society.

The photo on display at the New Holland Area Historical Society Museum is a 1915 Overland on a Ford chassis. This was the first delivery truck purchased by the Wright Bakery when they began transitioning from horse and wagon to gas power. The business started before the town was incorporated. On flitting day (April 1) of 1882, Robert

K. Wright moved from Coatesville to New Holland, and, shortly after, opened a bakery/confectionary/ restaurant in the basement of the Annie C. Brubaker building (the building still stands at 240 East Main Street). He achieved almost immediate success, and in six years, the firm required larger quarters. The last of the local Luther family, who claimed to be direct descendants of the famed reformationist, died in 1885, and the old family mansion became available. In 1887, Wright opened his bakery on the Luther property one half block west of the original location. Wright died in 1897, and his two sons took over management of the operation. In 1912, F. Lacey Wright moved to Hatboro, and left his brother, R. Howard Wright, in charge of the bakery. In September of 1916, the entire factory

burned to the ground after a fire spread from the Roseboro Carriage Works. It was immediately rebuilt bigger and better than ever.

Howard Wright died in a

tragic accident in 1919 when his truck was hit by a train. His widow, Flora, and their two sons, Earle and Robert, took the helm after his death.

For many years, Wright’s

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• American Girl Bag Pickup – On Monday, October 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll! Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer. One per family please while supplies last. For ages 5­12 years.

• Mah­Jongg Group –Wednesday, October 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday, October 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah­Jongg. For adults and teens.

• Young At Heart – Wednesday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. REAL Life Community

Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join them at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 717­336­7797 or visit REALLCS.org.

• Teen Take and Make Packet Pickup – Monday, October 21. On the third Monday of the month get creative with their ready­togo kits. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today!

• Almost Perfect Crimes — Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join Miss Jess as they discover “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link and the Mini Murder Mystery Story. Additional clues and evidence will be revealed during their meeting as they try to solve the crime together. For teens and adults due to some graphic content.

• Facebook Events: Easy Tactics for Mind­Blowing Success – Thursday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m. Quick & easy tips anyone can implement to promote a community, business or nonprofit event. Increase reach, exposure, and attendance at your event by knowing the best time to post your Facebook Event, the power of an impactful picture, and the ultimate secret to spreading the event to those who are most likely to attend. Facebook Events are the best free marketing tool most people have no idea how to use…this workshop will change that! This workshop is intended for community groups, business professionals, churches, non­profit organizations, marketing students, social clubs, and the general public who want to know more about using the power of Facebook Events.

• Technology Help –Fridays by appointment from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fridays, October 18, 25.

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library! Library staff will provide free one­on­one training, assistance with online job applications, or help with your electronic device. Reserve your appointment online or contact the library

at 717­484­4200 to schedule. https://calendly.com/admtech/tech­help

• Sit & Knit – Friday, October 18 at 11:00 a.m. Do you knit or crochet? Bring your latest project and join your fellow crafters on the comfy chairs in front of the fireplace. Drop­in on the first and third Fridays of each month to work on your craft,

get inspired, trade tips, and chat in a comfortable, relaxed setting. All ages and skill levels welcome.

• Cookbook Club – Saturday, October 19 at 12 noon. What is a Cookbook Club? Like a book club, members meet to discuss books and enjoy each other’s company along with some

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great food. Who can join in? Everyone! The meeting is a potluck meal. Each person is invited to check out any library cookbook, make a recipe from it to share, and offer their review of the cookbook as well as any notes or suggestions about the recipe they created. Would you rather share a recipe from a cookbook at home? That’s okay too! Bring the book along or bring copies of your recipe to share! Please RSVP, even if it’s the day of the event.

• National Friends of the Library Week – Monday, October 21 to Saturday,

October 26. Their wonderful, hardworking, and caring Friends of the Adamstown Area Library know that sometimes all children need is a “little splash of color.”

The first 100 children that come to the library will be “tickled pink” receiving this “once in a blue moon” prize! Don’t miss out, or you will be “green with envy.”

• Pumpkin Guts Toddler Activity – Monday, October 21, drop in from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the library. Join them for Sensory Play with Pumpkins.

• Trunk or Treat – Tuesday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Adamstown YMCA. Bring the kids to the Y for a night of spooktacular decorations and family fun. Stop by the library’s table for some “ghoulish good­

ies!” 71 East Main Street, Adamstown. For families.

• Castaneda’s Library Fundraiser – Wednesday, October 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda’s Mexican Restaurant in Denver will go to the Adamstown Area Library (excludes alcohol). Dine­in or take­out that day to enjoy great food while supporting the library! 323 Main Street, Denver.

• Trick or Treat Night –Thursday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Stop by the library in your costume for a special Halloween Surprise. For families.

• “Back to School” Play & Learn Center – All month. Stop in at the library to enjoy

Laurel View Market

their story corner Play & Learn Center is a great place to hang out for some educational fun with toys, puppets, vocab, figures, blocks, and more all with a “School” Theme.

• MJWK (Miss Jess wants to Know) ­ All month. Teens, they want your opinion! Stop in the Young Adult and Teen Graphic Novel Book Section of the library for the question of the month! With this simple voting passive program, teens can vote with a sticker dot to select their favorite. Results will be posted on their Facebook page. This month is “Tasteful Transportation.”

West Earl Lions Halloween Parade

The West Earl Lions Club will be sponsoring a Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. All participants must be registered by 6:15 p.m.

monetary prizes awarded for costumes, floats and groups at Fire Hall. Refreshments will be served at the Fire Hall. In case of rain, the parade will be canceled, but judging of costumes will be held at Talmage Park, with prizes awarded there.

Contributions are appreciated and checks may be made payable to West Earl Lions Club. Pre­registration is available for floats and walking groups by calling 717­859­4921, please check in early.

Costume Prize Awards will be:

Costume registration and band registration should be at the West Earl Community Park. They invite local businesses to enter with floats, trucks and groups; these should register on Louise Avenue in Talmage. The parade will commence at 7:00 p.m., starting at West Earl Lions Park, proceeding on South State Street, to the corner of Cedar Avenue to North Church Street, on to South Church Street, to School Lane, ending at West Earl Fire Hall.

• Children Marchers: scariest, most comical, most original and beautiful; 1st$10.00, 2nd ­ $6.00 and 3rd ­ $4.00

• Adult Marchers: most original; 1st ­ $10.00 • Family Group: Best of Show; 1st ­ $10.00 and 2nd ­ $6.00

• “Read ‘em Up and Eat ‘em Up” Autumn Reading Program – Through Saturday, November 30. Kids… you can get a leg up this Fall as they head back to school while earning a free kid’s meal from Texas Roadhouse. Pick up your log at the library, read 50 books during the Fall, and return it for your Certificate of Achievement! Ages 12 & under.

Judging will take place at the corner of South State and East Main Streets, with

They hope everyone will come in costume and ready for some fun.

Lititz Senior Center Lists Activities

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 noon. There is no cost to attend.

The Center serves independent Lancaster County seniors ages 60 and up from

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, October 9: 9:00 a.m., Chair Yoga with Marcy; 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. ­ Tai Chi with Kathy; 10:00 a.m., Bible Study with Pastor Vernon; 10:30 a.m., Bingo (sponsored by Providence Place, Brittany); 12:00 Noon, Lunch.

Thursday, October 10: 9:00 a.m., Table Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy;

10:15 a.m., Music with Rick Kirby; 12:00 Noon, Lunch. Monday, October 14:

Center Closed for Columbus Day.

Lunch Menu:

Wednesday, October 9: Tuna salad sandwich (4 oz.), 1 cup roasted pumpkin soup, 1/2 cup coleslaw, 2 wheat bread, fresh fruit.

Thursday, October 10: Baked ravioli (6) with tomato cream sauce, 1/2 cup green beans, 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, Italian bread.

Monday, October 14:

Center Closed for Columbus Day.

* Menu subject to change.

Coleman 150th Anniversary Celebration

(Continued From Page 2A) some lawn chairs and blankets, grab a free hotdog and beverage at their food truck, and join them infield next to the pavilion. If it gets too chilly, or Mother Nature throws a curve ball, they can pinch hit and take the celebration indoors. Check Coleman’s Facebook page for updates.

Es Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch Eck

By: e Late C. Richard Beam

A collection of “Deitsch Eck” columns from past issues of e Shopping News honoring the late C. Richard Beam.

(Originally published in the August 26, 1987 issue of The Shopping News)

DUTCH FOLK BELIEFS FROM A. L. SHOEMAKER’S NOTEBOOK

1. Kinner soll mer die Schteeg nuffgraddle losse, no gewwe sie grosse Leit in der Welt.

Children should be permitted to climb up the stairs, then they will grow up to be important people.

2. En Kind muss mer nunnernemme eb mer’s nuff nemmt, no waert’s reich.

Take a child downstairs before it is taken upstairs, then it will become wealthy.

3. Mer muss en Kind der erscht Daag as es gebore is uff der ewwerscht Schpeicher nemmr un zum Fenschder nausgucke losse, no gebt’s en aagsehner Mensch.

One has to take a child on the day it is born up to the attic and let it look out the window, then it will become a respected person.

4. Mer muss schnell mit me yunge Kind die Schteeg uff un ab schpringe, no waert’s flink.

One should run up and down the stairs with a small child, then it will become agile.

5. En Kind as net’s erscht die Schteeg nuff gedraage waert, kummt net noch em Himmel.

A child that is not first carried up the stairs will not get to heaven.

6. En Kind as net’s erscht die Schteeg nuff gedraage waert, emaunt zu nix.

A child that is not immediately carried upstairs will amount to nothing.

7. En Kind waert net alt wann’s net’s erscht die Schteeg nuffgedraage waert.

A child will not grow old if it is not first carried upstairs.

“One Of The Few Things In Life That’s Free…”

SHOPPING NEWS

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. of Lancaster County

• Horst Outdoor Power Equip.

• Ranck’s Family Restaurant

• Daniel’s Farm Store

• Deer Country • Red Roof Inn

• Tru by Hilton

• Turkey Hill (300 Main Street)

• Weaver Markets (Adamstown)

• Willow Creek Discount Grocery

EAST EARL

• Good’s Store

• Horst Farm Market

• Martin’s Trailside Express

• Shady Maple Smorgasbord

• Shady Maple Farm Market

ELM

• 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 (903 S. State Street)

• Turkey Hill (1010 Sharp Avenue)

• Turkey Hill (3585 Rothsville Road)

• Wawa • Weis Markets

Reamstown Pack 60 Celebrates New Year Kickoff Event

Cub Scout Pack 60 in Reamstown held its kickoff event Monday, August 26 at St. Paul’s Church in Reamstown. The Cubs played kickball with Boy Scout Troop 60, while the Scout leaders talked to parents about the upcoming year. Afterwards everyone enjoyed ice cream sundaes! Do you know a boy (kindergarten through eleventh grade) who would enjoy getting outside, making new friends, learning skills and camping? For more information, please contact Mark at 717­629­9531.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Cub Scouts Jaxon Pfeiffer, Malakai Good, Ryan Baney, Nate Helm, Griffin Ossman, Hudson Hess, Maverick Myers; (second row) Cub Scouts Devon Sonnemann, Greyson Hummel, Luke Diven, Felix Demianovich, Alex Hernandez, Finnegan Smith, Warren Leed and Miles Russell; (third row) Boy Scouts Carter Ebersole, Soccorso Webb, Landen Allen, Caiden Ondrovic, Oliver Gehman, Caden Beisker, Logan Pierce, Brody Ebersole, Austin Ondrovic, Jacob Lo, Jazz Garcia, Carter Hartranft and Mason Russell; (fourth row) Scout Leaders Christopher Good, Mark Ebersole, Dustin Leed, Scott Diven, Kyle Helm and Matt Hess. 9 9 9 9

8. Mer muss en Kind en Schteeg heecher nuffnemme eb mer’s nunner nemmt, so as es is die Heh kummt.

One has to carry a child one stairs higher before it is carried downstairs, so that it will rise in life, i.e. attain positions of honor.

9. Mer muss en Kind en Schteeg heecher nuffnemme eb mer’s nunner nemmt, so as es hoch singt.

One has to take a child one stairs higher before it is carried downstairs, so that it will have a high voice.

10. Wammer’s erscht en Kind en Schteeg heecher nuff nemmt, waert’s gscheit.

FIVEPOINTVILLE

• Weaver’s Store LEOLA

• Giant

• Weaver’s Hardware LITITZ

• Giant

• Oregon Dairy Restaurant • PaulB

• Weiser’s Market MARTINDALE

• Eby’s Store MORGANTOWN

• BB’s Grocery Outlet

If one first carried a child one flight of stairs higher, it will be bright.

11. Wammer’n en Kind’s erscht en Schteeg heecher nuff nemmt, waert’s eibildisch.

If one first carried a child upstairs, it will become conceited.

12. En Kind waert schtolz wammer’s erscht en Schteeg heecher drecht.

A child will become proud if one first carries it upstairs.

13. Wammer’n Kind net’s erscht nuff nemmt, muss mer’s erscht nunner nemme.

Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

If one doesn’t first carry a child upstairs, one has to first carry it downstairs. (Meaning?)

14. En Kind darf mer net aus em haus nemme bis es gedaaft is.

A child may not be taken from the house until it has been baptized.

15. Mer soll en Kind net in der Schpiggel gucke losse eb’s en Yaahr alt is, adder’s waert schtolz.

One should not permit a child to look into a mirror before it is a year old, or it will be proud.

16. Wann viel Leit en Kind aagucke wann’s gedaaft waert, is es leicht verhext.

If many people look at the child when it’s being baptized, it will be easily bewitched.

17. Mer muss me Kind recht Tschuleri aahenke, so as es en hocher Geescht grickt.

One has to hang much jewelry on a child, so that it develops a high spirit. (Correct translation?)

18. Me Kind muss mer recht Tschuleri aahenke, as es zu ebbes kummt in der Welt.

One has to hang much jewelry on a child, so that it amounts to something in the world.

19. Henk me Kind recht Tschuleri aa, so as es reich waert.

Hang much jewelry on a child, so that it will become rich.

20. En Kind gebore mit der Nawwelschnur um der Hals gebt en grosser papplerer Mann.

A child born with the umbilical cord about its neck will become a popular person.

21. En Kind wu en guder Singer is gebt en Engel. Es waert net alt.

A child that is a good singer will be an angel. It won’t get old.

22. Mer daerf en Kind net daafe losse uff der Daag as en Leicht in der Gmee is.

One may not have a child baptized on the day of a funeral in the congregation.

23. Me Kind wann’s uff die Welt kummt muss mer’n aldi Windel aaduh odder’s gebt en Dieb.

One has to put an old diaper on a child when it comes into the world or it will become a thief.

24. Me Kind sei erschdi Windel soll mer verbrenne fer Glick.

A child’s first diaper should be burned to bring good luck.

25. Wann en Mudder ihr Kind net zu sehne grickt uff der Daag wu’s uff die Welt kummt, liebt sie’s net.

If a mother does not get to see her child on the day it is born, she will not love it.

These past weeks, Bischli­Gnippli, under the guidance of Bishlin­Gnipplin was able to comb through the collection of

books, magazines (on folklore and linguistics), tapes and papers which he has accumulated these past 30 plus years as a result of his intense interest in things Pennsylvania Dutch. The chaff was discarded and the wheat was placed in better bins. One of the more interesting items to surface was a typed notebook containing 1,912 Pennsylvania Dutch folk beliefs, which were assembled by the late Dr. Alfred L. Shoemaker.

The first beliefs recorded by Dr. Shoemaker refer to infants and children. We hope our readers will find these ancient beliefs to be of interest. We know full well that not every Dutch man and woman subscribed to these beliefs, but we can be certain that some of them did. We also know that the beliefs dealing with infant baptism would have been rejected by our Mennonite friends.

We are printing these beliefs (25 at a time) in our various ECKS in the hope that our readers will examine them and let us know which of them are familiar and where and when and by whom these beliefs were expressed. Such beliefs constitute an important phase in the folk history of the generations which preceded ours.

Since Dr. Shoemaker gives no indication of his source for these beliefs, we have to assume that he gathered them on his field trips into the Dutch country. He probably took this small notebook with him into the field and kept adding to it as he moved from informant to informant.

It is extremely unfortunate that Dr. Shoemaker disappeared mysteriously from the local scene some fifteen years ago. No one seems to know where he is or even whether he’s still alive. Dr. Shoemaker was born in Lehigh County about 75 years ago. We know of no obituary or any adequate treatment of the important contributions he made to Pennsylvania German studies. Those of our readers who knew Dr. Shoemaker personally could perform a very important service if they were to write us telling us about their encounters with Dr. Shoemaker. Eventually, we want to prepare an account of his life and deeds.

August 26, 1987

Yuscht en Bischli-Gnippli

WED., OCTOBER 9Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Fellow Travelers in Community meeting, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Leslie Hartman at 717­355­6076.

THURS., OCTOBER 10

- Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold The Low Vision Friends in Community meeting, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Julie Umstead at 717355­6171.

THURS., OCTOBER 10

- First Church Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon with entertainment (Nature Talk,

Middle Creek Wildlife) at 11:45 a.m. Eat at 12:00 noon for a small cost. For more info., call 717­738­2465.

THURS., OCTOBER 10 - Ephrata 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 11, SAT., OCTOBER 12 & SUN., OCTOBER 13 - The Historic Ephrata Cloister and Museum Store will hold Apple Dumpling Sales, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday there will be a Day of Music, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. For more info., call 717­733­6600.

SAT., OCTOBER 12The Ephrata American Legion Riders Chapter 429 will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Ephrata American Legion, 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata. There is a cost. For more info., call Scott at 717­572­5979.

SAT., OCTOBER 12 -

The Men’s Brotherhood at St. John’s U.C.C., 659 S. 4th St., Denver, will hold a Cheesesteak Sandwich Sale, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last. There is a cost. Proceeds benefit the ministry of St. John’s and local ministries and community services.

SAT., OCTOBER 12Bowmansville Fire Company, 146 W. Maple Grove Rd., Bowmansville, will hold their Open House, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A vehicle rescue demonstration will be held at 12:00 noon. A bicycle safety demonstration will be held at 1:00 p.m.

SAT., OCTOBER 12 -

The Willing Workers of Swamp Christian Fellowship, 390 Swamp Church Rd., Reinholds, will hold a Drive­Thru Dinner. Pickup from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­336­6748.

SAT., OCTOBER 12City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a Free Community Meal, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., OCTOBER 12Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its Open House at 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. No admission charge. For more info., call 717­4844799.

SAT., OCTOBER 12Groffdale Mennonite

SAT., OCTOBER 12The Farmersville Fire Company, 74 E. Farmersville Rd., Ephrata, will hold a Drive Thru Chicken BBQ, from 10:00 a.m. to ? There is a cost.

Stone House Breakdown

THINGS TO DO... AND PLACES TO GO

Church, 168 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola, will hold a Quilter’s Attic Sale, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Mennonite Central Committee.

SAT., OCTOBER 12Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Big John Nolt Chicken BBQ Dinner, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. For more info., call 717­3366767.

SAT., OCTOBER 12 & SUN., OCTOBER 13 - The Hay Creek Apple Festival will be held at the Historic Joanna Furnace (3 miles north of Morgantown). Both days begin with a Hay Creek apple pancake breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will also be a baking contest, a flea and craft market, family­centered activities and more. For more info., call 610­2860388.

SUN., OCTOBER 13The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ephrata Amvets will host a Cash Bingo at 614 S. State St., Ephrata. Doors open at

1:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m.

SUN., OCTOBER 13The Reinholds Fire Company, 138 W. Main St., Reinholds, will hold a Gift Card and Cash Bingo, at 1:00 p.m. Kitchen and doors open at 11:30 a.m. There is a cost. For more info. or tickets, call 717­336­4277.

SUN., OCTOBER 13Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, 590 Hammer Creek Rd., Lititz, will hold a Community Hymn Sing, at 6:00 p.m.

MON., OCTOBER 14Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Care Partner Friends in Community meeting, at 10:00 a.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Julie Umstead at 717355­6171.

TUES., OCTOBER 15Garden Spot Village will hold a Dementia Learning presentation, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Meadow View Memory Support, 800 Kraybill Ave.,

New Holland. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, call 717­355­6000.

TUES., OCTOBER 15 -

Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host Essential Tremor Friends in Community meeting, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Sherilyn Lapp at 717­355­6264.

WED., OCTOBER 16 & WED., OCTOBER 23 -

The Lincoln Fire Company of Ephrata will host a fire safety program for homeschooled children. Both begin at 2:00 p.m. and will be held at 38 S. Market St., Ephrata. All residents of northern Lancaster County

are invited. There is no cost. Pre­register for either program by calling 717­4669050.

WED., OCTOBER 16 -

Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Compassionate Neighbors in Community meeting, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The program is free and open to the community. For more info., call 717­355­6076.

THURS., OCTOBER 17

- The New Holland Area Historical Society: DuPont will present a program at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

THURS., OCTOBER 17

- Ephrata 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.

SAT., OCTOBER 19 - St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 2120 Main St., Lititz, will host a free lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. Cheeseburgers, burgers, hot dogs and more. No takeouts.

SAT., OCTOBER 19Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Saturday Evening Concert with Doubled Keyed, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

SAT., OCTOBER 19 -

Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Div. Highway, Lititz, will hold a Chicken Pot Pie and Bake Sale Fundraiser, from 2:00 p.m. until sold out. There is a cost. No advance orders.

SAT., OCTOBER 19Vinemont Community Lutheran Church, 1278 Fritztown Rd., Reinholds, will hold a Chicken BBQ, from 11:00 a.m. to ? There is a cost. For more info., call 717­4842590.

SAT., OCTOBER 19Durlach­Mt. Airy Fire Company, 880 Durlach Rd., Stevens, will hold an Ox Roast Dinner, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or sold out. There is a cost. Drive thru

Humility

(The way up is down)

Author: Wenger

Scripture: Psalm 138:6“For the Lord is exalted, yet He looks after the lowly, but He knows the haughty from afar.”

Yes, The Lord is exalted!

“Our God is an awesome God; He reigns from Heaven above with wisdom, power, and love.” This majestic song from Michael W. Smith sure has it right. One of the many ways we can see God’s exaltation is by His incredible knowledge and power seen in creation. He spoke and all of what we see came into being. As humans, made in God’s image, we can create as well, but we can only create something out of something, God creates something out of nothing. Our God, the creator of the universe, is exalted. “Lord O Lord how

majestic is your name in all the earth. You have displayed your splendor above the heavens! When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place.”

(Psalm 8:1, 3). It utterly amazes me that God, who is so awesome and holy, would be at the same time, humble. Think of it, owner of the universe and there is no room for Him in the inn. When God was on the earth as a man, Jesus Christ, He owned nothing. When a scribe came to Jesus seeking to be one of his disciples, Christ said, “Birds have nests, foxes have dens, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”

(Matthew 8:19). He basically was homeless. He and His disciples stayed in homes wherever they could, but he had no home. Remember the Last Supper when Christ washed the disciple’s feet?

It’s no surprise that God expects and requires his children to be humble.

Micah the Prophet makes this clear: “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do

justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8).

Moses was a humble man and God used him mightily. God declared that he was the humblest man on the earth at that time. Saul however, started out humble but grew into an insecure, proud, selfwilled tyrant who sought the advice of a medium (witch) instead of God’s counsel.

God’s blessing was on Moses but Saul bore the fruit of his ways. God buried Moses but Saul committed suicide and both of his sons died with him that day in battle. Christ said; “He that exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:11). The way up is down.

Paul was given so much revelation that God had to allow a “Thorn in the flesh” to keep him “from being exalted above measure.” There is no place for pride in the Christian life. A person has to be humbled to get saved. You have to deal with the fact that not only are you not good enough, but you have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

You can only be saved by acknowledging your sin and repent of it. Place your faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross and believe that He died for your sin. That has humility written all over it. We don’t get into God’s family by pride. The ground at the foot of the cross is level; no one stands higher than anyone else.

Religious pride is selfdestructive. Talk about an obnoxious creature, the religious unsaved. There will be more religious selfrighteous people in hell than any other kind! The hardest group of people to reach with the gospel message is the religious self­righteous. Christ had nothing good to say about the self­righteous Pharisees. Satan himself fell because of pride. Just read the five “I Wills” he boasted in Isaiah 14:13­14.

You won’t get very close to the cross of Christ with pride and God simply cannot bless the Christian who is proud. How do we humble ourselves?

Next week, we will discover how to maintain humility.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following local students on being named to the Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.

Full­time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade­point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full­time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16­week term or paired 8­week terms grouped in fall, winter/ spring, and summer.

• Courtney Myer of Stevens

• Joshua Paddon of New Holland

• Sabrina Verdecia of Lititz

• Taylor Frymyer of Lititz

• Bryan Murray of Ephrata

• Rachel Dom of Ephrata

• Jennifer Alcala of Ephrata

• Catherine Martin of Akron 9

Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List

The following local students from the University of Maryland Global Campus were named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2024 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

• Bioncia Hooper of Ephrata, Human Resource Management BS

• Thao Tran of Ephrata, Cybersecurity Technology

Gold Stars Awarded To Cadets And Students

Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the spring 2024 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s Dean’s List.

• Cooper Ankney of Lititz

• Eric Becker of Denver

• Corbin Snavely of Lititz 9

Cadets

Named To Dean’s List

The Dean’s List at The Citadel is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.

• Cooper Ankney of Lititz

• Eric Becker of Denver

• Isaac Fisher of Lititz

• Corbin Snavely of Lititz 9

Becker Named To President’s List

Eric Becker of Denver, is among the more than 60 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the spring 2024 semester.

The President’s List is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. The list is a combination of the Dean’s List and the Commandant’s Distinguished List and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.

ANTHONY, Mitchel and Elizabeth Nissley, Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.

BLANK, Chris L. and Anna Mae (King), Narvon, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

ESH, Isaac F. and Miriam S. (Stoltzfus), East Earl, a daughter, at home.

HACK, Keiton and Marissa (Rafferty), Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

HOOVER, Willis and Julia (Weaver), Ephrata, a daughter, at home.

KING, James and Anita

(Stoltzfus), Narvon, a daughter, at home.

MARTIN, Joel and Sara (Herr), Stevens, a son, at home.

PETERSHEIM, Steven P. and Kathleen R. (Lapp), New Holland, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

STOLTZFUS, Amos Jay and Lydia Ann (Stoltzfus), Narvon, a son, at home.

STOLTZFUS, Daniel and Sadie, Leola, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.

STOLTZFUS, Ervin and Rhoda (Fisher), Leola, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

STOLTZFUS, Jonathan and Rachel (King), New Holland, a son, at home.

Grand Opening

Friday 10/18

•Store is open 9am-4pm

•Ribbon Cutting at noon with the Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce

548 E Main Street, Suite D, New Holland, PA 17557

Admission: Free and open to the public

October 8

Kirsten Zimmerman, 5, daughter of Alvin and Linda Zimmerman, East Earl.

October 10

Noah Matthew Horst, 7, son of Matt and Ashley Horst, Ephrata.

Alaiyah Rain Marburger, 2, daughter of Titus and Rio Marburger, New Holland, granddaughter of Scott and Amy Marburger, East Earl, and greatgranddaughter of Mark and Judy Wright, East Earl.

Brandon M. Nolt, 7, son of Harold and Naomi Nolt, Ephrata.

Kaylee Nicole Weaver, 8, daughter of Larry and Elaine Weaver, Leola.

October 11

Tristan M. Martin, 6, son of Ezra and Glenda Martin, East Earl.

October 12

Kyle Matthew Baker, 5, son of Nikki and Matt Baker, Ephrata.

Bethany N. Hoover, 4, daughter of David Ray and Louise Hoover, New Holland.

Travis M. Martin, 4, son of Ezra and Glenda Martin, East Earl.

Joelle Ruth Snyder, 8, daughter of Randy and Joy Snyder, Reinholds.

Michael H. Zimmerman, 1, son of Marlin and Marlene Zimmerman, Ephrata, grandson of Eugene and Arlene Hoover, Stevens, and James and Mary Ann Zimmerman, Ephrata.

October 15

Avalie Saige Nolt, 1, daughter of Michael and Carolyn Nolt, Leola, granddaughter of Melvin and Ellen Stauffer, New Holland, and Lester and Arlene Nolt, Leola.

Sheryl S. Nolt, 9, daughter of Eugene and Elaine Nolt, East Earl, granddaughter of Isaac and Anna Mae Shirk, Narvon, and Irwin and Lena Mae Nolt, East Earl. Jethro H. Zimmerman, 1, son of Raymond and Sharon Zimmerman, East Earl.

1. In order to have your child’s name in the list of birthdays, simply complete the form below and mail to: THE SHOPPING

Ephrata Library Programs

The Ephrata Public Library, located at 550 South Reading Road, Ephrata, has announced their programs for October. Programs are open to the public and free ocharge. Registration is required for programs and can be made by visiting the events calendar on the library’s website (www. ephratapubliclibrary.org), by calling the Library at 717738­9291 or stopping into the library during normal business hours.

• Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. ­ Toddler Time. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30­minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning­enriched art activities. Ages 2­4.

• Tuesdays, October 8 & 29, 12:30 p.m. – Mahjong Club. Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. Ages 18+.

• Tuesdays, October 8, 15 & 29, 3:30 p.m. ­ Teen Gamers Club. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13­18.

• Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. – Homeschool Club for Tweens. Homeschoolers are invited to join them on the second Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of fun activities like painting, playing games and cool science experiments! Ages 10­12.

• Tuesday, October 8, 4:00 p.m. – Perler Madness. Get creative and make your own Perler bead creations. The possibilities are endless! Ages 10­12.

• Tuesday, October 8, 4:30 p.m. ­ Be an Artist. Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them! Each class will focus on learning about one well­known artist. They will then create their own artwork using their art and style as their inspiration! Join in as they learn about design, method, thinking and problem­solving skills using various traditional and

Homegrown Treasures At The 44th Annual HinkleFEST & Benefit Auction

Lancaster County holds a wealth of Homegrown Treasures and many varieties will be on display at the 44th annual HinkleFEST & Benefit Auction at Hinkletown Mennonite School (HMS). The weekend of family­friendly events will be held on Friday and

non­traditional art materials. Ages 6­9.

• Wednesday, October 9, 11:00 a.m. ­ Intro to Computers: Part 4. They will discuss operating systems, an overview of the desktop and different terms you will hear as you go forward in your technology journey! A Q & A will end this session. Ages 18+.

• Wednesday, October 9, 4:30 p.m. ­ Fashion Design

Saturday, October 11 and 12. Events take place rain or shine at 272 Wanner Road in Ephrata with options for the whole family.

The weekend’s events will begin on Friday night with a new Makers Market from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,

for Tweens. Get ready to design your own mini­sized outfits! Sketch your designs and recreate them using fabric, felt and accessories. Each meeting they will have a new challenge. Ages 1012.

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showcasing the handcrafted products and services of local HMS alumni. Families can participate in the HMS Chicken Chase Fun Run, running alongside HMS’s very own Hinkle (chicken) mascot. For dinner, guests can get a Lancaster County pork BBQ meal from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a classic whoopie pie to top it off. Kids will also enjoy the KidsFEST activities from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: a bounce house and large farm equipment to explore, along with cotton candy and a Candy Drop from a bucket truck. Throughout the evening, adults can take a

sneak peek at the treasures that will be for sale on Saturday.

Saturday’s auction begins at 9:00 a.m., led by Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, featuring many desirable items. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:00 a.m. Kids’ activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m. including pony rides, barrel trains, the petting zoo, and more!

The HinkleFEST and benefit auction is one of the most significant community events for Hinkletown

Mennonite School and supports the mission to provide excellent Christcentered education for over 280 students. For more information about HinkleFEST and the school, go to www.hinkletownschool.org/ HinkleFEST or call the school at 717­354­7100. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Carter Powell (grade 4), Elyse Zimmerman (grade 4), Ezra Quillen (grade 6), Zaida Brown (kindergarten), Kiana Weaver (grade 8) and Gabriel Stanley (kindergarten).

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Would you like to win $50 next month? Enter The Shopping News “Where In The World” contest! As always, we’ve received many interesting entries this month and it was difficult to pick a winner. There were entries from Switzerland, Penn State, North Carolina, Texas and many more! The winners for the month

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and they will receive a $50 gift card from any regular Shopping News advertiser of their choice as their prize. To read all of the contest criteria and get an entry form, see page 6A. Check out our Facebook page in the near future to see all of the entries we have received to date!

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- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News” from bored to BOARD! Come enjoy an evening of board games with your friends at the library. Ages 18+.

• Thursday, October 10, 1:00 p.m. ­ Microsoft Outlook Calendar. Participants will be able to add, edit and delete events, set up

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• Thursday, October 10, 10:00 a.m. ­ Children’s Mini Chef Program. Preschoolers are invited by Giant to an age­appropriate cooking class! They will be making a themed snack for the holiday season and creating an arts and crafts project. Please come prepared to assist your child with the new and exciting health and safety skills they will be taught. Ages 3­7.

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• Thursday, October 10, 1:00 p.m. — Model City for Homeschoolers. Help them make the town of your dreams. Using craft supplies you can recreate the buildings you love or make something completely new! Ages 10­18.

• Thursday, October 10, 4:00 p.m. ­ Trivia for Teens. Do you know a lot of random stuff? Do you think you know more random stuff than other random teens? They’ll be breaking up into teams and seeing who knows the most trivia! Various topics will be covered like science, history, video games, etc. Ages 13­18.

• Thursday, October 10, 4:30 p.m. ­ How Do We Work? Weird and Wacky Edition. Have you ever wondered how your heart beats? Or why is it so hard to taste when you have a stuffy nose? And what’s with that weird crust you get on the inside corner of your eyes sometimes? Also, why can’t I lick my elbow?!?! If so, you are just the curious mind they are looking for to join in on their exciting exploration of the human body! In this program, children will delve into learning about the human body through a combination of storytelling, hands­on activities, and interactive demonstrations! This month they will focus on the weird, sometimes gross, but fascinating things about our bodies! Young scientists will gain a deeper understanding of how their bodies work and why they are so incredible! Ages 7­10.

• Thursday, October 10, 6:00 p.m. – Trick or Treat Bingo. It’s always a treat playing Bingo with your friends at the Library. But will you get tricked by choosing the wrong prize? Come out and play to find out. Trick OR treat, you’ll have a lot of fun! Ages 18+.

for this very important date! Join them for a whimsyfilled trip to Wonderland for a very Merry Un­birthday to You Tea Party! Tea, lemonade and snacks will be provided and followed by themed activities that will get curiouser and curiouser. Costumes are encouraged. Come and see what you will find down the rabbit hole! Ages 8­12.

• Monday, October 14 –Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Tuesday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. ­ Google Calendar. Participants will be able to add, edit and delete events, set up recurring events in various formats, create notifications, invite others to calendar events, share and view other calendars, personalize the interface and create work tasks for the personal and professional setting. Ages 18+.

• Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. ­ Kids’ Craft Night. Explore your creative side at the library! A variety of materials and craft ideas will be available for creating fun crafts together! Ages 5­9.

• Thursday, October 10, 4:00 p.m. – Tween Gamers Club: Super Smash Bros. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! They will be playing a different game each session. Ages 10­12.

• Thursday, October 10, 6:00 p.m. ­ Kindle Users. 2.0. Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join them at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically designed for Kindle Fire users. You should have a Kindle Fire to attend. Ages 18+.

• Saturday, October 12, 1:00 p.m. ­ Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. Don’t be late

• Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. –Intro to Internet. This inperson workshop is for those who are new to the internet or want to build more confidence in finding information online and navigating websites. Attendees will learn about web browsers and search engines, build skills to navigate the internet, and discover tips and tricks for basic and advanced searching online. Ages 18+.

• Wednesday, October 16, 4:00 p.m. ­ Conundrum Society. Are you a fan of

Each session is a new challenge! Work together as a group of sleuths solving puzzles and mysteries! Ages 10­18.

• Thursday, October 17, 1:00 p.m. ­ Happy Harvest! Children’s Fall Program. They will be reading about harvest time and discussing what farmers do during the harvest each year. There will be farm­themed sensory exploration, artistic creations and fun fall activities! Ages 2­6.

• Thursday, October 17, 3:30 p.m. ­ Art Afternoon for Teens. Come create and have fun with your friends at the Library. No stress allowed as they explore their artistic side and unwind in a relaxing, no­judgment environment. Ages 13­18.

• Friday, October 18, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 20, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.; Monday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Annual Fall Book Sale. There is an entry fee on opening night only. Guests will be able to fill a bag with items for a cost on Monday, October 21, and the promotion will continue Tuesday, October 22 for a cost per bag. There will be a variety of genres available including fiction, non­fiction and children’s books. There will also be CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and board games. All proceeds will benefit the Ephrata Public Library. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

• Mondays, October 21 &

28, 11:00 a.m. ­ Story Time. Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept­enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time. Large and small motor skills are practiced with simple art activities. Ages 3­7.

• Monday, October 21, 2:00 p.m. ­ Letter Writing for Homeschoolers: Maple Farm Visit. Students who have a pen pal at Maple Farm are invited to Maple Farm for an in­person visit! They will be painting pumpkins with the seniors in the pen pal program. Only students who already have a pen pal can register for this event. After registration, you will receive an email with more information. Ages 1018.

• Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. ­ Board Games for Tweens. Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the library! Ages 10­12.

• Tuesday, October 22, 4:30 p.m. – Typing for Homeschoolers. Come practice basic typing skills! They will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. They’ll even do some fun typing challenges! Ages 10­14.

• Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 23, 11:00 a.m. –Security on the Internet. This in­person workshop is for those who are interested in safety online and want to protect themselves from fraudsters and scams. It will build participants’ confidence when they are visiting

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websites, creating passwords and responding to email. Ages 18+.

• Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 p.m. ­ Warm Fuzzies and Hot Cocoa Story Time. Come have a cup of hot cocoa while cozying up with your favorite blanket around the “fire.” Chill out with stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs. They will also do some laid­back crafts and fun activities focused on helping them to

relax and let go of stress or worries! Feel free to bring a blanket and a stuffed animal! Ages 5­9.

• Saturday, October 26, 1:00 p.m. ­ Halloween Party for Kids! They will be celebrating the season of Halloween by reading books about the holiday and creating art works themed around it! They will also have Halloween sensory, songs, activities and more! You are welcome to wear a

costume for the party. Ages 2­6.

• Monday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. ­ Painting for Homeschoolers. Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10­14.

• Monday, October 28, 3:30 p.m. ­ Dungeons and Dragons for Teens. Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice. Designed by teens, for teens. New players are welcome! No prior experience needed. You must be registered to attend. Ages 13­18.

• Monday, October 28, 4:30 p.m. ­ I Can Cook! Cooking for Kids. Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join them at the Library to make simple, but yummy recipes! Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced. Their program will end with

the best part...eating their creations! Ages 6­9.

• Monday, October 28, 5:30 p.m. ­ Blockheadz Club. Build, design and create with LEGO® bricks, figures and accessories all supplied by the Library. Participate in various building challenges. The theme will be revealed when you arrive at the program. Ages 6­12.

• Tuesday, October 29, 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 30, 11:00 a.m. – Intro to Gmail. This in­person workshop is for those who are new to using email or want to build more confidence using email. For this email training they will be using Gmail, one of the most common email platforms. Learners will practice basic

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email functions, such as sending, receiving and replying to email. Also, they will learn to recognize and deal with spam, organize and delete emails and search for messages. Participants should create a Google account before class. Please schedule an appointment with a computer tutor or utilize the library lab hours if you need help creating the account before class. Bring your email account and password to class so you can practice! Ages 18+.

• Tuesday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. ­ Halloween GLOW Party! Get ready for a spook­tacular Halloween

glow party! This fun­filled event is designed for kids and their parents, featuring a night of games, crafts and a dance party that will light up the night. Upon arrival, kids will receive a glow­in­thedark necklace to wear throughout the evening. They’ll then participate in a variety of games and activities, including a glowin­the­dark scavenger hunt, glow stick ring toss and glow twister! In between games, kids can get creative with glow­in­the­dark Halloween crafts! The party culminates in a high­energy dance party with glow sticks, where kids can show off their best Halloween moves. Don’t miss out on this glowtastic celebration! Ages 5­9

• Wednesday, October 30, 1:30 p.m. – Homeschool Club for Kids. Homeschoolers are invited for an afternoon of fun activities

like painting, playing games and cool science experiments. Ages 6­9.

• Wednesday, October 30, 4 & 4:30 p.m. ­ Kids Read Tales to Tailwaggers. KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the library ready to listen as children read to them. Kids may choose favorite books on their reading level to read. Ages 4­12.

• Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m. ­ Tween Halloween Party! Join them for a spooky Halloween party! They will have themed snacks, candy, crafts and games. They encourage you to come in your Halloween costume! Ages 10­12.

* On October 7, 1985, Lynette Woodard, who captained the gold­medalwinning U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team in 1984, had the great distinction of becoming the first female player for the Harlem Globetrotters, remarking that she “got chills” when she heard the news. She beat out nine other finalists for the honor.

* On October 10, 1845, the United States Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen students and seven professors. Its curriculum included mathematics and navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy, and French.

* On October 11, 1975, law professors William Jefferson Clinton and Hillary Rodham married in their living room in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Only family and close friends were in attendance.

Blessing Of Pets At Bergstrasse

• Thursday, October 31, 5:00 p.m. ­ Teen Murder Mystery. You are enjoying a party when a body is discovered. Murder! The killer is in the room with you. Play a key role in a murder mystery and see if you can figure out who the killer is… before you’re next! Dinner will be provided. You must be registered to attend. Ages 13­18.

* On October 9, 1942, Chicago bootlegger Roger “The Terrible” Touhy escaped from Stateville Prison in Illinois by scaling the guard tower. Framed for kidnapping by his bootlegging rivals, with the aid of corrupt Chicago officials, Touhy was serving a 99­year sentence for a crime he didn’t commit and was recaptured a couple of months later, but released in 1959, then murdered by unknown assailants after just three weeks of freedom.

* On October 12, 2011, India successfully launched the Megha­Tropiques satellite into space to exclusively study monsoon patterns. The satellite was made with France’s help and would share its data with organizations in Europe and America.

During the Sunday morning Worship on October 13, at Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, there will be a special Blessing of Pets for those who wish to bring their four or multi­legged pets. The service begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. All animals are to be leashed or in an animal carrier. Those whose pets now rest “over the rainbow bridge” are invited to bring a picture of the pet who has passed. Bergstrasse Lutheran Church is located at 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata. For more information, contact the church office at 717­733­7808 or bergluth@ dejazzd.com.

* On October 13, 1975, country singer Charlie Rich shocked viewers of the CMA Awards by setting the envelope announcing John Denver’s win for Entertainer of the Year on fire with a 9 lighter. By his own admission, “The Silver Fox” was on a combination of medication and gin and tonics. But whatever the reason for his act, he was blacklisted from the show for the rest of his career.

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Boats/Motors

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Lawn & Garden

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FOR SALE: Sheds, gazebos, pool houses, playhouses, poly furniture, all in stock, 5% off. Also, shed repairs, roofing, siding, decks. Wyomissing Structures, 610-743-5660.

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FOR SALE: Columbia riding mower, good condition, $300. Briggs & Stratton 3.5 HP mower, good condition, $70. Toro 22” self-propelled mower, excelled condition, $300. Troy-Bilt 28” snow blower, model 2840, heated handle grips, 4-way chute control, electric start, new, $800. 610-901-4388.

Machinery/Tools

FOR SALE: DeWalt 12” compound miter saw, model 705. 717-874-8820.

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Pets & Animals

FOR SALE: 12 week old pure bred male Beagle puppy, all shots and vet checked, tri-colored, pretty faced, family raised. $250. Call 610-693-4542.

FOR SALE: Female Beagle puppy, about 6 months old. Comes with small cage, food, toys. Likes to play, loves to go outside. Not good with cats. Has been vaccinated, would need shoulder boost. $200. 717-940-1425.

FOR SALE: Ragdoll kittens, 2 male, 1 female, born July 28, shots and vet checked, 717-344-8550.

Produce/Edibles

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Real Estate

FOR SALE: 2007 manufactured home, located south side of Newmanstown, 2BR, 1BA, gas heat, central air, underpriced at $39,900. Affordable home on private lot. Has wheelchair access, Call 610-845-3349.

Sporting Goods

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FOR SALE: Bowflex Ultimate XTLU Power Pro exerciser, excellent condition, booklets, exercise sheets, $100. 717336-2225.

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NOTICE: Huge Yard Sale, 10/12, 7am-? Gabela slicer, match boxes, decoratives, riding toys, plant stands, foldable wagon, much more. 339 Glenbrook Farm Market, Leola.

NOTICE: 15+ Yard Sale, October 11-12, 6am-? R/S. Dresses, shirts, baby clothing, shoes, housewares, gas light, patio bricks, sandstones, saddles, 2-ton self feeder, RC airplane, Mt. bike, MHR 17 gun, buggies, hand hewn logs, primitives, rustic, lots repurposed items. Bake/food stand to benefit cancer patient. 303 Mill Road, Ephrata.

GARAGE SALES

NOTICE: Garage Sale, Thurs., Fri., Sat., October 7, 8, 9. New and used clothing and household items. Buy $50 “new” Tupperware, get one item at 1/2 price. 1003 Glenview Drive, Denver. In development behind Weaver’s Store, Fivepointville.

NOTICE: Yard Sale, 10/10 and 10/11, 8am-? Lots of men’s XL clothing, shoes, jewelry, household, Longaberger baskets and much more. 34-1/2 North State Street, Ephrata.

NOTICE: Yard Sale, October 11 & 12, 7am-1pm. Fishing tackle and boxes, garden tools, cement landscaping blocks, bird feeders, new colored light strings, new men’s socks, Carpenter Tech. memorabilia, men’s shirts, M-L, holiday items, housewares, corner cupboard, double bed frame, small tables. 1503 Hilltop Road (near Bowmansville).

NOTICE: Garage Sale, Thursday and Friday, 10/10, 10/11, 7amNoon. Lots of books, teaching supplies, Lionel Trains, household, toys, bench, beauty items, candles and lots more. 1140 Muddy Creek Road, Denver.

NOTICE: Yard Sale, 10/12, 7am-? Lots of toys! American Girl, Barbie, Calico Critter. 1210 Diamond Street, Akron.

NOTICE: Cheltenham Development Yard Sales, Saturday, 10/12, 7am. Dawkins Drive, Grayson Avenue, Sutherland Road, East Earl.

NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, Friday, October 11, Saturday, October 12, 7am. 42” TV, entertainment center, 3-tier shelf. Michael Kors purses, e-bike, puzzles, baby items, hunting blind, hunting chair. Crocs, women/men, clothing and much more. 84 Valerie Avenue, Ephrata.

NOTICE: Garage Sale, 10/11-10/12, 8am-3pm. Shedding My Treasures. Always adding new stock. Antiques, vintage, jewelry, handmade items, 1412 Briertown Rd., East Earl.

NOTICE: Neighborhood Yard Sale, Oct. 11th & 12th at 7am. Luggage, clothing, potting tables, household items, Weber grill, tools, storage containers, CD’s, framed Ephrata Cloister photos, situp bench with mat, various golf clubs and lots more. 46 Valerie Avenue, Ephrata.

NOTICE: Yard Sale, Saturday, 10/12, 6:30am. Teenage girl’s clothes, household, white full bedroom suit with trundle. Books, shoes and much more as we are cleaning out. 925 Main Street, Akron.

NOTICE: Multi-Family Sale, Saturday, 10/19, 7-2. 144 and 163 Windsor Drive, Ephrata.

NOTICE: Indoor Yard Sale, October 11 and October 12. Trinity United Methodist Church, 420 Main St., Denver. You don’t want to miss this sale. Fall, Halloween, Christmas decorations, also have fall, winter clothing. Many nice items for sale. Hours are from 8am to 11am. Hope to see you there.

NOTICE: October 11 and 12th, 7am-1pm. Misc. household and baby items, clothes. 49 Valerie Ave., Ephrata.

NOTICE: Yard Sale, October 11 & 12, 8am-1pm. Huge variety, household items, comp desk, tools, great stuff, priced to sell! 956 Dawn Avenue, Ephrata.

NOTICE: October 11, 12th & 13th, 8-4. Antiques, collecibles, old lamp parts, clothes, etc. 48 Blue Jay Drive, Stevens.

NOTICE: Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale and Benefit Bake Sale, October 18th, 12:30pm. Pizza kits, subs, baked goods, lots of little girl dresses, baby clothes, cape dresses, shirts, jackets, books, shoes, coffee table, baby swing and lots more. 123 Rancks Church Road, New Holland, next to Town’s Edge Greenhouses.

NOTICE: October 12th, 8am? Women’s clothing, purses, shoes, accessories, men’s clothing, boy’s clothing, shoes, toys, housewares. 221 Steinmetz Road, Ephrata.

NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, Thursday, 10/10, 7am-? and Friday, 10/11, 7am-? Infant to adult clothing, decor, household items, Tupperware, snowblower, antique jars. 1596 Division Highway, Ephrata beside Glenwood Foods.

NOTICE: Garage Sale, Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. Downsizing. Furniture, housewares, holiday, framed paintings, patio. Rain or shine. 910 Snyder Hill Rd, Lititz.

NOTICE: Multi-Family Garage Sale, 10/11 & 10/12, 7am-1pm. Longaberger baskets and purses, Vera Bradley purses. Puzzles, Baltimore Orioles memorabilia, Princess Diana and Kennedy magazines. Teacher material, early years, kid’s toys, household items. Women’s, men’s, children’s clothing. Gardening and Christmas items, vintage items. 966 Dawn Avenue, Ephrata.

NOTICE: 30+ Family Yard Sale, Saturday, October 12th, 7am-? Adult and children’s clothing, books, toys, home decor, bikes. Fundraiser Bake Sale, subs, pulled pork and french fries. At Terre Hill Mennonite High School, 1416 Union Grove Road, Terre Hill. Rain date October 19th.

NOTICE: Neighborhood Yard Sales, 10/11, 2pm7pm, 10/12, 7-? Adult clothing, suits, children’s clothing, shoes, boots, toys, books, end table, floor lamps, oak stand, teacher items, bulletin boards, Friday, donuts, baked goods, subs, chips, drinks, Saturday, donuts and coffee. 643, 675, 684, 701, 715 Fivepointville Rd., and more.

NOTICE: Yard Sale, Friday, October 11, 8am. Tools, sewing and craft supplies. Gardening items, old canning jars, dried flowers,. 221 East 28th Div. Hwy., Brickerville.

NOTICE: Huge Yard Sale, Friday, 10/11 and Saturday, 10/12, 7am. 45 Dawkins Drive, East Earl.

Announcements

NOTICE: 4OurKids Cash and Gift Card Bingo, November 3rd at Elks Lodge: 170 Akron Road, Ephrata. Doors open at 12pm, Bingo starts at 1pm. $30/ ticket. For tickets, see 4OurKids Facebook page or call 717-587-6763.

NOTICE: Open House, Bowmansville Fire Company, Saturday, October 12th, 10am-1:30pm. 146 West Maple Grove Road, Bowmansville. Fire prevention, activities, crafts, food. Cookie decoration. Vehicle rescue demonstration at 12pm. Bicycle safety demonstration at 1pm.

Help Offered

HELP OFFERED: MDS General Contracting providing home repairs and remodeling. Durabilt all season rooms and awnings. Also, we handle mobile home repairs. Certified HUD installer. Call 717-271-2278.

HELP OFFERED: Light tree trimming, debris removal, hedge trimming, mulching and leaf clean-up. Great prices, free estimates. Call Tim at 717-8242831.

HELP OFFERED: Eberly’s Drywall Finishing, Patching and Repair, no job too small. 717-826-3182, leave message.

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.DonGrahamRemodeli ng.com. Call 717-368-8943.

HELP OFFERED: Meadowview Contractors specializing in HVAC, Service, New install., from residential to commercial. Call 717-7231922.

HELP OFFERED: Interior painting. Custom colors, drywall repairs. Call Damien about fall and winter specials. PA#032157. Let us help brush and roll your project away. 717940-5912.

HELP OFFERED: Groff Painting. Clean, quality work. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Ephrata. 717-371-7515, PA118129.

HELP OFFERED: I will do your laundry, pick-up and drop-off available. Run errands, check on your pets, transportation to appointments. Call or text, 717-271-1356.

HELP OFFERED: Decks Decks Construction. Building decks, fences, and ramps since 1979. Free estimates and design. Call Mark 717269-3549. www.decksdecks construction.com. Like us on Facebook. PA047954.

HELP OFFERED: Experienced electrician, licensed and insured. Prompt, friendly service and free estimates. Call Jim, 717-5752147. Please leave a message.

HELP OFFERED: Bair Painting - Interior/exterior, painting/staining, cabinet painting, log cabin staining, drywall repair. 704-689-3909.

HELP OFFERED: Denny’s Property Improvements. Plumbing, flooring, appliances, painting, etc. Great with punch/codes lists. Licensed & insured, 23 years experience. 484-955-6938.

HELP OFFERED: Experienced lady of 15 years will take care of your mom or dad 24/7 or part time. Vera 717-808-7055.

OUR TEAM!

HELP OFFERED: Pianist for events, church, performing arts: voice, theater, dance. Text, voicemail Bert, 717283-6983.

Cleaning Services

HELP OFFERED: A-Clean Hometown Services specializing in commercial cleaning: offices, churches, apartment turn-overs, move-ins and move-outs. Serving Northern Lancaster County for 30 years. 717336-4854.

HELP OFFERED: I clean homes, apartments. Weekly, bi-weekly, 25 years experience, low rates, references, reliable. Ephrata and surrounding areas. 717-2711220.

HELP OFFERED: I have a few spots open for one time cleanings. Regular cleanings in Ephrata, Lancaster, Lititz areas. I drive further for deep cleanings. Call or text Annie Hoover at 717672-8743.

Home & Lawn Care

HELP OFFERED: Professional lawn care company offering full services. Mowing, pruning, property clean-up, etc. 26 years experience. Free estimates. 717-419-8815.

HELP OFFERED: Busy B Tree Service, tree removal, tree trimming. Fully insured and Licensed PA #188769. 6 years experience. Free Estimates. 717475-0828.

HELP OFFERED: Brian’s Mowing, weekly mowing, leaf clean-up, great prices, residential and commercial. 717468-5086.

HELP OFFERED: Lawn mowing, trim shrubs, mulching, fall planting and leaf clean-up. Call Scott Sweigart Landscape at 717669-2348. 33 years experience.

HELP OFFERED: Artistic landscaping. We do landscaping, hardscaping, fall clean-up, mulching. Call Sam, 717-826-1074.

Help Wanted

HELP WANTED: Driver/ worker wanted for a farmers market, 717-917-6881.

HELP WANTED: Part-time caregiver. Weekend and evening positions also available. Looking for friendly, trainable individual(s) who enjoy helping others maximize potential. Lititz/Ephrata area married man in wheelchair needing personal care and light house duties. Starting $14/hr, agency paid but self-directed. Experience helpful, not needed. 717-9894490.

HELP WANTED: Ephrata Area Social Services is hiring an early morning driver to assist with the grocery pantry/Meals on Wheels. Position requires valid driver’s licenses, ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work Wednesdays, 7am-11:30am, with possible additional hours. Contact Tiff, 717733-0345 Ext. 115.

HELP WANTED: Part-time assembly line packaging. Seeking motivated individuals, Saturdays from 9am4pm. Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older. Possibility for additional hours based on performance. Contact Information: Apply today at cheesedelicatessen@ gmail.com. Visit us at: 250 Holland St., Wernersville, PA 17959. Cell: 717-278-9681 (texting is ok.)

Wanted

WANTED: Looking for a 1 bedroom apt., 1st floor, have companion dog, willing to pay $900-$1,000. Ephrata area. 717-9951257

To Buy

WANTED: $50-$500 paid for junk autos. Free removal. Call anytime, licensed, insured, bonded. All paperwork taken care of legally. 717-989-6980.

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 Street in Lititz. 717-627-4929. www.lititzmusic.com.

WANTED: Corvettes, 1953-2019. Always buying. Call Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717-575-4561.

WANTED: Buying HO trains and Lionel trains. Baseball cards before 1980. Paying cash. Call 717-341-4214.

WANTED: Old bottles, stoneware, redware, primitives, cork top medicine, flasks, soda, beer & bitters. Send image &/or call, Steve, 717371-1259.

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, 717-9260633 or 717-272-4338.

WANTED: Older Christmas decorations, glass ornaments, valentines. Costume jewelry, rings, brooches, necklaces. Postcards. Older doll clothes. Other older items. Stella, 717-8757884.

WANTED: Coins. American, Canadian, Foreign, paper money, jewelry. New Holland Coins, 592 E. Main Street, New Holland. 717-355-0206.

WANTED: Always buying your unwanted jewelry, broken ok, also old wrist and pocketwatches, working or not. Cast iron frying pans, old radios, antiques, A to Z. Call Reed Antiques, 610780-6873. Don’t delay, call today. Put cash in your pocket. JOIN

WANTED: Classic Cars, Sports Cars, Muscle Cars, Antique Cars. Always buying. Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717-575-4561.

AUTO REAL ESTATE

WANTED: Highest cash paid for cars, any condition. Licensed professional. 717-2789539.

Houses

FOR RENT: New townhome, Bowmansville. 3BR, 2.5BA, heat pump with air. No pets. $1,700/month. First month rent plus security. 717-6296557.

Shared Living

FOR RENT: Shared living, single home, quiet and private. Private entrance. Everything included except cable. Responsible person, $1,000 monthly. 717-669-4478, leave message.

Free

FREE: 6x6 pebbled wool rug, medium brown, some fraying of binding, no stains. 610678-7913.

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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 library events, happenings, and offerings. Call 717­354­0525 or email adagostino@elancolibrary. org with questions. Registration is not required for events, unless indicated.

• Homeschooling with Confidence: Understanding Pennsylvania’s Homeschool Laws, with William A. Estrada, Esq. ­ Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. Join Will Estrada for an informative seminar on Pennsylvania’s homeschool laws designed to help empower you to homeschool

with confidence. Come prepared with your own questions and concerns, as there will be time for Q & A at the end of this presentation. Will is a homeschool graduate from Pennsylvania, a homeschool dad, and Senior Counsel at the Home School Legal Defense Association. Will has also worked as a career federal employee in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and was appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in 2023 to serve a four year term on the Board of Visitors of Christopher Newport University, a public university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a member of the California bar, the D.C. bar, the U.S. Supreme Court bar, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals bar, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals bar.

• Pumpkin Painting ­ Monday, October 14 at 6:00 p.m. Join ELANCO library for some harvest fun by painting

your own pumpkin to take home! Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Visit https:// calendar.lancasterlibraries. org/event/pumpkinpainting­73321 to register.

• Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club – Monday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join them at the Library! Beginners welcome! They’ll get you started on your first project. For all ages.

• Reading Workshop: Improving Your Child’s Reading Fluency, with Steven Duvall, PhD ­ Monday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. A hands­on session to show parents how to use research­

proven methods for increasing children’s reading fluency and comprehension presented by Steven Duvall, PhD. These techniques are effective with slow readers and children with learning disabilities and/or dyslexia. The workshop also includes instruction in how to select reading materials, measure progress, track reading gains over time in relation to other students the same age, and how to know whether tutoring is no longer necessary. Dr. Duvall has served homeschool families as an evaluator and educational advocate since the late 1980s and has worked with the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), where he currently serves as Director of Research, as a consultant

since 1993. He is a licensed/ certified school psychologist. With experience as a school psychologist in the public schools (21 years) and as a professor and program director of university training programs for school psychologists (19 years), Dr. Duvall brings a unique perspective to homeschooling children with special needs. Attend inperson or online via Zoom. Registration is required to attend via Zoom; registration is appreciated to attend in person, but same day walkins are also welcome. Visit

https://calendar. lancasterlibraries.org/event/ reading ­ workshopimproving ­ your ­ childsreading ­ fluency ­ stevenduvall­phd­73139 to register.

• LEGO® Creation Club –Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. Once a month, they’ll build themed creations out of LEGO® Bricks that will be displayed in the Library. Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings. Event will take place in the library’s upstairs Activity Room.

Rancher w/1,572 SF, eat-in kitchen w/panel cabinets, appliances, breakfast island & pantry, living rm. w/corner stone gas fireplace, 3 bdrms. (master bdrm. w/bath & walk-in closet), 2 baths, 30x33 daylight bsmt. (ideal for future rec/family rm.), heat pump, central AC, low maintenance exterior & insulated/tilt windows.

Owner relocating to retirement facility & serious to sell. Custom one owner 6 years old Rancher. Energy efficient, economical & convenient location. Minutes to Fivepointville, Terre Hill & Bowmansville. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Sat., October 12, 19 & 26 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood. com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)

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620 Fivepointville Rd., Denver. Rt. 897 S. to 4-way stop in Fivepointville. Right Fivepointville Rd. to house on right.

WED., OCTOBER 91:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

THURS., OCTOBER 10

- 5:00 p.m. - J. Myron and Sarah J. Stoltzfus, S. Vintage Rd., Paradise. 2.2 acre country lot, ideal rural custom home site. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., OCTOBER 10

- 6:00 p.m. - Edward H. Steve, 216 Reading Rd., East Earl. 3 bedroom 1,771 sq. ft. home with attached 2 car garage, .56 acre lot, new 2019 24’x40’ 2 stall horse barn/garage, 10’x16’ shed. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

FRI., OCTOBER 114:00 p.m. - Richard and Janet F. Grimes, 303 Willow St., Terre Hill. Commercial type building 129x48, zoned Light Industrial & Ag, 2.61

acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., OCTOBER 129:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, toys, model trains, dolls, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

MON., OCTOBER 144:00 p.m. - Larry E. and Irene K. Beavens, 143 Denver Rd., Denver. 2­1/2 story 3 bedroom dwelling, 1 & 2 car garages, pole building 50x30, barn 30x20, storage building, 3.2 acres, zoned Heavy Industrial. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

TUES., OCTOBER 155:00 p.m. - 402 Holdings LLC, 404 N. 4th St., Lebanon. 8 unit apartment on .01 +/­ acre. L&H Auctions Inc.

Fundraiser Tea Held For Lititz Public Library

Wanting to thank the Lititz Public Library for its partnership throughout the years, the Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County held a tea in September as a fundraiser for the library. The event, which included a raffle and silent auction of many items donated by the local business community, netted $3,250. Genevieve Wimer, president of the Jane Austen Society, presented a check in the amount of the proceeds to the Lititz Public Library’s Director, Carolyn Reiste.

In 2002, Wimer wrote a sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, naming her work “Honor and Humility.” After giving a talk on her book at the Lititz Public Library, she founded the Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County which meets at the library on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meetings vary on topics from Jane Austen’s novels,

WED., OCTOBER 161:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

WED., OCTOBER 164:00 p.m. - Kay L. Heagy

her characters, the Regency Period in history, along with activities that encourage the group to learn not just about Jane Austen but about each other. New members are

Estate, 106 Snavely Mill Rd., Lititz. Custom 4 bedroom rancher, garage, detached 2 car garage/pole building 32x24, 4/10 acre

(East Earl Area)

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always welcome to discuss all things Austen and enjoy a cup of tea.

For more information, go to www.lititzlibrary.org, visit the library at 651 Kissel

rural lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., OCTOBER 17 - 12:00 Noon - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. 333 lots of coins and currency. Horst Auctioneers.

& Modern Incl. Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Office & Patio (Sets & Individual Pcs.); MID-CENTURY MODERN DINING ROOM SET; APPLIANCES; KITCHENWARE; CLOCKS & LAMPS; SILVER; COPPER & BRASS; CAST IRON; AGATE; TINWARE; PEWTER; WOODENWARE; BASKETS; CHINA; GLASSWARE; POTTERY; LINENS & TEXTILES; BOOKS & PAPER; 1845 MARIA GOOD FRAMED SAMPLER; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ARTWORK; CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; TOYS; TOOLS; CHICAGO ELECTRIC MIG 170 WELDER; LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT; ARIENS DELUXE 28 SHO SNOWBLOWER; BOX LOTS & MANY OTHER ITEMS TO BE SOLD! Accepted Payments: Cash or PA Check. Visa, MasterCard, Discover & Debit Card with 3% fee. No out of

THURS., OCTOBER 17

- 6:00 p.m. - Joshua L. and Katrina B. Wise, 2220 W. Main St., Ephrata. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Dutch style bi­level home, .44 acre lot, 2 car garage, detached 24’x20’ 2 story garage, shed. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

THURS., OCTOBER 17 - 1:00 p.m. - Terry L. and Janice M. Rubendall, 504 Charming Forge Rd., Robesonia. Country 3 bedroom split level dwelling, 2 car garage, insulated pole building 40x60, 4­1/2 acres, fenced pasture. Real estate at 4:00 p.m. ’56 Mack and ’74 IH trucks, tractor, equipment, tools. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

By: Witman Auctioneers, Inc. Luke R. & Clarke N. Witman www.witmanauctioneers.com

Hill Road or call 717­6262255.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Genevieve Wimer and Carolyn Reiste.

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FRI., OCTOBER 1810:00 a.m. - South County Acquisitions, LLC, 2854 Seven Valleys Rd., Glen Rock. Commercial type buildings, 20,000 sq. ft. total, zoned General Commercial, 4 acres. Real estate at 11:00 a.m. Forklift, woodworking equipment, live edge and reclaimed lumber. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., OCTOBER 198:30 a.m. - Leon D. and Ethel M. Sensenig, 1526 Brunnerville Rd., Lititz. Beautiful 3 bedroom brick rancher, .74 acre country lot. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Personal property, 2014 Grand Cherokee, 2 Martin guitars, tools. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

SAT., OCTOBER 199:00 a.m. - Sunset Acres Nursey (Lewis and Arlene Burkholder), 41 Cocalico Creek Rd., Ephrata. 16th annual inventory reduction auction, trees, shrubbery. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.

SAT., OCTOBER 199:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Fall Tool Sale ­ over 580 lots of antique tools. Horst Auctioneers.

SAT., OCTOBER 1910:00 a.m. - David M. and Ruth G. Shelly, 1253 Breneman Rd., Manheim. Custom country 3 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, 1.3 acre rural lot. Real estate at 12:00 noon. Personal property, furniture, antiques. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

MON., OCTOBER 215:00 p.m. - William P. and Camille M. Mulligan, 667 Poplar St., Denver. Charming 4 bedroom, 1 bath 2

story home, .21 acre lot, 1,568 sq. ft. home, fenced backyard with utility shed. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

TUES., OCTOBER 224:00 p.m. - Clifford R. Snader, Yellow Hill Rd., Narvon. 9.2 acres woodland, custom home site, perc’d and probed. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

TUES., OCTOBER 225:00 p.m. - Norma I. Martin Estate, 813 Grandview Dr., Ephrata. Clean solid brick rancher, level .43 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

WED., OCTOBER 23 -

1:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

WED., OCTOBER 234:00 p.m. - Daniel J. Miller, 6146 Division Hwy., Narvon. 2­1/2 story 2­unit dwelling, detached 2 car garage 28x22, 4/10 acre country lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

WED., OCTOBER 235:00 p.m. - Brian C. Dimick, 799 Chestnut Tree Rd., Elverson. 10 acres of land near Struble Lake. Horning Farm Agency Inc.

THURS., OCTOBER 24 - 1:00 p.m. - Donald S. and Marian T. Eby Estate, 3424 W. Pequea Ln., Gordonville. 60 acre highly productive farm, 2­1/2 story 4 bedroom farm house, bank barn, 48x48 stable addition, 62x104 loafing barn, 38x64 pole equipment building, 3 car garage. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., OCTOBER 24

- 5:00 p.m. - Leon Weber

Estate, 315 & 317 E. Main St., Terre Hill. 2­1/2 story brick 2 family house, 3 bedrooms, 1 car garage each unit. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., OCTOBER 24 - 5:00 p.m. - Marlin G. and Sue A. Groff, 9 N. Kinzer Rd., Kinzers. Super clean 2 story with 4 bedroon on .68 acre lot, attached garage and detached shop, view. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

FRI., OCTOBER 254:00 p.m. - Marvin E. DeHart Irrevocable Trust, 1222 Katterman Hill Rd., Richland. 3 bedroom, 1 bath rancher on 1.22 +/­ acres. Followed by tools, mini barn, 1975 Dodge Dart. L&H Auctions Inc.

FRI., OCTOBER 254:00 p.m. - Andrew M. and Yvonne L. Hershey, 28 Leacock Rd., Gordonville. 2­1/2 story 4 bedroom farm house, 28x30 garage/barn, utility building, 1/2 acre level lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers,.

SAT., OCTOBER 268:30 a.m. - Frank W. and Eva G. Burkholder, 290 Reading Rd., East Earl. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2,032 sq. ft. split­level home, attached 1,000 sq. ft. 3 bay garage, .87 acre lot. Real estate at 2:00 p.m. 2002 Jetta, 1996 Blazer, 2 JD mowers, guns, tools, quilts, antiques, furniture and personal property. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

SAT., OCTOBER 269:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.

SAT., OCTOBER 261:00 p.m. - James Ford Jr., 410 Ash Rd., Morgantown. 14 acre property with a 3,752 sq. ft. home with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and a 2 car garage. PA Auction Center.

SAT., OCTOBER 262:00 p.m. - Frank W. and Eva G. Burkholder, 296 Reading Rd., East Earl. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story farmhouse, .34 acre lot, 2,400 sq. ft. home, attached 2 car garage. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

MON., OCTOBER 285:00 p.m. - Ervin J. and Elizabeth S. Fisher, 627 Meetinghouse Rd., Gap. Country 1­1/2 story 4

bedroom house, 2 car garage, 2 story 38x50 barn, .86 acre lot with fenced pasture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

TUES., OCTOBER 295:00 p.m. - Shannon M. Stauffer Estate, 2314 N. Penryn Rd., Manheim. Country 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, rural 1/2 acre lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., OCTOBER 31 - Erma H. (late Henry) Garman, 404 N. Earl St., Terre Hill. Commercial property and large concrete building, off­street parking, .46 acre, (Continued On Page 14B)

window & oak hardwood flooring; (3) bedrooms w/closets; (2) full bathrooms; 1-car attached garage. Basement has a trenched waterproof system; 23.5’x17’ recreation room; storage room; cold cellar; oil furnace; central A/C; on-site well & septic system; updated roof; Warwick Twp. & School District; taxes $3,609. A wonderful location w/a desirable level lot and backs up to farmland, come take a look. OPEN HOUSE DATE: Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Call 717-587-8906. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Black 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/85,000 miles, tan leather interior, Limited, V-8, heated seats, beautiful vehicle; Martin 6-string D-18 guitar (162478); Martin 12-string D-12-28 guitar (425057); whitetail deer head mount & antlers; black bear rugs & head mounts; 4-pc. cherry BRS w/queen mission-style bed; 3-pc. 1960s walnut BRS; double mattress set; solid cedar chest; 8-gun cabinet; (2) curios; brown reclining loveseat; (2) tan recliners; PFAFF sewing machine; knee-hole desk; glider rocker; front load washer & dryer; 2hite 30” elec. stove; 14-c.f. chest freezer; Rainbow sweeper; stainless flatware in oak box; kitchen utensils (a few Cutco); antique crocks & jugs; stock-pot; peanut butter glasses; doilies & soft goods; quilts & blankets; many hand cut & sewn quilt tops; Ertl toys; 1970s farm toys; 12+ Winross trucks; C.I. Boston Terrier dogs; pink depression glass; other nice glassware; kero. lamps; marbles; dolls; milk cans; drying rack; dinnerware; coolers; 10+ lots of silver coins; canning jars; more unlisted.

GARAGE ITEMS: Exmark model Quest Zero-turn mower w/twin 20-hp engine; Echo model PB-755-ST back-pack blower;

For appointment, call Joel at 717-383-5606.

TERMS: 10% Down, Balance in 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com Auction For: Norman L. & Donna E. Stoltzfoos Attorney: Anthony Schimaneck (717) 299-5251 WWW.LHAUCTIONSINC.COM

GOODS, TOOLS SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M.

Preview Times - Friday, October 11 from 2:00 P.M. through 5:00 P.M. and Saturday, October 12 from 7:00 A.M.

*The following is just a very general list of items to be sold. Photos representing the entire auction will be posted on our website www.horstauction.com on Friday, October 11. Sale to be held at the Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522

DISNEY COLLECTIBLES; CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; CHINA & GLASSWARE; POTTERY; VINTAGE & COSTUME JEWELRY; LINENS & TEXTILES; ARTWORK & PRINTS; BOOKS & PAPER; STAMP ALBUMS; COMIC BOOKS; TOYS; TONKA; HESS & WINROSS TRUCKS; MODEL TRAINS & ACCESS. INCL. LG. COLLECTION OF LIONEL TRAINS & ACCESS.; AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS & ACCESS.; SPORTS CARDS & MEMORABILIA; NASCAR & RACING COLLECTIBLES; BARBIE & AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS & ACCESS.; STUFFED ANIMALS; HOUSEHOLD GOODS; TOOLS; BOX

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public water and sewer, old tobacco warehouse, 41’x33’ lot, Zoned Commercial. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

THURS., OCTOBER 31

- 5:00 p.m. - Diane L. Seifrit, 620 Fivepointville Rd., Denver. Country 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, 3/10 acre lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

FRI., NOVEMBER 14:00 p.m. - Norman L. and Donna E. Stoltzfoos, 130 Pine View Dr., Denver. 11 +/­ acre farmette with 5 bedroom, 3­1/2 bath farmhouse, 40x66 bank barn, fenced pasture. L&H Auctions Inc.

SAT., NOVEMBER 29:00 a.m. - Carl D. and Marilyn K. Kline, 875 School Rd., Womelsdorf. 88 +/­ acre Berks Co. farm with 3 bedrooms, 1­1/2 bath house, large bank barn and outbuildings. Real estate at 2:00 p.m. Personal property. L&H Auctions Inc.

SAT., NOVEMBER 212:00 Noon - Glenn and

Joyce Lehman, 287 Neimond Rd., McAllisterville. 81 acre farm, quiet location, tillable and woodland, good soil for crops and produce, good hunting. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

THURS., NOVEMBER 7 - 4:00 p.m. - Michael Berlinger and Geraldine F. Martin, 100 Middle Creek Rd., Lititz. Outstanding 13.60 acre gentleman’s farm, 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1800s 2 story farmhouse, 1 bedroom rental cottage, 5 bay 2 story garage/barn, 9+ acres tillable farmland. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

FRI., NOVEMBER 89:00 a.m. - Donald C. Walter, 387 Blain Rd., Airville. 21.2 acre farm, rancher, pole barn, horse barn, 2 car garage, pond, fenced pasture, woodland. Real estate at 2:00 p.m. Tractors, truck, farm equipment, shop equipment/tools, guns, primitives, collectibles, furniture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

FRI., NOVEMBER 84:00 p.m. - Ray and Louise Sensenig, 18 Bull Frog Rd., Grantville. 8.7 +/­ acres, 4 bedroom home, shop, 2 car detached garage, animal barn. Beiler­Campbell Auction Services.

Richard & Janet F. Grimes 717-371-7885 www.klinekreidergood.com PUBLIC AUCTION COMMERCIAL TYPE BLDG. 129x48 ZONED LIGHT INDUSTRIAL & AG 2.61 ACRES TERRE HILL BORO.

FRI., NOVEMBER 84:00 p.m. - G. Robert Eby II, 5557 Lincoln Hwy., Gap. Country 2­1/2 story 4 bedroom house, 3 car garage, 2 attached storage buildings, 1.1 acre. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., NOVEMBER 98:30 a.m. - Mervin G. and Sheila L. Weaver, 475 Gockley Rd., Stevens. Clean 3 bedroom rancher, great view, .71 acre, living room addition, 40’x20’ detached building. Real estate at 1:00

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p.m. Personal property, woodworking equipment. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

SAT., NOVEMBER 910:00 a.m. - Elvin L. and Vera Z. Martin, 633 Stricklerstown Rd., Newmanstown. 11.4 acre chicken farm with pasture, custom 4 bedroom split level dwelling, 2 car garage, (2) broiler houses 44x500, shop/garage 40x80, cattle shed, composter shed. Real estate at 11:00 a.m. Tractor, TCM forklift, trailer, woodworking equipment. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

WED., NOVEMBER 13 - 2:00 p.m. - Pamela J. Eckman, 134 Cedar Hill Rd., Peach Bottom. 41.7 acre farm, 1 story 3 bedroom double wide dwelling, utility building. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., NOVEMBER 14 - 4:00 p.m. - J. Kevin and Kelli J. Sauder, 110 N. Ridge Rd., Reinholds. Country 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, custom pavilion, 1.1 acre lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., NOVEMBER 168:00 a.m. - Fred A. and Carol Ann Herr, 633 Fieldcrest Dr., Willow Street. John Deere tractors and combine, truck, farm equipment, trailer, guns, prints, primitives, furniture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

WED., NOVEMBER 20

- 1:00 p.m. - Joanne L. Morton, and Nancy L. Wissler, 2, 6, 7 and 8 Ponderosa Dr., and 3, 4 & 5 Hunsicker Rd., Lancaster. 7 prime level Manheim Township building lots, rural custom home sites. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

WED., NOVEMBER 20 - 4:00 p.m. - Keith A. and Eve E. Sagner, 5842 Wertztown Rd., Narvon. Colonial 3 bedroom split foyer dwelling, 2 car garage, 12x24 utility building, 1.73 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

FRI., NOVEMBER 2210:00 a.m. - David G. and Edith S. Heckel Estate, 249 Landis Valley Rd., Lititz. 7.3 acre farmette with pond and stream, 2­1/2 story brick 5 bedroom house, 4 car garage, brick bank barn 46x36, shed, pavilion. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Tractors, trailers, golf cart, shop tools, primitives, furniture, milk bottles. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

FRI., DECEMBER 64:00 p.m. - Elmer A. and Mary K. Fisher, 26 Old Leacock Rd., Ronks. Country 2­1/2 story 5 bedroom farm house, 2 story barn/garage 30x42, 2­1/2 acres, fenced pasture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

FRI., DECEMBER 139:00 a.m. - Produce Equipment Consignment Auction. Tractors, farm equipment, plastic layers, planters, irrigation, picking assists, conveyors, brushers, boxes and bins, greenhouse equipment and supplies. Noah Shirk Auctions, BeilerCampbell Auction Services.

WED., DECEMBER 18 - 4:00 p.m. - Lamarr Z. and Patricia A. Horst Estate, 280 Hartings Park Rd., Denver. Country 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, 12x20 utility building/garage, 1 story 28x60 shop/garage building, 2 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from September 26 to October 2:

Adamstown Borough

Vera E. Fritz conveyed property in Adamstown Borough to Christopher L. Schnader for $1.

Brecknock Township

Barry S. Martin, Kathryn H. Martin, Todd E. Heckathorn, and Michele L. Heckathorn conveyed property on Bowmansville Road to Michele L. Heckathorn for $1.

Alfred S. Peracchio and Janet E. Peracchio conveyed property on Oakmont Court to Hugo Camacho and Keren Camacho for $340,000.

Clay Township

Lester G. Weber and Naomi M. Weber conveyed property on Wood Corner Road to Wood Corner Real Estate LLC for $387,500.

Lincoln Land Group Inc. conveyed property in Clay Township to David Amico and Roxanne Amico for $170,600.

Darrell E. Marks and Kath­

leen A. Marks conveyed property in Clay Township to Edward Dowlin Jr. and Sabrina Dowlin for $430,000.

Denver Borough

James G. Schmitt and Meagan Hess conveyed property on Walnut Street to Karen Green for $260,000.

Earl Township

Samuel Lee Beiler and Diane Marie Beiler con­

veyed property on Daisy Drive to Samuel Lee Beiler for $10.

Troy E. Hoover and Dawn L. Hoover conveyed property on Maple Drive to John Anthony Miller and Aryn E. Miller for $604,000.

Samuel S. Stoltzfus and Sadie K. Stoltzfus conveyed property on Jaylan Drive to Warehouse 191 LLC for $3,700,000.

Ferree R. Esbenshade Jr. conveyed property on Overlys Grove Road to Ferree R. Esbenshade Jr. for $1.

East Cocalico Township

Sunview Partners LP conveyed property on Wabash Road to Ryan Matthew Sensenig and Anna Elizabeth Swarr for $1.

David Whiskeyman and Elise Whiskeyman conveyed property on Coastal Avenue to Luis Falcon for $371,000.

Michael G. Royer and Laura M. Royer conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Michael G. Royer for $1.

Joshua L. Martin and Sara L. Martin conveyed property on North Reamstown Road to Trenton R. Weaver and Bethany R. Weaver for $356,000.

West Side Exhaust LLC conveyed property on Bon View Drive to Kendal Burkholder and Alicia Burkholder for $1.

Family Place Properties LP conveyed property on Buena Vista Lane to Robert F. Urban and Angela S. Urban for $950,000.

East Earl Township

Dorothea Rose Doherty and James Stephen Doherty conveyed property on Grayson Avenue to James Doherty for $395,000.

Ephrata Borough Chakriya Sok conveyed property on Sycamore Road to First Choice Home Buyers LLC for $150,000.

David H. Keeports and Elizabeth J. Keeports conveyed property on East Pine Street to David H. Keeports for $1.

The Lillian E. Feirick Estate conveyed property on Pershing Avenue to Adam Quick for $365,000.

Samuel Riehl Jr. and Rebekah Riehl conveyed property on James Avenue to RHF Associates LLC for $230,000.

Ephrata Township

James H. Hoover and Esther M. Hoover conveyed property in Ephrata Township to Harlan R. Hoover and Lois Ann Hoover for $1.

Hunter Creek Partners LLC conveyed property in Ephrata Township to Richard Seth Wenger and Yvonne N. Wenger for $1.

Cheng Vang conveyed property on Silver Maple Circle to Robert C. Turka and Melissa J. Turka for $317,500.

Ronald G. Vogt conveyed property on West View Drive to Christopher Ehst and Valerie A. Ehst for $417,000.

Lititz Borough

Tucker A. Keefer conveyed property on Partridge Drive

to Steven B. Colbert for $400,000.

Marlise W. Mellinger and Abbigail J. Cawood conveyed property on East New Street to Caleb D. Ploutz and Bethany S. Ploutz for $300,000.

New Holland Borough

John A. Miller and Aryn E. Miller conveyed property on West Broad Street to Thomas Smucker and Maria L. Smucker for $533,000.

Elam S. King conveyed property on West Main Street to Wesley Zeiset and Debra Zeiset for $275,000.

Upper Leacock Township

Samuel Tyler Eby conveyed property on Linden Street to Kerri N. Clement for $415,000.

The Worship Center Inc. conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to The Worship Center Inc. for $1.

Nelson J. Bard and Della Wanna M. Bard conveyed property on West Main Street to Gabe N. Martin for $260,000.

Katie R. Glick conveyed property on Monterey Road to Mervin L. Beiler and Priscilla K. Beiler for $265,000.

Warwick Township

Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on West Side Drive to Denise M. Dohner and Paul S. Dohner for $150,000.

Steve A. Correll and Patricia M. Correll conveyed property on Pleasant View Drive to Jenny Lynn Ecenrode and Matthew Stephen Krause for $455,100.

Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on Cameron Lane to Daniel Hendrickson and Ashley Hendrickson for $747,380.

Compass Mill Complex LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Compass Mill Complex LLC for $1.

Golden Hawk LLC conveyed property on Crosswinds Drive to Warwick Lititz Living LLC for $155,000.

Golden Hawk LLC conveyed property on Crosswinds Drive to Warwick Lititz Living LLC for $500,000.

Sherry Lundvall conveyed property in Warwick Township to Isaac K. Ebling and Rachel Ebling for $280,000.

Warwick Crossing LLC and EG Stoltzfus Homes LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Wendy V. Capoferri and Stephen A. Capoferri for $851,500.

James A. Croyle and Jennifer J. Croyle conveyed property on Fox Run Terrace to Joseph Rudzinski and Taylor Rudzinski for $435,000.

The Sheryl L. Kresge Estate conveyed property on Brusen Drive to Perrone Properties LLC for $275,000.

The Catherine B. Augustine Estate conveyed property on Brubaker Road to Andrew D. Schaefer and Gwen A. K. Schaefer for $460,000.

Matthew R. Knoster conveyed property in Warwick Township to Linda Phillips for $462,500.

West Earl Township

Ligia M. Arias and Fabian Arias conveyed property on Robin Dale Drive to Ligia M. Arias and Fabian Arias for $1.

Anna Mary Sauder conveyed property in West Earl Township to Wesley D. Siegrist and Teresa J. Siegrist for $1. The Emma H. High Estate conveyed property in West Earl Township to Elvin H. High Jr. and Loretta S. High for $263,000.

Student Spotlight

Sophia Gervase Senior

While in her senior year at Cocalico High School, Sophia Gervase, daughter of Eric and Melissa Gervase, has a packed year ahead of her.

Cocalico High School

This year Gervase has chosen to take Journalism, Thematic Interpretations, AP Statistics, AP Language and Composition, and AP Spanish. On top of these classes, she also takes Sociology through dual enrollment and participates in Cocalico’s internship program in which she works with Señora Stehr as an ESL aid at Adamstown Elementary. Outside of her already packed course load, Gervase participates in a number of extracurriculars. She participates in both cross country and track, as well as Model UN, Mock Trial, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Cocalico Book Club, and Global Scholars. Gervase also works as a waitress in the Dutch-Way restaurant.

In the future, Gervase plans to become either a high school English teacher or an ESL teacher. In order to accomplish this, Gervase plans to attend schools such as Duquesne University, University of Vermont, or West Chester University. She would also like to study abroad for a semester in college. If she could travel anywhere in the world, she would choose either Ireland or Italy. She thinks Ireland has amazing scenery and she would like to be able to experience it in person. She would like to travel to Italy because of its incredible architecture and her family’s heritage.

Written by: Madison Zepp

Sarah Smith

Senior

Sarah Elizabeth Smith is a student from Lititz Christian School who right now is in her senior year; she is 17 years old, and after high school she wants to study healthcare administration or accounting. Her parents are Bradley Smith and Kathie Smith.

Outside of school, Sophia enjoys many different hobbies, including reading, journaling, making collages, running, and hiking. In May of last year, she ran a half marathon, which she is extremely proud of. Some fun facts about Gervase are that she drives a stick shift car, and her favorite book series is The Raven Cycle by Maggie Steifvater. Sophia’s favorite quote is, “And deep in my heart, the answer, it was in me / And I made up my mind to define my own destiny” by Lauryn Hill. Cocalico wishes Gervase an exciting and uplifting senior year. It is evident to anyone that knows her that she will have a big future ahead of her.

Sarah is very happy at Lititz Christian School. She has attended since pre-K. She loves everything about LCS, but her favorite things are the excellent education that she receives at LCS and the people of LCS. She feels confident that for these two reasons she will be prepared for any college.

She participates in many extracurricular activities; during fall she normally practices volleyball which is actually her favorite sport; she also participates in yearbook and worship arts. She is one of the best students in the school, so she takes part in her school’s National Honor Society. Furthermore, she is also part of the Language Honor Society because she takes Spanish classes and is taking Spanish at the college level this year.

Outside of school, Sarah enjoys hanging out with her best friends; another hobby is that she loves to watch movies, and she loves to work at Camp Conquest. It was a great experience to talk with Sarah, I wish her the best in her future and hope she accomplishes all she wants to do.

Performance Issues That Can Affect Older Cars

Modern cars have much longer life spans than one may expect. Not too long ago, drivers often commemorated the milestone of their vehicles reaching the 100,000-mile mark. However, data from Car and Driver indicates the average vehicle now lasts around 12 years or roughly 200,000 miles. More advanced electric or hybrid vehicles may be able to go even further, with some capable of reaching as much as 300,000 miles.

According to a 2006 report from Consumer Reports, vehicles made in Japan and Korea have fewer problems per 100 vehicles than those made by American and European manufacturers, making them tops in vehicle longevity.

Thanks to advancements in technology, cars are more durable than ever, but that doesn’t make them impervious to breakdowns or the need for repairs. A recent report from AAA found that more than two-thirds of service calls were for vehicles a decade or older. Here’s a look at some of the problems that can affect older vehicles.

Battery

The average car battery lasts between three and five years, according to Auto Zone. Batteries tend to show signs of wear at the fouryear mark on average. Corrosion or dirt on battery

terminals also can affect battery performance.

Electrical System

Electrical system issues can be caused by anything from burnt out car fuses to bad or faulty electrical connections and contacts.

Corroded or loose screws, nuts and wires can cause electrical issues, which may be more common in older vehicles that have significant mileage on them.

Suspension

The suspension system is comprised of springs, tires, shock absorbers, struts, antisway bars, and other parts that connect the vehicle to the wheels. Suspension systems regulate the amount of bouncing in the vehicle while on the road and make it manageable. Eventually,

all suspension systems can and will wear out, and parts will need to be serviced or replaced.

Evaporative Emissions

The evaporative system consists of a network of hoses, canisters and valves. It helps vent pressure in the gas tank. An older vehicle may end up with a cracked hose that can cause a fuel leak. Hoses also may be compromised elsewhere in vehicles, so these points should be checked during routine maintenance.

Braking system

As with other moving parts on a car, the brake system wears down over time and parts will need to be replaced. Squealing, squeaking or a soft brake pedal are indicative of braking system

issues and should be looked at by a mechanic promptly.

Obsolete Components

Modern vehicles are increasingly being controlled by computers. These computers handle a variety of features, including navigation and pairing to mobile phones, among others. Over time, systems may no longer work if there are no computer updates available. That means Bluetooth pairing may no longer function, or maps may not be current for GPS systems.

Cars and trucks have longer life spans due to technological advancements. However, age is still a factor in the deterioration of different vehicle systems.

Avoid Drowsy Driving Incidents

Driving offers a sense of freedom that is hard to replicate. Is it any wonder young drivers are so eager to get their licenses while older drivers aim to hold on to them as long as they can?

Certain hazards come with getting behind the wheel, though most are largely preventable — including drowsy driving. As more people take to the roadways this spring and summer, it is important to remember that drowsy driving is a major problem.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that as many as 6,000 fatal crashes each year may be attributed to drowsy drivers. The National Sleep Foundation found about half of adult drivers in the United States admit to consistently getting behind the wheel while feeling drowsy. In addition, more than 40 percent of survey respondents say they have fallen asleep behind the wheel at least once.

The impact of drowsiness on driving is just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated, distracted or under the influence of both legal and illegal drugs.

• Reaction times are greatly reduced and worsen the drowsier the driver becomes.

• Awareness of hazards and the ability to sustain attention are diminished.

• Driving after being awake more than 20 hours

without sleep is the equivalent of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent.

• The National Safety Council warns that fatigued drivers are three more times more likely to be in a car crash than drivers who are not fatigued.

• Insufficient sleep is tied to poor decision-making, which can lead to risk-taking behind the wheel.

Some drivers may not recognize they are driving while drowsy. Drivers with certain sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, may not recognize that their interrupted, less restorative sleep can adversely affect their safety behind the wheel. Addressing sleep disorders can help drivers be more safe. Other people may be sleep deprived from working shift hours or taking care of young children. Asking for help to catch up on sleep can alleviate drowsiness when behind the wheel.

Individuals can take additional steps to make them less susceptible to drowsy driving.

• Avoid driving between midnight and 6 a.m. or in the mid-afternoon when sleepiness peaks, according to the Sleep Foundation.

• Ask to change medications if they cause drowsiness. Check to see if supplements list drowsiness as reactions and avoid those that do.

• Take breaks when driving long distances. Travel with a driving partner who can share the responsibility of driving.

Terms Consumers Should Know When Purchasing A Vehicle

Buying a new car is no small task. When shopping for a new car, it’s easy to let details like the color of the vehicle and creature comforts like connectivity take control of the transaction, but buyers also know how important the bottom line can be.

Next to a home, a car might be the most expensive item many consumers ever purchase. In fact, according to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price of a new vehicle in the United States in early 2023 was just over $48,000. A lot of money changes hands at car dealerships every day, so buyers can undoubtedly benefit from learning or relearning the lingo that surrounds such transactions.

• Annual percentage rate (APR): The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau notes that APR is the cost consumers pay each year to borrow money. This includes fees and buyers should know that APR is different from the interest rate. Drivers can negotiate a lower APR, and the CFPB notes that it can benefit buyers to compare

the APR on competing auto loans.

• Balloon payment: The balloon payment is a large sum that is due at the end of some auto loans. Many drivers will pay a predetermined amount each month during the terms of the loan. Once that loan reaches maturity, they then own the car outright. With a balloon loan, buyers still make monthly payments, but when the loan reaches maturity they must make a balloon payment in order to take full ownership of the vehicle.

• Capitalized cost reduction: The online financial resource Investopedia notes that a capitalized cost reduction is any upfront payment that reduces the cost of financing. This can include a cash down payment and a trade-in vehicle.

• Closed-end lease: Individuals considering leasing their next vehicle will likely come across this term. Car and Driver notes that a closed-end lease is one that gives the driver leasing the vehicle the option to buy it at

a set price at the end of the term or walk away without any financial liability (damage or modifications to the vehicle upon returning it may result in charges).

Leases typically are closedend, but it’s still best that drivers confirm that prior to signing on the dotted line.

• Dealer preparation fees: The lending experts at Capital One note that dealer

preparation fees are the charges a dealership issues to prepare a car for transfer to the buyer. These fees might cover the cost of washing the vehicle and additional services before buyers take it off the lot.

Capital One notes these fees average between $100 and $500, and buyers should know that they are negotiable.

• Extended warranty: Car and Driver warns that most extended warranties offered by dealerships cover very little, so buyers should read the terms carefully before purchasing an extended warranty. Extended warranties offered by manufacturers tend to be more useful to buyers.

• MSRP: This familiar acronym stands for “Manu-

facturer’s Suggested Retail Price.” The MSRP is the total of the base price plus all of the options listed on the window sticker of the vehicle.

• Prepayment penalties: Prepayment penalties penalize drivers for paying off a loan before it reaches maturity. Though the vast majority of drivers who finance the purchase of a vehicle will not have prepayment penalties in their agreements, buyers with lower credit scores might. Anyone with such a penalty in the terms of their agreement should try to negotiate it out of the deal.

• Term: The term refers to the length of the purchase or lease agreement. Many leases feature terms between 12 and 36 months, while purchase agreements can feature terms as long as 72 months (six years).

Knowing the lingo before buying a new car can increase the chances drivers get a good deal on their next vehicle. 9 9 9 9 9 9

A Sparkling Clean Car

How often do you wash your car? Every week? Once a month? Whenever you feel like it? Some of us wash our cars more regularly than others. We take it to an automatic car wash, or if we are feeling energetic, we pull it into the driveway, get out the hose and bucket, and wash it ourselves. If you choose the latter, keep in mind that there is a right and a wrong way to wash a car. For the ultimate protection, you should wash your car on a regular basis. Don’t wait until it is covered in bugs, dirt and other debris. The longer contaminants sit on the surface, the more damage they do. If you commute a long distance or live in an area with acid rain, rinse off your car often to remove contaminants and prevent damage to the finish. No matter how much rinsing you do, you need to wash your car from time to time. Do so in the morning while your car is still cool to the touch. Don’t wait until the late afternoon when it is hot. The heat on the surface will dry the soap and water quickly, leaving behind a dull film on the finish. Select products made for washing cars. Don’t use regular household deter-

gents, which could scratch the finish, remove the protective wax coating and dull the paint. If you have a lot of bugs and tar on your car, you may need to purchase a product for that. To wash your car, fill up two buckets, one with soapy water and the other with rinse water, and use several large sponges or wool’s mitts. Rinse off the car first to remove all loose debris. This will prevent the debris from getting scrubbed into the finish and scratching the paint. Then wash the car in

sections, leaving the tires and wheels for last.

When you have finished with the body of your car, it’s time to attack the tires and wheels. Use a clean sponge and wipe away all of the dirt and grim. For tough spots, use wheel cleaner and a brush.

When you have completed washing your car, rinse it off all over one more time, using a fine spray at a low angle. Then dry it with terry cloths. Don’t let your car dry on its own. Water spots will appear, and after a while,

these can wear into the paint and become permanent marks.

Depending upon the size of your car, it should take you anywhere from half an hour to a couple of hours to wash your car. Don’t forget about the interior. You might as well clean it too, or at the very least, remove all of the trash from it.

A clean car is a happy car. Keep yours happy and looking its best by washing it regularly.

Modern Vehicle Features Drivers Love And Make Driving Fun

Modern vehicles are technological marvels, which has had a profound effect not only on how much drivers enjoy driving, but also how much they’re spending to get behind the wheel.

Data from Cox Automotive indicates that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in March 2023 was just over $48,000. That can raise the eyebrows of any budget-conscious car enthusiast, but it’s also worth noting that modern vehicles have become more economical in other ways. For instance, the Environmental Protection Agency indicated that the average fuel efficiency for new cars recently improved to a record 25.4 miles per gallon. More fuel-efficient cars and trucks can lower the costs of vehicle ownership.

Many drivers feel that, in addition to being more fuelefficient, modern vehicles are more fun. That’s because modern vehicles boast a number of popular creature comforts that have changed

the way people drive. Drivers who haven’t shopped for a new car in recent years can look for any number of fun features as they begin their search for a new vehicle.

• Electronic door handles: Though not as common as some features, electronic door handles provide a futuristic, if not entirely

necessary, feel. These door handles automatically extend out when drivers approach their cars and then retract when not in use. This feature is mainly about style, but it also reduces aerodynamic drag, which can help save fuel or, in electric vehicles, improve driving range.

• Touchscreens: Screens feature prominently in many parts of the average person’s day, so why not when they’re in their vehicles as well?

Though vehicle touchscreens have been around for years, auto manufacturers are increasingly switching controls for other components, including windshield wipers, to touchscreens, making for a more sleek interior design that is largely button- and knob-free. In addition, various manufacturers are offering larger touchscreens, which can simplify driving in cars that no longer feature physical controls.

• Keyless entry: Keyless entry systems, though not new, are another component that can provide a futuristic feel. Keyless entry systems once enabled drivers to keep their key fobs in their pocket and simply unlock their

vehicles by pressing a button on the door handle. Though some manufacturers still offer button keyless entry systems, more modern systems automatically unlock as drivers reach for the handle or pull it open.

• Head-up display: Arguably as futuristic a feature as car buyers may encounter, the head-up display feature puts information directly in drivers’ line of sight so they are never looking anywhere but toward the road. Information such as vehicle speed and navigation instructions are projected onto the interior of the windshield, not unlike similar systems that have long been utilized in military planes.

Modern vehicles are loaded with futuristic features that can make driving more fun.

Did You Know?

Fully functional headlights are an important safety feature on cars and trucks. While halogen bulbs were common in the past, modern vehicles now largely utilize high intensity discharge (HID) bulbs or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). HIDs work similarly to fluorescent bulbs by passing an electric current through an inert gas in a glass cylinder. LEDs are semiconductors that emit light when powered by an electric current. LEDs and HIDs are now used because they are efficient and last longer. These headlights quickly replaced halogen bulbs as the industry standard, but many drivers have lamented that they are increasingly feeling blinded by headlight glare. In March 2020, the Ford Motor Company recalled several F-150s because their headlights were too bright. According to Donut Media, an American automotive content brand, the typical halogen bulb puts out 1,300 lumens of light and the average LED emits 1,600 lumens. But HIDs can emit up to 3,000 lumens. Popular Science magazine also says HID and LED headlights are a different color temperature than halogens. These newer lights put out whiter and bluer light. Human eyes are very sensitive to blue light, so these blue-white bulbs automatically seem brighter even when they’re not emitting more lumens. Headlights also are supposed to be positioned correctly at a certain angle to reduce blinding glare.

Routine Maintenance

To Protect Your Vehicle

Most people today are interested in saving money. With an economy that hasn’t fully rebounded and economic uncertainty still looming, the search is on for ways to stretch money further. Unfortunately, some motorists think that skimping on routine vehicle maintenance is an easy way to save a few dollars. While this might work in the short term, failure to properly maintain a vehicle will almost certainly come back to haunt you down the road.

• Don’t skimp on necessities. It’s best to replace a timing belt, spark plugs and tires on schedule, rather than risk inconvenient vehicle breakdowns and the need for costly repairs in the near future. Staying on top of monitoring worn auto parts both big and small will result in less wear and tear, helping the vehicle retain its resale value.

• Follow guidelines for oil changes. Motor oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle’s engine, and it’s best to adhere to oil change schedules set by either the vehicle or lubricant manufacturer. This will ensure the vehicle is adequately lubricated and running as efficiently as possible. When selecting motor oil consider synthetic lubricants, which greatly enhance a vehicle’s performance. The uniform molecular structure of synthetic oil helps engines operate more efficiently by reducing friction and wear, while improving performance in extreme temp-

eratures. Premium synthetic motor oils also have the ability to improve fuel economy and are better for the environment because they require fewer changes.

• When cold weather arrives have antifreeze performance checked. Your mechanic should be happy to check antifreeze levels for free. When a hydrometer shows it can no longer withstand temperatures of 30 degrees or lower, the antifreeze should be replaced. This typically occurs every two years. It’s also a good idea to occasionally turn on the air conditioner in the car during the winter, just to ensure it stays lubricated.

• Keep tires properly inflated. Fluctuations in temperature can mean fluctuations in the inflation level of tires as well. Tires that are not properly inflated can lead to poor fuel efficiency and premature wear. It’s a good idea to get in the habit of checking the PSI level at least once a month.

• Use well-tested products. There are shelves and shelves of products at auto parts stores and big box retailers. It pays to do your research into the products professionals recommend.

• Set up a maintenance schedule and document maintenance. Whenever you do routine vehicle maintenance or have significant work done, keep good records. Keeping track of maintenance can be useful to show how well you cared for the car and increase its resale value when it comes that time.

Stock Up On Vehicle Breakdown Supplies

Unforeseen situations can crop up at any time. Anyone who has had a roadside breakdown in their car understands this. A flat tire or an engine malfunction is something no driver wants to experience, but those with a well-stocked vehicle emergency kit and breakdown strategy can get through most situations rather easily.

A 2017 survey from AAA found that 40 percent of drivers in the United States are not ready to handle a typical roadside emergency breakdown. The organization estimates it helps some seven million motorists get back on the road each summer. A well-equipped roadside emergency kit may help drivers get their vehicles back on the road on their own.

• First aid kit: The first aid kit celebrated its 135th birthday in 2023. The Johnson & Johnson company began commercializing first aid kits in 1888. Having a first aid kit in the car to treat minor injuries can be helpful in the event of an accident or even after injuring oneself during a breakdown.

• Fire extinguisher: Cars are full of various mechanical parts and are susceptible to catching on fire. The National Fire Protection Association says vehicle fire extinguishers need to be rated for Class B and C fires.

• Jumper cables: A weak or dead battery is often the culprit in breakdowns. Jumper cables enable drivers to get a charge from another motorist, and may help get a person back on the road quickly. If possible, get a set of cables that also comes

with safety gloves and heavy duty clamps, offers Defensive Driving Online, a defensive driving course.

• Mobile phone/charger: A mobile phone is essential for calling for assistance, but the phone is only useful if it’s charged.

• Blanket: Keep a blanket in the trunk or another storage area. Should the vehicle die in cold weather, that blanket can help keep passengers warm until assistance arrives.

• Basic tools: Tools like a screwdriver, ratchet set and wrench may enable drivers to complete minor repairs. Tools also should include tire-changing gear, such as a jack and lug nut remover.

• Traction aid: Nonclumping kitty litter or sand can provide the traction needed to get off of a slippery area of roadway.

• Flashlight: A flashlight

can help keep you visible and able to see your surroundings in dark conditions.

• Flares: Should a breakdown occur in the dark, flares can alert other drivers.

• Snacks and water: Water and food that stores well, such as emergency rations, granola bars or trail mix, can quell hunger pangs and

provide an energy boost while waiting for help.

• Rope/bungee cords/tarp: These items can be used in various situations to secure a vehicle.

While drivers can gather these items separately, many companies offer all-in-one vehicle emergency kits. A safety kit is essential for all drivers.

What To Do Before Trading In Your Vehicle

Trade-ins are a vital component of many automobile transactions. A recent report from the National Automobile Dealers Association revealed that 22 percent of all pre-owned vehicle sales included a trade-in.

Drivers want to get the most value they can for their trade-ins. Though some factors, like the age of the vehicle, are beyond drivers’ control, there are many steps drivers can take before trading in a car to maximize its value.

Tips For Driving At Night

Driving requires drivers to use their senses so they, their passengers and their fellow motorists can safely traverse the roadways. When any of those senses are compromised, the risk for accident increases.

affect light output. The angle of the lamp also is a factor. Some headlights may need a periodic angle adjustment.

• Do your homework. It’s never been easier to determine the value of a car prior to trading it in. Resources like NADA, Black Book and Kelley Blue Book can give drivers a good idea of what they will get for a given vehicle when trading it in. According to Kelley Blue Book, roughly 54 percent of trade-in vehicles qualify as “good condition,” so drivers should be realistic as they determine the value of their tradein. A trade-in value that is designated for vehicles that qualify as “excellent” is likely unrealistic, though not impossible.

• Hone your negotiation skills. Dealers may initially offer less than drivers expect, as they, too, will try to make the transaction as beneficial as possible to their bottom lines. In such situations, drivers who want to get a better trade-in value should be prepared to negotiate. Some dealerships may not budge on their initial trade-in values, but some might, and drivers prepared to negotiate a better value are in the best position to get a good deal.

• Shop around for a deal. Trade-in values may not fluctuate wildly between dealerships, but they likely won’t be exactly the same, either. Patiently shopping around for the best deal for your trade-in can ensure you get the best deal possible. Request all trade-in offers be made in writing, and don’t hesitate to take one offer to other dealers to see if they will match or exceed a competitor’s offer. Don’t discount working with less traditional sellers, such

as online dealerships like CarMax.

• Give the vehicle a thorough inspection. No matter what resources like Kelley Blue Book or NADA suggest, no car is going to get top dollar at trade-in if it doesn’t look good or run smoothly. Address any dings or dents, clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle and take the car to a mechanic to determine if there are any issues that should be addressed to improve tradein value. Dealerships may want to examine the car prior to making a trade-in offer, so the car should be tended to prior to visiting a dealership. In addition, drivers who conduct their own inspections are in better position to negotiate should dealerships point to certain issues with the car. Trade-ins are a big part of buying and selling cars. Drivers can look to various strategies to ensure they get a great deal on their trade-in.

Sight is vital to safe driving. Individuals who have vision problems must correct these issues by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses to stay safe behind the wheel. But what if the condition affecting vision is nighttime?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that accidents happen in greater frequency at night, when the passenger vehicle occupant fatality rate is around three times higher than the daytime rate. That’s despite the fact that there are far fewer cars on the road at night than during the daytime.

Reduced visibility and drowsiness behind the wheel after the sun goes down may cause many people to avoid driving at night. But driving at night isn’t always avoidable, especially during the months when the sun sets early. When forced to drive at night, drivers can follow these tips to make it safer and easier.

• Get enough rest. Skip the road trip if you are feeling tired or if you have taken medication that can cause drowsiness.

• Improve headlight visibility. Make sure headlights are in good working order and that the plastic covering on the headlights is not cloudy, which can adversely

• Stick to multi-lane roadways. Today’s vehicles are typically equipped with LED lights rather than halogen or incandescent bulbs. A study in the SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars found that these LED lamps were “generally perceived to be brighter than a standard incandescent lamp.” Although these lamps may help drivers see in front of them while driving, oncoming drivers often claim they are blinded. Oncoming lights can be particularly intense on a two-lane road. On a multi-lane road, you can put yourself at a distance from oncoming cars if you stick to an outer lane.

• Clean your windshield. A dirty windshield can cause additional glare and also make it challenging to see the road.

• Slow down and watch the shoulder. It can be difficult to see pedestrians and animals at night. Deer often are struck at dusk or overnight, particularly between the months of October and January.

• Get an eye exam. Agerelated vision changes can compromise vision and perception of glare. Speak with an eye professional about which coatings can be applied to glasses to help with glare and if any tweaks to prescriptions need to be made.

Nighttime driving requires a few different strategies to make it safer and more comfortable to drive after the sun sets.

What To Expect From EV Charger Installation

Amid the nearly 285 million vehicles on the road, there are now 1.7 million electric cars in operation in the United States, according to Experian. That figure only stands to grow as tax incentives, environmental perks and other benefits to driving electric vehicles expand.

Now that more EVs are on the roadways, drivers need ready access to charging stations to power their rides. Although there has been an influx in stations available in shopping centers and rest stops, nothing beats the convenience of an EV charger at home.

There are things homeowners need to know about EV charger installation. EV charger installation is a job best left to a qualified electrician because of its complexity.

There are three EV chargers available today: level one, level two and level three. The higher the number, the faster the charging and the more energy required. According to PC Mag, most home installations involve level two chargers. Compared to level one, which plugs into a standard wall outlet (120V) and can take 10 hours or more to charge a vehicle, level two cuts that charging time in half. Due to the extra energy draw, level two chargers often require adjustments to a home’s electrical system, which likely will include installing dedicated circuits and outlets.

New York State Charge NY says that level two chargers use higher voltage between 108 and 240V. They can provide around 20 miles

Four Signs It May Be Time To Replace Your

Inflation has been a hot topic for several years, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas to housing has increased considerably since 2019. Cars are no exception to that phenomenon, and anyone who has purchased a new car over the last half decade likely experienced some sticker shock when they started their search for a new vehicle. Data from Kelley Blue Book indicates the average cost of a new car was $37,590 in 2019. By 2023, the average cost had risen to $47,899. That marks an increase of more than 27 percent in a four-year period. Cars are indeed a significant investment, which underscores the importance of vehicle maintenance. Maintenance is more than just tending to what’s under the hood. Tires also require drivers’ attention, as aging, damaged tires pose a safety risk that also compromise vehicle performance. Tires are easily overlooked, but the following are four signs tires need to be replaced.

1. Worn tread: The automotive experts at AutoZone® note that tread depth is the most prevalent indicator that a tire needs to be replaced. AutoZone® notes that tread depth should always be at least 2⁄32 of an inch throughout the tire. Depth should be measured across the tread and around the circumference. If the tread is at or below 2⁄32 of

an inch, the tire should be replaced.

2. Bulges, gouges or cracks: Geico® notes that a deflated tire bulges at the sides, and that can compromise the safety of everyone in the vehicle. AutoZone® says bulges occur when air gets between the inner liner and outer rubber layers, which can happen after hitting a curb or driving over

a sizable pothole. A gouge or cut that is deeper than the outer layer of the tire also necessitates replacement.

3. Poor grip: Drivers may be able to feel certain tire problems, including poor grip, while driving. In such instances, tires may feel as though they are slipping.

The tire experts at Firestone note that low tread can reduce tire traction and

cause wheels to slip, which may be more noticeable when accelerating from a stop or driving on wet roads. Drivers who feel their tires are slipping can test the tread and replace tires that are low.

4. Vibration: Vibration is another issue drivers may feel rather than see. And identifying the cause requires noting where the vibrations are felt. Geico® notes that a feeling of vibration or thumping that feels like it’s coming from under the seats may indicate the tires are not balanced. A suspension issue could be to blame if the steering wheel feels like it’s vibrating. Either feeling should be brought to the attention of a mechanic immediately. Tire issues affect vehicle performance and compromise the safety of drivers, their passengers and fellow motorists. When vehicles are not performing at peak capacity, drivers should not overlook various tire issues as a potential cause of such troubles. 9 9 9 9 9

of range in an hour, and after three to six hours most EVs are fully charged.

MotorTrend magazine says most homeowners will spend between $1,150 and $2,750 to purchase and install a level two charging station. Qmerit, a nationwide specialist in installing EV charging equipment, says the charger itself can cost between $350 and $750, and the installation varies depending on the electrician. If extensive work needs to be done to the electrical panel, particularly in older homes with outdated circuitry, it can cost more. Replacing wires also may require working with a local utility

company, which extends the installation timeline. It is wise to be prepared for such circumstances.

When shopping for an EV charger, consider these features.

• Choose a cord that is 20 feet in length or longer for greatest flexibility and reach, whether in the garage or outside. Also, if a future EV has a charging port in a different location than a current vehicle, a longer cord will reach it.

• Ensure the chargers are UL- or ETL-certified, which means they meet industry safety standards.

• Consider whether Wi-Fi connectivity is desired.

Smart chargers can track energy usage or allow you to program charging times remotely.

• Having the charger hardwired could be a smart idea. Qmerit recommends hardwiring all wall chargers to

prevent nuisance tripping, which occurs when a ground-fault circuit-interrupting breaker on both the electrical system and charger can cause the circuit breaker to cut power unnecessarily.

• Do your homework to

find a reputable electrician who will be qualified to install an EV charging station. Choose an electrician who will pull permits and do load calculations to ensure everything is in compliance with local codes.

What To Do In The Aftermath Of A Car Accident

Car accidents happen every day. Though the World Health Organization reports that approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, many more people walk away from such accidents relatively unscathed. In such instances, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of an accident can help drivers and passengers stay safe and start on their road to physical and financial recovery.

No two car accidents are the same, but the Insurance Information Institute recommends anyone involved in a car accident take the following steps to make the most informed decisions in what is often a difficult situation.

• Assess your physical condition. The III recommends people involved in accidents check themselves for injuries in the immediate aftermath of an accident. Call 911 if you are hurt. If you’re seriously injured, try to remain still and only move with the assistance of emergency response personnel.

• Assess passengers’ physical condition. Drivers who are not too hurt to move can check on their passengers after assessing their own

Considerations When Shopping For Your Young Driver’s First Vehicle

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A teenager’s first ride may be a family car that is not used frequently by parents or a vehicle that is shared among the household. Over time, juggling usage can prove difficult, and parents and children may decide the moment has come to shop for an additional vehicle. These guidelines can make car shopping for young drivers go smoothly.

Budget

Cost is a concern when buying a vehicle. Calculate how much the teen will be contributing and how much parents may be putting into the equation. Check with the financing department to determine if a teen is eligible to take out a loan.

If not, a loan might need to be co-signed by an adult. Insurance costs also must be considered. Certain vehicles are more expensive to insure than others, so finding one that won’t break the bank to insure is a good idea.

Safety

The automotive experts at AAA note that teenagers are among the riskiest drivers

due to their inexperience, so it’s important to choose a vehicle that gets high safety marks. Features to look for include automatic emergency braking, sidecrash prevention systems, lane departure, blind spot alerts, and other accident prevention options. Midsize sedans are safe and easy enough to maneuver, and

they have shorter braking distances than most SUVs. New or Preowned

Both new and preowned vehicles have various pros and cons. It may be difficult for a teen to afford a new car and make monthly payments, but new cars often come with warranties and other protections. Preowned cars may not have all of

the safety features of newer vehicles, but many are certified preowned, which gives buyers some peace of mind in case service work is needed. Also, parents may not be so worried about teens dinging up a used vehicle rather than one right out of the showroom.

Reliability

It may be tempting to purchase the least expensive vehicle, but price should not always be the deciding factor. Reliability should be a major consideration. Check that the vehicle (if purchasing a preowned) has not been in any major accidents that necessitated extensive repairs. Also, certain brands are known to stand the test of time better than others. Research makes and models through Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book to determine which vehicles boast such a reputation. These are just some of the variables to consider when helping young drivers choose their first vehicle. 9

condition. Before moving a passenger who is injured, speak with an emergency response professional. This person can assess the situation and determine if it’s safe to move an injured passenger or if it’s best to wait for first responders to arrive on the scene.

• Get to a safe place. If possible, move to the side of the road or a sidewalk. If it’s safe to move a vehicle and

the vehicle is in a hazardous position, such as in the middle of the road, pull it to the side of the road. If the vehicle won’t start of you suspect it could be dangerous to move it, leave the car where it is and get yourself and any passengers who can move to the side of the road or a sidewalk.

• Call 911. If you have not already done so, call 911 once you have gotten to a

safe place. The III notes that no accident is too minor to involve the police, and some local laws even mandate that all traffic accidents be immediately reported. Be sure to fill out an accident report, which can be vital for drivers who intend to file claims with their insurance providers.

that they are not injured. The III recommends exchanging full names and contact information. Specific information like insurance companies and policy numbers, driver’s license numbers and license plate numbers, the exact location of the accident, and the type, color and model of the other driver’s vehicle also should be exchanged and noted.

The III recommends motorists involved in accidents identify the responding police officers and ask them how to obtain copies of the official accident report. Take pictures and speak with any witnesses, jotting down their names and contact information if possible.

• Turn the vehicle off. If the vehicle is still running, turn it off. Turn on the vehicle’s hazard lights and, if you can physically do so and it’s safe to do so, place road flares around the car to warn fellow motorists.

• Exchange information. Exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver once everyone has determined

• Avoid discussing fault with the other driver. Drivers will not determine who’s at fault. Such decisions are made by insurance adjusters. Discussing fault with the other driver in the immediate aftermath of an accident can lead to difficult, potentially heated exchanges.

• Document the accident.

• Notify your insurance provider. Notify your insurance provider as soon as possible. You can even do so from the scene of the accident if you’re capable of doing so. This can jumpstart the claims process. Knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of a car accident can calm drivers’ nerves and get them on the road to recovery that much sooner.