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Current Walls Can’t Contain Veritas Academy’s Growth

BY JEFF FALK

Veritas Academy is in the growth business, and business is booming.

It’s the type of growth that could be characterized as development. It’s the type of growth that originates from within. It’s the kind of growth that is fostered in a healthy environment.

“When God gives growth, you’ve got to recognize that,” said Ty Fischer, who’s been the head of school at Veritas Academy for 29 years. “Here at Veritas, our effort has been toward the mission of growing and cultivating students. We have seen growth, and at the core of that growth is an exceptional faculty. What we’re doing is preparing these young men and women to respond to callings and take God with them.”

Veritas Academy’s current expansion project will provide the

classical Christian school with greater abilities to provide better educational opportunities to more students from preschool to 12th grade. After Veritas Academy doubled its student population over

the last seven years, the school is now doubling the size of its learning space at 26 Hillcrest Ave., Leola.

Veritas Academy conducted an official groundbreaking ceremony

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BY JEFF FALK

We are called to be good stewards of the Earth, to cherish the gifts we have been given and to repurpose what we don’t want or need. At the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland, those principles are brought to life and put into practice, all for the good of others and ourselves.

“We have people who are buying furniture pieces and refinishing them or repurposing them,” said Sherry Duda, who’s been a co-general manager of the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland for six years. “We feel we save a lot of clothing from going to the landfill. If we can’t sell it, we’ll send it to resource centers. We try to recycle as much as we possibly can. That is a big part of what we do, and I don’t think the community knows about it.”

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Always keep your eye on the target. Doing the same thing in the same way over and over and over again can provide desirable results. Following through is important.

Some of the same things that produce success in archery can also produce success in other areas of life.

Bob Lauffer is a coach and a mentor in both archery and in other interests of life.

“I think the key to success (in archery)

Providing a unique and economical shopping experience is another big part of what the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland does. The thrift store, which is located at 707 W. Main St., New Holland, sells gently used or new home décor, jewelry, books, housewares, clothing and furniture.

Specializing in bargains and rare finds, the Re-Uzit Shop’s 30,000-square-foot sales floor

book area and 50-cent clothing bins.

The Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays.

“We sell everything,” said Duda. “It feels like a department

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Mennonite Life Library Sets Open Hours

The Mennonite Life library will be open on three upcoming Saturdays, with staff members and volunteers on hand to assist researchers.

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for its $7 million expansion project on Jan. 20. A few days earlier, the project experienced a soft opening in the form of some initial excavating.

The expansion project is expected to be completed by the beginning of the 2026-27 school year.

“This expansion is not just about numbers,” said Fischer. “Everything we do here harkens back to the Bible and a classical Christian education. What this expansion will allow us to do is more fully form our students. In that formation, we want them to have those skills from a classical liberal arts education.”

campaign project to financially support the expansion in the summer of 2022. As it neared the finish line, Veritas dubbed the final push for the last $700,000 “A Place for We.”

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The library at Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will be open on three upcoming Saturdays, Feb. 21, March 21, and April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Mennonite Life Museum and museum store will be open as well. The library offers a wealth of research materials on the Mennonite community’s rich history in Lancaster County, including deeds, personal papers, church records, and genealogy resources. As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, guests

are invited to research stories of migration, nonresistance, service, and faith through the papers in the archives and library.

The library is open to the public. Use of the library’s research materials is complimentary for Mennonite Life members and is available for a fee per day for nonmembers. Mennonite Life staff members and volunteers will be on hand to assist researchers. Visitors are encouraged to preregister at www .mennonitelife.org/ events and mention specific research topics they hope to explore.

Mennonite Life’s vision is diverse communities connecting across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own and each other’s stories of life, faith, cultures, and histories.

The two-story expansion project is being constructed on the west side of Veritas Academy’s 11-acre campus. The project will provide Veritas with a new gymnasium, more classrooms, a common area and an updated science lab.

“We’ve run out of space,” said Fischer. “Almost all of our space right now is classroom space. The expansion project will just about double our square footage. It will provide our faculty with opportunities to better support our entire program.”

“We love our building,” added Fischer. “The great thing is that our architects took some of the thematic aspects of the building and built it into the new construction. It looks classical. We don’t want our building to be extravagant, but we want it to be functional and beautiful.”

Veritas Academy embarked on a capital

“God has blessed us. He’s been very good to us,” said Fischer, a resident of Leola. “This is the first major capital campaign and construction campaign we’ve done at the school. We received a lot of feedback from donors, and the last 10% was the public phase of the campaign. A lot of the giving was in the quiet phase of the plan. All glory be to God. He used the generosity of the community to make it possible. As we faithfully went out to our community, God opened so many hearts to make this possible.”

Currently, there are 409 students enrolled at Veritas Academy. The majority of that student population hails from the Conestoga Valley, Ephrata, ELANCO, Manheim Township, Warwick and Hempfield school districts.

“Veritas is here to meet a need,” said Fischer. “It’s a need that I think all communities have. We want to form young men and women in the image of Christ. One of the greatest distinctions of our school is just the joyfulness. We want to produce students our community can be proud of. We want the joy in the building to flow into Leola and the greater Lancaster County community.”

Veritas Academy, which was formally established 30 years ago, employs 53 staff members, more than 40 of whom are teachers. The school receives funding from tuition, the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program and community donations.

“We’re a younger school,” said Fischer. “From the beginning, we thought we were doing good work. Now, we have a good track record. Not only do we talk a good game, we have proof. What’s happened over time is that the mission and vision haven’t changed at all. God has actually grown us up.”

For additional information, go to www.veritas academy.com.

Club Holds Holiday Banquet, Food Drive

The Ephrata Cloister Toastmasters Club recently gathered for its annual holiday banquet and food drive at the Olde Lincoln House restaurant. The attendees enjoyed fellowship as they shared stories that inspired laughter and reflection. This year, proceeds from the food drive were donated to the Lititz Warwick Community Chest to support local needs.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. The Ephrata club is one of a

worldwide network of more than 13,800 Toastmasters clubs in 150 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters has sought to help people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.

The Ephrata Cloister Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth Monday at 6:15 p.m. at the WellSpan Health Pavilion in Ephrata. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend a complimentary introductory meeting. For more information, call 717-715-9234.

Ephrata Cloister Toastmasters Club members and guests attended the holiday banquet.

Historical Society to Meet

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) will offer an educational program, “Lancaster County and America 250: A Local Story of Independence,” on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata.

Georgette Hackman will present on the untold stories of Lancaster County’s Revolutionary roots. Through storytelling and visuals, this talk will explore how Lancaster County helped to shape the nation.

The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are accessible via the alley behind the church. For more information, visit www.cocalicovalley

King Earns Degree

Dylan King graduated from Troy University, Troy, Ala., during the fall 2025 commencement ceremonies.

King is a resident of Leola.

Student Video Contest Announced

The League of Women Voters of Lancaster County (LWVLC) invites current Lancaster County high school and college students to participate in the 2026 Student Video Contest. The video contest is part of the league’s ongoing, nonpartisan commitment to voter education and youth engagement.

The contest challenges students to create a short video - up to 90 secondsrelated to the theme “My Vote. My Future.” Students are invited to use their

Trivia Event Set

The Moravian Center of Lancaster will present a trivia contest on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second floor of 227 N. Queen St., Lancaster.

Featured trivia questions will be about music and artists from the ‘50s through the ‘80s.

voices, creativity, and digital skills to highlight the issues that matter most to them and to share why voting is an important way to create change.

Submissions will be judged on creativity, clarity of message, and relevance to the theme. Contest entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place winners in both the high school and college categories. The winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Sunday, April 19.

Contest details, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and submission guidelines are available at www .lwv.org/local-leagues/ lwv-lancaster-county.

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hs.org or call 717-7331616. In the case of inclement weather, the society will follow the Ephrata School District closing schedule.

The event is free, with prizes awarded to the first-, second-, and thirdplace winners. Doors will open at 3 p.m. with snacks available for sale.

For more information, call 717-278-9008.

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BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com

MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com

OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.

SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH HELLERS (founded 1725 / Independent / Reformed / Member of Evangelical Assoc. EARCCC), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. Sunday Worship 9:45 AM, Sunday School for all ages 11:15 AM. Children Welcome! Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 717-656-9249 www.salemhellers.com

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.

ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday Worship at 9:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday School for all ages following morning worship. For more information visit www.ststephenpca.org Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 E. Main Street New Holland PA 717-354-7871.

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MobilePack Hopes to Reach New Goal

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

The need is immense; therefore, the goal is ambitious.

You can help fulfill the lofty objective.

The 11th Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) MobilePack will be held Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 22, at Willow Street Mennonite Church, 399 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street.

Packing shifts will be held Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 21, from 9 to 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. “Some shift times are more popular than others and fill quickly,” said Lora Mangus Wenger, who is the FMSC Lancaster County MobilePack chairperson.

Every individual who signs up for a packing shift is asked to contribute a minimum of $63. “This covers the cost of one box of packed meals (216 meals), which is the average amount a single volunteer packs in a two-hour period,” Mangus Wenger said. “Basically, we encourage everyone to donate as they’re able. Whether a person can contribute 29 cents or $290, we welcome you to participate.”

Registrations will be taken starting Friday, Feb. 6, and will be accepted up until the day people participate. Go to https:// tinyurl.com/2vezzzj9 to sign up.

If it is your first time to register for a FMSC event, you will need to set up a username and password to register as an individual or for your group. Go to https://www.fmsc.org/# and click “Log In.” Once you set up an account, click on “Volunteer,” then reserve the number of spots you will need for your group.

“I would encourage everyone to try it at least once because I think they will be pleasantly surprised at the impact that it has on them to be able to volunteer, as well as the idea that the food that they are packing, the next

people who will touch it are those in need,” Mangus Wenger said. “You’re really making a very direct, positive contribution to someone’s life.”

FMSC accepts volunteers as young as 5 years old. “One of (FMSC’s) taglines is ‘all ages and all abilities,’” said Mangus Wenger. “We have opportunities for people who need to sit. We can find a job for pretty much anyone of any ability.”

For more information, email Mangus Wenger at lmw4fmsc@gmail.com

or call the church at 717-464-2422.

“The food through this organization is distributed around the world to those most in need,” said Mangus Wenger. “Feed My Starving Children, since 1987, has distributed more than 4 billion meals to more than 100 countries.”

Last year, the locally packaged food was sent to Malawi, the Dominican Republic, and Peru. “It is so important to me because, unfortunately, there’s an

is you have to enjoy it,” said Lauffer, who founded the Reading Archery Club (RAC) a decade ago. “You have to spend time on it, and to do that, you have to enjoy it. You have to be able to focus, and you have to be able to do the same things every time. A lot of it is muscle memory. Once (archers) start having success, it kind of snowballs. You have to get them on the right path, and they’ve got to buy in.”

RAC is a developmental, community-based archery program that provides life opportunities for youths ages 6 to 18 from Lancaster County and Berks County. RAC is headquartered on its 38-acre, wooded property at 880 Church Road, Reading.

“What I want (the archers) to understand is that it’s OK to try and it’s OK to fail,” said Lauffer. “For some kids, archery is easy. For other kids, they’ve got to really work at it. I want them to get out of it whatever they can. Those are the big life lessons that I want them to learn.”

RAC participates in and hosts as many as 20 regional, state and national archery competitions each year. The year is loosely broken down into three

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store. It’s shopping with thrift-store prices. It’s very clean. It’s very organized. We always decorate the front windows. You can literally spend all day here it’s so big. You’ll see couples come in, and the woman is shopping downstairs, and the man will be upstairs sleeping in the furniture department.”

“We always try to balance improving our facility and making the shop experience enjoyable,” said Andy Clayton, who’s been a co-general manager of the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland for six years. “We’re trying to make things nice and make people feel comfortable.”

seasons by disciplinesindoor target, 3D and outdoor target.

RAC also conducts community events like fundraisers, and the organization awards scholarships to deserving student-athletes. There are costs involved with competing in archery.

“The mission is for students to learn safety during archery,” said Lauffer. “We want them to enjoy it and become a lifelong archer. We have about 10 passionate coaches who really enjoy working with young people, and they’re really dedicated. You need to have organization. For us, our best recruiters are the kids themselves. Providing a framework for competition is another big part of it.

Archers love to compete.”

“Every kid is different,” he added. “For some, you just let them do their things. Different students learn different ways.”

Currently, there are more than 45 student-athletes involved with the RAC program, including eight from the Garden Spot School District, as well as archers who reside in the Cocalico, Twin Valley, Boyertown, Governor Mifflin and Wilson school districts. For competition purposes, the students are broken

down by age groups: 8 and under, junior eagles; 9 to 11, eagles; 12 to 14, youths; and 15 to 18, young adults.

“They’re diverse. Some are second- and third-generation archers,” said Lauffer, who taught agriculture, advised FFA and coached track and field at Garden Spot High School for more than 30 years. “Some come from families who do archery hunting. They’re kids who love the challenge of putting an arrow where they want it time after time. That’s what they have in common.”

The student-athletes’ motivations for competing are as diverse as the archers themselves.

“You do not have to be a great athlete to be a great archer,” said Lauffer. “But we have had great athletes who have been great archers. We have kids who are involved with other sports. It’s something you can do for the rest of your life. I want it to be a positive experience for everyone out there. I had one young lady who did archery and never competed, but she had a great experience.”

Lauffer founded RAC with six Garden Spot Middle School students in 2016. The team grew quickly, with 20 participants in the

Staff members Esther (left) and Kathy at the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland

The Re-Uzit Shop consistently generates $2 million in sales annually, through about 400 transactions each day. Ninety percent of those profits goes to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) causes, and the other 10% benefits nonprofits like local ministries, police and fire and ambulance associations. As much as 99% of the thrift store’s merchandise is donated by local residents, churches, retailers and retirement communities. The Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland stations donation boxes

throughout the area and will pick up certain gently used items through a reservation form that can be filled out at https://newholland reuzit.org.

“Working here serves a mission of helping local

program’s second year and 30 archers in the third year.

“It’s important to take advantage of opportunities presented to you, but archery is not for everyone,” said Lauffer. “There might be somebody out there who’s thinking, ‘I’ve always thought about it, but I’ve never tried it.’ We want it to be accessible.”

For additional information, go to www.reading archeryclub.com.

Garden Spot Fire Rescue-Station 1 Community Blood Drive

Monday, February 23rd • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm held at - Garden Spot Fire Rescue 339 E. Main Street, New Holland 17557 • Inside the Fire Station

2 FREE admission vouchers to a Harrisburg Comedy Zone Show

Certificate for a FREE Dozen Mini Donuts from Weaver’s Store, Inc.

Certificate for BOGO Breakfast/Lunch from Shady Maple

Certificate for a $10 Coupon at any Good’s Store

Penn Cinema Movie Pass

3 ways to schedule your donation appointment: • go to 717GiveBlood.org • call 1-800-771-0059 • scan the QR Code

Thursday, March 19, 6:30 PM at

Shady Maple Banquet Facilities

Hope for the Hopeless- REAL stories, REAL lives, REAL change.

Spend an evening with REAL Life Community Services as we share stories of transformation and connect around a shared commitment to providing Hope to those who need it the most. REAL Life Real Hope 2026 Banquet, Thursday, March 19th, 6:30 PM at Shady Maple Banquet Facilities.

For tickets or for more information, call 717-336-7797 or visit our website www.reallcs.org.

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people and people around the world,” said Clayton, a resident of Leola. “That’s really rewarding. It’s a winwin. Everybody who buys something is helping other people, and the person who buys it gets a good deal. People who volunteer here make friends. It does take a village, and that’s what we have here.”

The Re-Uzit Shop receives as many as 300,000 visits each year, mostly from locals, but also from people from surrounding communities and from all over Lancaster County and even tourists.

“It’s like a destination,” said Clayton. “We have members from a local plain community who come here regularly. I think a lot of people drive by a large building and don’t know what’s inside. I think if they came in, they’d be surprised by what’s inside.”

“We have a lot of customers who walk in the front door and it’s almost like an instant ‘wow’ on their faces,” said Duda, a resident of Ephrata. “I think we’re seeing a lot more of the younger generation who are interested in repurposing. We have large groups of women who just love to thrift shop, and they’ll hit all the thrift shops in the area.”

Established in 1976, the Re-Uzit Shop, which employs 10 full-time workers and 12 part-timers and benefits from the work of 150 volunteers, was originally located in New Holland’s downtown business district before moving to its current location in 2011. Locally, MCC also operates thrift stores in Ephrata, Mount Joy, Gap, Willow Street, Morgantown, Mechanicsburg and Belleville.

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ongoing, huge need,” said Mangus Wenger. “It’s not that there’s not enough food in the world, but it’s not distributed in an even manner to everyone around the world, so there’s still a lot of people in the world who are malnourished or underfed.”

A pediatrician, Mangus Wenger is especially aware of the impact on the younger members of the world’s population. “Specifically, as far as children are concerned, it’s so vital that they get good nutrition during the first two to five years of their life, because that’s when their brain is developing a lot,” she said. “It has a very long-term effect if they don’t get adequate nutrition at a young age.”

Everyone who attends is also asked to bring a nonperishable food item that will be donated to the Lancaster Food Hub. “We also are concerned about local food insecurity,” said Mangus Wenger. “As a community, this is a great opportunity to help meet this need both locally and globally.”

Volunteers packed 400,000 meals last year. “Because the need is so great, this year we’re making a goal of packing 500,000 meals with the help of 2,000 volunteers from the community and raising $147,000 to cover the cost of the meals we are packing,” said Mangus Wenger. “Every person and penny is needed to help us reach our goal.”

Church Sets Concert

First Reformed Church,

Mikyla Rineer has been named to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Md., for the fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester GPA of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

Rineer is a resident of Leola.

40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present Soul & Spirit, a performance celebrating Black history through gospel music, jazz, and spoken word, on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Dominique Denman will host the 90-minute program, which will also feature Kellie Turner and Alanna Piper. The event is free and open to the public, and a freewill offering will be received.

Nestled on approximately 1.8+/- acres, this charming two-story residence offers a blend of classic character and modern convenience in a coveted l-1 zoned location. Step through the formal entrance and be greeted by an impressive open staircase, hardwood floors, and a sense of grandeur that flows throughout the home. The spacious layout features four bedrooms, each with carpet flooring, and a kitchen adorned with cherry cabinetry, and eat-in kitchen. Enjoy gatherings in the large DR, work from home in the dedicated office, or relax in the LR/family rm. Upstairs, you’ll find four comfortable bedrooms and a generous full bath, while the partially finished attic provides ample storage and the potential for a game room or creative space. The basement houses a new natural gas furnace for the hot water baseboard/radiator heat, concrete floors, and an electric hot water heater for year-round comfort, as well as the new electrical panel box. The home has been recently rewired throughout. Outdoors, the property shines with the large inground swimming pool, a private well, and onsite sewer. The expansive enclosed heated shop is ideal for growing a business, offering plenty of room for repairs, storage or entrepreneurial ventures. The spacious showroom is ready to accommodate multiple business opportunities, making this property very versaltile. Open House: Sat., Feb. 21 & 28 (1-3 P.M.) or by appt. call the auctioneer (717) 587-5105. Auctioneer’s Note: This property presents a unique opportunity for those with vision and skill. While the home requires some updating, a capable handyman can restore its original charm and elevate its presence within the neighborhood. Don’t miss your chance to acquire this desirable piece of real estate - this is a rare offering as the Estate of Robert Board must be settled. Come prepared to bid and make this property your own. Special Note: This Property will be sold at the office of Wolgemuth Auction LLC., Located at 109 N. Maple Ave., Leola, PA 17540. Terms: 10% down on day of the Auction, settlement within 45 days. Terms By: Robert Board Estate, Doug Good Esq. 717-354-4456. Taxes: Approx. $6980.00. Zoned: Industrial-1 (l-1) For Questions on Real Estate call Brian Oberholtzer

HSCV Elects Officers and Trustees

The annual election of officers and trustees of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) was held on Oct. 22, 2025. In addition to elected officers, the HSCV welcomed the committee chairpersons. This combined group of volunteers is already busy with new projects for 2026.

The officers and committee representatives include Angela Stewart, president; Pat Wolf, vice president; Joanne Bender, recording secretary and publicity chair; Robert Snader, treasurer; James Kimmel, education; Douglas Gehr, museum and library; Penny Lyba, corresponding secretary and program chair; Ann Snader, nominating and bylaws; Robert Eberly, newsletter; Robert Lausch, property maintenance; Randy Newcomer, member-

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley held its annual election of officers and trustees on Oct. 22.

ship and print shop; Diana Palsgrove, finance and endowment; and Clarence Spohn, publications.

The trustees are David Wise, Pamela Ruoff, Jean Kulp, Debra Martin, James Kimmel, Jodi Showalter, Fred Flinchbaugh, Douglas Gehr, Maureen Nichols, Madelyn Marks, and Delores Neuber.

The society maintains two historical homes, which con-

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tain a free public museum and a staffed research library, as well as a living-history print shop in the carriage house. It offers monthly educational programs; visits

civic organizations, retirement homes, and area classrooms; and hosts a yearly Christmas open house, along with offering other services.

Located at 237-249 W. Main St., Ephrata, the research library is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will open on Saturday, March 7, for its normal hours on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through December.

For more information, visit www.cocalicovalleyhs .org or call 717-733-1616.

COINS, CURRENCY, GOLD, SILVER & JEWELRY

THURSDAY, FEB. 19 AT 11 A.M.

Location: 1141 Wea Wit Street, East Earl, PA 17519

This is a cataloged auction with live & online bidding available. Auction starts with lot 1 at 11:00 A.M.

The mission committee of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a hot meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26. The menu will consist of ham, buttered brown potatoes, green beans, fruit salad, dinner rolls, and desserts.

The meal is free and will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall. For more information, call the church at 717-687-6619.

Coin & Currency Highlights include: 2019 1 Kilo .9999 Silver Australian Kookaburra; 7 Troy Oz. (218 grams) Silver Shot; Peace and Morgan Dollars; Silver Eagles; Colt M16 Caliber 5.56mm 1 Oz. .999 Silver Colored Proof Coin in Ammo Mag; Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars; U.S. Silver Proof Sets; 1 & 2 oz. Silver Bullets; Currency: Series 1899 $1 Silver Certificate “Black Eagle”, Series 1922 $10 Gold Certificate, Series 1906 $20 Gold Certificate, 1837 $5 “The Lumbermen’s” Bank at Warren Note; Uncut Sheet of 16 Series 1976 $2 Star Notes; Also includes Consecutive Star Notes and Silver Certificates; Gold: 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915 $2.50 Quarter Eagles. 1852 $1 “Liberty Head”. 1911 $5 Gold Indian Head. 1914 Australia Gold Sovereign. 1854 Gold 1 Dollar “Liberty Head” And so much more.

Online Only Coin & Collector Stamp Auction Tuesday, Feb. 17 lots closing at 5:00pm

Auctioneer’s note: Visit www.paauctioncenter.com for full terms, updated details, lots of photos & online bidding or call for a catalog.

into Rothsville, turn right on Old Rothsville Rd. to home on left.

REAL ESTATE: Consists of a 2,020 sq. ft. traditional frame vinyl sided 2-story 2-unit dwelling & 2-story frame storage barn on a .40-acre lot. UNIT

electric; Earl Twp; Eastern Lanc. Schools; taxes $3,788. This property has been well cared for and the owners have lived here for 60+ years. OPEN HOUSE DATE: Saturday, February 21, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. Please visit our website www.martinandrutt.com

NOW HIRING

Pequea Valley School District

Special Education Consultant

Pequea Valley School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support schools in implementing high-quality special education services, provide guidance on individualized programming, and collaborate with administrators, teachers, and related service providers to ensure compliance and best practices.

This role includes coaching staff, supporting data-driven decision making, and promoting evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Please send your resume to Cathy Koenig by March 6, 2026

Please contact Cathy Koenig @ 717-768-5577 or cathy_koenig@pequeavalley.org

166 South New Holland Rd. Kinzers, PA 17535

ELDER CARE

ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.

FOR SALE

Collectibles

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com

PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles

27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com

Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

Lawn & Garden

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING

717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!

$3/hr bonus every Saturday. All applicants must be available to work on Saturdays. Closed Sundays. *For Smorgasbord only.

SHADY MAPLE OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS: health/dental/vision, 401K/matching contribution, paid vacations, holidays, employee discount, fun work environment.

Lawn & Garden

FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029

Pets

1 GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Female. UTD vet checked. $550. Ready 2/14. 717-354-8550

2 CHIHUAHUA PUPS, Males, white w/merle, playful. UTD vet checked, ready 2/7. $450 ea. 717-354-8550

AKC DOBERMAN PUPPIES Black. 3 females. Ready 1/31. Raised w/children. 410-937-8035

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER MIX PUPPIES, ready 2/17. UTD vet check. $275. Narvon, 717-405-1951

MINI AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, 2 blue merle $800 ea., 3 black tri $600 ea., UTD vet checked. 717-768-7925

POMERANIAN PUPPIES

1M, 2F, vet checked, shots, $400. 717-598-8759 Lv. msg.

PUPPIES: ACA SHELTIE, 2M, 2F, ready 2/20, $550. WELSH CORGI, 3M, 4F, ready 2/18, $550. UTD vet check. 717-375-5975

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Miscellaneous

BURGUNDY COLOR, 36” Coverage Ag Panel, Metal Roofing & Siding, Winter Special $2.00 L.F. $.67 SQ. FT. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222.com, 717-445-5222

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

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PLACE

SEASONAL

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES

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

LOST & FOUND

FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211

READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.

SERVICES RENDERED

ANDY’S DRYWALL Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

BUSY B TREE SERVICE LLC Full Service Tree Removal and Trimming License and Insured. 7 Years Experience Call or Text Today for a Free Quote! 717-475-0828

CLEANING SERVICE

EXPD. Churches, offices, institutional & commercial facilities. 717-913-3350

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

COMPLETE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING DESIGN INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE FLUID FILM • FIREWOOD Mulching • Tree/Shrub Planting/Trimming Stump Grinding • Seeding • Excavation FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Rosslawnservice.com 717-468-3632

DECKS & PORCHES

ADDITIONS • FINISHED BASEMENTS PAINTING | 717-442-1918

DECKS & PORCHES

SUNROOMS • SCREENED ROOMS • ETC. 22 Years Exp. � 717-687-0899

DL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Deck/shed repairs • Landscaping • Mowing Patios • Powerwashing. 717-715-5230

DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526

SERVICES RENDERED

GOT MOLD! FREE Consultation. Services are Mold Inspections, testing and cleaning. Call Country Boy Restoration 717-739-5542

HANDYMAN : Painting. Winter Clean up/snow. Odd jobs. Gutters/Guards. Decks. Siding. Roofing. Mailboxes 717-826-3680

HARDSCAPING • LANDSCAPING • DECKS/ PATIOS/FIREPITS • POOL/BACKYARD FENCING • SHED PADS • LOT CLEARING • EXCAVATION • SEEDING • TREE PLANTING • MOWING • SNOW REMOVAL Atglen, PA : 610-597-7342

HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING

INTERIOR PAINTING

Drywall Repairs. Lite Carpentry. Cabinets Painting. Call about the last Winter discounts PA032157. Damien 717-940-5912

JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/27/26).Call 1-844-826-2535

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JUNK REMOVAL

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

MIKE’S JUNK REMOVAL YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! MJR LLC | Millersville 717-672-6483

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Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464

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ITEMS WANTED

BUYING CLASSIC CARS TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

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GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!

WANTED COSTUME, BROKEN, FINE JEWELRY & COINS. Highest prices pay in cash. Very honest. Over 50 yrs. experience. Call Jane 484-345-0884