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Columbia Parade Will Unleash the Villains

BY CAT SHANNON

Sinister scoundrels will prowl the streets of Columbia on Thursday, Oct. 23, but don’t worry. It’s all in good fun.

“Villains Unleashed” is the theme of this year’s Columbia Mardi Gras Halloween Parade. The parade is sponsored by the Columbia Lions Club and Sunsnappers and will step off at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Borough Fire Department, 10th and Manor streets. It will follow a route from Manor Street to Fourth Street, Union Street, Second Street, Locust Street and Sixth Street, before ending on Cherry Street.

The parade will feature five divisions.

“We have over 85 different entries in the parade,” said Joseph Chornock, co-chair of the parade.

“We have the Columbia Borough

Fire Department and all of the surrounding departments. We have church groups, the PostMortem Hearse Club and area tow

companies. We have the Zembo Shriners mini cars.”

High school and community bands will participate, along with

BY CAT SHANNON

When Sheila Miller lost her husband of 53 years to cancer, she turned her grief into a way to help others. From her Yorkana home, she wrote “Through Life and Death: A Caregiver’s Journey and Practical Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s End-of-Life,” blending her personal story with guidance for those facing similar struggles.

“The book was God-given,” Sheila said. “I had no intentions of writing a book. I just wanted to document the different events throughout my husband’s cancer journey. I wanted to document it so that as time went on, I didn’t forget. It was also a form of grief therapy.”

Her husband Gordon’s battle began in July 2022, when a silent heart attack during a trip to Reno, Nev., led to tests that uncovered a lung tumor. A biopsy revealed stage 4 melanoma.

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“If you are looking for a good ‘hometown Halloween’ vibe, we have fun for the whole family,” said Alison Liebgott, describing the Halloween Party in the Park.

“Guests can expect a trick-or-treat walk, local vendors, hip-hop dance performances from local dance studios, Halloween contests and a spooktacular time.”

3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Locust Street Park, 550 Locust St., Columbia.

The Halloween Party in the Park is a yearly event planned by Switchboard Studios & Gallery. The park will be filled with hip-hop music from DJ Madastrophic, and several dance studios will perform throughout the evening.

“This year we are welcoming in performances from different local

“He decided to do immunotherapy because they said chemotherapy would make him sick,” Sheila shared, noting that the tumor was inoperable, and Gordon was given six months to live if he did nothing. Gordon made it through two of his four treatments before the side effects became too debilitating and his health declined.

By January of 2023, he needed a cane to get around. By February, he used a walker. In March, he needed a wheelchair and by April, he was confined to a hospital bed. Gordon passed away on May 4, 2023, at the age of 75.

During Gordon’s illness, Sheila focused all of her energy on helping him.

“I became a full-time caregiver overnight,” she said. “He needed

Inviting people to the Columbia Mardi Gras Halloween Parade are (from left) Joe Chornock, Mable Hershey, John Hershey and Larry Enochs.

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Fashion Show Fundraiser Planned

The Women’s Symphony Association (WSA) of Lancaster will hold its annual Fashion Show & Brunch on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Eden Resort, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster.

This year’s event will feature a runway show with fashions provided by A Touch of Taste in Lititz. Guests will also enjoy a gourmet brunch prepared by the Eden Resort’s culinary team, live music, a

giveaway drawing of items and experiences, and the chance to browse and bid on an array of silent auction baskets.

Proceeds from the show will support WSA’s mission to support young musicians in the community.

To purchase tickets by Friday, Oct. 17, email info@wsalancaster.org. For more information about the Women’s Symphony Association, visit www.wsa lancaster.org.

help to do everything.” She knew what she was getting into, having cared for her father before he passed away from colon cancer in the ’90s.

She lovingly devoted her time and energy to Gordon’s care, and after he died, she sat down one day at her computer.

“I just started typing, putting down words, and before I knew it, I had pages and pages,” she said. She wrote most mornings and began working seriously on the book in early 2024 before finishing it in May of 2025.

write. It has to be something I’m passionate about or the words won’t come easily.”

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Annual Explore Retirement Living Event Planned

The 13th annual Explore Retirement Living open house event will take place at 17 life plan communities in Lancaster County on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The event is free of charge. For more information about the open house, visit www.explore retirementliving.org.

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“I call it my 19-month pregnancy,” she said with a laugh. “Once I was not receiving any more inspirations as to topics or even just a sentence, I figured, ‘Now the book is finished.’”

Sheila relied on advice from her friend and mentor Joan Patterson and also joined the Lancaster Christian Writers for critiques and guidance. She contacted an editor at her friend’s suggestion, submitting the first few chapters and a query letter.

“I knew it could take up to eight weeks for an editor to agree to take you on,” she said. “Eight hours after I submitted the book, my editor accepted it.”

Sheila self-published the book and credits her sister-in-law, Marian Miller, as well as Gordon’s twin brother, Gregory, who live next door to her, for their guidance. She also relied on help from her daughter, Sandy Filbert, and her mentor Patterson with supporting her along the way.

It was Patterson who suggested Sheila write an appendix in the book, full of tips and helpful terminology.

“That’s where the ‘practical’ part of the book’s title comes from,” Sheila said of the seven-page appendix. “I wanted this to be a resource book as well as sharing my story.”

Although this is the first book Sheila has written, she doesn’t expect it to be her last.

“You never know,” she said. “If I get inspired, I’ll

She is hoping to host some local book signings, but in the meantime, her book is available on Amazon and for Kindle as an e-book. People may also contact Sheila by searching for “Sheila Leader Miller” on Facebook to order a book.

She noted that she already went through her first shipment of books and will soon order a second shipment. She’s received lots of positive feedback from readers.

“I have heard from men who have read it and say they can’t put it down,” she shared. “Several people have said, ‘Oh my gosh, I needed so many Kleenex reading this.’”

Still, she emphasized that the book is not completely sad.

“There is humor in the book,” she said. “It might be dark humor, but it’s there.”

There is also a spiritual component to the book, and Sheila hopes Gordon’s story will serve as spiritual inspiration for readers. Her pastor, Jason Guillaume of Christ Church in Yorkana, was instrumental in the book’s process, Sheila said.

A portion of the book’s sales will be donated to Servants Inc., a nonprofit that’s important to the Millers.

“Gordon and I volunteered for their summer work camp for eight years, and I’ve done three more camps since he passed,” Sheila said, noting that volunteers from Servants Inc. installed a ramp at her home for Gordon. “I want the book to be a way to give back to them as well.”

Sheila and Gordon Miller

local businesses and civic groups. The last unit in the parade is always a steam calliope.

The Mardi Gras Halloween Parade is a long-standing Columbia tradition.

“It is the 78th annual celebration, and the parade route is about 1 and a half miles long,” Chornock shared. “We have food vendors along the route and especially along Locust Street.”

Up to $1,500 in cash prizes will be awarded for the best floats, walking groups and individual participants.

Unlike some parades where judges review entries at one spot along the route, the Columbia parade ensures that all units receive equal attention.

“We have judges that roam the route to evaluate the participants in three categories,” Chornock remarked.

Donations are accepted at the parade, with proceeds used toward the prizes awarded, he noted, adding, “The Lions Club gives away donations throughout the year, such as the four $4,000 donations that we presented to nonprofit organizations after this year’s Lions Club Car Show.”

Mable and John Hershey will serve as the parade’s grand marshals. The couple

will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on the day of the parade.

The Hersheys, of Marietta, have built their lives around faith, family and friendships, but one of their most impactful contributions has been the transformation of a struggling personal care home into Our Home of Hope. Today, it stands as a vibrant, faith-filled sanctuary for residents living with intellectual and mental health challenges.

Through strong fundraising efforts, dedicated nonprofit leadership and countless “God moments,” the Hersheys rallied the community to bring dignity, stability and joy back to those who now call the home their own. Located at 223-225 Cherry St., Columbia, the residence was previously known as Cherry Street Guest Home. Chornock noted that the parade provides a community atmosphere and an opportunity to celebrate Halloween.

“The parade is at night, and its theme this year is ‘Villains Unleashed,’” he said. “This alone should be enough to get people excited. We will have ghosts and goblins, the walking dead!”

For more information on the parade, visit https:// columbialions.org/parade.

Horn Farm Center Posts Programs

The Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, has planned two programs. There is a fee, and registration is required at https:// hornfarmcenter.org. For more information, call 717757-6441 or email education @hornfarmcenter.org.

Foraging for Roots will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will learn about roots that are suitable for harvesting at this time of year and discuss ecology, history, recipes, and how to harvest and process the plants. Presenters will walk attendees through the process of making dandelion root coffee, and samples will be available. Participants will get hands-on experience digging up and cleaning the roots. Both beginners and those with foraging experience are welcome.

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YCAS Sets Laser Shows

The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will hold its first-ever Laser Show Weekend, a three-day event featuring a diverse lineup of laser light shows set to music. The shows will take place at the planetarium at the York Learning Center, 301 E. Sixth Ave., York, on Friday, Oct. 17; Saturday, Oct. 18; and Sunday, Oct. 19.

Performance themes on Oct. 17 will be Taylor Swift at 7 p.m., Laser Queen at 8:15 p.m., and Pink Floyd: “Dark Side of the Moon 2003” at 9:30 p.m.

On Oct. 18, themes will include Laser Beatles at 1:30 p.m.; Laser Hallow -

een at 3 p.m., featuring spooky songs and images; Laser Prince at 4:30 p.m.; Laser Rolling Stones at 7 p.m.; Laser Aerosmith at 8:30 p.m.; and Laser U2 at 9:30 p.m.

The themes on Oct. 19 will include Laser ABBA at 1:30 p.m., Laser Elton John at 3 p.m., and Laser Queen at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the planetarium 30 minutes before showtime. In addition to the public shows, private show reservations are available for groups of up to 60 people. For more information, visit www .astroyork.com.

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Hempfield is Home to Worldwide Nonprofit

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

A nonprofit organization with a global reach has its headquarters in Hempfield.

On Sept. 24, BCM International (Bible-Centered Ministries) offices moved from Granite Run to Estelle Drive in Mountville.

“We’re in what I call a growth season in the organization and adding key team members,” president Rick Rhoads said. “We outgrew the space we had. There’s good stuff happening.”

BCM International is a faith-based non-government organization (NGO) which seeks to reach children and strengthen churches globally in 56 countries, Rhoads said. Through camping ministry, orphanages, schools, disaster relief, and church ministry, BCM International serves approximately 3.5 million people on a yearly basis.

“BCM International was the original Bible club movement and started 89 years ago in Philadelphia,” said Rhoads, who has

been the group’s president for three years. It was founded by Bessie Traber, who was a missionary to the Philippines. “Home on furlough, she was working with some children, and a child asked her what she did in the Philippines,” said Rhoads. “She told him, and then he said, ‘Why can’t you do that here?’ And that’s how it started.”

Rhoads noted that in 89 years, BCM International has become involved with 56 countries and has 42 camps in 32 countries, as well as 5,000 churches, including ones in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and all throughout Africa.

“Our churches and our camp ministries, like all of our ministries, are centered on the work of Jesus in the New Testament. and disciple-making principles,” Rhoads said. “Our passion is all about making disciples, empowering leaders who in turn can go make other disciples. At the end of the day, we have almost 17,000 workers, so it’s one of the larger Christian organiza -

tions on the planet. But we’re tucked in here in Lancaster County as the home base.”

BCM International’s primary focus is on reaching children. Second is strengthening the church. BCM International also has orphanages, provides disaster relief services, and kindergarten through 12th grade schools, he said.

BCM International holds camps and Bible clubs in Lancaster County. “We look at each culture and each country and ask what it needs,” Rhoads said. “We look around here and say, ‚ÄòThere’s endless amounts of churches. There’s no need for another church here.’ But there is a need for camps that can service churches and strengthen the church. There’s also a need for Bible clubs where we can connect to children for schools. That’s what we do primarily here in the states.”

In the past year, BCM International has expanded to Ecuador, Argentina, South Sudan, and Saotome. It has created a marketing department and hired a new director of marketing and communications to move into the digital age.

“I think our heartbeat for just disciple, disciple making, and empowering national leaders in their countries to lead,” said Rhoads. Though we oversee the vision and provide accountability globally, we’re all about empowering local and national leaders to develop teams

Church To Host Chad Bird

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 616 Locust St., Columbia, will host a two-day event featuring author and Old Testament theologian Chad Bird. Attendees will explore the themes of Bird’s book “The Christ Key: Unlocking the Mystery of Jesus in the Old Testament.”

and to lead. We really want this to be something that, in Brazil, we want it to be a Brazilian movement, in Ecuador, we want it to be an Ecuadorian movement. We want those people to know that they have what it takes to do this. ... I think our passion, at the end of day, is how we serve the kingdom and serve others well.”

Go to www.bcmintl .org for more information or to donate. “We’re a nonprofit, and we raise funds,” said Rhoads. “The finances we have all need to be raised, and we’re looking for partners that see our vision, believe in the vision, and would want to join through prayer and then also giving financially to us. We really try to connect people on a deeper level, so they’re not just giving to something random, but to connect to very specifically a country or a national leader or a person in country that’s reaching that country. We’re a missions organization, but we differ from most missions organizations. Most are sending people from the West, from North America, other places. That’s what we were 89 years ago. But about 30 years ago, we started making the switch, and now the people that are our missionaries, those 17,000 that I’m talking about, are all people in their country reaching their country.”

The event will kick off with a dinner on Friday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., featuring Bird as the keynote speaker. He will guide attendees through an exploration of how Jesus is present throughout the Old Testament. Additional sessions will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon, and light breakfast food and drinks will be provided.

The Saturday morning sessions are open to everyone, and no registration is required. There is no cost to attend either portion of the event, but seating for the Friday dinner is limited. For more information or to register for the dinner, contact the church office at 717-684-2763.

During the event, guests will have the opportunity to purchase a selection of Bird’s books, including “The Christ Key,” in the church narthex. To learn more about Bird’s work, visit www.1517.org, www .facebook.com/writings ofchadbird, or www.you tube.com/@chadbird1517.

PennDOT Posts Innovations Challenge

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites high school students from across the state to participate in this year’s PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative, and strategic thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades nine through 12, regardless of their school’s learning model.

For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a concept for the use of artificial intelligence in work zones to dramatically improve safety for work crews and road users. The concept must outline how PennDOT can use smarter systems to prevent accidents and protect people. The concept should also take into consideration cost-benefit information, statewide deployment implications,

and public outreach. Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, which will determine the statewide winner. For this year’s challenge, PennDOT is partnering with several organizations to provide a monetary award to the statewide winning team. These organizations include the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC); the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA); the Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE); and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania (ITSPA).

For complete details, visit www.penndot.gov/ innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge link. The submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

BCM International president Rick Rhoads oversaw the group’s move to Mountville. Photo by George Deibel

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Dance and Baton, AH’mour Dance Studios and Strasburg Dance,” Liebgott shared. “(We’ll have) Halloween-themed hip-hop dances to bring in some funky and frightful entertainment while supporting our local performers - and of course the arts - by giving them space to showcase their talents.”

The Potato Head food truck will be on-site for the party, and vendors will line the sidewalk in the park selling their products and handing out candy to trickor-treaters. “Some vendors include The Scottish Village Witch, magician Eric Vera, Columbia High School theater department and MEH Creations,” Liebgott said.

A costume contest will be held toward the end of the evening with a category for children age 17 and under and a category for adults age 18 and older.

The party will provide a perfect opportunity to enjoy a family-friendly event, Liebgott remarked.

“It started by a bunch of local volunteers that wanted to bring back the hometown Halloween festival feel to our community and give local businesses an opportunity to network and interact with the members that they are helping to serve,” she

said. “It became an annual event that our community looks forward to year after year - little kiddos waddling down the sidewalk in their costumes dancing to the grooves and collecting candy in a safe space, parents getting to enjoy local art and small business vendors and always some delicious grub to munch on.”

As in years past, proceeds from the party will be shared with Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, a nonprofit organization that treats injured and ill wild animals.

“Raven Ridge has become a regular beneficiary for this annual event not only because they are local and close to home, but because the people who run it are doing amazing things to help bring awareness to our community about wildlife endangerment,” Liebgott commented. “The rescue doesn’t just take on an immense amount of critters to rehabilitate every year; they take active measures to help educate the humans around them on ways to help keep our local wildlife safe and healthy.”

The party will be held rain or shine. For more information on the party, search for “Annual Halloween Party in the Park 2025” on Facebook.

Museum Posts Photography Class

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will offer a Railroad Photography 101 class, led by noted railroad photographer and author Brian Solomon, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The program will focus on 10 tips related to railroad photography. Attendees should bring a smartphone, digital camera, or film camera to take photos of the museum’s historic equipment, like the Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 No. 4935, Conrail GP30 No. 2233, Pennsylvania Railroad E44 No. 4465, Pennsylvania Railroad E7 No. 5901, and Pittsburgh & Lake Erie caboose No. 508.

Solomon earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photographic illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He produces a daily blog about railroad photography, and his articles and photography have appeared in many railway

Mennonite Life Sets Author Talk

Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will host an author talk with Mark Kelley, author of “An Uncommon Woman: The Life of Lydia Hamilton Smith,” on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room.

Lydia Hamilton Smith was a prominent African American businesswoman in 19th-century Lancaster, as well as the collaborator of abolitionist congressman Thaddeus Stevens. Smith is believed to have joined Stevens in operating an Underground Railroad station and worked alongside the congressman in his advocacy for justice for those seeking freedom and opportunity. “An Uncommon Woman” explores how Smith served the cause of abolition, managed Stevens’ household,

acquired property, and crossed racialized social boundaries.

Kelley holds a doctorate in journalism from Syracuse University. He worked for 25 years as a broadcast journalist and has taught journalism and mass communications at Goshen College, Syracuse University, the University of Maine, and the New England School of Communications. Kelley also taught at Lancaster Mennonite School. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, Marty.

“An Uncommon Woman” will be available for purchase at the event. The presentation will also be available via livestream.

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.

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magazines. He was presented with the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society’s Fred A. and Jane R. Stindt Photography Award in 2020 for his lifetime achievements in railroad photography.

Solomon is the author of more than 70 books and writes a monthly travel column and feature articles for Trains Magazine. He is the marketing manager for New Hampshire’s Conway Scenic Railroad. Copies of many of his books are available for purchase in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Whistle Stop Shop museum store. The class is limited to 15 individuals and is designed for beginning photographers age 18 and older. There is a fee. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com. For more information about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.

The Lancaster County Workforce Development Board (LCWDB) has received a $10,000 grant from the PPL Foundation to support and expand Career Ready Lancaster! (CRL!), a collaborative business-education partnership dedicated to preparing Lancaster County’s future workforce.

CRL! brings together schools, businesses, and community organizations to connect students and job seekers with career pathways. By fostering career exploration, apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities, CRL! works to help ensure Lancaster’s workforce is ready to meet the needs of local employers while empowering individuals to achieve long-term success.

The PPL Foundation’s Empowering Communities grants are awarded to organizations that strengthen workforce development, advance education, and improve the vitality of communities. This funding will allow CRL! to expand outreach and engagement - particularly among underserved

populations - while creating more opportunities for individuals to discover and pursue rewarding careers.

Medicare Events

The Lancaster County Office of Aging, 150 N. Queen St., Lancaster, has announced various Medicare events throughout the county.

The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster; Thursday, Oct. 16, 1 to 6 p.m., Eastern Lancaster County Public Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland; Monday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lancaster Public Library - Mountville, 120 College Ave.; Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Denver Borough Municipal Building, 501 Main St.; Wednesday, Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Millersville Senior Center, 222 N. George St.; Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Manheim Township Public Library; and Monday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to

4 p.m., Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road.

Also, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Quarryville Public Library, 357 Buck Road; Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elizabethtown Area Senior Center, 70 S. Poplar St.; Thursday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Road; Monday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Strasburg-Heisler Library, 143 Precision Ave.; Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Manheim Township Public Library; Thursday, Nov. 6, 1 to 6 p.m., Eastern Lancaster County Public Library; and Monday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lancaster Public Library - Mountville.

For more information, to register for the aforementioned events, or to schedule an appointment at the Office of Aging, call 717-299-7979.

Women’s Club Sets Meeting

The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Beads, Bangles & Bows” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m.

The program will feature the Gem Garden by Deb Reese and company presenting “Uncommonly Beautiful Jewelry.”

Kärin Williams will share her life story, “Freedom Is a Gift.” Williams is an actress, author, former radio and

television talk host, and world traveler. She will share about living in a communist country, befriending the “Siberian 7,” and her appreciation of freedom.

All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, Oct. 22. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by Oct. 22. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.

Annual Spaghetti Dinner Planned

The Lancaster Italian Cultural Society (LICS) will hold its 18th annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1575 New Danville Pike, Lancaster.

The menu will include salad, dinner rolls, spaghetti, meatballs, dessert, water, soft drinks, and coffee. Meals for children ages 6 to 12 will be

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The event will also include a basket giveaway, a 50/50 drawing, and a bake sale.

Funds raised will help support the LICS scholarship and artistic programs. For more information or to purchase tickets, text chairperson Judy Krenzel at 717-714-1125. No tickets will be sold at the door.

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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

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

RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2

Pets

ACA MINI POODLE PUPPIES

Red & white, 2F, 1M, vet checked, $850. Also 4 RED MINI POODLE PUPPIES $450 717-548-4277.

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG (Blue Heel- er) PUPPIES, farm raised, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $550. 717-529-2011 x0

BEAGLE PUPPIES, $425. Standard Goldendoodle female 4YO, Beagle female 5YO $50 ea. Lic#18572 717-442-9896

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES, shots, dewormed, liver & white, $200. 717-546-9445, AIRVILLE

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, farm raised, dewormed/shots, $400. Ready 10/15. 717-382-4948

ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES Vet checked, UTD shots. NICE BUILT FEMALES! $795. 717-654-1075

JACK RUSSELL TERRIER PUPPIES, farm raised, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $225. 717-529-2011 x0

TEACUP POMERANIAN PUPS

1M, 1F, cream & white, UTD vet checked Ready 10/25. $850. 717-548-8941 x2.

Miscellaneous

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PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special! 1-833-860-0811

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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration. A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do repairs to protect your family & home value! Call 24/7: 1-833-887-0117. Have zip code ready!

WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs or fuss. Any condition. Easy 3-step process: Call, get cash offer, get paid. Get your fair cash offer today. Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.

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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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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waiving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends 12/28/25 1-844-501-3208.

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SERVICES RENDERED

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING FALL CLEANUP MULCHING

Trimming/Planting Small Tree and Shrub Removal

Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265

AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS

Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301

ANDY’S DRYWALL

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

Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP

PAINTING BY MR. NEIL

Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com

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

ROOFING ~ Amish Quality 10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins. EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501

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SEASONAL

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

FIREWOOD: $250/cord. Delivery available, 1-3 cord loads. Mixed Oak & Ash- kept under roof. Call Warihay Enterprises, 717-664-0810

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Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925

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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

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JUNK REMOVAL Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030

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STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

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WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).

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ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

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

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 30¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

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Ware Center Concert To Feature Local Musicians

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The Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, in partnership with WITF Music, will

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present “Lancaster Loves DANDY and Corty & the Light” on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. The event will be part of the “Lancaster Loves” series, the first series by the Ware Center to exclusively feature local musicians.

The concert will feature two local award-winning artists: Harrisburg-based singer-songwriter pop duo DANDY, with music evoking nostalgia, and Corty Byron, a longtime fixture of the local music scene

in Lancaster with Americana roots-driven sound.

Both artists have been recognized for their contributions to local music by the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards (CPMAs).

In March 2025, Byron won the “Best Blues Artist of the Year” award at the CPMAs, while sibling duo DANDY took home awards for “Best Album/EP of the Year” and “Best Pop Artist/

Band” in 2023. Byron will perform with his band,

The Light, which features Scott Frenchek on bass and vocals, Brian Trump on drums, and Mike Mink on keyboards. To reserve tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717-871-7600, or visit the Ware Center or the Student Memorial Center box office on the Millersville University campus.

Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Set

The Lancaster County Sports Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Eden Resort, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m. The banquet will honor the

2025 inductees and award winners.

do-it-all for 58 years, will be honored as the 2025 George W. Kirchner Award recipient.

Receiving the J. Freeland Chryst Sports Achievement Award and induction into the Hall of Fame are sisters and U.S. Olympians Brooke and Emma DeBerdine, who played field hockey at Penn Manor; Jeff Glass, a member of the track and field, football, and soccer teams at McCaskey; Olympic bronze medalist Casey Kaufhold, who competed in archery at Conestoga Valley; and Barry Stumpf, a boxer and manager, trainer, and coach for boxing.

George Derbyshire, Manheim Central athletics

Other award winners are Lucian Li, named the Inspirational Athlete of the Year, and Ken Gerber, the Kenneth G. Stoudt Volunteer of the Year. The 2025 High School Senior Athletes of the Year as honored by a local newspaper - Manheim Township’s Adam Kingston and Lebanon’s Kailah Correa - will be recognized as well. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancoshof.com/ banquet. Tickets are limited, and none will be available at the door.

Postcard Club Sets Meeting

The Lancaster County Postcard Club will hold a meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The program for the afternoon will be “Mohnton and Shillington in Berks County,”

presented by club member Kerry Mohn. The postcard competition will be “Advertising.”

The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 717-4136882 or follow “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.

Corty Byron

DANDY