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A Saucy Showdown in the Wild West

BY CAT SHANNON

The Wild West will get a saucy twist when Donegal Junior High School students bring a pun-filled melodrama to the stage. With boo-worthy villains, cheer-worthy heroes and

a spaghetti sauce showdown that could save a struggling hotel, “Spaghetti Western … Or Mission Im-Pasta-ble” promises a heaping helping of comedy as audiences are invited to join in the fun.

The show will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 20, and at

1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, in the auditorium of Donegal Junior High School, 915 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy.

“A grandmother and her granddaughter are trying to make a spaghetti sauce so they can save their hotel from Duke Dreadful, who is See Showdown pg 3

Game On at Kraybill

BY CAT SHANNON

Two years ago, Kraybill Mennonite School in Mount Joy organized a basketball tournament at the end of the season, inviting a handful of local schools to compete. The event was a success, and it’s become an annual happening at the school.

This year’s Kraybill Basketball Year End Tournament was held on Valentine’s Day, and it brought together teams from Susquehanna Waldorf School in Marietta, Manheim Christian School, Conestoga Christian School in Morgantown and Kraybill for a day of friendly competition.

The final two championship games pitted Manheim Christian against Kraybill. The boys’ team from Manheim Christian won in overtime, 34-33. The Manheim Christian girls’ team won 20-7. The winning teams received a plaque.

“The annual basketball tournament brought together teams from across the region for an unforgettable competition,” shared Suzanne Snyder, administrative assistant for Kraybill. “Hosted by Kraybill Mennonite, the event featured an energized crowd from all the teams.”

BY CAT SHANNON

“Have you always wanted to have your own garden bed, but don’t have the space, don’t have the knowledge, don’t have the resources to be successful?” said Aja Sides, a Master Gardener.

“Come garden at the Mount Joy Mennonite Church community garden. Your garden bed will be ready to go with everything you will need to grow healthy plants

and have a successful harvest.”

Sides, a member of the church, will offer assistance with any gardening needs as well.

“Jesus teaches us to love our neighbors,” said Mount Joy Mennonite Church pastor Tim Bentch. “Therefore, we are looking for ways to bless our neighbors by providing space for connection and fellowship. Since we have a Master Gardener, Aja Sides, in our

She emphasized that the games had the spectators on the edge of their seats.

“Young athletes showcased their talent and teamwork, diving for loose balls and executing perfectly timed assists,” she said. “All four of the teams played wonderfully. The boys’ championship game came down to the final seconds of overtime. A buzzer-beating shot sealed their victory, sparking celebrations on the court and in the stands. Everyone is looking forward to

having the tournament again next year.”

Located at 598 Kraybill Church Road in Mount Joy, Kraybill Mennonite School provides Christ-centered education for children in preschool through eighth grade. It has a long history of educating youths, opening its doors in 1949. Today, the school serves more than 230 students who represent 75-plus local churches and more than 20 denominations. Annual events at the school include a benefit auction held in

the spring and a Christmas Craft Fair and Celebration held in December.

The tournament provides an opportunity for the school to host other area teams while also spotlighting its own teams, Snyder said.

“We have a basketball program and hope to have other sports teams in the future,” she remarked, noting that proceeds from concession sales at the tournament support the basketball program.

For more information on Kraybill Mennonite, visit www.kraybill mennonite.org.

Authors Set Book Launch

Lancaster County authors Dwight and Doe Kopp will host a public book launch for their new release “Primal Church” on Thursday, March 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at High Cross Farm, 1610 Landis Road, Mount Joy. The evening will include light refreshments and a brief conversation exploring the themes of the book.

Drawing from Scripture and first-century context, the book invites readers to reconsider the true nature of Christian fellowship, authority and mission. The Kopps describe the work as “a return to the essence of the Christian experience - not a new model, but a recovery of something ancient.”

The event is free and open to anyone curious about the early roots of Christianity.

This marks the ninth collaborative release between Dwight and Doe. “Primal Church” is available through major online retailers. Additional information is available at www.primalchurch .org.

trying to take it because he’s trying to own the town,” explained Emma Carothers, who plays the dastardly Duke. “The town put up a spaghetti sauce contest with prize money, and the prize money is what they’re going to use to get the hotel back.”

The simple goal of creating an award-winning sauce gets complicated when the grandmother breaks her arms and her granddaughter, Petunia Pearl, has to step in.

“It’s up to me to finish the sauce, but I’m not a good cook, and I’m very clumsy, so I’m just trying to come up with a sauce that will save the Hoot ‘n’ Holler, the hotel,” explained Madeline Aungst, who plays Petunia.

The show features a cast of colorful characters, including prospector OneEyed Joe, portrayed by Patrick Cuda.

“My character is a gold miner,” Patrick said. “He has a son named Joey,

and we are both miners, so Joey is a minor miner.”

The pair is on a hunt for gold, despite the fact the town’s supply has dried up.

While various parties try to make a winning sauce, they also have to contend with the Bad Bunch, a band of outlaws roaming the town, as well as the antics of Duke Dreadful.

“Duke Dreadful is trying to sabotage everybody else in the contest, so his partner, Saucy Sally, can win and the hotel will become his,” Emma explained. “My character is also trying to marry Petunia.”

She noted that she’s having a lot of fun playing the villain, especially wearing various disguises and speaking in accents when she’s in disguise.

The show is interactive as well, with audience participation encouraged such as booing when Dreadful takes the stage or clapping for the sheriff, Kirk Ketchum, portrayed by Jonathan Miller.

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While the antics on stage will entertain, activity backstage is just as important, said Evelyn Phillips, a member of the tech crew.

“Backstage, we are helping with the props, giving them to the actors, and we have had people painting the backdrops, which look really great,” she said. “We also have students doing the sound and lighting.”

She hopes audiences will come out for the show, noting that the cast and crew have been working for months to prepare for the performances.

“We put a lot of effort into this show, and it’s a very entertaining show,” Evelyn remarked. “It’s not a well-known show, but it’s a lot of fun to watch.”

Madeline agreed, adding, “It has a really good plot, and I think it will be a good show for people to come and experience something different. People from a lot of different ages will like it, because it has something funny for everybody.”

The humor is so pervasive in the show, it’s been hard for the cast

members to keep straight faces in rehearsal, Emma said, recalling a particular moment when her character has a frightened reaction to seeing the gang of outlaws.

“When I screamed the first time in rehearsal, everybody broke down laughing,” she said. “Our director had to remind us that we’re not supposed to be cracking up onstage.”

She thinks the fact that it’s not a well-known show works to the cast’s advantage.

“People won’t know the plot ahead of time like they might with other shows they know,” she said. “Audiences will just go through the journey with us on how the story ends, and I think that’s fun.”

Above all, Patrick said, audiences should prepare for an entertaining experience.

“This show will make people laugh,” he stated. “Audiences will have a great time, so come and see this show.”

All seating will be general admission, and tickets will be on sale at the door.

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GEARS Plans Activities

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GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

The Barry Acker 4-Person Scramble sponsored by R.E. Pierson Materials Corp will take place on Friday, April 24, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S. Harrisburg St., Harrisburg. The entry fee will include the green fees, cart, dinner, and awards.

Chair Yoga will be offered on Wednesdays, March 25 to May 13, from 9 to 10 a.m. at CPOW Fitness Room, 61 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown. Using the support of a chair, attendees will practice yoga movements from a seated or standing position. The class is open to people age 14 and older and is designed to be accessible for all. Michelle Pelna, a certified and registered

yoga teacher, will be the instructor.

POUND will be held on Fridays from March 20 to May 15 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the Fighting Dragons, 101 Cherry St., Elizabethtown. There will be no class on April 3. Participants will use lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise. Attendees should bring a yoga mat. The program is for people age 14 and older.

A Let’s Line Dance Improver+ class will be offered for people age 14 and up on Tuesdays, March 24 to April 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the café at Donegal Intermediate School, 1177 River Road, Marietta. The class will focus on introducing dances that are identified as improver level or above. It is highly recommended that attendees have a basic foundation as the dances covered will be more difficult than those taught in the typical Let’s Line Dance classes.

GEARS will offer two youth soccer programs on Saturdays, April 11 to May 23, at Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) Fields 2 and 3, 800 E. High St., Elizabethtown. There will be no class on May 9. Elizabethtown College soccer players will lead. The fee includes a T-shirt.

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Anthony and Shelly DeVerter of Mount Joy have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ariel DeVerter of Leola, to Andrew Patrick of Leola.

The bride-elect graduated from Manheim Central High School in 2016. She is employed at Lancaster County Prison.

The groom-to-be is the son of Bryan and Tess Patrick of Sea Girt, N.J. He graduated from St. Rose High School in Belmar, N.J., in 2011 and from

planned.

Women’s Group Posts Brunch

The Elizabethtown/ Mount Joy Christian Women’s Connection invites area ladies to its “Sensibly Simple Decorating” brunch to be held on Thursday, April 2, at 9:30 a.m. at Gus’s Keystone Restaurant, 1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy.

Prepaid reservations must be received by Friday, March 27. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sandy at 717-580-5421.

The musician will be vocalist Lisa Shaver of Hershey. Sharon Duncan from Camden, Del., will be the speaker. She will present “Are There Weeds in Your Garden?” and do a program on decorating.

Inclusive Egg Hunt Planned

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Egg Hunt on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:15 to 7 p.m. inside its building at 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.

The egg hunt is

designed for children with special needs and their siblings. Attendees should bring their own baskets.

The event is free, but registration is required at https://eggstrahunt .splashthat.com.

Posts After-School Programs

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County is offering Good News Club (GNC), an after-school program for children ages 5 to 12, at various elementary schools and churches throughout Lancaster County. All workers are screened as required by Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Protection Policy.

GNC is a free club held once a week for seven weeks in the fall and seven weeks in the spring. It includes Bible lessons, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, and games. Registration is required for all GNC programs at www. ceflancaster.org.

The schools, locations, and dates and times are as follows: Columbia Borough School District’s Park Elementary School at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; Conestoga Valley

Chiques Church to

Host Women’s Group

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, March 24, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

This will be the group’s final meeting of the year, and attendees will reflect on the theme “Grow in the Lord.” The morning will feature music, devotions and prayer and end with a brunch.

All women are welcome, and no preregistration is required. Participants are asked to bring a small brunch item, either hot or cold, to share with the group. Hot items should be prebaked, and hostesses will keep them warm.

During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information.

School District’s Fritz Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Donegal School District’s Donegal Primary School at Calvary Bible Church, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Elizabethtown Area School District’s Bainbridge Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:35 to 5 p.m.; and Ephrata Area School District’s Clay Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., and Highland Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:25 to 4:55 p.m. In Hempfield School District, programs will be offered at Centerville Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Farmdale Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; and Landisville Primary Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Programs will also be available at Octorara Area School District’s Octorara Primary Learning Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5

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at a previous Good News Club.

p.m.; Penn Manor School District’s Conestoga Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Pequea Valley School District’s Paradise Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; School District of Lancaster’s Lafayette Elementary School, Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., and

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Ross Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; and Warwick School District’s Kissel Hill Elementary School, Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.

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Mount Joy Rotary Honors Students of the Month

The Donegal High School Counseling Office and Career Resource Center has announced that the Mount Joy Rotary Students of the Month for February are Emily Slobozien and Jacob Melleby. Students of the Month are honored during the Rotary Club’s monthly

luncheon meeting. Emily is the daughter of Jason and Sarah Slobozien of Marietta. Emily serves as the vice president of National Art Honor Society and president of Spanish Club. She is an active member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society,

Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Donegal Performing Arts. She is also a prayer group leader and Link Crew leader, as well as a member of the tennis and track and field teams. Outside of school, Emily is involved in her church. She regularly attends youth group, serves on

the worship team, and volunteers in the children’s nursery.

After graduation, Emily plans to attend college and major in elementary education to become an elementary school teacher.

Jacob is the son of

Donegal Trio Compete in State Championship

The Indians’ Brady Allessie (172) wins by a 6-0 decision over Wallenpaupack’s Gabriel Caufield during the opening round of the

State Championships held at the Giant Center on Thursday, March 5.

Donegal’s Zane Gardner (114) works to control Council Rock South’s John Segata during the opening round of the PIAA 3A State Championships held at the Giant Center on Thursday, March 5.

On Thursday, March 5, the Indians’ Owen Winters (285) battles to take down Easton Area’s Kurtis Crossman during the PIAA 3A State Championships held at the Giant Center in Hershey.

congregation, we decided to make the community garden our first project for the community. In the future, we hope to develop a playground, sand volleyball court, walking paths and pavilions.”

This will be the first year for the garden, which is open to anyone in the community.

“Community members who are interested in reserving a garden plot will (scan) the QR code located on the garden sign, which is placed on the lower end of the church property,” Sides said, adding that people can also sign up by visiting http://mjmc.church center.com/registrations/ events/3401930.

People must complete a contract, sign it and return it to Sides to get started. There is a first-

time, nonrefundable fee to reserve a plot, and an annual membership fee will be due each year.

“The plots will be rented annually from March 1 through Oct. 1,”

Sides explained. Plots will include both raised-bed and in-ground sites, and they will range in size from 2 by 8 feet to 4 by 10 feet. Returning gardeners may retain their previous plot each year.

People are welcome to plant any vegetables, flowers or fruit they’d like, but no illegal plants may be grown in the garden.

Garden fees will be used for inventory and upkeep of the site.

Sides, who is part of the church’s Bless Our Neighbors Initiative (BONI), said she was excited to help when the idea of the garden came up.

Breakfast With Easter Bunny Set

A pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 10 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 239 E. Market St., Marietta. The Easter Bunny will hand out candy to children age 12 and under.

“The church has many visions for blessing our neighbors, and one that seemed to be very popular with the church body was to create a community garden,” she recalled. “I was willing to oversee the project because not only am I a Master Gardener, I have experience creating garden spaces.”

She truly loves gardening, she said, noting she takes inspiration from Genesis 2:15 - “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”

“Gardening brings so much peace, joy and happiness to me,” Sides said. “When working in the garden, I feel I am serving humility’s purpose, to cultivate, to steward and to protect God’s creations. I am looking forward to

planting, learning and thriving with our local community members.”

She noted that she envisions the community garden as much more than a place to grow plants.

“It’s a place to grow friendships, skills and a healthier future,” she explained. “We believe that when people work side by side in the soil, they also plant seeds of understanding, compassion and love for their neighbors.”

A Garden Kick-Off Event will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the church, 320 Musser Road, Mount Joy. It will be open to the public and will feature garden tours, gardening demonstrations and refreshments. For more information on the garden, contact Sides at ajasides@gmail.com.

LCAA Sets Exhibits

The breakfast will feature pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and Easter treats, along with juice and coffee. Easter egg painting will be available to children at 9:30 a.m. There is a cost for the meal, with a discount for children ages 5 to 12.

The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will hold an opening reception for two shows on Sunday, March 22.

on Sundays. Admission is free. Ken’s Gardens is sponsoring the exhibits. For more information, visit www.lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.

Breakfast will be free for children age 4 and under. Call 717-426-3189 or 717-426-1229 for more information.

The spring membership exhibit, “Garden Show,” will be in the main gallery. “LCAA Instructors” will be featured in the Steinmetz Gallery. Both shows will run through Thursday, April 23.

The hours of both shows will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m.

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Derek and Heidi Melleby of Mount Joy. He is an active member of the prayer group, ski club, and the Student Athletic Leadership Program. He has been a member of the boys’ soccer team and has served as captain for the past two years.

Outside of school, Jacob plays club soccer for Donegal Youth Soccer and Alloy Soccer Club. He is also a youth group leader at his church.

Following graduation, Jacob plans to attend college to pursue a degree in physical education while continuing to play soccer at the collegiate level.

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

LOST & FOUND

SERVICES RENDERED

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

ANDY’S PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES | 30+ yrs. exp. Please call/text 717-424-8725

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Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP

HALF THE PRICE of Blacktop! • Farm Lanes • Parking Lots • Secondary Roads • Sealcoating • Patching • Crack Filling 717-494-1635

CLEANING SERVICE

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

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

DECKS & PORCHES

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

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

FULL PROPERTY CLEANOUT

Appliances/Furniture/Tree/Brush Removal Demo • Rolloff Dumpster Rentals YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! MJR LLC | Millersville 717-672-6483

HANDYMAN : Landscaping. Mulch. Power Washing. Painting. Gutters/ Guards. Decks. Siding. Roofing. Mailboxes. Odd Jobs. 717-826-3680

HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY

Home, yard waste, appliances; Whatever! Also Shed Removal. 717-669-7854

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 RENOVATIONS

Flooring Installs • Hardwood Refinishing Vinyl • Drywall • Painting. Trubuild Construction | 717-869-3204

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING CALL for a free estimate: BRYAN 223-231-8716

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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

JUNK REMOVAL

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

NO MORE CLEANING out gutters. Guaranteed! LeafFilter is backed by a no-clog guarantee and lifetime transferrable warranty. Call today 1-855-791-1626 to schedule a FREE inspection and no obligation estimate. Get 15% off your entire order. Plus, Military & Seniors get a additional 10% off. Limited time only. Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty and offer details.

SAFE STEP NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.

SPRING CLEAN UP! MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com

MULCHING Trimming/Planting. Small Tree & Shrub Removal. Soil Prep & Seeding. Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup. Fast, Professional Service. Senior Discounts! FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed/Insured : 717-208-2265

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

STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.

STUMP GRINDING/REMOVAL!

Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865

TRIPLE P PAINTING Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA116089

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ITEMS WANTED

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

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

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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SPICKLER & MUMPER DAIRY WAX MILK CONTAINERS, also Mumper wood, metal, plastic milk crates, text/call 717-725-3463

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REAL ESTATE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

For Rent

2ND FLR. APT., 2BRs, 1 bath, full kitchen, $850/mo. Quarryville

BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

ASPIE Posts Auction

ASPIE, a nonprofit that creates supplemental income for adult artisans with disabilities, will introduce new artists and partner organizations at its 2026 live auction at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks.

periods, particularly when standing.

The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development of Lancaster and Insight Arts of York will both introduce new artists and artwork as ASPIE partners at the auction.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Chris Ritchie, Interim Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am & 11am. Sunday school for all ages 9:45am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:

300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN:

You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org

GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net

GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585

THE ENCOUNTER CHURCH: A gathering of imperfect people seeking to know and encounter God. Sunday morning prayer at 9 am & worship at 10 am. 221 N. Front St., Bainbridge. www.encounter-connect.org

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Sunday morning Worship with Nursery: 9am Traditional, 10am Fellowship, 10:30am Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org or call: (717) 898-1551.

WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

The auction will include more than 20 original pieces of art ranging in value from $50 to $3,000 from 20 member artists. Bids will be taken from the floor and via a Zoom link, where the auction will be streamed live.

From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., attendees can meet the artists and learn about how they create their art. A variety of affordable art pieces will be on display, separate from the auction, and can be selected for a donation. A reception will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with food and drinks available and music provided by Temple Avenue Jazz. Those attending in person can register for the auction, obtain bidding cards, and preview all the auction artwork. The live auction will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Successful bidders will donate to ASPIE, which will donate to the individual artists.

Among a dozen new ASPIE artists are Carly Long and David Allen.

Long is a budding photo artist with a growing portfolio. Her photos feature the beauty of nature scenes and simple scenes of everyday life. Long lives with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to get around, and her camera is mounted to her wheelchair to allow her to capture photographs whenever the moment is right.

Allen is a retired contract sales manager and pastor who has found inspiration to paint from God. He first photographs his subject and then uses his photo as a point or reference to compose the painting. Among his favorites are landscape themes. In 2018, Allen experienced a life-threatening strep infection in his right foot and calf and almost lost his leg. He endured 18 days in the hospital, three major operations, and nine months of wound care. He still struggles to use his right leg for extended

Sponsorships are available until Friday, March 20. For more information, contact Jerry Buckwalter, ASPIE president, at 207-412-8090.

For in-person tickets and registration, visit www .aspieartists.com/aspie -reception-and-auction/. Tickets will be available in advance for a discount or at the door for full price. For tickets and registration for the virtual event and auction, visit www.aspieartists .com/aspie-virtual -reception-and-auction/.