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Running for Fitness Is Elementary

ELANCO Regional for Students Scheduled

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Running is a healthy activity, purported to offer benefits including improved cardio fitness, enhanced muscle and bone strength, and maybe even extended lifespan.

ELANCO School District youngsters in kindergarten through sixth grade have the opportunity to do a little running and test their speed in the ELANCO School District Regional Run for Fitness. The annual event will be held at the field along Tower Road, behind Garden Spot Middle School, 669 E. Main St., New Holland, on Sunday, Sept. 14. The runs will kick off with the kindergarten run at 2 p.m. Firstgrade students will run at 2:10 p.m., and second-grade students at 2:20 p.m. Third-graders will take off at 2:30 p.m., and fourth-graders at 2:40 p.m. Fifth-grade students will

start at 2:50 p.m., with sixth-graders running at 3 p.m. Day-of registration and course walks will be held from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Traci Tempone, Garden Spot High School (GSHS) cross-country

team coach, who organizes the event, said that kindergarten and first-grade students will run a quarter of a mile, and second- through sixth-graders will run a half a mile.

The top five runners of each gender

in each grade will receive a place ribbon. All other runners will receive participation ribbons. Those who receive place ribbons will qualify for the Lancaster County Elementary Cross Country Championship held

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BY ANN MEAD ASH

Last year, Cornerstone Reproductive Health moved its annual Walk for Life event from Gap to a New Holland location that organizers thought would be more central to the ministry’s service area. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate on the day of the event.

“(Our) 2024 (date) was a not such a great weather day,” lamented Olivia Imchen, director of programs with Cornerstone. “We have had

Cathy Williams, one of the organizers of the Friendship Church Fall Book and Bake Sale, is amazed at the number of books church members have collected to sell. “It’s incredible! We have thousands,” she said, gesturing around the room in the church that has been designated for the book sale. “We have all genres.”

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Everyone will receive:

• Blood Donor T-Shirt

Club Seeks Volunteers for 5K See 5K pg 8

Weaver Personal Training To Unveil New Fitness Room

The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group is gearing up for its Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike and is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. The annual race is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Lancaster County Central Park, 1050 Rockford Road, Lancaster. Planning committee and race day volunteers

Weaver Personal Training, located at 684 W. Main St., New Holland (next to Sheetz), will hold an open house for its new group fitness room on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. Featured will be free classes for the entire morning of the launch, as well as light refreshments and door prizes.

Weaver Personal Training has been in business in New Holland for almost 19 years, and in that time trainers have helped hundreds of people get into better shape and lead healthier lifestyles, all while offering

a comfortable, non-intimidating environment.

The group fitness room will offer another opportunity for those in the community who don’t feel as though personal training is within their budget. The group fitness program will provide an option for everyone, offering individual classes at affordable prices.

Classes will include Les Mills Body Pump and Body Flow & Core. For more information, visit www.weaverpersonal training.com.

Friendship’s fall sale has been a fixture in the church going back more than a decade. This year’s event will be held at the church, 120 W. Main St., New Holland, for two days, Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. In addition to nominally priced books and other media, a variety of individually wrapped baked goods will be sold both days. The church is handicapped-accessible, and plenty of free parking is available in the rear.

Williams gladly gives a tour of the sale area. “We have Christian fiction, and this section is romance,” she states. “We are still working on (sorting) westerns. There are so many!”

Among the genres Friendship is advertising are cookbooks, crafting books, and suspense and mystery. “There are murder mysteries (among) other mysteries,” said Williams, who noted that a number of Sue Grafton books are in that section.

Many of the books are sorted by author. Large sections are designated for prolific writers such as James Patterson, Dean Koontz, Danielle Steel, and John Grisham.

Other forms of media include CDs, DVDs, and a few VCR tapes. A large collection of PBS DVDs was recently donated. Some older comic books are included in the mix. Williams also pointed out a few books of poetry, children and young adult books, gardening, stitching, and sports. “This whole section is history and military, and we have two shelves of large print,” she shared.

Funds raised by this year’s

Servants Inc. Helps Local Residents

sale will be donated to Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Ky. Red Bird has been working to help the people of the southeastern Kentucky mountains since the early 1900s. The mission works to alleviate poverty and create healthy sustainable communities by focusing on education, health, housing improvement, outreach, and creating economic opportunity. “It’s a Methodist Church related (ministry),” said Williams, who added that she had heard Red Bird is located in one of the poorest areas in the nation. Past funds have been raised for local causes such as children’s camp scholarships. Readers who would like more information about the church may search for “Friendship Church” on Facebook. Individuals with specific questions may call 717-354-0226.

Cornerstone

quite a few years of rainy and overcast (weather).”

BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org

BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.

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.

CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.

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

For 2025, Cornerstone will be back in New Holland with an event that will feature a 5K walk, cornhole tournament, and a host of children’s activities. “We are really praying for good weather,” said Imchen. “If we have a good day, we would have a lot more (attendees). We are hoping it will be sunny and the community will come out.” Imchen noted that organizers hope to attract residents of nearby retirement communities and their grandchildren along with members of local churches.

The 11th annual Walk for Life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at New Holland Church of the Nazarene, 428 Ranck Road, New Holland. Both the walk and the cornhole event will begin at 9 a.m.

MT ZION CHURCH: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon

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. PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH: 5367 Paes Rd., New Holland. Located 1/4 mi from Welsh Mountain Rec. Center on Paes Rd., 717-354-9444. Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship Service 10:30 am. Nursery. Pastor: Norman Griess.

ST. JOHN CENTER LUTHERAN CHURCH: 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-5505. Sunday Worship 11 am

ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 105 W. Main Street., Terre Hill. 717-4455512. stpaulsumcterrehill@gmail.com Pastor Lisa Kurtz, Adult Sunday School at 9:30 AM, Worship at 11:00 AM. Handicap Accessible.

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.

THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Pastor Chet Yoder. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am for our Live Stream Worship at www.gardenspotvillage.org/live

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

As in 2024, the 5K walk will be on the walking trail behind the church. Because the trail is only a mile long, walkers will do three loops to equal 5K distance. The walk is open to people of

all ages, and prizes will be awarded to the individual walker and team of walkers who collect the most funds from sponsorships. Children who walk the trail will receive a passport booklet they can have stamped at various spots. “At different points on the trail, we have stations that correlate with gestational ages and the size of the baby with a different fruit,” said Imchen. “A blueberry is seven weeks.” Imchen explained that the correlating signs begin with a mustard seed, include a raspberry and a lime, and end with the watermelon. “It’s fun to have those visuals to give them an idea how fast the baby is growing,” Imchen said. Children who complete one loop will receive a prize from a prize box. “If they do all three loops, we have decorative rocks with little creatures and animals,” stated Imchen. To register ahead and seek sponsors for the 5K walk, readers may visit www .pacornerstone.org and click on “About” and then “Events.” Day-of registra -

tion at the event is also welcomed.

The amateur cornhole tournament, which was held for the first time in 2024, will be held this year as well. “People really enjoyed it, so we’re doing it again,” said Imchen. Those wishing to participate are asked to sign up in teams of two. Cornhole registration must be completed at the aforementioned website. “Look for the button that says walk/cornhole registration,” directed Imchen. Cornhole teams must sign up by Tuesday, Sept. 16, to participate. Prizes will be awarded for the first-, second- and third-place winners of the tournament.

A Kids Zone will be open throughout the event. Imchen reported that an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, balloon animals, baby chicks, and a hayride will all be included in the activities. “Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary (will give a presentation), and Ornate Dance Theatre is coming to do a dance party,” noted Imchen. “There will be lots of dif-

ferent stations and lots of activities.”

Free food will also be offered during the day. Food items to be given away will include hot dogs, popcorn, chips, and a sweet treat. Packets of tickets will be given to each registrant to redeem for free food.

Cornerstone serves as a resource for women experiencing unexpected pregnancies. It offers free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, prenatal services, and parenting incentive programs, along with other services. The agency also has a mobile medical unit, which can provide ultrasounds and other services out in the community. The Cornerstone Reproductive Health Mobile Medical Unit has been located at a number of areas in the county, including spots in New Holland and Quarryville. More information about Cornerstone, which is located at 5380 Lincoln Highway, Gap, is available by visiting www.facebook .com/cornerstone reproductivehealth or calling 717-442-8694. In the event of inclement weather on the date of the event, information about any changes will be announced on the on the Facebook page. Should the walk be postponed, a modified event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28.

bringing hope and practical help to local residents. Eighteen volunteers worked on 10 different homes, completing projects such as deck and ramp repairs, shower replacements, installation of new skirting, power washing, and painting. In addition to the repair efforts, Christian Fellowship Church provided breakfast, and St. John’s Center Church served lunch for the volunteers throughout the week.

Servants Inc. is in partnership with CrossNet Ministries of New Holland. To learn more about Servants Inc. and the Home Helps program, visit www.servants.org or call 717-378-0336.

Poole Forge Day To Offer Activities for Visitors of All Ages

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Poole Forge Day, featuring hayrides, a silent auction, live music, historical demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors and children’s activities, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Poole Forge, 1940 Main St., Narvon (Churchtown). Admission is free and open to the public.

The event will feature activities for visitors of all ages. For children, there will be a craft area where they will be able to take part in Arie’s Twig Art. Michael Reiset will make balloon animals, and there will be pumpkin painting.

“A local farmer donates a lot of little pumpkins,” said

Dawn Ekdahl, Poole Forge executive director, noting that barrel rides for children as well as hayrides for people of all ages will be featured. “The barrel ride and hayride are full the entire day; kids love them.”

New demonstrations will be featured at this year’s event. “New this year will be Dane Fox, who will do chainsaw wood carving; candle making and soap making; rug hooking; and apple pressing,” noted Ekdahl. “These are all demonstrations that people can take part in.”

The day will also include a wildlife show by Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, an Amish youth volleyball tournament, cornhole, a sale of one-dollar books, a pony cart and pet parade

and demonstrations by the Lancaster Spinners and Weavers Guild. Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy and Lancaster Water Initiative will be on hand to talk about water conservation, and there

will be a hot air balloon walk-about, which allows visitors to walk into a partially inflated balloon.

A highlight of the day will be a turtle race at 3:15 p.m. Visitors who “purchase”

Spot Volleyball Wins a Thriller Over Solanco

In a 3-2 home victory against Solanco on Thursday, August 28, Garden Spot’s Mady

drops low for the

On Thursday, August 28, Garden Spot’s Alayna Horst goes up for the kill against Solanco’s Delaney Gote during a thrilling 3-2 win.

Spartans’ Jolie Moua drops to one knee for the dig during a 3-2 triumph over Solanco on Thursday, August

Ephrata National Bank Announces Hire

Ephrata National Bank (ENB) has announced the addition of Mark Shell as senior vice president, chief technology officer (CTO), based at ENB’s main office location.

In this role, Shell will lead the bank’s technology and innovation strategy, overseeing informational technology (IT) infrastructure, services and support, and application delivery. As CTO, he will focus on modernizing ENB’s systems, enhancing security and supporting long-term digital transformation efforts that align with the bank’s mission and strategic growth plans.

Shell brings 25 years of IT and cybersecurity

experience across financial services, government, and other industries.

Most recently, he served as chief information officer at Traditions Bank in York, where he oversaw a comprehensive technology modernization, developed and implemented cloud-first and cybersecurity strategies, and directed digital transformation initiatives. He has also held leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), FedChoice Federal Credit Union, and Freedom Federal Credit Union.

Shell is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified SCRUM Master, and

he has earned master’s degrees in both IT and finance.

For more information about Ephrata National Bank, visit www .epnb.com.

Dog Rescue Sets Open House

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) will hold its monthly open house from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, on Saturday, Sept. 13. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs that are available for adoption.

Admission is free. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions, and food will be available for purchase. Photos are not permitted, and attendees should not bring other dogs to this event. For more information, contact info@ dvgrr.org or 717-484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr.org/ adopt/monthlyopenhouse/.

Ladies’ Bible Study Set

Christian Fellowship Church, 758 Spruce Road, New Holland, invites all women to a Ladies’ Bible Study on Tuesdays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 28. Sessions will be offered from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The study will be “Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight” by Jennifer Rothschild. Each session will include coffee and fellowship. Study guides are available for purchase.

To register, email cfc@ cfcnewholland.org or call 717-354-8428.

PUBLIC AUCTION - ONLINE BIDDING ONLY

WED., SEPT. 17TH, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M.

Lifetime Collection of Bernie Heisey of Mount Joy continues with 500+ lots of Good Clean Lancaster County, Mount Joy, & Historical Lincoln Highway Vintage Collectibles, Ephemera, Homegoods, & Antiques.

Estate collection Antiques, Mount Joy & other Collectibles & Ephemera, & Bube’s Brewery Bottles, featuring Roseville pottery (Magnolia console bowl 451-12, Gardenia, Apple Blossom, basket, candleholders, jardinieres), sterling & silver-plate lots; sawtooth/patterned glass, milk glass, Moon & Stars, Heisey; ironstone incl. Johnson Bros., Meakin, Grindley; Noritake & Syracuse “Fairmont.” Stoneware jugs/crocks incl. Cowden; Bube/Hallgren Mt. Joy brewery bottles. Ephemera & souvenirs: 1982 Knoxville &1984 New Orleans World’s Fairs, strong Lincoln Highway run (journals, guides, books, maps), matchbooks, pewter Mount Joy plates. Media/electronics: Panasonic DVD, Zenith VCR, Kodak carousels & slides, cameras; large VHS/records. Trains & diecast: Tyco Spirit of ’76, Bachmann set, Life-Like cars; NASCAR & Desert Storm cards. Also, Danbury Mint bells; Liberty Bell replicas/Sesquicentennial pieces; Royal Copenhagen & Bing-Grondahl Christmas plates.

This is an ONLINE BIDDING ONLY Auction 325 W. MAIN ST., NEW HOLLAND, PA. 17557 For FULL LISTING, LARGE PHOTO GALLERY & BIDDING NOW, visit www.pmorganauctions.com SHIPPING & FLEXIBLE PICKUP AVAILABLE

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.23-ACRE LEVEL LOT 24x18 STORAGE BARN

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 • 6:00 P.M.

LOCATED AT: 60 W. Church Rd., Stevens, PA 17578

clean 2.5-story brick house w/detached barn on .23-acre lot. House has approx. 1,800 sq. ft.; remodeled kitchen w/newer cabinetry; dining room w/exposed wooden floor; front living room w/exposed flooring; office/hobby room; spacious updated full bathroom w/tub shower; laundry & mud room. Second level has 3-bedrooms; closet storage; common area reading/study room; walk-in closet; attic storage; unimproved basement. Inviting rear concrete patio; furnace warm air heat; on-site well w/water treatment system & sewer; desirable slate roof; Clay Twp.; Ephrata Area S.D.; taxes $3,657. DETACHED SHOP: A 24'x18' detached stick-built shop has second level mezzanine area; steel exterior &

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are needed to help with marketing, advertising and promotion, logistics and parking, prizes, food and beverages, registration communications, and volunteer coordination.

The planning committee will meet on the second Thursday of each month from September through December at 6:30 p.m. in the food court area of Wegmans, 2000 Crossings Blvd., Lancaster. To volunteer or to learn more about the race, contact the co-chairs at bkyki@ yahoo.com or jimsmeenan @gmail.com.

Profits from the race

will support the group’s Green Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to local environmentally focused organizations. Currently, the program awards grants of up to $500 per organization in support of educational programs, rain gardens, bat boxes, stream erosion repair and prevention, tree planting, garden-to-table projects, and native plant gardens and meadows. For more information about the Lancaster Group of the Sierra Club and its activities, visit www .lancastersierraclub.org.

COINS, CURRENCY, GOLD, SILVER & JEWELRY

THURS., SEPT. 18 AT 11:00 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 @ 11:00 am.

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green rubber turtles that will float down Conestoga Creek will be in the running for monetary prizes. The first turtle across the finish line will get the grand prize. There will also be smaller prizes for the other top finishers.

There will also be a silent auction, with goods and gift certificates donated by local businesses and craft vendors. “We got some interesting antiques that were donated, and fall plants and baskets,” Ekdahl said. “(Vendors will offer) painted stones, walking sticks and 3D printer (items). There will be a crafter who makes flowers out of pipe cleaners.” She added that another popular vendor is Long’s Horseradish of Lancaster.

The 18th-century Welsh ironmaster’s mansion will be open for guided tours, and live music will be offered

on the mansion porch. “We will have a live string band featuring fiddles, violins and guitars,” noted Ekdahl.

Offering food and beverages will be the Father and Son Barbecue, the Waffle Wagon and Beiler’s HandRolled Pretzels. Poole Forge will offer soft-serve ice cream and smoothies. DJ Jay Mattson will provide the music.

The event will end with an airplane candy drop, weather permitting.

Historic Poole Forge is located on Route 23, 7 miles east of New Holland and 3 miles east of the Shady Maple Complex. For more information and a detailed schedule of Poole Forge Day events, visit www .historicpooleforge.org or www.facebook.com/poole forge. Those with questions may email Ekdahl at hpf1940@gmail.com.

Our September auction will be over 550 Lots with something for everyone. Highlights include: Approximately 25 Lots of Gold to include: $5 Gold Eagles, $2.50 Gold Indians, 1908 $20 Double Eagle, 1879 $2.50 Coronet Head Quarter Eagle, 1856 $1 “Large Indian Head”, C, PCGS and ANACS, Over 120 Lots of Morgan Dollars in single and multi-coin lots. Over 20 Lots of Peace Dollars. Over 50 Lots of American Silver Eagles. 1810, 1819 Capped Bust Half Dollars. U.S. Proof Sets in multiple/consecutive years. Barber, Standing Liberty, Franklin, Kennedy Half Dollars. Liberty Head, Buffalo, Jefferson Nickels. Indian, Wheat and Memorial Cents and much more.

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

PUBLIC AUCTION

CHARMING 2-STORY HOME IN EPHRATA BOROUGH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 6:00 P.M. 341 Duke Street, Ephrata, PA 17522

This delightful 2-BR, 2-story home is perfect for investors or first-time buyers. Located in Ephrata Borough within the Ephrata Area School District, this 1,008 SF home offers a cozy living space with modern amenities. Main Floor: Living Room: 11’x13’, Dining Room: 13’x13’, Kitchen: 7’x7’ with electric range, Rear Entrance: 6’x8’. The partially open carpeted stairs lead to 2 BRs. The MBR (13’x13’) features a spacious 8’x4.5’ walk-in closet. The bath includes shower/tub and storage nooks w/vinyl flooring. The 2nd BR (11’x11’) has a built-in closet and access to the stand-up unfinished attic storage area. The 2nd floor is carpeted and features electric baseboard heating.

Additional Features: Lg unfinished basement housing propane radiant heater, propane domestic hot water heater (new ‘15), W&D hookup, and water softener unit (new ‘20). New 30-yr shingle and rubber roofs professionally installed in early spring of ‘24. Vinyl replacement windows throughout. Chimney relined with new cap in spring ‘25. Rear parking area, good-sized backyard with brick paver patio, and storage shed. Public water and sewer, Ephrata Borough electric, and garbage pickup.

Auctioneer’s Note: The sellers are serious and ready to move as their family has outgrown this residence. Come prepared to buy this beautiful home. For more pictures, visit our website: . Terms: $15,000 down on the day of the auction; Settlement within 45 days.

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condition for full bath & 2 or 3 bedrooms; attic storage; unimproved basement w/egress door; utility area w/forced air oil furnace, 275-gallon tank; water treatment system; electric water heater; on-site well & septic; window AC units; annual taxes: $2,457. Outbuilding: A 25’x18’ 1-bay garage w/metal roof & siding; spacious backyard, ample garden space & mature shade. For info call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333. TERMS: 10% down day of sale, balance in 60-days. Attorney: Blakinger/ Thomas (717) 299-1100.

NOTE: Affordable rural property needs some TLC and is in mid-renovation form. Excellent opportunity to purchase and finish to your preference. Potential rental/investment or entry level housing; desirable ELANCO schools. Sellers are relocating to Bradford Co. poultry farm. FOR PHOTOS & LISTING VISIT www.martinandrutt.com

Educational Programs for Seniors Posted

Quest for Learning Lancaster has announced its fall 2025 programs.

Sessions will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster,

on Thursday mornings from Sept. 25 through Oct. 30. Quest for Learning is a

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Location: 309 S. 7th Street, (Rt. 272) Akron, PA

Shop Equipment & Tools: Eagle TP9 9000 lb. lift (floor mount), Ammco Safe-Turn mdl. 3000 brake lathe, Ranger DST 2420 balancer, Coats 5060EX tire changer, Mastercool AC Machine, Big 4 tire repair vise, Lakewood engine stand, Alemite lube system w/reel, Bennett gear oil pump, strut machine, SuperCool AC maintenance assortment, alignment tools, distributer tools, Allen distributer machine, AC-Delco headlight aiming tools, Symtech LCA2 headlight alignment system, Ajax A5230 upright air compressor, Curtis upright air compressor w/80 gal. tank, Dominion 145-1 key grinder, Allen E312 growler, Jenny elec. pressure washer, hyd. bottle jacks, air impact wrenches (Snap-On, IR, and others), Asst. tools: wrenches, sockets, hammers, pliers, etc., oil drain pans, Drill Doctor bit sharpener, Eco Tireflater (antique), drop lights w/reel, Leeson 5HP/1ph. elec. motor, 1998 VW Cabrio Convertible. Parts & Supplies: Lg. amount of “new old stock” AC Delco parts: air filters, water pumps, fuel pumps, spark plugs, fuel filters, light bulbs, etc., etc. Duralast & Trico wiper blades, Holley carburetor, Model T parts, Chevy 427 tall deck block & heads, Freon R134 & R12, Asst. motor oil, coolant, fluids, & chemicals, etc., coolant hoses, exhaust/ muffler clamps, brake parts, wiring, filters.

Misc Items: ‘98 VW Cabrio convertible, 2 Litre, auto trans. (152k mi.), Allis Chalmers HB-212 lawn tractor w/ mower deck, Toro Power Max 724OE snowblower, Yamaha Big Bear 4 wheeler (only 330 original miles) w/blade, 78” snowplow, rough cut lumber (oak, pine, walnut), and more unlisted.

Office Items: (1) Steel & (1) wooden kneehole desk, 4 drawer & 2 drawer file cabinets, misc. cabinets, Casio cash register, Lathem 1000E time clock, Haier fridge w/glass door (small), Sentry safe, Brother MFC-8460N Printer/Copier/ Fax, calculator, E-Z Service license plate frames, (4) Mobil toy tanker trucks.

AUCTION INFO: Join us for the retirement auction of E-Z Service station in Akron, PA. We will begin at 9:00 w/tools and shop equipment. Car & 4-wheeler will sell at 12:00. Auction Co. and sellers are not responsible for accidents. Payment terms: cash, approved check or credit card w/ 3% fee. Auction held in tent. Food Stand on premises.

Main Floor Laundry, Attached Garage Area, New Roof In 2020. There Is A Large Outback Deck Area Overlooking The Mature Landscaping And Good’s Nature, Privacy Fencing, Pavement Driveway, Mature Fruit Trees, Room For A Garden In Back Of House, Nice Deep Lot. There Is Plenty Of Street Parking With A Driveway On Either Side Of the Home. PERSONAL PROPERTY ITEMS: ExMark Metro 36” Mower w/Dolly Club Cadet 528 Snowblower, Rototiller, Polan Pro Blower, Echo Trimmer, 6’ Stepladder, Gas Powered Hedge Trimmer, Kobalt Workbench, Large Metal Tool Cabinet, Old Wooden Barrel, Lots of Hand Tools, Socket Sets, Screwdrivers, Open End Wrenches, Power Tools, Small Trampoline, Weight Set and Treadmill, Frigidaire Upright Freezer, Washer & Dryer, China Cabinet, Dining Table & Chairs, TVs, Sofa, Computer Desk, Guitars, Boxspring & Mattress, Love Seat, Children’s Games, Lots of Toys and More. NOTE: Great Starter Home with The Feeling of Being Far Away From Everything and Yet It Is Close To Major Highways & 30 Minutes From Reading & Lancaster and a 10 Minute Drive to the Turnpike. Annual Taxes: $2,702. Blue Ball/Garden Spot School District. Home Built in 1950. Open House Dates: Wed. Evening, Sept. 10 from 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. and Sat., Sept. 20 from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. or by Appointment Call John Riehl at 717-278-2510. Deposit or

nonprofit run entirely by volunteers that has offered educational programs to people of retirement age in Lancaster for almost 50 years. Sessions will be presented by local experts in their fields.

The eight programs that will be offered are “The 19th Annual Richard Keller Memorial Series”; “The Making of Film Classics,” presented by Millersville University faculty; a Short Story Discussion Group; “Lancaster African American History”; “Historical Trees of Lancaster County”; “Animal Behavior and Ecology: Timing, Place, and How We Know What We Know”; “Backstage With the Lancaster Symphony,” presented by Lancaster Symphony Orchestra staff, musicians, and community partners; and “An Archeological Quest to Understand New World Slavery.”

Two 50-minute sessions will take place each Thursday, one at 9:40 a.m. and one at 11 a.m., with a coffee and cookie break in

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PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

1 Sty., 3 Bdrm. Rancher - 16’x22’ Garage 6/10 ACRE

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 • 5:30 P.M.

Location: 145 Spook Ln., Narvon, PA 17555 (Brecknock Twp./Lancaster Co.) Directions: Rt. 625 South of Bowmansville. Turn left onto Spook Ln., follow to property on left.

access to Rts. 625, 897, 23, 222 & Penna Turnpike. Property being sold to settle estate. Come to buy. Terms: 10% down, settlement on or before October

717-354-7700.

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Bldg. Materials

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Collectibles

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

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Lawn & Garden

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Livestock

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Pets

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Miscellaneous

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NATIONAL

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LOST & FOUND

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

SERVICES RENDERED

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EDGEVIEW

SEEDING & LANDSCAPING

717-419-1715

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

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

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HANDYMAN

STATES CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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JUNK REMOVAL

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

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com

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

PAINTING: INT. & EXT.

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•PLUMBING •COOLING •HEATING

Repairs & Installation of gas & oil heating systems. A/C, water heaters, more! Honest w/reasonable rates. Lic. & Ins. Dan 610-513-4054

ROOFING ~ Amish Quality

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Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765

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

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Trimming & Removal

TRIPLE P PAINTING Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs.

ITEMS WANTED

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

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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

4-BEDROOM 3 BATH house with garage. New Holland area. 717-354-9898.

at Overlook Park on Sunday, Sept. 28. Racers will receive individual times, and times will also be posted on the Garden Spot cross-country website at https://sites .google.com/view/gsxc/ home.

“It’s a lot of fun having all those elementary students come and all race,” said Tempone, who noted that about 100 area children take part in the ELANCO event each year. “There aren’t a ton of elementary level running activities,” she added. “It’s nice to have something (for children).” Tempone did not discount the possibility that a future cross-country team member may be among the youngsters. “It might spark an interest in an elementary school runner,” she stated. Tempone also lauded her team members’ dedication to the event. “Our cross-country athletes work the run,” she said. “They do the course walks. They do the timing. They do a lot of the work. I organize it, but they keep it running.”

To register for the free race, students may visit https://tinyurl.com/4cjma yup. Tempone requests that students register by Thursday, Sept. 11; however, day-of registration will also be welcomed. “If they can get the registration done ahead, it helps, but if they don’t, it’s still good to come out,” she said. “Come out and have some fun.”

Readers who have questions may email traci_tem pone@elanco.org.

Historical Association

Sets Hymn Sing

The Alleghany Mennonite Historical Association will host a hymn sing on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at the 1855 Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse, 39 Horning Road, Mohnton. Dave Kilmer will lead the singing. Attendees should bring a Christian hymnal if they have a copy, and they may bring a picnic lunch to eat on the meetinghouse lawn before the hymn sing. For more information, contact Delton Leid at 717305-0231 or leidcountry@ outlook.com.