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Dayspring Hoops Star Surpasses Milestone

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Noah Huxta isn’t preoccupied with seeking plaudits for all the points he has scored. He’s more concerned with praising the people who have provided assists.

Noah, a 6-2 junior guard at Dayspring Christian Academy in Mountville, reached the 1,000-point mark for his career with a fastbreak layup in the third quarter of a game at Harrisburg Christian on Jan. 6.

“It meant a lot to be able to have a spot in the Dayspring leaderboard,” he said. “It was something that I was thinking about for a while, and that hopefully one day I would reach that point. I’m just happy to be here and reach it.”

Noah is the fourth Dayspring boys’ basketball player to attain the milestone, joining Matthew Hefflefinger (Class of 2012), 1,444 points; Isaiah Gregory (Class of 2010), 1,058 points; and Timothy Habel (Class of 2000), 1,002 points.

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BY JEFF FALK

Flexible and multifaceted, eggs make incredible souffles and terrific omelets. Nutritious and delicious, eggs make savory quiches and magnificent custards.

Eggs also make the perfect donations.

“They’re the most versatile protein out there,” said Wade Smith, Sauder’s Eggs’ chief operations officer. “Eggs are used in everything you can think of. You can have eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are a million ways to prepare eggs. They are one of the most cost-effective ways to get protein in diets. They have no sugars, and they’re low in fat.”

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Two adorable groundhogs. The second day of February. Two predictions. Two functions.

Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation will celebrate Groundhog Day with a pair of parties.

The organization’s “chief chuck,” Elliott, will make his official prognostication during a get-together on Monday, Feb. 2, at Conestoga

House & Gardens, 1608 Marietta Ave., Lancaster.

The festivities will run from 9 to 11 a.m. It is a ticketed event, but there is no charge for admission.

Event tickets and tickets for parking are available by going to www .acornacreswr.com and clicking on the Programs/Events tab. The deadline to register is Saturday, Jan. 31, at noon.

There are only 30 tickets for

During the first week of November, Sauder’s Eggs, which is headquartered at 570 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, donated 23,400 dozen or 280,800 large white eggs to Blessings of Hope of Lancaster, Lancaster Food Hub and Lebanon County Christian Ministries, all of which operate far-reaching food banks.

“It was the Sauders themselves deciding to help people who were going to be in need,” said Smith, adding that the Sauders recognized an immediate need. “We had access to eggs, and we thought we could help now. We wanted to get food in people’s hands immediately. It was important that we feed local people.”

“We reached out to Lancaster Food Hub, Lebanon County Christian Ministries, and the rest went to Blessings of Hope,” said

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Smith. “We saw that these three organizations reach a lot of folks. We thought we could have a bigger impact with these hub-and-spoke organizations. We knew they could get them in people’s hands quickly. That was an important piece of this, that and the eggs were going to local people.”

The 23,400 dozen eggs cost Sauder’s Eggs about $50,000 to donate and had a retail value of about $100,000.

“Giving back is part of what we do,” said Smith, a resident of Lititz. “We want to work with businesses and make sure everyone has enough. It’s something that Sauder’s has been doing for years. The community supports us by buying our eggs. We look at it like, ‘From our nest to yours.’ We work with family farmers, and we distribute eggs to family.”

employees across Sauder’s four locations.

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Not only did Sauder’s Eggs’ generosity positively affect the community, it also had a ripple effect throughout the company. When the donation went public, it provided a morale boost to the company’s 350

“I had the honor of representing the company with the donation, and the people I spoke with were thrilled that we were reaching out to the community,” said Smith. “We got a lot of positive feedback. Seeing Sauder’s baby blue truck pull up to the nonprofits filled with eggs made people proud. People were really excited by it. It was a big buzz.”

Sauder’s Eggs also supports the locale in other ways, through sponsorships and community events like the Easter Egg Run in Lititz and by serving breakfasts at local schools. In addition to

the Lititz location, Sauder’s Eggs operates processing plants and distribution centers in Schoeneck outside of Ephrata; in the Greenfield Corporate Complex in Conestoga Valley; and in Hampstead, Md.

“We’re very active in the community,” said Smith. “We try to tie into the needs of the local communities where we have plants. One of our directives for employees in 2026 is to encourage volunteerism and spend more time in their communities. We want to make that part of our company culture.”

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Sauder’s Eggs was founded by Frank Sauder 80 years ago, and the family business is now headed by his great-grandson Mark Sauder. Working with about 120 farms of all sizes, located mainly in Pennsylvania, Sauder’s Eggs processes and distributes eggs in many of the states in the northeast.

Sauder’s Eggs processes about 1.5 billion eggs each year.

“It’s mostly family farms, mom-and-pop operations,” said Smith. “These aren’t large commercial farms. We pack up five skids, 10 skids of eggs, and we have trucks that take them all over the place. Our eggs are almost everywhere you go in the Northeast.”

“The Light Within” will mark a major milestone for the Ascend brand, as it will be the first Ascend event held outside of the Three Legacies Wrestling Academy. The Ascend brand is dedicated to highlighting homegrown talent, featuring wrestlers who are currently enrolled in or have graduated from the 3LW Academy. All competitors have been trained by former WWE Superstar and current MLW star Jesus “Ricardo” Rodriguez, founder of the 3LW Academy and co-owner of Three Legacies Wrestling. In the main event, two members of the inaugural graduating class of the 3LW Academy will collide to crown the first-ever Ascend Champion. “1 of 1” Al Snook will go head-to-head with “The Passionate Protagonist” Just Jay in a highly anticipated showdown that represents years of training, dedication, and passion for the craft. The event will feature more emerging talent, offering fans an opportunity to see tomorrow’s stars before they break out on a national stage. To purchase tickets, visit www.3LWTix.com.

parking available. An overflow lot will be located at the Grace Baptist Church lot entrance off Marietta Avenue. There will not be a shuttle bus.

“It’s just like a meet-andgreet,” said Betsy Shank, Acorn Acres’ founder and executive director. “There will be photo ops with groundhogs, and bagels, cream cheese, and coffee will be provided.”

Elliott will make his official prognostication at 10 a.m. Two identical bowls with the same snack placed in each will be put in front of the red-brown marmot. One side will be labeled “spring” and the other “winter.” “Whatever bowl he consumes food from (first) is his prognostication,” said Shank. It will be livestreamed on Acorn Acres’ Facebook page. Elliott’s little sister, Lilly, will also attempt to make a forecast.

“It’s two live groundhogs, and it’s a Pennsylvania tradition that is over 245 years old,” said Shank. “It’s one of those things where it’s just fun. There’s heart, there’s humor, there’s compassion.”

Acorn Acres’ Groundhog Day Party will be held later that night, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tellus 360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster. This event is also free, but tickets are required.

The gathering will be

sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. “There will be one featured cocktail, and for any Tito’s beverage purchased that night, a dollar will come back to Acorn Acres,” said Shank.

Guests will be able to buy food from Tellus 360, and there will be a cash bar.

There will also be a selfie station, bingo, kids’ crafts, and cornhole. The interactive game Kahoot! will test visitors’ knowledge of groundhogs.

“We’ll have merch for sale, and we’ll have our education table with our skulls and our pelts,” Shank said.

At 7 p.m., Elliott will make his prediction for the NFL championship game using the same process as he had for his prognostication that morning.

“The biggest, most important moment is Elliott doing his prognostication for the (title game),” Shank said. “I’m not telling people that they need to wager on things, but my groundhog has called the winner three years in a row.”

Elliott researches his selection during the playoffs. “He does study,” Shank said. “He’s been known to watch a game or two while he’s figuring out what he’s going to do.”

Proceeds will benefit Acorn Acres. “It is a fundraiser for us, but we’re in Pennsylvania,” said Shank.

“This is a big day for us, and I have two live, really, really cute groundhogs. So why would I not have them prognosticate? This is purely for fun.”

Shank said Acorn Acres is the “first and only nonresidential or commercial wildlife rehabilitation education facility in Lancaster County.”

She added, “We specialize in the rehabilitation of your common backyard prey mammals. Everything from mouse to beaver. And Virginia opossums. Virginia opossums are not considered prey animals. They’re opportunistic carnivores, but we’re the only one in the county that is openly and actively rehabilitating them because they’re so critically important to our entire environment.”

Acorn Acres also has an

education room and holds several events throughout the year. “We have a lot of open houses where we bring the community into a wildlife rehabilitation facility so they can see what it is and where we do our work,” Shank said. “Nobody knows about wildlife rehabilitation until they need it, and then they have suddenly have all these questions. We open up this entire building to let people see so they understand where their dollars are going and what we’re doing.”

Noah Huxta

Hefflefinger remarked, “Noah has grown so much. He is the best shooter to ever wear a Dayspring jersey, and seeing how he has adapted his game this year has been amazing. When I see him catch fire from the three-point line again, I am reminded that you can kiss my record goodbye.”

Habel added, “Congrats to Noah, from one member of this club to another. Amazing achievement! Love that this milestone means something.”

court.”

Noah, a starter since the first game of his freshman season, is averaging 16.4 points and 8.4 boards this season. He’s rebounded quite well after fracturing his fibula last August.

The Manheim Township resident was able to rejoin Dayspring’s cross-country team last fall. “I missed a good chunk of the season, but I was able to come back, and I think I ran four or five races at the end of the season,” he said.

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Noah had 1,124 points after pouring in 39 points against Halifax on Jan. 16. He has become friends with Hefflefinger, who attends Dayspring games. “I’ve talked to the leader who holds the record, and we kind of joke about if I can get there,” said Noah. “I’m not trying to focus on it too much. I’m just trying to take it game by game, just do what I can to help the team win.”

It’s been working. Dayspring was 9-4 through its first 13 games. “We’ve been doing well recently after we kind of figured some things out collectively,” said Noah. “Our chemistry has definitely improved. I love the team that we have and the group of guys. We’re one family and we do everything together, and it’s been a blessing to be able to play with my friends on the

Noah did much more than simply run. He finished third in the district meet and 16th at states.

“I would definitely point to God and say that He was the reason for all this,” said Noah. “The doctors told me it would be six to eight weeks. I think it was actually like 10 to 12 weeks, so that was kind of disappointing. I was praying about it, and knowing that it didn’t heal as quickly as I wanted it to, that definitely messed with me mentally. But then I came back and I was able to compete at a higher level than I thought I could. I just give all the glory to God, because even though the healing process wasn’t that quick, He was able to put strength in me and helped me accomplish what I thought I couldn’t.”

Last spring, Noah medaled with a seventh-place finish in the 1600-meter run at

districts. He holds the Dayspring records in the 800meter run and 1600-meter run and has been part of the school-record-setting 4x400 and 4x800 meter relay teams. Noah also made the headmaster’s honor roll last quarter, which means he averaged between 98 and 100% in all of his classes. He is enrolled in honors classes.

After the 2025 cross-country season, Noah hit the floor running when the basketball campaign began.

A humble person, he provided a scouting report of his game after some gentle prodding. “I would say that I’m coachable player,” Noah shared. “I can shoot the ball.

I think my (court) vision is decent. Finishing is something that I take pride in and just getting to the rim.

I think I play with a lot of tempo and pace.”

As a junior, he has time to consider all his options for college. “I haven’t thought about playing any college basketball at all,” Noah said. “If the opportunity comes up, I would love to play.”

He started playing basketball in the Upward program as an elementary school student, then played with the Manheim Township Middle School and the Crusaders club teams before attending Dayspring beginning in seventh grade.

“As a coach, watching one of your players reach a milestone in his career, you are nothing but proud, because you have seen behind the scenes of all the work he has done to achieve this,” Dayspring head coach Caleb

Onasch said. “With our mission being ‘Represent Jesus Well,’ which we believe means giving our best at all times for coaches and players, (when) a special player like Noah comes through your program, when you put the work in, milestones start happening. I’m excited to continue to see the impact Noah is going to have on this team and his basketball career. … He has mental toughness and a grit that says, ‘I will work harder than anyone else in the gym.’” Noah credits Onasch and assistants Matthew Valverde and Dave Swift. “They all put confidence in me into how I play on the court,” Noah said. “Coach O specifically tells me he wants me to shoot the ball any time I’m open, and he believes in me to do what’s best for the team.”

He is thankful for his parents, Tanya and Ryan. Ryan played basketball at Manheim Township. “My parents have been there to support me this whole time, and they both really got me into the game to start with,” said Noah.

He also appreciates the other members of the squad. “I think my teammates deserve a lot of credit, too,” said Noah. “They have confidence in me, just like my coaches do. They really pick each other up when we’re down. If I have off shooting day, they’ll pick me up and say, ‘Keep shooting.’ I think that’s really good. We have fun here at Dayspring, especially on the basketball team.”

School Announces History Competition Winners

St. John Neumann Catholic School has announced the winners of its annual National History Day competition.

The annual competition showcases the work of the school’s seventh- and eighth-graders, who have worked on their projects since the beginning of the school year. The projects’ topics must relate to this year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.” The winners will compete in the regional National History Day competition in the spring.

The winners and their topics included the eighthgrade individual website winners, which were first place, Landon Cooper, “The Revolutionary Discovery of DNA”; second place, Jocelyn Beattie, “Walt Disney’s Revolution of Animation”; and tied for third place, Kimmy Nguyen, “The Clean Indoor Air Act: Reaction and Reform,” and Jack Van Eman, “Nicholas Winston’s Reaction to the Holocaust.”

The eighth-grade group website winners were first place, Will Comerford and

Victoria Richter, “The Great Railroad Strike of 1877”; second place, Gavin Schoenberger and Ginny Weinheimer, “Piggly Wiggly’s Revolution of the Grocery Store”; and third place, Marleigh Hockley and Delilah Soto, “The California Gold Rush.”

The seventh-grade individual exhibit winners were first place, Jane Houser, “Food Dyes: A Revolutionary Invention and the Reaction & Reform”; second place, Caroline Hull, “Women in Baseball: An Ongoing

Revolution”; and third place, Katie Herskowitz, “Title IX and the Revolution in Women’s Sports.”

The seventh-grade group exhibit winners were first place, Leah Dusablon and Evie Villella, “The Cuban Missile Crisis”; second place, Natalie Mazur and Elaina Nguyen, “The AI Revolution”; and tied for third place, Tori Pergola and Roxy Kaplan, “Walt Disney’s Revolution of Animation,” and Jocelyn Haney and Rose Sikorski, “Crispus Attucks and the American Revolution.”

Light Up Lancaster Project Planned

The Lancaster City Alliance (LCA) and the Lancaster Downtown Investment District have announced the implementation of the first phase of the Light Up Lancaster project. In January and February of 2026, an architecturally focused exterior lighting design will begin to illuminate the facades and streetscapes of Lancaster’s downtown core.

The project is being led and managed by LCA and is funded by a collaboration of partners. The High Foundation is the primary sponsor of the design and implementation. Additional funding partners include the Steinman Foundation, the PPL Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development’s Main Street Matters program, and the Lancaster CRIZ Authority.

recommendations for façade lighting improvements for 65 buildings, as well as for pedestrian lighting improvements and storefront lighting design. Fifteen of the identified properties from the study will have the new lighting design installed in early 2026, concluding phase one of the project.

mation, visit www .lancastercityalliance.org/ light-up-lancaster.

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hoods, manage the Downtown Investment District and CRIZ Authority, and implement the community-owned Building On Strength economic development plan.

A 2023 study conducted by Derck & Edson and Windward Lighting Studio examined existing lighting in Lancaster city and provided detailed design

The 65 identified properties are located along and around the streetscapes of Lancaster’s downtown core on the first blocks of West King Street, East King Street, North Queen Street, and Penn Square. Some of the buildings in phase one include the Hager Building at 25 W. King St., Miss Jennie Potts Building at 43-47 W. King St., the Darmstaetter Building at 35-37 N. Queen St., and the Bausman Building at 12 W. Orange St. The second phase, which will focus on installation of the exterior lighting design for eight additional and large buildings downtown, is slated for completion in 2026.

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Ware Center to Present “Our Journeys” Exhibit

The Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, will present “Our Journeys,” a multimedia exhibition created by Vietnamese Boat People (VBP), on view from Monday, Feb. 2, to Saturday, Feb. 28, with a special exhibit opening event on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.

“Our Journeys” will bring to life deeply personal stories from Vietnamese Americans of migration, memory, and resilience. The exhibit will use oral histories, cherished artifacts, and interactive elements and will include local Vietnam diaspora stories by Alys Truong, Mai Nguyen Yeager, Ho-Thanh Nguyen, and Thuat Nham, the first Vietnamese woman to attend and graduate from Millersville University.

During the opening event on Jan. 31, artwork by local Asian American visual artists, including Libby Etheridge, Wendy Li

Yuen-Ting, Yen Elizabeth Keener, Aron Rook, Vu Quoc Nguyen, and Baldwin Fellow Bri Nguyen, will be showcased. There will also be a display of traditional Vietnamese dresses curated by Julia Cao, Vietnamese finger foods provided by Rice & Noodles and the Sprout family, and a performance by Vietnamese American singer Lê Thanh Trúc (“Panda”). Maian McCauley, whose mother’s story will be featured in the “Our Journeys” exhibit, will share the story of her family’s diaspora experience.

VBP founder Tracey Nguy ễ n Mang will share ways to participate in the VBP oral history project and offer book signings for the “Our Journeys” book, an exhibition accompaniment.

“Our Journeys” may be viewed weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit and opening event are free and open to the public.

Fairmount Sets Quilting Days

Fairmount will hold its annual Quilting Days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7; Tuesday, Feb. 10; and Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Farm Crest Community Room at 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata.

Attendees can connect with fellow quilters, share their passion for quilting, and create quilts for a good cause. Multiple quilts will be set up and ready for stitching. Volunteers will work together to create beautiful quilts that will be sold at Fairmount’s annual Benefit Auction and Barbecue in

September, with proceeds supporting Fairmount’s mission.

People may help by attending and quilting or by donating quilts, quilt tops, or funds to help cover supply costs.

The event is open to beginners and experienced quilters. People may attend one, two, or all three days of the event, and refreshments and a complimentary lunch will be provided to participants each day. For more information or to make a donation, call 717-354-1800 or visit www.fairmounthomes.org.

4-H Meetings Posted

The Lancaster County 4-H livestock clubs, including the beef, dairy beef, market goat, swine, and sheep clubs, have posted their upcoming meetings. All 4-H programs are available to all youths ages 8 to 18 prior to Jan. 1.

The club meeting dates are dairy beef, Tuesday, Feb. 17; beef, Wednesday, March 4; swine, Thursday, March 12; sheep, Monday, March 16; and goat, Tuesday, March 17. All meetings will be held at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia

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For more information on 4-H, visit http://extension .psu.edu/programs/4-h or contact Lori Little, Extension educator, at 717-394-6851 or LancasterExt@psu.edu.

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METAL ROOFING & Siding, 36” Coverage Ag Panel, Winter Special Burgundy color, $2.00 L.F. $.67 SQ. FT. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222, 717-4455222

Pets

2 POMERANIAN PUPS, 1 black/ white, 1 blue merle, UTD vet check, ready now! $650. Columbia 717-285-7445

AKC DOBERMAN PUPPIES

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

JACK RUSSELL/FOX TERRIER POODLE MIX PUPPY, male. Ready Now! $100. 717-344-6456

MINI POODLE MIX PUPPIES, UTD vet checked. $450. 484-452-4563

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FREE ITEMS

HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY?

Place a FREE Ad! Call 1-800-428-4211 15 word, private party ad for 1 week (some restrictions apply)

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AGING ROOF? New Homeowner? Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. 1-833640-4753. Have zip code ready when calling!

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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 Soon. 1-844-501-3208.

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PEST CONTROL: PROTECT your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodents, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today! 1-833-860-0657. Have zip code ready!

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TOP DOLLAR PAID for old vintage guitars! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Etc. 1930s to 1980s. Call 1-866-433-8277

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! 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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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

GREINER FARM: FIREWOOD Cut, split, seasoned, pick up or delivered, 717-629-9069

LOST & FOUND

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

FALL CLEANUP • SNOW REMOVAL HARDSCAPING • LANDSCAPING Atglen, PA : 610-597-7342

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392

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

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

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

LONGARM QUILTING PROFESSIONAL, BEAUTIFUL. 20 Years Experience. THREE SISTERS HAS RELOCATED TO COLUMBIA & IS WELCOMING NEW CUSTOMERS! Call or text Allison 574-903-4847

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

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.

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464

PAYKLEAN LLC - Spotless Homes We offer Basic, Deep & Move-In/Out cleaning services

One-time, weekly, biweekly or monthly Call/Text 717-420-4602 or visit our website: www.paykleanservices.com

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.

FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today! GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!

PINBALL MACHINES WANTED. Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks.

WANTED COSTUME,

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small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

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

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

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

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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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 SPRING CLEANUP

STUMP GRINDING

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

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 Tree Trimming & Removal Land/Brush Clearing • Stump Grinding Since 1996 • 717-768-0114 SUNNYSLOPETREESERVICE.COM

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