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Lampeter-Strasburg

MARCH 11, 2026

L-S Hosts STEM Summit

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

It’s never too early to start considering a STEM-related career.

Freshmen at Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) High School were given an ideal opportunity to conduct research and experience hands-on activities during a STEM summit in the gym Feb. 11.

Local professionals served as presenters for the event, which featured stations in chemistry, manufacturing, biology, engineering, the environment, math, technology, and trades.

“This event is designed to teach students about STEM careers,” said Dawn Gerhardt, who is the director of Junior Achievement STEM summits for southcentral Pennsylvania. “We do that with our volunteers talking about their careers and these hands-on activities that we have set up for the students.”

The activities are meant for younger high school students. “All of our STEM summits are geared for freshmen or sophomores,”

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

It promises to be an egg-citing egg-stravaganza.

The Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA will host its annual Splish, Splash, Easter Egg Bash on Sunday, March 15, from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. in the indoor pool, which is located at 800 Village Road, Lancaster.

Registration is required and can be done as late as the day of the activity. Go to www.rosesymca.org/programs to register or for additional information.

Everybody is welcome. Nonmembers

must pay a nominal fee; there is no charge for members.

“This runs a lot like any other Easter egg hunts,” said event organizer Cora Minder. “We have children come in by age at different times, and we throw hundreds of (plastic) eggs in the pool. The whole surface of the water is eggs. For the older children, we have eggs that sink, so they have to go looking for them. The kids bring in their own baskets, and they gather as many eggs as they can. Really, it’s about the fun of doing it.”

There will be one golden egg in every group, and the child who finds the golden

Gerhardt said. “We allow the school to select which program they use. We have programs (for kindergarten through 12th grade), and this is the one that we feel like hits that good spot for those ninth- and 10th-graders. They’re trying to figure out classes to take and what directions they want to go for their future.”

Gerhardt stated that the summits are designed to encourage students to think about careers. “I think they’re great in getting the wheels spinning for students and for the volunteers as well,” she said. “I think it allows students to think, ‘Wow, maybe I should take a class in this more. I want to look into this further and have further conversations.’ A lot of schools do it around course selection, so students can then say, ‘Oh, I really enjoyed taking that. Maybe I should take another science class, or maybe I should look into this further, or I think apprenticeship’s the way to go. Maybe I should look into a VO tech school.’”

Gerhardt added that the feedback is positive. “Our goal is to

Octoraro Watershed Association Sets Photography Contest

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Amateur photographers are invited to participate in the annual Octoraro Watershed Association (OWA) Photography Contest, which aims to highlight life in the watershed area. It is not necessary to live in the Octoraro Watershed to participate.

Entries will be judged in three age categories: Adult, age 18 and above; Youth, ages 13 to 17; and Youth 2, age 12 and under. Monetary prizes and ribbons will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners in all categories. There will also be a Best of Show winner and a People’s Choice award.

New this year is that there will be a Best of Show youth winner along with the Best of Show adult winner. “We had 80 entries last year. We have been in partnership with Miss (Amanda) Kieffer’s class at Octorara (Junior-Senior) High School, and they alone submitted 40 photographs,” noted Chotty Sprenkel, contest coordinator. “One (of the student’s photos) almost got Best of Show. It was beautiful. The judges had a tough time. That’s why this year we are having Best of Show for youth and Best of Show for adult.”

All photographs must be taken within the Octoraro Watershed, which includes Cecil County, Md., as well as the following townships in Pennsylvania: Eden, Bart, Sadsbury (in both Lancaster and Chester counties), Colerain, West Sadsbury, Highland, West Fallowfield, Upper Oxford, Lower Oxford, East Nottingham, Little Britain,

Fulton, East Drumore and West Nottingham. All photographs must be identified with their location within the watershed, whether it be the county, township or borough.

Photographs may be color or black and white. Photos will be entered and judged in four categories: Wildlife, which includes plants, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, invertebrates and fungi (no domestic animals); Landscapes, which includes sites, scenery and historic buildings; Agriculture, which is farm-related activities and/or farm landscapes; and Trailcam, photographs captured on remote cameras.

As part of the contest rules, photos cannot be altered or created with computer programs. “In the rules, no Photoshop, AI or enhanced photographs are permitted,” said Sprenkle. “We stipulate the fact that you can’t put something in that was not there. If you want to enhance color or clarity, that’s OK. Just don’t put in a moon if it wasn’t there when you took the picture.”

All photographs, which must measure 8 by 11 inches or larger, must be mounted on foam or hard cardboard. Entries will be accepted at the OWA office, located inside the West Fallowfield Township Building, 3095 Limestone Road, Suite 7, Cochranville. Photos may be dropped off on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, between 6 and 8 p.m. each evening. Those who are unable to make those dates should contact Sprenkle for alternate arrangements. All photos must be received by March 17.

All entries will be displayed and the winners will be recognized at the OWA’s annual membership meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard, 790 Little Britain Road North, Quarryville. Winning photographs will also be featured in the OWA newsletter and on the website.

In addition, the photographs will be part of a traveling display at area libraries,

See Photography pg 8

HQ Water Solutions Announces Acquisition

HQ Water Solutions recently announced the acquisition of PA Water & Energy Solutions. This merger aims to solve the water quality challenges facing central Pennsylvania, from hard water damage to the rising threat of “forever chemicals” (PFAS).

HQ Water Solutions specializes in certified PFAS defense, which includes high-performance filtration designed to intercept “forever chemicals” before they reach the tap; high-efficiency softening, which is designed to reduce water hardness and extend the life of plumbing and appliances; reverse osmosis, which delivers high-purity drinking water for homes and commercial operations; and customized whole-house filtration, which are tailored systems designed to combat unique water-quality issues.

The acquisition also aims to serve as a catalyst for Lancaster’s local economy,

featuring a multi-year growth plan that includes the following: immediate workforce expansion - the company is recruiting for technical, operations and sales roles to support its growing client base; next-generation infrastructure - the company is currently scouting a larger, state-of-the-art headquarters in central Pennsylvania to house its expanding team and inventory; and optimized service network - the combined resources of the two companies streamline service, ensuring families across the region have faster access to expert water care.

Founded in 2020 by Stephen and Jordan Evangelista, HQ Water Solutions is a family-owned leader in high-quality water treatment. Among its awards, the company is the recipient of the SCORE LancasterLebanon Small Business Award.

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Church Plans Pancake Breakfast, Makers Market

Mill Creek Bible Church, 270 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 14, from 8 to 10 a.m. Proceeds will support the youth group’s mission trip to Clarkston, Ga., from Saturday, June 27, to Saturday, July 4.

The breakfast will include pancakes with toppings, as well as breakfast meats and drinks. The meal will be by donation.

A makers market will also be held during the breakfast. The adult members of the mission trip team will make items such as crafts or baked goods to sell to raise funds for the trip. Only cash and checks will be accepted.

For more information, contact Pastor Farley at farley@millcreekbible .com about the breakfast and Alexys Kanagy at kanagyja@gmail.com about the makers market.

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SPORTSMAN’S SHOW

Mennonite Life Posts Book Auction

Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, curates rare and historically significant books and offers them for sale at three annual auctions. The next Rare and Used Book Auction will take place in the Mennonite Life Community Room on Friday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. The full auction catalog

egg will win a session of swim lessons for free.

is available for download at www.mennonitelife .org/events. Notable lots in this auction include a 1771 copy of the 17th-century devotional book “Die Wandlende Seel,” printed in Germantown by Christoph Saur; a rare copy of “Die Ernsthafte Christenpflicht” from Ephrata with the name John Metzler; and a New Testament in German from Benjamin Mayer, belonging to the Samuel Histand/Hiestand family.

The auction will also feature a German Bible, including the Apocrypha, from 1765; an 1820 “Unpartheyisches Gesang-Buch” with names of Susanna Erb and Fianna E. Rudy; a copy of “Seelen-Schatz” bound with vellum and printed in 1682; “Das Verborgene Leben mit Christo in Gott,” printed in Germany in 1787; and a copy of “The Amish Year,” formerly belonging to Janice Egeland. Other lots will include “The Wenger Book”; “A Collection of Hymns Designed for the Church of Christ”; “The Holdeman People”; and two copies of “The Earth Is the Lord’s” from 2001.

Bids may be submitted online and by mail until

See Books pg 8

“It’s really the fun of gathering the eggs and seeing how many they can get in their basket, and then they dump them into a big bin, and then they go get some more,” said Minder. “They have 15 minutes for each group to do this. It is just a delight. It’s so much fun just to watch.”

Kids between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old will hunt for eggs from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m., followed by ages 3 to 5 from 1 to 1:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 1:45 p.m., ages 6 to 8 from 2 to 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 to 2:45 p.m., and ages 9 to 13 from 3 to 3:15 p.m.

Children age 5 and under, non-swimmers, and those under four feet tall must have a parent accompany them in the water. Each kid should bring a plastic basket to hold their eggs. Participants will also receive coloring pages following the hunt.

“We will have inflatable Easter bunnies to put in the pool, and the kids love the inflatable toys,” said Corinne Tolan, who is the L-S YMCA’s aquatics director. “This is the event that I’ve been involved in the longest since I started working here, and I think it’s one of the more joyful ones that we have. Every age group just seems to love hunting for the eggs, from the babies to

the older kids. I’m really grateful to see how it’s still magical for the older age groups.”

There will be more opportunities to locate Easter eggs. “We will have double the number of eggs for the event this year, because I found a huge bin on Facebook Marketplace,” said Tolan. “More eggs, more fun.”

Families will be able to stay after the Splish, Splash, Easter Egg Bash. “This is attached to a family swim,” said Minder. “On the other side of the pool, parents can stay and swim with their kids and play for the entire afternoon if they want to. It’s just so much fun. Everybody has fun. The parents are laughing. The children are having fun. The grandparents are having a blast watching and being part of it. ‘Joyful’ is a really good explanation for it.”

Preschoolers will have to wear personal flotation devices. “We help them with that,” said Tolan. “Some of our instructors and some of our lifeguards will come in and help, so they’ll be in the water to corral the eggs and help out the kids.”

The learning experience is a bonus. “I think the other reason that this event is important is because it highlights the importance of safety around water,” Tolan said. “It introduces children and their families to the water in a safe environment. The lifeguards and the people that are helping to volunteer with the event will help fit people for life jackets, and we talk about life jacket safety a little bit too. There’s that more serious element too, even though this is definitely more of a fun event.”

STEM Summit

reach as many students as we can and to be as big of an impact as we can through the activities and through our volunteers here,” she said. “And I think we really kind of hit the nail on the spot most days.”

L-S student Nehemiah McFarlin enjoyed the opportunity. “I’m hoping that I get some opportunities that I like and find the career that suits me best,” he said.

Classmate Edwin Dishart worked on coding a robot. “The basics of what

we learned was what the different code blocks can do with the robots and how coding works,” he said.

Ava Oplinger and her teammates won a competition where they solved riddles and unscrambled words. “There were 10 questions, and at the end, we had a lockbox that connected to one of the questions,” she said. “It was very mathematical, and we learned teamwork and using all our math skills and brains put together.”

Support Program for Pet Owners Launched

The Pet Care Club of Central PA has launched the Heart-to-Paw Support Program, a new non-clinical, educational service designed to help pet owners navigate the emotional and practical challenges that can arise while caring for their pets. The program was developed in response to increasing time constraints and compassion fatigue among veterinary professionals, along with a growing See Pets

Historic Rock Ford Plans Presentation

Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, will present “Making Beverages in Early America” by Tony Shahan of Flavors of History on Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m.

Shahan will discuss his personal experience brewing beer in an 18th-century farmhouse, an 1803 brewery, and an 1850 German brewery, as well as his time working in George Washington’s Distillery at Mount Vernon. Attendees will learn about the equipment and techniques used for brewing and distilling in early America, and there will be a tasting of two 18th-century beverage samples. The program will also include light complimentary refreshments.

Shahan has spent more than 38 years working in museums and has developed a passion for historic food and beverages. He mostly works with 17th- and 18th-century recipes but has re-created beverages and dishes from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt; medieval Europe; and the 19th century. Shahan regularly creates historic drinks during classes and for curated tastings.

The class will take place in the Langmuir Education Room on the first

floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Tickets may be purchased at www.HistoricRockFord .org/special-events.

Lampeter-Strasburg Spring Sports Kickoff

BOYS' LACROSSE SOFTBALL

Mon. 3/16 vs Donegal 4:15 pm

Wed. 3/18 at Cocalico 4:15 pm

Fri. 3/20 at McCaskey 4:15 pm

Mon. 3/23 vs Octorara 4:15 pm

Tue. 3/24 at Central York 4:15 pm

Fri. 3/27 at Garden Spot 4:15 pm

Mon. 3/30 at Cedar Crest 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/1 vs Solanco 4:15 pm

Thu. 4/2 at Hempfield 4:15 pm

Mon. 4/6 vs Lebanon 7:00 pm

Wed. 4/8 at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm

Mon. 4/13 vs Conestoga Valley 7:00 pm

Wed. 4/15 vs Warwick 7:00 pm

Thu. 4/16 vs Governor Mifflin 4:15 pm

Mon. 4/20 at Solanco 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/22 at Lebanon 4:15 pm

Fri. 4/24 vs Manheim Central 7:00 pm

Mon. 4/27 vs Elizabethtown 7:00 pm

Wed. 4/29 at Conestoga Valley 4:15 pm

Mon. 5/4 at Warwick 4:15 pm

BASEBALL BOYS' TENNIS

Wed. 3/11 at Annville-Cleona 4:00 pm

Fri. 3/13 vs Pequea Valley 4:00 pm

Mon. 3/16 vs Ephrata 4:00 pm

Wed. 3/18 at Red Lion 4:00 pm

Fri. 3/20 at Lancaster Mennonite 4:00 pm

Mon. 3/23 at Hempfield 4:00 pm

Wed. 3/25 vs Cocalico 4:00 pm

Fri. 3/27 at Manheim Township 4:00 pm

Mon. 3/30 at Garden Spot 4:00 pm

Thu. 4/2 vs McCaskey 4:00 pm

Mon. 4/6 vs Donegal 4:00 pm

Wed. 4/8 at Elizabethtown 4:00 pm

Mon. 4/13 vs Conestoga Valley 4:00 pm

Wed. 4/15 vs Manheim Central 4:00 pm

Mon. 3/16 at Donegal 4:15 pm

Wed. 3/18 vs Berks Catholic 4:15 pm

Mon. 3/23 at Penn Manor 4:15 pm Tue. 3/24 at Central York 4:00 pm Fri. 3/27 vs Garden Spot 4:15 pm Mon. 3/30 vs Cedar Crest 4:15 pm Tue. 3/31 at Solanco 4:15 pm Mon. 4/6 at Lebanon 6:15 pm Wed. 4/8 vs Elizabethtown 4:15 pm Fri. 4/10 at Northern Lebanon 4:15 pm Mon. 4/13 at Conestoga Valley 4:15 pm

4/15 vs Warwick 4:15 pm Thu. 4/16 at Governor Mifflin 4:00 pm Mon. 4/20 vs Solanco 4:15 pm

4/22 vs Lebanon 4:15 pm

4/24 vs Exeter 4:15 pm

Tue. 3/17 at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm

Sat. 3/21 at Conestoga Valley 10:00 am

Mon. 3/23 vs Garden Spot 4:00 pm

Fri. 3/27 vs Lancaster Country Day 4:00 pm

Mon. 3/30 at Central York 7:00 pm

Wed. 4/1 at Cocalico 4:30 pm

Thu. 4/9 vs Elizabethtown 4:15 pm

Sat. 4/11 at Warwick 1:00 pm

Mon. 4/13 vs Kennard-Dale 4:00 pm

Wed. 4/15 at Garden Spot 6:45 pm

Mon. 4/20 vs Penn Manor 7:00 pm

Wed. 4/22 vs Cocalico 4:00 pm

Sat. 4/25 vs Hempfield 10:00 am

Wed. 4/29 at Lancaster Country Day 4:00 pm Fri. 5/1 vs New Oxford 7:00 pm Mon. 5/4 vs Warwick 7:00 pm Tue. 5/5 vs Dallastown 4:00 pm

GIRLS' LACROSSE

4/27 at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm Wed. 4/29 vs Conestoga Valley 4:15 pm Fri. 5/1 at Manheim Township 4:15 pm Mon. 5/4 vs Ephrata 7:00 pm Fri. 3/13 vs Dallastown 4:15 pm Mon. 3/16 vs Elizabethtown 4:15 pm Thu. 3/19 at Governor Mifflin 4:00 pm Mon. 3/23 at Garden Spot 6:00 pm Fri. 3/27 at Lancaster Country Day 4:15 pm Mon. 3/30 vs York Catholic 4:15 pm Wed. 4/1 vs Cocalico 4:15 pm Thu. 4/9 at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm Sat. 4/11 vs Warwick 10:00 am Wed. 4/15 vs Garden Spot 7:00 pm Fri. 4/17 vs New Oxford 4:15 pm Mon. 4/20 at Penn Manor 7:00 pm Thu. 4/23 at Cocalico 7:00 pm Sat. 4/25 at Kennard-Dale

TRACK & FIELD

Watershed Report Card Released

The Lancaster County Conservation District, in collaboration with many partnering organizations and agencies, has released the Lancaster County Watershed Report Card at https://lancaster conservation.org.

A watershed is an area of land in which all surface water drains to a common body of water and can be evaluated at multiple spatial scales. Lancaster County contains approximately 12 primary watersheds, which are further subdivided into smaller hydrologic units. Most of these watersheds ultimately drain into the Chesapeake Bay, underscoring the importance of monitoring local water quality and watershed health.

Many of Lancaster County’s waterways are currently impaired by excess sediment and nutrients.

To evaluate watershed conditions, a collaborative team of experts developed a Watershed Report Card to synthesize complex environmental data into accessible scores for stakeholders and the public. Sub-watersheds were assessed across six categories - Water Quality, Fish, Macroinvertebrates, Urban & Stormwater, Agriculture & Vegetation, and Riparian Zone - using multiple biological, chemical, and landuse parameters. Scores were classified from Very Poor to Excellent based on percentage thresholds.

Overall, Lancaster County sub-watersheds received an average rating of Fair, with Water Quality scoring lowest countywide and Fish and Urban & Stormwater scoring highest. Data was compiled from multiple partner organizations and agencies, with noted variability in data availability, watershed size, and designated stream uses.

This report card establishes a baseline for future assessments and supports Lancaster County’s ongoing Delisting Strategy, which targets impaired waterways through focused conservation and restoration efforts. Updates to the report card will occur every five years to track progress toward water quality.

VisionCorps Seeking Donations for 100th Anniversary Exhibit

VisionCorps is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026 and is asking the public for help in highlighting its work over the years. The organization is seeking donated photos and objects that highlight its history to include in an anniversary exhibit.

Over the years, VisionCorps has operated under several different names and expanded its footprint from Lancaster to surrounding counties. Today, it offers employment for the blind and vision impaired in Lancaster and York counties and Little Rock, Ark., as well as remote opportunities nationwide in its Professional Services Division.

After its founding in 1926 as an agency offering help to veterans who returned from WWI with impaired vision, the organization taught chair caning, basket weaving, and other tactile trades in its Lancaster location. VisionCorps also offered educational activities, including a speech and visit by Helen Keller in 1932. It operated a gift shop and a children’s preschool on-site. Its social activities included outreach luncheons, special music programs and fundraisers, and recreational opportunities such as a bowling league.

Some donated objects

that VisionCorps would like to include in its 100th anniversary exhibit include physical or digital versions of old photos of people at work or visiting the VisionCorps Lancaster office; caned items, including chairs or caning features; hand-woven baskets; Braille books, Bibles, or other items in Braille; old radios used to listen to programs; old canes used for mobility by people who were blind or vision impaired; older eyeglasses or objects used by blind or vision impaired people to improve their sight; children’s toys or books designed for children who are blind or vision impaired; and other objects specifically used by people who were blind or vision impaired.

The yearlong celebration of the agency’s 100th anniversary will include special displays and programs, along with a celebration gala on Friday, Oct. 2. In addition, VisionCorps’ annual rappelling event, Eye Drop 2026, scheduled for Friday, June 5, will also have an anniversary theme, “Reeling Into the Future.”

For more information about donating items or the anniversary commemorations, contact Carol Gifford, community relations manager, at 717-205-4149.

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SINGING SPRING FOODS

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historical societies, local businesses and schools within the watershed area.

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683

Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org

BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG : 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE *NEW Location & Service Time* Now located at 242 Bender Rd., Millersville Sunday Worship at 10am. Phone: 717-8724581 www.findgracehere.org

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Sun. & Wed. 6:30 pm. Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net

LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com

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

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

PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.

REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.

THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292

Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.

WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com

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

OWA holds stream cleanups and tree plantings and provides community education. For more information about the contest, contact Sprenkle at csprenkle9@gmail.com or 610-593-2808 or text 484-888-5416. More information about the OWA is available at www.theowa.net. Photography from pg 2

Friends of Fishing Creek Group Sets Event

OWA is a nonprofit organization established in 1967, with a goal of protecting, restoring and conserving the resources of the 208-square-mile Octoraro Creek watershed in southern Chester County, Lancaster County and Cecil County, Md.

Church Plans Community Meal

Joseph’s Table at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will offer a takeout meal to members of the community on Thursday, March 19.

Meals may be picked up from 5:30 to 6 p.m. There is no charge. Those who would like a meal should enter the parking lot from Penn Grant Road and exit onto Shiprock Road.

The Friends of Fishing Creek will host an event on Wednesday, March 18, at Drumore Mill, 1658 Harmony Ridge Road, Drumore. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with light refreshments and socialization. At 6:30 p.m., Lamonte Garber, watershed restoration coordinator at Stroud Water Research Center, and Marcy Hostetler, founder of ColorGarden Inc., will present ways of nurturing a property for birds and butterflies while restoring the Fishing Creek Watershed.

The Fishing Creek Watershed, covering 14 square miles, is in the southwest section of Lancaster County. About 28 miles of streams and tributaries run

through the Fishing Creek Watershed. The main stem of the watershed starts just west of the village of Buck and flows mostly southwest before it enters the Susquehanna River.

The Friends of Fishing Creek group is a local nonprofit volunteer organization committed to monitoring, preserving, educating, and promoting the Fishing Creek Watershed. The group has regularly scheduled educational and volunteer events and opportunities for both adults and youths.

There is a fee. To register by Monday, March 16, visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “Fishing Creek” with “Drumore” as the location or visit the Friends of Fishing Creek Facebook page.

Dine and Donate

The Occupational Development Center (ODC) of Lancaster will present ODC Night Out at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, March 16.

Between 3 and 10 p.m., ODC will receive 10% of the proceeds of the checks from those who dine at the restaurant. Texas Roadhouse is located at 2317 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. For more information about ODC, visit www .odcenter.org.

Books

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Thursday, March 12. Auction books are on display in the Mennonite Life Community Room.

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

recognition that pet ownership involves significant emotional labor. Heart-to-Paw offers structured support for pet owners facing complex decisions, uncertainty, or stress related to their pets’ care. The program complements veterinary care without replacing clinical or medical services and is designed to be a referral-friendly resource for veterinary-adjacent professionals.

The Heart-to-Paw Support Program is now available to pet owners throughout central Pennsylvania. Veterinary practices and pet care professionals may refer clients seeking additional non-clinical support resources.

For more information, visit www.thepetcareclub ofcentralpa.org.

LASN Sets Meeting

Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will present “Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan: A Compendium of Tips and Techniques for the New Year” by Kenneth D. King on Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

During the hourlong presentation, King will cover some of the popular techniques that he teaches his students at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. He will discuss the foolproof invisible zipper installation, sewing intersecting seams so they match accurately, and the single welt pocket, and he will give a topstitching tutorial.

King is a New York-based haute couturier who spe -

cializes in evening wear. In addition to his private clientele, he has sold to boutiques across the country, and his work has appeared in music videos, in television commercials, and on the red carpet. His work is also in the permanent collection of several museums. He is an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has produced sewing videos for Taunton Press, Craftsy, and Burda. He is a contributing editor for Threads Magazine, and his most recent book, “Doll Couture: Red Carpet Edition,” was released in December 2025. There is a fee for nonmembers. Guests should register no later than Monday, March 16, by

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emailing lancastersews@ gmail.com.

LASN’s 2026 theme is “Sewing Revolution,” with all monthly meetings touching on an aspect of the topic.

LASN is a group for people who love to sew. Its members range from beginners to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group’s main focus is fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing. It meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months, with Zoom meetings held during the winter. Retreats, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews@gmail.com.

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HELP WANTED General

Mechanical Trades

CAREGIVERS NEEDED: CNA'S, HHA's & care assistants, make a difference in the life of a senior & put your caregiving experience to work. All shifts available. Visiting Angels at 717-393-3450.

HELP WANTED on construction crew in Ronks/Paradise area. DL required. Call for more details 717-673-6334

YOUR ATTENTION

SEASONAL HELP WANTED!! GOCHENAUER PET RESORT is looking for Part Time Pet Care Technicians. Hands On Care Includes Exercising, Feeding, Clean Living Quarters & More! Flexible Hours. Must be Willing to Work Weekends/Weekdays/Holidays Spring through Fall. Apply at gail@gochenauerkennels.com

Seeking Friendly FT/PT RETAIL ASSOCIATE for The Quilt Shop at Miller’s in Ronks. Eve. & weekends req. Apply at TESINCPA.COM

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FOR SALE

Collectibles

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

Lawn & Garden

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

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

PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply, 717-284-0883.

Pets

AKC BERNESE MOUNTAIN PUPPIES, UTD vet checked, beautiful markings Ready Now! Call: 717-844-0290

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ELDER CARE

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GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES

1M, 2F, UTD vet checked, $375.00 ea. 717-442-8497

ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES

3F, 4M, very nice built pups, ears cropped. UTD vet checked. Daddy’s wt. approx. 140150 lbs. #18916. For price: 717-654-1075

Sporting Goods

MAGNUM S&W Revolver Exc. cond., + 89 rounds of

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SERVICES RENDERED

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

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

SERVICES RENDERED

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SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466

ANDY’S DRYWALL

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

CLEANING SERVICE

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

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

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

DECKS & PORCHES

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DECKS & PORCHES

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

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MOWING

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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

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

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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

9X12 STORAGE ROOMS FOR RENT w/lights. $100/mo. Strasburg | 717-869-3204

Senior Citizens’ Group to Meet

The Strasburg Area Senior Citizens will hold the group’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 Jackson St., Strasburg. Historian and educator Robert Frick will give a presentation on two local historical figures, George Ross and Robert Fulton. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Guests are welcome. There is a nominal registration fee at the door to cover the fire hall rental. Strasburg Seniors is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1966 for the benefit of area senior citizens age 50 and older. Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of every month, and the club also holds a summer picnic and yearly Christmas party as well as outings and trips. For more information, call Jill at 717239-1530 or visit www .facebook.com/groups/ strasburgseniorcitizens.

Women’s Bible Study Planned

Change of Pace, a women’s Bible study, will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays from March 19 to April 30 at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster. The book selections for the upcoming session are “Walking by Faith” by Jennifer Rothschild, discussing how to give God control when persevering through hardships instead of depending on feelings, and “He Speaks to Me” by Priscilla Shirer, which focuses on the biblical examples of Samuel, Moses, Joshua, Jesus’ disciples, and others to show how to hear and respond to God’s voice. The books will be available for purchase at the meetings.

A freewill offering will be accepted each week. Free child care will be provided.