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Homefields Plans Open Farm Event

Homefields Care Farm, 150 Letort Road, Millersville, will host its annual Open Farm event on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmer-led walking tours will take place at noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. The event will also include nature-based activities, a mystery box station for kids, giant Jenga, a DIY project, and music by the

20s Band. The greenhouses will be open to visitors.

Some of Homefields’ partners, including Abendessen Bread and Mirror Image Farms, will offer samples. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic to eat on provided blankets, and they may also purchase food on-site from Koshary Station.

Guests may meet Homefields’

community partners, such as Acorn Acres, Lancaster Science Factory, and Lancaster Farmacy. People may also learn about ways they can connect to Homefields, including volunteer opportunities at Homefields and communitysupported agriculture (CSA) membership. Homefields’ organic CSA is a 24-week vegetable subscription plan now in its 27th season.

CSA members enjoy fresh vegetables and herbs all season at a fixed monthly price. At the Open Farm event, attendees may meet the farmers who grow the vegetables and learn about sustainability practices and organic farming. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a CSA membership using a special coupon code. The CSA season will begin

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Bob Wagner is a part of history.

A bell featuring his paintings will be displayed all year long outside the Ann B. Barshinger Welcome Center at Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster. The exhibit is in conjunction with the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

“Discover Lancaster will be celebrating the semiquincentennial all

year long, promoting our historical sites, trails, and events,” said Wagner. “It will be headlined by a free countywide America’s Passport, encouraging visitors to collect unique stamps at 23 historic properties and provide exclusive coupons to local businesses. The bell at Rock Ford is one of the sites on this special trail.”

There are 100 bells in different locations across the state, he added.

“The bell was a fiberglass 65-pound white bell delivered to my garage, and I came up with the paint, because the paint was a similar color to the actual Liberty Bell,” said Wagner. “And then I had to do artwork that I had done over the years, but I had to do special drawings of Rock Ford and also the Thaddeus Stevens house on the back. I had an Amish village, and then I was the artist-in-residence at the Pennsylvania Train Museum,

At Church Concert, Exuberance of Youth Will Serve

BY JEFF FALK

Music is contagious. Because the joy for singing that the Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster exudes is so impactful, it is naturally and powerfully transmitted to its audiences. Audience members can’t help but experience the joy of singing on a whole other frequency.

The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster will bless the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd with that joy for singing at the church’s upcoming event.

“I think there’s a direct correlation between the choir and the audience,” said Chuck Book, who’s been the communications director at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd for more than 20 years. “A singer who enjoys singing brings joy and conveys it to the audience. If there’s a lot of energy, you can’t help get caught up in

it. It would be hard to say that one is finding more joy than the other.”

The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster will be singing at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. The performance, which is part of the church’s fine arts series, is free to attend, and a goodwill offering that will help fund the series will be accepted.

“You have all these angelic voices coming together, and that sound is different than an adult choir’s,” said Book. “It’s such an array of ages. These kids are into it. When you think about having these kids involved, that’s what they’re there for. They want to sing. There’s so much excitement. It’s what these kids love doing, and that’s what they work for.”

The uplifting concert is expected to last about 90 minutes. The show will include an intermission.

Following the performance, a reception featuring light refreshments and held in the church’s All-Saints Hall will allow audience members to meet the singers of the Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster.

“I haven’t had the privilege of hearing them, but everyone I’ve talked to has said these folks are spectacular,” said Book, a resident of Lebanon. “We are excited and proud to host the Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster. They honor and celebrate music as a gift from God.”

“We usually have a nice turnout, and people are generally appreciative,” he added. “It’s the bringing together of people for a common benefit, to enjoy music.”

About 250 individuals are expected to attend the concert, members of the congregation and members of surrounding communities.

“They’re a church-centered repertoire, but it’s

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Railroad Photography Program Set

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will offer a workshop, “Railroad Photography: From the Pennsylvania Railroad to Penn Central to Conrail,” on Tuesday, April 14, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The event, led by author and photographer Brian Solomon, will offer opportunities for attendees to take photos of locomotives with their smartphones, digital cameras, or film cameras. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Conrail, the program will focus on several locomotives and freight cars that operated under the Conrail banner, specifically with Pennsylvania Railroad and Penn Central heritage.

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

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

Solomon is the author of more than 70 books and writes a monthly travel column and feature articles for Firecrown Media’s Trains Magazine. He is the marketing manager for New Hampshire’s Conway Scenic Railroad and lives with his wife, Kris, in Lancaster County. Copies of many of his books are available for purchase in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Whistle Stop Shop museum store.

To register, visit www .eventbrite.com and search for “Railroad Photography: PRR to Penn Central to Conrail with Brian Solomon.”

More information about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is available by visiting www.rr museumpa.org or calling 717-687-8628.

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not going to be all church music,” said Book. “It’s going to be a variety of things. We want to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. I would anticipate it being a choral blend of music to your ears. With the kids themselves, they break them up into different choirs. The Mennonite Children’s Choir has quite a following.”

The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster, which is headed by artistic director Rosemary Blessing, features kids between the ages of 5 and 18 who represent 12 religious denominations, 55 church congregations and 45 schools. Formed in 1998, the choir rehearses weekly, performs locally and embarks on summer tours across the United States and around the world.

The Fine Arts Series at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, which was established more than 30 years ago, is made up of four concerts staged throughout the year. The next performance in the series will be conducted at the church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, and will feature the Lancaster British Brass Band.

“The Fine Arts Series has really blossomed over the last 30 years,” said Book. “We want to reach out to the community and share our space and local

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Swimming Event

The Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA, 800 Village Road, Lancaster, will host Tiki Night on Sunday, April 19. The event will run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the indoor pool.

Attendees may enjoy swimming, take a swim test, and enjoy hot dogs and lemonade. Outdoor pool memberships will be available at a discounted rate.

talent. We’re looking at things that can enrich the lives of the community. The more we can bring in programs that can speak to people, I think everybody benefits from that.”

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd was established in Lancaster in 1972. The church’s mission is to live out Christ’s unconditional love and radical hospitality in its worship, shared love and service to the world.

“Our attitude is that if someone shows up for worship or the fine arts series, they’re welcome,” said Book. “No matter who they are, no matter what they look like, no matter how they’re dressed, we’re thrilled when they come through our door.”

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The event is free and open to the community. Reservations are requested at https://tinyurl.com/ TikiNightYMCA.

Pioneers Blank Cougars at Home, 13-0

On the afternoon of Friday, March 27, Lampeter-Stras

Lampeter-Strasburg’s JJ Turner fires a shot on goal against Lancaster Country Day during a 13-0 triumph on Friday, March 27. Turner had a goal and an assist.

at home. Todd had two gals and an assist.

Presentation to Focus on Colonial Women

Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, will hold a program in its Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series on Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. in the Langmuir Education Room, located on the first floor of the barn. Mickey Herr will present “That One Day Women Will Be Treated and Thought of the Same Way as Men: Considering Women’s Contributions to Colonial Pennsylvania.”

Herr will share highlights from her research into Colonial Pennsylvania women, including ministers, interpreters, diarists, an inventor, and a fur trader. Her discoveries became the catalyst for a project of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, “For the Common Good: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation.” Herr is the executive producer of the nine-part docuseries, which features women who made important contributions to the founding of America. Herr will highlight Lancaster-area women, including public officeholder Ann Wood Henry.

Herr is a writer, storyteller, public historian,

and communications strategist who has held positions in development and communications for cultural institutions in the Philadelphia area. Herr serves as first vice president of the board of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She is a new member of the Committee of 1926 at Historic Strawberry Mansion and a longtime member of the Franklin Inn literary club. Visitors may park behind the barn. Prior to the lecture, attendees may visit the Snyder Gallery and view the 2026 Focus Exhibit. The Snyder Gallery will close at 4 p.m. General admission tickets may be purchased at www.historicrockford .org/special-events.

Bus Trip to Bucks County Planned

The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will offer a fundraiser bus trip to Bucks County on Friday, April 24. Participants will board the coach bus at 7:30 a.m. on the Oregon Pike side of Lancaster Shopping Center, 1625 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. They will return to the shopping center at 5 p.m.

Participants will visit Fonthill Castle and the Mercer Museum. Fonthill Castle was the home and showplace of Henry Chapman Mercer, an influential American tile maker, archaeologist, antiquarian, artist, and writer known for his role in the Arts and Crafts Movement. All the concrete used to build the six-story reinforced concrete castle was mixed by hand, and thousands of handcrafted ceramic tiles are embedded in the structure’s walls. The Mercer Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts depicting early American life. The trip will include time for lunch and selfguided exploration of downtown Doylestown. Each attendee will receive a complimentary snack box.

There is a fee, with a discount for Historic Preservation Trust members. To make reservations, by Friday, April 10, visit https://hptrust.org/ events-calendar/ or call 717-291-5861.

Fonthill Castle is not recommended for those with limited mobility, issues with stairs, or those who cannot stand for long periods of time. The historic castle portion of the Mercer Museum has an elevator and offers partial accessibility due to narrow passageways. Service animals are permitted at both Fonthill Castle and Mercer Museum in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify.

Proceeds will benefit the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, a county-wide, nonprofit organization dedicated solely to preserving architectural heritage.

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Turkey Hill Country Classic Planned

Community members can celebrate the 27th annual Turkey Hill Country Classic on Saturday, May 2, on the grounds of Central Manor Church, 387 Penn St., Washington Boro.

ship office, 950 W. Fairway Drive, Lancaster.

The half marathon will start at 8 a.m. and will feature rolling hills and the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail. Those who finish the half marathon will

receive a commemorative medal. The 10K will have a cannon start at 9 a.m., and the 5K will start at 9:05 a.m. A free kids’ fun run will occur at 9:45 a.m. Age-bracket awards will be presented at the conclusion of the kids’ fun run. Refreshments will be available, and inflatables will be on-site. This year, there will be a free petting zoo for children and a

mascot appearance before the kids’ run. Participants may preregister by Thursday, April 30, at midnight at www.manortownship.net/ country-classic-registration. Same-day registration is also available for an extra fee. Those who preregister may pick up their packets on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manor Town -

Questions may be directed to Ryan Strohecker at 717-397-4769 or manager@manortwp.org. Proceeds from the race will support the Manor Township Farmland Preservation Fund to help save Manor Township farms. For more information, visit https://manortownship farmlandpreservation.com.

Senior Citizens’ Group to Meet

The Strasburg Area Senior Citizens will hold the group’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 Jackson St., Strasburg. Refreshments will be served.

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.

Church to Hold Auction

Willow Street Mennonite Church, 399 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will hold an auction on Saturday, April 18, in the church gym. Items will be available to view at 9:30 a.m., and the auction will start at 10 a.m.

A variety of items can be bid on at the auction, including Airbnb vacation certificates featuring a oneweek stay in Sarasota, Fla., during the fall; certificates for golf outings, Sight & Sound Theatres, the Ark Encounter, Phillies games, mulch delivery, photography sessions, and more; handmade items such as art, pottery, blankets, and décor; antique items; assorted baskets for Penn

Cinema, Evans Candy, and coffee shops; baked goods and desserts; and miscellaneous items like a new air mattress, vacuums, a garden box kit, and potters and flowers.

Food will be available to purchase, including smoked pulled pork, soups, hot dogs, fruit, and cookies. All proceeds will benefit the youth summer mission to Guatemala. The church has relationships with missionaries in Guatemala City, and this will be its fourth trip there. The ministry will consist of a combination of outreach and Bible distribution, children’s ministry, and mercy ministry to the homeless and orphaned.

Program to Focus on Revolutionary War

Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, will continue its America250 Lecture Series with a presentation, “Revolutionary Lancaster,” on Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. by Benton G. Webber. The program will take place in the Langmuir Education Room, located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn.

Webber will explain that, although Lancaster County was not the site of any military battles during the Revolutionary War, the community was impacted in numerous ways. Webber will speak about life in the county 250 years ago and

how it was turned upside down by the war.

Webber is a civil engineer whose historical interests focus on changes to the community’s environment and the development of its infrastructure. He frequently offers in-person presentations and online posts about the history of the Conestoga River and the Lincoln Highway. Webber is involved in the preservation of historic resources, and he is president of the Manheim Township Historical Society.

To purchase tickets, visit www.historicrockford.org/ special-events.

LBC Posts Choir Workshop, Rend Collective Concert

Lancaster Bible College (LBC), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, will host a oneday Gospel Choir Workshop on Saturday, April 11, in Good Shepherd Chapel.

The free event is open to high school students as well as church and community singers who desire to learn more about the gospel style. LBC’s director of choral activities Robert T. Gibson will lead

the workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by a free community concert featuring workshop participants. No tickets are required for the concert.

To register for the workshop, visit www.lbc.edu/ events.

Gibson is director of choral activities at LBC. A Houston native, Gibson is also a conductor, composer, and clinician who

See LBC pg 9

and I did a drawing of the train.” He added that for for the covered bridge metric, he used a special drawing that his son did from the air.

Wagner noted that his first job after graduating from Millersville University was working for the planning commission downtown at the courthouse. In 1979, he illustrated the Lancaster County seal. “It’s still used today, and that’s what’s on the front of the bell,” said Wagner. “If you have your voter registration card, it has the original pen-and-ink drawing that I did from 1979.” The work is also featured prominently on the bell, along with

an authentic drawing of a Conestoga wagon and one of the welcome center downtown that was done for the Heritage Center for its advertisements.

“That’s actually where the nation’s capital for a day was (in Lancaster),” he said.

He is honored to have a role in the festivities.

“I’m very proud,” said Wagner, who served with the 103rd Medical Battalion in the National Guard. “I’m a native of Lancaster, and I am happy to see my artwork here and to be part of the story that can bring us all together to celebrate and have fun for the 250th anniversary.” Bell from pg 1

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on Friday, May 29, and continue through Saturday, Nov. 7. Members may pick up their vegetable shares at the farm and have access to pick-your-own fields of herbs, flowers, sweet and hot peppers, cherry tomatoes, berries, and more.

Admission and parking are free, and handicapped-accessible parking is available. Preregistration for the event is requested at www.homefields.org. For more information, email

info@homefields.org or call 717-572-2719.

Homefields is a nonprofit organization that provides jobs and vocational training for adults with disabilities, offers volunteer opportunities, and donates to a local food bank. Homefields partners with programs like Rolling Roots Mobile Market and Loft Community Partnership to make healthy food more accessible to everyone. To learn more, visit the aforementioned website.

desires to develop future music educators for the next generation of music education. He serves as a guest clinician with school, church, and community choirs throughout the country in addition to festivals and honor choirs.

To learn more about LBC’s Music, Worship & Performing Arts Department, visit www.lbc.edu/ mwpa.

Renowned Irish Christian folk-worship band Rend Collective will perform in Good Shepherd Chapel on Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

The concert will feature some of the band’s most beloved hits, including “My Lighthouse,” “Build Your Kingdom Here,” “Hallelujah Anyway,” “Counting Every Blessing,” and “Your Name Is Power.”

Since releasing its debut “Organic Family Hymnal,” Rend Collective has grown from a small worship community into a global voice, amassing more than 1 billion career streams and earning multiple gold- and platinum-selling singles. Known for energetic, folk-infused worship, Rend Collective has toured with artists such as Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Hillsong United, Kari Jobe, and Lecrae.

To purchase tickets, visit www.thejunctioncenter .com/events or call the Junction Center box office at 717-459-3701. General admission doors will open at 6:15 p.m., with early access for VIP experience and deluxe ticketholders.

DMVA Offers Assistance to Veterans

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) announced that its mobile veterans outreach teams are available throughout the state to assist veterans by obtaining information and initiating benefit claim paperwork through the assistance of DMVA accredited veterans service officers.

The DMVA brings essential services directly to veterans and can be booked online for community events such as fairs and festivals. The vans offer no-cost, on-site assistance with veterans benefits.

Over the past year, outreach efforts supported 468 events, with 8,471 veteran interactions, more than 1,000 of which were with female veterans. Additionally, the DMVA outreach team worked

Singers Needed for Youth Choirs

The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) is looking for singers for its spring concert series, “Songs of Joy and Restoration.” Open rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, April 21, for prospective members and their parents. Guests will experience a live rehearsal, meet choir leaders, connect with current singers, and enjoy a light snack.

Open rehearsals will be available for children entering grades two through five from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster; for those entering grades six through eight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Neffsville Mennonite Church; and for those entering grades nine through 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, 333 Delp Road, Lancaster. “Songs of Joy and Restoration” traces both the joys and sorrows of life through music that celebrates God’s goodness. Audiences will hear energetic selections such as “Hearts Beat Together” by Emilio Solé-Sempere, Henry Purcell’s “Sound the Trumpet,” and Ken Berg’s “Galop,” alongside reflective works, including George Frideric Handel’s

“Surely, He Hath Borne Our Griefs,” Andrew Peterson’s “Behold the Lamb of God,” and Elaine Hagenberg’s “Alleluia.” The program will conclude with Keith Hampton’s gospel anthem “Praise His Holy Name!” Concert dates and additional details are available at https:// mennonitechildrens choir.org/performances/.

All interested families are encouraged to attend the open rehearsals. To make reservations, visit https://www.bit.ly/ MCCLJoinTheSong2026. MCCL serves more than 150 children and youths from nearly 50 schools, 40 congregations, and 15 denominations. An auxiliary program of Lancaster Mennonite School, MCCL seeks to nurture musical excellence while fostering character and community. Through Christ-centered repertoire that reflects the church around the world and across time, MCCL aims to equip young singers for a lifetime of worship and service.

For more information, contact Maria Bowman at mccl@lancastermenno nite.org or visit https:// mennonitechildrens choir.org/.

with more than 2,800 veteran family members and caregivers. These teams also coordinated events with county directors of Veterans Affairs, veteran service organizations, and local and state officials to maximize awareness and attendance.

A wide range of federal, state, and county benefits are available to qualified veterans and their families. These benefits include service-connected disability compensation, pensions, Veterans Affairs health care benefits, burial benefits, education benefits, vocational rehabilitation, veterans homes, and longterm care.

For more details on how to request a van for a community event, visit www.dmva.pa.gov/Veterans/ Miscellaneous/Pages/ MobileVeteransOutreach Vans.aspx.

Bird Club Sets Field Trips

The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer field trips in April. The programs are free and open to the public, and registration is required by 6 p.m. on the day before the trip.

A group will visit Memorial Lake and the surrounding area in Lebanon County at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, to look for American woodcocks and other early migrants, along with water birds. To register, contact Jonathan Heller at 717940-6067 or jonathan .heller@comcast.net.

Birders with any level of experience, including beginners, may gather at Riverfront Park in Marietta on Sunday, April 12, to look for waterbirds on the Susquehanna River, along with spring migrants and raptors. The outing will run from 4 to 6 p.m., and walking will be minimal. Binoculars will be available to borrow.

Also on April 12, a wildflower-centered bird walk will be held at Shenk’s Ferry in Conestoga, with a 7 a.m. start. Participants should meet at the Safe Harbor Park tennis courts. This activity is limited to 15 participants. To register, contact Cammy Freed at 717-368-1979 or cameala@gmail.com.

The LCBC will offer a program at Safe Harbor Park on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m. The focus will be on different habitats and hot spots within the area. Participants may keep an eye out for yellow-throated warblers, palm warblers, white-eyed vireos, fox sparrows, and more. To register, contact Carl Groff at 717-471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net.

For more information about LCBC and its activities, visit www.lancaster birdclub.org, www.face book.com/lancasterbird club, or www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.

To register, contact Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com.

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PEACE OF MIND & early detection - Now more than ever, it’s important to get screened for Stroke & Cardiovascular Disease risk. Life Line Screening is simple & painless. Call: 1-833-970-4172.

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!

PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR may be covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence & mobility w/ the compact design & long-lasting battery. Inogen One free info kit! Call 1-877-305-1535

PREPARE FOR POWER outages todayGenerac Home Standby Generator. Receive free 5-Yr. warranty w/qualifying purchase. 1-855-948-6176 to schedule free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.

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

REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles/multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited time offer up to 50% off install + additional 10% off install military, health & 1st responders. 1-833-370-1234.

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!

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!

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC timeshare cancellation experts. Over $50 million timeshare debt/fees cancelled in 2019. Free info package. Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.

SEASONAL

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES

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

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

READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.

SERVICES RENDERED

A PLUS SERVICE

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

ABSOLUTE JUNK REMOVAL FREE ESTIMATES Text or Call 610-547-7789

AFFORDABLE CONCRETE

New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603

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

SERVICES

RENDERED

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

NEED LAWN CARE?

CONRAD’S TREE & LANDSCAPE

Commercial • Residential Free Estimates. Call: 717-872-4907

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

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.

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 SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.

& MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

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

WEEKLY ROOMS AVAIL. At Passport Inn, Paradise, PA. Incl. Wi-Fi, Cable TV with HBO. No pets. For rates 717-687-6272

• Patching • Crack Filling 717-494-1635

CLEANING SERVICE

AVAILABLE: 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 Specializing in Honesty & Integrity on Every Job! Rosslawnservice.com 717-468-3632

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

DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526

DRYWALL REPAIRS, Painting & Carpentry. Call Ed 484-639-1613

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

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

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

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

Lancaster Consignment Crawl Posted

The first Lancaster Consignment Crawl will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19. Held just before Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, the event will celebrate sustainable fashion by encouraging shoppers to

give gently used clothing a second life through resale.

Participants may visit some of Lancaster’s secondhand shops to enjoy special promotions and support locally owned small businesses. Partici -

pating stores include Deja Vu Consignment Boutique, Wearhouse Consignment, Divine Consign, Purple Turtle Consignment, the Exchange Consignment, Pass it On, Ooh La La, and the Fashion Exchange. Participants must provide

their own transportation. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Anchor Lancaster. For additional information, email info@dejavuconsign .com, call 717-299-3352, or visit www.lancaster consignment.com.

SUMMER CAMP 2026

g For rising 1st-6th graders •Runs mid-June to mid-Aug • 9AM - 4:30PM, Mon-Fri • Weekly themed-centric adventures & activities for every age group

Overnight Camp

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.

For rising 2nd-12th graders Runs weekly mid-June to mid-Aug • Dedicated counselors & dormitory-style cabins • Morning classes • Daily devotionals • Worship services • Campout

Overnight Camp Day Camp SURGE Leadership Programs

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

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

SURGE Leadership Programs

For rising 7th-12th graders • Service-oriented experience • Shadowing summer staff • Helping lead activities • Studying the Bible • Teambuilding •Daily and overnight experiences

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

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.