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Herb Fest Will Be Held Sept. 13

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Alot has changed over the past 43 years, but the Conestoga Herb Guild is still going strong.

The organization will host its annual Herb Fest event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville.

Admission is free.

Visitors will enjoy displays of herbs, herb products, and short educational presentations on the

culinary and health benefits of herbs. There will also be refreshments and baked goods on sale that were made by members and complimentary coffee and tea.

Additional displays will include fresh herbs, succulents, wreaths, bath products, dried herbs, herbal aromatherapy products, fresh and dried bouquets, potted plants and potted herbs, and herbal vinegar.

Guild members will also educate visitors on the herb of the year, chamomile.

Two of the educational programs

that will be presented during Herb Fest will by “A Day in the Life of a Bee” by Denny Gorman and “Thirst Tea for Knowledge: Distinguishing Different Types of Tea” by Heidi Bernard.

The event is a fundraiser for the Conestoga Herb Guild. For more information, go to www.conestoga herbguild.org.

Guild members Karen KellerEyer and Nancy Landis will be at Herb Fest. Keller-Eyer and Landis are the only charter members still in the group, which was initially

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Community Choirs Seeking Singers

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

The Southern Lancaster County Community Choirs (SLCCC) are seeking singers of all talent levels and age groups as preparations get underway for a Christmas concert.

The SLCCC will hold a show Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Swift Middle School auditorium, 1866 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. Ticket information will be announced closer to the day of the event.

For now, the group is focusing on recruitment, and everyone is invited to participate. “Most years we have auditions for the choir, and we allow people to try out and then secure a spot in the choir by their interest and their musical talent,” SLCCC president Jozlyn Grodski said. “This year we are taking a little bit of a different approach in allowing anybody who has a passion for music to be a part of the community choir. We have two different levels of involvement where you can be a part of the crescendo choir, which is our adult choir, ninth grade through adult, or you can be a part of the community choir, which is open to anybody. We’re also doing a children’s choir, which is going to be fourth- through eighth-graders.”

Go to www.slccchoirs.com for more information. “We have two different forms on there,” said Grodski. “One is for the community choir, which includes not only the children’s choir and the adult choir, but also an opportunity for instrumentalists in the area if they would like to be a part of the orchestra.”

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SLCCC director Becky Hess said, “Our core choir, Crescendo, has met yearly for 17 years now, and that is the audition group. They’re sort of going to be the core part of this concert, but then we’re going to have the community members that join us to make what we hope will be a mass choir of community members, as well as a children’s choir and an orchestra. This will be a one-time performance.”

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The choirs will rehearse at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church on Tuesday nights, with the concert and dress rehearsal at Swift. “We’re trying to keep it manageable for folks,” Hess said. “Everyone’s lives are busy, and there’s so many opportunities. They would be committing to essentially five rehearsals and a concert, and we’re hoping that will allow more people to feel like they have the flexibility to participate.”

The SLCCC is opening membership up to everyone as a way to keep things fresh. “Every year, you look for something new to do, to keep it interesting, because

many of our choir members have been in the choir for year after year after year, which is a beautiful thing,” said Hess. “But I want to keep it interesting for them. So that’s one reason. The other reason is because I think ever since COVID and the world kind of shutting down, we all sort of value that experience of being with others more than maybe we used to, especially in this community. Our hope was to have another opportunity that first weekend in December - Christmas in Quarryville is on (Dec.) 6 - and I think that has been such a tremendous success. We do not, in any way, want to compete with that, but what we tried to do was pick the day after that, to sort of keep it all in one weekend, keep the community thinking about the holidays and the spirit of community here in Quarryville.”

Grodski said SLCCC is an ideal opportunity to stay involved with music. “When you’re in school, you have music at your fingertips, you have music class that you’re a part of, you can be a part of band, you can be a part of orchestra, you can be a part of the choir in school,” she said. “After you graduate, there’s not as many opportunities for just a person who enjoys music to find those outlets. If you want to be a professional, Lancaster has great professional opportunities. I am a mom and I have a full-time job, but music is something that I love, and

I want it a way to be able to keep that a part of my life while being able to do other parts of my life. And this community choir has allowed me to do both of those things.”

Musicians are also welcome. “We just had a gentleman who dusted off his clarinet for the first time in a while and played with us this spring, and he was amazing,” said Grodski. “You get to keep learning and keep growing. I love that music provides us that opportunity, that you’re never done. There’s always something that you can be trying or doing or improving on.”

The SLCCC has members from across the county, including Willow Street, Oxford, Conestoga, and Washington Boro. “If they’re willing to drive,

come, we don’t care where they’re from,” Hess said. “There is a huge homeschool base in this area, and I’m hoping we can connect with some of those children and families as well and say, ‘Come and join us.’ This isn’t just a Solanco School District thing or an L-S thing. Anyone is welcome.” Hess stated, “The theme of this concert is joy. I hope that that’s what this experience will bring for people who are participants. There is such joy in music and in singing and making music with others. And we live in a community that is very tight knit, and so it just seems like a natural collaboration between this community and music and bringing everyone together in the spirit of joy at the holiday season.”

Railroad Museum Sets September Programs

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, has announced its fall programs for its 50th anniversary year.

September events will include Sensory Saturday on Sept. 13. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ sensory-saturday.

Story Time With the Educator will take place on Friday, Sept. 19, with walk-in registration at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers will listen to the reading of “Mel Fell” by Corey R. Tabor and make a kingfisher craft.

A Railroading Merit Badge Workshop is set for Saturday, Sept. 20. The workshop is for people ages 11 to 17. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ merit-badge-workshop.

Members Day and the annual banquet will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information or to regsiter, members may visit www .rrmuseumpa.org. Roundhouse construction will be ongoing, as well as the stabilization of the five Ready for the Roundhouse historic Pennsylvania Railroad

steam locomotives, which will be exhibited in the roundhouse. Funds for the roundhouse locomotives may be donated on the aformentioned website.

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is home to a collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a research library and archives, a working restoration shop, an immersive education center, and a museum store. For more information, visit the aforementioned website or call 717-687-8628.

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Workforce Development Board Receives Grant

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The Lancaster County Workforce Development Board (LCWDB) has received a $130,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation to support and expand its youth workforce development initiatives. The funding will help launch new programs and strengthen existing efforts aimed at preparing the youths of Lancaster County for in-demand careers.

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The grant aligns with the Arconic Foundation’s mission and funding priorities to enhance education through skill-building experiences, advance environmental sustainability, and meet essential human needs. The LCWDB’s initiative will help to meet these goals by equipping youths with workforce-ready skills; promoting sustainable employment; and addressing barriers such as transportation, food insecurity, and lack of access to career exploration opportunities.

Senior Citizens’ Group To Meet

The Strasburg Area Senior Citizens will hold the group’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. A presentation by CPRS Physical Therapy and refreshments will follow the meeting. Guests are welcome. There is a nominal registration fee at the door to cover the fire hall rental.

The LCWDB will use the funding to launch a new “Learn and Earn” summer program to provide income-limited youths with paid work experience and hands-on career exposure. The funding will also be used to provide supportive services, such as transportation, uniforms, and meals, to reduce barriers to participation. Additional efforts supported by the grant will include yearround industry tours, job shadowing opportunities, enhancements to interactive career kiosks, and communication efforts to raise awareness of available programs and community resources.

To learn more about the LCWDB or to participate as a “Learn and Earn” business, contact Carrie McCullough, Workforce Development Board assistant director, at cmc cullough@lancastercounty wib.com or 717-735-0333.

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/.

Herb Fest

an offshoot of a guild on the other side of Lancaster. Keller-Eyer attended the group’s first meeting in October 1982 after her in-laws saw a notice in a newspaper.

and drying herbs,” she said. “I enjoy making the sweet Annie wreaths. It’s very fragrant. I’ve enjoyed learning about all kinds of herbs.”

In the early days, the Conestoga Herb Guild had fewer than 15 members and met at each other’s homes. “I joined when I was engaged to be married, and I wanted to do herbal things for my weddings,” Keller-Eyer said. “I joined with a friend Barbara that I worked with, and she and I did herbal things for my wedding. The guild has a lot of different people with a lot of different interests. I always sort of gravitated to wreath-making, and tussie mussies was my thing. Some people are more interested in the culinary herbs or the medicinal herbs, and everybody sort of took their interests, and we shared that knowledge.”

Landis became aware of the guild through word of mouth. “I had heard about the guild through a friend of mine, and I went to the one of the original meetings,” she said. “I was always interested in herbs, so I was very happy to find a group of people who I could discuss that with.”

Landis has been going to guild meetings for 43 years. “I’ve enjoyed the programs

Landis has seen many changes. “In the ’80s, herbs were a kind of a new thing in Lancaster County,” she noted. “I had a friend who knew a lot about herbs, and I got interested. And now, of course, herbs are much more well known, but it’s nice when new people can come and just get excited about all the medicinal and culinary uses and other things you can do with herbs.”

During that time, the Conestoga Herb Guild has grown to 70 members. “It’s different because we meet at a public place, and there’s many more members, which means also we have more resources, people who are interested and involved in different ways,” said Landis, who lives in East Lampeter Township. “There are pros and cons to having a small group or a large group, but I enjoy it now the way it is. It’s always nice to meet new people and hear their perspectives, and the members are quite involved with newsletters and different outreach programs, which is nice.”

The guild donates a book to the county library system when a member passes away and sends sympathy cards or a rosemary plant when someone in a member’s family passes.

Keller-Eyer and Landis stated that Herb Fest will be worth the trip.

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.

HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: IndependentBible Believing. Meeting at 211 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA. Weekly Worship on Sundays at 11 am. Also meeting Wednesdays at 7 pm for weekly Bible Study & Kids Club. Phone: 717-983-8755. Visit us online at: www.hopeforstrasburg.com

“It’s about sharing time with the community, trying to increase our membership, and have people know about our existence,” said Keller-Eyer. “I’d encourage people to come if they have any interest in herbs, because our president, Susan Atkins, she’s very interested in medicinal herbs,” said Keller-Eyer, who lives in Penn Township. “She makes a lot of salves and that type of thing.”

Landis added, “If you come to the Herb Fest, I think you’ll see the wide range of uses for herbs and like the different people and their interest in herbs. There will be demonstrations and talks, which is very informative, and if you have an interest, I think it would be a good place to start.”

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 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Phone: 717872-4581 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

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Strasburg Heritage Society Posts Meeting

The Strasburg Heritage Society will meet on Monday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 S. Decatur St. The program is open to the public.

Gwendolyn Ruth Dickinson will present the story of her grandfather William Chester Ruth, an African American machinist, business owner, and patented inventor who lived in Lancaster County. Dickinson will present Ruth’s story through memorabilia and pictures; through her own experiences and recollections; and by showing a short documentary film fea-

turing firsthand accounts of farmers, patrons, and neighbors who knew Ruth and utilized his machine shop in Gap to keep their farms and businesses running.

Dickinson was born and raised in Gap. After graduating from Hahnemann University College of Allied Health Sciences, she dedicated over 30 years to health care as a primary care physician assistant. Now retired, Dickinson is deeply engaged in her church; volunteers in her community; and embarked on the Wm. Chester Ruth Legacy Project in 2021, honoring her grandfather’s memory.

Historic Rock Ford Receives Grant

The Rock Ford Foundation has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Lancaster County Community Foundation’s John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation. This grant is part of a total of $317,200 awarded in 2025 to support the efforts of 18 community initiatives dedicated to preserving Lancaster County’s heritage.

The funding will support continued exterior maintenance and painting at Historic Rock Ford, the circa 1794 home of General Edward

Hand. The preservation efforts will help to ensure that the historic site remains a valuable educational and cultural resource.

Since 1924, the Lancaster County Community Foundation has worked to establish permanent funds to support the community by making grant investments to local organizations. Today, the foundation manages approximately $200 million in community assets that support Lancaster County every year.

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Emily Reiter digs from the back during a 3-0 loss against Manheim Central on August 28.

On Thursday, August

In Section Two play on Thursday, August 28, Lampeter-Strasburg’s Luda Lozada bumps a pass during a 3-0 loss against Manheim. Lozada had six digs against Central.

Bird Club Plans Meeting, Field Trips

The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster. Rachel Pennell will present “Talkin’ Turkey: Wild Turkey Projects in PA.”

Eastern wild turkeys are being intensely studied in Pennsylvania. Pennell will discuss the objectives of the hen and gobbler projects initiated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Connections between habitat, predators, hunter harvest, disease, and weather are being investigated. The findings will provide

insight on how to better manage turkey populations across the region.

Pennell is the Wild Turkey Research Project crew leader for the Southeast Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. She previously worked with migratory waterfowl for Winous Point Marsh Conservancy and the Cohen Wildlife Lab at Tennessee Technological University.

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-8563851 or 717-725-2717.

The LCBC will offer several free field trips in September. A Raptor

Watch at Ironville Community Park, 711 Prospect Road, Columbia, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 9:30 a.m. Attendees may see species such as broad-winged and sharpshinned hawks, American kestrels, ospreys, and bald eagles. People may bring lawn chairs and food, and restrooms and a pavilion are available. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Carl Groff at 717-471-9969.

A Bird Walk for Beginners will be held at East Lampeter Township Community Park, 2330 Hobson

See Bird Club pg 9

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LCSA Seeks to Put Graduates to Work

BY JEFF FALK

Preparing local students to be valuable employees in an ever-changing work climate is not a job for one individual, one group or even one institution.

It takes an alliance. It takes a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) alliance. It takes Lancaster County STEM Alliance (LCSA).

“In the business community, there was a lot of talk that students were graduating and needed to be totally trained,” said Lauren Miller, a Manheim Township resident who is the executive director of LCSA. “We saw that the teachers were working their tails off, so there was this disconnect. We needed to be aligned. We didn’t want our talent to grow here and then leave because they didn’t think

there were career opportunities here. The business world is changing so much and so quickly that we still need to have these tricky conversations.”

Headquartered at 23 E. King St., Lancaster, LCSA is a consortium dedicated to helping Lancaster County students to become workforce ready by the time they graduate from high school. The organization’s 25-member advisory board meets four times each year to brainstorm, analyze data, set goals and implement policies.

“To collectively impact, that’s been the whole purpose of why we exist,” said Miller. “No one person can solve our workforce challenges. That’s where the power happens. We say, ‘Join the movement.’ No one organization has all the

resources or all the answers. We have to be leveraging each other’s strengths.”

Each September LCSA conducts its Workforce 2030 Summit, an annual conference designed to make Lancaster County a work-ready community by 2030. This year, more than 250 educators, business leaders, representatives of nonprofits and community partners attended.

LCSA also engages in grant-giving, programs, projects and learning platforms like apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, company tours and mentoring.

“To me, the term STEM is all about creative thinking, problem-solving and all the things that make you successful in the workplace,” said Miller. “It’s the Lancaster County STEM

Alliance’s belief that all Lancaster County students should be graduating with basic STEM skills. STEM jobs pay well, and the demand for them is growing.”

LCSA is a collaborative network of dozens of local organizations similar to the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 and the United Way of Lancaster County. LCSA also works closely with the county’s 16 public school districts and 15 non-public schools located in Lancaster County.

“We’re hyper-focused on Lancaster County,” said Miller. “I think the people who are involved with the Lancaster County STEM Alliance are civically minded community leaders who are committed to Lancaster County residents having life-sustaining wages. They want to make Lancaster better. They’re willing to invest their capital and resources to ensure people have jobs that are meaningful.”

In 2024, 23,000 individuals participated in LCSA programs.

“We’ve always needed essential life skills,” said Miller. “But work has become more technology driven. The world of work is no longer factory based, and work has required us to do more thinking. Jobs look very different today.” Miller and foundation program coordinator Andrew Garner make up LCSA’s two-employee staff, but the organization relies heavily on the contributions of numerous volunteers. LCSA’s work

Road, Lancaster, on Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Birds that attendees may see include fall migrants and year-round residents. A few pairs of binoculars will be available for attendees to use. Participants must register by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, by contacting trip leader Sarah Gotwols at 717-9403804 or sarahann71880 @gmail.com.

The trip on Sunday, Sept. 21, will take place at State Game Lands 156 on Pumping Station Road, which is off Route 322 west of Brickerville, at 8 a.m. The area is a popular spot for fall warblers.

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is almost entirely funded through the Steinman Foundation, whose mission is to ensure quality of life for all the citizens of Lancaster County.

“We have a committed group of people who are trying to prepare the workforce of tomorrow,” said Miller. “It’s not just the sole responsibility of parents or educators to prepare the new generation for work. We all play a critical role in a student’s education. We really need the community to open doors to the education system.”

Attendees must register by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, by contacting Carl Groff at 717-471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net.

Noel Dorwart Park, 408 Parklawn Court, Lancaster, will be the location on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 8 a.m. The target birds are fall migrants. Attendees must register by 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, by contacting John Lahr at 717205-3090 or johnlahr324 @gmail.com.

For more information about the club, visit www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook.com/ lancasterbirdclub and www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.

Educational Programs for Seniors Posted

Quest for Learning Lancaster has announced its fall 2025 programs. Sessions will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster, on Thursday mornings from Sept. 25 through Oct. 30.

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

The eight programs that will be offered are “The 19th Annual Richard Keller Memorial Series”; “The Making of Film Classics,” presented by Millersville University faculty; a Short Story

Discussion Group; “Lancaster African American History”; “Historical Trees of Lancaster County”; “Animal Behavior and Ecology: Timing, Place, and How We Know What We Know”; “Backstage With the Lancaster Symphony,” presented by Lancaster Symphony Orchestra staff, musicians, and community partners; and “An Archeological Quest to Understand New World Slavery.”

Two 50-minute sessions will take place each Thursday, one at 9:40 a.m. and one at 11 a.m., with a coffee and cookie break in between. There is a fee, which covers the cost of the entire series. For more information or to register, visit www.quest lancaster.org.

Donations Sought for Giveaway Drawing

Kisses For EB is seeking donations for a giveaway drawing that will be held during its upcoming fundraiser motorcycle ride on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The organization seeks to support individuals living with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare and painful skin condition that causes fragile skin to blister and tear from minor friction or trauma.

Donations the organization is seeking include gift cards, merchandise, or services that can be offered as prizes. Donation items should be submitted by Wednesday, Oct. 1.

For more information, visit “Kisses for EB” on Facebook, email kissesforeb@gmail.com, or contact Dana at 717925-0571 (preferably by texting).

LCSA was established in 2015. A year later, the organization was recognized nationally as a STEM ecosystem.

“I think a large majority of the community doesn’t even know we exist,” said Miller. “But we have definitely grown quite a bit over the last three years. We’re only as strong as the network of people who are supporting us. There are a lot of ways to get involved in the Lancaster County STEM Alliance.”

For additional information, go to www.lancaster stem.org.

House of His Creation

Posts Fall Banquet

House of His Creation will holds its Fall Banquet, “Legacy of Life,” on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. at Lakefield Weddings, 29 Hossler Road, Manheim.

The keynote speaker for the event will be Toni McFadden, a pro-life activist and national speaker. The banquet will include

dinner, testimonies, a silent auction, and fellowship.

The event will support the ministry of House of His Creation, which provides housing and support for women in need. To register, visit https://secure .qgiv.com/for/houseof hiscreation/ or email mail@ hohc.org.

Church Sets 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, Sept. 18.

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.

Greystone Manor Sets Annual Horse Show

Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC), 1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster, will hold its 45th annual Horse Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20.

With the theme “Blazing the Oregon Trail,” the event will feature the center’s horses and students with special needs who will demonstrate the horsemanship skills they practiced all year. All of the students will be publicly recognized for the skills they mastered.

Food and refreshments, as well as GMTRC gear, including T-shirts, will

be available at the show. Admission is free, but all proceeds will support GMTRC’s programs. For more information, visit www.grey stonemanortrc.org or call 717-615-9222.

Since 1981, GMTRC, a nonprofit organization, has been teaching children and adults with special needs how to ride and work with horses. Students experience a variety of therapeutic benefits from their interactions with the horses, including improved strength, balance and coordination, communication skills, processing, improved self-esteem, and life skills for independent living.

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We are in need of a permanent PT DELIVERY ROUTE VAN DRIVER w/a clean MVR. 2-3 days/wk., 7-10hrs./day. An excellent opportunity for retirees! $10.50/hr. to start. Greenfield Road, Lancaster. Call: 717-299-8888, ext. 312.

ROAD MASTER POSITION

To coordinate all road crew functions incl.: Perform road repairs, stormwater repairs, snow removal and equip. maintenance. CDL lic. req. Exc. benefits incl.: Medical, Dental, Eye and 100% of Retirement Contribution. EOE. Send or deliver resume to:

PEQUEA TOWNSHIP 1028 Millwood Road Willow Street, PA 17584 office@pequeatwp.org Fax: 717-464-4098

Small family Owned Septic Company based in Southern Lancaster County looking for PORTABLE

RESTROOM ROUTE DRIVER

No experience necessary, will train. Part-time with flexible schedule 717-284-0303 or smexcavating@aol.com

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YOUR ATTENTION

BECOME A PUBLISHED Author. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance PublishingTrusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for your Free Author’s Guide 1-866-482-1576 or visit dorranceinfo.com/macnet.

YOUR ATTENTION

INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: 1-866-272-0492

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ELDER CARE

ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.

FOR SALE

Bldg. Materials

ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html

RECYCLED CONCRETE, ASPHALT & TOPSOIL. 5 ton min. Delivery available BR Kreider & Son 717-898-7651 | www.brkreider.com

Collectibles

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

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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 • FALL 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.

Livestock

FREE: WILL LEND nice RIDING HORSES & lg. PONIES until June 2026. Call Andy or Bill at 717-394-7865, 412-582-0080.

Pets

AKC MINI POODLES, red & white, good w/children. 3F, 5M, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $695. 717-654-1075

CAVAPOO PUPPIES, Ready now. Vet checked. UTD on shots & wormer. $350. 717-990-9569

Produce & Edibles

LAPP’S FARM MARKET 1406 Lampeter Rd., Lancaster, PA Fresh produce in season, flowers, baked goods, smoothies, milkshakes & more Chicken BBQ, Ribs & Meals Every Saturday M-F 8-5:30 • Sat. 8-5 • 717-823-7078

Miscellaneous

DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!1-877-5531891www.dental50plus.com/macnet#6258

DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos. (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086

DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844317-5246.

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.

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NATIONAL

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DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. 400+ procedures. Real dental insurance - not a discount plan. Free info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads#6258

DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Pkg $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices. HBO Max included for 3 mos. w/Choice Package or higher. No contract or hidden fees! Restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.

DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. AmeriGlide 1-833-399-3595.

DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.

HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, home, assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! 1-833-890-1262.

INFLATION AT 40-YEAR highs. Interest rates are up. Credit cards. medical bills. car loans. Have $10k+ in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for much less than you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930.

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 9/30/25 1844-501-3208.

MOBILEHELP AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts, free brochure! 1-888-4893936.

NO CLEANING GUTTERS guaranteed! LeafFilter - most advanced gutter protection, backed by no-clog guarantee & lifetime warranty. 1-833-610-1936 schedule free inspection & estimate. Get 75% off install & $250 bonus discount! Limited time. Restrictions apply, see rep for warranty & details.

OLD GUITARS WANTED! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. Top Dollar Paid. 1-866-433-8277

NATIONAL

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

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-Year warranty w/ qualifying purchase. Call 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

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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.

SUNSETTER. AMERICA’S #1 awning! Instant shade at the touch of a button. Transform your deck or patio into an outdoor oasis. Up to 10-year limited warranty. Call now and SAVE $350! 1-855-914-1148

WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration. A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & home value! Call 24/7: 1-833-8870117. 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.

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.

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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

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

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SERVICES RENDERED

A LOCAL HANDYMAN

PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL CUSTOM CARPENTRY

Lic. & Ins. Call/Text 610-547-7789

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

A&L TRIMMING, Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message

ABSOLUTE JUNK REMOVAL

Free Estimates Text or Call 610-547-7789

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING FALL CLEANUP MULCHING

Trimming/Planting Small Tree and Shrub Removal Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265

AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS

Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301

ANDY’S DRYWALL

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

SERVICES RENDERED

CHIMNEY FALLING APART? WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN? WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER

717-786-7053

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

DRUMORE BUILDERS

Specializing in Sheds • Garages Sm. Roofing Jobs/Home Improvement 717-826-7655

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626

HANDYMAN

STATES CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Painting • Wood/Ceramic Flooring Kitchen/Bath Wall Tile. Kyle: 717-371-8290

HARDWOOD FLOORS REFINISHING & INSTALLATION

25 Yrs. Exp. : 717-885-6885

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 9/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535

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JUNK REMOVAL

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

LANDSCAPING DESIGN INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE

Mulching • Tree/Shrub Planting/Trimming Stump Grinding • Seeding • Excavation FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Rosslawnservice.com 717-468-3632

NEED LAWN CARE? CONRAD’S TREE & LANDSCAPE Commercial • Residential Free Estimates. Call: 717-872-4907

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.

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

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

VAN’S TREES VAN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming, Gardening, Mulching. SP Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729

WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).

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ITEMS WANTED

ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

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

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

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!

Fair To Include Baking Contests

The 2025 West Lampeter Community Fair will include several baking contests. Entries will be received on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 9 p.m., and the fair will run from Wednesday, Sept. 24, to Friday, Sept. 26. The winning baked goods will be eligible for competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in 2026. To learn more about the fair or specific contest rules, visit https://west lampeterfair.com/.

For the INCREDIBLE Angel Food Cake Contest, cakes must be made entirely from scratch, with all ingredients and decorations edible, and the recipe must be submitted with the cake. Bakers are asked to use eggs produced in Pennsylvania, if possible, and cakes must be submitted on a disposable plate. Entrants may not have won first place in the INCREDIBLE Angel Food Cake Contest at any other fair in 2025. Cash prizes will be awarded for first through third places. Entries in the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest must be submitted in a disposable pan and include at least 60% apples in the filling. Pies must be made entirely from scratch, and all ingredients and decorations must be edible. The recipe for the pie and pie crust must be submitted with the entry. Entrants may not have won first place in the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest at any other fair in 2025.

The entry for the Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest must be a layered chocolate cake that is frosted. The entire entry must be made from scratch and edible, and the recipe must feature chocolate or cocoa as a main ingredient. The cake must be submitted on a disposable plate, and the recipe must be submitted with the entry. Entrants may not have won first place in the Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest at any other fair in 2025.