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There’s Still Time to Stock Up on Cookies

Girl Scouts Debut Exploremores

BY FRANCINE FULTON

For Girl Scout Cookie lovers, there is still time to score your favorite variety, as well as this year’s new flavor, Exploremores. Rocky road ice cream was the inspiration for the new Girl Scout Cookie for the 2026 season, which are chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a creamy blend of marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored creme. The new variety replaces S’mores and Toast-Yay!

In addition to Exploremores, cookie varieties include Adventurefuls, which are brownie-like cookies with a caramel-flavored cream; Trefoils, which are shortbread cookies; Lemonades, which are shortbread cookies with a lemon-flavored icing; and Caramel deLites, which are crispy cookies coated with caramel and coconut and drizzled with chocolate stripes.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Pequea Valley seventh- and eighth-grade performing arts students will present “Aladdin Jr.” as their spring musical. Perfor mances, which will take place at the Pequea Valley Secondary School, will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 26, 27 and 28, at 7 p.m. There will also be a Saturday matinee on March 28 at 2 p.m.

Director Alicia Trescavage, who is the music educator and choral director

Mennonite Life Sets Genealogy Workshop

Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will host a family systems and genealogy workshop on Tuesday, March 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room. The workshop will be led by Mennonite Life Visitors Center associate and former pastor Verle Brubaker.

Brubaker will introduce the eight concepts of Bowen family systems, a theory analyzing family connections and their emotional significance. Participants will then create their own family diagram by tracing relationships and identifying patterns within their families. The workshop will also equip researchers, pastors, and community leaders with tools to care for their communities through the framework of family systems and will connect all participants with experienced researchers. Workshop participants do not need any prior experience with family systems

but should come prepared with basic information about their immediate family tree.

There is a fee, and preregistration is required at www.mennonitelife.org/ events.

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.

Sierra Club Seeking Grant Proposals

The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group will accept proposals for the next round of its Green Project grants through Tuesday, March 31. Lancaster County organizations with projects that promote sustainability, expand environmental awareness, and improve green infrastructure are encouraged to apply.

The program annually awards grants of up to $500 to charitable, educational, or business entities that demonstrate a commitment to the Sierra Club’s mission of “exploring, enjoying, and protecting the planet” in Lancaster County. Over the past decade, 110 organizations have received these grants, supporting a wide range of environmental conservation projects.

Before applying for a grant, organizations should consider how their projects relate to ecological preservation or education. Projects may focus on topics such as storm water management, rain gardens and rain barrels, native plantings, pollinator plants, organic gardens, composting programs, and hands-on learning. The Lancaster Group will offer its expertise and labor to support the projects that are awarded grants.

Proposals should be emailed to jimsmeenan@ gmail.com and include the organization’s name,

mailing address, and phone number; highlights of the project; and a 501(c)(3) status letter if the submission is from a 501(c)(3) group.

Winners will be announced on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, and soon after, a list of the awardees will be posted at www.lancaster sierraclub.org.

The grant program has been supported by funds raised primarily through the Lancaster Group’s annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike and from funds received through its participation in Lancaster’s annual ExtraGive. For more details, contact Jim Meenan at 717-475-0586 or jimsmeenan@gmail.com.

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Agency Helps Travelers Discover China

Loong Explorer China Travel (Loong Explorer, LLC) is a Lancaster County-based travel agency focused on travel to China. Services include China tour packages, flights and hotels, China visa assistance, China destination weddings and travel insurance.

The Millersville company, which opened on Sept. 17, 2025, is open for consultations by appointment. Loong Explorer can help Lancaster-area travelers visit China with structured planning and small group experiences with no mandatory shopping stops. The company aims to help people experience China beyond the headlines.

To learn more, visit www .loongexplorer.com, email chouqiu@loongexplorer .com or call 717-229-6790.

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Men’s Breakfast with Speaker Wes Zook

Contact: Merv Beiler 717-715-4659 Email: ministries@twinbrookretreat.com (breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m.)

Seating is limited RSVP: March 26 Where: Twin Brook Retreat 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap, PA Admission by donation Registered 501(c)3 Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:30-9:00 a.m. Topic: “The Pride of Life” 1 John 2:16

Wes Zook is a Lancaster County resident. He owns and operates a small concrete pumping company here in Lancaster County. He has been married 32 years with one son. On January 16th 2025 a near death experience on the job left him humbled knowing in that moment he was completely dependent on some kind of human intervention.

Message from the speaker: “I’ve been privileged to be part of the same body of belivers for the last 50 years. Growing with the same people for so long, it seems we focus on purging the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes. But do we purge the third thing - the pride of life - with the same vigor? 2000 years ago Jesus took 12 very prideful men and chipped away at them for 3 years.”

Peanut butter varieties are Peanut Butter Patties dipped in chocolate and the Peanut Butter Sandwich, which is an oatmeal cookie with a peanut butter filling. Selling cookies recently at the Paradise Township Building were members of Pequea Valley Troop 70520, along with troop co-leaders Candace Wines and Katie Knaub, who reported that Thin Mints were the most popular selling cookies. “We have sold more of them today than another other cookie,” noted Wines.

The goal of the cookie sales, according to www.girlscouts .org, is to teach Girl Scouts five essential skills - goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

“They have to count (change); we have a cheat sheet that helps,” said Wines. “They learn how to be an entrepreneur. They learn to meet goals. They have to sell a certain amount of cookies so they can do the sleepovers

and camping trips that they like to do.”

Since the troop is part of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, it also takes part in Soldiers’ Angels, which partners with Girl Scout councils to distribute donated cookies to deployed service members and veterans.

Troop 70520 meets at the Girl Scout Cabin in Paradise Park. “We are a multilevel troop - kindergarten through seventh grade - so we have Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes,” explained Knaub. “We have 33 girls in our troop.”

“Our Cadettes (the older Scouts) help out at the meetings,” Wines added. “We like to have them lead the meeting and help the girls make a craft or whatever (activity) we are doing that day.”

The troop members take part in at least one outing per month. Most recently, they participated in a Girl Scout International Friend-

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ship Fair. “We (joined) other troops in the area like the Conestoga Valley School District and Garden Spot,” Knaub explained. “All the troops (researched) different countries where Girl Scouts or Girl Guides are. The girls made displays, and they went around and learned about the country and tried food from that country. There was also a flag parade.”

In addition to Scouting activities, the troop performs community service.

“We did a food drive in November for The Factory and donated 430 pounds of food,” reported Knaub.

“We had our meeting at The Factory so the girls could (hear from) The Factory staff about where the food goes.” The girls also donated Girl Scout Cookies to The Factory’s food bank.

“We always help out with Pequea Valley Wreaths Across America, both laying the wreaths and collecting them,” added Knaub.

For more information about Girl Scout Cookie sales and to locate cookie booths, search for the Cookie Finder at www.girlscouts.org. Cookie booths will be open locally through Saturday, April 4.

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CEF Posts After-School Programs

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County is offering Good News Club (GNC), an afterschool program for children ages 5 to 12, at various elementary schools and churches throughout Lancaster County. All workers are screened as required by Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Protection Policy.

GNC is a free club held once a week for seven weeks in the fall and seven weeks in the spring. It includes Bible lessons, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, and games. Registration is required for all GNC programs at www .ceflancaster.org.

The schools, locations, and dates and times are as follows: Columbia Borough School District’s Park Elementary School at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; Conestoga Valley School District’s Fritz Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Donegal School District’s Donegal Primary School at Calvary Bible Church, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Elizabethtown Area School District’s Bainbridge Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:35 to 5 p.m.; and Ephrata Area School District’s Clay Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.,

A child and volunteer read a Scripture passage together at a previous Good News Club.

and Highland Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:25 to 4:55 p.m. In Hempfield School District, programs will be offered at Centerville Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Farmdale Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; and Landisville Primary Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Programs will also be available at Octorara Area

School District’s Octorara Primary Learning Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Penn Manor School District’s Conestoga Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Pequea Valley School District’s Paradise Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; School District of Lancaster’s Lafayette Elementary School, Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., and Ross Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; and Warwick School District’s Kissel Hill Elementary School, Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.

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ASPIE Posts Auction

ASPIE, a nonprofit that creates supplemental income for adult artisans with disabilities, will introduce new artists and partner organizations at its 2026 live auction at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks.

The auction will include

more than 20 original pieces of art ranging in value from $50 to $3,000 from 20 member artists. Bids will be taken from the floor and via a Zoom link, where the auction will be streamed live.

From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., attendees can meet the artists and learn about how they create their art. A variety of affordable art pieces will be on display, separate from the auction, and can be selected for a donation. A reception will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with food and drinks available and music provided by Temple Avenue Jazz. Those attending in person can register for the auction, obtain bidding cards, and preview all the auction artwork. The live auction will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Successful bidders will donate to ASPIE, which will donate to the individual artists.

Among a dozen new ASPIE artists are Carly Long and David Allen.

Long is a budding photo artist with a growing portfolio. Her photos feature the beauty of nature scenes and simple scenes of everyday life. Long lives with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to get around, and her camera is mounted to her wheelchair to allow her to capture photographs whenever the moment is right.

Allen is a retired contract sales manager and pastor who has found inspiration to paint from God. He first photographs his subject and then uses his photo as a point or reference to compose the painting. Among his favorites are landscape themes. In 2018, Allen experienced a life-threatening strep infection in his right foot and calf and almost lost his leg. He endured 18 days in the

hospital, three major operations, and nine months of wound care. He still struggles to use his right leg for extended periods, particularly when standing.

The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development of Lancaster and Insight Arts of York will both introduce new artists and artwork as ASPIE partners at the auction.

Sponsorships are available until Friday, March 20. For more information, contact Jerry Buckwalter, ASPIE president, at 207-412-8090.

For in-person tickets and registration, visit www .aspieartists.com/aspie -reception-and-auction/. Tickets will be available in advance for a discount or at the door for full price. For tickets and registration for the virtual event and auction, visit www.aspie artists.com/aspie-virtual -reception-and-auction/.

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have more space. From a designing aspect, that was fun.”

“The interesting thing was going back and reflecting on what we did - we had time to talk about what we could do differently with costuming and scene changes,” said Trescavage.

The show is based on the Broadway musical, but it shares the same story, music and characters as the 1992 animated movie, including Aladdin, played by Jack Abrahamsen; Jasmine, played by Aria Byler; Genie, played by Vivian Hober; Jafar, played by Weston Lapp; Sultan, played by Peter Tyrrell; and Iago, played by Alex Whiteside. The musical’s additional characters are Babkak, played by Austin Hofmann; Omar, played by Isabella Phillips; and Kassim, played by Miranda Hober.

“‘Aladdin Jr.’ was based on the movie. There are songs in the show that are not in the movie,” Trescavage pointed out. “There are more main characters. (For example,) Jasmine has a different song in the play with her friends and attendants.”

“It’s a very fun show, even if you don’t know

the musical version,” she added.

There are 33 cast members in this year’s show, most of whom have seen the movie and online versions of the Broadway musical. “I do want them to find their own character, but you are also playing well-established characters like Jafar, who is the bad guy,” Trescavage noted.

“You have to figure out what makes the character your own.”

She noted that the cast and crew are adjusting to the new and larger stage at the secondary school.

“There is more that we can do because there is more space,” said Trescavage.

“The stage is much larger. It’s about 10 feet longer on each side. We have fly space above so we can have scenery and backgrounds that can come down.”

The new facility has storage space on the sides of the stage, allowing sets to be brought easily onto the stage. There are also separate prop areas and set-building areas.

“Our items were stored in three different buildings: props and sets were at Salisbury, costumes at the old middle school and (other items were) at the old high school,” she said.

“Now, we have a dedicated building area to build and paint (sets). It is streamlined. Everyone is not in each other’s way.”

She said that having the new school has also allowed for more rehearsal times for the students, who used to perform the play at the former Pequea Valley High School. “We split time with the high school show. We rehearsed in the cafeteria while the high school rehearsed in the auditorium or choral room,” she noted. “Once the high school show was finished, we moved to the stage.”

This will also be Trescavage’s final play as director, as she is retiring after the school year. “This is my 30th year of teaching, 20th year at Pequea and 18th year directing the show. This will my first and last time to be in the new space,” she said. “Leaving teaching will be hard, but leaving the musical will be very hard.”

Pequea Valley Secondary School is located at 164 S. New Holland Road, Kinzers. Tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, visit https://events.hometown ticketing.com/boxoffice/ pequeavalley.

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Freedom Life Sets Fight for Families Night

Freedom Life Church, 789 Gap Newport Pike, Atglen, invites parents, students, youth leaders and community members to attend Fight for Families Night with Katy Faust, an event that will focus on the importance of strong families for the well-being of children and society. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m.

Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, a global movement that advocates for children’s right to be known and loved by their mother and father. Faust is a nationally recognized writer and speaker whose work has appeared in major publications, including Newsweek and USA Today.

Fight for Families Night is designed to equip families with insight, practical tools and encouragement to navigate today’s cultural challenges with clarity and

compassion. Organizers emphasize that the event is intended to foster meaningful dialogue about how strong families contribute to healthy communities, educational outcomes, economic stability and longterm societal strength. Admission is free. Online preregistration is appreciated. Individuals can register to attend at https://free dom.life/upcoming-events. For more information, visit www.freedom.life or call 610-593-5959.

Youth Conservation School Scheduled

The Lancaster County Youth Conservation School will take place from Sunday, July 19, to Friday, July 24, celebrating 47 years of education. The program is open to students ages 14 to 16.

The Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) and local sportsmen’s clubs will offer the weeklong summer field school focusing on outdoor activities and the conservation of natural resources. Students will reside at the school with tents and cots to demonstrate low-impact camping at the Northern Lancaster County Fish and Game Protection Association, 180 Forest Road, Denver.

Students will gain knowledge about wildlife and conservation, leadership experience, and communication skills. Topics will include stream restoration, forestry, canoeing, wildlife management, archery, survival, and firearm safety. Students will have the opportunity to meet professionals in various environmental and conservation-related fields and discuss career

options with them.

Ninety percent of the tuition fees are covered by local sportsmen’s clubs and community organizations. Students are responsible for a registration fee upon acceptance to the program.

To receive an application, contact the LCCD at 717-299-5361, ext. 5, or visit www.lancaster conservation.org and look under “Education.” Applications must be submitted by Friday, June 5.

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CBF Posts Photography Contest

Photographers of all skill levels are invited to submit their images from throughout Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for the annual Save the Bay Photo Contest sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).

Photo submissions should illustrate the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, as well as the plants, animals, and people relying on it. Images depicting water, wildlife, recreation, farms, and flora will be considered.

In last year’s Save the Bay Photo Contest, the photograph “River’s Bend” by George Kurzik of Hellam won the top prize from judges. His entry captured the view from Chiques

winning entry in last

Rock in Lancaster County overlooking the bend in the Susquehanna River toward Accomac in York County in 2023.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 27. Photos will be narrowed down by a CBF panel based

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uniqueness, and impact. Members of the public will then be able to vote for their favorite image in the Viewer’s Choice Gallery from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 24. Winners will receive a one-year CBF membership and a cash prize. Winning photographs will also be featured on CBF’s website, social media, 2027 calendar, and award-winning Save the Bay magazine. More information and submission instructions can be found at www.cbf .org/photocontest.

Bluebird Society Sets Annual Conference

The Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania will hold its 26th annual conference on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, at the Eden Resort and Conference Center, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster.

The conference will feature speakers, demonstrations, vendors, live and silent auctions, a luncheon, and an opportunity to learn from and socialize with people who share a love of bluebirds and enjoy the natural world.

Pam Dimeler will present “The Owls of PA” on March 27 at 7 p.m. An 8:15 p.m. make-and-take will feature a sparrow spooker,

a Noel guard, monofilament HOSP protection, and a HOWRN blocker. Coffee and a sheet cake will be available at 9 p.m. On March 28, the schedule will include “A World of Song and Wonder: Listening to the Birds of Pennsylvania” by Stan L. LeQuire at 9 a.m., “The Red-Headed Woodpecker” by Mark Ritke at 11 a.m., and “Birds of Prey” with live animals by Patrick Miller of Miller’s Wildlife and Conservation Specialists of Lebanon at 3 p.m. Registration forms and the complete itinerary may be found at www.thebsp .org under Upcoming Events.

Extension Sets

Pesticide Workshops

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Penn State Extension will offer agronomic pesticide update workshops. The workshops will be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, and on Thursday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lower Chanceford Township Municipal Building, 4120 Delta Road, Airville.

Private pesticide applicators can get their recertification by attending these workshops.

Each session will grant participants two core and two private category

credits, agronomic crops credits, and research and demonstration credits for Pennsylvania. Topics will include 2026 pest control updates, ear rots and mycotoxins management, integrated pest management, and pesticide safety. There is a fee. Preregistration at https:// extension.psu.edu/ agronomic-pesticide -update or by calling 877-345-0691 is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. For more information on course content, contact Heidi Reed at 717-472-8108 or hreed @psu.edu.

Lancaster Dramatists

Post Play Reading

The Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform will present a reading of “Laertes Dies Too,” a new play by local playwright Rachel Luann Strayer, on Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m. at the Franklin & Marshall College Philadelphia Alumni Writers House, 633 College Ave., Lancaster. The event is co-sponsored by the Writers House and Creative Works of Lancaster.

In “Laertes Dies Too,” Adam wakes up in a bathtub, unsure where he is or how he got there, though he strongly suspects he is dead. Laertes and his sister, Ophelia, guide him on his journey as he tries to uncover his memory. “Laertes Dies Too” is a companion piece to Strayer’s 2013 play, “Drowning Ophelia.”

Strayer’s play will be directed by Iyla Stebbins and presented reader’s theater style. The cast includes Noah Askew, Greyson Yousif, Kat Anne Thorpe, Georgie Staley, and Madi Burt.

Strayer is a published and internationally produced playwright, director, and theater artist. Her first full-length play, “Drowning Ophelia,” has been performed across the U.S. and internationally. “Laertes Dies Too” was a semifinalist for both the 2025 O’Neill National Playwrights Conference and the 2024 Premiere Stages Play Festival before receiving its first staged reading at The Container Globe in Detroit. Strayer has written several other full-length plays, some of which have been finalists for various awards, as well as short plays and monologues. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from Wilkes University. To learn more about Strayer and her works, visit www.RLStrayerWrites.com.

The reading is free and open to the public, and donations will be accepted. For more information, visit www.lancasterdramatists .org or email lancaster dramatists@gmail.com.

5K Fundraiser to Benefit The Haven

The Haven’s Run for the Haven 5K will take place on Saturday, March 28, at 8:30 a.m. at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster.

The event will raise funds and awareness for The Haven, a Lancaster-based community center dedicated to supporting Afghan refugees as they rebuild their lives in the United States. The Haven provides essential services, including English

classes, cultural orientation, community connection, practical resettlement support, and programs designed to help families achieve stability and independence.

Sponsorship opportunities for the run are available for businesses and organizations.

To register or for sponsorship information, visit https://runsignup .com/Race/PA/Lancaster/ RunTheHaven5K.

Designer Purse Bingo Posted

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers will host a designer purse bingo on Friday, March 20, at Penn Manor High School, 100 E. Cottage Ave., Millersville. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and bingo will last from 6 to 9 p.m.

Attendees should bring cash to enter giveaway drawings, and food will be available. Prizes will include purses from

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The American Gold Star Mothers is a group of mothers who have lost a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces. The mothers honor their children by serving their local veterans and communities. All proceeds will benefit local veterans. To purchase tickets, contact Joan at 717-804-3551.

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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.

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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!

Furniture

GIRL’S 4 PC. WALNUT BR SUITE Exc. cond., very nice. $400. Call after 5 pm 717-627-3727.

FREE TO GOOD HOME, 6 YR OLD MINI GOLDENDOODLE 484-796-1503

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

Sporting Goods

WANTED TO BUY: HUNTING RIFLES AND SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS717-517-0575

Miscellaneous

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DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is 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.

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NATIONAL

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.

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NEED CASH QUICKLY? We buy houses in any condition. Get a fair cash offer within 24 hours! Liz Buys Houses: 1-833-3594707

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

NATIONAL

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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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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.

NATIONAL

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

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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

SERVICES RENDERED

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 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

, 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!

OLDER CARS WANTED Like New With Low Miles Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561 $ $

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

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

SA

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

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

DL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Deck/shed repairs • Landscaping • Mowing Patios • Powerwashing. 717-715-5230

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

JUNK REMOVAL

Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030

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.

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.

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

MULCHING

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & 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

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

TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION

ment 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

Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865 Tree

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.

IMPACT CHURCH: IMPACTING lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 11 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com

MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org

MT ZION CHURCH: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon,

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post

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

LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am. PARKESBURG