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Lititz Is John George’s Kind of Town

BY JEFF FALK

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BY JEFF FALK

Giving back is different for everyone, and each experience is unique.

Throughout his professional life, John George always gravitated toward leadership, assisting others and enhancing lives. Now in retirement, George is continuing his altruistic legacy as the new mayor of Lititz.

“The most important quality a leader can exemplify is integrity,” said George. “The legacy I want to leave is how I treated people and how I led. Those things supersede policy decisions. Those qualities should be prerequisites for public officials.”

A former education administrator, George was officially sworn in as Lititz’s mayor on Jan. 5 after winning the 2025 election. Former mayor Tim Snyder stepped away from the position after serving the community for 12 years.

“I think things are going well,” said George. “One of the first things we had to manage right off the bat was a snow emergency. Everyone worked together, and we got the town back up and running. I’ve been speaking to service organizations like the Kiwanis Club, the Rotary Club, the Lions Club and AMBUCS. All of these service clubs are struggling for volunteers. But a lot of the things they do make Lititz special.”

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UDS Will Hold Bingo Fundraiser

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

United Disabilities Services (UDS) will hold a pick-your-ownprize bingo event on Saturday, March 14, at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.; the first game will begin at 1 p.m. There is a discount on tickets purchased in advance, and tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out. The fee includes 20 games of regular bingo, and there will also be four special games with cash prizes. Players must be 18 years old or older to claim a prize.

“If people are interested in getting a ticket, I would strongly suggest getting their ticket beforehand, because we sell out every year,” said Jen King, a member of the UDS Service Dogs Ambassador Team.

Tickets can be purchased by going to www.udservices.org/ bingo26 or by visiting the UDS Corporate Office, 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster.

For more information, email karens@udservices.org or call 717-397-1841.

Local businesses make the fundraiser possible. “We are thankful for the generosity of Primitives by Kathy,” said King. “They donated $500 worth of products for us to go shopping and create baskets.”

Other prizes include Dutch Wonderland tickets and gift cards from Basset & Lab, Fireside Tavern, and Twisted Bine Beer Company. “Without the help of the local businesses that support this, we would not be able to put this program together,” King said. “We will have everything from house goods to dog items

Lititz Mayor John George

New York City

John George

As the mayor, George is the leader of Lititz, the face of the borough and a go-between connecting citizens and the six members of borough council. Officially, George also oversees the borough police force, participates in council meetings and breaks ties in borough council votes.

“I’m a leader, not the leader,” said George. “There are a lot of leaders in the community. I have a role to play, but it’s not the role. What a mayor does not do is run

the day-to-day operations of the borough. That’s what council does. I also defer to the chief on police force decisions.”

“There’s also a ceremonial role and a liaison role,” added George. “I’m kind of the cheerleader of the town, working with business leaders. Lititz is a tourist town. I want to be an ambassador for the community. The mayor has a voice, and a voice can shape culture. The person who speaks can define how people perceive Lititz.”

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Lititz Borough encompasses 2.8 square miles. About 9,700 residents live there.

“We’re in great shape,” said George. “We have a healthy fund balance. Our businesses are thriving, and we continue to have a healthy number of visitors. We’re a very safe community. Our schools are thriving, both public and private. We’re family oriented. We have great family events designed for people of all ages. It’s a community that allows that to occur on a regular basis. The challenge is, ‘How do we continue those things?’”

“We do have an aging infrastructure that’s going to need some tending to,” continued George. “Parking is a challenge in town. The people who manage (Lititz Springs Park) have decided the park is more of a recreation area than an event venue. Now, a lot of special events have to find new venues.

One of the things we’ve been discussing is how to keep those events. As our employers continue to grow, it’s bringing in more and more employees, and housing is a challenge. There’s really no place to build in the borough.”

George served as an assistant superintendent for the Warwick

School District and then as superintendent from 2005 to 2008. During his 40-year career, George served as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units, the executive director of the Berks County Intermediate Unit, the executive director of the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit and the director of special education for the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit.

“Everyone out there has a different opinion, no matter the subject,” said George. “I want to find common ground. I think school superintendents do that very well. It’s about understanding different perspectives. Being an education leader, you value everyone. Everyone’s self-worth is respected. As a mayor, our community depends on outside visitors. We want to make sure they’re feeling welcome, comfortable and safe.”

“I think service to others is one of the things we should strive for,” George added. “Public education is service. You’re trying to make other people’s lives better. As a mayor, you’re doing service, whether it’s helping business owners or residents or visitors. It’s about making things better.”

Discussion Group to Meet

Exploring, Growing Together

Discussion Forum will meet on Thursdays, March 12 and 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the conference room at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz. The group will discuss “The Women” by Kristen Hannah. The discussion will be led by Linda Van

Til, certified lay minister, emeritas. Attendees do not need to read the book to attend the discussion.

“The Women” was a No. 1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times. Hannah is also the author of “The Nightingale” and

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Dinner to Benefit German Exchange Student Program

The Friends of Eberbach will host a German Student Exchange Benefit Dinner on Saturday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata.

Established in 1976 as part of the celebration of America’s Bicentennial, the Friends of Eberbach is a nonprofit organization that supports student and citizen exchanges to promote good will and understanding with Ephrata’s sister city of Eberbach, Germany. The Friends of Eberbach support visits by Ephrata High School students to Eberbach and other destinations in Germany, as well as exchange visits by Eberbach students to Ephrata every other year.

and Eberbach German exchange students and chaperones in Eberbach, Germany, in June 2025

The dinner will feature German food, as well as live music and entertainment provided by high school students. There is a set minimum donation to attend.

For more details about payment and registration due by Saturday, March 7, contact Michael Weber at janemikeweber@aim.com or 301-504-4317.

“The Four Winds.”

“The Women” is a coming-ofage story set during the Vietnam War. The main character is nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.

But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.

“The Women” is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who

put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten.

Attendees may bring a lunch to eat during the discussion, if desired.

The forum discussion series offers a safe learning environment in which to discuss and explore diverse topics and beliefs with respect to everyone sharing. Those who plan to attend should contact Linda at 717-626-0745 or raven303@ptd.net. Those who have questions, suggestions or want to obtain a new series schedule should also contact Linda.

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to experiences. Urban Air is also donating tickets for go-karting.”

There will also be food for sale with the menu featuring hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, barbecue, chips, baked goods, and drinks such as soda and iced tea.

“It’s our second-largest fundraiser that we hold each year,” said King. “Other than just the prizes, we’ll also have a 50/50, and we have door prizes as well. But even if you don’t win anything, it’s just knowing that you’re part of something bigger. The ripple effect of a wagging tail goes very, very far in this program.”

The money generated goes directly to the service dogs program. “UDS has 14 different programs under our umbrella,” said King. “This fundraiser is specifically for service dogs. That will allow us to continue with the training, paying for food, vet care. It takes $38,000 to put one dog through our training program, so events like this really help to offset that expense for our clients.”

Justin Snyder will be the guest

bingo caller. “Justin is a veteran, so it’s perfect for us because we train some of our dogs for veterans with PTSD,” King said.

King noted that UDS provides valuable services. “We are enhancing the lives of those living in our communities, within a three-hour radius of Lancaster, who have mobility disabilities and for children with autism,” she said. “We’re also placing facility dogs in schools and counseling centers and retirement communities as well.”

A story from a retirement community is evidence of UDS’ success. “One of our dogs, Casey, is out at Garden Spot Village, and they call him their community dog, because he really has become part of the community for the residents out there,” said King. “Within the first three months of him being a working dog out there, their reports of outbursts dropped over 30%. So instead of giving them a medication to help them to relax, they would bring in Casey. It’s a holistic approach.”

Volunteers Sought to Join Cleanup Efforts

Communities across the Susquehanna Greenway will celebrate Earth Month, April, with cleanups,

plantings, and other activities. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is working to connect volunteers with local efforts.

for the Season Monday, March 2nd

Groups that would like to join in on the efforts or individuals who would like to join an already scheduled cleanup may fill out the interest form at https:// susquehannagreenway.org/ cleanup-interest-form/.

Groups participating in cleanups will receive planning resources and statewide recognition. SGP can also recommend locations and assist groups with planning and securing cleanup materials such as bags, gloves, and safety vests.

Questions may be directed to Kyle Ehmann at kehmann@ susquehannagreenway.org.

Jen King (left) and Bethany Schrum hold some of the puppies that recently arrived at UDS. Photo by George Deibel

Women’s Group to Meet

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, March 10, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Susan Joy Simkins will speak on “Your Inner Healing Matters.” She will discuss how shame, heartbreak, and fear can distort how people see themselves, others, and God and how Jesus steps into the brokenness to bring healing. She will use illustrations from her life and Scripture to explain why inner

healing matters for attendees and their walk with Christ.

Simkins has been a professor at Penn State University for more than 30 years and is also the award-winning author of “Divine Reversal,” which tells her life story. To learn more, visit www.divine reversal.com.

During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.

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Ephrata Cloister to Offer Free Admission

Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will join with other state museums operated by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission to offer free admission on Sunday, March 8, from noon to 4 p.m. as part of Charter Day in celebration of the founding of Pennsylvania.

The Ephrata Cloister Chorus will perform in the historic 1741 Meetinghouse with three 20-minute sessions, taking place at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. Seating will be limited to 120 guests per performance, and there will be a timed entry. Wristbands are required for entry and can be picked up at the information table near the Visitor Center. If a performance reaches capacity, guests are encouraged to explore the rest of the site while waiting for the next session.

Additional attractions throughout the day will include live demonstrations and hands-on activities with historical interpreters, including printing, doctoring, spinning, and weaving, as well as a brief guided cemetery tour to learn more about Ephrata’s historic burial grounds.

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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

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ONSITE PUBLIC AUCTION

SAT., MARCH 7, 2026 • 9:00 A.M. REAL ESTATE 11:00 A.M.

Location: 2049 Robin Drive, Manheim, PA 17545, Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co. BRICK & SIDED TWO STORY THREE BEDROOM, ONE & HALF BATH HOUSE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE ON 0.55-ACRE LOT, Excellent Location - Sunny Slope Acres, Manheim Central School District, 1,310 Sq. Ft. Fireplace, Large Garage With Additional Upstairs Storage, Additional Sided Workshop Shed w/Two Sets Of Double Doors. Many Amenities. CERTAINLY DO NOT MISS THIS EXCELLENT PROPERTY! For Financing, Photos, Full Listing, Terms, See Website: www.witmanauctioneers.com. OPEN HOUSE: Call Auction Firm To Schedule an Appointment, 717-665-5735. Auction For: Reba B. Deck Nathan B. Deck, P.O.A.

The Witman Auctioneers Team Is Currently Booking Auctions Now & In The Future For The 2026 Auction Season. Call Us Now For Competitive Rates. Auction by: Witman Auctioneers, Inc. Luke R. & Clarke N. Witman www.witmanauctioneers.com 717-665-5735 • 717-665-1300 • AY-000155-L

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

BEDROOM, TWO BATH HOUSE WITH A LARGE CONCRETE BLOCK GARAGE WITH TWO WORK AREAS. Excellent Location, Walking Distance To Lititz Spring Park, Downtown, Schools, Shops, Conveniences, Restaurants, Churches, Routes 501 & 772. Warwick School District. Originally This Was A 2-Unit House, However Since The Purchase Of This Property In 1978 This Has Been A Single Family Dwelling. 1,942 Sq. Ft., Hardwood Floors, Retains A Large Portion Of Original Chestnut Stairs, Moldings, Many Amenities.

MAIN GARAGE: 26'x34' For 4 Vehicles, Gas Heat, Middle Area 15'x19', Front Room 14'x25', Gas Heat & AC. CERTAINLY DO NOT MISS THIS CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED PROPERTY WITH A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF POTENTIAL!

Open House: Sat., March 14 & 21, 12:00 Noon-2:00 P.M. For Financing, Photos, Full Listing, Terms, See Website: www.witmanauctioneers.com.

Auction For: Michele & Richard Lewis

FDNY Engine

attention because it was at the (Twin) Towers on the day of the (9/11) attacks, a day we will never forget. I wanted it to be part of history. I wanted to see it recognized this year.”

Located at 501B E. Main St., New Holland, 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Services is currently performing work on a very special fire engine. The local authorized dealer and service shop for all types of emergency vehicles is

refurbishing, repairing and generally reconditioning a former Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) tower ladder truck that served honorably on Sept. 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center in Manhattan.

“The truck is in pretty rough shape,” said Fisher. “(The owner) wants to be able to drive it. Setting up the ladder is probably not going to happen. We’ve gotten it to a point

PUBLIC AUCTION

84 ACRE FARM - SANDSTONE HOUSE - 3-CAR GARAGE FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 • 1 P.M.

PROPERTY FEATURES: 83.89 Acre Farm, 51 +/- Acres Tillable, Approx. 30 +/- Acres Wooded, 4 Bedroom Sandstone Farmhouse, 3-Car Sandstone Garage, Warwick School District, Elizabeth Township. Onsite Well & Septic.

Auction will be held under a tent off Crest Rd. by New Haven School w/ parking at New Haven Mennonite Church.

TERMS: $100,000 down payment on the day of the auction. Settlement on or before May 22, 2026. 2% transfer tax to be paid by the buyer. Real estate taxes to be prorated from settlement day. Annual Taxes $3631.00+/- Bridge Loans and Broker Participation available call auctioneer for details.

OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Mar. 7, 10 AM – 12 Noon & Thurs., Mar. 5, 10 AM – 12 Noon.

where it can be driven, but there are other issues with it.”

The former FDNY ladder truck that 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Services is working on is a 2001 Seagrave Truck Number 9 Aerial Scope, with a bucket on the end of its ladder. To this point, 10-8’s technicians have performed about 25 hours of work on the ladder truck, replacing windows and a thermostat and checking its engine and brakes.

The tower ladder truck was first taken to 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Services for reconditioning in September of 2025.

“It’s just fundamental stuff for now,” said Fisher, a resident of Lititz. “We’re a Seagrave dealer, and the owner reached out to us. He needed help, and we told him we’d help him out where we can. Renovations do get pretty labor intensive.”

Paul Medeiros, a resident of North Carolina who is associated with the Virginia Fire Museum and the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society, is the owner of the Seagrave ladder truck.

“We knew about 10-8, so we took it there,” said Medeiros. “They’ve done a lot of work, but they’re in a holding pattern now. If I can get some donations, we can keep it rolling.”

Medeiros originally purchased the tower ladder truck for $10,000 at an auction site.

“It happened fast,” said Medeiros. “The truck was going to a scrap yard, and we saved it. Trucks like that get decommissioned and they get torn apart. I’ve been through a lot with it.”

Medeiros’ plans for the 2001 Seagrave fire engine include getting it drivable so the truck can take part in a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy in Harrisburg in July.

“That’s what we’re hoping will be our outcome,” said Medeiros.

“I would say we’re about halfway to where (Medeiros) wants it to be,” said Fisher. “We want to make sure it starts. He may want to do something to it himself. But no one is getting rich on this project.”

Auctioneers:

Christ Taylor AU# 5421 717-371-1915

Harold Martin AU# 6461 717-738-4228

AUCTIONEER REMARKS: Be sure to check this 83.89-acre Lancaster Farmland Trust preserved farm being offered in Elizabeth Township. The farm has lots potential with 51 +/- tillable acres, woods, frontage on 3 roads nice 3-car sandstone garage w/ bell tower and a 4-bedroom sandstone house needing work. Rare opportunity to purchase a farm in the Lititz area. Don’t overlook this diamond in the rough. Buyer granted access to all fields before settlement.

Sellers: RG Hackman Special Needs Trust

Atty: Tim Engler Steiner & Sandoe 717-866-5737

“(10-8 Emergency Vehicle Services is) helping out because of the meaning of the project,” said Medeiros. “They’re a humble group. They’re helping me as much as they can. We’re on hold with five grand into it.”

Medeiros’ 2001 tower ladder truck was damaged at the World Trade Center in New York City on 9/11. Four of the fire engine’s 14 crew members lost their lives at the Twin Towers that day.

A full-service Seagrave fire trucks and Life Line ambulances dealer, 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Services typically performs about two renovations a year.

“It’s a smaller part of our business,” said Fisher. “The emergency world is very unique. There’s a lot going on with a fire truck. We do everything the customer asks, and we give them a quality product.”

To learn how to donate to the project, call or text Medeiros at 704-634-5660.

ARTWORK AUCTION

Featuring Aaron & Abner Zook 3D Artwork FRIDAY, MARCH 13 • 6 P.M.

Location: 1141 Wea Wit Street, East Earl, PA 17519

Located at: 1703 Old Rothsville Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 Warwick Twp. Lancaster Co. Directions: From Rt. 272/772 in Brownstown take Rt. 772 W. into Rothsville, turn right on Old Rothsville Rd. to home on left.

REAL ESTATE: Consists of a 2,020 sq. ft. traditional frame vinyl sided 2-story 2-unit dwelling & 2-story frame storage barn on a .40-acre lot. UNIT #1)

Featuring cherished works by Abner and Aaron Zook-the famed Amish born identical twins from Womelsdorf, PA whose deeply sculptural, diorama style paintings have become beloved treasures of Pennsylvania folk art. Their work is known for carved figures, layered landscapes, architectural detail, and vivid storytelling that captures the daily rhythms of Amish and rural Pennsylvania life. Their artistic legacy continues through family members and fellow regional folk artists, forming one of the most recognizable bodies of American folk art today.

Featured Artists & Notable Works: Aaron Zook: The Last Supper, 1988. Four-Season Round Relief Set. Abner Zook: Gone Fishing, 1971. Harvest Time, 1988. Barn Raising, 1975. Interstate Covered Wagon, 1975.Ferrier, 1984. Joel Zook (Cousin to Aaron & Abner Zook): A collection of handcrafted wooden models. Dan Zook (Nephew to Aaron & Abner Zook): “Make A Wish” Truck Convoy. Steam Locomotive Passing Farmers. Beautiful Belgians. Dan Esh: Countryside Landscape, 2002. Moonlit Countryside. Also including works by Alice M. Weaver.

(717) 587-8906 Cameron Rutt AY2189-L

Directions: 1 mile South of Brickerville.