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Emily Stauffer’s Hard Work Pays Off in Big Way

BY JEFF FALK

Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars is a lot of money; it’s a quarter of a million bucks. For Warwick High School senior Emily Stauffer, it could be a life-altering sum of money.

“Honestly, I still don’t know why it happened,” said Emily. “It’s kind of like winning the lottery. Maybe it was one thing I mentioned or one random thing I had

Recently, Emily, an outstanding student at Warwick, was awarded a $250,000 Dorsey scholarship to attend McDaniel College in Westminster Maryland. The scholarship will cover all or many of Stauffer’s undergraduate expenses, including tuition, books and room and board for four years.

“It is more than generous,” said Emily. “As someone who wants to explore medical school, it’s a blessing. It’s something I never would have expected. It allows me to go through undergrad without the constant worry of paying back my debt.”

Stauffer learned of the windfall in surprising fashion.

Girl Scouting’s motto “Be Prepared” symbolizes members’ willingness to help others and to respond to emergencies. That mindset is manifested in Girl Scouting’s Gold Award.

Recently, three members of Girl Scouting Troop 70539 in Lititz received the prestigious Gold Award for service projects that improved their community.

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Youth Field Day Invites Kids to Get Outside

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Great things happen when kids get outside. They can discover new skills, develop self-confidence, make new friends and, most of all, have fun.

Kids ages 10 to 15 are invited to the 31st annual Youth Field Day, organized by the Lancaster County Sportsmen For Youth. It will take place at the Milton Grove Sportsmen’s Club, 731 Milton Grove Road North, Elizabethtown, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.

“We encourage kids and their parents to come to our Youth Field Day if they want to experience a day of outdoor activities,” said Lynn Carruthers, a volunteer with the event. “The 10 stations they will get to experience for 35 minutes each may vary slightly year to year but are typically archery, canoeing, fishing, fly fishing, muzzle loading, trapping, 22 rifle, trap shooting, turkeys (and) wildlife education with the PA game commissioners and Raven Ridge Wildlife Rescue.”

they went through Youth Field Day and now they are there with their child.”

Carruthers noted that she learned about the event’s history from a magazine article written in 1999 by Charlie Youtz.

“He wrote, ‘The number of youth involved in outdoor activities has been declining for years,’” Carruthers said. “In 1991, the late Bob McWilliams, information and education specialist with the PA Game Commission, had an idea.”

He and 25 other sportsmen held a meeting in the northwest regional office of the Game Commission and organized a free, oneday interactive event for youths. Since then, the concept spread across the state. In October of 1995, a group of 70 people formed what is now the Lancaster County Sportsmen For Youth, and the first local Youth Field Day was held in June 1996. Last year, there were 22 Youth Field Days held over the summer throughout Pennsylvania.

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The event is free to attend, no gear is needed and participants will all receive a free lunch. Parents are encouraged to accompany their child, but it’s not required.

While Youth Field Day is an opportunity for kids who don’t have a background in outdoor activities to experience the fun, it’s open to any youths in the age range, said Scott Deiter, who coordinates the canoeing.

“We can say that many kids that start at age 10 return each year for the next four or five years that they fall into the age range,” he shared. “And now, as we are in our 31st year, we are experiencing parents that come and tell us that

Carruthers emphasized that the day would not be possible without the support of volunteers.

“These are people that love the outdoors and love to teach the kids how to love it too,” she said. “Many come from the sportsmen’s clubs in Lancaster County and have been volunteering since the Lancaster County Field Day was first held in 1996.”

Each year, the group also recruits new volunteers, including a participant now in his 20s who went through the program as a kid and now helps with either fly fishing or freshwater fishing. Certified instructors with the Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg run the canoeing station, and game wardens operate the PA Game Commission

station.

“And they have stories of kids who went through Youth Day and then became game wardens,” Carruthers remarked. “Many of the volunteers have stories from the day, stories of seeing a young child come alive with excitement after they did something at the station. The volunteer shares with others, and we all keep saying, ‚ÄòThis is why we can keep coming every year and give it our all, just to see young ones show excitement for an outdoor sport.’”

She added that the Lancaster County Youth Field Day is always held on the first Saturday of June, but the host sportsmen’s club is not announced until March of each year. The event is hosted by one of the four clubs that have a large pond.

The Youth Field Day is funded by donations from area sportsmen’s clubs, outdoor sporting goods stores and some local food companies.

“Also, a donation is given for free printing of pamphlets from a local printing company,” Carruthers said. “The companies and sportsmen’s clubs are not asking for recognition. They are doing it to help keep this goal alive, to let kids experience and love the outdoors.”

Along with a free lunch, kids will receive a goodie bag at the end of the day. Youth Field Day will be held rain or shine, so participants should dress for the weather. Early registration is encouraged. Registration will close on Friday, June 5. If people register early but then cannot attend, they should update their registration by removing their name to make room for other participants.

To register, visit www.register -ed.com/events/view/241923. For more information, see the group’s Facebook page by searching for “Lancaster County Sportsmen For Youth.”

Lititz Public Library Posts Programs

Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will offer a variety of activities for patrons of all ages. For more details and registration, call 717-626-2255 or visit www .lititzlibrary.org.

Members of the Blanketeers will gather to create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus on Tuesdays, June 2 and 16, at 2 p.m.

Grief Stories will be held on Monday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m.

The library will offer several ongoing programs. These activities include Knitting Club, for knitters and crocheters, on Mondays, June 1 and 15, at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, June 9 and 30, at 6 p.m.; Baked Books Club on June 9 at 2 p.m.; Lititz Game Club, for players age 10 and older,

on Wednesdays, June 3 and 17, at 4:30 p.m.; Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County on June 3 at 6 p.m.; Painting Club on Wednesdays, June 10 and 24, at 12:30 p.m.; Lego Club, for children ages 6 to 10, on Saturday, June 20, from 10 to 11 a.m.; Great Decisions Discussion Group on June 10 at 6:30 p.m.; Writing Club on June 15 at 1 p.m.; Red Rose Quilters Guild of Lancaster Embroidery Mini Group on June 24 at 1:30 p.m.; Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, June 26, at 10 a.m.; and Sewcial Sewing Club on June 24 at 6 p.m.

The featured book for the Summer StoryWalk is “Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug” by Jonathan Stutzman.

During the Paws to Read program, children may read stories to trained therapy dogs. The program will be offered on Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. and Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m.

A Mini Cupcake Baking Contest will take place on June 11 at 6 p.m. Competitors will bring in six dozen of one type of mini cupcake along with copies of the recipe, and bakers and tasters will try the cupcakes and vote for their favorite.

A concert by Jamie O’Brien, featuring musicians playing the fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, will be held on Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m.

A family concert by Bravura Brass will take place on June 25 at

6:30 p.m.

Books, Naturally: A Nature Lover’s Book Club will meet on June 30 at 2 p.m. Attendees should check the library calendar for the book list.

Dinosaur Playtime, for children ages 1 to 2 with a caregiver, will be held on June 2 and 18 at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m.

The Summer Reading Kick-off, for people of all ages, will take place on Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m.

Block Play, for children age 3 and older, will be offered on Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m.

Book Buddies, for children age 3 and older, will meet on Tuesdays, June 9 to July 14, at 10 a.m.

Gold Awards

“To earn the Gold Award, a Girl Scout must first earn Bronze and Silver Awards,” said Carrie Jo Matthews, who’s been the volunteer leader of Troop 70539 for 12 years.

“They also need to complete a Girl Scout journey prior to these special awards. Our troop completed the Bronze Award, a P.J. packing project for children at the Hershey Hospital through the Connor Holland Fund. Then they created a four-part podcast for their Silver Award that contained information for teen girls on having a healthy lifestyle. The Gold Award must be a sustainable project that benefits the environment or the people in your neighborhood.”

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A Music for Everyone Drum Circle, for children ages 5 to 12, will take place on June 10 at 10 a.m.

Snap Circuits Exploration, for children ages 8 to 12, will be held on Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m.

Flag Day Storytime, for children age 3 and older, will take place on June 15 at 10 a.m.

Wacky Wednesday will be held on June 17 at 1 p.m.

A Master Gardener Pollinator Program, for children age 3 and older, will take place on Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m.

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Honored with the Gold Award were Troop 70539 members Sloan Dzurko, Rowan Dzurko and Emily Boltz. All three Girl Scouts attend Warwick High School. With her artwork, Emily created two large planters to beautify the courtyard at Warwick High School. Sloan gathered and distributed food and personal care items at a local food bank. Rowan constructed and restored boards for a walkway on a trail at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.

The 80-hour projects included aspects of problem-solving, planning and implementation.

“The difference between these Gold Award projects was that they

each chose something unique to themselves and their interests,” said Matthews. “The similarity between these ladies is that they have all been involved with Girl Scouts for a long time, Rowan and Sloan for 13 years and Emily for 11. They have dedicated themselves to Girl Scouts and making the world a better place.”

Many of the members of Troop 70539 have been involved with Girl Scouts since they were in kindergarten.

“They each have their own unique story,” said Matthews, “and while their future plans differ, we know they will always be proud to tell others that they were a Girl

Scout.”

Troop 70539 is a member of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania.

“The goal and purpose of Girl Scouting is to build skills such as leadership, outdoor survival, self-confidence and having a community impact to make the world a better place,” said Matthews. “The involvement in Girl Scouts can have many positive impacts on girls of all ages. They have a strong group of friends they can rely on that may not always be part of their everyday circle. They learn to be leaders with confidence who respect themselves and others.”

For additional information, go to www.gshpa.org.

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guage Class, for children ages 8 to 12, will be offered on Mondays, June 22 to July 13, from 10 to 11 a.m.

A Dino Dig with field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka will take place on June 22 at 1:30 p.m. for children age 6 and older. Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons will be offered for teenagers on Tuesday, June 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. Beginners and experience players are welcome.

Doc Yoder’s Math Magic, for youths age 8 and older, will take place on June 24 at 10 a.m.

Memorial Day Service Planned at Cemetery

The General George H. Thomas, Camp No. 19, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) will host the 158th Memorial Day service at Lancaster Cemetery, 205 E. Lemon St., Lancaster, on Saturday, May 30, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The service will be conducted at the Grand Army of the Republic’s soldiers’ burial plot, the final resting place for 206 men who served in the military forces of the United States during the American Civil War.

Lt. Gen. Dennis L. Benchoff will

present the keynote remarks. The Gettysburg Independent Blues will serve as the honor guard. The SUVCW is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of those who fought and worked to save the Union. Organized in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1954, the SUVCW is the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic. The General George H. Thomas, Camp No. 19, was chartered on Feb. 13, 1889, and there has been an active camp in Lancaster ever since.

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Slow Down Ministries Accelerates Road to Recovery

BY JEFF FALK

Because they move us from Point A to Point B, cars are modes of transportation. Slow Down Ministries views vehicles in the same utilitarian way, but on a more spiritual level. The local nonprofit considers cars modes of transformation.

“I tell the guys, ‘You’re not getting an Escalade or a Ferrari,’” said Frank Gaston, the founder and executive director of Slow Down Ministries. “(The vehicles) are going to last a year, and once you get a job, you can get another car. Some guys run them a year or two or three years. It’s their responsibility.

“I’m just trying to get them to work, get them to see their families, get them to church,” continued Gaston. “(The need for personal transportation) is even more important when you’ve wrecked your life. They’ve got to check in with their probation officer. They need a car.”

Slow Down Ministries is overseen by a board of six volunteer supervisors and does not operate from an office or a brick-and-mortar building. The

ministry is one man’s mission to give individuals a lift on their roads to recovery, an avenue he has traveled himself.

Gaston, a resident of East Earl Township, solicits donations of not-so-gently-used vehicles from the community. If the cars are salvageable, he’ll have them repaired and inspected. If they’re not salvageable, he’ll scrap them and apply the proceeds toward his next reclamation project.

Once a car is in running order, Gaston presents the vehicles to graduates of local addiction recovery programs.

“I need the community to be aware of what I’m doing,” said Gaston. “I’ll go buy cars for $500, put a couple hundred bucks into them and see if I can get them running. Some people donate cars, and I have shops contributing. When (recipients) get these vehicles, they’re inspected. It’s a road-worthy vehicle ready to go.”

Gaston collaborates and works with Potter’s House in New Holland, Revelations of Freedom in New Holland and Restart Training Center in Strasburg, which are all treatment

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centers that offer addiction recovery programs. To receive a vehicle, those in recovery must have completed a Christ-centered program.

“The ministries are doing the hard work,” said Gaston. “I just help with the next step of their lives.”

Gaston distributes about four cars a year. That number fluctuates based on donations, but the need is steady.

“We’re really trying to be donor-supported,” said Gaston. “It’s dependent on how many cars we get and if they’re salvageable. Every month someone is graduating from those programs. I get calls, ‘Do you have a car?’ Sometimes I don’t. Does everyone need a car? Not everyone. The guy who is starting from the bottom, from the ditch, that’s who I’m serving.”

It’s a ditch from which Gaston has emerged.

In 2018, Gaston spent 11 months in the Lancaster County Prison on drugs and firearms charges. Now, he’s been clean and sober for nearly six years.

“Basically, my addictions got the better of me,” said Gaston. “I was a meth addict, and I was going 100 miles an hour. But God slowed me down and said, ‘Look what’s happening around you and see Me.’ I was all about me. (Slow Down Ministries) was a vision I saw. I was asking God what he wanted me to do. He told me, ‘You’re going to do what you were doing before, but for other people.’ Now my heart’s for others.”

As part of its mission, Slow Down Ministries holds fundraisers, conducts outreach and engages in educational programs.

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“My message is, ‘Don’t quit on people,’” said Gaston. “Second chances can save lives. If people would’ve quit on me, I wouldn’t be here. Jesus Christ is a restorer and a redeemer. If we can act more like Jesus Christ, we can help others.”

Now, Gaston is considering the next logical step in Slow Down’s progression.

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Venture Lititz Posts “Taste of Lititz”

Taste of Lititz will take place on Friday, June 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. on East Main Street in downtown Lititz. Guests may stroll through the downtown area sampling small bites from local restaurants, enjoying beverages, participating in family-friendly activities, and taking in live music. The event aims to highlight the strength and creativity of Lititz’s local food and beverage businesses, and to foster connection and support the local economy.

Admission is free, with attendees purchasing food and bever -

ages directly from vendors. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Water Street to Broad Street. For more details, visit www.lititzpa.com/taste-of-lititz.

Taste of Lititz is an effort of Venture Lititz, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing economic vitality and quality of life in Lititz through events, business support, and placemaking initiatives. As a nationally recognized Main Street America program, Venture Lititz works to preserve and promote the unique character of downtown Lititz.

Catalyst Christian School to Host Benefit Auction

Children’s activities will be available throughout the day on May 30.

Catalyst Christian School, 1050 E. Newport Road, Lititz, will hold its annual benefit auction on Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30.

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“The board and I talk about what else we can do for these guys,” said Gaston. “My vision is to get more help from the community. I’d like to see Slow Down open a small automotive shop and provide classes on automotive maintenance, just basic stuff like oil changes.”

For additional information, search for “Slow Down Ministries” on Facebook.

May 29 will start off with a drive-through Down Home Dinner, which will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Diners may also eat their meals on-site. Friday will also feature a student auction at 6 p.m., followed by the general auction at 6:30 p.m., along with themed baskets and special feature items available throughout the evening.

On May 30, an all-youcan-eat breakfast buffet

will be available from 6 to 9:30 a.m. The landscape auction will start at 8 a.m., and children’s games and activities will be available throughout the day starting at 9 a.m. There will also be a main auction, a men’s auction, themed baskets, and a variety of special feature packages and experiences. Food trucks will be on-site. The annual auction is one of the school’s largest community events and serves as a fundraiser supporting the mission of Catalyst Christian School. For more information, visit www.catalystchrist ianschool.org/auction.

America250 Series Puts Local Spin on American Backstories

BY JEFF FALK

All humans are created equally, and peoples of different colors, backgrounds and beliefs can share the Earth and peacefully coexist. If indeed America is a grand experiment, then those are the premises.

On the occasion of this country’s 250th anniversary, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum’s America250 lecture series examines forces which have directly and indirectly affected that experiment and highlights the role that Pennsylvania and Lancaster have played in it.

“It’s really important to understand where we come from,” said museum educator Zachary Long. “This is an opportunity to look at 250 years of history and reflect on it. None of the European powers thought that we were going to make it this long. But we’ve become incredibly successful and become a world power.”

The seven-speaker America250 lecture series that Long has pulled together will be presented at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, on the last Friday of every month, beginning on May 29. There are costs involved with attending the series of lectures, which will conclude on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

“Pennsylvania was called the Keystone State because we bridged the northern colonies and the southern colonies,” said Long. “Pennsylvania

has always played a critical role in this nation. At the beginning, this was the birthplace of the revolution. We supplied a great deal of food for the (continental) army. We’ve always been willing to throw our shoulder behind America.”

Kutztown University’s Patrick Donmoyer’s presentation on “The Legend of Mountain Mary” will kick off the America250 lecture series at 6 p.m. on May 29. It will be followed by historian Scott Mingus’ talk on “The Underground Railroad in Lancaster” at 6 p.m. on June 26, Philip Gruber’s discussions about “Farmer Revolts in Early America” at 6 p.m. on July 31, and Scott Sheeley’s speech on “Lancaster’s Role in American’s Food System” at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28.

At 6 p.m. on Sept. 25, Lynette Miller will put a historical spin on “18th Century Fashion in Lancaster.” Dr. William Woys Weaver will expound upon the topic of “Pennsylvania Dutch Food Traditions” at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30, while long rifle and back powder expert John Kolar’s talk on “Lancaster Gunsmiths of the Early Republic” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18 will conclude the series and preview Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum’s upcoming exhibit featuring early firearms.

“There are some big names coming. This should be good,” said Long. “All these lecturers share a fantastic love for history in certain areas. They want people to get excited about the subject material. They’re

Emily Stauffer

Without being told, she was led to a room at Warwick High School, where representatives of McDaniel College, her parents and high school officials were waiting to drop the news on her.

It hit her like a ton of bricks.

“I was called down to the office at the end of the day, and they took me into this room,” remembered Emily. “First, I saw my parents, which kind of took me off guard. When they told me, I was surprised. I was speechless. I started putting two and two together, but I wasn’t expecting it. It was an amazing experience all the way around.”

Despite navigating an interview process at McDaniel, Emily did not formally apply for the Dorsey scholarship, but she was one of five members of the college’s incoming Class of 2030 to earn one. McDaniel was one of the colleges Emily had visited and was considering for her postsecondary education, but the $250,000 scholarship sealed the deal.

all willing to meet people where they are. None come in with preconceived notions. Everyone’s going to come along for the ride.

mission. The lecture series was designed to highlight objects in our collection. It ducktails beautifully with our mission.

“I hadn’t done a lecture series in a long time,” continued Long. “I went to people I knew, and they passed me off to other people. It was a lot of phone calls and back and forth. I think it’ll be a fantastic series. There’s some culture, there’s some military, there’s some Revolutionary War and there’s some Civil War.”

Each lecture in the series will last about 90 minutes and will include discussion and question-and-answer periods. Light refreshments will be served.

Interested individuals are asked to register for the lectures at www .landisvalleymuseum.org. There are limits to the number of visitors who can attend the lectures in person, but the museum will also offer Zoom options and recorded video presentations on its YouTube Channel.

“We’re looking to build membership, and we’re looking to generate content,” said Long. “We’d love to see our neighbors come out. We’d like to see it be a date night.”

For more than 100 years, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum has been educating, promoting and advocating for 300-year-old Pennsylvania German history.

“The reason we exist is to preserve and showcase Pennsylvania German history,” said Long. “We are carrying forward George and Henry Landis’

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“I was still in the process of making up my mind, and when I got the scholarship, I made my final decision,” said Emily. “But McDaniel was a great fit for me. It’s a tightknit community there, which is good for my learning style. When I received the scholarship, it felt like it was just meant to be.”

The Dorsey scholarship is McDaniel College’s merit-based and most prestigious scholarship. The Dorsey Scholarship, which is funded by a gift from 1891 alumnus John Henry Dorsey, is designed to celebrate high-achieving students.

“When I visited, I fell in love with the college,” said Emily. “I loved the campus; I loved the professors. It made the most sense for me.”

Certainly, Emily’s extracurricular activity and academic success at Warwick, as well as her community involvement, all played into receiving the scholarship. Emily has been ranked number one in Warwick’s Class of 2026 over the last three years, while maintaining a grade point aver -

“I’d like people to know that Landis Valley exists and that Landis Valley is doing very exciting things,” concluded Long. “We’d like local residents to feel invested and excited about it. That’s part of what this lecture series is about.”

age around 4.5.

“Warwick has just been like the best high school,” said Emily. “I’ve had amazing experiences with my teachers, especially in the maths and science. We just have a great body of teachers who want to support and lift up students.

“I think it’s easy to look at someone’s achievements and think they know who they are,” she added. “But I think it goes beyond that. Pursuing everything with your heart, I think that’s the most important part for me.”

Among the possibilities in Emily’s wide-open future are studying biochemistry, attending medical school and becoming a gastroenterologist.

“When I was younger, I struggled with a lot of gastroenterology issues,” said Emily. “I saw how gastroenterologists helped me. I’ve been looking into gastroenterology health, and I’ve continued to be into it. It’s not guaranteed in my future, but it’s definitely something I’m interested in.”

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305 Partridge Dr., Lititz. From Rothsville west Rt. 272 (becomes Main St. in Lititz). Right N. Oak St. Left Rome Rd.

1 sty. Rancher w/1778 SF finished area, eat-in kitchen w/ updated cabinets & appliances, slide door to deck, living rm., large family rm. w/brick hearth, 3 bdrms., 1½ baths, bonus rm., finished bsmt., heat pump, central AC, utility bldg. 14x10 welec., level residental lot. Economical, low maintenance & low taxes. Ideal as residence or investment.

Owner relocating to retirement facility & serious to sell. Very clean & updated throughout. Minutes to downtown Lititz, Brunnerville, Rothsville & Brickerville. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., May 23, 30 & June 6 from 1 to 4 P.M For more detailed information, visit www.klinekreidergood. com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368 & #384426)

Z. Nolt

Chicken Barbecue to Benefit Local Families

A chicken barbecue will be held on Sunday, June 14, to benefit the families of David and Dani Brenneman and Chris and Rosene Sauder. The families are planning to attend a Joni & Friends family retreat this summer.

Pickup will be available from Christ the King Community Church, 2449 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, from

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from the Lord’s House of Prayer, 133 E. Vine St., Lancaster, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of a meal includes a half-chicken from Peters’ BBQ, a baked potato, a roll, applesauce, and water.

To order by Tuesday, June 2, call or text Dani at 717-283-7851, Rosene at 717-940-3418, or Marilyn Hollinger at 717-723-1094.

(Schaefferstown & Brickerville Area)

HYBRID PUBLIC AUCTION

11.93-ACRE WOODED LOT * PASTURE & ANIMAL BARN STUNNING CUSTOM LOG HOUSE * 3-BR * 3-CAR GARAGE SET BACK FROM THE ROAD * USABLE OUT-BUILDINGS

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 • 7:00 P.M.

DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 501 2-mi. N. of Brickerville, turn right on Fox Rd., stay left on Sunnyside Rd., to left turn on Sheep Hill Rd., to property on the right.

REAL ESTATE: If you love nature, wildlife, privacy, quiet and peaceful, you’ll love this house! An inviting covered front porch overlooking a secluded 11.93-acre wooded lot. House has approx. 1,486 sq. ft. Absolute move-in ready condition w/ lots of natural lighting; step inside the front door to a 23’x13’ living room w/ stone mantle & cathedral ceiling; 14’x10’ kitchen w/ island & beautiful oak cabinetry; 12.5’x8’ mud room *added in 2026*; 15’x13.5 primary BR w/ double closets & attached full bath w/ shower; 13’x11’ BR#2 w/ closet & ceiling fan; 15’x11’ BR#3; main level full bath has tub; 20’x20’ recently finished bsmnt; 12.5’x7.5’ downstairs bath w/ shower & laundry; 15’x15’ canning rm; backyard features lg. paver patio & beautiful wood deck; heat; A/C; taxes only $5,948. OUTBUILDINGS & DETAILS: Property also includes 39’x28.5’ oversized 3-car garage w/ 2nd level 38’x12’ workshop; 30’x22’ animal shed w/ leanto & 2 rollup doors; a pasture area for horses or cattle; 44’x24’ open pole barn, 16’x13’ firewood shelter, circle driveway; zoned “Agriculture”. With its charming design and ideal location close to Rt. 501 & Rt. 897. Ready to welcome its new owners.

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Saturdays, May 30 & June 6, from 1-3 PM & Thursday, June 11, from 6-8 PM. Website www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram

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BRICK RANCH STYLE DWELLING WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE (Approx. 1,320 sq. ft. Living Space)

& Cindy Ln.)

dryer; nice screened-in porch. Full basement with concrete floor; Sundiac coal stove on brick heart and wall; Payne electric heat pump heat with central A.C. 22x27 ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE. 8x12 FRAME GARDEN SHED. LOT SIZE – 110’x150’ (M/L). WARWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT – APPROX. $4,050 TOTAL YEARLY R.E. TAXES. This circa 1979 Kreider May built brick rancher is located on a corner lot in a nice residential development on the outskirts of Lititz and offers an excellent floor plan for one floor living along with a large two car garage and full basement. Be sure to inspect this nice rancher being sold at Public Sale! OPEN HOUSES – Saturdays, June 13 & 20 from 1-3 PM or for information/ inspection call 717-626-1765.

*TERMS OF SALE - $25,000 down payment on the day of sale; balance at settlement on or before 8/24/2026. Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is. E. Richard Young, Atty.

Lawn & Garden

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING

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

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

RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2

Machiner y

NEW HOLLAND BALER 276, NEW HOLLAND HAYBINE 488, 16ft. HAY ELEVATOR. KUHN 4100 RAKE Call 610-869-3959

Pets

3 POMAPOO PUPPIES, 2M, 1F, 1 blue merle, 2 white/grey, blue eyes, UTD vet checked, $795. 717-285-7445

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 2M, parents on premises. UTD vet checked. cute & loveable. $650. 717-354-8550

ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES

1F, 5M, very nice built pups, ears cropped. UTD vet checked. $1,695 #18916 | 717-654-1075

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BROOKSHIRE COMMUNITY

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE -MANHEIM 563 Brookshire Ave. Sat. 6/6 7-12. Something for everyone! Food tent & bake sale

HUGE INDOOR FLEA Market 5/30 7 AM - 1 PM at the Daniel Boone Area High School, 501 Chestnut St, Birdsboro. An entire gym full of treasures, plus additional vendors! Don't miss this sale!

LEOLA THRIFT SHOP, 265 West Main St. 5TH SAT. EVENT - 5/30 • 9am-4pm 1/2 PRICE STOREWIDE 717-656-4952

LG COMMUNITY YARD SALE IN MANHEIM TWP

SETTLEMENTS EAST & LANDIS VALLEY FRI JUNE 5 3-8 PM & SAT JUNE 6 7-2 FOOD TRUCKS BOTH DAYS ON GREENVIEW DR

MANHEIM TWP. COMMUNITY

Millpond Dr, Brookside Ct, N Farm Dr & Kingsbridge Dr on FRI., MAY 29 4-7pm & SAT., MAY 30 7-11am, RAIN/SHINE!

MULTI-COMMUNITY YARD SALE

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MULTI-FAMILY BROOKSHIRE DEV.

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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!

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

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SERVICES RENDERED

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

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-604-1306 | Mulching Trimming Bushes, also Patios & Walls

& DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE

Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

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 LLC

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST - BASEMENTS Framing • Drywall • Flooring • Paint 25+ yrs. exp. • Clean Setup All Major Credit Cards Accepted andysdrywallpa.com | 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 S SAAV

CLOCK REPAIR - HIGH END PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED. House calls avail. Columbia | 717-478-4799

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

DECKS & PORCHES

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

DL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Deck/shed repairs • Landscaping • Mowing Patios •

GUTTERS, GUTTERS

PROPERTY

717-672-6483

Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411

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

JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/27/26.) Call 1-844-826-2535.

JUNK REMOVAL

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

MASON

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 | Lic. & Ins.

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 an additional 10% off. Limited time only. Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty and offer details.

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com

Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464

RICK’S PAINTING

25 Yrs. Exp. Very affordable INT./EXT. RES. FREE ESTIMATES | 717-665-0032

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.

SPRING CLEAN UP! MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com

MULCHING Trimming/Planting. Small Tree & Shrub Removal. Soil Prep & Seeding. Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup. Fast, Professional Service. Senior Discounts! FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed/Insured : 717-208-2265 SPRING CLEANUP STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.

STUMP GRINDING/REMOVAL! Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

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

Event to Feature Trivia, Food Truck

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HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org

HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries

NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net

We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580

Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev.