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Freedom Walk Gains Momentum by Putting One Foot in Front of Another

BY JEFF FALK

Actions can be moving and influential. They don’t need words.

Silence speaks volumes.

Hope Inspire Love’s Freedom Walk raises awareness and funds for the war on human trafficking and sexual exploitation through the silent treatment.

“It’s really powerful,” said Amy Thurston, who’s been Hope Inspire Love’s CEO and president for the last eight years. “When we hear our community say, ‘We’re glad you’re here,’ it really means a lot. The walk was something we attended in Harrisburg in 2017, and we asked, ‘What are we doing here?’ Everyone wears all black. What we’ve seen is that the community can get behind something that doesn’t cause a ruckus. People want to know why we’re quiet and they want to know why we’re happy in the midst of something so heavy.”

This year’s sixth edition of

the Hope Inspire Love’s annual Freedom Walk will be conducted on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster. Concerned walkers can register at https://hope inspirelove.org/freedomwalk or at the event the day of.

“There’s a lot of excitement because people want to know what they can do to help,” said Thurston. “People cheer us on as we go. Anybody can do this. If you can’t walk, you can support us. We also have survivors walking with us. As we walk, some people become emotional. Some people pray through the walk. When people come back, they feel like they did something.”

The silent 2-mile Freedom Walk, which will start just before 11 a.m. and take about an hour to complete, will begin and end at Musser

BY JEFF FALK

There are so many great causes in Lancaster County. Locally, there are so many life-affirming nonprofits performing life-altering work.

The only thing greater is the generosity of Lancaster County residents.

Faithful Give seeks to link those donors and causes and to enhance that great work.

“Lancaster County has got to be one of the most generous counties in the nation,” said Dave Kieffer, president of Faithful

Park. In a single-file line, walkers traverse the city blocks through Lancaster Central Market and past the Lancaster County courthouse.

The event will also feature live music, a kids’ zone, a display that tells the stories of human trafficking survivors and statistics and information from similar organizations battling human trafficking.

Give. “I feel like it gives God glory to highlight every way that Lancaster County needs to be served. There are a lot of people here carrying out Jesus’ ministry. It’s about giving your money, but it’s also about giving your time, treasures and talents. Our goal is to connect the donors and the need.”

Overseen by an eight-member board, Faithful Give is a county-wide, online giving extravaganza that also promotes volunteering, committed prayer partnerships and general feelings of altruism. This

“Every year during the walk, I will jump out of line and thank people, because we can’t do it alone,” said Thurston. “Sometimes

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Clothing Bank Continues Its Mission at Lititz UMC

The Open Door Clothing Bank at Lititz United Methodist Church (UMC), 201 E. Market St., continues its mission of providing gently used clothes free to the community, which it has been doing for almost 20 years.

Sandy MacNair and Sue Suit are the newly appointed co-managers of the clothing bank. Weekly hours of operation are on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. unless those days fall on a holiday.

Currently, the clothing bank has a fall and winter line of clothing available to the public.

For those who would

like to drop off a donation, gently used clothes should be placed in the outside clothing bin at the rear of

the church.

The clothing bank is currently looking to expand to coordinate and help other

clothing outlets throughout the area. For more information, call the church office at 717-626-2710.

Neighbors Group To Begin 38th Year

Church Plans Puzzle Palooza

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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, Oct. 14, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Attendees will enjoy devotions, music, brunch and fellowship.

This will be the group’s 38th year. The theme for the year is “Grow in the Lord,” with a goal of growing in a relationship with Jesus through Scripture, prayer, meditation and worship.

New members are welcome. During the program, classes are provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.

Blood Drive Set at Fairmount

The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (CPBB) will hold a community blood drive at Fairmount in Ephrata on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Farm Crest Community Room at 1100 Farm Crest Drive on the east side of the Fairmount campus.

Those who wish to donate may schedule an appointment by calling 800-7710059. Walk-ins are welcome until 6 p.m., but those with scheduled appointments will be given priority. Donors should bring a photo ID.

All donors will receive various gift certificates and gift cards.

For more information, visit www.fairmounthomes .org.

Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a Puzzle Palooza competition on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The doors will open at 9:45 a.m. for a puzzle swap.

Teams of two to four people will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle as fast as possible. The winning team will receive a prize, and all teams will be able to keep their puzzles after the event.

Preregistration is required, and space is limited to 20 teams. There is a fee per team. To register,

visit www.faithumc.us, click on “Online Giving” and choose “Puzzle Palooza.” No refunds will be available if a team cannot attend the event. Individual team member substitutions are allowed.

For more information or to find out if there is a team available to join, contact Gwen at 717-6965321 or the church office at 717-560-0321

Proceeds from the event will help support continuing ministries of the church. Attendees are asked to use the driveway entrance off Koser Road.

Event To Focus on Scams

State Rep. Nikki Rivera, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, will host a $CAM JAM event from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Calvary Homes by Tandem Living, 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster.

Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities will lead the interactive event, which will educate attendees on how to safeguard their money from financial fraud and abuse. Attendees will also play Fraud Bingo, with a

chance to win prizes. Rivera chose to host the event at Calvary Homes by Tandem Living because millions of seniors are targeted each year, resulting in an estimated $3 billion in losses annually, according to the FBI. Seniors are often targeted because they tend to be trusting, have savings, own homes, and have good credit. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling Rivera’s office at 717295-3157 or emailing RepRivera@pahouse.net.

Compassionate Support

BY ANN MEAD ASH

HVMI Adds New Groups

The mission statement of Handi-Vangelism (HVMI) specifies that the organization “exists to share the compassion of Christ by walking alongside individuals facing life’s challenges and equipping others to do the same.” With that goal in mind, the ministry focuses on three areas: disability, grief, and training. The disability ministry includes the summer day camps and a variety of Bible clubs and support groups. The grief ministry, called BASIS, provides Christian support groups for grieving parents throughout the county and beyond, and the training program offers workshops to help family members, friends, and community leaders learn about what life is like with a disability or how to navigate the journey of grief.

“We are growing each year,” said Tara Kelley, director of disability ministries and training and equipping with HVMI. “We are dividing and adding programs as we see the needs of children shift and as the older ones (mature).” Kelley emphasized that the ministry will continue to provide free services for individuals who need them regardless of age. “It never ends,” she said. “Individuals shift from group to group.”

Kelley backed up her words by pointing out that the ministry will start a new preschool group for children with disabilities at the HVMI offices, 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron, beginning on Monday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. “It will be the fourth Monday of each month from October to April,” explained Kelley, who added this is the first time the ministry has held a group for preschoolers. “We will have a new daytime parent support meeting during that preschool group for parents who want to

stay for coffee and to chat,” added Kelley.

HVMI Bible club programs for children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities of all levels are held at HVMI. A few groups meet at local churches, including Akron Community Church and New Joy Church in Ephrata.

“Because the groups are divided based on ability level and learning style, and behavior, it’s best to contact us (if you’re interested),” explained Kelley. “They are open to the public, and we welcome more people,” she added, noting that discerning the best group for an individual needs to be accomplished by working with a trained staff member.

HVMI offers workshops in disability and grief for people who want to know how to help friends or family members. “These training sessions are for people in the community and churches who wish to understand more about disabilities and grief,” explained Kelley, who added, “I have had grandparents who said, ‘I had no idea (this is how my grandchild felt)’ or ‘I finally understand why my grandchild acts this way,’” said Kelley, who noted workshops include topics such as autism and ADHD.

“Adults with ADHD have said, ‘I now understand why I am the way I am or why my spouse is the way he is,’” shared Kelley. “It helps equip families to deal with the situation.”

Grief seminars are presented by HVMI founders Tim and Kathy Sheetz. “We have updated and adapted the information, and we are ready to go,” said Kelley who noted that sessions are held for the public, or a church or community organization can schedule one at their location. “We are here to help if they need it,” stated Kelley. Readers who are interested in Bible

clubs or workshops may call 717-859-4777 and ask for Kelley.

BASIS has support groups meeting in a number of locations within Lancaster County including Akron, Mount Joy, Paradise, and Quarryville. An online group meets monthly as well. The ministry holds an annual breakfast and picnic. A new group, which is open to any bereaved parent or grandparent who has experienced the death of a child, is starting up this fall in New Holland. “(BASIS director Dan Steinman) has had more inquiries in the New Holland area,” shared Kelley, who noted that although the group will meet in the Prayer and Meditation Room at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, it will be open to the public. The group, which will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., will next gather on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Readers who are interested in the group may visit www.hvmi .org/grief-basis or call HVMI and ask for Steinman.

Several years ago, HVMI purchased a former golf course and built the current offices on part of the land. The organization began to hold day camp there in 2021. Two three-day sessions are now held each week during the months of June and July. “That’s nine sessions over six weeks,” explained Kyle Robinson, executive director of HVMI, who added that 123 campers took part this year. A

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for overnight camp is scheduled to begin. Proposed facilities include a multipurpose building, which will house a chapel, Bible classrooms, training rooms, and a large meeting room, along with a dining hall and kitchen. A second building behind the main one will provide dormstyle living with smaller rooms for campers with medical needs and staff members, meeting rooms, and an infirmary to make overnight camp available in the future. Outside, a pool, pavilion, and playground are planned. Already, carefully graded handicapped-accessible walkways traverse the hillside. By the summer of 2028, the organization plans to hold overnight camping at the facility. Fundraising to make the dream a reality is ongoing.

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Tips for Preventing Bathroom Falls

“Danger” might not be the first word to come to mind when individuals consider their bathrooms. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year, more than 1.5 million aging adults visit emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, many of which occur in the bathroom.

Many falls and spills that occur in the bathroom can be prevented. Seniors or their loved ones can make some minor adjustments to bathrooms so falls are less

likely to happen.

People should install grab bars in their shower and bath and elsewhere, as necessary. Grab bars make it easier for aging men and women to get into and out of the shower or the tub by giving them something to hold on to. This assistance can be especially helpful for seniors who must step up and over their tubs to get into the shower. Although grab bars are primarily used in showers and tubs, they also can be installed alongside toilets for seniors

who could use a little help sitting down and getting up. AARP notes that sheltering arm grab bars provide the best support around toilets. Such grab bars come around both sides of the toilet and look similar to armrests.

Seniors may also want to install LED lighting in their bathrooms. Poor lighting in a bathroom can make it hard for seniors to see and thereby make them more vulnerable to falls. Lighting can be especially problematic for seniors who make frequent bathroom visits overnight. Even bathrooms with seemingly adequate lighting may be dangerous if they feature dated light fixtures that rely on incandescent bulbs. These bulbs burn out with greater frequency than LED alternatives, which can last for years. The longer bulbs last, the less often seniors need to change them, which also reduces their risk for injury. In addition to replacing traditional fixtures with LED alternatives, individuals can plug in LED night lights that make it easy to see when making nighttime visits to the bathroom.

Non-slip bath mats can also be a helpful addition to a bathroom. Non-slip

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bath mats often utilize rubber-backed liners to ensure the mats stay put even when floors get wet or damp from condensation after a hot bath or shower. Non-slip mats can be placed where individuals will enter and exit the shower and even by the toilet and sink to help individuals feel

steady on their feet.

Seniors should remember to clean their bathrooms regularly. Bathroom surfaces can grow slippery from soap scum and condensation, and prompt and routine cleaning can reduce the likelihood that seniors will fall in their bathrooms. Seniors who have difficulty

keeping up with household cleaning can hire a cleaning service or ask a younger relative to help them.

Seniors can fall anywhere in a home, but they may be more likely to do so in a bathroom. Various measures can help make bathrooms safer for aging individuals.

How Seniors Can Safeguard Their Mental Health

Most people would probably agree that tending to one’s mental health is important, and this need extends to people of all ages, including seniors. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reports that at least one in four older adults experiences a mental disorder such as depression, anxiety, or dementia. And those figures will likely grow, as population estimates indicate seniors will make up a greater percentage of the global population in the years to come. Seniors dealing with mental health issues may feel helpless, but there’s much they can do to safeguard their mental health.

To begin with, they should socialize regularly. Many adults may not be getting enough social interaction; according to the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging that was conducted in January 2023, one in three older adults reported infrequent contact - once a week or less - with people

from outside their home.

A 2019 study published in the Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences found that older adults who socialized with people beyond their circle of family and close friends were more likely to have greater positive moods and fewer negative feelings. In particular, people may consider volunteering. Many older adults are retired, and while ample free time may have seemed like the ultimate reward after a lifetime of working, many retirees experience a void once their life no longer has the structure that work can provide. According to the independent nonprofit HelpGuide .org, retirement depression can compel retirees to feel that they miss the sense of identity, meaning, and purpose that came with their jobs, which can make some feel depressed, aimless, and isolated. Volunteering can help fill the void, and the positive mental health

effects of volunteering are well documented. According to the Mayo Clinic, volunteering can increase positive, relaxed feelings and give volunteers a sense of meaning and appreciation.

People with mental health struggles are encouraged to speak with a mental health professional. The PAHO reports that two-thirds of older adults with mental health problems do not get the treatment they need. Professionals can help to identify the issues that are prompting seniors to seek help and offer suggestions that may improve overall health and quality of life. Digital behavioral health tools may be especially useful to people who have limited mobility or do not have anyone to take them to in-person appointments. No one is immune to mental health issues, including seniors. But older adults can take various steps to address their mental health and improve their overall health as a result.

The Benefits of Home Health Aides

Caregivers come from all walks of life. Doctors and nurses may be the frontline medical providers people encounter most frequently, but plenty of others do their part to maintain the well-being of individuals. Among these caregivers are home health aides.

Home health aides, sometimes called personal care aides, assist people with activities of daily life. An aide typically helps a person who may need assistance with tasks he or she cannot perform due to illness or disability. The aides may work in a person’s home, in a group home, or in another care facility.

AARP says home health

aides are considered health care paraprofessionals and must meet established training requirements, which vary by location. Their duties may include assistance with personal care, such as dressing, toileting, feeding, and moving from a bed to a chair; checking vital signs; monitoring a client; light housekeeping; meal planning and cooking; picking up prescriptions; and providing companionship. Aides typically will not provide skilled nursing care and may not be able to offer recommendations on treatment or medications. Individuals can enlist the services of home health aides who work independently or are

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placed through agencies. Sometimes a doctor or hospital has connections to aide services and can make referrals. It can be useful to interview several potential aides to find one who will fit with the needs and personality of the person requiring assistance. A good aide is compassionate, patient, and flexible. As illness or injury also can affect a person’s mood, aides must be able to adjust if a client is reluctant to receive help or is depressed or anxious from his or her limitations.

Home health aides serve an important role in the health care community by providing care and companionship to those who can no longer live independently.

Lititz Departed Spirits Tour Set for Oct. 25

The family-friendly Lititz Departed Spirits Tour will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25. Guided by a costumed docent, guests will be led around the property of the Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, where they will encounter several “departed spirits” of Lititz who will share their tales and history.

Attendees will learn about a haunted former Revolutionary War hospital and a 1786 corpse house, and they will see additional interesting places and characters along

the way.

Attendees may bring their camera, PKE meter and video recorders.

Tours will take place every 15 minutes and last approximately 45 minutes. The event is a joint fundraiser between the Lititz Historical Foundation and the Lititz Moravian Archives Committee.

For tickets, call the historical foundation at 717-627-4636 or visit www .lititzhistoricalfoundation .com, choose “Events” and select “2025 Lititz Departed Spirts Tour.”

Bird Club Plans Field Trips

The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer three field trips in October. The activities are free and open to the public.

On Saturday, Oct. 11, Bruce Carl will conduct a “Big Sit” at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (MCWMA), up the hill on the Conservation Trail overlooking the Visitor Center. The rain date will be Sunday, Oct. 12. Carl will start before dawn and stay into the evening, and the public may stop by at any time to assist him with identifying species seen and heard from his 17-foot circle. The Big Sit is an annual, international, noncompetitive

birding

Connecticut.

The LCBC will use this event as a fundraiser to supplement annual donations to MCWMA and the LCBC youth scholarship program. People may sponsor Carl by pledging an amount for each species identified or by contributing a flat amount to the event. For more information on the event or donations, contact Carl at 717-368-4824 or hrdabrd@ gmail.com. No registration is required.

Sarah Gotwols will lead a beginner birder walk at Chestnut Grove Natural Area (CGNA) in Conestoga

Faithful Give

year’s Faithful Give will be conducted over three days, from midnight on Sunday, Oct. 19, to midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Contributors to Faithful Give can donate to a general fund or designate their donations to specific participating causes or nonprofits.

Donations to Faithful Give can be made by credit card, electronic fund transfer or e-check at https://faithful give.org/donate-sponsor.

“Faithful Give exists to support and advocate for faith-based, biblically faithful organizations in Lancaster County,” said Kieffer. “We’re not designed to compete; we’re focused on Faithful Give and what we do. Healthy competition can improve the outcome for all organizations. Generosity begets generosity.”

Faithful Give is also sponsoring two in-person events as part of this year’s initiative. The first is a kickoff

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prayer breakfast that will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Leaders and representatives of some of the charitable causes will be present to meet donors and answer questions.

Faithful Give will informally conclude its efforts with a community celebration event and expo on Oct. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at DOVE Westgate Church, 1755 W. Main St., Ephrata. That family-friendly gathering will feature bounce houses, a strolling magician, balloon animals, face painting, nine holes of miniature golf and fellowship.

“One hundred percent of your money goes straight to where you designate it,” said Kieffer. “We encourage people to give to nonprofits throughout the year. Lancaster County people steward their money well. We’re

on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. The trip is open to people of all ages and anyone who is new to birding. Participants will learn about proper use of binoculars, field guides, and apps to help hone birding skills. Participants may see songbirds, wading birds and waterfowl, woodpeckers, and raptors. Attendees are asked to bring binoculars if they have them; a limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow. Participants must register by 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, by contacting Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com.

Derek Stoner will lead a field trip to State Game Lands (SGL) No. 220 on

Sunday, Oct. 19, at 8 a.m. to search for late migrants and early winter arrivals. Some of the target birds include any lingering warblers, white-crowned sparrows, purple finches, chipping sparrows, fox sparrows, blue-headed vireos, and Philadelphia vireos. No restrooms will be available. Participants must register by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, by contacting Stoner at 484-723-3348 or derek stoner@hotmail.com.

For more information about the LCBC, visit www .lancasterbirdclub.org, www .facebook.com/lancaster birdclub, or www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.

really trying to expand our definition of generosity. The organizations I get behind most are the ones who have won my heart. It helps me to buy into their mission.”

Faithful Give, which does not maintain a physical office, is aiming to raise a total of $2 million for 130 Lancaster County causes like Christian schools, youth and college programs, adult programs, elderly care, human services and overseas organizations headquartered locally. Last year, Faithful Give raised more than $1.568 million from 2,933 donors.

“There are probably a thousand great causes in Lancaster County doing great work,” said Kieffer. “Faithful Give is designed to come alongside nonprofits with a Christian vision or a Christian philosophy of what benefits the community. Our goal isn’t to replace anything else. It’s to help in ways we can and feel called to.”

“The youth will be educated,” continued Kieffer, “the homeless will be cared for, families will find resources they need, the arts will be advanced in a way that will help the community, houses will be built, and early education programs will be supported. Some of these ministries cross over.”

Since its inception in 2023, Faithful Give has raised more than $2.3 million for local nonprofits.

“I think Lancaster County has a rich heritage of biblically led, faithful-led nonprofits,” said Kieffer. “Faithful Give exists to celebrate and nurture that and protect that mission for the future. Since it was started, it’s grown in number and in quality. It’s also grown in reputation. I think we’ve grown in trust with our donors, and we’ve grown in trust with our causes. We’ve delivered on what we’ve promised.”

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that thank you is filled with tears because the line keeps getting stronger and stronger. I don’t want the line to stop. I want to see it keep getting longer and longer.”

More than 500 concerned citizens from all over Lancaster County and surrounding areas are expected to participate in the Freedom Walk. Hope Inspire Love is hoping to realize $75,000 in proceeds from the walk, which will serve as ammunition in the battle against human trafficking.

“There are people who continue to come back for the Freedom Walk,” said Thurston. “We have individuals who work alongside us. It’s people who have heard about the work. We invite nonprofits from outside the county to participate. Each of us can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking.”

A faith-aligned nonprofit, Hope Inspire Love, which is located at 1380 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, also hosts a formal gala, which next year will be held on Friday, April 10, at Eden Resort Lancaster, 222 Eden Road, to raise funds and awareness to combat the societal blemish.

In addition, Hope Inspire Love sponsors

training events, therapeutic art classes and equine therapy.

“(The Freedom Walk) started with a passion and with a small group of people,” said Thurston, a resident of Manheim Township. “We saw excitement, and we invited a few nonprofits. Maybe 75 to 100 people came. As it’s grown, we’ve had amazing businesses join. We have kids holding signs that say, ‘I’m not for sale.’ We want our kids to be safe, and this is what it looks like. That’s why we want families to come out.”

Established in 2017, Hope Inspire Love now employs seven individuals - three full-time workers and four part-time workers. The organization, which also makes use of contracted employees and volunteer mentors, is funded through donations from businesses, churches, foundations and individuals, as well as grants.

“(The growth) has been beautiful,” said Thurston. “We’ve expanded how we serve. Now we’re able to serve moms and their kiddos. We have an amazing team that is steadfast in the work, and our community has been behind this 100%. The survivors let us be part of their stories.”

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is a lot of potential for any buyer. The farm will be offered separately with tract #1 and #2, and will then also be offered together as one.

INSPECTION: By calling auctioneer at 717-269-0654

TERMS: 10% down day of auction, balance due in 60 days at final settlement. No buyer’s fee.

ATTORNEY: Keith D. Wagner, Esquire

CONDITIONS BY: Ronald L. and Brenda H. Copenhaver

ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, REPRODUCTION & MODERN FURNITURE; WALTER STEELY FURNITURE; APPLIANCES; KITCHENWARE; CLOCKS & LAMPS; SILVER; COPPER/ BRASS; CAST IRON; PEWTER; TINWARE; AGATE; WOODENWARE; BASKETS; CHINA & GLASSWARE; POTTERY; STONEWARE CROCKS & JUGS; LINENS & TEXTILES; BOOKS & PAPER; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ARTWORK; FRAMED DUCK STAMP PRINTS;CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; TOYS; KEYSTONE 6400 RIDE-ON TRAIN; TOOLS; LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT; BOX LOTS AND MANY OTHER ITEMS. Accepted

Lizzie Morgan To Perform at LBC

Lancaster Bible College (LBC), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, will host a free Community Worship Night with worship leader, singer, and songwriter Lizzie Morgan on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Chapel. The concert is being presented in conjunction with Junction Center Productions and WJTL and the vision of LBC senior and media arts production major Timothy Hemphill. Hemphill is planning, organizing, and executing the worship night as part of his LBC Communication

& Media Arts Department senior project. Morgan was raised in her grandparents’ church outside Nashville. From her first solo at the age of 5, Morgan knew she loved to sing. Once she started leading worship, she felt God’s calling on her life to do music full time. By the time she was 21, the door opened for Morgan to sing background vocals for Lauren Daigle. Four years later, Morgan transitioned to singing and touring with Maverick City Music and Red Worship. Her debut album, “Not My Will,” a live worship project recorded in Nash -

PUBLIC AUCTION

The home is heated with an oil fired hot air furnace, has replacement windows, and a rear deck. The home has 1,053 sq. ft. of living space above grade.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Come check out this home that has good curb appeal and is located on a cul-de-sac street with minimal

It’s a nice property

and is being sold to settle the estate, so come ready to buy!

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Oct. 11 from 12-3 p.m., or by calling auctioneer for appointment.

TERMS: 10% down on day of auction, balance due in 45 days at final settlement. No buyer’s fee.

ATTORNEY: Caleb Zimmerman, Esquire with Zimmerman Law Office CONDITIONS BY: Betty J. Weitzel Estate FOR PHOTOS VISIT: www.shirksauctions.com

wash sink; full bathroom w/ step-in shower; fantastic front covered porch w/ view; 2-car garage w/ storage area. Second level has 17’x14’ BR #1 w/ closet; 13’x11.5’ BR #2 w/

ville, showcases a lifelong love for worship with tracks such as “Let the Alabaster Break,” “Ancient of Days,” “Can’t Help But Praise,” “Pull Me Close/Because He Lives” and “Not My Will.”

Tickets for the free Community Worship Night may be reserved at www .thejunctioncenter.com/ events.

BIA Plans Construction Career Day for Students

The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Lancaster County will host its Building Futures: Construction Career Day on Thursday, Oct. 16. The free, public event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wyndham Lancaster Convention Center, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster.

Hundreds of high school and college students will join the hands-on event to explore career paths in the construction industry. The event will include interactive demonstrations, presentations, student projects benefiting community organizations, internship and job opportunities, and chances to connect with local employers.

The BIA will also host a giveaway drawing at 1:30 p.m., with proceeds directly funding the BIA’s Workforce Development Initiatives, including programs like Construction Career Day that are designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of skilled trades professionals. The winner will receive prize money to use toward a home renovation, new build, or supplies and services provided by a BIA member company.

Last year, the event hosted more than 550 students, and attendance is expected to increase in 2025.

For more information, visit www.lancaster builders.org/membership/ workforce-development.

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

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

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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! Call 24/7: 1-833-887-0117. Have zip code ready!

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WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs or fuss. Any condition. Easy 3-step process: Call, get cash offer, get paid. Get your fair cash offer today. Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.

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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

FIREWOOD: $250/cord. Delivery available, 1-3 cord loads. Mixed Oak & Ash- kept under roof. Call Warihay Enterprises, 717-664-0810

GREINER FARM: FIREWOOD Cut, split, seasoned, pick up or delivered, 717-629-9069

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FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211

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

SERVICES RENDERED

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-604-1306 • FREE ESTIMATES 26 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discounts Also Patios & Walls. Ask for Jeff

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

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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

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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

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Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561 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!

POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & 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

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• Farm Lanes • Parking Lots

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

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

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

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 40¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315.

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!

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

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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 12/31/25)Call 1-844-826-2535

JUNK REMOVAL

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

MIKE’S JUNK REMOVAL Call today for all your junk removal needs! Also demo (sheds, etc.) | 717-672-6483

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464

PAINTING: INT. & EXT.

20 yrs. experience PA024610 Elmer Stoltzfus, 717-201-4104

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25 Yrs. Exp. Affordable Int./Ext. Residential 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.

SEAMLESS GUTTERS, ROOFING, SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTER GUARDS Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765

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

CEF Sets After-School Programs

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County is offering Good News Club (GNC), an after-school 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.cef lancaster.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.; ELANCO School District’s Brecknock Elementary School, 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., and Highland Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:25 to 4:55 p.m.

In Hempfield School District, programs are being 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, Mon-

days from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Programs are also available at Lampeter-Strasburg School District’s Hans Herr Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and Lampeter Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; 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,

Cloister Sets Apple Dumpling Sale

Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will hold its annual apple dumpling sale on Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. until sold out.

Proceeds will go to the Back to the Cloister Fund, which allows the Cloister museum to compete with private collectors and other institutions on the open market for original items made at the Cloister. Over the years, proceeds from the apple dumpling sale have been used to purchase one-of-a-kind furniture, rare music manuscripts, and the original 1739 deed to the historic site. More than 100 items have been purchased since the creation of the fund more than 40 years ago. Recently, the

Back to the Cloister Fund purchased a Jacob Gorgas tall case clock that was made around the 1790s in the Gorgas shop in Ephrata. The clock is displayed in the Visitor Center at the Cloister.

The apple dumplings, made by Achenbach’s in Leola, will be available for a fee per dumpling at the drive-through tent beside the museum store at the Historic Ephrata Cloister. The sale will take place rain or shine. Interested individuals are encouraged to make their purchases early. No online sales are available. Free delivery is available for orders of 20 or more dumplings delivered within 10 miles of the Ephrata Cloister;

Senator To Host Event

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, Sen. James Andrew Malone will host a free event for constituents to replace hard-to-read or damaged

license plates and receive child car seat safety inspections from professional technicians.

The event will take place

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.

delivery orders must be placed by Wednesday, Oct. 8. Contact ephratacloister @gmail.com to make delivery arrangements or to ask questions or make special requests.

No admission to the museum is required to purchase apple dumplings.

The museum store, featuring locally made crafts, art, books, and one-of-akind items, will be open both days and will feature a selection of specialty goods.

For more information about apple dumpling sales or to learn more about the historic site, contact the Ephrata Cloister at 717-733-6600 or visit www.ephratacloister .org.

from 4 to 6 p.m. at Malone’s district office, 301 E. Main St., Lititz. All attendees must register by calling 717-627-0036.