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BY ANN MEAD ASH

“This is open to everyone,” said Linda Saad, representative of the ELANCO Source Water Collaborative. Saad is seeking volunteers to collect and test water samples from streams throughout northeastern Lancaster County, where she noted no creeks are currently being monitored. “We have no volunteers,” explained Saad. “We may have some recommendations for streams we’d like to have monitored. We’d like to get some data on the upper Conestoga, but (volunteers) can pick a stream in this area.”

Saad pointed out that the purpose of the Water Quality Volunteer Coalition (WQVC) will be to obtain information. “More than 50% of the 140 miles of streams in this county are compromised,” said Saad, who noted that watching for evidence of the effectiveness of restoration projects, such as

Citizen scientists sought

planting trees around streams, is a goal. “We will see changes in temperature and water quality … (and) changes in sedimentation and runoff,” she noted.

The long-term water testing project is a partnership between the Lancaster County Conservation District, an organization working to enhance awareness of the relationship between human activities and the environment, and ELANCO Source Water Collaborative. “The WQVC is a group of local volunteers who care about their local streams and want to see how they’re doing,” said Amanda Goldsmith, watershed specialist with the Conservation District, who added that a number of county partners, volunteers, government agencies, and citizens are all working together to clean up local streams. “Through water quality monitoring, volunteers are able to help tell the story of local stream improvement,” Goldsmith explained.

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Still barkin’ for life

BY ANN MEAD ASH

In 2023, Sharon Groff, a member of the Misfits on a Mission Relay For Life team, coordinated a Bark For Life event in Ephrata.

The fundraiser was so successful that Groff and her helpers are working to hold the second Ephrata-area Bark For Life, at New Life Fellowship, 420 E. Fulton St., Ephrata, on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, dogfriendly event will be presented by Blue Ridge Communications and WIOV-FM.

Attending dogs will take center stage if they participate in the

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17th annual EPC Golf Outing to drive out homelessness

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, more than 15,000 Pennsylvanians are known to be homeless on any given day. Housing instability and crises can stem from a multitude of factors, affecting men, women and children across the state. In Lancaster and Chester counties, nonprofit organization

Good Samaritan Services (GSS) is working hard to combat homelessness by offering a variety of resources to individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis.

One of GSS’ largest fundraisers is an annual golf outing that is made possible by a partnership with Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC). The 17th annual EPC Golf Outing will take place on Friday, June 7, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville.

ELANCO Source Water Collaborative members Bob Rissler (left) and Linda Saad with Fuzz in front of the Conestoga River

Preparing for the next Bark For Life event are organizers (from left) Duane Metzler, Sharon Groff, Bill Watt with K-9 Tundra, Casey Allyn, and Cindy Mellinger.

BY JEFF FALK

The concept of patriotism can be defined by words like pride, honor, responsibility and appreciation. But actions speak louder than words.

The Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans choose to live their freedoms every day. They exhibit their gratitude by knitting and crocheting blankets and quilts for veterans who are confined to hospice care.

“Our men and women fought for us and the United States, and they’re patriotic,” said Jean Summers, president of the Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans. “I think (knitting quilts) is a great way to recognize patriotism. They’re dedicated to the country. The pledge they took when they went into the service was for life. I’m very grateful.”

The Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans

is conducting an inaugural live basket auction on Saturday, April 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 429, 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for materials and patterns needed for the stitchers to perform their appreciative services for veterans.

“It’s a fundraiser, but it’s also designed to raise awareness of our veterans and what we do for them,” said Summers. “We want veterans to know that they’re not forgotten. The women do this on their own time. Some do it on their own. Some meet in area parks or local churches or community centers and do it together. We give them everything they need to make the quilts, but they pick their own styles when they crochet or knit.”

The live auction will include more than 50 baskets filled with goodies, gift certificates and coupons for services donated by local businesses. The themed baskets will feature articles related to jewelry, various foodstuffs, artwork, baby items, gardening, wine and pets.

The baskets can be previewed beginning at 4 p.m., and the live auction will start at 6 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

“I will talk about what the auction is all about and why we are having it,” said Summers, a resident of Leola. “It can be an evening of recognizing the needs of local veterans. We reach out to veterans and their families if they’re vulnerable. The blankets make them recognize that they’re not forgotten.”

The Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans works with seven hospice providers, two Veterans Affairs hospitals and nearly 50 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion posts to connect with veterans.

“On the back of each blanket there’s a patch that says, ‘Thank you for your service to our country,’ and the knitter’s initials,” said Summers. “Many times, our blankets are there during the passing of the veterans. Some are buried with them, but that’s up to the family.”

Originally established in 2016 as Stitchers for Vets, the Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans only recently became incorporated as a recognized nonprofit. Over the last eight years, the group of 50 mostly local women has knitted over 2,000 blankets for vets.

“I believe strongly that this is God’s work,” said Summers. “These women do this out of love. We’re recognizing what our country means to us and how men and

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“We will pair up with the Conservation District to train volunteers to begin monitoring various sites,” explained Saad, who added that water testing began about 20 years ago with the Senior Environment Corps working with the Office of Aging, but later, it became a more generalized program where any citizen could volunteer. “People need not be seniors. This is open to everyone,” said Saad.

Monthly requirements for volunteers will include chemical, biological, and physical testing. Volunteers will check water temperature and look for nitrates and oxygen. Regular biological testing will include searching for macroinvertebrates, insect larvae, and small aquatic life in the stream. “(Finding life) is an exceptional indicator of water quality,” noted Saad. Other volunteer work will include assessing whether the stream bank is stable and whether there are vegetation issues, such as the presence of invasive plants.

“Once the training is complete, experienced mentors will accompany (volunteers) until they feel

comfortable doing it themselves,” noted Saad, who pointed out that the Conservation District has a satellite site at Garden Spot Village (GSV), where volunteers will be able to pick up supplies for testing the water. Samples may be brought to GSV for testing and to enter results into a computer database. “The database is maintained by the county, and it’s available to any citizen group that wants to take a look at water quality in various areas of the county,” said Saad. “The program isn’t meant to create any kind of a regulatory atmosphere, (rather) it is done for awareness and so that professionals can keep an eye on the level of water quality issues in the county.”

According to Goldsmith, the WQVC sampling will provide volunteers with an opportunity to become an integral part of data collection. “Monitoring also identifies areas that aren’t improving and where restoration efforts are needed most,” she said.

Readers who are interested in volunteering in the program may email llsreply2@gmail.com or call the Terre Hill Borough at 717-445-4581.

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Strut Your Mutt parade scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Dogs need not dress up to take part. Registration for the parade will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Working dogs that help humans will be featured at the event. Officer Bill Watt of the East Hempfield Township Police Department and his K-9, Tundra, will demonstrate article search and obedience at 10:30 a.m. Pennsylvania Canine Search and Rescue (PACSAR) will give a demonstration at noon. PACSAR’s highly trained and certified volunteers provide free search and rescue services using canines.

dog photographed. Photos can be shared at the “Bark For Life Benefit Auction” Facebook page. “We will do a shell game where we will put treats under (shells) and see which one the dog’s nose touches,” shared Groff, who added that dogs will receive a treat bag to take home.

Other organizations that will have a presence at the event include Ladies Lending Paws, Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue, Leo’s Helping Paws, Find Toby in PA, and McGruff the Crime Dog. Groff has also lined up about 30 vendors, mostly crafters with a few home businesses mixed in.

Registration for a benefit auction will begin at noon. Auctioneer James Fishel will put a variety of items up for bids, including themed baskets, gift cards, tickets to area attractions, a 40-inch smart television, and a BioLite FirePit.

and giveaway contests will benefit animal rescues. A fill-the-truck donation drive will aid rescues by asking attendees to bring items such as blankets, towels, treats, dog food, and cat food.

First responders and apparatus will be present, including the Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company, the Ephrata Community Ambulance Association, and the Ephrata Police Department.

At 11 a.m., the fun for pups will continue with doggie activities for a set donation. Bark For Life T-shirts will be included. This year, doggie art has been added to the roster, and owners of dogs that participate will take home a piece of art created by their own pup. A Western-themed photo wall will give owners a chance to have their

“There will be a bake sale with proceeds benefiting Eliannie Animal Rescue and Charlie’s Crusaders,” said Groff, who pointed out that prizes

Food items that will be for sale at the event include hot dogs sold by New Life Fellowship, breakfast sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, fries, funnel cakes, soft pretzels, and cotton candy.

Groff noted that she is still looking for area businesses to donate items for the auction or sponsor the event. Readers who would like to donate may call 717-354-2656 or email sgroff56@gmail.com. More information about the event may be found at www.relayforlife.org/ barklancasterpa. Bark

Lancaster Mennonite golf benefit will defray costs of education

R106259 BY JEFF FALK

Golf is a fun game on a few different levels. But it takes on more meaning, more significance when it’s played with a purpose.

Lancaster Mennonite School’s upcoming golf event is filled with meaning. Its purpose is to help provide affordable education options to local families.

“Believe it or not, the cost of tuition is not the true cost of education,” said Aubrey Kreider, Lancaster Mennonite’s director of marketing. “We rely on support to meet the gap. We want the school to be accessible and allow families an opportunity to get a great, faith-based education. We want to prepare students to be world-changers. Some families are able to pay the full amount, but many can’t. We also want to be able to pay our teachers competitively and support extracurricular activities.”

A golfer rolls in a putt during last year’s Lancaster Mennonite benefit golf outing.

Lancaster Mennonite School, and about 32% receive tuition assistance. This year’s cost of tuition for Lancaster Mennonite High School students was $11,870.

Couple marks 60th anniversary

Melvin and Linda McGinnis of Ocean City, Md., celebrated their 60th anniversary on April 13 at a private dinner with family at the Ocean City Marlin Club. They were married on April 11, 1964, at Ranck’s United Methodist Church by pastor Eugene Patrick and the bride’s grandfather, the Rev. Paul O. Shettle.

They are the parents of Mel McGinnis II of Ocean City, Shane McGinnis of New Holland, Jebb McGinnis of New Holland, and Justin McGinnis of Ocean City. There are seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The couple attends Ranck’s

United Methodist Church.

Melvin is retired from Salty Sons Marine, and Linda is retired from Casual Designs Furniture.

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The benefit golf outing is one of four fundraising events that Lancaster Mennonite conducts each year.

Lancaster Mennonite’s 28th annual benefit golf outing will be conducted on Tuesday, May 14, at Meadia Heights Golf Club, 402 Golf Road, Lancaster. The event will feature a morning round that begins at 7:30 a.m. and an afternoon round that starts at 1:30 p.m., and it will include refreshments, breakfast, lunch, dinner, gifts and prizes.

“It’s an important event, but it’s really fun,” said Kreider. “It’s an opportunity for participants to be outside and do a sport they enjoy. It’s beautiful. The sun’s out. There’s lots of food involved. It’s less about being competitive and more about fun. It’s just a fun atmosphere of fellowship and being together.”

Up to 200 community members, company representatives and Lancaster Mennonite supporters are expected to participate. Last year, the Lancaster Mennonite benefit golf outing raised $35,500 to support the school, some of which went toward providing tuition support for designated families.

“There are a lot of businesses that sponsor the event,” said Kreider. “For them, it’s a great way to get out of the office, team build and support a great cause. We have alumni who will come back, and they get to meet their former teachers. It’s a great opportunity for different age groups to come together.”

There are currently 560 students from prekindergarten through grade 12 enrolled at

“They’re all really important,” said Kreider. “With the golf tournament, there are more businesses involved. It’s one of our best opportunities to partner with sponsors. It’s a great opportunity for mentoring, building community and building connections.”

Located at 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, Lancaster Mennonite is a Christian-based, private school that emphasizes faith, education and community. In 1996, supporters saw golf as a good vehicle to raise funds and raise awareness for the school.

“At the beginning, they would golf and come back to the school and have a picnic,” said Kreider. “It was probably a little more grassroots then. It was volunteers who were running the event, and now our team is doing it. If people want to make a positive impact in the lives of kids, our future generations and leaders, this is a tangible way to do it.”

For additional information about the Lancaster Mennonite benefit golf outing or to register, go to www.lancastermennonite .org/events/golf-2024. The deadline for entries is Monday, April 29.

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The 25th annual Lancaster County 50plus Expo (Spring) will return on Wednesday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wyndham Resort (formerly Lancaster Host Resort), 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster.

Co-hosted by OLP Events and the Lancaster County Office of Aging, the expo’s exhibitors will provide up-to-date information for the lifestyle and needs of the local 50-plus community, including travel, housing, medical services, leisure, home improvements, finances, health care and more.

Guests will have in-person access to area businesses and service providers.

and relief from chronic arthritic joint pain with Active Integrated Medical Center.

The 50plus Expo will also feature door prizes and free health screenings.

On-stage entertainment and seminars will include a virtual store tour and easy meal solutions with a Wegmans nutritionist and presentations on healing shoulder pain naturally with Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy, annuities as a retirement-funding tool with 1st Choice Financial Services

AAA will have its Mobile Branch cargo van set up for help with many AAA services, such as notary service, passport photos, theme park tickets and others.

Lancaster School of Cosmetology will offer free mini manicures.

Admission and parking are free. A complimentary shuttle service will provide transportation from the parking area to the expo entrance.

For more information, call 717285-1350 or visit www.50plus ExpoPA.com.

Indiantown Gap National Cemetery to expand

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Indiantown Gap National Cemetery announced it is developing additional acres to meet the growing needs of veterans and their families in southcentral Pennsylvania. Upon completion of the construction project, it is projected that the veteran community will be provided additional burial space lasting into the year 2038.

Groundbreaking for the phase five expansion of the cemetery was scheduled to take place in March. The three-year-long project will consist of the development of 27 acres for approximately 15,700 gravesites for casketed and cremated remains. These sites will include 5,330 preplaced crypts; 598 traditional casket sites; 4,020 in-ground cremation sites; and a

ATGLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: E. Main and Dallas Sts., Atglen, PA. Joe Newsome, Interim Pastor. Join us Sundays at 11am as we preach Christ crucified, risen and coming again so all may come to a personal, saving relationship with Christ.

BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org

BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.

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

CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 105 Earland Dr., New Holland, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 services on Sunday morning and 7:00 service on Wednesday evening. Childcare for birth through 5th grade available during 2nd and 3rd Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening service. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit Lighthouseag.com

MT ZION UMC: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon

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

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH

Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH: 5367 Paes Rd., New Holland. Located 1/4 mi from Welsh Mountain Rec. Center on Paes Rd., 717-354-9444. Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship Service 10:30 am. Nursery. Pastor: Norman Griess.

ST. JOHN CENTER LUTHERAN CHURCH: 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-5505. Sunday Worship at 11 am Visit us online: www.sjclutheran.org

ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org

THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Pastor Chet Yoder. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am for our Live Stream Worship at www.gardenspotvillage.org/live

WEAVERLAND ANABAPTIST FAITH COMMUNITY: 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, www.weaverland.org 717445-6348. Restoring lives by encountering Christ. Lead Pastor Brian Martin. Sunday worship services: 8 & 10:30am, w/Sunday Schl for all ages at 9:30am. Vibrant Young Adult, Youth & Children’s Ministries. Aglow/60 Plus & Men’s & Women’s Care Ministries.

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.

(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

Garden Spot’s Diego Portales clears 12 feet to win the pole vault competition at

BASEBALL

Mon. 4/15 at Elco L 5-4

Tue. 4/16 at Donegal L 4-2

Wed. 4/17 vs Manheim Central W 4-3

BOYS’ LACROSSE

Fri. 4/12 vs Spring Grove L 10-7

Mon. 4/15 at Warwick L 14-5

Wed. 4/17 at Elizabethtown W 8-7

GIRLS’ LACROSSE

Mon. 4/15 vs Warwick L 9-8

Wed. 4/17 vs Elizabethtown L 15-7

SOFTBALL

Mon. 4/15 vs Elco L 1-0

Tue. 4/16 vs Donegal L

Wed. 4/17 at Manheim Central L 18-3

TENNIS

Mon. 4/15 at Lampeter-Strasburg L 7-0

BOYS’ TRACK

Mon. 4/15 at Lampeter-Strasburg L 90-60

GIRLS’ TRACK

Mon. 4/15 at Lampeter-Strasburg W 78-72

VOLLEYBALL

Thu. 4/11 at Elizabethtown L 3-2

Tue. 4/16 vs Manheim Central L 3-0

Lampeter-Strasburg Monday, April 15. The Pioneers, however, won the meet 90-60.

In track and field action at L-S Monday, April 15, Garden Spot’s Rachel Witmer picked up third place points with her 76-11.75 toss of the discus, helping the Spartans to a 78-72 triumph.

Sadie Stubbs, with a 16-3.5 leap in the long jump not only won that event but also pulled off a first place triple jump with a 32-7 against the hosting Pioneers Monday, April 15. L-S, however, won the meet 78-72.

The Spartans’ Liam Ray and Lampeter’s Andre Flaud battle for the advantage in their leg of the 4x400 relay. The Spartans prevailed despite suffering a 90-60 loss.

With a throw of 101-8, Spot’s Maggie Martin easily secured first place in Section Two action at Lampeter-Strasburg Monday, April 15. The Spartans went on to win 78-72.

In the 4x100 relay against hosting Lampeter-Strasburg Monday, April 15, Cole Humphries hands off to Lake Keeport as the Spartans pushed to take control.

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Tee times will be at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Golfers may also purchase tickets for prize drawings that will feature items donated by businesses in the local community. Food will be included in the cost of admission; breakfast for the morning group will be provided by Joe on the Go Coffee Co., and the afternoon golfers will receive a boxed lunch from Trio Bar and Grill. Morning and afternoon golfers will be able to enjoy a meal from Peters’ BBQ when they finish their respective rounds.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. “On the same day someone becomes a sponsor, a real person on the other end has a place to call home and has security for tomorrow because of them,” said Nate Hoffer, chief executive officer of GSS. “We’re so grateful for the support from EPC and its efforts to support organizations like us. It’s impressive how much dedication and time they put into this event.” “EPC’s longstanding partnership

with GSS, alongside with members from our community, has demonstrated that individuals in need can rely on their communities for support, enabling them and their families to rebuild and thrive,” noted Jocelyn Engle, EPC publisher.

On average, GSS has served 300 people per day and 72,000 meals every year since its founding in 1999. The organization, which began with a single location in Phoenixville, has since expanded to include additional facilities in Lancaster city, Coatesville and Kennett Square, along with a new office Ephrata, which was built last year.

The continued expansions have allowed GSS to greatly increase the size of its staff, in addition to the number of people it is able to serve through its programs - and it couldn’t come at a better time.

“We really are serving record levels of people; we’re on pace to serve 800 women and children this year, which is a 25% increase from 2023,” Hoffer said. “Our focus

is on continuing to respond to the needs of our communities across Lancaster and Chester counties.”

The many programs offered by GSS include seasonal shelter during the cold months, emergency housing to address clients’ basic needs and transitional housing as individuals receive assistance to meet their goals. According to Hoffer, these programs are primarily sustained by funding that comes from individuals and businesses in the community. “What we do provides

such a critical, basic need, but the reality is that 98% of our budget comes from the good will of the people in our communities,” said Hoffer. “It keeps our doors open and our programs running.”

Registration for the EPC Golf Outing may be completed online before Wednesday, May 29. For more information or to register online, visit https://epcgolfouting .com/register. To learn more about GSS and its programs, visit https:// goodsamservices.org.

Ephrata Cloister museum store to celebrate Ephrata Days

The Ephrata Cloister museum store, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will celebrate Ephrata Days on the weekend of Friday to Sunday, April 26 to 28. All shoppers will receive a discount on store purchases, along with free refreshments. A sidewalk sale will feature select items.

The museum store at Ephrata Cloister is filled with a wide variety of locally handcrafted items inspired by the craftsmanship of the historic site. The store is located inside a mid-1800s barn.

Items found in the store include hand-turned wooden bowls, ironware, traditional Pennsylvania German rolling pins, redware pottery by Ned Foltz, items from River Rat Pottery and Mayre Landis, embroidered and quilted notecards by Paper Lane and Dawn Musser, natural soaps, hand cream and lotions, fraktur cards, large letters, alphabet posters and fraktur-inspired illuminations by Emily Smucker Beidler, paintings, prints, real bayberry candles, Christmas ornaments, Moravian stars and paper star kits, and handmade chocolates.

There is a book room with more than 200 titles covering local, Colonial, and Pennsylvania history; folk art; cookbooks; tour guides for Lancaster County barns, mills, and

homes that originally belonged to Cloister members in the 1700s; and several selections on the history of Ephrata and Lancaster County.

Douglas Gehr will sign copies of his books on April 26 from noon to 3 p.m. A native of Ephrata and a retired pastor, Gehr has written several books on local history, including “The Clocks of the Cloister,” “Clockmakers in the Cocalico Valley,” “Sacred Simplicity: Worship Spaces Among the Brethren in the Atlantic Northeast,” “The Peter Gehr Story,” “The Gehr Family of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,” “The Ephrata Effect,” and “The Vehicle for Growth: The Influence of the Reading and Columbia Railroad in Lancaster County.” Gehr serves on the board of directors for the Ephrata Cloister Associates and for the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley. He also volunteers at the Ephrata Cloister as a tour guide.

During Ephrata Days, attendees may also meet radio personality Casey Allyn, co-host of “The Rich and Casey Show” aired in the mornings on WIOV. Allyn will be at the Ephrata Cloister Museum Store on Saturday, April 27, starting at noon. Allyn is an actress and a cookbook author. She is also passionate about animal welfare and will have adoptable dogs with her

at the event.

On April 28 from noon to 3 p.m., author and lifelong Ephrata resident Larry Alexander will be at the museum store signing copies of his latest book, “Shattered Jade: A Novel of Saipan.” The book is a historical novel set in World War II and told through the eyes of soldiers on both sides of the firing line. Alexander’s first book, “Biggest Brother: The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers,” earned him a place on the New York Times bestseller list. Alexander retired as a newspaper columnist in 2015, but he continues to be a regular contributor and freelance reporter. He is a former member of the board of directors of the Ephrata Cloister Associates.

The Ephrata Cloister museum store will have extended hours during Ephrata Days. It will be open on April 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 28 from noon to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call the museum store at 717-733-2592.

The store is operated by the Ephrata Cloister Associates, a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, supporting the mission of

preservation and education at this National Historic Landmark.

The Ephrata Cloister historic site will be open on April 26 and 27

Golfers support Good Samaritan Services by taking part in the annual EPC Golf Outing.

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Family rm. w/stone FP flue & glass door to patio; multi-purpose room w/kitchen countertops, cabinets & pantry; laundry rm.; utility rooms; and 1 BR efficiency/in-law quarters w/kitchen, appliances, liv. rm., lg. walk-in closet & full bath. Geo-thermal system w/central air, central vacuum & sprinkler system throughout. Property contains Detached 28x36 2-sty. garage w/upper level living quarters; Stone pool house w/full bath; 27,000 gal. heated Inground pool & playset; and a 20x60 4-stall horse barn. The land is partially wooded w/approx. 10 acre tillable, 2+acres fenced pasture, paved circle driveway w/lots of parking areas, lawn & prof. landscaping, on site well and septic. Enrolled in Clean & Green. Taxes: $5,942. Zoned: Ag. Subdivision potential.

NOTE: This gorgeous property is a rare gem with its beautiful setting and many possibilities. The home has formerly been the Dragonfly Bed & Breakfast offering guests the luxury of gorgeous views, numerous decks & porches to lounge on, pool & gazebo to enjoy and almost 30 acres of countryside for horseback riding, hunting and so much more! Easy access to 625, 222 & PA Turnpike and within minutes of restaurants, grocery stores & shopping.

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TERMS: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. Terms by: Paul D. & Michelle Bias. Kling, Deibler & Glick Attnys.

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zoned residential; bring

dreams.

PROPERTY LISTING: Beautiful Black 1949 Chevy Sedan car, Deluxe package, interior redone in 2023, in-line 6-cylinder runs great; GE stainless steel fridge; Whirlpool stainless steel elec. stove; Speed-Queen clothes washer; Maytag elec. dryer; 14-cub. ft. chest freezer; ext. table w/ 10 boards & 4 chairs; 8-ft. pool-table; La-z-boy reclining sofa; reclining sofa; 3-pc. waterfall BR; solid cherry rocker; 3-globe pole light; rattan shelf; card table & 20+ folding chairs; outdoor furniture; picnic table & 2 benches; old bear rug; Pyrex dishes & bowls; antique crocks & jugs; runner sled; Oliver, JD Ertl model tractors; Winross trucks; marble rollers; tricycle; (2) cast-iron bull dogs; Christian reading books; concrete bird bath; 5’ water fountain; Wagner frying pan; Correll dinnerware; stainless steel kettles; flatware; Princess House glassware; canning jars; SK tools; H.A. Tool Co. wing axe; Stanley wood-planes; lots of antique tools & tins; 4” & 5” comb. sander; Delta miter saw; Rockwell 10” lathe; 14” bandsaw; table saw;

For additional information about the group, search for “Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans” on Facebook or email jeansummers58@gmail.com.

women have fought for our freedom. Many of the women are retired. They’ve grown up knitting and crocheting, and they’ve been doing it for years. They just want to continue doing it as a way of giving back to our veterans who have done so much for us.”

Members of the Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans knit afghans for former servicemen and women in hospice.

PRIME REAL ESTATE - 64.7 +/- ACRES VACANT LAND – CHESTER COUNTY SATURDAY, APRIL 27

4-BDRM 1-BATH RANCHER w/2-CAR GARAGE * .53-AC. LOT CHERRY CABINETRY KITCHEN * DAYLIGHT BASEMENT

10X14 SHED

WED., MAY 1, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M.

& insulated windows; 1,168 sq. ft. daylight basement, workshop area; canning storage; oil HW heat w/275 gallon fuel tank; on-site well & septic system; annual taxes: $2,978; 10’x14’ storage shed; large garden area;

ANTIQUES - MORE

SATURDAY, MAY 4 • 9:00 AM

5220 Denlinger Road, Gap, PA

Well-Maintained Cape Cod Home In Pequea Valley Schools. Three Bedrooms, Two Full Baths, Living Room w/ Brick Fireplace, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry, Two-Car Garage & Full Finished Basement. Public Sewer/ Well Water.

PERSONAL PROPERTY: Very Nice Furniture, Lawn Tractor, Glassware, Crocks, Pool & Ping Pong Tables, 8’ Skee Ball Table, Lawn & Garden, Some Tools, Lots More. Nice Sale!

See Website For Home Info, Listing & Pictures

1% Broker Participation Offered - Sale For: Geraldine Dippner

RANCH HOME ON .51 ACRE LOT PLUS .47 ACRE BUILDING LOT - PERSONAL PROPERTY

SATURDAY, MAY 18 • 9:00 AM

REAL ESTATE OFFERED AT 12 NOON

Nice Ranch Home Offering 3 BRs, Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, 2 Full & Half Bath, Laundry, Rear Sunroom, Full Unfinished Bsmnt & Attached 2-Car

mower; Snapper 21” trim mower; Stihl FS40C trimmer; GE XLG washer; Bosch dryer; SS grill; hand & power tools; bedroom furniture by: Thomasville, Stanley & Pa. House; 2-king size beds & bedding;

sets; marble hall rack & table; wooden rocker; coffee & end tables; Brunswick pool table & accessories; billiard clock; 3-sets of SS & Sterling flatware; Sterling tea set; new dinnerware set; pitcher & bowl set; hurricane lamp; 2-Johnny Unitas signed footballs; wicker sewing baskets; sewing machine; cedar chest; lots of quality clear glassware & figurines; antique dinnerware; lots of cookware & kitchen items; mantle

Support group sets meeting

The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, sponsored by Landis Communities, will hold its next meeting on Sunday, April 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room of the Calvin G. and Janet C. High Learn-

ing and Wellness Center at Landis Communities, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. The group meets on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Ann Martin and Michele Werder, attorneys with Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess, will

present “Estate and Special Needs Planning for Individuals With Disabilities and Their Families.” The program will be followed by a time of sharing.

The monthly meetings provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. For more information or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, readers may call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org.

Custom 1½ story house w/3080 SF finished area, eat-in kitchen w/custom cabinets & appliances, dining area, living room w/bow window & stone wood fireplace, family room w/sliding door to rear deck, foyer, 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, 1st floor laundry, playroom, office/sewing room (could be extra bedroom), attic, full basement, floor heat, mudroom & storage room (could be extra bedroom), propane high efficient boiler, radiant floor heat, stained trim & doors thru out, low maintenance exterior w/insulated windows, 2 car garage w/new door ‘21 & storage shed 12x20 w/overhead door, 8/10 ACRE partially wooded lot w/patio area (new ‘17), macadam driveway (new ‘20), plenty of lawn area, 1,000-gallon propane tank, low traffic road in quiet residential community. Ideally located custom house w/spacious rooms w/plenty of expansion to a 5-bedroom house. A must see to appreciate. Convenient location, minutes to White Horse, New Holland & East Earl. Easy access to Rts. 897 & 340. Personal inspection by appointment or open house April 20, 27 & May 4 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood. com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal

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ELDER CARE

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

Bldg. Materials

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

Collectibles

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com

PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Thurs. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com

Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

Lawn & Garden

EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE Spring clean-ups. Edging, seeding, fertilization, mulching, shrub & tree pruning. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

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

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

Musical

CASH PAID for VINYL RECORDS also GUITARS and other INSTRUMENTS LITITZ MUSIC CO. 717-627-4929

Pets

BORDER COLLIE AND BC X SHELTIE PUPPIES, MALES, VET CHECKED, READY NOW $500. 717-891-1639

CREAM COLOR YELLOW LAB/GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX PUPPIES, shots, dewormed, $50. 717-786-8975 ext. 2

RED LAB PUPPIES Vet checked. $500. 484-645-2354

Produce & Edibles

ORGANIC PASTURED PORK AND ALL GRASS-FED BEEF. SUPPORT LOCAL LANCASTER CO. SMALL FARMS. CALL 717-847-3963 TO ORDER.

WELDER & GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Rohrer’s has a full-time opportunity for a fabrication welder and general maintenance person. Perform welding, fabrication, and a variety of maintenance tasks. Experience or training in TIG, MIG & stick welding. Experienced fabricator able to design, layout, and create a range of custom products and parts. Cut, bend, shape, and assemble specialty parts & components to fit requirements. Able to weld in all positions, work outside in all kinds of weather, at heights, and with loud, large equipment and capable of lifting up to 75lbs.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match, and long-term care. Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Candidates should complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Please include your salary requirements. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com.

Rohrer’s Incorporated

70 Lititz Rd.,

Fax: 717-626-9425

Clerks FT/PT

Assistant Pastry Chef FT

Cashier Supervisor FT

Sampler PT Thurs/Fri/Sat

Produce Stocker 3rd Shift

Sales Floor Associate PT

Miscellaneous

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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Clean-Ups | Mulching | Mowing

We also cut & split your firewood 279 Wissler Road, New Holland 717-468-4678

ROOFING ~ Amish Quality

10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins.

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REAL ESTATE

EQUAL HOUSING

Cemetary from pg 4

6,000-niche columbarium. The $38.6 million expansion will also include construction of a new honor guard building.

The 677-acre Indiantown Gap National Cemetery was established as a national cemetery in 1976 with the first burial taking place in 1982. Currently, the cemetery has 221 developed acres and is the final resting place of more than 65,000 veterans and family members.

Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) - which provides veterans and their families with burial benefits and memorial services - led all organizations, public or private, in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) for 2022. NCA received a score of 97, the highest score ever achieved by any organization rated by the ACSI. This was the seventh consecutive time NCA has ranked first overall in customer satisfaction.

To learn more about the NCA and Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, visit www.cem.va.gov.

Cavod sets chicken barbecue

Cavod will hold a chicken barbecue fundraiser on Wednesday, May 1. The drive-through event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or until sold out in the parking lot of Cavod, 641 W. Main St., New Holland.

The homemade meal will include a chicken leg and thigh, potato chips, applesauce, a roll, a whoopie pie, and a drink. A leg and thigh combination may be purchased separately.

To preorder, visit https://cavod .org/events/cavods-chicken-bbq -fundraiser-2024/. Walk-ups will be accepted if food is still available on the day of the event. The barbecue is sponsored by Grocery Outlet.

Museum

from pg 7

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on April 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Self-guided and guided tours will be available throughout all three days. There is an admission fee, with a discount for seniors age 65 and up and for children ages 3 to 11. Children under age 3 will be admitted for free. For tour times and additional information, call Ephrata Cloister at 717-733-6600.

Historic Ephrata Cloister is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with support from the Ephrata Cloister Associates.