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Pawpaw Fun at Horn Farm BY CAT SHANNON
Inviting people to the Driving 4 Drama Benefit Car Show are (from left) Dave Kinser, James “Boomer” Weaver and Shane Kinser. Photo by Cat Shannon
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also supporting theater arts at Columbia High School. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Bible Church, 3 3 1 A n d e r s o n Fe r r y R o a d ,
Marietta. A rain date is set for Saturday, Aug. 16. No preregistration is necessary. Payment will be accepted by cash or check at the event. “We get all kinds of vehicles,” See Driving pg 3
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Shine Bright at Hope Within 5K BY CAT SHANNON
Support a local nonprofit, enjoy beautiful surroundings and get some exercise all at the same time by participating in the Hope Within Ministries’ Let Your Light Shine 5K Walk/ Run. The event will be held on
Saturday, July 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. “The idea came about as a means to represent what Hope Within Ministries is - a health care, dental and counseling center,” said Laurie Reichert, director of development for the See 5K pg 2
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2024 MS FitEffect participants and trainers with program director Mark Mueller (far right)
MS FitEffect Puts Strength Into Motion explained. “We have sessions there are no two people who available Monday through Sat- share the same set of symptoms urday in the morning, afternoon at the same intensities with the and some evenings. It is based same presentation of symptoms.” While specifics vary for each on the participant’s and trainer’s participant, the program focuses availability.” on strength, stamina and stability for all sessions. “ We use a combination of “We meet each stretching, relaxation techniques, participant where they weight training, cardiovascular training, balance and gait training are at and move them and functional training,” Mark forward from there.” said. “We meet each participant where they are at and move them forward from there. We focus on As Mark shared, MS FitEffect is helping them achieve a better qualpersonalized. ity of life by working with them on “The program is different for activities of daily living that have everyone, as the trainer cus- become difficult for them.” tom-designs the program for the MS FitEffect is open to anyone particular participant,” he stated. with MS or any demyelinating “MS is different for everyone; disease.
The historic Star Barn will be one of the sights to see along the route of Hope Within Ministries’ Let Your Light Shine 5K.
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ark Mueller and his wife, Jackie, took a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and turned it into an opportunity to help others. Jackie was diagnosed with MS in 1998, and the couple sought to treat the disease as naturally as possible, without medication. They experimented with nutrition and exercise to see what worked and what didn’t, and their research led to MS FitEffect, a free, 10-week program for people with MS. The next session will run from Saturday, Sept. 6, through Saturday, Nov. 15, at Elizabethtown Fitness Club, 626 S. Market St. “Each participant selects a time with their trainer for their private one-hour weekly session,” Mark
A World of Wonder Awaits Inside the Bookmobile
BY JEFF FALK
It ’s more than books on wheels. The Library System of Lancaster County’s (LSLC) bookmobile delivers knowledge, creativity, inspiration and joy. The bookmobile is kind of like a food truck serving up nourishment for the mind and soul. “Reading in general is very important,” said Audrey Lilley, the bookmobile’s driver, curator and full-time coordinator. “It’s important for kids to be reading. It’s important for them to
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be able to pick up a book and see characters who look like them. Reading can be inspirational, and with retirees, it kind of comes full circle. I think retirees can find comfort in reading. For all people in between, it’s a way to relax and unwind.” W h e n n o t o n t h e g o to multiple locations all across Lancaster County, Lilley parks the bookmobile at LSLC’s main office at 1866 Colonial Village Lane, Suite 107, Lancaster. The bookmobile is a 22-foot-long box truck with a single entrance
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The Eastern York High School FFA chapter made an impressive showing at the 96th Pennsylvania FFA State Convention, held June 10 to 12 at Penn State University in State College. Members brought home top honors in a major competitive event and celebrated the election of one of their own to state office, highlighting both the talent and dedication of students involved in the chapter. The three-day event brought FFA students (from left) Delaney Shindler, Annette Flinchbaugh, Morgan See FFA pg 8 Enedy and Adam Specht
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It’s a sweet treat you might not have tried before, but visit Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education in York, and you can taste a pawpaw, the most abundant edible fruit native to the eastern United States. The Pawpaw Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Horn Farm, 4945 Horn Road, York. It’s part of the farm’s Wild & Uncommon Weekend, happening Thursday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 21. Tickets are on sale now. “Festivalgoers will enjoy locally grown pawpaws and pawpaw-inspired treats like desserts, beverages and even hot sauce, along with a vibrant marketplace featuring over 30 local vendors offering handcrafted goods, native plants (including pawpaw trees) artisan foods and wildcrafted products,” said Alexis Campbell, Horn Farm executive director. “O ther highlights include live music, informative presentations and guided farm tours.” Visitors to the Pawpaw Festival can also enjoy local fare from food trucks, sip pawpaw-themed spirits and enjoy nature-based kids’ activities. “It’s a laid-back, family-friendly event,” Campbell said. More th an 1 ,5 0 0 p e ople attended the festival in 2024, and the Horn Farm relies on volunteer support to ensure the event runs smoothly. “The Horn Farm is currently seeking over 60 volunteers to help staff the event,” she shared. “Volunteers serve critical roles, including conducting sales of pawpaw fruit, monitoring and assisting traffic, facilitating