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cemetery may seem like an unusual choice for a party, but for the Friends of Mount Bethel Cemetery, it’s the perfect spot for the annual Fête en Noir. The festivities will take place on Friday, Sept. 11. Entrance to the grounds will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress in black for the bring-your-ownpicnic fête. “Supporters of the cemetery are encouraged to create a festive atmosphere by inviting friends to share seating at a table,” said Kathy Hohenadel, board member with Mount Bethel Cemetery. “It is recommended that interested parties form groups of individuals with whom they are comfortable dining and then reserve a table for their group. Tables of various sizes will be provided to accommodate
at the time, and the estimate was at least 1,000 cats in the Columbia borough area itself,” said Liz Ross, who is the co-chair of CCAT with Evan Himes. “There was an obvious need to do something.” When CCAT formed, volunteers had no local veterinary partner and often traveled long distances to have cats spayed or neutered before returning them to the community. Just over three years ago, CCAT formed a partnership with the Columbia Animal Shelter, where
Beginning Sept. 2, 2026, you may notice some changes in how your weekly community newspaper is delivered as we continue evolving our distribution methods to serve our communities effectively and responsibly. Like many businesses, we continue to face rising postage costs and other changing expenses associated with producing and delivering our publications. To ensure we can continue providing our communities with the local news and information they value, we have made several thoughtful business decisions regarding how our newspapers are distributed. These changes will help us operate more efficiently while maintaining our longstanding commitment to the communities we serve. Depending on your location, your newspaper may continue to arrive by mail or may be delivered directly to your driveway, but, in some cases home delivery may be reduced or no longer available. Please note that our delivery drivers are not permitted to place newspapers in or access your mailbox. If your household is designated for carrier delivery, your newspaper will be delivered outside of the mailbox. Because these deliver y changes will not take effect until Sept. 2, we kindly ask that you wait until that date to contact our office with any questions or concerns regarding your delivery. This will allow the new distribution methods to take effect and help us provide you with the most accurate
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Humane Pennsylvania’s adoption screening process, and approval is not guaranteed. Some restrictions may apply. Pets under 6 months of age are not included in the promotion. Since its 2015 inception, the C lear the Shelters initiative has resulted in nearly 1.2 million pet adoptions and raised over $5 million. To view the adoptable animals, visit https:// humanepa.org/adoption/ available-pets/. People may also meet the animals seven days a week at the shelter from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information about adoptions, call 717393-6551 or email adopt lancaster@humanepa.org. For more details about the nationwide Clear the Shelters effort, visit www.cleartheshelters.com.
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The Red Rose Coin Club will hold its annual fall coin show on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. At the event’s 58 dealer tables, attendees may buy, sell, and trade coins and more. Representatives of the
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COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org
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FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.
WRIGHTSVILLE HOPE UM CHURCH: 404 Hellam St. Wrightsville, PA. Come and worship with us Sunday mornings at 9 AM. We offer a traditional service with children’s service downstairs after the children’s chat with the pastor. Come join us to praise God in word and song.
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History Presentation Set LancasterHistory will offer History Happy Hour on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Exchange at the Marriott Lancaster Penn Square, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. History Happy Hour combines a history presentation with a relaxed social atmosphere. The upcoming program, “Same Streets, Different Century,” will be presented by LancasterHistory historian and curator Stephanie Townrow. Looking out over the streets below, Townrow will speak about
the people, taverns, markets, and businesses that animated Lancaster’s historic center in the 1700s and 1800s. T ickets include one drink, appetizers, and admission to the program. The event is recommended for people age 21 and older. Guests must be at least 21 to cons ume alcoholic beverages. Capacity is limited, and registration is required. To p u r c h a s e t i c k e t s , v i s i t w w w. l a n c a s t e r history.org/hhh.
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York Catholic Posts Events York Catholic Middle and High School, 601 E. Springettsbury Ave., has scheduled several events, including programs for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, whom the school refers to as futures. Numerous events are held throughout the year to invite the futures to the middle and high school campus to interact with current students. A F u t u re s M a rc h i n g Band Camp will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for any fourth-, fifth-, or sixthgrade student who has played a band instrument for at least a year or who would be interested in color guard. Students will have the opportunity to play level-appropriate marching band music, as well as learn basic drill techniques and basic color guard techniques, with a little fun thrown in. A mini-show for parents will take place at 1:45 p.m. Lunch, snack, a flipbook,
a lyre, and sheet music will be provided. Students are asked to bring a refillable water bottle, comfortable sneakers, bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat, and they should wear comfortable clothing. To register and pay by Wednesday, Sept. 2, contact Cecelia Mezza at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org. The varsity cheerleaders will host a Futures Cheer Clinic for students in kindergarten through sixth grade on Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon in the gymnasium. The students will then showcase what they learned in a performance from 11:45 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn cheers, chants, and a dance. Participants will have an opportunity to join the varsity squad on the sidelines at the York Catholic football game on Friday, Oct. 9. There is a fee, with discounts for families that register two or three children. Registration and payment are due by Sept. 2 by
contacting Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@york catholic.org. Students in grades one through six are also invited to Futures Games. Attendees may spend time with the varsity players and coaches, listen to the coaches’ pre-game instructions, participate in team prayer, and pose with the team for a picture. Futures Games will be held for cross-country on Tuesday,Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m., with students asked to arrive by 4 p.m. behind the middle school; girls’ volleyball on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., with requested arrival by 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium; boys’ soccer on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m., with arrival by 6:30 p.m. in the stadium; girls’ soccer on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m., with arrival by 6:30 p.m. in the stadium; football on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., with arrival by 6:15 p.m. in the stadium; cheerleading on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., with arrival by 6:45
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p.m. in the stadium; and marching band on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., with arrival by 5:30 p.m. in the band room. Admission is free for students. Reg istration is required at www.york catholic.org/futures -events/. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. York Catholic has also announced that it will hold its 36th annual golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 14, at Regents’ Glen Country Club, 1000 Golf Club Drive, York. Registration for the four-person scramble tournament will start at 8:30 a.m., with play beginning at 9 a.m. T he fee includes the green fee, car t rental, refreshments on the course, lunch, and prizes. Proceeds will benefit the York Catholic Fund. Sponsorships are available. For more information or to register by Tuesday, Sept. 1, contact Laura Burkey at 717-846-8871, ex t . 1323, or lburkey@york catholic.org.
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Capitol Theatre Turns 100
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The Appell Center for the Performing Arts is celebrating 100 years of its Capitol Theatre. The Capitol Theatre is a successor of the Theatorium, a dance hall and entertainment space that opened in 1906, during a time when live entertainment, public gatherings, and the earliest motion pictures often shared the same rooms. Within a few years, the theater became known for its film events, and in 1908 R.L. Jackson expanded the venue by connecting it with space in the adjoining Bacon building - part of the footprint of the future Strand Theatre. The press described the renamed Jackson Theatre as one of the largest places to see motion pictures in the region. In 1917, as films drew larger crowds, the Jackson underwent a major renovation that added a balcony and a raked floor, eliminating support poles to further improve sightlines. The project turned the venue into a more serious
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film house, built not simply to host audiences but also to immerse them in the experience. In the spring of 1926, Nathan Appell acquired the Jackson. Appell Enterp r i s e s o p e rate d o t h e r major York entertainment ve n u e s , i n c l u d i n g t h e York Opera House and the Orpheum, and it had opened the larger Strand Theatre next door to the Jackson in 1925. The new Capitol Theatre reopened on Aug. 9, 1926, with a screening of “The Black Pirate” featuring Douglas Fairbanks. With the addition of the Capitol, Appell Enterprises strengthened the downtown York entertainment district, offering movies, touring acts, and public events within a few city blocks. Among the other architectural enhancements, Appell Enterprises’ renovation of the Capitol included the installation of a Wurlitzer pipe organ to accompany silent films. A similar Mighty Wurlitzer remains in use today at
the Capitol Theatre and is played by members of the Susquehanna Valley Theatre Organ Society prior to most film screenings. The Capitol Theatre continued operating through ownership changes and shifting entertainment p re fe re n c e s . I n 1 9 3 0 , among other properties, L o u i s A p p e l l s old t he Strand and Capitol Theatres to Warner Bros., par t of the Hollywood studio system’s nationwide expansion into local movie houses. Once downtown anchors, the Capitol and Strand Theatres struggled for audience attention after World War II as suburban growth, shopping centers, and multiplex theaters proliferated. By the mid-1960s, attendance had declined, and by 1977 both theaters had closed. The dream of preserving these theaters became a communitywide effor t, with several local leaders, organizations, and advocates working together to save, renovate, and reopen them as the Strand-Capitol
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quality, assessment, and continuous improvement. Accreditation by MSCHE is intended to assure students that their degree meets high academic and operational standards. It also allows the institution to participate in federal financial aid programs. Accreditation reaffirmation is a standard part of the accreditation c ycle for all MSCHE-accredited institutions. Rather than being prompted by a specific concern or issue, reaffirmation is the regular process through which
colleges and universities conduct a comprehensive institutional self-study, host a peer review team, and demonstrate continued compliance with MSCHE’s standards of educational quality and institutional effectiveness. LBC conducted a comprehensive self-study from 2024 to early 2026. The self-study process invited the college to examine itself against ex ter nal criteria of excellence and demonstrate its compliance with MSCHE’s “Standards for Accreditation and
Requirements of Affiliation (Fourteenth Edition)” and applicable federal regulatory requirements. LBC’s 115-page Self-Study Report was submitted in January, followed by an on-site evaluation visit by commission representatives in March. MSCHE reaffirmed LBC’s accreditation on June 25. In its report, the MSCHE team commended LBC for several achievements, including expanding academic programs across levels; maintaining strong See LBC pg 5
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Cats from pg 1 an on-site vet helps the nonprofit with its mission. “CCAT is a volunteer-run organization working to humanely reduce Columbia’s feral cat population t h ro u g h t ra p , n e u te r, vaccinate and return while finding adoptive homes whenever possible,” Ross shared. “Our goal is to sterilize or home 70% of the community cats in the 17512 zip code.” Beyond TNVR , CC AT may take things a step further, evaluating each cat and sending adoptable ones to the shelter. CCAT also focuses on kittens. “ We try to get people who are willing to socialize kittens until they’re about four months old and can be adopted,” Ross said. “But there are hundreds of kittens born each year, and we can only take in 30 to 40. Our space is very limited.” Still, she noted that CCAT is grateful for the relationship the group has formed with Columbia Animal Shelter. “Every TNR rescue would love to have this relationship,” she said. “We have a special partnership with them that gives us the flexibility and support to be able to fulfill our mission.”
Ross acknowledged that solving the feral cat issue is a huge challenge. “It may feel overwhelming when you look at it statistically,” she said. “Two cats can produce thousands of kittens in a few years. It’s astronomical. But if you don’t start somewhere, it will never be under control, and we’re trapping as many cats as we can.” She underscored why the community should care about feral cats. “It’s really a public health i s s u e ,” s h e e x p l a i n e d . “When you have unvaccinated cats, you run the risk of them spreading disease first and foremost.” Feral cats can also affect local wildlife, bring in noise and odors and damage property. S he said the big gest obstacle facing the organization is finding volunteers who want to help. “We are especially looking for people who have trapping interest,” she said. “They do not need experience, because we can train them, but they have to want to help in a very deep way. This is a hard job. It’s physically demanding, and it’s emotionally demanding.” Currently, CCAT traps on Mondays and Tuesdays of the first and third week of
the month, typically spending five to six hours on the work each day. “It’s time consuming, but we will work with people who want to help,” Ross said. “If someone wants to volunteer and they can only do one day a month instead of four, that’s OK. We’ll take the help.” She added that people can help with CCAT’s mission simply by communicating with the organization. “The general public can call us and say, ‘We have an outdoor cat we’re feeding. Can you put it on the list for TNR?’” she said. “It’s a free program, and we have a long list, but if you don’t get that cat on the list, it’s never going to happen, and the problem will never be solved. … If you’re going to feed a stray cat, get them TNR’d.” Since it began, CCAT has made an impact on the Columbia community. “We trap an average of 200 cats every year,” Ross said. “Once we go to a location, we do not stop until we have every cat spayed, neutered and vaccinated. Over time, those colonies slowly start to decrease in size.” Support for CCAT can range from hands-on
work trapping cats to providing monetary or item donations, particularly for kitten care. “ We n e e d p e o p l e to provide transportation for appointments. We could use help with fundraising and public outreach,” Ross said. “If someone wants to help us, we can match their interest with our needs.” She noted that CC AT strives to publicize its work and bring awareness to its mission through local events and by participating in countywide activities. Over Labor Day weekend, CC AT will be the beneficiary of the Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show held at Root’s Market in Manheim. Supporting CCAT can be as simple as making a phone call when a stray cat is spotted. “Be a good neighbor and make the effort to help with this problem,” Ross said. “If we all work together, we can make things better for these cats and for the people who live in Columbia.” To learn more about CCAT, visit www.columbia -cats.com or call 717-693-0291.
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Members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Jesse Jones Composite Squadron in Lancaster attended Hawk Mountain Ranger School, one of CAP’s longest-running and most challenging national cadet training programs, ending on July 19. This year is the 70th anniversary of Hawk Mountain, located in Kempton. During the weeklong training program, cadets rappelled, practiced land navigation, and learned wilderness survival and search and rescue operations. They learned aircraft search techniques used in downed aircraft missions, including clue detection, evidence search, and terrain-based search patterns. T here was also a visit from a medical helicopter crew, which landed at the training site and showed the cadets how air-medical teams prepare equipment, stabilize injured patients, and coordinate transport during emergency rescues. From the Jesse Jones Squadron, Capt. Barbara McCutcheon of Lebanon managed the Hawk Mountain supply store while
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Bus Trip to Annapolis Set The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will hold its fall bus trip on Thursday, Oct. 1. Participants will visit Annapolis., Md., to gain insight into three historic homes. Participants will board the coach bus at Lancaster Shopping Center, 1625 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, at 8:15 a.m. and depart at 8:30 a.m. The group will begin its exploration at the William Paca House, a 1760s Georgian mansion that boasts a 2-acre garden and offers a peek into the inner workings of an upper-class household during the Revolutionary period. The house was restored in 1965 using historical artwork and archeological excavations. After enjoying a box lunch on the Paca Garden Terrace, attendees will
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T he Pennsy lvani a Department of Military a n d Ve t e r a n s A f f a i r s (DMVA) offers financial assistance to veterans who are facing an unexpected financial hardship. The Veterans Temporar y A ssistance (VTA) program provides e l i g i b l e Pe n n s y l v a n i a veterans and their surviving dependents with financial relief for necessities of life such as food, shelter, fuel, and clothing. Since the inception of the VTA , DMVA has awarded more than $8.6 million to assist over 9,650 service members, veterans, and their families with emergent financial needs.
E lig ible ve terans or their survivors may qualify for up to $1,600 in a 12-month period. To be eligible, a veteran must have served a period of active duty in the armed forces of the United States and received a discharge under conditions other t h a n d i s h o n o ra b l e . A veteran who experienced a ser vice-connected d i s a b i l i t y, r e g a rd l e s s of the length or status of his or her service, is also eligible, as are the s ur v iv ing de p endents of an eligible veteran and the surviving dependents of a ser vice member who died in the line of d u t y or wa s k i l le d i n action.
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America No. 235, Kleen-Rite Corp., Nikolaus & Hohenadel, the Columbia Lions Club, Sunsnappers, Sahd Metal Recycling and Workman Funeral Home. “The fête is a unique event that’s growing in popularity,” Hohenadel said. “We are happy to welcome people even from out of state and out of the area. We have regulars who come back for it each year.” She said despite the somewhat macabre setting, the event is a party. “There’s a very nice atmosphere, with camaraderie and fellowship at the tables,” she remarked. “People have a great time with friends for a great cause.” Reserved seating will be available through Monday, Aug. 31, and there is a discount for purchasing tickets by that deadline. If the event is not sold out by the end of August, the admission price will increase. To reserve space, call Friends of Mount Bethel Cemetery at 717-681-6768 or email friendsofmtbethel@gmail .com. The Fête en Noir will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the festivities will move indoors to a location to be announced.
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piece group that performs jazz and light pop to dance music, with vocals by Bailey Fulginiti. “Guests are welcome to enjoy the music as a backdrop to the evening’s festivities and are welcome to dance if the spirit moves them,” Hohenadel said. “Expect a fun atmosphere that is not too loud or heavy.” This is the eighth year for the Fête en Noir, Hohenadel noted. The cemetery, located at 700 Locust St., Columbia, is the final resting place of many people who played key roles in Columbia’s history. “The cemetery’s statuary and grave markers are striking,” she stated. Proceeds from the party will benefit the cemetery. Friends of Mount Bethel, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 2017 as a fundraising arm of Mount Bethel Cemetery. The organization supports the mission of Mount Bethel Cemetery by hosting events that serve the dual purpose of promoting awareness of the cemetery and raising funds to maintain the grounds. The Fête en Noir is made possible through the sponsorship of the Columbia-Middletown Elks Lodge No. 1074, the
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and friends left behind. This year’s event at the Pathways Center will feature keynote speaker L aura Hatton, who will share her family’s ex per ience following the death of her daughter, K at Spidle, from an overdos e. Hatton will discuss the impact of addiction on her family, the challenges of grief, and the ways her family continues to find healing. T here is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit www.hospice community.org/oad or call the Pathways Center at 717-391-2413. The Pathways Center for Grief & Loss is a free community resource available to anyone coping with serious illness, death, or loss, regardless of whether their loved one received hospice care. Professionally trained, master’s-level counselors provide individual co u n s e l i n g a n d s u p port groups for people o f a l l a g e s . S e r v i ce s are offered at no cost through the support of the community.
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