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Where Cars Meet Cuisine

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Saturday, July 25, will be a day of community, cars and chowing down on food from local vendors when the annual Taste of Mount Joy - Cruisin’ Cuisine returns to Main Street.

The event will kick off with a free pancake breakfast by the Kiwanis Club of Norlanco-Rheems, served at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 37 E. Main St., from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

From 9 to 10:30 a.m., cars may

enter the show via the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, off Route 772 and Old Market Street, for registration and packet pickup. Parking will begin at 9 a.m. Although preregistration has closed, on-site registration will be available.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the blocks of Main Street from New Haven to Jacob streets will be abuzz with activity for the event, which is co-hosted by a variety of local clubs and organizations. Organizers include the Mount Joy Rotary, the

Kiwanis Club of Norlanco-Rheems, Mount Joy Lions Club, Voyage Mount Joy, Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce and Friends of Donegal.

For the car show portion of the day, more than 45 awards will be presented by various businesses, clubs and organizations, including Marietta Notary and Susquehanna Automotive, the Major Sponsors of the event. Gold Sponsors include Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Barton’s Body Shop and Reist Popcorn Company. Silver Sponsors are First Citizens Community Bank,

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Turning Picky Eaters Into Veggie Explorers

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“Books are a very powerful media,” said author Kathy Anderson, who recently released the second volume in a 10-book series. “A good story can change a person’s life for the better, and that’s what I’m hoping to do with this children’s book series.”

Kathy, who lives in Rapho Township, released “Bailey’s Belly Battle” on Amazon in May. Like the first book in her series, “The Green Bean Time Machine,” this story is geared toward picky eaters ages 4 to 8.

The Green Bean Time Machine comes back in book two and has a surprising solution to Bailey’s tummy troubles, Anderson said.

“With the help of her twin brother, Billy, and a wildly imaginative scientist named Professor Orangenius, Bailey discovers something very important: Bravery does not mean loving every bite,” she explained. “Sometimes, it simply means taking small steps toward trying something new.”

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Although preserving the past is an integral part of its operations, the Mount Joy Area Historical Society is also looking to the future. With that in mind, the organization launched a capital campaign to expand its footprint at 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy; renovate its current space; and build an endowment.

“Our process began in April of 2023, when our president Sue Hostetter asked the question, ‘What is our strategic plan?’” recalled vice president Linda Eberly. “From that question, the board embarked on creating one, and, from that planning, we developed

With colorful illustrations and a story full of adventure, “Bailey’s Belly Battle” uses kid-friendly science to help children explore new foods step by step.

“I reintroduce the ‘look, smell, touch, lick, bite and chew’ method, helping kids try new foods at their own pace,” Kathy commented. “This story gently supports children with selective eating while validating the big feelings that often come with trying unfamiliar foods.”

While the first book in the series focused on 5-year-old Billy, this book shines the spotlight on his twin sister, Bailey.

Writing the books is a natural extension of Kathy’s role as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

“During health coaching sessions, parents would often share how their children would struggle to eat healthy foods like vegetables but would have no problem at all eating junk food, which inevitably would make them feel sick,” she said. “I had the idea of creating Bailey’s adventure to include some of these details, and to lead her to discover that vegetables, in particular orange vegetables, could help her to feel better.”

Each book in her series includes simple steps that parents can begin putting into practice right away with their children to help them learn to try

new foods. The books also include recipes and a QR code for a free digital illustrated cookbook with kid-friendly recipes.

Kathy has been encouraged by positive feedback to her books from parents and their children. Her books have also been well-received on Amazon.

“Bailey’s Belly Battle” became an Amazon No. 1 Hot New Release, as well as an Amazon No. 1 Best Seller in Children’s Diet & Nutrition.

“I have loved hearing from parents and their kids about how these stories are impacting their family’s eating habits,” she said. “Kids are learning to implement the ‘veggie-explorer’ method and have been trying new vegetables … and they are actually excited

about it! The fact that my little books are making an impact like that brings me so much joy. I absolutely love helping children grow healthier and stronger, from the inside out.”

Along with helping children - and their parents - discover new foods, Kathy has enjoyed working alongside her husband, Dan, who illustrated “Bailey’s Belly Battle.”

“Dan did an outstanding job on the illustrations for this book, and I am so proud of him and the way this book turned out,” she said. “I hired an illustrator for book No. 1 but then asked Dan if he would like to take on that task for the rest of the series. It has been so much fun working with him on this book, and I love that it’s a project that

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Her biggest challenge in writing the book series has been finding the time to write.

“Like most people, I’m very busy with lots of commitments, and writing often gets put at the bottom of my priority list,” she said. “I like to pray before I write, inviting God to help me, especially on those busy days, and I believe He does.”

Kathy is currently working on book three, “The Back to School Fuel Tool,” which focuses on helping families navigate school lunches and choose healthier options. It will be released in August, before children head back to school.

While she says promoting her books has been a learning curve and she’s hesitant to market herself, she’s happy to offer readalouds for kids, and she encourages anyone who would like her to read for their group to contact her at info@kathyanderson healthcoaching.com.

Dyslexia Center Holds Graduation

The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster held its 21st annual Celebration of Achievement on June 7 at Stayer Hall, located on Millersville University’s campus. Seven graduates from the program were in attendance: Chloe BritcherWalters, Weston Elmore, Xander Hester, Bryce Moyer, Cian Rice, Rowan Suckau, and Olivia Walburn.

Heather Brown, director of the center, presented each graduate with a certificate; a personalized booklet of his or her reading journey; and an autograph bear, the mascot adopted by the Children’s Dyslexia Centers Inc., as a keepsake. Students presented words of thanks to their tutors and the board of governors for the services they received. The event concluded with an ice cream social.

The center, sponsored by Scottish Rite Northern

Masonic Jurisdiction, is one of six Children’s Dyslexia Centers in Pennsylvania; the sites provide tutoring at no charge to children from elementary through high school who fit a dyslexic profile. The center recently moved from downtown Lancaster to Millersville’s campus. Children are eligible regardless of economic status, and they do not need a dyslexia diagnosis to attend. As the basis for tutoring and tutor training, the center uses the Structured Literacy approach - a sequential, multisensory, phonetic approach to language, based on the Orton-Gillingham method. Nearly 300 children have received services through the center since its opening in 2002.

To enroll a child or for information about training and certification, email cdclancasterpa @gmail.com.

Fair to Include Competitions

The 2026 Elizabethtown Fair will include a variety of contests. The fair will run from Monday to Saturday, Aug. 24 to 29, at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St. To learn more about the fair, visit www .etownfair.com.

Several competitions will be held in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday. Exhibitors may enter only one item in one category. The entry must be patriotic and include the colors red, white and blue, but it may not be political. Exhibitors must be amateurs. The entries will be judged on overall appearance, creativity, and workmanship. Entries must be registered through the Showman App by midnight on Friday, Aug. 21. Each category will have one winner, who will receive a cash prize.

The categories are vegetables; baked goods, consisting of cakes, cookies, and bars; flowers; needlecraft; art; photography; and handcrafts.

Vegetable entries must use vegetables grown by the exhibitor. The vegetables may be painted or presented in a patriotic display, and the exhibit may not exceed 18 by 18 inches.

Baked goods must be baked from scratch. Cakes should not exceed 13 inches long by 18 inches wide or 12 inches in diameter. Entries will be judged on appearance and taste and then sold at the baked

goods auction. All flower entries must be grown and displayed by the exhibitor. Each exhibit should be an artistic arrangement not exceeding 12 inches long by 12 inches wide by 15 inches high.

Needlecrafts are limited to wall hangings and will be displayed on a clothesline. Each exhibit should not exceed 24 by 24 inches.

Any art entry must be in a frame and should not exceed a 90-inch perimeter, including the frame.

A photograph must be 8 by 10 inches and must be submitted in a page protector.

Handcrafts entries should not exceed 12 inches long by 18 inches wide. Legos and K’nex toys are not included in this contest, which is sponsored by Elizabethtown Area Grange 2076.

The annual essay contest and poetry contest will again be held as part of the Elizabethtown Fair. Entries must be original and may not be generated using artificial intelligence (AI).

The essay should have the titles “My Favorite Things at the Fair” for students in first through fifth grades and “What I Learn From Going to the Fair” for those in sixth through eighth grades. For students in grades nine through 12 as well as adults, the essay should address the question “As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, how does the Eliza-

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bethtown Fair continue to exemplify the principles of that document?”

The essay may be handwritten or typed. It may not exceed one page typed or two pages written and must be neat and legible. Judging will be based on clarity of expression, content, creativity, grammar, and organization.

The poem may be titled “Why I Like the Elizabethtown Fair” or any other title relating to the Elizabethtown Fair.

The poem may not exceed two pages in length. It must be neat and legible and may be handwritten or typed. Judging will be based on clarity of expression, content, and creativity.

Both contests are open to students in grades one to 12 and adults. There will be age divisions for judging. Prize money and ribbons will be awarded for five placings in each age division.

A cover sheet listing the entrant’s name, address, phone number, and grade just completed or adult must accompany the essay and/or poem. Names should be on the cover sheet and not on the poem or essay.

Entries are to be submitted in a page protector.

Essay and poetry exhibits may be picked up on Aug. 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, 996 E. High St.

A drug awareness poster contest will be open to students in kindergarten through grade eight. All posters must be on 11-by-14-inch poster board and must be done in dark pens, markers, or crayons. Posters must be neat and legible and will be judged on content and appearance. The creator’s name, address, and phone number should be noted on the back of the poster. There will be five age divisions for judging purposes, and ribbons and prize money will be awarded to five places in each division.

Essay, poetry, and poster submissions will be received at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church on Aug. 24 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Entries will be displayed throughout the week.

For more information about the drug awareness poster contest, call Sally at 717-653-5985.

GEARS will offer two bus trips this summer. An Animal Adventure trip will be held on Tuesday, July 21, and the group will depart from the parking lot of Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS), 600 E. High St., at 7:45 a.m. The fee includes transportation and admission to the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, N.J., and the Philadelphia Zoo. A trip to Coney Island in Brooklyn will be held on Saturday, July 25. Participants will depart from the parking lot of EAHS at 7 a.m.

In addition, GEARS will host the Great Home Clutter Reset on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at the GEARS Senior Center, 70 S. Poplar St. Kristen Patterson, a professional at decluttering, will share practical strategies to reduce clutter and create a more organized home. The program is open to people age 18 and up.

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Twelve youth esports athletes from central Pennsylvania traveled to Orlando, Fla., from June 25 to 28 to compete in the Esports Series Championship Nationals at Full Sail University. The event brought together players from across the United States for live competition in Fortnite, Apex Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Marvel Rivals, and other titles.

The 12 central Pennsylvania players represented Valhallan Esports Training locations in Camp Hill and Lancaster, and they come from communities across the region, including Lancaster, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, and Chambersburg. The students qualified through competitive league play and competed in Fortnite and Apex Legends.

The players qualified as members of six teams. In the Fortnite competition, the players and their teams are as follows: Jack Butler and Jordan Flores, the Chefs; Eli Schwalm and Lachlan Shamenek, GUFF; Brady Mace and Shawn Cook, Famous People;

and Ethan Hernandez and Roland Benion, Newbies. In the Apex Legends competition, players Collin Lehman, Alex Markan, and Will Markan competed as members of the Ravens, while Ethan Hernandez, Brady Mace, and Bo Ritter served as members of Stormborn.

Several players have trained with Valhallan for more than two years, while others are newer competitors who rapidly advanced through the program’s coaching and competitive development system. Organizers say the esports program focuses on skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. It also offers opportunities to earn scholarships.

Valhallan Esports Training provides structured youth esports programs focused on coaching, competitive leagues, STEM learning, camps, and personal development. Through team-based competition and mentorship, students work to develop gaming skills alongside communication, leadership, confidence, and teamwork.

Juniper Village at Mount Joy has earned a Great Place to Work Certification in 2026, based entirely on feedback from the team members who work there each day. The certification reflects how team members experience their workplace in real time, including whether they feel supported by leadership, respected by their peers, and connected to the purpose behind their work.

At Juniper Village at Mount Joy, team members play a central role in helping older adults live with dignity, independence, and connection. The workplace culture and residents’ experiences are closely linked, and the workplace culture is shaped by daily actions and a shared sense of purpose. The recent recognition shows how team members support residents, how teams rely on one another, and how the community comes together around shared responsibility for residents’ well-being.

Juniper supports its team members with programs and opportunities designed to help them grow, thrive, and build lasting careers in senior living. Juniper University provides ongoing workforce education, professional training, and career development resources, while the Leadership Academy offers a pathway for associates ready to step into leadership roles. The emPOWER program recognizes and celebrates team members who go above and beyond. In addition, the comprehensive employee benefits package includes on-demand pay, health coverage, retirement planning, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Team members at Juniper serve in a wide range of roles, including resident engagement, nursing, hospitality, dining, and environmental services.

To learn more about Juniper Village at Mount Joy, call 717-402-8777 or visit www.junipermountjoy.com.

At Expo, Whole Means Healthy

BY JEFF FALK

Humans are adaptable; we can function quite well when one or two of the pillars of our existence are out of whack. But to really live - to thrive - we need mind, body and spirit to be aligned and functioning as one.

“When you’re healthy and at your peak, your mind body and spirit are as one,” said Jeanne RuczhakEckman, the hostess of the Midsummer Holistic Expo.

“Sometimes there are frictions within yourself. Mind, body, spirit is a whole entity working within itself.”

The upcoming Midsummer Holistic Expo educates, promotes and advocates for overall health and well-being.

The sixth annual Midsummer Holistic Expo will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, outside of and inside multiple rooms of the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. There are modest fees associated with entrance to the event.

“If you’re not proactive about your health, you will inevitably get sick,” said Ruczhak-Eckman.

“Being preventive is better

our mission statement: To seek, preserve and make available the history of the Mount Joy area.”

The group’s discussions evolved into four objectives for the historical society - awareness, fundraising, membership and depth/ quality of the museum.

“Through this in-depth look, we recognized that we were running out of display space, had only a shed for storage and were at capacity with our research area,” Eberly said. “Plus, we were - and still are - archiving on a 6-foot folding table in our meeting room.”

About this time, two donors stepped up to pledge a total of $150,000 in matching funds, giving the society the boost it needed to make its vision a reality.

The capital campaign committee, co-chaired by Eberly and Dave Reist, set a total fundraising goal of $425,000. That figure includes money for a new building that will adjoin the existing museum space, renovations such as removing carpeting from the museum, funds for furnishings for both the new and current buildings and $100,000 for an endow -

ment to be used for future operations.

In March 2025, the organization launched phase one of its capital campaign, called “Building a Legacy: Preserving the Past for Future Generations,” and began targeting private donors. By September, it had pledges that equaled the matching funds, so the campaign went public.

“With the help of a $15,000 High Foundation grant, we raised the full $425,000 by this past April, a little over a year after we started,” Eberly said. “There were so many times I just had to shake my head and cry at the generosity of so many people.”

To celebrate reaching its goal, the society held a groundbreaking ceremony in June, inviting the 90 donors to the festivities.

While many groundbreaking events employ a shiny new shovel to dig in the dirt, Eberly brought her grandfather’s well-used tool instead.

“I thought it was appropriate to use that, keeping with the idea of history,” she said.

The group plans to hold a public event to welcome visitors to the new space,

Program to Focus on Native Americans

The Mount Joy Area Historical Society will welcome Abby Teaford as the guest speaker for “Native American Peoples of the Susquehanna” at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 20. The program will take place at the Cemetery Road Schoolhouse, 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy.

Many generations of Native Americans have lived along the Susquehanna River in York and Lancaster counties. Their legacy continues today in the lives of their descendants, the preserved landscape of their homeland, and the items they left behind. Teaford will share the region’s Native American history and provide resources to connect people with the Native American groups in the area.

Teaford joined Susquehanna National Heritage

tentatively in the spring of 2027.

The new building will feature three floors.

“The basement is going to house storage of donated items that we’ll rotate in and out of our displays, and we’ll probably have our archiving table down there, too,” Eberly said. “The first floor is going to be our research area and our office area, and the third floor will be purely storage, not accessible to the public.”

In renovating the current space, the group plans to pay tribute to the African Methodist Episcopal Church that originally used the site.

“We want to bring the space back to what it was like,” Eberly said, noting that an archway where the original altar stood will lead visitors into the new building.

As they progress through the project, the society members plan to judiciously decide what to keep and what to toss, and they also plan to update the museum’s displays.

“We want to make it more interactive, with displays that really engage the public,” Eberly said. “We

want this to become an interactive museum.”

The museum is open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., and it also hosts a speaker series once a month from March through November.

On Monday, July 20, Abby Teaford will present “Native American Peoples of the Susquehanna” at 7 p.m.

“It’s important to preserve what we have, and to archive what’s happening today so that people 50 years from now will know what happened,” Eberly said. “We’re archiving our current businesses, our current events in town, so when future generations want to learn about the past, it will be here. The past is who we are.”

For more information on the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, visit www .mountjoyhistory.com.

Area (SNHA) in August 2020 as a visitor services representative at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage. Now as boat tour manager, she leads the interpretative experiences aboard the historic Chief Uncas, a 112-year-old electric motor yacht that cruises the Susquehanna as the flagship for SNHA’s

River Discovery Tours. She is also the creator of the Native Peoples of the Susquehanna boat tour. In 2023, Teaford led a grant-funded video project to document stories of Susquehannock descendants. In addition, she was part of the five-year effort to create SNHA’s Susquehannock gallery in the Zimmerman Center for Heritage.

Refreshments and tours of the museum will be available after the program. The meeting is free and open to the public, and donations will be accepted. The historical society’s building is open every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., and visitors may explore the exhibits. For more information, visit www .mountjoyhistory.com or follow the historical society on Facebook and Instagram.

LCCTF Invests in Students’ Futures

BY JEFF FALK

Some would have you believe that money makes the world go ‘round. The Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation (LCCTF) is of the opinion that young people need money - or scholarships and grants - to make money.

“Scholarships and workforce grants are investments in students’ futures,” said Jennifer Baker, who’s been the executive director of LCCTF for seven years. “They help students complete their education, enter the workforce with valuable skills and credentials, and pursue careers that offer longterm stability, growth and opportunity. Scholarships and workforce grants help remove financial barriers so students can access education, training, equipment and certifications needed to prepare for successful careers in high-demand fields.”

Recently, LCCTF distributed a total of $87,000$46,500 in workplace grants and $40,500 in scholarships - to nearly 70 adult students and recently graduated high school students from almost every public school district in Lancaster County. The $87,000 total represented the most that LCCTF has ever awarded in its 23 years of blessing students.

Scholarships are applied to costs related to continuing education. Workforce grants are used for uniforms, tools and testing fees for individuals beginning careers.

At the end of the school year’s third marking period in March, the application process, which included written essays, financial information and grades, was opened to students. The applications were reviewed by school counselors and program directors, and their recommendations were passed along to the LCCTF.

A majority of LCCTF’s workplace grants and scholarships are funded through the organization’s Fly on the Run fundraiser, which features a banquet and a fly-fishing tournament at Millport Conservancy in

Warwick Township. Other awards are funded through private donors.

This year, LCCTF raised more than $140,000 in support of students and education programs.

“These scholarships and workforce grants have a transformative impact on students’ lives,” said Baker. “These awards not only help students overcome financial barriers but also empower them to pursue rewarding careers and achieve their full potential. As Lancaster County continues to face a growing demand for skilled workers, these students represent the next generation of talent entering critical industries and strengthening our local workforce pipeline.

“It’s the generosity of the donors whose investments

UDS Holds Fundraising Gala

United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDS) recently held a gala with the theme “Beyond 60: Your Impact. Our Journey.”

The sold-out event brought together 500 guests for a night dedicated to service, community connection, and philanthropy.

The event was defined by teamwork and storytelling. When the scheduled key -

note speaker, John Kruk, was unable to attend due to illness, Teresa Rineer and the UDS Gala Committee pivoted to keep the event on track. Stepping in for their friend and teammate, Mickey Morandini and Tommy Greene - members of the 1993 Phillies National League Championship team - joined Dave Spadaro for a fireside chat

and a VIP meet-and-greet with supporters.

The program also included on-stage conversations with those directly impacted by UDS. Attendees heard from Brendan Fry and his sister Julianna, representing the Challenger Football and Cheerleading Program, as well as Griffin Swan, who was joined by his parents and his service

make these opportunities possible,” continued Baker. “Through scholarships and workforce grants, the foundation fulfills its mission of supporting career and technical education that will benefit Lancaster County for years to come.”

Since its inception in 2003, LCCTF has raised over $7 million toward its mission of supporting the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC), which operates four campuses in the county. There were 1,784 adult students enrolled in LCCTC programs during the 2025-26 school year, and LCCTC’s high school enrollment for 2026-27 is expected to exceed 1,650 students from every public school district in Lancaster County.

“Beyond these scholarships and grants, the LCCTF supports the LCCTC by awarding teacher innovation grants for new program equipment, supporting student assistance programs and providing for the workforce talent initiative - a program that recruits, educates and places adult students into high demand, skilled advanced manufacturing and transportation jobs like CDL and welding,” said Baker.

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

dog, Jackson, from the UDS Service Dogs program.

The gala raised nearly $540,000 via sponsorships, ticket sales, and an auction, all of which will fund UDS’ mission to deliver support and personal care to people with disabilities and older adults.

For more information about UDS, visit https:// udservices.org.

United Way Awards Scholarships

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United Way of Lancaster County recently awarded more than $102,875 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Pre-K Scholarships. The scholarships are intended to help children and families across Lancaster County. Through Pennsylvania’s EITC program, eligible businesses receive tax credits for contributions made to qualified organizations like United Way of Lancaster County. The contributions to United Way are then transformed into scholarships for families experiencing financial hardship, helping children to access early learning programs. By increasing access to these opportunities, United Way hopes to strengthen both family stability and long-term community well-being.

than being sick. I’m also a genealogist. I know what my family has gone through.”

Ruczhak-Eckman. “The vibe is normally very calming.”

Scholarship funding was distributed to the following early childhood education providers throughout Lancaster County: Diamond Street Early Childhood Center, more than $40,559; Elizabethtown Child Care Center, more than $21,806; Elizabethtown Community Nursery School, more than $3,891; Lititz Christian Early Learning Center, $8,550; Little People Day Care School of Columbia, $3,300; Luthercare for Kids, more than $6,093; Tomorrow’s World Early Learning Center, $3,375; U-GRO Learning Centres, $2,250; and Uni-Vision Childcare in Lancaster, $13,050.

The Midsummer Holistic Expo will feature seven speakers expounding on a variety of wellness issues, including keynote speaker Eagle Skyfire, a Native American author. The event will also include more than 50 vendors offering candles, essential oils, books, massages, teas, reflexology treatments, tie-dye clothing, artisan goods and more.

In addition, the Midsummer Holistic Expo, which is designed to unite the regional holistic community, will offer workshops.

“Our goal is to bring together like-minded people and promote what holistic means,” said

As many as 1,000 individuals are expected to attend the expo. Those visitors originate from Lancaster County, southcentral Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic Region.

“For the most part, they are people who understand the value of natural wellness,” said Ruczhak-Eckman, a resident of Manheim Township. “They want to

make connections with people. Sometimes they just need something. They want to be fulfilled. They don’t have to get every service there. I just want them to learn something.”

A portion of the proceeds from the Midsummer Holistic Expo will be donated to the Mystica Light Foundation, a Slatington-based nonprofit that helps individuals navigate cancer treatment.

“We’ve definitely acquired more people (vendors) since we started,” said Ruczhak-Eckman. “We’ve moved things around. From a vendor’s point of view, it can be emotionally draining. I’m always trying to make them happy because, in turn, that will make the visitors happy.”

For additional information, search for “Midsummer Holistic Expo” on Facebook.

BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Chris Ritchie, Interim Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist held Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:

300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Ph: 717-367-7089 E-mail: info@etownmennonite.com

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com

LCCF Has Got Monetary Awards for Weavers

BY JEFF FALK

Weavers see the big picture. Weavers are servants. Weavers unite communities.

Weavers are leaders.

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com

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

SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585

THE ENCOUNTER CHURCH: A gathering of imperfect people seeking to know and encounter God. Sunday morning prayer at 9 am & worship at 10 am. 221 N. Front St., Bainbridge. www.encounter-connect.org

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Summer Worship 10am with Nursery & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.

WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.

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

The new Weaver Awards from the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) promote, advocate for and celebrate weaving - not the textile, yarns or thread type, but the social fabric kind.

“A weaver is someone who sees a need and invites their neighbors to pitch in and find a solution,” said Val Schade, LCCF’s communications manager. “They understand that a healthy community strengthens all of us and creates opportunities to build strong, lasting relationships in everyday places. A weaver may lead a monthly river cleanup, or have started a board game club for seniors, or host a book club or lead a group of stay-at-home parents. There are so many ways you can build lasting relationships and weave our community together.”

Through a national Weaver Awards program, LCCF is distributing 20 awards of $2,500 - a total of $50,000 - to people or small organizations that foster connections in Lancaster County. Individuals or nonprofits can apply for or nominate others for the awards at www.weavelancaster county.org through Friday, July 24.

Applicants must be 18 or older, serve or reside in Lancaster County, have a project that fos -

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Named to Dean’s List

Savannah Miller was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. Miller is a resident of Mount Joy.

To be recognized on the dean’s list, students must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 during the semester.

ters relationships and be welcoming to any neighbor seeking to participate in the initiative. Organizations that apply must have an annual budget below $250,000. All completed applications will be reviewed by Lancaster County Weaver Awards team members and community members.

Successful recipients of the awards will be notified in September, and winners will be recognized at a public celebration on Thursday, Oct. 1.

“We know that no matter the size of their platform or influence, weavers are the ones seeing needs and inviting their neighbors to pitch in and find a solution,” said Tracy Cutler, LCCF’s executive vice president. “They’re the ones creating opportunities to build strong, lasting relationships in their own backyards, on their blocks, at the park or in the coffee shop. They’re doing things like creating gardens, managing regular creek cleanups, organizing walking groups or hosting clubs at libraries. Weavers understand that a healthy community strengthens all of us.”

“We know there are countless folks in Lancaster County who are weaving their community together, so we hope to see many nominations come in,” said Schade.

“The Lancaster County community is incredibly varied,” said Schade. “There are so many types of people from so many different

backgrounds who are interested in so many different things. But one thing we all have in common is our love and care for each other and this place. The community is uniquely committed to making Lancaster County strong, vibrant and resilient.”

Established in 1924, LCCF, which is located at 24 W. King St., Suite 201, Lancaster, has been responsibly stewarding the community’s endowment for more than a century. Currently, the foundation manages nearly $269 million in funds that support Lancaster County.

“The community foundation works with people throughout Lancaster County to care for what we all have in common - Lancaster County,” said Schade.

“The Weaver Awards is a unique opportunity to

bring a national movement to our community that celebrates and elevates people who are building connection and trust with their neighbors and co-workers.

“We create impact by working with donors and volunteers to grant money to local organizations and students,” concluded Schade. “We inspire giving by helping individuals, families and organizations support causes they care about. We ignite action by bringing people with different experiences, perspectives and ideas together to care for what we all have in common. We look forward with optimism by simultaneously meeting today’s needs and shaping our shared tomorrow.”

For additional information, go to www.lanc found.org.

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“Best of Show” awards for cars and motorcycles are sponsored by the cooperating organizations that present the event. Seven memorial awards will also be presented at the awards ceremony, which will take place at 1:45 p.m. at the event tent near Market Street.

The event also offers an opportunity to spotlight Mount Joy area restaurants and food trucks. Participants will be set up in a food court area on Main and Delta streets and will include Bube’s Brewery, Florin Church of the Brethren, Mount Joy Lions Club, Harvey’s Main Street BBQ, Rotary Club of Mount Joy,

Two Cousin’s, Rita’s Italian Ice, The TacoRV and Noel’s Café.

Restaurants along the Main Street show area will also be open during the day. They include Beanie’s, Joy’s Tavern, Dutch Country Pretzels, Hulk Hoagies, YAH Brew, Tres Hermanos, Peten Guatemala Restaurant and Twisted Bine.

“Come out for the food and also to see some really cool vehicles,” said Wendy Pepkowski, who is chairing the event with Ferne Silberman.

The Taste of Mount Joy has been held for more than 20 years, Silberman said.

“Come for the community,” she stated. “It’s always a fun day.”

In the past, an organization called Main Street Mount Joy hosted the Taste of Mount Joy - Cruisin’ Cuisine, but when that group disbanded in 2023, a group of community volunteers stepped up to continue the show. Organizers commented on how the event requires the work of many people and how the various community groups in the Mount Joy area have come together to pull off a successful event year after year.

Proceeds from the Taste of Mount Joy - Cruisin’ Cuisine will be shared among Mount Joy organizations, including the Donegal Foundation and Friends of Donegal.

School Celebrates Class of 2026

Dayspring Christian Academy, 120 College Ave., Mountville, held commencement services for the Class of 2026 on May 30 in the school auditorium. Headmaster Dan Stone presided over Dayspring’s 31st commencement ceremony.

Kylie Smucker of Lancaster was the valedictorian, and Angel Ye of Mount Joy was the salutatorian. In addition, the members of the Class of 2026 include Lily Ansel, Lancaster; Chase Bearden, Mountville; Jedidiah Cooper, Millersville; Arianna Diffenderfer, Marietta; Kaitlyn Dombach, Millersville; Olivia Dotson, Marietta; Yelianis Nicole Gonzalez Morillo, Columbia; Reilley Guion, Willow Street; Egypt Hidalgo, Columbia; Wesley Hussar, Lancaster; Madeline Landis, Lancaster; Sierra Lapp, Lititz; Berenice Lezama, Mountville; Yi Wen (Sara) Liu, Mount Joy; Gabriel Mellinger, Ephrata; Mariah Myers, Columbia; Dylan Rabold, Refton; Caleb Santos,

Leola; Natalie Slabach, New Providence; Addalie Stoltzfus, Strasburg; Carter Stoltzfus, Mount Joy; Katelyn Sugden, Lancaster; Nathanael Swift, Lititz; Luke Weidman, Elizabethtown; and Aubrey Yon, Lititz.

Conflict Resolution Program Set

Advoz will offer a Restorative Practices Toolkit

Training from Monday to Wednesday, Aug. 17 to 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Millersville University. The campus is centered around George and Frederick streets in Millersville.

People may choose to attend one or more days of the training.

The program is intended to help people build practical skills for interpersonal and group collaboration and restorative conflict resolution. Topics will include conflict awareness, listening-based communication, cultural considerations, de-escalating high conflict and engaging in proactive affective commu-

nication, and facilitating the group-building Circle Process.

There is a cost per day, with a discount for those who attend all three days. Continuing education credits are available for an additional fee. To register by Friday, Aug. 10, 2026, go to https://advoz.org/ training#toolkit.

“This event is all about the community coming together, enjoying seeing all the different cars and enjoying all the varieties of food from all of our Mount Joy food vendors,” Pepkowski said. “Check out the car show, and be sure to come hungry.”

The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www .voyagemountjoy.com/taste ofmountjoy or email taste ofmountjoy@gmail.com.

Art Association Celebrates 90th Anniversary

BY LOGAN MOYER

Even after 90 years, the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA) is as strong as ever.

The LCAA, the oldest art association in Lancaster County, celebrated its 90th birthday at its annual banquet at the DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster in May.

The banquet’s keynote speaker was artist Richard Ressel, who shared many of his memories from over the years. He also honored Ken Hoak, an LCAA member since 1950, for his longtime service.

“(Richard) gave a wonderful view, just the little tidbits that he knew from the art association, things and memories that would be meaningful to members,” said Patricia Keller of Landisville, a 40-year LCAA member who handles the association’s publicity and advertising.

Formed in 1936 by Mary Black Diller and Grace Steinmetz, the LCAA began house tours around the county in 1949, with proceeds earmarked for a permanent location. That would come in 1954, when

the association moved into 22 E. Vine St., Lancaster, a building that once belonged to the plumbers’ union.

The Vine Street location would serve as the association’s home for more than 30 years until 1998, when it moved to its present location of 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg. That building consists of multiple galleries, a board room, a classroom and a pottery room. Today, the LCAA rosters 245 members who come from all over the area, not just Lancaster County. Within those members are professional artists who make a living off their craft, as well as amateurs who are just getting into art.

“It’s amazing the number of people we have from Marietta, up in Ephrata, down in Quarryville, even from Chester County,” Keller said. “It’s a place, probably one of the few places where nonprofessional artists can mingle with professional artists and have their work displayed and shown. ... It’s a real nice venue for them to be able to exhibit their work, and then it just encourages them to paint more and to do more things.”

The anniversary is also a time of change for the association. At the banquet, president Carol Dale stepped down from her position. She was the longest serving president in LCAA history, guiding it through a period of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dale introduced new president Amelia Abrams at the banquet.

“She’s done a wonderful job,” Keller said of Dale. “We’re very pleased that we have someone that’s very qualified to take over her place. It’s a big responsibility.”

Throughout the year, the LCAA offers classes in drawing, watercolor, pottery, jewelry making, sketching and pastels. The classes, geared toward both children and adults, are offered at various times of the day and days of the week, leaving a window for everybody to participate.

The association’s members will have a “Decades” show at the Lancaster Art Vault in July, located on the first floor at 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The

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show commemorates the organization’s history and anniversary.

On the homefront in Strasburg, the LCAA opened a “Summer Media Wars” show on June 28 that will progress every three weeks, with new artwork added. Attendees will vote to decide which media wins the challenge.

The show’s hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays; admission is free. For more information about the show or the association, visit www.lcaaonline.org, call 717-687-7061 or email lcaanews@yahoo.com.

The LCAA is a nonprofit that is primarily supported by donations and membership fees for its programming.

“I just wish (people) would come down and see our gallery, because we have a lot of beautiful artwork,” Keller said. “I find that today, we’re sort of starting to lose a little bit of appreciation for things that people have done themselves.”

Church Plans Car Show

Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a Deutsche Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show will be held rain or shine. The show is open to all German-made vehicles, regardless of year, and will feature car show awards, a People’s Choice Award, a special guest presenter, and

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