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ome to t h i s fa m i l y friendly event to support our library, celebrate the end of Summer Reading and of course to have fun!” said Katelyn Schwab, inviting people out to the Milanof-Schock Library’s BASH End of Summer Celebration. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. “We have a whole assortment of family fun on this day,” said Schwab, who is the children and youth program coordinator at the library, along with Alyssa Mackey. “Outside, we will have yard games, a community art project, the Balunguy, chalk drawing and bubbles. Inside our program room, we will have a TV/movie showing, Legos (and) bookmark coloring.” The library will be closed to nonregistered participants for the See Reading pg 7 Children enjoy a Summer Reading program at the Milanof-Schock Library.

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For many years, Jake Sitler of Marietta was a professional cyclist. He raced in Europe and had an impressive career, but in 2018 he was hit by a car, leaving him with a broken back and an uncertain future. Although he made a comeback in 2022 when he represented the United States in the Mountain Bike World Championships, he shifted his focus to running Endo Café & Collective, a wellness endeavor with a location in Lancaster city and in Marietta. But the passion for mountain biking never left the father of two young boys, and he wanted a way to share that passion with the community. Thanks to Sitler’s efforts, the Marietta Woods Trail

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ECHOS Serves Up Support BY CATHY MOLITORIS

W hile ECHOS provides a range of services to individuals looking for housing support and more, the Elizabethtown nonprofit knew there were needs in the community that were still unmet. W ith that in mind, the y created ECHOS Community Food Support, a free hot meal program open to the public. The first community meal was served on May 5, and the program will conclude on Tuesday, Sept. 29. “Our case managers see firsthand just how many community members are str ug gling to make ends meet and keep food on the table,” said Liz Henry, Enrichment Center coordinator. “Beyond meeting a basic need, food brings people together and gives us the opportunity to create connections with community members that might not otherwise enter our doors.” Meals are held outdoors at ECHOS, 105 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown, on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. In bad weather, the meal will move indoors. Meals are prepared by ECHOS volunteers, in collaboration with ECHOS staff. “We have provided a variety of foods, including cheeseburgers, hot dogs, ham balls, spaghetti, meatball subs, etc.,” Henry said. “Each meal, we offer a main dish, a side dish and a vegetable.” Funding for the program comes from a grant ECHOS received from CVS Health, Aetna. If funding allows, the organization hopes to continue the program in the future. See ECHOS pg 4

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additional prizes. “Door prizes are gift cards donated by local restaurants. Many (giveaway), buy-now and silent auction items are donated by local businesses and individuals in the community of Lancaster and Lebanon counties,” Wood said, noting that the club’s Facebook page will showcase available items. The car show began after Wood joined the Manheim Sertoma Club four years ago. “I was thinking, ‘How can I help our club organize a new venue to raise money for particular nonprofit organizations in the community?’” she recalled. “I love classic cars, the muscle sound of the engine and the image of the different and unique vehicles rolling through the streets. I loved going to car shows with my parents when I was a teenager with their 1969 Camaro. The music was great; the people and stories were interesting to listen to, and there were so many great classic cars that caught my eye.” She presented the idea of a car show to the club members, and the event was created to bring the community together and raise money for people in need. Proceeds from the show will benefit Hope Served, which will use its portion of the proceeds for job training and employment for individuals with disabilities; Manheim Community Life Group, which will use its portion to support ongoing programs at the Home on Ferdinand, which includes providing individualized case management for each of the residents and free counseling; and Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, which will use its portion of the proceeds to help meet the gap of $150 cost per day to provide skilled nursing care to its residents. Representatives

From classics to muscle cars, street rods, trucks, motorcycles and more, all vehicles are welcome to participate in the Manheim Sertoma Club’s Fourth Annual Car Show. The show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elstonville Sportsmen’s Association, 3133 Pinch Road, Manheim. “If you are passionate about cars and fundraising for nonprofits, please join us for a beautiful day to drive in, relax, reminisce, take a walk to admire some really unique, rare models, original or restored vehicles in the

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show,” said Mark Haldeman, sergeant in arms. “While enjoying good music and food, it’s a chance to talk shop and connect with other car enthusiasts.” Fifty awards will be presented, including 46 that are business-sponsored awards, said Wendy Wood, club member and event organizer. The four additional awards are People’s Choice, Participant’s Choice, Sertoma Choice and Motorcycle Best in Show. “Each contributing business is invited to (attend) the show and select the winner of their engraved award,” Wood explained. Beyond vehicles, the show will offer a wide variety of food options, as well as activities for the whole family. Pork barbecue meals will be for sale, with orders due by Tuesday, Sept. 1. To order, contact a Sertoma Club member. Coffee and doughnuts, options from a food wagon and Kreider’s ice cream will be for sale during the show, and a DJ with Bill Coder Entertainment will provide live music. “Grab family or friends to have your picture taken in our fun photo booth by 30 West Entertainment,” Wood said. “Every half hour we will draw door prizes for owners of show cars.” A silent auction and 50/50 giveaways will be held during the show, and there will be opportunities to win

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from all three nonprofits will be on-site during the car show. “Last year we had 240 registered show cars from all over Lancaster, Lebanon and Dauphin counties at our show,” Wood shared. “Family and friends that came out to support all the nonprofits accounted for more than 500 people in attendance. It was amazing the amount of community support.” A nationally affiliated nonprofit public service organization, the Manheim Sertoma Club has served the community of Manheim and the surrounding area since 1958, said Skip Shimko, club president. He explained that “Sertoma” is an acronym taken from the club’s mission, “Service to Mankind.” Pulling off a successful car show requires a team effort, Wood noted. “We have great appreciation to have the support of so many businesses and individuals within the community who have sponsored this year’s show and in years past,” she said. “We have a community with huge helping hearts willing to listen and give for the care of others. Thank you!” The deadline to preregister for the car show is Sept. 1, and anyone who registers by that date will receive a goodie bag. There is a discount for preregistering. People may also register their vehicle on the day of the show for an additional cost. The car show is a cash-only event; an ATM will be available on-site. The Manheim Sertoma Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Manheim Scout Hall, 1 Scout Alley. The club is always seeking new members. For more information, search for “Manheim Sertoma Club” on Facebook.

T he Tr u st Per for ming Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., L ancaster, will open its 2026-27 season on Friday, Sept. 4, with per for mances offered free of charge. The Durang Dance Company and Brasswood Trio will present identical 30-minute performances at 6 and 7 p.m. The collaboration of live music and contemporary ballet will feature Durang dancers Danika Steinmetz, Livi O’Byrne, Julie Wendler, Marian West, and Stephanie Martin, as well as Brasswood Trio musicians

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T h e C i v i l A i r Pat ro l (CAP) Jesse Jones Composite Squadron has announced that it will relocate to Alliance Aviation within the terminal of the Lancaster Airport in Lititz beginning in August. The squadron’s meetings will be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., which represents a change from the previous schedule. The new location will provide a larger meeting space as well as a professional environment for cadet and senior member development. It will suppor t all three of C AP’s chartered missions: cadet programs, emergenc y ser vices, and aerospace education. Cadet programs include leadership development, physical fitness, and character development for youths a ges 12 to 18. Emergency ser vices include training for search and rescue, disaster relief, communications, and also mission support training for qualified members. Aerospace education includes STEM instruc-

Backpack Giveaway Posted R A I SE28, 105 Fairview St., Mount Joy, will host its annual backpack giveaway through Friday, Aug. 14. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be provided free of charge and may be picked up from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. To register students, visit www.raise28.org ,

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tion, learning about aviation, and an aerospace curriculum for cadets and senior members. CAP also provides additional opportunities, such as f light training, encampments, and national special activities. The relocation was made possible through the continued support and partnership of airport manager Ed Foster. The squadron remains committed to serving Lancaster County throu g h volunte er ing , youth development, and mission readiness. Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 6:30 p.m. at Alliance Aviation, located inside the Lancaster Airport terminal on Airport Road in Lititz. Visitors are welcome. The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit www.cap.news or www.gocivilairpatrol .com. Information about Squadron 304 is available by v isiting www.Jess e Jones.cap.gov or following the squadron on Facebook.

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“ We have community members that chose to dine with us each week, and overall, the community has responded very positively,” Henry shared. “We have served an average of 37 meals per week over our first 13 weeks. That is nearly 500 meals served.” Everyone is invited to come out for a meal, and no registration is required. “Community members can expect a welcoming environment where they can share a filling meal with a neighbor and connect with an ECHOS case manager to learn about add i t ion a l com mu ni t y resources,” Henry explained. “As available, we have provided additional food items, cleaning products, hygiene products and other household items for community members in need.” ECHOS was created in response to a local homelessness issue that brought the community together. After a father and son were found living in a park in Elizabethtown, residents, local churches and the school district joined forces to open the borough’s first overnight shelter. T he shelter opened at St. Paul’s

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United Methodist Church in December 2015, providing a warm, dry and safe place for 13 guests during its first season. As organizers worked with shelter guests, they quick ly realiz e d many people needed more than just a place to spend the night. Community leaders applied for grant funding to expand those services, and the effort paid off. ECHOS officially launched in July 2016 with Elizabethtown College serving as its fiscal agent, and the organization received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status later that year. Over the past decade, ECHOS has grown from a seasonal shelter into a regional organization ser ving Elizabethtown,

Bainbridge, Rheems, Mount Joy, Maytown and Marietta. Today, staff members provide assistance to more than 400 households each year through 10 programs focused on housing stability, eviction prevention, emergency shelter and information and referral services. “ECHOS provides easyto-access, individualized case management support with housing navigation, employment navigation, benefit acquisition, referrals and more,” Henry said. “Schedule an appointment with a case manager through our website or by calling our office.” To learn more about ECHOS, visit www.echos l anc a ster.or g or c all 717-361-0740.

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For one day, Columbia’s Janson Field will transform into a living museum, bringing the sights, sounds and r ules of baseball’s earliest days back to life. On Saturday, Aug. 15, two vintage clubs will compete in a free doubleheader of 1864-style “base ball” (the original two-word spelling), a version of the game played by more than 400 teams across the country. The games will begin at 11 a.m. at the park, 650 Cherry St. The event is possible thanks to the support of the Columbia Lions Club as part of the borough’s yearlong tricentennial celebration, and admission is free. The matchup will pit the Keystone Club of Harrisburg against the Mechanicsburg Zouaves. B oth teams recently competed with a total of 26 clubs in the Gettysburg National

19th Century Base Ball Festival, held July 18 and 19. Even the names of the teams are based in history, said Rich Heinick, who was a founding member of the Keystones when the team formed more than a decade ago. “Both clubs have borrowed their names from actual teams that played in those towns during the 1860s and 1870s,” he explained. “The Zouaves were re-formed recently, and this will be their inaugural game. There will be extra uniforms available if anyone would like to try their hand at 1864 base ball.” More than one sports historian has described this vintage sport as “a Civil War re-enactment with real bullets.” The game will look familiar to today’s fans, except for two notable differences: Players compete without gloves, since they were not

widely used until the early 1880s, and a ball caught after one hop - known as “on the bound” - counts as an out. “The bound rule changes the way everyone hits, runs and positions themselves on defense,” Heinick said. “It seems a little strange at first, but you can see how this made sense in the early days of the sport. After several years of debate, the rule was amended in 1865 to make the game more challenging. Even so, our players try to catch what they can on a fly, because we often play in open fields, and you never know which way a bounce will go.” The ball closely resembles today ’s baseball in size, weight and firmness, meaning players must rely on technique, and sometimes tolerate some pain, to field it bare-handed. Pitchers throw underhand, batters overrun first base See Base Ball pg 8

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The 52nd annual Mount Gretna Art Show will fill the wooded streets and parks of the historic Chautauqua community on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 1 6 , f ro m 9 a . m . to 5 p.m., rain or shine. GPS users may navigate to 101 Chautauqua Drive, Mount Gretna. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top outdoor art festivals including reco g nition i n S u n s h i n e A r t i s t ’s 200 Best - the Mount Gretna Art Show brings together 200 juried fine artists and craftspeople from across the country. T he Mount Gretna International Film Fe s t i v a l ( M t G I F F ) i s expanding this year to take place on both days of the Art Show. MtGIFF will be held at the Mount Gretna Playhouse. For the schedule, visit www.mtgiff.com. The art show will feature fine art, sculpture, jewelr y, photo graphy, ceramics, fiber art, and more. It will include an Emerg ing Ar tists Section spotlighting rising talent. Visitors may enjoy gourmet food from local restaurants. Craft beer a n d w i n e f ro m S n i t z Creek Brewer y will be available in the Hall of Philosophy. A Kids’ Art Show will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p . m . b o t h d ay s . It will offer makeand- take projects and more, sponsored by the Mount Gretna Arts Council. Live music will be p ro v i d e d t h ro u g h o u t the weekend by regional and national performers. On Aug. 15, the Fourth Planet will per form from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group features Tony Miceli on vibraphone; Andy Roberts, keyboards; Steve Meashey, bass; and Dan Monaghan, drums. T he Edilson Sobagal Latin Jazz Ensemble will per form from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The group features Edilson Sobagal on drums; Ryan Kauffman, saxophone; John Gin-

The Lancaster Bicycle Club will hold two rides through scenic roads in August. The club will host its annual Ice Cream Lovers’ Ride on Saturday, Aug. 15, and the Covered Bridge Classic on Sunday, Aug. 16. The Ice Cream Lovers’ Ride - voted Best Ride in the State of Pennsylvania - will offer two scenic route options designed for riders who enjoy quiet backroads, rolling farmland, and local ice cream favorites. Riders participating in a 40-mile route will depart from Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, at 8:15 a.m., with stops at Bird-in-Hand Bakery, Lapp Valley Farm, and Oregon Dairy. Those taking part in a 28-mile route will depart from the church at 8:30 a.m., visiting Bird-in-Hand Bakery, Hayloft Ice Cream, and Oregon Dairy. Riders can expect peaceful roads, farmland views, and the chance to enjoy some of Lancaster County’s most beloved ice cream dest inat ions . Weather permitting, the ride offers a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with scenery and local flavor. T h e C o v e re d B r i d g e Classic will feature multiple mileage options departing from different locations, allowing riders to choose the challenge that fits their goals while experiencing Lancaster’s iconic covered bridges and countryside. This year, the Covered Bridge Classic is expecting approximately 1,500 cyclists, underscoring its reputation as one of Pennsylvania’s most recognized and well-attended cycling events. Proceeds from the Covered Bridge Classic directly suppor t the L ancaster Bicycle Club’s Community Grants Program, which funds projects that make Lancaster County safer and more enjoyable for cyclists of all ages. According to the club’s published grant history, it has contributed more than $615,000 to local initiatives, including bike infrastructure improvements such as racks, repair stations , and sig na ge; safety education programs for youths and adults; support for local parks and trails that enhance outdoor recreation; and

gerich, bass; and Hector Rosado, percussion. T he Mount Gretna Marching Band will present a strolling performance at 4 p.m. O n A u g . 1 6 , To m H i l l i ke r : F r i e nd s a nd Family will be featured from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The performers will be Tom Hilliker on bass; Jer r y Hilliker, guitar; David Hilliker, drums; B o b M e a s h e y, t r u m pet and f lugelhorn; and Andy Roberts, piano. The Hot Club of Reading All Stars will play New Orleans jazz from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The group features Ken Gehret, fiddle and vocals; Chris Heslop, saxophone, clarinet, and washboard; Josh Taylor, guitar; and Bruce Campbell, bass. Emerg ing musicians will offer pop-up performances throughout the weekend. Parking is available at Soldiers Field on Timber Road near the lake, with shuttle ser vice from WellSpan Philhaven. The Mount Gretna Volunteer Fire Company will offer shuttle service for people with disabilities. Parking is free. Dur ing show hours, Route 117 will be closed, and traffic patterns will be adjusted. All routes will be marked and staffed. There is an admission fee, with a discount for those who pay with cash. Children under age 12 will receive free admission. No pets are permitted on the Art Show grounds. Proceeds from the Art Show support the cultural programs of the Pennsy lvani a C hautauqua , contribute significantly to the Mount Gre t n a Volunteer Fire Company, and fund community projects throughout the area. Media support is provided in par t by a grant from the Lebanon County Commissioners. T his year ’s event is sponsored by DDMP Investment Advisors of E lizabethtown and Jonestown Bank & Trust. For more information, v i s i t w w w. m t g re t n a arts.com.

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Hope Inspire Love Turns Page to More Impactful Chapter BY JEFF FALK

When you start a nonprofit, you’re focused on the work and not necessarily thinking in terms of future mergers. The founders of Hope Inspire Love kept their noses to the grindstone, and natural evolution produced organic growth. “My heart was always collaboration and participation,” said Amy Thurston, who, along with her husband, Steve, founded Hope Inspire Love nine years ago. “Did I think about a merger? No. We weren’t coming here to reinvent what someone else was doing. She’s Somebody’s Daughter was doing things other people weren’t doing. You’re taking the strengths

of both organizations and putting them together.” Mo re t h a n s i m p l y a merger, Hope Inspire Love and S he ’s S omeb o dy ’s Daughter recently joined forces, pooled resources and intertwined missions all in the name of fighting human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The names have remained the same under the umbrella of a single nonprofit. Hope Inspire Love will serve as the lead organization, and the Lemoyne-based She’s Somebody’s Daughter will perform outreach services. “This was just a beautiful next step,” said Amy. “This allows us to better impact and really help survivors in our region. It’s a natural alignment in the right direction. It’s

not a mission drift; it’s a mission realignment. We don’t ever want there to be barriers for Hope Inspire Love. This was an easy ‘yes.’ There was no pause or reservations.” The consolidation allows the two nonprofits to work as one and to provide better services and reach more victims and potential victims of human trafficking in Lancaster, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, York, Berks, Cumberland, Adams, Perry, Montgomery and Lehigh counties. Operating under the tagline “Better Together, Stronger Together,” Hope Inspire Love, which is headquartered at 1380 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, now also operates offices in Lemoyne and Chambersburg.

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year, the proper documentation was submitted to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office. “We made sure this was truly a great fit,” said Amy. “It’s not just two organizations joining names. It’s a collective force for good in our community. We have to be willing to consider what’s best for the people we serve. Neither organization was looking for this, but this came about. We didn’t force it. It was meant to be.” Amy and Steve Thurston founded Hope Inspire Love in the basement of their home in 2017. The organization has performed a wealth of good in those short years since. “It started as a dream of something we had to do,” said Amy. “It started with awareness and education. We have expanded our services, and now we have over 100 volunteers giving back. If you look at the years that have passed, we’ve been able to put together a strong team that supports the mission and community.” For additional information, go to https://hope inspirelove.org.

Singers to Perform in New York City The Amadeus Chorale Youth Singers will open for the “Christmas Spectacular” starring the Radio City Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Nov. 21. The group planning to attend includes parents and community members who will also sing with the children at the performance. Darla Bair, artistic director of the Chorale, will conduct the group. Open to all singers ages 7 to 12, the Amadeus Chorale Youth Singers presents con-

certs locally throughout the year and rehearses weekly on Sundays at 4 p.m. at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster. The Amadeus Chorale presents music from many genres, ethnic groups, and cultures. There are only two requirements for membership: children must be able to match pitch and show respect for one another. For more information, visit www.amadeuschorale .org or call the office at 585-494-1795.

BASH, and the event will feature a unique opportunity for families to have fun. Inside, families can check in and wait to play indoor mini golf. “Our mini golf will be by registration only, and we are charging (a low fee) per family as this is also serving as a mini fundraiser event,” Schwab explained. “Participants can only register at the library. We cannot do registration online or over the phone due to collecting fees prior to the event. Registration is currently open, and we will take sign-ups until (Thursday,) Aug. 13, or until we are full.” Families will sign up for a specific time slot and will be able to step into the library’s dinosaur-themed course, which will feature eight holes. “This was made possible by Adventure Sports in Hershey and Heritage Hills in York, as they donated clubs and balls for us to use for this event,” Schwab said. “We are very thankful for them.” This was Schwab’s and Mackey’s first year organizing Summer Reading at the library, and they were joined by Laura Bear, program outreach, in creating the programming.

Schwab said the 2026 Summer Reading program was very successful. “We have had a lot of fun building and designing programs for families to learn and have fun, connecting with our community and learning ourselves by inviting other organizations to run a program here,” s h e c o m m e n t e d . “ We appreciate anyone who participated in any way, whether they attended programs, volunteered to be a special guest for a program, donated to make programs possible or even by completing the Summer Reading challenge.” With a theme of “Unear th a Stor y,” the Milanof-Schock Summer Reading program featured 85 programs that drew more than 2,000 participants throughout June, July and August. “Some of our most attended programs were our summer kickoff, which is estimated at 269 participants; Raven Ridge Wildlife with 109 participants; and Phredd with 85 participants,” Schwab said. To register for indoor mini golf, visit the library. To learn more about library programs, visit https:// mslibrary.org.

Killen Named to New Role Fulton Bank , N.A ., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation, has appointed Sean Killen to the newly-created role of director of private banking transformation. Killen will develop and i m p l e m e n t a s t ra t e g y to create a personalized banking experience for Fulton Private Bank clients. Fulton Private Bank delivers comprehensive wealth management solutions to affluent and highnet- wor th individuals, families, executives, and business owners through investment management, private banking and trust, and financial, tax, estate, charitable, and retirement planning. Killen previously served as Fulton Bank’s consumer sales manager in the Lancaster market. He has been with Fulton for over 25 years in a variety of leadership roles for teams serving consumers and small busi-

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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.

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

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.

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.

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 Live Streaming 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

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.

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at their own risk, and any ball that first lands inside the first- and third-base lines is fair, even if it later rolls into foul territory. That rule keeps the corner infielders on their toes. The games are fiercely competitive while maintaining a strong tradition of good sportsmanship. Janson Field, a traditional baseball diamond built atop the borough’s former reser voir more than a century ago, has a rich baseball history. It once served as the home field for several Columbia semipro teams, including clubs led by player-manager Jimmy Sheckard, who grew up nearby and, at various points during his major league career, led the league in home runs, stolen bases, walks and slugging percentage. The field also welcomed Black barnstorming teams throu g hout the

1920s and 1930s. T he Aug. 15 doubleheader marks the fourth straight year the Keystones have included Columbia on their schedule, and once again several borough residents will take the field. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic lunch, and children will be invited onto the field to play between games. Portable restrooms will be available. People who arrive early are invited to join the players for their annual walk across Cherry Street to Mount Bethel Cemetery to pay tribute to Samuel Young, the Columbia community leader credited with bringing organized base ball to the Susquehanna Valley in the early 1860s. For more information, search for “Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg” on Facebook.

Manufacturers’ Association Announces Expansion The Manufacturers’ Association has announced an investment by BAE Systems to help expand the organization’s Automation Training Center, a new 5,000-squarefoot state-of-the-art training facility dedicated to automation, robotics, and mechatronics training in support of the defense industrial base and regional manufacturing sector. The newly named BAE Systems Automation Training Center is an expansion of the Manufacturers’ Association’s existing 20,000-square-foot training center and was made possible in part through the support of BAE Systems, which helped underwrite the development of the facility. The center will provide hands-on training and

apprenticeship opportunities designed to upskill workers in the high-demand fields of automation, robotics, and mechatronics. The BAE Systems Automation Training Center will be a key component of TIDE, the Technology Innovation Defense Ecosystem, a central Pennsylvania initiative of the region’s defense manufacturing community, designated by the Department of War. TIDE was also awarded a $6.1 million grant in 2023 through the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to train and upskill the defense manufacturing workforce across the region.

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Sitler estimates he and his team have put in more than 150 hours of work so far on the project, and he’s hoping to hold a launch party in early September when the first phase of the project is complete. He noted that the project has relied on numerous sponsors, who have donated everything from money to tons of dirt. Sponsors include Burkhart Excavating , Peak H a r d s c a p e s , S h a n k ’s Tavern, Stichler Carpentry, BN Excavating, Kinsley Materials, Endo Café & Collective and Bartlett Tree Experts. He hopes people will enjoy mountain biking the way his young children have. “I see the confidence

GEARS Posts Activities GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears .org or call 717-367-0355. An After- School Basketball Skills Clinic, for girls and boys in grades three through five, will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 8 to Oct. 13, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Each day will incorporate a variety of basketball-specific skill stations, games, and game play in three-versus-three and five-versus-five envi-

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and confidence. “It’s meant to develop the smallest kid on a bike to teens or adults looking to get into mountain biking,” Sitler explained. “It’s going to have places parents can sit and watch their kids ride laps and learn skills development.” The project also includes a little under 40 acres of ground through which Sitler and his team will sculpt 2 miles of mountain bike trails. Eventually, he hopes to extend the trail system down to Columbia, offering 7 to 8 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to complement the Northwest River Trail. The bicycle playground was constructed over two weeks in late July and early August, and it’s located near Front Street Park, 502 E. Front St., Marietta. The trail construction is expected to be completed by Labor Day weekend. Along with encouraging the public to come out and discover mountain biking, Sitler noted that the space will be used by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League (PICL), which includes students from Donegal School District. “Society as a whole, we’re removing spaces for our children to be outside in nature and be active,” Sitler said. “Screens are taking over, and it’s harder for people to find ways to get outside safely. I want this to be a community-minded space and a project for the community.”

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Project will soon be open to anyone who wants to mountain bike, from novices to avid riders. “I know how to help people get into the sport, and I know that there’s not a lot of accessible, easy mountain biking trails in central Pennsylvania,” he said. “The area is very rocky and full of roots.” Sitler, who claims he’s ridden on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail “more than anyone in the histor y of Marietta,” hoped to find a way to make mountain biking available to anyone, and he discovered an opportunity when he saw an old lumber yard for sale along the trail. He pitched an idea to Marietta Borough officials: Could he recruit SAMBA, the Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association, to help oversee the project and install a bicycle playground and create mountain bike trails off the river trail? “I told them I would raise all of the money needed,” Sitler recalled. In April, he organized the Dusty Susque, a trail ride that raised more than $10,000. To date, he ’s raised upward of $40,000 through donations from local businesses and individuals. The first phase of the M a r i e t t a Wo o d s Tra i l Project is the construction of a bicycle playground, an area where bikers can practice on rollers, berms, bridges and other features designed to build skills

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The United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDS) will hold its seventh annual Service Dogs Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 17, from noon to 7 p.m. The event will take place at a new location this year the Conestoga Countr y Club, 1950 Stone Mill Road, Lancaster. Although standard registration for the tournament is sold out, a waitlist is active for corporate sponsors and individual players. Should any spots become available, they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To join the waitlist, visit https://udser vices .org/golf26/. The UDS Service Dogs Golf Tournament helps to raise funds necessary to sustain the service dog

program. T he dogs are trained from puppyhood by a team of volunteers and professionals to be partnered with individuals to help them live fuller lives. These individuals include people who have a mobility disability, people with autism, and veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, UDS trains dogs to work in schools, helping children who struggle to learn in the classroom, and to serve as Ambassador Dogs that visit individuals and businesses to spread the word about the program and share love and joy with those they meet. For more information, visit the aforementioned website or email lorib@ udservices.org.

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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. T h e e v e n t i s re c o m mended for people age 21 and older. Guests must be at least 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. Capacity is limited, and registration is required. To purchase tickets, visit www .lancasterhistory.org/hhh.

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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,

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