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BY CAT SHANNON

Something for Every Senior

Stop by the Senior Center at GEARS in Elizabethtown, and you never know what you might see.

“There’s a little something different happening each day,” said Jess Raush, Senior Center director.

Seniors might be playing Wii games, gardening, enjoying trivia, taking community walks or competing in bingo. Breakfast is served two days a week, and lunch is offered Monday through Friday at the center, located at 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown.

The programs are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Lancaster County Office of Aging, and all programs and activities are designed with the center’s mission in mind: to enhance the dignity, independence and community involvement of older citizens. The organization also seeks to provide

Small Art, Big Impact

BY CAT SHANNON

A small space will soon be revealed in Elizabethtown. Despite its compact size, it’s designed to make a big impact on the community.

A ribbon-cutting event for a Little Free Art Gallery (LFAG) will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, outside of Twisted Easel, 1 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. The ribbon cutting will take place at 2:30 p.m.

“A Little Free Art Gallery (LFAG) is a delightful twist on the concept of the Little Free Library, but instead of sharing books, people share art,” explained Twisted Easel owner and creative

For HOPE International, Generosity Is Par for

BY JEFF FALK

HOPE International is looking for players, participants and interested individuals for its upcoming fundraising event. But what the nonprofit organization would really like are committed golf partners.

“It’s really something we’ve seen more of in this next generation,” said Jeff Rutt, who founded HOPE International in 1997. “People want to know the why. What’s the long-term impact of what we’re doing? I think it’s good that we live out what we believe. If we’re going to go golfing, let’s do it for a cause. We want people to be emotionally invested.”

Individuals who participate in HOPE International’s 25th annual golf outing will become unofficial partners in the organization’s fight against world poverty through Christ-centered financial services. This year’s fundraising golf outing will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 12, at two venues.

Shotgun starts at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. will tee off the philanthropic activities at Iron Valley Golf Club, 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, and an 8 a.m. tee time will get things underway at Wyncote Golf Club, 50 Wyncote Drive, Oxford. The day will include cart use, prizes, fellowship and information about HOPE International’s mission.

Registration for players and sponsors is open until Monday, Sept. 1, at https://.engage .hopeinternational.org/event

Smith Appointed as YMCA President and CEO

The YMCA of the Roses has announced the appointment of Michael A. Smith as its new president and CEO, effective Friday, Aug. 1. Smith will succeed Larry Richardson, who is retiring after 31 years of leadership.

Smith previously worked as executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of York & Adams Counties and held fundraising positions within the United Way system.

Smith has served the YMCA of the Roses in a variety of leadership roles over the past eight years, most recently as vice president of administration, where he oversaw fundraising, human resources, marketing, and IT. Prior to this role, Smith served as director of operations in Lancaster and as branch executive director in Shrewsbury.

Born and raised in York, Smith earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA from York College of Pennsylvania. He is married to his wife, Alesha, and together they are raising three children. He is an active community volunteer and youth sports coach, and he has served on several local nonprofit boards. Grounded in his Christian faith, Smith views his work with the YMCA as a calling to serve others and strengthen the community.

Smith brings a steady, mission-focused leadership style, with a strong emphasis on team-building, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.

Mennonite Life Sets Behind-the-Scenes Event

Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will host a behindthe-scenes event inviting the public into museum storage for a rare look at the work that goes into preserving local history. Visitors are invited to drop in at the Mennonite Life Collections Building on Friday, Aug. 22, between 10 a.m. and noon.

Guests will learn how museum professionals care for fragile textiles and artifacts. The event will highlight ongoing collections work, with a special focus on the museum’s show towel and quilt collections.

Mennonite Life curator Emily Immel will demonstrate a method used to preserve 19th-century show towels.

and expressing faith and family identity.

Show towels are long, delicately embroidered linens. Most were made by young women in 19th-century Pennsylvania German and Mennonite communities as a way of displaying intricate needleworking skills

Mennonite Life curator Emily Immel will demonstrate how these delicate objects are stored using archival materials. Attendees may watch as she physically tags and rolls show towels onto archival tubes, a preservation method that helps protect them for generations to come. The event is open to the public. To register, visit www.mennonitelife.org/ events.

Mennonite Life’s vision is diverse communities connecting across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own and each other’s stories of life, faith, cultures, and histories.

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good nutritional, social, educational, recreational and cultural programs for participants; to provide a support system of informational and referral services for those with specific needs; and to provide opportunities for learning new skills, personal growth and the sharing of common interests.

“We’re here for fun and camaraderie,” Raush said. “We offer a little bit of something for everyone!”

Programs are offered free of charge to anyone age 60 and up, although donations are received in a donation box on-site if people feel moved to give. Participants come from a large service area that includes Elizabethtown, Bainbridge, Mount Joy, Salunga, Landisville and Manheim.

brings hats, she plays the guitar as she sings and she sings songs that the seniors would be familiar with - songs from their time growing up.”

Known among Senior Center visitors as “the Singing Nurse,” Karen loves giving back to her community.

“She has so much joy; after her first time joining us, the seniors were hooked and liked having her!” Raush said, encouraging other members of the community to consider volunteering.

“If you have a special talent for music, crafts, gardening, health (or really almost anything), we can use you! The most important part is to have a smile.”

While programs like Karen’s are entertaining, they also serve another purpose: helping seniors thrive.

The staff members of the Senior Center are always looking for new ways to entertain guests and enhance the lives of seniors, so when a community member named Karen stopped by to volunteer, Raush was thrilled.

“We’re here to put smiles on people’s faces,” Raush noted. “We meet so many needs including social, (nutritional) as well as helping people find social services they may need.”

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“Karen was a nurse prior to retiring,” Raush said. “She

For more information on volunteering, call Raush at 717-367-7984 or stop by the center.

Prima Theatre To Present Concerts

Prima Theatre will present “The Music of Queen + Journey” at two different locations in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

The Lancaster concert will take place on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Greenfield Park, across from the S. Dale High Leadership Center, 1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster. Food trucks will be on-site at 5 p.m., and the open-air concert will be performed from 7 to 8:30. The concert will be the final performance in the Greenfield Summer Concert Series. The event is free and will take place rain or shine. For more information or to register, visit www .greenfieldlancaster.com/ summer-concert-series.

Performances will also take place on the open-air stage at Gretna Theatre, 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22 and 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at www .gretnatheatre.org or by

calling 717-964-3627.

The concerts will feature Donovan Hoffer, a Lancaster native who appeared on “America’s Got Talent”; Sadie Farmer; and Jaden Dominique. Songs they will perform include “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and “Any Way You Want It.”

Student Posts Blood Drive

Sadie Givens, a senior at Elizabethtown Area High School, is hosting a blood drive through the Red Cross Leaders Save Lives program. The blood drive will be held at the Marriage Hub, 18 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 6 p.m.

To schedule an appoint-

ment, call 800-733-2627 or visit RedCrossBlood .org and enter “SadieGivens.” For those who would like to streamline their appointment and save up to 15 minutes, visit www .redcrossorg/rapidpass to complete the pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of the appointment.

Women’s Group Sets Brunch

The Elizabethtown/ Mount Joy Christian Women’s Connection invites area ladies to attend its “Bloom Where You Are Planted” brunch on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 9:30 a.m. at Gus’s Keystone Restaurant, 1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy.

Tracey Zeiset from Elizabethtown will show how to pick and arrange summer

flowers.

Eileen Banks from Rome, N.Y., will be the speaker and musician. She will do a science experiment and share “The Wonder of Life.”

Reservations and payment must be received by Friday, Aug. 29. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sandy at 717-580-5421.

Knaub To Retire From Choices Healthcare

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“I’m not a golfer, but I like to connect with people,” said Rutt. “It’s a great way to get out, have fun and share our mission with people. It’s not really about the golf. We’re looking to impact lives, and enjoying golf is part of the process.”

Choices Healthcare, the parent organization of Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, has announced that its president and CEO, Steve Knaub, will retire on Wednesday, Dec. 31, after more than 27 years of service. Knaub steered the organization through significant achievements and growth and fostered relationships with health care partners and the community.

Knaub’s career with

Hospice & Community Care began in 1998 when he joined as vice president, chief financial officer. He became the chief operating officer in 2002 and the president and CEO in 2011. Under his guidance, the organization evolved into Choices Healthcare in 2024 and now serves thousands of patients and families across central Pennsylvania.

Knaub led several initiatives, including the expansion of the Essa Flory Center in Lancaster, the opening of the Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center and the Pathways Center

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Organizers of the HOPE International golf outing are hoping to raise $1.4 million, a sum that would financially impact nearly 35,000 families in financially challenged spots around the world. Over the course of its existence, the golf outing has raised more than $8 million and impacted 3.3 million individuals through discipleship; agriculture; housing; training; and small, low-interest loans.

Headquartered at 227 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, HOPE International offers its services to people in 30 countries. Since 2006, HOPE International has been rated as one of the top nonprofits in the country by the independent watchdog agency Charity Navigator.

“The best part of it for me is being able to share with the participants and sponsors the numbers of people we’ve been able to impact and their stories,” said Rutt. “For me, it’s about that long-term impact. Now, it’s even more important than ever. There have been cuts, and the places where we do work have been impacted. We need to be looking for the need. We’re focused on the greatest needs. We want to administer to the outcasts. We want to restore dignity in their lives.”

“(The participants are) very similar to the makeup of a HOPE International donor or partner,” said Rutt, a resident of Strasburg who also founded Keystone Custom Homes. “Many of (the golfers) have received a break along the way. They can relate to what we do at HOPE International. That’s really what we’re doing, giving people a break.”

HOPE International, whose work is supported by a total of 68 Lancaster County staff members, originally resulted from a mission trip to Ukraine made by Rutt through his work at Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise. The nonprofit mission was bolstered by the hiring of Peter Greer as the organization’s president and CEO in 2004.

“I believe giving back is so important for so many reasons,” said Rutt. “I believe in a lot of ways, each of us has been given so much. All of us have been born with some innate ability to give back. Here in the west, we have so much, and we’re focused so much on comfort, which leads to complexity, which leads to complacency. It’s hard to be grumpy when you’re generous. The Bible talks about those who have been given so much have responsibilities. There’s true happiness that comes from generosity.”

More than 300 players are expected to participate in the HOPE International golf outing - individuals from surrounding communities; team members from local businesses; and representatives of sponsors from Lancaster County, York County, Chester County and northern Maryland.

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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

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CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com

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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

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GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

director Cindy Telenko. “It’s a small, public, selfserve gallery where anyone can leave or take a piece of miniature artwork for free.”

Her gallery is a diminutive, weatherproof display box, which will be up yearround at her business.

“We’ll be serving tiny hors d’oeuvres from 2 to 5 p.m. to match the miniature magic of the gallery,” Telenko shared. “Adults and children are encouraged to bring a piece of small artwork to contribute. Leave a piece, take a piece or simply enjoy the exhibit!”

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

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 LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.

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

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!

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“LFAGs are often styled like a miniature art gallery, installed in a public or semi-public space (like outside a home, business, library or art studio),” she said. “Inside, you’ll find miniature artworks made by local artists, students, kids or community members. Some galleries include tiny easels, a mini bench and even small figures like visitors or curators to enhance the playful gallery feel. It’s part public art installation, part community project, and part creative inspiration.”

As Telenko noted, the model is simple and features three steps: Take art, leave art and share art.

“Anyone can walk up to the gallery and take a piece of art they love,” she said. “No payment is needed; this is about sharing joy and creativity.”

People may also leave a small piece of original artwork for others to enjoy. Pieces may include mini paintings or drawings, collages, mini sculptures or crafts, poems or creative writing pieces and handmade cards or prints.

“Art must typically be small enough to fit within the display,” Telenko said. “Most galleries use 3-inches-by-3-inches or similarly sized pieces.”

The goal of the space is to promote art as well, she noted.

“Many LFAGs encourage people to take photos of what they’re donating or taking and share them on social media to celebrate creativity and inspire others,” she said.

Telenko found the idea on Pinterest more than a year ago.

“I took some ideas from the others that I saw and came up with a plan,” she recalled. “I recycled an old kitchen cabinet, and my father-in-law helped construct the roof. My niece Ayla West made some figures from polymer clay to give it the feel of an actual art gallery.”

Along with the ribbon cutting, the reveal of the LFAG will include snacks and more.

She’s looking forward to watching community members engage with the small space.

“I think kids and adults that love to create will love having a place to share their art - just creating art to give to others or just for others to enjoy looking at,” she said. “I would love for the community to come and donate their artwork to display and share in the gallery. I would also like the community to possibly find a piece of artwork that they would like to take and display in the home or workplace.”

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EMU Sets Drone Pilot Training Program

“Farming for Success” Field Day Planned

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will offer a hands-on drone pilot training program designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

The program will be led by John Sibole, a local aviation professional with over 50 years of experience, including service as an FAA inspector.

The in-person course will cover FAA regulations, airspace navigation, weather effects, drone loading and performance, and communication with air traffic control. Students will also learn how to read aeronautical maps and understand aviation guidelines.

Classes will take place at EMU’s Lancaster campus, located in the Listrak Building at 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz, on Wednesdays, Aug. 27, Sept. 3, and Sept. 10. Participants must attend all sessions.

There is a fee, and space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.emu .edu/lancaster/events or call 717-690-8600.

Penn State Extension will hold its annual “Farming for Success” field day on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center (SEAREC), 1446 Auction Road, Manheim. Attendees can preregister for a discount at www.extension.psu.edu/ farming-for-success or by calling 877-345-0691. Walk-in registration will be available on the day of the event for full price.

Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to see research plots in the field and learn from Penn State Extension and other agricultural experts. Two keynote topics will include “Manure Management During Disease Outbreaks,” and a “Weather Update and Outlook.”

Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with sponsors from the chemical and seed industries, local equipment dealers, agricultural lenders, and crop production professionals.

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Three tour tracks will be offered, and attendees may choose two. Tour Track 1 will include “Soybean Growth Enhancements and Stimulants,” “Summer Forages and Cover Crops,” and “Tall Fescue: Wonder Grass and Its Management.” Tour Track 2 will include “Fungicides and Field Management to Control Mycotoxins,” “Drones: Pros and Cons,” and “Cover Crops and Row Spacing Effects on Weeds.” Tour Track 3 will focus on “Understanding and Mitigating Soil Compaction,” “Nitrogen Fixing Biologicals for Corn,” and “Coping with Health and Stress on Farms.”

There will be 5 Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits, 2.5 PA Nutrient Management credits, 2.5 PA Manure Hauler Broker credits, 2.0 PA Pesticide Category Points and 1 Category 25 Point available for participants. For more information, contact the Penn State Extension Lancaster office at 717-394-6851.

for Grief & Loss in Mount Joy, and the expansion into York County in 2012. He was also instrumental in the affiliation between Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, bringing together two nonprofit organizations with a shared mission to enhance access to quality end-of-life care.

Knaub, a graduate of

Shippensburg University with a degree in business administration, began his professional journey in public accounting before dedicating his career to nonprofit health care. The board of directors is conducting a national search for Knaub’s successor, aiming to ensure a smooth transition and continued momentum for Choices Healthcare.