Hempfield
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MAY 17, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIX • NO 6
A piece of history restored BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Players of all ages and skill levels enjoyed a day of fun during last year’s Softball Weekend.
Softball Weekend will return to Mountville BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
chreiber Center for Pediatric Development will kick off its 41st annual Softball Weekend on Friday, June 2, at 6 p.m. at Froelich Park, 350 W. Main St., Mountville. The tournament-style event will run through the weekend until Sunday, June 4, at 6 p.m. Teams may sign up for two- to three-hour blocks of playing time and will be divided into two tournaments: marathon play and competitive double-elimination play. Marathon play will include recreational games for players of all ages and abilities, while the competitive tournament will be held for more experienced men’s and coed teams. The winning team from each division of the competitive tournament will receive a trophy. The games for marathon play will be held Friday and Saturday, the coed competitive division will play on Saturday and the men’s competitive division will play on Sunday. For marathon play, teams of 12
it’s also benefiting the families that count on Schreiber every year,” said Masengarb. “People always come out with their families and friends to enjoy a competitive but fun day.” Softball Weekend is one of Schreiber Pediatric’s largest fundraisers of the year. The money raised from Softball Weekend will help Schreiber Pediatric to complete several projects aimed at expanding its facility and therapy services. Currently, Schreiber Pediatric has a waiting list for many of its services, and it hopes that the expansion projects will make its services more accessible to those seeking treatment. “We want to be able to meet the needs of everyone. The Softball Weekend fundraiser helps us to continue to provide services to clients and families,” Masengarb said. Each player in both the marathon play and competitive games must complete a waiver prior to the first game. To acquire a waiver, visit www.schreiberpediatric.org/events/ softball-weekend or contact Masengarb at 717-393-0425, ext. 105.
The restored sleigh is now on display at the Amos Herr House Foundation.
I love working with my hands,” Elam said. “It took a couple years, but I had the time and I really enjoyed it.” The sleigh is what is called a “cutter,” a mode of transportation with two seats and drawn by one horse. It was commonly used in the 19th century, and this particular sleigh was likely made by a local blacksmith. Elam explained that during the winter months of that time period, blacksmiths would often See Sleigh restoration pg 5
Lasagna Love delivers kindness BY CATHY MOLITORIS
There’s something comforting about a lasagna. That’s the message behind Lasagna Love, an international organization that began in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, recruiting volunteers to make and deliver lasagnas to people in need. Sandi Mauer, coordinator of Lasagna Love for Lancaster County, said the organization is looking for volunteers, as well as people who would like to receive a lasagna. “We are here to help anyone in need, and there’s no judgment whatsoever,” Mauer stated. “The goal of the program is to feed families, spread kindness and strengthen communities.” Mauer began volunteering with
Lasagna Love last summer, and she soon found out that the county coordinator for the program didn’t live locally. She stepped up to organize efforts in the area, and lasagnas are currently delivered throughout Lancaster County by Lasagna Love volunteers. “People can sign up for a lasagna if they have any need,” Mauer explained, adding that people can sign up at https://lasagnalove.org/request. “It could be a financial need or a health issue or an emotional need, or anyone who just needs a break from life for a moment. They can request a lasagna, and then we match them up with a volunteer who will deliver it. We don’t turn anyone down for any reason.” See Lasagna Love pg 6
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to 16 players will be matched with opponents based on their skill level. A kids’ game will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, which will include clients of Schreiber Pediatric and their families. Local radio hosts Nipsey and Vince Augello from 105.7 The X will participate in the kids’ game, as well as local news anchor Matt Barcaro. “It’s a great way to come out and have some fun while supporting a good cause,” said Kristen Masengarb, associate director of fund development for Schreiber Pediatric. The tradition of hosting an annual Softball Weekend was first coordinated by retired police officers Harold Gainer and Bob Race. When Gainer was a young police officer in Hempfield, he created the event to raise money for Schreiber Pediatric and was joined by Race a few years later. Since the first event was held, over $2 million has been raised for Schreiber Pediatric. “It’s a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. People are doing something that they enjoy, but they know that
Thirty years ago, Elam Herr discovered a little piece of history in his friend’s barn: a sleigh that dates back to the late 19th century. Although Elam immediately recognized the elegant design and rarity of the sleigh, it had seen better days; years of inactivity while the sleigh was in storage had left it in a poor state. Recognizing that the sleigh would become unsalvageable if it was not restored soon, Elam requested to buy it from his friend to begin repairing it. Elam’s friend gladly gave him custody of the artifact, and Elam got to work. As Elam began to work on the sleigh, he was faced with a variety of challenges; multiple pieces were broken and separated, the paint was almost fully worn off and the upholstery had been eaten away by mice. He enlisted the services of a local blacksmith and a professional upholsterer to repair the few damaged parts he couldn’t fix himself. After a couple years of hard work, Elam was able to return the sleigh to its former glory. “I wanted to restore it because I love history and