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At Manos House Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services, education doesn’t take a summer vacation. A recent cornhole tournament raised thousands of dollars to help keep the organization’s on-site high school operating through the summer. The 11th annual EHD Cornhole Tournament, held in August, drew about 300 people and more than 50 teams, said Chris Runkle, executive director of Manos House. “We raised $62,000,” he said, noting that proceeds will support Prospect Grove High School, which operates in Manos House,
olumbia’s connection to the Underground Railroad will soon have a permanent place to tell its story. Plans are underway for a 10,000-square-foot Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania along the 300 block of Locust Street, with organizers aiming to open the interactive museum in 2030. A soldout gala in September marked the latest step toward making the museum a reality, drawing 264 people to learn about the project and the $20 million capital campaign needed to fund it. Held at Commons on Vine in Lancaster, the Quest for Freedom Gala featured musical performances by Living the Experience, the York Symphony Orchestra and pianist James Klippel. Speakers included Pulitzer Prize winner Eugene Robinson, author of “Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America.” “We could not have been more pleased about the turnout,” said Leroy Hopkins, board president of the Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. “The size and enthusiasm of the audience indicates a significant level of interest in a project that offers material and educational benefits to our community. … The Underground Railroad is Barb Peters of Living the Experience sings “Wade in See Museum pg 4 Pennsylvania’s benefit gala.
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Owl Prowl Offers Fun Look at Creatures of the Night Do you ever wonder what happens in the forest after the moon rises? Bring your family and learn more about some of the most mysterious creatures of the night at the Owl Prowl, hosted by Hempfield recCenter, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The event will be held at Lake Grubb Nature Park , Hempfield Hill Road, Columbia. Cristine Maser, the rec center’s director of programs, said the annual fall event offers a fun and educational look at the fascinating nocturnal birds in their natural habitat. Participants will take a guided evening walk, listening for and learning about owls and other nighttime wildlife. “We partner with a Lancaster County Parks and Recreation naturalist to lead the program, which is free, family-friendly and open to the public,” Maser said. “This is just one of the environmental education programs the Hempfield recCenter offers to the community.” The Owl Prowl will begin at the park pavilion with a fun and informative presentation about the owls that call Pennsylvania home. Participants will learn about different owl species, habitats, diets and hunting habits. They’ll also take a closer look at mounted specimens of several Pennsylvania owl species then examine a pellet, or undigested food, that offers a glimpse into an owl’s diet. “ We search for tiny bones and other clues that help us determine what the owl had for dinner,” Maser said. “It is always fascinating to see how excited
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Come out to A Day in the Park and get to know the people, places and organizations that make Maytown a great place to live and work. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lloyd H. Fuhr man Memor ial Park, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta. Sponsored by the Maytown Civic Association, the festivities will include free hot dogs, face painting, live music by The Colin Alvarez Band and more. “We’re going to have a 40-foot inflatable obstacle course,” said Cindy Wivell, president of the Maytown Civic Association. “We’ll also (have) opportunities for businesses and organizations like the Boy Scouts, churches or any type of community organization to set up a table and meet face to face with other people in the community.” New this year, the event
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will also include an apple pie contest. Featuring homebaked pies, the contest will judge entries on sweetness, crust, aroma, filling and texture. Entries will be accepted from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the park pavilion. After judging, entries will be auctioned off at 3 p.m., with proceeds donated to the Maytown Civic Association. “When you think of a community event happening in the fall, something like apple pie just fits,” Wivell said. “It seemed like something fun to add to the day.” This is the second year the Maytown Civic Association has held a community day, and in addition to bringing neighbors together, it’s an opportunity to spread the word about the group behind the event. “It’s a chance for the Maytown Civic Association to raise awareness of what we do and to let people know we exist,” Wivell said. “Our main objective is to oversee care and maintenance of the Maytown square.” T he group oversees mowing and weeding of the grass and flowerbeds in the square and ensures the centerpiece of Maytown is kept up, including decorating it for various holidays, such as the Fourth of July and Christmas. “We exist to support the town’s organizations and to promote and support the happenings in Maytown,” Wivell said. “ We don’t have a budget, so the Day in the Park is a fundraiser, and we’ll accept donations. We’re also really appreciative of the people and groups who are sponsoring the day.” See Connections pg 3
Education from pg 1 1 2 9 0 P ro s p e c t R o a d , Columbia. “It is going toward our unfunded summer school program,” he explained, ad d i n g t h at t h e h i g h school receives tuition funding from Hempfield School District during the school year but not over the summer. “Our summer school runs on donations and our own capital.” Prospect Grove High School is licensed throu g h the Pennsy lvania Department of Education, with certified teachers and a small student-to-teacher ratio. It offers the young men living at Manos House the opportunity to earn credits toward their high school diploma or work toward a GED. As Runkle explained, o f fe r i n g s c h o o l ye a rround for the residents of Manos House is a priority for the organization. “We feel strongly that substance abuse should not influence your academic oppor tunities,” he said. “We don’t want a yo u n g m a n c o m i n g in during the summer months and having to wa i t a m o n t h o r t wo to receive educational ser vices. We decided a long time ago that our s cho ol would op erate year-round because we’re t a k i n g yo u n g m e n i n year-round.” He noted that Prospect Grove Hig h S cho ol is unique because it’s only open to the residents of Manos House. “We’re highly focused on the population that we serve,” he said. Finding funding for teachers, staff and other expenses during the summer is an ongoing challenge. “We don’t turn individuals away,” Runkle said, “but we need support for those cases where there’s no insurance or where we have extra funding needs.” EHD chooses a local nonprofit as the beneficiar y of its cornhole tournament each year. Manos House had a connection to the business because EHD ser ves as the organization’s insurance broker, Runkle said. “We want to say a huge thank you to EHD and
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state how grateful we are for our relationship with them,” he said. “They have given us so much recognition and support over the years.” Manos House has been guiding young men through substance use challenges since 1972. Founded as a halfway house for adults transitioning out of prison, the organization shifted its focus to adolescents, offering substance use treatment, counseling and education under one roof. Originally located in Lancaster city, the nonprofit now operates on a 14-acre campus that includes residential housing, classrooms, therapy spaces and an independent living program. “ We’re a resource in the community for those suffering from substance abuse disorders who are struggling in outpatient care,” Runkle said. “As a residential facility, we’re taking away the distractions of everyday life for a period of time, allowing young men ages 14 to 20 to focus on drilling down into their substance disorder and get the help they need.” As a nonprofit organization, Manos House relies on donations from community organizations, individuals and businesses such as EHD. In a typical year, Manos House might see a deficit of $100,000 that’s unfunded by any of its revenue streams, but families are never billed for services. The organization will participate in the ExtraGive on Friday, Nov. 20, holding a meet and greet at the Prince Street Café, 15 N. Prince St., Lancaster, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. “We’d be happy to talk to anyone more about what we do,” Runkle said, noting that staff and board members will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. “We’re also always open to fielding calls and connecting people to local resources, even if it’s not with us. We can network with them to connect them to the services that meet their needs.” To learn more about Manos House, visit https://manoshouse.com.
Red Sand Project Shines Light on NSI’s Mission BY JEFF FALK
W hether through the eyes or the mind’s imagination, the act of visualization possesses the power to create moving images, bold stimuli and lasting impressions. Few endeavors reflect the mission of North Star Initiative (NSI) as well as the Red Sand Project. “Red sand is used because it immediately attracts y o u r a t t e n t i o n ,” s a i d Melinda Clark, who’s been the CEO of NSI for four years. “When you pour it on the sidewalk, it represents people who have fallen through the cracks. Filling the cracks symbolizes that we’re not willing to have people fall in the cracks. We will become a community where trafficking can end.” Recently, Clark, Ariana Sequino and Michelle Curiel, all members of the
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NSI team - a nonprofit dedicated to fighting human trafficking and exploitation - took advantage of an opportunity to participate in the national Red Sand Project. On the sidewalks of the heritage block near Penn Square in the city of Lancaster, participants poured red sand into the cracks between bricks. About 20 human trafficking opponents from the Lancaster County district attorney’s task force, the L ancaster Y WC A and Zoe International joined NSI in a show of solidarity against the societal dilemma. “It’s a stirring project when it’s being done because it’s very visual,” said Clark. “It was both somber and joyful. People were star ting to ask , ‘What is this?’ We told them, ‘Human trafficking is here, and we’re standing against it. That’s why we’re here.’ “I don’t think many people know about the Red Sand Project,” continued Clark. “The purpose is to drive awareness to the issue and the services that are available. We’re making a statement, and we want to make others aware. Trafficking is happening. We want people to know about North Star, because people are encouraged when they know there are resources. I ke e p r u n n i n g i n to people who don’t know about North Star and what we do.” According to Clark, the number one tool in attracting potential victims to human trafficking is social media, and force is only used in about three percent of the total human trafficking cases. She also said that more than half of the victims of human trafficking were exploited by family m e m b e r s o r t r u s te d caregivers. “We need to strengthen young people by connecting them with safe adults,” said Clark, a resident of East Hempfield. “Victims are attracted See NSI pg 5
both kids and adults get about this part of the program.” Participants then will take a short walk away from the pavilion and spend some time quietly listening for owls that live in or near the lake. They will use owl calls to try to attract the creatures. “ We almost always hear several different species calling back,” Maser said. “Hearing an The Hempfield recCenter’s Owl Prowl is free, family-friendly and owl respond in the open to the public. darkness is definitely one of the highlights outside, learn about the natural world around them of the evening.” The Owl Prowl is just one and hopefully develop a of the rec center’s many greater appreciation for the nature-related events, said incredible wildlife and natMaser, who has a special ural resources we have right interest in environmental here in our community,” e ducation. T he center she said. To learn more about offers a wide variety of programs on topics such as the Owl Prowl and other birding, wetland wildlife, co m m u n i t y p ro g ra m s , stars, mammals, reptiles, visit www.hempfieldrec .com. While the Owl Prowl amphibians and more. “Our goal has always is free, residents are asked been to provide opportu- to preregister by calling nities for families to get 717-898-3102.
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Connections from pg 2 Sponsors include Love’s Tree Service and Systems, Houseal Plumbing, Siegrist Automotive, Tom Jones Landscaping, Paramount Senior Living, Rose Madar Realtor and Herr’s Chips. “The Day in the Park is an event where the Civic Association wants to provide a space for the people of Maytown to connect with each other in a fun and relaxing atmosphere,”
Wivell said. “It’s an easy way to get to know your neighbors and learn about all the things Maytown has to offer.” Preregistration is requested but not required for the apple pie contest. To register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/mpvetehy. To learn more about A Day in the Park or the association, search for “Maytown Civic Association” on Facebook.
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not only a key component in cultural tourism. It also presents a model of how individuals of conscience acted to help those needing assistance … something of benefit for all today.” B oard member Mark Stewart said he’s especially excited to be working with the architecture firm of Perkins&Will, a group re s p o n s i b l e fo r o t h e r high-profile sites, including the Motown Museum and the extension of the Air and Space Museum on the Washington mall. Stewart recalled meeting architect Zena Howard, who is leading the project’s design team, when she toured Columbia in 2017. Learning about the town’s connection to the Underground Railroad, she was adamant about supporting the creation of a local museum. It’s taken a few years to get the project off the ground, Stewart explained, as the pandemic slowed progress and as the project organizers perfected their business plan and projections. He said the
agreement to purchase the properties currently located where the museum will stand should be finalized by the beginning of 2027 at the latest, and on-site work can then begin on the museum. Behind-the-scenes efforts, such as research and gathering ideas for exhibits, has been ongoing for years, he added. He noted that the museum will be an interactive, hands-on experience for visitors, with multimedia exhibits that will tell the story of freedom seekers and the courageous Pennsylvanians who created a sophisticated network of safe houses that operated in every county in the state - an effort the museum calls the “Conspiracy of Good.” “There are not a lot of artifacts that exist from the Underground R ailroad,” Stewart said. “We’ll be using technology that’s experiential and engaging it’s sort of mind blowing - to tell the story, and because of that, we’ll be changing exhibits all the time, so you can come back again and
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again and get a completely different experience.” He’s also excited about partnering with other historic sites in the region, including the Mifflin Farm in Wrightsville and the Stevens & Smith Center for History and Democracy in Lancaster city, to provide experiences that complement each other. Howard noted that the museum has the potential to make a deep impact on visitors and their views of history. “Ultimately, the success of this project will not be measured by the quality of its architecture, although architecture matters, or the quality of exhibits, although interpretation
matters,” Howard said. “It will be measured by something larger. Did we create a place that helps people understand the pursuit of freedom, a place that honors those whose courage changed history, a place that connects communities instead of divides them, a place that strengthens Columbia and contributes to its future? Did we create a place worthy of the stories it tells? Those are the questions that matter, and those are the possibilities before us.” To learn more about the Underg round R ailroad Museum of Pennsylvania, as well as ways to support the project, visit https:// ugrrmuseumpa.org.
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The Dart Foundation presented a check for $300,000 to the Lancaster Science Factory. Participants in the presentation were (from left) Rita Vazquez, Sean Gumbert, Karen Knecht, Shirley McKillips, Rob Reed, Kayla Layng, and Isiah Perry.
People Make Things, for permanent installation at the Science Factory. The exhibit teaches students about introductory principles of manufacturing through the concepts of cut, mold, deform, and assemble. These projects are part of a larger, multiyear exhibit refurbishment at the Sci-
ence Factory, where 40% of all exhibits were installed when the organization first opened its doors in 2008. To date, $570,000 has been raised toward an estimated project budget of $750,000. Future improvements will feature updates to the Bubble Zone, the Water Lab, and additional exhibit areas.
Auction Raises Funds for Hospice The Labor Day Auction was made possible by the more than 500 volunteers who gave their time before, during, and after the event, along with the many donors, sponsors, businesses, and community partners that contributed. Choices Healthcare, the nonprofit parent organization of Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central PA, provides hospice care, palliative care, grief support, and related services to more than 700 individuals each day throughout central Pennsylvania.
event featured thousands of donated items and drew bidders from across the region. Throughout the weekend, supporters bid on a wide variety of items, including vacation getaways, jewelry, artworks, sports memorabilia, Amish-made quilts, furniture, plants, tools, collectibles, and other donated items. The event included the annual Day of Care Auction, which raised $115,000 to help provide hospice care for families facing financial hardship. These gifts will support over 500 days of care.
Bird Club Sets Field Trips The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer three field trips in October. The events are free and open to the public. With the exception of the Big Sit, participants should register with the trip leader by 6 p.m. the day before the outing. Bruce Carl will conduct a Big Sit on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (MCWMA) at the Willow Point pavilion off Kleinfeltersville Road. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 11. The event will begin before sunrise and continue into the late afternoon, and community members may stop by at any time to socialize or assist with identifying bird species seen and heard from specified area. No registration is required. The Big Sit is an annual, international, noncompetitive birding event founded by the New Haven Bird Club in Connecticut. The LCBC is using this event as a fundraiser to supplement its annual donations to MCWMA and the LCBC youth scholarship program. People may sponsor Carl by pledging an amount for each species identified or by contributing a flat amount to the event. For details on how to contribute sponsorships or donate, contact Carl at 717-368-4824 or hrdabrd@ gmail.com. Also on Oct. 10, Sarah Gotwols will lead a beginner birder walk at Chestnut Grove Natural Area (CGNA) in Conestoga at 9 a.m. This trip is for people of all ages and any level of experience with birding, including beginners. Participants may learn how to use binoculars,
Oct. 18, beginning at 8 a.m. Attendees will search for late migrants and early winter arrivals, including warblers, white-crowned sparrow, pur ple finch, chipping sparrow, fox sparrow, and blue-headed and Philadelphia vireo. No restrooms are available. To sign up, contact Groff at 717-471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net. To learn more about the club, visit www.lancaster birdclub.org, www.facebook .com/lancasterbirdclub, or www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.
field guides, and apps to help hone birding skills. CGNA has a varied landscape inhabited by songbirds, wading birds and waterfowl, woodpeckers, and raptors. Participants should bring binoculars if they have them; a limited quantity of binoculars will be available to borrow. To sign up, contact Gotwols by calling or texting 717-940-3804 or by emailing sarahann71880@ gmail.com. Carl Groff will lead a field trip to State Game Lands (SGL) No. 220 on Sunday,
by potential romance opportunities or some o ther false promis e. When we understand the truth of the strategies, then we can build protective measures into young people’s lives. Traffickers are looking for vulnerabilities to get access to potential victims.” NSI was founded in 2010 and seven years later constructed one of the only survivor shelters dedicated to longterm restoration in the region. NSI, which is cur rently ser ving six sur vivors of human trafficking, employs 22 staff members. “ We are committed to ending trafficking in our community,” said Clark. “ That happens when people decide to come alongside us. Yes, trafficking is happening, and it’s a terrible crime. But we don’t need to fear it because we can make our community trafficking-proof. It’s terrible, but we’re doing something about it.” On Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m, North Star Initiative will host its annual fundraising
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gala at T he Star Bar n, Ignite Hope. For additional infor1 Hollinger L ane, Elizabethtown. T his year ’s mation, go to www.north theme is Light the Way: starinitiative.org.
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CAP Announces Awards, Promotions The Lancaster Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recognized several members during a promotion and awards ceremony on Aug. 24, highlighting achievements across multiple levels of the program. As part of the program, Cadet Col. Slater Shannon of East York received the Commander’s Commendation. The award was presented by Lt. Col. Jeffry Smith - commander of CAP’s Pennsylvania Group 2 - on behalf of Col. James Ridley - commander of the Northeast Region, which consists of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania. Shannon was honored for serving as the secretary of the Regional Committee, which was responsible for coordinating regional engagement and ensuring all states and units contributed to the 250th Fourth of July celebration. The committee also designed C A P ’s commemorat ive challenge coin. S e n ior me m b e r Ta ra Hsiung of Lititz was promoted to second lieutenant, marking the
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Honorees at CAP’s recent promotion and awards ceremony included (from left) Cadet Senior Airman Macaiah DeLeon, Cadet 1st Lt. Lucyann Draeger, Cadet Senior Airman Jake Delvisco, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Anna McCamant, Cadet 2nd Lt. Michael Pietrangeli, and 2nd Lt. Tara Hsiung.
beginning of CAP’s officer leadership track for adult senior members. Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Michael Pietrangeli of Lebanon was promoted to cadet second lieutenant and received the B illy Mitchell Award. This is a major milestone in the cadet program that marks advanced leadership and training and officially begins a cadet’s entry into the cadet officer corps. Cadet 1st Lt. Lucyann Draeger of L andisville e a r n e d A c h i e v e m e n t Lt. Col. Jeffry Smith (left) presented the regional 11. Cadet Senior Master Commander’s Commendation to Cadet Col. Slater Shannon. Sgt. Anna McCamant of Lancaster was promoted at Alliance Aviation, located to c ad e t c h i e f m a s te r inside the Lancaster Airsergeant and received the port terminal on Airport Robert Goddard Award. Road in Lititz. Visitors are Cadet Airman 1st Class welcome. Jake Delvisco of New HolCAP is the civilian auxilland and Cadet Airman 1st iary of the U.S. Air Force. To Class Micaiah DeLeon of learn more, visit www.cap Columbia were promoted .news or www.gocivilair to cadet senior airman and patrol.com. Information received the Mar y Feik about Squadron 304 is Award. available by visiting www Jesse Jones Squadron .JesseJones.cap.gov or 304 meets each Monday following the squadron on ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & except holidays at 6:30 p.m. Facebook. Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org
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YWCA to Honor Local Leaders YWCA Lancaster will hold its 10th annual Wo m e n o f A c h i e v e ment Awards event on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. The event will recognize exceptional leaders across Lancaster County while supporting YWCA Lancaster programs, including the Kepler Hall Residence Program.
Attendees may connect with current and past honorees during a Coffee and Conversation reunion, place bids in a silent auction, and participate in a question-and-answer time session with this year’s award winners. Seating is limited, and early ticket purchase is encouraged. To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/ WomenOfAchievement Awards2026.
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8 - Merchandiser - Mountville & Columbia Edition - September 30, 2026
Freedom Walkers Fight the Good Fight
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BY JEFF FALK
One would be hard pressed to identify a more symbolic, empowering and compassionate Saturday morning. The Freedom Walk brings words to life, movement to ideas, unity to a cause and progress to a culture. “My favorite part is seeing individuals we’ve seen over the years who regularly receive our services show up and say, ‘This is the first step in my freedom,’” said Amy Thurston, the co-founder of Hope Inspire Love, who’s been the CEO for nine years. “Just seeing young men, fathers and their boys joining in. When I see them walk, I know no one knows their stories, but they do. Every year, we have people come up to us and say, ‘Thank you for doing this for me.’” T he time is near for another installment of staunch human trafficking foe Hope Inspire Love’s inspiring trek for social change - the Freedom Walk. This year’s edition of the annual event will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster. “Because it’s been so much in the news and so many nonprofits are offering services, there is so much awareness about human trafficking,” said Thurston. “What people don’t know about is the trafficking going on online. Part of our goal is awareness, while helping people take the next step in independence and freedom. We get calls all the time.” The Freedom Walk festivities will begin around 9 a.m. when people begin filtering in for registration. There will be time for conversation and camaraderie before participants are
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addressed about the depths of the human trafficking problem. Black T-shirts and signs will be handed out, and a huge group photo will be taken before the 2-mile silent walk begins. The day will also include live music, a simulation tent and information tables manned by other organizations that are opponents of human trafficking, and a lunch will be served after the walk. “It’s a celebration of the beauty of collaboration,” said Thurston, a resident of Manheim Township. “We have 30 minutes of stage time when we talk about the why. It allows people to understand what they’re walking for. We want to invite healthy conversation.” In single file, the walkers will process quietly and slowly from Musser Park around Lancaster Central Market and back again. The joyous and somber moments create a moving vibe felt by participants, victims and spectators alike. “It’s so beautiful because anyone can do it,” said Thurston. “It is literally a movement. Seeing our young people walk with signs that say ‘I’m not for sale’ is so powerful. We have to start when our kids are young. “It’s an outward action of an inner desire for this to end,” she added. “As we move, we see people fill with tears. Some people will pray in the park while we are walking.” More than 500 individuals, mostly from Lancaster County but also from places like Harrisburg, Reading and Philadelphia, will participate in the Freedom Walk. They are supporters from infants to over 90 years of age, social workers, community members, university students, churchgo-
Coterie Club Posts Program The Coterie Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8. The gathering will take place at the Lancaster Tennis and Yacht Club, 2615 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. The speaker will be Ava Barton, a senior at Elizabethtown College. The
topic will be “A Student’s Perspective on Making Documentaries.” For more information, visit www.coteriepa.com, email coterieclubinfo@ gmail.com, or search for “Coterie Club for Women Lancaster, PA” on Facebook.
Participants make their intentions known at last year’s Freedom Walk.
ers and local leaders. T h e F re e d o m Wa l k requires more than 75 volunteers in order to run smoothly. “People are filled with excitement,” said Thurston. “There are opportunities to connect with other people. It’s a time for people to say, ‘I’m taking a next step in this meaningful experience.’ They also feel what others have gone through.” Thurston and her husband, Steve, established Hope Inspire Love in 2017, and two years later, the
Freedom Walk made its debut with 200 participants. The Freedom Walk has evolved into Hope Inspire Love’s signature event, as both a fundraiser and as a vehicle for bringing awareness to human trafficking. “I look forward to it every year,” said Thurston. “Each of us has a part in this fight, you and I. It only takes one, and that’s how we all can be a part of it.” For additional information, go to www.hope inspirelove.org.
Church Plans Makers Market Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host the Faith’s Festivities Makers Market on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entrance to the parking lot is on Koser Road. Makers, crafters, artists, and creative small businesses offering handmade items are invited to participate. Vendors may register at https:// faithumc.us/faith-festivi ties-makers-market/. Vendor spaces are available for a fee per table, along with a donation of one handmade craft item
with a set minimum value to be included in the silent auction basket fundraiser. Vendors may set up on Friday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 10 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. T he holid ay market provides an opportunity for vendors to share their talents, showcase their creations, and connect with shoppers seeking unique, handcrafted treasures for the upcoming holiday seasons, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Food will not be permitted to be sold.