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Art Association Celebrates 90th Anniversary

BY LOGAN MOYER

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

The LCAA, the oldest art association in Lancaster County, celebrated its 90th birthday at its annual banquet at the DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster in May. The banquet’s keynote speaker was artist Richard Ressel, who shared many of his memories from over the years. He also honored Ken Hoak, an LCAA member since 1950, for his longtime service.

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

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

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

The Vine Street location would serve as the association’s home for more than 30 years until 1998, when it moved to its present location of 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg. That building consists of

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BY ANN MEAD ASH

Anne Hendricks, outreach coordinator with All 4 Paws Rescue, a nonprofit, foster-based, all-breed organization located in Malvern, is familiar with the most common excuse potential pet foster parents give. “They all say, ‘I could never foster because I would want to

adopt them all,’” noted Hendricks, who has fostered more than 100 dogs over nine years. “We have all foster-failed at least once,” she added, referring to a foster dog she knew she would be keeping within the first 24 hours of fostering her.

According to Kisha Reinmiller, site director for Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center, many who

Conestoga River Named River of the Year

Officials recently honored the Conestoga River as Pennsylvania’s River of the Year for 2026. The ceremony was held in Lancaster County Central Park and was a part of Lancaster Water Week, an annual celebration of the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, hosted by Lancaster Conservancy. This week of events encourages people to enjoy and learn about the waterways throughout the county and to volunteer and take action to clean and protect them.

Historically, the Conestoga River was highly polluted, and many tributaries are still considered impaired. However, the river has become a source of increased recreation and enjoyment for local communities. It received 2,510 votes for River of the Year.

“How Lancaster has rallied around the Conestoga River has been nothing short of inspiring,” noted Brian Gish, a Lancaster native and senior watershed planner with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). “My entire life, I’ve encountered negative perceptions of this waterway, but recently I’ve seen attitudes pivot. In my conversations with the watershed’s farmers, residents, and leaders, indifference is transforming into passion and action.”

Gish has led a multi-year effort to develop a comprehensive plan to improve the headwaters of the Conestoga River.

“Countless projects are undoing centuries of damage, driven by a community - my communityreconsidering its relationship with this river,” Gish noted. “The

Concert, Movie Screening Posted

Harvest Presbyterian Church, 517 Beaver Valley Pike, Lancaster, will celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary with two events. Admission is free to both events, and light refreshments will be served.

The church will host a patriotic concert on Friday, July 3, at 7 p.m. Local tenor soloist and pianist Brenten Megee will present music focused on God and one’s country.

The Sight & Sound movie “A Great Awakening” will be screened on Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m. The movie tells the

story of an unlikely friendship that resulted in a defining moment in American history. For more information, call the church at 717-464-8755.

Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, will host its third annual Celebrate America event on Friday, July 3, from 4 to 10 p.m.

The event will include food trucks, games, a photo booth by South Central Photo Booths, drawings by Caricatures by Courtney, vendors, a patriotic Maker’s Market by Creatively Lancaster, opportunities to interact with sponsors, and a train display by the Choo Choo Barn.

This year’s vendors will be Casey Jones’ Restaurant, the Barn Bistro, PA Boys BBQ, Walk-O Taco, Old

Road Pretzels, Perry Pizza Co., Joe on the Go Coffee Co., Penny’s Ice Cream, and Kona Ice of Lancaster and York. Only vendors at the Paradise Station property are recognized vendors of this event.

Celebrate America will culminate with a concert and fireworks show at 7:30 p.m. on the lawn. Former WGAL news anchor Anne Shannon will be the master of ceremonies. Patriotic music will be presented by the New Holland Band, along with Perfect Harmony and a choir, and Schaefer Fireworks will present 20 minutes of pyrotechnics.

This year’s event will include special activities to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, including a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, as well as a tie-in to the local importance that Lancaster County played in the birth of the nation.

The event will be held on the doorstep of land chartered by William Penn and given to Marie Ferree, who fled religious persecution in France. As part of Penn’s Holy Experiment, Ferree requested a meeting with Penn to negotiate for land, and being impressed by her, he petitioned Queen Anne to grant her an audience. Ferree was given English citizenship and permission to colonize in Pennsylvania. In the New World, Penn’s agents received her request for 2,000 acres in 1709. The land was purchased in 1712 under the name of Daniel Ferree, Marie’s son, and the land was called Strasburg, after the place in the French region of Alsace where Marie and her family had found safety. The 26-acre Paradise Station property has been stewarded by the Prickett family since 2016.

A freewill offering will be received to help cover the cost of the event. No rain date is scheduled.

SUMMER SUNDAES

United Way Awards Grants

United Way of Lancaster County and Lancaster Rotary Club have announced that $80,000 in Summer Youth Experience Grants has been distributed to support organizations providing enriching summer learning opportunities for youths ages 5 to 17 in the School District of Lancaster.

Through this partnership, Lancaster Rotary contributed $45,000 and United Way of Lancaster County contributed $35,000 to help ensure local children and teens have access to safe, engaging, and educational summer programming. These investments support programs that help students continue learning, build confidence, explore new interests, and stay connected during the summer months.

The organizations that received 2026 Summer Youth Experience Grants are Advantage Lancaster, SWAN, Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School, and Music for Everyone. These programs will provide youths with opportunities for academic enrichment, mentorship, creativity, and personal growth throughout the summer.

United Way of Lancaster County has also awarded $12,000 in Kellogg’s Summer Hunger funding to support local organizations addressing food insecurity for children and families during the summer months.

The funding, provided through Kellogg’s, supports community-based programs working to ensure families across Lancaster County have reliable access to nutritious food while school is out of session - a time when many children lose access to regular school meals.

Grant funding was awarded to CrossNet, The Factory Ministries, and Loft Community Partnership.

These investments are part of United Way of Lancaster County’s ongoing commitment to supporting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and strengthening access to essential resources across the community.

Church Posts Patriotic Concert

First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Stars, Stripes, and Pipes,” on First Friday, July 3, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature guest organist Ken Krause, who is an organ builder with Columbia Organ Works and the organist at St. John Lutheran Church in Lancaster.

In celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, the concert will

include “You’re a Grand Old Flag” by George M. Cohan and “Prayer for Peace” by Paul Fey, along with “Patriotic Prelude” by the late Gordon Young, who was an organist at First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. The concert will conclude with Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America.”

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the church office at 717-397-5149.

Strasburg Community VBS Posted

Strasburg Community Vacation Bible School (VBS), sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, will be held from Sunday to Friday, July 12 to 17, from 6 to 8:15 p.m. at the church, 101 S. Decatur St. Children from preschool through fifth grade are invited to attend.

This year’s theme is “Tell It on the Mountain.” The VBS will include music,

crafts, games, Bible stories, and snacks. On the final night, children will perform a program for their families, followed by a family dinner.

The program is free and open to families in the greater Strasburg community. Advance registration is encouraged at www .straspres.org/vbs, but day-of registration is also available.

foster do become adoptive pet parents. “We are always recruiting new fosters,” she shared. “A lot of them adopt for the first time.”

Both organizations reported that becoming a foster parent for an animal is not complicated. The Lancaster Center application can be found online at www .pspca.org, and the All 4 Paws application is at www .all4pawsrescue.com. Representatives of both organizations noted that the foster application is similar to the adoption application. “We process (the applications), and then we reach out,” said Reinmiller.

Hendricks pointed out that for potential fosters who already have pets, contacting the applicant’s vet is a crucial step. “We talk to the vet to be sure (the applicant’s) pets have been well taken care of,” she stated.

Once an applicant is approved, the organization will want to learn the type of animal the foster parent would like to take in. “A lot of folks have preferences, whether it’s a large or small dog, a cat, or kittens,” stated Reinmiller. Other questions may reference lifestyle and family size, such as whether the home is high traffic.

At All 4 Paws, foster coordinator Melissa Kuchinski will contact the approved applicant to discuss the age and size of a possible foster dog and to learn whether small children or cats are present in the home. “We try to place (animals that) we think would work in that home,” explained Hendricks. Special attention is given to place animals with medical issues with more experienced foster caregivers, since these animals usually remain in foster care longer than the typical stay, which can range from a day or two to several months.

Meeting the animal that will be fostered is treated much like an adoption meeting at the Lancaster Center. If the meeting goes well, the foster care provider will receive crates, toys, food, and treats, and any necessary medical care will be covered.

“The fosters are not out-of-pocket for anything (at All 4 Paws),” explained Hendricks. “We give them the white glove treatment,” she added, noting that the organization depends on donations to make that

possible. Fosters also receive a list of rules that include instructions such as keeping a leash on the dog at all times. “Rescue dogs are a huge flight risk,” noted Hendricks. “It’s easier and safer to grab a leash than a dog.”

Training for dogs and foster parents can also be part of the mix. “We have training partners who work with us,” shared Hendricks, who recalled a dog she fostered who did not like to meet new people. “A training partner met with us for an hour and gave me hints, and (that dog is) now in a wonderful home,” she shared.

At the Lancaster Center, foster parents are given direct access to SPCA staff members even after hours.

“We can counsel, provide handouts, or talk on the phone about what to do with certain behaviors,” explained Reinmiller, who reaches out to fosters weekly to see how things are going.

According to Reinmiller, foster parents are a great source of information about the pet and provide photos and videos that help in the adoption process.

“We are a municipal shelter contracted with local police to take strays,” explained Reinmiller, who noted that each dog is assessed at the center. “Foster homes are really helpful for us to get home knowledge for the dogs in our care … especially with dogs that are a little shy or have behavioral concerns or need medical care.”

Hendricks agreed, noting, “We can make a good match (for an adoptive home) using the information about the (pet provided by foster parents).”

Finding foster homes with volunteers who have had pets but do not have any at the moment is especially helpful because those foster parents have experience but are able to focus more on the animal being fostered.

Both organizations accept cats as well. “For the most part (with) cats, it’s mostly kitten fostering,” said Reinmiller. “It’s socializing and housing until they are old enough to come to the shelter for adoption.” Kittens must be eight weeks old or weigh two pounds to stay at the shelter.

At All 4 Paws Rescue, both rescues and owner surrenders that are not immediately adopted go

to foster homes the same day. “We like the foster care system because it gives the (pet) a home as opposed to a kennel,” said Hendricks. “It’s about whether we have a foster home (available) that will work,” she added, pointing out that foster homes are always needed. Reflecting on her own experience fostering, Hendricks stated that she has reaped many benefits. “It’s wonderful to be part of a dog’s journey,” she said.

MILLERSVILLE BIBLE CHURCH

WHAT:

M - Th 6:15pm – 8:45pm Friday Night Closing @ 7:00pm

WHERE: 1940 New Danville Pike, Lancaster WHO: Children Entering Kindergarten -6th grade

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multiple galleries, a board room, a classroom and a pottery room.

17 M - Th 6:15pm – 8:45pm Friday Night Closing @ 7:00pm

MILLERSVILLE BIBLE CHURCH

WHAT: Vacation Bible School

17 M - Th 6:15pm – 8:45pm Friday Night Closing @ 7:00pm

WHERE: 1940 New Danville Pike, Lancaster WHO: Children Entering Kindergarten-6th grade

WHEN: July 13 – 17 M - Th 6:15pm – 8:45pm Friday Night Closing @ 7:00pm

WHERE: 1940 New Danville Pike, Lancaster WHO: Children Entering Kindergarten-6th grade

To REGISTER use the QR code, go online to MillersvilleBibleChurch.org or call 717-872-4260.

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WHERE: 1940 New Danville Pike, Lancaster WHO: Children Entering Kindergarten-6th grade

To REGISTER use the QR code, go online to MillersvilleBibleChurch.org or

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To REGISTER use the QR code, go online to MillersvilleBibleChurch.org or call 717-872-4260.

Today, the LCAA rosters 245 members who come from all over the area, not just Lancaster County. Within those members are professional artists who make a living off their craft, as well as amateurs who are just getting into art.

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

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

Dale introduced new president Amelia Abrams at the banquet.

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

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over her place. It’s a big responsibility.”

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

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

On the homefront in Strasburg, the LCAA opened a “Summer Media Wars” show on June 28 that will progress every

three weeks, with new artwork added. Attendees will vote to decide which media wins the challenge.

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

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

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

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directly toward the cost of the fireworks show. Alternately, for a fee, attendees may ride a Strasburg Rail Road train directly to Paradise Station. The train is not handicapped-accessible, so anyone who needs handicapped-accessible parking should plan to park at Paradise Station and have their handicap placard visible when approaching the parking guides. Spots will be assigned on a firstcome, first-serve basis, and drop-off is also available. Those who require advance assistance may call the

A fireworks show was part of last year’s Celebrate America event.

aforementioned number.

On-site dining will be available at Casey Jones’ Restaurant, where visitors may dine on a real P70, 80-ton coach car that once rode the rails of the Pennsylvania Rail Road. For one night only, the restau-

rant will be open until 11 p.m. Deck seating is also available. Reservations are required by calling the aforementioned number and selecting option 3.

For more information about Paradise Station, visit www.paradisestation.us.

LCBC Sets Meeting

The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens.

Will Krohn will present “How Citizen Science Can Help PA’s Purple Martins.” The talk will discuss the life history of the purple martin, North America’s largest swallow, and some reasons for its population decline. Krohn will share about his research to help conserve purple martins by studying how young martins move between the artificial colonies that they rely on for nesting. This research is currently happening across Pennsylvania, and the talk will conclude with ways that attendees can contribute to the project and help protect purple martins.

Krohn has worked as an avian field technician and bird bander all around the eastern United States. He is now conducting research on purple martins while pursuing a master’s degree in wildlife ecology in the Aeroecology Lab at the University of Delaware.

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-891-8145 or 717-7252717. Information about the LCBC is available at www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook.com/ lancasterbirdclub, and www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.

“Illumination Station” VBS Set

Mill Creek Bible Church, 270 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, will host a vacation Bible school (VBS) from Monday to Friday, July 13 to 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The VBS will have the theme “Illumination Station - Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is,” and it will include Bible lessons, games, and more.

For more information, email Farley Rezendes at farley@millcreek bible.com.

Church Sets Patriotic Concert

Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will host its annual patriotic concert on Thursday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m.

The indoor event will feature the Lampeter-Strasburg Community Band playing patriotic pieces and other selections, including “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Mack the Knife,” “Swing’s the Thing,”

“Salute to the Patriots,” “Liberty Bell March,” “What a Wonderful World,” “Independentia March,” “Danny Boy,” “Armed Forces - Pride of America,” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

The band is directed by music educator Howard Boots and consists of 45 members. For more information, call 717-4137126 or visit www .lscband.com.

High School Holds Commencement

Lampeter-Strasburg High School held its commencement ceremony on May 29 on Pioneer Field at JK Mechanical Stadium. Two hundred twentythree graduates walked across the stage to collect their diplomas, including class valedictorian Titus Lingenfelter, who plans to attend Penn State University; salutatorian Carlos Berrios, who will attend Franklin & Marshall College; and third-in-class Jack Kirchner, who plans to attend Penn State University.

The ceremony began with opening remarks, titled “Success Without Losing Yourself,” by Gaurab Gautam, a member of the Class of 2026, along with remarks by principal Benjamin Feeney. Taline Al Kurdi, Class of 2026, presented the keynote address, “End of Beginning.” Kevin Peart, superintendent, presented the class, and Melissa Herr, school board president, presented the diplomas. Class president Addison

Boyd gave the closing remarks.

Students have a variety of post-high school plans, with 68% pursuing postsecondary education, 3% entering the military, 18% entering the workforce, and 11% undecided or following other paths.

In addition to Boyd, the class officers are Julia Knapp, vice president; Mitchell Swarr, secretary; and Shrey Singh, treasurer. Boyd will head to Brigham Young University and is considering an exercise science major, while Knapp will enter the University of Pittsburgh’s 3+3 program to fast-track her path to becoming a criminal defense attorney. Swarr will join the United States Army, and Singh will study finance at Indiana University Bloomington.

The officers all have deep roots in the district. Boyd and Swarr have been Lampeter-Strasburg students since kindergarten, and Knapp and Singh joined See Ceremony pg 9

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Conestoga’s future is our future, and we’re taking steps to secure both. I’m seeing our river heal. If we stay the course, it will be healthy in our lifetimes.”

Ashley Spotts, CBF’s Lancaster restoration biologist, has worked on numerous projects along the Conestoga as well. She specializes in planting riparian buffers, groups of trees along waterways that filter out pollutants.

ing persimmons and oaks branches weighted down with acorns. Not only will this provide resources for the plants and animals on land, but I know these trees mean healthier water as well.”

“I’ve always had a passion for native plants, and I’ve worked 20 years with many farmers and landowners along the Conestoga River and its tributaries to plant trees in an effort to raise water quality,” Spotts said. “It feels so good to return to a planting years later and see a small forest, with fruit-

CBF is planning an event, led by Spotts and scheduled to occur in August, that will bring together landowners, farmers, and partners to launch a watershed improvement plan developed by Gish for the Upper Conestoga watershed. Developing water quality plans in priority watershed areas, with support from partners and landowners, is central to CBF’s water improvement work throughout Pennsylvania.

CBF is celebrating 40 years of protecting and restoring Pennsylvania’s environment.

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in elementary school. Over the years, their favorite high school memories have been defined by connection. Singh pointed to four years on the lacrosse team, and Boyd remembered accompanying the school choir on the piano. For Knapp, traveling with the varsity mock trial club to tournaments at the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State solidified her love for her future alma mater, while Swarr enjoyed the energy of school pep rallies. When asked what makes Lampeter-Strasburg special, the officers agreed it is all about the community and the faculty. Singh noted that it seems like the whole town turns out for Friday night football games. Knapp emphasized the bonds forged with teachers who go above and beyond, acknowledging English teacher Brian Fisher and social studies teacher Jeffrey Houck for their guidance and encouragement. The officers also mentioned math teacher John Achille, science teacher Bronston Sterner, English teacher Carole Allen-Gordon, and social studies teacher Christy McCanna. On the athletics side, Swarr credited physical education teacher and wrestling coach Derrick

Bird Club Plans

Field Trip

The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer a field trip to the Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve on Prescot Road in Bainbridge on Saturday, July 11, at 7 a.m.

The trip is free and open to the public. Participants must register with trip leader Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann 71880@gmail.com by 6 p.m. on Friday, July 10.

For more information about the LCBC, visit www .lancasterbirdclub.org, www .facebook.com/lancaster birdclub, or www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.

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Morgan with teaching him resilience.

The officers also praised the district’s hands-on learning opportunities, including Knapp’s career path work-study with Judge Spahn at the county courthouse and Swarr’s time spent working at Lampeter Elementary School with first-grade teacher

The officers all agreed that the defining characteristic of their graduating class is how well everyone gets along. Boyd noted a lack of social division, and Singh pointed to the class’s varied achievements, from successful sports teams to a quiz bowl team that went to nationals in June.

Award Nominations Sought

As community hosts in partnership with Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute, the Lancaster County Community Foundation and Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund are launching a four-year effort to find, support, and celebrate everyday neighbors who are building trust, nurturing belonging, and weaving the social fabric in the community. Through this year’s Weaver Awards, 20 local individuals or small organizations will be selected to receive $2,500 each to support their work fostering connection in Lancaster County. The Weaver Awards are a way the community can amplify and support the everyday people in local neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, and jobs who are weaving threads of connection through the community.

Nominations are open, and nominees must be residents of Lancaster County who are age 18 and older. While many people in Lancaster County are serving their neighbors, the Weaver Awards are intended for those whose projects also create lasting relationships and build trust

as people work together to strengthen their community and weave a tighter social fabric.

People may apply for an award themselves or recommend a neighbor at www.weavelancaster county.org. The application is intentionally simple, asking questions about the people involved, their project, and their community. Local nonprofit organizations with an operating budget less than $250,000 are also encouraged to apply.

Nominations will close on Friday, July 24. Award winners will be announced and celebrated at a public event on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.

Investing in and catalyzing connection in the community is a focus for both the Lancaster County Community Foundation and the Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund. Following a national application process, they were together selected as one of 25 community host organizations across the U.S.

Reading Railroad Days Planned

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The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will host its annual Reading Railroad Days from Wednesday, July 1, to Sunday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 8, to Saturday, July 11. Reading Railroad Days will take place during regular museum hours and will be included in the regular museum admission.

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683

Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org

BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.

BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Sundays: 10 AM; Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance, discipleship, and Children's classes. The youth group meets bi-weekly. Coffee and snacks are available. We have Local and International outreaches. Wednesday at 6 PM - Prayer Meeting; Saturday at 6:30 PM, JA, Jesus Advantage, a Jesus-based recovery meeting. Men's and Women's groups meet monthly. For other scheduled events and times, check our website. Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch, Website: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details; (717)656-8366

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG : 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE *NEW Location & Service Time* Now located at 242 Bender Rd., Millersville Sunday Worship at 10am. Phone: 717-8724581 www.findgracehere.org

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional: 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. Youth Ministry- Sun. & Wed. 6:30 pm. Numerous Small Groups. 717-4645333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net

LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com

MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.

REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.

THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.

WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com

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A detailed HO-scale model train layout of the Reading Railroad, operated by members of the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society, is a centerpiece in the museum’s climate-controlled Rolling Stock Hall. Visitors also may view Reading Company equipment from the museum’s collection, including the 108-yearold tank engine No. 1251, the 95-year-old multiple unit commuter car No. 800, and the 188-year-old Rocket steam locomotive. Artist Peter A. Lerro Jr. will display and sell his original railroad paintings

and reproductions. In its heyday, the Reading Company was a multifaceted industrial giant. Originally established as the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad in 1833 to transport anthracite coal, the 94-mile line evolved into a large corporation serving eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Operations included coal mining, iron making, canal and sea-going transportation, and shipbuilding. With its great complex of shops for locomotive and car building and repair, and constant advances in railroad technology, the company held a position of leadership in the railroad industry for over a century.

Visitors may purchase advance tickets online at www.rrmuseumpa.org or at the door. For more information about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit the aforementioned website or call 717-687-8628.

Students Present Recital

Juniper Village at Mount Joy hosted a recital presented by the piano and flute students of Carole A. Bubacz and Tess Sult. The program was held on May 31.

The musicians performing at the event were Stewart Carter, Jashnielle Casseus, Lucy Downing, and Lindsey Shaud. They

played compositions by Handel, Satie, Gueraldi, Mier, and Sobieska. In addition to solo pieces, Lucy performed a piano duet of “Edelweiss” with Bubacz, and Jashnielle performed “Flower Duet” with Sult on the flute. Refreshments were served following the recital.

Fidler Named to Dean’s List

Ethan Fidler was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill. Fidler is a resident of Willow Street.

To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or greater on a 4.00 grading scale.

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