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Painting the Town’s History

he building at the corner of Grant and Ferdinand streets in Manheim has often intrigued people. With what appeared to be covered-up windows and a plain exterior, the space didn’t highlight what it held inside - until now.

On June 20, the Manheim Historical Society unveiled six new murals painted in the former window sites on the side and front of the organization’s Harry B. Shearer Heritage Center,

Turning Picky Eaters Into Veggie Explorers

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“Books are a very powerful media,” said author Kathy Anderson, who recently released the second volume in a 10-book series. “A good story can change a person’s life for the better, and that’s what I’m hoping to do with this children’s book series.”

Kathy, who lives in Rapho Township, released “Bailey’s Belly Battle” on Amazon in May. Like the first book in her series, “The Green Bean Time Machine,” this story is geared toward picky eaters ages 4 to 8.

The Green Bean Time Machine comes back in book two and has a surprising solution to Bailey’s tummy troubles, Anderson said.

“People didn’t know what this building was, even though there’s a sign outside,” said Eugene Engle, a volunteer with the historical society. “This shows the history of Manheim.”

The murals were completed by

local artists Jason and Katherine Horst. Each depicts significant events or objects in the town’s past.

One mural highlights the founding of the town, with a

surveyor pictured and the year 1762. Another spotlights the glass factory and hand-blown glass that Manheim is famous for.

A third mural shows a red rose

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Cowboys and Eagles, a classic rivalry. But this game doesn’t take place in Philadelphia or Dallas, Texas. It hails from the Manheim Brethren in Christ Church.

The Chuckie Magee Flag Football and Cheerleading League, a Lancaster-based nonprofit that offers a competitive avenue for individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is set to kick off its sixth season in July.

The league offers two teams, the Cowboys and the Eagles. The two teams will play a 10-game season that will begin on Saturday, July 25, and

“With the help of her twin brother, Billy, and a wildly imaginative scientist named Professor Orangenius, Bailey discovers something very important: Bravery does not mean loving every bite,” she explained. “Sometimes, it simply means taking small steps toward trying something new.”

With colorful illustrations and a story full of adventure, “Bailey’s Belly Battle” uses kid-friendly science to help children explore new foods step by step.

“I reintroduce the ‘look, smell, touch, lick, bite and chew’ method, helping kids try new foods at their own pace,” Kathy commented. “This story gently supports children with selective eating while validating the big feelings that often come with trying unfamiliar foods.”

While the first book in the series focused on 5-year-old Billy, this book shines the spotlight on his twin sister, Bailey.

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run through Saturday, Oct. 17. All games will be played on Saturdays, and most will be played at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church, 54 N. Penryn Road, Manheim. Select games (Aug. 22 and 29) will be played at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster.

“It’s like sandlot football,” said league founder Randy Samuels. “We show up and we play. There’s always shenanigans going on, a lot of fun and sneaky stuff being done. ... They come out, they have fun and get to exercise.”

Naturally, most of the league’s participants are fans of the Eagles. Samuels, who coaches the Cowboys, is a diehard Dallas fandrawing the ire of many of his players.

The league’s cheerleaders are referred to as “Lancaster’s Sweethearts,” a registered trademark owned by Samuels. The term references the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, who are known as “America’s Sweethearts.”

“I get booed so much, and I egg them on,” Samuels said. “The cheerleaders will play that ‘Fly Eagles

Fly’ song a couple times a game. As the president of the league this year, I issued an executive order banning that, but they will ignore me.”

The league is completely free for participants and is funded through sponsorships from local businesses. About 30 individuals took part in the league last year. Samuels had hoped to have four teams this season but decided to stick with only the Cowboys and Eagles.

Samuels obtained nonprofit status for the league in December. After the last game of the season, there will be a celebratory awards banquet.

The league is still searching for sponsorships, as well as volunteers. Volunteers assist with every aspect of the game, including serving as a “buddy” for the more challenged playing members of the league.

“The buddy will catch the ball for them, hand it to them and guide them towards the end zone,” Samuels said.

The league is named after Chuckie Magee, a Lititz resident who passed away in 2015 after a fight with undifferentiated pleomorphic bone sarcoma. Magee, a 2013 graduate of Warwick High School, was heavily involved with challenger baseball and football.

The league’s logo is modeled after Magee and uses the color red, which was his favorite color.

“Doctors (said) he wasn’t going to live to be a year old,” Samuels said of Magee. “If you knew Chuckie, you loved Chuckie. Everybody loved Chuckie.”

Registrations for the league are open. Samuels asks that those interested sign up as soon as possible, giving the league a chance to order shirts before the July 25 kickoff.

Those interested in signing up to play, volunteer or sponsor the league should visit www .recleague.net/leagues/ cmffl or “The Chuckie Magee Flag Football & Cheerleading League” on Facebook or email Samuels at cmffl@ptd.net.

At Expo, Whole Means Healthy

BY JEFF FALK

Humans are adaptable; we can function quite well when one or two of the pillars of our existence are out of whack. But to really live - to thrive - we need mind, body and spirit to be aligned and functioning as one.

The upcoming Midsummer Holistic Expo educates, promotes and advocates for overall health and well-being.

“When you’re healthy and at your peak, your mind body and spirit are as one,” said Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman, the hostess of the Midsummer Holistic Expo. “Sometimes there are frictions within yourself. Mind, body, spirit is a whole entity working within itself.”

people and promote what holistic means,” said Ruczhak-Eckman. “The vibe is normally very calming.”

The sixth annual Midsummer Holistic Expo will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, outside of and inside multiple rooms of the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. There are modest fees associated with entrance to the event.

“If you’re not proactive about your health, you will inevitably get sick,” said Ruczhak-Eckman.

“Being preventive is better than being sick. I’m also a genealogist. I know what my family has gone through.”

The Midsummer Holistic Expo will feature seven speakers expounding on a variety of wellness issues, including keynote speaker Eagle Skyfire, a Native American author. The event will also include more than 50 vendors offering candles, essential oils, books, massages, teas, reflexology treatments, tie-dye clothing, artisan goods and more.

In addition, the Midsummer Holistic Expo, which is designed to unite the regional holistic community, will offer workshops.

“Our goal is to bring together like-minded

As many as 1,000 individuals are expected to attend the expo. Those visitors originate from Lancaster County, southcentral Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic Region.

“For the most part, they are people who understand the value of natural wellness,” said Ruczhak-Eckman, a resident of Manheim Township. “They want to make connections with people. Sometimes they just need something. They want to be fulfilled. They don’t have to get every service there. I just want them to learn something.”

A portion of the proceeds from the Midsummer Holistic Expo will be donated to the Mystica Light Foundation, a Slatington-based nonprofit that helps individuals navigate cancer treatment.

“We’ve definitely acquired more people (vendors) since we started,” said Ruczhak-Eckman. “We’ve moved things around. From a vendor’s point of view, it can be emotionally draining. I’m always trying to make them happy because, in turn, that will make the visitors happy.”

For additional information, search for “Midsummer Holistic Expo” on Facebook.

LCCF Has Got Monetary Awards for Weavers

BY JEFF FALK

Weavers see the big picture. Weavers are servants. Weavers unite communities.

Weavers are leaders.

The new Weaver Awards from the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) promote, advocate for and celebrate weaving - not the textile, yarns or thread type, but the social fabric kind.

“A weaver is someone who sees a need and invites their neighbors to pitch in and find a solution,” said Val Schade, LCCF’s communications manager. “They understand that a healthy community strengthens all of us and creates opportunities to build strong, lasting relationships in everyday places. A weaver may lead a monthly river cleanup, or have started a board game club for seniors, or host a book club or lead a group of stay-at-home parents. There are so many ways you can build lasting relationships and weave our community together.”

Through a national Weaver Awards program, LCCF is distributing 20 awards of $2,500 - a total of $50,000 - to people or small organizations that foster connections in Lancaster County. Individuals or nonprofits can apply for or nominate others for the awards at www .weavelancastercounty.org through Friday, July 24.

Applicants must be 18 or older, serve or reside in Lancaster County, have

a project that fosters relationships and be welcoming to any neighbor seeking to participate in the initiative. Organizations that apply must have an annual budget below $250,000. All completed applications will be reviewed by Lancaster County Weaver Awards team members and community members.

Successful recipients of the awards will be notified in September, and winners will be recognized at a public celebration on Thursday, Oct. 1.

“We know that no matter the size of their platform or influence, weavers are the ones seeing needs and inviting their neighbors to pitch in and find a solution,” said Tracy Cutler, LCCF’s executive vice president. “They’re the ones creating opportunities to build strong, lasting relationships in their own backyards, on their blocks, at the park or in the coffee shop. They’re doing things like creating gardens, managing regular creek cleanups, organizing walking groups or hosting clubs at libraries. Weavers understand that a healthy community strengthens all of us.”

“We know there are countless folks in Lancaster County who are weaving their community together, so we hope to see many nominations come in,” said Schade.

“The Lancaster County community is incredibly varied,” said Schade. “There are so many types

of people from so many different backgrounds who are interested in so many different things. But one thing we all have in common is our love and care for each other and this place. The community is uniquely committed to making Lancaster County strong, vibrant and resilient.”

Established in 1924, LCCF, which is located at 24 W. King St., Suite 201, Lancaster, has been responsibly stewarding the community’s endowment for more than a century. Currently, the foundation manages nearly $269 million in funds that support Lancaster County.

“The community foundation works with people throughout Lancaster County to care for what we all have in commonLancaster County,” said Schade. “The Weaver Awards is a unique opportunity to bring a national movement to our community that celebrates and elevates people who are building connection and trust with their neighbors and co-workers.

“We create impact by

working with donors and volunteers to grant money to local organizations and students,” concluded Schade. “We inspire giving by helping individuals, families and organizations support causes they care about. We ignite action by bringing people with different experiences, perspectives and ideas together to care for what we all have in common. We look forward with optimism by simultaneously meeting today’s needs and shaping our shared tomorrow.”

For additional information, go to www.lanc found.org.

At Stevens & Smith Center, History Teaches Important Lessons

In the area of equal rights, our country has made great strides. But the process continues; there is still much work to be done.

The brand-new Stevens & Smith Center sheds a wider, more colorful light on the issues of equality.

“The center explores the ongoing struggle to expand freedom, equality and democracy in America,” said Jason Traverse, the director of marketing and communications for the Stevens & Smith Center.

“Through the stories of Stevens, Smith and countless others, visitors are invited to consider how ordinary and extraordinary people alike have worked to advance these ideals, and how that work continues in America today.

“What makes the center

special is that it doesn’t simply present history as something that happened long ago,” continued Traverse. “It asks visitors to consider how the questions that defined Stevens’ and Smith’s lives - questions about citizenship, equality, justice and democracycontinue to shape our lives today.”

Recently, the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy opened its doors at 13-15 E. Vine St., Lancaster, to visitors. The new museum, which is located on the site of Stevens’ home and law offices, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Stevens & Smith Center is associated with and a part of LancasterHistory.

“The project has been many years in the making - more than a decade,” said Traverse. “It grew from painstaking research, preservation efforts, archaeological discovers and a growing recognition that Lancaster - and this historic landmark in particular - played an important role in some of the most consequential chapters of American history. The center represents a communitywide commitment to preserving and sharing that history for future generations.”

Housed in a multistory building, the Stevens &

Smith Center tells its tales through exhibition galleries, original artifacts, educational programs and immersive experiences. Visitors connect local history to national history through stories about the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, Reconstruction and the Christiana Resistance.

“Many people are surprised to learn that some of the most important stories in the fight against slavery and for equal rights happened right here in Lancaster,” said Traverse. “We want visitors to understand that Lancaster’s history is not a footnote to the American story - it is American history. Lancaster County’s history is remarkably deep and diverse. Lancaster has long been a crossroads of people, ideas and movements that helped shape the nation.”

An influential statesman from Lancaster County during the 1800s, Stevens actively assisted individuals in search of freedom through the Underground Railroad, and many of his ideals helped form national laws. Steven’s longtime confidante, Smith was a successful businessperson and property owner who shared Stevens’ home.

“History helps us understand how we arrived at the present moment,” said Traverse. “It gives us perspective, context and a deeper understanding of the choices individuals and communities have made. Preserving history allows us to learn from the past while inspiring future generations to engage thoughtfully with the challenges of their own time.”

For additional information, go to https://stevens andsmithcenter.org.

Foundation Receives Funding to Expand Program

Touchstone Foundation has been awarded $255,766 through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grant program to support the expansion and strengthening of its Rise Above program.

Launched in 2022, Rise Above was created to help eliminate stigma surrounding youth mental wellness while empowering young people with tools for resilience, self-awareness, and advo -

cacy. The program brings mental wellness programming and youth mentorship to Lancaster County schools for students in grades seven through 12 as well as to young adults ages 18 to 26 in community groups.

The program seeks to create inclusive spaces that foster belonging, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations about mental health. One of its goals is to reduce long-term risk factors associated with trauma and mental health

challenges. Through creative expression and guided conversations, students may build emotional awareness, develop coping skills, and gain confidence to advocate for themselves and others.

The consistent presence of a caring, supportive adult is a protective factor for many childhood adversities. Supportive adult mentors can protect and buffer children from toxic stress, help children heal and build resiliency, and inspire young people to See Touchstone pg 6

Writing the books is a natural extension of Kathy’s role as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

“During health coaching sessions, parents would often share how their children would struggle to eat healthy foods like vegetables but would have no problem at all eating junk food, which inevitably would make them feel sick,” she said. “I had the idea of creating Bailey’s adventure to include some of these details, and to lead her to discover that vegetables, in particular orange vegetables, could help her to feel better.”

Each book in her series includes simple steps that parents can begin putting into practice right away with their children to help them learn to try new foods. The books also include recipes and a QR code for a free digital illustrated cookbook with kid-friendly recipes.

Kathy has been encouraged by positive feedback to her books from parents and their children. Her books have also been well-received on Amazon.

“Bailey’s Belly Battle” became an Amazon No. 1 Hot New Release, as well as an Amazon No. 1 Best Seller in Children’s Diet & Nutrition.

“I have loved hearing from parents and their

kids about how these stories are impacting their family’s eating habits,” she said. “Kids are learning to implement the ‘veggie-explorer’ method and have been trying new vegetables … and they are actually excited about it! The fact that my little books are making an impact like that brings me so much joy. I absolutely love helping children grow healthier and stronger, from the inside out.”

Along with helping children - and their parents - discover new foods, Kathy has enjoyed working alongside her husband, Dan, who illustrated “Bailey’s Belly Battle.”

“Dan did an outstanding job on the illustrations for this book, and I am so proud of him and the way this book turned out,” she said. “I hired an illustrator for book No. 1 but then asked Dan if he would like to take on that task for the rest of the series. It has been so much fun working with him on this book, and I love that it’s a project that we can do together.”

Her biggest challenge in writing the book series has been finding the time to write.

“Like most people, I’m very busy with lots of commitments, and writing often gets put at the bottom of my priority list,” she said. “I like to pray

LCCTF Invests in Students’ Futures

BY JEFF FALK

Some would have you believe that money makes the world go ‘round. The Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation (LCCTF) is of the opinion that young people need money - or scholarships and grants - to make money.

“Scholarships and workforce grants are investments in students’ futures,” said Jennifer Baker, who’s been the executive director of LCCTF for seven years.

before I write, inviting God to help me, especially on those busy days, and I believe He does.”

Kathy is currently working on book three, “The Back to School Fuel Tool,” which focuses on helping families navigate school lunches and choose healthier options. It will be released in August, before children head back to school.

While she says promoting her books has been a learning curve and she’s hesitant to market herself, she’s happy to offer readalouds for kids, and she encourages anyone who would like her to read for their group to contact her at info@kathyanderson healthcoaching.com.

“They help students complete their education, enter the workforce with valuable skills and credentials, and pursue careers that offer long-term stability, growth and opportunity. Scholarships and workforce grants help remove financial barriers so students can access education, training, equipment and certifications needed to prepare

for successful careers in high-demand fields.”

Recently, LCCTF distributed a total of $87,000 - $46,500 in workplace

Festival Planned in Downtown Lancaster

The 10th Lancaster Craft Beerfest will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Ewell Plaza and Binns Park, 120 N. Queen St., Lancaster. All attendees must be at least 21.

Attendees may choose from two sessions when purchasing tickets: noon to 3 p.m. or 4 to 7 p.m. Each session will have breweries, live music, and food vendors such as Cabalar, Souvlaki Boys, and Raggamuffin Kitchen. More than 35 breweries will be represented at the event.

Attendees socialized and visited vendor stands in Ewell Plaza at a previous Lancaster Craft Beerfest.

a portion of ticket sales.

To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/ LancasterCraftBeerfest. Special designated driver tickets are available.

The presenting sponsors of the event are Decades and the Rotary Club of Lancaster Penn Square, and the latter will once again benefit from

Community sponsors include John Gross & Company, Visit Lancaster City, and Waterfront Financial. Event partners include Signarama Lancaster, STRAY Production Services, RockHound Apparel, and BUiLDiNG CHARACTER.

To learn more, visit www.lancastercraftbeer fest.com.

and a church, representing Zion Lutheran in town, where congregants pay a rent of one red rose annually to an heir of town founder Baron Stiegel.

A clock, a spinning wheel and carpentry tools underscore the creativity that’s part of Manheim’s past, while a fifth mural shows the town’s former transportation options, including a mail buggy, a sled and a doctor’s buggy. The last mural depicts Stiegel’s home with a layout of the town behind it.

“The president of the historical society gave an introduction at the mural unveiling,” said museum curator Linda Frey. “She introduced Jason and Katherine, and Scot Funk, the mayor of Manheim, also spoke. … Everyone liked the murals. They represent the different aspects of the history of Manheim.”

The mural project began several years ago, when a committee formed to come up with ideas to spruce up the building’s exterior.

The Horsts painted the murals with the help of several other people, including Manheim Central graduates Riley Enck, McKenna Watt and Aliyah White, over a few weeks

this spring.

“We chose to work with the Horsts because they are part of the historical society, and they’ve worked with us for years,” said Peggy Cunha, chair of programs and events. “We wanted to keep as much of this project in Manheim as possible.”

The committee chose muted colors for the murals, keeping with the historical aspect of the building.

“This was a multifunctional building over the years,” Engle said. “It started as a Boy Scout hall and was a union hall. There was a Catholic congregation that worshipped here for a while, and it was also a pecan research facility.”

The group debated what to depict on the murals, originally considering highlighting some of the people who played major roles in Manheim’s history before settling on the various scenes instead.

“What we show in the murals is what made Manheim,” said Cunha. “It wasn’t just people that made this town.”

displays and programs throughout the year. It’s just one of several properties owned and maintained by the Manheim Historical Society.

The railroad station at 210 S. Charlotte St. features displays, a model train setup and a trolley car, and it hosts programming once a month from spring through fall. The Stiegel Glassworks are also located at that site.

The group operates two historic homes on the first block of East High Streetthe Fasig and Keath houses - and the organization also maintains a historic clock located in the mini park off Market Square.

The committee members hope the murals will draw more attention to the Heritage Center.

“We want to point out where this building is and what its function is,” Engle said. “It’s not a dead space.”

build strong relationships.

Through the recent competitive award, Rise Above will expand its reach significantly, with a goal of serving 1,120 Lancaster County students and young adults by 2029.

The Heritage Center, which is open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and other times by appointment, invites people in to research Manheim history or explore

Added Cunha, “Of all our buildings, I think this is the least well-known. The murals educate people about Manheim’s history, what is here, what was here and get the word out about what we do.”

For more information on the Manheim Historical Society, visit https://manheim historicalsociety.org.

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the program’s long-term impact and reach.

With support in 2024 from the Lancaster County Community Foundation’s $35,000 Shaping Tomorrow Next Generation Grant, part of a broader $1 million investment into Lancaster County initiatives, Touchstone Foundation is expanding Rise Above into Lancaster County schools through school-day workshops, after-school programming, summer intensives, and community-based groups for young adults. Additional support for Rise Above was also received in 2025 from the City Limits Foundation, helping strengthen

With the new VIP grant funding, Touchstone Foundation is expanding Rise Above into Lancaster County schools, serving students in grades seven through 12 during the school day and through after-school programming. The expansion also includes new opportunities for young adults through community-based groups, extending support beyond high school.

A key component of the expansion is the development of a Safe Space Facilitator training program. This initiative will equip mental health professionals, artists, and community members - as well as Rise Above graduates - with the tools to serve as mentors.

Training includes Youth Mental Health First Aid,

trauma-informed care, and child abuse prevention and reporting.

The program expansion has also received recognition and support from Pennsylvania leaders and community partners who continue to advocate for youth mental wellness, violence prevention, and mentorship initiatives across the commonwealth.

To learn more or schedule a meeting to bring Rise Above to a local school, contact programs manager Madeline Mitchell at mmitchell@touchstone found.org.

For more information and applications, visit https://touchstonefound .org/rise-above/.

Touchstone Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has focused on elevating the mental well-being of youths and children in Lancaster County for 25 years.

grants and $40,500 in scholarships - to nearly 70 adult students and recently graduated high school students from almost every public school district in Lancaster County. The $87,000 total represented the most that LCCTF has ever awarded in its 23 years of blessing students.

Scholarships are applied to costs related to continuing education. Workforce grants are used for uniforms, tools and testing fees for individuals beginning careers.

At the end of the school year’s third marking period in March, the application process, which included written essays, financial information and grades, was opened to students. The applications were reviewed by school counselors and program directors, and their recommendations were passed along to the LCCTF.

A majority of LCCTF’s

workplace grants and scholarships are funded through the organization’s Fly on the Run fundraiser, which features a banquet and a fly-fishing tournament at Millport Conservancy in Warwick Township. Other awards are funded through private donors.

This year, LCCTF raised more than $140,000 in support of students and education programs.

“These scholarships and workforce grants have a transformative impact on students’ lives,” said Baker. “These awards not only help students overcome financial barriers but also empower them to pursue rewarding careers and achieve their full potential. As Lancaster County continues to face a growing demand for skilled workers, these students represent the next generation of talent entering critical industries and strengthening our local workforce pipeline.

“It’s the generosity of the donors whose investments make these opportunities possible,” continued Baker. “Through scholarships and workforce grants, the foundation fulfills its mission of supporting career and technical education that will benefit Lancaster County for years to come.”

Since its inception in 2003, LCCTF has raised over $7 million toward its mission of supporting the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC), which operates four campuses in the county. There were 1,784 adult students enrolled in LCCTC programs during the 2025-26 school year, and LCCTC’s high school enrollment for 2026-27 is expected to exceed 1,650 students from every public school district in Lancaster County.

“Beyond these scholarships and grants, the LCCTF supports the LCCTC by awarding teacher

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

innovation grants for new program equipment, supporting student assistance programs and providing for the workforce talent initiative - a program that recruits, educates and places adult students into high demand, skilled advanced manufacturing and transportation jobs like CDL and welding,” said Baker.

For additional information, go to www.lcctf.org.

as well as amateurs who are just getting into art.

“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

LCAA

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 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.

information about the show or the association, visit www.lcaaonline.org, call 717-687-7061 or email lcaanews@yahoo.com.

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

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.”

Program to Focus on Removing Stitches

Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will present “Undoing Things” on Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Friends Quaker Meeting, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. Carrie Rhinier will share techniques for removing many types of stitches without damaging the project. Rhinier will also discuss tools that can be used to safely rip out stitches and how to avoid the stitch-rip-stitch cycle. Attendees will be given the opportunity to try their hand in undoing stitches. They should bring a pair of snips with a fine point, as well as a seam ripper.

Rhinier has been sewing for 51 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in interior design and has accumulated a wealth of sewing experience through various avenues, including operating her own sewing and alterations business for the last 27 years. She is retired from Sight &

Sound Theatres, where she was a sample maker. She has volunteered as a sewing instructor for a Lebanon 4-H program for the last nine years. Guests may register for the program on arrival. There is a fee for nonmembers, payable by cash or check only.

LASN’s 2026 theme is “Sewing Revolution,” with all monthly meetings touching on an aspect of the topic.

LASN is a group for people who love to sew. Its members range from beginners to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group’s main focus is fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing. It meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months, with Zoom meetings held during the winter. Retreats, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews@ gmail.com.

Nolan Rucci’s Facing Challenges

He Dreamt Of

BY JEFF FALK

Nolan Rucci is a very goal-oriented young man. He sets goals, plans, executes and follows through on the process before he achieves them.

Right now, Rucci is focused on one very difficult but attainable goal - becoming a professional football player.

“Focusing on that one thing is important,” said Rucci. “Getting better at football is another goal. As a rookie, it’s almost like being a freshman in college; you’re the low man on the totem pole. I’ve been enjoying the process of getting better. Eventually, that leads to success on the field and ultimately making the team.

“You might show up one day and your locker is cleaned out,” continued Rucci. “That’s the NFL. You’ve got to give 100% every day, whether that’s on the field or in the film room. I’m trying to get better at the things I need to get better at.”

Rucci, a 2021 graduate of Warwick High School and a 2025 graduate of Penn State, is an undrafted free agent who is attempting to make the Indianapolis Colts’ roster as an offensive lineman (OL). Since May, Rucci has been put through all the paces at the Colts’ off-season workouts, including rookie camp, organized team activities and mini camp, as well as the upcoming preseason training camp from the end of July to early September.

Indianapolis will open its 2026 season on Sunday, Sept. 13, at home against the Baltimore Ravens.

“I’m very thankful to end up here in Indy,” said Rucci. “It’s a great atmosphere and a great place to learn to compete at the next level. The vets and coaches have been great resources. At the end of the day, you’re playing football, but the stakes are higher. It’s the same game I’ve been playing since high school, but it’s the big show.”

Currently, the Colts have 15 offensive linemen in camp, and they plan to keep anywhere from 10 to 12 OLs to populate their 53-man opening day roster

and their practice squad. Rucci’s odds of making the team may simply be a matter of perception.

“That’s definitely a way to look at it,” said Rucci. “There’s been competition in the room, but the vets have been great. I’m very thankful for the guys in the room. They’ve been very helpful.”

Following a successful career at Penn State, Rucci figured to have an outside chance of being selected in April’s NFL draft. While that did not happen, he did learn of Indianapolis’ interest in him during the staging of the draft.

“It was definitely somewhat disappointing,” said Rucci. “I knew it could be a day two or day three thing. After the fourth round, I got a call from my agent, and he said, ‘The Colts want to sign you after the draft.’ It took a little bit off my shoulders. I was very excited to get the call.”

After transferring from Wisconsin following his sophomore season, Rucci was part of the Nittany Lions’ offensive line rotation as a tackle during his junior and senior campaigns. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors after his senior year.

In December, Rucci graduated from Penn State with a degree in geography. Overall, it was an experience - both on and off the field - which has prepared him well for

After a successful college career at Penn State, Warwick product Nolan Rucci is attempting to make the Indianapolis Colts’ NFL roster as an offensive lineman.

the current challenge he is facing.

“Obviously, it was not a straightforward journey for me,” said Rucci. “Going to Penn State was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my career. It helped me be the player I am today. I probably wouldn’t be here without it.

“Growing up in Lititz, the NFL felt like a crazy, far-off thing,” added Rucci. “Then you’re playing in college and you realize what an awesome opportunity it is, so you try to take advantage of every single day. My dad (Todd) and brother (Hayden) have been great resources. Football to me is a path to greater things. I’m super thankful.”

Despite the fact that he does have options, Rucci has yet to formulate a Plan B.

“I’m just trying to keep

my feet on the ground,” said Rucci. “Like, ‘What’s the plan for the next 24 hours?’ Making the team is a goal, and so is making sure I’m getting my body right for the next practice.

“I didn’t end up here because I’m crazy talented,” concluded Rucci. “I think a lot of it is putting your head down, grinding and working hard every day. It’s not like an impossible process to get here. It was a team effort to get where I’m at.”

Living History Program Posted

As part of its America250 lecture series, the Manheim Historical Society will host “Ben Franklin and a Conversation About the Declaration of Independence” on Sunday, July 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Manheim Railroad Station, 210 S. Charlotte St., Manheim.

Craig Hall will portray Ben Franklin in a living history performance at 2 p.m. in the Freight Room. Hall will share the story of how the Declaration of Independence took shape.

The railroad station museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m., along with the model train exhibit. Trolley rides, as well as a 19th-Century Manheim Industrial Revolution Walking Tour at 3:10 p.m., will take place weather-permitting. Admission is free. For more information, call 717-917-4135 or email wcunha@ptd.net. To learn more about the historical society, visit https://manheim historicalsociety.org.

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Ounce of Sports Physicals Worth Pound of Injury Cure

BY JEFF FALK

In the world of scholastic sports, health translates to an absence of injuries. Preseason physical examinations protect - and project - health.

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HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries

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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We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

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 RICHARD CATHOLIC CHURCH: 110 North Oak Street, Manheim PA (717)665-2465, Fr. Richard Groff Pastor Website strichardcatholicchurch.org

Mass Times: Sat 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 and 10:30 am, weekday T – F 9:00 am Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45 pm and by appt.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580

Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.

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TTRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion twice a month. Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”

WATER'S EDGE MINISTRIES: Learn and grow in your relationship with God at WEM. Come visit our service and join us in fellowship immediately following. We meet at 15 S. Wolf St, Manheim on Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. (watersedgemin.com) Hope to see you there!

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Summer Worship 10am with Nursery & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.

WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.

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“Sports are meant to be played,” said Dr. John Murphy, a sports medicine physician associated with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

“There’s a lot of learning that goes into sports. To participate, you’ve got to do it the right way. I think keeping that in mind is the way to get the most out of sports.”

UPMC is providing scholastic sports physicals for Lancaster County student-athletes seeking to compete in athletics during the 2026-27 school year from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 27, at its Orthopaedic Care office, 1555 Highlands Drive, Suite 190, Lititz. The physicals, which are required to compete in Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association-sanctioned high school and middle school sports, are free.

“The whole purpose is to identify any prior injury,” said Dr. Murphy, “and to make sure the cardiovascular system is OK for sports. We’re looking for something that could cause an injury if not addressed.”

Included in the physical examination are checks of heart rates and blood pressures and the recordings of heights and weights. Murphy stressed that one of the most important aspects of the appointments are individual health histories, which should be completed by student-athletes prior to the exams.

Typically, more than 70 student-athletes from school districts across Lancaster County take advantage of UPMC’s free physicals.

“I think a lot of the injuries are preventable, but not all of them are preventable,” said Dr. Murphy, a resident of Manheim Township. “The questions are, ‘Are the athletes eating well? Are they getting adequate rest? Are they leading healthy lives?’ For the ones that are

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Dr. John Murphy performs a sports physical at UPMC’s Orthopaedic Care office in Lititz.

preventable, proper training is important, like training gradually, strength training and recovery. Recognition of anything that’s happening is important, and so is eating, drinking and hydrating. There are gyms and personal trainers that have programs that could prevent tons of injuries.”

According to Murphy, about 40% of student-athletes who compete in sports will sustain some sort of injury during their high school playing days. “But many of them are very minor injuries; they’re not very limiting,” he said.

“It depends on the sport,” said Dr. Murphy. “In general, ankle sprains are a common lower extremity injury. ACLs (anterior cruciate ligaments) are another common injury, both contact and noncontact.

With endurance athletes, stress fractures are huge. Shoulders are common in baseball, softball and wrestling. A lot of it goes back to doing too much or doing things too hard.”

A native of Binghamton, N.Y., Dr. Murphy studied healing and injury prevention during his schooling at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

“I think the human body is made to play sports, within reason,” said Dr. Murphy. “Do I think we were built to run 100-mile races? No. But I think we’re very adaptable. Anyone can pretty much do anything within reason. With the right training, we can do a lot of sports out there. But we need more rest.”

For additional information, go to www.upmc.com.

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