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Manheim Central

Sliding Toward the Olympics

BY CAT SHANNON

While her peers may have been hanging out at the pool over the summer, Manheim Central junior Kendall Achen spent her school break focused on a much colder place. She trained in Lake Placid, N.Y., with some of the best young athletes in her sport, working toward her dream: competing in the Olympics in the sport of luge.

In New York, Kendall trained with the Junior National Team, preparing to move up to this next level in the sport she’s competed in since 2019.

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what the future holds for her.

Kendall said the summer spent practicing in Lake Placid was filled with opportunities to hone her sport and get a firsthand look at

“For the second year in a row, I placed second in the Junior National Start Championships, meaning I had the second-fastest

starting times of all of the women athletes on the Youth A National Team (formerly known as the Candidate Team) and the Junior National Team,” she shared. “With

BY JEFF FALK

There are so many great causes in Lancaster County. Locally, there are so many life-affirming nonprofits performing life-altering work.

The only thing greater is the generosity of Lancaster County residents.

Faithful Give seeks to link those donors and causes and to enhance that great work.

“Lancaster County has got to be one of the most generous counties in the nation,” said Dave Kieffer, president of Faithful Give. “I feel like it gives God glory to highlight every way that Lancaster County needs to be served. There are a lot of people here carrying out Jesus’ ministry. It’s about giving your money, but it’s also about giving your time, treasures and talents. Our goal is to connect the donors and the need.”

BY CAT SHANNON

For years, Mount Joy Country Homes has served seniors in 80 cottages on 31 acres where neighbors gather for shuffleboard, yoga, Bible study and gardening. This fall, the community entered a new chapter under the leadership of Pleasant View Communities.

As of Sept. 2, Pleasant View officially purchased Mount Joy Country Homes (MJCH) from Messiah Lifeways, marking a next step in the community’s evolution, said Jonathan Hollinger, president and CEO of Pleasant View Communities.

“At Pleasant View, we are excited about the opportunity to expand our mission and welcome

Overseen by an eight-member board, Faithful Give is a county-wide, online giving extravaganza that also promotes volunteering, committed prayer partnerships and general feelings of altruism. This year’s Faithful Give will be conducted over three days, from midnight on Sunday, Oct. 19, to midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Contributors to Faithful Give can donate to a general fund or designate their donations to specific participating causes or nonprofits.

Donations to Faithful Give can be made by credit card, electronic fund transfer or e-check at https://faithfulgive.org/ donate-sponsor.

“Faithful Give exists to support

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The wedding of Jayme Axe and Brian Ciccia took place on Sept. 22 in a 4 p.m. ceremony. The bride and groom both graduated from Manheim Central High School. The couple resides in Carlisle.

Neighbors Group To Begin 38th Year

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Attendees will enjoy devotions, music, brunch and fellowship. This will be the group’s 38th year. The theme for the year is “Grow in the Lord,” with a goal of

growing in a relationship with Jesus through Scripture, prayer, meditation and worship. New members are welcome. During the program, classes are provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.

Community Members Invited To Join Litter Cleanups

Groups and individuals are cleaning up shared public spaces through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania program, supporting the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. The International Coastal Cleanup is an initiative to keep trash from reaching waterways and oceans.

Through Sunday, Nov. 30, while supplies last, volunteers will be provided with free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests when they register a cleanup with Pick Up Pennsylvania. Both waterway and land-based cleanups are eligible for the program since a significant portion of waterway pollution originates on land. Wind and rain wash litter into storm drains or directly into creeks and rivers that eventually flow to the ocean, where it impacts marine life, human health, and coastal economies.

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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is also sponsoring the Before and After category of the 2025 Pennsylvania Resources Council Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter photo contest. There will be one adult winner and one student winner, and each will receive a cash prize. To qualify, submissions in this category must be from a Pick Up Pennsylvania registered and reported event. To enter the photo contest and view all rules and requirements, visit https:// prc.org/what-we-do/ lens-on-litter-contest/. Cleanup events must be registered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to receive the supplies, which will be provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT, and the Ocean Conservancy. Members of the public may visit www.keeppabeautiful.org to join an existing cleanup event through the Calendar of Events or to register their own cleanup by clicking on Programs and then Pick Up PA.

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Cognitive decline is a concern for many adults as they get older. Memory loss and trouble processing ideas can sometimes be a side effect of aging, as Everyday Health says the brain changes in size and structure as a person gets older. The changes can affect how well the brain works over time. Furthermore, illnesses affecting the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease, may start showing their symptoms in people who have reached their mid-60s, says the National Institute on Aging.

Older adults who want to boost their cognitive health may consider a few strategies.

Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels is associated with better cognitive function, according to data published in 2021 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Lowering

blood pressure also reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.

When learning new information, people are encouraged to use multiple senses. Harvard Health says that when more senses are used in learning something, more of the brain is involved in retaining the memory.

Staying physically active is also important. Exercise helps maintain blood flow to the brain, which also helps to reduce the risk for hypertension.

According to Cone Health Medical Group, eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like tuna, salmon, and mackerel, decreases risk for cognitive decline. People should avoid saturated fats, trans fats, and hydrogenated oils.

Getting into the written word can also be beneficial. According to a study in the journal Neurology,

regular reading and writing in one’s older years reduced the rate of memory decline by 32%. Joining a book club or simply reading more on one’s own can improve cognition. Similarly, writing improves memory and communication abilities and can help strengthen the brain.

Avoid drinking sugary beverages and limit consumption of alcohol, as neither boasts brain-boosting properties. Instead, consider tea or coffee; these beverages can improve alertness and focus, as they’re rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. A Place for Mom says caffeine in these beverages can help solidify new memories.

Keeping the brain sharp is a multilayered process that involves healthy foods and beverages, exercise, and brain-stimulating activities.

Brain-boosting Tips for Older Adults The Benefits of Home Health

Caregivers come from all walks of life. Doctors and nurses may be the frontline medical providers people encounter most frequently, but plenty of others do their part to maintain the well-being of individuals. Among these caregivers are home health aides.

Home health aides, sometimes called personal care aides, assist people with activities of daily life.

An aide typically helps a person who may need assistance with tasks he or she cannot perform due to illness or disability. The aides may work in a person’s home, in a group home, or in another care facility.

AARP says home health aides are considered health care paraprofessionals and must meet established training requirements,

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which vary by location. Their duties may include assistance with personal care, such as dressing, toileting, feeding, and moving from a bed to a chair; checking vital signs; monitoring a client; light housekeeping; meal planning and cooking; picking up prescriptions; and providing companionship. Aides typically will not provide skilled nursing care and may not be able to offer recommendations on treatment

Individuals can enlist the services of home health aides who work independently or are placed through agencies. Sometimes a doctor or hospital has connections to aide services and can make referrals. It can be useful to interview several potential aides to find one who will fit with the needs and personality of the person requiring assistance. A good aide is compassionate, patient, and flexible. As illness or injury also can affect a person’s mood, aides must be able to adjust if a client is reluctant to receive help or is depressed or anxious from his or her limitations. Home health aides serve an important role in the health care community by providing care and companionship to those who can no longer live independently.

Take to the Water for Improved Health

Exercise provides a number of measurable benefits for people of all ages, including older adults. Swimming is one exercise that may be especially beneficial for seniors. Many people learn to swim in childhood and sharpen that skill as they get older. Although swimming devotees may get in the water for fun rather than fitness, this pastime may be the ideal exercise for seniors looking to improve their overall health, particularly because it is very low-impact.

Because the water provides buoyancy, there is reduced risk of injury and minimal strain on the body. Water exercises, including swimming, work all the muscle groups, so it can be a complete exercise, says American Senior

Communities. Swimming also is a great cardiovascular exercise that can strengthen the heart muscle and improve lung function and endurance. Because it lowers blood pressure and improves circulation, swimming is a great way to get the heart pumping.

A gentle, 30-minute swim can burn up to 200 calories, which is more than would be used when walking. A faster swim can burn calories more quickly than running or cycling, and since water supports up to 90% of the body’s weight, this activity will put less stress on muscles and joints while one is exercising.

Individuals with mobility issues or arthritis pain may find that swimming helps relieve discomfort

and improves range of motion. The water is doing much of the work holding up the body, which takes the stress off joints, helping a person to feel better while moving.

Even seniors who don’t know how to swim can reap the benefits of water exercise. Walking in shallow water or using a kickboard to stay above the water can be effective. Using foam dumbbells or even pushing and pulling one’s arms through the water can serve as a great resistance exercise that builds strength.

Swimming and additional water activities are great ways for seniors to stay in shape. As always, individuals should speak with their doctors before beginning any exercise regimen to ensure that it is safe.

Keep an Eye on Nutritional Needs

Healthy eating is important at any age and can set the course for vitality and wellness. Sufficient nutrition can help prevent chronic illnesses and make sure that growing bodies develop properly. As one ages, various changes take place in the body, making healthy eating even more essential.

According to Healthline, nutritional deficiencies can affect aging individuals, which can decrease quality of life and lead to poor health outcomes. Individuals should pay attention to their vitamin and mineral intake at various ages so they do not miss out on important nutrients.

As individuals age, they may notice they do not need to consume as many calories, noted Connie Bales, associate director of the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. People require fewer calories every decade because they are moving around less and have less muscle mass. This change causes a decline in metabolic rate.

However, even though caloric needs go down with age, it is important to pack as much nutrition into the calories a person does consume. That means finding nutrient-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, nuts, beans, vegetables, and fish.

In addition, aging people should consume more lean protein. Muscle loss and loss of strength can develop as a person ages. Healthline says the average adult loses 3% to 8% of his or her muscle

mass each decade after age 30. Eating more protein could help aging bodies maintain muscle.

People should also eat fortified cereals and grains, as the ability to absorb vitamin B12 can decrease as one gets older and with the use of certain medicines. Many health professionals recommend patients get more vitamin B12 by consuming foods enriched with this vitamin. Vitamin supplements may be needed in addition to food.

Drinking more fluids is important. Health.com says the sensation of thirst declines with age, so people should be sure to drink water and other fluids. Doing so

also helps with digestion.

People should prioritize bone health. Osteoporosis is a concern for older adults, particularly women who have reached menopause. Osteoporosis occurs when bones become brittle and can break from only the slightest bump or fall, says the Mayo Clinic. Vitamin D and calcium help strengthen bones, and older adults may need more of these nutrients.

Individuals should speak with their health care providers and nutritionists for further insight into their changing nutritional needs. Such professionals can help customize diets to address specific health concerns.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

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

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

NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net

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.

Seniors

the Mount Joy community into our family,” Hollinger shared. “Many MJCH residents have already engaged with our services, and we look forward to deepening those relationships and offering even more resources close to home.”

Acquiring MJCH fit well into Pleasant View’s strategic plan, he noted, adding that a focus on the plan is to actively seek and cultivate affiliations and partnerships with like-minded organizations to enhance the well-being of residents, team members and the local community.

of adding smaller, more affordable cottages, and of developing a three-acre, commercially zoned piece of land on the Mount Joy Country Homes property. No decisions have been made yet on how to use that commercial land, but Hollinger said that a medical practice or a restaurant might be considered. Coordination with the borough will be needed to ensure that the use is compliant with ordinances and zoning, he said.

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.

TRINITY EC CHURCH

48 Market Sq., Manheim Sunday School 9:15am/Worship 10:25am Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com 717-665-3633 Come see us 1st Thursdays!

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (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. Sunday morning Worship with Nursery: 9am Traditional, 10am Fellowship, 10:30am Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org or call: (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.

(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

For many years, residents of Mount Joy Country Homes had increasingly chosen to access health care and supportive services closer to home rather than relocate to the Messiah Village campus in Mechanicsburg. In response, the Messiah Lifeways executive team and board of directors explored long-term solutions to better meet the needs of the MJCH community.

“After a period of research and thoughtful discernment, we identified Pleasant View Communities as an ideal partner to continue supporting and serving the residents of Mount Joy Country Homes,” said Karl Brummer, president and CEO of Messiah Lifeways.

Pleasant View Communities, located at 544 N. Penryn Road in Manheim, is just 10 miles from the Mount Joy Country Homes campus at 106 Bayberry Drive in Mount Joy. Pleasant View provides a full spectrum of care including personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and memory support, in addition to an array of amenities.

Hollinger noted that the acquisition of MJCH opens the door to even more opportunities in the future, including the possibility

The cottages at Mount Joy Country Homes are another option for seniors looking to downsize and be free of property maintenance. The community features an on-campus library, fitness studio, community room, support services and a resident-led calendar of activities.

Residents of Mount Joy Country Homes can apply on a priority basis for personal care and skilled care on Pleasant View’s main campus as needed and can enjoy the amenities at Pleasant View, like PVFiT, Hearth & Harrow, Hope Served Cafe, Esther’s Collectibles Thrift Boutique, a hair salon, a wood shop and recreation courts.

Cottages at Mount Joy Country Homes are open to people age 55 and up, and there are currently cottages available. Pleasant View is open to people age 60 and older.

For Hollinger, the decision to purchase Mount Joy Country Homes was made because it diversifies Pleasant View’s offerings but also furthers the community’s mission. “We’re a mission-driven, Christ-centered organization, and this purchase allows us to serve additional seniors,” he said.

For more information, visit https://pleasantview communities.org/mount joycountryhomes or call 717-664-6644.

Senator To Host Event

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, Sen. James Andrew Malone will host a free event for constituents to replace hard-to-read or damaged license plates and receive child car seat safety inspec -

tions from professional technicians.

The event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Malone’s district office, 301 E. Main St., Lititz.

All attendees must register by calling 717-627-0036.

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Truck – Tractors – Guns: 2018 Ford F-150XL 4x4 w/8’ Bed, Bedliner, AT, Running Brds., PW, PL, 1/26 Inspection, Approx. 35,000 Miles, 6,500# GVW, VIN 1FTMF1EP2JKF11209. John Deere X485 All-Wheel Steer Lawn Tractor w/62C Mower Deck, Hydro w/Kawaski Eng. & Bagger, Approx. 885 Hrs. Farmall 140 Tractor w/Cultivators & Wheel Weights. Surge 25KW PTO Gen. on Trailer. John Deere 2-Btm. 3-Pt. Plow, Danuser 3-Pt. Woodsplitter, Echo CS400 Chainsaw, Troy Bilt 6.75 Eng., 2550 PSI, 2.3gpm, 15-Gal. ATV Sprayers, (2) Solo Back Pack Sprayers, Werner 4’ Fiberglass Step Ladder, Wheelbarrows, Sm. Sears Air Comp., Walk Behind Row Marker, Precision Garden Planter, Live Animal Trap, Hose Reel & Hoses, Black & Decker Hedge Trimmer, Misc. Garden Supplies & Tools, Asst. Shelving Units, Master Mechanic 6-Drawer Rolling Toolbox, Gas Cans, Stevens Savage Arms Mod. 940E Single Shot 12ga. 3” Chamber. Win. Bolt Action 30-30 w/Side Mounted Scope. .22 Single Shot Bolt Action, Sm. Section Wrought Iron Fence, Express Wagon, Peach Baskets. Primitives – Collectibles: MB Young Fork, Brass Bucket, Wood Butter Churn, Crocks, Brass String of Bells, Oliver Toy Tractors, Tonka Truck & Trailer, Structo Trailer, Hubley Tractor, W.O.M. Winross, CocaCola Wagon w/Bottles, C.I. Dog, Cat & Rabbit, Wood Egg Crates, Lg. Wood Bowl & Butter Spoon, Sizing Box, Coffee Grinder, Bee Smoker, Swiss Cow Bell, Cookie Cutters, C.I. Fry Pans, Wood Measurer, Slaw Board, Wood Children Blocks, Wood Pullies, Cigar Box, Adv. Yard & Walking Sticks, Kero Lamps, Hay Hooks, B&H Lantern, Agateware, Dolls, Ice Cream Parlor Set, Asst. Scales, Marbles, Green Jars, Hall Pitcher, Hull Planter, Planter’s Peanut Jar, Sm. German Cuckoo Clock, Wood Duck Decoy, Irons, Foltz & Lititz Pottery, Jardinières, Longaberger & Other Baskets, Globe, Wooden Iron Brd., Wood Buggy Seat, Wooden Bag Wagon, #’d Jim Daly & Framed Terry Redlin (evening w/friends), Runner Sleds, Cat’s Meow, Games & Puzzles. White Oak Church of the Brethren – Books – Memorabilia: Preacher Bench From Old Manheim Frame Church, 14’ Mortis Church Bench, Gilbert Reg. Clock from W.O. Church – High St. 1950’s, Electrified Brass Hanging Light from Kreider Meetinghouse, White Oak Love Feast Cups, Saucers, Plates, Bowls, Pitchers, Bowls, Kerosene Lanterns w/Reflectors from Graybills Church, Framed Picture of Hershey Annual Conf., Framed Chart of Brethren Bodies 1708-2010, 1916 & 1939 Church of the Brethren Official Direct., W.O. Church Paper Memo., Kirby Keller Made Clock, Kirby Keller’s Baler & Manure Spreader, Disaster Relief Throw, Asst. Church Memo., Asst Annual Conf. Books, Introduction to Brethren History, Israel Artifacts, Two Centuries of the Church of the Brethren Bicent. Addresses, From These Roots – A History of ANE District 1911-1970, A Time To Every Purpose – Milton Hershey, Stories From Brethren Life – J.E. Miller, The Breadbasket – Paul W. Brubaker & Other Church Related Books, Horning Family Ancestry, Weaver Family Ancestry, Lanc. Co. Farm Life, Billy Graham Books, Little Men, Children’s Books, Valentines, 1937 Miller’s Furniture Store – Lititz. Furniture – Appliances: Sm. Round Tilt Table & Child Settee Made By Jacob Myer, Zinc Lined Low Back Dry Sink Hoosier Type Kitchen Cab. w/ Flour Bin, Marble Top Tables & Stand, Dropleaf Table w/12-Brds. & Chairs, High Back Water Bench, King Size Bed (no headboard), Matching Dresser, Bureau & Nightstand, Secretary Desk, High Back Bed & Other Bdrm. Furn., Asst. Washstands & Other Tables, LaZ Boy Recliners, Matching 3-Pc. Leather Living Rm. Suite, 22” x 40” Inlaid Table w/Drawer, Blanket Chests, Glider Rocker w/Glider Ottoman, Glass Top Coffee Table, Baby Cradle, Cane Seated & Plank Btm. Rockers, Child’s Chair & Rocker, Cedar Wardrobe, Dropleaf Tea Cart Server, Dropleaf Table, Porcelain Top Table, Gone w/Wind & Tiffany Type Lamps, Cut Down Glass Front Piano w/Bench, Spinning Wheel, Floor & Wall Mirrors, Glass Top Patio Table w/Umbrella w/6 Chairs, Misc. Patio Furniture, Wooden Porch Bench, Folding & Lawn Chairs, Lighted Kincaid Picture, Asst. Wall Picture & Décor, (12) Stackable Uph. Chairs, Approx. 13’ Pinola Chair Lift w/2 Seats, (2) 6’ Lifetime Folding Tables, Quilt Stands, Metal 7-Drawer Office Desk, 4-Drawer File Cab., Smith Caronia Typewriter, Cadence 920 Elec. Treadmill, Whirlpool Side/Side Refrig. w/Ice Dispenser (2 Yrs. Old), Maytag Washer & Dryer, Gibson 18-Chest Freezer, Master Built Elec. Smoker, Weber Propane Grill, 2-Burner Propane Stove Top, White Mtn. Elec. Ice Cream Freezer. Dishes – Glassware: 30+ Flowered Veg. Bowls Including RS Prussia, Austria, Germany, Bavaria, 25 Place Setting of Fostoria, Flo Blue, Heisey Glass, Ruby Red, Germany, Japan & Noritake Dinnerware, Choc. Sets, Goldleaf Plates, Creamers & Sugars, England Tea Pots & Cups, Pink, Yellow & Green Depression, Asst. Carnival, Turkey & Chicken on Nest, Handled Baskets, Shirley Temple Pitcher, Allentown Fair, Reading, Blue Ball, Gettysburg & Grover Ruby Red, Souvenir Cups, Lg. Pedestal Covered Candy Dish, Misc. Sherberts & Stemware, Pyrex Pan w/Carrier, Pyrex Bowls, Cookie Cutters, Market Basket, Gevalia Kaffe Coffee Pot (new), Cookbooks, Tupperware, Vollrath S.S. Bucket & Dish Pan, Wood Handled Forks & Knives, Lg. Strainer, Presto Pressure Cooker, Canner, Roast Pans, Kitchen Aide Mixer & Sm. Appliances, Luggage, Dolls, Ice Chests & Coolers, Asst. Christmas Décor, Cannister Sets, Crocheted Table Cloth, Asst. Quilts, Pillows, Braided Rug, Afghans, Doilies, Throws, Misc. Soft Goods. Coins – Paper: 15 Sets of (4) 2003 Unc. 2-Dollar Bills, (4) Silver Half Dollar, 21 Silver Dimes – Asst. Yrs., Approx. 28 Silver Quarters – Various Dates, Buffalo Nickels & Others, Wheat Pennies. NOTE: The Myers are downsizing to retirement quarters & have a great collection of primitives & collectibles! Auction to begin 8AM w/few tools followed by household & primitives. Approx. 10AM w/coins. Approx. 10:30AM w/White Oak & Kirby Keller items & books. Approx. 12 Noon w/truck, tractors, large shop items & guns. Approx. 1PM w/furniture. Terms are cash, PA check or credit card w/3% service fee. Food Stand. See more

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Team Named Lancaster Bocce League Champion

Team Buford’s Bocce was the regular season champion in the Lancaster Bocce League with a record of 54-21. The team also won the playoffs with a victory over Valentino’s Pallinos in the best of five games, 3-1. The league consisted of 26 teams. Buford’s Bocce includes (front, from left) Rich Collier, Bill Bozochovic, Joe Locurto, (back) Dan Lake, George Goodling, Rick Sprout, and captain Doug Michael.

Railroad Museum Plans 1940s

Swing Dance

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will hold its 22nd annual 1940s Swing Dance on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The event will features live music from the Moonlighters Big Band among the historic trains in the museum’s Rolling Stock Hall. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1940s vintage attire or a military uniform. Light refreshments will be served, and free on-site parking will be available.

Tickets are available for purchase on www .eventbrite.com. There is a discount for students, U.S.

military veterans, current U.S. service personnel, and current Friends of the Railroad Museum members, with a form of identification requested at the door. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door until 7:30 p.m.

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is home to a collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a research library and archives, a working restoration shop, an immersive education center, and a museum store. For more information, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.

Registration Open for Santa 5K

The Manheim Lions Club has opened registration for the 10th annual Manheim Santa 5K Run and Walk, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participants may dress as Santa to run or walk through the streets of Manheim.

The race will begin and end at Market Square. A discount on the registration fee will be available through Saturday, Nov. 1. For those who register before Saturday, Nov. 15, people age 15 and older will receive a Santa suit or quarter-zip pullover, and youths age 14

and under will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and Santa hat. Race-day registration will begin at 7 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 48 Market Square, Manheim, but will not include a Santa suit or sweatshirt. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female winners. Medals will be given to the top three male and female winners in various age groups.

To register, visit www .runsignup.com and search for “Manheim Santa 5K Run and Walk.”

Event To Focus on Scams

State Rep. Nikki Rivera, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, will host a $CAM JAM event from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Calvary Homes by Tandem Living, 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster.

Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities will lead the interactive event, which will educate attendees on how to safeguard their money from financial fraud and abuse. Attendees will also play Fraud Bingo, with a

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chance to win prizes. Rivera chose to host the event at Calvary Homes by Tandem Living because millions of seniors are targeted each year, resulting in an estimated $3 billion in losses annually, according to the FBI. Seniors are often targeted because they tend to be trusting, have savings, own homes, and have good credit. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling Rivera’s office at 717-295-3157 or emailing RepRivera@pahouse.net.

and advocate for faithbased, biblically faithful organizations in Lancaster County,” said Kieffer. “We’re not designed to compete; we’re focused on Faithful Give and what we do. Healthy competition can improve the outcome for all organizations. Generosity begets generosity.”

Faithful Give is also sponsoring two in-person events as part of this year’s initiative.

The first is a kickoff prayer breakfast that will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Leaders and representatives of some of the charitable causes will be present to meet donors and answer questions.

Faithful Give will informally conclude its efforts with a community celebration event and expo on Oct. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at DOVE Westgate Church, 1755 W. Main St., Ephrata. That family-friendly gathering will feature bounce houses, a strolling magician, balloon animals, face painting, nine holes of miniature golf and fellowship.

“One hundred percent of

your money goes straight to where you designate it,” said Kieffer. “We encourage people to give to nonprofits throughout the year. Lancaster County people steward their money well. We’re really trying to expand our definition of generosity. The organizations I get behind most are the ones who have won my heart. It helps me to buy into their mission.”

Faithful Give, which does not maintain a physical office, is aiming to raise a total of $2 million for 130 Lancaster County causes like Christian schools, youth and college programs, adult programs, elderly care, human services and overseas organizations headquartered locally. Last year, Faithful Give raised more than $1.568 million from 2,933 donors.

“There are probably a thousand great causes in Lancaster County doing great work,” said Kieffer. “Faithful Give is designed to come alongside nonprofits with a Christian vision or a Christian philosophy of what benefits the community. Our goal isn’t to replace anything else. It’s to help in ways we can and

feel called to.”

“The youth will be educated,” continued Kieffer, “the homeless will be cared for, families will find resources they need, the arts will be advanced in a way that will help the community, houses will be built, and early education programs will be supported. Some of these ministries cross over.”

Since its inception in 2023, Faithful Give has raised more than $2.3 million for local nonprofits.

“I think Lancaster County has a rich heritage of biblically led, faithful-led nonprofits,” said Kieffer. “Faithful Give exists to celebrate and nurture that and protect that mission for the future. Since it was started, it’s grown in number and

October Seniors of the Month

Recognized

Grahason Lindberg and Kirsten Lindemuth have been selected as the Seniors of the Month for October at Manheim Central High School (MCHS). The Women’s Club of Manheim sponsors the Girls of the Month, and the Rotary Club of Manheim sponsors the Boys of the Month. The Seniors of the Month are chosen by the professional staff of the high school based on academic achievement, character, and involvement within the school and community.

Grahason, 18, is the son of Andrew and Emily Lindberg of Manheim. He served in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bible Club as co-president in the 2024-25 school year and has been an Interact Club member for three years. Grahason is a member of the Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and National Honor Society. He

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recently scored in the 98th percentile on the National Spanish Exam at the AP Spanish level. In sports, he played soccer for MCHS for two years and has competed in track and field as a hurdler for the past three years.

Outside of school, Grahason attends Grace Church in Lititz as well as the Manheim Brethren in Christ youth group. In the summer of 2024, he designed and painted a mural in the tunnel

at the Shack Restaurant & Mini Golf.

In the future, Grahason seeks to serve the church as either a pastor or a Bible translator on the mission field. He is planning to study theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis and go through a missionary training school called Radius International in Mexico. Kirsten, 17, is the daughter of Debra Martinez of

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The Lancaster Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold its next dinner meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner and the meeting to follow.

The annual election of chapter officers and directors will take place at the meeting. The speaker for the evening will be the Honorable Jeffery Wright of the Lancaster Veterans Court.

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Manheim. Kirsten serves in the MCHS Student Council, Book Club, Reading Olympics, and Interact Club. She also belongs to the Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and National Honor Society. Outside of school, Kirsten participates in the RYLA and Attollo leadership groups. She sings competitively.

Kirsten plans to attend college to obtain a degree in education and become a teacher.

training at the Junior National Team level, I was able to do ‘Olympic lifts,’ meaning each week we trained heavier than the previous week, rather than focusing solely on form and exercises that benefit starts performance, as the youth level teams usually work on.”

Next, Kendall will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, for a two-week training camp in November before heading to Europe in January. In Utah, Kendall will continue training on the track that will host the 2034 Olympics, and then she’ll leave for training in Latvia.

“She will train on that track for about a week, before the team travels to Austria, to race in the European Continental Cup, on the track in Igls,” explained her mother, Stacy. “Kendall has also started sliding doubles, and it is expected that she will be sliding both singles and doubles on these tracks.”

In Europe, Kendall’s focus will be on learning and gaining experience on new tracks and learning how things work with international competition, she said.

Following her time in Europe, Kendall will compete in the Youth National Championships and the Junior National Championships, both held in March at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. The Youth Nationals are open to athletes under the age of 18, while the Junior Nationals are open for athletes up to age 21.

Last year, Kendall placed fourth in Youth Nationals out of 18 athletes and sixth in Junior Nationals out of 16 competitors.

“In the North American Continental Cup race in Lake Placid in January of 2025, she placed third and finished the season in

third place overall, based on points standings,” Stacy remarked.

Kendall’s goal is a lofty one: secure a place on the 2030 Olympics team and also on the 2034 team, which will compete in Utah. Her mother is cautiously optimistic Kendall will meet those goals.

“It will be a tall task with the experience of the athletes ahead of her to reach the 2030 Olympics, but we are really hopeful Kendall will compete in 2034, in front of our home crowd in Park City, Utah,” she said.

Kendall, who said she loves “everything” about the sport, said she stays motivated by the fact she’s always having fun, no matter how she performs.

“There isn’t anything I don’t like about the sport,” she said, “except maybe the crashes, but even those help me learn to be a better slider.”

Balancing life as a high school student and a potential Olympian has been challenging, Kendall admits, and she expects the balance will become even trickier as she progresses through the sport.

“During the bulk of the season, I am enrolled online rather than in person, which helps cut down on my absences, as well as gives me some flexibility with getting my work done,” she said, noting that her school and her teachers have been very accommodating. “I intend to graduate early, in January of 2027, after the first semester of my senior year. This will allow me to still do the fun senior activities like soccer, homecoming and prom, but when I’m at the busiest part of my season, I won’t have schoolwork to worry about.”