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The way back to one another is through community. On the morning of April 10, the Factory Ministries held its fourth annual Community Leadership Summit. Business leaders, ministers and community members from Lancaster County and the surrounding areas gathered at the Factory, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, for breakfast and discussion centered around the loneliness epidemic and how to build community in the modern age. Phil Smith, senior development ambassador
Scouting America’s current flag offers a fresh, clean look that features a small image of an eagle and the colors of our country. It symbolizes the morals, commitment and tradition that Scouting America stands for. In this particular instance, the passing, raising and lowering of that Scouting America flag represents the role that Scouting has played in the history of our nation. “There are pride and meaning attached to all flags, and I think that’s true of the Scouting America flag,” said Logan Ginder, the marketing and membership coordinator of Scouting America’s Pennsylvania Dutch Council. “It represents Scouting and the state of Pennsylvania. I think it’s important just because we are Scouting America, and we’re one of the largest youth programs across the country. Scouting America has been present for a long time, and the mission hasn’t changed: for youths to become leaders and members of communities and for instilling ethics into our youths.” By all accounts, Scouting America’s recent Flags Across the Commonwealth event celebrating this year’s 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s independence was a success. The local Pennsylvania Dutch Council of Scouting America, which serves youths in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, participated in the celebration during a 45-minute ceremony at the L ancaster County Courthouse, 50 N. Duke St., Lancaster, on Feb. 17.
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hite Horse Fire and EMS Company will host its fourth annual White Horse Gallop 5K, 10K and community day on Saturday, May 23. The event will feature a 10K and 5K cross-country run, as well as a fun run and several free community activities. It will take place at the fire station, 111 White Horse Road, Gap. There is a cost to register. The race has become known for its unique start, which features a white horse opening the gallop. The horse comes from a local farm. “When we decided to call it a White Horse Gallop, we felt like we needed a horse,” said Alvin Stoltzfus, one of the organizers of the event. “I know (the farmer) spent some time training the horse ... he takes a lot of pride in it.” On the day of the race, registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. The fun run will start at 8 a.m., followed by the 10K at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 8:35 a.m. Both the 5K and 10K routes remain unchanged. As in the past, runners will leave the fire company and travel south on Route 897 and return on Route 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike). Sections of both roads will be closed during
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