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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.

“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

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BY JEFF FALK

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. “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 grants and $40,500 in scholarships - to nearly 70 adult students and recently graduated

When you start a nonprofit, you’re focused on the work and not necessarily thinking in terms of future mergers. The founders of Hope Inspire Love kept their noses to the grindstone, and natural evolution produced organic growth.

“My heart was always collaboration and participation,” said Amy Thurston, who, along with her husband, Steve, founded Hope Inspire Love nine years ago. “Did I think about a merger? No. We weren’t coming here to reinvent what someone else was doing. She’s Somebody’s Daughter was doing things other people weren’t doing. You’re taking the strengths of both organizations and putting them together.”

Hope Inspire Love Turns Page to More Impactful Chapter LCCTF Invests in Students’ Futures

More than simply a merger, Hope Inspire Love and She’s Somebody’s Daughter recently joined forces, pooled resources and intertwined missions all in the name of fighting human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The names have remained the same under the umbrella of a single nonprofit. Hope Inspire Love will serve as the lead organization, and the Lemoyne-based She’s Somebody’s Daughter will perform outreach services.

“This was just a beautiful next step,” said Amy. “This allows us to better impact and really help survivors in our region. It’s a natural alignment in the right direction. It’s not a mission drift; it’s a mission realignment. We don’t ever want there to be barriers for Hope Inspire Love.

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A Classic Rivalry

BY LOGAN MOYER

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 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 pleomor-

phic 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.

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.

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 advocacy. 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 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.

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 the program’s long-term impact and reach.

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

Kids’ Fair Planned

A Kids’ Fair will take place on Saturday, July 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hands-on House, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster.

The event will offer free admission to the museum, a Touch a Truck activity, and information on local and state resources.

Additional activities will include a story time with Manheim Township Public Library at 3:15 p.m., a yoga class for kids and their caregivers with Black Cat Yoga at 3:45 p.m., and a scherenschnitte craft led by Landis Valley Village

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.

United Way Awards Scholarships

United Way of Lancaster County recently awarded more than $102,875 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Pre-K Scholarships. The scholarships are intended to help children and families across Lancaster County. Through Pennsylvania’s EITC program, eligible businesses receive tax credits for contributions made to qualified organizations like United Way of Lancaster County. The contributions to United

Way are then transformed into scholarships for families experiencing financial hardship, helping children to access early learning programs. By increasing access to these opportunities, United Way hopes to strengthen both family stability and long-term community well-being.

Scholarship funding was distributed to the following early childhood education providers throughout Lancaster County: Diamond Street Early Childhood Center,

more than $40,559; Elizabethtown Child Care Center, more than $21,806; Elizabethtown Community Nursery School, more than $3,891; Lititz Christian Early Learning Center, $8,550; Little People Day Care School of Columbia, $3,300; Luthercare for Kids, more than $6,093; Tomorrow’s World Early Learning Center, $3,375; U-GRO Learning Centres, $2,250; and Uni-Vision Childcare in Lancaster, $13,050.

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The event will be held rain or shine. It is hosted in partnership with state Sen. James Andrew Malone, WellSpan Health, Rohrer’s Incorporated, and Jason Burkholder Team Hometown Property Sales.

For more information, call 717-627-0036 or email malone@pasenate .com. Information about Malone is available at https://senatormalone .com/.

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, 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 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.

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,

Women’s Club Sets Meeting

The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Together We Can” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Casa di Fiori at the Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m.

The program will feature Teasia Levin, a national liaison from the military, who will present a display of military services with interactive audience participation.

Levin will also be the speaker. She will share

“The Struggle Is Real, But You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.” Levin and her husband serve as national military liaisons, providing retreats for military couples in Wyoming and Colorado.

All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per

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.”

person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, July 22. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by July 22. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.

Conflict Resolution Program Set

Advoz will offer a Restorative Practices Toolkit Training from Monday to Wednesday, Aug. 17 to 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Millersville University. The campus is centered around George and Frederick streets in Millersville. People may choose to attend one or more days of the training.

The program is intended to help people build practical skills for interpersonal and group collaboration and restorative conflict resolution. Topics will

include conflict awareness, listening-based communication, cultural considerations, de-escalating high conflict and engaging in proactive affective communication, and facilitating the group-building Circle Process. There is a cost per day, with a discount for those who attend all three days. Continuing education credits are available for an additional fee. To register by Friday, Aug. 10, 2026, go to https://advoz.org/ training#toolkit.

Rappelling Event Raises Funds

VisionCorps held its annual Eye Drop fundraiser on June 5 at the Holiday Inn Lancaster. Almost 100 people, including those who are blind or vision impaired, rappelled in the event, which raises funds to support vision rehabilitation services for people with low vision in Lancaster, Adams, Chester, Lebanon, and York counties. People from across the region came to watch the rappellers.

The event has raised more than $190,000, and community members may still contribute by visiting https://give.visioncorps. net/give/730073#!/ donation/checkout.

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VisionCorps is headquartered in Lancaster and is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

of the bigger and stronger Hope

This was an easy ‘yes.’ There was no pause or reservations.”

The consolidation allows the two nonprofits to work as one and to provide better services and reach more victims and potential victims of human trafficking in Lancaster, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, York, Berks, Cumberland, Adams, Perry, Montgomery and Lehigh counties. Operating under the tagline “Better Together, Stronger Together,” Hope Inspire Love, which is headquartered at 1380 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, now also operates offices in Lemoyne and Chambersburg.

Under details of the merger, every former staff member of She’s Somebody’s Daughter was retained by the new organization.

“This partnership is a bold investment in the future of survivors and our community,” said Rosemarie Davis, executive director of She’s Somebody’s Daughter. “The exponential power of partnership with Hope Inspire Love enables us to support and expand our mission to women exploited in the

commercial sex industry.”

“She’s Somebody’s Daughter’s mission is going out and meeting individuals in dark places and meeting the needs, instead of waiting for people to be referred to them,” said Amy, who will remain in her role as CEO of Hope Inspire Love. “They’re going into that moment and into vulnerable situations like massage businesses, strip clubs, motels and prisons. We’re there for long-term support.

“We’ve been working together for years,” added Amy. “(She’s Somebody’s Daughter was) looking at where they were going in the future. We were working with them like, ‘What do you need?’” Ultimately, it was a conversation at a conference between Thurston and She’s Somebody’s Daughter officials that got the ball rolling toward a merger. Thurston took the idea to Hope Inspire Love’s board of directors in January of 2025, and by the fall of that year, the proper documen-

tation was submitted to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office.

“We made sure this was truly a great fit,” said Amy. “It’s not just two organizations joining names. It’s a collective force for good in our community. We have to be willing to consider what’s best for the people we serve. Neither organization was looking for this, but this came about. We didn’t force it. It was meant to be.”

Amy and Steve Thurston founded Hope Inspire Love in the basement of their home in 2017. The organization has performed a wealth of good in those short years since.

“It started as a dream of something we had to do,” said Amy. “It started with awareness and education. We have expanded our services, and now we have over 100 volunteers giving back. If you look at the years that have passed, we’ve been able to put together a strong team that supports the mission and community.”

For additional information, go to https://hope inspirelove.org.

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Experience - Meet members- Enjoy! 1311 Diamond St., Akron - 9:30 am Service Summer Outdoors - Children Welcome www.akronmench.org Ph: 717-859-1488

HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org

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

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.

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.

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!”

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

Scouts Explore Philadelphia

Scouts BSA Troop 142 recently held its 12th annual Urban Adventure Race in Philadelphia. Using their navigation skills, Scouts took multiple forms of transportation to explore the city, discovering unexpected as well as famous sites, completing challenges at each of the checkpoint stations, participating in a photo scavenger hunt, and racing to the finish point. Teams of two or three Scouts along with an adult chaperone set off at timed intervals from a common starting location. All points were tallied at the end of the race, and top teams were announced for each station challenge as well as the overall race.

Past race venues include Pittsburgh, New York City, Washington, D.C. and - as virtual experiences during the pandemic - Seattle, Wash., and London. In addition, the event was previously held in Philadelphia in 2016 and 2022.

This year’s race began at Philadelphia’s iconic LOVE statue, from which Scouts made their way to John F. Collins Park for a cartography challenge. Teams then proceeded via

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trolley to FDR Park, where they used their compass skills to kick soccer balls into a specific goal. After riding the subway to reach City Hall, the Scouts completed a history challenge testing their knowledge of famous or unique events that had occurred in Philadelphia. The subsequent bus ride to the Philadelphia Museum of Art gave the Scouts a break before they climbed the steps to the Rocky statue. Once a team was able to provide the correct number of steps

to the station master, its challenge was to identify buildings in the Philadelphia skyline.

Scouts took taxis or Uber rides to Spruce Street Harbor Park in the Penn’s Landing area, where they contributed to a public art piece and enjoyed special activities available in the park as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration. The challenge for the Scouts was to answer questions about what they had observed in the park. Scouts were

permitted to choose a transportation method to carry them to the final station at Independence Hall, where coordinators advised teams of a detour to collect information from the Signers’ Walk along the Chestnut Street south sidewalk. Once the detour challenge was completed, the teams headed for the finish line across the street from Independence Hall. For more information about Scouts BSA Troop 142, visit www.troop142 lititzpa.org.

State Recognizes What Lancaster Already Knew

BY JEFF FALK

The Conestoga is Pennsylvania’s River of the Year. The Conestoga is Lancaster County’s river of a lifetime.

“In so many ways, the health of the Conestoga River is a reflection of the health of those who live in the watershed, and vice versa,” said Malinda Harnish Clatterbuck, executive director of the Conestoga River Club (CRC). “I don’t doubt that many people are aware, but there are still many who have little idea of the importance of the riverthey drive on bridges that go over the river at so many locations in the city, but the Conestoga River is hidden in plain sight for so many people.

Naturalists navigate the waters of the Conestoga River.

“Our desire, as the Conestoga River Club, is to bring the river to the awareness of the community, and to provide opportunities to bring community members to the water so they can develop a personal relationship with her,” continued Clatterbuck. “We cannot love and steward well what we

do not know.”

Recently, the Conestoga River was named Pennsylvania’s River of the Year for 2026 by the state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR). The

Youths Qualify for National Esports Competition

Twelve youth esports athletes from central Pennsylvania traveled to Orlando, Fla., from June 25 to 28 to compete in the Esports Series Championship Nationals at Full Sail University. The event brought together players from across the United States for live competition in Fortnite, Apex Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Marvel Rivals, and other titles.

The 12 central Pennsylvania players represented Valhallan Esports Training locations in Camp Hill and Lancaster, and they come from communities across the region, including Lancaster, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, and Chambersburg. The students qualified through competitive league play and competed in Fortnite and Apex Legends.

The players qualified as members of six teams. In the Fortnite competition, the players and their teams are as follows: Jack

Butler and Jordan Flores, the Chefs; Eli Schwalm and Lachlan Shamenek, GUFF; Brady Mace and Shawn Cook, Famous People; and Ethan Hernandez and Roland Benion, Newbies. In the Apex Legends competition, players Collin Lehman, Alex Markan, and Will Markan competed as members of the Ravens, while Ethan Hernandez, Brady Mace, and Bo Ritter served as members of Stormborn.

Several players have

trained with Valhallan for more than two years, while others are newer competitors who rapidly advanced through the program’s coaching and competitive development system. Organizers say the esports program focuses on skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. It also offers opportunities to earn scholarships.

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announcement was made during a formal ceremony at Lancaster Central Park, where local and state dignitaries spoke and the Conestoga’s River of the Year poster was revealed.

“The Conestoga River is vital to the health of Lancaster city,” said Lancaster mayor Jaime Arroyo. “From providing drinking water to recreation opportunities, we are fortunate to have this indispensable resource in our backyard.”

Through a submission to POWR and DCNR, CRC nominated the Conestoga River as Pennsylvania’s River of the Year. Once on the ballot, CRC collaborated with other area agencies like Lancaster Conservancy, Alliance for the Chesapeake and Clean Water Partners to promote the campaign and secure the votes necessary for victory.

“I think this year one of my favorite things about the Conestoga River is that we’ve been seeing a lot of Baltimore Orioles,” said Clatterbuck. “They

didn’t used to nest in this area. Besides that, I like the life we see when we’re on the water - the green egrets, great blue herons, bald eagles, sliders and snapping turtles, carp and the deer that come to the water to drink and wade in the waters to cool themselves down from the summer heat. I just like all of the life along the river.”

The 72-mile Conestoga River enters Lancaster County at Brownstown in the east and exits the locale at Safe Harbor on the Susquehanna River in the west. The city of Lancaster derives 40% of its drinking water from the Conestoga River.

“We all contribute to

the health or unhealth of our watersheds,” said Clatterbuck, a resident of Holtwood. “It is true; we all live downstream. So, think about what trash you put on the ground, what pollutants you spray on your yard, what you flush down the toilet. Studies have shown that being outside for 20 minutes a day can decrease anxiety and stress, so getting out on the riverwhether on the banks, in a boat or wading in the water - can help maintain a more balanced and physically and mentally healthy life.”

For additional information, go to https://cone stogariverclub.org.

Martin Named to Dean’s List

Ava Martin of Lititz was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester at Samford University, Homewood, Ala. To qualify for the

dean’s list, students must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework.

ing provides structured youth esports programs focused on coaching, competitive leagues, STEM learning, camps, and personal development. Through team-based competition and mentorship, students work to develop gaming skills alongside communication, leadership, confidence, and teamwork.

Students Honored for Academic Achievement

Kennedi Reiff

to the president’s list for achieving a GPA of 4.0, indicating all A’s. Brady Cossette was named to the dean’s list for earning a GPA of 3.5 or greater.

UDS Holds Fundraising Gala

United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDS) recently held a gala with the theme “Beyond 60: Your Impact. Our Journey.” The sold-out event brought together 500 guests for a night dedicated to service, community connection, and philanthropy.

The event was defined by teamwork and storytelling. When the scheduled keynote speaker, John Kruk, was unable to attend due to illness, Teresa Rineer and the UDS Gala Committee pivoted to keep the event on track. Stepping in for their friend and teammate, Mickey Morandini and Tommy Greene - members

of the 1993 Phillies National League Championship team - joined Dave Spadaro for a fireside chat and a VIP meetand-greet with supporters.

The program also included on-stage conversations with those directly impacted by UDS. Attendees heard from Brendan Fry and his sister

Julianna, representing the Challenger Football and Cheerleading Program, as well as Griffin Swan, who was joined by his parents

and his service dog, Jackson, from the UDS Service Dogs program.

The gala raised nearly $540,000 via sponsorships, ticket sales, and an auction, all of which will fund UDS’ mission to deliver support and personal care to people with disabilities and older adults.

For more information about UDS, visit https:// udservices.org.

Student Named to Dean’s List

Summit A. Smoker was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Clark University, Worcester, Mass. Smoker, of Lititz, received first honors.

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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 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

Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or greater to attain first honors.

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.

School Celebrates Class of 2026

Dayspring Christian Academy, 120 College Ave., Mountville, held commencement services for the Class of 2026 on May 30 in the school auditorium. Headmaster Dan Stone presided over Dayspring’s 31st commencement ceremony.

Kylie Smucker of Lancaster was the valedictorian, and Angel Ye of Mount Joy was the salutatorian. In addition, the members of the Class of 2026 include Lily Ansel, Lancaster; Chase Bearden, Mountville; Jedidiah Cooper, Millersville; Arianna Diffenderfer,

Marietta; Kaitlyn Dombach, Millersville; Olivia Dotson, Marietta; Yelianis Nicole Gonzalez Morillo, Columbia; Reilley Guion, Willow Street; Egypt Hidalgo, Columbia; Wesley Hussar, Lancaster; Madeline Landis, Lancaster; Sierra Lapp, Lititz; Berenice Lezama, Mountville; Yi Wen (Sara) Liu, Mount Joy; Gabriel Mellinger, Ephrata; Mariah Myers, Columbia; Dylan Rabold, Refton; Caleb Santos, Leola; Natalie Slabach, New Providence; Addalie Stoltzfus, Strasburg; Carter Stoltzfus, Mount Joy; Katelyn Sugden,

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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.

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

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.

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 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.

Family Needs Met Inside Unlocked Closet

BY JEFF FALK

Sometimes, wonderful things can spring from places of hurt.

When Chelsea Clark’s sons, Amir, now 9, and Adam, now 8, were initially adopted, a lack of support led to the cancellation of a baby shower for the boys. But Chelsea turned the negative into a positive.

From a personal challenge, the Ephrata woman created a public nonprofit called Unlocked Closet.

“I wanted to do what I could to have people not feel what I felt,” said Chelsea. “We started in a storage unit and quickly outgrew it. Where we’re going, I don’t know. I’m not in a rush to get there. I want to make sure whatever we do, we do well. Currently, we aren’t doing any fundraising, but we’re going to need to do it.”

Unlocked Closet, which is situated at 24 Orange St., Ephrata, is like a store for foster and adoptive families, except no money ever changes hands. Operated entirely by volunteers, Unlocked Closet consists of 1,200 square feet of donated items, but Chelsea performs many of the administrative chores for the organization at home and through a Facebook page.

Unlocked Closet’s hours of operation vary from week to week, but they are posted regularly on its Facebook page. Typically, the nonprofit is open for two to five hours, five or

six days a week.

“‘Unlock’ means we want to unlock the positivity in kids,” said Chelsea. “When kids enter into foster care, they don’t come with anything. When they walk into the store, we want them to feel value. We have suitcases, and we fill them. We will never send a kid out with stuff in a garbage bag.”

Among the items available at Unlocked Closet are new and gently used hats, coats and clothing sized from newborn to adult 3X, diapers, toiletries, books, games, toys, bikes, balls, cleats, baby gear and seasonal items. Families must show proof of fostering or adoption to receive the goods, and a vast majority of the items have been donated - some by churches and some by families who have benefited from Unlocked Closet in the past.

“Every foster child’s

family receives a stipend from the county in which they live,” said Chelsea. “But a lot of times, those stipends don’t reach. It’s not covering basic needs. We want to take off some of that financial need, and we want kids to have a sense of normalcy. We want to create a community for families. We want to fill in the gaps for the families who aren’t being supported.”

Last year alone, Unlocked Closet served families nearly 700 times and distributed almost 30,000 items valued at nearly $142,000. Most of the families being served reside in Lancaster, Lebanon, York and Chester counties.

There are currently about 15,000 children enrolled in the foster care system throughout Pennsylvania, and about one-third of them are available for adoption.

“It’s far and wide,” said Chelsea. “If somebody

needs something, they can message us, and we do everything we can to get them an appointment. I just love seeing the kids light up when they walk in the store. Needs are being met before they’re even known.”

Unlocked Closet is staffed by 15 volunteers, the majority of whom are parents and some of whom are foster or adoptive parents.

“Every time we have someone new walk in, they tell us they need to tell a friend,” said Chelsea. “So, I think the need is greater than I realize, especially in this current economic climate.”

Unlocked Closet moved from a 200-square-foot storage unit to its current location in August of 2022, and a year later created a bike and outdoor toy room in a storage area there. In December of 2023, the nonprofit conducted its initial Christmas Gift event, and in October of 2024, Unlocked Closet awarded its first scholarships.

“It’s getting there,” Chelsea said. “We’ve sent out letters to churches and organizations, but we’ve seen very little return on that. A lot of our reach is word of mouth. Now we need a bigger space.

“Kids are valuable, and we want them to realize they’re valued,” she added. “That creates good humans, and we need that in the world.”

For additional information, go to www.unlocked closet.org.

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.

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 a por -

tion of ticket sales.

Community sponsors include John Gross & Company, Visit Lancaster City, and Waterfront Financial. Event partners include Sig-

narama Lancaster, STRAY Production Services, RockHound Apparel, and BUiLDiNG CHARACTER.

To learn more, visit www .lancastercraftbeerfest.com.

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