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JULY 17, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Swim, bike, run: Lititz to put triathletes to the test BY JEFF FALK
Beneath the exterior of a bailiff beats the heart of a writer BY JEFF FALK
A ser vant of the co u r t , a b a i l i f f i s tasked with escorting individuals, aiding in the overseeing of procedures and generally providing support during legal proceedings. Gordie Jones enjoys his work; he’s learned some things about the legal system, and he finds his part-time job interesting. But for Jones, perhaps the best thing about being a bailiff is that it has Bailiff Gordie Jones outside the Lancaster almost nothing to do County courthouse with writing. “I don’t know how I’d describe Previously a sportswriter for (being a bailiff),” said Jones, a over 30 years, Jones has found resident of Lititz. “I don’t know that his new job provides a if I’d go as far as to call it a second change of pace. act. I still do some writing and See Gordie Jones pg 5
Competitors support each other during the running stage of last year’s Lititz recCenter Triathlon.
“It’s a great atmosphere,” said Ababou. “Sports bring people together. Ever yone talks to everyone. I like it as a community event. Everyone comes together that day because it’s a big event.” Competitors will start the triathlon by swimming 300 meters in the Lititz Springs Pool. From there, the athletes will jump on their bikes and ride 15.8 miles through scenic Penn Township to Manheim and back. The final leg of the triathlon will
consist of a 3.1-mile run through town and the shady developments that surround it. Both the biking and running courses are relatively flat and fast. “The (competitors) who do well are the ones who are composed and prepared,” said Ababou. “The big thing is the transition between events. You could have cramps, so you have to drink a lot of water. If an athlete is not prepared, they could feel fatigue in the run. You have to have a mental check when
Enthusiasm for fossils, minerals to be displayed at extravaganza BY JEFF FALK
Chris Haefner understands Mother Earth. He appreciates the precious gems hidden just beneath her surface. And he wants to pass on his acquired expertise to others. It’s that spirit that led Chris and his wife, Catherine, to found the Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club (LCFMC) and in turn LCFMC’s annual Christmas in July
See recCenter Triathlon pg 2
Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza. “(Fossils and minerals) represent our world and life on Earth from when it began to now,” said Chris. “People are fascinated with precious gems because they’re beautiful and valuable. Generally, people know about (fossils and minerals); our culture is everywhere. Some people like it because it’s grassroots. I think it’s more relevant now than it ever was.” See Extravaganza pg 4
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here are so many cool events staged in downtown Lititz that sometimes it’s hard to keep track of them all. But most don’t turn the area into a competitive course. Most don’t gauge the mettle of highly motivated athletes. Most don’t promote fitness in such an overt way. The Lititz recCenter Triathlon is similar to other downtown Lititz events and unique at the same time. “It’s just for the area,” said Simon Ababou, the Lititz recCenter’s fitness director and the organizer of the triathlon. “It’s good for the businesses. It’s good for the coolest town in America. It helps keep people active. We have people coming here from different areas, spending the weekend and visiting the town. It’s a nice place to visit.” The 10th edition of the annual Lititz recCenter Triathlon will be presented on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 301 Maple St., Lititz. The triathlon will begin around 7:45 a.m. and registrations will be accepted in person that day until before the start of the event or in advance by going to www .lititzrec.com/special-events/ annual-triathlon. Prizes and medals will be awarded for men and women, as individuals and as teams, in more than five age categories at the end of the competition. Goodie bags will be handed out to the competitors. Competitors can find ample parking at Warwick High School and Warwick Middle School.
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