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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 29
Lititz recCenter’s Youth Triathlon moves kids to be active BY JEFF FALK
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rom the outside looking in, it’s simply kids doing kids things. But it also serves as a reminder that motivation can be fostered and nurtured. There are plenty of interesting elements of the Lititz recCenter’s Youth Triathlon. But perhaps the most important thing to know is what it does for kids. “I think it’s important to engage our kids because we’re leading more sedentar y lifestyles,” said Corey Pickel, the associate executive director of the Lititz recCenter. “It’s important for kids to get out and move. This is a friendly form of competition that could lead to other things (like increased physical activity). Competition is a great thing. It’s awesome when you’re lifting each other up. Some people are going to perform well. But our goal is to
support everyone to do their best and to continue to improve.” A scaled-back version of the rec center’s adult competition, the Youth Triathlon will be staged from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, at Lititz recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz. The 18th edition of the annual event is open to boys and girls in four age categories: 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 10 and 11 and 12. Participants can register by visiting www.lititzrec.com/ special-events-programs, emailing SimonAbabou@lititzrec.com or calling 717-626-5096, or they may register in person the day of the event. “Usually, we have some music going that lifts the atmosphere,” said Pickel. “The kids are excited. They’re high-fiving each other and getting familiar with the course. Everyone’s cheering each other on and moving to the next
event. It’s cool. It’s really high energy throughout the event.” The Youth Triathlon course, which will take place entirely on the grounds of the Lititz recCenter, will vary in length based on age. Each contestant will first swim one to three laps of the rec center’s Olympic-size indoor pool, then pedal two to five laps of its outdoor bike course and finish by running one to three laps of the rec center’s quarter-mile outdoor grass course. “It’s designed to be fun, so everyone can come in and participate,” said Pickel. “It’s also a great learning experience. Sort of like, ‘Hey, this is what a triathlon feels like.’ (Children) come in, have a good time and get to compete in a friendly environment.” More than 80 kids, mainly from Lititz and surrounding communities - some of whom are members of the rec center and some of
BY JEFF FALK
Walking is good, healthy exercise. Walking with someone can be even better. Walking for someone might just be the very best. Hope Inspire Love’s upcoming Freedom Walk aims to raise money for victims of human trafficking and bring awareness to a continuing societal problem. “We’re walking with (survivors), and we want to invite
others to walk with us as well,” said Amy T hurston, Hope Inspire Love’s co-founder, president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the last seven years. “ When we walk, we’ve seen people cry. It might be walking for someone who can’t walk. When you walk, it brings hope to you and your community.” Hope Inspire Love’s fifth annual Freedom Walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Musser Park, See Freedom Walk pg 4
Parkwalk challenges shoppers to think outside the gift box BY JEFF FALK
It demands thoughtfulness, creativity and elements of uniqueness. The act of giving is an art. People looking to start their holiday shopping and those who just want to explore the local art scene need look no further than the annual Parkwalk sponsored by the Lititz Art Association (LAA). LAA will present this year’s Parkwalk on Saturday, Oct. 5, See Parkwalk pg 3 Visitors take in the sights and sounds of last year’s Lititz Parkwalk.
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See Youth Triathlon pg 2 Runners compete at last year’s Youth Triathlon.