Start Your Engines
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
No matter what the weather conditions are on Saturday, June 20, it’s guaranteed to thunder in Columbia. More than 525 cars, trucks and motorcycles will roll into town for the 12th annual Thunder on the River. At
noon, all participants will fire their engines in unison, letting out a roar that will rumble through the streets like a summer thunderstorm.
“We started this tradition several years ago, and it’s become something people look forward to,” said Paul Resch, president of the Columbia Lions Club, which
organizes the event. “When hundreds of engines roar to life at the same time, it’s a sound you feel in your chest. It’s one of those moments that makes this show unlike anything else in the area.”
Thunder on the River will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on Locust Street between
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BY CATHY MOLITORIS
In biblical times, water baptism happened regularly, providing a symbol of spiritual cleansing, repentance and the embrace of a new faith. Wrightsville Assembly of God will bring back that practice during Worship at the River. The event will be held at Wrightsville’s Riverfront Park, 301 S. Front St., on Saturday, June 27. Food trucks and live music
will begin at 4:30 p.m., and a baptism service will start at 5:30 p.m.
“This is a dream that we have had for many years and are so excited to see it happen,” said Morgan McNatt, events coordinator at Wrightsville Assembly of God. “You can expect amazing live worship music, a great message and a celebration of people deciding to follow Jesus.”
As pastor Aaron McNatt explained, the event is an
Neighbors Nourishing Kids
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When members of Wrightsville Presbyterian Church saw a need in their community, they took action, and the Summer Lunch Program was born.
The program will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, Aug. 14, in the church’s fellowship hall at the back of the church, 205 N. Second St., Wrightsville.
“When we learned that one in three kids in Eastern York School District is on a free- or reducedprice lunch during the school year, we knew we could fill that gap over the summer,” said Alicia Ferrari, outreach coordinator for Wrightsville Presbyterian Church. “It started with a dream, a few passionate people, and turned into a reality with the help of our amazing community.”
This is the third summer for the program, which provides daily lunch meals for school-age children in Wrightsville and Eastern York School District. Registration is not required; children can just show up any day for lunch.
The program is completely funded by community members, Ferrari said, adding that the church is looking for Monday meal sponsors. If no sponsors are found, the church will provide Monday lunches. Tuesday and Thursday meals will be brown bag lunches meant for takeout.
“Grandview Church York and Remax Pinnacle: The Bridge Team are currently hosting food drives to fill these bags,” Ferrari remarked. “Wednesday’s hot meals are prepared and provided by John Wright Restaurant and include some of the kids’ favorite options, like chicken fingers and
People enjoy a previous year’s Thunder on the River.
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Garden Tour Planned in Columbia
Art in the Gardens, a garden tour in Columbia, will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will return under the coordination of Create Columbia, a local nonprofit organization that promotes Columbia as a creative and vital community. The annual garden tour blends the artistry of several local gardeners with the talents of a variety of artists who have each been assigned to one of the venues.
Each of the stops will host at least one artist working en plein air. Acrylics, oils, collages, and more will be produced during the tour. The artists tentatively scheduled to participate include Peg Donnan, Kim Morrow, musician Christopher Prestia, Bill Clark, Joan Inman, and Janette Toth-Musser.
Edible Garden,” by Grace Julian; “Photography in Your Garden,” by local photographer John Reitzel; “Native Plantings,” with Kelsey Frey; and “Arranging Cut Flowers,” with the staff from Jane’s Flower Shoppe.
Tour tickets may be prepurchased at discounted price through Thursday, June 11, by calling 223246-7271. Prepurchased tickets must be paid for at the time of order using a credit card or Venmo or by mailing a check if time allows. Reserved tickets will be available in the Columbia Market House at the start of the tour on June 13. Tour tickets will be available for purchase at full price on the tour date at the Historic Columbia Market House from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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opportunity to focus on a traditional celebration.
“Water baptism is a public declaration of someone’s life being changed by Jesus and has traditionally taken place in rivers, oceans and lakes,” he said.
“If you are thinking about being baptized, this is an open opportunity.”
He noted that water baptism is considered a “step of obedience.”
“It’s really what the Lord calls us to do,” he said. “Around here, we call that our ‘first obedience’ because it’s the first thing we’re challenged to do as followers of Christ.”
Food trucks are still being finalized for the event.
Music will be provided by UVF Worship, a band from the University of Valley Forge.
“They write and produce original music, as well as (perform) well-known favorites,” Morgan said.
to decide on the spot to be baptized.
Pastor McNatt will share a message and then invite anyone who is interested in participating to join him and several other pastors for the baptism.
“For those who are baptized at Worship at the River, Wrightsville Assembly of God will provide towels and an event T-shirt,” Morgan said. Baptism will be available for anyone age 7 or older. Children age 12 and under must be accompanied in the river by a guardian.
People should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating at the park.
The event offers an opportunity for Wrightsville Assembly of God to share the message of the love of Jesus while reinforcing Christian faith and inviting new people to publicly declare their faith.
In addition, this year’s tour will feature presentations on various aspects of the art of gardening. Each topic will be featured twice during the tour to allow participants flexibility in planning their day. All sessions will be informal and will allow opportunities to ask questions. The talks will be “Creating an
Art in the Gardens is made possible through the support of local organizations and businesses. Funds raised will benefit Create Columbia’s scholarship program to encourage education in the arts. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/create columbia or www.create columbia.org. This event will be held rain or shine.
OCPGC Celebrating 200th Anniversary
The Old Columbia Public Grounds Company (OCPGC) is celebrating its 200th corporate anniversary in 2026. The idea for the OCPGC was conceived by Columbia town founder Samuel Wright prior to his death in 1811. The company was created in 1814 and became officially incorporated in 1826, with the purpose of administering a grant of land in the new town of Columbia. Through the activities of its board of directors, the OCPGC would go on to establish a water distribution system, create a school, and open the Locust Street and River parks.
In 1854, the OCPGC purchased land from John L. Wright with proceeds from its stock ownership in the Columbia Water Company.
The land encompassed the area bounded by Lancaster Avenue; Cemetery Road, now South Sixth Street; Locust Street; and Cherry Street. This area became Locust Street Park.
Notable features of the park include “The Returned Soldier” statue at the entrance at Fifth and Locust streets, which depicts a World War I soldier and memorializes Columbia community members who served in the military from 1776 to 1918. At this location, memorial flowers are laid during the annual Memorial Day Parade. Other monuments are dedicated to Samuel Wright for his contributions to the town, World War II veterans who served aboard submarines, and the donors of the red
People are encouraged to be baptized in the Susquehanna River at the event. Online signup is available before the service, but people are also welcome
“Worship at the River is a completely free event,” Morgan said. “Everyone is welcome.”
For more information, including a link to register for baptism, visit www .wrightsvillechurch.com.
Bluegrass Concert Set
Seven Mountains Bluegrass will present a concert by Bluestone Band on Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at Wild Country Farm, 940 Park Road, Lewisberry.
Weather permitting, the concert will take
place outdoors. Attendees should bring their own chairs. There is a suggested donation, which will benefit the band.
For more information, contact Pat at 717-202-9423.
Front and Sixth streets and in Locust Street Park.
Admission is free for spectators.
This year’s sold-out show welcomes all makes and models of vehicles, with 86 trophies awarded across a variety of categories, including Best of Show and the Barry Doutrich Memorial Trophy, named for the show’s founder.
“Every year, this show feels like stepping back into the best parts of our past,” Resch said. “You’ll see the car you drove in high school, the one your dad taught you to drive in or the one you always dreamed about. These vehicles carry storiesfirst dates, family road trips, late-night cruises and memories that connect generations.”
This year’s show also coincides with two historic celebrations.
“Columbia is celebrating its 300th anniversary, and the opening ceremonies take place the night before our show,” Resch said. “At the same time, America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. With both milestones happening together, we’re encouraging everyone to wear red, white and blue and really show their patriotism and community pride.”
Several veterans organizations will be present, including Vietnam Veterans of America, the Navy Club, the Lancaster County Marine Corps League Toys for Tots and the Young Marines.
“It means a lot to have the veterans with us,” Resch added. “Their presence reminds us that our freedoms - and the celebrations we enjoyare possible because of the men and women who served.”
At 11:30 a.m., Boy Scout Troop 35 will lead a flag ceremony, followed by
the national anthem and engine revving at noon.
A Kids Pit Stop located in the parking garage at CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health, 401 Locust St., will feature face painting, crafts and fun for kids, plus free toy car giveaways by Columbia Borough Police.
“Thunder on the River is a family event,” Resch said. “Kids love the crafts and face painting, parents love the cars, and everyone loves the energy. And for the little ones, nothing compares to walking up to a police officer and getting a free Hot Wheels or Matchbox car. It’s a small gesture that creates a big memory.”
Official Thunder on the River T-shirts will be available for purchase at the Lions headquarters tent in front of 345 Locust St. The Lions will also collect food donations for the Columbia Food Bank and will sell tickets for a 50-50 drawing.
The Last Ride & Macabre Creations, sponsored by Mount Bethel Cemetery, will feature hearses, ambulances and flower cars between Sixth and Seventh streets, and vendors in the cemetery, 700 Locust St.
Restrooms will be available at multiple outdoor and indoor locations, including Columbia Market House and St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Food trucks and nonprofit food vendors will be set up on South Fourth Street, and people are also encouraged to visit Columbia eateries. A full list may be found at https:// columbiamerchants.com.
Participating food trucks will include Scoops Ice Cream and Grille, Halo’s Eatery and Nouveau TeaVietnamese Bakery & Café. Spectator parking for Thunder on the River will
be available on surrounding streets and in designated lots, including Holy Trinity Church, Janson Park, Columbia Church and Columbia Market House. Handicap parking will be available on North Fourth Street between Locust and Walnut streets.
Thunder on the River benefits the Columbia Borough Fire Department for the purchase of a new ladder truck and the Columbia Lions Club vision and eyeglass program. Since 2014, the Lions have donated $84,200 from the car show to local nonprofits.
Resch noted that the show is always held the third Saturday in June, which usually falls the day before Father’s Day.
“It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who’ve shaped our lives,” he said. “When you walk through the show, you’ll see that spirit everywhere: multi-generational vehicles restored by fathers and sons or even fathers and grandsons, families attending together and people proudly sharing the stories behind the cars that have been passed down through generations. It’s truly a family-friendly event, and that sense of tradition and community is a big part of what makes the show special.”
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Grace Baptist Church, 3920 East Prospect Road, York, will host a “Rainforest Falls: Experiencing the Nature of God” vacation Bible school from Monday to Friday, June 15 to 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. The program is for children age 4 through ninth grade. To register, visit www.gracebaptistyork .com. For more details, call 717-755-0091 or email gracebaptistyork@ comcast.net.
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oak trees planted along the Locust Street side of the
Over the years, the OCPGC has donated park ground to the Columbia Public Library for the creation of a new library building in 1960 and to the Columbia School District for the construction of the Washington Institute school in the early 20th century. This building later became the high school and then Park Elementary School. In the 1970s, additional ground was granted to expand the size of the school. The Columbia Lions Club and Columbia Rotary Club were given ground in the 1980s to construct a gazebo that hosted many band concerts.
Historically, the park was used as a field hospital for wounded soldiers after the Battle of Gettysburg. It was also a campaign stop for presidential candidate John F. Kennedy in 1960, and Columbia’s only Major League Baseball player, Jimmy Sheckard, played on a makeshift baseball field in the park. The park was the site of the opening and closing ceremonies of Columbia’s Bicentennial in 1988, as well as Old Home Week activities in 1905 and 2005. It was the site of a ceremony on the first anniversary of 9/11.
The park is currently used for the annual Memorial Day service, hosted by the United Veterans Council of Columbia; the Thunder on the River Car Show, sponsored by the Columbia Lions Club; the Lions Club’s Summer Concert Series; St. Paul Lutheran Church’s annual 9/11 memorial service; Arbor Day ceremonies; and the Merchants Association of Columbia’s Christmas tree lighting in November. Community members and visitors line the Locust Street side of the park to
watch the United Veterans Council’s Memorial Day Parade each May and the Lions Club’s Mardi Gras parade in October. The park is also the first stop on Create Columbia’s annual garden tour. Previous events have included Halloween Haunted Tours and the former Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Antique, Art and Craft Show. The park is used for photos by wedding parties and Columbia High School students headed to prom and the May Day celebration. It will also be part of Columbia’s 300th anniversary celebration in June.
The park is legally considered private rather than public, although it is available for use by the general public. Those using the park must be organized groups that have sufficient liability insurance and sign a lease agreement for their event.
The OCPGC is still managed by a volunteer board, which currently consists of president Andy Ohrel, vice president Bill Kloidt Jr., secretary and treasurer Mark Zeamer, John Meshey, Steve Deets, Jack Gamby, Jeff Seibert, Glenn Bachert, and Tom Fleckenstein. To join, a person must own real estate in the Borough of Columbia. The board serves as financial fiduciaries for the park, and it maintains the park with help from the Columbia Borough Highway Department, the Columbia Park Rangers, the Columbia Lions Club, and the Columbia High School National Honor Society.
Each year, the board holds a fundraising drive to assist in the upkeep of the park. Plans for the coming years include sidewalk repairs and maintenance or removal and replacement of many of the trees in the park. To donate, call Kloidt at 717-201-5134.
Fundraising Campaign Expands Housing
Bridge of Hope has announced the successful completion of its $9.3 million Making Room comprehensive campaign, a milestone that is already expanding affordable housing access and strengthening long-term stability for families facing homelessness across Lancaster County, Chester County, and beyond.
Originally launched with an $8.4 million goal, the campaign was expanded as economic pressures increased the number of local families experiencing housing instability. At the same time, new opportunities emerged to secure additional homes and respond more urgently to the need.
In Lancaster County, campaign investments resulted in six affordable housing units located in Lititz, Manheim, Paradise Township, and Lancaster Township - communities where rising rents have increasingly outpaced wages. The locations of several of the homes will help children remain connected to their schools, routines, and support systems during times of transition.
The campaign also helped launch the Bridgeport Housing collaboration with Chestnut Housing, Forest Hills Mennonite Church, and Conestoga Valley SEEDS. The partnership aims to add 12 to 15 affordable homes by 2027-28, expanding the community’s long-term capacity to respond to family homelessness.
Beyond individual homes, the Making Room campaign strengthened Lancaster County’s housing ecosystem by expanding creative strategies that help families facing homelessness move more quickly from crisis into housing, such as growing landlord partnerships, using master leasing and lease guarantees, strengthening cross-sector collabo-
Bourne Receives Recognition
Natalie Bourne of Columbia was one of 12 Lebanon Valley College student-athletes who were named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators this winter.
A member of the women’s swim team, Bourne competed in eight meets this season and was on four
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ration, and increasing rental assistance.
The campaign also reinforced the supports that help families remain housed. Families often enter permanent housing after months or even years of instability, carrying the weight of prolonged stress and uncertainty. Through strengthened whole-family support, Bridge of Hope has sought to reduce isolation, address the emotional toll of homelessness through mental health-informed care, and surround parents and children with neighboring volunteers who walk alongside them as they stabilize, heal, and rebuild. Together, these efforts contributed to a 65% increase in Bridge of Hope families served in Lancaster County. While the campaign was a success, the work continues. Bridge of Hope continues to expand housing solutions, strengthen pathways to employment and financial stability, mobilize more neighboring volunteers, and prepare for a new phase of work focused on long-term community impact.
Bridge of Hope National is a Christian faith-based nonprofit organization working to end family homelessness across the United States. Bridge of Hope partners with families facing homelessness to help them achieve safe, sustainable housing by strengthening financial stability, providing whole-family case management, and fostering supportive neighboring relationships with volunteers from local Christian churches who offer ongoing relational and practical support. To learn more, visit www .bridgeofhopeinc.org. Information about the Making Room campaign is available at www.bridge ofhopeinc.org/give/ making-room-campaign/.
Sieglitz Receives Academic Honor
Brenda Sieglitz was named to chancellor’s list for the spring semester at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C. Sieglitz is a resident of Columbia.
To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or greater. Students named to the chancellor’s list are also named to the dean’s list.
fries, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken alfredo pasta and walking tacos. Fridays, we serve Marcello’s Pizza - Wrightsville.”
She said by the end of last summer the program was serving about 45 meals a day.
“We make sure to offer fresh, local produce every day alongside meals, including salads, fresh fruits and vegetables,” she stated. “We even pick kale and spinach from our garden at the church and make smoothies for the kids. The kids love a kale smoothie, can you believe it?”
Tuesday and Thursday meals are available to go, with dine-in only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
“We offer activities for the kids, crafts, etc.,” Ferrari said. “The program is very much ‘drop-in’ style, no timeline activities. Some kids just come to socialize, some come to eat and then leave, some stay the whole time.”
Ferrari coordinates the program along with pastor Jesse North.
“This year, we have hired Jessica Ruth to run the daily operations at Summer Lunch,” Ferrari said, noting
that Jessica works at a local school during the year and many of the kids already know her from that or from her ice cream truck, called Get Creamed Soft Serve, that she operates during the warmer months.
“I wanted to be a part of the Summer Lunch Program because I care deeply about supporting children and families in my community,” Ruth said. “As a math interventionist, I already work closely with students during the school year, and since I’m off during the summer, this is a meaningful way to continue helping students in a positive and supportive environment.”
Ferrari hopes any child who wants lunch will come out for the program, and she encourages community members to support the initiative.
“This program is funded 100% by our community,” she said. “We accept donations online at www.wpcpa .org. Donations are tax deductible. Our fundraising goal this year is $14,000. We accept in-kind donations of single-serve snacks and drinks. We accept perishable donations during the program as well.”
YCAS Plans Starwatch Program
The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will offer a public Starwatch at its observatory at John C. Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, June 13, from 8 to 10 p.m.
The event will begin with a screened astronomical presentation on current astronomy topics.
Guests will then be guided on a tour of the sky through one of the club’s telescopes. Attendees will be shown a host of celestial objects.
While the event is free
Music Festival and Maker’s Market Posted
A Riverfront Music Festival and Maker’s Market will be held on Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park on South Front Street in Wrightsville. Admission is free.
Formerly known as Fun on Front, the newly reimagined event is partnering with the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association (LSRA) this year as a benefit event supporting the organization’s work. The event will recognize LSRA’s 20 years of environmental stewardship, clean water advocacy, and conservation efforts throughout the Lower Susquehanna watershed while inviting the public to learn more about the organization’s mission and impact.
Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about water quality monitoring, clean water advocacy, educational field trips and paddle tours, community science initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and local trash cleanup efforts that help protect the Susquehanna River and the greater Chesapeake Bay watershed.
The event will also feature live music, local art, food, and family-friendly activities along the waterfront. Musical
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and open to the public, donations will help the society to continue to bring astronomical events to York County and surrounding areas.
If the weather is clear, all activities will occur as scheduled. In the event of extreme weather, call 717-759-YCAS (9227) for notice of cancellation or visit www.astroyork.com or www.facebook.com/ AstroYork.
Those who own a telescope but are not sure how to use it may schedule a lesson at the observatory by emailing info@ astroyork.com.
performances will include Bjorn & Robin, School of Rock, Three of a Kind, and A.D. Chandler. A maker’s market will showcase local artists and creators displaying handmade goods and artwork available for purchase, while food vendors - including G’s Concessions, Gourmet Glizzy Hot Dogs, and the Eastern York County Rotary Club - will offer a variety of refreshments. Guests may also enjoy free face painting and balloon art for children.
LSRA acknowledged the partners helping to make this celebration possible, including Scents by Meg, REMAX Pinnacle, Hakes Sporting Goods, and York County Trail Towns.
The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association (LSRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Wrightsville. To learn more, visit www.lowsus riverkeeper.org.
relay teams at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships. Bourne anchored the 200-yard medley relay team and the 400-yard medley relay team at the conference championship meet. This is her third consecutive year earning Academic All-District honors.
Bourne is pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy in exercise science and physical therapy at Lebanon Valley College. She is a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.
People enjoy a previous year’s Summer Lunch Program.
In Memory of Malmedy
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
On Dec. 17, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, more than 80 unarmed U.S. soldiers were gunned down by German forces in what’s now known as the Malmedy Massacre. Among those impacted by this World War II event were 10 soldiers from Lancaster County, and now the Mount Joy Rotary wants to make sure they are never forgotten.
A Malmedy Massacre Memorial Dedication will be held on Sunday, June 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. It will begin with a memorial service from 3 to 3:45 p.m. at Mount Joy Church of God, 30 E. Main St. Scout Troop 39 will serve as color guard, and Rotarian David Christian will be the master of ceremonies. There will be a keynote speaker, with additional remarks by Eagle Scout Todjr Dohl. Robert Brinser and Steve Hassinger will provide special music, and chaplain Dave Lloyd will offer a prayer and benediction.
“Following the memorial service at Mount Joy Church of God, the color guard from Scout Troop 39, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Joy, will lead participants in a walking procession from the church to Mount Joy War Memorial Park for the outdoor memorial dedication
ceremony,” said Rotary president Joanne Pinkerton. “The procession symbolizes the community’s shared journey of remembrance, honor and tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Malmedy Massacre.”
The dedication ceremony will run from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at War Memorial Park, located at the corner of Marietta Avenue and Market Street in Mount Joy.
“As guests arrive at the park, the Donegal Alumni Band will provide patriotic music to help set the tone for an afternoon of remembrance and honor for veterans, families, friends and relatives of the 10 Lancaster County soldiers connected to the memorial,” Pinkerton said.
At the dedication ceremony, the name of each of the soldiers who perished in the massacre will be read and a memorial bell will be
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rung as a flag is placed into the memorial. County Commissioner Josh Parsons will present a proclamation, and Mount Joy mayor Timothy Bradley will speak. Dohl and Collin Splain, members of Troop 53, will serve as flag handlers. Rotarians Scott Albert and Paul “Lefty” Gardner will announce the soldiers’ names. The ceremony will conclude with the playing of taps. Following the ceremony, people will be invited to remain for light refreshments and to join in celebrating the birthday of the United States Army, which is also observed on June 14.
As Christian explained, the idea for the memorial grew out of planning for the Rotary Club of Mount Joy’s 100th anniversary celebration in June of 2025.
“The original memorial concept was envisioned by Eagle Scout Todjr Dohl as part of his Eagle Scout project,” Christian said. “Inspiration for the memorial also came from Harold Billow of Mount Joy, believed to be the last living survivor connected to the Malmedy Massacre, who for many years honored his fallen comrades by placing 87 American flags in his yard on Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Dec. 17 - the anniversary of the massacre. The Rotary Club of Mount Joy embraced the project as part of its century-long tradition of ‘Service Above Self,’ helping transform the vision into a permanent community memorial.”
Richard Ryder and the WWII Preservation Group will provide a military display to honor Billow and his comrades at the June 14 event. For 20 years, the WWII Preservation Group gathered with Billow, a Mount Joy resident who
passed away in 2022, for lunch the day of the Mount Joy Memorial Day Parade. Planning, fundraising and community partnerships to make the memorial possible began in late 2025, and groundbreaking and construction started in May.
“This dedication is an opportunity for the community to come together to remember and honor the courage and sacrifice of the 84 American soldiers who lost their lives during one of World War II’s most tragic events,” said Rotarian Cris Rhyner, encouraging people to attend the event. “The memorial especially recognizes the 10 Lancaster County soldiers connected to the massacre and preserves their stories for future generations. The event is intended not only as a remembrance ceremony, but also as a celebration of patriotism, community service and historical education.”
The memorial was made possible through community partnerships, donations, engraved memorial brick sponsorships, local businesses, volunteers, veteran organizations and the Mount Joy community, Rhyner said, adding, “The project reflects a united community effort to preserve local history and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.”
Reservations are encouraged but not required. To register, visit www.mount joyrotary.org.
The service and ceremony will be held rain or shine. To arrange for handicapped-accessible parking, contact Pinkerton at 717653-5911. Entrance to the church is located on Henry Street.
Volunteers work on constructing the site for the Malmedy Massacre Memorial.
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Pets
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BERNEDOODLE PUPPIES
717-669-9608
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES
1F, 5M, very nice built pups, ears crop. UTD vet checked. #18916. 717-654-1075
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING
717-604-1306 | Bushes, Hedges, Jungles, Mulch, Patios, Walls. Call Jeff
AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL LLC RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST - BASEMENTS Framing • Drywall • Flooring • Paint 25+ yrs. exp. • Clean Setup All Major Credit Cards Accepted andysdrywallpa.com | 717-587-4102
Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP
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• Farm Lanes • Parking Lots • Secondary Roads • Sealcoating • Patching • Crack Filling 717-494-1635
BELLE RIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD SPECIALIZE IN LARGE/HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL. FREE ESTIMATES! CALL OMAR 717-341-1310 CHRISTIANA PA
CLOCK REPAIR - HIGH END PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED. House calls avail. Columbia | 717-478-4799
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HANDYMAN : Landscaping. Mulch. Power Washing. Painting. Gutters/ Guards. Decks. Siding. Roofing. Mailboxes. Odd Jobs. 717-826-3680
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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/27/26.) Call 1-844-826-2535.
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
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ROOF REPLACEMENT & REPAIRS Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work. Insured. Call HACKMAN SMARTROOF today! 717-367-2348 (PA001690)
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MULCHING
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I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783 USED CARS WANTED Like New With Low Miles Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
STUMP GRINDING Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347
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PUBLIC AUCTION
Tuesday, June 30 • 6pm 659 Plane Street, Columbia, PA 17512
Conveniently located near downtown Columbia, this property offers easy access to local shops, restaurants, antique stores, and riverfront attractions. Enjoy being just minutes from the Susquehanna River, Columbia Crossing River Trail, and Route 30 for an easy commute to Lancaster and York. The property includes a 1796 Sq. Ft. home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This property features a 6000+ Sq. Ft. block building as well used for business.
The Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster, a local women’s social organization, recently donated 128 pounds of food and a $1,000 monetary gift to Lancaster County Food Hub in support of the Hub’s ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity. The donation aligned with the women’s club’s mission of community service.
Beyond its philanthropic work, the Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster serves as a social bridge for both fresh arrivals and long-term residents of Lancaster County. By hosting various events and interest groups, the club aims to foster deep community roots and lasting friendships among its members. The group invites local women to attend its monthly breakfast planning meetings to learn more about its initiatives. For more information, visit www.lancaster newcomers.com.
Pat Tuzl (right), community service chair for the Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster, presented a check and donated food items to Lancaster County Food Hub director of advancement Erin Conahan (left) and warehouse staff member David.