Riverfest Will Offer Hands-On History
BY CAT SHANNON
The term “living history” is often used to describe immersive opportunities to discover the past. That will certainly be the case during Riverfest.
“What makes Riverfest truly special is how it blends powerful local history with vibrant community celebration - all set along the beautiful Susquehanna River,” said Megan Salvatore, visitor services manager for Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA), which hosts the event. “It’s not just a festival; it’s a living story. Where else can you stand where a covered bridge was burned to stop a Confederate invasion; race the same river route
that Union troops once defended; cruise in a century-old electric boat; and then enjoy live music, local food and family fun - all in one weekend?”
“Riverfest is history you can feel, landscapes you can explore and a community you can celebrate with.”
Riverfest will be held from Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29, at locations in and around Columbia and Wrightsville.
The weekend will be packed with
memorable moments, Salvatore said.
“Riverfest commemorates the 1863 burning of the ColumbiaWrightsville Bridge, a pivotal act during the Civil War that helped prevent a Confederate advance into Lancaster County,” she said. The festivities will include the Bridge Burner Challenge, a unique run-and-paddle race that follows a scenic course along the Northwest River Trail and across the Susquehanna River.
“Participants earn a finisher’s medal and experience a living
Chrome, Classics and Community at Car Show
BY CAT SHANNON
Do you own an impressive classic car or unique vehicle?
Enter East Prospect’s fourth annual Vehicle Benefit Show, and you could take home awards including a cash prize.
People who enjoy perusing cool cars can come for the food, music, kids’ activities and more.
The show will be held on Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Prospect
ballfield, located at the junction of Lemon Avenue and Meisenhelder Road. Registration for cars will open at 8 a.m.
“If your vehicle takes all three top awards - Best of Show, Best of Class and People’s Choiceyou could win (cash),” said car show promoter Barry Strayer. “There will be show ribbons for all entrants as well.”
Prizes will be awarded in seven categories, including Best Automobile, Best Truck, Best Jeep, Best Motorcycle and Best
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Engines Will Roar at Thunder on the River
BY CAT SHANNON
If you plan to be in downtown Columbia at noon on Saturday, June 21, brace yourself. You’re about to discover why an annual event is called Thunder on the River.
At the 11th annual show, more than 525 cars, trucks and motorcycles will line Locust Street and, following the national anthem, fire up their engines at once. The synchronized revving sends a thunderous roar through the
town, a tradition that’s become the show’s signature moment.
“We started this tradition a few years ago, and it’s become a highlight of the show,” said Paul Resch, president of the Columbia Lions Club, which organizes the event. “A lot of people think that’s how the show got its name, and it does fit. But truthfully, the name came first. Then someone said, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if they all revved their engines at the same time?’ It was the perfect idea, and it stuck.”
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Participants in a previous Riverfest Bridge Burner Challenge
Last year’s East Prospect Vehicle Benefit Show
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Horn Farm Center Posts Programs
The Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, has planned several events. For more information, call 717-757-6441 or email education@hornfarm center.org.
The Summer Solstice Market will take place on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the longest day of the year.
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The free event will feature seasonal, organically-grown annual and perennial food crops and vegetables; annual and perennial plants and starts for sale; local, sustainability-minded business vendors; free tours; and educational youth activities. Food will be available for purchase from Locally Seasoned, and attendees may bring their own food for a picnic.
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Getting to Know Plants - Observation and Identification will be offered on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The class will focus on hands-on and interactive exercises designed to help attendees learn to see plants and know what they’re looking at. Attendees will sketch plants; learn terminology, basics of plant families, and botanical taxonomy; and discuss the basic steps of plant identification, using plant keys, tools, and tips for further study.
Attendees should bring a notebook, pencils, and pen for taking notes and making sketches, and they should dress for the weather as the class will be held in the field, rain or shine.
There is a fee, and preregistration is required at https://hornfarmcenter .org/civimessages/event/ info/?reset=1&id=1181.
“Spectators will be given a ballot to vote for their favorite from all registered vehicles for the People’s Choice Award,” Strayer explained.
A variety of food vendors will be on-site, including Kilted Griller, the Taco Bus, Aloha Snow and Sip & Go. Craley Lions Club will provide hand-dipped ice cream, and East Prospect Fire Company will sell homemade baked goods.
“DJ Miss T. will be providing all those ‘oldies but goodies’ car tunes, as well as your requests,” Strayer said.
Dan Wilson Photos will also be on hand, taking professional photos for all entrants, along with show shots and special requests. Tickets to win a cash prize will also be on sale by the East Prospect Fire Company.
Since Strayer started this show four years ago, he has worked hard to improve and tweak details each year.
“Every year we have adjusted the way we do things,” he said. “Since we have most of this perfected from year three, this year will be more of that.”
Proceeds from the show will benefit the York County Department of Veterans Affairs.
“Last year’s check to the local veterans was almost $1,500,” Strayer said. “Thanks to all who participated.”
Vehicle preregistration is encouraged for the car show, and there is a discount for registering before Tuesday, July 1. Registration will also be available on the day of the show.
“This is a family-friendly event with music, food and good community times for all,” Strayer said. “It’s an opportunity to provide an event to bring the community together with activities for young and old.”
Bountiful Berries: Early Summer Foraging Walk will be held on Sunday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program is open to people with any level of foraging experience, including beginners. Attendees will learn about wild foods, local plant ecology, alternative uses for plants, and ethical foraging.
There is a fee, and preregistration is required at https://hornfarmcenter .org/civimessages/event/ info/?reset=1&id=1202.
A Weeds! Identification, Management, and Uses class will be held on Thursday, June 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will learn to identify common garden plants, know when and if to remove them, and discover how some of them may become valued resources.
There is a fee. Participants should dress for the weather as the class will take place in the field, rain or shine. To register, visit https://hornfarmcenter .org/civimessages/event/ info/?reset=1&id=1179.
The show is a familyfriendly event with something for people of all ages, Strayer said. Kids’ activities will include book giveaways, face painting and story time by Diana.
For more information or to register for the car show, email epccarshow123@ gmail.com.
Fire Company Plans Chicken Barbecue, Giveaway Drawing
New Bridgeville Memorial Fire Company, 2870 Furnace Road, Red Lion, will host a drive-through chicken barbecue on Saturday, June 21, from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each meal will include a halfchicken, a baked potato, applesauce, a roll with butter, and a cookie. To preorder, call or text 717-495-8609 or send a message to the fire company on Facebook. A limited number of dinners will be available for purchase on the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
The fire company will also hold a giveaway drawing, with prizes including a Blackstone griddle, a firepit package, Hersheypark tickets, a titanium cooler and Yeti tumblers, and gift cards. The drawing will take place on June 21, and proceeds will benefit the fire company. Tickets may be purchased from any fire company member or by contacting the fire company through the aforementioned phone number or Facebook page
Chief Uncas, the river is central to the weekend,” she noted.
Trolley tours and history programs will take visitors through Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville, while festival activities will include live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
New this year, Riverfest activities will also take place on the historic Mifflin property in Wrightsville, where the 1863 skirmish occurred before the burning of the bridge.
“Visitors can enjoy sneak-peek tours of the site, now with initial public access, and learn about its newly designated role in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom,” Salvatore said.
Riverfest will wrap up on June 29 with the Lighting of the Piers. “On Sunday, gather to hear the story of the 1863 bridge burning while the first three piers are set ablaze in a powerful visual tribute,” Salvatore said.
As she explained, Riverfest is a signature event of the SHNA.
“Riverfest reflects SNHA’s
mission to connect people to the stories, landscapes and heritage of the Susquehanna River region. It’s a platform for educational engagement, community involvement, promotion of outdoor recreation,” she said. “Riverfest is about collaboration - with opportunities to volunteer, sponsor or exhibit at the River Expo - supporting the local economy and building regional pride.”
The event is made possible through the support of many sponsors. Sponsors include John Wright Restaurant, Prince Street Café, LCSWMA, CPRS Physical Therapy, Family Practice Center, Sahd Metal Recycling, Discover Columbia and Rivertowne Trolley Co.
“Whether you choose to attend one event or dive into the full lineup, Riverfest is history you can feel, landscapes you can explore and a community you can celebrate with,” Salvatore said. “That’s what makes it unforgettable.”
For a complete lineup of events, locations and times, visit https://river festpa.com.
NAWCC To Hold Annual Convention
The annual convention of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will be held at the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, from Thursday, June 19, to Saturday, June 21.
The event will feature almost 500 vendors selling horological items, including antique, vintage, and new watches and clocks; books; tools; and parts. The show will also include events such as lectures, mini workshops, a crafts competition, and the chance to explore the National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia. The lectures and workshops are free to the public.
The show will kick off with a free tailgate event open to the public on June 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the York Expo Center arena parking lot. Vendors will offer a variety of vintage and antique clocks, watches, and horological tools for sale.
Gallery Hosts Floral Art Exhibit
MH Art Gallery, 42 W. Market St., Marietta, is hosting an “In Bloom” art exhibit, featuring 25 widely differing floral interpretations in various mediums and styles. The gallery will present an event in conjunction with Marietta’s annual garden tour on Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the exhibit will also be open on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the summer.
Featured artists in the exhibit include Marianne Calenda, Melissa Carroll, Joanne McIlvain, Susan Darling, Marita Hines, and Linda Mylin Ross. All of these artists are members of the group
Marietta Art Alive.
The gallery’s special guest artist through Saturday, July 12, is Rosanne Wolfe of Mechanicsburg, a watercolor artist with paintings full of delicacy and detail. Wolfe is a member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society and has an extensive exhibit record in state, national, and international competitions. On June 22, she will be on hand during the garden tour for visitors to meet while enjoying refreshments, including complimentary Nissley wine.
Kellie Pederson of Lancaster will be the gallery’s featured guest artist from Saturday, July 19, through Sunday, Aug. 24.
Level Up Gaming: A Resource for Gamers, Tech Enthusiasts
Columbia Computer and Gaming Company has officially rebranded to Level Up Gaming, which will allow the company to expand its services, enhance customer experiences and grow its presence as a resource for gamers and tech enthusiasts.
mission, ensuring Level Up Gaming is a place where everyone feels welcome. For more information, contact Sweigart at Level Up Gaming, 436 Locust St., Columbia, 717-681-6598.
On Friday, June 20, a buy/sell/trade mart room will be open to NAWCC members in the York Expo Center arena. Those who are not part of the NAWCC may become members on-site that day. Members may also participate in the live auction in the arena on the evening of June 20.
At the National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, on June 20, the Bulova company will present a free screening of its documentary “America Telling Time: 150 Years of Bulova.” Bulova historian Carl Rosen and archivist Julie Loftus will be on hand to give tours of the new Bulova exhibit. June 21 will be Public Day at the show, and members of the public will be admitted to the buy/sell/ trade mart room from noon to 4 p.m. for a fee. The full schedule of the show’s events is available at https://natcon .nawcc.org.
Founded by Jesse Sweigart, Level Up Gaming offers a wide selection of gaming consoles, from vintage classics to the latest releases, along with an extensive library of games.
Beyond sales, Level Up Gaming specializes in hardware repair and restoration, including professional soldering and repairs for consoles, laptops and desktops, ensuring that malfunctioning devices get a second life, saving customers from unnecessary replacements. The company also provides comprehensive virus and malware removal services, keeping personal and business computers secure and running smoothly.
Sweigart has been serving the Columbia community since 2005, not just through tech solutions but through his work with autistic and special needs children. His passion for inclusivity and accessibility drives the company’s
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Outdoors Experiences Will “Peak” Teens’ Interest
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
It’s said that faith will move mountains.
Mountain Conquerors participants are neither required to move a mountain nor expected to scale one on their own.
Instead they will have an opportunity to embark on a potentially life-altering adventure.
Mountain Conquerors is an organization founded in 2010 by pastor Matt Kroll. “It is an outdoor camp that teaches leadership skills, life skills, and grows character,” he said. “It provides the experience of a lifetime. That’s our motto, and that’s what we do.”
Until this year, the expedition, which is free thanks to sponsors, was only available for boys ages 13 to 16. MCg, Mountain Conquerors Girls, will have a separate trip for girls in the same age range. Applicants must be residents of Lancaster County.
The inaugural MCg, which will be led by Kari Stauffer, will take place Monday, June 30, to Thursday, July 3. The application deadline is Monday, June 23. The boys’ excursion will be held Monday, Aug. 4, to Saturday, Aug. 9. The application deadline is Monday, July 21. Base camp for both trips will be set up in Halifax.
Each trip is limited to 12 participants, so everyone who applies is not ensured a spot. Forms are available at www.mountainconque rors.squarespace.com.
“Our job is to provide an experience for these kids that will last a lifetime and get them plugged in, if they’re not already plugged in, to a healthy structure,” said Kroll, who is the program’s coordinator and the
leader of the boys’ camp. “Whether that’s church. Whether that’s a teen center. That’s the goal. We don’t want to reinvent the wheel of the structure.”
Staff members, who are all volunteers, will lead campers on practice hikes before taking a backpacking trip along the Black Forest Trail. “The whole premise of Mountain Conquerors is to build young (people) of character,” said Kroll, who is pastor of The Lord’s House of Prayer in Lancaster city. “We use the outdoors to facilitate the classroom. Subjects we are really (focusing) on are character, potential, goal setting, teamwork, leadership skills, and overcoming fears.”
Justin Reed participated in Mountain Conquerors in 2020 and is now one of the trek’s leaders. “I learned skills and that you can overcome things with God helping you,” he said. “I had never experienced anything like that before.” Reed said he teaches younger hikers to embrace the things they
can’t control and take on the challenges.”
Mountain Conquerors is designed to test one’s mindset. “You don’t know what character you have until you put it under pressure,” Kroll said. “Are you going to whine? Are you going to quit? You start hiking up a hill; your true character comes out. We’re good with that because now we have something to deal with.”
The pastor cited Galatians 5, which includes the allegory of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit and characteristics such as patience and kindness. “We’re looking at all those things, the staff included,” Kroll said. “We all need to grow, and we want to challenge each other and encourage each other and hold each other accountable. By changing your thinking and the words you speak, you can change the outcome. The kids begin to overcome the obstacles they didn’t think they could ever overcome. These are life skills you can teach in a classroom but
can’t experience unless you really do it.”
Mountain Conquerors camp provides challenges that test the mind and body. Traditionally, on the first day of the boys’ camp, participants are instructed to plant a flag after 90 minutes of hiking. The following day, campers get a workout on the ropes course before going on the same hike as the day before. They are challenged to beat their time from day one. “There’s never been a year where they haven’t beaten their mark,” said Kroll.
At the end of the week, campers must trek one by one up a steep incline that Kroll refers to as Challenge Hill. Until that point, everything is done as a team. “It’s great to have a support network, but there are many times in life when it’s just you, your hurdle, and God,” Kroll said. “I’ve seen some amazing things in this camp. From the beginning to the end, the transformation of the kids is pretty cool.”
Foundation To Offer Medical Scholarships
For nearly 35 years, the Lancaster Medical Society Foundation has presented scholarships to medical students. This year, the foundation is opening the pool to include applicants not just from Lancaster County, but also those with a strong connection to the Lancaster community. Any
student who is accepted or continuing a medical degree at an accredited medical school and has connections to Lancaster County may apply. Applicants must also demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership and motivation, show an interest in meeting societal needs, and desire
to potentially serve Lancaster County residents as a future physician.
Supported by the Lancaster County medical community, including local hospitals, group practices, individual medical society members, businesses, and individuals, the foundation has awarded over $300,000
in funds since its establishment in 1991.
Applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, July 1. The awards will be announced in September. For more information or to obtain an application, visit www.lancaster medicalsociety.org or call 717-393-9588.
A Mountain Conquerors’ trip from 2024
Thunder on the River will take place on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, along Locust Street between Front and Sixth streets and in Locust Street Park. Admission is free for spectators.
All makes and models are welcome in the sold-out show, which will award 86 trophies across various categories, including Best of Show and the Barry Doutrich Memorial Trophy, named for the event’s founder.
“Coming to the car show is like stepping into a time machine,” 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 of owning. Maybe it’s the car you took to the Columbia Drive-In, the one you drove to prom or even the one you decorated and drove away in on your wedding day. It’s not just about the cars; it’s about the memories we made with friends and family over the years, with those cars and trucks right at the heart of the story.”
Highlights of the event will include a flag ceremony performed by members of Boy Scout Troop 35 at
11:30 a.m., followed by the national anthem and the engine revving at noon.
Food vendors, nonprofit groups and restaurants will sell a variety of food, including strawberry shortcake, chicken fingers and fries.
Food trucks and vendors will be set up along Locust Street and will include Scoops Ice Cream and Grille and Bricker’s Famous French Fries. A full list of downtown restaurants may be found at https://columbia merchants.com.
A Kids Pit Stop in the parking garage at CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health, 401 Locust St., will have crafts, face painting, snacks, drinks and free toy cars from Columbia Borough Police.
“One of the highlights for the little ones is walking up to a police officer and asking for a Hot Wheels or Matchbox car,” Resch shared.
Official Thunder on the River T-shirts will be sold at the Lions Club tent in front of 345 Locust St.
“Thunder on the River isn’t just for car enthusiasts. It’s a great day out for the whole family,” Resch said. “It’s such a fun and memorable experience. There’s something here for every age.”
Program To Focus on Pesticides
R&M Nolt Spray Materials and Penn State Extension will host a twilight field meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Martin farm, 224 Eastern School Road, New Holland.
Attendees will view 11 corn plots each sprayed with a different herbicide program. The costs, strengths, and weaknesses of the various programs will be discussed. The plot tour will be led by Dwight Lingenfelter and Jeff Graybill from Penn State Extension, along with Marvin Nolt. Lingenfelter will also discuss “Herbicide Basics,” including the importance of application timing, using the correct adjuvant, nozzle selection, and additional practices of a successful herbicide program. Leon Ressler from Penn State Extension will present
New this year, Donation Ambassadors will hand out programs and collect donations for local groups like the Columbia Animal Shelter, Our Home of Hope, Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and Columbia Borough Police.
The Last Ride Car Show, sponsored by Mount Bethel Cemetery, will feature hearses, ambulances and flower cars between Sixth and Seventh streets, along with themed vendor booths in the cemetery, 700 Locust St.
Since taking over the show in 2014, the Columbia Lions Club has raised more than $68,000 for local nonprofits.
“We’re proud to keep this tradition going, and every year it just gets better,” Resch said. “People come back year after year because
they know they’ll see some of the best cars in central Pennsylvania, they’ll see old friends and they’ll make new memories.”
Spectator parking will be available on surrounding streets and in designated lots, including Holy Trinity Church, Janson Park, Columbia Church, Workman Funeral Homes, Columbia Crossing River Trails Center and more. Parking fees may apply. Restrooms will be available at multiple indoor and outdoor locations, including Columbia Market House and St. Paul Lutheran Church.
“Managing Pesticide Resistance.” This talk will discuss the importance of rotating active ingredients and illustrate how resistance develops. Finally, Graybill will present “Understanding and Managing Pesticide Toxicity.”
The program will also feature a drone spraying demonstration and discussion led by Ephraim Riehl from Riehl-Way Drones.
Attendees may bring problem weeds for identification and discussion of control strategies. Participants may also earn two core and two category Pennsylvania private applicator pesticide recertification points.
The meeting is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, contact Nolt at 717-354-0198 or Graybill at 717-394-6851.
Women’s Club Posts Luncheon Meeting
The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Gratefulness” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
The program theme will be “The Benefits of a Grateful Heart,” with a presentation by Katie Sandoe, the “Sparkologist.” Virginia Merritt from Clyde, N.Y., will share her life story, “A Former Hippie Finds True Freedom.”
All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, June 25. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by June 25. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.
People enjoy a previous year’s Thunder on the River.
Foundation Provides Families With a Chance To Feel Normal
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Lynn Walker was worried. In 2013, after her son Caleb had undergone his third brain surgery, a friend sent the family away for an extended weekend trip to Ocean City, N.J. Caleb had been gone for more than two hours on a beach bike expedition, and Lynn was getting anxious. “Caleb comes bursting through the door and says, ‘I know what I’m going to do! I’m going to start a foundation!’” Lynn recalled.
Caleb explained that while biking by the ocean he had felt normal for the first time in four years. “He said, ‘When you get away from everything else, you get to feel normal. This is what I want to give people,’” said Lynn.
For the last 11 years, the organization Caleb formed, A Week Away Foundation, has been providing families with weeklong vacations. “Our mission is to provide respite weeks for families that are battling a life-threatening illness, thereby enabling them to come back refreshed from some time away so they can re-engage and continue to fight their disease,” said Lynn, who is the director of the registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
There are no age limitations for people going on the trip, which is for a patient diagnosed by a medical doctor and undergoing treatment, as well as family members and friends who have been caring for the patient since the diagnosis.
The site of the respites must be drivable and within a 500-mile radius
of A Week Away’s coverage area, which is made up of Adams, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Delaware, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Perry, and York counties, along with Philadelphia.
A Week Away has granted 305 respites.
Beaches are a popular destination, and the foundation also provides trips to the Pennsylvania mountains and will send families to urban areas if the patient has a particular interest in a cultural activity.
“The life of anyone involved with fighting cancer or any chronic life-threatening illness is turmoil,” Lynn said. “It’s like living in a cement mixer, and they never, ever get a break. If we can take them out of that world, that reality, for a week and give them a stress-free experience at no cost for them, we can buy time. And if we have time, we can give God and science a chance to work.”
Before he was diagnosed with brain cancer after having a seizure, Caleb was a seemingly healthy senior at Lampeter-Strasburg High School two months before graduation with plans to study pre-med and wrestle in college.
tiny infant and said, “We’re so blessed. We have our family and our faith. Who helps them?”
Lynn said, “That was the day the seed (for the foundation) was planted. On the boardwalk, it sprouted.”
When he realized he would not have time to graduate from Millersville, Caleb took on a variety of jobs in the city to raise money for A Week Away.
than $2.5 million. “It’s a reminder that so many people have been with us for 11 years,” she said.
Lancaster County Motors Subaru sponsors the annual August golf tournament, which is already sold out. Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Speedwell Construction, and Hess Auctioneers are also major contributors.
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He was briefly paralyzed following the first of his six brain surgeries but bounced back and was able to run and ride a bicycle.
Lynn recalls a visit to the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania when Caleb was 18. “He put his head on my shoulder and started crying,” she said. “That wasn’t like him at all.”
Caleb had noticed a young mother holding a
The Light the Tree campaign is one of the foundation’s big fundraisers. In 2014, Caleb arranged for an ill child to hit the button that turned on the lights on the Christmas tree in Penn Square. In October, he suffered 40 seizures in one day, and doctors told him he likely had less than a month to live. “You have to get me to my fundraiser,” Caleb responded.
He survived long enough to see the foundation grant its first respite and deliver a speech during the tree-lighting ceremony. Caleb died days later on Dec. 3, 2014, after becoming unconscious while writing thank you letters. It was one week before his 24th birthday.
Lynn keeps a collage on her desk featuring photos of some of the businesses and community members who have helped the foundation raise more
“My favorite donation is someone who gives $2 a month,” Lynn said. “That always puts a smile on my face.”
There are many avenues to help A Week Away, including the donation of a property that can host respites. “God has blessed this organization. He has taken care of it,” Lynn said. “(The organization) always needs money, but the best way to help us is to give us referrals. We want to help people.”
For more information about the A Week Away Foundation, go to www .aweekaway.org.
“It’s Caleb’s legacy,” said Lynn, who keeps a quote in her office that reads, “I’ve not heard your voice in years, but my heart has conversations with you every day.”
“This is my way of being able to support his dreams,” Lynn added. “There’s a little selfish part, too. It puts me in touch with people who loved him and who he loved.”
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Coterie Club Plans Trivia Event
The Coterie Club of Lancaster will hold a trivia event at the Black Olive Family Diner, 1506 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, on Sunday, June 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. This event is open to everyone, and there is a fee. Club membership is open to interested women. The Coterie Club has monthly gatherings, with activities including garden visits, lunches, bridge, book clubs, and wine tasting. The club also gives back to the community, such as through a recent donation to VisionCorps.
For more information about the club or about
how to submit payment by check for the event, email AnneMarie Chester at phillygirl7925@gmail.com or Jackie Holzel at jholzel@ yahoo.com.
Restaurant Group Finalizes New Ownership Structure
Tom Sibol and Jeremiah Anderson, co-owners of the White Rose Restaurant Group, have reached an agreement to divide ownership of their jointly held hospitality brands. The sales agreement was finalized on April 14.
As part of the agreement, Tom will assume full ownership of the White Rose Bar & Grill, the flagship establishment that has been a cornerstone of downtown York since 1933. The transition marks a major generational mile-
stone, as Tom’s daughter, Natalie Sibol, steps into a leadership role, ushering in the fourth generation of Sibol family ownership.
Anderson will become the sole owner of Rockfish Public House, Bridgewater Public House and the Valencia Ballroom, under Rockfish Hospitality Group. His acquisition reflects a continued commitment to growth and service in York’s food and hospitality scene.
Book Discussion and Forest Walk Set
The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group will host a book discussion and forest walk at Lancaster County Central Park on Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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The book discussion will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the park’s Environmental Center, 1 Nature’s Way, Lancaster. The featured book will be “Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America” by Jane Billinghurst and Peter Wohlleben. The book shares the authors’ experiences and observations from visiting various types of forests around the country. After the discussion, a Lancaster County Parks naturalist will guide participants on a forest walk to study the trees and woodlands around the park. There is a fee. The program is open to people age 16 and older, and participants must register by noon on Tuesday, June 24, by visiting www .lancastercountyparks .org, clicking on “Online Program Registration” on the right side of the page, and searching for “Book Discussion and Forest Walking.” For more information, email janedruce@gmail.com.
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FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday
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Michele Anderson (left) and Gail Wrightson (right), Coterie Club Ways and Means chairs, present a check for $2,000 to Angela Lauer from VisionCorps.