Columbia Seniors Celebrate Finding Their Way
BY CAT SHANNON
On June 3, 81 members of the Class of 2025 at Columbia High School celebrated graduation with a ceremony held at the school that featured speeches focused on the theme “Finding Your Way.”
Principal Kendall Pankake kicked off the
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153rd annual commencement ceremony by telling the class she was filled with pride and gratitude as she addressed the students.
“Today is not just a milestone,” she said.
“It’s a celebration of your strength, your growth and everything you have done to reach this moment. … All that each student has accomplished thus far has prepared
EYHS Emphasizes Perseverance and Authenticity
BY CAT SHANNON
When the 148 members of the Eastern York High School (EYHS) Class of 2025 graduated on May 30, they prepared to mark the end of one phase of their lives and usher in the next one.
Emma Brister was named valedictorian. She thanked her family members and the
friends and teachers who have supported her through her school journey. She also shared insights with her classmates into the lessons they’ve learned throughout the past 12 years.
“Our educational journeys taught us many valuable lessons, but I would like to share one piece of advice. Though others may influence how we think or what we do or say, to be truly happy, we must be true
Chrome, Classics and Community at Car Show
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 Choice - you 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 Antique Vehicle (dating from 1903 to 1942).
“Spectators will be given a ballot to vote for their favorite
Last year’s East Prospect Vehicle Benefit Show
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Native Plant Kit Sale Posted
To help nurture more watershed-friendly properties, Penn State Extension will offer Master Watershed Steward Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kits for sale through Sunday, July 13.
The kits are designed to help individuals incorporate more native plants into their property. The pickup locations will include sites in Lancaster, York, Berks, and Chester counties.
The kits contain plant plugs carefully selected from species grown by Kind Earth Grower using locally collected, open-source pollinated seeds and 50% peat-free growing media. Plant plugs are smaller than those typically found in nurseries, allowing for easier transportation and planting within existing
vegetation. The plugs have healthy root systems that should establish this fall so plants can flourish next growing season.
The kit options are the Sunny Dry Bottoms Kit and the Shady Dry Bottoms Kit for drier-soil areas; the Deer-Resistant Kit; and the Groundcover Kit, which contains low-growing plants that will spread, helping to retain soil moisture and block unwanted seeds from soil contact. Single-species kits are also available this year, including native sedges for patches of lawn replacement. All kit options are available in two kit sizes. Bountiful Kits include five species with five individual plants of each species, for a total of 25 plants. Container Kits include five species with
one plant of each species, for a total of five plants.
Individuals may choose their kit and select the pickup location most convenient to them. Proceeds will support the Master Watershed Steward program in providing volunteer-driven education and restoration work in the region.
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about the plant kit sale is available at https://bit.ly/ NativePlantKits. Penn State Extension also offers the opportunity to earn the Master Watershed Steward watershed-friendly certification in collaboration with Nurture Nature Center. Native plants are woven throughout the certification criteria.
them to spread their wings and find their way.”
band and the school’s theater department, among other activities.
mahr Whitley and Samir Milligan were the student speakers.
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She also introduced valedictorian Brielle Jones and salutatorian Eva Fanous, noting that both students have attended the district since kindergarten. She requested that the parents of both students stand in the audience while she highlighted the accomplishments of their daughters.
“Eva is a bridge builder who is always kind to others,” Pankake shared. “She is a leader in class discussions and always strives to be the best version of herself.” Eva’s involvement at Columbia included serving as president of Student Council and as a member of the marching
Describing Brielle, Pankake said, “She brings light into any environment, always does her best and encourages others to do so as well.” She noted that Brielle’s teachers used words including respectful, responsible, funny and adaptable to describe her. At Columbia, Brielle participated in numerous activities, including symphonic and marching band, color guard and choir. “Brielle won the class superlative as ‘Most Likely to Win a Supreme Court Argument,’” Pankake remarked.
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“I found myself staring at a blank document for days, just hoping some profound idea would suddenly appear in my head, yet nothing came,” Zion said of trying to find inspiration for her speech. She recalled trying to think of one big moment to highlight before coming to the conclusion that she doesn’t have it all figured out, and that’s OK.
“Finding your way isn’t about having some perfect, planned-out path,” she said. “It’s about being lost sometimes. It’s about not knowing what’s next and moving forward anyway. Your path,
my path - it’s not supposed to look like anyone else’s.” Alexymahr acknowledged that most people, including himself, struggle with figuring out who they are and what their purpose is. He remembered the ups and downs of the past few years as he worked on finding his way.
“My path started with theater,” he said of joining the school’s drama program. “Without theater, I couldn’t have become who I am today. … Theater was my upbringing, and it was a start to a future I could be happy with.” He explained that participating in the theater program helped him break out of his comfort zone and gave him a voice he didn’t know he had.
“If you put your heart into what you’re passionate about, you will find your family,” he said. “You’ll find a reason to keep moving forward, and you will find your way.”
Samir recalled that a few years ago, he could not have pictured himself on the graduation stage because he had multiple school absences and tardies as well as an overall disinterest in school. Now, he said, he’s facing a future of attending college to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer, complete with a scholarship.
“How did I find my way?” he said. “The answer is simple. I tried things. I didn’t know what I wanted to do, so I kept searching for my path. … I never gave up.” Columbia from pg 1
Individuals can help create watershed-friendly properties with native plant kits from Penn State Extension.
LCHRA Is Eager To Learn What the Survey Says
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (LCHRA) is requesting the public’s assistance to help the organization best serve people experiencing housing insecurity.
As the lead agency of the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition (LCHC), the LCHRA held a virtual meeting with stakeholders on May 21 to kick off the public participation portion of a county-wide initiative, the Lancaster County Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan.
Lancaster County residents can play their part by completing a survey. “We want to get new data about best practices around homeless response and affordable housing and figure out what the needs are,” said Jocelynn Naples, director of communications, development, and special projects for the LCHRA. “We want broad participation across municipalities, across business sectors. Our ideal would be for all county residents to fill the survey out. We know that’s not possible, but we’re trying to push it as widely as we can.” County residents can go to https://lchra.com to complete the survey, which will be available until approximately Thursday, Aug. 21. The questionnaire will also be publicized on the Facebook accounts for the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition. The anonymous survey is
composed of 12 questions, including information about the residents’ demographics and household income.
“Our programs are income constrained, so (we need to know if) we are reaching the people that can access our programs and services,” Naples said. “Or do we need to adjust our outreach strategy? We’re really trying to make it representative across not only geography, but socioeconomic distribution as well.”
Naples added, “It will really help us improve how we can reach out and provide services to the people who are in need of assistance and help us do what we’re doing better across the county.”
Justin Eby, who is the executive director of the LCHRA, stated the survey will likely reinforce some of the issues the group believes need to be addressed, in addition to making the LCHRA aware of other areas the group should be focusing on that are burdens to people’s ability to have a roof over their head.
“The county is different as far as housing issues (are concerned),” said Eby. “We want to make sure that we can capture information on people’s struggles, (such as) how to connect with services and the lack of a certain housing types. It will help inform us so we can have actual objectives and outcomes. We don’t want to have a plan where we can’t reach those goals.”
Eby said the LCHC has been around for nearly two decades and moved to the LCHRA’s Penn Square
headquarters in 2021. The team works to help spearhead planning, funding, coordinating, and reporting on services to address homelessness.
The coalition is composed of more than 50 organizations in various forms, including housing programs, street outreach, and shelter provision.
The LCHRA asks that people who need assistance dial the United Way’s 211 number or go to https:// pa211east.org to find a service provider and be directed to resources based on location.
The LCHRA oversees housing choice voucher programs for county residents outside of Lancaster city, including a federal rental subsidy program. Eby said a total of 810 individuals or families are getting this help from the program, which includes assistance for youths and veterans.
Eby explained that vouchers are a rental assistance program. “We make sure someone is not paying more than 30 or 40% of their income on rent and utilities,” he said. “We also cover the gap in rent for an individual if he or she is on a fixed income.” The vouchers ensure landlords are getting paid, and units are inspected to ensure safety issues are addressed.
LCHRA is working through a waiting list and is currently not accepting applications. Eby estimated that the group will be able to resume taking applications in 18 to 24 months.
LCHRA operates a home
Giant Announces Healing the Planet Grant Program
The Giant Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, recently announced the return of the Healing the Planet Grant Program.
The grant program, funded by the Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, aims to invest in tree plantings across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. A total of $112,000 in funding will be awarded to
tax-exempt organizations for tree planting projects this year. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include tree planting and direct costs relating to tree planting.
The 2025 Healing the Planet grant program is accepting online applications for grants of up to $4,000 now through Tuesday, July 1, via the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Individuals may
Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (LCHRA) executive director Justin Eby
repair program through the Department of Housing and Human Development. The program is for income-qualified homeowners who need to make safety and security repairs to their residences, and it provides up to $25,000 to pay for work, including new roofs, electrical upgrades, and fixes for water and sewer issues.
For more information about the home repair program, email Rebeca Santos at rsantos@lchra.com.
visit www.keeppabeautiful .org/grants-awards/grants and select “Healing the Planet Grant Program, funded by the Giant Company.”
Eligible expenses include but are not limited to trees native to Pennsylvania, equipment, tree signage, tools and supplies. Preference will be given to applications that aim to plant the highest number
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to ourselves,” she shared. “Do not allow yourself to be manipulated into someone that society expects you to be. Be your authentic self, do what you want to do with your life and don’t let anyone stop you.”
Salutatorian Neala Malloy also extended thanks to the people who have supported her throughout her years at Eastern York, and she acknowledged that the Class of 2025 has had many things to overcome. She shared with the crowd that she struggled to tackle her fear of public speaking. “To stand in front of a crowd this large would send ninth-grade me into a spiral,” she said. “But here I am today doing something I once believed I couldn’t. I tell you this story to encourage you all to never underestimate yourselves and what you are capable of.”
Class president Brenden Wrightstone reminded his peers that the class has been through a turbulent few years, but that facing challenges underscores strength.
“The single greatest virtue, in my opinion, is perseverance. … Our journey through unprecedented times has no doubt equipped us with this skill,” he told the audience, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on the Class of 2025. “We have made it past all of that. We are here today. That is our testimony of perseverance. We made it.”
The ceremony included presentation of the colors by members of the Eastern York Junior ROTC as well as a performance by members of the school’s chamber choir. Superintendent Joseph W. Mancuso also addressed the students,
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of trees. Awardees will be announced in late July. This is the fifth year that the Giant Company has partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to
as did principal Nathan C. McGlynn.
“It is truly a great day to be a Golden Knight,” Mancuso said. He then read a poem by student Macy McNatt, written in 2020 for a class assignment, which asked for the six words that best describe Eastern York School District. Macy used the words “eager, team, leaders, persistent, strong and resilient.”
McGlynn recalled the achievements earned by the members of the Class of 2025 as well as the challenges they faced. “There were moments of doubt, times you stumbled,” he said. “But those moments did not define you as an individual or a class. Your response to them did. That’s something worth remembering as you head into whatever comes next as you move forward.”
Visitors to LCAA Art Exhibits Will Choose the Winning Entries
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
You be the judge. Members of the general public will decide which pieces of art win awards in the Summer Challenge: Media Wars competition, which will be held this summer at the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg. There is no charge for admission.
Gallery director Carol Herr calls the challenge “a progressive exhibit” because it gets bigger as the summer goes on. “Every two weeks there will be new things to see,” she said.
offer Healing the Planet grants. In the past four years, more than $1.2 million has been awarded to 140 recipients for projects which connected people and families to green spaces; improved or helped to protect local waterways and water resources; supported projects that addressed food waste prevention, reduction and recovery; and promoted tree planting initiatives.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has supported community improvement initiatives and encouraged community leadership, responsibility and respect for the environment since 1990. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep American Beautiful Inc. has more than 35 years of experience in organizing volunteer-driven community improvement events. Visit www.keeppabeautiful .org for more information on programs or to find local events.
Other ways that Giant works to heal the planet include zero-waste initiatives, offsetting emissions, reducing food waste and producing green energy and plastic reduction efforts. To learn more, visit www.giantfoodstores.com/ pages/our-purpose.
Summer Challenge: Media Wars will run from Sunday, June 29, to Friday, Sept. 5. The opening reception will be held June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Beach Day at the LCAA is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to wear beach attire. There will be tropical punch, cupcakes, and fruit. Ice Cream Day at the LCAA will be held Sunday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. The closing reception, including the presentation of awards, is slated for Sept. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Visitors can vote for award winners by buying ballots, which will also serve as an entry into a drawing to be held at the end of the show. The person with the winning ticket will receive Herr’s painting “Shade Tree Garden Shed.” Herr estimated it took 35 hours to complete the oil-on-linen work. “We’re always looking for ways to fundraise,” she said. “I thought if we were going to charge for the ballots, it would be nice to give away the painting at the end.”
An award-winning artist, Herr is a native of the Buck in East Drumore Township. She graduated from the York Academy of Art and studied at the Art Students League in New York City. Her contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings have appeared in local and national exhibits.
In addition to choosing a favorite artist, voters will select their favorite medium from three categories: oil and acrylic; watermedia, which includes watercolor, tempera, gouache, or mixed media made up of water-based media; and other media and 3D, which includes pastel, drawing, encaustics, printmaking, sculptures, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and glass.
There will be five chances for artists to bring their works to the LCAA, with each occasion having a theme. Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13, will be for waterworks, subjects that depict water in any form. On Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July 27, the LCAA will accept “red-hot subjects,” meaning an item that includes the color red or things that are hot. The theme for Thursday, Aug. 7, to Sunday, Aug. 10, is “field of dreams”; works should feature fields and farms or baseball-related subjects. Anything goes for the final drop-off dates on Thursday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 24.
This competition is open to artists 17 years of age and older. There is a small entry fee per piece. LCAA membership is not required. Artists decide if their works are for sale. LCAA receives a 30% commission for each sale. Works must conform to LCAA exhibition guidelines and must be 55 inches or smaller in any direction. Artists can enter between one and four pieces at each drop-off theme. Works may be picked up Saturday, Sept. 6; Sunday, Sept. 7; and Thursday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 14.
There will also be a Children and Teen Edition with the theme “What I Did This Summer!” and two age groups: 7 to 12 and 13 to 16. Drop-offs may be made during regular LCAA hours, Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The entry deadline is Aug. 24. There will also be awards presented in the these categories. Go to www.lcaaonline.org for more information about the Lancaster County Art Association.
“It’s a beautiful facility to encourage the arts,” said LCAA publicity chair Patricia Keller. “We always have beautiful works of art here, and we like for people to come out and appreciate what’s here. It’s a golden treasure.”
The Donegal High School (DHS) Class of 1980 will hold its 45th class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 5 to 11 p.m. The event will be held locally. For more information or to preregister before Saturday, Aug. 30, email donegalhs1980@gmail .com or call 717-4261577. Details are also available on the “Donegal High School Class of 1980” Facebook page.
Carol Herr with her painting “Shade Tree Garden Shed.”
Photo by George Deibel
Library Sets Activities
This summer, Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, is offering a SummerQuest program, themed “Color Our World. SummerQuest offers kids, teens and adults a variety of ways to stay active in mind and body all summer long. To be eligible for prizes, patrons should register on Beanstack (www.yorklibraries .beanstack.org) with their library card. Once registered, residents may pick up a SummerQuest “Color Our World” packet at the library.
Other programs and services will also be offered to the community in July. For details and registration, call the library at 717-2524080 or visit www.york libraries.org.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will be at the library to accept donations of books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and jigsaw puzzles from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 24.
KCL’s upcoming programs include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3. Story Time will be held on Wednesdays, July 9, 16, and 30 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Reservations are required.
Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 will be held on Fridays, July 11, 18 and 25. The program will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required. Kindermusik will be presented by Songbird Studios for toddlers up to age 3 on Wednesday, July 23, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Toddlers will explore new
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movement and language skills through dance, creative movement, echo songs and more. Reservations are required.
The Silent Book Club, for youths age 13 and up, will meet on Thursday, July 3, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The program will include trivia, refreshments, reading and a discussion about books.
Activities for tweens ages 9 to 11 will be offered on Tuesdays, July 8 and July 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Danger Club will meet on July 8. Featured will be a hike and mystery activity at Stonewood Park in Springettsbury Township. The Library Squad will gather on July 15 to help create and implement library programming for the tween age group.
The Spoiler Alert! teen group will meet on Tuesday, July 1, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. The group reads teen books and posts reviews to Instagram and YouTube. Reservations are required.
Manga Book Club for youths ages 12 to 18 will meet on Saturday, July 19, at 1:30 p.m. This program will occur after the library is closed to the public. Only teens attending this program will be allowed inside.
Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on July 1 from 1 to 2:45 p.m. and July 3 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on July 1, 8 and 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on July 24 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Melanie Markowski
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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 present the program, “Create a Rain Garden in your Landscape.”
The Cookbook Group will meet on July 24 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The theme will be “Honey and Maple Syrup.” Attendees should bring a sweet or savory prepared dish based on the theme and a copy of the recipe.
Library Tales for Tails will take place on July 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Kids age 6 and up may read to certified therapy dogs, and participants may also pet and hug the dogs. People may sign up for a 10-minute time slot when they arrive.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Tuesday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m.
An online LEGO Challenge for patrons of all ages will take place on Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Eight weeks of themed LEGO challenges will be posted to KCL’s Facebook page at 9 a.m. Attendees should build, take a photo, post in the comments and email their photo to kreutzcreek library@yorklibraries.org, and they will be entered into a drawing to win a LEGO set at the end of the program.
“Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color,” a program for youths ages 6 to 11, will meet on July 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. Featured will be hands-on experiments and interactive stories.
Mark DeRose will present a music and art show for people of all ages on July 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. No registration is necessary.
Family Game Night for participants of all ages
will meet on July 22 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Attendees may play one of the library’s games or bring their own. No registration is necessary.
A Teen Anime Watch Party will be offered on July 8 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and Teen Crime Solvers will meet on July 24 from noon to 2 p.m. Both programs are open to youths ages 12 to 18.
“LEAP Into Science: Magnet Magic” will be offered on Tuesday, July 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. for students ages 6 to 11. Reservations are required.
A drawing program for people age 10 and over will be offered on Thursdays, July 10, 17 and 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. Artist Robert Oughton will help participants develop their drawing skills and learn how to work with a variety of techniques. Attendees should bring something to draw on and something to draw with.
“Little House at the Library” will take place on July 9 and 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Jeremy Young of Historic Wrightsville Inc. will showcase the classic “Farmer Boy” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Over five weeks, participants will read the book and attend a weekly one-hour gathering to discuss themes and experience hands-on activities that replicate prairie life. Preregistration is required.
Project-based volunteering for people ages 12 to 18 is also available. For more details or to offer an idea for a project, contact kreutzcreeklibrary@york libraries.org or Kayla at 717-252-4080.
will also be on sale by the East Prospect Fire Company.
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.
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.”
For more information or to register for the car show, email epccarshow 123@gmail.com.
CEF Posts Summer Programs
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) will present 5-Day Club, vacation Bible school (VBS), and Camp Good News programs at various locations across Lancaster County. The programs are for children ages 5 to 12.
5-Day Club will be available from Monday to Friday, July 7 to 11, at Refton Brethren in Christ Church, 110 Church St., Refton, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and hosted by Waters Edge Ministries at Mummau Park, 446 Chestnut St., Manheim, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. From Monday to Friday, July 14 to 18, the club will take place at Landisville Camp Meeting, 201 Church St., Landisville, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Gospel Outreach Church, 266 Maytown Road, Elizabethtown, will host the program from Monday to Friday, July 28 to Aug. 1, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. On Monday to Friday, Aug. 4 to 8, the program will be offered at First United Methodist Church, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and attendees should call
717-738-2465 to register; at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; and at Florin Church of the Brethen, 815 Bruce Ave., Mount Joy, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. VBS programs will be hosted by Mountville Mennonite Church, 205 Froelich Ave., Mountville, on July 14 to 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Bethel EC Church, 3716 Main St.,
Conestoga, on July 14 to 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Crossings Community Church, 8 S. Erisman Road, Manheim, on Monday to Friday, July 21 to 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main St., East Petersburg, on Aug. 4 to 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Camp Good News will be offered from July 7 to 11 at Grace Baptist Church, 1899 Marietta Ave., Lan -
Reading Railroad Days Planned
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will highlight the Reading Railroad during Reading Railroad Days on Wednesday, July 2, to Sunday, July 6, and Wednesday, July 9, to Saturday, July 12. Reading Railroad Days will take place during regular museum hours and be included in the regular museum admission.
A detailed HO-scale model train layout of the Reading Railroad, operated by members of the Reading Company Techni -
caster, from 9 a.m. to noon and from July 21 to 25 at Proclamation Presbyterian Church, 598 Kraybill Church Road, Mount Joy, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The programs will include Bible lessons, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, crafts, and games.
Registration is required for all programs. For more information or to register, visit www.ceflancaster.org.
cal & Historical Society, is a centerpiece in the museum’s climate-controlled Rolling Stock Hall. Visitors also may view Reading Company equipment from the museum’s collection, including the 107-yearold tank engine No. 1251, multiple unit commuter car No. 800, Crusader observation car No. 1, and the 187-year-old Rocket steam locomotive. Artist Peter A. Lerro Jr. will display and sell his original railroad paintings and reproductions. In its heyday, the Read -
ing Company was a multifaceted industrial giant. Originally established as the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad in 1833 to transport anthracite coal, the 94-mile line evolved into a large corporation serving eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Operations included coal mining, iron making, canal and sea-going transportation,
and shipbuilding. With its complex of shops for locomotive and car building and repair, as well as constant advances in railroad technology, the company held a position of leadership in the railroad industry for over a century.
For more information about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
Partnership Receives Award
The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership (K10) received the Visionary Leadership Award on May 6 at the Foxwynd Foundation’s annual Impact Awards. The award recognizes the partnership for bold leadership that unites people to create lasting environmental change.
In 2024, Foxwynd awarded a $75,000 tree survival grant to the
K10 to be used for maintenance, supplies, and logistical support for trees planted by the partnership. The grant was the first for Foxwynd’s environmental focus and mission to support initiatives that foster community well-being and resilience.
The K10 is coordinated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. For more information, visit www .tenmilliontrees.org.
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717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2
Pets
ACA WELSH CORGI PUPPIES
Vet checked. b.4/14/25, some tricolor, adorable! $295.00. Call: 717-823-2832
MINI LABRADOODLE PUPPIES
Vet checked, sweetest pets. 2M, 2F CAVALIER PUPPIES
Tiny & adorable. Vet checked. 2M, 2F Ready Now! Call: 717-341-2668 ...
POMERANIAN PUPPY, brown male, UTD vet checked, very cute. $395. Call: 717-285-7445
YELLOW LAB/GOLDEN RETRIEVER
MIX PUPPIES, Cream color, UTD Shots, Ready now! $250. 717-405-8500
Miscellaneous
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DISCOUNT METAL ROOFING & Siding for Houses, Barn, Sheds.Bare, Painted & Stainless Steel. Good Quality Sold As Seconds. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222, 717-445-5222
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1708 RIDGE ROAD, Etown
7 a.m. Sat. June - Huge multi-family yard sale to benefit Arm of Hope, and take home some great stuff!
SILVER HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD YARD Sale 6/27 from 3-8 & 6/28 from 7-1
Use 3485 Crystal Lane address for GPS. Dog crate, game table, tools, karaoke machine, baby, childrens, plus size-womans/mens, and teen boy clothes, sneakers, toys, games, electronics, housewares and much more!
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DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-833-890-1262
INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit cards. Medical bills. Car loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930.
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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & Restoration. A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1833-887-0117. Have property zip code!
WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
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SERVICES RENDERED
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING SPRING CLEANUP MULCHING
Trimming/Planting Small Tree and Shrub Removal
Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265
POWERWASHING
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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
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP
HALF THE PRICE of Blacktop! • Farm Lanes • Parking Lots • Secondary Roads • Sealcoating
FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
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 6/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
ROOFING ~ Amish Quality
10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins. EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501
SAFE STEP NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
• Patching • Crack Filling 717-494-1635
CHIMNEY FALLING APART? WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN? WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
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Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
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SEAMLESS GUTTERS, ROOFING, SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTER GUARDS Call Solanco Spouting & Exteriors Lic. & Insd. 717-824-2765
STUMP GRINDING
Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347
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WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).
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ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
BUYING GOLD COINS, Rare Coins, Gold Bars/Ingots *American and Foreign*, Highest Prices Paid, $$PAYING CASH$$. Please call Tony 717-723-9505 or info@cabbage-coins.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
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STATES CONSTRUCTION, LLC Painting • Wood/Ceramic Flooring Kitchen/Bath Wall Tile. Kyle: 717-371-8290
HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, Mailboxes, 717-826-3680
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
Trike Race Raises $24,400 for United Way
A total of 34 teams raced for a cause at United Way of Lancaster County’s 2025 Trike Race on May 7. With local businesses and organizations pedaling for impact, the event raised $24,400 to support programs that improve the education, economic mobility and health of Lancaster County residents.
This year’s race, held at Greenfield Lancaster, featured a mix of teams from companies and community organizations, including Armstrong World Industries; Benchmark Construction;
Brown Plus; Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning; Demme Learning; Design Data; Enterprise Mobility; Ephrata National Bank; Everence Financial/Everence Federal Credit Union; Founders Market; Fulton Bank, which had three teams; High Construction; Lancaster Chamber of Commerce; Lancaster City Alliance; Lancaster Parking Authority, which had two teams; Members 1st Federal Credit Union; Mid Penn Bank; Northwest Bank; Paul Davis of Central PA; Penn State
Health; PNC Bank; Rhoads Energy; RKL; SOMAT Company, which had two teams; Trout CPA; Union Community Care; Univest Bank; Water Street Mission; WGAL; and YMCA of the Roses.
The 2025 Trike Race sponsors were Union Community Care, WGAL, Northwest Bank, Penn State Health, Design Data, Univest Financial Corp, Founders Market & Co., The Common Wheel, Greenfield and Shumaker.
DJ Eddie kept the crowd energized throughout the afternoon, and a selection
of food was offered by Extra Rice, Sweet & Salty Rolled Ice Cream and HotBox BBQ.
The master of ceremonies was Ryan Argenti from WGAL.
Rhoads Energy came out on top, winning the first-place trophy for the second year in a row. Univest Bank came in second, with High Construction filling out the podium in third place.
For more information on how to get involved or support United Way of Lancaster County, visit www.uwlanc.org.
EYRA Posts Youth Sports Programs
The Eastern York Recreation Authority (EYRA) will offer several fall programs for children and youths.
The Eastern York Soccer Club has announced its fall 2025 season of intramural programs for U6/U8.
Programs are available for boys and girls born from 2018 to 2021. Players will need to supply their birth certificate and a photo at the time of registration.
The season will run from late August through October. The soccer complex is located at Barshinger Fields on Accomac Road in Hellam Township.
There is a fee, which includes a jersey, shorts, and socks for each player. To register, visit www.eastern yorkrec.com.
The EYRA also has registration available for its fall softball and baseball programs.
Softball programs are available for youths ages 8 to 18. Home games and practices will be held in Hellam and Lower Windsor townships. The season will run from August through October, and games will be on the weekends, beginning in September.
Baseball programs are available for youths ages 6 to 19. Home games and practices will be held in Craley, Wrightsville, and Hallam. The season will run from August through October, and games will be on the weekends, beginning in September.
There is a fee, and online registration will be open until Tuesday, July 15. To register, visit the aforementioned website.
EYRA will also hold open gym volleyball clinics for boys entering grades five through nine. The clinics will take place on Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lower Windsor Township Gym, 2425 Craley Road, Wrightsville.
The clinics are free of charge, and no equipment is needed. Boys of all skill levels are welcome to attend one or more of the clinics. Participants may register for the dates they plan to attend at the aforementioned website.
All youth sport programs offer sibling discounts. For additional information, contact EYRA at 717-487-5295 or eyrec authority@gmail.com.
COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
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
DOOR MISSION MIRACLE LIFE CHURCH: 201 S 2nd St. Wrightsville Bridging gaps, Uplifting Lives, Revealing