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The City of Lancaster has announced a partnership with the Center for Creative Exploration (CCE) at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design to coordinate free make-and-go offerings and creative experiences for people of all ages in the newly branded Art Alley during First Friday in Lancaster. The partnership launched in May and will continue through October.

The Art Alley is located at William Henry Place between the Lancaster City Welcome Center and Lancaster Central Market. The mission of Art Alley is to extend the First Friday experience beyond observation and into participation.

CCE will bring in creative partners such as Lancaster Creative Works, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, Lancaster Museum of Art, and more. Alongside the opportunities to participate in a variety of creative projects, artists will showcase their art and sell their work throughout the evening. The next First Friday event will take place on Aug. 5.

The Art Alley also aims to create space for artists of all kinds to showcase and sell their work and talk with the wider community. Outdoor popups have met with great success, and Art Alley hopes to provide even more opportunities for artists to sell their work.

Having brick-and-mortar storefronts, traditional gallery spaces, and pop-up opportunities serves artists of all backgrounds and encourages the continued evolution of First Fridays. For more information, visit www.cityoflancasterpa.com.

Lancaster County Office of Aging operates a program called PA Medi, formerly APPRISE. There are 52 PA Medi offices all over Pennsylvania. This group assists older adults with Medicare and health insurance questions all year round.

Each fall, volunteer counselors from PA Medi will meet individually with beneficiaries who already have Medicare to review their Medicare plans. Some insurance companies make policy changes in fall and/or increase their yearly cost, making it worthwhile to review Medicare plans whether the plan stays the same or not.

During open enrollment, individuals can switch Advantage Plans and those who have original Medicare can switch their Part D prescription plan at this time. Changes made would be effective Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.

Appointments are done confidentially and in an unbiased manner. The service is free of charge, and appointments take about one hour per person.

PA Medi will accept calls in September to set up appointments. Twenty sites will be available all over Lancaster County. When calling, individuals can ask for a location close to their home. Appointments will also be available at Lancaster County Office of Aging, 150 N. Queen St., Suite 415, Lancaster.

To set up a Medicare review with PA Medi counselors, call 717-299-7979 in September to make an appointment.

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Smith, who served in the Air Force, went to a Columbia Borough Council meeting with his idea and received a warm welcome. “The idea was accepted with open arms,” he said, noting that the Columbia Public Works Department is also on board and has agreed to install the banners throughout town.

In collaboration with Wallace, Smith assembled a committee to work on the project. The committee includes Columbia VFW Post 2435 commander Dwight Kreitz, George Contrestand, Robin Gamby and Donald Arndt.

Smith noted that he wasn’t sure what to do first with the project, but he found help from other communities. “The Marietta American Legion got us started,” he said. “They have been very helpful.”

The committee is currently taking orders for the banners, which will feature a common background design with customized information including the person’s name, rank, branch of service and years of service. The group hopes to install the first wave of banners by Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11.

“We’ll start at Locust Street and Lancaster Avenue, starting in the middle of town and working our way out,” Smith said. Wallace, an Air Force veteran, noted that people can also choose to display a banner at their home, which he plans to do to honor his father, a World War II vet and POW who participated in the D-Day invasion.

Banners may honor living or deceased veterans and any active-duty military personnel who have a connection to Columbia, Wallace stated. “It’s for anybody with ties to Columbia. They could have lived here, worked here, been born here,” he explained.

Smith said he’s excited to see the project come to fruition. “Columbia has a deep history of military service, and this is long overdue as a way to honor that service,” he remarked. “It’s a way to honor the people who served and also to help our community understand why we have the freedom we have today.”

Orders for banners may be placed by completing an application, which will be available at the Columbia VFW Post 2435, 401 Manor St., as well as at local fraternal organizations and a few businesses. Applications may also be found by searching for “Columbia Hometown Heroes” on Facebook, emailing ColumbiaHometown Heroes@gmail.com or calling Wallace at 717-805-1537.

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LCSWMA Imposes Penalty To Help Enforce Tarp Policy

The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) requires that all commercial and residential customers transporting waste to any of its facilities use a tarp to secure open loads. LCSWMA will now charge a monetary penalty for those who do not follow this protocol, and second offenders will be turned away.

LCSWMA officials noted that according to Pennsylvania’s state and federal requirements, it is the law to tarp loads. The relevant Pennsylvania law states, “Loads must be covered with a securely fastened water-resistant cover that eliminates potential for littering and other nuisances.” Tarping is also part of the Lancaster County Municipal Waste Management Plan.

Facility operators and owners such as LCSWMA are responsible for knowing and complying with all relevant laws, regulations, authorizations and permits to help avoid the environmental impacts and public health, safety and welfare issues associated with the transportation of solid waste.

When transporting any waste, objects or materials in an open trailer or vehicle, drivers should tie large objects directly to the vehicle or trailer, never overload the vehicle, check for possibilities of shifting and securely place a water-resistant tarp over the entire open load.

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The 22nd annual Amos Herr Honey Run will return on Saturday, Aug. 27, to Amos Herr Park on Nissley Road in Landisville. The event will feature two runs: the 5K Honey Run at 8 a.m. and the kids’ run at 9:30 a.m.

This will be the second Honey Run held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic, and local residents are eager to participate in the decades-old tradition. Previously held in the evening, the run will now begin in the morning to avoid unfavorable weather conditions. Awards will be given for first, second and third places in each age group, divided into age 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69 and 70 and up. Each runner will receive an award for participation for both the 5K and the kids’ fun run, which is organized into the following age groups: age 5 and under, ages 6 to 8 and ages 9 to 11. The first two kids’ fun run groups will be running a quarter mile, while the group for ages 9 to 11 will run half a mile.

The 5K will be again sponsored by Dutch Gold Honey, and the kids’ fun run will be sponsored by routine supporter Sardina Dental Group. Hitch Coffee will have a truck present to sell coffee and other beverages. Last year, over 100 runners participated in the race, and over $2,000 was raised. The races will be staffed volunteers from Hempfield recCenter, members of the Hempfield High School cross-country team and various community members. The funds raised from the Honey Run directly benefit the community via Hempfield recCenter’s Everyone Belongs campaign. The Everyone Belongs fund acts as a type of scholarship for those who require financial assistance with rec center programs and membership, ranging from a variety of adult fitness classes and sports leagues to several youth courses. Funds will also be used to benefit restoration projects at the Herr Homestead in Landisville. Separate registration fees have been set for the 5K and the kids’ fun run. To register ahead of time for either race, search “Honey Run” at www.Active.com. Same-day registration will also be accepted.

The Honey Run is one of many events coordinated by the Hempfield recCenter. Summer activities on the center’s agenda include a community movie night on Friday, Aug. 5, and a flea market at Amos Herr Park in September. For more information, contact Hempfield recCenter’s fitness and wellness director, Emily Taylor, at 717-898-3102 or etaylor@hempfieldrec.com.

Participants from last year’s Honey Run embark on the annual 5K.

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Blood Drive Set In Memory Of Adam Mansfield

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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Friday, Aug. 5, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Eden Resort and Suites, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, in memory of Adam Mansfield.

Adam was a micro preemie, weighing 1 pound, 7 ounces. Blood donation was a crucial part of Adam’s care, as he received eight blood transfusions. He passed away at Hershey Medical Center on his due date of March 18, 2020, three months after his birth.

While the Mansfield family could not have a funeral service for him due to the pandemic, the family is honoring Adam’s memory with a Red Cross blood drive to help others in need. The goal is to collect 65 units of blood.

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Women’s Club Plans Luncheon

Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold its “Heroes Among Us” luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at noon at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

Ginger Lawrence of Virginia will present “Deeply Rooted.” A former Marine, she will share how she found a life of peace, joy, and forgiveness.

All women are invited to attend. There is a cost to attend, and reservations are required by Friday, July 29. For details, call 717-951-0773.