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Driving 4 Drama Will Take the Stage
BY CAT SHANNON
Have a vehicle of any kind? Bring it to the Driving 4 Drama Benefit Car Show, and you could win a prize while also supporting theater arts at Columbia High School.
The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Bible Church,
331 Anderson Ferry Road, Marietta.
A rain date is set for Saturday, Aug. 16. No preregistration is necessary. Payment will be accepted by cash or check at the event.
“We get all kinds of vehicles,” said Shane Kinser, who is helping to organize the event. “We’ve had anything from classic cars to we had a guy bring a paraglider one year. (Someone) brought his trash
truck. We’ve had classic cars, mini trucks, lifted trucks, imported cars. We had a Harley last year that won Best Paint. We have everything.”
Added Shane’s father, Dave, “We had a kid enter his bicycle one year.”
Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories, including Best of Show, which is honored with a 72-inch-high trophy.
BY CAT SHANNON
When Lisa Palmquist joined Pilot International almost 20 years ago, she soon had a big goal in mind.
“My desire to be president of the organization began early in my Pilot career,” she shared. “I had such respect and admiration for the presidents that I said to myself, ‘I’m going to be her one day,’ whenever one of the presidents was addressing the membership at the annual convention.”
That dream will become a reality for Lisa when she begins a one-year term as president of Pilot International in July of 2026. She was installed as president-elect of the organization in Charlotte, N.C., on July 26.
Pilot International is an international organization founded in 1921 in Macon, Ga., to promote brain health and wellness and support caregivers. Lisa, who lives in Landisville, is a member of the local club, Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania, which meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Columbia Fire Department.
BY CAT SHANNON
“If you love history, nature or just being on the water, this is the perfect experience,” said Sophia Vayansky, program manager for Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA), describing the Heritage Cruises aboard the Chief Uncas. “The Chief Uncas is a 112-year-old electric wooden boat - quiet, elegant and immersive. You’ll hear fascinating stories from expert speakers while enjoying a peaceful sunset cruise on one of
She joined the Pilot Club of Lancaster in 2008 and then left in 2015 to charter the Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania with 21 members.
“We just celebrated our 10th anniversary with 29 members,” she remarked.
As president of Pilot International, Lisa will serve as chief executive director.
“Responsibilities as president of Pilot International will be to preside at business sessions, report on the work and state of the organization at the annual international convention and
Inviting people to the Driving 4 Drama Benefit Car Show are (from left) Dave Kinser, James “Boomer” Weaver and Shane Kinser. Photo by Cat Shannon
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Smith Appointed as YMCA President and CEO
The YMCA of the Roses has announced the appointment of Michael A. Smith as its new president and CEO, effective Friday, Aug. 1. Smith will succeed Larry Richardson, who is retiring after 31 years of leadership.
America’s most storied rivers. It’s unlike any other lecture you’ve attended.”
Upcoming cruises will be held on Thursdays, Aug. 7 and 14, at 7 p.m. Cruises depart from the Zimmerman Center for Heritage, 1706 Long Level Road, Wrighstville. Each cruise will last for one and a half hours.
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Smith has served the YMCA of the Roses in a variety of leadership roles over the past eight years, most recently as vice president of administration, where he oversaw fundraising, human resources, marketing, and IT. Prior to this role, Smith served as director of operations in Lancaster and as branch executive director in Shrewsbury. Smith previously worked as executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of York & Adams Counties and held fundraising positions within the United Way system.
and raised in York, Smith earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA from York College of Pennsylvania. He is married to his wife, Alesha, and together they are raising three children. He is an active community volunteer and youth sports coach, and he has served on several local nonprofit boards. Grounded in his Christian faith, Smith views his work with the YMCA as a calling to serve others and strengthen the community.
Smith brings a steady, mission-focused leadership style, with a strong emphasis on team-building, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
Award-Winning Publications
Our community papers (Merchandiser, Advertiser, Pennysaver and Community Courier) had a strong showing at the Best of the Best Association of Community Publishers (ACP) 2024 awards competition. ACP represents community publications from coast to coast, reaching millions of homes on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis.
A few of our 2024 awards include the following:
Community Uniform Shower
“On Aug. 7, we’ll welcome Nelson Polite, president of the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania and a board member of both SNHA and LancasterHistory,” Vayansky said. “Nelson will share powerful stories about the Underground Railroad and the crucial role the Susquehanna River played as a pathway to freedom. His talk will highlight the resilience of those who sought liberty and the local communities that supported them.”
On Aug. 14, Allen Dieterich-Ward, author of “Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania,” will be the featured speaker.
“(He) will explore how the natural environment - the ‘non-human world’has shaped Pennsylvania’s human history,” Vayansky explained. “He’ll help us see how nature is more than a backdrop to our story; it’s a driving force in it.”
The series is a natural fit for SNHA, Vayansky noted.
“We offer one-hour guided tours every weekend during the season, plus longer and more intimate sunset cruises,” Vayansky said. “The Chief Uncas is also available for private charters - perfect for birthdays, reunions or just a relaxing time with friends.” The season will conclude on Monday, Sept. 1.
The Chief Uncas was built in 1912 for Adolphus Busch, co-founder of the American beer company, to enjoy cruises at his summer estate on Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, N.Y., the headwaters of the Susquehanna River. SNHA purchased the Chief Uncas in 2021 and transported the boat to Pennsylvania.
Donors for the project include Ann Barshinger of Lancaster and Doug Hoke and George and Bambi Long of York. Additional grant support was provided from the National Park Service and PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Heritage Areas Program. Brookfield Renewable Energy also supported the boat project with a contribution. To learn more about the history of the Chief Uncas, visit http:// bit.ly/456bU36.
Vayanksy also encouraged people to check out a program offered at one of SNHA’s newest sites, the Mifflin Farm in Wrightsville.
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Love City Ministries, in partnership with Lucas and Friends and French Toast, will hold a Community Uniform Shower on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m. at Logos Academy, 255 W. King St., York.
The event is free, and one student will receive a full year of free uniforms. For more information and to register, visit www.wearelovecity.com/ lucas-and-friends.
“Education is central to our mission at SNHA,” she said. “We’ve long offered public lectures on local history and heritage, and once we acquired the Chief Uncas, we saw a unique opportunity. What better place to share stories about the Susquehanna than while cruising on the river itself? These Heritage Cruises let us bring history to life, right on the water that shaped it.”
The cruises also serve as a fundraiser for SNHA.
A portion of ticket sales supports an honorarium for the speakers, with the remainder going directly toward maintaining the Chief Uncas and funding educational programming across the organization’s region.
While the history cruises will wrap up for the year in mid-August, the
“We invite everyone to join us for our Lectures on the Lawn series at the historic Mifflin Farm this summer - another opportunity to connect with local history in a beautiful, meaningful setting,” she said. For the cruises aboard the Chief Uncas, space is limited to 20 guests per cruise. The boat is partially covered for weather protection, but visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather. The tours are suitable for people of most ages, but boarding requires navigating several steps.
For more information on the tours or the Lectures on the Lawn or to purchase tickets for a cruise, visit www.SusqNHA.org/ events.
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“Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine and Best Interior are judged by the organizers,” explained Shane, who is joined in hosting the event by his dad and by James “Boomer” Weaver.
“We also have 25-plus business-sponsored trophies, and we have a Director’s Pick, where the director of the theater department gets to choose her favorite.”
If a representative from the sponsoring business attends the event, he or she may award the sponsored trophy, but if a representative is not available, that honor is given to drama students from the school’s theater program.
“We also have a kids’ pick,” Weaver shared. “Kids can pick their favorite car, and whichever entry gets the most votes will be the kids’ winner.”
Along with plenty of vehicles to peruse, people can participate in a 50/50 giveaway and try for a chance to win a variety of prizes donated by area businesses and individuals.
A DJ will also be on-site providing music.
Food will be available for purchase from Tank’s Taters, TacoRV, Halo’s Eatery and Kona Ice, and members of the Columbia High School theater booster club will sell concessions.
All proceeds will benefit the theater program.
“Last year, our donation was over $6,000,” Shane
said. “This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the theater department.”
The car show is personal for Shane and Dave, both of whom are invested in the theater program. Shane began participating as a student in fifth grade and contributed in both on-stage parts and backstage crew work. His older brother, Travis, participated during his years in school and still helps with the school productions. Their younger brother, Derick, debuted on stage at Columbia High School when he played Tiny Tim in a production of “A Christmas Carol” as a kindergartner.
“The drama department really needs support from the community,” Dave said. “Donations help the kids put on two productions a year.”
Shane encouraged everyone to come to the show, noting that it offers something for everyone, a feeling he understands from his years in Columbia’s welcoming theater program.
“It’s a well-versed show,” he said. “It’s not a classiccar-only show. It’s kind of like theater. It’s a very welcoming show. We’re here for the kids. It’s a car show, but it’s mainly about the kids having a fun day and about us supporting the theater department.”
Donations are still being accepted for trophies and prizes. To learn more, call 717-684-3600.
“Anastasia: The Musical” Performances Set
Popovsky Performing Arts Studio (PPAS) and The Protagonist Project will present “Anastasia: The Musical” on Friday to Sunday, Aug. 1 to 3, at the Gardner Theatre at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster.
Library Sets Activities
Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, will offer programs and services to the community. For details and registration, call the library at 717-2524080 or visit www.york libraries.org.
The library’s SummerQuest Reader Celebration will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will feature a bounce house, balloon art, a colorful snack, a selfie station, bubbles, and baskets available via giveaway drawings. People of all ages are welcome, and no registration is required. Other important SummerQuest dates are Sunday, Aug. 17, which is the last day to log minutes and hikes, and Saturday, Aug. 23, which is the last day to pick up prizes.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will be at the library to accept donations on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Thursday, Aug. 14, from noon to 6 p.m.
KCL’s upcoming programs include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3 on Wednesday, Aug. 6, and Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 on Friday, Aug. 8. These programs will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required.
Activities will take place for tweens and teens ages 9 to 18. The Library Squad will gather on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to help create and implement library programming for youths. Diamond Art Stickers for Tweens and Teens will take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants can create a diamond art sticker to take home, and all materials will be provided.
Project-based volunteering for people ages 12 to 18 is available. For more details or to offer an idea for a project, contact kreutzcreeklibrary@york libraries.org or Kayla at 717-252-4080.
A Teen Anime Watch Party will be offered on Aug. 12 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for youths ages 12 to 18.
Manga Book Club for youths ages 12 to 18 will meet on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This program will occur after the library is closed to the public. Only teens attending this program will be allowed inside.
The Spoiler Alert! teen group, for people ages 12 to 18, will meet on Aug. 5 from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. The group reads teen books and posts reviews to Instagram and YouTube. Reservations are required.
The show will transport audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to Paris in the 1920s, following a young woman who sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a con man and an ex-aristocrat. They embark on an adventure to help her find home, love, and family. The musical is directed by Jonathan Walker-VanKuren, an instructor of voice and music theater at Lebanon Valley College, as well as a private voice instructor at Popovsky Performing Arts. A sensory-friendly performance will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m.
Kindermusik will be presented by Songbird Studios for toddlers up to age 3 on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Toddlers will explore new movement and language skills through dance, creative movement, echo songs, and more. Reservations are required.
Library Tales for Tails will take place on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Children ages 6 to 11 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.
Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on Aug. 5 and 19 from 1 to 2:45 p.m. and Aug. 7 and 21 from 6 to 7:45 p.m.
York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on Aug. 5, 12, and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
A Silent Book Club, for people age 13 and older, will take place on Aug. 7 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The program will feature trivia, refreshments, reading, and book talk.
Modifications during this performance will include lowered sound levels, reduced lighting effects, and the freedom to take breaks as needed. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ticketleap .events/tickets/ppas-7/ anastasia-the-musical#.
The winner of the eightweek online Lego Challenge will be announced on Monday, Aug. 4.
The Danger Club, for tweens ages 9 to 11, will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featured will be a hike and mystery activity at Rocky Ridge County Park.
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Aug. 14 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Melanie Markowski will present the program “Thrifty Garden Tips.”
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. The Friends will also have a Peach Sundae Stand at the Hellam Carnival from Wednesday, Aug. 20, to Saturday, Aug. 23. Proceeds will benefit the library.
Music For Everyone Awards Grants
Music For Everyone (MFE) has announced that $153,003 in grants has been awarded to more than 50 schools and community organizations. Through its annual Instrument Grant Program and Well-Being Grants, MFE has provided direct financial support and will distribute over 1,000 instruments to enrich music education across Lancaster County at an event at Benchmark Construction on Thursday, July 31.
The 2025 Instrument Grant recipients are Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Bear Creek School, Brecknock Elementary School, Brownstown Elementary School, Burrowes Elementary School, Carter and MacRae Elementary School, Centerville Middle School, Central Manor Elementary School, Donegal Primary School, E.R. Martin Middle School, East Petersburg Elementary School, Elizabethtown Area High School, Elizabethtown Area Middle School, Farmdale Elementary School, Fritz Elementary School, Garden Spot High School, George Washington Elementary School, Gerald
G. Huesken Middle School, Hans Herr Elementary School, Hazel I. Jackson Middle School, Hempfield High School, Highland Elementary School, John Beck Elementary School, John Bonfield Elementary School, J.P. McCaskey High School, Kissel Hill Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School, Lampeter Elementary School, Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Landisville Intermediate School, Landisville Middle School, Lititz Elementary School, M.L.K. Elementary School, Paradise Elementary School, Price Elementary School, Reynolds Middle School, Salisbury Elementary School, Smith Middle School, Smith-Wade-El Elementary School, Smoketown Elementary School, Taylor Middle School, Warwick High School, Warwick Middle School, Wharton Elementary School, Wheatland Middle School, and Wickersham Elementary School.
The Well-Being Grant recipients are Aaron’s Acres; African Young Men’s Program; Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster; United Disabilities Services Foundation;
SWAN - Scaling Walls, A Note at a Time; Lancaster Recreation Commission; Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; and Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development. 2025 marks the 19th consecutive year that MFE has awarded grants. Since its inception in 2006, the organization has invested more than $1.57 million in local music initiatives through grant awards. Grants are awarded to support programs that increase access to music, typically for underserved populations in Lancaster County as well as programs that introduce children and youths to music. Since 2006, all of Lancaster’s 16 school districts have received a portion of the grants that MFE has awarded.
Music For Everyone is a Lancaster-based charitable benefit organization that exists to cultivate the power of music as an educational and community well-being tool to transform lives, schools, and communities in Lancaster County.
For more information, visit www.musicfor everyone.org.
For HOPE International, Generosity Is Par for the Course
BY JEFF FALK
HOPE International is looking for players, participants and interested individuals for its upcoming fundraising event. But what the nonprofit organization would really like are committed golf partners.
“It’s really something we’ve seen more of in this next generation,” said Jeff Rutt, who founded HOPE International in 1997. “People want to know the why. What’s the long-term impact of what we’re doing? I think it’s good that we live out what we believe. If we’re going to go golfing, let’s do it for a cause. We want people to be emotionally invested.”
Individuals who participate in HOPE International’s 25th annual golf outing will become unofficial partners in the organization’s fight against world poverty through Christ-centered financial services. This year’s fundraising golf outing will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 12, at two venues.
Shotgun starts at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. will tee off the philanthropic activities at Iron Valley Golf Club, 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, and an 8 a.m. tee time will get things underway at Wyncote Golf Club, 50 Wyncote Drive, Oxford. The day will include cart use, prizes, fellowship and information about HOPE International’s mission.
Registration for players and sponsors is open until Monday, Sept. 1, at https://. engage.hopeinternational .org/event/25th-annual -golf-tournament/e688465.
“I’m not a golfer, but I like to connect with people,” said Rutt. “It’s a great way to get out, have fun and share our mission with people. It’s not really about the golf. We’re looking to impact lives, and enjoying golf is part of the process.”
Organizers of the HOPE International golf outing are hoping to raise $1.4 million,
a sum that would financially impact nearly 35,000 families in financially challenged spots around the world. Over the course of its existence, the golf outing has raised more than $8 million and impacted 3.3 million individuals through discipleship; agriculture; housing; training; and small, low-interest loans.
Headquartered at 227 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, HOPE International offers its services to people in 30 countries. Since 2006, HOPE International has been rated as one of the top nonprofits in the country by the independent watchdog agency Charity Navigator.
“The best part of it for me is being able to share with the participants and sponsors the numbers of people we’ve been able to impact and their stories,” said Rutt. “For me, it’s about that long-term impact. Now, it’s even more important than ever. There have been cuts, and the places where we do work have been impacted. We need to be looking for the need. We’re focused on the greatest needs. We want to administer to the outcasts. We want to restore dignity in their lives.”
More than 300 players are expected to participate in the HOPE International golf outing - individuals from surrounding communities; team members from local businesses; and representatives of sponsors from
Lancaster County, York County, Chester County and northern Maryland.
“(The participants are) very similar to the makeup of a HOPE International donor or partner,” said Rutt, a resident of Strasburg who also founded Keystone Custom Homes. “Many of (the golfers) have received a break along the way. They can relate to what we do at HOPE International. That’s really what we’re doing, giving people a break.”
HOPE International, whose work is supported by a total of 68 Lancaster County staff members, originally resulted from a mission trip to Ukraine made by Rutt through his work at Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise. The nonprofit mission was bolstered by the hiring of Peter Greer as the organization’s president and CEO in 2004.
“I believe giving back is so important for so many reasons,” said Rutt. “I believe in a lot of ways, each of us has been given so much. All of us have been born with some innate ability to give back. Here in the west, we have so much, and we’re focused so much on comfort, which leads to complexity, which leads to complacency. It’s hard to be grumpy when you’re generous. The Bible talks about those who have been given so much have responsibilities. There’s true happiness that comes from generosity.”
Ware Center Plans First Friday Events
Millersville University will present a free performance by LUNA Dance Company on
Aug. 1 at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The performance will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Steinman
Hall. LUNA Dance is a contemporary dance studio with choreography designed to
Participants line up for the start of last year’s HOPE International golf outing.
during the year as needed, appoint special committees and fill vacancies of the paid staff and volunteer positions that arise during the year, to name a few,” she said.
Prior to rising to the role of president, Lisa has dedicated extensive time and talent to the organization on the national and international levels.
“I have served on the International Executive Committee for two years as a director, a year as secretary and this past year as vice president,” she remarked, noting that she was elected president-elect and will automatically assume the role of president in 2026 in Oklahoma City.
“While serving on the International Executive Committee, I have served the districts as a representative of the executive committee for Florida, Michigan-Indiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Heartland and Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia. As president-elect, I will serve the Bahamas and another district, and as president, I will serve Japan and Hawaii.”
Lisa noted that her goal of heading the organization stemmed from the impact the nonprofit makes as well as the people she’s connected with through her service work.
“I have met some of the kindest, most service-oriented women from all over the world that I call my closest friends,” she said. “The most important reason for
wanting to be president of Pilot International is believing in the mission of Pilot International - to influence positive change in communities throughout the world, by coming together in friendship and service, focusing on encouraging brain safety and health and supporting those who care for others.”
Locally, the Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania organizes a variety of community initiatives, including providing more than 300 free helmets to children of Lancaster County just in the past year, 950 new children’s books to newborns discharged from the UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and 120 Coping Kits to the UPMC Lititz emergency room for children undergoing the traumatic experience of an emergency.
“These are just a few of the projects that the club shares to serve our community,” Lisa said. “We support the Hershey Mill Home with monthly activities and the Alzheimer’s Walk. … Project Linus receives no-sew blankets from us. Pick-me-up gifts are given to many individuals and groups. For example, an extra-large basket of goodies was presented to the West York Police Department and staff to show community care and support after the loss of one of their colleagues during a shooting.”
When she’s not serving through Pilot International, Lisa dedicates time to Hospice & Community
MCCL Plans Auditions
The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) invites children and youths entering second through 12th grades to join its choral community.
MCCL provides choral education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with both auditioned and non-auditioned options.
Auditions for the 202526 choir year will take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, and interested families can learn more and sign up at www.mennonitechildrens choir.org/join/register/.
MCCL’s performing choirs include Carol Choir for grades two to five, Con-
“I love spending time on my deck with my pool and flowers, and I love to travel,” she said. She and her husband, Scott, also enjoy spending time with their family, which includes four granddaughters, one grandson and two dogs.
Lisa encourages anyone with a heart for service to consider joining the Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania.
“We are always looking for new members of all ages,” she said. “If you enjoy serving others and having fun, then Pilot is for you! Our club is diverse and very
welcoming with the belief that you do what you can do. We have young mothers and older members.”
For more information on the club, contact Lisa at 717-951-1432 or lpalm quist948@gmail.com.
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cert Choir for grades six to eight, and Chamber Choir for grades nine to 12. These choirs rehearse Tuesday evenings from late August through early May and present concerts in December and in the spring. The middle and high school choirs also travel each June on a choral tour. The choirs are directed by Rosemary Blessing and Sarah Wingard.
In addition to the auditioned choirs, MCCL offers two non-auditioned programs that foster foundational vocal skills. Prelude Music is for children in kindergarten through first grade, and Choristers is open
to grades two through eight. These classes meet Tuesday evenings for eight weeks in the fall and spring.
MCCL serves more than 160 children and youths representing over 55 schools, 45 congregations, and 15 denominations. Rooted in the mission of “training children and youth to glorify Jesus Christ through excellent choral singing,” MCCL is a program of Lancaster Mennonite School and welcomes all children and youths in the community.
To learn more, visit www.mennonitechildrens choir.org.
push boundaries and dancers who radiate both technical brilliance and expressive power.
An exhibit in the Regitz Gallery will also be featured from 5 to 8 p.m. A reception will celebrate the opening of “Gateway to the Unknown II” by artist Ron Ettelman. Ettelman’s art takes found objects and liberates them from their traditional functions, reconfiguring them in a combination of whimsy, concept, and symbol. The exhibit will be on display until Friday, Aug. 29.
The events are free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
Care in Lancaster and Salem Church in Manheim.
Members of the Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania fit helmets for youths at a community event.
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Central Pennsylvania Bicycling Trifecta Set
The Central Pennsylvania Bicycling Trifecta will combine three events in central Pennsylvania to offer cyclists a riding challenge close to home.
Tiffany’s Pink Pedal Ride will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at the Penn State Health Breast Center in Hershey. The route distance options are 15, 32, or 62 miles. The event was started in 2024 and raises funds to support metastatic breast cancer research. Participants are encouraged to wear pink. For more information, visit https://pinkpedal .org/about/.
The Covered Bridge Classic will take place on Sunday, Aug. 17. The event will offer routes of 25, 50, 65, or 100 miles that will go through several historic covered bridges in Lancaster County. The ride draws more than 1,000 participants each year, and proceeds will benefit the Lancaster Bicycle Club grant program, which funds covered bridge restoration and bike-related initiatives.
More than $590,000 has been raised since 1999.
For more information, visit https://coveredbridge classic.com/.
The Harrisburg Bicycle Club’s Three Creek Century will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21. The ride will offer low-traffic road route options of 21, 30, 50, 62, 75, and 100 miles, or riders can opt to ride 18 miles on the nearby Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. All routes except the rail trail will circle back to the starting point at the Penn Township Volunteer Fire Company near Newville, offering flexibility on route distances for riders. Proceeds will benefit the Harrisburg Bicycle Club and its grant program, which supports bike-related organizations and projects. For more information, visit www .threecreekcentury.com.
Everyone who registers will receive a discounted registration to all three events plus a commemorative pint glass. Registration for the trifecta will close on Thursday, July 31. Registration for all three events can be made at the same time at https://tinyurl .com/trifectaregistration.
Senior Expo Planned
Sen. Scott Martin has organized a Senior Expo to be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. More than 50 exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for older community residents.
State, county, and local agencies will be on hand to provide information on a wide variety of benefits for older Pennsylvanians, including health and wellness, assistive technologies, consumer protection, income tax assistance, veteran benefits, traffic safety, and utility assistance. Free health screenings, door prizes, and light refreshments will be available for visitors. The American Red Cross will also host a blood drive at the event from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. by appointment. Donors can
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schedule an appointment by calling Martin’s office at 717-397-1309 or visiting https://tinyurl.com/ martinblooddrive.
As a new feature at this year’s expo, a special Hall of Heroes exhibit will be on display to highlight the service of the region’s hometown military veterans and active-duty military personnel. Family and friends of local veterans and military personnel can submit their loved one’s name, photo, years of service, and branch of service to be included in the exhibit at https:// senatorscottmartinpa .com/hall-of-heroes/. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Aug. 7. Community residents can register to attend the free expo at https:// senatorscottmartinpa .com/senior-expo -constituent-reg/. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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Seeking experienced sports photographer to cover local games & events. Must have own equipment, flexible availability (evenings/weekends), and a passion for capturing the action. Freelance/contract position. Must be willing to travel throughout Lancaster County. Send samples and inquiries to: sports@engleonline.com
OFFICE CLEANING POSITION Avail. in Centerville area. $15.50/hr. 6 hrs./ night M-F. Paid Holidays. 717-808-2934
Mechanical Trades
INDUSTRIAL SPRAY PAINTER
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
PUBLIC AUCTION ABANDONED VEHICLE ABANDONED FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025 • 8 A.M. 2001 TMO DRY BULK TRAILER
VIN#1PT01JAH716004620 2000 WABASH DRYBULK TRAILER VIN#1JJV532W1YL647504
2013 ISUZU NPR
VIN#54DB4W1B7DS800770
2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
VIN#1G1ZD5EU4BF279384
2005 NISSAN XTERRA
VIN#5N1AN08WX5C622296
2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER
VIN#5N1AR18W36C646886
2011 DODGE RAM 1500 VIN#1D7RV1CT5BS639959
Will be sold (as is) at UNLIMITED TOWING 3607 E. Market St., York, PA 17402
PUBLIC AUCTION-ABANDONED VEHICLE at J&K SALVAGE on Thurs. 7/31 at 11am 1099 KINGS MILL RD., YORK, PA 17403
2015 DODGE DART VIN#1C3CDFBB1FD199696 2006 VOLVO VNL VIN#4V4NC9GH76N397512
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VIN#KMHD35LE9DU090708 2013 PETERBILT 367 VIN#1NPTLP0X3DD177742 2012 DODGE AVENGER VIN#1C3CDZAG6CN312885
ELDER CARE
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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: 1-866-272-0492
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material - steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer - up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807
Collectibles
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES
www.DNRCollectibles.com
PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com
Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Lawn & Garden
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING
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
Pets
AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, nice markings. Also German Shepherd mix puppies. 717-661-7947
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES
Nice built pups with cropped ears, UTD vet checked, 4M & 3F. Raised w/ children. Call for price 717-654-1075
STANDARD BERNEDOODLE PUP, male, b.4/12/25. tri-color, great w/children, super friendly, $395 obo. 717-940-3561
Miscellaneous
DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!1-877-5531891www.dental50plus.com/macnet#6258
DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos. (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086
DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844317-5246.
Regional community
NATIONAL
AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1833-640-4753. Have property zip code!
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or dorranceinfo.com/ads.
CONSUMER CELLULAR - same reliable, nationwide coverage as the large carriers. No long-term contract or hidden fees, free activation. All plans unlimited talk & text, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877-7510866.
DENTAL INSURANCE FROM Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. 400+ procedures. Real dental insurance - not a discount plan. Free info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads#6258
DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Pkg $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices. HBO Max included for 3 mos. w/Choice Package or higher. No contract or hidden fees! Restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. AmeriGlide 1-833-399-3595.
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, home, assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-833-890-1262.
INFLATION AT 40-YEAR highs. Interest rates are up. Credit cards. medical bills. car loans. Have $10k+ in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for much less than you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930.
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waiving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends 9/30/25 1844-501-3208.
NATIONAL
PREPARE FOR POWER outages todayGenerac Home Standby Generator. Receive free 5-Year warranty w/ qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-948-6176 to schedule free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special! 1-833-860-0811
REACH MILLIONS OF homes nationwide with one easy affordable buy in the ADS Network! For more information www.communitypublishers.com/category/all-products
REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles/multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited time offer up to 50% off install + additional 10% off install military, health & 1st responders. 1-833-370-1234.
SUNSETTER. AMERICA’S #1 awning! Instant shade at the touch of a button. Transform your deck or patio into an outdoor oasis. Up to 10-year limited warranty. Call now and SAVE $350! 1-855-914-1148
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 & home value! Call 24/7: 1-833-8870117. Have zip code ready!
WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs or fuss. Any condition. Easy 3-step process: Call, get cash offer, get paid. Get your fair cash offer today. Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC timeshare cancellation experts. Over $50 million timeshare debt/fees cancelled in 2019. Free info package. Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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SEASONAL
COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over
LOST & FOUND
SERVICES RENDERED
AFFORDABLE OFFICE CLEANING SERVICES : 717-892-7411
Steve, 717-892-7411
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
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER
717-786-7053
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf
Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526
EDGEVIEW
SEEDING & LANDSCAPING
717-419-1715
METAL ROOFING & Siding for Houses, Barns, Sheds, Liner. Closeouts, TReturns, Seconds, Overruns, etc. Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222.com 717-445-5222
METAL ROOFING- A Real Roof for your House, Garage, Barn, also for Siding & Interior Liner. Seconds at Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales@7174455222, 717-445-5222
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
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MOBILEHELP AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts, free brochure! 1-888-4893936.
NO CLEANING GUTTERS guaranteed! LeafFilter - most advanced gutter protection, backed by a no-clog guarantee & lifetime warranty. 1-833-610-1936 to schedule free inspection & estimate. Get 20% off! Seniors/military save extra 10%. Restrictions apply, see rep for warranty & details.
OLD GUITARS WANTED! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. Top Dollar Paid. 1-866-433-8277
PEST CONTROL: PROTECT your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today!1-833-860-0657. Have zip code!
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence & mobility w/ the compact design & long-lasting battery. Inogen One free info kit! Call 1-877-305-1535
no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
TRIMMING, Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545
Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265
HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, Mailboxes, 717-826-3680
HARDWOOD 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 9/30/25) 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
Mowing • Mulching Spring Clean-Up Plants Design Brush Clearing
Fully Insd. Call Now! FREE ESTIMATES!
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever!
LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
GUTTER CLEANOUTS
Quality aluminum Leaf Guard Installation. SAME WEEK SERVICE. Exp. & insured. Call/text 717-715-5844 lv. msg.
GUTTERS,
GUTTERS
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.
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
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
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
paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-246-2888 PA0002
PAID FOR
OR JUNK AUTOS Free
taken care of
removal. All
PA
& insured. Call
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
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).
717-989-6980 $300-$1,000 CASH PAID ON ALL VEHICLES Serving York/Lancaster. 717-515-2607 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Brian 717-542-1055
York Habitat for Humanity Receives Donation
The CrossState York Chapter of Credit Unions presented a $500 donation to York Habitat for Humanity on July 11, further supporting the organization’s mission of providing safe and affordable housing in the York community.
Credit unions and partners represented in the donation include First Capital Federal Credit Union (FCU), White Rose Credit Union, York Educational FCU, Members 1st FCU, Belco Community Credit Union, Glatco Credit Union, New Cumberland FCU, PACE Resources FCU, CrossState Credit Union
Association and CrossState Credit Union Foundation.
Natasha Kukorlo, executive director of York Habitat for Humanity, received the donation from Pamala Mohn, president/ CEO, York Educational FCU; Tamika Baker, human resources vice president, White Rose Credit Union; and Tara Minetos, senior vice president of marketing, First Capital FCU.
Earlier this year, representatives from the credit unions and partners also volunteered on a York Habitat build site located at 707 S. Pine St., York, contributing hands-on work to help construct a new home for a local family in need.
York Habitat for Humanity relies on the generosity of community partners and volunteers to build strength, stability and self-reliance through homeownership. The financial support from the York Chapter of Credit Unions helps continue this important work.
For more information about York Habitat for Humanity or how to get involved, visit www .YorkHabitat.org.
The CrossState York Chapter of Credit Unions is an organization of not-forprofit financial institutions whose guiding philosophy has always been “People Helping People.”
TROPHY WALL
WALL
Church Plans Community Picnic
Bethel Church, 1674 Furnace Road, Brogue, will hold its annual community picnic on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Featured foods will include Bethel’s well-known ham and bean and chicken corn soups, hamburgers in sauce, pulled pork, “hippy”
hot dogs, and pretzel sandwiches. Also available will be watermelon, bowls of ice cream, and homemade pie and cake.
New this year will be music by DJ Jay Mattson, who will spin bluegrass, gospel and oldies tunes from 3 to 6 p.m.
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
Participants in the check presentation included (from left) Pamala Mohn, Tamika Baker, Natasha Kukorlo and Tara Minetos.