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History Will Glow in Lantern Light
BY CAT SHANNON
Take an immersive lantern-lit journey through Mount Bethel Cemetery on a unique tour that blends history and a bit of haunting when Rivertown Theatre Productions presents Columbia’s Haunted Lantern Tour.
This year’s tour will feature the theme “Fatality’s Last Stand.” Tours will be held on Fridays, Oct. 10 and 17; Sundays, Oct. 12 and 19; and Saturday, Oct. 18. Tours will run every half hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the final tour stepping off at 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 8 p.m. on Sundays.
“Fatality’s Last Stand” will take tourgoers through the
“The theme for this year’s tour grew out of reflection on a past production,” shared Sara
Mimnall, owner of Rivertown Theatre Productions and producer and director of Columbia’s Haunted Lantern Tour. “Back in 2018, I touched on the subject of disease
in a tour called ‘Mortality Within,’ which also explored famine, illness and the hardships of daily life. That theme stayed with me, and I knew I wanted to return to it one day with
BY CAT SHANNON
York County Libraries is setting the stage for something new: Literacy for Change, its first-ever 24-hour online fundraising campaign. The countywide initiative will kick off at midnight on Friday, Oct. 10, and will run until 11:59 p.m., raising support for literacy and learning programs throughout York County.
York County Libraries president Robert F. Lambert emphasized that literacy is the cornerstone of opportunity. “Knowledge is truly transformative,” he said. “It empowers growth, change and success in individual lives and strengthens the entire community. Our libraries provide equitable access to collections, resources and programs at no cost to users. Everyone can learn, grow and excel.”
BY CAT SHANNON
The Elks Hoop Shoot isn’t just about sinking free throws. It’s about building grit, confidence and determination, with the unique chance for kids to land in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
“Gritty kids are determined hard workers,” said Valerie Kissinger, Hoop Shoot lodge director for the ColumbiaMiddletown Lodge 1074. “Gritty kids become gritty adults with strong work ethics and goal-setting skills. … The Hoop Shoot can offer similar life lessons as other sports programs, but what other program offers kids the chance to be in the Hall of Fame?”
The annual Columbia-Middletown Elks 1074 Hoop Shoot will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9, in the gym of
Every day, York County Libraries helps residents strengthen the five literacies promoted by the Pennsylvania Library Association’s PA Forward program: basic, information, civic and social, health and financial literacy. In 2024 alone, the system offered more than 4,000 programs, serving over 101,000 children, teens and adults. Library users borrowed 1.4 million items and logged more than 172,000 Wi-Fi sessions, while public access computers were used on more than 47,000 occasions.
“We are rallying our community through this new crowdfunding initiative,” Lambert stated. “Our goal is bold: $500,000 each year, mostly from modest contributions. Just a $12 donation helps to place new books in the hands of a student who needs to believe in their potential or provide digital access to a job seeker wanting
Mount Bethel Cemetery.
Carrigan Price at this year’s Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals
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a sharper focus.”
This year’s tour centers on epidemics and pandemics that shaped Columbia’s history.
“Audiences will encounter characters whose lives were marked by outbreaks of tuberculosis, diphtheria, smallpox, cholera, the Spanish Flu and many more remarkable diseases,” Mimnall explained. “It’s not just about the tragedies themselves, but about how families and communities faced them.”
During the one-hour tour, people will experience a theatrical production featuring costumed performers.
“Each monologue offers a glimpse into the struggles past citizens of Columbia endured, the fear they faced and the resilience they carried into their final days,” Mimnall remarked.
Mount Bethel Cemetery provides an ideal background for the tour, she noted, adding, “It’s the perfect setting, not only for the atmosphere, but because so many of the stories we share are connected to the very people buried there. Walking among their headstones makes the history feel immediate and personal.”
Each year, Mimnall changes the theme of the tour, incorporating an original script, new characters and a fresh storyline so returning patrons can enjoy a unique experience every time they take a tour.
She added that the tour is a labor of love, with every element - from research and writing to acting, directing and guiding the guests - performed by volunteers.
“The cast is made up entirely of volunteers from various local communities, not professional actors,” she said. “Some have a little bit of previous stage experience, but for many this is their very first time performing. I keep auditions open to anyone who’s interested, because I believe passion and willingness matter more than a résumé. Part of the joy of this tour is working with people of all back -
grounds, teaching them theatrical skills along the way and watching them grow into their roles.”
She said this approach gives the performances a genuine, heartfelt quality that connects with audiences.
“I am continually humbled by the devotion of our cast and crew. The actors have embraced their roles with a rare kind of courage, stepping into lives shadowed by hardship and gruesome deaths,” she stated. “Their work is more than performance; it is an act of preservation, a way of keeping memory alive.”
Mimnall emphasized that the lantern tour is not a ghost tour, but rather an opportunity to experience living history.
“It’s a guided walk through history, told through the voices of people who lived and died here,” she said. “Audiences can expect powerful storytelling, historically grounded characters and an immersive candlelit atmosphere. Whether you come for the history, the chills or the emotion of it all, I think you’ll leave with a new perspective on the past - and maybe even on the present.”
Above all, she said, the tours are the perfect combination of historical education and theatrical entertainment.
“Audiences aren’t just seeing history; they’re experiencing it through the dedication and passion of local people who care deeply about preserving and sharing our town’s stories,” she said. “It’s immersive, educational and heartfelt, all at the same time. I strongly encourage everyone to attend Columbia’s Haunted Lantern Tour at least once.”
Tours will depart from St. John’s Episcopal Church, 616 Locust St., Columbia, where guests should check in on arrival. Advance registration is encouraged as tours often sell out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door. Tickets may be purchased by calling Holly at 717-587-5368.
For more information, visit www.columbia hlt.com.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
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York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) will hold a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held in the paved lot behind the YCSWA Recycling Drop-Off Center, 2685 Blackthorne Court, York.
While attending the event, all participants must remain in their vehicles, and all collection materials must be in the trunk or bed of the vehicle, not the back seat. Materials will be removed from the vehicle trunk or bed by event staff. Smoking is not permitted at any time during the event.
Household hazardous waste includes products from the home that are corrosive, such as drain cleaners or bleach; flammable, such as gasoline; reactive, such as pool chemicals; or toxic, such as pesticides. The HHW Collection Event will benefit York County by identifying hazardous waste found in the home and providing an opportunity to manage these materi -
North Star Initiative
Plans Light the Way Event
The North Star Initiative will host Light the Way, a day dedicated to lighting the way toward freedom, healing, and a future full of hope for survivors of human trafficking, on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. People may attend the morning or evening session; separate ticket prices are set for each session. The morning session will begin at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast, a coffee bar, and a chance to view silent auction items. A program will take place from 8:30 to 9 a.m., followed by another chance See Light pg 5
als in a safe and efficient manner. Visit www.ycswa .com/wp-content/uploads/ HHW-Event-Acceptable -Items-2025.pdf for a list of products that are and are not accepted at this event. All York County residents are eligible to participated in this event, but business and government entities are not eligible. The program funded by tipping fees collected at the York County Resource Recovery Center and a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. After collection, a licensed hazardous waste commercial hauler will transport and manage the household hazardous waste, recycling as much of the material as possible. Registration is required. Online registration is available for residents at https://tinyurl.com/ 4bnnntax. Space is limited.
Columbia High School, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and the contest will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Youths ages 8 to 13 are invited to participate in the competition, which is divided into six divisions: girls and boys ages 8 and 9, 10 and 11 and 12 and 13.
Participants attempt 25 free-throw shots, and the highest scorers in each division advance to the next level. First-place winners from the local competition are eligible to proceed to the district competition on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Carlisle. The six first-place winners from districts have the opportunity to proceed through a state competition, a regional competition and then on to the national competition in Chicago on Saturday, April 18, 2026. There is no charge to participate, and the Elks cover travel costs through each level, Kissinger said.
The local event doesn’t happen for several weeks, providing lots of opportunity to participants to practice their foul shots before coming to the competition, she added.
Participants do not need to be the fastest, biggest or strongest athletes on the court to succeed, Kissinger said, noting that practice and precision are key to doing well. Grit and determination help too, she said, adding that when youths step up to the free throw line with the Elks, it will always be a level playing field.
In the last Hoop Shoot competition, Carrigan Price, daughter of Ryan and Michelle Price of Landisville, won the local Columbia-Middletown 1074 competition in the 8 to 9 age group and then proceeded to win the district, state,
regional and national competition. With a score of 45 out of 50 shots, Carrigan won Nationals in Chicago, as well as the Getty Powell award (awarded to the girl and boy with the highest score in the national competition).
As a national winner, Carrigan attended the Elks state convention in Harrisburg; the Elks national convention in Kansas City, Mo.; and traveled to Springfield, Mass., earlier this month to have her name permanently inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
“We are so extremely proud of the wonderful young athlete she is!” said Kissinger, who accompanied Carrigan to the national competition. “She is very respectful of her other athletes’ feelings with lots of compassion for them.”
Kissinger emphasized that participating in the Hoop Shoot offers youths much more than just a chance to shoot baskets.
“The Hoop Shoot uses something fun like basketball to teach kids about goal setting and hard work, developing grit in the process,” she said, encouraging people to watch videos with commentary directly from past participants at http://bit.ly/4mXNLSQ.
“These videos about grit, or griteos, are excellent examples of how the Hoop Shoot has developed grit in past national finalists. They are great to show to families, contest volunteers or anyone else who wants to learn what the Hoop Shoot does.”
For more information, visit the Columbia-Middletown Elks #1074 Facebook page or email elks1074hoopshoot@ gmail.com.
United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) has announced the appointment of Robert “Teke” Drummond as senior vice president of business development. With a 25-year career spanning military service, health care leadership, and strategic innovation, Drummond brings a wealth
ering individuals with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.
Prior to starting his professional career, the Navy veteran served six years as
Museum Plans Homeschool Day
The National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, will hold a Homeschool Day on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Topics children will learn about while at the museum include what makes a clock tick, why watches moved from pockets to wrists, and how people have tracked time throughout history. Attendees can see a live demonstration of the massive Engle Clock, as well as a replica jeweler’s shop from the early 1900s. As groups tour the exhibits, they will hear timepieces in action and see videos of the inside mechanics and makers busy at their craft.
During Homeschool Day, students will also have the opportunity to use a microscope to see watch parts up close, decorate a clock with stenciling, take apart and reassemble a watch, learn how a pendulum makes a clock run, and discover the history of
timekeeping during a selfguided museum tour.
People are asked to register for Homeschool Day at www.museum.nawcc .org/events. Tickets will be sold at the door, with separate prices set for people ages 6 to 17 and for adults. Adults must remain with their children.
The National Watch & Clock Museum is run by the nonprofit National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC) and houses the largest collection of timepieces and related ephemera in North America. The museum has recently updated and expanded several of its displays, including the Public Time gallery, the Hamilton and Bulova exhibits, and the history of wristwatches exhibit.
The museum is open to the public on Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www .museum.nawcc.org or call 717-684-8261.
Garden Railways Tour Will Highlight Homeowners’ Creativity
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will hold its 18th annual Garden Railways Tour on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 5 p.m.
The self-guided tour includes a total of five stops located in Wrightsville, Lancaster, Lititz, and Manheim. “You can plan your route, what works best for
you to go see the homes, whether that’s from where you live and start or where you’re ending up,” program coordinator Elizabeth Myers said.
Tour site locations will be provided once tickets are purchased. The event will be held rain or shine, but some homeowners may not be able to operate their equipment if the weather is poor.
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.
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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.
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To buy tickets, go to www .eventbrite.com and search for “Railroad Museum of PA.” The deadline is 1 p.m. on the day of the event. A limited number of paper tickets are available in the museum store.
“Even though you can buy up until the last minute, we recommend trying to buy a little earlier,” said Myers. “That way you can get the list of homes and plan your route and make the full use of the four hours that the tour takes place.”
Each stop on the tour will be unique. “I think it’s been a really nice way for the public to be able to see the creativity of this hobby,” said Myers. “Every layout is a little different, and people are able to see all the different homes and how they incorporate the natural elements of their backyards and their yards with the hobby. Everything is a little different. So even if you go to a home that’s been on the tour before, there’s new elements there, so I think that really resonates with people to be able to go out and see all the creativity the people put into it.”
The Garden Railways Tour is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Rail -
road Museum, a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to support the restoration and educational programs at the museum. Go to www .rrmuseumpa.org for more information.
“Members can come to the museum and enjoy our facilities,” Myers said. “Your membership starts from the day that you purchase it, so it’s one year from date of purchase. We have special events. We have a discount in our museum store for members. There’s lots of other great benefits. Our Milepost magazine has lots of railroading stories and information. It’s a great publication that’s put out here at the museum. There are lots of great reasons to become a member.”
Museum advancement director Deb Reddig stated that “The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania” is home to a world-class collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a vast research library and archives, a working restoration shop, an immersive education center and programs, a museum store and special events and exhibits.”
Myers added, “We are
kind of the crossroads of showing people the past of railroading but also seeing how railroads are still shaping our lives today. It’s a really great thing about our museum. Probably 30 years from now, there are maybe some pieces of railroading equipment that you’re riding today on Amtrak or something you’ve seen like Norfolk Southern coming through your neighborhood that might be here at the museum in 30 years. Railroading is still ongoing. It has shaped our country from its origins through to today. So being able to kind of merge the present into the past is a really intriguing thing
The museum is proud of the fact it offers an oppor-
tunity for the public to enjoy hands-on experiences. “One thing we always talk about here at the museum is how fortunate we are that our visitors can get such a close interaction with history,” she said. “A lot of times when you go to other kinds of museums, the pieces are a little too fragile for people to interact with in the way that we can hear. We try and get volunteers out into some of our pieces so you can go into the cab of a locomotive. You can sit on the seat of a historic passenger car. You can go in a caboose that was used in the 1930s and experienced what that was like. We’re able to give people a little bit closer view of history. We really value that we’re able to do that for our guests.”
Maytown Will Host First Community Day
BY CAT SHANNON
There’s always something happening in Maytown and its surrounding areas. The Maytown Civic Association
wants to spread that message, so the group is organizing its first community day. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lloyd H. Fuhrman Memorial Park, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta.
Maytown Community Day - A Day in the Park will feature activities and fun for people of all ages. Games, including
corn hole, plinket and wiffle ball, will be offered. Children can enjoy a bounce house, and additional carnival-style activities such as a bean bag toss and ping pong bucket toss will be featured. Community organizations will host tables with information, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a variety of giveaway baskets.
“This is the first time for this event, and we’re hoping to make it an annual event,” said Cindy Wivell, president of the Maytown Civic Association. “We wanted to make sure the entire community is aware of all the special opportunities and organizations in our community.”
The Garden Railways Tour will showcase train displays in homeowners’ yards.
Members of the Maytown Civic Association invite people to Maytown Community Day - A Day in the Park.
to rejoin the workforce.”
To reach that goal, York County Libraries is calling on its 90,000 cardholders and community champions to step up, whether by donating, becoming a fundraiser, encouraging employer matches or simply spreading the word.
“We are very appreciative of our Foundation Partners, The Arthur J. and Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation and the J. William Warehime
Foundation; our Literacy Booster, The M&T Charitable Foundation; and our Media Partners, WPMT FOX43, Lamar Advertising and WHTM abc27 for helping us to launch this inaugural Literacy for Change,” Lambert added. York County Libraries enrich lives and strengthen communities through 13 locations.
From story times and book clubs to Wi-Fi and digital access, the library system
offers more than 534,000 physical items and over 1 million digital resources, all free with a library card. Community members without a library card are encouraged to request one at www.yorklibraries.org at no cost.
To participate in Literacy for Change or learn more about the initiative, visit www.literacyforchange .org. For more information, email LiteracyForChange@ yorklibraries.org.
Maytown
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The Maytown Civic Association formed in 1961 and was re-established in 2019. Its mission is to advance, promote and support local organizations. It also works to maintain and manage the open space located within the Route 743 right of way, also known as Maytown Center Square. Among the community initiatives hosted by the association is the annual square lighting ceremony held during the holidays.
There is no admission charge for the community day, and Wivell hopes people will come to discover more about the town and its resources.
“Come on out to catch up with old friends and make a few new ones,” she said.
“We are having this day so that families can come together with neighbors and enjoy the day.”
She also emphasized that people are welcome to make the day their
own by bringing blankets to hang out on, Frisbees, yard games or other activities.
Volunteers are welcome and needed for both the community day and the Maytown Civic Association. To learn more, contact Wivell at 717-405-1930.
For more information on the Maytown Community Day, search for “Maytown Civic Association” on Facebook.
YCAS Plans Astronomy Programs
The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will offer programs to the public on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the planetarium in the York Learning Center, 301 E. Sixth Ave., York.
Comet R2 SWAN was discovered Sept. 11 and is now headed toward the local evening sky in the next month with a possible new meteor shower the weekend of Oct. 4. YCAS’
shows will focus on how to observe the comet and the moon.
Programs suitable for children will be “One World, One Sky” at 2 p.m. and “Max Goes to the Moon” at 3:20 p.m.
Older viewers are invited to attend “Comets and Discovery” at 7 p.m. and “Forward to the Moon!” at 8:20 p.m. StarWatch programs will take place
UDSF
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operator. He then earned his Bachelor of Science from Juniata College and a Master of Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University, now Drexel University. He launched his health care career, specializing in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and later served as director of clinical services for a comprehensive rehabilitation facility. Since relocating to Lancaster in 2004, Drummond has held several senior leadership roles with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, including director of outpatient services, where he led initiatives in operations, business development, strategy, and process improvement.
Drummond also holds a Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College and a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He has held leadership positions on numerous boards, including the Lancaster City Alliance, YMCA of the Roses, Lancaster Safety Coalition, and the Juniata College Alumni Council.
Drummond has a
personal connection to the UDSF mission. His late father, who lived with stuttering and monocular vision disorders, provided the basis for him to see beyond disabilities and embrace the full potential of each individual.
In his new role, Drummond aims to expand UDSF’s impact by building new partnerships, driving sustainable growth, and advancing a mission that makes a real difference in the lives of others.
To learn more about the UDS Foundation, visit www.udservices.org.
to view auction items until 9:30. The evening session will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a time to mingle and view silent auction items, hors d’oeuvres and mocktails served downstairs, and a buffet dinner served upstairs. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a program and live auction, and dessert and coffee will be served. From 8:30 to 9 p.m., guests may check out and pick up auction items. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ light-the-way-lanc.
at 2:40 and 7:40 p.m.
There is an admission fee, with a discount for children and seniors. The fee will also be reduced when attendees view a second or third show. Cash and most credit and debit cards are accepted.
Private show reservations are available for groups of up to 60 people. For more information, visit www.astroyork.com.
Kreutz Creek Library youth services coordinator Felicia Gettle - Miss Felicia to kids and families - reads a book during a story time at the library.
CEF Sets After-School Programs
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County is offering Good News Club (GNC), an afterschool program for children ages 5 to 12, at various elementary schools and churches throughout Lancaster County. All workers are screened as required by Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Protection Policy.
GNC is a free club held once a week for seven weeks in the fall and seven weeks in the spring. It includes Bible lessons, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, and games. Registration is required for all GNC programs at www .ceflancaster.org.
The schools, locations, and dates and times are as follows: Columbia Borough School District’s Park Elementary School at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; Conestoga Valley School District’s Fritz Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Donegal School District’s Donegal Primary School at Calvary Bible Church, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; ELANCO School District’s Brecknock Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Elizabethtown Area School District’s Bainbridge Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:35
to 5 p.m.; and Ephrata Area School District’s Clay Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., and Highland Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:25 to 4:55 p.m.
In Hempfield School District, programs are being offered at Centerville Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Farmdale Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; and Landisville Primary Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Programs are also available at Lampeter-Strasburg School District’s Hans Herr Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and Lampeter Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Octorara Area School District’s Octorara Primary Learning Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Penn Manor School District’s Conestoga Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Pequea Valley School District’s Paradise Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; School District of Lancaster’s Lafayette Elementary School, Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., and Ross Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; and Warwick School District’s Kissel Hill Elementary School, Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
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RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE
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Pets
AKC DOBERMAN PINSCHER PUPPIES, ears cropped, tails dock, UTD vet checked. $1,500 firm. 717-548-3779
AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG (Blue Heel- er) PUPPIES, farm raised, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $550. 717-529-2011 x0
BORDER COLLIE MIX PUPPIES. Farm raised. Very friendly, playful & good with children. $125. 717-382-4949
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES
2F, 1M, vet checked, shots, dewormed, raised on farm. $895. 717-654-1075
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SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING FALL CLEANUP MULCHING
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CAP Members Volunteer at Auction
Members of the Lancaster Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
Jesse Jones Composite Squadron 304 volunteered at the Labor Day Auction for Hospice & Community Care on Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. The annual auction raises funds to provide hospice,
palliative care, and bereavement support services to the community. Throughout the event, the Lancaster CAP cadets and senior members assisted with coordination alongside event staff for shuttle service, traffic control, and parking for
vendors and patrons.
Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome.
The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit www.gocivilairpatrol .com or www.cap.news. People may also follow CAP on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
LSO To Open 79th Season
The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has announced its 79th season, featuring eight concerts that showcase the connective power of music through collaborations, guest artists and programming that spans centuries and genres. Under the leadership of music director Michael Butterman, this season will offer experiences for audiences of all ages.
The season will launch on Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5, with “Pictures at an Exhibition,” a celebration of the connection between visual and musical arts. The program features Carlos Simon’s “The Block,” Hindemith’s “Mathis der Maler” and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” in Ravel’s orchestration. The LSO’s third annual season-opening silent auction will also take place throughout the weekend, with post-concert celebrations following each performance.
The season also includes two collaborations that highlight Lancaster’s cultural landscape. In December, the LSO will partner with the Fulton Theatre for “Best of Broadway,” featuring Lancaster’s Fulton stars performing classics and modern favorites with a live symphony orchestra.
In March, the orchestra will join forces with Lan -
casterHistory for Stevens & Smith, celebrating America’s semiquincentennial and the grand opening of the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy with music by Copland and Dawson and the world premiere of Lancaster composer D. Michael Wege’s “Second Founding.”
One unique offering will be featured in April, with “Revolution: The Music of the Beatles - A Symphonic Experience” at the Lancaster County Convention Center. The concert will combine the LSO with a live rock band and vocalists performing more than 25 of the Beatles’ greatest hits alongside rare archival visuals and multimedia presentations.
World-renowned guest artists will grace the LSO stage throughout the season. Violinist William Hagen will return following his sold-out 2024 performance to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in November. Internationally acclaimed pianist Natasha Paremski will present Prokofiev’s Third Piano Concerto in January’s all-Prokofiev program. The season will conclude in May with pianist Jiusi Zhang, winner of the 2025 Lancaster International Piano Festival Competition, performing Mozart alongside Holst’s
“The Planets” with live NASA imagery. Holiday traditions will continue with the LSO’s annual presentation of Handel’s “Messiah” at First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster in December, featuring the 90-voice Lancaster Symphony Chorus under the direction of William Wright.
The LSO continues its commitment to fostering the next generation of musicians through comprehensive education and outreach programs that reach more than 21,000 individuals annually, including the Rising Stars Concerto Competition, Free Student Concert, StandPartners
and Play It Forward. Ticket information, season subscriptions, multi-concert packages and individual concert tickets are now available. The LSO offers flexible subscription options and has added Sunday matinee performances to make concerts more accessible. Tickets can be purchased at www.lancastersymphony .org or by calling the box office at 717-291-6440.
For more information about the 2025-26 season and upcoming performances, visit the aforementioned website or follow the LSO on social media using the handle @lancastersymphony.
Lancaster’s Got Talent To Be Held at The Trust
The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, will host Lancaster’s Got Talent at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. The talent competition will bring together singers, dancers, musicians, poets, and entertainers from across the region to showcase their artistry and compete for the title of Lancaster’s most talented. Tickets are available at www.lancastertrust.com.
The grand prize will include a cash prize and a chance to be featured in The Trust Performing Arts Center’s 2026-27 season. The second-place performer will receive a cash prize and a 60-minute consultation session donated by WTM Digital, and the third-place prize will be a two-hour recording studio session at Rok10 Productions.
Lancaster Jesse Jones Composite Squadron members at the Hospice & Community Care Labor Day Auction Cadet Col. Slater Shannon directs vehicles at the auction.