Mount Joy & Marietta JUNE 3, 2026
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXVII • NO 17
In Memory of Malmedy Celebrating Lancaster
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n Dec. 17, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, more than 80 unarmed U.S. soldiers w e re g u n n e d d o w n by German forces in what’s now known as the Malmedy Massacre. Among those impacted by this World War II event were 10 soldiers from Lancaster County, and now the Mount Joy Rotary wants to make sure they are never forgotten. A Malmedy Massacre Memorial Dedication will be held on Sunday, June 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. It will begin with Volunteers work on constructing the site for the Malmedy Massacre Memorial. a memorial service from “Following the memorial service 3 to 3:45 p.m. at Mount Joy Church speaker, with additional remarks by Eagle Scout Todjr Dohl. Robert at Mount Joy Church of God, the of God, 30 E. Main St. Scout Troop 39 will serve as Brinser and Steve Hassinger will color guard from Scout Troop 39, color guard, and Rotarian David provide special music, and chap- sponsored by the Rotary Club of Christian will be the master of cer- lain Dave Lloyd will offer a prayer Mount Joy, will lead participants in a walking procession from the emonies. There will be a keynote and benediction.
Preparing for the Strawberry Festival at Saint Luke Episcopal Church, hospitality committee member Lynn McCleary shared some fun facts about the fruit. “They are a member of the rose family and the only fruit to have about 200 seeds - on the outside,” she said. “Eight strawberries have more vitamin C than an orange, and besides boosting the immune system, vitamin C helps fight tooth plaque. Strawberries also contain ellagic acid, which is thought to fight certain cancers. If that’s not enough to convince guests to join us for the Strawberry Festival, the French traditionally serve strawberry soup to newlyweds at the wedding breakfast, because it is considered an aphrodisiac.” See Berry pg 2
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More than a decade ago, Fritz Schroeder was paddling on the Conestoga River when he realized something. The now president and CEO of Lancaster Conservancy saw the challenges facing the waterway but also its great potential to become a thriving place for wildlife and recreation. Lancaster Water Week grew out of that experience, and the event will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year from Friday, June 5, through Saturday, June 13. “We have over 60 events hosted by more than 40 partners,” said Avery Van Etten, marketing and communications manager for Lancaster Conservancy. “There are so many events that no matter what you’re interested in, whether it’s paddling or hiking, taking a rain garden workshop, participating in an art event or other activities, there are so many ways for everyone to get involved.” Highlights of Lancaster Water Week include First Friday in downtown Lancaster on June 5, when people can pick up free native plants or seeds and enjoy immersive activities hosted by organizations working in the clean water movement. On Tuesday, June 9, a 10th anniversary event will be held at West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster, from 5 to 8 p.m. “ This is an opportunity to connect with members of our clean water community and enjoy water-themed games, arts and crafts and activities,” Van Etten said. “West Art’s café will be open, and we’ll have a food truck and ice cream. And then around 6:30 p.m. we’ll have a
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