JUNE 3, 2026
In Memory of Malmedy
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
On Dec. 17, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, more than 80 unarmed U.S. soldiers were gunned down 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 a memorial service from 3 to 3:45 p.m. at Mount Joy Church of God, 30 E. Main St. Scout Troop 39 will serve as color guard, and Rotarian David Christian will be the master of ceremonies. There will be a keynote
speaker, with additional remarks by Eagle Scout Todjr Dohl. Robert Brinser and Steve Hassinger will provide special music, and chaplain Dave Lloyd will offer a prayer and benediction.
“Following the memorial service at Mount Joy Church of God, the color guard from Scout Troop 39, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Joy, will lead participants in a walking procession from the
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BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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.”
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Celebrating Lancaster Water Week
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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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Volunteers work on constructing the site for the Malmedy Massacre Memorial.
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Come out to the church, located at 209 S. Market St., Mount Joy, and enjoy food, fun and fellowship at the event, which will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 13.
“Chef Steph will be cooking perfectly seasoned hamburger barbecue sandwiches and quarter-pound all-beef hot dogs, served on extra-long buns,” McCleary said. “Toppings for the hot dogs include ketchup, mustard, onions, chili and sauerkraut.” Potato chips will also be served, along with strawberry lemonade, iced tea or water.
“The meal will conclude with a scrumptious strawberry shortcake or a variety of other strawberry and non-strawberry desserts,” McCleary said. “Meals can be enjoyed on-site or taken to-go.”
The Rev. Martha Harris will offer tours of the sanctuary as well.
away in 2020, and we are dedicating this year’s event to his memory.”
The event is a fundraiser for the church.
“We are a small, aging congregation that still treasures the history and beauty of a historic church requiring frequent upgrades and repairs,” McCleary stated. “Fundraising supplements our offering plate, allowing us to pay bills and to generously support social justice outreach.”
McCleary invites everyone out for a sweet time featuring even sweeter fruit.
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“The tasty tradition of a Strawberry Festival began many years ago,” McCleary said. “After a two-year hiatus, it resumed in 2014, led by strawberry-loving parishioner Lane Ellis and his wife, Jean. Lane passed
“Since bringing the community together is one of our greatest pleasures, the Strawberry Festival is a win-win,” she said. “We love putting smiles on our guests’ faces, so please come fill our hearts and get your strawberry fix for the season. This is an annual event and always a great way to celebrate summertime, strawberries and friendship.”
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Three summer bus trips will be offered. A Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island trip on Saturday, June 27, will include transportation, ferry access, and admission to Ellis Island and Liberty Island. A trip to Washington, D.C., will take place on Monday, June 29, and will offer the opportunity to spend the day at the Smithsonian Institute and surrounding areas or take an optional visit to the National Zoo. A Baltimore Inner Harbor trip on Thursday, July 9, will allow
attendees to explore sites like the Maryland Science Center and the National Aquarium at their leisure. All three trips will depart from the parking lot of Elizabethtown Area High School, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown, at 7 a.m. on their respective days.
A Marietta Summer Playground program will run from Monday to Friday, June 15 to Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at Marietta War Memorial Park, 344 E. Walnut St. There will be no program on Friday, July 3. The program is designed to help children be active in a safe, inclusive, and supportive activity. Playground leaders will create safe, supervised, and fun-filled environments with activities including
church to Mount Joy War Memorial Park for the outdoor memorial dedication ceremony,” said Rotary president Joanne Pinkerton. “The procession symbolizes the community’s shared journey of remembrance, honor and tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Malmedy Massacre.”
The dedication ceremony will run from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at War Memorial Park, located at the corner of Marietta Avenue and Market Street in Mount Joy.
“As guests arrive at the park, the Donegal Alumni Band will provide patriotic music to help set the tone for an afternoon of remembrance and honor for veterans, families, friends and relatives of the 10 Lancaster County soldiers connected to the memorial,” Pinkerton said.
At the dedication ceremony, the name of each of the soldiers who perished in the massacre will be read and a memorial bell will be rung as a flag is placed into the memorial. County Commissioner Josh Parsons will present a proclamation, and Mount Joy mayor Timothy Bradley will speak. Dohl and Collin Splain, members of Troop 53, will serve as flag handlers. Rotarians Scott Albert and Paul “Lefty” Gardner will announce the soldiers’ names. The ceremony will conclude with the playing of taps. Following the ceremony, people will be invited to remain for light refreshments and to join in celebrating the birthday of the United States Army, which is also observed on June 14.
As Christian explained, the idea for the memorial grew out of planning for the Rotary Club of Mount Joy’s 100th anniversary celebration in June of 2025.
“The original memorial concept was envisioned by Eagle Scout Todjr Dohl as part of his Eagle Scout project,” Christian said. “Inspiration for the memorial also came from Harold Billow of Mount Joy, believed to be the last living survivor connected to the Malmedy Massacre, who for many years honored his fallen comrades by placing 87
American flags in his yard on Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Dec. 17 - the anniversary of the massacre. The Rotary Club of Mount Joy embraced the project as part of its century-long tradition of ‘Service Above Self,’ helping transform the vision into a permanent community memorial.”
Richard Ryder and the WWII Preservation Group will provide a military display to honor Billow and his comrades at the June 14 event. For 20 years, the WWII Preservation Group gathered with Billow, a Mount Joy resident who passed away in 2022, for lunch the day of the Mount Joy Memorial Day Parade.
Planning, fundraising and community partnerships to make the memo -
rial possible began in late 2025, and groundbreaking and construction started in May.
“This dedication is an opportunity for the community to come together to remember and honor the courage and sacrifice of the 84 American soldiers who lost their lives during one of World War II’s most tragic events,” said Rotarian Cris Rhyner, encouraging people to attend the event. “The memorial especially recognizes the 10 Lancaster County soldiers connected to the massacre and preserves their stories for future generations. The event is intended not only as a remembrance ceremony, but also as a celebration of patriotism, community service and historical education.”
The memorial was made possible through community partnerships, donations, engraved memorial brick sponsorships, local businesses, volunteers, veteran organizations and the Mount Joy community, Rhyner said, adding, “The project reflects a united community effort to preserve local history and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.”
Reservations are encouraged but not required. To register, visit www.mountjoyrotary.org.
The service and ceremony will be held rain or shine. To arrange for handicapped-accessible parking, contact Pinkerton at 717-653-5911.
Entrance to the church is located on Henry Street.
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• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Middletown School Dist. Steel Pan Band
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Opening Ceremony at 9am will also include a Flag Day Ceremony (Registration begins at 9am)
or Shine FREE Shuttle between park & additional parking at Fink School on Race St. www.middletownareahistoricalsociety.org
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Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, will offer a variety of programming in May. All programs are free, unless stated otherwise, and require preregistration. For more information and to register, visit www.mslibrary.org or call 717-653-1510.
Food trucks will be on-site at the library on select dates. The dates and trucks will be Thursday, June 4, W Donuts from 10 a.m. to noon and Spud Muffin and Cupcakes by Casey from 5 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, the Eggroll Lady from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday, June 16, Taco RV, with times to be announced; and Thursday, June 18, Traveling J’s from 5 to 7 p.m. More details will be posted at the aforementioned website and on social media.
The Friends of Milanof-Schock Library will hold their annual used book sale at Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy, from Thursday to Saturday, June 18 to 20. For more details, search for “Friends of
Milanof-Schock Library” on Facebook.
The library will not receive book donations from Wednesday, June 10, through Thursday, June 25. Outside of that date range, gently used books and media can be donated to the self-service shed behind the library from Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
The library will hold a Summer Reading Kickoff event on June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees may participate in activities, pick up reading logs, sign up for summer programs, and purchase food from the Eggroll Lady.
Programs for children and families will include Wiggle & Giggle Story Time, Mondays, June 8 and 22, at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 6 months through 2 years; Preschool Pals on Tuesdays, June 9 and 23, at 10:30 a.m. for kids ages 3 to 6; Family Story Time with Miss Alyssa, June 10 at 10:30 a.m.; and Parachute Play on Monday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. for kids ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver.
water-based activities, and other high-energy games. In the case of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.
Fun Family Book Bingo will take place on June 16 at 6 p.m. Books will be awarded as prizes.
Raven Ridge Wildlife Rescue will present “Native Pennsylvania Wildlife” on Wednesday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. for people age 3 and up. Featuring animal ambassadors, the program will be an introduction to wildlife native to Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Cozy Clubhouse, for kids age 5 and up, will be held on June 18 at 2:30 p.m. It will include stories, crafts, and more.
The library will host a Bubble Party on June 20 at 1 p.m. for people of all ages. Children may design their own bubble wands and experiment with all kinds of bubbles. Bubble solution and extra wands will be provided for everyone to enjoy. The program will be outdoors, and in the case of inclement weather, it will be canceled.
Brain Bites will be held at noon on Tuesdays from June 9 to 30. Families may bring their lunches and enjoy challenges such as guessing games and hands-on puzzles.
The library will host Lego Challenge on June 9 at 6 p.m. Each family will receive a box of Lego bricks that they must use to create something based on an assigned theme.
The library will offer two programs about occupations. So You Want to Be a Fish and Game Commissioner will be held on Thursday, June 11, at 10:30 a.m. It is open to people of all ages. So You Want to Be a Voice Actor will be offered on June 18 at 10:30 a.m. for people age 3 and up.
Storybook Science will take place on June 11 at 2:30 p.m. The program is for people age 3 and up. It will explore classic stories through simple experiments and activities.
A Snuggle Up Story Time will be held on June 11 at 6 p.m. Children may wear their pajamas and bring a blanket and stuffed animal. The theme will be “Stargazing Snuggles.”
Dads and Donuts will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 10 a.m. It will feature crafts, stories, and sweet treats.
Miss B. and her retired show dog, Blaze, will visit the library on Wednesday, June 24, at 10:30 a.m. Blaze will demonstrate commands, and Miss B. will share a story about show dogs and talk about participating in dog shows. Blaze is also certified with Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS).
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will present “Stegosaurus Steam” on June 25 at 10:30 a.m. It is open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Kids will interact with fossils and coal, and they will learn how the two make a steam engine run.
Teen Art Night will be held on June 25 at 6 p.m. Attendees may make a craft, eat snacks, and socialize.
Teen D&D will meet on June 27 at 1 p.m. Those interested in joining should contact Laura Bear at lbear@ mslibrary.org.
Community members may decorate the library’s sidewalks with chalk art on Monday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. In the case of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.
Lancaster Science Factory will present “Classifying Dinosaurs” on June 16 at 10:30 a.m. for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Through classification activities, students will learn how scientists organize living things and identify relationships between species.
The library will hold a field day on June 16 at 3 p.m. for people age 5 and up. The event will include relay races,
A presentation about the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania will be offered on June 30 at 10:30 a.m. Coloring Club will be held on June 30 at 2 p.m. The library will provide all coloring sheets and other materials. Activities for adults will include Closely Knit, a program for knitters and crocheters, on June 8 and 22 at 1 p.m., with no registration necessary; Adult Game Night, Wednesdays, June 3 and 17, at 5 p.m.; Adult Book Bingo, June 17 at 2 p.m.; Easy Writer Club on June 17 at 6:30 p.m., with no registration required; Joyful Stitchers CrossStitch Club, June 20 at 9:15 a.m.; and See Library pg 5
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Chris Ritchie, Interim Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist held Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:
300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Ph: 717-367-7089 E-mail: info@etownmennonite.com
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN:
You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
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Book Discussion Group - Lit Lovers, June 23 at 6:30 p.m., with the topic of “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.
MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com
PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Sunday morning Worship with Nursery: 9am Traditional, 10am Fellowship, 10:30am Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org or call: (717) 898-1551.
WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
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Adults may participate in the Summer Reading Program. Beginning on June 6, they may pick up a “Bookopoly” sheet at the library. The program will include a weekly prize drawing, as well as a grand prize at the end of summer.
The Friends of the Library will meet on June 8 at 6:30 p.m.
The library will host Puzzles and Podcasts on June 15 at 6 p.m. for people age 18 and up. People will work on the puzzles while listening to two episodes of the true crime podcast “Criminal.” Attendees may bring their own puzzle or choose one from the library’s puzzle swap. Attendees may also bring snacks and covered drinks.
Two Make-It Monday events will take place in June. Both programs are open to people age 18 and up, and all supplies will be provided. On Monday, June 22, at 6 p.m., attendees may learn basic embroidery stitches and techniques as they create an item to take home. On Monday, June 29, at 6 p.m., attendees may learn simple knotting techniques and create a macrame plant hanger to take home.
Library staff member Megan will give a presentation on Wednesday, June 24, at 6 p.m. Megan will share highlights from her year living in Scotland, and guests may enjoy light Scottish-inspired refreshments.
Sweet Treats and Sacred Traditions
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
During its two-day Strawberry Festival and Native American Gathering, the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society invites people to explore history, learn Native American dances, enjoy family fun and games and sample tasty treats. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, on the grounds of Haldeman Mansion, 230 Locust Grove Road, Bainbridge.
Native American dancing and drumming, with drumming provided by the White Buffalo Singers, will begin at noon both days. The group will focus on social dances that engage the audience, provide education and offer fun for everyone, said Alesha Kerr, event coordinator.
“We will also have Native American flute music performed by Chris Thompson and story time with Mark Warfel,” she said. “Mansion tours will be available at 1:30 and 3 p.m. on both days, led by Joe Hottenstein.”
Numerous children’s activities are planned, she added, including tomahawk throwing and beading jewelry, and a teepee will be on-site for people to explore.
Vendors will have items for sale, and people will have an
opportunity to win items donated by vendors, local businesses and local artists. The drawing will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, and people do not need to be present to win.
“We will also showcase a couple of educational displays about the Susquehannock and Conoy Native Americans who lived in this area before the mansion was constructed,” Kerr shared.
Food options will include Native American fry bread, which will be deep fried and served with toppings that include beef, vegetables, cheese and salsa.
“For dessert, we will offer it drizzled with strawberries, honey and a sprinkle of powdered sugar,” Kerr said. “Additionally, hot dogs, bratwurst and chips will be available, along with strawberry shortcake ice cream and other strawberry-themed desserts.”
The festival will also feature “Grand Entry” at noon both days.
As Kerr explained, this is a sacred procession that marks the opening of a Native American powwow.
“Even though this really isn’t a ‘powwow,’ we still want to open like one,” she said. “Grand Entry consists of an opening song with honor guard, flags and dancers, followed by posting the flags.” A flag song and veterans’ song will also be featured in the ceremony, and all veterans present will be invited into the circle to dance.
This year’s event has a deeply personal connection for Kerr.
“My mother, Christina Mark, was a member of the Haldeman Mansion Society. Her parents were two of the original members who started the society,” Kerr said, noting that when her mother passed away unexpectedly in January of 2025, she and her brothers decided to recreate the festival Mark led while the siblings were growing up in the 1980s and ‘90s. “It was a two-day event back then, and during the festival we had a powwow. So, in honor of her, my brothers and I decided to do it the way Mom did it one more time in remembrance of all her love and hard work she put into the mansion.”
Proceeds from the festival will be used for ongoing restoration work at the mansion. The Haldeman Mansion, which is on both the State and National Register of Historic Places, was completed in 1811. The grounds were once home to one of the largest Native American villages along the Susquehanna River, and the mansion was the home of Samuel Haldeman, a professor and scientist.
“The Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society is working to restore the mansion to the way it looked in the early 1800s and for it to be used to promote history, education, as an event venue and community use,” Kerr said.
This year’s festival will honor both Christina Mark and Patricia Rineer.
Mark grew up in Locust Grove across from the Haldeman Mansion, where her love of history and archaeology began. As a child, she searched plowed fields with her grandfather and a local archaeologist for Native American artifacts. In the 1970s, she learned from archaeologists Barry Kent and Steve Warfel during state digs at the mansion, deepening her passion for preserving the site. She later helped form preservation efforts; organized festivals and educational programs; and taught children about Native American culture, nature and local history. She dreamed of the mansion becoming a museum and educational center honoring the region’s Native American heritage for future generations.
Rineer, who also passed away in January of 2025, sang alongside her husband, who drummed for a Native American drum group. She was involved with numerous Native American and educational programs with Mark.
“We had others who passed away within the past two years that we will also be honoring in dance this weekend,” Kerr said, naming board member Louise Reichert among others. “This is a weekend to honor them all.”
For more information, search for “Strawberry Festival Native American Gathering” on Facebook.
A previous year’s festival at Haldeman Mansion
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Dive Into Creek Discovery Day
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Discover what lives in and around local waterways and why it matters at “Creek Discovery Day: Exploring a Creek and Riparian Restoration.” Hosted by the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance (CCWA) as part of Lancaster Conservancy Water Week 2026, the event will take place Friday, June 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at a private property just southwest of Manheim. The exact address will be shared upon registration.
At the event, explorers of all ages can discover the trees, shrubs and pollinator plants streamside, while also exploring the creek and the critters that live there. People will learn about the stream’s restoration, and younger children will be invited to assemble bluebird houses to take home. A few houses will also be installed on-site.
The activity came about after CCWA president Paul Duncan had
a conversation with Kristen Koch of the Penn State Extension, who had worked on grant projects at the site.
“I contacted the owner, who was graciously willing to have an educational event at the site,” Duncan said, adding that the event is meant to be hands-on. “Our guides will guide but not lecture on their topics. The point is not for the guides to show what they know but to challenge the participants to discover and learn how to learn. So, I hope participants will exercise their powers of observation.”
He encourages participants to consider topics including what elements make up the environment, why types of trees and plants are present and where the drainage lines are in the landscape and what role they play.
“Getting to know the trees and plants and landscapes around you is like making new friends - no longer strangers!” Duncan said. “And the powers of observation will stay with
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Mark Heller, who owns the property where the event will be held, said he wanted to participate because he liked the idea of helping others better understand a stream improvement/ cleanup water project.
“My property is on a busy road between Manheim and Mount Joy and gets a lot of traffic,” Heller said. “People see it all the time, and I often get unsolicited comments/feedback from people about the improvements made along the stream. Also, the stream floods the road during severe rain events, and that is quite often a topic of conversation that can then lead into the topic of improvements.”
He noted that the restoration is a work in process that requires weekly care to keep it progressing.
“Some trees and shrubs will expire, and new ones need to be planted in their place,” he shared. “High water will knock over tree tubes that need to be straightened, and mowing needs to occur to discourage rodents from nesting around and feeding on the planted material.”
Students from the Manheim Central High School FFA Club will help with the event, serving as guides for activities, and representatives from the Penn State Extension will lead the plant discovery stations.
The Manheim FFA chapter has a long-standing history of partnering with CCWA, said Allyson Heckman, agricultural educator and club adviser.
“Manheim FFA members will be helping to park cars, lead participants as they rotate throughout the various stations, help attendees safely build their bluebird box and join the group on the walk of the creek and riparian restoration,” she explained.
Participating in the event helps the club meet its mission of strengthening agriculture in the community, she said, adding, “Any
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opportunity where we can partner with community organizations to educate the public and advocate for agriculture, we are always excited to help. Providing these learning opportunities to youth is the path to informed adults and consumers.”
Interns from Penn State’s Agriculture and Environment Center (AEC) will also be on hand for the discovery day, said Matt Royer, center director, who noted that the event provides a good opportunity for the students who spend the summer helping AEC staff in its watershed partnership work in the Lower Susquehanna.
“Among the activities planned for the Creek Discovery Day is exploring the site to identify the trees and other plants they discover in the restored area along the stream,” he remarked. “Some may be native species, some may be invasive, and the interns will help discoverers identify the species and learn about their role in the streamside ecosystem.”
Duncan noted that the Discovery Day also provides an opportunity for people to learn more about CCWA.
“A watershed organization is interested in protecting, improving and preserving the local natural resources for present and future generations,” he said. “So we’re all about the water above and below ground, but also the land the water flows over and how we can live sustainably within this natural and developed environment.”
To register for Creek Discovery Day, visit www.chiquescreek watershedalliance.org and click on the “Upcoming” tab.
Participants should wear long pants and shoes that can get wet. Supplies are limited for the birdhouses, so early registration is encouraged.
A Step Fitness cardio class will be offered on Thursdays, June 4 to July 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the gym at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. It is open to people age 16 and up.
An Advanced Skill Camp for pickleball enthusiasts will be held from Monday to Thursday, June 22 to 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the outdoor court at the GEARS Community Center. The camp is designed for experienced players
age 18 and up who want to refine their technique and elevate their strategy.
An American Red Cross Babysitting Basics course will take place on Wednesday, June 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Donegal Township Building, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta. It is designed for youths ages 11 to 16. Participants will gain skills in basic care for children and infants, age-appropriate activities and promoting positive behavior, emergency preparedness, first aid skills, pediatric CPR with certification, and safe practices for being home alone with children. Upon completion, each participant will earn a certificate of completion.
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Other highlights include a creek stomp on Wednesday, June 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stauffer Run stream at Greenfield, starting at the S. Dale High Leadership Center, 1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster.
“This is a super fun event that’s geared especially toward families with children,” Van Etten said.
Also on June 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., people are invited to explore a new self-guided nature trail sponsored by Eurofins on one of its campus green spaces, located at 2430 New Holland Pike, Lancaster.
On Thursday, June 11, Lancaster City Stormwater staff will lead a tour of the newly installed wetland system at Long’s Park, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. That same day, from 4 to 5 p.m., tours of the Lititz Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant will be offered.
On June 13, conservation specialists RiverStewards Collaborative and LandStudies will join the Conestoga-Susquehannock Tribe and Circle Legacy Center to present “Weaving
Indigenous Perspectives into Local Conservation and Restoration.” The program will take place at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Another highlight of the week will be the Rally for the River & Conestoga Cleanup on June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will meet at Lancaster County Central Park and then head out to volunteer with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and partners at multiple spots along the Conestoga River.
“This is an especially exciting event because the Conestoga was recently named Pennsylvania’s River of the Year,” Van Etten said, explaining that the public voted for the river through the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers. “There are just so many things to do during Water Week. It’s an engaging and energizing, fun week.”
Caring for Lancaster County’s streams and rivers is important, she said, because these waterways are places for recreation and homes for wildlife. They provide sources of drinking water as well, but according to the
Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Report for 2026, more than 90% of the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in the county are considered “impaired.”
“We see this as a challenge but also as an opportunity to care for our waterways,” Van Etten said. “Improving our waterways is a daunting task, but it’s something we can achieve.”
Along with participating in Water Week activities, people are encouraged to take three action steps promoted by the Lancaster Conservancy.
They include creating habitats by planting native plants, protecting water by learning about your local watershed, and exploring the outdoors.
“We believe that when people explore our waterways and our natural lands, they will fall in love with them and want to help take care of them,” Van Etten said.
Lancaster Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust charged with protecting more than 11,000 acres of natural land, including more than 50 nature preserves in Lancaster and York counties and more than 60 miles of trails. People can support the organization by participating in educational events throughout the year, volunteering with the group or donating to the cause.
As she gears up for Water Week, Van Etten expressed gratitude for the collaborative nature of the event.
“We are so grateful for the incredible partners and sponsors that make Water Week possible and all the community members that join us for events during Water Week,” she said. “Without these, Water Week wouldn’t happen.”
For more information and a full list of Lancaster Water Week activities, visit www.lancaster conservancy.org/water-week.
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Benjamin Gerlach was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio. Gerlach is a resident of Mount Joy.
To be recognized on the dean’s list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.50 or greater for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
People paddle on the Conestoga River during a 2024 Water Week event. Photo by Michelle Johnsen Photography, courtesy of Lancaster Conservancy.
DHS Posts Summa Honor Roll
Donegal High School (DHS) has announced its summa honor roll for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
The ninth-graders being honored are Eman Abousalih, Mohammad Asif, Truman Bagabirwa, Kelly Beck, Mackenzie Bernhardt, Nathan Bernstein, Colin Campbell, Braylon Capello, Sophia Cochran, Michael Corl, Brady Cornelius, Arianna Cowhey-Vega, Janara Creary, Braydon Davis, Stephany De La Cruz Alvarez, William Dohl, Etta Elrod, Emma Fernald, Shane Ford, Lydia Garber, Mia Gehman, Tyler Glick, D’alissa Gonzalez-Mercado, Jordyn Good, Lauren Good, David Graybill, Marli Haines, Brayden Heiner, Danica Henry, Dillan Henry, Levi Hunt, Evelyn Kauffman, Liam Kitchen, Drew Klinedinst, Gabriel Koehler, Makai Lewis, Ryann Linebarger, Hayden Llewellyn, Jaylah Mann, Seth Manning, Annalise Martin, Camryn Martin, Lily Martin, Conor McGannon, Lauren McGough, Anthony McNally, Miasia Mendez, Anna-Elise Miller, Hailey Miller, Dawson Moyer, Katelyn Murch, Lucas Murch, Dennis Murphy, Treyton Newlin, Richard Ober, Coleson Oberholtzer, Sally Renteria, Aubriana Rettew, Yareishka Rivera Hernandez, Lucas Roof, Gavin Schuler, Ethyn Shaffer, Aiden Siedman, Mia Silvestri, Julia Slobozien, Owen Smith, Mason Splain, Noah Steck, Anna Streett, Kiet Tran, Kannon Ulrich, Paige Umbel, Sidney Viera, Alivia Wahba, Savannah Warner, Colin Waters, Hunter Welch, Alexander White, Carter Wienhold, Abigail Wilson, Emma Witman, Colt Witmer, Shane Wolf, Blake
Yoder, and Natalie Yohe. The 10th-graders receiving recognition are Shadwa Abdelmaseh, Salma Abousalih, Iremide Akinrinwoye, Jaylina Angeles, Gracelynn Anger, Abeeha Asif, Joshua Aungst, Matthew Bain, Zachary Bain, Nathan Baker, Taylor Barton, Owen Becker, Ivana Bernaldez, Emma Bishop, Hailey Bomberger, Jozlyn Boozer, William Bradford, Riley Brandt, Lyla Buckner, Ian Caldwell, Nicholas Camacho, Aaliyah Celestin, Nicole Chen, Dylan Contreras Hernandez, Isabella Cooke, Marshall Cramer, Jason Davis, Madyson Derr, Lucas Dombroski, Nolan Dombroski, Shirley Duarte Sutuj, Drake Fair, Brooke Farley, Logan Friedly, Jose Garza, Benjamin Geiger, Marco Ghaly, Aubrey Gills, Alejandro Gonzalez Hernandez, Olivia Graybill, Benjamin Grice, Maia Griffen, Avalon Grundza, Lojina Hanna Ghabros, Shayelyn Heck, Quinn Helzlsouer, Carly Heming, Lilley Hendricks, Drew Horst, Chase Hott, Grayson Hubbs, Allison Hughes, Lincoln Hughes, Tyler Hughes, Lawrence Hunt, Lucien Ivey, Elena Jenney, Asia Jones, Wyatt Keener, Anya Kline, Mackynzie Koenig, Ethan Kohler, Micah Kreider, Grayson Kriner, Claire Leonard, Ava Livelsberger, Cole Long, Chi Luu, Chanelle Marrero, Tyler Marshall, Prentice Martin, Meadow May, Graycen McDonald, Addyson McFadden, Nathan Melleby, Mya Morales, Jacob Murphy, Mason Musser, Bija Nicarry, Addyson Niehaus, Seth Pierce, Bryce Platt, Carter Quinn, Olivia Rea, Abigail Reed, Isabella Reich, Caleb Remick, Jayde Risberg, Isabella Rodriguez, Gabrielle Rohrbaugh,
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The 11th-graders named to the honor roll are Oluwasijibomi Akinrinwoye, Tristan Albert, Brady Allessie, Adrien Angier, Abigail Ballard, Kyler Barrett, Leelan Baughman, Kylie Becker, Tyler Bernhardt, Jonah Bidgood Enders, Wesley Binkle, Leah Bletcher, Levi Bucher, Tyra Cannon, Isaac Caszatt, Jonathan Cook, Kaiden Cook, Payton Cook, Chase Cornelius, Felicity Cox, Annabelle Cunningham, Marcus Dickson, Ethan Emig, Rita Engel, Joseph Famous, Cole Farley, Alex Feria, Elizabeth Fortney, Camila Francisco Nazario, Aubrie Fry, Abbe Garber, Bemara Garcia Barrientos, Nicholas Gehman, Nyah Gibbs, Sydney Goldman-Geib, Clifford Good, Owen Good, Tyler Haines, Bradly Hairhoger, Gabriella Hakes, Lana Hanner, Gretchen Hartman, Brayden Heister, Ashley Herbert, Olivia Herman, Ayden Hilles, Colton Houck, Brooklyn Hynes, James Isman, Nevaeh Jones, Jocelyn Jules, Chase Kauffman, Addisyn Kelchner, Abigail Keller, Kamryn LaBarre, Emma Lang, Gaia Lyter, Yaveth Malave Cortes, Beckett Mann, Landon Marsh, Chase Marshall, Jailynn Matias, Emily Matthews, Tzuriel McElhany, Taylar McFadden, Angel Mendez, Jordin Meyers, Selena Monk, Jayvon Morales, Blake Moyer, Hannah Mumper, Natalee Nikolaus, Abigail Nissly, Riley Patrick, Gabriela Pedroso Ruano, Kaylina Picart, Keiana Reed, Eric Rivera, Liana Sanchez, Dalton Sauder, Emma Savage, John Scarpato, Autumn Scheaffer, Joseph Schober, Samantha See, Delaney Showalter, Trinity Smith, Isabel Stankiewicz, Carter Stough, Logan Stough, Zachary Swanger, Sienna Sweger, Jake Thomas, Hailey Tippett, Izabella Tittle, Melina Valentin, Jenna Van
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