His Time to Buzz In
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Answer: This Mount Joy man recently appeared on “Jeopardy!,” fulfilling a longtime dream.
Question: Who is Matt Wheeler?
Wheeler not only appeared on the show in June, but he also won, taking home $13,500.
“I’ve been curious about a wide variety of subjects as long as I can remember,” Wheeler said. “When I was young, my mom took my brother and me to our local public library, and I often came home with tall stacks of books about states and countries, dinosaurs and planets. In more recent years, ‘Jeopardy!’ has featured as a key part of weekday evenings for my family, with my wife and me referring to an appointment as ‘being just before Jeopardy!’ or completing a task after the show.”
He said about 15 years ago, he began seriously considering trying out for the show, and when the “Anytime Test” was introduced in 2020, allowing people to apply online anytime up to once a year, he took it.
“Simply, ‘Jeopardy!’ is my favorite show, and it’s a rare cultural institution that it seems that practically everyone in the country knows. It rewards attention and curiosity - as well as quick recall,” Wheeler said. “It’s rightly viewed as a thinking person’s game but is widely beloved. Given my affinity
for trivia, I see ‘Jeopardy!’ as the top of the mountain for that - and the best game show out there. I’ve played at home so many times, I wanted to try my hand at being on the show.”
He took the online test once a year until he was invited to the second audition step at the end
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BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“We have been open for 10 years, yet we seem to be one of Mount Joy’s best kept secrets,” said Lynn McCleary, president and co-founder of Dog Park Mount Joy (DPMJ).
“For 10 years, Dog Park Mount Joy has offered more than a doggie playground. It is a place where dogs gain confidence and shed stress, where members become confidants of one another,
Navigating a Pet’s Final Journey
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When a beloved pet is aging or nearing the end of its life, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. That’s when Ashley Page steps in. As a certified endof-life pet doula, she offers compassionate, nonmedical support to both pets and their people, helping families navigate aging, terminal illness and difficult end-of-life decisions with care and dignity.
“My role is to help families feel supported emotionally, practically and compassionately,” she said. “That support can look very different depending on the family’s needs. Some people reach out because they need help understanding quality of life changes, while others are preparing for euthanasia, struggling with anticipatory grief or simply feeling overwhelmed caring for an aging pet.”
Based in York, Page is the owner of Willow Bridge Crossings. She provides in-home services throughout the county as well as in Lancaster County, and she offers virtual grief support services anywhere through phone calls, text support, FaceTime or Zoom.
where families share the joy of happy dogs running and wrestling and where a stronger community grows, one wagging tail at a time.”
As the park marks a decade of operation, the organization will hold several fundraisers to support its mission.
“Although there is an annual membership fee to join Dog Park Mount Joy, landscaping alone costs more than $10,000 a year, and fundraisers help cover
“I can help families create comfort-focused routines at home, make environmental adjustments for senior pets, talk through end-of-life planning, provide euthanasia presence and support, assist with memorial ideas and aftercare guidance and offer grief support before and after a loss,” she said.
She knows what it’s like to lose a pet and to feel alone in her grief.
“After unexpectedly losing my soul dog, Jackson, I found myself facing a kind of grief that
Matt Wheeler (right) with “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings
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upkeep and improvement costs,” McCleary explained. Pack the Pub! will be held on Wednesday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at McCleary’s Pub, 130 W. Front St., Marietta. Diners should inform their server that they are supporting Dog Park Mount Joy, and the organization will receive 10% of each check.
“We are grateful to the McCleary’s team for this generous opportunity, and we hope to bring them many satisfied customers, old and new,” McCleary said. “This is an Open Mike Jam night, with the house band opening and other musicians showing off their musical stuff. Dogs are not invited, but they will enjoy leftovers.”
On Saturday, July 18, a bake sale to benefit the dog park will be held at JB Hostetter & Sons, 1225 W. Main St., Mount Joy, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
held on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DPMJ, adjacent to Rapho Township Community Park, 960 Strickler Road, Mount Joy. Advance tickets may be ordered by calling Gail at 717-538-0810.
To wrap up its fundraising efforts, a 10th anniversary Halloween celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24. Details, including the event’s timing, are still being finalized.
“We are celebrating this milestone throughout the year, culminating in this festival, featuring dog-related vendors, food, music and our annual pet costume parade,” McCleary stated.
“We collaborated with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to form an ideal public/private partnership model and received a $60,000 grant for the project,” McCleary explained. “We tapped into a communitywide need that transcends any and all other differences we may have. The common thread among dog lovers is their deep love for their pups and joy at finding a place where they can play together and meet friends.”
one-acre section for small dogs,” McCleary said. “Both sections feature trees for shade, benches, chairs, waste disposal bins and a fresh water supply in the entry area. On hot days, pups dipping in the baby pool is a familiar sight, so bring a towel.”
The park is open from sunrise to sunset yearround and requires a security swipe card to access. There is an annual membership fee, but financial assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.
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“Grillmaster Don Farr will be slinging hot dogs and sausage sandwiches, and the dog park community will provide a myriad of tasty treats for both humans and pups,” McCleary said. “For safety reasons, pups are not invited to this event.”
A chicken barbecue, featuring Peters’ BBQ, will be
McCleary reflected on the dog park’s 10th anniversary, adding, “I attribute the dog park’s longevity to the heartfelt commitment of 20 people who decided that their best friends deserved a place to run free and socialize with other dogs. We knew that if we didn’t make this dream a reality, it would never happen.”
The group searched for a workable site, attended Rapho Township meetings, created a plan requiring members to pay annual dues and avoid a taxpayer burden and formed a 501(c)(3) organization.
She credits a team of dedicated people with making the dog park a reality, including Dr. Carla Douple of Landisville Animal Hospital, who co-founded the space, and Gail Fridy, who McCleary calls the “Fundraising Ninja.”
“(Gail) doesn’t even own a dog, yet her commitment to the cause is a primary reason DPMJ has a success story to tell,” McCleary said.
DPMJ members come from the local community and as far away as Elizabethtown, Manheim, Lancaster, Millersville, Mountville, Lebanon and Hershey. Several members live in other states and visit on occasion.
“The park has a two-acre section for large dogs and a
“Sometimes, as I stand in the park with sunshine on my face, a gentle breeze in my hair and goosebumps on my arms, I get choked up, knowing firsthand the love and effort invested in this park and the joy it has brought to so many two-legged and four-legged beings,” McCleary said. “The park resonates with the spirits of hundreds of dogs who have passed away since we opened, including four of our own. They are all together in the next dimension, panting and slobbering and putting their paws together for a job well done.”
For more information, including an application, visit https://dogpark mountjoy.com.
Volunteers Needed for Playground Project
Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Road, Mount Joy, invites the community to participate
in the construction of Creation Park, a new community playground designed to bring families together, encourage outdoor play, and celebrate the beauty of God’s creation. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to build the playground from Monday to Saturday, July 6 to 11. The project is being completed in partnership with Play By Design, a professional playground builder responsible for the Tree House playground in Lititz and a structure at Amos Herr Park.
No construction experience is required, and meals and child care will be provided. Daily volunteer shifts will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and 5 to 8:30 p.m. To volunteer, visit www.mjmc.org/ creation-park, scroll down, and click on “Help Build.”
The playground will be open to the community and will feature two custom
play structures designed for kids ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12; slides and climbing features; swings, a spinner, and spring rockers; a double zipline; accessible pathways and inclusive play opportunities; a fully fenced play area; and durable, pouredin-place rubber surfacing. Its design incorporates
creation-inspired themes, including land, sea, fish, animals, and the sun and stars. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15.
For more information about the project, visit the aforementioned website. Donations are sought, as well.
Students Present Recital
Juniper Village at Mount Joy hosted a recital presented by the piano and flute students of Carole A. Bubacz and Tess Sult. The program was held on May 31.
The musicians performing at the event were Stewart Carter, Jashnielle Casseus, Lucy Downing, and Lindsey Shaud. They
played compositions by Handel, Satie, Gueraldi, Mier, and Sobieska. In addition to solo pieces, Lucy performed a piano duet of “Edelweiss” with Bubacz, and Jashnielle performed “Flower Duet” with Sult on the flute. Refreshments were served following the recital.
Baby Photo, Pet Photo Contests Set
The Elizabethtown Fair will run from Monday, Aug. 24, to Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St. The fair will feature a variety of contests, including a Baby Photo Contest and a Pet Photo Contest.
The Baby Photo Contest, featuring photos of children age 2 or younger, has an entry deadline of noon on Saturday, Aug. 22. Photos may be dropped off at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or arrangements can be made by contacting Joyce Hardman at 717-3670355. Photos will also be accepted in the fair office from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Any 5-by-7-inch or 8-by-10-inch photographs are acceptable for entry; however, organizers rec -
ommend that 8-by-10-inch vertical photographs be submitted. Photocopies will be accepted. Parents’ names, the child’s name, and the family’s address and phone number must be on the back of the photo.
Photos will be displayed throughout fair week. For voting purposes during fair week, one cent equals one vote. The top three winners will receive cash prizes. It is recommended that photos be picked up on Aug. 29 in the fair office, following the announcement of winners. Any photos not picked up at this time will be available for pickup at the GEARS Community Center. All photos must be claimed by Friday, Sept. 4. The contest will be coordinated by the GEARS Community Center and sponsored by Elizabethtown Optimist Club.
Proceeds from the contest will benefit the GEARS Community Center and the Elizabethtown Fair. For more information, contact Joyce Hardman at joycehardman@getinto gears.org or 717-367-0355.
The 30th annual Pet Photo Contest is open to all pets. To submit photos, email Gail Peters at silverdl9@aol.com or deliver the photos to the fair office on Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. The deadline for entry is Aug. 22.
Photos must be 5 by 7 inches or 8 by 10 inches. To ensure good visibility, vertical 8-by-10-inch photographs are recommended. Photos must fit in an 8-by-10-inch space. If more than one photo of the same pet is submitted, both photos must fit in the 8-by-10-inch space. Photos may be cut to fit and stapled or taped to the display.
GEARS Posts Programs
GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355. Girls in grades three through eight may participate in a lacrosse camp from Monday to Thursday, July 13 to 16, from
6 to 8 p.m. at field 3 at Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS), 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. The camp will be led by the high school girls’ lacrosse players and their coaches. Participants will aim to strengthen fundamentals through skill-based drills. The camp will focus on cradling, passing, catching, defensive positioning, and offensive game play.
Participants will also learn the game through gamelike situations and controlled scrimmages. The fee includes a T-shirt.
A trip to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will be offered on Thursday, July 9, with a 7:30 a.m. departure from the parking lot of EAHS. Participants will be able to enjoy the Inner Harbor’s views, museums, and restaurants at their leisure.
Medical Equipment
Donations Sought
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster (JFS) is asking the community to donate clean, functional durable medical equipment to help meet a growing local need. Items in especially short supply include walkers, rollators, shower chairs, and bedside commodes. These essential items help individuals maintain safety, mobility, and independence while recovering from illness or injury, or while aging at home.
Larger equipment - including power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, hospital beds, and patient lifts - can be redirected to the Durable Medical Loan Closet at Grace Church in Lititz.
JFS provides support to individuals and families throughout the community, guided by the values of dignity, compassion, and service. Through programs that assist older adults, caregivers, and vulnerable community members, JFS works to ensure that neighbors in need have access to practical resources and human connection. Because storage and staffing are limited, equipment donations cannot be dropped off without prior arrangements, and JFS is unable to offer equipment pickup. To arrange a donation drop-off, call JFS at 717-537-1863.
The owner’s name, address, and phone number, as well as the pet’s breed and name, must be on the back of the photo. Entries are limited to two per family.
Photos will be on display for voting throughout fair week. Photos can be picked up on Aug. 29 at the pet photo display following the announcement of winners. Any photos not picked up at this time will available at Brandt’s Farm Supply, 601 E. High St., Elizabethtown, until Sept. 4.
One cent equals one vote. The three pet photos with the most votes during fair week will receive gift certificates donated by Luke’s Pet & Supply Company. Proceeds from the Pet Photo Contest will benefit the Elizabethtown Fair. For more information, call Peters at 717-575-3160.
Let’s Line Dance will be held on Tuesdays, July 14 to Aug. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St. Participants will learn currently trending dances along with classics. Each session will cover multiple dances with step-by-step reviews. People age 14 and up of all skill levels are welcome.
many people didn’t fully understand,” she recalled. “There’s often this unspoken belief that losing a pet should somehow hurt less, but for many of us, these animals are family, companions and emotional anchors. I realized there were other people carrying that same grief while feeling unseen and unsupported, and I wanted to create a space where they didn’t have to go through it alone.”
With a background that includes more than 13 years of working professionally with animals through her business Allegiant Dog Walking, Page has also worked in veterinary offices, served as an animal control officer, worked as a professional dog trainer and is a certified pet CPR and First Aid instructor.
“I am also navigating life with my 16-year-old dachshund, Sullivan, who has dementia,” she said. “Caring for him has shown me firsthand how much support aging pets - and their people - truly need. From medication routines and environmental adjust-
ments to the emotional weight of anticipatory grief, there are so many layers families are trying to manage.”
These experiences ultimately led Page to become a certified end-of-life pet doula and create Willow Bridge Crossings in 2025.
“My background has given me experience not only in animal behavior and care, but also in supporting people through stressful and emotional situations involving their pets,” she said. “Becoming an end-of-life pet doula felt like a natural extension of the work I’ve already spent much of my life doing - caring for both animals and the humans who love them.”
Each client’s experience is different, she said, but all start with a free phone consultation to find the best support for each situation.
“Some people are looking for guidance with an aging pet, while others may need emotional support surrounding a recent diagnosis or upcoming euthanasia,” Page said. “From there, we discuss what services would feel most helpful and supportive for them.”
Page hopes her services will shine a light on the emotions that come with loving and losing a pet.
“I think one of the most important things I want people to understand is that grief over an animal
is real and valid,” she said. “These relationships are incredibly deep, and the loss of a pet can impact someone just as profoundly as the loss of any beloved family member.”
She also wants to convey the message that providing pet doula services is about more than navigating a pet’s death.
“End-of-life support is not just about the final day,” she said. “In many cases, support begins much earlier - during the aging process, after a difficult diagnosis or when families begin noticing changes in their pet and feeling uncertain about what comes next.”
When serving as an end-of-life pet doula, Page hopes to help reduce some of the overwhelming and isolating aspects of a pet’s death, including the guilt and emotional exhaustion people can experience.
“My role is not to replace veterinary care, but to walk beside families through the emotional and practical parts of the journey with compassion and without judgment,” she said. “Sometimes people simply need someone who understands how profound this bond and loss truly are.”
For more information, follow “Willow Bridge Crossings” on Facebook and Instagram.
United Way Awards Grants
United Way of Lancaster County and Lancaster Rotary Club have announced that $80,000 in Summer Youth Experience Grants has been distributed to support organizations providing enriching summer learning opportunities for youths ages 5 to 17 in the School District of Lancaster.
Through this partnership, Lancaster Rotary contributed $45,000 and United Way of Lancaster County contributed $35,000 to help ensure local children and teens have access to safe, engaging, and educational summer programming. These investments support programs that help students continue learning, build confidence, explore
new interests, and stay connected during the summer months.
The organizations that received 2026 Summer Youth Experience Grants are Advantage Lancaster, SWAN, Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School, and Music for Everyone. These programs will provide youths with opportunities for academic enrichment, mentorship, creativity, and personal growth throughout the summer.
United Way of Lancaster County has also awarded $12,000 in Kellogg’s Summer Hunger funding to support local organizations addressing food insecurity for children and families during the summer months.
The funding, provided through Kellogg’s, supports community-based programs working to ensure families across Lancaster County have reliable access to nutritious food while school is out of session - a time when many children lose access to regular school meals.
Grant funding was awarded to CrossNet, The Factory Ministries, and Loft Community Partnership. These investments are part of United Way of Lancaster County’s ongoing commitment to supporting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and strengthening access to essential resources across the community.
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CAVOD Camps Are Cures for Summertime Blues
BY JEFF FALK
The summer months afford students an opportunity to take breaks from classroom studies.
But kids want to be active. Kids want to learn in other ways. Kids want to explore themselves.
At CAVOD Performing Arts’ creative and inspiring summer camps, all of those discoveries are in play.
“Our mission is to create with purpose,” said Connie Dienner, the founder of CAVOD Performing Arts and the organization’s executive director for the past 22 years. “We want the children to have fun and express themselves. I think they’ll get an opportunity to explore and discover things in the arts.”
CAVOD Performing Arts, which is headquartered at 665 W. Main St., New Holland, is again offering five summer camps for students interested in dancing, singing, acting and creating. CAVOD’s weeklong instructional camps, which will be offered throughout the month of July, are designed to promote social skills, nurture growth and provide deeper messages.
All of the summer camps will provide snacks and feature closing programs that are open to parents, relatives and friends. There are costs involved with CAVOD’s camps.
“Each are a little different,” said Dienner. “It’s really a great time to come out, have fun and make
new friends. Everyone is valued and accepted. Everyone feels they have a place. The studios are decorated beautifully.”
CAVOD’s first summer camp, titled “Once Upon a Kingdom,” will be staged from Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, in New Holland. Designed to nurture a love for dance, the immersive instruction will be offered for 3- to 6-year-olds from 9 a.m. to noon and for 7- to 12-yearolds from 1 to 5 p.m.
Between 9 a.m. and noon from Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17, CAVOD Performing Arts will present “Beautifully and Wonderfully Made,” a camp for little dancers from ages 3 to 8 at its Manheim location, 1223 Lancaster Road, Suite 115. That same week, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in New Holland, CAVOD’s “Camp Create” will serve teenagers and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Summer at CAVOD will conclude with its “Summer Dance Intensive” camp from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, in New Holland. The developmental camp designed for dancers ages 10 and older will take campers’ skills to a new level through instruction from teachers and guest artists.
“They’re kids who have found out about us,” said Dienner, a resident of Leola. “Some have taken classes before; some are
brand new to the arts. They’re just discovering, ‘This is so fun. I’ve never done this before. Why is this only one week?’ It gives them an opportunity to figure things out; then they put on a program.”
CAVOD’s summer camps will be led by 10 certified instructors and volunteers who are just as supportive as they are knowledgeable.
“The main thing is they’re very skilled and they know how to encourage children and teens, and it brings confidence,” said Dienner. “That’s another thing that comes out of camps, confidence. Our teachers believe in the young people.
“We want students to learn the importance of their classmates, how to value each one. How to be friends,” continued Dienner. “We want them to know they are important. We want them to discover where their gifts are. I love the kids in the hallways, talking and experiencing themselves. There’s so much positivity.”
The summer camps were one of the first programs established when Dienner founded CAVOD in 2004. CAVOD conducts more than 100 singing, dancing, acting and creative classes for kids, teenagers and adults throughout the year; stages a number of public performances inside of its New Holland theater annually; and offers private lessons, all the while praising and serving God.
“Since we were founded, the community itself has grown,” said Dienner. “(CAVOD) has become a community. It’s become a home, a place for those interested in the arts. I think the summer camps really open the door to new people to discover what we’re all about.”
CAVOD Performing Arts will also be conducting an open house in New Holland on Saturday, July 11, and celebrating a grand opening of additional space in Manheim on Saturday, Aug. 1.
For additional information, go to www.cavod.org.
Be the Face of the Fair Food Safety Courses Offered
Penn State Extension will offer several food safety certification courses. To register for any of these courses and for more information, call 877-345-0691 or visit https://extension .psu.edu/food-safety -manager-certificate -training-options.
The ServSafe Food Safety Manager course will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 14 and 21, in Room 113 at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The exam will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
The in-person trainings will teach participants how to prevent contamination by properly receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, and serving food and by sanitizing food service facilities. The course will be led by certified ServSafe instructors.
The course fee covers the cost of the most recent edition of the ServSafe
Manager book, learning materials, and exam. The deadline to register for the course and exam is Tuesday, July 7.
The TAP Online Food Safety Manager Certification course will also be offered. This course helps food service managers, chefs, caterers, cooks, health officials, and inspectors prepare to take a Food Protection Manager certification exam, such as ServSafe.
The online course is self-paced, can be started anytime throughout the year, and must be completed within 180 days of enrollment. While the online portion can be taken anytime, the exam is conducted in person. There is a fee.
A third option, the Food Safety Manager Certification Prep Course, will be available as a live online webinar that will prepare participants for the certification exam. Participants will receive live instruction from food safety experts without needing to travel.
A textbook will be mailed before the first day’s class. After the course, participants can choose from several certification exam options, available in multiple languages. There are separate fees for the course and the exam. Participants are responsible for registering and paying for their chosen exam.
All course and exam options meet the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act.
Participants who complete the in-person or online course and pass the proctored multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. This certificate is valid for five years.
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BY CATHY MOLITORIS
If you’re female, single and between the ages of 16 and 20 (as of June 1), you could be royalty.
The Elizabethtown Fair is seeking candidates for its fair queen competition, which will be held on Monday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. on the Kiwanis Stage on the fairgrounds, 900 E. High St.
To run for fair queen, additional qualifications include residence in Lancaster, Lebanon or Dauphin counties; parental or guardian consent; and no previous history of serving as a local fair queen or former state contestant.
“These requirements ensure fairness, consistency and eligibility for the statewide competition,” said Alyssa Neff, co-coordinator of the Elizabethtown Fair Queen competition.
A great candidate for the competition typically has strong communication skills; genuine interest in agriculture, fairs, youth programs or community service; professionalism and reliability; warmth and approachability; and leadership qualities that make her comfortable speaking to groups, meeting officials and advocating for agriculture, Neff said.
“You don’t need to be a farm kid or have a 4-H or FFA background,” she explained. “Just (be) someone who cares about the fair and its mission.”
The fair queen has a variety of responsibilities, including representing the fair at community events, ceremonies, parades and agricultural functions; participating in the state fair queen competition in Hershey each January; engaging with fairgoers during fair week by presenting awards, greeting visitors, supporting youth exhibitors and promoting agricultural education; and advocating for agriculture and the importance of fairs in Pennsylvania.
“The fair queen serves as the public face and ambassador of the fair for one full year,” Neff explained. “In short, she is the spokesperson, cheerleader and representative for both the Elizabethtown Fair and agriculture in Elizabethtown.”
At the competition during the fair, the candidates must present a
prepared speech, often about the importance of fairs or agriculture. They also participate in an interview with a panel of judges and answer an impromptu question to test their poise and communication skills. The application includes a written essay as well.
Above all, successful fair queens must exhibit strong stage presence and professionalism, Neff said.
“There is no talent portion in the traditional sense,” she said. “This is an ambassador role, not a talent pageant.”
The winner and alternate will both receive college scholarship money.
Neff emphasized that the fair queen plays a role beyond the weeklong Elizabethtown Fair.
She promotes agricultural literacy, helping the public understand where food comes from. She
supports youth exhibitors in 4-H, FFA and other programs, and she serves as a bridge between the agricultural community and the general public. She also represents Pennsylvania agriculture statewide, especially at the state queen competition, and she encourages community involvement and highlights the value of local fairs.
“She helps keep agricultural traditions alive while inspiring the next generation,” Neff said.
Anyone interested in running for fair queen should visit the Elizabethtown Fair website at https://etown fair.com/contests for an application and additional details. The application deadline is Friday, July 10. This year’s Elizabethtown Fair will run from Aug. 24 through Saturday, Aug. 29.
Women’s Group Sets Meeting
The Elizabethtown/ Mount Joy Christian Women’s Connection invites area ladies to its “Celebrate America250” brunch to be held on Thursday, July 9, at 9:30 a.m. at Gus’s Keystone Restaurant, 1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy.
Christina McSherry from Historic Rock Ford in Lancaster will present “Revolutionary
War Period.” Music will be provided by vocalist Sandy Heisey from Mount Joy, and Irene McFadden, a gardening enthusiast from Exton, will share “Meet Me in the Garden.”
Prepaid reservations must be received by Friday, July 3. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sandy at 717-580-5421.
Faith Musser (left), 2025 Alternate Elizabethtown Fair Queen, and Felicity Astfalk, 2025 Elizabethtown Fair Queen
of 2024. For that, he took another online test, one that was proctored on Zoom with the clues read aloud, before advancing to the third stage, a game play audition that involves a mock “Jeopardy!” match on Zoom, complete with two other contestants, an interview portion and a signaling device.
“Pass that and you’re in the contestant pool, a call away from going to appear on the show, for up to two years,” Wheeler said.
He got the call on March 19 but didn’t pick up since it was a California number he didn’t recognize. Thankfully, the “Jeopardy!” team member left a voicemail and sent Wheeler a text saying he wanted to review some points on Wheeler’s application.
Wheeler returned the call and was invited to tape the show on April 16.
“I was surprised, ecstatic and hopeful,” he said, noting that he brushed up on some of his weaker subject areas in preparation for the experience.
“I needed to shore up on Shakespeare plots and characters, opera basics and American presidential facts - and vice presidents, a surprisingly common topic,” he said, adding that his strengths include
geography, music, history, literature and sports. “My friend Renee Mathis, who lives in Louisiana and is a ‘Jeopardy!’ champion from the 2008 season, lent me the books ‘Secrets of the Jeopardy! Champions’ and the humorous memoir ‘Prisoner of Trebekistan,’ and both were genuinely helpful, for both facts and strategy. And I started the habit of watching the show while standing in back of my chair like it was a lectern and using my clickpen ‘buzzer’ to practice timing.”
Wheeler, who is an associate registrar for Lancaster Bible College and a singer-songwriter, traveled alone to film in Culver City, leaving his wife, Charity, and son, Luke, behind in Mount Joy.
The experience of filming the show was a whirlwind, he said.
“There’s a live studio audience, about 100 to 200 people. ... We got to be on the stage for rehearsal before any of the taping started, likely to help get us comfortable with being there and so our game time wouldn’t be our first time in that spot,” he said. “There are five episodes of ‘Jeopardy!’ filmed each tape day, three before lunch and two after.”
Triathlon Has Become Health, Fitness Day in Lititz
BY JEFF FALK
The Lititz recCenter looks at life through the wide lens. The Lititz recCenter is in it for the long haul. The Lititz recCenter goes the distance.
Of all the events that it sponsors, few epitomize the Lititz recCenter’s mission in quite the same way that its annual triathlon does.
“You don’t have to be really fit to do it,” said Simon Ababou, Lititz recCenter’s fitness director, who founded the triathlon in 2015. “Our triathlon is good for beginners. You just have to practice a little bit and take your time.”
The Lititz recCenter’s annual triathlon is
He said he was excited and nervous about appearing on the show, but ultimately, he felt grateful to be there and did his best to soak in the whole experience, which, for him, included two filmed episodes.
“I won that first game in a runaway, so by the time we got to wagering for Final Jeopardy!, the fact I would win, barring an absurd wager, was dawning on me,” he said.
Although he did not win his second game, he truly enjoyed the experience, and he’s happy he had the chance to shout out his
“Random Facts with Matt” Facebook and Instagram pages - which now have thousands of new followers - during his first interview with host Ken Jennings.
He’s even happier for the interview he gave during his second show, when he talked about how he uses music to connect with Luke, who has special needs.
He’s looking forward to putting his winnings to good use as well. “My wife and I have our 20th wedding anniversary coming up in April, so I plan to pay for a getaway for us with part of the winnings.”
approaching. This year’s version of the unique community event will be contested from the recCenter’s headquarters at 301 Maple St., Lititz, at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9 - with one notable supplementation.
In addition to the swimbike-run triathlon, the event will also feature a new bike-run competition for athletes not necessarily interested in swimming. Pre-event registration for both races can be completed at https://lititzrec.com. Registration will also be available in-person on the day of the race, between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.
Prizes will be awarded to the top overall female
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and male finishers, and medals will be earned by the top three male and female finishers in nine age categories, from under 20 to over 70. Snacks, ice towels and goodie bags will be provided for the contestants.
“The feel is really, really community,” said Ababou. “The energy level is high. Everybody has come to this cool town, and you see people going to businesses downtown. It’s about bringing people together. We want people to enjoy healthy lifestyles.”
Spectators are welcome, and a food truck will be parked on-site. The Lititz recCenter’s Triathlon is being supported by 15 sponsors.
“We always hear nice comments from the participants,” said Ababou. “They appreciate how much work we put into it. It’s well organized. The roads are well marked. I think it’s the best in the county, period.”
Ababou. “It’s also good to be familiar with the course, but you won’t get lost.”
Nearly 300 contestants, mostly from Lancaster County and from surrounding communities like York and Harrisburg, but also from as far away as Maryland, New Jersey and New York, are expected to compete.
11 years ago.
“I said, ‘Lancaster County needs a triathlon,’” said Ababou. “We were just learning at first, but it went fine. The number of participants and the number of sponsors has grown; there’s more interest in it.”
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.
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
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
Competitors will navigate 300 meters of swimming, 15.8 miles of biking and 3.1 miles of running.
In addition to its role as a fitness and health promoter, the event also serves as a fundraiser for the Lititz recCenter. Organizers are hoping to raise $30,000 from the triathlon and bike-run.
Overseen by a board of directors, the Lititz recCenter, which takes a holistic approach to wellness, conducts activities and classes like yoga, Pilates, strengthening, sports programs and child care.
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
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
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
The Liititz recCenter’s outdoor pool will provide the swim venue, scenic backroads between Lititz and Manheim will serve as the cycling course and historic downtown Lititz will serve as the setting for running.
“If you put some practice into it, it’s good,” said
The proceeds will be used to finance programs at Lititz recCenter, particularly youth programs.
A combination of 40 staff members and volunteers is required to efficiently stage the event.
The Lititz recCenter welcomed 119 competitors when Ababou initially established the event
“(The triathlon and bike-run) fits with what we do at the recCenter,” said Ababou. “We have different programs for every age, from babies to seniors. The recCenter is a great, great organization with great leaders, great staff and great members. I think the organization is growing, but it’s all about the community.”
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.
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
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Summer Worship 10am with Nursery & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
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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
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
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!
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.
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.
Refresh Lancaster, a program that operates a mobile hygiene unit, has secured the funding needed to sustain operations for the next year.
In May, Lancaster EMS announced that the Refresh Lancaster program was facing termination without additional funding support. The goal was to raise $100,000 by June 30 to keep providing two deployments a week for the next year. This goal has not only been reached, but also exceeded, with nearly $115,000 raised for the program as of May 28.
Refresh Lancaster offers two private, hot
shower stalls and a medical office for discreet, on-site consultations and care provided by an experienced health care professional. Each person who uses the Refresh Lancaster unit is offered clean towels and toiletries, and handheld hair dryers and shower seats are available in each of the rooms. The showers are cleaned after each use, and the rooms are heated.
During each deployment, individuals may receive clothing items, including socks and underwear, as well as hygiene supplies like shampoo and feminine hygiene prod -
ucts. Lancaster city site deployments may include laundry cards for Festiva Laundry, as well. Refresh Lancaster also provides referrals for other community-based services, including housing, food, clothing, medical and dental, counseling, and financial planning.
Donations can still be made to support ongoing program operations at https://secure.qgiv.com/ for/refreshlancaster. Lancaster EMS will now seek long-term funding solutions to keep the program running sustainably beyond the summer of 2027.
Competitors navigate the running portion of Lititz recCenter’s triathlon course.
PCA&D Creatively Develops Real People
BY JEFF FALK
Before you can teach students, you must first reach them. Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) has the curriculum, the forward thinking and the professors to challenge active minds.
“People often know PCA&D as an art school, but what they may not realize is how deeply connected we are to workforce development, community partnerships and the regional economy,” said PCA&D president Andy Barnes. “Our graduates work across industries because creative thinking is valuable everywhere. Employers increasingly need people who can communicate visually, solve problems collaboratively and think innovatively. We’re also proud to be an active partner in downtown Lancaster. PCA&D contributes to the city’s cultural energy, supports local organizations and creates opportunities for community engagement through exhibitions, events and educational programming.”
PCA&D, which is located at 204 N. Prince St., Lancaster, offers eight undergraduate degree programs, as well as continuing education opportunities and certificates in a wide array of design, art and creative disciplines. This fall, the college will be offering a new degree program in creative writing.
“Education helps people develop not just knowledge, but perspective,” said Barnes. “It teaches
us how to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others and adapt to change. Creative education is especially important right now because society increasingly needs people who can innovate, connect ideas and bring humanity into complex challenges. In an AI-driven world, uniquely human skills - imagination, ethics, empathy and vision - become even more essential. Education also builds community.”
In May, PCA&D graduated 93 students. There are currently more than 400 students enrolled in PCA&D programs for the fall of 2026, about 70 percent of whom hail from Pennsylvania.
“It leaves an imprint on you for sure,” said Oakley Buscarino, a 2026 graduate of PCA&D. “It’s a wacky collective of students from a variety of backgrounds and identities - you’re bound to have common interests with someone else. Socially, it’s very fun and supportive - classes have a different
vibe. The atmosphere can be professional but also collaborative, and it’s easy to develop a synergy between the classmates and the professors. Overall, it’s very welcoming and supportive.”
“(The students are) creative, thoughtful and incredibly motivated,” said Barnes. “Many are looking for a place where they can authentically and unapologetically be themselves and explore how creativity connects to their future. Today’s students are also deeply aware of the world around them. They care about community, identity, technology, social issues and making meaningful contributions. They want careers, but they also want purpose and impact. What’s exciting is seeing how they apply creativity beyond traditional expectations, whether it’s in design, entrepreneurship, health care, entertainment, technology, education or nonprofit work.”
The staff at PCA&D is made up of 19 full-time faculty members, 76 part-
Reading Railroad Days Planned
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will host its annual Reading Railroad Days from Wednesday, July 1, to Sunday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 8, to Saturday, July 11. Reading Railroad Days will take place during regular museum hours and will be included in the regular museum admission.
A detailed HO-scale model train layout of the Reading Railroad, operated by members of the
Reading Company Technical & Historical Society, is a centerpiece in the museum’s climate-controlled Rolling Stock Hall. Visitors also may view Reading Company equipment from the museum’s collection, including the 108-yearold tank engine No. 1251, the 95-year-old multiple unit commuter car No. 800, and the 188-year-old Rocket steam locomotive.
Artist Peter A. Lerro Jr. will display and sell his original railroad paintings
and reproductions. In its heyday, the Reading Company was a multifaceted industrial giant. Originally established as the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad in 1833 to transport anthracite coal, the 94-mile line evolved into a large corporation serving eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Operations included coal mining, iron making, canal and sea-going transportation, and shipbuilding. With its
time or adjunct faculty and 36 staff members.
“Our faculty combine technical instruction with mentorship, collaboration and hands-on learning,” said Barnes. “Students learn through studio practice, critiques, real-world projects and interdisciplinary experiences. Our faculty are working artists too, so they integrate their real-world experiences into coursework and class discussions. We also emphasize adaptability. Creative careers continue to evolve rapidly, so students need to know how to learn, pivot and apply their skills in different environments. Faculty work closely with students to help them develop both creative confidence and professional readiness.”
PCA&D was established in 1982. Over the past 44 years, the institution has added more academic offerings, developed community partnerships and participated in and promoted public events.
For additional information, go to www.pcad.edu.
great complex of shops for locomotive and car building and repair, and constant advances in railroad technology, the company held a position of leadership in the railroad industry for over a century. Visitors may purchase advance tickets online at www.rrmuseumpa .org or at the door. For more information about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit the aforementioned website or call 717-687-8628.
Students in a PCA&D course collaborate on a class project.
A Classic Rivalry
BY LOGAN MOYER
Cowboys and Eagles, a classic rivalry. But this game doesn’t take place in Philadelphia or Dallas, Texas. It hails from the Manheim Brethren in Christ Church.
The Chuckie Magee Flag Football and Cheerleading League, a Lancaster-based nonprofit that offers a competitive avenue for individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is set to kick off its sixth season in July.
The league offers two teams, the Cowboys and the Eagles. The two teams will play a 10-game season that will begin on Saturday, July 25, and run through Saturday, Oct. 17. All games will be played on Saturdays, and most will be played at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church, 54 N. Penryn Road, Manheim. Select games (Aug. 22 and 29) will be played at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster.
“It’s like sandlot football,” said league founder Randy Samuels. “We show up and we play. There’s always shenanigans going on, a lot of fun and sneaky stuff being done. ... They come out, they have fun and get to exercise.”
Naturally, most of the league’s participants are fans of the Eagles. Samuels, who coaches the Cowboys, is a diehard Dallas fan - drawing the ire of many of his players.
The league’s cheerleaders are referred to as “Lancaster’s Sweethearts,” a registered trademark owned by Samuels. The term references the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, who are known as “America’s Sweethearts.”
“I get booed so much, and I egg them on,” Samuels said. “The cheerleaders will play that ‘Fly Eagles Fly’ song a couple times a game. As the president of the league this year, I issued an executive
order banning that, but they will ignore me.”
The league is completely free for participants and is funded through sponsorships from local businesses. About 30 individuals took part in the league last year. Samuels had hoped to have four teams this season but decided to stick with only the Cowboys and Eagles.
Samuels obtained nonprofit status for the league in December. After the last game of the season, there will be a celebratory awards banquet.
The league is still searching for sponsorships, as well as volunteers. Volunteers assist with every aspect of the game, including serving as a “buddy” for the more challenged playing members of the league.
“The buddy will catch the ball for them, hand it to them and guide them towards the end zone,” Samuels said.
The league is named after Chuckie Magee, a Lititz resident who passed away in 2015 after a fight with undifferentiated pleomorphic bone sarcoma. Magee, a 2013 graduate of Warwick High School, was heavily involved with challenger baseball and football.
The league’s logo is modeled after Magee and uses the color red, which was his favorite color.
“Doctors (said) he wasn’t going to live to be a year old,” Samuels said of Magee. “If you knew Chuckie, you loved Chuckie. Everybody loved Chuckie.”
Registrations for the league are open. Samuels asks that those interested sign up as soon as possible, giving the league a chance to order shirts before the July 25 kickoff.
Those interested in signing up to play, volunteer or sponsor the league should visit www.recleague.net/leagues/ cmffl or “The Chuckie Magee Flag Football & Cheerleading League” on Facebook or email Samuels at cmffl@ptd.net.
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