JULY 4, 2018
LADIES’ BRUNCH
The Elizabethtown/Mount Joy Christian Women’s Connection invites area ladies to its “Planting For The Future” brunch on Thursday, July 12, at 9:30 a.m. at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. The price is inclusive. John Murphy of Mount Joy will share about planning for one’s financial future. Special music will be provided by Jill Placeway, a cellist from Elizabethtown. The speaker, Sharon Duncan from Camden, Del., will share on the topic “Are There ‘Weeds’ In Your Garden?” Reservations for the brunch and free preschool child care must be made by Friday, July 6. To make reservations, readers may call Judy at 717367-3076, Karen at 717-397-8987, or Sandy at 717-367-5140. Reservations not canceled by Tuesday, July 10, must be honored. UPCOMING GATHERING
will meet on Saturday, July 21. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand. The club is open to all veterans and their spouses. Since the club’s formation, inspired by the Gettysburg veterans club, the Lancaster club has more than doubled in size. New members are welcome. Call Bill Terry at 717-435-6095. GIVING TREE
Lancaster Moravian Church, 227 N. Queen St., Lancaster, will collect donations for Habitat for Humanity on Friday, July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of its summer Giving Tree Opportunities. Anyone donating gently used household or building supplies or cash to support Habitat for Humanity and its Restore facility will receive a homemade treat. Bill Dewan, director of development for Habitat, will greet donors and answer questions. Contact 717-397-9722 or office@lancastermoravian.org.
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Ride Will Support Veteran Service Canines By Chelsea Peifer
Mount Joy resident Dave Laughman founded Veteran Service Canines three and a half years ago as a way to connect honorably discharged veterans with service-related disabilities with their own service dog - free of charge. Those disabilities may include anything from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or physical needs. “Service animals are amazing tools,” said Laughman, who served in the United States Marine Corps for 12 years and on four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. “There are a lot of veterans, including myself, who have suffered from PTSD. It’s something that’s been going on for generations.” Readjusting to civilian life can be challenging at best, with unique hurdles to overcome, and Laughman said that service dogs help in numerous ways as
veterans learn to establish a new normal in their lives. “Having a dog that is there to serve you 24/7 is huge,” said Laughman, noting that the loyalty of a dog can be healing. Laughman also said that while many combat veterans may tend to feel paranoid about their surroundings - particularly in large crowds - service dogs can be trained to help ease some of that tension. For instance, the canines are taught to “Cover Your 6,” which means they will guard the area in the six o’clock position, or to the rear, of their handler’s viewpoint and warn the handler when someone is approaching. When it comes to anxiety disorders, Laughman said that service dogs are able to break the handler’s concentration and provide a distraction. Veteran Service Canines has a training facility in York where veterans who apply and are accepted into the program then go to meet and train See Motorcycle Ride pg 9
Bring On The Chi Cha! The eighth annual Chiques Challenge, dubbed by regular participants as the “Chi Cha,” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11. Hosted by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce (SVCC), the duathlon event includes a run on part of the Northwest River Trail and through the streets of historic Marietta, followed by a kayak journey on the Susquehanna River. Competitors will begin at the Columbia River Park, 41 Walnut St., Columbia. Perry Ligon of Harrisburg is one of several competitors who have participated in the duathlon since it began. “This will be my eighth year, and I guess the real challenge for me comes from the river,” said Ligon. “I’m an ultramarathon runner, so I consider the run See Chiques Challenge pg 2
A motorcycle ride on Aug. 11 will benefit the work of Veteran Service Canines, a veteran-founded, volunteer-run nonprofit organization that connects veterans who have service-related disabilities with their own service dog. The leadership team includes (from left) Dave Chobanoff, founder and president Dave Laughman, Sandy Reynolds, Chad Reynolds, Mike Bunch, and (not pictured) Maggi Bradley.
Little Dippers Plans 10th Anniversary Celebration
By Chelsea Peifer
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the eighth annual Chiques Challenge on Aug. 11. Individuals and two-person teams are welcome to participate in the duathlon event, which will include a run on the Northwest River Trail and through Marietta, followed by a kayak journey on the Susquehanna River.
Little Dippers Ice Cream, 432 W. Main St., Mount Joy, is celebrating 10 years in business in July. To mark the occasion, the business will host a special event on Saturday, July 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is invited. The celebration will include giveaways, ice cream specials, balloons, face painting, a prize wheel, and the giant cow from Turkey Hill. In addition, guests may purchase tickets to enter a special giveaway drawing that will benefit Four Diamonds in its mission to conquer childhood cancer.
Little Dippers Ice Cream in Mount Joy, represented by (from left) Olivia Shenk, Courtney Nixdorf, Izzy DeHoff, Lucy DeHoff, Milli Straub, and Lexi Carson, invites the community to celebrate its 10th anniversary on July 7 during a special event that will include giveaways, balloons, face painting, ice cream See Little Dippers pg 4 specials, and more.
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