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Kids in Mount Joy have a new place to play, and they have the community as well as Mount Joy Mennonite Church to thank for it. Creation Park, located at 320 Musser Road, is open dawn to dusk. It was completed in six days by community members who volunteered to construct the site with features designed by kids. “As a church, we’ve been dreaming
Volunteers construct a community playground at Mount Joy Mennonite
For members of the Lancaster Kennel Club (LKC), dogs are more than just pets. Dogs are companions, par tners, and members of the family. One of LKC’s goals is to explore and reinvent humans’ relationships with canines. “If you have a good bond with your dog, they will look up to you,” said Dave Martin, who’s been LKC’s president for five years. “They’ll follow you, and you have to take care of them. You can make bonds through walks and through tricks.” LKC meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesdays of August, October, February and April at the Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster. The meetings are open to the public. “Purebred dogs are our focus,” said Martin. “Every breed was bred for a special purpose. When dogs become pets, their purpose can be lost. We’re trying to promote purebreds, responsible dog ownership and responsible pet ownership. “Being a good owner means making sure your dog has food, water, all of its medical needs are taken care of and that it feels safe emotionally,” added Martin. “If you have a purebred and you realize it has a medical issue, it’s your responsibility not to breed it for the sake of money.” LKC sponsors and conducts three dog shows each year - The Celtic Classic at the York Expo Grounds in March, the Red Rose Classic at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center in May and American
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