Farmers market will feature fresh finds
BY CAT SHANNON
When the Elizabethtown Farmers Market opens for its second season, it will be in a new location. The market will operate on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, beginning Wednesday, May 7, and running through Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Christ Church United Church of Christ, 247 S. Market St., Elizabethtown.
The move, from the square in the downtown business district, reflects feedback from the community and a need for more space to accommodate a growing number of vendors.
“We will have 20-plus vendors, all representing local farmers, growers and producers,” said Madison Snyder, president and market manager. “There will be everything from ice cream to flowers, meats, cheeses and more!”
In its debut year, the market featured 13 seasonal vendors and a number of pop-up vendors, she noted. “Several local organizations took the opportunity to present at our community table, and we donated over 300 pounds of produce to local organizations,” Snyder shared. “This year, the market is presented in partnership with The Wellness Grove. Visitors can look forward to nearly double the vendors, fresh food, live music, activities at our community table and our year-end Harvest Festival.”
Both new and returning vendors will be featured this year.
“We’re thrilled to have The Free From Kitchen, Jubilee Heritage Cheese, Just Juice, Udder Bliss Creamery, Wittel Farm and many others,” Snyder remarked.
“Almost all of our vendors are local to Lancaster County.”
The creation of the farmers market was prompted by an interest in creating community, she said.
“The market comes from a shared desire to bring people together, create a sense of community pride, improve community wellness and connect people to the abundant food resources we have in central Pennsylvania,” she commented.
Nikita Grove, market vice president, encourages people to check out the market if they haven’t
been before.
“The E-town Farmers Market has a special focus of supporting local growers and producers all while supporting the health of our community by bringing access to these wholesome goods with a sustainable twist,” she said.
“Supporting local producers propels our local economy, reduces carbon footprint and provides the opportunity to build stronger community connections.”
She also noted that the new site will help the market further this mission.
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BY CAT SHANNON
When Sally Nolt walked into a meeting about the Elizabethtown Fair 42 years ago, she probably had no idea how much she would impact the annual community event. But at that very first meeting, she was elected to the board of directors as secretary of the fair. It’s a position she’d held ever since.
Now Nolt is being honored for her service. In January, she received the Pennsylvania 2024 State Fair Person of the Year award at the annual banquet of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF).
Nolt, who was nominated by Elizabethtown Fair committee members through an application this past October, had no idea she was up for the award. As she listened to the biographical information about the winner, much of it sounded familiar.
“I was shocked when I realized it was me they were talking about,” she said with a laugh. She was presented with the award and then celebrated her win at a reception after the banquet at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. Being chosen as the winner out of nominees from more than 100 state fairs in the organization was an honor, Nolt said.
BY CAT SHANNON
Local businesses, events and organizations can be commemorated in a nostalgic way through the My Town, E-Town (MTET) Sticker Book. The book, a creation of LIV-Etown (LIV), kicked off its fourth edition in April.
“This exciting and unique community initiative invites locals as well as people from surrounding communities to E-town to embark on Sticker Quests in downtown E-town,” explained LIV-Etown’s
Tony Gibble.
Purchasing an MTET Sticker Book provides a year’s worth of opportunities to collect stickers, from April to April.
“Most of these stickers are locally designed and made custom to E-town stickers,” said LIV’s Clint Gibble. “These stickers are available at almost all LIV events to commemorate the event, at area businesses that offer a sticker anytime you bring your MTET book to them and Second Fridays where there is always a Sticker Quest.”
Shoppers enjoy last year’s Elizabethtown Farmers Market.
Sally Nolt with her award
Even though Nolt was new to the fair committee when she came to that first meeting, her experience with the fair itself dates to the 1970s.
“My father was active with the fair back when Kiwanis had the farm show,” she recalled. “I grew up with that. In the ‘70s, I was a Jayceette when the fair first started, and I co-chaired the only food stand at the fair at that time. My roots go back to the very beginning of the fair.”
“I didn’t know anything about the board,” she said, joking that it was a setup because the board members knew she’d say yes to volunteering.
Over the years, Nolt has worn many hats with the fair. She has served continuously as secretary, currently prepares the annual premium book and chairs the publicity committee.
In 1982, the Elizabethtown Fair became incorporated, and soon after Nolt was invited to a fair board meeting.
PSACF State Fair Person of the Year, the honoree must be involved with the fair industry for at least 10 years and must have contributed to the fair industry not only at his or her own fair but also at the state level, preferably in a leadership role.
will run from Monday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 23.
Even though she’s 79 years old, Nolt isn’t slowing down. She said she never gets tired of supporting an event that means so much to so many people.
Thirty-four years ago, she was elected to the PSACF board of directors, where she served on the following committees: budget, bylaws, communication, credentials, fair person of the year, legislative, scholarship, queen, resolutions, round tables, seminars, showcase, special baking contests, tourism and zone PR. She also served the PSACF as president from 2019 to 2021, steering the organization through the pandemic.
Nolt was a teacher for 37 years in the Manheim Central School District. She graduated from West Chester University and Millersville University and earned her Doctorate of Education from Temple University. Now retired, she splits her time between her two daughters and four grandchildren and fair business. She also handles the processing of death certificates as a part-time job as Registrar of Vital Statistics through the Department of Health.
While the Elizabethtown Fair is only one week in August, fair business is a year-round endeavor for Nolt.
“It really is the biggest and the best thing this community has,” she said. “For the kids and the animals, we don’t limit it to 4-H and FFA members. We let any kids show. Watching the kids show their animals is exciting. Then you go into the church where the creative entries are (Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church) and you see everything everybody’s done in the last year, and they’re sharing it with the community. It’s something to see every year.”
Nolt was one of six individuals selected to receive a 2018 Heritage Award, given by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions to fair management personnel who have invested significant effort into making their organization a valuable part of the community.
To be eligible for the
“We’re already working on 2026,” she said. “It’s the 250th anniversary (of the country). We’re looking to challenge the different departments to do something for the 250th, even if it’s something small.”
She’s also hard at work proofing the premium book for the 2025 fair. This year’s Elizabethtown Fair
She noted that a lot of people plan their summer vacations around the fair, and people who have moved away travel back to the fair annually.
“For the kids and teens, it’s a last gathering with their friends before school gets started,” she said. “Businesses get to showcase themselves. For churches and civic organizations, it’s their main fundraiser for many of them, and that money goes right back into the community.”
Sportsmen plan activities
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit www.manheimsports manassoc.org.
The organization will hold meetings at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, May 8 and June 12. Prospective members are welcome to attend.
Trap shooting will be offered starting at 10 a.m. each Wednesday and Saturday in May and June. All
trap shoots are open to the public. On Saturdays, Big 50 ATA registered shoots will be held as well. For more information, call Matt at 215-208-3731.
The association will offer five-stand events at noon on Sundays until at least the end of October. Attendees should bring their own gun and shot. There is a fee, with a higher cost for nonmembers and a discount for youths age 17 and under.
Manheim Clay Sports,
which currently consists of 16 youths, recently held its first practice. The group will be at the sportsmen’s club every Tuesday until July 8. To learn more about the youth club, visit www. manheimclaysports.com. The retirees’ coffee hour will be held on Mondays, May 12 and June 9, at 8 a.m. Donations will be accepted. For further details, call Curt at 717665-7729 or Mike at 717-224-0747.
Exhibit to feature student art
Elizabethtown Area High School has announced a monthlong student art exhibition at Twisted Bine, 93 E. Main St., Mount Joy, in May. The showcase features selected works from 10 students in Drawing 3 and Painting 1 to 3: Haylie Douglas, Lauren Eckroth, Rowan Hess, Kennadie Jock, Djemba N’Dikwe, Hailey Oberholtzer, Jade Richards, Kellen Walker, Jaden Weimer, and Harley Winters.
The students have explored various themes,
from identity and emotion to social reflection and imaginative storytelling. The aim is to showcase their technical development and the courage to take creative risks and convey meaningful ideas through visual art.
The community is invited to a special “Meet the Artist” Night on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Twisted Bine, where attendees can meet the student artists and learn more about the inspiration behind their work.
Support sought for project
A group of Lancaster County veterans will host a community service event on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 607-609 Milburn Road, Lancaster. This project’s goal is to create safe homes for people in need while fostering community spirit among veterans and volunteers. It directly supports individuals and families transitioning into homes. Local veterans and community volunteers will partner with Chestnut Housing to assist with paint-
ing and trim installation.
Local residents are invited to volunteer or donate. For more information, visit https://gofund.me/ e307bf37.
Chestnut Housing is dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing and support services for individuals and families in need. The organization’s mission is to create welcoming communities that empower residents to thrive. To learn more or donate, visit https:// chestnuthousing.org/.
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Pick up a barbecue plate and lift up a life
BY CAT SHANNON
On Friday, May 16, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community invites the public to a special curbside meal pickup event. The fundraising initiative will be held at LCBC - Manheim Campus, 2392 Mount Joy Road, and all proceeds will directly support the residents of Mt. Hope.
barrier to receiving care.
“Last year, Mt. Hope alone covered approximately $1.7 million of unreimbursed care costs or charitable care,” she noted. “This Medicaid funding gap makes it increasingly difficult for Mt. Hope to absorb the cost of benevolent care without searching for other alternatives to offset rising costs and continuing with creative fundraising initiatives.”
The meal, provided by Peters’ BBQ, will feature a menu of grilled pork barbecue served on a soft roll, homemade baked macaroni and cheese, savory baked beans with bacon, Mt. Hope’s signature creamy coleslaw, a fruit cup in juice and soft gourmet cookies from Amy’s Mixing Bowl in Manheim.
This event is part of Mt. Hope’s celebration of its 56th anniversary and reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to serving seniors and individuals with disabilities, many of whom live on limited or fixed incomes. Located in Rapho Township, Manheim, Mt. Hope is home to 50 residents who rely on the facility for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
“Most of our residents do not have the financial resources or the broader supportive network to cover the cost of their care,” explained Kris Wilson, director of advancement. “There is an average gap of about $200 a day per resident between the state Medicaid reimbursement rate and the actual cost of care for our residents on this state assistance.”
Additionally, Mt. Hope is unique, Wilson said, because there is no initial fee to be paid upfront upon entering the home. The community works hard to be sure financial concerns are never a
The drive-through meal not only provides a way to support the Mt. Hope residents, but also ensures Mt. Hope remains a relevant and inviting care option for many in need in the community. Mt. Hope is known not only for its quality clinical care but also for its vibrant activity calendar.
Wilson noted that the home is considered “Manheim’s little best-kept secret,” but residents know the benefits of living there.
“We’re so proud of the excellent care and the wide array of activities we provide,” she shared. Residents enjoy activities such as trips to Stormers baseball games, Memorial Day celebrations, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day parties, small-group Bible studies, trips to Lancaster Symphony Orchestra concerts and much more.
A special event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, Wilson remarked, when the community will hold an adult prom.
“Our residents dress up in their finest attire,” she said. “We will have a DJ playing live music; dancing; and a charcuterie board of cheese, crackers, grapes and cookies will be served. It’s almost as if the second-floor resident lounge is decorated back in time for their prom night.”
It’s just one way Mt. Hope strives to create a sense of
belonging for all residents, she said.
“At Mt. Hope, we always need prayer partners and people to volunteer gifts and time through meaningful activities and connections,” Wilson noted. “If you are interested in serving, seeing how your financial gifts impact our residents’ lives and have a desire to join in monthly giving opportunities, please reach out.”
Wilson also wishes to thank the community for helping contribute to Mt. Hope in many ways throughout the year.
“Your contributions help us to continue to shine God’s light,” she said. “We’re so grateful for generous gifts
that bless Mt. Hope. Thank you for caring about our residents and their home.”
Preorders for the barbecue meal will be accepted through Saturday, May 10. While additional meals may be available on the day of the event, they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Payment is due at pickup and can be made via cash or check (payable to Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community), which should be dropped into a designated collection box.
For details on the meal, including the cost, contact Wilson at 717-682-8026 or email advancement@ mthopenazarene.org.
GEARS sets activities
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.
How to Finally Clear
Your Clutter will take place on Mondays, June 9, 16, and 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. This class will aim to provide an understanding of different forms of clutter, how habits form over time, effective methods to tackle clutter, and avenues to disperse unneeded belongings. The program will be led by Kristen Patterson, owner of Sorted & Staged Home Enhancement Services.
Parent and Child swim classes will be held on Saturdays from June 21 to
Aug. 16, with no class on July 5. The program will take place at the Masonic Village Patton Pool, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. Children ages 6 to 24 months may participate from 8 to 8:30 a.m., and kids ages 2 and 3 may attend from 8:40 to 9:10 a.m. The classes are for children ages 6 months to 3 years, and a parent or guardian must participate in the pool with his or her child. This class is designed to help young children feel comfortable in and around the water.
A Let’s Line Dance Class will be held on Tuesdays, June 17 to Aug. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Attendees will learn new and classic dances. People age 14 and up of all skill levels are welcome to participate.
Mt. Hope workers get ready to serve food at a previous community meal.
Homeschoolers participate in science fair
Fifteen middle school students from local Classical Conversations homeschool communities recently took part in the organization’s annual science fair. They presented their projects at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Feb. 15.
The projects were judged by a panel of students and alumni from the science and education departments of Elizabethtown College, and the panel was overseen by Elizabethtown College chemistry professor James MacKay. The judges provided feedback to each student and awarded the prizes.
First prize went to Elizabethtown resident JJ MacKay, whose project, “Acid Versus Penny,” examined what happens to pennies in the stomach when they are swallowed. The judges awarded second prize to Micah Weikert of Mechanicsburg, third prize to Malachi Figueroa of Palmyra, and honorable mentions to Isaac Jodon of Dillsburg and Jeremiah Thurston of Harrisburg.
Classical Conversations is a worldwide classical, Christian homeschool organization that seeks to equip parents and students to homeschool their children through Christ-centered and family-friendly curricula. The program is suitable for 4-year-old kindergart-
ners through high-schoolers and includes opportunities to earn college credit.
In addition to science fairs, programs for students in seventh through 12th grades include mock trial, debate, science labs and dissections, and Christ-centered discussions. The com-
prehensive curricula aim to spur students toward independent learning and prepare students to discern wisely, discuss intelligently, and engage effectively with the world around them.
For more information, call 717-712-4759 or email RileyCCEtown@gmail.com.
JJ MacKay (left) shows his project to another attendee of the science fair.
Bears fall to Pioneers at home, 5-0
Starting pitcher Cayson Ward had three strikeouts against Lampeter-Strasburg on Monday, April 28, during a 5-0
Bear’s Dalton Fink focuses on the incoming pitch during a 5-0 loss against Lampeter-Strasburg on Monday, April 28.
In Section Two play on Monday, April 28, the Bears’ Lleyton Miller beats the tag at third base during a 5-0 loss against visiting Lampeter-Strasburg.
Elizabethtown’s Isaiah Shayter slides into second base, beating the throw, during a 5-0 loss against Lampeter-Strasburg on Monday, April 28.
loss.
On Monday, April 28, Bears’ Brady Moran makes the catch in centerfield against Lampeter-Strasburg during a 5-0 loss at home.
Elizabethtown’s Mason Ridilla had two base hits at home against Lampeter-Strasburg during a tough 5-0 loss on Monday, April 28.
photos by Cheri Sine
Get ready for family fun, food and lots of auctions
BY CAT SHANNON
Come to the Kraybill Mennonite School’s annual benefit auction and fundraiser, and you can enjoy great deals on merchandise, sample tasty food and have family fun, all while supporting young learners.
The event will be held on Friday, May 9, from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, May 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 598 Kraybill Church Road, Mount Joy.
“This is a great opportunity to support today’s students and to support growth, nurturing and development for our next generation,” said Sarah Kain, administrative assistant for the school. “The auction provides a great opportunity to get a deal on some quality goods or experiences. Coming both days ups your chances of that deal! The food is also plentiful and delicious - baked goods, cheesesteaks on the Blackstone, pancake tacos, yum!”
Friday’s festivities will begin with a preview of auction items and bidder number registration at 4 p.m. A pig roast dinner will be available for eat-in or takeout from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
“The pig roast is first-come, first-served,” Kain explained. “No preorders are available.” The menu will include pulled pork, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce and water.
A children’s tent and activities on the soccer field will run from 4 to 9 p.m. The fun will include activity centers and games, a Mother’s Day craft, an inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, face painting, a balloon artist, barrel train rides, a dunk tank and a human-powered hamster wheel. A family-friendly movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Also at 7 p.m., a seventh-grade vs. eighth-grade relay on the inflatable obstacle course will be held.
“The kids’ activities are free except for the human-powered hamster wheel and the dunk tank,” Kain shared.
At 5 p.m. on Friday, the auction will begin, featuring home décor and household goods, including gift baskets. At 6 p.m., class projects will be spotlighted in the auction.
“Eighth-graders have
created individual projects, including items such as loaves of student-made artisan sourdough bread, a student-made macaroons package, student-made authentic dulce de leche cakes, a rustic wooden shelf, wooden cutting boards and more,” Kain said. “Other class projects include items such as collected class T-shirts turned into a quilt, Lego baskets, a reading nook basket, a summer-themed cooler, cornhole boards, a baking basket and many more.”
Friday’s auction will also include a range of interactive experiences with Kraybill teachers.
“Teacher experiences may be a day at the park and ice cream treat with two teachers, a trip to the theater, mini golf and ice cream, a pool party with pizza and popsicles, pottery painting and lunch,” Kain shared.
On Friday, a variety of food trucks will be on-site, and additional food items will include baked goods, Reist Popcorn and Gene Wenger’s ham loaves.
Saturday’s events will start with the Kraybill Meetinghouse Miles 5K. Registration will open at 6 a.m., and the race will begin at 7:30 a.m. Participants may register in advance or can sign up at the event on Saturday.
From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., an all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served.
“Saturday’s breakfast is open to the public, and vouchers are given to 5K runners to redeem after their run,” Kain remarked.
“Breakfast consists of pancake tacos, egg frittatas, fruit, sausage, Moravian sugar cake, juice, coffee and water.”
An auction preview will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, followed by children’s activities that will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday’s auctions will begin at 9 a.m. and will include outdoor items at 10 a.m. and quilts at 11 a.m.
Outdoor food stands and food trucks will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with the exception of the Mountain Mug Coffee trailer, which will open at 7:30 a.m., and the baked goods stand, which will open at 8 a.m.
A chicken barbecue will be available for eat-in or takeout from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Although advance purchase of tickets has already closed, a limited number of meals will be available for same-day purchase. The meals will include a halfchicken, a baked potato, a roll, applesauce and a York Peppermint Patty.
Kain noted that the auction, which is chaired this year by Elizabeth Heisey, provides essential fundraising for the school.
“All proceeds from the auction go directly to the school’s general fund, directly affecting families by keeping tuition low and enriching the learning experience for students,” she said.
Kraybill Mennonite School is open to students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. The school is celebrating its 75th anniversary this school year.
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A child enjoys face painting at a previous year’s Kraybill Mennonite School auction.
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like to wish all of our area moms a truly wonderful Mother’s Day. Your commitment to raising great kids makes our world a better place, and we admire your hard work and tireless dedication.
Thanks for all that you do!
Stickers
As he explained, Sticker Quests typically feature 15 to 30 stickers to collect.
“This community initiative has grown so much in three years thanks to the support of the community, Mars Wrigley and the downtown E-town businesses and organizations that sponsor it and participate in it,” he shared. “We can’t thank them enough.”
Each year, the cover of the Sticker Book is created by a local artist to support and showcase community talent, Tony said.
“This year’s cover is done by Julie Drake,” he stated. “She has been a huge advocate for the sticker book and collects her monthly stickers. She uses the junk journaling style of scrapbooking for her book.”
While the Sticker Book provides an opportunity to showcase one-of-a-kind stickers, it also serves another purpose, Clint noted.
“Thanks to Mars Wrigley and the My Town, E-Town Sticker Book Silver and Gold sponsors, 100% of the Sticker Book sales go to funding all the free community events and activities LIV runs each year,” he said.
LIV-Etown events
include monthly events as well as one-time activities held throughout the year.
“LIV manages every Second Friday event downtown, with individual themes, a free scavenger hunt with a prize for all and chance to win $150 in downtown gift cards plus activities, entertainment and offerings by local businesses,” Tony shared.
“LIV holds the annual Strawberry Social Picnic in the Park held in June.” That event features live entertainment, food trucks, games, free bounce houses and lots more.
Additional LIV events include participating in National Night Out in August, hosting the annual Trick-or-Treat Candy Crawl in October, supporting the Great Turkey Chase in November, partnering with the Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce for the Merry Grinchmas Tree Lighting also in November and working with Mars Wrigley for the Chocolate Walk in February.
Supporting these initiatives is as simple as purchasing a Sticker Book, Clint said.
“All of these endeavors take a lot of resources to
make possible, and the My Town, E-Town Sticker Book initiative is one way that we make that all happen,” he explained.
“By buying a Sticker Book and supporting this cause, you help support not only what LIV does but the businesses, groups, companies, organizers and organizations that help us make it happen.”
And, Clint emphasized, the initiative is much more than just a way to collect stickers.
“The MTET Sticker Book provides a unique way for the public to interact with our local businesses and each other,” he said. “We’ve
seen friends made through Second Friday events and the Sticker Quests. Friendly faces are looked forward to being seen from event to event, and some have gone on to become friends outside the events. People young and young at heart look forward to the stickers they collect, creating a yearly keepsake of their experiences here in E-town.”
May’s Second Friday event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 9. For more information on the Sticker Book, including how to submit art for next year’s cover, follow “LIV_Etown” on Facebook.
SCORE recognizes small business owners, mentors
To celebrate Lancaster and Lebanon counties’ innovative small business communities, SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon hosted its 18th annual small business awards luncheon on April 17 at The Ware Center at Millersville University in downtown Lancaster. The event recognized outstanding small businesses, partners and mentors for their accomplishments contributing to Lancaster’s and Lebanon’s economy.
Winners included the Arthur Reeher Company, Chellas Arepa Kitchen, Perfect Pots, the WEPA Empowerment Center and White Rose Family Dental. The event included a buffet lunch and featured presentations from each of the winners.
When the Arthur Reeher Company, a family-owned independent insurance adjusting firm, asked manager Brian Miller to assume ownership of the 65-year-old business, Miller was excited but also nervous, as he had no prior experience in such a venture. Being a Marine, he knew he didn’t want to face the challenge alone, so he reached out to SCORE and was connected to Jerry Glenn as a mentor. With Glenn’s mentorship, Miller brought his wife, Stacia, aboard, making the company a profitable family-owned business once again.
Chellas Arepa Kitchen, founded by Luis Quiroz to share his Peruvian heritage, grew from a food truck into a nationally recognized restau-
Winners and mentors were recognized during SCORE
rant, ranking No. 5 on Yelp’s “Top Places to Eat in the Country” and featured in premier publications like Food & Wine Magazine. Named after Quiroz’s grandmother, Chellas became a Lancaster culinary staple. With years of guidance from SCORE mentor Lou Davenport, Quiroz secured financing for his first location and recently expanded to a second spot on North Queen Street, fulfilling his dream of a brickand-mortar restaurant while honoring his roots.
Perfect Pots, a thriving
garden center and seasonal planting service in Strasburg, began in Laura Clegg’s garage as a hobby-turned-business. As demand grew, she embraced entrepreneurship, expanding Perfect Pots into a premier gardening destination in southeastern Pennsylvania. During a rapid growth phase, SCORE mentors Eric Parker and Margot Hoerner provided crucial human resources (HR) guidance, allowing Clegg to focus on the big picture. Now with multiple locations, including
Artist Julie Drake with the My Town, E-Town Sticker Book she designed
Lancaster-Lebanon’s small business awards luncheon.
Teens fight for their right to dance in “Footloose”
What happens when high school students really want to dance, even though dancing is outlawed in their town? Find out when Susquehanna Stage presents “Footloose.” The musical, which is part of the theater’s youth and teen production series, will be performed on select dates from Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 18, at the theater, 133 W. Market St., Marietta.
Based on the 1984 movie of the same name, “Footloose” focuses on Ren McCormack, a boy who recently moved from the big city to the fictional small town of Bomont.
“Ren was a partier, and he finds out that dancing and parties are banned in Bomont,” explained Landon Hunsicker, a high school senior who plays the character. “He bands together with other kids to try to lift the ban because they all want to be free to enjoy their lives.”
While that sounds like a lighthearted plot, the show explores deeper emotions, said junior Mia LaFontaine, who plays Ariel Moore, the daughter of the town reverend.
“One of the big overall messages in this show is that change can be good and change can be necessary,” she said, explaining that audiences will learn the reason for the dancing ban.
“There’s a lot of grief in this show, and teaching you to move past your grief and to accept it and acknowledge that you can grieve for someone that you’ve lost. It’s really important.”
The show also explores the relationships between teens and their parents, she said.
“The show emphasizes that listening to youth is so important, because they are the next generation coming up,” Mia noted. “They have to learn to make their own decisions.”
For Deaglan Benson, a high school junior who plays the Rev. Shaw Moore, portraying the character has been a fun challenge.
“I’ve been looking at sermons online and learning more about religion,” he said. “The hardest part has been changing myself from teenager me to having to be a 50-something man who is stoic. I like to show emotion
a lot, and this character doesn’t.”
His wife in the show is played by junior Riley Fidler, and while she also acknowledged that being a teen playing a middle-aged mom has been challenging, she said it’s been a little easier to relate to her character.
“She’s a complicated character,” she said of playing Vi Moore. “In some ways, I want to bring out that she’s kind of a cool mom and a little less uptight than the reverend, so I can add a little bit of myself into the character while still acting older. She’s trying to hold her family together.”
“Footloose” features a wide range of musical styles along with show-stopping dance numbers, Landon said.
“The stage show takes songs from the original movie and brings them in for characters to sing,” he said, noting that the soundtrack includes pop hits such as “Almost Paradise,” “Holding Out for a Hero” and the title track.
“There are songs people will recognize, but there are also original songs people might not know.”
Dance numbers take the show and give it a modern edge, said stage manager Karey Getz, who noted that she portrayed Vi in a production last year.
“The choreography in this show is very fresh,” she said. “It’s not tired. It’s not some-
thing you’ve seen in other ‘Footloose’ products. Our choreographer is young, and she brought a fresh spin to it.”
And although the musical is set in the 1980s, it’s still relevant today, Riley said.
“I think there are a lot of parts of the show that can be relatable to a lot of people,” she explained. “It’s kind of an emotional roller coaster. There are parts that are relatable for teenagers, parts for parents. Even though it’s set in the ‘80s, there’s a lot of stuff that’s very relevant for today, like abusive relationships,
family conflict and adults not listening to the youth.”
“Footloose” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, May 9, 10, 16 and 17, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, May 11 and 18, with an additional 2 p.m. performance on May 17. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. susquehannastage.com.
The leads of the cast of “Footloose”
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WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).
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BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, 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
75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. 2nd service: 11am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. 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 - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.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: Come worship with us! 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 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
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: New facility! The barn at 266 Maytown Rd, Elizabethtown. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30-9:45 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30-8 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 2:304 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
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Kitchen Kettle Village and Central Market Flowers in Lancaster, her journey continues to flourish.
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
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
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 LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
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
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!
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)
For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
In 2021, Rafael and Maribel Torres founded the WEPA Empowerment Center to address critical needs in Lebanon, focusing on education and workforce development. With guidance from SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon and mentor Kevin St. Cyr, they helped individuals pursue employment opportunities and long-term self-sufficiency. Securing $5 million in funding, they renovated a building at 9 S. Ninth St., now home to classrooms and learning spaces for adult education and workforce initiatives. Their mission continues to empower generations to come.
Kaushal Kapadia’s journey to dentistry began in his childhood in India, inspired by an orthodontist who treated his “crooked smile” with kind-
ness. Impressed by the orthodontist, he vowed to become a dentist with that same philosophy of ultimate kind patient care. He immigrated to the USA in 2007 and attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, graduating with top honors and volunteering in underserved communities in and around Philadelphia. In 2022, he opened White Rose Family Dental, crediting SCORE mentor Gary Wojcik for his success. SCORE is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States serving small businesses. The SCORE LancasterLebanon chapter was founded in 1965, serving Lancaster County and expanding to Lebanon County in 2015. SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. For more information, visit www.score .org/lancaster-lebanon.
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location of our market, we hope this encourages our community to use our walkable green paths and sidewalks in downtown Elizabethtown, and because this market focuses on providing access to local, fresh and organic goods, we hope this supports the health and wellness of our community,” she shared. “Plus, we offer a free composting program, which supports Wittel Farm that grows free produce to help nourish neighboring families.”
And, Madison said, shopping locally supports friends and neighbors.
“You’re also getting the freshest products,” she said. “By visiting the Elizabethtown Farmers Market specifically, you’re also supporting something larger than just the market and its vendors. The Elizabethtown Farmers Market provides access to free produce, educational information and other community resources.”
Explaining the free produce, she noted, “If you are in need of fresh produce and finances are an obstacle, Wittel Farm will be offering free produce. Every market day, the
produce will be available while supplies last. The Wittel Farm mission is incredible, and we’re very proud to have them at the market.”
Both women hope the new location will attract even more shoppers. Plenty of parking is available in the church’s lot, Madison said, and the route is accessible by Red Rose Transit Authority as well as walkable from downtown public parking lots.
“All of these things help keep the market accessible to people regardless of their mode of transportation,” she stated.
The partnership with The Wellness Grove will also expand the market’s impact, Grove said.
“We are able to provide greater access to nutrition education and cooking demonstrations,” she remarked. “Because of our numerous local community sponsorships, we’re able to broaden our education and composting efforts and provide live music on select dates.”
For more information, search for “Elizabethtown Farmers Market” on Facebook.
