An All-American Celebration
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
On Friday, July 3, Elizabethtown will put patriotism in the spotlight when it hosts the Hometown America Celebration and Fireworks. Events will take place at several locations in town, including the Winters Heritage House Museum, 47 E. High St.
From 10 to 11 a.m., the museum will lead an architectural walking tour of Elizabethtown, said Teresa St. Angelo, museum director. Space is limited to 12 adults for the half-mile tour.
During the same time frame, story hour for children ages 4 to 12 will be held at the museum, with stories, crafts, songs and a snack, all with a red, white and blue theme. Tickets are available both as singles and as a family package for four, which includes both the tour and the story time.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the museum will welcome visitors to view “Remembrance,” its quilt exhibit. People are also invited to play backyard and board games outside the museum. Games will include ring toss, checkers, pick-up sticks, paddle ball, jacks, card games, Lincoln Logs and more. Games are for all ages, and there is a suggested small donation to participate.
At the H.U. Coble House, 33 E. High St., events
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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
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.
“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
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Bridge of Hope has announced the successful completion of its $9.3 million Making Room comprehensive campaign, a milestone that is already expanding affordable housing access and strengthening long-term stability for families facing homelessness across Lancaster County, Chester County, and beyond.
Originally launched with an $8.4 million goal, the campaign was expanded as economic pressures increased the number of local families experiencing housing instability. At the same time, new opportunities emerged to secure additional homes and respond more urgently to the need.
increasingly outpaced wages. The locations of several of the homes will help children remain connected to their schools, routines, and support systems during times of transition.
The campaign also helped launch the Bridgeport Housing collaboration with Chestnut Housing, Forest Hills Mennonite Church, and Conestoga Valley SEEDS. The partnership aims to add 12 to 15 affordable homes by 2027-28, expanding the community’s long-term capacity to respond to family homelessness.
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In Lancaster County, campaign investments resulted in six affordable housing units located in Lititz, Manheim, Paradise Township, and Lancaster Township - communities where rising rents have
Beyond individual homes, the Making Room campaign strengthened Lancaster County’s housing ecosystem by expanding creative strategies that help families facing homelessness move more quickly from crisis into housing, such as growing landlord partnerships, using master leasing and lease guarantees, strength-
The campaign also reinforced the supports that help families remain housed. Families often enter permanent housing after months or even years of instability, carrying the weight of prolonged stress and uncertainty. Through strengthened whole-family support, Bridge of Hope has sought to reduce isolation, address the emotional toll of homelessness through mental health-informed care, and surround parents and children with neighboring volunteers who walk alongside them as they stabilize, heal, and rebuild.
Together, these efforts contributed to a 65% increase in Bridge of Hope families served in Lancaster County. While the campaign was a success, the work continues. Bridge of Hope continues to expand housing solutions, strengthen pathways to
employment and financial stability, mobilize more neighboring volunteers, and prepare for a new phase of work focused on longterm community impact. Bridge of Hope National is a Christian faith-based nonprofit organization working to end family homelessness across the United States. Bridge of Hope partners with families facing homelessness to help them achieve safe, sustainable housing by strengthening financial stability, providing whole-family case management, and fostering supportive neighboring relationships with volunteers from local Christian churches who offer ongoing relational and practical support. To learn more, visit www .bridgeofhopeinc.org. Information about the Making Room campaign is available at www.bridge ofhopeinc.org/give/ making-room-campaign/.
Grants Awarded for Programs Aiding Youths
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Advoz: Mediation & Restorative Services and the Touchstone Foundation were awarded $500,616 in grant funding to help expand their youth programs aimed at reducing student conflict and improving student mental health, respectively. The competitive grants, approved by the School Safety and Security Committee under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, are part of more than $64 million awarded to organizations across the state.
The Advoz and Touch -
stone grants were recently announced by state Rep. Nikki Rivera.
Advoz will use its $244,850 to expand its Restorative School Program at J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster city. The grant funds will cover the partial salaries and benefits of the executive director, director of training, and restorative schools practitioner. Additionally, funding will be used for advertising and marketing expenses, rent, a laptop, general operating expenses, and information technology support. The
program serves approximately 750 students annually, teaching them skills in communication, problem solving, emotional regulation, and constructive dialogue.
The Touchstone Foundation will use its $255,766 award to expand and strengthen Rise Above, a youth mental wellness initiative serving approximately 1,120 students and young adults ages 12 to 26 across Lancaster County. The funds will pay a partial amount of the current program manager’s time, pay for a program assistant
and an operations manager and accountant, and support employee benefits and travel to school districts within Lancaster County. Funding will also be used to support program evaluation led by Millersville University’s Carrie Smith, as well as communications-related costs such as photography and video documentation.
Rise Above responds directly to community needs documented in the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey and the Touchstone Foundation’s 2023 Needs Assessment, which showed high rates of depression, suicidal ideation, bullying, exclusion, and barriers to mental health access among Lancaster County youths. Through partnerships with local school districts, mental health professionals, and community organizations, the program blends mental health education, creative self-expression, youth leadership development, and mentorship to address gaps in early identification, access to support, and trusted adult relationships.
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.
Celtic Fling and Highland Games Posted
The annual Celtic Fling and Highland Games at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28. The Faire is located at 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim.
Ally the Piper will make her return to the Celtic Fling after her debut last year. Ally is a multi-instrumentalist who specializes in Celtic instrumentation and became a world champion performing on the Highland bagpipe at age 16. She performs through her various social platforms, where she has amassed
nearly 3 million followers. Additional performers featured both days will include Bealtaine, Ben Traverse Band, Dennis Doyle and Austin Doyle, Gaelic Mishap, Hold Fast, House of Hamill, Kilmaine Saints, Quittapahilla Highlanders, Runa, Seasons, and the Tartan Terrors.
Visitors may witness traditional Highland Games heavy events officially sanctioned by the Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics Association. Bosworth Field will play host to the open men’s competition on June 27 and the men over
40 and women’s competitions on June 28.
Celtic heritage will be represented through blacksmithing and glassblowing demonstrations, performances by the Hooley School of Irish Dance, Irish storytelling, a traditional Irish wake, and members of Celtic clans and societies. The Diocese of Harrisburg will present a Catholic Mass in the morning on June 28 in the Barn & Barrel at Mount Hope. The Taproom & Grille will serve an Irish brunch on June 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. In addition to over 100
resident Faire shops, a variety of guest merchants will add their wares to the 40-acre shopping experience. Faire kitchens will serve themed Celtic menu options in addition to traditional festival food items. Pour houses will serve Mount Hope Estate’s craft beverages, including beers, ciders, wines, and cocktails. To purchase tickets, visit www.parenfaire.com/celtic. All tickets are date-specific and must be prepurchased. There will be no gate sales. Tickets are nonrefundable, and the event will be held rain or shine.
For Auscultation Brass, Music Is Medicine
BY JEFF FALK
On the surface, there is no obvious connection between medicine and music. That is, until you realize that music goes with anything, or everything.
Auscultation Brass is a collection of healing artists and a group of musical physicians.
“I think there’s a part in our brains that, when music hits our ears, it becomes very soothing,” said Dr. Jerry Rothacker, the scheduler and main contact for Auscultation Brass. “For years, when I did surgery, I didn’t allow music in the operating room. I didn’t want it to be a distraction.
But at one point, I told my staff, ‘I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to play classical music.’ What I found was that it wasn’t a distraction; it helped people concentrate.
“What I was listening to wasn’t what my staff was listening to when they were driving home,” he added. “That’s the beauty of music.”
Auscultation Brass is a Lancaster-based band made up of medical professionals - nurses and mostly doctors. Medicine is their profession, and music is their interest, but they are passionate about both.
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WellSpan President and CEO
Announces Retirement
The WellSpan Health Board of Directors has announced that Roxanna Gapstur, president and CEO, plans to retire from the role she has held since January 2019. Gapstur will continue to serve as president and CEO until a transition is complete, ensuring continuity and stability for the organization, its 23,000 team members, and the communities WellSpan serves across Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
The WellSpan Health Board has engaged Korn Ferry to conduct a national search for the organization’s next president and
CEO, with a focus on identifying a leader who will continue to advance WellSpan’s vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Now in her eighth year as CEO, Gapstur has led WellSpan through a period of significant growth and transformationstrengthening its position as a high-performing, integrated health system while advancing its vision. Under her leadership, WellSpan has grown from a $2.5 billion to a $4.7 billion system, expanded from eight to 12 hospitals, and extended its reach from five to 12 counties. The organization has also advanced its small-format hospital model, bringing care closer to home and improving access across the region. Core to WellSpan’s vision to reimagine health care, the organization has become a national leader in clinical innovation.
During Gapstur’s tenure, WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital achieved Magnet designation, and the system earned both the John M. Eisenberg National
Patient Safety Award and the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize. In addition, WellSpan’s Medical Group has grown from 1,500 to more than 2,700 providers, and the system’s patient base has expanded from approximately 630,000 to more than 1 million patients, reflecting increased access and community trust. WellSpan has also emerged as a global leader in clinical artificial intelligence, supporting more than 3 million patient conversations to enhance access, experience, and care delivery.
Also developed under Gapstur’s leadership, WellSpan’s genomic program brings precision medicine to the bedside by embedding genetic insights into clinical care, enabling earlier detection, smarter treatment decisions, and more personalized care across the lifespan.
WellSpan has also paved the way for medical education opportunities in York County. The organization’s partnership with Temple University’s Lewis
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.
Two tai chi classes will be held in the basement of Masonic Village Carpenter Chapel, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown, on Tuesdays from July 7 to Sept. 8. An introductory class will take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and will
teach short and simple forms, introducing participants to more wellknown movements. The advanced class will take place from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. and will introduce longer and more detailed forms from different styles. Both classes will emphasize alignment, relaxation, and safety.
A bus trip to New York City will take place on Wednesday, July 15. Participants may travel by luxury coach and enjoy a day on their own in the
Art Association Posts Summer Exhibit
The “Summer Media Wars” exhibit at the Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will return with an opening reception on Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit is a progressive show, and
Katz School of Medicine is expanding health care education and training more doctors, while Jersey College’s School of Nursing at WellSpan Health offers a hospital-based school of nursing program.
Alongside innovative advancements in care and education, financial stewardship has remained a hallmark of Gapstur’s leadership. WellSpan has maintained an AA bond rating for seven consecutive years, including throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
city. The bus will depart from the parking lot at Elizabethtown Area High School, 600 E. High St., at 7 a.m.
An art camp will be held for children ages 6 to 12 from Monday to Thursday, July 6 to 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Attendees will participate in daily hands-on activities using unique materials and exploring exciting techniques. All supplies will be provided.
every three weeks it will feature a new theme and additional artwork. Members of the public will vote to decide which medium wins the challenge. The first exhibit will be “Red, White and Blue and Patriotic 250th.”
The exhibit will be open from Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For additional information, visit www .lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.
Roxanna Gapstur
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 adjustments 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-oflife 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.
Pressure Canning Program Slated
Penn State Extension will offer “Home Food Preservation: Pressure Canning” from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 8, in the basement training room at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Pressure canning is the
only safe way to can lowacid foods, such as vegetables and meats. During this in-person workshop, attendees will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations, as well as the basics of using a pressure canner based on current U.S.
Department of Agriculture canning guidelines.
There is a fee, and registration is required. To register by Wednesday, July 1, visit https:// extension.psu.edu/ home-food-preservation -pressure-canning or call 877-345-0691.
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“Auscultation means to listen,” said Rothacker, a retired orthopedic surgeon and a tuba-playing resident of East Hempfield. “It’s like a doctor listening to your lungs and heart with a stethoscope. That’s Auscultation. We had a little discussion when the band was first formed. Someone came up with Auscultation, and we said, ‘That’s it.’”
Auscultation Brass is directed by Dr. Bob Belser, an ear, nose and throat man, while Dr. Michael Chambers, a maxillofacial surgeon, plays the trombone and serves as the group’s musical librarian. Chambers is joined on the trombone by Dr. Marguerite Duane, a family doctor. Dr. Tom Andersen, a retired family physician, plays the
tuba.
Trumpet players include Dr. Dan Diehl, a retired family doctor; Dr. Andy Lutzkanin, a family physician; and Dr. Bill Roberts, a retired family doctor. Intensive Care Unit nurse Kirby Strohmaier plays the French horn, as does Dr. Bill Lovett, a practicing family doctor.
Those health professionals have practiced medicine in local hospitals like Lancaster General, performed as specialists at places like Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster or been on their own in private practices.
“I think some of the attraction is the discipline it takes to learn to play an instrument,” said Rothacker. “You don’t just pick it up. You’ve got to work
at it every day. As you get older, it becomes a mental challenge.”
Auscultation Brass specializes in the genres of classical, light classical, pop, marches and movie-themed music. Over the last four decades, the members have grown as musicians, the group has evolved as a band and Auscultation Brass’ library has ballooned to more than 300 pieces of music.
“We try to practice once a week,” said Rothacker. “It’s been Sunday evenings for 40 years. At one time, that was the night that was the calmest, with medical emergencies and young kids. The thing I’m most proud of is that we’ve been able to evolve. When we first started, it was fairly
basic stuff. We’re on to some more difficult music, and we’ve been able to add members.”
Established in 1985, Auscultation Brass now plays about 12 venues each year, mostly at churches, retirement homes, medical events and festivals.
“When we first started, we had patients who would come to our performances,” said Rothacker. “It was kind of like, ‘Hey, this guy has a life outside of medicine.’ But the story is music. You can be a musician, enjoy music and not necessarily make it your field. The members in our band are really good musicians and really good doctors.”
For additional information, go to www.auscultation brass.com.
Event to Focus on Revolutionary War
The Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will commemorate its role as a Revolutionary War military hospital during a celebration on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will also commemorate
the United States’ 250th anniversary.
The Historic Ephrata Cloister was the site of a Revolutionary War military hospital from December 1777 to June 1778. The hospital accommodated 260 soldiers, 60 of whom died and are buried on the grounds of the historic site. During this commemorative event, visitors may learn more about the military hospital and its impact on the pacifist members of the Ephrata Cloister.
chase. The Ephrata Cloister Chorus will give a special performance at 4 p.m. in the Amphitheater, and seating will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Some activities will require a wristband, which can be obtained upon paying admission. Wristbands are required for select performances and will operate on a firstcome, first served-basis.
Visitors may learn about 18th-century medicine, printing, camp life, and being a pacifist during wartime. They may visit the Witness Tree on the property as well as the monument honoring the soldiers in the Mount Zion Cemetery. Food and drinks will be available for pur -
Among the programs requiring a wristband is the Lantern Tour Reprise, which will be held multiple times in the 1741 Meetinghouse, also known as the Saal. The tour will focus on the impact of the military hospital on the pacifist community.
“The Life of a Sister” will be held in the 1743 Sisters’ House, also called the Saron. Attendees will learn
about the lifestyle of a solitary Sister and how the Sisters aided the soldiers through herbal medicines and remedies. A wristband is required. The event will take place rain or shine. On-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is an admission fee for people over age 2 who are not members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates. Members and children age 2 and under will be admitted for free. Tickets will be sold on the day of the event, and no advance sales will be available.
People with disabilities who need accommodations should call in advance to discuss their needs. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at 800-654-5984.
Award Nominations Sought
As community hosts in partnership with Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute, the Lancaster County Community Foundation and Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund are launching a four-year effort to find, support, and celebrate everyday neighbors who are building trust, nurturing belonging, and weaving the social fabric in the com-
munity. Through this year’s Weaver Awards, 20 local individuals or small organizations will be selected to receive $2,500 each to support their work fostering connection in Lancaster County. The Weaver Awards are a way the community can amplify and support the everyday people in local neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, and jobs who are weaving threads
of connection through the community.
Nominations are open, and nominees must be residents of Lancaster County who are age 18 and older. While many people in Lancaster County are serving their neighbors, the Weaver Awards are intended for those whose projects also create lasting relationships and build trust as
Fair Premium Books Available
Premium books for the 53rd annual Elizabethtown Fair are now available. Books may be obtained at Brandt’s Farm Supply, the Elizabethtown Borough Office, Groff’s Meats, White Oak Mills, the Winters Heritage House Museum, B & G Lumber, Messick’s, and The Country Store.
The books include information on livestock and competitive exhibits, as well as children’s and adult contests. Some of these entries have early deadlines. Entry information is also available at www .etownfair.com.
This year’s premium book cover artwork was painted by local artist Nancy Landis. The cover features images of an antique bell painted by Landis in honor
of the fair and the 250th anniversary of the United States. The bell, which is mounted on a rotating stand, features a night scene of the fairgrounds on one side and an eagle on the other. Both sides incorporate acrylic paints with gold leaf. The bell will be sold at the Elizabethtown Fair Auction.
The bell will be on display with the competitive exhibits in the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, 996 E. High St., during the fair.
The 53rd annual fair will run from Monday to Saturday, Aug. 24 to 29.
Area FFA and 4-H members and others will show their dairy and beef cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and rabbits during competitive judging held through
the week. The deadline for livestock entries is Saturday, Aug. 1. For information on entering livestock in the fair, contact Sharon at 717-689-0010 or visit the aforementioned website.
Residents of all ages are encouraged to enter their crafts, needlework, baked goods, produce and plants in the competitive exhibits judging, held annually at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, located adjacent to the fairgrounds. The deadline for online entries is Friday, Aug. 21, and all entries must be registered with the Showman app this year. For additional information on these entries, call Linda at 717-653-8782 or visit the aforementioned website and click on “Exhibitors.”
America250 Series Puts Local Spin on American Backstories
BY JEFF FALK
All humans are created equally, and peoples of different colors, backgrounds and beliefs can share the Earth and peacefully coexist. If indeed America is a grand experiment, then those are the premises.
On the occasion of this country’s 250th anniversary, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum’s America250 lecture series examines forces which have directly and indirectly affected that experiment and highlights the role that Pennsylvania and Lancaster have played in it.
The seven-speaker America250 lecture series that Long has pulled together will be presented at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, on the last Friday of every month. There are costs involved with attending the series of lectures, which will conclude on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Kutztown University’s Patrick Donmoyer’s presentation on “The Legend of Mountain Mary” kicked off the America250 lecture series at 6 p.m. on May 29. It will be followed by historian Scott Mingus’ talk on “The Underground Railroad in Lancaster” at
6 p.m. on June 26, Philip Gruber’s discussions about “Farmer Revolts in Early America” at 6 p.m. on July 31, and Scott Sheeley’s speech on “Lancaster’s Role in American’s Food System” at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28.
At 6 p.m. on Sept. 25, Lynette Miller will put a historical spin on “18th Century Fashion in Lancaster.” Dr. William Woys Weaver will expound upon the topic of “Pennsylvania Dutch Food Traditions” at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30, while long rifle and back powder expert John Kolar’s talk on “Lancaster Gunsmiths of the Early Republic” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18 will conclude the series and preview Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum’s upcoming exhibit featuring early firearms.
Each lecture in the series will last about 90 minutes and will include discussion and question-and-answer periods. Light refreshments will be served.
Interested individuals are asked to register for the lectures at www .landisvalleymuseum.org.
There are limits to the number of visitors who can attend the lectures in person, but the museum will also offer Zoom options and recorded
Patrick Donmoyer
video presentations on its YouTube Channel.
For more than 100 years, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum has been educating, promoting and advocating for 300-yearold Pennsylvania German history.
Lentz Earns Master’s Degree
Kierstan Lentz graduated from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va., in May. Lentz is a resident of Elizabethtown.
Lentz received a Master of Science in applied nutrition.
MUSSER’S TREE SERVICE
Resource Sharing App Launched
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Chris Ritchie, Interim Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist held Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
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300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Ph: 717-367-7089 E-mail: info@etownmennonite.com
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
A new resource called the Lancaster County Food Exchange is available to help food banks, pantries, and community organizations share resources, reduce waste, and get food to families in need. The organization’s purpose is to “make sure no good food goes unused and no family goes hungry.”
was beta-tested by several food pantry directors and employees prior to its launch on Jan. 15.
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 PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585
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!
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Terry Kile had the idea for the food exchange when The Loft Community Partnership in Millersville received an overage of 4,800 clamshells of blueberries. Kile, a local tech entrepreneur, created the Lancaster County Food Exchange mobile web application using coding and some artificial intelligence. Incorporated as Food Exchange Resources in June 2025 and certified as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service, the Lancaster County Food Exchange
The Lancaster County Food Exchange aims to help stretch limited resources further and strengthen collaboration among food assistance providers countywide. The mobile app allows registered food pantry volunteers to list surplus inventory directly from a smartphone, request needed items from partner organizations across Lancaster County, coordinate pickups and deliveries, and view real-time shared inventory for better planning and distribution. Needs may include food and personal care products. As of May 5, the Lancaster County Food Exchange served 32 local agencies and more than 80 volunteers.
Future plans include expanding partnerships with growers, manufactur-
ers, and distributors; integrating additional features for reporting and logistics; and onboarding more community groups that serve local families.
Initial support organizations included Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Midwest Food Bank, and Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP of Lancaster County). Food Exchange Resources is presently served by a board of directors, including Dana D. Myers, director of charitable giving for Brittany’s Hope; Amanda Frankeny, director of food justice at CAP of Lancaster County; Sandra Valdez, chief human services officer with the Spanish American Civic Organization (SACA); Willeta Calvin, community school director at Bright Side Opportunities Center; and Janice Reinke, manager of food procurement
and distribution at Midwest Food Bank. Additional support has been provided by Jenna Graeff, executive director of The Loft Community Partnership; Cindi Pasi, senior retail donation manager with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank; and Paige McFarling, executive director at Lancaster County Food Hub. Financial support from three local organizations, including the Lancaster County Community Foundation, allows the food exchange to be offered free of charge to all volunteers. Organizations and volunteers may join the food exchange by visiting www.lcfe.food and clicking “Sign-Up Here.” For more information, contact Kile at contact@lancastercounty foodexchange.org or 717598-8970, or visit the aforementioned website or www.lancastercountyfood exchange.org.
School Names Students of the Month
Elizabethtown Area Middle School has recognized its Students of the Month for May. Students
of the Month are honored as part of the school’s Leader in Me initiative, which seeks to promote
leadership development, positive relationships, and student ownership throughout the school
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year. Each month, teachers reflect on students within their teams through the lens of Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” identifying those who exemplify a specific habit or who have shown meaningful growth in that area.
For May, teachers recognized students who consistently demonstrated all seven habits throughout the school year. The students exemplified leadership, responsibility, teamwork, communication, goal-setting, and self-management as evidenced through their daily actions, positive attitudes, and interactions with peers and staff.
The honorees included sixth-graders Connor Pease, Emerson Reed, Brooke Ross, Riley Swords, Isaiah Tosten, and Hailey Wile. The seventh-grade students receiving recognition were Alayna Gubbins, Wren Heckman, Lucy Kanfer, Angela Smith, Marcella Steele, and Kathryn Zahn. The school also lauded eighth-graders Kate Ferris, Lila Harvey, Henry Leaman, Juliana Pericci, Kherington Powell, and Carson Schiavoni.
will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include “The American Revolution” by Ken Burns showing on the building’s TV. An American Revolution exhibit will feature information about the town’s role in the conflict, and red, white and blue crafts will be available for people age 4 through adult. These activities will also be by donation.
From 7 to 9 p.m., the festivities will continue at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St. The celebration will include kids’ activities, food trucks and a DJ. At dark, approximately 9:15 p.m., a fireworks display will wrap up the event.
The event is a collaboration between the Winters Heritage House Museum and Elizabethtown Borough.
“Former Elizabethtown Preservation Associates Inc. board president Phil Clark first suggested that
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people work together to strengthen their community and weave a tighter social fabric.
People may apply for an award themselves or recommend a neighbor at www .weavelancastercounty.org.
The application is intentionally simple, asking questions about the people involved, their project, and their community. Local nonprofit organizations with an operating budget less than $250,000 are also encouraged to apply.
Winters Heritage House Museum take a leading role in partnering with Elizabethtown Borough to provide opportunities for the community to explore local and national history while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary,” St. Angelo said. “As part of that effort, Winters Heritage House Museum became a nonprofit affiliate of America250PA, joining museums, historical societies and cultural organizations across Pennsylvania in creating exhibits, programs and events that help people of all ages discover and appreciate our shared heritage.”
Borough manager Ann Roda noted that the museum’s programming complements the borough’s Hometown America Celebration of family activities and fireworks.
“Together, these events create a meaningful com -
munitywide celebration leading into Independence Day,” St. Angelo said. She added that the day promises to be a fun and memorable way to celebrate Elizabethtown.
“Winters Heritage House Museum has something for every member of the family on July 3,” she said. “Visitors of all ages can relax and enjoy our Road to Liberty exhibit, story hour, the Ken Burns documentary on the American Revolution, an architectural tour of Elizabethtown, crafts, games and songs. After exploring the museum’s activities, head to the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds with family and friends. Elizabethtown Borough Council member Andy Schoenberger has planned an evening of fun, featuring kids’ activities, a DJ, food trucks and fireworks.”
She invites everyone out for the celebration.
“We hope everyone who attends enjoys spending time with family, friends and neighbors while celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary,” St. Angelo said. “It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the past, enjoy the present and inspire the future.”
And she hopes the event will spark interest in other museum programming.
“Winters Heritage House Museum’s America250 celebration continues even after July 3 with programs and events that combine history, heritage, art and community engagement,” she said. “Visit the Winters Heritage House website, www.winters heritagehouse.org, and our Facebook page to discover an event or program to attend.”
To purchase tickets for the aforementioned activities at the Winters Heritage House Museum, call the museum at 717-367-4672.
Nominations will close on Friday, July 24. Award winners will be announced and celebrated at a public event on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Investing in and catalyzing connection in the community is a focus for both the Lancaster County Community Foundation and the Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund.
Following a national application process, they were together selected as one of 25 community host organizations across the U.S.
Student Named to Dean’s List
Alivia Rutt was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio. Rutt is a resident of Elizabethtown.
To be recognized on the dean’s list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.50 or greater for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Bailey Earns Bachelor’s Degree
Eowyn Bailey of Lititz graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass., on May 22. The commencement ceremony was held at the DCU Center in Worcester. Bailey graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts.
Club Donates to Lancaster Food Hub
Pat Tuzl (right), community service chair for the Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster, presented a check and donated food items to Lancaster County Food Hub director of advancement Erin Conahan (left) and warehouse staff member David.
The Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster, a local women’s social organization, recently donated 128 pounds of food and a $1,000 monetary gift to Lancaster County Food Hub in support of the Hub’s ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity. The donation aligned with the women’s club’s mission of community service.
Beyond its philanthropic work, the Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster serves as
a social bridge for both fresh arrivals and longterm residents of Lancaster County. By hosting various events and interest groups, the club aims to foster deep community roots and lasting friendships among its members.
The group invites local women to attend its monthly breakfast planning meetings to learn more about its initiatives. For more information, visit www.lancaster newcomers.com.
Refresh Lancaster Reaches Fundraising Goal
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.
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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.
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.
Cairns Earns Master’s Degree
Grace M. Cairns graduated from Clark University, Worcester, Mass., on May 18.
Cairns is a resident of Elizabethtown. Cairns received a Master of Arts in teaching.
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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 nutri -
tious 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.
Team Earns Top-10 Finish at Competition
The East High Emeralds second-grade robotics team recently earned an eighth-place finish at the Global Sphero Indi Robotics Championship. Team members Wyatt McCrae, Sebastian Hernandez, Imogen Stambaugh, and Evelyn Herzer showcased their robotics and coding abilities in a series of STEM-based challenges. Competing against 18 kindergarten through second-grade teams from around the world, the East High Emeralds demonstrated teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills throughout the cham-
pionship competition.
The Global Sphero Indi Robotics Championship introduces elementary students to robotics, coding, and computational thinking through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) challenges. Sphero is an educational robotics platform used in classrooms to teach computer science, engineering, and coding skills. Through hands-on learning experiences, students test, revise, and improve their code in real time while developing collaboration and critical-thinking skills.
Flory Named to Dean’s List
Reagan Flory of Elizabethtown was named to the dean’s list for the spring term at Shenandoah University, Winchester, Va.
To qualify for the dean’s list, students must be enrolled full time in baccalaureate degree programs and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or greater. Dean’s list students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher also qualify for the university’s president’s list.
Rudy Receives
Bachelor’s Degree
Jake Rudy of Elizabethtown graduated from the University of Scranton on May 24. The ceremony took place at
Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Rudy earned a Bachelor of Science in economics.
Flower Club
Posts Meeting
Sebastian Hernandez, Evelyn Herzer, Imogen Stambaugh, and Wyatt McCrae displayed their robotics challenge course after earning an eighth-place finish at the Global Sphero Indi Robotics Championship.