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Elizabethtown AUGUST 28, 2019

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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL LX • NO 34

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Event Will Aid Heart Association pg 5

Walk Of Love Cross Country 5K Set For Sept. 14

• Hibernia United Methodist Church’s County Fair, Coatesville Saturday, Sept. 21

By Chelsea Peifer

Dauphin County • MDA Muscle Walk of Central PA - Hershey, Giant Center, Hershey - Saturday, Oct. 5 • The Hershey Partnership’s annual Soup Cook-Off, Hershey Volunteer Fire Company Saturday, Oct. 5 • Night at the Museum, AACA Museum, Hershey - Wednesday, Oct. 9

In lieu of a sweet 16th birthday celebration a few years ago, Sayali Yoder opted to invite friends and family to join her in participating in the Brittany’s Hope Walk of Love Cross Country 5K and Fun Walk. Sayali’s parents received one of the very first adoption grants awarded by Brittany’s Hope, an Elizabethtown-based nonprofit committed to aiding orphans in crisis around the world. Born without hands and feet, Sayali went through more than 26 surgeries and lived in an orphanage until being adopted at age 3. Today, she is determined to give back to the organization that she says helped her to become who she is. Sayali faithfully trained for the 5K by taking daily walks with her boxer,

By Chelsea Peifer

Sayali Yoder, pictured crossing the finish line at the Brittany’s Hope Walk of Love Cross Country 5K in 2015 (left photo) and as a toddler (right photo), is training to participate in this year’s 5K on Sept. 14 at Ironstone Ranch in Elizabethtown. Sayali was born with missing limbs, and her parents received one of the first adoption grants awarded by Brittany’s Hope. Athena, and set a fundraising goal of $1,000 - only to surpass that goal by raising more than $5,000. The race itself proved to be a challenge, as her prostheses are not designed for far

Cornerstone Plans 5K, Launches Bike ’N’ BBQ

• Lancaster 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, the Lancaster Barnstormers’ stadium - Sunday, Sept. 8

Amidst the swirl of backto-school and fall activities, Cornerstone Youth Center is planning two exciting events: something (sort of) old, and something brand new. The annual Cornerstone Youth Center 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, and the Bike ’N’ BBQ benefit is scheduled to occur on Saturday, Oct. 12. Cornerstone associate director Laurie Shepler described the 5K Run/Walk as a family-friendly event, noting that even the family dog is welcome to join in the fun. Runners and walkers will follow a course on the grounds of Masonic Village, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown. See Cornerstone pg 5

York County

• Native Plant and Yard Sale presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners, York County Annex, Saturday, Sept. 7 • York Bike Week - Wednesday, Sept. 18, through Saturday, Sept. 21

By Chelsea Peifer

Cornerstone Youth Center volunteers and attendees invite the community to support the organization by participating in its annual 5K at Masonic Village on Sept. 28 and riding in its inaugural Bike ’N’ BBQ benefit motorcycle ride on Oct. 12.

distances or bumpy terrain, but she crossed the finish line. Now a college sophomore majoring in video production, Sayali plans to once again participate in the Brittany’s Hope Walk of See Walk Of Love pg 2

“Our show is geared for the community, and we always make sure that it’s free,” explained Marilyn Hobday, founder of Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show. As an artist and retired educator, Hobday is passionate, to say the least, about making sure that the arts continue to thrive in Lancaster and that everyone has a part in them. “We try very hard to focus on local artists, although we do have artists that come from all along the East Coast,” said Hobday. The 32nd annual Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, at Root’s Country Market, 705 Graystone Road, Manheim. Admission and parking are See Heart Of Lancaster pg 4

An American Tradition Dean Broderick (pictured) was among the thousands of visitors to the 46th annual Elizabethtown Fair, which took place from Aug. 19 to 24 and featured more than 3,000 competitive exhibits, 40 food stands, more than 150 commercial exhibitors, more than 800 livestock, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and daily contests and entertainment on two stages. For additional coverage of the fair, readers may look inside this edition of the Merchandiser and visit www.townlively.com to see more photos.

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• Hospice & Community Care’s Labor Day Auction, Solanco Fairgrounds, Quarryville - Saturday, Aug. 31, and Monday, Sept. 2

• York Fair, York Fairgrounds Friday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 15

Connecting The Community Through Art Annual Show Slated

Lancaster County

• The Edible Classroom’s Watermelon Blaster 5K, Manor Middle School, Lancaster - Saturday, Sept. 21

Outdoors Expo To Feature Steve Chapman pg 2

Determined To Give Back

• Atglen Community Day, Atglen Community Park Saturday, Sept. 21

• “An Evening With Tim Tebow” presented by The Parkesburg POINT at Octorara Junior-Senior High School - Thursday, Oct. 10

St. Mark’s UMC To Host Concert pg 6

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