Sat. 8/23 Dallastown at Elizabethtown 10:00 am Tue. 8/26 Elizabethtown at Hempfield 4:00 pm
Thu. 8/28 Elizabethtown at Ephrata 7:00 pm Tue. 9/2 Conestoga Valley at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm Thu. 9/4
at Wilson 7:00 pm Mon. 9/8
at Warwick 5:30 pm Wed. 9/10
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at Garden Spot 4:00 pm
at Solanco 4:00 pm Tue. 9/16
at Manheim Central 7:00 pm Thu. 9/18 Cocalico at Elizabethtown 4:00 pm Mon. 9/22 Warwick at Elizabethtown 4:00 pm Wed. 9/24 Garden Spot at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm Fri. 9/26 Solanco at Elizabethtown 4:00 pm Tue. 9/30
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A Lifetime of Care and Service
BY CAT SHANNON
For more than 40 years, Elizabethtown dentist Dr. Clair Dale Treese has built his life around a simple question: “What can I do to help?”
Since opening his home-based practice on Hanover Street in 1981, Dale has lived out that mantra, caring for patients, serving his community and lending a hand wherever it’s needed.
On Aug. 28, he retired from dentistry, closing the practice he built in the two-car garage he converted into a dental office. And while he’ll no longer be seeing patients, he will continue to serve the community “as long as it makes sense,” he said.
Dale was born in Altoona and grew up in Hollidaysburg in Blair County. He graduated from Hollidaysburg High School, earned his undergraduate degree from Juniata College and graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1979.
“I knew I was going to go into the medical field somehow pretty early on,” he recalled, noting that he came from a family of railroad workers. “I was not going to work on the railroad. I worked summers on the railroad in school, and I knew I did not want to do that for a living.”
He liked the idea of being able to help people as
BY CAT SHANNON
The Elizabethtown Fair drew thousands of visitors Aug. 18 to 23, as people enjoyed agricultural exhibits, competitions, fair food, carnival rides, live music and plenty of community spirit. A tradition for more than 50 years, the fair once again offered something for people of all ages to enjoy. For more coverage, see inside this issue of the Merchandiser or visit www.townlively .com/in-the-community for additional photos.
Ready, Set, Goat!
BY CAT SHANNON
Forget horsepower. This race is all about goat power.
On Saturday, Sept. 13, Falmouth Goat Races, organized and sponsored by the nonprofit Falmouth Civic Association, will be held at David Gerber Field at Governor Stable Park, 101 Governor Stable Road, Elizabethtown. Registration to race with your goat will start at 9 a.m. An opening ceremony and Blessing of the Goats will take place at 10 a.m., with the first race kicking off at 11 a.m. For people who arrive early to the park, breakfast will be served by two on-site vendors beginning at 6 a.m.
“This event is one of a kind,” said Brandie Cramer, Falmouth Civic Association committee member. “There is nothing like it in the area. It’s chockfull of family fun, and it’s something the whole family can enjoy. Once you come one time, you will want to come again.”
Along with racing goats, the event will feature more than 25 craft vendors in a maker’s market. Goat race merchandise will be for sale, featuring a new logo, and numerous local food vendors will provide refreshments for sale.
“Ice cream is made right there at the park the old-fashioned way, thanks to Milton Grove Church,” Cramer shared. “Fresh kettle corn is popped all day long. We are welcoming a barbecue truck this year and mini doughnuts made fresh, just to name a few.”
Items donated by local businesses will be available to win, and the Bainbridge Fire Department will be on-site with a touch-a-truck opportunity from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cow Patty Bingo will be held, along with a 50/50 giveaway.
Dr. Clair Dale Treese in his office. Photo by Cat Shannon
Pony rides will be offered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and a local farm will bring baby goats to snuggle for a small fee.
“Homestead Helpers will be coming this year to set up a ‘Pitstop Pedicure’ booth for pre- and post-race hoof care for the goats, if the owner chooses to give their goat an extra edge in the races,” Cramer said. “We are also offering face painting, and
there is a playground at the park for the kids to enjoy.”
The Falmouth Goat Races began as a prank. A few local men were lamenting losses at the horse track when one man joked about betting on goats instead. His friend ran a newspaper ad for goat races and listed the man’s number. Calls poured in, and what started as a joke quickly turned into a favorite community event.
care and comfort come first throughout the day.
“This event started in 1979,” Cramer shared. “There have been years we have canceled due to weather, COVID, and most recently, my grandmother passing, who was our president, but through all that this is our 45th year.”
She noted that she’s been involved with the event for all of her life, and she’s joined in the organizing efforts by family members, including her mother, aunts, uncles and cousins.
“The goats that come to race are brought by the racers,” Cramer explained. “These are people’s pets or their livelihood as farm animals. We have been told people practice racing with them over the year in order to be ready for race day.”
She noted that due to the importance of the goats to their racers, race organizers set a high standard on animal care and safety, making sure that the goat’s
Proceeds from the goat races are used to keep the event operating year after year, and money also goes back into the community.
Funds from the goat races have gone toward building the park playground, supporting local fundraisers and assisting families in need. The civic association also lines Route 441 with flags each year to honor veterans.
“What’s important to us is community and keeping everything we raise right here in the area that helps make this event so amazing and that has continued to support us,” she said. “The only right thing to do is to turn around and lift and support this community as a thank you.”
When Cramer’s grandmother, Nancy Putt-Hower, passed away in February of 2023, the family was uncertain if the goat races would continue.
“She was the last of the original group of amazing
people who created this event into what it is, and she did so much behind the scenes that no one knew about,” Cramer commented.
“But the community, the fans, outpoured their love for this event. They didn’t want to see it end.”
In 2024, organizers put a call out to the community for help if the goat races were to go on, and the community responded. A committee of volunteers was formed, and this year’s event promises to be better than ever, Cramer said, adding, “This group of people brought an energy and an excitement that revived our love for this event, and I am proud to say this year has the makings to be the best goat race we have ever had.”
There is no admission charge for the event, but a small parking fee will be charged. No tickets are required to attend.
For updates, including items to win and information on the businesses that donated, follow “Falmouth Goat Race” on Facebook.
CAP Cadets Earn Promotions and Awards
Cadets of the Lancaster Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Jesse Jones Composite Squadron 304 received their June and July promotions and awards at a meeting on July 28.
Cadet Tech. Sgt. Kevin Heisey of New Providence and Cadet Tech. Sgt. Michael Pietrangeli of Lebanon were both promoted to Cadet Master Sergeant and earned Achievement 5.
Cadet Airmen Julius Acosta and Cole Shaffer, both of Lancaster, were promoted to Cadet Airmen 1st Class and received the Arnold Ribbon. Cadet Airman 1st Class Rowan Bacci of Mount Joy was promoted to Cadet Senior Airman and received the Mary Fiek Ribbon.
Cadet Airman Theodore Seifferlein of Landisville was recognized as Cadet of the Month for July. Cadet Kai Umble of Ephrata was named Cadet of the Month for June, and Cadet Airman
Cole Shaffer of Lancaster was recognized as Cadet of the Month for May. Cadet
Chief Master Sgt. Carter Bojako of East Earl was named Staff Member of the Quarter.
Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster
Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome.
The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit www.gocivilairpatrol .com or www.cap.news. People may also follow CAP on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Goats and people race in a previous year’s Falmouth Goat Races.
Lancaster Jesse Jones Composite Squadron Cadets (front, from left) Theodore Seifferlein, Julius Acosta, (back) Carter Bojako, Kevin Heisey, Cole Shaffer, Michael Pietrangeli, Rowan Bacci, and (not pictured) Kai Umble
100 Y’ears of Popcorn
BY CAT SHANNON
Reist Popcorn Company celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and the Mount Joy business wants you to come to the party.
“100 Y’ears of Popcorn,” a community celebration, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Reist Farm, 681 Longenecker Road, Mount Joy. It will feature fun for people of all ages, said Cindy Moyer, Reist vice president.
“(We’ll have) live music by ColeBrook Road and Even Better Than The Reality, a corn maze, hay
rides, bounce houses, mini golf, a tethered hot air balloon (tickets are limited and weather permitting), free snacks, food trucks ... a popcorn museum and fireworks,” Moyer shared.
“Our community day has attractions for adults, children and families, and it’s free!”
Plans have been in the works for the celebration for more than a year as the business approached its centennial.
Reist Popcorn Company sets up a booth at a recent Winterfest in Mount Joy.
“Many ideas were suggested, but this event quickly came to the forefront as a way for Reist Popcorn to give back to the community that surrounds us.”
“In January 2024, we formed a 100 Year Celebration Committee to determine how Reist Popcorn could celebrate this huge milestone,” Moyer recalled.
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Reist Popcorn Company continues to thrive as a fourth-generation family business rooted in Lancaster County. Founded
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a dentist, and he especially focused on allaying patient fears.
His first stint out of dental school brought him to New Holland, where he filled in for a few months at a practice that served mostly Amish clientele. It was a unique experience to provide dental care to a population he hadn’t encountered before.
Dale worked for a practice in Hanover for a bit, but he knew he wanted to open his own office, so when an opportunity came up in Elizabethtown, he took it.
“I thought it was important to help Elizabethtown grow.” He served on the planning commission for 14 years, 11 of them as chairman.
He also volunteered as a baseball coach for a local rec league, sharing his love of the sport with youths.
“My approach was different,” he said. “I didn’t care about winning or losing. I wanted them to have fun and learn the basics of baseball.”
tournament that ran for more than 20 years.
“We were able to raise an awful lot of money to sustain Camp Ladybug,” he shared.
Over the years, Dale received numerous invitations to professional organizations, and while he did travel extensively throughout the country on the lecture circuit, he often turned down professional appointments in favor of community service.
age 72, “just feels right.” He’s in good health, despite having survived three heart attacks, and he wants to enjoy retirement while he’s still physically and mentally strong.
He will miss his patients, however.
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From the beginning, both Dale and his wife, Jean, set a goal to get involved in their community. Jean was a teacher at Bainbridge Elementary School and also saw the value in service to various organizations, Dale said. He looked around to see where he could help as well and soon joined the Elizabethtown Planning Commission, an organization he learned about while obtaining permits to construct his dental office.
“I was intrigued about how the process worked and what they did,” he said.
As the father of two daughters in public school, Dale also had an interest in education and thought he might have something to contribute to the school board. His work on the Elizabethtown Area School Board included serving as vice president.
Through the years, he joined the Kiwanis Club and dedicated service to GEARS, where he learned help was needed to support Camp Ladybug, a free summer camp for people with mental or physical challenges.
“This was a program that really appealed to me, and I wanted to help,” he said. He organized the Pinnacle Cup, a match play golf
“I would tell them, ‘I’m too busy here in my community. I want to help right here where I live,’” he said.
Now that he’s retired, Dale said he’s looking forward to traveling more with Jean. The couple marks 49 years of marriage this month. They want to visit their adult daughters and spend time with their two young grandsons.
“I don’t remember my grandfathers. I was maybe 2 or 3 when they passed away,” Dale said. “I’d really like my grandsons to remember their grandfather. Maybe that’s selfish, but I want them to remember us playing together and being able to do things together.”
“We consider our patients family,” he said. Recently, he encountered a patient who he had started treating as a very young child, who now brought his own children to the practice.
“He told me, ‘You’re the only dentist we’ve ever seen. We’re going to miss you.’ That made me feel good, but it also means I’m old,” Dale recalled with a laugh.
Along with traveling, Dale is looking forward to having more time to play golf, and he’s currently developing a match play disc golf tournament. He’s also chair of the Elizabethtown Area Water Authority.
Dale said retiring now, at
“My wife is wondering when I can give something up,” he said with a chuckle. “I can’t walk away from volunteering quite yet. There’s still a little more work to do.”
CHS Announces Timeline for Opening of New Locations
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) has announced an updated timeline for its new locations in Lancaster County.
CHS is part of Milton Hershey School’s $350 million initiative to develop six early childhood education centers designed to serve children age 6 weeks to 5 years from under-resourced backgrounds, with all costs covered for qualifying families. Each location will feature a play-based curriculum that fosters children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development, complemented by on-site health services, behavioral supports, meals, transportation, and personal care items. Family success advocates will work closely with families through goal setting, home visits, and connections to community resources.
CHS has already opened centers in Hershey and Harrisburg, and CHS Middletown is planned to open this summer.
CHS New Danville, located at 393 Long Lane in Pequea Towship, is expected to open in the
summer of 2026. The center is designed to serve 100 children and will operate year-round on Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www .chslearn.org/locations/ chs-new-danville.
CHS Elizabethtown, located at 130 Alida St., Elizabethtown, is expected to open in the summer of 2027. The center will serve approximately 150 children and will operate year-round on Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6
p.m. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ chs-etown.
CHS Lancaster City, located on the corner of North Plum and East Walnut streets, is expected to open in the fall of 2027. This location is expected to be the largest CHS center and will operate year-round on Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit https:// tinyurl.com/chs-lanc-city. For more information about CHS, visit www .chslearn.org/contact-us/.
The New Danville location of Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning is expected to open in the summer of 2026.
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in 1925 by Alvin Reist, the company has grown from a small farm operation into a state-of-the-art Mount Joy facility, known for quality and innovation. Today, under the leadership of Mike Higgins, with guidance from his fatherin-law, Dave Reist, Reist Popcorn remains dedicated to premium popcorn while expanding through Reist Transloading, positioning the company as a key gateway to the East Coast.
Throughout its history, the company has emphasized the importance of
community involvement, taking an active role in local events. Reist Popcorn has participated in events such as Winterfest, and the company believes in giving back. At the community day event, 10% of proceeds from the food truck and vendor sales will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Moyer noted that the community event is a drop-in activity, but if people want to take a tethered hot air balloon ride, they should arrive early to receive a ticket
for their assigned time, as availability is limited.
Numerous food trucks will be on-site for the party, including Halo’s Eatery, Ezzy Eats, Tipsy Boar BBQ and The Taco RV.
“Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the music and food,” Moyer said.
A full list of activities, food trucks and vendors, along with an event map, may be found at www .reistpopcorn.com. The event will be held rain or shine. Registration is requested but not required.
At MHALC Conference, One Is Not a Lonely Number
BY JEFF FALK
While not all suicides are preventable, many are. Sometimes the smallest action, the simplest word from a single individual can be the difference between life and death.
This year’s theme for the Mental Health America of Lancaster County’s (MHALC) annual suicide prevention conference is the power of one.
“We want to believe all suicides are preventable,” said Kim McDevitt, MHALC’s executive director. “It’s such a complex issue. When you have to tell a parent that their child’s suicide was preventable, it’s really hard. There’s a lot of guilt and shame around it, and we don’t want to perpetuate it.”
“Some people are so desperate just to have someone say something to them,” said Elaine Gilbert, MHALC’s marketing and
fundraising coordinator.
“When you’re talking about the power of one, that’s what we’re referring to.”
That power of one will be a point of exploration when MHALC conducts its ninth annual suicide prevention conference from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, at DoubleTree Resort, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster. Interested individuals can register at https://mhalancaster.org/ conference before Tuesday, Sept. 9.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
“Our goal is to highlight the importance of suicide prevention and the power we have,” said Gilbert. “We want people to be empowered and know that there are steps you can take to change a negative trajectory. Every individual has the power to make a difference in everyone’s life.
It’s about getting people to understand that they
have the power to make people feel connected and not alone, no matter what struggles they may be facing.”
The conference will begin at 7:30 a.m. with check-ins and breakfast. The event will include four hourlong break-out sessions addressing specific issues related to suicide, two structured breaks, lunch, a panel discussion and closing remarks.
“It’s bringing the community together for learning, for networking, for sharing and for caring,” said McDevitt. “This is really hard work. That day, there’s a lot of hope. It’s not doom and gloom. It’s people coming
Mental health experts (from left to right) Jo Morgan of Ashanti’s Heart Behavioral Health; Aimee Prange of Suicide Prevention, Strategy, Training and Development; Mary Dorman of Wellspan Philhaven; Jami Dumler of Thriveworks Counseling; and Sir Dominique Jordan of Artivist Corp and Nobody’s Pen lead a panel discussion at last year’s MHALC conference.
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Fun for all at the Elizabethtown Fair
August 18-23, 2025
BY CAT SHANNON
During a cooler-than-average week of weather, the Elizabethtown Fair welcomed thousands of people who enjoyed livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, live music, lots of food and more. The fair, held from Aug. 18 to 23, kicked off with the fair queen competition on Monday night, when Felicity Astfalk was crowned queen. On Senior Citizens’ Day on Wednesday, Wilmer George was named senior king and Kitty Wagner earned the title of senior queen. Here’s a rundown of winners in various competitions held throughout the week.
LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS
Market Goat Competition winners were Isaiah Weaver, Champion Novice Showman, and Isaac Shearer, Reserve Champion Novice Showman (ages 5 to 8); Madison Donough, Champion Junior Showman ages 9 to 12, Champion Non-Sale, Champion Medium Weight Non-Sale, Reserve Champion Medium Weight Non-Sale and Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Sale; Cooper Brocious, Reserve Champion Junior Showman (ages 9 to 12); Maddox Donough, Champion Intermediate Showman, and Levi Musser, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman (ages 13 to 15); Morgan Sauder, Champion Senior Showman ages 16 to 18, Reserve Champion Non-Sale, Champion Light Weight Non-Sale; Jordyn Wetzel, Reserve Champion Senior Showman ages 16 to 18 and Champion Light Weight Sale; Cami Lewis, Champion Heavy Weight Non-Sale and Reserve Champion Light Weight Non-Sale; Mikaela Kreider, Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Non-Sale, Champion Heavy Weight Sale and Reserve Champion Sale; Trenton Kready, Champion Sale and Champion Medium Weight Sale;
Waylon Kready, Reserve Champion Medium Weight Sale; and Olivia Leed, Reserve Champion Light Weight Sale.
Market Lamb Competition winners were Avonlea Skworch, Champion Novice Showman and Mabrey Zurin, Reserve Champion Novice Showman (ages 5 to 8); Hailey Livengood, Champion Junior Showman (ages 9 to 12); Eli Zurin, Reserve Champion Junior Showman (ages 9 to 12) and Champion Sale; Natalie Livengood, Champion Intermediate Showman and Maddox Donough, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman (ages 13 to 15); Clarissa Livengood, Champion Senior Showman (ages 16 to 18) and Reserve Champion Non-Sale; Hailey Leed, Reserve Champion Senior Showman (ages 16 to 18); Natalie Livengood, Champion Non-Sale; and Jordyn Wetzel, Reserve Champion Sale.
Winners of the Rabbit Competition were Abigail Bell, Champion Intermediate Showman; Lukas Verbos, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman; Luke Speck, Champion Senior Showman and Best in Show; Levi Bell, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Non-Sale Meat Pen and Champion Sale Meat Pen; Chase Christian, Reserve Champion Non-Sale Meat Pen; and Jenna Wivell, Reserve Champion Sale Meat Pen.
Winners of the Market Beef Competition were Timothy Geynovich, Champion Light Weight Sale Market; Harleigh Myers, Reserve Champion Light Weight Sale Market; Faith Musser, Champion Medium Weight Sale Market, Champion Medium Weight Non-Sale Market, Champion Non-Sale Market and Reserve Champion Sale Market; Eli Zurin, Reserve Champion Medium Weight Sale Market; Cohen Miller, Champion Heavy Weight Sale Market, Champion Heavy Weight
Non-Sale Market, Reserve
Champion Non-Sale Market and Champion Sale Market; Calle Miller, Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Sale Market; Brooke Coble, Champion Light Weight Non-Sale Market; Haylee Coble, Reserve Champion Light Weight Non-Sale Market; Amber Musser, Reserve Champion Medium Weight Non-Sale Market; and Peyton Warihay, Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Non-Sale Market.
Beef Showmanship winners were Eli Zurin, Champion Novice, and Trenton Kready, Reserve Champion Novice (ages 8 and 9); Payton Coble, Champion Junior, and Hunter Brocious, Reserve Champion Junior (ages 10 to 12); Haylee Coble, Champion Intermediate, and Olivia Leed, Reserve Champion Intermediate (ages 13 to 15); and Cohen Miller, Champion Senior, and Faith Musser, Reserve Champion Senior (ages 16 to 18). Dairy Feeder Calf Overall Champion was Charley Lengel Kramer, and Reserve Champion was Jenna Wivell.
Winners of the Beef Breeding were Payton Coble, Overall Champion Breeding Heifer and Champion AOB; Olivia Leed, Overall Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer and Reserve Champion AOB; Hailey Leed, Champion Simmental; Brooke Coble, Reserve Champion Simmental; Calle Miller, Champion Crossbred; and Hunter Brocious, Reserve Champion Crossbred. Hunter Brocious took first place in Crossbred Cow/ Calf, and Haylee Coble took first place in Simmental Cow/Calf.
Dairy Beef Showmanship winners were Austin Sweigart, Champion Novice, and Cole Kopp, Reserve Champion Novice (ages 8 and 9); Hunter Brocious, Champion Junior, and Cooper Brocious, Reserve Champion Junior (ages 10 to 12); Haylee Coble,
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Champion Intermediate, and Jessie Smucker, Reserve Champion Intermediate (ages 13 to 15); and Charley Lengel Kramer, Champion Senior, and Aubrey Gochenaur, Reserve Champion Senior (ages 16 to 18).
Dairy Cattle Showmanship winners were Mason Cornman, Champion Novice Showman (ages 5 to 8); Sasha Ortiz, Champion Junior Showman (ages 9 to 12); Owen Bomgardner, Champion Intermediate Showman, and Karley Pickel, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman (ages 13 to 15); and Megan Bomgardner, Champion Senior Showman, and Evan Espenshade, Reserve Champion Senior Showman (ages 16 to 18).
Dairy Cattle Open winners were Karley Pickel, Overall Champion Dairy, Jersey Senior Champion, Supreme Champion Jersey and Supreme Reserve Champion Jersey; Charlene Espenshade, Overall Reserve Champion Dairy, Guernsey Junior Champion and Supreme Champion Guernsey; Ravyn Bashore, Red and White Holstein Senior Champion, Supreme Champion Red and White Holstein, Lineback Senior Champion, Lineback Senior Reserve Champion, Supreme Champion Lineback and Reserve Supreme Champion Lineback; Alan Espenshade, Reserve Supreme Champion Red and White Holstein; Millena Bashore, Milking Shorthorn Senior Champion and Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn; Memphis Sellers, Reserve Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn; Phoenix Sellers, Holstein Junior Champion and Supreme Champion Holstein; Megan Bomgardner, Holstein Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion; and Evan Espenshade, Guernsey Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Guernsey.
Celebrity Showmanship winners were Thomas Strickler, chief financial officer of Elizabethtown Area School District, first place; Derek Koch, Elizabethtown chief of police, second place; and Ray D’Agnostino, county commissioner, third place.
Winners of the Breeding Goats Competition were Lily Carvell, Supreme Champion Breeding Goat and Champion Boer/Boer Cross/Spanish; Parker Rittle, Champion Recorded Grade Dairy; Harleigh Myers, Reserve Champion Recorded Grade Dairy; Hailey Leed, Reserve Champion Boer/Boer Cross/Spanish; Ellen Hanson, Champion Fiber Goats; Karina Anderson, Reserve Champion Fiber Goats; Jaelyn Ribera, Champion and Reserve Champion Other Purebred Dairy; Chloe Kreiser, Champion Nubian; Gavin Fenstermaker, Reserve Champion Nubian; Emercyn Winfindale, Champion Lamancha; Me’Ney Richards, Reserve Champion Lamancha; and Chloe Fackler, Champion and Reserve Champion Alpine.
Breeding Goat Youth winners were Emercyn Winfindale, Supreme Champion; Parker Rittle, Champion Recorded Grade Dairy; Harleigh Myers, Reserve Champion Recorded Grade Dairy; Hailey Leed, Champion Boer/Boer Cross/Spanish; Maddox Donough, Reserve Champion Boer/Boer Cross/Spanish; Jaelyn Ribera, Champion and Reserve Champion, Other Purebred Dairy; Chloe Kreiser, Champion Nubian; Gavin Fenstermaker, Reserve Champion Nubian; Emercyn Winfindale, Champion Lamancha; Me’Ney Richards, Reserve Champion Lamancha; and Chloe Fackler, Champion and Reserve Champion Alpine. Winners of Goat Showmanship were Allis Nickel, Champion Novice, and Maggie Ruhl, Reserve
Champion Novice (ages 5 to 8); Madison Donough, Champion Junior, and Riker Rittle, Reserve Champion Junior (ages 9 to 12); Maddox Donough, Champion Intermediate, and Elianna Mahan, Reserve Champion Intermediate (ages 13 to 15); and Emercyn Winfindale, Champion Senior, and Hailey Leed, Reserve Champion Senior (ages 16 to 18).
Breeding Sheep Youth winners were Peyton Hopper, Champion Other Ewe, Reserve Champion Other Ewe and Supreme Champion Ewe; Ashlin Hopper, Champion Other Ram and Reserve Champion Other Ram; Lukas Verbos, Champion Wool Breeds Ewe, Reserve Champion Wool Breeds Ewe, Champion Wool Breeds Ram and Reserve Champion Wool Breeds Ram; Mason Cornman, Champion Crossbred Ewe; Eli Zurin, Reserve Champion Crossbred Ewe and Champion Southdown Ewe; and Mabrey Zurin, Reserve Champion Southdown Ewe.
Additional Breeding Sheep winners were Dallan Dibble, Champion Crossbred Ram; Eli Zurin, Champion Southdown Ewe; and Mabrey Zurin, Reserve Champion Southdown Ewe.
Breeding Sheep Showmanship winners were Mabrey Zurin, Champion Novice, and Allis Nickel, Reserve Champion Novice (ages 5 to 8); Eli Zurin, Champion Junior, and Loretta Nickel, Reserve Champion Junior (ages 9 to 12); Dallan Dribble, Champion Intermediate, and Lukas Verbos, Reserve Champion Intermediate (ages 13 to 15); and Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Senior, and Hailey Leed, Reserve Champion Senior (ages 16 to 18).
Swine Competition winners were Lucy Bible, Champion Novice Showman, and Bennett Kready, Reserve Champion Novice Showman (ages 5 to 8); Devon Nolt, Champion Junior Showman, and Eli Zurin, Reserve Champion Junior Showman (ages 9 to 12); Drew Zimmerman, Champion Intermediate Showman (ages 13 to 15); Amber Musser, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman (ages 13 to 15) and Reserve Champion Light Heavy Weight Market; Charley Lengel Kramer, Champion Senior Showman, and Morgan Sauder, Reserve Champion Senior Showman (ages 16 to 18), Champion Light Weight Market; Ellyse Shenk, Overall Champion Market and Champion Light Heavy Weight Market; Faith Musser, Overall Reserve Champion Market and Champion Heavy Weight Market; Cami Lewis, Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market and Champion Medium Weight Market; Levi Musser, Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market; and Hunter Brocious, Reserve Champion Light Weight Market.
CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS
In the Children’s Coloring Contest, the first-place winners were Shepard R. (age 4), Harper Collins (ages 5 and 6), Aubree Tenney (ages 7 and 8) and Kayleigh Kullman (ages 9 and 10).
Drug Poster first-place winners were Kaylee Jahoda (ages 5 and 6), Avery Bryant (ages 7 and 8), John Jahoda (ages 9 and 10), Lily Kuipers (ages 11 to 13) and Riley Mull (ages 14 to 18).
The Baby Race winner was Gideon Ruoff. Elliott Miller won Best Dressed Baby.
Winners of the Mini Hay Bale Toss were Zayden White (age 5), Jayquan Leaks (age 6), Melissa High (age 7), Mac Cullen (age 8), Adriella White (age 9), Autumn Strausbaaugh (age 10), Cooper Brocious (age 11), Atapne N’Dikwe (age 12), Mikayla Nissley (age 13) and Cora Quickel (age 14).
Sponge Race first-place winners were Tenley Tymoczko (ages 4 and 5), William Davis (ages 6 and 7), Kade Witmer (ages 8 and 9) and Luke Gish (ages 10 and 11).
Winners of the Sack Race on Tuesday were Historia Nagle and Zebe Ettinger (ages 4 and 5), Laila Grossman and Christian Brinton (ages 6 and 7), Brynlee Sattazahn and Jayna (ages 8 and 9) and Dallen Brinton and Joshua Brinton (ages 10 and 11).
Egg and Spoon winners were Lennon Ebersole and Rose Meck (ages 4 and 5), William Davis and Jenna Baker (ages 6 and 7), Beau Reynoldson and Leila Hippensteel (ages 8 and 9) and Charlotte Vogt and Andy Waller (ages 10 and 11).
Winners of the Three-Legged Race were Oliver Burwell and Helen Stahl (ages 6 and 7) and Tenley Owens and Reese Owens (ages 10 and 11).
OTHER COMPETITIONS
Baked Goods winners included Kelly Hoffman, Best of Show Decorated Cake; Jean Burnworth, Blue Ribbon Apple Pie; Todd Muiznieks, Homemade Chocolate Cake; Dolly Getz, Angel Food Cake; and KK McCord, PA Preferred Youth.
First-place winners of the Talent Show were Maga Stoltzfus (Itty Bitty); Skyla Huyeth (Youth Amateur); and Rayna Hample, Alyssa Peterson and Collin Licata (Adult Amateur).
Winners of the Lip Sync Contest were Ashley Pelletier and Kari Labagh.
Jake Yost won the Rebar Contest
Amanda Gallagher won the Inflatable Costume Race
Winners of the Pie-Eating Contest were Grayson Kramer (ages 4 and 5), Josie Kulp (ages 6 and 7), Kate Stauffer (ages 8 and 9), Wade Stuckey (ages 10 and 11) and Randy Garrett (seniors age 62 and older).
The first-place winner of the 2-by-4 Contest was Mahlon Newswanger.
First-place winners of the Hay Bale Toss were Laci Nelson (girls ages 14 to 18), Liam Carl (boys ages 14 to 18), Lindsay Rhoads (women age 19 and over), Matthew Clark (men age 19 and over) and Paul Walmer (senior men age 60 and over).
Winners of the Pedal Tractor Pull were Ben Johnson (ages 5 and 6), P.J. Henderson (ages 7 and 8), Luke Yunginger (ages 9 and 10), Hunter Yunginger (ages 11 and 12), Dakota Bollinger (ages 14 to 16), Allison Lang (Ladies Powder Puff) and Jordan Risser (Men’s Power Puff).
Winners of the Skid Loader Rodeo were Jay Coble (Youth) and Mike Wingert (Adult).
The first-place winner of the Frog Jumping Contest was Jen Mortiz.
Buck Shot Tournament winners were Andrew Wagner (Youth) and Jodi Burkebile (Adult).
Winners of the Horseshoe Pitch Competition were Dan Ice (singles at 40 feet) and Jon Keener and Zach Howell (doubles at 40 feet).
First-place winners of the Cornhole Tournament were Will Bier and Von Man.
The first-place winner of the Pet Photo Contest was Jeff and Tonia Witman for their Goldendoodle, Trevor, and the first-place winner of the Baby Photo Contest was Lana Dietz, daughter of Jared and Jennifer Dietz.
Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines
Available at Giant, Martin’s
The Giant Company has announced that flu and pneumonia vaccinations are now available at all Giant and Martin’s pharmacies.
Walk-ins are welcome, but customers can also make an appointment if they prefer. Most insurance plans cover flu shots at $0 copays, including Medicare Part B.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu vaccination annually, ideally by October. Vaccination to prevent influenza is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu, including people with diabetes, pregnant women, adults over 65, those with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, those with
kidney and liver disorders, heart disease patients and those with compromised immune systems.
Giant and Martin’s pharmacies also offer pneumococcal vaccinations, which can be administered at the same time as a flu shot.
The CDC recommends the pneumococcal vaccination for all children younger than 5 years old and all adults age 50 years or older. It is also recommended for both
children and adults with certain risk conditions. Immunizations are administered by immunizing Giant and Martin’s pharmacists and specially trained pharmacy team members, subject to state regulations. To find the nearest Giant or Martin’s pharmacy, visit www .giantfoodstores.com or www.martinsfoods.com or download the free Giant or Martin’s Pharmacy app.
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cause, for one very difficult mission,” said McDevitt.
Jennifer Storm, a nationally recognized victims’ rights expert and the author of the book “Blackout Girl,” will serve as the suicide prevention conference’s keynote speaker. The breakout sessions will be instructed by 16 mental health experts.
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“When I’m there, I feel like I’m elevated by energy and compassion of care. This is one particular mission, and it’s directed toward saving lives. You’re working with amazing folks who are not only like-minded but also compassionate. These folks aren’t coming because they’re sent there; they’re coming because they want to be there.”
Nearly 250 individuals are expected to attend the conference, including mental health professionals, case managers, education professionals, representatives from county agencies and people who have been directly or
indirectly affected by suicide. Attendees can earn credit toward mandated hours, suicide prevention continuing education and Act 48 requirements.
“It’s impossible to quantify how many lives have been saved (over the course of the convention’s existence),” said Gilbert, a resident of Lancaster city. “We’ll never know how many people have been impacted. We like to think of it as, ‘How many people don’t we know who have been saved?’”
According to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office, five times more local residents died of suicide last year than by homicide. In 2024, more
Lancaster County residents died from suicide - 65 - than from motor vehicle accidents - 53.
Currently, Lancaster County is on pace to surpass last year’s total number of suicides.
“People who commit suicide are people who are constantly struggling with their mental health. They’ve had suicidal ideations, they’ve thought about it,” said McDevitt, a resident of Manheim Township. “Mental illness is like physical illness. If you understand mental illness, those people did not take their own lives. We want to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide.”
HVAC Distributors To Hold Grand Opening
HVAC Distributors, a wholesale supplier of heating, ventilation and air conditioning products, has announced the grand opening of its new distribution center in Mount Joy. The celebration will take place on Friday, Sept. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to customers, partners and the local community.
The new facility, located at 996 Strickler Road, expands the company’s operational capacity and logistical efficiency. The location will allow HVAC Distributors to better serve its customers across the region with faster order fulfillment and a wider range of products.
The grand opening event is designed to thank customers and showcase the advanced capabilities of the new center. Attendees will be treated to guided tours of the facility, offering an
exclusive look at the new technology and processes.
The celebration will also feature a variety of local food trucks, a showcase of products and services from numerous vendors and giveaways throughout the day.
The new Mount Joy distribution center is a key part of HVAC Distributors’
long-term strategy to enhance its supply chain and maintain its position as an industry leader. The company’s investment in the new hub is expected to create new jobs and contribute to the economic development of the area. For more information, visit www.hvacdist.com.
LCAA Sets Reception
The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will celebrate the closing of its “Summer Challenge-Media Wars” show with a reception on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The reception will be the last chance for members of the public to vote for their favorite
artist and media and have their ballot entered into a drawing for an original oil painting by Carol Herr. The winning artist and media will be announced at 7 p.m., and the drawing for Carol Herr’s painting will take place at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 717-687-7061 or visit www.lcaaonline.org.
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. 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 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am. 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:
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
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.
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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
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!
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
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.
Tai Chi will be offered on Tuesdays from Oct. 7 to Dec. 16, with no class on Nov. 25, at the Masonic Village Carpenter Chapel, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. The introlevel class, which will teach short and simple forms and introduce attendees to well-known movements, will take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The advanced class, which will introduce attendees to longer and more detailed forms of different styles, will be held from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. The class is for people
age 18 and older. GEARS will hold its 29th annual four-person scramble golf tournament, sponsored by R.E. Pierson Materials and DDMP Investment Advisors, on Friday, Oct. 3, at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S. Harrisburg St., Harrisburg. The tournament will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The fee per person includes green fees, use of a cart, dinner, and contests and prizes.
Eat To Beat Diabetes will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Wellness Grove, 222 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. The interactive cooking demonstration will show attendees how to prepare satisfying, blood-sugar-smart dishes that are designed to be both easy and delicious.
Correction Posted for Maytown Tour
The Maytown Historical Society will host a Maytown House, Patio, Yard and Garden Tour on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour locations are within driving or walking distance from the museum at 4 W. High St., Maytown. The event will also feature a meal fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, email maytown history@aol.com or call
717-426-1526 and leave a message with a name, contact number, and number of tickets. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the tour.
The home on River Street is owned by Arla Henry and her sons Grant and Ethan.
A house owned by Jacob and Emily Zeigler has been added to the tour. It is a fully renovated schoolhouse from around the 1850s.
Historic Preservation Summit Posted
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will host its fourth annual Lancaster County Historic Preservation Summit on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The conference will include presentations from experts on the importance of historic preservation in Lancaster County. The schedule for the event includes check-in and a breakfast reception from 8:30 to 9 a.m.; welcome and presentations from 9 a.m. to noon; a catered lunch at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House from noon to 1 p.m.; and continued
presentations at the Ware Center from 1 to 5 p.m.
The keynote speaker will be David W. Linebaugh, professor of historic preservation and former dean of the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland, who will speak at 4 p.m. There is a fee to attend. The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 19, and people are encouraged to register early as space is limited. For more information and to register, visit https:// hptrust.org/preservation summit/, call 717-2915861, or email manager@ hptrust.org.
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The Trust Plans Concert
The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, will present the first concert in the 2025-26 Lancaster International Piano Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature violinist Peter Winograd and pianist Xun Pan.
Winograd gave his first solo public performance at the age of 11 and was accepted at 17 as a scholarship student of Dorothy DeLay at The Juilliard School. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Juilliard. Winograd was a top prize winner in the 1988 Naumburg International Violin Competition. He has appeared as a guest soloist with numerous orchestras and in recitals across the coun -
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try and abroad. Winograd has been a member of the violin and chamber music faculties of the Manhattan School of Music and the Aspen Music School since 1990. His wife, violinist Caterina Szepes, is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Pan studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and Syracuse University in New York and earned his doctorate in musical arts from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He has collaborated with the American String Quartet, Hai-Ye Ni, Priscilla Lee, Dara Morales, and the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble. As a Steinway Artist, he was inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame in 2023. He has
won many international piano competitions and awards and performed in locations worldwide, including Carnegie Weill Hall and the Beijing National Centre for the Performing Arts. Pan is the director of keyboard studies at the Tell School of Music at Millersville University and is a visiting professor at many universities and conservatories in China. He is also a founding member and the co-artistic director of the Lancaster International Piano Festival. For more information about this concert and other performances in the Lancaster International Piano Festival and to purchase tickets, visit www .lancastertrust.com or www.lbc.edu/events.
Ryan Amway, Inside Track
Volleyball
Elizabethtown Girls’ Volleyball Schedule
Mon. 8/25 Wilson at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Tue. 8/26 Elizabethtown at Garden Spot 7:00 pm
Thu. 8/28 Manheim Township at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Sat. 8/30 Elizabethtown at Big Spring (Tournament) 8:00 am
Tue. 9/2 Elizabethtown at Ephrata 7:00 pm
Thu. 9/4 Elizabethtown at Conestoga Valley 7:00 pm
Tue. 9/9 Penn Manor at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Thu. 9/11 Elizabethtown at Hempfield 7:00 pm
Sat. 9/13 Elizabethtown at Hempfield (Tournament) 8:00 am
Mon. 9/15 Manheim Central at Hempfield 7:00 pm
Tue. 9/16 Cedar Crest at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Mon. 9/22 Twin Valley at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Tue. 9/23 Elizabethtown at Manheim Township 7:00 pm
Thu. 9/25 Ephrata at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Tue. 9/30 Conestoga Valley at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Thu. 10/2 Elizabethtown at Penn Manor 7:00 pm
Tue. 10/7 Hempfield at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Thu. 10/9 Elizabethtown at Cedar Crest 7:00 pm
Field Hockey
Elizabethtown Field Hockey Schedule
Mon. 8/25 J.P. McCaskey at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm
Fri. 8/29 Spring Grove at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm
Sat. 9/6 Central Dauphin at Elizabethtown 10:00 am
Tue. 9/9
Conestoga Valley at Elizabethtown 4:00 pm
Thu. 9/11 Manheim Central at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Sat. 9/13
Elizabethtown at York Suburban (Tournament) 11:30 am
Mon. 9/15 Cocalico at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Wed. 9/17
Fri. 9/19
Tue. 9/23
Thu. 9/25
Elizabethtown at Lampeter-Strasburg 7:00 pm
Elizabethtown at Garden Spot 4:00 pm
Elizabethtown at Conestoga Valley 7:30 pm
Elizabethtown at Manheim Central 7:00 pm
Mon. 9/29 Elizabethtown at Cocalico 7:00 pm
Wed. 10/1 Lampeter-Strasburg at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm Fri. 10/3 Garden Spot at Elizabethtown 4:00 pm Mon. 10/6 Elizabethtown at Central York 4:00
