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emonstrations, live music, food and fun will come together at the 29th annual Susquehanna Old-Fashioned Field Days, held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20, at Conoy Park, 2115 River Road, Bainbridge.

Breakfast will be served both days by members of the Conoy Lions Club, beginning at 7 a.m. An opening ceremony will officially kick off the festivities at 9 a.m. on Saturday, and Sunday’s activities will start with a church service at 9 a.m.

As Tonya Bernhard, one of the event organizers, explained, the

event features a display of antique gas engines and tractors.

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Nature - and birds of prey - will be in the spotlight at the Great Outdoors Family Expo. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, 996 E. High St. Outdoor activities for kids and families will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner served until 6:30 p.m. The evening will conclude with a live birds of prey program at 7 p.m.

Hosted by the church’s Men’s

Ministr y, the free community event is designed to introduce people of all ages to the enjoyment of the outdoors while providing opportunities for fellowship, learning and family fun.

The outdoor portion of the event will focus on a variety of interactive activities. “Guests can try their hand at archery, learn about fly fishing, meet and pet horses and even build a birdhouse to take home,” said Paul Homick, event coordinator.

A freewill offer ing will be Patrick Miller will present a program with live birds of prey as part of the

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Learn more about the people and organizations in the Mount Joy and Elizabethtown area at the Community & Business Expo.

The event, a joint effort of each town’s Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, at Melhorn Manor, 977 W. Main St., Mount Joy, from 5 to 7 p.m.

“We’re excited to bring the Mount Joy and Elizabethtown communities together for the second annual Community & Business Expo,” said Michele Emenheiser, executive director of the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce. “The evening will offer a chance to learn, connect and discover the many businesses, organizations and resources that are part of our communities.”

Exhibitors will have information and giveaways, and attendees are encouraged to pick up a card listing participating businesses and organizations before visiting each booth to collect a signature.

“Once the card is complete, return it for a chance to win Mount Joy Money or an Elizabethtown gift basket,” said Denise Grove, executive director of the Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a fun way to meet the businesses and organizations taking part and make sure you don’t miss any of the booths.”

The event is free to attend.

“There’s something for everyone,” Emenheiser shared. “We invite the public to come by, visit the tables, enjoy the samples and giveaways … and maybe discover a local business or organization you didn’t know about. With more than 50 organizations participating, you’re sure to find something interesting.”

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“Like many small churches, our congregation has not fully recovered from the years following COVID-19,” said Lynn McCleary, hospital committee member for Saint Luke’s Episocipal C hurch in Mount Joy. “Our beautiful sanctuary glows with histor y and memories, but we also thirst for new voices, new energy and fresh ideas.”

To help raise funds for the church and get its name out into the community, Saint Luke’s will host two food fundraisers this month. A bake sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at JB Hostetter & Sons, 1225 W. Main St., Mount Joy, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A spaghetti dinner will take place at the church, 209 S. Market St., on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m.

“Par ishioners and friends will either bake or donate items from area bakeries,” McCleary said.

“Of course, we would love for anyone reading this article to donate as well.”

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“The irresistible aroma of all-beef hot dogs and sausage sandwiches will greet customers as they get out of their cars,” she commented. “For dessert, they will select from the usual crowd-pleasers, like brownies, cookies, fudge, krispies, whoopie pies, breads, muffins, cakes and pies. Plus, there will be several rare treats, like puppy chow and walking s ’ m o re s , a m o n g m a ny other surprises.”

The spaghetti dinner will be available for dine-in or takeout.

“Chef Steph will be whipping up spaghetti, meat s auce and me atb a l l s ,” Mc C l e a r y s a i d .

“The meal will also include tossed salad, breadsticks, dessert and a beverage.”

Proceeds from both events will be used to upd ate the inter ior of Saint Luke’s.

“One of Saint Luke ’s greatest strengths is hospitality - welcoming people into our church and our community for nour ishment , both physical and spiritual,” McCleary remarked. “Our fellowship hall, where so much of that hospitality happens, is long overdue for an upgrade. Proceeds from the bake sale and spaghetti dinner will help defray the cost of those improvements and allow us to continue creating a warm, welcoming space for everyone who comes through our doors.”

It’s been a few years since the church held a bake sale, but the trad i t i o n g o e s way b ac k , McCleary noted.

“Years ago, the women of Saint Luke held bake sales twice a year at the old Kmart in Elizabetht o w n ,” s h e s a i d . “ We fondly remember the fun - and the work - of baking, slicing, wrapping, pricing and selling homemade treats from more than

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20 kitchens in our congregation. Many of those talented bakers are no longer with us, but their recipes live on. We’ll be pulling out some of those treasured recipes for this sale, along with plenty of new favorites, and we think our customers at Hostetter ’s are in for a real treat.”

S he s aid Ho ste tter ’s makes the perfect location to revive the bake sale tradition, adding, “It gives us a chance to meet our neighbors while offering busy shoppers something homemade and delicious to take home - or a sausage sandwich to enjoy while the y ’re there.”

She emphasized that the bake sale and spaghetti dinner have a deep impact.

“O f cours e, we hop e people will come for the wonderful food, but our f u n d ra i s e r s a re a b o u t more than raising money,” she said. “ T hey ’re also opportunities to meet our neighbors and perhaps

i n t ro d uce s o m e o n e to Saint Luke who has never been. Saint Luke is a place where ever yone is welcome - including people who have questions.

The Episcopal tradition values Scripture, tradition and reason, and we believe faith can include curiosity, critical thinking and even diff ic ult questions. You don’t have to leave your doubts at the door.”

She hopes people will come out for either - or both - events.

“Come buy a pie, enjoy a spaghetti dinner, meet some of us and help us care for this lovely historic church,” she said. “And if you would like to visit Saint Luke, the congregation and the Rev. Martha Harris would be delighted to welcome you.”

While reservations are n o t n e ce s s a r y fo r t h e spaghetti dinner, they are helpful for planning purposes. Donations are also accepted for either event.

For donations or tickets, call Gail at 717-538-0810.

Falmouth Goat Races Posted T h e Fa l m o u t h G o a t Races will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at David Gerber Field at Governor Stable Park, 101 Governor Stable Road, Elizabethtown. A food truck will serve breakfast sandwiches

starting at 7 a.m., and racer registration will begin at 9 a.m. There will be an opening ceremony and blessing of the goats, with a goat parade at 10 a.m. Races will officially start at 11:30 a.m. In addition, the event

will feature 11 food vendors and over 30 artisan vendors.

Parking will be available in two off-site parking lots.

For more details, search for “Falmouth Goat Race” on Facebook.

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“I found Melhorn Manor to b e ide al for one-on-one conversations with the attendees that visited my booth,” she said. “I hope more people take advantage of seeing this beautiful event space and the many resources that will be represented and available within our community.”

O rganiz ers want the event to provide resources and information for the community and help attendees learn more about what’s out there.

“The Business Expo is a great opportunity for people to discover the incredible businesses right here in their community,” Grove said. “Come out, meet local business owners, learn about the p ro d uc t s a n d s e r v i ce s they offer and make connections that strengthen our local economy. When we suppor t local businesses, we’re investing in the community we all call home.”

For more information, visit https://mountjoy c h a m b e r. c o m o r w w w .elizabethtowncoc.com or follow both Chambers on Facebook.

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Inviting people to the Community & Business Expo are (from left) Melhorn Manor co-owner Allory Melhorn, Mount Joy Chamber Board vice president Denny Brandt, Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Denise Grove and Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Michele Emenheiser.

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.

Zumba, a dance fitness class, will take place on Wednesdays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown.

There will be no class on Oct. 14. The program is open to people age 14 and up.

Cycle Strong will be offered on Saturdays, Sept. 12 to Dec. 5, from 8 to 8:45 a.m. at Community Place on Washington, 105 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown. There will be no class on Oct. 10.

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The idea for the expo came about when both Chambers sought an opportunity to collaborate on an event that would bring the two communities together. “ We wanted to create something that would showcase local businesses and organizations while giving them an opportunity to connect with the people they serve,” Grove said.

Based on feedback from last year, the expo moved to a weeknight to make it easier for more people to attend.

Friends of Donegal participated last year, and the organization is excited to attend again this year, said Andi Riefenstahl, co-founder and president. “ F r i e n d s o f Do n e g a l likes the opportunity to network with other businesses and nonprofits in our community,” she commented. “When we know what services there are, we can better support each other and our families.”

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Under Friday night lights, Elizabethtown’s Prince Wratto stiff arms Donegal’s Leelan Baughman to get to the outside during a 21-14 loss on Friday, August 28.

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Placing people ahead of money is the model upon which Life Changes Realty Group’s business is based.

“We’re really community focused,” said Jonathan Cross, a Manheim Township resident who’s been employed by Life Changes Realty Group for two years. “It’s why I’m part of this group. It’s the reason I probably won’t sell houses for anybody else. Money comes and goes, and I’ve only got so much time in this life. The question is, ‘What am I doing with my time?’”

Life C hanges Realty Group employs 22 realtors and expediates the sales of properties across Lancaster County. Adopting the company ’s pay -itforward program is one of the stipulations for employment.

When a Life Changes R e a l t y G ro u p re a l to r assists with the sale of a property, he or she is compelled to donate 10% of their commission to the

nonprofit of their client’s choice. The charities must have local impact and not be associated with political campaigns or politics.

“We’re not a national brand; we’re based in Lancaster County,” said Cross.

“We don’t accept just anybody. The pay-it-forward program is mandator y when we come on board.

Everybody told me how much money I was going to make in real estate. But Brittany (Garner, owner) told me about how much money I was going to give away. We all do it together.

It’s important to all of us.

“I’ve go t bills to o,” added Cross. “I’m not a f lashy person. I’m not necessarily doing this to make big bucks. At the end of the day, it’s really satisfying giving someone keys to their first house. I help people get into their homes, and that’s very satisfying.”

From 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, at Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, Life See Life Changes pg 8

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Flight from pg 1 received at the dinner, and door prizes will be awarded at 6:30 p.m.

The evening will conclude at 7 p.m. with a live birds of prey program presented

by Patrick Miller of Miller’s Wildlife and Conservation Specialists.

“He will showcase a live red-tailed hawk, a peregrine falcon and two species of owls through his interactive audience experience,” Homick shared.

Miller founded his organization in 2019 with a goal of bringing audiences closer to the wildlife that lives in their own backyards. Prior to that, he worked for 13 years at ZooAmerica, handling a wide range of species and developing extensive experience in animal care and education.

“Using native Pennsylvania species and humor, we build a new sense of appreciation for these animals,” Miller said. His engaging style and striking birds promise an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family.

The event is designed so families can participate at their own pace, with activities that appeal to both experienced outdoor enthusiasts and those who are simply

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The combination of outdoor recreation, a shared meal and the birds of prey presentation offers families a chance to spend an evening together while discovering more about the natural world around them.

T he Great O utdo ors Family Expo is free and open to the public. Community members are invited to stop by anytime throughout the afternoon and evening to enjoy the activities.

Reser vations for the dinner are requested by Monday, Sept. 14, and can be made at https://etown bic.org/mens-ministry or by calling the church at 717-367-2651.

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The crowds came out for the Elizabethtown Fair, held from Aug. 24 to 29. Visitors enjoyed agricultural exhibits, the crowning of the fair queen, livestock shows, live music, food and more. On Wednesday, Senior Citizen’s Day, Dale Hiestand was crowned senior king and Sandra Leach was named senior queen. Here’s a rundown of winners in various competitions held throughout the week.

LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS Market Goat Competition winners were Adeline Scott, Champion Novice Showman; Lennix Fullerton, Reserve Champion Novice Showman; Kassidy Musser, Champion Junior Showman; Lindsey Kreider, Reserve Champion Junior Showman; Makinlie Marden, Champion Intermediate Showman and Reserve Champion Medium Weight Non-Sale; Maddox Donough, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman, Champion Heavy Weight Sale and Overall Champion Sale Goat; Sarah Firestone, Champion Senior Showman and Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Non-Sale; Jordyn Wetzel, Reserve Champion Senior Showman, Champion Light Weight Non-Sale and Champion Non-Sale; Alexus Gingrich, Champion Light Weight Sale; Mikayla Nissley, Reserve Champion Light Weight Sale; Daniel Nissley, Champion Medium Weight Sale; Waylon Kready, Reserve Champion Medium Weight Sale; Dallan Dibble, Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Sale and Overall Reserve Champion Sale Goat; Olivia Leed, Reserve Champion Light Weight Non-Sale; Madison Donough, Champion Medium Weight Non-Sale and Reserve Champion Non-Sale; and Ben Smeltzer, Champion Heavy Weight Non-Sale.

Market Lamb Competition winners were Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Senior Showman, Champion

Lightweight Non-Sale Market Lamb, Champion Middleweight Non-Sale Market Lamb, Grand Champion Non-Sale Market Lamb, Champion Lightweight Sale Market Lamb and Champion Market Lamb Pairs; Sarah Firestone, Reserve Champion Senior Showman, Champion Heavyweight Non-Sale Market Lamb, Reserve Champion Heavyweight Non-Sale Market Lamb and Reserve Champion Non-Sale Market Lamb; Maddox Donough, Champion Intermediate Showman and Reserve Champion Heavyweight Sale Market Lamb; Olivia Leed, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman, Champion Middleweight Sale Market Lamb and Grand Champion Sale Market Lamb; Loretta Nickel, Champion Junior Showman and Reserve Champion Middleweight Non-Sale Market Lamb; Eli Zurin, Reserve Champion Junior Showman, Champion Heavyweight Sale Market Lamb, Reserve Champion Sale Market Lamb and Reserve Champion Market Lamb Pairs; Mabrey Zurin, Champion Novice Showman; Allis Nickel, Reserve Champion Novice Showman; Noah Barnes, Reserve Champion Lightweight Non-Sale Market Lamb; Waylon Kready, Reserve Champion Lightweight Sale Market Lamb; and Taylor Weaver, Reserve Champion Middleweight Sale Market Lamb.

Winners of the Rabbit Competition were Abigail Eisenhour, Novice Showmanship Champion; Jeffery Klos, Novice Showmanship Reserve Champion; Hayley Ricords, Junior Showmanship Champion; Abigail Bell, Champion Intermediate Showman; Lukas Verbos, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman; Ayden Verbos, Champion Senior Showman; Curtis Becker, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Chase Christian, Champion Non-Sale Meat Pen; Paisley Christian, Champion Sale Meat Pen and Reserve

Champion Non-Sale Meat Pen; and Jordyn Wetzel, Reserve Champion Sale Meat Pen. Winners of the Beef Competition were Trenton Kready, Supreme Breeding Heifer and Reserve Champion Junior Showman; Calle Miller, Champion Cow/Calf Pair; Hunter Brocious, Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair; Amber Musser, Champion Sale Beef; Peyton Warihay, Reserve Champion Sale Beef and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman; Mikaela Kreider, Champion Non-Sale Beef; Levi Musser, Reserve Champion Non-Sale Beef; Faith Musser, Champion Senior Showman; Abigail Witmer, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Haylee Coble, Champion Intermediate Showman; and Cooper Brocious, Champion Junior Showman.

Winners of the Dairy Beef Competition were Jake Brandt, Champion and Champion Senior Showman; Haylee Coble, Reserve Champion and Champion Intermediate Showman; Aubrey Gochenaur, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Hunter Brocious, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman; Cooper Brocious, Champion Junior Showman; Payton Coble, Reserve Champion Junior Showman; Taylee Sweigart, Champion Novice Showman; and Taylor Weaver, Reserve Champion Novice Showman.

Dairy Cattle Showmanship winners were Megan Bomgardner, Champion Senior Showman; Karley Pickel, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Adalyn Risser, Champion Intermediate Showman; Mason Cornman, Champion Novice Showman; and Tucker Smith, Reserve Champion Novice Showman.

Dairy Cattle winners were Alan Esbenshade, Red and White Holstein Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Red and White Hol-

stein; Karley Pickel, Jersey Junior Champion, Jersey Senior Champion, Supreme Champion Jersey, Reserve Supreme Champion Jersey, Overall Champion Dairy, Jersey Junior Champion, Jersey Senior Champion and Lineback Junior Champion; Mason Cornman, Holstein Junior Champion, Holstein Junior Champion and Supreme Champion Holstein; Megan Bomgardner, Holstein Junior Reserve Champion, Supreme Champion Holstein, Reserve Supreme Champion Holstein, Red and White Holstein Junior Champion, Lineback Junior Reserve Champion and Supreme Champion Red and White Holstein; Evan Espenshade, Guernsey Junior Champion, Guernsey Junior Reserve Champion, Supreme Champion Guernsey and Reserve Supreme Champion Guernsey; Maze Bashore, Lineback Senior Champion and Supreme Champion Lineback; Memphis Sellers, Holstein Junior Reserve Champion, Red and White Holstein Junior Reserve Champion and Holstein Reserve Supreme Champion; Millena Bashore, Milking Shorthorn Senior Champion and Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn; and Ravyn Bashore, Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion, Milking Shorthorn Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn.

Celebrity Showmanship winners were Nicky Woods, clerk of courts, first place; Ray D’Agostino, county commissioner, second place; and Tim Bradley, mayor of Mount Joy, third place.

Winners of the Breeding Goats Competition were Chase Fackler, Alpine Champion; Chloe Fackler, Reserve Alpine Champion; Delainey Winfindale, Lamancha Champion, Nubian Champion and Other Purebred Dairy Champion; Jaelyn Ribera, Lamancha Reserve Champion and Other Purebred Dairy Reserve Champion; Matthew Gilreath, Nubian Reserve Champion; Jordyn Wetzel, Boer/Boer Cross/ Spanish Champion and Supreme Champion Breeding Goat; Madison Donough, Boer/Boer Cross/ Spanish Reserve Champion; Calvin Walsh, Recorded Grade Dairy Champion; and Chloe Kreiser, Recorded Grade Dairy Reserve Champion.

Winners of Goat Showmanship were Lennix Fullerton, Champion Novice, and Maggie Ruhl, Reserve Champion Novice; Chase Fackler, Champion Junior, and Chloe Fackler, Reserve Champion Junior; Madison Donough, Champion Intermediate, and Jaelyn Ribera, Reserve Champion Intermediate; and Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Senior, and Delainey Winfindale, Reserve Champion Senior.

Pygmy Goat Showmanship winners were Abigail Eisenhour, ages 5 to 8, and Wyatt Eisenhour, Senior Champion. Abigail Eisenhour also won Champion Wether and Champion Doe. Wyatt Eisenhour also won Reserve Champion Doe. Breeding Sheep winners were Loretta Nickel, Champion Dorset Ewe, Reserve Champion Youth Southdown Ewe and Champion Crossbred Ram; Allis Nickel, Champion Youth Hampshire Ewe and Reserve Champion Open Hampshire Ewe; Haley Hoffman, Reserve Champion Youth Hampshire Ewe and Champion Southdown Ram; Bailey Oberholtzer, Champion Open Hampshire Ewe, Champion Open Southdown Ewe, Reserve Champion Open Cross-

bred Ewe and Champion All Other Breeds Open Ewe; Eli Zurin, Champion Youth Southdown Ewe and Reserve Champion Southdown Ewe; Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Crossbred Ewe, Reserve Champion Youth Crossbred Ewe and Supreme Breeding Sheep; Lukas Verbos, Champion Wool Breeds Ram, Reserve Champion Wood Breeds Ram, Champion Wool Breeds Ewe and Reserve Champion Wool Breeds Ewe; and Ashlin Hopper, Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Ewe and Champion All Other Breeds Youth Ewe. Breeding Sheep Showmanship winners were Allis Nickel, Champion Novice, and Mason Comman, Reserve Champion Novice; Loretta Nickel, Champion Junior, and Eli Zurin, Reserve Champion Junior; Madison Donough, Champion Intermediate, and Calvin Walsh, Reserve Champion Intermediate; and Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Senior, and Hailey Leed, Reserve Champion Senior.

Alpaca winners were Tanner Knerr, Champion Junior Alpaca, Overall Reserve Champion Alpaca and Champion Junior Showman, and Laurel Knerr, Champion Intermediate Alpaca, Overall Champion Alpaca and Champion Intermediate Showman.

CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS In the Children’s Coloring Contest, the first-place winners were Hollis McCrosky (age 4), Kiley S. (ages 5 and 6), Emmy Waite (ages 7 and 8) and Laild Vasature (ages 9 and 10).

Drug Poster first-place winners were Noah Wade Richardson (ages 5 and 6), Brynlee Sattazahn (ages 9 and 10), Ellie Rosenblum (ages 11 to 13) and Anya Messick (ages 14 to 18).

The Baby Race winner was Alexander Kopp.

Westyn Sutter won Best Dressed Baby.

Winners of the Mini Hay Bale Toss were Margaret High (age 4 and under), Ellis Smith (age 5), Kinsley Sweigart (age 6), Martin High (age 7), Melissa High (age 8), Coleman Sweigart (age 9), Finn Sheaffer (age 11) and Savannah Sweigart (age 12).

Egg and Spoon winners on Tuesday were Adalyn Malave (ages 4 and 5), Reece Owens (ages 6 and 7), Jayvion Fry (ages 8 and 9) and Reese Sattazahn (ages 10 and 11). Other Egg and Spoon winners were Carter Bobble and Greyson Kramer (ages 4 and 5), Corbett Risser and Hudson Boll (ages 6 and 7), Josiah Bernhardt and Parker Johnson (ages 8 and 9) and Jack Timblin and Abigail Babula (ages 10 and 11).

Winners of the Three-Legged Race were Emberly Toomey and Aurora Tranchell (ages 4 and 5), Oliver Burwell and Helen Stahl (ages 6 and 7), Tenley Owens and Reece Owens (ages 8 and 9) and Henry Timblin and Jack Timblin (ages 10 and 11).

Obstacle Course first-place winners were Harry Meinhart (ages 4 and 5), Reece Owens (ages 6 and 7), Tenley Owens (ages 8 and 9) and Benjamin Norman (ages 10 and 11).

OTHER COMPETITIONS Baked Goods winners included Kayleigh Kullman, Decorated Cake; Kristen Woods, Apple Pie; and Rachelle Vriend, Angel Food.

First-place winners of the Talent Show were Asher Vriendi (Itty Bitty), Skyla Huyett (Youth Amateur)

and Anna Santiago (Adult Amateur).

The winner of the Lip Sync Contest was Jim Beamenderfer.

Bryan Nye won the Rebar Contest.

Sarah Miller won the Adult Inflatable Costume Race.

The first-place winner of the 2-by-4 Contest was Lee Pfoutz.

First-place winners of the Hay Bale Toss were Bella Rhoads (girls ages 14 to 18), Jesse Nissley (boys ages 14 to 18), Kelly Laing (women age 19 and over), Josh Garrett (men age 19 and over) and Paul Walmer (senior men age 60 and over).

Winners of the Pedal Tractor Pull were Eli Meador (ages 5 and 6), Melissa High (ages 7 and 8), Everett Keener (ages 9 and 10), Landon Bomgardner (ages 11 and 12), Dakota Bollinger (ages 14 to 16), Allison Laing (Ladies Powder Puff) and Jordan Risser (Men’s Power Pull).

Winners of the Skid Loader Rodeo were Chase Balmer (Youth) and Dakota Bollinger (Adult).

Tractor Games first-place winners were Owen Bomgardner (Youth) and Scott Becker (Adult).

The first-place winner of the Frog Jumping Contest was Brad Rhine.

Buck Shot Tournament winners were Clark Zurin (Youth) and Josh Stouffer (Adult).

Winners of the Horseshoe Pitch Competition were Jason Landvater (singles at 40 feet) and Dan Ice and Tim Russell (doubles at 40 feet).

First-place winners of the Cornhole Tournament were Austin Garrison and Justin Stranger.

The first-place winner of the Pet Photo Contest was Danielle Nauss for her mixed-breed dog, Ace, and the first-place winner of the Baby Photo Contest was Myles Kerlin, son of Amber Young and Brendan Kerlin.

First-place winners of the Essay Contest were Chloe Gish (grades 1 to 3), Abigail Gish (grades 4 and 5), Lily Kuipers (grades 6 to 8), Anya Messick (grades 9 to 12) and Bonnie Messick (adult).

Winners of the Poetry Contest were Eli Van Richardson (grades 1 to 3), Titus Zimmerman (grades 4 and 5), Luke Gish (grades 6 to 8), Mikayla Nissley (grades 9 to 12) and Michael Richardson (adult).

First-place winners of the Holiday Tree Ornaments Contest were Emersyn Rivas (Youth Embroidered), Ellie Rosenblum (Youth Beadwork), Anya Messick (Youth Recycled Materials), Henry Keener (Youth Wood), Camryn Messick (Youth Any Other), Carrie Frank (Adult Quilted), Doris Yorty (Adult Sewn/Appliqued), Alaina Zeager (Adult Crocheted), Linda Tyler (Adult Knitted), Nancy Sajeski (Adult Natural Materials), Rosanna McNece (Adult Beadwork), Bonnie Messick (Adult Recycled Materials), Mark Fischer (Adult Stained Glass), Alaina Zeager (Adult Tin/Metal/Wire), Patricia Schweigert (Adult Wood) and Linda Seaman (Adult Any Other).

Winners of the America 250 Competitive Exhibit Contests were Barbara Reedy (Vegetables), Miranda Bauman (Baked Goods), Isabella Shearer (Flowers), Rebecca Canetti (Needlecraft), Kim Enck (Art), Ashleigh Drake (Photography) and Marsha Elliott (Handcrafts).

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The crowds came out for the Elizabethtown Fair, held from Aug. 24 to 29. Visitors enjoyed agricultural exhibits, the crowning of the fair queen, livestock shows, live music, food and more. On Wednesday, Senior Citizen’s Day, Dale Hiestand was crowned senior king and Sandra Leach was named senior queen. Here’s a rundown of winners in various competitions held throughout the week.

LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS Market Goat Competition winners were Adeline Scott, Champion Novice Showman; Lennix Fullerton, Reserve Champion Novice Showman; Kassidy Musser, Champion Junior Showman; Lindsey Kreider, Reserve Champion Junior Showman; Makinlie Marden, Champion Intermediate Showman and Reserve Champion Medium Weight Non-Sale; Maddox Donough, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman, Champion Heavy Weight Sale and Overall Champion Sale Goat; Sarah Firestone, Champion Senior Showman and Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Non-Sale; Jordyn Wetzel, Reserve Champion Senior Showman, Champion Light Weight Non-Sale and Champion Non-Sale; Alexus Gingrich, Champion Light Weight Sale; Mikayla Nissley, Reserve Champion Light Weight Sale; Daniel Nissley, Champion Medium Weight Sale; Waylon Kready, Reserve Champion Medium Weight Sale; Dallan Dibble, Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Sale and Overall Reserve Champion Sale Goat; Olivia Leed, Reserve Champion Light Weight Non-Sale; Madison Donough, Champion Medium Weight Non-Sale and Reserve Champion Non-Sale; and Ben Smeltzer, Champion Heavy Weight Non-Sale.

Market Lamb Competition winners were Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Senior Showman, Champion

Lightweight Non-Sale Market Lamb, Champion Middleweight Non-Sale Market Lamb, Grand Champion Non-Sale Market Lamb, Champion Lightweight Sale Market Lamb and Champion Market Lamb Pairs; Sarah Firestone, Reserve Champion Senior Showman, Champion Heavyweight Non-Sale Market Lamb, Reserve Champion Heavyweight Non-Sale Market Lamb and Reserve Champion Non-Sale Market Lamb; Maddox Donough, Champion Intermediate Showman and Reserve Champion Heavyweight Sale Market Lamb; Olivia Leed, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman, Champion Middleweight Sale Market Lamb and Grand Champion Sale Market Lamb; Loretta Nickel, Champion Junior Showman and Reserve Champion Middleweight Non-Sale Market Lamb; Eli Zurin, Reserve Champion Junior Showman, Champion Heavyweight Sale Market Lamb, Reserve Champion Sale Market Lamb and Reserve Champion Market Lamb Pairs; Mabrey Zurin, Champion Novice Showman; Allis Nickel, Reserve Champion Novice Showman; Noah Barnes, Reserve Champion Lightweight Non-Sale Market Lamb; Waylon Kready, Reserve Champion Lightweight Sale Market Lamb; and Taylor Weaver, Reserve Champion Middleweight Sale Market Lamb.

Winners of the Rabbit Competition were Abigail Eisenhour, Novice Showmanship Champion; Jeffery Klos, Novice Showmanship Reserve Champion; Hayley Ricords, Junior Showmanship Champion; Abigail Bell, Champion Intermediate Showman; Lukas Verbos, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman; Ayden Verbos, Champion Senior Showman; Curtis Becker, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Chase Christian, Champion Non-Sale Meat Pen; Paisley Christian, Champion Sale Meat Pen and Reserve

Champion Non-Sale Meat Pen; and Jordyn Wetzel, Reserve Champion Sale Meat Pen. Winners of the Beef Competition were Trenton Kready, Supreme Breeding Heifer and Reserve Champion Junior Showman; Calle Miller, Champion Cow/Calf Pair; Hunter Brocious, Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair; Amber Musser, Champion Sale Beef; Peyton Warihay, Reserve Champion Sale Beef and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman; Mikaela Kreider, Champion Non-Sale Beef; Levi Musser, Reserve Champion Non-Sale Beef; Faith Musser, Champion Senior Showman; Abigail Witmer, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Haylee Coble, Champion Intermediate Showman; and Cooper Brocious, Champion Junior Showman.

Winners of the Dairy Beef Competition were Jake Brandt, Champion and Champion Senior Showman; Haylee Coble, Reserve Champion and Champion Intermediate Showman; Aubrey Gochenaur, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Hunter Brocious, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman; Cooper Brocious, Champion Junior Showman; Payton Coble, Reserve Champion Junior Showman; Taylee Sweigart, Champion Novice Showman; and Taylor Weaver, Reserve Champion Novice Showman.

Dairy Cattle Showmanship winners were Megan Bomgardner, Champion Senior Showman; Karley Pickel, Reserve Champion Senior Showman; Adalyn Risser, Champion Intermediate Showman; Mason Cornman, Champion Novice Showman; and Tucker Smith, Reserve Champion Novice Showman.

Dairy Cattle winners were Alan Esbenshade, Red and White Holstein Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Red and White Hol-

stein; Karley Pickel, Jersey Junior Champion, Jersey Senior Champion, Supreme Champion Jersey, Reserve Supreme Champion Jersey, Overall Champion Dairy, Jersey Junior Champion, Jersey Senior Champion and Lineback Junior Champion; Mason Cornman, Holstein Junior Champion, Holstein Junior Champion and Supreme Champion Holstein; Megan Bomgardner, Holstein Junior Reserve Champion, Supreme Champion Holstein, Reserve Supreme Champion Holstein, Red and White Holstein Junior Champion, Lineback Junior Reserve Champion and Supreme Champion Red and White Holstein; Evan Espenshade, Guernsey Junior Champion, Guernsey Junior Reserve Champion, Supreme Champion Guernsey and Reserve Supreme Champion Guernsey; Maze Bashore, Lineback Senior Champion and Supreme Champion Lineback; Memphis Sellers, Holstein Junior Reserve Champion, Red and White Holstein Junior Reserve Champion and Holstein Reserve Supreme Champion; Millena Bashore, Milking Shorthorn Senior Champion and Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn; and Ravyn Bashore, Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion, Milking Shorthorn Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn.

Celebrity Showmanship winners were Nicky Woods, clerk of courts, first place; Ray D’Agostino, county commissioner, second place; and Tim Bradley, mayor of Mount Joy, third place.

Winners of the Breeding Goats Competition were Chase Fackler, Alpine Champion; Chloe Fackler, Reserve Alpine Champion; Delainey Winfindale, Lamancha Champion, Nubian Champion and Other Purebred Dairy Champion; Jaelyn Ribera, Lamancha Reserve Champion and Other Purebred Dairy Reserve Champion; Matthew Gilreath, Nubian Reserve Champion; Jordyn Wetzel, Boer/Boer Cross/ Spanish Champion and Supreme Champion Breeding Goat; Madison Donough, Boer/Boer Cross/ Spanish Reserve Champion; Calvin Walsh, Recorded Grade Dairy Champion; and Chloe Kreiser, Recorded Grade Dairy Reserve Champion.

Winners of Goat Showmanship were Lennix Fullerton, Champion Novice, and Maggie Ruhl, Reserve Champion Novice; Chase Fackler, Champion Junior, and Chloe Fackler, Reserve Champion Junior; Madison Donough, Champion Intermediate, and Jaelyn Ribera, Reserve Champion Intermediate; and Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Senior, and Delainey Winfindale, Reserve Champion Senior.

Pygmy Goat Showmanship winners were Abigail Eisenhour, ages 5 to 8, and Wyatt Eisenhour, Senior Champion. Abigail Eisenhour also won Champion Wether and Champion Doe. Wyatt Eisenhour also won Reserve Champion Doe. Breeding Sheep winners were Loretta Nickel, Champion Dorset Ewe, Reserve Champion Youth Southdown Ewe and Champion Crossbred Ram; Allis Nickel, Champion Youth Hampshire Ewe and Reserve Champion Open Hampshire Ewe; Haley Hoffman, Reserve Champion Youth Hampshire Ewe and Champion Southdown Ram; Bailey Oberholtzer, Champion Open Hampshire Ewe, Champion Open Southdown Ewe, Reserve Champion Open Cross-

bred Ewe and Champion All Other Breeds Open Ewe; Eli Zurin, Champion Youth Southdown Ewe and Reserve Champion Southdown Ewe; Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Crossbred Ewe, Reserve Champion Youth Crossbred Ewe and Supreme Breeding Sheep; Lukas Verbos, Champion Wool Breeds Ram, Reserve Champion Wood Breeds Ram, Champion Wool Breeds Ewe and Reserve Champion Wool Breeds Ewe; and Ashlin Hopper, Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Ewe and Champion All Other Breeds Youth Ewe. Breeding Sheep Showmanship winners were Allis Nickel, Champion Novice, and Mason Comman, Reserve Champion Novice; Loretta Nickel, Champion Junior, and Eli Zurin, Reserve Champion Junior; Madison Donough, Champion Intermediate, and Calvin Walsh, Reserve Champion Intermediate; and Jordyn Wetzel, Champion Senior, and Hailey Leed, Reserve Champion Senior.

Alpaca winners were Tanner Knerr, Champion Junior Alpaca, Overall Reserve Champion Alpaca and Champion Junior Showman, and Laurel Knerr, Champion Intermediate Alpaca, Overall Champion Alpaca and Champion Intermediate Showman.

CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS In the Children’s Coloring Contest, the first-place winners were Hollis McCrosky (age 4), Kiley S. (ages 5 and 6), Emmy Waite (ages 7 and 8) and Laild Vasature (ages 9 and 10).

Drug Poster first-place winners were Noah Wade Richardson (ages 5 and 6), Brynlee Sattazahn (ages 9 and 10), Ellie Rosenblum (ages 11 to 13) and Anya Messick (ages 14 to 18).

The Baby Race winner was Alexander Kopp.

Westyn Sutter won Best Dressed Baby.

Winners of the Mini Hay Bale Toss were Margaret High (age 4 and under), Ellis Smith (age 5), Kinsley Sweigart (age 6), Martin High (age 7), Melissa High (age 8), Coleman Sweigart (age 9), Finn Sheaffer (age 11) and Savannah Sweigart (age 12).

Egg and Spoon winners on Tuesday were Adalyn Malave (ages 4 and 5), Reece Owens (ages 6 and 7), Jayvion Fry (ages 8 and 9) and Reese Sattazahn (ages 10 and 11). Other Egg and Spoon winners were Carter Bobble and Greyson Kramer (ages 4 and 5), Corbett Risser and Hudson Boll (ages 6 and 7), Josiah Bernhardt and Parker Johnson (ages 8 and 9) and Jack Timblin and Abigail Babula (ages 10 and 11).

Winners of the Three-Legged Race were Emberly Toomey and Aurora Tranchell (ages 4 and 5), Oliver Burwell and Helen Stahl (ages 6 and 7), Tenley Owens and Reece Owens (ages 8 and 9) and Henry Timblin and Jack Timblin (ages 10 and 11).

Obstacle Course first-place winners were Harry Meinhart (ages 4 and 5), Reece Owens (ages 6 and 7), Tenley Owens (ages 8 and 9) and Benjamin Norman (ages 10 and 11).

OTHER COMPETITIONS Baked Goods winners included Kayleigh Kullman, Decorated Cake; Kristen Woods, Apple Pie; and Rachelle Vriend, Angel Food.

First-place winners of the Talent Show were Asher Vriendi (Itty Bitty), Skyla Huyett (Youth Amateur)

and Anna Santiago (Adult Amateur).

The winner of the Lip Sync Contest was Jim Beamenderfer.

Bryan Nye won the Rebar Contest.

Sarah Miller won the Adult Inflatable Costume Race.

The first-place winner of the 2-by-4 Contest was Lee Pfoutz.

First-place winners of the Hay Bale Toss were Bella Rhoads (girls ages 14 to 18), Jesse Nissley (boys ages 14 to 18), Kelly Laing (women age 19 and over), Josh Garrett (men age 19 and over) and Paul Walmer (senior men age 60 and over).

Winners of the Pedal Tractor Pull were Eli Meador (ages 5 and 6), Melissa High (ages 7 and 8), Everett Keener (ages 9 and 10), Landon Bomgardner (ages 11 and 12), Dakota Bollinger (ages 14 to 16), Allison Laing (Ladies Powder Puff) and Jordan Risser (Men’s Power Pull).

Winners of the Skid Loader Rodeo were Chase Balmer (Youth) and Dakota Bollinger (Adult).

Tractor Games first-place winners were Owen Bomgardner (Youth) and Scott Becker (Adult).

The first-place winner of the Frog Jumping Contest was Brad Rhine.

Buck Shot Tournament winners were Clark Zurin (Youth) and Josh Stouffer (Adult).

Winners of the Horseshoe Pitch Competition were Jason Landvater (singles at 40 feet) and Dan Ice and Tim Russell (doubles at 40 feet).

First-place winners of the Cornhole Tournament were Austin Garrison and Justin Stranger.

The first-place winner of the Pet Photo Contest was Danielle Nauss for her mixed-breed dog, Ace, and the first-place winner of the Baby Photo Contest was Myles Kerlin, son of Amber Young and Brendan Kerlin.

First-place winners of the Essay Contest were Chloe Gish (grades 1 to 3), Abigail Gish (grades 4 and 5), Lily Kuipers (grades 6 to 8), Anya Messick (grades 9 to 12) and Bonnie Messick (adult).

Winners of the Poetry Contest were Eli Van Richardson (grades 1 to 3), Titus Zimmerman (grades 4 and 5), Luke Gish (grades 6 to 8), Mikayla Nissley (grades 9 to 12) and Michael Richardson (adult).

First-place winners of the Holiday Tree Ornaments Contest were Emersyn Rivas (Youth Embroidered), Ellie Rosenblum (Youth Beadwork), Anya Messick (Youth Recycled Materials), Henry Keener (Youth Wood), Camryn Messick (Youth Any Other), Carrie Frank (Adult Quilted), Doris Yorty (Adult Sewn/Appliqued), Alaina Zeager (Adult Crocheted), Linda Tyler (Adult Knitted), Nancy Sajeski (Adult Natural Materials), Rosanna McNece (Adult Beadwork), Bonnie Messick (Adult Recycled Materials), Mark Fischer (Adult Stained Glass), Alaina Zeager (Adult Tin/Metal/Wire), Patricia Schweigert (Adult Wood) and Linda Seaman (Adult Any Other).

Winners of the America 250 Competitive Exhibit Contests were Barbara Reedy (Vegetables), Miranda Bauman (Baked Goods), Isabella Shearer (Flowers), Rebecca Canetti (Needlecraft), Kim Enck (Art), Ashleigh Drake (Photography) and Marsha Elliott (Handcrafts).

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Through the pay-it-forward program, it’s taken Life Changes Realty Group 13 years to reach the $1 million donation milestone. Cross’ contribution to that sum is more than $4,000 of takehome pay.

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At the request of their clients, Life Changes Realty Group has donated funds to more than 70 causes and nonprofits, including SWAN 4 Kids, animal shelters, St. John Neumann Catholic Church’s Off the Streets program, Gamers Outreach, the Alzheimer’s Association, Building Bridges Foundation, North Star Initiative, Lancaster Conservancy, Power Packs

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“It spans the gamut,” said Cross. “There are so many great causes that I can’t name all the ones we give to, and I hadn’t heard of most of them.”

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justice-involved individuals seeking employment opportunities; and interactive virtual reality career exploration experiences for youths through virtual reality headset technology.

On-site support will be available from the Pennsylvania Office of Vital Records, which will provide eligible Pennsylvania birth certificates to individuals who preregister by Tuesday, Sept. 1; were born in Pennsylvania; and are age 18 or older. Access to identification documents is an important step in helping individuals obtain employment and access services.

PA CareerLink Lancaster County provides employment, training, and business services to thousands of residents and employers each year. Awareness Day reflects the organization’s commitment to increasing access to workforce resources and helping individuals achieve family-sustaining employment while supporting the talent needs of local businesses.

For more information, contact Christine Roggenbaum at croggenbaum@jobs4lan caster.com or 717-509-5613.

engine and tractor area we are featuring homemade tractors and engines and also kitchen items.”

A tractor parade will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday and at noon on Sunday.

A variety of craft vendors will sell their wares, and lots of food will be for sale.

“All of our food is from civic organizations, so it is all very reasonably priced,” Bernhard said.

“There will be milkshakes from Milton Grove Church. The Conoy Lions Club will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers and sausage sandwiches.

Falmouth Church will be serving soup, and some of the other food will be a pig roast on Saturday, whoopie pies and pies.”

Craft vendors will include a blacksmith, who will demonstrate the craft and sell items, as well as vendors with paintings, embroidered items, local honey and more.

A f ishing derby for children age 15 and under will be held, weather permitting, following the opening ceremonies each day. Participants should bring their own rod and bait. “ Word of Life church has a great area set up with lots of things for the kids to do,” Bernhard said.

“We also have corn boxes for the kids to play in.”

Live music will be performed by Summit Hill on Saturday and by River Rat Jenkins on Sunday.

Revolutionary and Civil War re-enactors will be on-site both days, and an auction will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

“A l l o f o u r a u c t i o n goods are donated, so we cannot be sure what will show up,” Bernhard said. “ There should be Bainbridge memorabilia, L onga b er ger ba s ke t s , some farm-related items.”

Susquehanna Old-Fashioned Field Days is organized by a group of volunteers, many of whom have been involved for decades. “ We a re a g ro u p o f people tr ying to show how things were done many years ago,” Bernhard said. “ The people who will be demonstrating love to answer questions and talk about what they brought to show.

They are people who love history and enjoy talking about how and why they work.”

She hopes people will come out for the fun, whether they’ve attended before or it’s their first time.

“This event is free to come to and walk around and enjoy the day,” she said. “There is something for ever yone - lots for kids and adults to do and see.”

Donations will be accepted and will be used along with proceeds from the auction to fund future field days. For more information, search for “Susquehanna Old Fashioned Field Days” on Facebook.

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Murphy to Retire From Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA (BBBSSCPA), a local nonprofit dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships, has announced the retirement of Mary Murphy, the agency’s vice president of development.

Since joining the organization in 2021, Murphy has been instrumental in increasing outreach and raising funds to expand the agency’s footprint across a seven-county service area.

She has led BBBSSCPA’s signature fundraising events, such as Bowl for Kids’ Sake and Over the Edge, as well as securing support for major milestone events like the Youth Leadership Summit and the recent 45th anniversar y gala.

Under her leadership, the agency has partnered with numerous local corporations and businesses that have helped fund mentoring programs to reach more youths.

During Murphy’s tenure,

Program to Feature Postcards The Elizabethtown Historical Society will host a program on Tuesday, Sept.

15, at 7 p.m. at the historical society building, located at 57 S. Poplar St. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.

In the opening event of the organization’s 3rd Tuesday Speaker Series, local historian Susan Hostetter will present “Mount Gretna - A History in Postcards.” Postcards can offer a glimpse into the past, including Mount Gretna’s early years. Drawing from the postcard collections of Morris Greiner, Karl Gettle, and Gerald Hostetter, the program will discuss Robert Coleman and his railroad, which led to the creation of Mount Gretna.

The presentation will highlight the rich heritage of the area, detailing the National Guard soldiers

who conducted maneuvers on Soldiers Field, as well as bustling local amusement parks, historic hotels, and Lake Conewago. Attendees will also learn about the Farmers’ Exposition, the Campmeeting , and the Chautauqua Movement, discovering that Mount Gretna is more than just ice cream.

Hostetter is a full-time Mount Gretna resident and serves as chair of both the Mount Gretna Area Historical Society and the Chautauqua Summer Program Series. A retired teacher and librarian who taught in the Baltimore City, Carroll County, and Penn Manor school districts, she first became interested in postcards through her father-in-law, a dedicated collector whose cards will be featured throughout the presentation.

Program to Feature Editor The Row House Forum will welcome back Stefanie Peters on Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. The program will take place at the Square Halo Gallery in the Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St. Lancaster.

Peters, an editor at the Library of America in New York City, will speak on the topic “Neighbors to the Land and Each Other: Wendell Berry’s Vision of ‘Membership.’” Peters is currently working directly with Berr y to establish his authoritative editions for posterity. She holds a Master of Arts in English

from University College London and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Ohio State University. Her writing has been published on The Millions and BiblioBuffet. Her copyediting clients have included the Journal of Higher Education and author David Whitehead.

Food and coffee will be available. Seating is limited to 60 people. To purchase tickets, visit www .eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are complimentary for Row House members and their guests.

the agency received three consecutive Growth Awards, as well as the 2024 Agency of the Year Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The agency was Harrisburg Magazine’s 2026 Charity of Choice.

The agency has a succession plan in place, and a search for Mur phy ’s replacement was scheduled to begin in August.

To learn more about BBBSSCPA , visit www.bbbsscpa.org.

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PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION THURS., SEPT. 24, 2026 • 6 P.M.

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1999 Lincoln Navigator - 4x4 - gas – 117,000 miles rear air suspension – executive vehicle – leather interior Kubota L2900 tractor with LA48 loader; Kubota GF1800 diesel 4WD mower with large Kubota catcher; Kubota GR2120 hydrostatic glide steer w/54” mower; Simplicity 20 hp hydraulic drive tractor with 46” mower & 46” front blade; 1999 Ringo single axle 6’ x 12’ trailer; SA60 3pt. snowblower; 3 pt. sickle bar mower; 3pt. 1x plow; Woods 3pt. M5 mower; 3pt. lift; pull type spreader; Achilles inflatable boat; Mariner 5 boat motor; old front blade; homemade trailer; lots of mechanics tools; battery lawn tools; generator and many other unlisted items.

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All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis. *NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

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Lancaster Bible College’s homecoming and family weekend will include the second annual Bethany Walk in Love Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 19, on the college’s campus, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. The family-friendly fundraising event, benefiting the Safe Families program, will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m., followed by a time of gathering and prayer before the 10 a.m. walk and run.

A toddler race and the presentation of awards recognizing the top individual and team fundraisers are also part of the morning lineup. Those participating in the event may stay on LBC’s campus to enjoy food trucks, games and kids’ activities, a car show, sports games, and more.

Walk and run registration includes a race T-shirt and bib number. Race materials will be distributed on the morning of the event, so participants should plan to arrive early. Runners may sign up in person until noon on the day of the race as well.

Safe Families works to keep children safe and families together in Pennsylvania. Participants in the Bethany Walk in Love Walk/ Run will aim to raise awareness of and provide support for families facing challenges like poverty, homelessness, and health issues.

To register or become a sponsor, visit www.bethany .org/walkinlove2026. For more information, contact race organizer, Safe Families church engagement coordinator, and LBC alumnus John Dizon at johndizon@ bethany.org.

Homecoming and family weekend is set for Friday to Saturday, Sept. 18 to 19.

Activities will include many free festivities, such as an alumni concert, an outdoor movie, live student music per formances, Charger Athletics games, caricature artists, face painting, inflatables, magic shows, a petting zoo, yard games, and a blacksmithing demonstration. Food trucks and LBC Stadium Concessions will also have items available for purchase. To learn more, visit www.lbc.edu/ homecoming.

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 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 Live Streaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org

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

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

THE ENCOUNTER CHURCH: A gathering of imperfect people seeking to know and encounter God. Sunday morning prayer at 9 am & worship at 10 am. 221 N. Front St., Bainbridge. www.encounter-connect.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

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