Garden Spot JULY 8, 2026
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VOL LXII • NO 29
Rachel Eberly’s Growth as Person Linked to Inferno BY JEFF FALK
Cadet Camp. “We are very blessed Not all parts of the county can say in eastern Lancaster County with that.” the amount of volunteers we have. “We’d rather be proactive with See Cadet Camp pg 5
See Rachel Eberly pg 7
Organizers and exhibitors prepare for the New Holland Classic Car Show.
Vehicles Will Spark Nostalgia at Classic Car Show BY JEFF FALK
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ool cars, tasty food, great people, worthy cause. The New Holland Classic Car, Gas Engine and Tractor Show has got it all. That’s what makes the event a cherished local tradition. “It’s like your favorite vacation spot,” said Cody Mellinger, the head chairperson of the show.
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“Why do you keep going back? Because of what it is. People like New Holland Park; they like this show. Businesses of the greater New Holland area want to contribute to the show. I’ve always said that this amazing show is one of the five best events New Holland hosts each year.” The 45th edition of the annual New Holland Classic Car, Gas Engine
and Tractor Show will be staged from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, at picturesque New Holland Community Memorial Park, 400 E. Jackson St. For spectators, the event is free to attend and parking is available at the ballfields. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The classic car show will feature more than 300 vehicles, trucks See Classic Cars pg 9
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Cadet Campers Continue Local Firefighting Tradition BY JEFF FALK
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Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR) is taking a proactive approach to the future of local firefighting. The organization’s Cadet Camp does not compel teens and tweens to become first responders; it inspires them to. “(Firefighters are) something that’s going to continue to be a need,” said Cody Straub, GSFR’s assistant chief, who organizes
Participants and instructors at Garden Spot Fire Rescue’s Cadet Camp
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Rachel Eberly is finished with her schooling for now, but her evolution as a person continues. The Lancaster Inferno provides her with an opportunity for continued self-exploration through soccer, a game she has always played. “I have evolved tremendously as both a player and a person through soccer,” said Eberly. “I credit much of my confidence and my maturity to Lancaster Inferno. From starting with the club at 17 years old to now entering my fifth season, I have changed immensely over the years. Soccer has taught me how important it is to show up fully in everything you do. Your effort impacts everyone around you, including those watching. The game has also taught me valuable lessons about connection and networking. There are so many people who can become steppingstones in your career and life, and many of them are right beside you.” Eberly, a 2022 product of Cocalico High School, recently graduated from George Mason University, which is located in Fairfax, Va. She completed a successful Division One college experience in the fall of 2025. Eberly plays the same position, center midfield, for the Lancaster Inferno as she did for the Patriots during her college days. “I would say my role with my college team was similar to my role with Lancaster Inferno,” said Eberly. “In any environment, I always approach the game with the same mentality. I try to lead with respect and be the best
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