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Fostering Pets - a Chance to Be Part of the Journey
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Anne Hendricks, outreach coordinator with All 4 Paws Rescue, a nonprofit, foster-based, all-breed organization located in Malvern, is familiar with the most common excuse potential pet foster parents give. “They all say, ‘I could never foster because I would want to adopt them all,’” noted Hendricks, who has fostered more than 100 dogs over nine years. “We have all foster-failed at least once,” she added, referring to a foster dog she knew she would be keeping within the first 24 hours of fostering her.
According to Kisha Reinmiller, site director for Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center, many who foster do become adoptive pet parents. “We are always recruiting new fosters,” she shared. “A lot of them adopt for the first time.”
Both organizations reported that becoming a foster parent for an animal is not complicated. The Lancaster Center application can be found online at www.pspca.org, and the All 4 Paws application is at www.all4pawsrescue.com. Representatives of both organizations noted that the foster application is similar to the adoption application. “We process (the applications),
and then we reach out,” said Reinmiller. Hendricks pointed out that for potential fosters who already have pets, contacting the applicant’s vet is a crucial step. “We talk to the vet to be sure (the applicant’s) pets have been well taken care of,” she stated.
Once an applicant is approved, the organization will want to learn the type of animal the foster parent would like to take in. “A lot of folks have preferences, whether it’s a large or
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BY LOGAN MOYER
Even after 90 years, the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA) is as strong as ever.
The LCAA, the oldest art association in Lancaster County, celebrated its 90th birthday at its annual banquet at the DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster in May. The banquet’s keynote speaker was artist Richard Ressel, who shared many of his memories from over the years. He also honored Ken Hoak, an LCAA member since
1950, for his longtime service.
“(Richard) gave a wonderful view, just the little tidbits that he knew from the art association, things and memories that would be meaningful to members,” said Patricia Keller of Landisville, a 40-year LCAA member who handles the association’s publicity and advertising.
Formed in 1936 by Mary Black Diller and Grace Steinmetz, the LCAA began house tours around the county in 1949, with proceeds earmarked for a permanent location. That would come in 1954,
Anne Hendricks, outreach coordinator with All 4 Paws, with Bear, one of many dogs she has fostered in the last decade
Bear
The Lancaster County Art Association is located at 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg.
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when the association moved into 22 E. Vine St., Lancaster, a building that once belonged to the plumbers’ union.
we have someone that’s very qualified to take over her place. It’s a big responsibility.”
Food Safety Courses Offered
Penn State Extension will offer several food safety certification courses. To register for any of these courses and for more information, call 877-345-0691 or visit https://extension.psu .edu/food-safety -manager-certificate -training-options.
The ServSafe Food Safety Manager course will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 14 and 21, in Room 113 at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The exam will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
The online course is self-paced, can be started anytime throughout the year, and must be completed within 180 days of enrollment. While the online portion can be taken anytime, the exam is conducted in person. There is a fee.
Participants who complete the in-person or online course and pass the proctored multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. This certificate is valid for five years.
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Throughout the year, the LCAA offers classes in drawing, watercolor, pottery, jewelry making, sketching and pastels. The classes, geared toward both children and adults, are offered at various times of the day and days of the week, leaving a window for everybody to participate.
The in-person trainings will teach participants how to prevent contamination by properly receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, and serving food and by sanitizing food service facilities. The course will be led by certified ServSafe instructors.
A third option, the Food Safety Manager Certification Prep Course, will be available as a live online webinar that will prepare participants for the certification exam. Participants will receive live instruction from food safety experts without needing to travel.
The Vine Street location would serve as the association’s home for more than 30 years until 1998, when it moved to its present location of 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg. That building consists of multiple galleries, a board room, a classroom and a pottery room. Today, the LCAA rosters 245 members who come from all over the area, not just Lancaster County. Within those members are professional artists who make a living off their craft, as well as amateurs who are just getting into art.
“It’s amazing the number of people we have from Marietta, up in Ephrata, down in Quarryville, even from Chester County,” Keller said. “It’s a place, probably one of the few places where nonprofessional artists can mingle with professional artists and have their work displayed and shown. ... It’s a real nice venue for them to be able to exhibit their work, and then it just encourages them to paint more and to do more things.”
The anniversary is also a time of change for the association. At the banquet, president Carol Dale stepped down from her position. She was the longest serving president in LCAA history, guiding it through a period of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dale introduced new president Amelia Abrams at the banquet.
“She’s done a wonderful job,” Keller said of Dale. “We’re very pleased that
The association’s members will have a “Decades” show at the Lancaster Art Vault in July, located on the first floor at 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The show commemorates the organization’s history and anniversary.
On the homefront in Strasburg, the LCAA opened a “Summer Media Wars” show on June 28 that will progress every three weeks, with new artwork added. Attendees will vote to decide which media wins the challenge.
The show’s hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays; admission is free. For more information about the show or the association, visit www.lcaaonline.org, call 717-687-7061 or email lcaanews@yahoo.com.
The LCAA is a nonprofit that is primarily supported by donations and membership fees for its programming.
“I just wish (people) would come down and see our gallery, because we have a lot of beautiful artwork,” Keller said. “I find that today, we’re sort of starting to lose a little bit of appreciation for things that people have done themselves.”
The course fee covers the cost of the most recent edition of the ServSafe Manager book, learning materials, and exam. The deadline to register for the course and exam is Tuesday, July 7.
The TAP Online Food Safety Manager Certification course will also be offered. This course helps food service managers, chefs, caterers, cooks, health officials, and inspectors prepare to take a Food Protection Manager certification exam, such as ServSafe.
A textbook will be mailed before the first day’s class. After the course, participants can choose from several certification exam options, available in multiple languages. There are separate fees for the course and the exam. Participants are responsible for registering and paying for their chosen exam. All course and exam options meet the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act.
Historic Rock Ford Posts Events
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, has scheduled several events. To purchase tickets or make reservations, visit www.historicrock ford.org/special-events.
The historical site will celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with an event on Thursday and Friday, July 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will feature live musicians; self-guided tours of the circa 1794 General Hand Mansion; living historians and sutlers, both military and civilian, throughout the
grounds; the “Lancaster’s Revolutionaries” exhibit in the Snyder Gallery; open hearth cooking demonstrations; a children’s scavenger hunt, and period dance demonstrations. Admission is free, but registration is recommended for planning purposes.
In addition, Tony Shahan will present a class, “Colonial Punches: Flavors of History,” on July 2 at 6 p.m. in the Langmuir Education Room, located on the first floor of the barn. Attendees will learn
Historic Rock Ford
LCAA houses paintings, statues and more.
CAVOD Camps Are Cures for Summertime Blues
BY JEFF FALK
The summer months afford students an opportunity to take breaks from classroom studies.
But kids want to be active. Kids want to learn in other ways. Kids want to explore themselves.
At CAVOD Performing Arts’ creative and inspiring summer camps, all of those discoveries are in play.
“Our mission is to create with purpose,” said Connie Dienner, the founder of CAVOD Performing Arts and the organization’s executive director for the past 22 years. “We want the children to have fun and express themselves. I think they’ll get an opportunity to explore and discover things in the arts.”
CAVOD Performing Arts, which is headquartered at 665 W. Main St., New Holland, is again offering five summer camps for students interested in dancing, singing, acting and creating. CAVOD’s weeklong instructional camps, which will be offered throughout the month of July, are designed to promote social skills, nurture growth and provide deeper messages.
All of the summer camps will provide snacks and feature closing programs that are open to parents, relatives and friends. There are costs involved with CAVOD’s camps.
“Each are a little different,” said Dienner. “It’s really a great time to come out, have fun and make new friends. Everyone is valued and accepted. Everyone feels they have a place. The studios are decorated beautifully.”
CAVOD’s first summer camp, titled “Once Upon a Kingdom,” will be staged from Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, in New Holland. Designed to nurture a love for dance, the immersive instruction will be offered for 3- to 6-year-olds from 9 a.m. to noon and for 7- to 12-yearolds from 1 to 5 p.m. Between 9 a.m. and noon from Monday, July 13, to
Friday, July 17, CAVOD
Performing Arts will present “Beautifully and Wonderfully Made,” a camp for little dancers from ages 3 to 8 at its Manheim location, 1223 Lancaster Road, Suite 115. That same week, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in New Holland, CAVOD’s “Camp Create” will serve teenagers and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Summer at CAVOD will conclude with its “Summer Dance Intensive” camp from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, in New Holland. The developmental camp designed for dancers ages 10 and older will take campers’ skills to a new level through instruction from teachers and guest artists.
“They’re kids who have found out about us,” said Dienner, a resident of Leola. “Some have taken classes before; some are brand new to the arts. They’re just discovering, ‘This is so fun. I’ve never done this before. Why is this only one week?’ It gives them an opportunity to figure things out; then they put on a program.”
CAVOD’s summer camps will be led by 10 certified instructors and volunteers who are just as supportive as they are knowledgeable.
“The main thing is they’re very skilled and they know how to encourage children and teens, and it brings confidence,” said Dienner. “That’s another thing that comes out of camps, confidence. Our teachers believe in the young people.
“We want students to learn the importance of their classmates, how to value each one. How to be
a home, a place for those interested in the arts. I think the summer camps really open the door to new people to discover what we’re all about.”
friends,” continued Dienner. “We want them to know they are important. We want them to discover where their gifts are. I love the kids in the hallways, talking and experiencing themselves. There’s so much positivity.”
The summer camps were one of the first programs established when Dienner founded CAVOD in 2004. CAVOD conducts more than 100 singing, dancing, acting and creative classes for kids, teenagers and adults throughout the year; stages a number of public performances inside of its New Holland theater annually; and offers private lessons, all the while praising and serving God.
“Since we were founded, the community itself has grown,” said Dienner. “(CAVOD) has become a community. It’s become
CAVOD Performing Arts will also be conducting an open house in New Holland on Saturday, July 11, and celebrating a grand opening of additional space in Manheim on Saturday, Aug. 1. For additional information, go to www.cavod.org.
Dancers execute movements at CAVOD summer camps.
CAP Members Recognized
The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol has announced the recent promotions and awards earned by cadets and senior members. The achievements were celebrated at the group’s June 1 meeting.
Cadet Airmen Grayson Dalkiewicz of York, Chase Weaver of Lititz, and Kaiden Painter of Leola were all promoted to cadet airman first class and earned the Hap Arnold Award. Cadet Airmen 1st Class Noah Hermosillo of Wrightsville and Hayden Greiner of York were promoted to cadet senior airman and earned the Mary Feik Award. Cadet Tech. Sgts. Julius Acosta of Lancaster and Nathan Williams of Morgantown were promoted to cadet master sergeant and earned Achievement 5.
Cadet Master Sgt. Anna McCamant of Lancaster was promoted to cadet senior master sergeant and earned Achievement 7. Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Thaddeus Lippincott of Lititz was promoted to cadet chief master sergeant and earned
the Dr. Robert Goddard Award. Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Camden Rineer of Lancaster earned Achievement 8. Cadet Capt. Aaron Keohane of Pequea was promoted to cadet major and earned the Grover Loening Award. Cadet Maj. Judah Acosta of Lancaster earned Achievement 16. 2nd Lt. Craig Shannon of York was promoted to first lieutenant and received the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol Safety Officer of the Year Award. Capt. Krystal Shannon of York
received the Pennsylvania Wing Public Affairs Officer of the Year Award. Maj. Jerome “Pepper” Broad of Pequea received the Pennsylvania Wing Commander’s Commendation Meritorious Service Award for his accomplishments and contributions within the emergency services field. Maj. Carlton “Skip” Walls of Lititz was recognized with the Pennsylvania Wing Commander’s Commendation Meritorious Service Award for his accomplishments and contributions
in communications and radio operations.
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.cap .news or www.gocivilair patrol.com. Information about Squadron 304 is available by visiting www .JesseJones.cap.gov or following the squadron on Facebook.
Community Day Set at Farm
A Community Day will be held at Oak Lawn Farm, 980 Eden Road, Lancaster, on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visitors may view the farm’s historic collection of wagons, tools, and other artifacts. Presentations will be given, including talks on the Conestoga wagon and blacksmithing, and Andrew Reist will present blacksmithing demonstrations throughout the day. Oak Lawn Farm has been owned by the Reist family since 1875.
Admission is free. Attendees are advised to wear suitable shoes for walking around the farm. In the case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, July 19, from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, email ReistKatelyn@gmail.com.
about the development of punches, from their 17th-century beginnings with arrack through the changing uses of brandy and rum and ending with whiskey adopted by the patriots. The event will feature beverage tastings and additional refreshments accompanied by stories and trivia. There is a fee for the class.
During his more than 38 years working in museums, Shahan has developed a passion for historical food and beverages. He mostly works with 17th- and 18th-century recipes, and his specialty has become fundraising dinners featuring these foods and beverages.
Also, Nicholas P. Wood will present “Let the Oppressed Go Free: Abolitionism in Revolutionary America” on Sunday, July 5, at 2 p.m. in the Langmuir Education Room. In 1764, slavery was legal in every British colony and poised for expansion as Britain acquired new territories in the Americas and Africa. Yet within two decades - by the end of the Revolutionary War - six northern states
had taken decisive steps toward abolition, with two more soon to follow. Wood will explore how the American Revolution reshaped public attitudes toward slavery by intersecting with the pre-existing Quaker antislavery movement along with black resistance. Wood is an associate professor of history at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala., and the author of “Let the Oppressed Go Free: Abolitionism in Colonial and Revolutionary America.” He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts at Rutgers University and his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, and he has held postdoctoral fellowships at the Library Company of Philadelphia and Yale University. His essays have appeared in publications such as Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, the Journal of the Early Republic, and the William and Mary Quarterly. There is a fee for the lecture. Prior to the program, attendees may visit the Snyder Gallery and the 2026 Focus Exhibit. The Snyder Gallery will close at 4 p.m.
Re-enactors (from left) Jeremiah Martin, Samuel Leamer, and Matthew McLaughlin participated in an event at Historic Rock Ford.
Tony Shahan
Nicholas P. Wood
The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of CAP recently honored (from left) Cadets Julius Acosta, Kaiden Painter, Nathan Williams, Anna McCamant, Camden Rineer, Noah Hermosillo, Thaddeus Lippincott, Chase Weaver, Aaron Keohane, Judah Acosta, (not pictured) Grayson Dalkiewicz, and Hayden Greiner.
small dog, a cat, or kittens,” stated Reinmiller. Other questions may reference lifestyle and family size, such as whether the home is high traffic.
At All 4 Paws, foster coordinator Melissa Kuchinski will contact the approved applicant to discuss the age and size of a possible foster dog and to learn whether small children or cats are present in the home. “We try to place (animals that) we think would work in that home,” explained Hendricks. Special attention is given to place animals with medical issues with more experienced foster caregivers, since these animals usually remain in foster care longer than the typical stay, which can range from a day or two to several months.
Meeting the animal that will be fostered is treated much like an adoption meeting at the Lancaster Center. If the meeting goes well, the foster care provider will receive crates, toys, food, and treats, and any necessary medical care will be covered.
“The fosters are not out-of-pocket for anything (at All 4 Paws),” explained Hendricks. “We give them the white glove treatment,” she added, noting that the organization depends on donations to make that possible. Fosters also receive a list of rules that include instructions such as keeping a leash on the dog at all times. “Rescue dogs are a huge flight risk,” noted Hendricks. “It’s easier and safer to grab a
volunteer
leash than a dog.”
Training for dogs and foster parents can also be part of the mix. “We have training partners who work with us,” shared Hendricks, who recalled a dog she fostered who did not like to meet new people. “A training partner met with us for an hour and gave me hints, and (that dog is) now in a wonderful home,” she shared.
At the Lancaster Center, foster parents are given direct access to SPCA staff members even after hours.
“We can counsel, provide
handouts, or talk on the phone about what to do with certain behaviors,” explained Reinmiller, who reaches out to fosters weekly to see how things are going.
According to Reinmiller, foster parents are a great source of information about the pet and provide photos and videos that help in the adoption process. “We are a municipal shelter contracted with local police to take strays,” explained Reinmiller, who noted that each dog is assessed at the center.
Award Nominations Sought
As community hosts in partnership with Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute, the Lancaster County Community Foundation and Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund are launching a four-year effort to find, support, and celebrate everyday neighbors who are building trust, nurturing belonging, and weaving the social fabric in the community. Through this year’s Weaver Awards, 20 local individuals or small organizations will be selected to receive $2,500
each to support their work fostering connection in Lancaster County. The Weaver Awards are a way the community can amplify and support the everyday people in local neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, and jobs who are weaving threads of connection through the community.
Nominations are open, and nominees must be residents of Lancaster County who are age 18 and older. While many people in Lancaster County are serving their neighbors, the Weaver Awards are
“Foster homes are really helpful for us to get home knowledge for the dogs in our care … especially with dogs that are a little shy or have behavioral concerns or need medical care.”
Hendricks agreed, noting, “We can make a good match (for an adoptive home) using the information about the (pet provided by foster parents).”
Finding foster homes with volunteers who have had pets but do not have any at the moment is especially helpful because those foster parents have experience but are able to focus more on the animal being fostered.
Both organizations accept cats as well. “For the most part (with) cats, it’s mostly kitten fostering,” said Reinmiller. “It’s socializing and housing until they are old enough to come to the shelter for adoption.” Kittens must be eight weeks old or weigh two pounds to stay at the shelter.
At All 4 Paws Rescue, both rescues and owner surrenders that are not immediately adopted go to foster homes the same day. “We like the foster care system because it gives the (pet) a home as opposed to a kennel,” said Hendricks. “It’s about whether we have a foster home (available) that will work,” she added, pointing out that foster homes are always needed. Reflecting on her own experience fostering, Hendricks stated that she has reaped many benefits. “It’s wonderful to be part of a dog’s journey,” she said.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Sundays: 10 AM; Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance, discipleship, and Children's classes. The youth group meets bi-weekly. Coffee and snacks are available. We have Local and International outreaches. Wednesday at 6 PM - Prayer Meeting; Saturday at 6:30 PM, JA, Jesus Advantage, a Jesus-based recovery meeting. Men's and Women's groups meet monthly. For other scheduled events and times, check our website. Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch, Website: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details; (717)656-8366
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
intended for those whose projects also create lasting relationships and build trust as people work together to strengthen their community and weave a tighter social fabric.
People may apply for an award themselves or recommend a neighbor at www.weavelancaster county.org. The application is intentionally simple, asking questions about the people involved, their project, and their community. Local nonprofit organizations with an operating budget less
than $250,000 are also encouraged to apply. Nominations will close on Friday, July 24. Award winners will be announced and celebrated at a public event on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Investing in and catalyzing connection in the community is a focus for both the Lancaster County Community Foundation and the Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund. Following a national application process, they were together selected as one of 25 community host organizations across the U.S.
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.
CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: 10 AM at the Bachman Center - 633 Community Way Services also available by phone at: (888-440-0106) or online on our web site: www.apostlesucc.org
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.
TTRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion twice a month. Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Summer Worship 10am with Nursery & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
Kendra, a
foster parent with Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center, and Cal, one of the dogs she fostered, who has now been adopted
Triathlon Has Become Health, Fitness Day in Lititz
BY JEFF FALK
The Lititz recCenter looks at life through the wide lens. The Lititz recCenter is in it for the long haul. The Lititz recCenter goes the distance.
Of all the events that it sponsors, few epitomize the Lititz recCenter’s mission in quite the same way that its annual triathlon does.
“You don’t have to be really fit to do it,” said Simon Ababou, Lititz recCenter’s fitness director, who founded the triathlon in 2015. “Our triathlon is good for beginners. You just have to practice a little bit and take your time.”
The Lititz recCenter’s annual triathlon is approaching. This year’s version of the unique community event will
be contested from the recCenter’s headquarters at 301 Maple St., Lititz, at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9 - with one notable supplementation.
In addition to the swimbike-run triathlon, the event will also feature a new bikerun competition for athletes not necessarily interested in swimming. Pre-event registration for both races can be completed at https:// lititzrec.com. Registration will also be available in-person on the day of the race, between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.
Prizes will be awarded to the top overall female and male finishers, and medals will be earned by the top three male and female finishers in nine age categories, from under 20 to over 70. Snacks, ice towels and goodie bags will be pro-
LCBC Sets Meeting
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens.
Will Krohn will present “How Citizen Science Can Help PA’s Purple Martins.” The talk will discuss the life history of the purple martin, North America’s largest swallow, and some reasons for its population decline. Krohn will share about his research to help conserve purple martins by studying how young martins move between the artificial colonies that they rely on for nesting. This research is currently happening across Pennsylvania, and the talk will
conclude with ways that attendees can contribute to the project and help protect purple martins.
Krohn has worked as an avian field technician and bird bander all around the eastern United States. He is now conducting research on purple martins while pursuing a master’s degree in wildlife ecology in the Aeroecology Lab at the University of Delaware.
The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-891-8145 or 717725-2717. Information about the LCBC is available at www.lancasterbird club.org, www.facebook .com/lancasterbirdclub, and www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.
vided for the contestants.
“The feel is really, really community,” said Ababou. “The energy level is high. Everybody has come to this cool town, and you see people going to businesses downtown. It’s about bringing people together. We want people to enjoy healthy lifestyles.”
Spectators are welcome, and a food truck will be parked on-site. The Lititz recCenter’s Triathlon is being supported by 15 sponsors.
“We always hear nice comments from the participants,” said Ababou. “They appreciate how much work we put into it. It’s well organized. The roads are well marked. I think it’s the best in the county, period.”
Competitors will navigate 300 meters of swimming, 15.8 miles of biking and 3.1 miles of running. The Liititz recCenter’s outdoor pool will provide the swim venue, scenic backroads between Lititz and Manheim will serve as the cycling course and historic downtown Lititz will serve as the setting for running.
“If you put some practice into it, it’s good,” said Ababou. “It’s also good to
be familiar with the course, but you won’t get lost.”
Nearly 300 contestants, mostly from Lancaster County and from surrounding communities like York and Harrisburg, but also from as far away as Maryland, New Jersey and New York, are expected to compete.
In addition to its role as a fitness and health promoter, the event also serves as a fundraiser for the Lititz recCenter. Organizers are hoping to raise $30,000 from the triathlon and bike-run.
The proceeds will be used to finance programs at Lititz recCenter, particularly youth programs.
A combination of 40 staff members and volunteers is required to efficiently stage the event.
The Lititz recCenter welcomed 119 competitors when Ababou initially established the event 11 years ago.
“I said, ‘Lancaster County needs a triathlon,’” said Ababou. “We were just learning at first, but it went fine. The number of participants and the number of sponsors has grown; there’s more interest in it.”
Overseen by a board of directors, the Lititz recCenter, which takes a holistic approach to wellness, conducts activities and classes like yoga, Pilates, strengthening, sports programs and child care.
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“(The triathlon and bikerun) fits with what we do at the recCenter,” said Ababou. “We have different programs for every age, from babies to seniors. The recCenter is a great, great organization with great leaders, great staff and great members. I think the organization is growing, but it’s all about the community.”
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ELDER CARE
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Collectibles
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Lawn & Garden
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING
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Livestock
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Pets
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Miscellaneous
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ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
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ANDY’S DRYWALL LLC
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CLOCK REPAIR - HIGH END PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED. House calls avail. Columbia | 717-478-4799
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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/27/26.) Call 1-844-826-2535.
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PATIOS • WALKS • WALLS New & Repairs. 27 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES! Call Jeff 717-604-1306
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ROOF REPLACEMENT & REPAIRS Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work. Insured. Call HACKMAN SMARTROOF today! 717-367-2348 (PA001690)
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STUMP GRINDING
Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
