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BY CATHY MOLITORIS




For two days each July, the “community” part of Washington Boro Community Park comes into the spotlight. The Washington Boro Tomato Festival will be held at the park, 2010 River Road, on Saturday, July 11, and on Saturday, July 18. Food will be served beginning at 3 p.m. each day, with music and other activities from 5 to 9 p.m.
Tomatoes are the star of the show, with bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches a top seller, said Dick Schock, a member of the Blue Rock Fire Rescue Support Group, which organizes the festival.
Washington Boro tomatoes are known for their flavor and texture, he said, noting that Lancaster County makes the perfect location to grow the fruit.
“It’s the sandy soil,” he said. “These tomatoes are sweet and juicy. They’re a more juicy, more meaty tomato, and they’re great for sandwiches.”
Tomatoes are coming in late this year, he said, but the festival will definitely have them.

“We use about 400 pounds of tomatoes,” Schock said.
Additional food for sale will include hamburgers, hot dogs with or without sauerkraut, sausage sandwiches and homemade
chicken corn soup.
Funk’s Riverview Greenhouse will sell pies and fresh fruit, and both milkshakes and french fries will be for sale by vendors.
“This year, we’re also going to
have green tomato pie,” Schock said. “A local guy is making it, and this is the first time he’ll be here.” A variety of carnival-style games will be available, with a wide range of prizes.




BY JEFF FALK
In the area of equal rights, our country has made great strides. But the process continues; there is still much work to be done.
The brand-new Stevens & Smith Center sheds a wider, more colorful light on the issues of equality.
“The center explores the ongoing struggle to expand freedom, equality and democracy in America,” said Jason Traverse, the director of marketing and communications for the Stevens & Smith Center. “Through the stories of Stevens, Smith and countless others, visitors are invited to
consider how ordinary and extraordinary people alike have worked to advance these ideals, and how that work continues in America today.
“What makes the center special is that it doesn’t simply present history as something that happened long ago,” continued Traverse. “It asks visitors to consider how the questions that defined Stevens’ and Smith’s lives - questions about citizenship, equality, justice and democracy - continue to shape our lives today.”
Recently, the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy opened its doors at 13-15 E. Vine St., Lancaster, to visitors.





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People will have the opportunity to enter to win an e-bike, a grand prize of $500 or one of five $100 prizes.
On July 11, the band Border Line will entertain. On the 18th, Kracker Beez will provide the music.
“People will sit out and listen to the music all night long,” Schock said, encouraging attendees to bring their own chairs.
The festival is a fundraiser for the Blue Rock Fire Rescue, which covers 55 square miles of Manor Township and Millersville Borough, including six miles of the Susquehanna River.
panies to form Blue Rock Fire Rescue 15 years ago, he explained.
Pulling off a successful event requires a team of volunteers, which includes both members of the Blue Rock Fire Rescue Support Group and the wider community. Volunteers from Penn Manor FFA, the Washington Boro Historical Society and other groups give their time and talent to make the event fun for everyone, Schock said.
Companies Announce New Leadership
Horst Construction and Horst Excavating have announced that Harry F. Scheid II, who served as president of both organizations, retired from his role effective June 29, after nearly 40 years of service at Horst.
grit. Scheid has shifted to an advisory role as chief executive officer for both companies, staying on the team in a more limited capacity to provide mentorship and ensure a smooth transition period.


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“This festival has been going on for over 75 years,” Schock said, noting that the support group has not organized it that long. It was started by a local fire company, then run by the local Lions Club for years and then managed by the Washington Boro Fire Company before that company merged with the Highville, Millersville and West Lancaster com -



“It’s a lot of work to set this up,” he said. “We’ll start setting up on the Monday after the 4th of July weekend, and we’ll be here all week getting ready. On Thursday each week, we’ll probably cook about 75 pounds of bacon.”
Many people come out for both weekends to enjoy food, fellowship and live music at the event, which will be held rain or shine.
“The festival is a great local community event,” said committee member Kathy Fry. “It’s a fun time with family and friends.”
Scheid began his career at Horst in 1987, working his way through various roles within the organization before being named president of Horst Construction and Horst Excavating in 2007. In the following 18 years, Scheid’s leadership and vision drove the success of Horst’s operations and solidified the company’s presence in the commercial construction market throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
During his tenure, Scheid led initiatives to expand the company’s footprint, defined key processes integral to the company’s success, and sought to develop a culture built on trust and
Meanwhile, Kenneth J. Fetterolf has assumed the role of president at Horst Construction. Fetterolf is not new to the team, having served as the vice president of operations since 2010. He has worked in the construction industry in various capacities for over 30 years.
For Horst Excavating, Jason Hess has been appointed president. Hess is also a tenured Horst employee, having joined the team in 2012 and worked as a director of project management, eventually taking on the role of vice president of operations in 2024. Hess has been involved in the sitework industry in various capacities for over 25 years.
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Grauer’s Buys Phillips Paint & Decorating Center


Grauer’s Paint & Decorating, a family-owned Benjamin Moore and Hunter Douglas dealer based in Lancaster County, has acquired Phillips Paint & Decorating Center. Phillips is located at 136 S. Centerville Road, Lancaster, and the store’s last day will be July 8. It will be closed on Thursday, July 9, and reopen as Grauer’s on Friday, July 10.
The Phillips team will remain through the transition. Jim Doran, the former owner of Phillips, will stay on as store manager. The store will continue to offer
Benjamin Moore paint, Hunter Douglas window treatments, and a wide selection of wallpaper and accessories. As part of Grauer’s, it will also offer a larger inventory, the ability to place special orders, and the option of contractor delivery.
Grauer’s has been serving customers in central Pennsylvania since 1934. Having expanded into Carlisle last June, the purchase of Phillips marks Grauer’s second acquisition in just over a year. Grauer’s also has locations in Lancaster, Lititz, Reading, and Mechanicsburg.
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Two Landisville residents were honored by the College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C., for their achievements in the spring semester.
Sadie Main was named to the president’s list. To qualify for this honor, students must earn a
GPA of 3.8 or greater and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.
Liliana Smith was named to the dean’s list. To qualify for this honor, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or greater and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.
Grants Awarded for Native Plantings
The Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the 21 recipients of its 2026 Healing the Planet grants. A total of $100,000 was given to support projects across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania.
Among the grant recipients were the 18th Wonder Improvement Association in Reading, the Lititz Public Library, and the York County Industrial Development Authority.
Since 2021, Giant has partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to offer over $1.4 million in Healing the Planet grants to recipients to
help fund projects that connect communities with green spaces; protect and improve local waterways and water resources; prevent, reduce, and recover food waste; and support native plantings and habitat restoration.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful supports community improvement initiatives and encourages community leadership, responsibility, and respect for the environment. A state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., the group has more than 35 years of experience in organizing volunteer-driven community improvement events. For more information, visit www.keeppabeautiful.org.
A Decade of Wagging Tails
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“We have been open for 10 years, yet we seem to be one of Mount Joy’s best kept secrets,” said Lynn McCleary, president and co-founder of Dog Park Mount Joy (DPMJ). “For 10 years, Dog Park Mount Joy has offered more than a doggie playground. It is a place where dogs gain confidence and shed stress, where members become confidants of one another, where families share the joy of happy dogs running and wrestling and where a stronger community grows, one wagging tail at a time.”
As the park marks a decade of operation, the organization will hold several fundraisers to support its mission.
“Although there is an annual membership fee to join Dog Park Mount Joy, landscaping alone costs more than $10,000 a year, and fundraisers help cover upkeep and improvement costs,” McCleary explained.
Pack the Pub! will be held on Wednesday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at McCleary’s Pub, 130 W. Front St., Marietta. Diners should inform their server that they are supporting Dog Park Mount Joy, and the organization will receive 10% of each check.
“We are grateful to the McCleary’s team for this generous opportunity, and we hope to bring them many satisfied customers, old and new,” McCleary said. “This is an Open Mike Jam night, with the house band opening and other musicians showing off their musical stuff. Dogs are not invited, but they will enjoy leftovers.”
On Saturday, July 18, a bake sale to benefit the dog park will be held at JB Hostetter & Sons, 1225 W. Main St., Mount Joy, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Grillmaster Don Farr will be slinging hot dogs and sausage sandwiches, and the dog park community will provide a myriad of tasty treats for both humans and pups,” McCleary said. “For safety reasons, pups are not invited to this event.”
A chicken barbecue, featuring Peters’ BBQ, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

DPMJ, adjacent to Rapho Township Community Park, 960 Strickler Road, Mount Joy. Advance tickets may be ordered by calling Gail at 717-538-0810.
To wrap up its fundraising efforts, a 10th anniversary Halloween celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24. Details, including the event’s timing, are still being finalized.
“We are celebrating this milestone throughout the year, culminating in this festival, featuring dog-related vendors, food, music and our annual pet costume parade,” McCleary stated.
McCleary reflected on the dog park’s 10th anniversary, adding, “I attribute the dog park’s longevity to the heartfelt commitment of 20 people who decided that their best friends deserved a place to run free and socialize with other dogs. We knew that if we didn’t make this dream a reality, it would never happen.”
The group searched for a workable site, attended Rapho Township meetings, created a plan requiring members to pay annual dues and avoid a taxpayer burden and formed a 501(c)(3) organization.
“We collaborated with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to form an ideal public/private partnership model and received a $60,000 grant for the project,” McCleary explained. “We tapped into a communitywide need that transcends any and all other differences we may have. The common thread among dog lovers is their deep love for their pups and joy at finding a place where they can play together and meet friends.”
She credits a team of dedicated people with making the dog park a reality,

including Dr. Carla Douple of Landisville Animal Hospital, who co-founded the space, and Gail Fridy, who McCleary calls the “Fundraising Ninja.”
“(Gail) doesn’t even own a dog, yet her commitment to the cause is a primary reason DPMJ has a success story to tell,” McCleary said.
DPMJ members come from the local community and as far away as Elizabethtown, Manheim, Lancaster, Millersville, Mountville, Lebanon and Hershey. Several members live in other states and visit on occasion.
“The park has a two-acre section for large dogs and a one-acre section for small dogs,” McCleary said. “Both sections feature trees for shade, benches, chairs, waste disposal bins and a fresh water supply in the entry area. On hot days, pups dipping in the baby pool is a familiar sight, so bring a towel.”
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The park is open from sunrise to sunset yearround and requires a security swipe card to access. There is an annual membership fee, but financial assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.
“Sometimes, as I stand in the park with sunshine on my face, a gentle breeze in my hair and goosebumps on my arms, I get choked up, knowing firsthand the love and effort invested in this park and the joy it has brought
to so many two-legged and four-legged beings,”
McCleary said. “The park resonates with the spirits of hundreds of dogs who have passed away since we opened, including four of our own. They are all together in the next dimension, panting and slobbering and putting their paws together for a job well done.”
For more information, including an application, visit https://dogpark mountjoy.com.
Community Band to Present Concert
The Twin Rose Community Band will play a free concert on the lawn at the Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay St., Mountville, on Sunday, July 12, at 7 p.m.
The band will play music from a variety of genres,
including traditional marches, classic rock, and sing-alongs.
Attendees should bring lawn chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved indoors. Donations will be accepted to support the band.
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Faith-Based Soccer Program Planned for Children
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County will offer a new Soccer Party Club to celebrate the World Cup coming to Philadelphia. Soccer Party Club is a 90-minute program that meets for one day. It is free for children ages 5 to 12 and will be held at various locations throughout Lancaster County. The program includes soccer-themed games, a verse, songs, and a lesson. All workers are screened as required by the Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Protection Policy.
The Soccer Party Club locations and dates will include WJTL/The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, on Friday, July 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Christian Fellowship Church, 758 Spruce Road, New Holland, on Tuesday, July 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Mountville Mennonite Church, 205 Froelich Ave., Mountville,
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on Wednesday, July 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; First Spanish Assembly of God, 626 S. Duke St., Lancaster, on Thursday, July 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Living Christ Church, 6067 Carpenter St., East Petersburg, on July 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; and Word of Life Chapel, 139 Wickersham Road, Bainbridge, on Tuesday, July 21, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
In addition, RMC Church, 601 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, on Thursday, July 23, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Snyder Community Park, 250 Clay School Road, Ephrata, hosted by Hopeland Community Church, on July 23 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Culliton Park, 200 block of South Water Street, Lancaster, hosted by Puerta De Refugio, on Friday, July 24, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; and Hempfield Church, 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, on Monday, July 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Also, Village of Love Early Learning Academy, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, on Tuesday, July 28, from 10:30 to noon; Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, on Wednesday, July 29, from 10 to 11:30

a.m.; Victory Church, 550 Linden St., Columbia, on Thursday, July 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; The Well Church, 163 W. Frederick St., Millersville, on July 30 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church of Millersville, 242 Bender Road, on Friday, July 31,
from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Souls Church, 312 E. Ross St., Lancaster, on July 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; and Iglesia Pentecostal Peniel, 420 S. Christian St., Lancaster, on July 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration is required at www.ceflancaster.org.
Concert, Butterfly Program
LancasterHistory and Music for Everyone (MFE) will celebrate MFE’s 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster. Jordan and Mark Rast will perform bluegrass and folk music, and Michael Jamanis from MFE will talk about the history of music in America.
will be admitted for free.
LancasterHistory members will also receive free admission. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancasterhistory .org/events/. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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There will be an opportunity to donate to MFE, whose work includes providing free weeklong music camps for more than 200 students across Lancaster County. MFE also provides music education programs to local schools and the wider community.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair, and they may pack a picnic. They may also bring dogs on leashes.
There is a requested donation for adults, and children age 17 and under
In addition, the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum will hold “Monarchs, Milkweed, and More!” on Saturday, July 25, at 10 a.m. in the carriage house at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center.
Lancaster County Master Gardener Kim Frey will speak about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle, migration, and anatomy before taking a deeper dive into metamorphosis. Attendees will learn about current research and how monarchs are tested for health and tagged for migration studies. They will also hear about citizen-science projects intended to help monarch butterflies
Since 2026, Frey has co-chaired the nationally recognized and award-winning Master Gardener butterfly garden at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SEAREC) in Manheim. Frey is an advocate for monarch-friendly habitat and native plantings and participates in ongoing monarch research initiatives and citizen-science projects.
There is an admission fee for adults. Admission is free for children age 17 and under, who must be accompanied by an adult, and for Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members; Friends members should still register for the program.
To purchase tickets, visit the aforementioned website or call 717-392-4633. Advance tickets are recommended, as walk-in tickets are not guaranteed.
Dyslexia Center Holds Graduation
The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster held its 21st annual Celebration of Achievement on June 7 at Stayer Hall, located on Millersville University’s campus. Seven graduates from the program were in attendance: Chloe Britcher-Walters, Weston Elmore, Xander Hester, Bryce Moyer, Cian Rice, Rowan Suckau, and Olivia Walburn. Heather Brown, director of the center, presented each graduate with a certificate; a personalized booklet of his or her reading journey; and an autograph bear, the mascot adopted by the Children’s Dyslexia Centers Inc., as a keepsake. Students presented words of thanks to their tutors and the board of governors for the services they received. The event concluded with an ice cream social.
The center, sponsored by Scottish Rite Northern

Masonic Jurisdiction, is one of six Children’s Dyslexia Centers in Pennsylvania; the sites provide tutoring at no charge to children from elementary through high school who fit a dyslexic profile. The center recently moved from downtown Lancaster to
Church Plans Car Show
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a Deutsche Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show will be held rain or shine.
The show is open to all German-made vehicles, regardless of year, and will feature car show awards, a People’s Choice Award, a special guest presenter, and
a variety of food trucks. Spectators will be admitted free of charge. Vehicle owners are encouraged to preregister their cars.
For additional information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or registration, visit https:// faithumc.us, call the church office at 717-560-0321, or email faithumc@hotmail .com.
United Way Awards Scholarships
United Way of Lancaster County recently awarded more than $102,875 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Pre-K Scholarships. The scholarships are intended to help children and families across Lancaster County. Through Pennsylvania’s EITC program, eligible businesses receive tax credits for contributions made to qualified organizations like United Way of Lancaster County. The contributions to United Way are then transformed into scholarships for families experiencing financial hardship, helping children to access early learning programs. By increasing access to these opportunities, United Way hopes to strengthen both family
stability and long-term community well-being.
Scholarship funding was distributed to the following early childhood education providers throughout Lancaster County: Diamond Street Early Childhood Center, more than $40,559; Elizabethtown Child Care Center, more than $21,806; Elizabethtown Community Nursery School, more than $3,891; Lititz Christian Early Learning Center, $8,550; Little People Day Care School of Columbia, $3,300; Luthercare for Kids, more than $6,093; Tomorrow’s World Early Learning Center, $3,375; U-GRO Learning Centres, $2,250; and Uni-Vision Childcare in Lancaster, $13,050.
Millersville’s campus. Children are eligible regardless of economic status, and they do not need a dyslexia diagnosis to attend. As the basis for tutoring and tutor training, the center uses the Structured Literacy approach - a sequential, multisensory, phonetic
approach to language, based on the Orton-Gillingham method. Nearly 300 children have received services through the center since its opening in 2002.
To enroll a child or for information about training and certification, email cdclancasterpa@gmail.com.
Volunteers Make Wolf Sanctuary Howling Success
BY JEFF FALK
At the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania, staff members have a difficult time imagining a world without volunteers.
“I think (an absence of volunteers) would truly affect how we operate,” said Michelle Vandernewt, the education coordinator at Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania. “We started as a volunteer organization.
The volunteer program is our backbone. All of our tour guides are volunteers. They come here in all kinds of weather. Some have been here a long time.”
A popular Lancaster County tourist attraction located at 465 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, the 80-acre Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania is home to nearly 50 rescued and relocated wolves. The task
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Webinar Series
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Smoker & Company has announced the launch of the 2026 Insights Series, a new, live webinar program designed to equip business leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals with timely insights, practical strategies, and expert perspectives to navigate an evolving economic and business landscape. The program is free of charge.
The series will addresses critical issues facing individuals, privately held businesses, and growth-oriented organizations. Topics will include tax planning, regulatory updates, financial strategy, risk management, and industry-specific trends. The webinars will include live question-and-answer times with subject matter experts.
All webinars will be delivered virtually. Attendees will also have access to supplementary resources and session recordings for continued learning.
The series will kick off on Wednesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. with “Overpaid Income Taxes? How Individuals and Businesses Can Recover Money Through Amended Filings.” This session will explore how both individuals and businesses can identify opportunities to recover overpaid income taxes through amended filings, along with key considerations, timelines, and best practices. For more information and to register, visit www.smokercpa.com/ classes-and-seminars/.

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
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.
LCCTC Students Compete at National Event
Three students from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) recently traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The event took place from June 1 to 5.
Carly Hoffman placed first in the Dental Assisting - Secondary competition, and Ashton Gonzalez placed first in the Dental Assisting - Postsecondary compe -
tition. Both are students in the Dental Assistant program at LCCTC’s Willow Street campus. Hoffman is from Elizabethtown Area School District.
In addition, Alyssa Nessinger participated in the Advertising Design competition, placing 13th. Nessinger is from Cocalico School District and is enrolled in the Commercial Art program at LCCTC’s Brownstown campus.
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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.
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.
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
Advoz: Mediation & Restorative Services and the Touchstone Foundation were awarded $500,616 in grant funding to help expand their youth programs aimed at reducing student conflict and improving student mental health, respectively. The competitive grants, approved by the School Safety and Security Committee under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, are part of more than $64 million awarded to organizations across the state.
The Advoz and Touchstone grants were recently announced by state Rep. Nikki Rivera.
Advoz will use its $244,850 to expand its Restorative School Program at J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster city. The grant funds will cover the partial salaries and benefits of the executive director, director of training, and restorative schools practitioner. Additionally, funding will be used for advertising and marketing expenses, rent, a laptop, general operating expenses, and information technology support. The program serves approximately 750 students annually, teaching them skills in communication, problem solving, emotional regulation, and constructive dialogue.
The Touchstone Foundation will use its $255,766 award to expand
and strengthen Rise Above, a youth mental wellness initiative serving approximately 1,120 students and young adults ages 12 to 26 across Lancaster County. The funds will pay a partial amount of the current program manager’s time, pay for a program assistant and an operations manager and accountant, and support employee benefits and travel to school districts within Lancaster County. Funding will also be used to support program evaluation led by Millersville University’s Carrie Smith, as well as communications-related costs such as photography and video documentation.
Rise Above responds directly to community needs documented in the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey and the Touchstone Foundation’s 2023 Needs Assessment, which showed high rates of depression, suicidal ideation, bullying, exclusion, and barriers to mental health access among Lancaster County youths. Through partnerships with local school districts, mental health professionals, and community organizations, the program blends mental health education, creative self-expression, youth leadership development, and mentorship to address gaps in early identification, access to support, and trusted adult relationships.






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The new museum, which is located on the site of Stevens’ home and law offices, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Stevens & Smith Center is associated with and a part of LancasterHistory.

“The project has been many years in the making - more than a decade,” said Traverse. “It grew from painstaking research, preservation efforts, archaeological discovers and a growing recognition that Lancaster - and this historic landmark in particular - played an important role in some of the most consequential chapters of American history. The center represents a communitywide commitment to preserving and sharing that history for future generations.”

Housed in a multistory building, the Stevens & Smith Center tells its tales through exhibition galleries, original artifacts, educational programs and immersive experiences. Visitors connect local history to national history through stories about the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, Reconstruction and the Christiana Resistance.
slavery and for equal rights happened right here in Lancaster,” said Traverse. “We want visitors to understand that Lancaster’s history is not a footnote to the American story - it is American history. Lancaster County’s history is remarkably deep and diverse. Lancaster has long been a crossroads of people, ideas and movements that helped shape the nation.”
An influential statesman from Lancaster County during the 1800s, Stevens actively assisted individuals in search of freedom through the Underground Railroad, and many of his ideals helped form national laws. Steven’s longtime confidante, Smith was a successful businessperson and property owner who shared Stevens’ home.

of maintaining and operating the wildlife refuge and caring for the wolves in their natural setting can be daunting, but it is one performed by 10 paid staff members and more than 50 dedicated volunteers.
“They are people who fell in love with wolves,” said Vandernewt. “They’re people who genuinely care about wolves. They are people who like helping with wildlife. Our volunteers have such a passion for what they do.”
“I really think it’s the wolves,” said Vandernewt. “Volunteers visit before their interviews, and some fall in love with the wolves. They can’t help but stick around.”
Among the duties performed by volunteers at the wolf sanctuary are tour guiding, animal care, cleaning and general operational duties.
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Caretaker And Me Class - Under Five With Caretaker Children’s Classes - Five Through Finished Sixth Grade Through stories, crafts, games, and music, “Parable Parabola” takes a look at the Parables of Jesus, and how Jesus changes lives.
A class for adults, led by Rev. Jack Esbenshade, using the text, “Heroes, Rogues and the Rest,” by J. Ellsworth Kalas, will examine specific Biblical figures, God, Samuel, Martha (several Marys) and Jesus Christ.

“Many people are surprised to learn that some of the most important stories in the fight against

“History helps us understand how we arrived at the present moment,” said Traverse. “It gives us perspective, context and a deeper understanding of the choices individuals and communities have made. Preserving history allows us to learn from the past while inspiring future generations to engage thoughtfully with the challenges of their own time.”
For additional information, go to https://stevens andsmithcenter.org.
To express their appreciation for their contributions, officials at the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania recognize those efforts through posts on social media. The posts, which include photos and short narratives, are typically made on the anniversary of the volunteers’ start days, or “rescue dates.”
“We try to honor them publicly, and we try to express our gratitude when they’re here,” said Vandernewt.
Volunteers at the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania typically work five- to sixhour shifts. Many of the volunteers are local, but some drive as much as two hours to volunteer there.
On any given day, as many as 15 individuals are volunteering at the wolf sanctuary. The volunteers’ work is scheduled based on their availability.
The Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania hosts large fundraisers and offers guided and self-guided tours. When conditions are right, the wildlife refuge can host as many as 2,500 visitors per month.
“Our volunteers are great at interacting with the public,” said Vandernewt. “They share their passion for wolves. Our tour program is a big fundraiser, and our volunteers really help run that.”
The Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania was founded by Lititz residents Bill and Barbara Darlington in 1980. The facility was a private sanctuary before becoming a nonprofit in 1993. As it has evolved over the years, the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania has added to its resident wolf population, hired more staff members and reinvented its methods for educating the public about wolves.
For additional information, go to www.wolf sanctuarypa.org.
Bird Club Plans Field Trip
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer a field trip to the Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve on Prescot Road in Bainbridge on Saturday, July 11, at 7 a.m.
The trip is free and open to the public. Participants must register with trip
leader Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarah ann71880@gmail.com by 6 p.m. on Friday, July 10.
For more information about the LCBC, visit www .lancasterbirdclub.org, www .facebook.com/lancaster birdclub, or www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.