JULY 29, 2026
VFW Awards Scholarships
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Scholarships from the Millersville VFW Post 7294
Auxiliary were especially meaningful for recipients Madelyn Oswald and Kylie Mays.
The auxiliary annually awards $500 grants to two high school graduates who will continue their education in the medical field.
Madelyn, a Penn Manor High School graduate who plans to pursue an R.N. degree from St. Joseph’s University in Lancaster, viewed earning the scholarship funds as a fitting tribute to her grandfather, Lewis Oswald. “It means honoring my grandfather’s legacy,” she said.
Lewis Oswald, who died in April 2025, served in the Vietnam conflict. “It meant a lot to be able to get to receive this award and be able to honor him and his name and what he did for
our country,” said Madelyn. Madelyn has earmarked the money to help pay for textbooks, clinical garb, and lab fees.
Kylie, a graduate of Hempfield High School, will also attend St. Joseph’s, where she will study radiologic technography.
See Scholarships pg 4
Passports Transport Holders Back in Time
BY JEFF FALK
To truly discover Lancaster is to uncover its history. To truly discover who we are, we must understand our origins.
A destination marketing organization, Discover Lancaster has come up with a unique way to explore a shared past and celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.
“We want to expand people’s horizons,” said Joel Cliff, who’s been Discover Lancaster’s director of communications for 18 years. “The passport helps to expand people’s horizons. We want people to realize there are a lot of different angles to our heritage. The passports have locations throughout the county. They might be places people may not have heard of or explored before.”
This passport to which Cliff is referring isn’t used as identification for foreign travel. Instead, it is a passport to local Lancaster County history.
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Food, fellowship, and philanthropy.
Those are some of the hallmarks of the Gap Relief Sale.
The 78th anniversary of the event will be held Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville.
All proceeds will benefit the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
Auction items will include farm equipment, a vinyl swing set, an Amish spring wagon, a couple sheds, quilts, a hunting blind, tools, household goods, and furniture. The event will start with an eat-in or takeout pork roast dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 7. From 4 to 6 p.m. there will be a preview of items up for bid the next
Discover Lancaster’s passport is a free commemorative booklet that can be picked up at the organization’s headquarters at 501 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, or any of the 23 local historic sites that are part of the tour celebrating America 250. When passport holders visit the participating Lancaster County locations, they will receive a custom-made collectible stamp that can be pasted into their passport booklets.
The free passports also feature deals and coupons that can be redeemed at the 23 historic locations and at other points of interest around Lancaster
Penn Manor graduate Madelyn Oswald (left), Millersville VFW Post 7294 Auxiliary president Kim Sherr (middle), and Hempfield graduate Kylie Mays. Photo by George Deibel
Clair Good with one of the quilts up for auction at the Photo by George Deibel
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Mountville Library Sets Fundraisers
day, followed by that night’s auction from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
A Mennonite youth choir will perform after the auction, sandwiched around a presentation by Clair Good, the Mennonite Central Committee’s Plain community liaison. Good will talk about the beneficiary of this year’s sale, the approximately 500,000 refugees in western Ethiopia coming out of the civil war in South Sudan. “Many of them are struggling because much of the international food or international aid in the forms of food has been cut off,” said Good.
Committee works globally at relief and development, food security, education, and peace building in areas of war,” said Good.
The Gap Relief Sale plays an integral role in those efforts. “That helps us to get funds together to send to MCC,” said Levi Glick. “I think that’s the biggest reason. There are lots of people there. You meet people that you may only meet there every year. There’s a lot of fellowshipping going on as well. It’s about getting together for a day of doing good.”
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The Mountville Library, 120 College Ave., Mountville, is selling discounted tickets for Boulders Miniature Golf, with proceeds benefiting the library. Tickets will be available at the library’s front desk during open hours, and payment is by cash or check. Tickets may be used any time during the 2026 season at Boulders, located at Scoops Ice Cream & Grille, 312 Primrose Lane, Mountville.
The Friends of Mount
ville Library will host a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Scoops. A portion of the proceeds from all sales of both food and drink as well as mini golf that evening will benefit the library. People should tell the person taking their order that they are there to support the library.
For more information on the fundraiser, search for “Scoops Community Night” on Facebook.
DMVA Available to Assist With Locating Forms
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is available to provide assistance to veterans who have lost their DD Form 214 (DD-214), DD Form 215 (DD-215) or other military documents. DMVA may be able to help veterans locate these documents so they can get credit for time served and receive benefits they have earned.
The DD-214 is a Department of Defense document issued upon a service member’s retirement, separation, or discharge from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. It contains information needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Without this document, there could be significant delays when a veteran seeks benefits earned through his or her military service. The DD-215 is used to correct
errors or make additions to a DD-214.
The easiest way to manage military documents and avoid confusion in searching for them is to make sure they are safely filed immediately upon leaving the military.
For help locating a DD-214, a DD-215, or other military documentation, call 800-547-2838 toll-free or email RA-REQ@pa.gov. The outreach center can also be reached by calling 717-861-8910.
More information about locating military documents can be found by visiting www.pa.gov/agencies/ dmva and clicking “Veteran Records Requests.” Another way to stay in touch is for veterans, family members, and people who work with veterans to sign up for the DMVA’s Veterans Registry at www.pa.gov/services/ dmva/subscribe-to-veter ans--registry-and-monthly -publication.
A country breakfast at 6 a.m. will start the festivities on Aug. 8. Household items will be up for bid at 8:30 a.m., followed by farm items and shop tools at 9 a.m., outdoor items and shrubbery at 10:30 a.m., and large outdoor items at 1 p.m.
Doughnuts, ice cream, milkshakes, french fries, and soft pretzels will also be sold throughout the event.
“The Mennonite Central
Good said last year the MCC collected 280,000 cans of meat. “Not just the meat is important, but getting it through customs and so forth, and then working at distribution as well,” he said. “Sixteen percent of the children in that camp are under 5 years of age, and 16% of them are malnourished. … It’s devastating, but the impact of what MCC’s doing with that community is very, very positive, and we’ve been thankful that we can engage and be effective there.”
Church Posts Summer Bash
Registration at https:// tinyurl.com/GraceBaptist SummerBash is appreciated but not required. In the case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 30.
For more information, call 717-394-6991 or email office@gbclancaster.org.
Grace Baptist Church of Lancaster, 1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, will host a Summer Bash on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The event will begin with worship followed by a potluck picnic. The church will provide burgers and hot dogs, and attendees are asked to bring a side dish or snack item to share. Yard games will be available, and the event will conclude with ice cream.
Back-to-School Event Planned
The 15th annual Back-to-School Event sponsored by Reps. Nikki Rivera and Ismail SmithWade-El will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9. It will take place at Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The event is open to students in kindergarten through eighth grade who live in the Lancaster, Manheim Township, Hempfield, and Penn Manor school districts.
At the event, children may receive a free haircut and enjoy music, food, games, and community activities. Information about state programs and services for children will be available.
To register, visit www .pahouse.com/Rivera/ BackToSchool. In addition, volunteers are needed. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl .com/VolunteerBackTo SchoolEvent.
Karen Denlinger (left) and Pearl Newcomer of the Friends of Mountville Library invite people to play mini golf and come to a fundraiser at Scoops Ice Cream & Grille.
CAP Members Attend Training Programs
Members of the Lancaster Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently spent a week at the Pennsylvania Wing’s Cadet Training Schools, either continuing their cadet development through hands-on learning and leadership training or by serving on staff. The program concluded with a formal graduation ceremony on June 28.
The Pennsylvania Wing of CAP holds an annual weeklong summer encampment at Fort Indiantown Gap. It includes Basic Encampment, a Leadership Development Course, a STEM Academy, and the Color Guard Academy.
This year’s Basic Encampment program included drill training, warrior knowledge, sports, relay races, physical training, obstacle courses, and aerospace activities. During this process, the cadets learned
how to work in a team, built camaraderie, gained independence, and made memories.
STEM Academy cadets built solar-powered robots, soldered electronic kits, and explored digital forensics. They also participated in trips, including a tour of the Penn State Breazeale Reactor, a trip to Bloomsburg to learn about aerospace engineering, and a visit to the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center. Those participating in the Leadership Development Course experienced public speaking, leadership reaction challenges, rappelling from a 200-foot tower, leading drill, learning about different leadership styles, and flying in a UH-60 Black Hawk. The Color Guard Academy cadets not only trained on flag opening ceremonies, but they also took part in the Battle of the Bulge wreath-laying event
and presented the colors at a Stormers baseball game.
The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron cadets who completed Basic Encampment are Cadet Senior Airmen Luca Hermosillo and Noah Hermosillo, both of Wrightsville; Cadet Airman 1st Class Kaiden Painter of Leola; and Cadet Senior Airman Theodore Seifferlein of Landisville. Cadet Staff Sgt. Gabriel Catherman of Windsor attended the STEM Academy, where he participated in advanced science and technology activities.
In addition, several cadets from the squadron served on staff this year. Cadet Maj. Judah Acosta of Lancaster was the encampment group commander, Cadet Maj. Jereco Acosta of Lancaster served as the cadet training officer for the Leadership Development Course, and Cadet Maj. Aaron Keohane of
Pequea served as Squadron 10 deputy commander.
Two Jesse Jones Composite Squadron senior members volunteered at the Pennsylvania Wing Training Schools. 2nd Lt. Theresa Diehl of Lititz and 2nd Lt. Lisa Catherman of Windsor spent the week helping in the dining facilities.
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.gocivilairpatrol .com. Information about Squadron 304 is available by visiting www.JesseJones .cap.gov or following the squadron on Facebook.
Zalit Begins Term as Rotary District Governor
The Rotary Clubs of South Central Pennsylvania have welcomed Rebecca Zalit from the Rotary Club of Palmyra as the 2026-27 district governor of Rotary District 7390.
The leadership transition took place during the district’s annual installation ceremony, where Zalit officially succeeded Mary Brunski of Carlisle as district governor for the new Rotary year, which began July 1. This year’s celebration was held at Palmyra Bowling and the Sinkhole Saloon & Grille. Aaron Jacobs of York and Elizabeth Wolfe of York were also installed in their roles as incoming district governors for the years 2027-28 and 2028-29.
As district governor, Zalit will serve nearly 1,700 Rotary Club members in 39 clubs across Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties. Throughout the coming year, she will work alongside club leaders to strengthen membership, develop community partnerships, support youth leadership programs, advance the Rotary Foundation, and expand service projects both locally and around the world.
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million people who unite to take action through service. District 7390 clubs collectively contribute thousands of volunteer hours each year while addressing needs
close to home and around the world. Projects have included supporting local food banks, improving parks, and promoting literacy. New members from all backgrounds are welcome. To learn more about Rotary District 7390 or to connect with a local Rotary club, email office@ rotary7390.org.
The staff of this year’s Cadet Training Schools included Jesse Jones Composite Squadron cadets (from left) Jereco Acosta, Aaron Keohane, and Judah Acosta.
Cadets prepared to take flight in a UH-60 Black Hawk provided by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard aviation units.
Past District Governor Fred Gellert (left) of Carlisle affixes the official district governor pin to Rebecca Zalit’s shirt.
“It’s big because anything helps for college, and I’m grateful for anything I get to help pursue my education and my future goals,” Kylie said. She also serves as a volunteer during auxiliary events.
Auxiliary president Kim Sherr explained why the organization awards the funds to students who will enter the health sector. “I think we need students to go into the medical field. We need medical people,” said Sherr. “It’s important for the future, for their future also. It’s steady employment. It’s meaningful, and there’s a lot of opportunity for advancement.”
Sherr noted the VFW Post 7294 auxiliary works year-round to support the community. “Right before Christmas we gathered supplies and nonperishable food for Tenfold in Lancaster,” she said. “We are going to be doing that again. We donate to various community agencies, such as ambulance, fire, and police. We have community activities. We do an Easter egg hunt every year for the community kids. We participate with the VFW in the Trunk or Treat for Halloween. Twice a year when the VFW has their chicken barbecues, we have some veterans come up here from Coatesville VA Hospital, and we provide them with the chicken barbecue meal. We play bingo with them and send them home with prizes. We’re always looking for new things to do.”
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.
Rock Ford Posts Programs
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will welcome Tony Shahan of Flavors of History on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. for a lecture on “Craft, Clues, and Cooking: Re-creating the Trimble Kitchen.” The program will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the barn. The admission fee is for the lecture only. The program will share the research and archaeology that uncovered historical evidence in a 1739 kitchen at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills. Attendees will learn how the space was restored as an experimental kitchen, and they will find out about some of the tradespeople and craftspeople who reconstructed furnishings to make the kitchen functional. The program is a study of a kitchen from the architectural, archaeological, documentary, and
cook’s perspectives. Shahan has more than 38 years in the museum field. He has a passion for historic food and beverage, and he offers historic drink classes and curated tastings. In addition, he has restored and reconstructed mills, water systems, and kitchens. He combines his love of historic trades with experimental archaeology and has led projects in brick
making, manufacturing potash, and rebuilding a water wheel using only 18th-century tools and techniques. He is experienced with hearth cooking, wood-fired bake ovens, brewing, and distilling. He has worked in an 1806 brewery, a reconstructed 1850 brewery, and George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill at Mount Vernon.
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
Leamer was born and raised in Berks County. He holds a history degree from Cairn University and is a lifelong living historian and re-enactor with a decade of experience working with 21st-century coffee.
Leamer wishes to provide a deeper understanding of the Colonial coffee culture in North America and how it fueled a nation’s beginnings.
To purchase tickets to any of the aforementioned events, visit www .historicrockford.org/ special-events.
In addition, Sam Leamer will present a living history program, “Coffee With a Colonial,” in the kitchen of the General Edward Hand Mansion on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. The program will also be offered on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. The program will feature coffee and discussion.
Sites Needed for Air Quality Sensors
The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group PurpleAir Monitoring Initiative, which is placing air quality sensors throughout Lancaster County, is seeking volunteers to host additional air-sensing devices that it plans to purchase with a $2,600 Conservation Grant from the Sierra Club’s Pennsylvania Chapter.
PurpleAir is a hyper-local air quality monitoring network that transmits data through a Wi-Fi connection to a real-time, public access map. While not as robust as government-regulated sensors like the two currently in Lancaster
County, PurpleAir’s sensors are considered fairly accurate for particulate matter, and they serve as a supplement to the government-regulated sensors. Areas in Lancaster County without the Lancaster Group’s PurpleAir sensors include Columbia, Conestoga, Drumore, East Petersburg, Gap, Intercourse, Landisville, Leola, Lititz, Marietta, Millersville, Mount Joy, Paradise, Quarryville, Washington Borough, and Willow Street. People residing in these locales who are interested in hosting one of the devices may email sierraclubev -
ent@gmail.com and ask for an application, which covers the requirements for becoming a monitor host. Other areas of the county with existing or proposed future sources of air pollution will also be considered.
When positioning of the additional PurpleAir sensors is complete, the Lancaster Group will have installed about 18 of them at various locations in the county. Assessing Lancaster County’s air quality became a goal of the Lancaster Group as a result of the American Lung Association’s annual surveys, which consis -
tently give the county low marks for short-term particle pollution. The aim of the initiative is to increase the amount of particulate matter data available to the general public, providing a more complete picture of the dangers associated with fine air particles and their effects on the health of local residents.
For more details, contact Lancaster Group member Allison Zechman, who is leading the initiative, at sierraclubevent@gmail .com. For additional info about the Sierra Club - Lancaster Group, visit www.lancastersierra club.org.
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UPMC Honored for Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening
UPMC Imaging Services at Lititz and Lancaster have been designated as Centers of Excellence (COEs) by GO2 for Lung Cancer for their commitment to provide the Lancaster community with patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer screenings.
COEs designated in lung cancer screening are committed to facilitating patient-centered communication and decision-making. COEs implement screening that is in accordance with current evidence and clinical guidelines from organizations such as the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) while using a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate follow-up care, diagnostics, and treatment. While the recognition highlights the imaging services in Lititz and Lancaster, UPMC has lung cancer screening COE designa -
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tion across the central Pennsylvania region.
Lung cancer has been the long-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and most lung cancer diagnoses are made at the advanced
stage of the disease. By providing individuals at high risk with screening that uses low-dose computed tomography, lung cancer can be found early when it is more treatable and potentially curable.
Ephrata Cloiser Plans Ice Cream Social
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will open its grounds to the community on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. for its annual ice cream social. This fundraising event, a project of the Ephrata Cloister Associates in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, will feature ice cream and brownie sundaes scooped by celebrity dippers, including WIOV morning radio host Casey Allyn, Ephrata Mayor Tom Reinhold, journalist and novelist Larry Alexander, state Rep. Keith Greiner, and Blue Ridge’s Cindy Mellinger. The event is sponsored by Blue Ridge. The New Cloister Restaurant will provide the ice cream. A highlight of the event will be nature crafts and
games under the tent in the meadow. Prizes will be awarded for the first 50 children who complete the Nature Scavenger Hunt. Children can make their own wooden necklaces and explore the nature trail along the Cocalico Creek. Attendees can learn more about the Historic Landscape Restoration Initiative that will transform the property into a natural habitat for local wildlife, flowers, and plants. Guides in historical costumes will be stationed in the buildings to greet visitors and interpret the history of the 18th-century structures. The acoustic duo the Groove Slingers will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. in the new amphitheater. The duo plays a variety of blues, rock, jazz, country,
bluegrass, and pop, as well as original music.
Visitors are encouraged to stroll the grounds of the Cloister, pet therapy dogs from Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS), and watch demonstrations by the Lancaster Spinners and Weavers Guild and Friends. Visitors will also be able to play Colonial games and try their hand at the art of Colonial printing on the reproduction printing press.
Event attendees may also learn more about charity in Ephrata and visit with representatives of local nonprofits.
The museum store will feature 18th-century reproduction toys, crafts, and souvenirs; books of historical interest; and local
handmade arts and crafts. Visitors may also purchase cards, candles, pottery, sleigh bells, and chocolate in the store.
Tickets for the event will be available for purchase in the Visitor Center on the day of the event. There is a discount for members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates and youths ages 6 to 10, and children 5 and younger will be admitted free of charge.
Proceeds from the event will support educational programming at Historic Ephrata Cloister, including the Student Historians program and Community Days for local elementary students. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www .ephratacloister.org or call 717-733-6600.
Museum Posts Model Railroading Days
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will offer its Model Railroading Days event on Saturdays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, and 22. Visitors of all ages may watch model trains in action and see static displays from a variety of groups and clubs.
The Aug. 1 event will feature the DC Area Inde -
pendent Hi-Railers, the Standard Gauge Module Association, and the Strasburg Model Railroad Club. The James R. Rose Scale & Gauge exhibit will be on display.
Aug. 8 will feature the Baltimore Area American Flyer Club and the Capital PenNScalers. A tree-making presentation will take
place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The groups to be featured on Aug. 15 are the Keystone NTrack, Lebanon Valley Rail, the Lower Susquehanna Valley Modular Railroaders, the Northeast Corridor Historical Society, and the Strasburg Model Railroad Club.
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Museum to Reschedule Activities
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, will remain closed until further notice following storm damage from severe storms on July 4.
As a result of the temporary closure, Life in the 1860s Day was canceled. Many of the planned activities - including civilian living history demonstrations and elements of the popular 19th-century baseball programming - are expected to be incorporated into America 250
Military Days, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 to 9. That expanded weekend will feature living history interpreters representing multiple periods of American military history, including the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I, along with special programming commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Updates regarding reopening and upcoming events will be available at www.landisvalley museum.org.
meadow Crossing Modular Train Group will be featured. A large Lionel 0-72 layout will be displayed.
Model Railroading Days is included in the regular museum admission.
To learn more about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
(from left) Amelia Richardson, Logan Raiger, Ashley Wenrich,
Derr celebrate UPMC Imaging Services at Lititz being designated as a Center of Excellence by GO2
In Rothsville, Summer Is Polo Season
BY JEFF FALK
There are competitive sports, participatory sports and spectator sports. For the most part, polo is a spectator sport.
Nowhere do they view polo like they do in Lititz.
“You’re disconnected from technology,” said Elizabeth Beck, the president of the Lancaster Polo Club’s six-member board of directors. “You can really unplug and reset. It’s very much a respite, but there’s also some excitement. It’s a really great blend of what you imagine of polo. It’s camaraderie, and you’re enjoying the day, the time and the people who you’re with.”
A Sunday afternoon in the summer with the Lancaster Polo Club is more of an outing or social gathering than it is a sporting event.
Sure, the players, the equines, the sportsmanship, the horsemanship and the action are the main focus of attention. But there’s just as much going on off the massive grassy playing field as there is on it.
“The vast majority of the members of our club are spectators,” said Beck. “We have made a more concerted effort to try to bring people into the sport. Sometimes it can feel unattainable because it’s so niche. There’s a lot of education. It’s a complicated sport. We’re trying to bridge that gap.”
The Lancaster Polo Club hosts home matches on every summer Sunday in Rothsville, at the treelined Forney Field, 70 Church St., Lititz. The two-hour matches begin at 2:30 p.m., but gates open at 1 p.m., allowing plenty of time for pregame festivities like tailgating, socializing and food trucks.
The Lancaster Polo Club’s 16- to 18-match season began on June 14 and will run through the end of September. The matches, which are made up of four or six 7.5-minute periods or ‘chuckers,’ feature competitors in male, female, children, beginner and advanced categories, as well as some combination of all of those.
The matches, some of which are sponsored by local businesses and community members, are open to the public, and there are fees associated with admission. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
“I want to convey a sense of openness to that curiosity,” said Beck. “I want people to come and experience it. It’s very welcoming. When someone’s new, that’s where the friendship starts. It starts with coming to your first match. It really is a wonderful sport, a wonderful community. You really can only experience it by being there.”
Once known as “the Sport of Kings,” polo is played by two teams of four players, each on horseback. Each side uses teamwork, strategy, riding skills and a long mallet to advance the ball down the field and ultimately through the other team’s goal posts.
“You kind of don’t know until you do know,” said Beck, who was introduced to polo by her parents more than 30 years ago. “It’s kind of one of Lancaster County’s best-kept secrets. It’s the oldest team sport in the world. It’s a fascinating sport. It’s an intense sport. It’s
Bird Club Posts Field Trip, Meeting
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer a field trip to Clark Nature Preserve in Pequea on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a 7 a.m. start. Attendees will explore the meadow and woodlands for summer birds such as buntings, vireos, and tanagers. The trip is free and open to the public. Participants must register with trip leader Sarah Gotwols at 717-9403804 or sarahann71880@ gmail.com by 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. The LCBC will meet on
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a Sunday afternoon tradition. It’s really the embodiment of community.”
This year marks the Lancaster Polo Club’s 86th season. Currently, the club boasts more than 80 members, only six of whom are players.
“We get people traveling in,” said Beck. “There are no set (player) rosters. Sometimes players will go to other clubs and play. It’s kind of like, ‘Who’s available?’ Each player is assigned a handicap, and teams are structured by those handicaps. Polo is a migratory sport. It’s played in the winter down south. About this time in the south, it’s getting too hot for the horses and the players.
“Over the last three years, we’ve made a concerted effort to spread the word,” concluded Beck. “We’ve been more thoughtful about the types of events we’re pushing out.”
Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens.
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Patti Barber, an endan gered bird specialist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, will present “Osprey: Pennsylvania’s Less Appreciated Recovery Success.” Ospreys are an incredible success story but are often overshadowed by the recovery of bald eagles and peregrine falcons. Barber will cover the history of the osprey population in Pennsylvania and reasons for its decline and recovery. She will describe current monitoring efforts, successes, challenges, and
Barber has studied birds on four continents. She did her master’s research on mate guarding and paternity in red-faced warblers. With the Pennsylvania Game Commission, she is responsible for the 20 threatened and endangered native birds of the state. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-8918145 or 717-725-2717. Information about the LCBC is available at www.lancaster birdclub.org, www.face book.com/lancasterbird club, and www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.
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The 10th Lancaster Craft Beerfest will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Ewell Plaza and Binns Park, 120 N. Queen St., Lancaster. All attendees must be at least 21.
Attendees may choose from two sessions when purchasing tickets: noon to 3 p.m. or 4 to 7 p.m. Each session will have breweries, live music, and food vendors such as Cabalar, Souvlaki Boys, and Raggamuffin Kitchen. More than 35 breweries will be represented at the event.
To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/ LancasterCraftBeerfest.
Special designated driver tickets are available.
The presenting sponsors of the event are Decades and the Rotary Club of Lancaster Penn Square, and the latter will once again benefit from a portion of ticket sales.
Community sponsors include John Gross & Company, Visit Lancaster City, and Waterfront Financial.
Event partners include Signarama Lancaster, STRAY Production Services, RockHound Apparel, and BUiLDiNG CHARACTER.
To learn more, visit www.lancastercraftbeer fest.com.
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A July 22 Merchandiser article about YourLife Gym incorrectly stated that the gym is located in West Hempfield Township.
The gym is located in East Hempfield Township at 2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster.
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County. The promotion is good from now until the end of the year.
“Physically, the passport is made of heavy material,” said Cliff, a resident of Manheim Township. “It’s something that’s going to be a keepsake if someone is inclined. It’s a neat way to commemorate how you celebrated this special year.”
Included among the participating locations are Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, Historic Rock Ford, the Strasburg Rail Road, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Lancaster Central Market, National Watch and Clock Museum, Susquehanna National Heritage Area, LancasterHistory Museum and Research Center, the Fulton Theatre, the Demuth Museum of Art, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Ephrata Cloister, the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, and the Christiana Historical Society.
“We’ve got a heapin’ helping of history here,” said Cliff. “Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities. It’s one of the very few United States capitals, even though it was only for one day. A lot of people forget that around the 1700s, Lancaster was the western frontier. I’d say we’re pretty historic in a lot of ways. I think on the historic landscape of central Pennsylvania, Lancaster
more than holds its own. If the passport helps people explore some of the history, we think that’s a good thing for the local economy.
“There are so many great historical stories we wanted to share with locals and visitors,” Cliff continued. “The history and heritage aspect we offer is certainly significant. We’re well-known for the Amish community. History and heritage are often referenced by our visitors as reasons for coming here. With the country’s 250th birthday, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to highlight that.”
An advocate for tourism, Discover Lancaster was formed from the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Business Bureau in 2015. Discover Lancaster, which receives 80 percent of its funding from Lancaster County’s hotel tax, employs 14 full-time staff members and eight part-time travel consultants.
“Tourism represents a sizeable part of our overall economy,” said Cliff. “It helps provide jobs, tax revenues and economic growth. Locals can enjoy some of these experiences right in their own backyards. There are benefits to having a robust tourism industry. All in all, the passport is really cool. It’s a great way to spend time.”
For additional information, go to www.discover lancaster.com.
A visitor picks up a free Discover Lancaster passport at the tourism-advocate organization’s office in the Greenfield Commerce Park.
Attendees socialized and visited vendor stands in Ewell Plaza at a previous Lancaster Craft Beerfest.