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When a beloved pet is aging or nearing the end of its life, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. That’s when Ashley Page steps in. As a certified endof-life pet doula, she offers compassionate, nonmedical support to both pets and their people, helping families navigate aging, terminal illness and difficult end-of-life decisions with care and dignity.

“My role is to help families feel supported emotionally, practically and compassionately,” she said. “That support can look very different depending on the family’s needs. Some people reach out because they need help understanding quality of life changes, while others are preparing for euthanasia, struggling with anticipatory grief or simply feeling overwhelmed caring for an aging pet.”

Based in York, Page is the owner of Willow Bridge Crossings.

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n celebration of Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community’s 57th birthday this month, the skilled-care nonprofit nursing home in Manheim will host a food truck fundraiser on Saturday, June 27.

T he event will take place at LCBC Church, located at 2392 Mount Joy Road, Manheim, w i t h d r i v e - t h ro u g h and curbside pickup available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event, called “Hope on Wheels,” will raise funds to support the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health of the residents People serve food at a previous Mt. Hope food truck fundraiser. at Mt. Hope.

Each meal will include slow- residents. Every year, Mt. Hope skilled nursing and rehabilitation. roasted pulled pork, sauce, a roll, provides over $1.2 million in chari- According to Wilson, more than 80 percent of Mt. Hope’s residents a baked potato with sour cream table care for its residents.”

Wilson noted that Mt. Hope can rely on Medicaid state assistance, and butter, baked beans with bacon, a fruit cup in juice and a trace its roots back to the 1970s which helps those who cannot and it was previously known as the afford nursing home costs on their gourmet cookie. own.

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“Many people refer to it as one “Our overarching mission, which to participate,” said Kris Wilson, director of advancement. “The of Manheim’s best-kept secrets,” guides everything we do, is to funds contributed will help address she said of the community located provide excellent and affordable the increasing costs associated at 3026 Mt. Hope Home Road in nursing care services to those on Manheim. Wilson first learned fixed incomes, as well as to individwith resident care.”

In addition to purchasing a meal, about Mt. Hope while searching for uals with disabilities, regardless of people are encouraged to donate a retirement home for her mother. their financial circumstances and additional funds to the retirement Upon entering, she was immedi- the challenges of covering their ately impressed by the cleanliness, nursing care expenses,” she said. community.

“Here’s how your donations can the cheerful demeanor of the staff “Our ability to fulfill this mission make a difference,” Wilson said. and the warmth of the overall for our seniors is made possible “A donation of $100 helps provide environment. She found it to be a through the prayers and the genhealthy, well-balanced, home- perfect fit for her mother and later erous support of our community.”

Preorders for barbecue meals cooked meals on-site for one week. for her uncle.

“I quickly realized how special will be accepted, and meals will be A contribution of $250 assists in covering medical and personal care Mt. Hope is,” she said. “The size reserved under the name provided items for one resident in need. and atmosphere create a close- at the time of ordering. Extra meals will be available while supplies Lastly, a donation of $1,000 or knit, family-friendly feel.”

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For Auscultation Brass, Music Is Medicine

BY JEFF FALK

On the surface, there is no obvious connection between medicine and music. That is, until you realize that music goes with anything, or everything.

Auscultation Brass is a collection of healing artists and a group of musical physicians.

“I think there’s a part in our brains that, when music hits our ears, it becomes very soothing,” said Dr. Jerry Rothacker, the scheduler and main contact for Auscultation Brass. “For years, when I did surgery, I didn’t allow music in the operating room. I didn’t want it to be a distraction.

But at one point, I told my staff, ‘I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to play classical music.’ What I found was that it wasn’t a distraction; it helped people concentrate. “ What I was listening to wasn’t what my staff was listening to when they were driving home,” he added. “That’s the beauty of music.”

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Auscultation Brass is a Lancaster-based band made up of medical professionals - nurses and mostly doctors. Medicine is their profession, and music is their interest, but they are passionate about both.

“Auscultation means to listen,” said Rothacker, a retired orthop e dic s urge on and a tuba-playing resident of East Hempfield. “It’s like a doctor listening to your lungs and heart with a stethoscope. That’s Auscultation. We had a little discussion when the band was first formed.

Someone came up with Auscultation, and we said, ‘That’s it.’”

Auscultation Brass is directed by Dr. Bob Belser, an ear, nose and throat man, while Dr. Michael Chambers, a maxillofacial surgeon, plays the trombone and ser ves as the group’s musical librarian. Chambers is joined on the trombone

by Dr. Marguerite Duane, a family doctor. Dr. Tom Andersen, a retired family physician, plays the tuba.

Trumpet players include Dr. Dan Diehl, a retired family doctor; Dr. Andy Lutzkanin, a family physician; and Dr. Bill Roberts, a retired family doctor. Intensive Care Unit nurse Kirby Strohmaier plays the French horn, as does Dr. Bill Lovett, a practicing family doctor.

Those health professionals have practiced medicine in local hospitals like L ancaster General, performed as specialists at places like Orthopedic Associates of L ancaster or been on their own in private practices.

“I think some of the attraction is the discipline it takes to learn to play an instrument,” said Rothacker. “ You don’t just pick it up. You’ve got to work at it every day. As you get older, it becomes a mental challenge.”

Auscultation Brass specializes in the genres of classical, light classical, See Brass pg 6

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Resource Sharing App Launched A new resource called the Lancaster County Food Exchange is available to help food banks, pantries, and community organizations share resources, reduce waste, and get food to families in need. The organization’s purpose is to “make sure no good food goes unused and no family goes hungry.”

Terry Kile had the idea for the food exchange when The Loft Community Partnership in Millersville received an overage of 4,800 clamshells of blueberries.

Kile, a local tech entrepreneur, created the Lancaster County Food Exchange mobile web application using coding and some artificial intelligence. Incorporated as Food Exchange Resources in June 2025 and certified as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service, the Lancaster County Food Exchange was beta-tested by several food pantry directors and employees prior to its launch on Jan. 15.

The Lancaster County Food Exchange aims to help stretch limited resources further and strengthen collaboration among food assistance providers countywide. The mobile app allows registered food pantry volunteers to list surplus inventory directly from a smartphone, request needed items from partner organizations across Lancaster County, coordinate pickups and deliveries, and view real-time shared inventory for better planning and distribution. Needs may include food and personal care products. As of May 5, the Lancaster County Food Exchange served 32 local agencies and more than 80 volunteers.

Future plans include expanding partnerships with growers, manufacturers,

and distributors; integrating additional features for reporting and logistics; and onboarding more community groups that serve local families.

Initial support organizations included Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Midwest Food Bank, and Community A ction Par tnership of Lancaster County (CAP of Lancaster County). Food Exchange Resources is presently served by a board of directors, including Dana D. Myers, director of charitable giving for Brittany’s Hope; Amanda Frankeny, director of food justice at CAP of Lancaster County; Sandra Valdez, chief human services officer with the Spanish American Civic Organization (SACA); Willeta Calvin, community school director at Bright Side Opportunities Center; and Janice Reinke, manager of food procurement and distribution at Midwest Food Bank. Additional support has been provided by Jenna Graeff, executive director of The Loft Community Partnership; Cindi Pasi, senior retail donation manager with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank; and Paige McFarling, executive director at Lancaster County Food Hub. Financial support from three local organizations, including the Lancaster County Community Foundation, allows the food exchange to be offered free of charge to all volunteers.

Organizations and volunteers may join the food exchange by visiting www.lcfe.food and clicking “Sign-Up Here.” For more information, contact Kile at contact@lancastercounty foodexchange.org or 717598-8970, or visit the aforementioned website or www.lancastercounty foodexchange.org.

Medical Equipment Donations Sought Jewish Family Service of Lancaster (JFS) is asking the community to donate clean, functional durable m e d i c a l e q u i p m e n t to help meet a growing local need. Items in especially short supply include walkers, rollators, shower chairs, and bedside com-

modes. These essential items help individuals maintain safety, mobility, and independence while recovering from illness or injury, or while aging at home.

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Fundraising Campaign Expands Housing

America250 Series Puts Local Spin on American Backstories

B r i d g e o f Ho p e h a s announced the successful completion of its $9.3 million Making Room comprehensive campaign, a milestone that is already expanding affordable housing access and strengthening long-term stability for families facing homelessness across Lancaster County, Chester County, and beyond.

Originally launched with an $8.4 million goal, the campaign was expanded as economic pressures increased the number of local families experiencing housing instability. At the same time, new opportunities emerged to secure additional homes and respond more urgently to the need.

In L ancaster County, campaig n investments resulted in six affordable housing units located in Lititz, Manheim, Paradise Township, and Lancaster Township - communities where rising rents have i n c re a s i n g l y o u t p a ce d wages. The locations of several of the homes will help children remain connected to their schools, routines, and support systems during times of transition.

The campaign also helped launch the Br idgepor t Housing collaboration with Chestnut Housing, Forest Hills Mennonite Church, and Conestoga Valley SEEDS. The partnership aims to add 12 to 15 affordable homes by 2027-28, expanding the community ’s long-term capacity to respond to family homelessness.

Beyond individual homes, the Making Room campaign strengthened Lancaster County’s housing ecosystem by expanding creative strategies that help families facing homelessness move more quickly from crisis into housing, such as growing landlord partnerships, using master leasing and lease guarantees, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and increasing rental assistance.

The campaign also reinforced the supports that help families remain housed. Families often enter permanent housing after months or even years

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All humans are created equally, and peoples of different colors, backgrounds and beliefs can share the Earth and peacefully coexist. If indeed America is a grand experiment, then those are the premises.

On the occasion of this countr y ’s 250th anniversar y, L andis Valley Village & Farm Museum’s America250 lecture series examines forces which have directly and indirectly affected that experiment and highlights the role that Pennsylvania and Lancaster have played in it.

The seven-speaker America250 lecture series that Long has pulled together will be presented at Landis Valley Village & Far m Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, on the last Friday of every month.

There are costs involved with attending the series of lectures, which will conclude on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Kutztown University’s Patrick Donmoyer’s presentation on “The Legend of Mountain Mary” kicked off the America250 lecture series at 6 p.m. on May 29.

It will be followed by historian Scott Mingus’ talk on “The Underground Railroad in Lancaster” at 6 p.m. on June 26, Philip Gruber’s discussions about “Farmer Revolts in Early America” at 6 p.m. on July 31, and Scott Sheeley’s speech on “Lancaster’s Role in American’s Food System” at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28.

At 6 p.m. on Sept. 25, Lynette Miller will put a historical spin on “18th Century Fashion in Lancaster.” Dr. William Woys Weaver will expound upon the topic of “Pennsylvania Dutch Food Traditions” at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30, while

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long rifle and back powder expert John Kolar’s talk on “Lancaster Gunsmiths of the Early Republic” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18 will conclude the series and preview Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum’s upcoming exhibit featuring early firearms.

Each lecture in the series will last about 90 minutes and will include discussion and question-and-answer periods. Light refreshments will be served.

Interested individuals are asked to register for the lectures at www.landis valleymuseum.org. There are limits to the number of visitors who can attend the lectures in person, but the museum will also offer Zoom options and recorded video presentations on its YouTube Channel.

For more than 100 years, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum has been educating, promoting and advocating for 300-yearold Pennsylvania German history.

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of instability, carrying the weight of prolonged stress and uncertainty.

Through strengthened whole-family support, Bridge of Hope has sought t o re d u c e i s o l a t i o n , address the emotional toll of homelessness through mental health-informed care, and surround parents and children with neighboring volunteers who walk alongside them as they stabilize, heal, and rebuild.

Together, these efforts contributed to a 65% increase in Bridge of Hope families served in Lancaster County. While the campaign was a success, the work continues.

Bridge of Hope continues to expand housing solutions, strengthen pathways to employment and financial stability, mobilize more neighboring volunteers, and prepare for a new phase of work focused on long-term community impact.

Bridge of Hope National is a Christian faith-based nonprofit organization working to end family homelessness across the United States. Bridge of Hope partners with families facing homelessness to help them achieve safe, sustainable housing by strengthening financial stability, providing whole-family case management, and foster ing suppor tive neighboring relationships with volunteers from local Christian churches who offer ongoing relational and practical support.

To learn more, visit www .bridgeof hopeinc.org.

Information about the Making Room campaign is available at www.bridge of hopeinc.org/give/ making-room-campaign/.

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William Miller Barbour may be one of the most inf luential Americans you’ve never heard of. But Eric Schubert and Abigail Sholes want everyone to know his name.

The historians are organizing the W. Miller Barbour Lecture Series, designed to highlight the life of the man who lived from 1908 to 1957 and made a significant impact on the civil rights movement.

“Each session will follow the same general framework of his biography and career but connects and tailors it to the specific Pennsylvania communities he influenced,” Schubert said.

“The series uses Barbour’s life and career to link local history with the broader civil rights movement, especially with a lecture the week of Juneteenth and more in his native Dauphin and Lancaster counties.”

The series will kick off on Wednesday, June 17, with a program at the Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Additional programs will be held on Thursday, July 16, at the Lower Swatara Township H i s t o r i c P re s e r v a t i o n Society; Sunday, July 19, at the Griscom Education Center; Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Cumberland County Historical Society; Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Masonic Village; and Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.

“Abigail and I are honored to share Barbour’s legacy with the public,” Schubert said. “He had lifelong advocacy for equality and opportunity, and these talks will introduce and establish the core themes - justice, dignity and community leadership - that defined his life and career.”

Schubert and Sholes both share interests in history and preserving Barbour’s impact. Schubert works as a genealogist, and both historians have done extensive research by reading both Barbour’s own publications as well as other historical documents to present a clear picture of the man.

“If someone isn’t familiar with W. Miller Barbour, the key thing to know is

that he built a career that moved between national leadership and local impact,” Schubert said. “He was an Elizabethtown College graduate and a highly trained social worker with an MSW, which shaped how he approached civil rights practical, policy-focused and grounded in community needs.”

Schubert and Sholes, who both graduated from Elizabethtown College with history degrees, became interested in telling Barbour’s story after learning more about the leader through work with Elizabethtown College professor Jean-Paul Benowitz.

“Every detail about Barbour is interesting to us.

We are fascinated by his life and career,” Schubert said. “However, one of the biggest findings has been just how geographically wide his influence was. He moved between Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, sometimes even New York and other states, while staying focused on the same core issues of employment , housing and civil rights enforcement.”

Their extensive research has helped piece together a coherent narrative from hundreds of sources across the country, something that hasn’t been done before with Barbour’s story.

“It shows an extremely active man, constantly focused on publishing , writing and advocating fo r a n d o n t h e i s s u e s that mattered to him,” Schubert said.

S chuber t and S holes have also been promoting Barbour ’s stor y on mu l t i ple f ront s . S t ate Sen. Patty Kim, who represents Barbour’s native Middletown, issued an official citation honoring Barbour and the lecture series, and the Dauphin County Commissioner ’s office will issue a proclamation this summer, with plans in the works for Barbour to be honored in Lancaster County as well.

The pair has also submitted ar ticles on various aspects of Barbour’s life to academic journals and contributed to a shor t documentary by the

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E- town research team, “ The Prospect for Freedom: W. Miller Barbour’s Human Rights Journey.”

Schubert hopes the lecture series will bring a man who deserves center stage into the spotlight. “ T e l l i n g W. M i l l e r Barbour’s story matters because it fills in a gap that shouldn’t exist in the first place,” he said.

“Barbour was doing the work of organizing, teaching and pushing institutions toward accountability … yet his name rarely appears in the mainstream versions of civil r ights histor y.

His early death stopped recognition of his legacy, and we want to correct the historical record and share Barbour’s incredible lessons and observations about our society.”

And for someone who loves history like Schubert does, uncovering Barbour’s influence is just one step in bringing stories like his into the limelight.

“People like W. Miller Barbour exist in multiple fields,” he said. “They are the unsung heroes who do the work and may not get as much attention as others in the field. In this case, for example, W. Miller Barbour should be remembered for his incredible role in American civil rights histor y and deser ves to be discussed at the same level as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Most of the lectures are free and open to the public, but some are ticketed by donation. For complete details, visit w w w. e s p u b l i c h i s t o r y .wordpress.com or search for Eric Schuber t on LinkedIn.

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“One cannot help but feel actively engaged as they listen and are invited to sing along,” Detrick said.

“For this specific concert, all the musical selections will tell the story from slavery to freedom.”

Officially enacted as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth marks the date in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to alert enslaved African Americans of their freedom, more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The holiday takes its name from blending the words “June” and “nineteen.”

“Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental

Benefit Auction to Support Clinic The Clinic for Special Children (CSC), a nonprofit medical practice that provides affordable health care to children a n d a d u l t s w i t h ra re genetic disorders, will hold its 35th annual Lancaster County Benefit Auction on Saturday, June 20, at the Leola Produce Auction, 135 Brethren Church Road, Leola.

The auction will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public. A breakfast buffet will open at 6:30 a.m.

The items to be auctioned include handmade quilts, handcrafted furniture, new bedroom suites, toys and collectibles, storage sheds, lawn furniture, crafts, farm supplies, and gift certificates. The event will also offer a silent

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The funds raised from the annual benefit auctions provide nearly half of the CSC’s annual operating budget and allow the clinic to continue to provide affordable, specialized care to families facing rare genetic diseases. Each year, seven auctions across the country are held to support CSC. Since 1990, these auctions have raised close to $22 million to support the CSC ’s mission. For more information, visit www.clinicauctions.org or call 717-687-9407.

event, largely unknown to many Americans, belongs to all Americans,” Detrick shared. “ The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of continuing to put one foot in front of the other and walk toward a goal of peace, love and justice for all.”

The nonprofit MFE has a mission to cultivate the power of music as an educational and community builder to transform lives in Lancaster County and beyond.

T he concer t complements the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren’s desire to reach audiences outside its doors.

“Our church is committed to promoting musical arts in the Elizabethtown community by uniting people through music and fostering a sense of shared

JFS from pg 2 mobility scooters, hospital beds, and patient lifts can be redirected to the D urable Me dical L oan Closet at Grace Church in Lititz.

JFS provides support to individuals and families throughout the community, guided by the values of dignity, compassion, and ser vice. T hrough programs that assist older adults, caregivers, and vulnerable community members, JFS works to ensure that neighbors in need have access to practical resources and human connection.

B e caus e stora ge and staffing are limited, equipment donations cannot be dropped off without prior arrangements, and JFS is unable to offer equipment pickup. To arrange a donation drop-off, call JFS at 717-537-1863.

experience,” Detrick said.

“We are pleased to offer our accessible, family-friendly facilities for such events.”

The concert is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. All Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren concerts are livestreamed and available on YouTube following the performance.

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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.

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).

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HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning!

Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band.

(Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT RICHARD CATHOLIC CHURCH: 110 North Oak Street, Manheim PA (717)665-2465, Fr. Richard Groff Pastor Website strichardcatholicchurch.org Mass Times: Sat 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 and 10:30 am, weekday T – F 9:00 am Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45 pm and by appt.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually?

Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.

TRINITY EC CHURCH 48 Market Sq., Manheim Sunday School 9:15am/Worship 10:25am Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com 717-665-3633 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!” WATER'S EDGE MINISTRIES: Learn and grow in your relationship with God at WEM. Come visit our service and join us in fellowship immediately following. We meet at 15 S. Wolf St, Manheim on Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. (watersedgemin.com) Hope to see you there!

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.

WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.

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Brass from pg 2 pop, marches and movie-themed music. Over the last four decades, the members have grown as musicians, the group has evolved as a band and Auscultation Brass’ library has ballooned to more than 300 pieces of music.

“We try to practice once a week,” said Rothacker.

“It’s been Sunday evenings for 40 years. At one time, that was the night that was the calmest, with medical emergencies and young kids. The thing I’m most proud of is that we’ve been able to evolve. When we first started, it was fairly basic stuff. We’re on to some more difficult music, and we’ve been able to add

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members.”

Established in 1985, Auscultation Brass now plays about 12 venues each year, mostly at churches, retirement homes, medical events and festivals.

“When we first started, we had patients who would come to our performances,” said Rothacker. “It was kind of like, ‘Hey, this guy has a life outside of medicine.’

But the story is music. You can be a musician, enjoy music and not necessarily make it your field. The members in our band are really good musicians and really good doctors.”

For additional information, go to www.auscul tationbrass.com.

Members of Auscultation Brass

Refresh Lancaster Reaches Fundraising Goal Re fresh L ancaster, a pro gram that operates a mobile hygiene unit, has s e cure d the fundi n g ne e de d to s u st a i n operations for the next year.

I n M a y, L a n c a s t e r EMS announced that the Refresh L ancaster program was facing termination without additional funding support. The goal was to raise $100,000 by June 30 to keep providing two deployments a week for the next year.

T his goal has not only been reached, but also e xce e d e d , w i t h n e a r l y $115,000 raised for the program as of May 28.

Refresh Lancaster offers two private, hot shower stalls and a medical office for discreet, on-site consultations and care provided by an experienced health care professional.

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seats are available in each of the rooms. The showers are cleaned after each use, and the rooms are heated.

D ur ing e ach de ploy ment , individuals may receive clothing items, including socks and underwear, as well as hygiene supplies like shampoo and feminine hygiene products. Lancaster city site deployments may include laundry cards for Festiva Laundry, as well. Refresh Lancaster also provides referrals for other community -based ser vices, including housing, food, clothing , medical and dental, counseling, and financial planning.

Donations can still be made to support ongoing pro gram operations at https://secure.qgiv.com/ for/refreshlancaster.

Lancaster EMS will now seek long-term funding solutions to keep the program running sustainably beyond the summer of 2027.

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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.

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.

HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning!

Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band.

(Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT RICHARD CATHOLIC CHURCH: 110 North Oak Street, Manheim PA (717)665-2465, Fr. Richard Groff Pastor Website strichardcatholicchurch.org Mass Times: Sat 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 and 10:30 am, weekday T – F 9:00 am Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45 pm and by appt.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually?

Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.

TRINITY EC CHURCH 48 Market Sq., Manheim Sunday School 9:15am/Worship 10:25am Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com 717-665-3633 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!” WATER'S EDGE MINISTRIES: Learn and grow in your relationship with God at WEM. Come visit our service and join us in fellowship immediately following. We meet at 15 S. Wolf St, Manheim on Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. (watersedgemin.com) Hope to see you there!

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.

WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).

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

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Brass from pg 2 pop, marches and movie-themed music. Over the last four decades, the members have grown as musicians, the group has evolved as a band and Auscultation Brass’ library has ballooned to more than 300 pieces of music.

“We try to practice once a week,” said Rothacker.

“It’s been Sunday evenings for 40 years. At one time, that was the night that was the calmest, with medical emergencies and young kids. The thing I’m most proud of is that we’ve been able to evolve. When we first started, it was fairly basic stuff. We’re on to some more difficult music, and we’ve been able to add

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members.”

Established in 1985, Auscultation Brass now plays about 12 venues each year, mostly at churches, retirement homes, medical events and festivals.

“When we first started, we had patients who would come to our performances,” said Rothacker. “It was kind of like, ‘Hey, this guy has a life outside of medicine.’

But the story is music. You can be a musician, enjoy music and not necessarily make it your field. The members in our band are really good musicians and really good doctors.”

For additional information, go to www.auscul tationbrass.com.

Members of Auscultation Brass

Refresh Lancaster Reaches Fundraising Goal Re fresh L ancaster, a pro gram that operates a mobile hygiene unit, has s e cure d the fundi n g ne e de d to s u st a i n operations for the next year.

I n M a y, L a n c a s t e r EMS announced that the Refresh L ancaster program was facing termination without additional funding support. The goal was to raise $100,000 by June 30 to keep providing two deployments a week for the next year.

T his goal has not only been reached, but also e xce e d e d , w i t h n e a r l y $115,000 raised for the program as of May 28.

Refresh Lancaster offers two private, hot shower stalls and a medical office for discreet, on-site consultations and care provided by an experienced health care professional.

Each person who uses the Refresh Lancaster unit is offered clean towels and toiletries, and handheld hair dr yers and shower

seats are available in each of the rooms. The showers are cleaned after each use, and the rooms are heated.

D ur ing e ach de ploy ment , individuals may receive clothing items, including socks and underwear, as well as hygiene supplies like shampoo and feminine hygiene products. Lancaster city site deployments may include laundry cards for Festiva Laundry, as well. Refresh Lancaster also provides referrals for other community -based ser vices, including housing, food, clothing , medical and dental, counseling, and financial planning.

Donations can still be made to support ongoing pro gram operations at https://secure.qgiv.com/ for/refreshlancaster.

Lancaster EMS will now seek long-term funding solutions to keep the program running sustainably beyond the summer of 2027.

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“End-of-life support is not just about the final day,” she said. “In many cases, support begins much earlier - during the aging process, after a difficult diagnosis or when families begin noticing

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W hen s er v ing a s an end-of-life pet doula, Page hopes to help reduce some of the overwhelming and isolating aspects of a pet’s death, including the guilt and emotional exhaustion people can experience.

“My role is not to replace veterinary care, but to walk beside families through the emotional and practical parts of the journey with compassion and w ithout judgment,” she said.

“Sometimes people simply need someone who understands how profound this bond and loss truly are.”

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Celebrating the Start of Summer

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

The Summer Solstice Festival will return to Mount Joy on Saturday, June 20, and this year’s event will be bigger than ever, said Jen Angeles, vice chair. The festival will run from noon to 4 p.m. along Main Street from Marietta Avenue to Market Street.

“We have over 100 vendors, nonprofits, food vendors and entertainers participating, which is nearly double what we had last year,” Angeles said. “The event has grown incredibly quickly, and we’re excited to bring even more people, businesses and organizations together.”

Visitors will find a wide variety of artisan vendors and small businesses offering everything from original artwork, handmade jewelry, candles and handcrafted home décor to charcuterie boards, ice cream scoops and other unique gifts. Wellness-focused vendors, retail b outiques , p e t-rel ate d businesses and many other local entrepreneurs will also participate in the festival.

“Food is always a big part of the event, and we’re excited to welcome several local favorites, including Iron Born Bistro from Marietta, Spud Muffin food truck, Noel’s Café and additional food vendors throughout the event,” Angeles said.

Stillpoint Studio will offer chair massages. There will be face painting and interactive vendor activities, and several local nonprofits will also participate, giving attendees a chance to learn more about organizations serving the community.

“One unique addition this year is a flash tattoo artist who will be set up inside 2FAB Weight Loss & Fitness Studio at 70 E. Main St.,” Angeles said. “She will

People enjoy last year’s Summer Solstice Festival.

be offering first-come, first-served flash tattoos throughout the day, and a portion of her proceeds will be donated back to the nonprofit, making it a fun way to support the event while getting a little new ink.”

Entertainment will include Skye the Fae, who will roam throughout the event and interact with guests. Tom Foolery the Bard and Opal Whiptail the Mermaid will be available for photos and visits throughout the day. Strolling magician and storyteller Doc Yoder will be part of the festival, along with live music and additional entertainment.

“One of the most anticipated attractions is our live unicorn, who will be visiting from 1 to 3 p.m. near the information tent,” Angeles shared. “Guests will have the opportunity to stop by, meet the unicorn and take photos.”

The festival is an initiative of the Summer Solstice Collective, a nonprofit founded by Collette Wagman. “ The idea for Summer Solstice Collective grew out of a desire to bring people together in a time when communities often feel divided,” Angeles said. “ What started as a seasonal celebration evolved into something bigger, a

way to create a welcoming space where people from different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and l i fe e x p e r i e nce s co u l d connect, learn from one ano ther and celebrate community.”

As the vision developed, organizers wanted the event to have a greater impact beyond a single day of festivities. The nonprofit was established to promote inclusion, education and community engagement, but it also gives back by donating profits to local food banks and hunger-relief programs. Part of the proceeds from this year’s festival will also support the PA Breast Cancer Coalition.

“O ur goal is simple: Create meaningful community experiences while helping neighbors in need,” Angeles said.

Nonperishable food donations will be accepted in exchange for tickets for a chance to win prizes donated by vendors and local businesses.

“One thing we’re especially excited about this year is that our board chair, Collette, created an original painting to represent the 2026 Summer Solstice Collective event,” Angeles said. “The artwork captures the spirit of the festival and will be on display during the event at

Women United Hold Annual Meeting United Way of Lancaster County’s Women United group gathered on May 19 for its annual meeting to celebrate another year of community impact, recognize past partners, and announce this year’s grant recipients.

Held from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m . at t h e L a nc a s te r C h a m b e r , t h i s y e a r ’s meeting carried special significance as members honored the life and legacy of longtime Women United member and past chair Kay Burky, who died

earlier this year. A dedicated advocate for women and families in Lancaster County, Burky had been an active member of Women United since 2009 and played a pivotal role in shaping the group’s See Meeting pg 12

Moon Raven Alley.”

A limited run of event T- shir ts featur ing the artwork will be for sale, a l o n g w i t h ad d i t i o n a l Summer Solstice merchandise through a temporary online storefront. Proceeds from merchandise sales will go directly back into supporting the nonprofit and helping to continue its mission.

“As we’ve grown, we’ve been incredibly grateful for the support of local businesses, vendors, volunteers, entertainers, sponsors and community members who have helped make this event possible,” Angeles said. “Every year, the event becomes a little bigger, reaches a few more people and creates new opportunities to bring our community together while giving back to those in need.”

She hopes people will come out for a fun afternoon.

“The goal is to create an event where people can spend a few hours exploring , shopping , eating , connecting with local organizations, enjoying entertainment and simply celebrating the start of summer together,” she said. “We want people to leave with a few memories, maybe a few new connections and a reminder that community still matters.”

For more information, visit http://summer solsticecollective.org or follow “Summer Solstice Festival” on Facebook or “Summer Solstice Mount Joy” on Instagram.

Church Posts Community Event For more than 100 years, St. Paul Penryn Lutheran Church has hosted a community picnic at a grove just down the road from the church off North Penryn Road. The picnic is typically held on the third Saturday in August.

This year, the church will not have a picnic due to upcoming upgrades at the grove facility. Instead, the church will host a community event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The event will be held at the church, 1258 Newport Road, Penryn, and will fea-

ture food, carnival-style games and bingo with prizes. Wristbands will be available for purchase for bingo or for children’s games and activities, with proceeds helping to fund meals for students in need in both the Manheim Central and Eastern Lebanon County school districts.

The church hopes to resume the annual picnic in the summer of 2027.

For more information or to volunteer with the picnic grove upgrades, contact St. Paul Penryn at 717-665-6093.

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Church Posts Food Drive

Help The Fight Posts Giveaway Drawing

Hempfield Church of the Brethren, 1186 Stevens St., Manheim, will sponsor a community - wide food drive in support of the Hempfield Area Food Pantry and the Manheim Central Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted on Tuesday, June 23, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The two pantries support over 300 families and 1,000 people in the local communities

He l p T h e F i g h t h a s announced a g iveaway drawing, which will give supporters the opportunity to win a new utility vehicle while helping local individuals and families facing breast cancer. The winning ticket will be drawn during Help The Fight’s 17th annual Main Event Benefit and Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Spooky Nook Meetings and Events, 2913 Spooky Nook Road, in Manheim. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. The prize includes a 2025 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9 in the color stealth black, along with a sport roof kit and full windshield package.

Proceeds from the drawing will directly support Help The Fight’s mission of providing real- time financial assistance and early detection funding for local breast cancer patients t h ro u g h o u t L a n c a s te r County and surrounding communities. Assistance may include help with

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with needed groceries.

Both pantries are in need of canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruit, packaged pasta of all types, pasta sauces, boxed macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter and jelly not in glass containers, one-pound bags of dry beans and rice, canned and boxed soups, and pancake mix and syrup.

The Manheim Pantry also provides personal care items, including toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner, women’s personal hygiene products, diapers, and adult disposable briefs.

Monetary donations will also be accepted, and both pantries are qualified charitable organizations for tax purposes. Checks should be made payable to Hempfield Area Food Pantry or Manheim Central Food Pantry.

For more information, call 717-898-0181 or email pcope@comcast.net.

Spring Into Summer SALE At Pine Creek Structures Now Until June 20 th 2026

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household bills, groceries, transportation, child care, insurance payments, and medical-related expenses.

Every dollar raised through the giveaway drawing will stay local.

Founded in 2009, Help The Fight has raised more than $2 million to support local breast cancer patients and early detection initiatives. In 2025 alone, the organization supported 323 patients throughout the region.

The giveaway drawing vehicle will be on-site at several community events throughout the summer, including the Jane Harting Cancer Benefit Truck Show on Saturday, June 20, and the Keystone LargeCarMag Nationals on Saturday, Aug. 29.

To purchase giveaway drawing tickets, visit www .helpthefight.org or stop by the Help T he Fight office, 143 Oakridge Drive, Mountville. Tickets may also be purchased through Help The Fight board members, volunteers, and representatives at upcoming events. There is a discount for packs of three tickets.

For more information about Help T he Fight, visit the aforementioned website.

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growth and impact over the years.

In tribute to Burky’s legacy of generosity and service, her husband, Scott Burky, made a surprise gift that will fully fund all 2026 Women United grant awards. The recipients of this year’s grants, each for the maximum amount of $20,000, were Union Community Care, YWCA Lancaster, Church World Service, Lititz Public Library, and Girls on the Run Lancaster. The grants will support programs and initiatives focused on improving the health and overall well-being of women and girls in Lancaster County.

Women United is a leadership giving circle of United Way of Lancaster County that brings together women who are passionate about philanthropy, volunteerism, and creating lasting change in the community.