JUNE 17, 2026
A Meal With a Mission
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
INavigating a Pet’s Final Journey
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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. The event will take place at LCBC Church, located at 2392 Mount Joy Road, Manheim, with drive-through 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 at Mt. Hope.
Each meal will include slowroasted pulled pork, sauce, a roll, a baked potato with sour cream and butter, baked beans with bacon, a fruit cup in juice and a gourmet cookie.
“The public is warmly invited to participate,” said Kris Wilson, director of advancement. “The funds contributed will help address the increasing costs associated with resident care.”
In addition to purchasing a meal, people are encouraged to donate additional funds to the retirement community.
“Here’s how your donations can make a difference,” Wilson said.
“A donation of $100 helps provide healthy, well-balanced, homecooked meals on-site for one week.
A contribution of $250 assists in covering medical and personal care items for one resident in need.
Lastly, a donation of $1,000 or more enables Mt. Hope to sustain a month of benevolent care for our
residents. Every year, Mt. Hope provides over $1.2 million in charitable care for its residents.”
Wilson noted that Mt. Hope can trace its roots back to the 1970s and it was previously known as the Dunkard Home.
“Many people refer to it as one of Manheim’s best-kept secrets,” she said of the community located at 3026 Mt. Hope Home Road in Manheim. Wilson first learned about Mt. Hope while searching for a retirement home for her mother.
Upon entering, she was immediately impressed by the cleanliness, the cheerful demeanor of the staff and the warmth of the overall environment. She found it to be a perfect fit for her mother and later for her uncle.
“I quickly realized how special Mt. Hope is,” she said. “The size and atmosphere create a closeknit, family-friendly feel.”
Mt. Hope is a nonprofit long-term care facility that offers 50 beds for
skilled nursing and rehabilitation. According to Wilson, more than 80 percent of Mt. Hope’s residents rely on Medicaid state assistance, which helps those who cannot afford nursing home costs on their own.
“Our overarching mission, which guides everything we do, is to provide excellent and affordable nursing care services to those on fixed incomes, as well as to individuals with disabilities, regardless of their financial circumstances and the challenges of covering their nursing care expenses,” she said. “Our ability to fulfill this mission for our seniors is made possible through the prayers and the generous support of our community.”
Preorders for barbecue meals will be accepted, and meals will be reserved under the name provided at the time of ordering. Extra meals will be available while supplies last. A drop box will be located on-site for payments, and people
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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. She provides in-home services throughout the county as well as in Lancaster County, and she offers virtual grief support services anywhere through phone calls, text support, FaceTime or Zoom.
“I can help families create comfort-focused routines at home, make environmental adjustments for senior pets, talk through end-of-life planning, provide euthanasia presence and support, assist with memorial ideas and aftercare guidance and offer grief support before and after a loss,” she said.
She knows what it’s like to lose a pet and to feel alone in her grief.
“After unexpectedly losing my soul dog, Jackson, I found myself
People serve food at a previous Mt. Hope food truck fundraiser.
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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.
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.
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“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.”
“Auscultation means to listen,” said Rothacker, a retired orthopedic surgeon 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 serves 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 Lancaster General, performed as specialists at places like Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster 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,
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,
Initial support organizations included Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Midwest Food Bank, and Community Action Partnership 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.
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Jewish Family Service of Lancaster (JFS) is asking the community to donate clean, functional durable medical equipment 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.
Larger equipment - including power wheelchairs,
Fundraising Campaign Expands Housing
Bridge of Hope has 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 Lancaster County, campaign investments resulted in six affordable housing units located in Lititz, Manheim, Paradise Township, and Lancaster Township - communities where rising rents have increasingly outpaced 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 Bridgeport 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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of instability, carrying the weight of prolonged stress and uncertainty. Through strengthened whole-family support, Bridge of Hope has sought to reduce isolation, 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 fostering supportive neighboring relationships with volunteers from local Christian churches who offer ongoing relational and practical support. To learn more, visit www .bridgeofhopeinc.org.
Information about the Making Room campaign is available at www.bridge ofhopeinc.org/give/ making-room-campaign/.
BY JEFF FALK
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 country’s 250th anniversary, Landis 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 & Farm 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
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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An Unsung Hero of Civil Rights
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
William Miller Barbour may be one of the most influential 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.
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 rightspractical, 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.
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“The Prospect for Freedom: W. Miller Barbour’s Human Rights Journey.”
“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.”
Schubert hopes the lecture series will bring a man who deserves center stage into the spotlight.
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 Historic Preservation 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.
“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.
“Telling W. Miller 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 rights history. 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.
“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
“It shows an extremely active man, constantly focused on publishing, writing and advocating for and on the issues that mattered to him,” Schubert said.
Schubert and Sholes have also been promoting Barbour’s story on multiple fronts. State 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 articles on various aspects of Barbour’s life to academic journals and contributed to a short documentary by the
“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 history and deserves 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 www.espublichistory .wordpress.com or search for Eric Schubert on LinkedIn.
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Music Will Mark Juneteenth
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Celebrate our country’s second Independence Day at a Juneteenth concert performed by the Music for Everyone (MFE) Community Chorus. The concert will take place on Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, 777 S. Mount Joy St.
The concert was originally scheduled for February, but inclement weather caused its postponement. That turned out to be an opportunity, said Joe Detrick, chair of the church’s concert committee.
“In consultation with the MFE director, Darla Bair, June 19, or Juneteenth, was the only available date for this spring,” Detrick recalled. “Our concert committee was especially sensitized to the Juneteenth celebration since our church has a strong peace, social and racial justice emphasis.”
Bair will lead the concert, directing a program featuring the non-audition, allage, multicultural secular group of 50 singers that comprise MFE’s Community Chorus. The group performs fully memorized songs, incorporating chore-
ography and American Sign Language.
“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 and adults with rare 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
auction with unique items for bids. A variety of food will be available, including barbecue chicken, pork sandwiches, subs, french fries, freshly made pies, doughnuts, whoopie pies, and ice cream.
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.
The concert 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
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mobility scooters, hospital beds, and patient liftscan be redirected to the Durable Medical Loan Closet at Grace Church in Lititz.
JFS provides support to individuals and families throughout the community, guided by the values of dignity, compassion, and service. Through 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.
Because storage 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). 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.
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
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.
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).
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Refresh Lancaster Reaches Fundraising Goal
Refresh Lancaster, a program that operates a mobile hygiene unit, has secured the funding needed to sustain operations for the next year.
In May, Lancaster EMS announced that the Refresh Lancaster 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. This goal has not only been reached, but also exceeded, with nearly $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 dryers and shower
seats are available in each of the rooms. The showers are cleaned after each use, and the rooms are heated.
During each deployment, 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 services, including housing, food, clothing, medical and dental, counseling, and financial planning.
Donations can still be made to support ongoing program 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.
Members of Auscultation Brass
facing a kind of grief that many people didn’t fully understand,” she recalled. “There’s often this unspoken belief that losing a pet should somehow hurt less, but for many of us, these animals are family, companions and emotional anchors. I realized there were other people
carrying that same grief while feeling unseen and unsupported, and I wanted to create a space where they didn’t have to go through it alone.”
With a background that includes more than 13 years of working professionally with animals through her business Allegiant Dog Walking, Page has also worked in veterinary offices, served as an animal control officer, worked as a professional dog trainer and is a certified pet CPR and First Aid instructor.
“I am also navigating life with my 16-year-old dachshund, Sullivan, who has dementia,” she said. “Caring for him has shown me firsthand how much support aging pets - and their people - truly need. From medication routines and environmental adjustments to the emotional weight of anticipatory grief, there are so many layers families are trying to manage.”
These experiences ulti -
mately led Page to become a certified end-of-life pet doula and create Willow Bridge Crossings in 2025.
“My background has given me experience not only in animal behavior and care, but also in supporting people through stressful and emotional situations involving their pets,” she said. “Becoming an end-oflife pet doula felt like a natural extension of the work I’ve already spent much of my life doing - caring for both animals and the humans who love them.”
Each client’s experience is different, she said, but all start with a free phone consultation to find the best support for each situation.
“Some people are looking for guidance with an aging pet, while others may need emotional support surrounding a recent diagnosis or upcoming euthanasia,” Page said. “From there, we discuss what services would feel most helpful and supportive for them.”
Page hopes her services
will shine a light on the emotions that come with loving and losing a pet.
“I think one of the most important things I want people to understand is that grief over an animal is real and valid,” she said. “These relationships are incredibly deep, and the loss of a pet can impact someone just as profoundly as the loss of any beloved family member.”
She also wants to convey the message that providing pet doula services is about more than navigating a pet’s death.
“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
changes in their pet and feeling uncertain about what comes next.”
When serving as 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 without judgment,” she said.
“Sometimes people simply need someone who understands how profound this bond and loss truly are.”
For more information, follow “Willow Bridge Crossings” on Facebook and Instagram.
Night of Music Planned
United Zion Camp Grove, 2298 Camp Road, Manheim, will host a Night of Music on Sunday, June 21, at 7 p.m.
The event will feature Brooke and A.J. Ginther leading in song, Judy Witmer on the piano, Loretta Whitcraft on the violin, Danielle Horst on the saxophone, a mixed chorus, and the Zimmerman Family Band. Ellie and Josiah Horst will lead Bible memory.
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are encouraged to make payments in cash or by check made payable to Mt. Hope NRC when picking up their meals. Additionally, if people wish to contribute an extra donation to support resident benevolent care needs, a
gift receipt for tax purposes will be provided through the advancement office at Mt. Hope. To preorder a meal, contact Wilson at 717-682-8026 or email advancement@ mthopenazarene.org by Saturday, June 20.
Ashley Page
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 boutiques, pet-related 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
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 life experiences could connect, learn from one another 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.
“Our 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 the Lancaster Chamber, this year’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
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Moon Raven Alley.”
A limited run of event T-shirts featuring the artwork will be for sale, along with additional 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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People enjoy last year’s Summer Solstice Festival.
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Church Posts Food Drive
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
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.
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Help The Fight Posts Giveaway Drawing
Help The Fight has announced a giveaway 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 throughout Lancaster County and surrounding communities. Assistance may include help with
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 The 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 The 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.