Dignity and Hope on Sale at the ReStore
BY JEFF FALK
Conscientious
consumers are economic engineers, thrifty spenders and financial stewards. They are also very much aware of where their money goes and whom it benefits.
Conscientious consumers know that money used for purchases at the ReStore is well-spent.
“The ReStore is a treasure hunt,” said Ben Mathus, who’s been the ReStore’s director for eight years. “Our savvy shoppers know our truck schedule. They want to see what new products are going to hit our floor. The savvy shoppers are in here regularly searching for gems. There are tremendous savings here.”
It’s been a year since LancasterLebanon Habitat for Humanity relocated its ReStore retail operations from a 20,000-square-foot building at 155 Independence Court,
Lancaster, to a 33,000-squarefoot site at 1061 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. That anniversary was marked with a celebration on June 21.
Lancaster’s Forgotten Major League Legacy
BY CAT SHANNON
In the heart of Lancaster city, land at the junction of Juliette and Frances avenues hides a secret, and it’s one that local resident Jeremy Raff is determined to bring back into the light. Nearly a century ago, the site housed Rossmere Base Ball Park, where some of baseball’s greatest talents played, but their stories have long gone untold.
In the 1920s, Rossmere hosted the Harrisburg Giants, an Eastern Colored League team led by center fielder and player-manager Oscar Charleston, whom historians rank among the greatest baseball players of all time.
Alongside him were teammates like Rap Dixon, a talented outfielder and all-around powerhouse, and Clarence “Fats” Jenkins, a dynamic leadoff hitter who later starred in basketball and earned a spot in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
BY JEFF FALK
They say it’s a game for the young at heart. It’s also a sport that can open doors and provide opportunities.
A rising junior at Manheim Township High School (MTHS), Brett Kirchoff is growing up with baseball.
“Baseball is one of the most important things in my life, along with family, religion and academics,” said Brett. “Baseball is right there with all of those things. It helps me take my mind off everything else.”
“Baseball is a game of failure,” continued Brett.
Though Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, Lancaster had hosted major league-level Black baseball decades earlier - a fact often forgotten until Major League Baseball officially recognized Negro League statistics as major league records in 2020. Also largely forgotten was the role Lancaster city played in promoting Negro League games. From 1925-27, the Giants played 20 exhibitions at Rossmere and several league games with thousands of fans in attendance. The players thrilled crowds with feats like their triple steal in the eighth inning of their first league game
Shoppers scan shelves for items at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore location in Manheim Township.
Brett Kirchoff
LBC Announces New Housing at Calvary Homes
Lancaster Bible College (LBC) and Calvary Homes have partnered to create Charger Hall @Calvary, a Christ-centered student housing initiative that blends Christian community, independent living, and intergenerational connection.
The former Bausman Healthcare Center on the Calvary Homes campus has been transformed into secure, independent housing for LBC students. Launching as a pilot program for the 2025-26 academic year, this living opportunity will allow LBC juniors, seniors, and graduate students to choose a residential experience that fosters biblical
values, mentorship, and service while engaging with senior adults in a meaningful way and maintaining the freedom and responsibility of off-campus housing.
The new housing will provide students with unique opportunities to serve and engage within the community. As part of the partnership, students will be encouraged to make connections with Calvary Homes residents in spaces such as the café, fitness, and pickleball areas. Additionally, a team comprising representatives from both LBC and Calvary Homes will be exploring opportunities for life-on-life connection.
CASA Receives Grant
CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties was awarded a $10,000 Impact Grant from the United Way of Lebanon County for the second year in a row.
Court-appointed special advocates are trained volunteers appointed to advocate for children who have been placed in the foster care system because of abuse or neglect. With the support of this year’s United Way of Lebanon County Impact Grant, CASA hopes to recruit, train, and swear in 20 new advocates and serve an additional 20 children. Three volunteers are currently in pre-service training.
Last year’s grant from United Way of Lebanon allowed CASA to hire a dedicated Lebanon County program specialist.
Anyone who would like to learn more about CASA and what volunteer advocates do may attend a Becoming a CASA In-Person Information Session on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster CASA office, 120 N. Shippen St., Lancaster, or a Becoming a CASA Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit www.casa lancleb.org/volunteer or call 717-286-1430.
Zenko Earns National Award
Marilyn Zenko of Manheim Township received the National STEM Champion Award from the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) during the annual Joint Engineer Training Conference Society Awards Gala held in Louisville, Ky., on May 15. This national recognition honors Zenko’s commitment to advancing STEM education and outreach.
Established in 1920, SAME has more than 100 posts around the world and is a professional organization that brings together private and public sector professionals from across the architecture, engineering, and construction industry in support of national security. Zenko recently completed her term on the National Board of Direction as chair for the College Outreach Community of Interest. She currently serves as president for the Philadelphia post, where she organizes K-12 STEM initiatives aligned with the
SAME Strategic Plan, and previously served as the president of the Phoenix post, where she launched the post’s first STEM open house.
Locally, Zenko serves on the board for the North Museum of Nature and Science in Lancaster. She also serves as a community member for the Manheim Township School District Guidance Advisory Council and serves as a speaker for the high school’s Engineering Day and Freshman Academy.
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Mike Huffstetler (left), national SAME president, and Marilyn Zenko
God Addresses Addiction at The Potter’s House
BY JEFF FALK
God is the potter, and we are the clay. It is up to us to put our lives in His hands.
The Potter’s House is merely a place where God performs his transformational work.
“It comes from the Bible,” said Robert Schoonover, the executive director of The Potter’s House, explaining the organization’s name. “We are all His works. It’s about God molding us and creating us to be what He wants us to be.”
An addiction recovery center for men and women, The Potter’s House is headquartered at 261 School Lane, Ephrata. The Christ-centered ministry also operates residential facilities in Leola, Brownstown and New Holland.
Overseen by a board of directors, The Potter’s House takes a holistic approach to addiction recovery, one that focuses on an individual’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The Potter’s House also serves as a safe place for former inmates transitioning back into society.
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vices are provided to its clients free of charge.
“The Potter’s House’s goal is to administer the love of God on men and women dealing with addiction,” said Schoonover. “We just want to help them heal and enter into life for the long haul. We try to be living examples. Everyone here has been in recovery themselves, and they live active and full lives. We do a lot of trauma healing. We want to be friends, encourage accountability and teach (clients) how to respect themselves.”
The Potter’s House’s three-phase, residential programs take up to a year to complete. The programs emphasize discipleship, life skills, prayer, confidence building and character development, and they assist participants in locating and keeping jobs.
“We love these individuals. We all believe they can change and grow,” said Schoonover, a resident of Conestoga. “I love seeing people being restored to hope. I like seeing the light bulb come on. You see people start to get confidence and see them live
for more than themselves. They start helping people just like them. I like seeing families restored. I like seeing the cycle of brokenness changed.”
Currently, The Potter’s House has about 30 men and four women enrolled in its recovery programs. They are locals and individuals from outside of Lancaster County who are battling a variety of addictions. Some are fighting multiple addictions.
“These are people looking
for long-term solutions,” said Schoonover. “They’re looking for a place to grow and heal. A lot of them are the communities’ brothers and sisters and fathers. We want to focus on a person’s mind, body and spirit. We’re trying to address the whole package.”
“Addiction is a misguided way people deal with pain,” added Schoonover. “People coming out of darkness don’t want to feel what they’re feeling. It ends up
Discipleship director Robert Weatherholtz (left) and founder Lloyd Hoover (right) prepare to baptize a Potter’s House program participant.
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at Rossmere on April 26, 1925 - a play involving Jenkins, Dixon and Charleston - but the field was lost when the baseball park was demolished to make way for Lancaster Catholic High School.
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Raff, a Lancaster native who discovered Charleston’s connection to the city while reading Jeremy Beer’s biography of the Hall of Famer in 2021.
“I grew up in Lancaster, and I’ve played baseball my whole life, and I did not know this connection,” Raff said. “If this had been the Phillies playing here, we’d never stop talking about it.”
What started as a curiosity became a mission. Raff spent two years researching the Harrisburg Giants’ time in Lancaster, partnering with Negro League historian and Lancaster Catholic graduate Ted Knorr to gather details and raise awareness.
His work culminated in the dedication of a historic marker outside Lancaster Catholic High School in June, celebrating Rossmere’s place in baseball history and marking the 100th anniversary of the first Negro League game. Descendants of Giants players attended the unveiling, a powerful moment that connected Lancaster’s present with its overlooked past.
“I had a desire to elevate this story,” Raff said. “The more people I talked to about the Negro League players who played here, the more they said, ‘Really? I didn’t know.’ We had major league games here, and that adds a sense of pride. It’s a feather in our cap and another way we are
a great, welcoming community. This is something we should celebrate.”
Raff noted that while the field was demolished in 1929, its site is now also commemorated with a plaque on the ground inside Lancaster Catholic High School marking the approximate spot of home plate. The outside plaque is located on Frances Avenue where the firstbase grandstands would have stood.
Raff’s project has also included community partnerships to spread the word creatively. Spring House Brewing Co. launched “Fence Bustin’,” a commemorative pilsner honoring the Giants, with proceeds benefiting Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Lancaster County’s Crispus Attucks Community Center, which celebrates African American history.
The Lancaster Stormers hosted a Negro Leagues Night in June, donning Giants replica jerseys later auctioned to support CAP.
Meanwhile, LancasterHistory unveiled “Open The Door: Baseball’s Color Line in Central Pennsylvania,” an exhibit curated by Raff highlighting not only the Giants but also stories like that of Keith Kelley, who pitched a no-hitter for the Lancaster Red Roses in his debut in 1951, only to face racist hostility from fans. The exhibit will run
through Saturday, Aug. 30, at 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster.
For Raff, who works as the director of data analytics and strategy for the School District of Lancaster, the project has had a ripple effect, sparking conversations about local Black history and inspiring pride in Lancaster’s place in baseball’s story.
“Being able to highlight these stories has given me
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so much joy,” Raff said, noting that while he plans to take a break before diving into his next passion project, he’s not done yet. “I continue to be fascinated by the history of baseball in Lancaster, and at some point, I’d like to do even more on the subject.”
For more information on the exhibit, visit www.lancasterhistory .org/exhibitions/special -exhibitions.
The Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) will host a photography contest to celebrate the conservation district’s 75th anniversary of conserving Lancaster County’s natural resources. Photo submissions will be accepted until Thursday, July 31.
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The photo contest will have a youth category for those ages 10 to 17 and an adult category for people age 18 and older.
All photo entries will be displayed, and the winners will be recognized at the conservation district’s 75th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Sept. 25. There will also be a total of five awards given - first place in each of the above categories and a Best in Show. First-place winners will receive a ribbon and an LCCD field bag. The Best in Show winner will receive a ticket to the gala. All winners will also have their photos included in an LCCD publication.
Full contest rules and entry forms can be found at www.lancasterconserva tion.org/75th-anniversary/. For more information, contact Sallie Gregory or Noelle Cudney by calling the Lancaster County Conservation District at 717-2995361, ext. 5.
Carla Kinard (left), granddaughter of a Harrisburg Giants player, and Jeremy Raff at the marker.
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“Because of that fact, when you do succeed it’s a great feeling, just because of how much failure is in the game.”
Recently, Brett enjoyed a life-enriching experience involving baseball. On June 9 in Philadelphia, the emerging Blue Streak was afforded an opportunity to compete in the Phillies-sponsored Carpenter Cup Series.
Brett, an outfielder, was part of a Berks/Lancaster team made up of members of the classes of 2025, 2026 and 2027 that played in the annual 16-team, single-elimination tournament contested at Dick Allen Field and Richie Ashburn field adjacent to Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies. The event is designed to display the talents of student-age players from Philadelphia, its surrounding areas, New Jersey and Delaware for college scouts.
“It was an overall cool experience, just getting there,” said Brett. “The level of play was as good as any high school varsity pitching and hitting. The guys I played with were really solid. There were just a lot of big boys.”
“It’s a way for kids to showcase their talents,” said Brett’s dad, Matt Kirchoff. “It was high-level baseball. Not too many kids were throwing under 88 mph. But it’s more about the opportunity. It was a really cool experience. You’re putting kids from different areas and schools together.”
Brett qualified for the Lancaster/Berks club through a series of tryouts in May. He was the only player from Lancaster County to make the team.
Brett and the Lancaster/Berks squad were knocked out of the tournament by a 5-0 opening-round loss to Delaware County.
“I was a little nervous,” said Brett. “I introduced myself to all the guys. Those guys were all nice, we got along great, and we cheered for each other.”
“I got to be a dad,” said Matt, who’s been the
head baseball coach at MTHS for nine seasons.
“It was fun to sit in the bleachers and watch a baseball game. The best thing about this tournament as a parent is it doesn’t cost you anything. I’m glad Brett was a part of it. Just to be a part of something that has the Phillies’ name with it is very cool.”
During the spring high school season as a sophomore, Brett split time between the Blue Streaks’ varsity and JV squads. He also got his initial taste of playing for his dad, at least on the scholastic level.
“Growing up around the varsity team, I had more opportunities than others had,” said Brett.
“I got to go to varsity practices when I was younger, and I saw how they ran things. I think it shaped me because I took it in. Playing under him, it’s crazy, just how fast time has gone. With the way he treats me (like the other players), you’d never know he was my dad.”
“(Coaching my son) is unique in that we appreciate the time we have together,” said Matt.
“I’m thankful for it. I’ve coached the 2027 group since they were 10 years old. I feel like I have a responsibility to all of them. That’s the fun of it. Brett knows we take baseball very seriously in our family. You’ve got to keep working at it. He’s playing the game, he likes it, and time is moving a little too quickly.”
Brett also plays linebacker and fullback on the MTHS football squad. His work ethic in the weight room has allowed him to improve as a player in both sports.
“The goal is to play baseball somewhere after high school,” said Brett. “I’m a two-sport athlete, so if I could have that opportunity in college, that would be the first thing I’d try. You’ve got to stay on the grind. You can’t let up. You’ve got to be better than everyone on that day, and you’ve got to keep your academics up.”
Make It With Wool Contest Announced
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The 2025 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall at the Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Youths and adults who sew, knit, or crochet garments with wool or other animal fibers may participate. The categories will be preteens, for those ages 8 to 12; juniors, ages 13 to 16; seniors, ages 17 to 24; adults, age 25 and older; and made for others, for which the model and contestant may be any age. Ages are as of Jan. 1.
Expert judges will handle the garments and meet with the contestants. Judging will be based on the following criteria: appropriate to contestant’s lifestyle; fit and overall appearance; coordination of fabric or yarn with garment style and design; contestant’s presentation; construction quality; creativity in design and use of wool; and conveys or promotes the beauty, comfort, and versatility of wool. All fabrics or yarns used in the body of the garment must be 60% or more animal fiber. Interfacings, linings, and trims do not need to be wool.
The Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Growers Association and other donors will provide the funding for prizes for the winners in each category. The winners in the junior and
“Road Trip” Bible School Planned
Faith United Methodist Church (UMC), 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a vacation Bible school, themed “Road Trip,” on Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25. The program will run from 6 to 8 p.m. and is open to children ages 4 to 10.
The program will feature skits, games, music, crafts and snacks.
senior categories will be eligible to compete at the National Make It With
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Faith UMC is located at the corner of Fruitville Pike and Koser Road in Manheim Township. Guests should enter the parking lot from Koser Road. Space is limited. To register, visit https://faithumc lititz.mycokesburyvbs .com or www.faithumc.us and click on the link in the events section. For more details, call 717-560-0321.
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Wool from pg 5
Wool Contest in Reno, Nev., in January 2026. The goals of the contest are to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns; to encourage personal creativity in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving with wool fabrics and yarns; to recognize creative skills; to help participants develop life skills, including being responsible for oneself, being a good sport, and accepting judges’ decisions; and learning about and appreciating diversity.
There is a registration fee, plus a testing fee per fabric or yarn used. Participants must register no later than Tuesday, Sept. 2. All who register will receive a piece of wool yardage. To register, visit www.makeit withwool.com.
Three national contests are also available for anyone to enter. These are mail-in contests; contestants will not compete in Harrisburg on Oct. 4. They are a sweater contest, a recycle/ upcycle contest, and a producer-to-crafter contest.
For more information, contact Linda Siegel, state director, at 717-274-1197 or linda@lebaweb.com.
Recovery
from pg 3
being life controlling, and it can become physically addictive. We believe if we can lead people to Jesus Christ, a lot of them will experience peace, confidence and wholeness.”
The Potter’s House employs 14 staff members. The organization is financially self-sustaining and benefits from fundraisers and donations from churches, community organizations and businesses.
“People change, and there’s hope in Jesus Christ,” said Schoonover. “No matter where a person has gone, there’s a God who cares about them. We have an open door, and people come here to grow.”
The Potter’s House was formally established in 2003, but its work with men experiencing addiction can be traced to seven years earlier.
In 2011, The Potter’s House merged with the nonprofit Transition to Community before starting its women’s program in 2019.
“The original vision involved a prison ministry,” said Schoonover. “People didn’t have a place to go after prison. People realized there was more involved than just someone committing a crime. The community has really come together and bought into what we do. We keep refining it. We never stop trying to grow.”
For additional information, go to www.thepotters houselancaster.com.
ReStore
“We had a great vibe going on that day,” said Mathus. “We had a line outside the front door. When we opened the doors, people rushed in. It was kind of a party atmosphere. We generated a lot of income for the house-building program.”
“We were at our old location for 25 years, and we just outgrew it,” Mathus added. “It was time for something newer, larger, something to support our growing mission. It’s a larger, brighter building, and it’s a better customer experience all the way around.”
A large portion of the ReStore’s inventory is made up of building supplies, household goods, home décor and do-it-yourself materials donated by companies, private estates and individuals. The ReStore sells new and used furniture, hardware, plumbing supplies, bathtubs, roof shingles, latex gloves, doors and windows, used appliances, filters, wall art and light fixtures.
In a typical year, the ReStore sells enough of those donated items to fund two housing projects for Lancaster-Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, which renovates or builds safe, affordable homes for local low-income families.
“The ReStore is one of the fundraising arms of Habitat for Humanity,” said Mathus. “We are all about reduce, reuse and recycle and keeping materials out of landfills. We’re prioritizing materials. We are a retail outlet. Our mission is clear; we support our affiliate program.”
On the average, between 200 and 300 shoppers frequent the ReStore each day. The ReStore is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“My favorite part is seeing what comes in through our donation doors, seeing what kind of interesting items come in,” said Mathus. “We don’t have an inventory. We don’t get manifests of what’s coming in. It’s always different. It’s always unexpected.”
The ReStore employs 15 staff members. But the ReStore “really couldn’t do what we do” without the work of nearly 40 regular volunteers, Mathus emphasized.
“Everyone deserves a safe, dry, affordable house,” said Mathus. “Everyone needs a place to live. If it’s not safe, dry and affordable, it’s not a house; it’s not a home. Having a roof over your head affords so many opportunities. Housing is critical. We see it with kids’ grades. That stuff trickles down, and it affects the whole family. We want everyone to thrive and survive.”
Habitat for Humanity, an international organization, launched an arm in Lancaster in 1986. In 2015, the local branch expanded to include residents in Lebanon County.
Originally started in a location at 1520 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, the ReStore has been financially supporting the Lancaster-Lebanon Habitat for Humanity’s mission for 32 years.
“We’ve helped hundreds of people over that time, locally, in our region,” said Mathus. “We build new houses and remodel older homes. By preserving existing structures, we’re saving the soul of the city.” For additional information, go to www.lancaster lebanonhabitat.org.
Program on Pollinators Set
The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum at LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, will continue the 2025 Nature Series on Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. with a program on butterflies and moths as pollinators, featuring Penn State Master Gardener Debra Carman.
Separate fees have been set for children and adults, and people are encouraged to purchase tickets in
advance due to limited seating. Friends of the Tanger Arboretum will receive complimentary admission, but they should still register in advance. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancaster history.org/natureseries or call 717-392-4633. The Nature Series is an array of programs dedicated to educating and engaging individuals of all ages about a wide range of wildlife, botanical, and environmental topics.