BY GEORGE DEIBEL
“WRagsdale Is Realizing His Dreams
hen I felt the call to ministry as I was a junior in high school and serving at Black Rock, I wondered whether someday, somehow, I might end up being a pastor at Encounter Church,”
Jake Ragsdale said.
Jake met that objective and is now the church’s lead pastor, but his mission is just beginning.
In October 2024, Jake succeeded Stuart Osborne, who had been guiding the congregation for more than 35 years and is still on staff as the founding pastor. “I feel really blessed to have the opportunity to follow in Pastor Stuart’s footsteps and continue his legacy of faithful ministry,” said Jake.
Jake had served as the church’s youth pastor since August 2018. “I loved getting to serve the youth here for a number of years and seeing them grow up and get launched into missions and careers,” he said.
Jake has a long history with the church. Starting when he was 5 and lasting a few years, Jake and his parents attended Encounter, which was then known as Lord’s House of Prayer, Quarryville.
A 2011 graduate of neighboring Octorara Junior-Senior High School, Jake is no stranger to the Quarryville area.
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
It has gone better than Sharon Roche ever envisioned.
Roche was excited when she learned the Quarryville Library was getting a summer intern, but could not have anticipated just how well Devon Culberson would fit in.
“Having Devon here is the best thing that has happened this summer,” said Roche, who is the branch’s children’s librarian. “Devon has brought a whole new element to the library. She’s made my life easier this summer. I have been able to do more and do it a little bit easier.”
A local philanthropy group connected Culberson
The 15th annual Peach Bottom Golf Cart Parade was held July 5. Twelve decorated golf carts participated in the Independence Day tradition, some of them decked out in patriotic ribbons, streamers, and flags, event organizer Jeffrey Schaum said. Other themes included Christmas in July and Born To Be Wild Bikers. “Spectators lined Peach -
Pastor Jake Ragsdale stands in front of Encounter Church. Photo by George Deibel
Quarryville Library intern Devon Culberson (left) and children’s librarian Sharon Roche have teamed up to run summer programs. Photo by George Deibel
State Warns Residents of Fake Inheritance Scam
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS), and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), along with the Office of Attorney General, warn Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant after a scam was reported involving someone posing as a commonwealth employee. The reported scam used a fake email resembling an official commonwealth email address to target older Pennsylvanians and request money through licensed financial institutions to receive a fake inheritance.
People who receive suspicious emails or texts or messages about earning money or an inheritance from a stranger should not respond or feel pressured to act quickly. People should also check email addresses, watch out for fake websites, and be aware that Pennsylvania agencies will not threaten immediate action without proper notice.
Anyone who is contacted in a suspicious manner should not provide any personal or financial information or send money and should report the incident to PID or DoBS at 866-PAComplaint or www.pa.gov/consume. Anyone who feels they have been scammed may file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection at www .attorneygeneral.gov or by calling 800-441-2555.
Governor Josh Shapiro has directed his administration and state agencies to use all available resources to protect Pennsylvanians and fight scams and fraud. State departments are working with law enforcement to track and stop these fraudulent activities. Pennsylvanians are encouraged to help spread the word to prevent others from becoming victims.
tacle,” said Jeffrey. “The kids had their bags and buckets to gather up the candies tossed from the participants, and dogs enjoyed the biscuits that came their way.”
The parade started at the railroad crossing at the boat launch on the south end of Peach Bottom Road. It traveled to the bridge at the intersection of Slate Hill and Peach Bottom roads, which is approximately 1 mile. There is a judging stand called The Grove near a small railyard.
Parade princess Kennedi Schaum led the procession to the judges’ stand. “There were also a few bribes, but I don’t think the judges could be bought,” Jeffrey said.
There were two categories: patriotic and freestyle. First-place finishers were awarded a ribbon and prize money. Hot Dog Cannon - carrying Austin Coates, Shawn Beal, Sean Donaldson, Mya Knappenberger, and Toya Knappenbergerwon the patriotic division.
Nathan’s Hotdogs captured the freestyle division with Megan McClellan, Rylee McClellan, Brayden McClellan, Colton Stump, Brian Stump, RJ Stump, and Mikaela Fisher aboard.
Second-place finishers earned a ribbon and prize money; 1908 Oldsmobile with Barry Bloch and Cindy Stukas placed second in the patriotic division. Christmas in July with Chriss and Chris Abbott were the freestyle division runner-ups.
The third-place finishers claimed a ribbon and prize money. My First Golf Cart with Dylan Berryman, McKenna Berryman, and Levi Berryman was third in the patriotic division.
Born To Be Wild Bikers, carrying Joe Dynda, Jayne Dynda, Aly Dynda and Randy Reitenauer, was third in freestyle.
Mike and Chrissy Pullano provided food and drinks following the parade, and there were many door prizes awarded.
Church To Host Christmas in July Dinner
Tennis Tourney Will Serve Up Opportunities for All
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Tennis, everyone?
In addition to being a highlevel, United State Tennis Association-sanctioned women’s tournament, the 18th Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge offers all a chance to be involved during its weeklong run from Monday, Aug. 4, to Sunday, Aug. 10.
Admission is free to the tournament, and there is no ticketing for members of the general public. The USTA Pro Circuit event, with both singles and doubles competitions, will be held at the Hempfield recCenter, 1251 Stony Battery Road, Landisville. In addition to in-person viewing, matches will be livestreamed on the event’s website, https://hempfield rec.com/landisville-procircuit/. The website also features information on the events surrounding the tournament and will include the brackets once the field has been finalized, said Wilson Pipkin, who is the Hempfield recCenter’s director of tennis and the event’s organizer.
The Koser Inspiring Women Luncheon presented by Turbo Execs will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blue Collar Restaurant, Bar & Catering, 949 Church St., Landisville. There is a cost to attend, and people may register on the tournament website. From 11 to 11:30 a.m. there will be Meet, Mingle, and Mimosas. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will be able to attend the day’s matches in the box seat area. The event will pay tribute to women from the area who have inspired others. People can pay for a chance to win items donated by local businesses and the tournament community partners. All proceeds will benefit Milagro House in Lancaster. “We recognize women in the community who are doing exceptional things, and we will tell their stories,” Pipkin said.
26 tennis season. Friday, Aug. 8, will be Kids Day. The event is free for kids age 12 and under. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., games will be held before tournament play begins. Email Catherine Shaak at shaak@ms.usta.com for more information.
On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Hempfield recCenter will host its first Wheelchair Tennis Clinic and Match Play event, which is open to wheelchair athletes of all ages and skill levels. The first 25 people who register will receive a gift bag. Check-in on the day of the event will begin at 9:30 a.m. The clinic will be
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Memorial Church, 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville, will host a community Christmas in July dinner on Saturday, July 26, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Donations will be accepted to benefit Solanco Neighborhood Ministries.
For more information about the church, visit https://quarryville.church.
High School Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 6, featuring an Around the World Challenge. Teams will rotate through the court, racing to hit a ball from each spot before the next team. The winning team will receive a pizza party during the 2025-
Parade princess Kennedi Schaum leads the parade.
Decorated golf carts roll down the street in the annual Peach Bottom parade.
Fire Company Sets Bus Trips
The Friends of Conestoga Fire Company will offer three bus trips. A mystery trip will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
The second trip will be a Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg trip from Sunday to Wednesday, Nov. 9 to 12. Activities will include shopping at Anakeesta Mountaintop, exploring The Island in Pigeon Forge, seeing a show at
Dolly Parton’s Stampede, visiting Russell Stover’s Chocolates, and seeing the Christmas Show at Country Tonite Theatre.
A trip to Washington, D.C., will be offered on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Participants may see the White House Christmas display. There is a cost for each trip. For more information or to make reservations, call Doris Warfel at 717-872-4474.
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LCA Announces New Organizational Structure
Lancaster City Alliance (LCA) has announced a new organizational structure, which took effect on July 1. Changes to the overall team alignment are centered around the addition of two new roles, vice president of administration and relations and vice president of community and economic development. This change creates a new layer of leadership between the role of president, held by Marshall Snively, and the director roles.
Colleen Wagner has served the organization since 2007 and is stepping into the role of vice president of administration and relations. She will
oversee and lead employee relations, communications, volunteer engagement, and finance.
Jeremy Young will serve as the vice president of community and economic development and will oversee and lead the economic development department, the Downtown Investment District, and Clean & Safe initiatives. He started his career path with LCA as an intern with the James Street Improvement District and officially joined the LCA team in 2016. The new roles for Wagner and Young were shared with partners and stakeholders at Lancaster City Alliance’s annual business meeting on June 26.
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He attended the Solanco Fair and events at the Southern End Community Association (SECA) and worked at Black Rock Retreat, where he met his wife, Katie.
After years away from Encounter Church, he reconnected with the congregation when friends invited him to attend Encounter Worship Nights on Saturdays. “I just really encountered the Holy Spirit through the ministry of this church as a young man,” Jake said. “That really transformed my life. This is the place where I learned to experience God’s love for me for the first time and believe that God wanted to speak with me and work in my life.”
In 2011, Jake moved to Virginia Beach to study at Regent University, from where he eventually earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Jake thought he would wind up working in the Virginia Beach area. But in 2018, Osborne called regarding the youth pastor position at Encounter Church.
“Katie and I jumped at the chance to move back home. We were excited to come back and be near our families,” said Jake, who completed his Regent University classwork online while serving as youth pastor. Fast forward eight years, and Jake has the job he had dreamed about.
Thanks to its congregation and Osborne’s leadership, Encounter Church does not need Jake to make any drastic changes. “We’re looking forward to a bright future of growth,” said Jake. “One of our goals as a church is to be a blessing to our region of southern
Lancaster County and Lancaster County in general.”
One of the ways he plans on doing that is with an outreach program to assist homeless people in Quarryville and Lancaster city. Through their ministry Refreshing Oasis, Manny King and his wife, Mary Ann, visit Lancaster to connect with homeless people. The Kings bus the individuals to Encounter Church for a Sunday morning service and provide food when they arrive back in the city.
“We are in the early stages of a long-term plan,” Jake said. “We want to build relationships with homeless people in Quarryville and ways to serve them and help them get back on their feet. We’re not sure what that’s going to look like yet.”
Since the Southern End encompasses such a wide area, it can be more difficult to meet the needs of those in the area who are struggling, Jake noted, adding, “We’re not at the stage of building a big ministry. We are at the stage of wanting to connect with those and walk with them on their journey.”
Jake and the people of Encounter Church have hearts for those who are stuck in addiction or are bound by guilt from the past, he said. “We want to see how the power of the Gospel can set them free so they can live the life God made them for,” Jake said. “The Holy Spirit can bring healing and freedom to people. We want to see people walk in freedom, and we believe Jesus can bring that when people surrender to him.”
While working as the
youth pastor of Encounter Church, Jake spearheaded a student version of the National Day of Prayer event. New youth pastor Tim Ornelas is continuing with the tradition. A total of more than 300 students from high schools and middle schools from Solanco, Linville Hill, Penn Manor, Dayspring Christian, Octorara, and Pequea Valley take part.
Encounter Church is known as a nondenominational charismatic church.
In this context, the word charismatic refers to the belief that God still works in power today, Jake explained.
“Our church has a high value for worship and for the presence of God,” said Ragsdale. “We say every Sunday, whether it’s your first time here or you’ve been coming here for years, ‘We believe God wants to encounter you today.’ We really believe that, and I’ve found it to be true in my journey with the church.”
Encounter Church’s Sunday services are held at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. at 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, and are also livestreamed on YouTube. Go to https://encounter churchpa.org for more information about the church.
Katie Ragsdale (left), Jake Ragsdale (second from left), Stuart Osborne (second from right), and Donna Osborne at a ceremony honoring Stuart Osborne’s service to Encounter Church
with the library. “Putting Others First (POF) approached us after hearing about our budget woes and asked how they could help,” Roche said. “Our director, Michele (Lefler), and I sat down, and I said the most critical problem we have right now is staff short shortages for summer. So we pitched the idea of an internship, and (POF) liked it.”
POF mentioned that it had someone in mind. “I received one of their scholarships at Solanco, and they had contacted me later to offer to continue the scholarship, which was very generous of them,” said Culberson, who will be a sophomore at Dickinson College this fall. “We’ve stayed in touch.”
Culberson, who is planning to double major in English and anthropology with a minor in Spanish, was ecstatic about the opportunity. “I was overjoyed because I’ve always worked in food jobs, and I’ve always kind of fantasized about having a job in a library, but not necessarily as a career,” she said. “It sounded like something that I would enjoy.”
Culberson works 35 hours per week with her schedule dependent on when she is needed most. She assists with a variety of tasks. Working alongside Roche during children’s programs, Culberson helps with check-in, organizes activities, and sets up and takes down tables and chairs.
When there are no children’s programs occurring, Culberson makes sure there are coloring pages available for kids and keeps the prize box stocked. She also sorts books by age groups. “She’s been helping with
all of the inputting of the summer reading programs so that we can keep track of the statistics,” Roche said.
Culberson has been equally adept at following instructions and showing initiative. “I really appreciate that everyone here is very clear about how important communication is,” she said. “It’s been a lot of fun. I really appreciate that there’s direction. Like I know the goals that I’m supposed to be meeting, but they give me a lot of creative freedom.”
One example of the freedom is Found Poetry Corner. Culberson explained that “found poetry” involves using a pre-existing text - such as a newspaper or a page from an old book - and rearranging, highlighting, circling, and boxing or blacking out words to create a poem. She set up an exhibit to display the works.
Roche and Culberson visited Solanco High School in the spring, and Roche credits the intern with almost singlehandedly rejuvenating the library’s teen reading group, which had struggled mightily since COVID.
Culberson’s skills came in handy when the library recently held a migrant education program. Culberson, who is fluent in Spanish, helped explain the stations and translated when called upon.
Roche also said she appreciated receiving a different perspective.
“New eyes looking at things can make things better,” she said. “And she has done that for me. She has looked at things and kind of saying, ‘Why do
we do it this way?’ And in a very kind and gentle way. She fits in with the staff fantastically. She’s a team player. She’s up always very paying attention to every detail of what’s going on in a very busy day.”
Culberson’s last day at the library will be Saturday, Aug. 2. Two days later, she and the Dickinson cross-country team will head to Portugal.
Culberson noted that she believes her stint at the library will be beneficial at college. “I’m really grateful for this opportunity,” she said. “I feel like the ability to communicate and work with people is really important. And I’ve never really interacted with younger kids before, but if I do want to pursue an English major and maybe consider teaching, that is a very valuable experience. Also, I feel like being able to manage my time since I am self-directed is really helpful because I am able to know what I need to do and how long it’s going to take for me to do that.”
Both Roche and Culberson are relishing their waning time together at the library. “I think the thing that impresses me the most is it doesn’t matter if she has four minutes left in the (work) day, she’ll come to me and say, ‘Is there anything else that you could think of that I should be doing?’” Roche said. “Every minute of the day, she wants to make sure she’s giving value. It’s just a real pleasure to be with her, and she’s a great addition to our team. I’ll miss her when she goes, but we’re happy for what we’ve got.”
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
CHESTNUT LEVEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1068 Chestnut Level Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566 Ph: 717-548-2763. Visit us online at www.chestnutlevel.org Rev. John Hartman - Senior/Lead Pastor. Join us for worship at either our 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM services held in the church sanctuary. Adult/Youth Sunday School is held at 9:15 AM. K.I.D.S.Own Worship is held in the Family Life Center during the 10:30 AM worship service. The 10:30 AM service is also live streamed via Zoom, CLPC Facebook and YouTube. Links can be found on the church’s website.
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School resumes Sept. 7th. 717-872-7951 Pastor Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:30 am & 10:30 am. Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: IndependentBible Believing. Meeting at 211 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA. Weekly Worship on Sundays at 11 am. Also meeting Wednesdays at 7 pm for weekly Bible Study & Kids Club. Phone: 717-938-8755. Visit us online at: www.hopeforstrasburg.com
KIRKWOOD MENNONITE CHURCH: 1923 Noble Rd, Kirkwood, PA 17536. Join us Sundays at 9:00 am. For more information call Pastor Dave Sweigart 717-333-3979.
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LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
MEMORIAL CHURCH- 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville. quarryville.church 717-7862941. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: 8:30 Traditional, 10:30 Contemporary, Fellowship time from 9:40-10:20 am Livestream: quarryville.online.church Here you are accepted as you are and challenged to become more like Jesus.
MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
MT. NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 673 Martic Heights Dr., Pequea. Pastor Chandler Evans. Office 717-284-4331. E-mail: secretary@mtneboumc.org. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. www.mtneboumc.org Mt. Nebo Preschool - 717-284-4331.
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH
Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
SMITHVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 595 Pennsy Rd., New Providence. 717-786-1879. A Family Friendly Church. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday inperson Holy Communion Service at 10:00 AM, also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292
Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 5637
Street Rd., Kirkwood, PA, off Rt. 472 between Quarryville & Oxford. (717) 529-2000. Blended Worship at 10 am.; Sunday School 9 am.; Fellowship 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Email: upc@epix.net, www.unionpres.com, handicap access.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
QUARRYVILLE BOROUGH HYDRANT FLUSHING
Quarryville Borough Authority will be performing fire hydrant flushing throughout the Borough Water System on Monday, July 28th thru Wednesday, July 30 beginning at 9:00pm each day. Residents may experience lower water pressure and/or discolored water during and after the flushing. The water system should return to normal conditions within a short time after flushing is completed.
140th Session of the RAWLINSVILLE CAMP MEETING 475 Clearfield Rd., Holtwood, PA 17532
July 28th-August 10th
Evangelistic Service, Youth & Children Services at 7:30pm Nightly
Day Programs For Children and Youth
~ Saturday, August 2nd ~
1:00pm - DKers, jugglers with a Christian message, in the Tabernacle 2:00pm - Kid’s Carnival around the Tabernacle ~ Sunday, August 3rd ~
3:00pm - SLC Community Choirs in a concert of hymns in the Tabernacle ~ Saturday, August 9th ~
1:00pm - Jesse Rothacker and Forgotten Friends in the Tabernacle 2:00pm - Children’s march around and Camp birthday party in the back of the Tabernacle
~ Sunday, August 10th ~
3:00pm - Service to feature RCM’s favorite hymns plus testimonials of God’s grace during the 2025 session (Followed by the traditional closing ceremony with the march around)
Evangelists: Rev. Bert Jones & Rev. Ron Berrus Preaching Nightly at 7:30pm
Bible Teachers: Rev. Joel DiVinney & Rev. Bryce Wendler Teaching Daily at 10:00am
For more info. call (717) 284-2746
Drive & Oak Street, Quarryville
C. Miller, Owner/Supervisor
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Book Debut Reception Held
Artists from Lancaster and Chester counties gathered on June 8 for a Book Debut Reception at the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA). Unveiled at the reception was the newly published Lafayette200 Bicentennial book “Marquis de Lafayette Visits Lancaster.”
The full-color, 100-page edition depicts the life of the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette, his 1825 farewell tour through Lancaster and Chester counties, and his continuing legacy and remembrance. The book contains artist illustrations that reflect the research of Lafayette’s 1825 visit through Lancaster and Chester counties.
“Marquis de Lafayette Visits Lancaster” is available to purchase at https:// lafayette200pa.org/ and will be available at the Lafayette200 Bicentennial Commemoration in Lancaster on Sunday to Tuesday, July 27 to 29. All proceeds from the book will be donated to Lafayette200 Legacy Grants to benefit local nonprofit organizations. For more information, contact Lafayette200 Bicentennial coordinator and author Kathleen Hood at kadaholo@verizon.net or 484-340-8162.
Artists (from left) David Haneman, Christi Hetrick, Valerie Clingan, Philip Hill, Dot Stepenaski, Carol Dale, and LCAA gallery director Carol Herr
held from 10 a.m. to noon, and lunch and match play will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. There is a fee, which will include lunch. Go to the Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge website to register. Email Melissa Landis at mlandis11@outlook.com if there are questions. Another opportunity for community members to participate is by volunteering. The list of openings can be found on the tournament website and includes jobs like working a shift in the players’ lounge, running the scoreboard, being a court monitor or part of the ball crew, and serving as a VIP host. “Sponsors and volunteers are what keeps the tournament free,” said Pipkin, who encourages interested volunteers to sign up early. “The key is to keep the event free, so we can promote tennis and promote a healthy sport.”
The plan is working. Last year, Hempfield recCenter won an award from the USTA for being the No. 1 facility in the country for
adult programming, and it also features numerous programs for youths.
The Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge began in 2008 with a prize pool of $10,000, and that total has risen to $100,000, the maximum amount allowed for USTA circuit events. When Pipkin originally applied to host an event, the only opening on the schedule was in May. In 2013, there was a vacancy in the schedule in August, so Pipkin held two tournaments that year.
The August date is advantageous for many reasons.
Most significantly, the tournament takes place a couple weeks prior to the U.S. Open and is played on hardcourts just like the annual Grand Slam event in Queens, which is a train ride away from Landisville. The surface and location help enable the Hempfield recCenter event to attract players ranked in the Top 100 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.
Some of the most wellknown players to participate
in the Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge in the past did not win the event, including Jessica Pegula, who is currently ranked third in the world. In 2021, Emma Raducanu did not make the finals of the tournament but then went on an improbable run to capture the U.S. Open title a few weeks later.
Pipkin said he will receive the full list of entries on Tuesday, July 22. There are typically between 400 and 500 applicants, with the highest-ranked players qualifying for the draw. One player is known. Pipkin is permitted to choose one wild card entrant. This year, he selected York native Elizabeth Ionescu. “It’s great to have a local player, and she’s one of the top junior players in the country,” Pipkin said. “It’s nice to give a local girl a chance to play on the bigger stage.”
“You don’t really know who’s the next big star,” said Pipkin. “You can see players here and then see them on the biggest stage in the world (at the U.S. Open). That is really cool.”
Award-Winning Publications
Our community papers (Merchandiser, Advertiser, Pennysaver and Community Courier) had a strong showing at the Best of the Best Association of Community Publishers (ACP) 2024 awards competition. ACP represents community publications from coast to coast, reaching millions of homes on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis.
Wilson Pipkin is Hempfield recCenter’s director of tennis and organizes the annual Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge. Photo by George Deibel
Lancaster CPR Trains People To Save Lives
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The act of CPR is also one of the highest forms of respect and empathy that one human being can display for another.
“Because the investment of time and energy that it takes to learn it is very small, everyone should know it,” said Ken Brennan, an emergency medical technician (EMT), a CPR and first aid instructor and the owner of Lancaster CPR. “Everyone knows someone who’s going to need CPR. I think a lot of people feel if they need 911, they’re going to get help in seconds. But that’s not true. If a patient doesn’t survive long enough, emergency medical services can’t do their job.”
Located at 1248 W. Main St., Suite L-1, Ephrata, Lancaster CPR offers instruction in the life-changing and life-altering practices of advanced cardiac support,
pediatric advanced life support, first aid and CPR. In association with the American Heart Association, Lancaster CPR primarily trains health care professionals, but it also offers instruction to groups, churches, businesses, organizations and individuals.
“We predominantly provide the training that health care workers need to do their jobs,” said Ken. “They need to be recertified every two years. Obviously, if you work in health care, the odds are much higher that you’re going to use it. Depending on what you do, you’ll probably use it twice in your life. For the general public, I’d say the odds are one in 100 that you’re going to use it. But when you’re dealing with a large group of people, heart attacks are going to be more common.”
Lancaster CPR offers first aid training at its full classroom facility three days a week. The organization also offers on-site training for corporations or nonprofits.
Typically, Lancaster CPR’s class sizes range from six to 30 individuals.
Students at a Lancaster CPR course receive instruction about first aid.
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“Let’s say you find someone on the ground,” said Ken. “The first thing you have to do is make sure it’s safe for you. Then you tap the person on the shoulder, and if they don’t respond, you call for help, get someone to call 911 and try to get an AED (automated external defibrillator). You might check their breathing, and you might check their pulse. If you have to, start doing compressions on their chest, and decide if you want to give breaths.”
“It’s easy to learn,” continued Ken. “What it comes down to is doing compressions on the chest. If you’re doing something that resembles compressions, the person’s chances are better than zero. If you’re learning the basics of CPR, it only takes a half hour. But not everyone wants to learn to do this.”
One of the keys to successfully administering CPR is immediacy and a sense of urgency.
“There’s a very short window of opportunity, usually two to three minutes when someone goes into cardiac arrest,” said Ken. “The more people who know CPR, the more likely we’re going to be able to save lives. It should take less than 20 seconds to determine if CPR is necessary.”
“Among the general public, about one in 500 people have taken a course,” added Ken. “But if someone has been trained in CPR in high school, they don’t really know anything now. That’s why it’s important to update it.”
Ken originally started teaching CPR at Lancaster General Hospital. After he left the hospital, he began offering CPR instruction on his own, before he and his wife, Ashley Brennan, founded Lancaster CPR in 2015.
“There was a lot of demand not being met, and that’s sort of how we got started,” said Ken. “I started doing it myself on the side. The classes were relatively successful, and we just went from there. The business success hasn’t changed because we were in the right place, at the right time, at the right location, under the right circumstances.”
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