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Warwick townlively.com

JUNE 16, 2021

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL LXII • NO 18

Lititz recCenter To Hold Annual Triathlon BY ANN MEAD ASH

n the summer of 2020, organizers at the Lititz recCenter took a risk and held the annual triathlon in early August. Limiting the event to 175 participants, social distancing during the swim portion, and sanitizing the transition area were precautions taken for the event. “Last year, (the triathlon) was successful,” said Simon Ababou, fitness director with the rec center. Calling it “the best event ever,” Ababou said that both participants and spectators enjoyed the triathlon. “People were so happy (because they had been) bored at home,” he explained. The 2021 triathlon, which requires participants to swim 300 meters in the Lititz Springs outdoor pool, bike 15.8 miles through the farmland surrounding Lititz, and run 3.1 miles, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8, starting at 8 a.m. As in the past, the event will be held at the Lititz recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz. Organizers of the triathlon encourage participants to sign up in teams, so that families and

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“The goal is to provide time for family to bond by doing something together.” Ababou noted that employers are welcome to sponsor employees in the event. Teams may consist of up to three people as long as all events are completed. Ababou would especially like to see families participate as teams. “The goal is to provide time for family to bond by doing something together,” he said, noting that participating as a team gives family members a chance to develop a healthy lifestyle. As an example, one parent could bike, another could run, and a child could take part in the swimming event. The minimum age to take part in the swimming portion is 12 if the

youngster is part of a team and 16 otherwise. Triathlon activities range from sprint distances to Ironman events. Novice triathletes may want to start with a sprint-type event like the Lititz recCenter triathlon. Proper training, commitment, and nutrition are essential to accomplishing a sprint distance before moving on to longer triathlons. Participants will need a bike, a swimsuit, and running shorts. A bike helmet is required. Goggles, swim caps, bike shoes, spare tire tubes and a pump, sunglasses, sunscreen, running shoes, and a water bottle are suggested. Ababou noted that potential participants should be training now for the August event. Readers who would like to take part in the triathlon may register at www.lititzrec.com/special-events. Individuals who have questions may call 717-626-5096, ext. 0, or email SimonAbabou@lititzrec.com. Biking, running, and swimming will all be part of the annual Lititz recCenter triathlon on Aug. 8.

Puppy Raisers Needed

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BY ANN MEAD ASH

BY ANN MEAD ASH

“One of the reasons I wanted to start my own organization was to enable and empower volunteers to be involved in the whole process (of raising and training service dogs),” said Linzey Zoccola, who founded Phoenix Assistance Dogs (PAD) in 2009. Zoccola and assistant director Ashley Bosserman have recently begun working with dogs, volunteer trainers, and clients in the organization’s new Warwick Center offices in Lititz.

Tom Oehme, coordinator of the 2021 Lititz Historical Foundation (LHF) Antiques Show, is glad to see the event returning. “Last year’s antique show was canceled,” he noted, adding that this year’s show will have a new venue, among other changes. The 58th show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26, at the Lititz recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz. On June 25, the show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on June 26, it will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plenty of free parking will

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Linzey Zoccola (left) and Ashley Bosserman (right) are looking for a few good puppy raisers to help out Phoenix Assistance Dogs.

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