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The event is hosted by Tammy Mitzel, who founded Treasure Adventures in 2020. “I am so excited to be hosting (the) treasure hunt as a way to give back to three great charities that have supported my own family,” said Mitzel, who lives in Wrightsville and is the parent of a Wish child. “They have given us so many wonderful lifelong memories. … This is our way of paying it forward so that these groups can continue to bring happiness and hope to families who need it most.”

Mitzel got the idea for Treasure Adventures after participating in a nationwide treasure hunt sponsored by the inventor of Jelly Belly a couple of years ago. “I was disappointed, not that I didn’t win, but that I didn’t figure it out,” she stated. “I don’t like to give up.” In 2013, Mitzel participated in “Wheel of Fortune,” and she won big. “I’ve always been into brain teasers and word puzzles,” she said. “I love to challenge my mind.”

For the August hunt, participants will sign up online, where they will receive a list of rules and regulations. There is no limit to the number of people who can be on a team, Mitzel noted, and the prize token will be hidden somewhere in Pennsylvania. “It will not be hidden somewhere dangerous. It will be in a public place, not on private property,” she remarked, adding that accommodations will be made for people with disabilities who want to participate if they contact Mitzel ahead of time for details.

At 11 a.m. on Aug. 6, a riddle will be released to all participants, and the hunt will begin. If no team finds the treasure that day, additional clues will be released every 24 hours until someone wins.

Mitzel’s advice for the winning team? “Your team can be as big as you like, but think about how many people you want to split the prize money with,” she said. “And use the internet once you have the clue. You’re going to need it.” She also noted that tickets are limited, so the pool of participants will be on the smaller size, increasing the chances of winning.

After the Pennsylvania hunt, Mitzel is organizing statewide hunts in Delaware on Saturday, Aug. 13, and Maryland on Saturday, Aug. 20. Next year, she hopes to expand the treasure hunt to even more states.

“This treasure could be right in your town,” she said. “It could be yours for the taking.”

To sign up for Treasure Adventures, visit www.mytreasure adventures.com. Tickets may be purchased through Friday, Aug. 5, or until sold out. For more information, call 717-500-1199 or email info@mytreasureadventures.com.

Kayleigh, social media director for Treasure Adventures, displays a sample winning token.

Education Foundation Sets Golf Event

The 22nd annual Warwick Education Foundation Golf Classic will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Fairview Golf Course, 2399 Quentin Road, Lebanon. Registration and a light lunch will begin at noon, and golf in a scramble format will start at 1 p.m. Dinner will follow golf. The event will also include giveaway drawings and prizes.

There is a fee per person, and sponsorships are also available. To register by Wednesday, Aug. 10, call 717-627-3306 or visit www.WarwickEF.org/golf. Proceeds will provide new, innovative classroom programs; visits by experts in residence; and computer technology for Warwick students.

Friendship Community Posts Golf Event

Friendship Community will hold its 22st annual Irvin C. Enck Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Foxchase Golf Club, 300 Stevens Road, Stevens. The event will benefit individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The scramble-format tournament will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Lunch will be served at approximately 1 p.m.

Participants may register individually or in groups of four. The fee includes a green fee, golf cart use, a continental breakfast, unlimited snacks and drinks on the course and a catered lunch. Additional items, including mulligans and other tricks, as well as tickets for giveaway drawing prizes, will be available for purchase in advance at www.friendshipcommuni ty.net/golf or on the day of the event.

This year will also include the fourth annual golf ball drop sponsored by Blue Ridge Communications. Tickets for numbered golf balls will be sold, with a fee per individual golf ball or a discount on a bundle of six golf balls.

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GOTR Plans New Season

Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Lancaster and Lebanon will host its new season from Monday, Sept. 12, through Monday, Nov. 21. The GOTR 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Millersville University.

GOTR offers fun, evidence-based programs that are designed to inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decisionmaking skills. Lessons are intended to instill valuable life skills, including the connection between physical and emotional health. Participants will train during the season for the 5K event.

Coaches are needed. Training for new and returning coaches will be offered in mid-August. Coaches must be at least age 16, and no running is required. Interested women should contact Jennifer West at jwest@gotrlancaster.org.

For more information about the program and the 5K, visit www.gotrlancaster.org or contact info@gotrlancaster.org or 717869-5655.

LCSWMA Imposes Penalty To Help Enforce Tarp Policy

The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) requires that all commercial and residential customers transporting waste to any of its facilities use a tarp to secure open loads. LCSWMA will now charge a monetary penalty for those who do not follow this protocol, and second offenders will be turned away.

LCSWMA officials noted that according to Pennsylvania’s state and federal requirements, it is the law to tarp loads. The relevant Pennsylvania law states, “Loads must be covered with a securely fastened water-resistant cover that eliminates potential for littering and other nuisances.” Tarping is also part of the Lancaster County Municipal Waste Management Plan.

Facility operators and owners such as LCSWMA are responsible for knowing and complying with all relevant laws, regulations, authorizations and permits to help avoid the environmental impacts and public health, safety and welfare issues associated with the transportation of solid waste.

When transporting any waste, objects or materials in an open trailer or vehicle, drivers should tie large objects directly to the vehicle or trailer, never overload the vehicle, check for possibilities of shifting and securely place a water-resistant tarp over the entire open load.