At Lititz Triathlon, Good Times Will Be
BY JEFF FALK
Fitness is a way of life, a mindset, both a journey and a destination. The Lititz recCenter’s triathlon not only tests fitness, but it also promotes it.
Simon Ababou has been the Lititz recCenter’s fitness director for 24 years and founded the local triathlon 11 years ago.
“For me, fitness is fun,” said Ababou. “We like to engage people. If someone joins the recCenter and trains for a long time, that experience will keep you engaged in fitness. Fitness is not about short cuts. You have to stick to it. Fitness is a lifestyle.”
Located at 301 Maple St., the Lititz recCenter will be hosting its annual triathlon - a spirited
BY JEFF FALK
HOPE International is looking for players, participants and interested individuals for its upcoming fundraising event. But what the nonprofit organization would really like are committed golf partners.
“It’s really something we’ve seen more of in this next generation,” said Jeff Rutt, who founded HOPE International in 1997. “People want
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.
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 at Rossmere on April 26, 1925a play involving Jenkins, Dixon and Charleston - but the field
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to know the why. What’s the longterm impact of what we’re doing? I think it’s good that we live out what we believe. If we’re going to go golfing, let’s do it for a cause. We want people to be emotionally invested.”
Individuals who participate in HOPE International’s 25th annual golf outing will become unofficial partners in the organization’s fight against world poverty through Christ-centered financial services. This year’s fundraising golf outing will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 12, at two venues.
Shotgun starts at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. will tee off the philanthropic activities at Iron Valley Golf Club, 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, and an 8 a.m. tee time will get things underway at Wyncote Golf Club, 50 Wyncote Drive, Oxford. The day will include cart use, prizes, fellowship and information about HOPE International’s mission.
Registration for players and sponsors is open until Monday, Sept. 1, at https://.engage.hope international.org/event/25th
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“I’m not a golfer, but I like to connect with people,” said Rutt. “It’s a great way to get out, have fun and share our mission with people. It’s not really about the golf. We’re looking to impact lives, and enjoying golf is part of the process.”
Organizers of the HOPE International golf outing are hoping to raise $1.4 million, a sum that would financially impact nearly 35,000 families in financially challenged spots around the world. Over the course of its existence, the golf outing has raised more than $8 million and impacted 3.3 million individuals through discipleship; agriculture; housing; training; and small, low-interest loans.
Headquartered at 227 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, HOPE International offers its services to people in 30 countries. Since 2006, HOPE International has been rated as one of the top nonprofits in the country by the independent watchdog agency Charity Navigator.
“The best part of it for me
is being able to share with the participants and sponsors the numbers of people we’ve been able to impact and their stories,” said Rutt. “For me, it’s about that long-term impact. Now, it’s even more important than ever. There have been cuts, and the places where we do work have been impacted. We need to be looking for the need. We’re focused on the greatest needs. We want to administer to the outcasts. We want to restore dignity in their lives.”
More than 300 players are expected to participate in the HOPE International golf outing - individuals from surrounding communities; team members from local businesses; and representatives of sponsors from Lancaster County, York County, Chester County and northern Maryland.
“(The participants are) very similar to the makeup of a HOPE International donor or partner,” said Rutt, a resident of Strasburg who also founded Keystone Custom Homes. “Many of (the golfers) have
received a break along the way. They can relate to what we do at HOPE International. That’s really what we’re doing, giving people a break.”
HOPE International, whose work is supported by a total of 68 Lancaster County staff members, originally resulted from a mission trip to Ukraine made by Rutt through his work at Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise. The nonprofit mission was bolstered by the hiring of Peter Greer as the organization’s president and CEO in 2004.
“I believe giving back is so important for so many reasons,” said Rutt. “I believe in a lot of ways, each of us has been given so much. All of us have been born with some innate ability to give back. Here in the west, we have so much, and we’re focused so much on comfort, which leads to complexity, which leads to complacency. It’s hard to be grumpy when you’re generous. The Bible talks about those who have been given so much have responsibilities. There’s true happiness that comes from generosity.”
Growing SEEDS Is Sprouting a New Branch
BY JEFF FALK
It’s true, Conestoga Valley SEEDS (Selfless Love, Empowerment, Equity, Deliberate Partnership, Stewardship) is moving. But the local nonprofit is also moving on, moving up and moving forward.
Change is good, and SEEDS’ new location is not only part of its natural evolution; it will provide for greater opportunities to execute its mission.
“As an organization, we have goals and dreams, and one was to have our own location,” said Conestoga Valley SEEDS co-executive
director Kristen Hershey. “It breaks down barriers. This opportunity sort of landed in our laps. We prayed about it, and it seemed like a wise move.”
“It’s about the availability of deeper connections when you have a spot to come to,” said Conestoga Valley SEEDS co-executive director Michelle Kime. “This is our community space. That’s super exciting for us. We want to walk alongside and care for our community.”
Conestoga Valley SEEDS, which advocates and promotes education, health care and housing for all local residents, is moving its operations two miles, from its original location at Faith Church, 2124 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, to 1865 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. SEEDS acquired the new office space on April 1 and officially opened its new headquarters on Aug. 1.
“Faith Church has always been focused on the community,” said Kime. “My husband (Joel) and I had been in pastor roles there. It was a natural fit that way.”
“When we were meeting at Faith Church, we were basically operating for free,” said Hershey. “But because we were sharing space, it limited our programs.”
CV SEEDS will commemorate the opening of its new digs with a celebratory open house at 1865 Lincoln Highway East from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. The free event is open to the public, and visitors will be provided opportunities
to tour the new space and interact with the co-directors and board members.
Light refreshments will be served. Individuals can also learn about SEEDS’ work, mission and needs.
“We envision (the open house) to be a kid-friendly environment for the community,” said Hershey.
“It’ll be a laid-back atmosphere filled with hope and joy.”
“Our heart for this open house is for it to be a place where people feel welcome,” said Kime, “and where people can connect with resources and programs.”
SEEDS’ new location will allow it to reshape and enhance its office hours, including times for walk-in appointments. While those exact hours will be announced at a later date, SEEDS has set aside 1 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Wednes-
days of every month for individuals to explore the resources offered through its new partnership with Union Community Care, a health care provider which operates four locations in Lancaster County.
The new CV SEEDS’ location is also more accessible to public transportation.
“Part of why we were able to make this happen is the kindness and generosity of our community,” said Kime. “Because of our relationship with Faith Church, we’ve been able to save. That, combined with the generosity of our monthly donors, they’re the reasons we’re able to have a space like this.”
“This space is very calming,” said Hershey. “It feels very safe and almost like you’re at home. We want the community to see it. This is just the next, right step to build
Conestoga Valley SEEDS co-executive directors Kristen Hershey (left) and Michelle Kime
recCenter Triathlon
competition that combines swimming, bicycling and distance running - on Sunday, Aug. 10. The event will officially begin at 8 a.m., but athletes typically begin arriving around 6 a.m., and the festivities will conclude with awards around 11 a.m.
Triathlon registration, which will include a goodie bag for each racer, will end at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8. But competitors can take advantage of late, in-person registration between 7 and 7:30 a.m. on the day of the triathlon.
Athletes can register by going to https://lititzrec.com/special -events/annual-triathlon or by calling 717-626-5096, ext. 221.
“The purpose of the triathlon is to promote fitness, the community and a healthy lifestyle,” said Ababou. “We bring communities together and boost the local economy. Lititz is a very historic town and an attractive town. Usually, the participants don’t leave right after the triathlon. They end up in local restaurants and shops.”
The triathlon competition will begin with a 300-meter swim in the recCenter’s Lititz Springs outdoor pool, continue with a 15.8-
mile bicycle ride through scenic farmlands and Penn Township to the Manheim area and back and conclude with a 3.1-mile run on a flat shaded course through Lititz’s historic downtown shopping district.
Ice towels and refreshments will be available at the finish line, and the event’s atmosphere will be livened by music.
“The biking course has a couple of hills, and those hills can be challenging,” said Ababou. “What’s nice about the biking course is that the end is flat or almost downhill. It’s almost like a recovery before you go for the run. It’s important for participants to stay hydrated because of the heat. They should have at least two water bottles, and we have water stops on the running course.”
“If you train and you’re prepared and organized, you can do well,” continued Ababou. “Training and preparation are the key, especially for beginners. We have the course online so they can see the course and practice. We hear nice comments about the triathlon.”
Prizes will be awarded to the top three female and male finishers overall. Medals will also be handed
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out for the top three male and female finishers in 12 age groups, as well as for the top performing two- or three-member teams.
“There’s a vibe of energy and excitement,” said Ababou. “It’s a positive environment. There’s energy in the transition areas. There are people there working toward a common goal.”
As many as 275 individuals and team members are expected to compete in the triathlon. Nearly 70% of those competitors hail from Lititz, surrounding communities and other parts of Lancaster County, while some athletes come from as far away as Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York to test their stamina.
“(The competitors are) endurance-event lovers who love the
outdoors,” said Ababou. “These people are also determined to challenge themselves and determined to finish the triathlon. They want to stay active and motivated all year. We don’t change the course, so people can challenge themselves to do better than they did the year before.”
Organizers of the triathlon are hoping to realize $17,000 in proceeds, which will go toward youth programs at the Lititz recCenter. The Lititz recCenter also raises funds annually through its golf outing at Iron Valley Golf Club in May; its indoor bouldering competition Boulder Bash at Rock Lititz on Saturday, Sept. 6; its Pretzel Twist 5K and Kids Mile Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 20; and its Youth Triathlon on Friday, Oct. 3.
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Major League Legacy from
was lost when the baseball park was demolished to make way for Lancaster Catholic High School.
That history might have remained buried if not for 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.
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.
“Evening of Stories & Songs” To Benefit Immigrant Community
Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, is hosting an outdoor Evening of Stories & Songs to benefit ministry to refugees and other immigrants on Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The evening on the church lawn will include music from local musician Matt Wheeler, along with an update on the Lancaster congregation’s refugee ministry by pastor Don Fitzkee and comments from Elyas Sadat, who will share some of his family’s story since coming to the United States from Afghanistan. Kate Good, executive director of the Parish Resource Center (PRC), will introduce a new initiative to meet the needs of immigrants.
“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 first-base grandstands would have stood.
Raff’s project has also included community partnerships to spread the word creatively. Spring House Brewing Co. launched “Fence
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 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.
A group of local volunteers is partnering with PRC to create a welcome community coordinator position. The position, which is intended to help fill the gap left by funding cuts to refugee resettlement agencies, will complement and expand PRC’s work with immigrants. The new coordinator will connect resettled refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrants with individuals, teams and organizations in the community that can provide needed support. An estimated $100,000 is needed to fund the position, which will be initiated when $25,000 has been received.
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programming and partnerships. It’s an opportunity to reach the next goals for our organization.”
SEEDS’ work in the Conestoga Valley community can be traced to 2019. SEEDS was formally founded in 2022 when it launched its English as a Second Language program.
“We really value treating people with humanity and dignity,” said Hershey. “People are seen and heard, and they have a purpose and a plan. We serve all people living in
An offering will be received at the event with the Lancaster congregation’s refugee ministry receiving 25% and 75% supporting the launch of the new welcome community coordinator position at PRC.
Those unable to attend the event can donate by choosing “Refugee Ministry” from the dropdown list on the church’s website donation page at www.lancob.org. Water and popcorn will be provided. Guests should bring lawn chairs and blankets. In the case of bad weather, the event will be held in the church’s Worship & Event Center.
For more information, contact Fitzkee at PastorDonF@lancob.org.
the Conestoga Valley community. Our programs connect with all people of all ages and at all stages.”
“We engage everyone as our neighbors,” said Kime. “Something we see is that these are people, they all have stories and they all have things we can learn from. We’re excited to serve our community. We’re excited for the growth of relationships, we’re excited to learn and we’re grateful for the support.”
For additional information, go to www.seedscv.com.
Meier Named to Dean’s List
Isabella Meier was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 academic semester at Salve Regina University, Newport, R.I. Meier is a resident of Lititz.
To qualify for the dean’s list,
students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at least 12 graded credits, or a semester grade point average of 3.8 for part-time students completing at least six credits.
Carla Kinard (left), granddaughter of a Harrisburg Giants player, and Jeremy Raff at the marker.
Photo by Community Action Partnership
The Harrisburg Giants
Matt Wheeler
Herb Appeal
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Less than a year after attending her first Conestoga Herb Guild event, Sophia Harmes will be the featured speaker at a group meeting.
The Mountville resident will give a presentation on Harvesting and Drying Herbs at the guild’s get-together on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Road.
Harmes noted that the topic of her talk will serve as an introductory class for less-experienced herb enthusiasts.
“If you like using herbs in cooking, this would be a good way to be introduced to how you can plant your own herbs and harvest them and prepare them for storage,” she said.
Harmes wasn’t that familiar with the organization before last summer. “I attended one of (the Conestoga Herb Guild’s) herb fests (last) September, and I was really impressed with the whole operation,” she said. “I joined, and I came back the next month.”
When an opening arose, Harmes jumped at the opportunity to speak about drying and harvesting herbs at the group’s August meeting. “I had heard at the last Herb Guild festival that a lot of the members didn’t know how to do things like that or needed a refresher course,” she said. “So I thought that would be a good topic.”
Harmes will address some of the nuances of cultivating herbs. “There are different ways that you can harvest herbs,” she said. “There are different times a day that are more important for beneficial reasons. There are different methods in drying the herbs. Some are better than others, so I’ll be talking about the different methods that you can use to dry herbs and what you should be looking for to make sure that your herbs are dried when they’re dry,” she said with a laugh.
Harmes said she has gained knowledge about herbs from her many years of growing them at home. “I grow a lot of culinary herbs, and I’ve started getting
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People should preregister for all public guild activities by contacting Susan Atkins at 717-725-7451 or atkinsateb@aol.com. For more information about the club, go to www.conestogaherbguild.org.
The following public events will also take place during the guild’s meeting on the second Wednesday of each month and will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Millersville VFW.
On Sept. 10, Brenda Walker will
Sophia Harmes of Mountville will deliver a presentation at the Conestoga Herb Guild’s August meeting.
Photo by George Deibel
speak about the topic “Keys to Successful Composting.”
The Conestoga Herb Guild will hold its annual Herb Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millersville VFW.
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Book Signing Set at Lititz Historical Foundation
Uncharted Lancaster and the Lititz Historical Foundation will welcome author Adam Zurn on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Zurn, from Uncharted Lancaster, will sign copies of his children’s book, “Canassatego and His Six Arrows,” as well as his full-length book, “Uncharted Lancaster’s Ghosts, Monsters and Tales of Adventure.”
The event is primarily for pre-order pickups, but a limited number of books will be available for purchase on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.
A percentage of every sale will go directly to support the Lititz Historical Foundation.
To order copies in advance to pick up on Aug. 16, visit https://uncharted lancaster.com/product/august-16 -book-signing-event-preorders.
The foundation will also offer complimentary treats and beverages during the event. Visitors may also explore the Lititz Museum and the Mary Oehme Gardens.
The Lititz Historical Foundation is located at 145 E. Main St., Lititz.
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Kentucky-born, Nashville-based singer and songwriter Adam Chaffins will play Mickey’s Black Box in Lititz on Thursday, Aug. 14, supporting the band Silverada.
In May, Chaffins released his new EP “Trailer Trash” via Spirit Nashville Recordings and Fluid Music Revolution, earning acclaim from Holler, The Bluegrass Situation, Wide Open Country and more.
Co-produced by Frank Rogers, who’s helmed 45 number ones and worked with singers like Chris Stapleton, Brad Paisley and Josh Turner, the project tells stories of American life from an Appalachian perspective. The music video for “Trailer Trash,” which co-stars Chaffins’ wife and collaborator, Brit Taylor, is still in rotation on CMT and has topped the 12 Pack countdown multiple times.
Chaffins has also appeared on WSM’s Coffee, Country & Cody and RFD-TV to discuss the EP. Now, he’s supporting Silverada on select dates before playing an official AmericanaFest showcase in September.
Chaffins’ solo career started in 2020 with his “Some Things Won’t Last” debut LP. He most recently played the ACM Awards 60th Anniversary Gala honoring Brooks & Dunn, backing an all-star lineup, which included Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top and others. He was also a touring musician for performers like Billy Strings and Lee Ann Womack.
Mickey’s Black Box is located at 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The show will start at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.mickeys blackbox.com.
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HANDYMAN: Painting. Land/Hardscaping. Gutters/Guards, Decks, Siding, Roofing, Mailboxes, 717-826-3680
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Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
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GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.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
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. 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