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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL LXII • NO 33

Rec Center Plans Youth Triathlon BY ANN MEAD ASH

imon Ababou, fitness director with the Lititz recCenter, said he is pleased with the results of the adult triathlon the organization held on Aug. 8. “We had 234 participants, between teams and individual participation,” noted Ababou. “We were so happy to see that success.” Now, Ababou is looking ahead to the children’s version of the event. “It’s time for the youth (to participate) to help keep them moving,” he said. The 15th annual youth triathlon will be held at the rec center, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz, on Friday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. The triathlon is open to all area students between the ages of 5 and 12, including those living in neighboring boroughs. Checkin time on the day of the event will be 3:45 p.m. Bicycle safety checks will be held from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. The event generally concludes by 6 p.m. The rain date will be Friday, Oct. 15. To hold a safe event, Ababou said that the maximum number of

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participants will remain at 70. Masks will be optional. Children will begin each segment of the event in waves for their designated age group. Youth participants will start the event with a swim in the indoor rec center pool. The bike portion of the event will be divided into age groups, with ages 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 10, and 11 and 12 grouped together. Children ages 5 and 6 will swim one length of the pool, bike two laps, and run a quarter-mile. Those ages 7 and 8 will swim one length, bike three laps, and run a quarter-mile. Youngsters ages 9 and 10 will swim two lengths, bike four laps, and run a half-mile. Youths ages 11 and 12 will swim three lengths, bike five laps, and run three-quarters of a mile. Participants are asked to bring their bicycle, a helmet, a swimsuit, a towel, and running shoes to the event. Proper swimwear is required. Athletes will not change clothing between swimming and biking. Students may also bring a water bottle to help stay hydrated. See Youth Triathlon pg 2

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Lititz Senior Center Stays Active

Hosanna At The Movies Planned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BY ANN MEAD ASH

GTGH To Return To Farm And Home Center

Serving a population that is vulnerable to COVID-19 did not make the past 18 months easy for Lucy Weaver, manager of the Lititz Senior Center, 201 E. Market St., Lititz. During the shutdown and for a time afterward, Weaver did “pandemic calls.” “We called the seniors to check on them,” she said, adding that three-way calls enhanced the program. She also did food and craft distributions and sent out gift cards at Christmas.

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Founder Jenn Knepper is excited about holding a live Gifts That Give Hope (GTGH) fair this year. The fair will feature about 30 nonprofit organizations, including more than a dozen marketplace vendors with fair trade items, and several food trucks. Knepper has noticed a buying trend toward locally made items and concern for a greater cause. See GTGH pg 4

Lucy Weaver (standing) is the manager at the Lititz Senior Center.

Bocce League Concludes Season . . . . . .7 House Of Worship . . . . . . .8 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9

See Senior Center pg 3

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