Births

BRUNCHWALSKI, Troy A. and Katherine (Hill), Lititz, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

FISHER, Steven and Esther Fern (Esh), New Holland, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.

at Women & Babies Hospital.

HAFFENTRAGER, Ryan and Sierra (Dever), Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

HAHN, Norman and Molly (Benner), East Earl, a daughter, at home.

HEILLINGER, Arianna, and Alexander E. Gil, Denver, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

July 5 games, a Bible story, music and snacks each night. As the theme of the VBS is foodrelated, each participant is asked to bring a nonperishable food item (such as peanut butter, macaroni, canned items, etc.) every night of VBS. All of these donations will be donated to a local food bank.

On Thursday night, July 27, St. Luke’s will be hosting an outdoor picnic, starting at 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting - if bad weather, they will move the picnic indoors). All are asked to bring a side dish, and St. Luke’s will be serving hot dogs. And they will have a food truck there serving ice cream!

The young people will be

GEBHARD, Devin P. and Hanna (Rudisill), Lititz, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

GRUBIC, Dylon W. and Jasmine, Lititz, a daughter,

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To register a young person for VBS, or with any questions, call the church office at 717-626-7100, or go to the church’s websitewww.stlukesucc.com. You may also register a child on opening night at the church, starting at 6:00 p.m.

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

HOOVER, Lamar M. and Janice (Martin), Lititz, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

HOUSE, Aaron and

Emily (Douglass), Akron, a son, at home.

HURST, Shawn I. and Sheila (Miller), Lititz, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

KESTETTER, Matthew Jordan and Mai Kia (Lor), New Holland, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

KEWIN, Austen R. and Ellenore (Tarr), Leola, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

LANDIS, Jeremy and Alyssa (Weaver), Akron, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.

LEID, Daniel and

Lydiann (Lambright), Reinholds, a son, at home.

MARTIN, Jediah D. and Edna R. (Zimmerman), Denver, a son, at home.

MESSNER, Anthony R. and Ashley (Wingenroth), Stevens, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

NOLT, Paul and Rosanna (Brubaker), New Holland, a son, at home.

SPURGIN, Gaetan and Liana Fan, Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.

July 9

Darren C. Martin, 2, son of Lester and Mabel Martin, New Holland.

July 6

Dalyn Troy Zimmerman, 2, son of John and Ellen Zimmerman, Ephrata.

July 8

Carson L. Reiff, 3, son of Titus Jr. and Susan Reiff, East Earl.

Kimbria Rose Musser, 9, daughter of Jerald and Delores Musser, Newmanstown, granddaughter of Marlin and MaryJane Musser, Stevens.

Jordan L. Stauffer, 1, son of Ivan Ray and Lucy Stauffer, New Holland.

July 10

Hannah W. Martin, 11, daughter of Rufus and Lois Martin, Ephrata.

Kreedyn Slate Wise, 1, son of Derlyn and Lonita Wise, Reinholds.

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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2023 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/ spring and summer.

• Grace Taylor of Lititz

• Gabriella DiStefano of Reinholds

• Christopher Harwick of Lititz

• Jordan Shirk of Ephrata

• Zachary Cochis of Lititz

• Dejanelle Abel of Ephrata

• Naleah Sauder of Denver

• Tara Grennan of New Holland

• Michelle Jenkins of Ephrata

Elise Westhafer, of Reinholds, was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Nu Rho Psi, the national honor society for neuroscience students.

Induction is open to students who have demonstrated interest in neuroscience, have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.2, and a 3.5 average in neurosciencerelated courses.

Westhafer is a senior neuroscience major at the Jesuit university.

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The following students graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2023 with an undergraduate degree.

• Selena Gerlach of Lititz

• Evan Lyon of Lititz

• Luke Roche of Lititz

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Juli Hyatt, Lititz, earned an Albright College Master of Science degree in General and PreK-4 Grade Education, French, in May.

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Several students were recognized at the annual Awards Ceremony during Commencement Week at Bob Jones University.

Matthew Housenga, a resident of Ephrata, received the Keyboard Studies Award.

The Marguerite Nagle Berry Scholarships are awarded annually to music majors in piano or organ who have demonstrated good talent and dedication to the development of that talent for God’s glory.

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Congratulations to Belhaven University student Anissa Mohler, of Ephrata, on being named to the Belhaven University Spring 2023 Dean’s List.

Mohler is among a select number of students named to the Dean’s List.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4-3.99 while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.

For more information on any of the following programs happening at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, please call 717-626-2255 or visit their website at lititzlibrary.org.

• All Together NowSummer Reading ProgramNow through Saturday, August 12, ages 0–19 years join online through their website or stop by the library to pick up your reading log. Adults can join in the fun too. Pick up your adult summer reading challenge in the library or print it off their website. Prizes will be awarded!

• Knitting Club - Monday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just friendly gathering to knit and work on projects. Must bring all your own supplies. Crocheters also welcome. No registration required.

• Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyWednesday, July 5 at 6:00 p.m. No registration required.

• Lititz Game ClubWednesday, July 5 and 19 at 4:30 p.m. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. A place for people to come together and play tabletop games. Whether you enjoy casual games like Uno and Scrabble, gateway games like Catan, Wingspan, and Ticket to Ride, or more strategic games like Scythe and Terraforming Mars, they have plenty of fun games to play. A game library with a wide selection of games is available, but feel free to bring your own (familyfriendly) games as well! Their games accommodate players ages 10 and up. No registration needed.

• Tai Chi Easy - Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Tai Chi Easy Method - A blend of Qigong and common Tai Chi movements, Tai Chi Easy is designed to improve the quality of life for all people.