They give back. The members of the Bareville, Leola, Leacock Lions Club (BLLLC) just do what they do: Put others ahead of themselves, together.
Hear them roar.
The BLLLC continues to build on its century-long tradition
through altruistic collaboration.
“For me personally, I just always felt a sense of being part of the community,” said Mike Proch, who’s been the president of BLLLC since June. “I like to give back to the community. I think about my kids. I’d like them to have that community to grow up in.”
BY JEFF FALK
East Lampeter Township now has a recreation department, and the sky’s the limit for future activities in the community.
For the record, the East Lampeter Township Recreation Department is currently about three months old. The inception of the department coincides with
the hiring of its first recreation director, Lisa Cleveland, on May 28.
“The township saw a need and is supporting the program, and I think it’s going to go far,” said Cleveland. “I think the potential is incredible. You’re only limited by your imagination because we have the resources. We want to program for the community and get feedback
from the community. I want to hear from the community and find out where their interests lie.”
East Lampeter Township is home to four recreation parks: Community Park, 2330 Hobson Road, Lancaster; Flory Park, 416 Dohner Drive, Lancaster; Lafayette Tower Park, 1905 Woodland Ave., Lancaster; and Gibbons Park, 2557 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster.
BY JEFF FALK
North Star Initiative (NSI) is doubling down on its mission.
The local nonprofit is adding to its resources and increasing its reach in the fight against human trafficking.
“I’ve had a desire for collaboration,” said Melinda Clark, NSI’s executive director. “There’s too much work that needs to be done, and you can’t do it alone. We want to bring together skilled and passionate people. There’s so much chance of burnout from doing this restoration work. We
Recently, NSI absorbed Freedom and Restoration for Everyone Enslaved (F.R.E.E.), a Berks County-based nonprofit with similar goals, methods and beliefs, into its operations. It’s a move that will allow NSI to impact more survivors and achieve an even greater good.
Kids explore a maintenance vehicle during a recent East Lampeter Township Recreation Department
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They can serve as venues for current and future activities and events for the township’s nearly 18,000 residents.
“Our mission is to provide a comprehensive recreation program to the community,” said Cleveland. “We want to take advantage of the resources and facilities we already have. We’re trying to provide recreation to all groups and all ages in the community.”
Cleveland has already instituted a yoga class, a meet-and-greet with Conestoga Valley Olympic archer Casey Kaufhold, a family movie night and a Hero Hangout with first responders. Currently under consideration are summer playground programs for kids; visits from speakers associated with various agricultural, environmental and conservation clubs; the formation of a social well-being club and a bike riding club; and arts programs in the parks.
“Recreation is extremely important to a healthy lifestyle,” said Cleveland. “Everybody can do recreation. Everyone needs it. If you look at the Wellness Wheel
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and all the components of it - physical, social, environmental, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and financial - the more we can teach, the more (the activities) energize well-being. That’s what we’re aiming for: people becoming more well-rounded.”
It’s an undertaking that Cleveland is taking personally.
“I’m very passionate about it,” said Cleveland. “I’ve been working in this area for my entire life. You want to provide opportunities for individuals who will benefit from them. That’s where I find my energy: when you know you’re helping people and making a difference.”
“You’ve got to focus on things you can do gradually, so the community sees the opportunities,” said Cleveland. “You can’t do everything at once. You’ve got to focus on the things you can do well and build out from there. If you try something and it doesn’t go well, then you move on to the next thing that will be well received.”
For additional information about the East Lampeter Township Recreation Department, go to www .eastlampetertownship.org/ departments/parks.
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Donations to support youth mentoring programs
The Touchstone Foundation recently awarded Youth Mentorship Partnership funds. This new program supports training to allow staff members and volunteers to become mentors for youth mental wellness in Lancaster County. The Touchstone Foundation has awarded a total of $47,000 to Bench Mark Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lancaster County.
Bench Mark Program is a strength-based family of mentors supporting highly at-risk youths through community-based intervention and diversion initiatives. Using the funds from the Touchstone Foundation, the program will seek to enhance the effectiveness of mentoring services available to at-risk youths within Bench Mark Program’s open gym, where both individual and group services are available. An estimated 47 youths will receive mentoring.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region’s evidence-based program creates and supports one-toone mentoring relationships. The new funds will support the organization’s High School Bigs Program for elementary and middle school students in need of a special mentoring
friendship; the students have demonstrated the need for enhanced social skills or feel isolated from their peers. An estimated 100 youths will receive mentoring.
CASA provides a court-appointed volunteer advocate to every child who is abused and neglected to ensure children have a safe, nurturing, and permanent home. The organization’s Older Youth Mentorship Project will provide advocates with mentorship training so they can assist older youths in becoming self-sufficient, independent adults. The program will seek to bridge the barriers to success and connectivity to the community. An estimated 275 youths will receive mentorship support.
In total, the three organizations estimate they will serve 422 Lancaster County youths with mentoring in the coming year.
Last year, the Touchstone Foundation completed a youth listening tour and parent feedback survey, which revealed that many youths welcome the opportunity to connect with a trained, safe, supportive adult mentor. The three partner organizations will seek to ensure youth safety through mandated reporter training to prevent child abuse,
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Ephrata Cloister to offer expanded tours
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will offer expanded site tours on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
In addition to the traditional guided tour experience, which features stops in the Saron (Sisters’ House) and Saal (Meetinghouse), the expanded site tours will also include guided visits to several
additional period buildings and areas on-site, including the print shop, bakery, and academy buildings. The expanded tours will last approximately two hours. There is a fee, and tours will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. For more information, visit the Ephrata Cloister website at www.ephrata cloister.org.
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Flipside Big Band sets concert
Flipside Big Band will perform in concert on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lampeter YMCA Amphitheater, 800 Village Road, Lancaster.
Selections will include “Big Mama Cass,” “702 Shuffle,” “720 in the Books,” “Moonglow,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” “Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby,” “Soul Man,” “Grazin’ in the Grass,” “Mack the Knife,” “Polka Dots and Moonbeams,” “Woodchopper’s Ball,” and “Sing, Sing, Sing.” The band is directed by Howard Boots, and the vocalists will be Karen and Rich Taraborelli. Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs.
The concerts are sponsored by West Lampeter Township and the Rotary Club of Lancaster South. In the case of rain or extreme heat, the concert will be performed in the Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, Lancaster.
Admission is free. For more information, call 717-413-7126 or visit www.lscband.com.
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are stronger together and
“This shows that it’s possible for organizations to collaborate to make a difference in the movement,” added Clark. “This is not necessarily common in the nonprofit world. The movement is changing, and it’s a privilege to be on the front lines.”
After about a year of negotiations and red tape, NSI officially absorbed F.R.E.E. on July 1. In the summer of 2023, officials of F.R.E.E. approached NSI about a possible merger, and around the beginning of this year a formal agreement was reached.
“In terms of operations,
it’s a merger. The legal term is acquisition,” said Clark. “I’m excited because this means we’re going to be serving more survivors more quickly. It makes the whole organization stronger. This work is complex and complicated. Any resources we have at our disposal are meant for the good of the movement. We want to make the entire movement more effective.”
NSI retained all 11 of F.R.E.E.’s former employees, a move that increased NSI’s staff to 30 members. In addition to its continuation of F.R.E.E.’s services in Berks County, NSI has now established a physical presence in Reading, partly through the continued operation of F.R.E.E.’s Refuge Home, a residential facility for human trafficking survivors focused on trauma healing, similar to NSI’s The Harbor in Lititz.
NSI now has the capability to house and care for a total of 14 human trafficking survivors at any one time, up to eight at The Harbor in Lititz and up to six at the Refuge Home in Reading.
“This is the next step for F.R.E.E.,” said Andrea
McHenry, F.R.E.E.’s former executive director and NSI’s new director of outreach and advocacy. “North Star has experience that will allow the Refuge Home to be the best it can be from the beginning, and I could not be more excited.”
“Over the next 90 days we will be very focused on training staff and analyzing policies so both teams can be effective,” said Clark. “We’re not going to rush things, and if we need to take our time, we will. One of the next key pieces will be to invite the community to see what we’ve accomplished so far. We want better outcomes for survivors. It’s what everyone wants. That’s the whole point.”
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zations currently battling human trafficking. Last year, NSI conducted more than 75 presentations to raise awareness about human trafficking in the community, and since its founding in 2010, the Lititz nonprofit has provided care for more than 80 survivors.
“I’d say this is unexpected, but desirable and not unimaginable,” said Clark of the F.R.E.E. merger. “The areas that nonprofits struggle in are executive leadership, developing boards and securing volunteers. We have so many resources and such a competent staff that organizations are trying to replicate it.”
For additional information on North Star Initiative, go to www.northstar initiative.org.
North Star Initiative staff members (left and second from left) interview a client during an intake session.
Giant offers back-to-school lunch ideas
The Giant Company’s team of dietitians shared five solutions to help families simplify food preparation for back-to-school lunches.
First, parents should get their children involved. Have children make a list of their favorite foods from each food groupstarch, protein, vegetable, fruit, and dairy - and get them excited by bringing them to the store to shop for their favorites. Together, parents and children can build a balanced lunch, making sure children have one item from each of the five food groups. Ideas for a balanced lunchbox include English muffins, sliced ham, carrots, strawberries, a cheese stick, wheat crackers, hummus, sugar snap peas, clementines and nonfat Greek yogurt.
Second, lunches should contain protein. Protein helps keep stomachs full and minds focused. When thinking about breakfast, lunch and snacks, include quick and easy foods like lunch meat, cheese, nut butters, Greek yogurt or hard-boiled eggs.
The third tip is to get colorful. Colorful fruits and vegetables provide a variety of nutrients.
Entice kids with daily color challenges to encourage produce vari -
ety. For example, Monday’s lunch can focus on red foods, Tuesday’s meal can feature orange foods, and so on.
Fourth, parents should stock convenience items. Be prepared with pre-sliced apple packs, granola bars, applesauce pouches and trail mixes available for grab-and-go after-school snacks, and load up on frozen waffles and pancakes, fruit cups, oatmeal pouches and drinkable yogurts for easy breakfasts.
The fifth tip is to make dinner easy. Balanced dinners do not have to be elaborate. Keep it simple on busy weeknights with tried-and-true winners like breakfast for dinner or sandwiches with no-cook sides.
Giant’s dietitians also offer easy meal and snack ideas and recipes, simplified with five or fewer ingredients, at www .giantfoodstores.com/ pages/back-to-school -dietitian-picks.
To check out the latest schedule of Giant’s free, virtual dietitian classes, which include making dinner in under 30 minutes, creating produce-packed snacks and learning about simple lunchbox ideas, visit www.giantfoodstores .com/wellness.
Program to focus on Wheatland grounds
LancasterHistory will host “Discovering a Gentleman’s Farm: A History of the Wheatland Grounds” on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. The program will explore the history and functionality of the grounds where James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States, lived as a gentleman farmer from 1848 to 1868.
Museum associate Stephanie Celiberti will lead the event, beginning with a 40-minute presentation in Ryder Hall. The presentation will provide an in-depth look at how the 22.5 acres of meadows, orchards, gar -
JLL sets Cornhole Classic
The Junior League of Lancaster (JLL) will hold the third annual Cornhole Classic, a family-friendly community event, on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Kissel Valley Farm, 645 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. The rain date for the event is Sunday, Aug. 25.
The event will include live music, local artisan vendor stands, a silent auction, and a giveaway drawing. Children may enjoy inflatables, a petting zoo, and face-painting stations. Beer and wine from Thorn Hill Vineyards and Raney Cellars Brewing Company will be available for purchase via cash or PayPal. Food will be available from a variety of local food trucks, including Gourmet Julie’s Way and Mr. Ice Cream Kid.
Attendees may compete in an organized cornhole tournament hosted by Keystone Cornhole ACL. The champions will receive a cash prize. Online registration to participate as an individual or on a team will be open until Thursday, Aug. 15. Walk-in registration will remain available for interested players until 3 p.m. on the day of the event.
the special events committee at specialevents@ jllancaster.org.
The Junior League of Lancaster is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
dens, and green spaces of Wheatland were utilized during Buchanan’s residence at the property. Following the presentation, attendees may ask questions and participate in an optional outdoor tour of the Wheatland grounds to see the areas discussed in the presentation.
To purchase tickets, visit www.lancasterhistory.org or call 717-392-4633. Tickets may not be available at the door, so advance registration is encouraged. The event is free of charge for LancasterHistory members and Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members, but they are encouraged to register in advance.
While there is no admission fee, individuals and families are encouraged to contribute a donation to the JLL, which will support the organization’s community service programs and projects. The JLL’s current focus is on nutrition accessibility.
To learn more and to preregister for the tournament or become a corporate or private sponsor, visit www.jllancaster.org/ the-cornhole-classic/. For more details, contact
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ANGLICAN ALL SAINTS CHURCH: Meeting at Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. 9:30 AM Sunday Service. Father James Johnson. For more info: 717-381-9573. allsaintsanglicanlancaster.org
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
HABECKER MENNONITE CHURCH: A growing intercultural church that loves God, its neighbors and the world. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. Located at 451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA. Active youth group. All are Welcome! Website: habeckerchurch.com
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 105 Earland Dr., New Holland, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 services on Sunday morning and 7:00 service on Wednesday evening. Childcare for birth through 5th grade available during 2nd and 3rd Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening service. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit Lighthouseag.com
McCullough selected for business leadership program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced that Carrie McCullough, assistant director of the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, was selected to participate in the 10th cohort of the foundation’s business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address education and workforce challenges.
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH, HELLERS (founded 1725), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. 717656-9249. Sunday Worship held 9:25 am Holy Communion 1st Sun. of month. Adult Sunday School at 10:45 am. Handicap Accessible. Pastor: Bruce Tully. E-mail: info@salemhellers.com; Website: www.salemhellers.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH
(Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org
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Upon completion of the program, Business Leads Fellows will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s network of more than 350 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from across the nation who regularly engage on education and workforce initiatives.
For more information on the Business Leads Fellowship Program, visit https://business leads.uschamberfounda tion.org/.
Following a competitive application and selection process, McCullough was chosen along with 34 other state and local chamber of commerce executives, economic development professionals, and association leaders to participate in Business Leads. The eight-month program, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings, will cover the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, kindergarten through 12th-grade education, postsecondary education, and workforce development.
The Susquehanna District of Scouts BSA’s Pennsylvania Dutch Council held its annual awards dinner on June 12 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Willow Street. The event recognizes leaders who have exemplified the Scouting ideals and program in their Scout units or leadership within the district. The Susquehanna District covers Columbia, Conestoga Valley, Eastern Lancaster County, Hempfield, Lampeter-Strasburg, Manheim Township, Penn Manor, Pequea Valley, and Solanco school districts and School District of Lancaster.
During the dinner event, Duane Gregg received the District Award of Merit, the top volunteer award the district can present. He has been the Scoutmaster of Troop 28 since 2003 and Cubmaster of Pack 28 since 1994, and he has earned the Cubmaster Award. As a youth, he was a staff member at J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation from 1984 to 1988. He received the Eagle Scout Award in 1985.
awards were presented.
The recipients in Scouts BSA, the youth program for boys and girls ages 11 to 17, were Dave Martin of Troop 84 and Drian Shimp of Troop 56. The recipients in Cub Scouts, the program for those in kindergarten through fifth grade, were Matt Vazquez, Pack 37; Edward R. Carvell Jr., receiving the Commissioner of the Year award; Troop 84’s Chet Bowen, who was named Committee Member of the Year; and Troop 48’s Greg Martin, recognized as the Scouter of the Year.
Outside of Scouting, Gregg is a life member of the Paradise Fire Company, having served for 37 years; a member of the Paradise Sportsman’s Association; a certified Pennsylvania Game Commission hunter/trapper instructor; a member of the Paradise Parks and Recreation Board; and a confirmed member of St. John’s United Methodist Church.
Other volunteer leaders received awards, as well. These were the Spark Plug Awards, presented to Justin Bond from Pack 82, Chad Cauler from Troop 56, Bob Martin from Troop 146, Amanda Rippley with Pack 37, and Chris Specht with Troop 83, as well as Lauren Bowen, Christine Ginnett, Joelene Martin, and Dawn Williams with the Susquehanna District.
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The Susquehanna District also presented the Commissioner Key to Greg Martin and the Commissioner Arrowhead Award to Martin, Mike Williams, and Chris Yost. Veteran Awards were presented to Williams and Yost in recognition of their 30 years.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) provides a youth program of character development and values-based leadership training designed to help young people be “Prepared. For Life.” The Pennsylvania Dutch Council provides support and Scouting opportunities for more than 2,600 youths in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. The council partners with 130 community organizations and has more than 2,800 active adult volunteers.
BSA programs are divided by age and activity. In addition to Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA, the programs are coed Venturing and Sea Scouting for young men and young women ages 14 to 20 as well as career-oriented, coed Exploring programs for youths ages 10 to 20. For more information, contact the local Scout office at 717-394-4063.
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Promise Players announce auditions
The Promise Players will hold auditions for the group’s fall performance, “Baggage Claim,” at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 1 to 6 p.m.
“Baggage Claim” tells the story of the D’Baquel family’s vacation, where things are anything but relaxing. The lodge is full of animated goofballs, and the bellhop keeps tossing their luggage into the canyon. A comedic beginning turns into a darker
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complete Youth Mental Health First Aid training for adults working with youths, and ensure that mentors understand trauma-informed care to support youth growth and development through adversity.
The Touchstone Foundation’s mission is to elevate youth mental wellness in Lancaster County. The foundation seeks to build the talent pipeline in mental
reality as audiences see the family’s inner conflicts.
Roles are available for five men, five women, and additional flex roles. To schedule an audition or for more information, contact director Dorothy Smith at musicditdot@hotmail.com and note “Promise Players Auditions” in the subject line.
Performances will be held from Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 7 to 10, and from Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 14 to 17.
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AUCTIONEER NOTE: What an opportunity to purchase this dream home in an outstanding location. Sellers have downsized and are serious about selling. Need financing or bridge loan options? Contact auctioneer for details.
ATTENTION REALTORS: Auctioneer is offering brokers participation. Terms: $60,000 down day of sale. Settlement within 60 days. OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Aug. 10th 1-3 PM or call for an appt.
Sellers: William & Jan Youndt
Attorney: Dave Mersky
Auctioneers: Christian Stoltzfus Leon Stoltzfus R109216 www.paauctioncenter.com REAL ESTATE: Welcome to your dream home in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster Co! This stunning 4,269 SF, 2-sty offers 3 BRs & 2.5 baths on serene 3.1-acre lot w/picturesque farmland views & southern exposure. Enter through a grand arched foyer into spacious living areas, large kitchen w/breakfast nook, formal dining rm, living rm, seating area, & office. Upstairs, enjoy the master suite w/cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, luxurious bath, & private balcony overlooking the beautiful farmland. Two additional BRs & cozy seating area complete the upper level. The full, partially finished basement features a movie theater room & workshop/storage area. Outdoors, a private backyard w/concrete patio & fishpond complements the 3-car attached garage, garden garage, & shed.
A group of about 30 like-minded civically oriented individuals, the local chapter is part of an international organization that boasts 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs around the world. BLLLC meets at 6 p.m. on the
second and fourth Mondays of every month at the Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola. Sometimes during the summer months, the group meets at Leola Community Park, 23 E. Main St., Leola.
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ON 1.3 ACRE LOT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 • 6:00 P.M. 3069 Irishtown Rd.,, Ronks, PA Nice Brick Cape Cod Built In 1984 On Flat 1.3 Acre Lot In Pequea Valley School District. This Home Offers Main Floor Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom, Full Bath & Laundry. Upper Level Hosts Two Bedrooms. Partially Finished Basement. Attached Two-Car Garage. Front Porch & Rear Deck. Propane Heat & Central Air. Large Open Lot w/ Outbuildings Offers Many Possibilities. 1% Broker Participation Offered. Call OR Visit Website For Info. & Pictures. CALL FOR PRIVATE SHOWING Sale For: Susan Reinacher, John Workman & Beth Workman
97 Upper Valley Rd. Christiana, PA 17509 EXTREMELY WELL-MAINTAINED 3 BEDROOM RANCH HOME ON 1.8 ACRES – Octorara SD SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Auction For: James & Katheryn Longenecker
TUES. AUGUST 27, 2024 – 6pm Real Estate 124 N. Charlotte St., Lancaster, PA 17603 HISTORIC LANCASTER CITY CHESTNUT HILL
3 BEDROOM HOME – 0.04 Acres – Lancaster SD OPEN HOUSES: SAT. AUG 17, 10AM-12PM & MON. AUG 19, 5PM-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT
Auction For: Cheryl Young
THURS. AUGUST 29, 2024 – 6pm Real Estate 536 N. 2nd St. Bainbridge, PA 17502
WELL-LOCATED 9.6 ACRE BAINBRIDGE PROPERTY W/ 4 BEDROOM HOME – Elizabethtown SD OPEN HOUSES: SAT. AUG 17, 10AM-12PM & MON. AUG 19, 5PM-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT
Auction For: Elaine Jackson
THURS. SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 – 6pm Real Estate 70 Brookfield Rd. Lititz, PA 17543 WELL LOCATED 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – 0.08 acres - Warwick SD OPEN HOUSES: SAT. AUG 24, 10AM-12PM & MON. AUG 26, 5PM-6:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT
“I think there’s a reason folks join,” said Proch, who became a Lion about 10 years ago. “My friend invited me to a meeting. When I first joined, I was a little hesitant, but I knew some of the people who were already there. Now it just feels like I’ve always been there.”
“That camaraderie is definitely there,” Proch continued. “You do make friends and we do things outside of the club. I had some guys take me under their wings. There’s this willingness to help. You have that little bit of mentorship to it.”
Operating as a cohesive unit, BLLLC supports a number of local charities though philanthropic activities, including sponsoring East Lampeter Township’s Police Officer of the Year award, donating to Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services (CVCCS) and the New Holland Ambulance Association, assisting with the Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association and sponsoring achievement awards for students in the Conestoga Valley School District. In addition, the local Lions help sponsor the International Lions and collaborate on events with the New Holland Lions Club.
“The club is about service. We give back to the community, and there’s value associated with that,” said Proch. “Most of the members are from in and around the community. They come from all different backgrounds. A lot of
them are retired, but it’s a broad spectrum.”
Throughout the year, BLLLC supports its altruistic activities by raising about $10,000 through a pair of fund-soliciting White Cane events, an all-you-can-eat breakfast at Funck’s Restaurant in Leola, chicken barbecues and pork barbecue sandwich sales.
“We’re doing the best we can,” said Proch. “I think there’s always a need, especially with ambulance associations, fire companies and groups like that. I think we’re fortunate here in Lancaster County; despite some hardships, there’s a willingness by people to give.”
BLLLC was established in 1927, about 10 years after the Lions International Club was founded. Over the last century, perhaps the local chapter’s greatest accomplishment has been its consistency and its ability to adapt to the community’s needs.
“I don’t know how you quantify something like that, but I’d like to think we’ve done a lot of good,” said Proch. “Like any other organization, we do try to adjust. Our membership has declined over the years. While that’s a challenge, it’s something the club has always been able to manage and hopefully something we’ll be able to manage in the future.”
For additional information about BLLLC, search for “Bareville, Leola, Leacock Lions Club” on Facebook.
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Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is.
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LCBA holds meetings, posts upcoming events
The Loyal Christian Benefit Association (LCBA) Branch 1557 held meetings on June 18 and July 16 at the Udder Choice Restaurant in Ephrata. State Rep. David Zimmerman was scheduled to be the speaker at the July 16 gathering. The June 18 event began with a light supper, after which the meeting was opened by president Linda Mueller. The Lord’s Prayer was recited. The speaker was Geoffrey Lapp, founder of Minutemen-UNITED, a local organization that connects people in need to assistance and community support services. Through that work, he saw a need for affordable transportation for people who do not own a working vehicle. Lapp then founded Waymark Transport, which offers daily driving services for neighborhood transportation needs as well as contracted driving services for transport of employees and clients.
Following Lapp’s presentation, attendees discussed current and new business. The June haus and pinochle card parties were well attended, and proceeds will be distributed to community nonprofits in November. Upcoming events include a picnic on a Sunday in September, with the date forthcoming, and a cash bingo on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Denver Fire Company. The bingo event will include giveaway drawing prizes, and the event’s proceeds will be distributed to local nonprofits. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Udder Choice Restaurant, 1812 W. Main St., with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The local LCBA motto is “loving God - embracing others - impacting community.” New members are welcome. For more information, call 717-471-3131.
