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Donegal Performing Arts wins big at Apollo

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Cops and their canine companions

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Michael Klock, a patrol officer with Mount Joy Borough Police Department, was scrolling through TikTok one day last year when inspiration struck. “A police department in Florida appeared on my

‘For You’ page, featuring officers assisting in their jurisdiction’s animal shelter,” he recalled. “I liked the concept of helping homeless dogs and saw an opportunity to incorporate my police department in Mount Joy to aid in promoting local rescues.”

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has the Tony Awards, and high school theater has the Apollo Awards. Presented by the Hershey Theatre, the Apollo Awards have been recognizing outstanding achievement by local students in their musical and play productions since 2008.

This year, students from Donegal Performing Arts won multiple awards at the May ceremony, including Outstanding Play for the fall production of “Clue.” Landis Cramer won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Wadsworth in “Clue.” Additionally, Jered Mackison was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play for his performance of Mr. Green, and Hannah Slobozien was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play for her portrayal of Mrs. Peacock. Erin Kready was

nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play for the role of Yvette in “Clue” and earned an honorable mention for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical f or her performance of Princess Winnifred in “Once Upon a Mattress,” the Donegal spring musical.

evaluated for the awards. “The evaluators come to the show and score our performance,” she stated. Added Jered, “We don’t know which performance they come to, so that helps us put the best show f orward each and every time we perform.”

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Two students were also nominated for Spirit of Theatre awards at the event. Autumn Sauder was honored for the fall play, and Samantha Redinger was recognized for the spring musical.

As Erin explained, director Brianna Wilhelm submitted the shows to be

Wilhelm found out in February about the honors for “Clue” and learned of the “Once Upon a Mattress” nomination just weeks before the ceremony. “I was overcome with pride for these students,” she said. “‘Clue’ was my first show directing at Donegal and my first experience getting to know these students and their talents and skills. I’m really proud of them.”

Hannah said when she found out she’d been nominated, she was excited, like all of her castmates. “I screamed and ran around my house,” she recalled. “I half lost my voice.” Her enthusiasm continued

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For the past four years, Eugene Williams has been delivering smiles along with packages as a driver for FedEx - and he’s made an impression on customers along his route throughout Mount Joy and Manheim.

“He is such a happy, engaging person,” said Kathy Anderson, who regularly receives deliveries from Williams. “Eugene treats everyone special and makes us all feel like we’re his favorite customer.”

One day earlier this year, however, Kathy and her husband, Dan, noticed something about Williams. “He didn’t seem like his usual bubbly

self, so we asked him if he was OK,” Kathy recalled. “He briefly shared about his situation. He didn’t share a lot of details and wasn’t complaining, but he was clearly feeling burdened. We knew right away that we wanted to help.”

In early June, the Andersons and several of their neighbors, including Kimberly Rudis, surprised Williams with a gift of money; gift cards; a basket of snacks, drinks and treats; and homemade cards created by neighborhood kids.

Williams, who lives in Elizabethtown, said he was completely surprised by the gifts. He explained that he was going through a particularly hard time.

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“It was really cool to be able to represent our school, and it was a really exciting moment for Donegal.”

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Donegal Performing Arts participants at the Apollo Awards

Officer Michael Klock with a participant in the K-9 for a Day program

“I’m a single dad with three kids - two girls and one boy,” he said of his children. who are ages 14 years, 9 years and 21 months. He’s also the stepfather of two children, ages 17 and 21. “After I got divorced, it really affected my financial situation. I try to hide my problems, but my friend Kathy is so observant, she noticed something was bothering me through my smile.”

Williams proudly displays the handmade cards in his delivery truck and said keeping a positive attitude has always been important to him. “I grew up really rough,” he remarked. “As a kid, I dealt with a lot of racism. In my teenage years, I dealt with a lot of gang stuff, and in my early adult years, I

dealt with a lot of drug things. I overcame all of that, so that’s why I try to stay positive because I know I can beat anything if I put my mind to it.”

He said he can’t imagine doing anything other than the job he loves and the route he cherishes. “The people on my route are great,” he stated. “They are so generous, and I’m really grateful.”

Williams is also generous. When he learned that someone along his route is in search of a kidney, he volunteered to donate his. The Andersons helped him submit his paperwork, but it turned out he wasn’t a match.

“Eugene is our friend, and our heart was to just help our friend,” Kathy said of the col-

Fair to include contests

The Elizabethtown Fair will run from Monday, Aug. 21, to Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, High Street, Elizabethtown. The fair will feature a variety of contests, including a Baby Photo Contest and a Pet Photo Contest. This year, a new event has been added - the Rebar Metalwork Contest.

The Baby Photo Contest,

featuring photos of children age 2 or younger, has an entry deadline of noon on Saturday, Aug. 19. Photos may be dropped at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or arrangements can be made by contacting Joyce Hardman at 717-367-0119. Photos will also be accepted in the Fair Office from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 19.

Any 5-by-7-inch or 8-by-10inch photographs are acceptable for entry; however, organizers recommend that vertical 8-by-10-inch photographs be submitted for display purposes. Photocopies will be accepted. Parents’ names, the child’s name, and the family’s address and phone number must be on the back of the photo.

Photos will be displayed throughout fair week. It is recommended that photos be picked up Aug. 26 in the Fair Office following the announcement of winners at approximately 9 p.m. on Aug. 26. Any photos not picked up at this time will be available for pickup at the GEARS Community Center. All photos must be claimed by Friday, Sept. 8.

For voting purposes during Fair Week, one cent equals one vote. The top three winners will receive cash prizes. Proceeds from the contest will benefit the GEARS Community Center and the Elizabethtown Fair. For more information, call Hardman at the previously mentioned number.

The 27th annual Pet Photo

lection to support Williams. “Life is so busy, and we all have our struggles. But God loves when we get out of our own little worlds and become more aware of the needs of those around us and live to be part of the solution when we can.”

Williams said he hopes others will take inspiration from his story and from his outlook on life. “Try to look on the bright side, no matter what you’re going through,” he shared. “No matter what situation you’re in, look at it with happiness and love.”

Pest management seminar planned

Penn State Extension will offer its Turf and Ornamentals School on Wednesday, July 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Masonic Village’s Patton Campus, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. The program will provide information on turf and ornamental pest identification and management as well as pesticide applicator safety. It is for landscape professionals, turfgrass

professionals, school and park employees, and arborists.

There is a fee, and credits will be offered. The program will take place rain or shine, so attendees should dress according to the weather forecast.

Space is limited. To register by Thursday, July 6, visit http://extension.psu.edu and search for “Turf and Ornamentals School.”

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at the ceremony. “I didn’t win, but when Landis won, we all freaked out, and when the show won, we were all hugging each other and jumping up and down. It was really cool to be able to represent our school, and it was a really exciting moment for Donegal.”

At the ceremony, all of the nominees performed, Landis said, noting that the venue added to the evening’s excitement. “It was really cool to stand on the Hershey Theatre stage and perform,” he said. He recalled that he had confidence that the show would win. “I think we all did such a good job,” he said, but

Church series to explore the arts

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1290 River Road, Marietta, will host a family series, “Connecting With God Through the Arts,” on Mondays, July 10 to 31.

Each week, the activities will begin with a light meal at 6 p.m. Afterward, a Bible story will be shared. The event will end with a handson activity or craft for all to complete. Weekly themes will be built around music, gardening, art, and performance.

For more information, call the church office at 717426-1884 or visit www.zion marietta.org.

he wasn’t expecting to be singled out. “After a I saw the monologues from my colleagues who performed at the awards, I didn’t think I had a chance. When they said my name, for a brief moment I had some confusion, and it took a while for my body to catch up with me. I felt a mixed bag of disbelief, happiness and pride.”

Wilhelm noted that in addition to a trophy, winners received a monetary reward. “Part of the initiative of the program is to give students exposure to scholarships as well, because they participated in the Apollo Awards,” she stated.

Director Brianna Wilhelm (left) with Landis Cramer, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play

Car show and tour will spotlight antique cars

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

He may be only 23 years old, but Nick Sieber is an oldfashioned guy. He’s really into antique cars, and he owns several, including a 1930 Ford Model A, a 1928 Buick and a 1940 Buick.

Now he’s inviting other people to share his passion for the vehicles. He’s organizing the Stone Gables Prewar Car Show and Tour. The event will be held on Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown.

“There are so many car shows that focus on cars from the 1950s or 1960s,” Sieber noted. “For folks who have pre-World War II or preWorld War I cars, there are not a lot of opportunities. I wanted to give people a chance to take their car out and enjoy it as it should be.”

Unlike other car shows, Sieber’s event is a tour, meaning participants will be able to drive their vehicles through the roads on the property’s 275 acres, offering

rides to attendees.

“People from the general public can come out for the day, ride the 1860s steam locomotive on the estate’s private railroad, enjoy some lunch, tour the Star Barn and just enjoy the grounds,” Sieber stated.

The car show and tour will highlight cars built in 1942 and earlier, and Sieber said he’s been pleasantly surprised by the response he’s gotten from participants. People are driving their antique cars from Maryland, New York and New Hampshire, among other places, and one of the cars dates to 1910.

This past year, Sieber drove his 1930 Model A to a car show in Michigan, where he networked with other car enthusiasts who are helping to spread the word about his Elizabethtown event.

Sieber noted that he’s always been into old cars, starting when he was a young boy. “My maternal grandmother was born in 1923, and growing up, every Sun-

day after church, we’d go back to her house, enjoy dinner and sit and talk,” he recalled. “She would always reminisce about stories of growing up in the 1920s and 1930s. Her brothers had these old jalopies - Model Ts and Model As - and she remembered riding in the rumble seat. She talked so fondly of her childhood, I fell in love with it.”

At 16, Sieber bought his first car, a 1925 Ford Model T. “That started what you could say would be a slight

obsession,” he said with a laugh.

He invites anyone with an interest in antique cars to come out to the car show and tour, noting that it will be a unique event.

“The big draw for this is that it’s a driving show,” he stated. “You’ll get to see and hear the cars running, and you might even be able to take a ride in one.”

Fore more information on the show, visit https:// sites.google.com/view/stone gablescarshow.

American Legion hosts birthday party

Bainbridge

American Legion

Post 197 held a surprise birthday party for Lesley L. McCurdy on June 21. Lesley, a Korean War veteran and past post commander, turned 91.

Lesley was one of 10 childrenseven boys and three girls - of the late Jessie and Harry F. McCurdy Sr. He spent his infancy and youth in the Haldeman Mansion, where the family lived for many years. He and four of his brothers served in the U.S. Army.

Lesley and Doris L. Tyson are the last surviving siblings.

Lesley resides with his daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Brandon Fisher, in Mount Joy.

The birthday party was arranged by post commander James Hanley and post office manager Paige Fries.

Nick Sieber with his 1930 Ford Model A

Contest is open to all pets. To submit photos, email Gail Peters at silverdl9@aol.com or deliver the photos to the Fair Office on Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The deadline for entry is Aug. 19.

Photos must be 5 by 7 inches or 8 by 10 inches. To ensure good visibility, vertical 8-by10-inch photographs are recommended. Photos must fit in an 8-by-10-inch space. If more than one photo of the same pet is submitted, both photos must fit in the 8-by-10-inch space. Photos may be cut to fit and stapled or taped to the display.

The owner’s name, address, and phone number, as well as the pet’s breed and name, must be on the back of the photo. Entries are limited to two per family.

Photos will be on display f or voting throughout Fair Week. Photos can be picked up on Aug. 26 at the pet photo display following the announcement of winners. Any photos not picked up at this time will available at Brandt’s Farm Supply, 601 E. High St., Elizabethtown, until Friday, Sept. 8.

One cent equals one vote. The three pet photos with the most votes during fair week will receive gift certificates donated by Waggin’ Wheels Pet Supply. Proceeds from the Pet Photo Contest will benefit the 2nd Chance 4 Life Rescue and the Elizabethtown Fair. For more information, call Gail at 717-575-3160.

The Rebar Metalwork Contest is limited to exhibitors age 18 and older. Exhibitors can use one 10-foot piece of onehalf-inch rebar, which they

may cut, forge, weld, bend, or shape. No other materials may be added, and entries may not be painted. The use of clear finish, glue, and welding materials is permitted. The total weight of the entry may not exceed 8 pounds.

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Library posts programs

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, will offer a variety of programming. All programs are free, unless stated otherwise, and require preregistration. For more information and to register, visit www.mslibrary.org or call 717-653-1510.

Food trucks will be parked at the library every Thursday through Aug 24. One set of trucks will serve customers

from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a different set of trucks will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. Check the aforementioned website and the library’s social media pages for the food truck schedule.

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The “Love Your Library Benefit Bash” will take place on Friday, Aug. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. It will include live music and other entertainment, food trucks, family games and a silent auction. The event is free to attend; food trucks will offer items for purchase, and some games will charge a nominal fee.

Families may pick up Summer Reading Program reading logs through July and into August.

Families are invited to the library for a “So You Want To Be A …” interactive program every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Each program will feature a special guest. Upcoming programs include “So You Want to Work on the Railroad” on July 6, “So You Want to Drive the Bookmobile” on July 13, “So You Want to Be a Civil War Re-enactor” on July 20 and “So You Want To Be a

Folk Musician” on July 27. Donuts with Dad, for kids and their dads, will take place on Saturday, July 8, at 10 a.m. It will feature a movie, an activity, and doughnuts.

Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna, an after-hours program, will be offered on July 8 at 1 p.m.

Adventures with Baby will be offered to children ages 6 months to 2 years at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 10.

Ran’D Shine will present The Magic Box Show, featuring magic, music and storytelling, on Tuesday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch Bunch will offer those age 7 and older an opportunity to bring lunch and a book they are reading and to meet a mystery guest. The program will begin at noon on Tuesdays, July 11, 18 and 25, and a snack will be provided.

Teen ‘Zine, featuring graphic novelist Kayla Miller, will be presented via Zoom on July 11 and 25 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Families are invited to attend Lego Challenge on July

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Family Story Time will be offered on Wednesdays, July 12 and 26, at 10:30 a.m.

Fun Fort Friday will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on July 14 while the library is closed. Participants should bring blankets and sheets, a flashlight and a beverage. Clips will be provided to hang sheets or blankets to create forts. A snack will be provided.

The library will host a Family Bubble Party on Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m.

Patrons may decorate the library’s front sidewalks on Sidewalk Chalk Day on Monday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Art in the Park for children age 7 and older will offer an opportunity to create themeinspired art based upon the works of a particular artist. The program will take place on July 17 at 1:30 p.m.

Family Book Bingo will take place on July 18 at 6 p.m. for people age 7 and older. The interactive bingo with themed rounds will offer books as prizes.

Phredd Ukulele One-Man Band will perform on Wednesday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m.

The library will offer Readers Theater on Friday, July 21, at 10 a.m. for children age 7 and up. Children will prepare short readers’ theater pieces and then perform them for an audience of family members at 11:45 a.m.

People of all ages are invited to participate in Rocks of Kindness on Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m. The library will supply all the materials needed to paint messages on rocks.

Snorey Time will be held at 6 p.m. on July 25. The family program will include stories, a simple craft, and a light snack. Attendees are encouraged to wear their pajamas.

Teens age 12 and up are

invited to attend Teen Anime Movie Night, featuring “Spirited Away,” on July 27 at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided.

Unstructured creative play will be offered during Wee Build Free Build on Friday, July 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Life of a Civil War Soldier will be presented on Saturday, July 29, at 10 a.m. Attendees will learn about the life of a Union infantry soldier and hear from local re-enactors. Programs and clubs for adults will also be offered. Regular programs include Closely Knit for knitters and crocheters at 1 p.m. on Mondays, July 10 and 24; Joyful Stitchers Cross-Stitch Club for people of all skill levels from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on July 15; Easy Writer Club on July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Book Discussion Group - Lit Lovers at 6:30 p.m. on July 25; and a Friends of the Milanof-Schock Library meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14.

Adults may take on the Read Your Bucket List Summer Reading Challenge. Participants may enter their name to be eligible to win a small prize each week and a grand prize at the end of August.

Nancy Groff will discuss her book “Watt & Shand: East, West, Hame’s Best” and the history of Lancaster’s Watt & Shand department store on July 17 at 6 p.m. Groff is a great-granddaughter of Peter T. and Lizzie Watt; Peter was one of the store’s three founders.

Adult Book Bingo will be held at 2 p.m. on July 19. Winners will receive vouchers for books from the sale racks.

The library will offer MakeIt Monday - “Rock On” on July 24 at 6 p.m. Attendees may paint patterns or words on smooth stones and use wire to create a photo, memento or recipe holder.

Talk to focus on wetlands preservation

The Master Watershed Steward Program, in partnership with Artifice Ales & Mead, invites the public to attend “Tap Talks: Invaluable Wetlands” on Wednesday, July 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Artifice Ales & Meads, 55 N. Main St., Manheim.

The speaker will be David T. Osgood, professor of biology at Albright College, who will discuss balancing the need for economic progress

with wetland ecological preservation.

This program is an extension of the larger Tap Talks series hosted by the Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program.

This program is free, but attendees must be 21 years of age or older to register. To reserve a spot, visit https://extension.psu.edu/tap -talks-invaluable-wetlands. For other inquiries, contact Jim Lewis at jml8093@psu.edu.

Ruhl’s Church will host summer events

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“The picnic has good food, good fellowship and good atmosphere,” said Gail Ruhl, a member of the community picnic planning committee at Ruhl’s Church. “People can expect to have lots of fun. Our church picnic grove is a special place where people can relax and enjoy each other’s company.”

The church will hold its annual community picnic on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. It will be held at the Ruhl’s Church Picnic Grove, 2766 Newport Road, Manheim.

“There will be plenty of food available for purchase throughout the picnic,” said Ruhl. “Early in the morning, we will begin preparing our traditional chicken corn soup, following the recipe that has been used for many generations.” Takeout soup sales will begin at 9 a.m.

A full lunch menu will also be offered, including soup,

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Klock created K-9 for a Day, a program that began in November of 2022 and features a different dog or two once every three to four weeks.

“We have a great partnership with April Ruhl, owner of Keystone Pet Place in Mount Joy,” Klock explained, adding that Ruhl fosters and trains the dogs to get them ready to be adopted before contacting Klock and arranging a “ride along” with an officer. Even though it’s called a “ride along,” the experience is not quite what you might expect for an official K9 officer, Klock emphasized. “During our time together, a patrol officer will meet the dogs and spend some time getting acclimated with the potential adoptee,” he stated. “Once the

hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and hot sausage sandwiches with toppings including grilled onions and peppers. “An assortment of delicious homemade desserts and beverages will also be on the menu,” Ruhl stated.

Holding the picnic is a tradition for the church members, and the event helps the church stay connected with the community, Ruhl noted.

“Church picnics have been around for a long time and are considered a community social event,” she said. “(It’s) a way for people to gather together, talk and share food.

Church picnics are a great place to see old friends and make new friends.”

Ruhl’s Church will offer vacation Bible school (VBS) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, with a theme of “Sky - Everything Is Possible With God.”

“Activities each evening will include praiseworthy music,

Bible adventures where children experience God’s word, fun-filled games, awesome crafts and a yummy takehome snack,” said Bev Snavely, who leads the VBS planning committee with her husband, Dennis. “The last evening of VBS, Friday, will be family fun night where parents are encouraged to stay and participate. The evening will end with an ice cream social.” Children may preregis-

ter for VBS or sign up on the first night.

Additionally, the church will offer services in the grove on Sundays beginning July 9 and running through Aug. 13. Services will begin at 7 p.m. For more information on upcoming events, to register for VBS or to see a list of speakers for the grove services, visit https:// ruhlschurch.org or call 717665-3400.

dog is comfortable, we will take it for a short walk and let it explore our patrol cars. We typically do not conduct an actual ride along as many of the pups are recovering from separation anxiety or other forms of poor situations. We attempt to keep them in an environment they are somewhat familiar with.”

The goal of the program is to help each dog find his or her forever home. “To date, we have been able to assist every single one of our ‘ride along’ dogs in finding new homes,” Klock shared. “Many of the new owners will send Keystone Pet Place pictures once the pup is settled into their new home. I try to post these on the Mount Joy PD Facebook page as we receive them.”

Music students present recital

Students of private lesson teachers Carole A. Bubacz and Tess E. Sult performed in a joint recital on May 21 at Christ Church United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown. Students shared a variety of Baroque, Romantic and Classical era solo pieces.

Piano performers included Lucy Downing, Lindsey Shaud, Dominic Juarbe, Sarah Heinz and Stewart

Carter. Performers on flute were Tania Rush and Jasmine Aument. Sarah performed a violin work by Handel in addition to her piece on piano; her violin teacher is Jill Placeway.

Sult and Bubacz concluded the musical presentation with Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute and Piano. The recital was attended by family and friends of the musicians.

Klock credits community support with the program’s success, noting, “Many of Mount Joy’s businesses help in the promotion through sharing our posts and tagging individuals who might be a good fit. I have also been on calls for service where residents ask if a certain dog was adopted or how they can help. The best way for our community to contribute is to like/comment/share so each pup receives high engagement on social media.”

He encourages anyone who is interested in potentially adopting a featured dog to contact Keystone Pet Place. “The adoption process starts with a meet and greet,” he said. “If the fit between the rescue and interested owner is not the

best, there is no pressure involved to continue with an adoption. April and the rest of the staff at Keystone Pet Place are incredibly helpful and honest through the entire process.”

Klock, who has been with the police department for three years, is the dog dad of two and understands the impact a furry friend can have on a person. “Oftentimes, I see people on their worst day and know the friendship of a pup can or would help people in bad situations,” he said. “Furthermore, I look forward to being greeted by my two boys when I head home from a rough call or shift. No matter how I’m feeling, they’re always jumping up and down to see me when I walk in the door.”

Kids at Ruhl’s Church invite the community to a picnic, vacation Bible school and services in the grove.

Community improvement grants awarded

The Giant Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, recently announced the 23 recipients of its 2023 Healing the Planet program. The grants were awarded in support of projects that address food waste prevention, reduction and recovery across the Giant Company’s operating area. The recipients were named at an event held on June 22 at Dickinson College in Carlisle, which received $20,000 to complete an anaerobic digester project for conversion of community food waste and dairy manure into biogas and grid-tied electricity.

Grants range from $2,500 to $20,000. Projects located in the Giant Company’s

Fundraiser planned in connection with mission trip

operating areas within Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia were eligible. Funding for the grants was provided by customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores who rounded up their grocery purchase to the nearest dollar from March through May, benefiting program partners such as the Rodale Institute and Planet Bee Foundation.

The following local Pennsylvania organizations are the recipients of 2023 Healing the Planet grants: City of Lancaster, Lancaster Compost Co-Op; Creative Community Grow, Harrisburg; Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education, York; and

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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Mount Joy resident Rose Kidd has announced a sub and pretzel sandwich sale to benefit Jesus Hobbs House of Hope School in Kenya. The food will be provided by R&K Subs.

Kidd will spend time with the children who live at Jesus Hobbs House of Hope School during a trip to Kenya from Wednesday, Aug. 2, to Tuesday, Aug. 29. The money raised through the sub sale will help provide internet access at the home. Kidd previously visited Kenya last summer on a mission trip. Orders and payment for subs and pretzel sandwiches are due no later than Friday, July 7. Orders may be placed by contacting Kidd at mount joyrose@gmail.com. Subs will be delivered after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, or before noon on Wednesday, July 19.

Christian Women’s Club will gather

The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “For Love of Honeybees” luncheon meeting at noon on Wednesday, July 12, at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

Local beekeeper Dennis Gorman will share his passion for bees and his apiary. “A Journey Toward Joy” will be presented by guest speaker Michelle Kin.

All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payment are required by Friday, July 7. For details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.

Children who live at Jesus Hobbs House of Hope School will benefit from a sub and pretzel sandwich sale.

HARTZ Physical Therapy presents donation

BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10:00 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.

CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Pastor Doug Paglia. Traditional Service at 9-10 am Communion held once a month.

5th Sunday of the month: One service only at 9:30 am. Children’s Sunday School 9 am. Adult Sunday School 10:15 am. Kids’ Church 10:30 am Contemporary Service 10:30 am. Nursery provided at all services. Handicapped accessible. Church office: 717653-5175.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

HARTZ Physical Therapy

(PT) recently presented a check for $9,500 to Off the Streets, a nonprofit organization that has been active in helping homeless people in Lancaster County for more than 10 years. The money was the result of HARTZ PT’s second annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament, which was held on May 12 at Crossgates Golf Club in Millersville.

The Spring Swing Golf Tournament was organized by HARTZ PT therapists and avid golfers Daulton Rutter and Kevin Sisbarro.

Referrals from Off the Street’s community partners have increased significantly this year, as have the funds needed to assist with security deposits. All proceeds from the Spring Swing will be used for this purpose

Through the HARTZ PT

Charitable Organization, founded in 2020, HARTZ PT spends an average of 50 volunteer hours and contributes more than $1,000 per employee in support of local charities each year. To date, the company has raised more than $300,000 by planning various charitable events, including the annual Fall Blast 5K Run/Walk and Feed the Need, an April food drive to benefit Power Packs Project.

Fulton Financial Corporation names new executive

Karthik Sridharan has joined Fulton Financial Corporation as senior executive vice president, chief operations and technology officer. Sridharan will be responsible for leading a team of information technology and operations professionals focused on leveraging leading technology to provide the best digital customer experience at Fulton Bank.

As a senior information technology executive, Sridharan has more than 20 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies. Since 2019, he has served as chief information officer, executive vice

president, at OceanFirst Bank in Red Bank, N.J. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2019, he worked as chief technology officer, enterprise operations and technology, for Citigroup in New York City. From 2009 to 2011, he served as executive director, global technology infrastructure, at JP Morgan Chase and Company in New York City. From 2005 to 2009, he served as senior vice president, global technology, for Bank of America Corp. in New York City.

Sridharan holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and information systems

Karthik Sridharan

management from Temple University’s Fox School of Business and has completed the Global Management Executive Program at Harvard Business School.

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8-9:15 a.m., Tuesday Revelation Bible Study: 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 12-2:30 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. Visit us online at gochurch22.com

SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of themonth at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.

SAINT PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ELIZABETHTOWN: 398 N. Locust St. (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, 717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional - 8:30 a.m.; Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs)10:15 a.m..; Contemporary- 10:15 a.m.. E-mail: office@stpauls.faith Visit our Website:stpauls.faith

75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8 & 10am (Livestream and recorded on YouTube). Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8: 30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH: 300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 LeadMinistryTeam@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Located at 815 Bruce Ave., Mount Joy, PA. Pastor: Tom Weber. DirectionsTurn next to Weis Markets on Main Street and go to top of hill, follow Bruce Ave. to church on right. Sundays: 9 am Adult Fellowship Groups and 10:10 am Worship Service. Phone: 717-653-1202 (Pastoral Care, Opt. 1; Office Administrator, Opt. 2). Zoom services are available, call the church office for the code. For more info go to our website: www.florincob.org or email us at secretary@florincob.org

GLOSSBRENNER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. live (Livestream & recorded on website); 2nd & 3rd Sunday - Praise Band. Sunday School: 11:15 am.; Tuesday Youth Group: 6:30-8 pm.; Pastor: Brian Albert. Children & Youth Director: Jessica Rockey. Church Office: 717-653-5683. “Like” us on Facebook: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church. www.gumcmj.net

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-7:15pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Lead Pastor Kirk Belmont. Visit us online at www.hopechurchonline.org We desire to be INTERNALLY STRONG so that we can be EXTERNALLY FOCUSED, bringing hope to our community through Jesus. Sunday services and classes at 9am & 10:45am. Join us at 1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy. 717-653-7168

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH(A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are welcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

MILTON GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.Miltongroveumc.com

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, located at 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. We Welcome You! Visit us online www.proclamationpca.com

RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST 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. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 239 E Market St, Marietta. Church Phone: 717426-3189. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:30am Handicapped Accessible.

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH: 1840 Marshall Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (GPS – 904 Mill Road). 717367-1255 www.stpeteretown.org Saturday Evening Mass 4pm (Nov-Mar) 5pm (Apr – Oct) (C). Sunday Morning 8:30 – 10:30 am (C). Weekday Masses (HC) – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8am; Thursday 6pm (C). (C) = Church on Marshall Dr (HC) = Historic Church at 1 St. Peter Place.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 100 New Haven St. in Mount Joy (located directly across from Mount Joy Fire Station). Sunday Worship held at 10:15am. Pastor: Mike Eck. Office 717-653-4435.

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers a single Sunday service at 10 am with Nursery, Children’s & Youth Ministries provided. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.

WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.

Please Note:Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)

For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

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*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

For Rent

2BR, 1 BATH Apartment w/garage, all appliances, $1,050/mo., W/S/T/Heat incl., no pets/no smoking, Groff Ave., Elizabethtown, 717-554-7633

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Elizabethtown Fair seeks queen contestants

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Do you want to be the face of the Elizabethtown Fair? If you’re a young woman between the ages of 16 and 20, you’re encouraged to apply for the Elizabethtown Fair queen program.

The queen will represent the Elizabethtown Fair, which will run from Monday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 26, this year. “She helps to promote what our fair has to offer to the community and encourage our contestants,” said Lia Swartz, fair queen program coordinator. “The queen attends events during the week such as handing out ribbons, crowning the senior king and queen, and participating in children’s games and fair auctions. Not only does the queen participate in the events during the week of the fair, but the entire court is encouraged to participate.”

Swartz, who was crowned Elizabethtown Fair queen in 2013 and state queen in 2014, said the queen competition offers more than just a crown and sash. “The competition is full of opportunity - the opportunity to learn more

about the fair and the community, to make new friends and to gain new skills,” she noted. “Don’t let the fear of an area of the competition hold you back from trying. My personal experience running for fair queen opened doors for me to learn more about myself as well as introducing me to people who would change my life.”

Components of the fair queen competition include a written essay of 300 words or fewer on the topic of “What My Fair Means to My Community,” as well as a personal interview, a three- to fiveminute speech on the topic of “Why You Should Come to My Fair” and answering an impromptu question. Traditionally, part of the competition, including the crowning of the winner, takes place on the opening night of the Elizabethtown Fair.

The fair queen and the alternate will be awarded premiums in the form of scholarships for higher education. The fair queen will reign for one year and will participate in the Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Competition to be held in Hershey

in January of 2024.

Swartz emphasized that she works with the contestants on skills to help them succeed, and she noted that the program has developed a “Queen’s Closet” for any contestant who needs business or formalwear for the competition.

“This is a scholarship program, but it also offers so much in the ways of selfdevelopment,” Swartz stated.

“Even if you do not win the title of queen the first time

you run, there is so much still to gain from participating.”

The deadline to submit an application for fair queen is Monday, July 10. For more information, including an application and complete contest details, visit www.etown fair.com and choose the “Contests” tab. Information may also be found by following the Elizabethtown Fair Queen Program on Facebook or by emailing etownfairqueen @gmail.com.

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York Fresh Food Farms.

All funded projects address food waste prevention, reduction and or recovery and can include community composting, increased access to compost for agricultural producers, educational programs regarding food waste prevention, reduction and recovery, and diversion of food waste from landfills. Community gardens are eligible for funding but must have a food waste prevention, reduction or recovery component, such as education.

Since 2021, the Healing the Planet program has awarded grants to 110 recipients for projects connecting communities to green spaces and improving or helping to

protect local waterways and water resources.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has supported community improvement initiatives and encouraged community leadership, responsibility and a respect for the environment since 1990.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., has more than 30 years of experience in organizing volunteer-driven community improvement events. Visit www.keeppabeautiful.org for more information. To learn more about the Giant’s Company’s charitable initiatives, visit www.giantfoodstores.com/ pages/our-purpose.

Civil War Weekend planned

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, will host its annual Civil War Weekend on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, July 16, from noon to 4 p.m. Activities and demonstrations

are planned. Standard fees will apply, and attendees may purchase tickets in the Visitor Center. Further details of the weekend’s activities are forthcoming at www.landisvalley museum.org.

2022 Elizabethtown Fair Queen Abigail Nissley