Handmade items will shine at Craft Bazaar
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Unique handmade items and lots of delicious food will be featured at the annual Craft Bazaar at Pleasant View Communities. Organized by the Pleasant View Auxiliary, the event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community, 544 N. Penryn Road, Manheim.
“We have 57 vendors coming,” said Pam Hoffman, a member of the auxiliary. “We have a huge variety of handcrafted items.”
Vendors will sell original art, fabric items, paper crafts, engraved wood pieces, jewelry, candles, soaps and more.
“We have someone who is
making Norwegian sweaters,” Hoffman said. “We have someone doing a modern take on frakturs and someone who creates things out of antique linens. We have
“It’s a great way to get started on your Christmas shopping. We have such a great variety of vendors.”
someone who sells live-edge tables. We also have someone who has written a romance novel, and she’ll have her books there.” Pet gifts, wood toys, embroidered
items, gourd art and stained glass will make up some of the other offerings.
A bake sale of items made by Pleasant View residents will also be featured, and a food stand will sell chicken corn soup, barbecue, hot dogs and drinks.
The vendors are a mix of people from the greater community as well as Pleasant View residents, and shoppers will find something for everyone on their holiday list, Hoffman said.
“It’s a great way to get started on your Christmas shopping,” she shared. “We have such a great variety of vendors.”
Proceeds from the bazaar will benefit the Pleasant View Auxiliary. “The purpose of the auxiliary
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Practice makes perfect when it comes to learning to read, but for many children, reading aloud can produce anxiety. Having a friendly listener can help, especially when that friend is covered in fur.
Sasha, a female 9-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, will lend a paw (and probably a few reassuring tail wags) to young readers at the Milanof-Schock Library on Thursday evenings.
“Our program targets struggling readers,” said Jan Betty, the library’s director of children and youth who is affectionately known as “Miss Jan.” “Research shows that reading out loud for 15 minutes each week to an animal improves confidence and comprehension as well as fluency.”
Miss Jan noted that the library has hosted canine reading buddies in the past, beginning with Rosie the Rottweiler in the 2000s, but there were none currently working with the library when Sasha’s owner brought up the idea.
BY JEFF FALK
There exists a specific group of people who frequent museums merely to satisfy their curiosity. They don’t go to intentionally learn, but the learning happens organically, naturally.
Perhaps it’s not important to know exactly what type of learning goes on at the North Museum, only that the place simply promotes learning.
“It’s the joy of discovery, and it draws you in,” said Scott Downs, the North Museum’s director of
“Sasha’s mom approached me in late July and told me how
development and strategic partnerships. “That’s what happens at a museum. As you wander around the museum, you discover things. You stumble into things. Who knows what you’ll find? You don’t know what to expect. It’s a fascinating place.”
For the curious of all ages, there is plenty to find and discover at the North Museum of Nature and Science, which is located at 400 College Ave., Lancaster. The North Museum is three floors of exhibits, informational displays, stories and
Vendors at a previous Pleasant View Communities Craft Bazaar
Sasha will lend a friendly ear to young readers at the MilanofSchock Library.
North Museum
memories in the makingmore than 500,000 objects in all.
“Without learning, I don’t think any of us survive,” said Downs. “Humans have been learning since we first populated the Earth. The North Museum prides itself as a leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The natural sciences are important. We’re really proponents of curiosity. It’s terribly important to foster that interest.”
An independent, nonprofit regional facility once associated with Franklin & Marshall College, the North Museum of Nature and Science is home to all sorts of interesting exhibits, like a live animal room, a dinosaur hall, rock and mineral collections, a planetarium, a nature gallery, an art gallery and an ornithology collection. It’s a wonderful space to uncover things you didn’t know.
“The North Museum is committed to the community,” said Downs. “We are committed to being an
AT 11AM, 12PM,
educational resource for everyone in the community. Science is ever changing. We’re not constrained to a fixed number of topics. It can be anything and everything. It’s living.”
The North Museum hosts more than 35,000 visitors annually, the majority of whom come from within a 100-mile radius of Lancaster. The North Museum has become a popular destination for field trips and bus trips alike.
“It’s genuinely inquisitive people,” said Downs. “They are people who are passionate about the museum because we have been doing it for so long. When parents bring kids to the museum, it’s an opportunity to explore together. It’s not just mom and dad bringing kids and letting them roam around the museum.”
“For me, the best thing is when I hear the noise of the kids,” Downs continued. “I hear kids teaching each other, discovering things
and having a great time. It reminds me of why I do it. I’m with an organization that preserves the past, looks to the future, and we sell education and fun.”
The North Museum, which was established in 1953, employs nine full-time staffers and 12 part-timers. The facility is funded through donations, sponsorships, government grants, admission fees and paid programming.
“I like to call us the Little Museum Who Could,” said Downs. “There is no shortage of big ideas and big accomplishments here.
We continue to change and evolve. There’s always something new and fresh to see with us. We partner with so many different organizations throughout the community. We also help bridge the gap between education and industry.”
“We really try to create access for everybody and create opportunities for everyone,” added Downs. “That’s a big part of our mission too.”
For additional information about the North Museum of Nature and Science, go to www.north museum.org.
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A father and his son explore a narwhal tusk display, part of the North Museum of Nature and Science’s Shallow Seas exhibition.
Registration now open for Santa Run and Walk 5K
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It’s only October, but Nancy Husser is already thinking about Santa. More specifically, she’s focused on the Santa Run and Walk, a 5K organized by the Manheim Lions Club. The race, which encourages participants to dress in Santa costumes or other holiday garb, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7. It will begin in Manheim Square at 8:30 a.m.
“The Santa 5K is a fun event,” Husser said. “We start with Christmas music in the¬†square all morning until the start of the race. The 5K course takes you through the west side of Manheim. We do encourage residents to come out and cheer the participants on.”
The course is relatively flat, she shared, with a hill around the 2-mile mark.
Both walkers and runners are encouraged to participate. “We have a range of participants from (ages) 6 to 76,” Husser said. “We will have bananas, water and chocolate milk for all finishers. Plus, this year we will have cash prizes for the top three overall male and female runners as well as medals for various age groups.”
The first Santa Run began nine years ago, coordinated by Reenie Ober, who at that time was the executive director of the Manheim Downtown Development Group. “She organized the first Santa 5K, and then the Manheim Lions Club has been sponsoring it every year since then,” Husser said.
Whether people are participating or attending as spectators, the Santa Run will offer an entertaining experience, she said. “It is just a lot of fun to do
Participants in a previous year’s Santa Run and Walk
something on a December morning and then to visit all the shops in town, have breakfast and just enjoy Manheim in general,” Husser shared. “It is just a fun community event in Manheim, and it just gets you into the Christmas spirit. Just come out and feel the Christmas spirit.”
The cost of registration for the race will increase after Friday, Nov. 1. People age 15 and older who register before Friday, Nov. 15, may receive a Santa
suit or a quarter-zip pullover, and youths age 14 and younger may receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and a Santa hat if registration is received before that date.
Race-day registration will be accepted beginning at 7 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, located at 48 Market Square, but will not include a Santa suit or sweatshirt.
To register for the race, visit www.runsignup.com and search for “Manheim Santa 5K Run and Walk.”
Volunteers sought for emergency shelter
The Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter (EES) will reopen for the 2024-25 season on Monday, Dec. 2, and volunteers are sought to support its mission. The shelter will remain available through early April 2025. Elizabethtown Community Housing and Outreach Services (ECHOS) will host two volunteer training sessions: one for new volunteers on Wednesday, Nov. 6, and another for returning volunteers on Thursday, Nov. 7. Both sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at ECHOS, 105 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown.
The Nov. 6 session will introduce new volunteers to the shelter’s operations, and a tour will be offered. The Nov. 7 session will include updates on policies and procedures and changes to the shelter layout. The session will also include time for discussion.
All volunteers will receive a manual outlining key information. Light refreshments will be provided at both sessions.
Hailey and the shelter team have spent the offseason updating the shelter processes to better serve clients.
Volunteer tasks include welcoming guests, serving meals, preparing beds, and supporting shelter
staff members. Shifts are available during mornings, during days, and overnight.
Volunteers for overnight shifts must be 21 or older.
Those unable to volunteer in person may participate in providing meals prepared off-site and delivered to the shelter.
The EES operates as a low-barrier shelter, meaning it removes as many obstacles as possible for individuals seeking emergency housing.
For more information on volunteer opportunities or to register for volunteer
training, contact Carrie Stricker at volunteer@ ECHOSLancaster.org or call 717-361-0740.
Hailey Spangler (left), shelter coordinator, and Ashley Bulley, executive director of ECHOS, are ready to assist guests when the shelter opens in December.
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Dayspring to present Thanksgiving story
Dayspring Christian Academy, 120 College Ave., Mountville, will present Thanksgiving Exposed: The True Story of the Pilgrims on Friday, Nov. 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the school. Guests will select a specific time slot for a living history walk-through tour that will take about one hour.
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This live re-enactment of the true story of the Pilgrims is drawn from primary sources. Thanksgiving Exposed takes guests first through a timeline that starts with Jesus Christ being the focal point for all of history. The story traces the Gospel from Jesus to the Apostle Paul and onward. Guests briefly learn about the impact of historical figures and events like King John and the signing of the Magna Carta, John Wycliffe translating the Bible into English, and Martin Luther and his 95
Theses. The tour moves on to the Reformation and Elizabeth I and James I, when persecution began for reformers in England, setting the stage for the rise of the Separatists. Guests then move through six stations that highlight God’s hand in establishing the Plymouth Colony in New England. It tells the Pilgrim story from the Pilgrims’ beginnings in Scrooby, England, through their escape to Holland and their voyage to the New World. Thanksgiving Exposed enables guests to witness how the seeds of Christian self-government were planted and later gave rise to the United States of America.
Dayspring Christian Academy’s Class of 2025 will offer treats in front of the school for guests to enjoy before or after their Thanksgiving Exposed experience. Homemade treats will be available by
donation. Funds raised will go toward the senior field study.
Thanksgiving Exposed is an outreach to the community that is designed to tell the true Pilgrim story based upon the original manuscript recorded by William
Bradford, governor of the Plymouth settlement. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required by visiting www .dayspringchristian.com or calling Candace Engle, special events coordinator, at 717-285-2000.
Veterans Day program set in Marietta
A Veterans Day program, brick dedication and flag ceremony will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. in Studio 264 at the Marietta Community House, 264 W. Market St., Marietta. Veterans and their families, as well as the general public, are invited to attend.
Members of the Marietta American Legion Post 466 will join the Community House in recognizing all local veterans, including Lt. Benjamin Hiestand, in whose honor the Community House was formed. Hiestand died while serving during World War I.
The event will also include a short ceremony, during which the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard will present the colors. David Chobanoff, commander of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 466, will be the keynote speaker, and officials and members of the Marietta
Legion Post 466 will also provide remarks. Following the ceremony, a flag-placing ceremony will occur on the hill at the Community Bible Church in Marietta.
The day’s events will also include a dedication of additional bricks to the Community House’s Buy-ABrick program. This project honors and remembers local individuals and businesses. A reading of the inscriptions will be presented as well as comments from the donors.
Money received from this project has been used to repair and maintain the Marietta Community House for use by the local community. There will be a brief reception, featuring refreshments. The event is free of charge. For more information, contact Nancy Kulman, secretary of the Marietta Community House, at 717572-1117 or 717-426-1229.
Actors in a previous year’s Thanksgiving Exposed included (standing, from left) Leslie Schmucker, Keith Kauffman, and James Humbert.
Women’s group to meet
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Megan Shertzer will speak on “Where Mercy Is More Powerful Than Murder.” Shertzer will discuss the case of 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos, an Amish girl form Bird-in-Hand, who went missing on June 21, 2020. It was later discovered that she was kidnapped and killed on Beechdale
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is to provide things for our residents, things that will enhance their lives,” Hoffman stated. “We donate to the Benevolent Care Fund, and we also try to fulfill other requests we receive from residents, whether they live in health care, personal care or independent living.”
Over the years, the bazaar has grown so big, it now occupies multiple locations of the retirement community. Vendors and food will be set up in the community’s main building, with vendors also located in the Town Square North building, outside of Hearth and Harrow restaurant. Esther’s Collectibles, a thrift shop on-site, will also participate in the bazaar and will have a variety of items for sale.
Next year, organizers hope to be able to hold the event in the new
Road by Justo Smoker, Shertzer’s uncle.
The book “Beechdale Road” is the family’s attempt to share its story of grief, anger and pain but also unexplainable grace, kindness and mercy at the hands of the Amish community.
Shertzer works as an adult advocate at The Factory Ministries in Paradise. She is recently married to her husband, Tanner. During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
cultural center, which will be part of an ongoing expansion project at Pleasant View. The Hoffer Farm project is underway at the community. Named for Pleasant View founder Edna Hoffer, the project will bring a variety of new facilities and opportunities to the campus for both residents and community members. The Manheim Community Library will move from its location in downtown Manheim to the Hoffer Farm, where it will almost double its space. A cultural center will serve as an event space for learning and engagement. Additional plans include creating a teaching kitchen that will be open to the public, a maker space and a child care center. The project will also expand walking trails and other outdoor activities on the
property. A capital campaign is currently underway to raise funds for the project, which will be completed in several phases.
In the meantime, Hoffman hopes people will come to the craft bazaar to pick up unique items, enjoy homemade food and support the auxiliary.
“We have really drawn some interesting vendors to the bazaar this year,” she said. “It’s going to be a really exciting event.”
Parking attendants will be available to direct people at the bazaar. For more information on the event, including previews of items for sale, follow Pleasant View Communities on Facebook. For more information on the Hoffer Farm project, visit https://pleasantviewcomm unities.org.
Chiropractor will celebrate 40th anniversary
Dr. Ralph Ellenberger will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his office, Ellenberger Chiropractic, on Monday, Nov. 4. He opened his chiropractic office on Nov. 4, 1984, in a small office at 14 Marietta Ave. By 1991, he outgrew that space and moved to his current office at 740 W. Main St., Mount Joy.
Over the last five years, his office has eliminated its participation with insurance, allowing the staff to shift its focus to patient care and not on dealing with paperwork. Ellenberger specializes in traditional hands-on chiropractic care while incorporating some of the newer, lighter force and touch techniques. Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
An open house celebration will take place on Nov. 4; Wednesday, Nov. 6; and Thursday, Nov. 7, during normal business hours.
There will be light refreshments and snacks. Free bamboo backscratchers and pocket calendars will be given out, and attendees will
have a chance to win one of 40 giveaways.
To schedule an appointment or courtesy consultation, call 717-653-9176.
Saturday, Nov. 2nd • 9am-2pm
will go to aid the homeless Kinderhook EC Church 560 Kinderhook Rd., Columbia
Megan Shertzer
Donegal wins in PK’s to advance in Districts
After a 1-1 tie, the Indians won with a 4-3
On October 21, Donegal’s Kaylee Kovalik scores on this penalty kick against Elco’s goalkeeper Claire Jacoby in Myerstown. The Indians advanced to the PIAA District III Class 3A girls’ soccer quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty kick advantage that broke a 1-1 tie.
On Monday, October 21 during the PIAA District III Class 3A girls’ soccer playoffs, Donegal’s Kathryn Gehman makes a huge save against Elco’s Kenzie Eckhart in Myerstown.
advantage in penalty kicks.
Kathryn Gehman fires a shot on goal for Donegal on Monday, October 21 to defeat Elco in Myerstown during PIAA District III Class 3A girls’ soccer game. The Indians broke a 1-1 tie with a 4-3 edge in penalty kicks.
Donegal celebrates after Kaylee Kovalik’s penalty kick gave the Indians a 4-3 advantage and broke a 1-1 tie against Elco in the PIAA District III Class 3A girls’ soccer playoffs on October 21.
Indians’ Asia Jones goes in for the header but is denied by Elco’s goalkeeper Claire Jacoby in a tiebreaking, penalty kick (1-1, 4-3) victory during the PIAA District III Class 3A girls’ soccer game on October 21 in Myerstown.
Donegal’s Camila Francisco Nazario looks to get around Elco’s Kayla Edris during the penalty kick triumph (1-1, 4-3 PK’s) in the PIAA District III Class 3A girls’ soccer game on Monday, October 21.
photos by Bob Diller
Church to host bazaar
Kinderhook Church, 560 Kinderhook Road, Columbia, will host its Christmas Candy Cane Lane Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The festive event will feature crafts handmade by local vendors, with a variety of unique
gifts and other items available. Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, and other vendors will be present, as well. A bake sale will feature baked goods made by community members, and the church will offer home-cooked breakfast and lunch items.
GEARS posts schedule
GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.
GEARS will accept registrations for the BEARS Youth Basketball Program for girls and boys in grades three to 10. Players will participate in practices and games from late November through the end of January. The participation levels are grades three and four, grades five and six, and grades seven to 10.
Draft day for boys in grades three and four will be Monday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. Draft day for boys in grades five and six will be Nov. 4 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Draft day for girls in grades three through six will be Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. All drafts will be held in the gym at Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown.
Boys and girls in grades three and four will practice one day per week and play games on Saturdays. Those in grades five through 10 will practice two days per week and play games on Saturdays.
Separate fees have been set for those in third and fourth grades
and for those in fifth through 10th grades.
In addition, GEARS is in need of volunteer coaches, referees and supervisors for the program. To express interest, email LeeEckert@ GetintoGEARS.org or call the aforementioned number.
GEARS will hold the annual Elizabethtown Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade will step off at 4 p.m. and travel on Market Street from West Bainbridge Street to Winnemore Alley. The theme this year is “Holiday Characters.” The parade is sponsored by Mars Wrigley. To become a sponsor or participate in the parade, contact Karrie, program coordinator, at the aforementioned number or KarrieNorman@GetintoGEARS.org.
A Father/Son Laserdome Blast will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Laserdome, 2050 Auction Road, Manheim. Boys may invite their father, grandfather, or uncle or a family friend that is at least 18. The event will include two 30-minute sessions of laser tag, unlimited rides, arcade games, and more. Light refreshments will be provided. There is a fee is per duo. The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 31.
Flower club sets meeting
The Elizabethtown Flower Club will meet at noon on Monday, Nov. 4, at the Gathering Place at 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. The program will be “Warburton Grows” by Paul Warburton. It will also be the club’s Food Bank Drive. Guests are welcome.
Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon on Thursday, Oct. 31, by calling Barb Mowrer at 717-684-5331 to avoid payment for a reserved meal. The cost of the lunch is set.
Membership dues will be accepted.
the place where Sasha had been working closed, and Sasha was bored,” recalled Miss Jan of her conversation with Sara Prescott. “All of our animals are KPETS certified therapy animals. Sara … has had some of her dogs here to read with children in the past. She is such an excellent owner/handler, something which is just as important as the animal.”
Children will register in advance for 15-minute reading spots on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. “The child brings a book with them and shares that book by reading it out loud to the animal,” Miss Jan said. “While this is a time commitment of 15 minutes every Thursday, the results are impressive. A child does need to come every week in order to achieve great results.”
Miss Jan emphasized
that readers will reap many benefits from the program, including increased motivation to read independently, increased self-esteem, reduction of stress and anxiety, a sense of pride in their accomplishments and a gentler, more respectful interaction with animals. In the long term, program participants are more likely to check out books from the library and ask the librarian about books.
Although the goal of the program is to build confident readers, it’s also just a fun way to unwind, Miss Jan said. “This dog is so cool!” she enthused. “You will love reading to Sasha.”
The Milanof-Schock Library is located at 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. To register to read with Sasha, visit https://mslibrary.org.
Women’s club slates brunch
The Elizabethtown/ Mount Joy Christian Women’s Connection invites local women to attend a “Let Freedom Ring” brunch on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 9:30 a.m. at Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant, 1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy. The set price is inclusive.
A special patriotic music program will be presented by vocalists Sandy Heisey
and Angie Gruber. Susan Pasquali from Mechanicsburg will be the speaker. A former makeup artist for Estee Lauder, Pasquali will share “What Women Really Want to Know.”
Reservations and payment must be received by Friday, Nov. 1. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sandy at 717-580-5421.
Inviting the community to Kinderhook Church’s Christmas Candy Cane Lane Bazaar are (from left) Lyndal Greer, Maxine Feltch, Daneen Kemple, and Karen Kirchner.
Fulton Bank receives Freedom Award
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank was recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the Department of Defense to employers for their exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve members.
Fulton Bank team members who accepted the award during a ceremony held at the Pentagon on Aug. 22 were John Glover, head of commercial banking; Lisa Johanning, director of talent management; Lisa DeCoste, senior commercial relationship manager; Natasha Luddington, chief legal officer; and Curt Myers, chief executive officer.
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DOD) office, runs the annual award program, which has presented the honor to employers since 1996.
Recipients of the award include small and large private businesses and public sector employers nominated by a National Guard or Reserve employee in their organization. Award nominations are
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accepted from all 50 states, GuamCNMI, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and District of Columbia.
Fulton Bank is one of only 15 employers nationwide selected to receive the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award this year.
Pennsylvania Army National Guard Col. Brett Gagnon nominated the Fulton Bank for the Freedom Award for its support of his military career. In nominating the bank for the award, Gagnon stated that corporate executives, managers and co-workers all sent cards, letters and other items to him and unit members during his most recent deployment. Bank personnel also maintained contact with his family, providing gift cards and support to his wife and children.
Fulton Bank also provides benefits to Guard and Reserve members. Deployed service members receive 52 weeks of differential pay while maintaining family health, retirement and investment benefits.
The bank’s nomination was selected from the 30 nationwide finalists.
to collect food donations
Each year, the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts of Mount Joy participate in the collection of food for people in need as part of the Scouting for Food program. Last year, the Scouts collected 922 bags of food from Mount Joy neighborhoods and delivered them to the Mount Joy Food Bank.
On Saturday, Nov. 2, more than 75 Scouts will begin placing
plastic bags on the doors of every residence in Mount Joy asking for food donations. The Scouts will return on the following Saturday, Nov. 9, to collect the food donations.
Current food bank needs include canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, rice and rice mixes, cake and pancake mixes, powdered milk and cereal.
Zombie Fun Run 5K set
Field of Screams will host its 12th annual Zombie Fun Run 5K on Saturday, Nov. 16, with proceeds benefiting the PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC).
Participants have the opportunity to register as runners or zombies, making their way through Field of Screams areas like the Haunted Hayride, Den of Darkness, Haunted Mansion and the Creepy Backwoods of The Nocturnal Wasteland. The course will feature more than 30 obstacles for participants to run, crawl and climb through on their way to the finish line.
Each participant will receive a Zombie Fun Run T-shirt, a race medal and admission to the Living Dead After Party. Parking and spectator entries will be free.
For every participant registered, Field of Screams will make a contribution toward the
Numerous Fulton Bank supervisors have received a Patriot Award, Seven Seals Award and Above and Beyond Awards. They have also attended an ESGR Boss Lift event and awards luncheon for which they received a Pennsylvania ESGR Certificate of Support.
ESGR exists to foster a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the
promotes a cooperative culture of employer support for National Guard and Reserve service by developing and advocating mutually beneficial initiatives, recognizing outstanding employer support, increasing awareness of applicable laws and policies, resolving potential conflicts between employers and their service members and acting as the employers’ principal advocate within DOD.
PBCC’s programs and services for women and families facing breast cancer. The PBCC offers support to women by providing free Friends Like Me care packages, personalized patient advocacy, educational programming and legislative advocacy.
In addition, the PBCC has awarded more than $5.5 million to breast cancer researchers across the state. Field of Screams has contributed more than $75,000 to the PBCC. More information about the organization is available at www.pabreastcancer.org.
For more information and to register, visit www.zombiefun run.com. Field of Screams, a Halloween attraction, is located at 191 College Ave., Mountville. To learn more, visit www .fieldofscreams.com, call 717285-7748, or email scream@ fieldofscreams.com.
School plans Veterans Day program
Donegal High School, 1025
Koser Road, Mount Joy, will host its annual Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11. A 9 a.m. continental breakfast reception will precede the ceremony, which will begin promptly at 10 a.m. in the auditorium.
Following program tradition, students and guests will learn about the history of Veterans Day, listen to “In Flanders Fields” performed by the DHS chorus, pay tribute to Donegal High School alumni who are veterans and witness a roll call of veterans in attendance.
This year’s program will feature a number of living history student presentations and dramatizations, including soldiers
from all walks of life spanning from the American Civil War to the Global War on Terror. Students will make history come alive as the audience witnesses the lives of America’s soldiers in uniform being honored through letters home, speeches, poetry and iconic imagery and media of the times.
The student winner of the VFW’s annual Voice of Democracy essay competition will deliver remarks addressing the theme of “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Area residents who are veterans, along with their spouses, may make reservations by contacting the school at 717653-1871 by Wednesday, Nov. 6.
United States. ESGR facilitates and
Participants in the awards ceremony were (from left) John Glover, Lisa Johanning, Lisa DeCoste, Col. Brett Gagnon, Natasha Luddington and Curt Myers.
Local troops will collect food as part of the Scouting for Food Program.
Vendors galore at the Holiday Market on Adele
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Shopping at the Holiday Market on Adele can yield unique gifts and support small businesses at the same time, said Chelsey Harnly, who is organizing the event with Stephanie Rogers. The Holiday Market on Adele will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Manheim Farm Show exhibition hall, 502 Adele Ave., Manheim. The market will feature more than 20 vendors, including Amy’s Mixing Bowl, Thirty-One Gifts, PaperPie Learning, Pampered Chef and Mary Kay. Local crafters will
sell items including clay earrings, playdough kits, crocheted goods, woodcut items and more.
DLT Farms will sell soup, sandwiches and loaded macaroni and cheese. The White Magnolia Coffee Co. food truck will sell coffee and other drinks.
“The food stands will be giving a portion of sales to Unlocked Closet, a (nonprofit organization) in Ephrata,” Harnly said. “They provide items to foster and adoptive families.”
She and Rogers, who both have their own small businesses, began organizing the Holiday Market on
Soup drive posted
Paramount Senior Living, 2760 Maytown Road, Maytown, will hold a soup drive to benefit the East Donegal/Conoy Christian Food Bank, located in Maytown. The food bank serves an average of 25 families each week.
People may place donations of soup cans in a drop box in the lobby of Paramount Senior Living on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will
be accepted during the months of October, November and December. There is an added incentive for co-workers and the public to make donations. For every four cans of soup donated, the donor’s name will go into a drawing to win a gift basket. There will be a total of three separate prize baskets, one for each month from October through December. Those with questions may contact Cindy at Paramount Senior Living at 717-426-0033.
Tdap vaccines available at Giant and Martin’s pharmacies
Following a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise, the Giant Company announced that Tdap vaccines are now available in all Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies.
Whooping cough is a serious respiratory disease that can be life-threatening for infants. The CDC recommends Tdap vaccinations for everyone with booster doses every 10 years or sooner if the person is pregnant or injured. This vaccine is a combination of shots that protects against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough.
Giant and Martin’s pharmacies in Pennsylvania can vaccinate customers age 18 and up without a prescription If customers are unsure if they are in need of a Tdap vaccine, Giant and Martin’s pharmacists can look at their medical history
Adele eight years ago. “Steph and I started this event because we both were having a hard time getting into other big vendor events, so we figured we would just create our own,” Harnly shared. “A fundraising aspect was super important to us because we wanted to give back, and Unlocked Closet meets such a great need in the foster and adoptive community.”
Rogers encourages everyone to come out for the market, noting, “This is a great event to start your Christmas shopping or just get to
know some local businesses. It’s a great way to support local families and keep our local economy running. I know they all appreciate the support every year.”
The exhibition hall building is handicapped-accessible. Parking is available near the building on Adele Avenue as well as across the street by the pool/softball field.
For more information, search for “2024 Holiday Market on Adele” on Facebook or Instagram. For more information on Unlocked Closet, visit www.unlockedcloset.org.
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and determine eligibility. Walk-in vaccinations are available, but customers can save time by booking an appointment online at www.giantfoodstores.com/pages/ tgc-vaccines or www.martinsfoods.com/pages/tgc-vaccines.
Customers must bring photo ID and a prescription insurance card. Parental consent is required, and a parent or guardian must be on-site. In addition, customers can visit any in-store Giant or Martin’s pharmacy to receive their flu vaccination. Flu and pertussis vaccines can be given together.
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A Memorial Service Honoring Family Members And Friends Who Have Passed On.
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30 East Main Street Mount Joy, PA 17552 Saturday, November 16 10:30 AM Special Music 11:00 AM
As in previous years, this Special Community Memorial Service is open to all members of the community wishing to pay tribute to special people during this holiday season. Everyone is welcome to share this experience and support for one another. If you, or someone you know, would like to have a deceased loved one remembered at this service, please call Jon Sheetz, Andy Dieck, Joshua A. Keith or Joan Rutt at the Sheetz Funeral Home, 717-653-5441. Inform us of the loved one’s name and the approximate number of family members who will be attending the service.
Shoppers enjoy a previous year’s Holiday Market on Adele.
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BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.
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MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
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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.
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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 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com
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
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come worship with us! 9:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
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.
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 the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
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
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. 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
The Mount Joy Fire Department teamed up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week, which was observed from Oct. 6 to 12. This year’s theme was “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You.” Each year, the initiative aims to better educate the public about the importance of working smoke alarms.
Community members are encouraged to install smoke alarms in every bedroom of their house; outside each separate sleeping area, like in a hallway; and on each level, including the basement of the home. People should make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
Smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month by pushing the test button, and they must be replaced when they are 10 years old or do not respond when tested.
In addition, Craig Rothstein and Greg Sullade recently donated a toolkit of Fire Prevention Week resources to Mount Joy Fire Department. The kit includes activities and information for children and adults, providing age-appropriate messages about smoke alarms and other home fire safety and prevention resources. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October. For more than 100 years, the observance has aimed to educate people about the risk of home fires and ways to minimize them. Local fire departments, schools, and community organizations play a key role in bringing fire safety messages to their communities.
To learn more about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, visit www .fpw.org. Additional Fire Prevention Week resources for children, caregivers, and educators can be found at www.sparky.org and www .sparkyschoolhouse.org.
Cassidy receives bachelor’s degree
Ellamay Cassidy of Mount Joy received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Lebanon Valley College during graduation ceremonies held in August. Cassidy is a graduate of Hempfield High School.
State Farm agents Craig Rothstein (far left) and Greg Sallade (far right), along with Lisa Breneman Fasnacht (second from left) and Robert Purcell Jr. from the Mount Joy Fire Department, encouraged community members to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their homes. Rothstein and Sallade also presented Fire Prevention Week resources to the fire department.