Sending love in a box
BY CATHY MOLITORISAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 65 babies are stillborn each day in the United States. “That’s almost 25,000 babies a year,” said Carolyn Ogilvie. “The chances are great that you know someone who has experienced this.”
With that in mind, Ogilvie formed Selah’s Heart, an organization dedicated to helping honor women and their families who
“We’re not going to let their baby’s life go unnoticed.”
have experienced pregnancy loss.
Selah’s Heart will hold a community event on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 6 p.m. at Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy. It will be an opportunity for fellowship and sharing while participants pack care boxes to donate to women in hospitals across the country.
In 2021, Ogilvie’s best friend, Lauren Walker, experienced a full-term stillbirth. As she helped her friend through the grief process, Ogilvie realized how common stillbirth is.
“I learned of all of these people in our inner circle who had experienced baby loss,” she recalled. “I thought, ‘Why didn’t you say anything to us?’ No one wants to talk about it. Women think, ‘No one wants to hear about our sad story.’”
Ogilvie, who lives in Elizabethtown, knew she could lend a listening ear. Selah’s Heart, named after Lauren’s baby, began as a phone line. “I told women, ‘I’ll talk about your baby with you,’”
she said. The phone line grew so rapidly that she couldn’t keep up with the number of women calling or texting her, she shared. As Selah’s Heart grew, Ogilvie noted a common thread among the women’s stories: They all wished they had been better prepared for their time in the hospital. “That’s the only time they’re going to be with their baby in their whole life,” she said. “Oftentimes, people can be with their baby for multiple days.
We want every single hour to be purposeful.” So, the organization began to provide care boxes to families in hospitals. Each box is full of items intentionally chosen to help moms and dads make a lifelong memory together with their baby, Ogilvie said. Contents might include kits for handprints and footprints, postpartum care items for mothers, items to help fathers connect with their baby and even support for nurses
BY CATHY MOLITORISLast fall, GEARS held a mother/daughter paint night, and the event was so well received, the organization decided to host a similar event to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Mother/Daughter Craft Night will take place at the GEARS
Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, on Friday, May 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Participants will complete a guided craft, led by the staff from Twisted Easel in Elizabethtown.
“People are invited to bring in pictures and Mod Podge them onto wood blocks that will spell out the word ‘love,’” explained
BY JEFF FALKSometimes we try too hard. Sometimes we overthink things. Sometimes the answer is right in front of us.
The PA Family Travel Fair has a unique way of simplifying things. The lively event focuses on recreation, on Pennsylvania, on family.
“Recreation is so important to your well-being,” said Wendy
Royal, organizer of the PA Family Travel Fair and editor of Where & When Pennsylvania.
“It’s crucial to your health to check out of your job. It can just be a long weekend. But it’s time with kids too. It’s important for families to spend time together. It’s important to get away and make those memories. You only get 18 summers with your kids.”
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Roberts to race for a cause
Jim Roberts of Mount Joy will compete in the 2024 One Lap of America, departing in early May. This year, he will have a new transit driver, his racing crew chief Joe Yacobenas from Lancaster. Yacobenas will help with the highway miles and maintaining the car, and Roberts will do all the competitive driving on the tracks. The pair will use Roberts’ new orange Corvette and travel to race tracks in Indiana, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and back to Indiana in support of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC).
Shoe enthusiast to showcase collection
The Elizabeth Hughes Society will hold a program on Monday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 398 N. Locust St., Elizabethtown. The gathering will take place on the second floor in room 125, next to the contemporary sanctuary. The event is open to the public.
Vintage and antique shoes will be displayed at the Elizabeth Hughes Society’s upcoming meeting.
Roberts and Yacobenas will travel about 3,700 miles for the event and almost 5,000 miles by the time Roberts arrives back home again in just over a week. Along the way, they will compete against about 90 other teams.
This will be Roberts’ 15th time competing in One Lap of America, and the last several years, he has raised funds for the PBCC. He now has raised more than $48,000 in total for PBCC, which uses the funds for research and to help support women who have breast cancer.
Donors will be honored with a sticker on the roof of Roberts’ Corvette. The sticker may bear
the donor’s name or the name of someone the donor would like to honor or memorialize. To make a donation by credit card, visit www .pabreastcancer.org/one-lap-of -america/. Donations will also be accepted at Jim Roberts’ West Main Auto, 14 W. Main St., Mount Joy.
To follow Roberts’ One Lap of America journey, visit http:// onelapadventure.blogspot.com or search for “Jim’s One Lap Adventure” on Facebook.
The PBCC represents, supports, and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy, and breast cancer research grants. The PBCC is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure. For more information, call 800-377-8828 or visit www .pabreastcancer.org.
Brittany’s Hope announces gala speaker
Brittany’s Hope recently announced that Shelly Shepherd will be the speaker at the Brittany’s Ball Gala on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. Shepherd, a motivational speaker, life coach, adoption advo -
cate and mom to Haven Shepherd, will share her family’s story in keeping with the theme of the evening, “Adopting the Future.”
Avid shoe collector Deb Kramer will present a show-and-tell program titled “For the Love of Shoes.” She will showcase antique and vintage shoes, including some from well-known local stores such as Crego’s and Mary Sachs. A portion of Kramer’s extensive collection has been displayed at local libraries.
The Elizabeth Hughes Society, a club for women of Elizabethtown, is celebrating its 95th season this year. The theme for the year is “Wonder Women.”
The members of the Elizabeth Hughes Society seek to grow intellectually by studying new and pertinent issues, to commit time and energy to exercise social
responsibility, and to meet with other women who are also committed to these goals. The group’s founders organized, created, and staffed the first library in Elizabethtown. The Elizabeth Hughes Society continues to give financial gifts to the library and other community groups. For more information, call 717-361-5133.
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Haven became a double amputee at the age of 14 months, losing her lower legs after her birth parents detonated a bomb while trying to commit a family murder/suicide. Adopted at 20 months, and now the youngest of seven children, Haven continues her miraculous journey. Haven represented the USA in swimming at the Paralympics in Tokyo in 2021 and is well on her way to qualify for the summer Paralympics in Paris this summer.
Brittany’s Hope, headquartered in Elizabethtown, aids orphaned and at-risk children by providing adoption grants to families with the heart to adopt children with special needs, like Haven, and by providing humanitarian support directly to partner children’s homes. One hundred percent of all donations directly support the children served by the organization.
The upcoming gala will also include a silent auction. Community members may register for the auction at www.brittanyshope.org/events/ brittanysball.
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Erin Thomas, GEARS administrative assistant. “It will be a nice keepsake to take home with them.”
Participants will also enjoy light refreshments and will have the opportunity to pose for pictures using fun props at a photo booth.
The program is appropriate for people of all ages, Thomas said, noting that most GEARS programs are focused on school-age children, but adult children attended with their parent at the fall event, and she encourages them to do so again this time around. “All are welcome,” she said. A Mother’s Day card-making station will be set up as well, providing entertainment for little ones who might finish the main craft early. No craft prowess is required to enjoy the event, Thomas said. “Twisted Easel does a great job of leading the program and making
sure everyone’s on the same page,” she said.
She also emphasized that although it’s called a “mother/ daughter” program, people are welcome to invite any adult mother figure in their life, whether it’s an aunt, sister, grandmother or friend.
“This is a really unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day,” Thomas commented. “It’s an activity to get you out in the community and help support a local business at the same time. It’s really a great bonding event for mothers and daughters.”
Registration for the Mother/ Daughter Craft Night will close on Friday, May 3. Admission is per couple, and there are separate fees for Elizabethtown residents and nonresidents. For more information or to register, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.
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who work in bereavement.
Putting together the boxes is a costly enterprise. The first year, Ogilvie assembled 10 boxes. The second, she made 20; this year, she’s aiming for more than 80. She started out packing the boxes herself in her free time while she was a stay-at-home mother of four, but she soon realized she could use some help.
She invited people from the community to help her pack the boxes a few months ago, and more than 50 people showed up to help. She hopes for a great turnout again at the April 28 event.
“We’ve partnered with a worship ministry, and we’ll include a
time of worship,” she said. “Before we send out the boxes, we pray over every single one. We put our hands on them and pray over the mom in her dark time. We pray that she would feel the love of Jesus.”
Above all, Ogilvie hopes Selah’s Heart will provide the comfort of a friend even though the women who receive the boxes have never met the donors.
“We like women to know, ‘We’re thinking of you,’” Ogilvie said. “We’re not going to let their baby’s life go unnoticed.”
There is no registration required for the box-packing event. Taylor Chip will provide refreshments. For more information on Selah’s Heart, visit www.selahsheart.org.
Program to focus on William Penn
As part of the Conversation E-town series, local resident and history connoisseur Mary Conrad will present “William Penn: Who Knew?” on Thursday, April 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. The program will be held at the Victorian H.U. Coble House, 33 E. High St., Elizabethtown, located adjacent to the Winters Heritage House Museum.
Conrad will explain how William Penn, who was born in 1644 in London, received a charter granting him ownership of land in the New World and how he created the government of Pennsyl -
III For the Road to perform at music festival
Local band III For the Road will participate in the 16th annual LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival from Thursday to Sunday. April 25 to 28, in Lancaster. The band will be among the featured groups in a show beginning at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, April 26, in Salon 1 of the Commonwealth Ballroom at Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
III For the Road
vania despite having no previous governmental leadership experience. She will also answer the question “Is there a connection between William Penn and Winters Heritage House?” The Conversation E-town series is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Reservations are requested by calling 717-367-4672 or emailing teresa@ elizabethtownhistory.org.
Event information is also available by searching for “Winters Heritage House Museum” and viewing the organization’s events. Free and metered parking is located behind the building.
III For the Road will go on stage at 9:15 p.m. The other acts scheduled to perform are Stonehouse Breakdown, Wake Up John, Voyager, Makena Tate, and Public Disco Porch.
The event is open to people of all ages, but attendees must be at least 21 to obtain alcoholic beverages. There is an admission fee. Admission is also included in LAUNCH badges, which may be purchased at www.launch musicconference.com.
III For the Road consists of Elizabethtown native
Jacob Vettori on lead guitar and keyboards as well as vocals, drummer Nick Pozza of Harrisburg, and bass guitarist Trey Schimmel of Harrisburg. At the upcoming festival, the band will present original songs from its album “Egg Carton Walls,” recorded at Progressive Studios in Elizabethtown. The band has been together nearly seven years and has also played at Jubilee Day in Mechanicsburg, the Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, and the Electric City Music Conference in Scranton.
“Egg Carton Walls” can be found on Apple Music, Spotify, and many streaming platforms. For updates on III For the Road’s activities, search for the band on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
5K will benefit African camp
The annual Arm of Hope 5K will be held on Saturday, May 4, at Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy. Racers may arrive at 8:30 a.m., and the race will begin at 9 a.m.
The Arm of Hope 5K is a fundraising event that benefits Arm of Hope, a ministry that provides food, education and health care to children living in the slums of Accra, Ghana, and introduces them to the love of Jesus Christ.
Proceeds from the 5K will help to send youths to the Arm of Hope 5K summer camp, which is an opportunity that they look forward to all year but could never afford without financial assistance.
Registration for the 5K is by donation only. There is no registration fee. Those who register by Sunday, April 21, will receive a race T-shirt. The course will be easy and mostly flat, and walkers are also welcome.
Homemade baked goods will be awarded as prizes to top finishers in all age categories.
People can register for the
race at www.armofhopeing hana.org/5k.
The day will also include a chicken barbecue fundraiser. To preorder chicken, visit www .armofhopeinghana.org/bbq.
Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to sponsor a runner may visit www.armof hope5k.org for more details.
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Local man seeks kidney donor
For more information about becoming a kidney donor, call UPMC Harrisburg at 717-2318757 or Hershey Medical Center at 717-531-6092. Individuals may also search for Doug Seaman on Facebook.
Travel Fair
Where & When Pennsylvania, will be presented on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a new location, John Bonfield Elementary School, 101 N. Oak St., Lititz. The event is free to attend.
“There’s nothing else like this in the state of Pennsylvania,” said Royal. “We call it a travel fair because it’s fun and informative. I’m amazed by how little people know about things to do in Pennsylvania. I’ve had so many people say to me, ‘Why doesn’t the state do this?’ The state of Pennsylvania tourism office’s job is to bring people in. Our goal with the travel fair is to keep some of those tax dollars here. We’re trying to get people to spend some of their money in our state.”
More than 40 exhibitors will be represented at the PA Family Travel Fair, including visitor’s bureaus, museums, state parks, amusement parks, historical sites and Keystone State destinations. The low-pressure, laidback atmosphere is enhanced
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by food trucks, live shows, giveaways, face painting and balloon artists.
In addition to substantial giveaway drawings from exhibitors, Where & When Pennsylvania will be giving away a Potter-Tioga getaway for four. The grand prize includes four nights of lodging at the Penn Wells Lodge; passes to museums, attractions, and tours; food vouchers; and more.
“We cater to our exhibitors,” said Royal. “They’re handing out free information. The cool thing is you get to talk to someone. You get first-hand knowledge and advice from someone who knows. When you’re there, it’s a lot of fun because we involve the kids.”
According to Royal, Pennsylvania is a unique travel destination.
“You can’t really compare it to other states,” said Royal. “The country was born in Pennsylvania. It all started in Philadelphia, and at one point, Pittsburgh was the wild west. So much has happened here. There’s so much history, and there’s so much fun.”
The PA Family Travel Fair was started in 2018 as a way to meet a need for affordable family vacations. Since then, the need for recreation or for family togetherness hasn’t changed. In fact, if anything, it has grown stronger.
A representative of the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors
the 2023 PA Family Travel Fair.
“Way too many of us are leaving vacation days on the table at the end of the year,” said Royal. “(Family vacations are) a time when we can connect. We encourage families to spend time together and disconnect from technology. There are a lot of fun things to do with the family, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Or you can make it a history trip.”
For additional information about the PA Family Travel Fair, go to www.pafamilytravel.com.
EAHS Brain Busters to take on Red Land High
The Brain Busters team from Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) continued its defense of its title with a recent showdown
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against Red Land High School. Individuals may tune in to WGAL on Sunday, April 21, at noon to witness the competition and see who comes out on top.
The showdown marked the team’s second match in its quest to uphold its championship title from a season ago. Previously, the Bears triumphed over Harrisburg Academy with a score of 525-225.
Featuring Local Author, Bee Zimmy
Featuring Local Author, Bee Zimmy
Featuring Local Author, Bee Zimmy
Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM
Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM Featuring Local Author, Bee Zimmy
Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM
Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM
Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM
Juniper Village at Mount Joy is thrilled to host the author and illustrator of the wonderful children’s book, The Lonely Unicorn!
Juniper Village at Mount Joy is thrilled to host the author and illustrator of the wonderful children’s book, The Lonely Unicorn!
The squad from EAHS is led by captain Liam Burke (11th grade), Gabriel Rottet (12th grade) and Owen Wagner (11th grade), supported by alternates Sienna Tyson (10th grade) and Connor
Dellinger (10th grade). High school social studies teacher Tim Spiegel provides guidance as the team’s faculty adviser.
Brain Busters, a single-elimination academic competition, pits two
teams of three players against each other, with points earned for each correct response. The points play a crucial role in determining the team’s overall success, making every answer a potential game changer.
Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy
Juniper Village at Mount Joy is thrilled to host the author and illustrator of the wonderful children’s book, The Lonely Unicorn!
Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy
Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy
We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!
We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!
Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy
Saturday, April 27th • 10 am - 2 pm
Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have autographed.
Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have autographed
We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!
Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy
Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have autographed
We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!
We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats! o purchase and have autographed
Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have autographed.
Perfect for Ages 2-8 up to age 108!
Perfect for Ages 2-8 up to age 108!
Perfect for Ages 2-8 up to age 108!
Perfect for Ages 2-8 up to age 108!
Fulton Bank named SBA Export Lender of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently recognized Fulton Bank as an Export Lender of the Year.
Fulton Bank is a community bank headquartered in Lancaster, with operations in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Fulton’s SBA department is a central component of the bank’s commercial lending line of business, with Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) solutions delivered to small business exporters in collaboration with the bank’s international group, which provides an array of financ-
ing and payment services to their internationally focused clients. EWCP is an integral component of Fulton Bank’s comprehensive lineup of SBA offerings and typically accounts for 10% to 15% of Fulton’s annual SBA loan volume.
The SBA’s Export Lender of the Year Awards recognize excellence in export financing. These awards highlight the accomplishments of lenders in delivering SBA’s international finance programs to small businesses, designed to help small businesses develop new markets, finance export transactions and expand capacity to meet overseas demand.
PASR sets Retirement Fair
The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) will host its annual Retirement Fair on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chiques United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. The event is geared for people working in public schools in Pennsylvania who would like information about retirement.
To register before Friday, April 26, call 717-928-4432.
PASR began in 1937 to support retiring school employees as they transitioned from work to retirement. The organization’s activities include assisting members with supplemental health insurance and dental and vision care insurance, providing opportunities for travel both locally and around the world, and aiding school retirees who are unable to care for themselves completely. PASR is not a union.
Lancaster County School Retirees (LCSR), the local chapter of PASR, is one of 70 chapters across the state sharing updates for retirees, providing deals on members’ benefits, and offering social activities. Members also participate in fundraising events for schools and students and receive discounted prices at many local businesses. PASR has supported more than 3,000 members who are unable to leave their residences or who need special attention in senior living homes.
In the last 12 years, LCSR has raised more than $60,000 for scholarships for high school
students across the county. In the last five years, the organization has also raised more than $20,000 to provide grants to school employees to science lab equipment, library materials, musical instruments, physical education equipment, and more. Members volunteer at food and clothing banks, libraries, schools and hospitals, day care centers, and other locations. The organization annually recognizes outstanding school employees who were nominated by local school leaders.
PASR’s offices are located in Mechanicsburg. Beginning in May, school employees may apply for funds for unique school projects costing up to $5,000. The application is available at www.pasr.org. All funds will be awarded to winners in October.
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BOYS’ LACROSSE
Fri. 4/5 vs Lebanon W 11-1
Mon. 4/8 vs Lampeter-Strasburg W 3-2
Wed. 4/10 at Conestoga Valley W 8-1
Thu. 4/4 vs Cocalico L 15-2
Fri. 4/5 at Bishop McDevitt L 11-4
Mon. 4/8 at Lampeter-Strasburg L 17-1
Wed. 4/10 at Warwick L 10-1
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
Thu. 4/4 at Cocalico L 15-10
Fri. 4/5 at Lanc. Country Day W 17-4
Mon. 4/8 vs Lampeter-Strasburg L 13-7
Wed. 4/10 vs Warwick W 8-7
SOFTBALL
Fri. 4/5 at Lebanon W 22-0
Mon. 4/8 at Lampeter-Strasburg W 10-4
Wed. 4/10 vs Conestoga Valley W 15-0
TENNIS
Thu. 4/4 vs Ephrata L 5-0
Fri. 4/5 vs Mechanicsburg L 3-2
Mon. 4/8 vs McCaskey L 5-0
Wed. 4/10 at Lampeter-Strasburg L 7-0
BOYS’ TRACK
Thu. 4/4 at Manheim Central W 98-52
Mon. 4/8 at Solanco W 77-73
GIRLS’ TRACK
Thu. 4/4 at Manheim Central L 90-60
Mon 4/9 at Solanco L 94-56
VOLLEYBALL
Thu. 4/4 at Ephrata W 3-0
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Museum restores iron lung
The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum, 410 N. Lime St., Lancaster, has completed the restoration and preservation of its iron lung exhibit. The completion of this project marks a milestone in the museum’s dedication to preserving medical history for future generations.
Originally acquired by the museum in the 2000s, the iron lung has stood as a symbol of medical innovation and the fight against polio. Its historical significance, coupled with its intricate engineering, made it a focal point of interest for visitors and researchers alike. Over the years, however, the iron lung began to show signs of wear and deterioration, prompting the museum’s preservation team to
undertake the preservation process.
Led by Dr. Jon Schrock and executive director Kim Jovinelli, the restoration process involved meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the iron lung’s mechanics. Every aspect of the exhibit, from its exterior casing to its internal components, was carefully assessed and preserved. Specialized techniques were employed to address corrosion, mechanical issues, and aesthetic concerns, ensuring that the iron lung retained its historical integrity while also complying with modern preservation standards.
For more information about the museum, visit https://lancastermedical heritagemuseum.org/.
Shelties will shine at Mayfest
BY CATHY MOLITORISThis year, the annual Mayfest celebration in Maytown will go to the dogs but in a very cute way. Bonnie Frank will present two demonstrations of dog agility as part of the festivities on Saturday, May 4. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in historic Maytown; Frank’s dogs will demonstrate their skills at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Frank, a Maytown resident, has been participating in dog agility competitions with her pups since 2000. She learned about the activity after attending a trial in Reading with a friend. “I was enthralled, but I said, ‘This is cool. I’ll never be able to do that,’” she recalled with a laugh.
Fast forward two decades and Frank has not only competed; she’s succeeded. She’s been to national competitions with five different dogs, qualifying in each event.
Currently, Frank competes with 6-year-old Ginny and 2-year-old Rhys. Both dogs are Shelties.
At Mayfest, she hopes to entertain audiences as people watch the dogs in action.
“I’ll set up a very small course, and it’s just for entertainment purposes,” she said. “I’m not going to talk about how to train your dog. I’m not some big expert. It’s just fun to watch.”
Before and after Frank’s demonstrations, Mayfest will feature activities for people of all ages, said Linda Good, vice president of the Maytown Historical Society. “We do Mayfest every year to keep people interested and get new people interested in the history of Maytown,” she explained. “Maytown is an old town, and lots of historical events happened here. We’re trying to re-create and highlight as many as we can.”
More than 80 vendors and many food trucks will be featured at Mayfest, along with a scavenger hunt that will take participants to historic places in Maytown.
The Maytown Historical Society Museum, 4 W. High St., will host a display from local artist Delores Hackenberger. Guided bus tours of some of the town’s historic
Ginny shows off her moves on an agility course.
buildings and sites will be offered, and a variety of displays will be set up for viewing, including ones highlighting school yearbooks, pillowcases and blankets made by the Donegal Intermediate School (DIS) sewing club and artwork by DIS students.
Children’s games and chalk drawing will be featured, and there will be a cake walk as well as demonstrations of various historic crafts. Live music will entertain visitors to Mayfest, and a local woodcarver will offer demonstrations. A 2 p.m., a wedding ceremony of a local couple will be featured. Ye Olde Shenk’s Store Bake Shop and a penny candy stand will sell sweet treats. Siegrist Automotive on River Street will hold a car show during Mayfest, and the Maytown museum will feature several Model T’s on display on High Street.
Costumed students from DIS will participate in a traditional maypole dance as well.
Proceeds from Mayfest will benefit the Maytown Historical Society. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Good.
Activities will take place along King Street and in the areas around the museum. West High Street will be closed to traffic for the event. The rain date will be Sunday, May 5, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information on Mayfest, call the museum at 717-426-1526 and leave a message.
Children participate in a traditional maypole dance.
Garden club sets meeting
The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
Dan Hinnebusch, an ornithol -
ogist with Wild Birds Unlimited, will present “Backyard Bird Feeding Basics.” Hinnebusch will speak about attractive bird habitats and the best feeders and foods for viewing the birds.
Guests may attend for a fee.
Sports and fitness activities planned
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.
Intro to Kayaking will take place on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 2 p.m. at Chickies Rock Outfitters, 1028 River Road, Columbia. The guided paddle on the Susquehanna River will include basic paddling instruction and safety. Separate fees have been set to rent either a single or tandem sit-on-top kayak that has a large, ergonomic cockpit. The program is open to people age 12 and up, and the deadline to register is Sunday, May 26.
Iddy Biddy Baseball/Softball, for children ages 4 to 6, will be held on Tuesdays, May 28 to June 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. on field 2 at
Elizabethtown Area High School, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Instruction will center on throwing, catching and batting skills. The fee includes a T-shirt.
POUND will be held on Fridays, May 31 to July 19, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Fighting Dragons, 101 Cherry St., Elizabethtown, with no class on July 5. Participants will use Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise. Participants must be age 14 or older, and they should bring a yoga mat.
Zumba, a dance fitness class that fuses musical rhythms and unique moves, will be offered for people age 14 and up on Wednesdays, May 15 to July 17, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Fighting Dragons. There will be no class on July 3. The routines feature interval training where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined.
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.
CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am
Youth & Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am.
Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am.
Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
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 8:15 & 11am (Livestream and recorded on YouTube). Sunday School at 9:45am 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
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 at our 9:30am or 10:45am service. Located at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy, PA. Pastor: Tom Weber Zoom services are available. Phone: 717-653-1202. For more church info., go to 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: 717653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church. www.gumcmj.net
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 Bible Study 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1-2 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. Visit us online at 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.
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 w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
MILTON GROVE 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.miltongrovechurch.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 at 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.
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
TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like, we warmly invite you to join us in our traditional service. Sunday school at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, Wed. evening prayer meeting 7:00 pm. tbcbiblechurch.org Located at 5880 Schoolhouse Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-433-7585
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. Find us on Facebook: Mount Joy EC Church
WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care
7/1/24.
717-653-5367.
We are looking for volunteers to visit with patients receiving hospice care in your local community.
Collectibles
LANCASTER: DOLL, TOY, TEDDY BEAR, BARBIE SHOW & SALE
Sunday, April 28, 10am-2pm
Lancaster Farm & Home Center.
1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
Admission $6.00; with ad $5.00
Children Free. Early Bird Admission 9am, $10.00 Info - 717-371-0395.
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES
www.DNRCollectibles.com
PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Thurs. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com
Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Lawn & Garden
Sporting Goods
HUNTING & FISHING FLEA MARKET
Saturday, APRIL 27, 9am-1pm. Lancaster Farm & Home Center 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster (17601) Rt. 72 South off Rt. 30 & Rt. 283. 100 Tables. Admission $5.00
Children Free. Early Bird Admission 8am $10. Info. 717-371-0395 Buy, Sell or Trade
NEBRASKA DEER HUNTS
$3,750 - 5 days Rifle Hunt
Also discounted Archery Hunts. For 2024 Seasons. 402-389-1349
Tools
HEAVY-DUTY WORKBENCHES, 3 ft. & 6 ft. tables, ht. 20-30 in. adjustable, CHEAP! Pick up or delivery poss., 717-449-0089
A+ AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING! 717-208-2265 SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE Spring clean-ups. Edging, seeding, fertilization, mulching, shrub & tree pruning. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2
Musical
CASH PAID for VINYL RECORDS also GUITARS and other INSTRUMENTS LITITZ MUSIC CO. 717-627-4929
Pets
BORDER COLLIE AND BC X SHELTIE PUPPIES, MALES, VET CHECKED, READY NOW $500. 717-891-1639
MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES, 15 wks. old, vet checked/dewormed, fun & lovable, $250. 717-442-3063 ext. 0.
RED LAB PUPPIES
Vet checked. $500. 484-645-2354
TOY POMERANIAN PUPPIES
Vet checked, shots, dewormed, cream color, lic. 33051. 717-529-8667.
TOY POODLE PUPPY, 1 male, red/white, $350. POODLE MIX, black/ white, $100. Vet checked. 717-548-4277
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED
INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
CONESTOGA - 2308 NEW DANVILLE PK., Fri. 4/19, Sat. 4/20 & Sun. 4/21, 8-4. Left-handed air rifles, gas grill, antqs., furn., Chico’s sz.3, X-mas trees, books.
ELIZABETHTOWN WEST RIDGE, STONEY BROOK & WOODS EDGE Annual Yard Sale (Corner of West Ridge & Rutts Road) Fri. 4/19 4-8pm & Sat 4/20 7am-12pm.. 50+ Homes. Something for everyone! FOOD TRUCKS both days so come to eat and shop!
ESTATE SALE, MOUNT JOY
APRIL 20, 9-1, 370 KELLY AVE, MT JOY.
Miscellaneous
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DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo. for 12 mos. HBO Max and Premium Channels incl. for 3 mos. (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866629-6086.
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GET DISH SATELLITE TV + Internet! Free Install, Free HD-DVR Upgrade, 80,000 On-Demand Movies, Plus Limited Time Up to $600 in Gift Cards. Call Today! 1855-224-7694
HERNIA REPAIR? Did you receive the Mesh Patch Between 2018 and the present? Was the patch removed due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800535-5727, Email: bdehkes@charleshjohnsonlaw.com
NEED IRS RELIEF $10K-$125K + Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness. Call 1-877-7051472. Mon. through Fri. 7am-5pm PST.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a free 5-year warranty with a qualifying purchase. Call 1855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
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COLLECTIBLE PLATES, COINS, CORNINGWARE, TOOLS, CAST IRON PATIO SET. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, NO HOLDS.
MOVING SALE - ELIZABETHTOWN, 255 COLEBROOK RD. 4/19 & 4/20
Hunting, fishing, lots of household things. Deck furniture, tools, seasonal decorations. Mason canning jars.
MOVING SALE - MOUNT JOY742 BRUCE AVE. 4/19 & 4/20, 4/26 & 4/27, 7am-noon. Tools, auto, garden, kettles, dishes, & more. Everything must go!
MULTI-FAMILY - MANHEIM2236 SUNNYSIDE RD., 4/19 & 4/20 7am-?
Ladies’, men’s, kid’s clothes, toys, pict. frames, baby items, HH, misc.
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PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Call now for a free quote. Ask about our first application special! 1-833-606-6777
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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP : A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals dry out wet areas & repair to protect your family & your home value! Call 24/7: 1-888-872-2809. Have zip code!
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SERVICES RENDERED
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
BRADY'S PAINTING WALLPAPERING specialists. Res/Com. Painting, wood finishing, wallpaper, pressure washing, custom deck, complete remodeling. Free est. Insured. Tim, 717-653-8586
BUSHES PROFESSIONALLY TRIMMED & pruned. Hedges, shrubbery, ornamental plants aesthetically maintained. No job too small. Spring clean-up, mulching, light landscaping. 717-405- 8733
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER
717-786-7053
EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN PAINTER
REPAIR RENEW REMODEL RESTORE
CALL OR TEXT MATT 717-324-3335
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
SERVICES RENDERED
MOBILITY SCOOTERS FOR RENT Lancaster/York Cty. Day, week, or monthly rates. Drop off/pick up available. Also Disabled Driving Controls 717-449-0089
MOWING, MULCHING,& MORE!
Lawns, Landscapes, Leaves & Yardwork Light Digging / Loader / Backhoe Services. 30+ Yrs Exp Insured. 717-475-1677 Shawn
SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
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WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@yahoo.com
AUTOMOTIVE
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HANDYMAN: Painting. Power Washing. Land/Hardscaping. Spring Clean Ups, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Roofing. Mailboxes. 717-419-9855. PA047811
HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164
HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY
Home, yard waste, appliances; Whatever! Also Shed Removal. 717-669-7854
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569
CRASS HAULING
HOUSE WASHING BY ME
Removal of black stains off roof & exterior cleaning. 717-424-8504
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
LAWNS • LAWNS • LAWNS Property Maintenance by Steve, 717-892-7411
STUMP GRINDING
Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347
EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE
We use modern pruning techniques for the health & safety of your trees & shrubs. Certified arborist on staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)
WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844887-5145 (PA017137).
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ITEMS WANTED
ALWAYS BUYING
Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars
Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$
Please call 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@yahoo.com
BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 40¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315.
AUTOS FOR SALE
WANTED: CARS/TRUCKS In Excellent Condition Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561