Volleyball
Hempfield Girls' Volleyball Schedule
Hempfield Girls' Volleyball Roster
Hempfield Girls' Tennis Schedule
Hempfield Girls' Tennis Roster
Name Year
Sophie Carson Sr.
Carolyn Rice Sr.
Lydia Sullivan Sr.
Nancy Winand Sr.
Elizabeth Aiken Jr.
Caellain Brodbeck Jr.
Lauren Choi Jr.
Selena Felices Jr.
Siena Glass Jr.
Alex Gregory Jr.
Olivia Limera Jr.
Lindsay Over Jr.
Wanda Owens Jr.
Nicol Genae DeLaCruz So.
Faith Deleon So.
Faraza Saffeq So.
Addie Bushnell Fr.
Rose Durrett Fr.
Anna Mott Fr.
Rose Wendel Fr.
Students and teachers embrace the new school year
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALDAs the end of August approaches each year, students often experience many varying emotions. While some kids become excited for the autumn and its change of pace, others may be sad summer vacation is already over and feel nervous about starting school. At the start of the academic year, teachers and administrators throughout the Hempfield School District seek to abate the concerns of students and their parents in a few ways.
Every school in the district provides an opportunity for students to visit their classrooms prior to the first day of school. At the middle school and high school level, kids are offered a chance to tour the building with their parents to become familiar with the many classrooms and teachers.
All of the school district’s elementary schools participate in
Miniature golf fundraiser will benefit JASCPA
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALDJunior Achievement of South Central PA (JASCPA) will host its 32nd annual Putt for Education fundraising event on Friday, Oct. 6, at the Village Greens, 1444 Village Road, Strasburg. The day will include multiple tee times, and noon and 2:30 p.m. spots are currently available to purchase for a set price. Friday, Oct. 13, has been selected as the rain date. The proceeds of the event will support various programs that JA holds throughout Lancaster County and
the surrounding areas.
Each tee time will include space for 24 teams to progress through 24 holes, and multiple holes will offer players a chance to earn prizes. One of the prize holes will challenge golfers to hit a ball into the sunroof of a car for a chance to win prizes such as gift certificates for the Village Greens and local businesses. JASCPA will accept registration for sponsors until the day of the event, and teams may sign up to play until the last week of September. Registration will include a grab-and-go lunch for all
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an annual Sneak-a-Peek day, which was held on Aug. 17 this year. On this day, the schools open from 10 to 11 a.m. to allow students to stop in with their families to meet their teachers, see their desks and make connections with soon-to-be classmates. “It allows the kids to get a lay of the land and know where they’re headed on the first day,” said Tom Kramer, principal of Centerville Elementary School. “It gets those first-day jitters out of the way and gives them a sense of comfort when they return for the first day of school.”
Each grade at Centerville Elementary School participates in different activities on Sneak-a-Peek day, but every activity shares the same goal of familiarizing students with the school. Students in fourth grade take part in a scavenger hunt to locate specific items in the classroom, and teachers show the kids where they will place their backpacks and eat lunch.
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East Hempfield Township selects park plan
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALDOn Aug. 16, East Hempfield Township’s board of supervisors convened to decide on a master park plan for Nolt Road Park in Landisville. The 50-acre property is located at the intersection Nolt Road and Church Street, and although it is currently undeveloped, it is reserved for future recreational use.
The township purchased the land in 1980 with the goal of converting it into a recreational space, but previous attempts to complete the project have never gained enough traction.
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“The most important thing for me and my building is getting kids to be comfortable.”
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golfers and a gift bag of items that have been donated by local businesses.
The funds raised by Putt for Education will benefit multiple programs JA offers to students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Each program is held at schools free of charge
and falls into one of the organization’s three target areas: financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. JASCPA’s volunteers facilitate the programs and use their own life experiences to teach practical skills in classrooms throughout the area.
One of JASCPA’s financial literacy initiatives is REAL Life, which is a program offered to juniors and seniors in high school. Through REAL Life, students learn about budgeting by participating in various activities such as guessing the cost of items commonly purchased by adults. Students are also given scenarios that include a specific career and salary, and they are tasked with covering expenses like rent and utilities without exceeding their budgets. “It’s really valuable for students to learn the cost of things as they
prepare for adulthood,” said Kim Zech, JASCPA’s vice president of communications and events. “Our programs give kids an opportunity to ask questions and get realworld answers.”
To promote entrepreneurship and employment readiness in students, JASCPA hosts BizTown. The event involves a daylong interactive learning experience in a simulated town, where fifth- and sixth-grade students can operate a business such as a restaurant or bank. The goal of BizTown is to bridge the gap between what students
learn in the classroom and what they will be tasked with in adult life.
sylvania, including over 24,000 kids in Lancaster County.
During the 2022-23 school year, JASCPA offered programs to over 100,000 students in southcentral Penn-
Titan Gilroy will be this year’s featured keynote speaker at the MX2023 Manufacturers’ Expo to be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the York Expo Center. Gilroy is CEO and founder of TITANS of CNC. Founded in 2005, the company specializes in manufacturing parts for the medical, subsea and aerospace industries.
Gilroy began his career in manufacturing when he walked away from his professional boxing career and his rough past, including prison time, and found himself in a CNC machine shop where everything in his life changed. He shared his story on the reality series “Titan: American Built,” which was dedicated to American
manufacturing.
In the third season he went to San Quentin Prison and built an Elite CNC Academy. It was because of this experience that Gilroy developed the free TITANS of CNC Academy curriculum, which is now backed by aerospace companies and industry partners like Kennametal, Mastercam and Mitutoyo, and endorsed by more than 1,000 companies and agencies, including NASA, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Disney.
Gilroy will share a message of hope and redemption, along with practical tools for students, educators, shop owners and business leaders.
MX2023 is a manufacturing trade show established to help
industries build local supply chains, exhibit capabilities and increase business opportunities and new customers.
.org/expo, call 717-843-3891 or email office@mascpa.org. Exhibit spaces are limited, and admission tickets are available for a fee, which includes access to the keynote speaker breakout sessions.
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Joseph (Joe) Dennis Lopett, 72, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph Lopett and Veronica Pitlock Lopett.
Joe grew up in the Pittsburgh area where he graduated from Leechburg HS and earned the rank of Eagle Scout as the youngest in PA at that time. He graduated from Penn State University in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in Comprehensive Social Studies and a teaching certificate. Joe was an avid fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams, namely the Steelers, and the history of the team and the association.
Joe was known for his Unique sense of humor and was so very proud of his Polish roots. In Mount Joy, PA, Joe was a volunteer softball coach for several years for the MJAA, and was an active, encouraging sports parent and grandparent.
He had a love of old western movies, along with any and all historic events which he could not get enough of. Joe also loved animals but namely the two most important were his dogs Chewy and Beau.
Joe’s career path was one like no other, starting out in the coal mines with his father and brother, then going on to various jobs before finding his place at the LancasterLebanon IU13 as Manager of Job Training Services. There he was loved by many staff, students, and their families for his caring and professional way of handling important decisions that would affect their lives for many years to come. Joe retired in February 2016 from the IU13 and his impact in his department still resonates to this day.
Joe and his wife Cindy relocated to SC in May of 2022. They enjoyed their retirement there with good friends old and new and also many family visits to their home in Wind Jammer Village.
Joe will be greatly missed, and is survived by his wife, Cynthia Ann Lopett, nee Clements; children Jennifer (Michael) Haines, Jeremy Lopett, Victoria (Christopher) Collins and Brian Davis; grandchildren Mason, Austin, Duplica, Kamille, Taylor, Logan, Bently, Tamsyn, Ryker and Lennon; also, his brother Dave (Regina) Lopett, along with several other relatives. Acelebration of Joe’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lancaster County Humane League, Saint Jude’s Childrens Hospital, or in SC to Kind Keeper Animal Rescue.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham, NC. Online condolences may be made at: www.clementsfuneralservice.com
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Veterans Court seeks volunteer mentors
The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court is seeking volunteer mentors for veterans involved in the court’s alternative sentencing program.
The court program is aimed at giving veterans who have committed a crime the opportunity to get their lives back on track. Those who complete the program successfully can have their record expunged, have more serious charges dropped and get a reduced sentence - possibly avoiding incarceration altogether. Program participants may have served in any branch of the U.S. military.
The rigorous program includes four phases, with requirements that participants abstain from alcohol and other drugs, find and maintain a job, participate in community service projects, attend court dates and show up for appointments with their probation officer and other court staff members.
The volunteer mentors must be veterans who are willing to take on a program
participant as the participant moves through four phases. Mentoring typically involves attending weekly court sessions; keeping in touch with the mentee by text, phone or personal contact; and serving as a supportive presence.
The Veterans Court is one of three treatment courts that have been established in the Lancaster County court system to give a second chance to offenders who have struggled with the use of alcohol and other drugs or who are struggling with an untreated mental illness. The Veterans Court is administrated by Judge Jeffery D. Wright, and the mentors’ involvement gives another layer of support to
the participants who commit to the program.
Many of the veteran mentors who are involved are retired or have flexible schedules that permit them to attend weekly court dates and other activities. Volunteers who are people of color or women are especially wanted.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Rich Wilson at 717-466-0978 or look for the table sponsored by the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court at the upcoming Recovery Day Lancaster on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Buchanan Park, Buchanan and Race avenues, Lancaster.
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Banquet will benefit Mt. Hope
BY CATHY MOLITORIS“Mt. Hope gives over $1 million in charitable care every year, a feat made possible by the great amount of support from our local community,” said Kris Wilson, director of advancement for Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community.
You can help support that mission by attending a Fall Benefit Banquet. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church, 54 N. Penryn Road, Manheim. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and a catered meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.
beans, tossed salad, homemade soft dinner rolls with butter, desserts and drinks.
Following the free meal, an inspirational program will take place with guest speakers, personal sharing and music. Silent and live auctions of themed baskets will include homemade pies, cakes and breads; donated items from local businesses and individuals such as Koser Jewelers; experiences; gift cards to local attractions and retail stores; and passes to events, local entertainment and popular spots such as local golf courses, snow tubing and Sight & Sound Theatres.
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The menu will feature homemade oven-baked baconwrapped pork loin stuffed with savory apple sausage, pork gravy, gourmet cheese potatoes, sweet and sour saucy green
“The mission and future vision of Mt. Hope will be shared, and attendees will also hear personal stories of how Mt. Hope touched people’s lives when they needed answers and provided a way
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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.
CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES : “Sharing Christ’s Love with All People.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn L. Kuhn, Sr. Pastor . Jonathan Paredes, Designated Associate Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 9am(Compassion Camp in Rader Park) & 10am (Combined Worship Service), By phone (888-440-0106), or online at: www.apostlesucc.org
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K-6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
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CATHOLICCHURCHOFCHRIST: 324 Walnut St. in Columbia. Service is in the Education Building located in the rear of the church. Mass is Saturdays at 10 am. Church Phone: 717-693-4546
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion twice a month. Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”
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.
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.
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to help families in need,” Wilson remarked. “Mt. Hope continues to be an inviting and welcoming place for everyone who needs our services. We are continuing strong in our founding mission to provide affordable, quality care in a Christian environment, serving the least of these, regardless of someone’s resources or ever-changing financial circumstances.”
Mt. Hope is largely supported by Medicaid state assistance, Wilson shared, noting that a large gap exists in what the state reimburses long-term care facilities and the actual cost of nursing care. “Raising funds to assist in helping residents who are not able to afford the cost of their care or benevolent care is a growing need,” she said.
This is the second year for the banquet fundraiser, which is the largest giving opportunity for the community to support the work of Mt. Hope. “We are striving to exceed our goal of $50,000, which is what was so generously shared last year,” Wilson said. “People attending the banquet will be truly amazed at everything Mt. Hope accomplished over the past few
years. We have some exciting news about our future next steps as we begin the planning process of looking towards additional renovations and upgrades.”
To reserve individual, couple or group seating at the banquet, contact Wilson at 717-6828026 or advancement@mthope nazarene.org. There is also an opportunity to be an event or table sponsor for a fee. The banquet reservation deadline is Friday, Sept. 15. The benefit meal is free; however, attendees at the banquet will have an opportunity to financially support the ongoing work of Mt. Hope as well as a suggested donation to support the cost of the banquet. For more information about Mt. Hope, visit www.mthope nazarene.org.
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The property is currently leased to a sod farmer, and local residents often use it when walking their dogs. Earlier this year, the Hempfield Youth Association (HYA) contacted the board of supervisors to express its need for baseball fields and requested a plan to utilize Nolt Road Park.
In its initial plan, the township suggested the addition of football fields, soccer fields, and hard surface courts, each equipped with its own lighting system. Local residents expressed concern about the intensity of the project plan, wondering if it would increase traffic and light pollution in the area. The board of super-
visors drafted Master Park Plan C in response to the feedback, which retains many of the same features but scales down the intensity of the final project. Plan C still has multiple baseball fields, but also contains walking trails, picnic areas, wooded meadows and crosswalks on Nolt Road. The lighting system was removed from the baseball fields, and a playground and a dog park were added.
The board of supervisors voted to adopt Plan C after receiving primarily positive feedback. Although a plan has been selected, it doesn’t mean that construction will begin right away; it could be
20 to 25 years before the new features are installed. However, having a plan selected by the township allows the board of supervisors and local organizations such as HYA to apply for grants to fund the project.
Township manager Cindy Schweitzer credits the success
of Master Park Plan C with its diversity. “This plan incorporates so many different types of activities,” Schweitzer said. “You can be a baseball lover and enjoy it, but also a nature lover can just walk the trails and meadows.”
For more information, visit www.easthempfield.org.
SMPS Central PA presents donation
The Society for Marketing Professional Services Central Pennsylvania (SMPS CPA) chapter presented a $10,000 check to the Ronald McDonald House Charities on Aug. 3. The donation was raised from the chapter’s annual A/E/C Golfing “FORE” Business outing, held at Regents’ Glen Country Club in York on June 20. Ninety-six golfers participated. Registra-
tion included green fees and the use of a cart, lunch and dinner, complimentary beverages, networking and an awards reception. Team prizes and skill prizes were also awarded.
The Ronald McDonald House is built on the idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of its child. Since 1984,
Ronald McDonald House Char-
ities of Central PA has been keeping families together and near the care and resources they need as their children receive essential medical care. The nonprofit does so through the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey, located across the street from Penn State Health Children’s Hospital; the Ronald McDonald Family Room and Hospitality Cart, providing services within the hospital setting at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital; and the Ronald McDonald Kiosk, providing services within the hos-
pital setting at Lancaster General Hospital. Everything offered through Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA is provided at no charge, thanks to community support.
SMPS represents a network of more than 7,000 marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, construction, and specialty consulting firms throughout the United States and Canada. For more information about SMPS CPA, visit www.smpscentralpa.org.
Staying connected
How retirees can engage with their communities
People who are still a part of the workforce usually experience social interaction throughout the day as they collaborate on projects or gather with colleagues for lunch. Even those working remotely likely attend meetings virtually and communicate with co-workers by phone or email.
Without co-workers around, retirees may sometimes find their social lives lacking. People may need to take steps to strengthen their social capital, a term that describes the strength of a person’s social relationships
and the extent to which people feel physically and emotionally supported by their communities. Retirees may look to a variety of activities in the community to keep them connected with others.
- Join a club or group. Individuals can identify an activity they find interesting and determine if there is a way to get involved with it in their community. Senior centers or adult activity providers may sponsor local programs, and libraries often host a variety of club and interest group meetings.
- Participate in worship. Many older adults find they want to reconnect with their
faith at this point in their lives, even if attending services wasn’t a top priority earlier in life. Reach out to a local house of worship and find out when services take place and what activities are available.
- Read to children. Seniors can volunteer their services at a library by reading to youngsters. Interacting with other generations can be inspiring.
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen or food pantry. Times continue to be challenging for many people who may find it hard to cover their expenses, and soup kitchens and food pantries can be a saving grace for those who might otherwise miss meals. Volunteering
one’s time at these organizations can help make a difference in the lives of community members.
- Become a substitute teacher or paraprofessional. Many schools are experiencing shortages of qualified staff members. Retirees may find a place helping to shape the minds of youngsters by volunteering at schools or taking on part-time jobs in the classroom.
- Become a mentor. Seniors can share their knowledge and experiences with a student, family member or other community member. Mentors needn’t have an advanced degree or special certification,
but they should have more experience in a given field or subject than the mentee. The mentor should ask the mentee about his or her goals and expectations, listen carefully and then respond to the questions and needs of the mentee and adjust the material discussed as necessary to help the mentee meet his or her goals. Sessions should be planned at a time that suits both the mentee and mentor. Mentoring does not only benefit mentees; for mentors, it can keep an aging mind sharp, provide additional meaning and purpose to life and foster social connections.
- Befriend neighbors. A
passing greeting may have been the norm when people were busy working, but once people are retired, they may have more opportunities to get to know their neighbors better. Neighbors may even take turns hosting get-togethers. Moving to a retirement or active adult community may facilitate such friendships.
- Volunteer with local government. Retirees may enter a local school board election or try to become a member of the town council.
These are just a few of the many ways that retiree may get involved in their community and maintain strong social ties.
“Danger” might not be the first word to come to mind when individuals consider their bathrooms. However,
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year, more than 1.5 million aging adults visit
emergency rooms for fallrelated injuries, many of which occur in the bathroom.
Many falls and spills that occur in the bathroom can be prevented. Seniors or their loved ones can make some minor adjustments to bathrooms so falls are less likely to happen.
People should install grab bars in their shower and bath and elsewhere, as necessary. Grab bars make it easier for aging men and women to get into and out of the shower or the tub by giving them something to hold on to. This assistance can be especially helpful for seniors who must step up and over their tubs to get into
the shower. Although grab bars are primarily used in showers and tubs, they also can be installed alongside toilets for seniors who could use a little help sitting down and getting up. AARP notes that sheltering arm grab bars provide the best support around toilets. Such grab bars come around both sides of the toilet and look similar to armrests.
Seniors may also want to install LED lighting in their bathrooms. Poor lighting in a bathroom can make it hard for seniors to see and thereby make them more vulnerable to falls. Lighting can be especially problematic for seniors who make frequent bathroom
visits overnight. Even bathrooms with seemingly adequate lighting may be dangerous if they feature dated light fixtures that rely on incandescent bulbs. These bulbs burn out with greater frequency than LED alternatives, which can last for years. The longer bulbs last, the less often seniors need to change them, which also reduces their risk for injury. In addition to replacing traditional fixtures with LED alternatives, individuals can plug in LED night lights that make it easy to see when making nighttime visits to the bathroom.
Non-slip bath mats can also be a helpful addition to a bathroom. Non-slip bath mats often utilize rubber-backed liners to ensure the mats stay put even when floors get wet or damp from condensation
after a hot bath or shower. Non-slip mats can be placed where individuals will enter and exit the shower and even by the toilet and sink to help individuals feel steady on their feet.
Seniors should remember to clean their bathrooms regularly. Bathroom surfaces can grow slippery from soap scum and condensation, and prompt and routine cleaning can reduce the likelihood that seniors will fall in their bathrooms. Seniors who have difficulty keeping up with household cleaning can hire a cleaning service or ask a younger relative to help them.
Seniors can fall anywhere in a home, but they may be more likely to do so in a bathroom. Various measures can help make bathrooms safer for aging individuals.
Financial strategies to help seniors grow their money
Investing is often portrayed as something people need not worry about after retirement. The theory that people should avoid risk as they approach and reach retirement age makes sense, as the unknown of investing can expose aging individuals to losses that compromise their ability to live comfortably on fixed incomes. However, the effects of inflation in recent times have high-
lighted how important it can be for seniors to keep growing their money even after they retire. Various strategies can help seniors do so without exposing them to considerable risk.
- Look into high-yield savings accounts. Interest on savings accounts was once a great way for individuals to grow their money, but interest rates on standard,
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Engaging hobbies for seniors
The value of hobbies is undeniable. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology found that employees who engaged in creative hobbies outside of work were more creative on work projects and had a better attitude on the job. A separate study published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2009 reported that individuals who engaged in enjoyable leisure activities had lower blood pressure and a smaller waist circumference. The beneficial nature of hobbies is good news for seniors, many of whom have ample time for leisure activities. Whether seniors are retired or still working but don’t have the responsibilities of parenting, the following are some fun and engaging hobbies to fill that free time.
- Cooking: Years spent hustling and bustling through the daily grind of personal and professional obligations might have forced individuals to focus on cooking that emphasized convenience over culinary skill. With more free time, seniors can look to cooking classes or take the selftaught route and purchase a new cookbook filled with delicious recipes. A wellcooked homemade meal can provide a sense of accomplishment and afford seniors an opportunity to control the ingredients in the foods they eat, which can be important for indi-
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viduals with health-related dietary restrictions.
- Writing: Many individuals have penned their memoirs after notable careers and lives. While individuals needn’t make their memoirs public, writing can be a great way for seniors to document their own lives and the lives of their family members. Interest in genealogy has risen considerably in recent years, as easily accessible websites like Ancestry.com and 23andMe.com have made it easier than ever for individuals to learn about their roots. Seniors can contextualize the information provided by genealogy websites by writing about their personal experiences and sharing what they know about the lives of their parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members.
- Gardening: Seniors looking for hobbies that get them out in the great outdoors need look no further than their own backyards. Gardening can benefit the body in myriad ways. According to the Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS), gardening has the potential to burn as many calories as working out in the gym. In addition, the MCHS notes that individuals who grow their own fruits and vegetables are more likely to include those foods in their own diets, thus saving them money at the grocery store and also increasing their intake of nutrient-rich
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- Swimming: Swimming is an ideal exercise for seniors, as it’s low-impact but still a great way to utilize the entire body. A 2007 study published in the journal Quality of Life Research found that water-based exercise improves older adults’ quality of life and decreases disability. A separate study published in 2008 in The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness found that water-based exercise can improve or help to maintain bone health in postmenopausal women.
These are just a few of the many hobbies seniors can pursue as they look for positive and fun ways to spend their free time.
no-minimum-balance accounts are now so low that the growth in interest is usually negligible. Instead, individuals with sizable savings, such as seniors, can explore high-yield savings accounts. High-yield savings accounts offer much higher interest rates than standard accounts. The rules governing eligibility to open such accounts differ between financial institutions, but many mandate that account holders have high minimum balances, typically in the neighborhood of $250,000. As long as account holders maintain the required minimum balance, they can accrue penalty-free interest without exposing their money to the risks of the market.
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bank accounts. High-yield savings accounts are not the only way seniors’ banks may be able to help grow their money without necessarily taking on marketrelated risk. Products such as Chase Private Client Checking offer exclusive perks, including a dedicated client adviser who can work with seniors as they navigate life changes, including retirement.
- Consider low-risk investments. Risk aversion is not the same thing as risk avoidance. It’s wise for seniors to be averse to risk, but they can still consider low-risk investments like short-term bonds. Low-risk investments can be vulnerable to inflation, but certain short-term bonds, such as Treasury Inflation-Protect-
ed Securities (TIPS), are designed to mirror inflation, which makes them an option worthy of consideration for seniors who have been concerned by the ways inflation has affected their financial status in recent years. According to the Department of the Treasury, the principal of a TIPS can go up or down over its term. When the bond reaches maturity, if the principal is higher than the original amount, bond holders get the increased amount. If the principal is lower at maturity, bond holders receive the original amount.
Seniors looking to grow their money after retirement can consider a host of options that may make them less vulnerable to inflation.
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WASHINGTON DCMUSEUM OF THE BIBLE + HOLOCAUST MUSEUM OR MONUMENTS TOUR!
September 16th
Enjoy the morning in the Nation’s Capital, exploring the world class Museum of the Bible and then choose between a visit to the Holocaust Museum or a guided tour of the best monuments and memorials in D.C. during the afternoon! Boarding in Gap at Fun Country Tours at 7:45 AM - This tour also includes a provided pizza supper picnic style around 5:30 PM before we head for home with all kinds of exciting memories to share with your friends and loved ones!
MARVELOUS MAINE TOUR
September 19th-22nd
Enjoy a sightseeing cruise of Bar Harbor and experience the pristine rocky coastline with lighthouses, seals, summer mansions and more! Tour Acadia National Park, a glacier carved Island with stunning natural scenery fit for a calendar! Check out the views of the mountains and Atlantic Ocean from the very top of Cadillac Mountain. Dine on fresh seafood including Maine’s famous Lobster!
AUTUMN IN NEW ENGLAND TOUR
October 2nd-6th
It’s back by popular demand! Our wonderful and relaxing tour to the White Mountains of New Hampshire during peak foliage season! This tour will allow you to take in some of the finest fall colors anywhere in the country all while being pampered “Fun Country” style. Experience the Historic Cog Railway to the peak of Mt. Washington, the very highest point in the New England states! Pay a visit to Kittery Maine. Enjoy traveling along the Kancamagus Highway the premiere spot to view foliage in the region. Feast on an early Thanksgiving dinner while on board a train and dine at an exclusive New England Steakhouse plus visit a Castle in the clouds, a quaint country store, and a lighthouse!
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October 20th-21st
Come along for a 2-day overnight tour and experience the heritage and beauty of western PA as we explore The Steel City (Pittsburgh), Flood City (Johnstown) and Rail City (Altoona). Enjoy a meal on the three rivers aboard the famous Gateway Clipper fleet and visit the National Aviary which is home to over 500 birds including some that are extremely rare. Ride on one of Pittsburgh’s famous funicular railways (inclines) a quaint and exciting way to travel up to the Mount Washington overlook where you can take in the beautiful panoramic view of “The Burgh”! Experience Johnstown’s Flood Museum and learn about the tragic events of May 31, 1889. Pay a visit to the world-famous Horseshoe Curve and explore the rich heritage of the men and women who made the PA railroad a powerhouse of economic commerce and influence at the Railroaders Museum. Trip includes a breakfast, lunch and 2 evening meals.
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A HOLMES COUNTY HOLIDAY TOUR! WALNUT CREEK AND BERLIN OHIO
December 4th-6th
Explore Walnut Creek, Sugar Creek, and Berlin (The Little Switzerland of Ohio) on this fantastic 2-night/3-day tour.
Relax in award winning accommodations at the Beautiful Carlisle Inn, view Master Carver David Warther’s Ivory Ship Carvings, stop by Heini’s cheese shop and enjoy shoping at Sol’s of Berlin an indoor flea market with over 400 vendors. Plus experience the Incredible Live Show “The Christmas Ship” at the Star Theatre, and marvel at “Behalt” the 260 x 10 Cycloramic Painting depicting Anabaptist history form 1500’s to the present.
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December 27th–30th
Give yourself or a loved one an amazing present this year! Bring the family for an unforgettable trip that includes festive lights, live music/shows, holiday dining, gift shopping, live nativity and more at the life-size Noah’s Ark and newly renovated Creation Museum. Plus pay a visit to the Flight 93 Memorial and the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center where we will experience the Amazing Behalt.
Concert to feature organ and brass
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster, will host a concert on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. The performers will be Dr. Robert Horton, organist and choirmaster at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, and a brass quartet consisting of Jason and Katie Lankford, Gentry Stoltzfus and Nicole Migliore.
The varied program will
include an improvisation by Horton, who won the 2022 American Guild of Organists (AGO) National Competition in Organ Improvisation, having received second place and the Audience Favorite Award in the same category in 2018. The group will also perform works by Tylman Susato, Claude Debussy, Luther Henderson and Felix Mendelssohn. A freewill offering will be received.
Orchestra posts upcoming season
The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has announced its 2023-24 concert season. This season will be Michael Butterman’s second as music director.
All concerts will take place on a Friday at 7:30 p.m. and a Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Unless otherwise noted, all performances will occur at the LSO’s new home, the Gardner Theatre within Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered one hour before each Masterwork program. A variety of per-
formances will make up the Masterworks series.
“Rhapsody in Blue” will feature Cuban pianist and composer Aldo López-Gavilán on Sept. 15 and 16. In addition to Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” the concert will include music by Jessie Montgomery and Ginastera, as well as an original composition by López-Gavilán.
LSO will present “Extraordinary Duos” on Oct. 27 and 28, offering double concertos by Vivaldi for trumpets, Viet Cuong for oboes, and
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Bach for violins, along with music by Ravel and Bloch.
In “Bach and Glass” on Jan. 12 and 13, 2024, pianist Simone Dinnerstein will be featured in concertos by Philip Glass and J.S. Bach. The concert will also feature Schoenberg’s “Transfigured Night.”
“Vivaldi’s Four Seasons” will feature violinist William Hagen in the title piece on March 8 and 9. The concert will also include works by Benjamin Britten and Arvo Pärt.
LSO will present “Natural World - Copland & Bernstein” on April 5 and 6. Featuring the Lancaster Symphony Chorus, the concert will include Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” and Aaron Copland’s “The Tender Land Suite,” along with films created to accompany works by Stephen Lias and Alan Hovhaness.
The Masterworks series will conclude with “Rach 3 & The American Dream” on May 10 and 11. Pianist Vijay Venkatesh will be featured in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. The program will also include a composition by Peter Boyer that includes live actors, multimedia elements, and more, bringing the story of Ellis Island to life.
Two special concerts will be offered in December. The Lancaster Symphony Chorus will join the orchestra to perform Handel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 1 and 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Orange St., Lancaster. “The Magic of John Williams” on Dec. 29 and 30 will feature music from films such as “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” “ET,” and “Jurassic Park.”
Single tickets, flex passes, and season subscriptions are available by calling the box office at 717-291-6440 or visiting www.lancaster symphony.org.
School year
In addition to easing the minds of students and parents, Sneak-a-Peek day provides several benefits for teachers. Many teachers have already taught siblings of their new students, allowing them to build on existing connections with the families. Older students will often visit their old classrooms to see their former teachers, which helps to establish a friendly environment for children who are stepping through the door for the first time. “The most important thing for me and my building is getting kids to be comfortable. We want them to be excited about being here and anticipating day one,” Kramer said. Although it’s beneficial for
students to practice reading and math to keep their skills fresh over the summer, Kramer noted that the best way to prepare for the school year is to just take a break. The teachers at Centerville Elementary School want their kids to be well-rested and ready to tackle a new year of lessons.
For the first six weeks of school, school staff members’ main priority is creating a sense of community and mutual respect throughout the entire building. “It’s really important to lay the groundwork for a successful learning year,” Kramer said. “It’s such a great time. The kids are excited and we’re excited. It’s why we became educators.”
Giant to donate food, school supplies
In honor of its 100th anniversary celebrations and the start of a new school year, the Giant Company will donate 10,000 bags filled with food, hygiene products and school supplies to help youngsters start the school year with confidence. Giant and Martin’s team members will partner with 36 local organizations to pack and distribute bags, providing children with weekend meals and supplies.
Each bag will include nonperishable food items such as cereal, trail mix, macaroni and cheese, granola bars and applesauce; school supplies, including notebooks, pencils, crayons and glue sticks; and
National flag-waving event posted
Volunteers, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders, and their families will participate in a national flagwaving event intended to recapture the American pride and unity that was expressed in the days following 9/11. Americans are invited to join national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) in waving flags on Tuesday, Sept. 12, between 9 and 10 a.m.
The event will be hosted live on WAA’s official Facebook page and broadcast over Wreaths Across America Radio. The broadcasts will include interviews and stories from volunteers, supporters, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders, and members of the next generation.
Freeport, Maine, each Tuesday since 9/11.
WAA encourages the American public to join this weekly tradition starting on Sept. 12 and share their pictures and videos on social media using the hashtag #FlagsAcrosstheCountry. People may also submit videos and photos at http://Wreaths AcrossAmerica.memfox.io/ flagwaving. They may also share via their own social media channels and follow Wreaths Across America on Facebook.
personal hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, laundry detergent and deodorant.
The Giant Company’s donation is part of its 100th anniversary celebration efforts, which honor team members, customers and the communities the company serves. Building on its century-long commitment to grow strong, healthy communities, the company has made philanthropy a cornerstone of its anniversary celebration. To learn more about the Giant Company’s efforts to support the community, visit www.giantfoodstores.com/ pages/our-purpose.
Back-to-school is a good time for eye checkups
The start of a new school year is a good time for people to get their eyes checked. VisionCorps can help through its programs to give free eye exams and glasses to qualified adults and children in southcentral and southeast Pennsylvania.
VisionCorps, with help from the Pennsylvania Vision Foundation, connects lowincome individuals and families to eye care doctors in Adams, Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. The program provides a free vision examination and glasses, if needed. For qualifying information, call VisionCorps at 717-205-4141.
VisionCorps provides edu-
cation and prevention of blindness services, rehabilitation, and employment to individuals. It serves clients ranging in age from birth to seniors.
In addition, VisionCorps offers programs to organizations and employers about its services. The programs, tailored to fit the needs of the group, include information on common eye conditions, living with low vision, employing people with low vision and tips for living independently.
All the programs are free of charge, as are services offered to clients of VisionCorps. To learn more, visit http://services.visioncorps .net/services.
WAA gathers every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. to raise the American flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance at the Freeport Flag Ladies Monument in Jonesboro, Maine, near the area where balsam is harvested to make wreaths for placement on veterans’ graves on National Wreaths Across America Day each December. The monument was built by WAA in partnership with its founder, Morrill Worcester, in September 2019, after the Freeport Flag Ladies retired following 18 years of waving the American flag in
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16. To sponsor a wreath for a veteran or to learn about volunteering, visit www.wreaths acrossamerica.org.
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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 & $1,600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
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A<RIMMING Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message
A+ AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING! 717-208-2265 CLEANUP, MULCH, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SMALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL. Affordable,Sr. Disc.!
AFFORDABLE CONCRETE New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603
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A A F F F O O R R D D A A B B L L E PO PO WER WER W W ASHING ASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
Free estimates, fully insured, honest pricing! 20 years exp. Call for tree/shrub pruning/removal. 717-598-9857
AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
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No job too big or too small!
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SPECIALISTS.Res/Com. Painting, wood finishing, wallpaper, pressure washing, custom deck, complete remodeling. Free est. Insured. Tim, 717-653-8586
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C.V.LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE
Free stump removal with every tree take-down. 25% OFF all work performed thru Sept. 30, 2023. Free Estimates. Exp. Insured. PA 103501 717-669-9606
CD BEILER CONSTRUCTION
WE SPECIALIZE IN COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ROOFING. Our Goal is to serve our clients w/a high quality job PA#112619 • INSURED • 717-747-4037
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WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN?
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CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER
717-786-7053
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DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.
DRYWALL WORK
30 Years Experience |Kent Sauder, LLC
Text/Call: 717-989-2069
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392
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Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
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Water heater replacement / sinks / toilets. Household Emergency Repairs! Senior discounts. (717) 208-2265
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CRASS HAULING
HOUSE WASHING BY ME
Removal of black stains off roof & exterior cleaning. 717-424-8504
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Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service 717-278-1030
JUNK REMOVAL: HouseCleanOuts, Deck Removal, Yard Waste, Construction Demo. (717)208-2265
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STUMP GRINDING
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Any Year In Excellent Condition Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
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CORVETTES WANTED
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For Rent
COLUMBIA - 2 apts, 3 or 4 rm + bath, uptown, bright, quiet, all util, appl, AC, laundry, off-st parking incl, $1,095/mo + sec. 1st or 2nd flr. 717-333-3343 1-3pm.
anytime 717-989-6980
$300-$1,000 CASH PAID ON ALLVEHICLES
Serving York/Lancaster. 717-515-2607
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE!
Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Brian 717-542-1055
CYCLES
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“Girl Group Greats” concert posted
Prima Theatre, 941 Wheatland Ave., Lancaster, will present “Girl Group Greats,” a tribute concert featuring musical hits by all-female vocal groups, on select dates from Friday, Sept. 22, to Sunday, Oct. 1.
The concert will feature music by the Andrews Sisters, the Supremes, Destiny’s Child, the Spice Girls, and others, from doo-wop to K-pop. The show features Arielle GreenHall, a jazz musician from Ohio; Candice Shedd-Thompson, an actress based in Washington, D.C.; Méami Maszewski, a singer, songwriter, and actress from Texas; Karisa Fulmer, a Pennsylvania native who performs across the U.S. and overseas; and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Plakans, the swing covering all four singers, who is a Lancaster native and former Prima youth performer currently studying musical theater in Barcelona. Joshua William Green directs the show, with Paulino Contreras as music director, Ali Murphy as music coordinator, and Kristin Pontz as choreographer.
Tickets are limited, and reservations at www.prima theatre.org/girlgroup are recommended. Private tables and traditional seating in chairs on risers are available. Discounted group tickets are available by visiting www.prima theatre.org/group or calling the box office at 717-327-5124. The theater offers free parking and an in-theater bar, and it is handicapped-accessible.
Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner planned
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its 35th annual Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. The event will take place at the Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster.
This year, the honorees will be Carol and John Pyfer Jr., and Olympic athlete Mary Lou Retton will be the keynote speaker.
To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit www.padutchbsa.org and look under Fundraising and Special Events, email zena.korba @scouting.org or call 717553-4209.
Hempfield Boys' Soccer Schedule
Hempfield Cheerleading Roster
Name Name
Olivia Anderson
Seriyah Anderson
Addy Artz
Gabi Bard
Sophia Bard
Kailyn Bond
Tori Bond
Bria Buckwalter
Kylie Budovec
Emily Deck
Sofia Deibler
Emma Dufrene
Jazany Godwin
Daniella Haberstroh
Nancy Hansen
Ava Hernandez
Maddi Hohrath
Sophie Hougendobler
Katy Keller
Makayla Koser
Julianna Kreider
Hempfield Girls' Soccer Schedule
Anna Kuhn
Sadie Main
Zaniya Morant
Priscilla Mitchell
Riley Myers
Ava Nafe
Dariana Patterson
Hunchin Rana
Aaryah Redhead
Tori Reinhart
Sydney Rhoads
Maggie Roe
Ana Santiago
Laelle Seubert
Rilyn Shifflett
Josie Smith
Kylie Smith
Lyanna Tapia-Torres
Peyton Witmer