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CHOP Buddy Walk will highlight local child

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

Everyyear, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) holds the CHOP Buddy Walk to raise money for its Trisomy 21 Program, which provides treatment and specialized care for those with Down syndrome. In addition to raising funds for the program, CHOP seeks to raise awareness of Down syndrome by selecting severalof its young patients to honor as Champions during the event. This year, 2-year-old Kennedy Kessler of Willow Street will be among 12 children who will be recognized at the Buddy Walk.

The 22nd annual Buddy Walk will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8, at Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the event kickoff at 10:30 a.m. A ceremonial lap around the field will take place at 11:30 a.m., and the Buddy Walk will also feature a

variety of family-friendly activities such as face painting, a bounce house, carnival games and live entertainment. “It’s a day to bring the families together and to celebrate our wonderful children,” said Kennedy’s mother, Jenna.

For each Champion, a team is created for friends, family members and colleagues as a way for members of the child’s community to show their support.

Kennedy’s team is Kennedy’s Kingdom, and her family has been raising money for the team online and in stores and doctor’s offices across Lancaster County. The funds raised for each Champion’s team directly benefit the Trisomy 21 Program and Down syndrome research.

Kennedy first visited CHOP’s Trisomy 21 clinic when she was nine months old, after her pediatrician recommended it to her family. Since she was an infant, Kennedy has experienced health issues that require specialized care, including See Buddy Walk pg 9

The Southern End steps up to fight hunger

The 44th annual CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Muddy Run Park, 172 Bethesda Church Road West, Holtwood. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9 a.m. Activities will be offered for children who participate in the walk, and members of the public of all physical abilities are invited to participate.

This year, young walkers will have a chance to participate in a story walk. Pages and illustrations from a children’s book will be stationed

LUMC slates annual Fall Fest

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

along the walking path, allowing youngsters to read the story as they travel the route. The event regularly includes a task for families with young kids to complete; last year, children took part in a scavenger hunt as they finished the walk.

The walk is organized every year by Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren in Quarryville, but congregations from the Penn Manor and Lampeter-Strasburg areas often participate as well.

This year, representatives from Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, Refton Brethren in Christ

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Three years ago, Sarah Short and her mother, Mary Martz, joined the children’s ministry team at Lampeter United Methodist Church (LUMC), 1101 Village Road, Lancaster. Short grew up as a member of the church and decided to become involved with the ministry after having a child of her own. At the time of Short’s and Martz’s arrival, the members of the children’s ministry team were devising ways to engage young families in the community. Short suggested an autumn celebration hosted by the church, and the rest of the team jumped on board. The See Fall Fest pg 10

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Kennedy Kessler with parents Kyle and Jenna Kessler

Fall Fest will include a variety of children’s activities, such as pumpkin painting.

“It’s a day to bring the families together and to celebrate our wonderful children.”

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Church and St. Catherine of Siene Catholic Church have assisted Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren with planning the walk.

“Over the years, the event has continued to grow thanks to our move to Muddy Run Park,” said Mary Etta Reinhart, who co-coordinates the walk with fellow Mechanic

Grove member Don Trimble. “It’s a beautiful, family- and pet-friendly place to walk, and the event is a great way to spend a morning doing something important.”

Last year, more than 75 walkers from 12 local churches and organizations participated in the CROP Hunger Walk in the Southern End. The event broke its record for the highest amount of money raised by a single walk by accumulating more than $22,000 in donations. Since the tradition was started by the Solanco Ministerium in 1980, the walk has raised nearly $450,000.

Every year, CROP Hunger Walks are held throughout the country to raise money for Church World Service, a nonprofit that seeks to battle international food insecurity.

Seventy-five percent of the proceeds from Solanco’s CROP Hunger Walk will benefit Church World Service Lancaster; the remaining 25% percent will be donated to Solanco Neighborhood Ministries’ food bank in Quarryville. Last year, the event raised more than $5,000 for

the food bank, and it was given the Cream of the Crop Award by Church World Service. Every year, the organization gives the award to the 100 CROP Walks that have raised the most money. For more information, visit https://events.crophunger walk.org.

5K run/walk to benefit Gigi’s Playhouse

HARTZ Physical Therapy will host the 20th annual Fall Blast 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 7. This is the 20th anniversary of the Fall Blast 5K and 100% of the proceeds will benefit Gigi’s Playhouse Lancaster. The family-friendly event will feature a 3.1mile run/walk and a children’s run, where youngsters will be doused with color. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the John R. Bonfield Elementary School, 101 N. Oak St., Lititz.

Alisha Fitzwater, Gigi’s board member and volunteer, noted that the GiGi’s Playhouse is also noting its 20th anniversary this year, and that the event is being held in

October, which is Down Syndrome Acceptance Month.

Fitzwater reported that over the past 3.5 years, GiGi’s Playhouse has grown and tripled the number of free program hours it provides to about 400 participants and their families. The funds from the HARTZ PT Fall Blast 5K will go toward

providing free programming in a new GiGiFIT Gym, so participants can work on improving their fitness, strength, mobility, endurance and nutrition.

To learn more about the Fall Blast 5K or to preregister, visit www.hartzpt.com/community/ fall-blast-5k.

Mary Etta Reinhart (left) and her neighbor Brooklynn Sagers participated in last year’s CROP Hunger Walk.

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BY JEFF FALK

Fundraisers couldn’t generate financial resources without generous donors, and nonprofits couldn’t perform their philanthropic work without fundraisers.

Four months after presenting its Hope for Freedom Gala, Hope.Inspire.Love. will conduct the second of its two yearly fundraisers, Freedom Walk, on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster. Hope.Inspire.Love is in its eighth year of battling human trafficking and sexual exploitation, and the event is designed to raise money for the fight against human trafficking and to raise the awareness of its effects.

“Fundraising is vital. It’s the glue,” said Hope.Inspire.Love CEO and president Amy Thurston, who founded the organization with her husband, Steve. “Nonprofits rely on the community. We need their sup-

port financially. The survivors know the community is behind their healing, and we’re in the backyard of the community. I literally am sitting here every day thinking, ‘We could do so much if we had more funding.’”

The Freedom Walk is a 2mile walk carried out silently through the streets of Lancaster city, beginning and ending in Musser Park. In 2022, the walk raised $20,000 for the mission of Hope.Inspire.Love., and this year, Thurston is hoping to raise that and $5,000 more.

“We walk on the sidewalk, in single file, in silence,” said Thurston. “There’s something bold about silence. Actions don’t need words. That’s why we do it.”

“It’s a next step for people to learn about our organization,” Thurston continued.

“People are walking for people who have been enslaved. It’s beautiful because we have survivors who attend. It says, ‘We’re all in this fight togeth-

er. Let’s do better.’”

Founded in 2019, the Freedom Walk will have its fourth iteration this year. In 2022, some 200 individuals took part in the event. Thurston would like to see that number rise to 250 or 300 participants this time around.

Since its inception, the Freedom Walk has included live music at the park to enhance its atmosphere and a survivors’ tent for people to learn firsthand about the devastating effects of human trafficking.

“The reality is that (human trafficking) has affected all of us in the community in different ways,” said Thurston. “It takes a community to fight it. What we’ve realized is that a lot of people want to help.

The Freedom Walk allows people to serve. This Freedom Walk has power.”

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Fall ReSort Book Sale scheduled

The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will hold their annual Fall ReSort Book Sale from Friday, Oct. 6, through Sunday, Oct. 8, at The Book ReSort Center, 225 N. Marshall St., Lancaster. The book sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The sale will offer more

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than 20,000 books of varied subject matter, including likenew hardcover bestsellers, mass-market paperback, nonfiction, and science fiction, as well as older and collectible items. The books are priced to sell. Some items are individually priced. Vinyl records, and audiobooks will also be available for purchase. New this year will be 10-pack bun-

dles of CDs and DVDs.

All proceeds from the sale will directly benefit the library. On-site free parking will be available, and cash, checks and all major credit cards will be accepted.

The Friends of the Lancaster Public Library hold several book sales each year that raise nearly $200,000 for the library. Additionally,

the Friends have two bookstores that are open yearround: the Marshall Street Bookstore located at the above address and the Juliana Bookstore located on the first floor of the Lancaster city location. For more information about the bookstores and book sales, visit www.lancasterpublic library.org/library-friends.

Lancaster Bible College to host open houses

Lancaster Bible College (LBC) will host two on-campus open houses on Fridays, Oct. 6 and Nov. 17, to kick off the 2023-24 academic year. Geared toward prospective high school undergraduate students and their families, the Friday events from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. will

include tours of the Lancaster campus at 901 Eden Road, interactions with faculty and current students, lunch in Olewine Dining Commons, time in Good Shepherd Chapel and visits to classrooms and athletics facilities Students and families can also ask questions about top-

ics such as LBC’s commitment to biblical integration in every program, the college’s calling and career development efforts, shortterm and semester study abroad programs and Division III Chargers sports teams, as well as student access to the Counseling &

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Care Center, academic mentoring, writing support and accessibility services.

Three 2024 upcoming open house events are also planned for Feb. 19, April 19 and July 19. To sign up for the free events in October and November, visit www.lbc.edu/openhouse.

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• Children without commercial health insurance.

• Children with Medical Assistance.

Other Community Vaccine Programs in the Lancaster Area

If your insurance does not cover vaccinations or is a high deductible plan, your child may receive free vaccines through these organizations:

PA Department of Health Services: 717-299-7597

Union Community Care - Lancaster: 717-299-6371

Union Community Care - New Holland Welsh Mountain: 717-354-4711

Boehm’s Church sets Fall Festival

Boehm’s United Methodist Church, 13 W. Boehms Road, Willow Street, invites community members to attend its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will include craft, antiques flea market, and yard sale vendors selling wares, including handmade wreaths, craft supplies, home décor, collectibles, mums, and other plants raised by a local grower. Colemanville United Methodist Church will be selling its mincemeat pies, both whole and by the slice, and cookbooks. Outdoors, attendees may obtain smoked chicken legs and burgers along with sides, including apple nuggets. Inside the fellowship hall, food options will include homemade chicken corn and ham and bean soups, available by the bowl or in quart containers; apple eggs; cake, pie, and breads by the slice or whole; apple dumplings; and ice cream, as well as hot dogs, sauerkraut, and chips. Drinks will be offered.

A prayer tent will be available for those who wish to talk with pastor Cruz, and

representatives of the Gideons International will be on-site handing out New Testament Bibles.

Additionally, a pumpkin/ apple craft, Kerplunk and Connect 4 games, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, and other children’s activities will be available. Hayrides will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The historic Boehm’s Chapel and tying shed will be open for tours. Bicentennial prints of the chapel will be available for purchase as well as other items to benefit the chapel. Two kettles of apple butter will be made

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on-site and will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the chapel’s new roof fund. The second kettle of apple butter may be ready as early as 11 a.m.

Music will fill the air, and it is being arranged by Boehm’s pianist and choir director, Oksana Reedy. There will be opportunities for people of all ages to experiment with an assortment of musical instruments.

The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 717-464-4885 or email klk11@comcast.net.

Women’s group will gather

The Lancaster County Coterie Club will hold its second meeting of the new season on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at Conestoga County Club, 1950 Stone Mill Road, Lancaster.

The group will meet for lunch, to socialize and to hear guest speaker Brian Ombaji, who will talk about his efforts to bring soccer to inner-city youths. A former soccer star, Ombaji founded the All-Football Club (AFC) Lancaster Lions, an education-throughathletics program open to boys and girls living within the inner-city.

The ladies of Coterie Club, which means “circle of friends,” build relationships through a variety of activities, including bridge, pinochle, book club, gardening, antiquing, stitching, service, games and food -related events.

The meetings are for women looking to make new friends, as well as those who are new to the area. For more information or to register for the October luncheon, call or text Anne Marie at 703-929-1375.

Linda McCullough (left) and Bonnie Moore prepared baked goods for a previous year’s Fall Festival.

Performance issues that can affect older cars

Modern cars have much longer life spans than one may expect. Not too long ago, drivers often commemorated the milestone of their vehicles reaching the 100,000-mile mark. However, data from Car and Driver indicates the average vehicle now lasts around 12 years or roughly 200,000 miles. More advanced electric or hybrid vehicles may be able to go even farther, with some capable of reaching as many as 300,000 miles.

Thanks to advancements in technology, cars are more durable than ever, but that doesn’t make them immune from breakdowns or the need for repairs. A report from AAA found that more than two-thirds of service calls were for vehicles a decade or older. Here’s a look at some of the problems that can affect older vehicles.

Among the problems older vehicles face are battery issues. The average car battery lasts between three and five years, according to Auto Zone. Batteries tend to show signs of wear at the fouryear mark on average. Corrosion or dirt on battery terminals also can affect battery performance.

Older cars may also experience electrical system problems, caused by anything from burnt-out car fuses to bad or faulty electrical connections and contacts. Corroded or loose screws, nuts and wires can cause electrical issues, which may be more common in older vehicles that have significant mileage on them.

Vehicles may also have trouble with their suspension system, which consists

What certain noises may indicate about your car

of springs, tires, shock absorbers, struts, anti-sway bars and other parts that connect the vehicle to the wheels. Suspension systems regulate the amount of bouncing in the vehicle while on the road and make it manageable. Eventually, all suspension systems wear out, and parts need to be serviced or replaced.

Evaporative emissions are another challenge. The evaporative system consists of a network of hoses, canisters and valves, and it helps vent pressure in the gas tank. An older vehicle may end up with a cracked hose that can cause a fuel leak. Hoses also may be compromised elsewhere in vehicles, so these points should be checked during routine maintenance.

As with other moving parts on a car, the brake system wears down over time, and parts need to be replaced. Squealing, squeaking or a soft brake pedal are indicative of braking system issues and should be looked at by a mechanic promptly. Modern vehicles are increasingly being controlled by computers. These computers handle a variety of features, including navigation and pairing to mobile phones, among others. Over time, systems may no longer work if there are no computer updates available. That means Bluetooth pairing may no longer function, or maps may not be current for GPS systems.

Due to technological advancements, cars and trucks have longer life spans than they used to. However, age is still a factor in the deterioration of vehicle systems.

Automobiles have come a long way since their introduction more than 100 years ago. The cars of today are technological marvels, which has made both driving and maintaining a vehicle simpler in certain ways. For example, built-in diagnostic systems can now alert drivers when something is wrong with their car. Although that feature is undeniably useful, drivers can still benefit from learning to recognize issues by ear. Many problems that can affect a car or truck produce unusual sounds, and learning what certain noises may indicate can help drivers detect problems as soon as possible.

- Rattling sound in a wheel well: Many people have mistakenly placed clothing in a dryer without realizing the clothing had spare change in the pock-

ets. That mistake is immediately apparent once the dryer starts thanks to the unpleasant noise of coins bouncing off the interior of the machine. Drivers may hear a similar sound when behind one of their car’s wheels and wonder what’s behind it. Such a sound often indicates that there’s a loose lug nut inside the hubcap. This issue can arise when drivers don’t secure the wheel tightly after changing their own tire or if mechanics make the same mistake when rotating or replacing tires during a routine maintenance session.

- Squeaking sound: The auto insurance experts at Geico note that rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles may produce a rhythmic squeaking sound when an issue arises with the universal joint. JD Power notes that the universal joint, often

referred to as a U-joint, is part of the system that enables the rotating crankshaft in the engine of a vehicle to transfer that rotating motion to the rear wheels. U-joints get a workout whenever vehicles are driven, so they require maintenance, and a squeaking sound is one indicator that the Ujoint needs to be addressed immediately.

- Squealing sound: A highpitched squealing sound typically means the vehicle’s brake pads are worn out. However, Cars.com notes that if such a sound is only present when a car is first driven in the morning, it could just be surface rust being scraped off the rotors. After a few initial applications of the brakes, the sound might disappear. If it doesn’t, the vehicle will likely need new brake pads.

- Scraping on the windshield during rain: The scraping sound on a windshield when the wipers are in use should not be taken lightly or be interpreted as a sign that the rain is only falling lightly. In fact, that sound indicates the wipers are worn out, which means they’re not effectively clearing the windshield. In addition, the wipers could be scratching the windshield each time they produce this sound, ultimately necessitating a costly windshield replacement. Wiper blades can be replaced in a matter of minutes, so address this issue promptly.

Learning to recognize the sources of various vehicle noises can help drivers nip problems in the bud before they compromise the automobile and the safety of the people inside it.

How to conserve fuel without giving up driving

In today’s world, saving money is often a top priority for consumers, and bills paid at the gas pump are no exception. Drivers can follow a few simple tips to help save money on gas.

Lighten the load. How much weight is being carted around in a vehicle can directly affect the amount of gas it consumes. Remove any unnecessary items from the trunk or cargo area of a truck or SUV. Consider removing extra accessories, like roof racks or hitches.

Accelerate slowly. Resist the urge to gun it when beginning to move after a stop light or

stop sign, as rapid acceleration wastes gas. Press the accelerator pedal gently to increase speed gradually and conserve fuel. Similarly, coast to a stop, rather than slamming on the brakes.

Don’t idle. Turn off the engine if the car will be idling for more than a minute. Modern engines do not need to be warmed up for more than 30 to 60 seconds, even when the weather is cold. Driving will warm up the car faster than idling while parked, provided the car is driven moderately until the temperature gauge shows the car has reached the right temperature.

Consider whether to use air conditioning or put the windows down. While it’s true that the air conditioning will drain fuel when in use, driving with the windows open makes the vehicle less aerodynamic by causing drag. Some experts recommended leaving the windows down during slower city driving and using the air conditioning for higher speeds on the highway.

Keep tires properly inflated. Poorly inflated tires can make a vehicle less efficient by causing more friction between tires and the roadway. Check the PSI rating for the tires and inflate accordingly. Many

modern vehicles automatically alert drivers when tires are low on air.

Drive a consistent speed. When driving on the highway, switch to cruise control to maintain a consistent speed. This action can reduce drag, which in turn reduces fuel consumption.

Stick to a maintenance schedule. Maintaining a vehicle by getting routine oil changes, fluid checks and other simple upkeep helps a car or truck run properly, which can help conserve fuel.

These are just a few strategies drivers may employ to conserve fuel.

Warning signs that brakes are faltering

Drivers play a vital role in vehicle maintenance. Although diagnosing and fixing car prob-

lems is often best left to professionals, drivers who learn to recognize warning signs of various

problems can prevent breakdowns and potentially costly repairs. Problems with the brake system are among the issues that drivers may learn to recognize.

Television shows and movies have lent credence to the notion that brake problems are marked by the sudden loss of a vehicle’s ability to stop. Although that can happen, warning signs of fading brake systems tend to be more subtle.

Certain noises are one of the signs that brakes may be failing. The most noticeable of these

signs is a high-pitched squeal that occurs when drivers apply the brakes. Grinding sounds and noises like scratching and scraping also warrant a visit to a brake specialist.

Drivers may also notice an increase in the distance a vehicle travels before it stops after the brakes are applied. This issue may or may not require a brake replacement. In fact, it sometimes indicates that brake fluid levels are low, which can be remedied quickly and easily. However, an increase in stop-

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Age-Friendly Summit set

The United Way of Lancaster County will present an AgeFriendly Summit on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holiday Inn Lancaster, 26 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster.

Local residents, government officials, changemakers and business leaders will gather to listen and discuss a showcase of age-friendly housing solutions that are supported and promoted by Lancaster’s new Comprehensive Plan.

In addition to providing the annual update on the Age-

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ping distance is significant enough that it should be brought to the attention of a brake specialist immediately.

Another warning sign of brake problems is that the

Friendly Action Plan projects, the Summit will highlight a variety of housing options that meet older adults’ needs, affordability and preferences that range from aging-in-place to a luxury retirement community.

Plenary and breakout sessions will feature age-friendly housing solutions that are, or could be, part of the community. These include housing repair programs, accessory dwelling units, shared housing, intergenerational living and missing

middle housing. Local providers of retirement housing will share the goals, services and parameters of their current and planned communities in Lancaster.

Lunch will be provided.

By bringing together community-based organizations, government leaders, businesses and residents, the Summit aims to offer a cross-sectional platform where attendees can learn from one another and collaboratively create actionable takeaways that participants can

apply within their circles of influence.

Age-Friendly Lancaster City is powered by sponsors and inkind support from the following lead organizations: City of Lancaster, Landis Communities, Lancaster Downtowners, LancasterREC and United Way of Lancaster County. The summit is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “Age-Friendly Summit 2023.”

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vehicle noticeably pulls to one side as it comes to a stop. This behavior indicates that one side of the brakes is malfunctioning while the other is working properly. Like other issues with brakes, this one

requires immediate attention from a professional.

Issues with brakes can be costly and dangerous, so it is important that drivers learn to recognize the warning signs of brake problems.

Booters host Octorara in non-league clash

photos by Mona Steinhauer BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY

Thu.9/21 at Donegal W21-35 vs Cocalico W16-45

Tue.9/26 at Elizabethtown L 20-40 vs Manheim Central W21-35 GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY

Thu.9/21 at Donegal L 21-34 vs Cocalico W15-50

Tue.9/26 at Elizabethtown L 25-34 vs Manheim Central W25-32 FIELD HOCKEY

Thu.9/21 at Manheim Central L 3-0

Sat.9/23 at Lancaster Mennonite W3-0

Mon.9/25 vs Ephrata L 3-0

Wed.9/27 vs Donegal W3-2

Fri.9/22 at Cocalico L 24-10 GOLF

Mon.9/25 LL Championships Tie third BOYS’ SOCCER

Tue.9/26 vs Manheim Central W2-0 GIRLS’ SOCCER

Fri.9/22 vs Octorara L 4-1

Tue.9/26 at Manheim Central L 1-0 TENNIS

Fri.9/22 vs Cocalico W4-3

Thu.9/21 at Solanco W3-0

Mon.9/25 at Ephrata L 3-0

Tues.9/26 vs Lebanon

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Lampeter-Strasburg’s Avery Planck steps in to redirect Octorara’s Daiveni Shaw Fisher in a non-section contest Friday, September 22.

In a non-section game Friday, September 22, the Pioneers’ Kate Malcolm battles Octorara’s Kennason Ware for possession of the soccer ball.

Lampeter’s Maeva Gallagher makes a move to get past Octorara’s Elisa Kurtz in a non-section home game Friday, September 22.

At home Friday, September 22, the Pioneers Addie Rodriguez carries the ball across the midfield in a nonsection clash against Octorara.

In Quarryville Thursday, September 21, the Pioneers’ Megan Platt sets one of her front row teammates in a 3-0 victory over Solanco.

In Section Two play Thursday, September 21, Lampeter’s Francesca Romano tips the ball over the net in a 3-0 victory at Solanco.

Orchestra to offer Link Up program

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall, the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra is participating in Link Up: The Orchestra Swings, a music education program provided by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI), during the 2023-24 season.

Lancaster County public and private elementary schools and homeschool families are invited to register to take part in the free Link Up program and attend a culminating concert on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14 and 15, 2024 at J. P. McCaskey High School, where they will sing and play the recorder with the orchestra from their seats. This experience often serves as a student’s first concert and allows them to apply the musical concepts they

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open-heart surgery when she was nine weeks old. Although Kennedy has received care from cardiologists and pediatricians, appointments at the Trisomy 21 clinic are tailored to suit the specific needs of those with Down syndrome. Kennedy visits the clinic once a year for a day of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. The doctors evaluate Kennedy’s progress as an individual, and

have studied. Registration information and further details about the program can be found at www.lan castersymphony.org/carnegie -hall-link-up

For more than 35 years, Link Up has paired orchestras with students in grades three to five at schools in their local communities to explore orchestral repertoire and fundamental musical skills, including creative work and composition, through a hands-on music curriculum.

Link Up addresses the need for music instruction and resources by providing a free, high-quality, year-long curriculum that teachers can implement, along with printed and digital classroom materials, online video and audio resources and the professional development

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they provide her family with useful information and exercises that can be completed at home.

“I could get emotional thinking about where her life started and where it is now,” Jenna said. “We’ve been through a lot, and I don’t know if we would have gotten through it without that support.”

For more information, visit https://buddywalk.chop.edu.

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and support necessary to make the program an engaging experience for students.

The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra is one of more than 100 national and international organizations chosen for this program. Since 2003, Carnegie Hall has partnered with professional, community and university orchestras across the U.S. and around the world to support their existing education programs and strengthen their partnerships with local schools. In 2023-24, Link Up will partner with sites in the U.S., as well as in Canada, China, the Dominican Republic, Spain, Kenya, New Zealand and Japan, to serve more than 300,000 students and teachers globally.

Restaurant Week posted

Fall Lancaster City

Restaurant Week will be celebrated from Monday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 15.

During the week, local residents are asked to support all of the eateries, bakeries, restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes in the city of Lancaster. The week is designed to provide diners with an opportunity to try somewhere new as well as support their local favorite spots,

For more information and a list of participating restaurants, visit www.lan castercityrestaurantweek.co m. More information is also available at www.face book.com/Lancaster CityRestaurantWeek.

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first Fall Fest at LUMC was held in October 2021.

Fall Fest has become an annual tradition at LUMC. This year, the rain-or-shine event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, from noon to 3 p.m. The free celebration will include a variety of autumn-themed activities for children and their families, including harvest bingo, sack racing, a bounce house, an apple toss, a pumpkin ring toss and pumpkin bowling. During a pumpkin roll, participants will race each other as they push a pumpkin to the finish line. Complimentary hot dogs, chips, popcorn, cookies, coffee and apple cider will be available throughout the day.

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm has donated 150 pumpkins for Fall Fest,

which children will have an opportunity to pick from a pumpkin patch to decorate. Another station will be set up for youngsters to complete other fall-themed crafts, and barrel train rides will be offered throughout the day by Steve Lehman of Holtwood.

Each attendee of Fall Fest will receive a free ticket for a prize drawing, which will include items donated by local businesses. Among the available prizes will be gift cards and various items from Shear Fade, Speckled Hen, Strasburg Pizza, Starbucks of Willow Street, Country Barn’s Barnyard Kingdom and Joe on the Go Coffee Co. Tickets will be drawn a week after Fall Fest, and the prize winners will be contacted directly.

Although Fall Fest is free to attend, LUMC will collect nonperishable food items during the event. Donations will benefit the church food pantry, which offers goods to families who reside in the Lampeter-Strasburg and Penn Manor school districts. The pantry is open on Tuesdays and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon, as well as Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

“We had over 300 people at Fall Fest last year, and we expect even more this year,” Short said. “It’s been really successful in reaching young families and growing the ministry,” The children’s ministry at LUMC offers Kids Club on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and this program includes

Ephrata Cloister sets Community Day program

In the 1700s, Historic Ephrata Cloister was the town of Ephrata. Like any small village, it had craftsmen who wove cloth, baked bread and built houses.

Ephrata also featured a printing office to produce books and a doctor to care for the sick.

These and other 18th-century activities will come to life as part of Community

Day, an interactive educational program set for Friday, Oct. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is open to public and private schools, as well as homeschoolers. There will be an admission fee, with separate prices for students and for chaperones. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling the Ephrata Cloister at 717-733-6600.

The hands-on program will offer at least a dozen different stations around the historic site, with each stop offering a 10- to 15-minute look at things such as lighting, clothing and writing in the 1700s community. Students will be free to travel in small groups with their chaperones in any order through the various interpretive stations.

A visit to the bakery will show that bread did not always come in plastic wrappers, and the carpenter will explain that that not all roof shingles are made the same.

games, crafts, and Bible lessons for children from kindergarten to fifth grade. The church’s youth choir will also begin preparing for its Christmas concert on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 6:15 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.lampeter umc.com.

In addition to its Fall Fest food drive, LUMC launched “Sock-tober,” on Oct. 1. Through the campaign, the church will collect socks for children who are patients at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Until Wednesday, Oct. 25, new socks may be dropped off at the bins located in the church’s narthex and outside of the office. For more information, contact Gabrielle Chapman at gabgirl1015@gmail.com.

Students will also visit the doctor and the schoolhouse, where they will learn how to write on stone.

Historic Ephrata Cloister is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with support from the Ephrata Cloister Associates. For more information, visit www.Ephrata Cloister.org.

Persons with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodation should call in advance to discuss their needs. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at 800-654-5984.

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Hope.Inspire.Love. seeks to combat sex trafficking and sexual exploitation through trauma-informed mentorship, outreach and awareness and prevention education.

“Our (mission) isn’t a shortterm relationship; it’s a longterm solution,” Thurston said. “We started with prevention and education. But I said,

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‘We’ve got to do more.’ As we’ve evolved, we’ve added more staff. We developed our mentoring program and our job skills training. I think we’ve grown more than we expected.”

For additional information about the Freedom Walk or to register, go to www.hopeinspirelove.org/ freedomwalk.

VisionCorps opens new facility

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VisionCorps opened its renovated Technology & Accessibility Center (TAC) on Aug. 24 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Lancaster County commissioners - chair Ray D’Agostino, Josh Parsons, and John Trescotjoined Dennis Steiner, VisionCorps president/CEO, to officially open the new facility. A public open house was held on Sept. 6.

The TAC is used for individual assessments of clients who are blind or have vision impairments. It includes areas set up as a kitchen, a

living or family room, an office, and a technology display area.

Clients can also use the TAC to try low-vision solutions such as task lighting, cell phone options, magnifiers, TV remotes, stove and microwave operation, kitchen tool preparation, and white cane instruction. In addition, clients can learn about technology topics such as computer operation, software, apps, magnifiers, and some wearable technology solutions.

A $100,000 grant was used for the creation of the TAC.

This funding was provided through the American Rescue Plan Act.

The TAC, located on the second floor of VisionCorps, 244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, is open by appointment. For more information, call VisionCorps at 717205-4141.

VisionCorps is a nonprofit with a goal of empowering people who are blind or vision impaired to attain independence by providing them with the tools and training, including employment, to empower them.

Bomberger (third from left), chair of the board of directors of VisionCorps, cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Technology & Accessibility Center. Joining her are (from left) Benjamin Brenya, access technology specialist at VisionCorps; Dennis Steiner, VisionCorps president and CEO; Lancaster County Commissioners Josh Parsons, Ray D’Agostino, and John Trescot; and Katarina Eller, orientation and mobility specialist at VisionCorps.

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When she was a child, Tess Gerritsen couldn’t resist a good mystery book. “The first mystery novels I read were Nancy Drew books,” recalled the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. “I remember thinking, ‘I want to do that. I want to tell those kinds of stories.’”

Becoming an author wasn’t

a straight course for Gerritsen, who will headline the Council of Friends of Public Libraries’ fall author event at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.

“Being from a practical Asian-American family, my parents wanted me to do something more traditional for a career,” she said. She graduated from Stanford University and went to medical school, eventually becoming a doctor.

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Her desire for storytelling never faltered, however, and when she was on maternity leave after the birth of her first son, she wrote her first novel, “Call After Midnight.” It was published in 1987, and by her third book, “Harvest,” Gerritsen made her New York Times bestseller debut in 1996.

She had started following her heart, and she didn’t plan to return to medicine. “We moved from Honolulu to Maine, and I was so determined to focus on my writing, I decided not to apply for a Maine medical license,” she said.

She took what she knew from the medical field and put it into her books, which have been published in 40 countries and often have a tie to medicine. Publisher’s Weekly dubbed Gerritsen the “medical suspense queen,” but she also made a name for herself in the industry for creating the “Rizzoli & Isles” series, focused on a partnership between two crime-solving women. The book series became a global hit and inspired the long-running TNT series of the same name.

Gerritsen will discuss her latest book, “The Spy Coast,” at her November talk, where she’ll be joined on stage by WITF’s Scott LaMar.

“I don’t do book readings, because I think they’re kind of boring,” she said with a laugh. “What I like to talk about is, ‘Where do ideas come from?

What is my process of approaching writing a new book? How do I develop characters? How do I keep going when I hit a wall?’”

Proceeds from Gerritsen’s appearance will benefit all of the public libraries in Lancaster County, said Mary Ann Steinhauer, leader of the Council of Friends.

Paintings presented to police department

Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes presented three original Tom Hermansader paintings to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police on Sept. 12.

The paintings portray the architecture of the three Lancaster City Police Stations, which were previously located on Grant Street and East Chestnut Street, and its current location on West Chestnut Street.

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Open House Dates: Thursdays Oct. 5th & 12th (4-6 P.M.) & Saturdays Oct. 7th & 14th (1-4 PM). Terms: Down payment of $35,000.00 required day of auction. Settlement on or before December 29, 2023. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes +/$3552.00. Attention Realtors: 1% broker participation offered to Realtors with pre-registered buyer. See website for details. Personal Property: Check pictures on website and watch for full inventory closer to auction date! Auctioneer’s Notes: Seller moved to Retirement community, come prepared to purchase!

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Author Tess Gerritsen

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“When I read Tess’ bio, I realized how unbelievable she is,” Steinhauer said. “It just goes to show you that her early passion manifested itself as an adult, and she was able to put that passion, along with her education and training as a doctor, into doing something she loves.”

Gerritsen said she hopes her story will inspire others to follow their dreams, noting that she often hears from readers, many of whom have done just that. Sometimes, however, the stories she hears are sadder.

One reader told her he’d

been an engineer all his life, but he had wanted to become a fashion designer. “He told me he really regretted his career choice,” she said. “I like to tell people, ‘Find a way to make what you want to do work for your own family circumstances. Carve out some time to do it.’”

The Council of Friends event will be held at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. Tickets will include a copy of “The Spy Coast” and may be purchased at https://lancasterlibraries.org/ fall-author-event.

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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.

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SEASONAL

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

FIREWOOD HARDWOOD $145.00/CORD

You haul. 717-826-8594

PELLET CHOW, 40 LB. BAGS WOOD PELLETS, $5.50 bag, 717-548-0148

LOST & FOUND

FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211

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SERVICES RENDERED

A&LTRIMMING , 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.!

AERATING/OVERSEEDING

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AFFORDABLE CONCRETE

New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Interior • Drywall repairs • Custom colors. Ask about our Fall &Winter Specials! Call Damien 717-940-5912 PA032157 Let us brush & roll your project away! A

E PO PO WER WER W W ASHING ASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR

By Steve, 717-892-7411

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

BUSHES PROFESSIONALLY TRIMMED & pruned. Hedges, shrubbery, ornamental plants aesthetically maintained. No job too small. Spring clean-up, mulching, light landscaping. 717-405-8733

CHIMNEYFALLING APART?

WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN?

WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks,LLC Danny, 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Insured

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER

717-786-7053

DAN THE HANDYMAN Since 2001 Remodel & Repair: Baths, Basements, Kitchens, 717-682-8006. PA022116

FREE-WASHING MACHINE REMOVAL

Don’t pay the extra $50-$75. 717-468-3111

GUTTERS,GUTTERS

Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411

HANDYMAN - Painting, Powerwashing, Landscaping/Hardscaping, Seeding, Fall Clean Up, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Odd Jobs. 717-826-3680. PA#047811

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

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING?

SERVICES RENDERED

GENERAL REPAIRS & HANDYMAN

SERVICES. Also storage shed repairs & new roof. Call 717-529-0853

JUNK REMOVAL

Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service 717-278-1030

KING’S SAWMILLING - Portable Sawmilling, Tree Removal, Firewood Processing. Free est.: 717-740-0223

METAL ROOF REPAINTING

Call now for Free Quote! SILVAN PAINTING, LLC • 717-305-0089

NEED LAWN CARE?

CONRAD’S TREE & LANDSCAPE

Commercial • Residential Free Estimates. Call: 717-872-4907

PAINTING BY MR.NEIL

Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.

PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464

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STUMP GRINDING & SMALLTREE REMOVAL

717-989-7938, leave message.

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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)

V V AN’S TREES AN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming. Mulching, Gardening. Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729

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

LOOKING TO PURCHASE

Sports/Trading Card CollectionsBaseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Pokémon $$$ CASH PAID 717-889-9331 $$$

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. Also paying up to $300 ea. for old PROPANE TANKS, must be 300 gal. or larger. 717-587-7315.

CORVETTES WANTED

Any Year. 1953 & Up. Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES!

ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CASH$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

WOODCHIPSWANTED. Also, branches, etc. 43 Little Beaver Rd., Strasburg. 717-687-0568, x0.

REAL ESTATE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS*

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

For Rent

FOR RENT: 13'X42' STORAGE UNIT 12'x14' overhead door, 24/7 video surveillance, & night lights. STORAGE ONLY for RV's, campers, boats, vehicles, trailers, tractors, construction equipment, household, etc. $350 monthly + security deposit. Adamstown. #717-917-2968

CASH PAID ON ALLVEHICLES Serving York/Lancaster. 717-515-2607

WE FIX AND REPLACE ALL ROOFS: Shingles • Rubber • Cedar Shake • Metal Affordable and good workmanship. Free Estimates. Fully insured. PA158434 Give us a call! 717-490-2665

ITEMS WANTED

ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Brian 717-542-1055

CYCLES

BMW MOTORCYCLES WANTED 1955-1995, retired hobbyist, pcs. or parts, Lancaster, 603-520-1765. CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Year, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158