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Preserving history and heritage BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Patience, planning and partnerships have paid off in Hellam Township. For more than five years, The Conservation Fund (TCF), a nonprofit specializing in land and water protection, and Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA) have
been working together to save the Mifflin House and its 87-acre farmstead from the threat of demolition and development. The house, once a stop on the Underground Railroad in the 1800s, will serve as the future home of the Susquehanna Discovery Center & Heritage Park. “During our collaboration, See History pg 2
The Modern Age, featuring (from left) Jeff Winter, Mike Hubler, James Hough, Bill Dunlap and Logan Kinard, will perform at a Sweetheart Dance.
Sweetheart Dance will benefit youth group BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“The band is amazing, and everybody has fun. People enjoy the fellowship and the music.” The dance will fund YYR’s upcoming trip to Puerto Rico in July. Although the group’s first trip out of the continental United States is exciting, it’s also expensive, Bachman stated.
“There are 13 youth and adults going, and it costs $23,000,” he said. On the trip, the group will directly help people in the community. “ We’ve spent 15 years building structures on our mission trips, and this year, we want to work on building relationships with the people o f P u e r t o R i c o ,” B a c h m a n remarked. He’s hoping for a good turnout for the dance, making the trip more affordable for the participants. Along with music, the Sweetheart Dance will feature themed gift basket giveaways, a giveaway drawing, baked goods for sale and snacks. Everything will be by freewill offering , including admission to the event. “ We want to do something so if someone can’t afford to go somewhere for a nice Valentine evening, they can come here for
Students from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology visit the Mifflin House.
Providing some rest and respite BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Peaceful sleep is something many of us take for granted, but for the family of Hayden Rettew, sleep is a struggle. Hayden, an 8-year-old second-grader at Lafayette Elementary School in Lancaster city, was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome when he was 8 months old. The rare form of epilepsy causes frequent seizures and developmental delays. “Hayden struggles with sleep difficulties and elopement,”
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noted his mom, Erika Rettew, referring to her son’s tendency to get up and leave his bed. Thanks to the Columbia Lions Club, Hayden’s nights should soon become a bit more restful. The club members wrote a grant to the Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation to purchase a Cubby Bed for Hayden. The bed is specially designed with padded walls and securable doors, sensory features and remote monitoring. “The Cubby Bed will allow See Cubby Bed pg 3
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us for a single penny the entire time they’ve been playing for us, and because of them, we’ve been able to use the money we raise to send countless youth on mission trips for a life-changing experience.”
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feature over three centuries of Susquehanna-inspired art and illustration highlighting the river’s scenic beauty and commercial appeal,” he said. “The Mifflin House will be renovated as a place for learning about our region’s role in the Underground Railroad, with an interpretive trail to the river tracing the historic route of those seeking freedom.” A project of this size will take time to complete, he noted, adding that Hellam Township and Wrightsville Borough have approved installation of initial public access improvements by this summer. “These facilities will be open on a limited basis for scheduled programs and tours at the site while other planning and development work takes place,” Platts commented, adding that the long-term process will include public input on the project as work is completed over the next five-plus years. He encourages people to
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SNHA proposed the Susquehanna Discover y Center & Heritage Park at the Miff lin site as a national park-style visitor center for our two-county National Heritage Area,” explained Mark Platts, president and C EO o f SNHA. TCF acted as initial purchasing agent for the property and then transferred ownership to SNHA. Acquiring the site aligns per fectly with SNHA’s goals, he noted. “SNHA’s mission is to connect the people and communities of L ancaster and York counties to one another and to the nation through stories about this nationally important place,” Platts said. “The Mifflin site is the perfect place to carry out this work. … It’s an exceptionally important historic site in its own right. It includes historic buildings ready for adaptive use as visitor education facilities, and it provides almost 90 acres of historic landscape that can be linked to the Susquehanna River.” The Susquehanna Discovery Center & Heritage Park will include a visitor center in the site’s historic barn complex, including heritage exhibits, program space, silo lookouts, a gift shop, a café and offices, Platts shared. “In addition to historical exhibits, dedicated gallery space will
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toppings are low in sodium and do not contain any cholesterol. Baked potatoes also are a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber. Buttering a baked potato can compromise its nutritional value, so consider sprinkling pepper in place of butter if you need some additional flavor. - Pulses: One thing to look for to overcome hunger pangs while trying to eat healthy is slowly digested foods. Pulses - the seeds of legume plants - fit that bill. Carbs that the body does not digest quickly can help individuals avoid hunger pangs, and pulses are slow to digest. Beans, lentils and peas are some examples of pulses. Adding pulses to salads or even using pulses like lentils as the foundation for a salad is a great way to eat healthy and avoid hunger. Hunger pangs can compromise a healthy diet. Thankfully, many healthy foods pack a nutritional punch and provide a feeling of fullness that can reduce the likelihood of potentially har mful between-meal snacking.
Strategies for preventing sports injuries Athletes train hard with a goal of performing at their peak when competition begins. Exercise is beneficial for the body, but at times athletes may be in jeopardy of overdoing it in pursuit of doing their best. Johns Hopkins Medicine says many sports injuries can be prevented with proper precautions. To begin with, athletes should wear the right gear. Using the right equipment or gear and wearing supportive shoes can help prevent injury, as can using safety items like helmets and protective pads. Athletes should ensure that all equipment is properly fitted and replace items if they become damaged or worn out. Maintaining f lexibility and strength is also
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Ideas for healthy eating Diet and exercise are the key components of maintaining a healthy weight and protecting against chronic disease. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, eating smart and being active have similar effects, including reducing risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers, and diabetes. In addition, these healthy living strategies can improve personal appearance and can improve overall well-being, helping people live longer and maintain their independence. People may wonder how to eat better when faced with
many diets, each of which promises great results. Navigating the options can be confusing, and there is no magic formula to eating better. Common sense can come into play when attempting to eat better, and individuals also can consider the following strategies to make a diet work for them as they seek to live healthier. - Eat colorful, varied, nutritionally dense foods. Medical News Today says each meal should be 50% fruit and vegetables, 25% whole grains, and 25% protein. Select an array of colorful foods that will provide most of the nutrients needed.
- Choose fiber-rich foods. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes are good sources of fiber. Fiber helps people maintain digestive health and can help a person to feel fuller longer, reducing the potential for overeating, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - Note how you feel after eating. Create a food journal where you jot down notes about how you feel after eating certain foods. If you notice that certain foods or ingredients trigger adverse reactions, it may be worth avoiding that type of food or looking for an alternative.
Stomach upset or bloating after eating dairy, for example, may indicate an intolerance for lactose. - Explore the Mediterranean diet. While it’s wise to avoid fad diets that often produce short-term but unsustainable results, the Mediterranean diet has stood the test of time. According to the authors of a study published in JAMA Network Open in October 2023, middle-aged and older adults who were overweight or obese and had metabolic syndrome lost visceral fat (belly fat) and showed a greater reduction in the percentage of total fat while adhering to a Mediterranean
diet. They also had delayed loss of lean body mass, which often comes with aging. Mediterranean diets prioritize legumes, seafood, vegetables, and healthful fats like olive oil. - Control portion sizes. Sometimes it’s not what a person eats but how much he or she eats that affects h e a l t h . We i g h i n g a n d measuring food can help a person control portions and understand how many calories he or she is consuming each day. The National Institutes of Health says eating plans that favor 1,200 to 1,500 calories per day for women and 1,500 to 1,800 for men are good targets to
lose weight at a healthy pace when combined with moderate exercise. - Focus on adding healthy foods to your diet rather than on trying to avoid detrimental foods. The greater quantity of healthy foods are eaten, the more unhealthy ones will fall by the wayside. Focusing on the positive can help people feel less restricted by healthy eating plans. Balanced eating is a major component of a healthy lifestyle. While there are many fad diets, eating plans with a proven track record that are supported by the medical community may be the best bet.
Tips for maintaining a commitment to exercise At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include a lower risk for chronic disease and illness, improved self-esteem and greater overall health. W ith s o much to gain from routine exercise, it’s no wonder so many people aspire to be more physically active. But it’s easy to lose motivation when pursuing this goal. Luckily, there are some ways to make it a little easier to maintain that
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Designer Purse Bingo Event, Sun, March 24 20 Games for designer purses. Raffles, Special Games, 50/50, Door Prizes. Benefits Youth Programs in York Co. Cash & Gift Card Bingo Event, Sun., April 7 Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door. 20 games of bingo, 50/50, Cash Games, Raffles. Benefits Hunter Lensenring Foundation Designer Purse Bingo Event, Sun, April 21 20 Games for designer purses. Raffles, Special Games, 50/50, Door Prizes. Benefits Kids with Cancer Designer Purse Bingo Event, Sun, May 12 20 Games for designer purses. Raffles, Special Games, 50/50, Door Prizes. Benefits NLE Cash & Gift Card Bingo Event, Sun., May 26 Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door. 20 games of bingo, 50/50, Cash Games, Raffles. Benefits York Co. Fire Fighters Assoc. Cash Bingo Event, Sun. July 7 Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door. 20 games of bingo, 50/50, Cash Games, Raffles. Benefits Autism Awareness For Ticket Info and Updated Event Prices, Call 717-309-3035
Penn State Extension will hold several ServSafe Food Safety Manager Courses at the Lancaster Extension in the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. A daytime course will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. The certification exam will be on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registrations are due by Friday, Jan. 19. An evening course will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Feb. 26 and March 4. The certification exam will be on Monday, March 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants must register by Monday, Feb. 19. Another daytime course will be held on Monday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, March 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. The certification exam will be on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reg istration must be completed by March 11.
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Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School will host virtual open house events from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. The events will introduce prospective online students to the college’s global degrees, from associate and bachelor’s to graduate and seminary. Par ticipants may have their application and financial aid questions
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answered, interact with professors and lear n about the online and hybr id class for mats available at the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., locations. T here is no fe e to participate. Participants may register at www.lbc .edu/meet-us. The second term of LBC | Capital’s spring 2024 semester will begin on March 4. LBC | Capital offers online programs that are designed for busy people who are working, raising a family and serving. After graduation, students may make an impact in fields such as biblical studies, business, Christian apologetics, communication, criminal justice, divinity, education, health care management, leadership, marketing, m i n i s t r y l e ad e r s h i p , political science, psychology, social work and sport management. For the full list of online pro g rams, visit www .lbc.edu/online.
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VisionCorps seeks volunteer drivers
Steve Schafebook (outside car), a case manager with VisionCorps, speaks to Jerry, a client.
VisionCorps is looking for volunteers to help drive people who are blind and vision-impaired. Volunteers are needed to drive employees and clients to various destinations in the five counties served by VisionCorps: Lancaster, Adams, Chester, Lebanon, and York. Vo l u n t e e r s m ay u s e their own vehicles or drive VisionCor ps ’ company
cars. A ssignments will range from short to longer appointments and may take place in an urban or rural setting. Volunteers will be given choices of different assignments. They can choose to participate when it is convenient for them. Interested persons should contact Miranda, mgolden@visioncorps.net or 717-925-7271.
4-H horse club plans meeting The Penn State Extension Lancaster 4-H Saddle Cinches club will hold an in-person, reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 6:45 p.m. at Meadowind Farm, 1945 Shumaker Road, Manheim. This meeting is intended for prospective new members and returning members ages 8 to 18 as of Jan. 1. Parents of first-time members are encouraged to attend. Owning a horse is not required to be a member. 4-H horse clubs provide educational opportunities but do not provide horses or riding lessons. Children ages 5 to 7 as of Jan. 1 will follow a Cloverbud curriculum. For more information,
including details on accessibility for people with disabilities, contact Diane Edmond, Saddle Cinches organizational leader, at 717-330-1880 or DianeMEdmond@yahoo .com. Additionally, online registration in the Pennsylvania 4-H enrollment system, zSuite, is required fo r a l l 4 - H m e m b e r s . Instructions are available at https://extension.psu .edu/programs/4-h/get -involved/youth-and -parents/join. For more information on the 4-H program, contact Lori Little or Laura Rodgers at the Penn State Extension Lancaster office at 717-394-6851 or LancasterExt@psu.edu.
Dementia Care Support Group to meet Senior Commons at Powder Mill, 1775 Powder Mill Road, York, invites family caregivers to join its free and confidential Dementia Care Support Group. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. Antonette Fort, a regis-
tered nurse from Caring Hospice Services, will present “Dementia 101.” Topics will include the stages of dementia and possible preventative measures for this disease. To make reservations by Wednesday, Jan. 17, call 717-741-0961 or email kgolden@powdermill.com.