“I will give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.”
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Serving seniors at Christmas
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For more than 35 years, Helen Bechtold has been providing free Christmas dinner to seniors age 55 and up throughout the region. This year she’s back at it again - and she could use community help.
“This year, more than ever, we need community donations,” Bechtold said. “With the cost of living on the rise, help is needed more than ever.”
Donations are needed for both the meal fixings and additional items given to the seniors such as hygiene products and paper products. For the meal, each senior will receive turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, a vegetable and a dessert.
Meals will be available for takeout only at the Hambones Social Club of the Columbia Borough Fire Department, 726 Manor St., Columbia, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Last year, Bechtold and other volunteers, including longtime cook Sis Luzader, distributed more than 100 meals, and Bechtold expects to do even more this year.
“There is definitely a need for this,” she said. “The older population of this area is growing.”
She emphasized that the meal and additional items are available to anyone age 55 and older, no matter their economic status.
“This is not only for low-income seniors,” she said. “It’s for everyone 55 and up who is alone
on Christmas or who just doesn’t feel like cooking. It’s for anyone who wants to come out and talk with someone and spend some time with other people while they pick up their meal.”
And although the meal is offered in Columbia, it is available for seniors anywhere.
“It’s a community effort,”
Bechtold remarked. “It’s not only for people in Columbia. It’s for Lancaster, Maytown, Marietta, Washington Boro, anywhere in Lancaster County and beyond.
I’ve had people from Virginia that come every year.”
Bechtold worked for the Columbia Senior Center for more
than two decades, and her desire to serve seniors continued after her retirement.
“Seniors need socialization,” she said. “For a lot of people, Christmas Day is one of the hardest days of the year. This is a way to help.”
Preparation for the meal begins weeks in advance when Luzader starts some of the dishes and freezes them, Bechtold said.
“Sis does all the cooking. I love to cook, but I’m not cooking for a hundred and some people,” she said with a laugh. Instead, Bechtold takes care of soliciting donations and rallying volunteers to help.
“We have a great group of
volunteers, some of whom have been here for a very long time,” she said, calling out individuals including Robin and Jack Gamby and Chuck Kloidt. “We set up on Christmas Eve and have the Donegal wrestling team help out. They volunteer every year, and they’ve been doing that for so long.”
Bechtold emphasized that the meal is just one way she works to support seniors. “If I have a senior who comes in that day and says, ‘I need help,’ I’m there to try to help them,” she stated. “I try to connect them with community resources.”
She’s also started a group called Friends of Lancaster County for seniors who want to go out for lunch once a month.
Giving back to her community is just part of who she is, Bechtold said, adding that she sometimes feels like a celebrity when she’s out in public.
“Every time I go downtown, people say, ‘I know you! You’re the Christmas lady!’” she said with a smile. “I give up part of my Christmas to do this, but it’s to make others happy. We want to make an impact on the community.”
Reservations are required to receive the Christmas meal, and they must be made by Monday, Dec. 16. To make a reservation or to donate to the project, call Bechtold at 717-342-2903 or Luzader at 717-475-2562. To learn more about Friends of Lancaster County, contact Bechtold.
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For one-of-a-kind gift items and some delicious food, stop by the annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Peter Catholic Church. The event will be held at the church’s Parish Center, Second and Union streets in Columbia, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. It will also run on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We have handmade items made by women of the parish, basket (giveaways), and White Reindeer items,” said Claire Storm, event volunteer. “The White Reindeer table contains gently used and new items for purchase.”
Saturday’s festivities will feature the items for sale, and Sunday’s event will include a full-course dinner, served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The dinner menu will include ham, scalloped potatoes, a vegetable, a roll, coffee, tea or water, Storm said. “Desserts made by parishioners are also available for purchase,” she stated.
The dinner is open to the public and will be available for eat-in or takeout.
The bazaar is sponsored
See Bazaar pg 4
Helen Bechtold
Ware Center to host music, art, and more
Activities will take place at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, on First Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall, local brass musicians will present TubaChristmas, performing traditional Christmas music arranged for tuba-family instruments such as the tuba, baritone, sousaphone, and euphonium. The annual concert, which once took place in Ewell Plaza, frequently features multiple generations of tuba players wearing extravagant holiday costumes.
TubaChristmas was first conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and
mentor William J. Bell, who was born on Christmas Day in 1902. Today, TubaChristmas concerts have become a holiday tradition across the U.S., honoring the players, teachers, and composers of tuba-family music.
The Lyet Lobby will be the site of a newly expanded Holiday Maker’s Market featuring the handmade crafts and wares of local artisans. Previously open for limited hours during First Friday, this year, the Markers’ Market will be open for extended hours on Dec. 6 from noon to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In the Regitz Gallery, a reception will celebrate the opening of the
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Program to explore 18th-century rebellion
LancasterHistory has announced the return of the History Happy Hour. The program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Proof Lancaster, located on the lower level at 30 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the main program will begin at 6 p.m. LancasterHistory’s Stephanie Townrow will lead a discussion about the Whiskey Rebellion.
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Tickets include admission to the event, one beverage, and light appetizers. Attendees may purchase additional food and beverages at the event. The event is suggested for people age 18 or older, and individuals must be at least 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.
To purchase tickets, call 717-392-4633. Advance registration is recommended, and walk-in tickets are not guaranteed.
In August 1794, President George Washington sent Lancaster lawyer Jasper Yeates to western Pennsylvania. Yeates’ mission was to negotiate with a group of angry frontier settlers who were engaged in violent resistance to the new federal tax on whiskey, an event now known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Unable to find a peaceful solution, Yeates encouraged the president to send federal troops to suppress the insurrection, setting a precedent for the federal government’s authority to respond to political resistance with force.
Horn Farm sets
baking workshops
Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Road, York, will host two baking workshops spotlighting gluten-free and vegan desserts. Both programs will take place on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Holiday Gourmet: DIY Gifts From the Kitchen will be presented on Dec. 14; topics will include infused oils and fermented fruit relish. Guilt-Free Desserts for the New Year will be held on Dec. 28. Each workshop will cover the fundamentals of gluten-free and vegan baking, and participants
will leave with their own freshly made treats, along with recipes.
There is a fee. The workshops are hands-on, and space is limited. Preregistration is required at www.hornfarmcenter.org/ kitchen-classes/. While the classes cover appropriate content for participants with gluten sensitivities, the Horn Farm’s teaching kitchen is not a gluten-free facility.
For more details, contact the Horn Farm Center at 717-757-6441 or education @hornfarmcenter.org.
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Kreutz Creek Library sets activities
Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, will offer programs and services to the community. For details and registration, call the library at 717-252-4080 or visit www.yorklibraries.org.
The library will be closed on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24; Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 25; and New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Builder’s Club, Library Squad, and the Green Thumb Garden Club will not be held in December. These programs will resume in January.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will be at the library to accept donations of books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and jigsaw puzzles on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from noon to 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
KCL’s upcoming programs include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3 on Wednesdays, Jan. 15 to 29, 2025, and Preschool Story Time
for children ages 3 to 5 on Fridays, Jan. 17 to 31. These programs will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required.
A Holiday Gingerbread Story Time will be offered on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
A Family Story Time will be held at Chick-fil-A, 2801 E. Market St., York, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Dec. 5.
The Silent Book Club, for people age 13 and up, will meet on Dec. 5 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The program will include trivia, refreshments, reading, and discussion about books.
The Danger Club, for tweens ages 9 to 11, will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Spoiler Alert! teen book review group will meet via Zoom on Dec. 5 from 5 to 6 p.m. Reservations are requested.
The Manga Book Club for youths ages 12 to 18 will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This program will occur
after the library is closed to the public. Only youths attending this program will be allowed inside.
Project-based volunteering for youths ages 12 to 18 is also available. For more details or to offer an idea for a project, contact kreutzcreek library@yorklibraries.org or Kayla at 717-252-4080.
Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on Dec. 5 and Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6 to
7:45 p.m. and on Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
Reiki Meditation with Miranda will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on Dec. 3, 10, and 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Dec. 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Nominations sought for heater giveaway
An individual or family in need in Pennsylvania will receive a new heating system this winter during the Gift of Warmth Annual Heater Giveaway sponsored by Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning.
Each winter, millions of people in the United States face life challenges and cannot afford to heat their homes or replace failing heating systems. Not having an operational heating system poses a significant safety concern during the extreme cold.
Community members are invited to nominate someone to win a heater. People may write a short
essay or make a short video nominating anyone who is experiencing tough financial times, an illness in the family and multiple medical bills, or a job loss. A senior on a fixed income, a U.S. veteran, or a single parent caring for children are also eligible. A nominee must be a legal adult, a Pennsylvania resident, and a homeowner. People may not nominate themselves. A winner will be selected and notified on or before Monday, Dec. 9.
For more information and to submit a nomination by Sunday, Dec. 1, visit https://andreasplumbing .com/gift-of-warmth/. Details are also available by calling 610-377-5261.
Camps, STEM Showcase posted
The Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, will host hands-on camps from
Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 26 to 28. Children may attend a morning camp, an afternoon camp, or both; those attending both should pack a lunch. There is a fee, and scholarships are available for families with a financial need. To sign up, visit https://lan castersciencefactory.org/ daycamps/.
by the Parish Council of Catholic Women, with assistance from the men of the parish. Proceeds benefit missions of the church.
a way for the church members to connect with the community, Storm said, inviting everyone to attend.
The Lancaster STEM Showdown will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Children in kindergarten through grade six will come together to compete in STEM challenges such as bridge building, tower stacking, wind car races, and an egg drop.
Kids can qualify for the event by completing a hands-on STEM workshop at the Lancaster Science Factory. For details on qualifier workshops, visit https://lancasterscience factory.org/showdown/; the workshops will be free with admission.
Qualifier workshops will also be held in select STEM outreach and after-school programs sponsored by the Lancaster Recreation Commission. Teachers interested in qualifying their class may download instruction guides at https://lancasterscience factory.org/showdown/.
The STEM Showdown competition is free and open to the public.
“Proceeds support the parish activities as well as worldwide initiatives,” Storm remarked. “Funds were recently sent to the diocese of Asheville, N.C., to aid those affected by the recent hurricane and also to aid the poor in Haiti. Locally, we support Off the Streets and Our Lady of the Angels School.”
The bazaar also offers
“It’s a perfect time to purchase Christmas gifts, enjoy a reasonably priced dinner and socialize with friends and family,” she said.
Cash or checks will be accepted at the bazaar and dinner. Tickets for the dinner may be purchased in advance at the church office or at the door. For more information, search for “St. Peter Catholic Church” on Facebook.
Ceremony to memorialize veterans
A Wreaths Across America ceremony will take place at noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Mount Bethel Cemetery, 700 Locust St., Columbia. The event will honor the more than 600 veterans interred at Mount Bethel, including approximately 400 from the Civil War and others representing conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War. The event is open to the public, and attendees may assist in placing wreaths at the veterans’ graves.
Kevin Kraft will be the master of ceremonies. Representatives from all
branches of the military will lay a wreath in honor of those who have served. Jerry Brenheiser will play taps, and a gun salute will close the ceremony.
To sponsor a wreath, visit www.mtbethelceme tery.org by Thursday, Dec. 5, and click on “Events.”
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Displaying some of the items for sale at the upcoming Christmas Bazaar are (from left) Kathy Arndt, Ginny Bentley and Fran Redman.
Scouts attend camping event
The Susquehanna District of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council, Scouts BSA, held a Fall Outpost campout from Oct. 18 to 20 at J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation in Newmanstown. The weekend included events or stations throughout the day on Saturday, with a campfire program that evening. Stations were set up and run by the Scouts BSA units, and the Cub Scouts spent the day going from station to station, with a break for lunch. Close to 500 boys, girls, and adults participated in the event. Stations were geared toward advancement for the Cub Scouts. The stations included fishing, a fitness course, shooting BB guns, making small boats and racing them, kickball, crafts, fire building, and cooking. Cub Scouts could come just for the day Saturday or spend the night, which most did. They practiced setting up their own tent and helped
to cook their evening meal. With most Cub packs heavily recruiting new Scouts at the beginning of the school year, the event gave members a chance to get outside with their pack and get to know each other. The older youths also had opportunities to demonstrate leadership by running the stations for the younger Cub Scouts.
The evening program was presented by the Scouts BSA units and Cub packs. It included skits, songs, and other presentations, with a campfire as a backdrop. After the campfire, Cubs headed back to their campsite for a cracker barrel.
The Susquehanna District covers Columbia, Conestoga Valley, Eastern Lancaster County, Hempfield, LampeterStrasburg, Lancaster, Manheim Township, Penn Manor, Pequea Valley, and Solanco school districts.
Ware Center
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Boy Scouts of America programs are divided by age and activity: Cub Scouting is for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade, Scouts BSA is open to young men and young women in grades six
through 12, and coed Venturing and Sea Scouting are available for young men and young women ages 14 through 20. For more information, visit www.beascout.org or contact the local Scout office at 717-394-4063.
All First Friday events are free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
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exhibit “Stolen Views II - New Lancaster Scenes” by local plein air artists. The exhibit will feature recent artworks created throughout Lancaster County by a local group of artists who meet every week to paint en plein air. The exhibit will be on display until Friday, Jan. 31.
Cub Scouts prepared their dinner.
The Scouts had fun playing in the mud.
Four Cub Scouts showed off their BB targets.
Landis Valley plans holiday events
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, has planned activities.
The site will host its annual holiday bonfire from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. Hot and cold cider and cookies will be available in the yellow barn, and live music will be featured as well. The event is free of charge. Visitors are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Lancaster County Food Hub.
Two Belsnickel tours will
be offered on Saturday, Dec. 7. A family-friendly tour will be given at 1 p.m.; there is a fee, with a discount for children ages 3 to 7. A tour for adults age 21 and up only will take place at 7 p.m.; there is a fee.
The Landis Valley Museum Store will be open on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. On Dec. 13, extended hours will be offered, with the store opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 9 p.m.
Pet and family photos with Santa available
Humane Pennsylvania will offer pet and family photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, and the Lancaster Adoption Center for Cats & Critters, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. This event will also fea -
ture the Million Pet Meal Challenge, inviting community members to contribute pet food in support of Spike’s Pet Food Pantry. Donation drop-off will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For more information, visit https://humanepa .org/events/pet-and-family -photos-with-santa/.
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Wagman Construction earns awards
Wagman Construction, an ABC Keystone member, had three projects recognized at this year’s Excellence in Construction Awards. The Excellence in Construction Awards are given to local member contractor firms based on the outstanding work they performed on projects.
During the Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on Nov. 7, Wagman received an Excellence Award for the Dickinson College John M. Paz ‘78 Alumni & Family Center renovations, a Merit Award for the York College of Pennsylvania Appell Horticulture Center and a Merit Award for the York College of Pennsylvania Campus Mall improve -
ments, all within the Institutional $2 million to $10 million category.
Each of the awarded projects showcases Wagman’s expertise in creating functional spaces that enrich campus life.
Dickinson College’s John M. Paz Alumni & Family Center blended historic preservation with modern updates, featuring a new concrete foundation, restored wood floors, custom railings and ADA-compliant features, resulting in a functional, character-rich space.
Wagman’s construction of York College’s Appell Horticulture Center exemplified planning and collaboration, incorporating modern labs, study areas
and a vibrant living wall. Despite campus challenges, delays and budget constraints, the team’s innovative solutions ensured a safe, efficient project delivery.
York College’s Campus Mall also underwent a transformative upgrade, including enhancements to the iconic fountain, Schmidt Library facade, signage and landscape. Unexpected discoveries, like a 1900s foundation, added historical depth, while careful planning to preserve mature trees and revitalize the campus hub, blended history with modern design.
For more information about Wagman, visit www .wagman.com.
Extension sets course for pesticide applicators
SUNDAY, DEC. 1, 5 P.M.
People interested in obtaining a Pennsylvania private pesticide applicator license can prepare for the exam by attending a course offered by Penn State Extension. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, at York County at Pleasant Valley, 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 101, York.
During the course, Extension educators will cover the content in the “Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual” and the supplement booklet, provide quizzes through -
out, give test-taking tips, and explain how to earn and maintain a pesticide license. Participants will also have the chance to hear from and ask questions of a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspector.
All participants are responsible for bringing their own private pesticide applicator study manual to the class. To order one, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ and search for “Pesticide Applicator Certification Study Materials - Private Applicator Packet” or call the Penn State Publications Distribution Center at 877-345-0691.
The private pesticide
applicator licensing exam will not be offered as part of this course at the York location. To find a location and time to take the exam and to make a reservation, go to www.paplants.pa.gov/ PesticideApplicator/Exam Search.aspx.
Participants must preregister and pay by Tuesday, Dec. 10. No walk-ins will be accepted. To register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ private-pesticide-applica tor-short-course-workshop or call the aforementioned number. For more information on course content, contact Heidi Reed at 717-472-8108 or hreed @psu.edu.
Wagman Construction was awarded an Excellence and two Merit Awards at ABC Keystone’s Excellence in Construction Awards Gala.