All aboard for holiday magic in miniature
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Talk about attention to detail. Visit the Masonic Village & Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club, and you’ll see firsthand the hours of work and passion the members have put into the tiniest details of the expansive train display. From hand-painted signs to period-specific materials, the exhibit brings the past to life, all in miniature. The club will host holiday open houses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21.
“What we’ve been doing over the last six years or so is getting rid of the toy aspect and bringing things into scale, so everything is more realistic,” said club
president John Monti. “People don’t realize how long it takes to do some of this and the level of detail we put in.” One recent section the group worked on required more than 300 hours to complete, he said.
The layout fills multiple rooms in the building on Freemason Drive on the campus of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown.
“One thing that is unique about our club is most clubs only run one gauge of trains,” said Bill Fishel, club treasurer. “When we host an open house, we have seven different gauges of trains operating.” The display features the small Z-scale - so tiny it fits as a display within the display - to the largest Standard scale.
Scenes feature towns, seasonal activities, local landmarks and more.
A new Masonic Lodge has recently been added, with a group of Masons posed in front of the building. Each man wears a tiny Mason apron, handpainted by Monti to reflect what Masons wear at their meetings.
When Monti joined the club, he thought he’d focus on construction and electrical aspects of the display. Instead, he’s discovered he
Inviting people to an open house are (from left) Bill Fishel and John Monti.
The display features local landmarks such as the Star Barn.
The display fills an entire building on the Masonic Village campus.
Programs to highlight gardening, beekeeping,
The Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Road, York, is accepting registrations for two hands-on training programs teaching land-based skills for a lifetime of earth stewardship. Both programs prioritize hands-on learning and connection to the land.
The Horn Farm will offer the Ecological Gardener Training Program, taught in collaboration with Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. Classroom instruction will take place on Sundays, Feb. 9 to March 2, from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Hands-on training will take place on Tuesdays, March 4 to May 20, from 8 a.m. to noon; there will be no meeting on April 29, as a field trip is scheduled for Sunday, April 27. Students will learn how to design, build, and manage native plant gardens that enrich local biodiversity while supporting the well-being of wildlife and people. This program is recommended for anyone interested in caring for the earth by creating resilient natural spaces where they live, work, and play. Landscape professionals, both
active and aspiring, and homeowners advocating for backyard habitats are encouraged to join. Aside from providing knowledge and practice in ecological gardening, the program aims to help students to deepen their sense of con nection and commitment to the local landscape.
To learn more and apply, visit www.hornfarmcenter .org/ecological-gardener -training/.
The Beekeeper Training Program, led by expert beekeeper Mark Gingrich of Gingrich Apiaries, will offer monthly sessions beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Hellam Township Munic ipal Building, 35 Walnut Springs Road, York. Sub sequent programs will be held on Wednesdays, Feb. 26 and March 26, at the Hellam Township Municipal Building and
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Lisa J. Sharp Jr., 64, of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at home. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Sharp, Jr. who passed away on February 6, 2021. Lisa was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Paul C., Sr. and Dorothy J. Nissley Weibley. She is survived by her son: Richard E., III (Kayla) Sharp, Columbia. Three grandchildren: Kyli, Samantha and Richard E., IV. Brother: Randy Weibley. Sisters: Kathy Baker, Cindy Anderson and Karen Reichard. She was preceded in death by brothers: Steven and Larry Weibley.
Giant announces hunger relief efforts
To help families in need enjoy a holiday meal, the Giant Company is focusing its giving efforts this season on hunger relief efforts, recently announcing donations of $160,000 and 3,000 hams to organizations addressing food insecurity in their local communities.
The Giant Company donated $100,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday, in support of its hunger relief efforts. The gift will help the food bank provide 400,000 fresh, healthy, nutritious meals to neighbors experiencing
hunger in its 27-county service region in Pennsylvania. The food bank is now providing food assistance to more than 250,000 individuals each month. This includes individuals; families; active-duty service members and veterans via its MilitaryShare program; seniors via its ElderShare program; and youths via its in-school, after-school and summer programs.
Additionally, the Giant Company is supporting the Salvation Army’s holiday hunger relief programs by donating $5,000 to 12 Salvation Army locations for a total donation of $60,000. Recipient Salvation Army locations in Pennsylvania include Boyertown, Carlisle, Chambersburg, East Stroudsburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Levittown, Norristown, Philadelphia and Sunbury, as well as the Winchester, Va., location.
Lastly, to ensure families have a holiday staple at their table, the Giant Company is contributing 3,000 hams to 15 food banks and pantries across its operating area this month. Local recipients are Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Harrisburg; Chester County Food Bank, Exton; Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, Reading; and Lancaster County Food Hub, Lancaster.
Customers can also join the Giant Company to make a difference this holiday season. Through Tuesday, Dec. 24, customers at any Giant, Martin’s or Giant Heirloom Market store can donate free ham certificates at the register in-store to a local food bank. In addition, customers can purchase reusable bags to benefit regional food banks.
loves contributing to the scenery and painting.
“I’ll also source materials,” he shared, noting that pieces come from all over the world, including Canada, Vietnam and Hungary. He points out that the display is truly a team effort. When installing a new period-specific gas station, for example, Fishel recalled that stations of the past had a hose customers would drive over, ringing a bell to signify their presence, so a tiny hose was added to the display.
The club formed in 1997, and it currently includes about 60 members. “It’s split almost 50/50 down the middle, with half of the club members being residents here at Masonic Village and half residents from the surrounding community,” Monti remarked. It’s open to men and women of all ages, and currently the group has three junior members who are under age 18. The club operates its public display from 2 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month from October through April, in addition to its Christmas open houses.
All of the members contribute to the display, providing ideas at monthly business meetings. Parts of the display change regularly throughout the year, including a seasonal section that currently features a Christmas tree lot but will be replaced with a spring scene in a few months as well as a Halloween scene in the fall.
For the members, nothing beats the joy they feel when people experience the trains in action.
“I really get a kick out of the adults that come in here and the kids that go, ‘Wow! Look at that!’” Monti said. “The adults will say, ‘I
was here last month, but I didn’t notice that particular thing.’”
Fishel agreed, adding, “That’s what keeps us going - watching the faces of the kids when they see this.”
The club does not charge admission for its open houses, but donations are accepted to keep the project running.
Members are on hand at the open houses to answer questions or provide more information for people who might like to join the group.
“We have no problem staffing our open houses, because the guys want to share what they love about this,” Monti said. “I like to say to adults when they come in, ‘Did you have trains when you were a kid?’ and when they say, ‘Yes, we took them out at Christmastime,’ I’ll say, ‘You need to see us because this is open almost all year-round.’”
The train display building is handicapped-accessible, with plenty of room for walkers, strollers or wheelchairs to navigate it. A free shuttle bus will transport visitors between the Masonic Village display and a train display located in the lower level of the Elizabethtown Public Library.
For more information on the Masonic Village club, visit www.mvemodel railroadclub.com or email mvetrainclub@gmail.com.
Some parts of the display change seasonally, such as this Christmas section.
On Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday, the Giant Company presented a donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
Hoop Shoot results announced
The Columbia-Middletown Elks 1074 recently held its annual Elks Hoop Shoot. The first-place winners will move on to districts in McConnellsburg on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. The winners and their age groups are Carrigan Price, girls ages 8 and 9; Autumn Humphreville, girls ages 10 and 11; Catelyn Santiago, girls ages 12 and 13; Brady Stauffer, boys ages 8 and 9; Noah Boyer, boys ages 10 and 11; and Ace Brumbach, boys ages 12 and 13.
Wagman Construction earns AQC designation
Wagman Construction, a member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Keystone and Greater Baltimore chapters, has announced that it has again been named an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) by ABC. Wagman Construction has earned the credential for its commitment to corporate responsibility. Only 525 of the nation’s merit shop construction contractors earned the credential in 2023.
Launched more than three decades ago, ABC’s AQC credential provides
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recognition to industryleading construction firms that have documented their commitment in five areas: quality; health and safety performance; talent management, including inclusion, diversity and merit; craft and management education; and community relations. In earning the AQC credential, each member company commits to industry-leading health and safety by achieving the Gold, Platinum or Diamond level in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System. Established
in 1989, STEP provides contractors and suppliers with a no-cost framework for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry, with top performers achieving incident rates nearly six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average.
Reaccredited annually, AQC members also make a pledge, which reads in part, “As an Accredited Quality Contractor, our company is committed to providing our clients with the highest-quality construction
services, and we care deeply about our employees and the communities in which we build.”
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Church posts Christmas Eve service
Grace Baptist Church of York, 3920 East Prospect Road, York, invites the community to celebrate the birth of Jesus during a Candlelight Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. For further information, call 717-775-0091 or visit www.gracebaptist york.com.
Space in both programs is limited, so early registration is encouraged. No knowledge or prior experience is required.
For more information, call Alexis Campbell at 717-7576441 or email education@ hornfarmcenter.org.
In addition, Horn Farm will offer Guilt-Free Desserts for the New Year on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will learn what to use in place of oil in gluten-free desserts, including baked goods, puddings, whipped cream, custards, and confectioneries; what to use instead of granulated sugar to make healthier versions of classic baked or raw desserts; how to make a variety of easy, gluten-free sweets; and tips for gluten-free baking.
All products created and baked during the class will be gluten-free and vegan. Attendees will go home with their own freshly made gluten-free goodies
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There is a fee. Preregistration is required at www .hornfarmcenter.org. For more information, call 717757-6441 or email education @hornfarmcenter.org.
Local youths gathered for the Elks Hoop Shoot.
Organizations to provide food boxes
The Columbia Lions Club and Sunsnappers will deliver Christmas food boxes in Columbia and surrounding areas again this year. Registration is closed, but anyone who would like to be placed on the waiting list in case of any cancellations may call 717-715-3592. Families that are registered for a Columbia Christmas food box should be home on Sunday, Dec. 22, between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. until their box arrives.
Community volunteers are welcome to help deliver the boxes. Volunteers should arrive in their personal vehicles at the Columbia Borough Fire Hall, 726 Manor St.,
Columbia, at 11 a.m. on Dec. 22, heading west on Manor Street from 13th Street. Lions Club and Sunsnapper volunteers will be on hand to load the vehicles. Organizers encourage drivers to wear a Christmas hat or sweater to spread holiday cheer.
Senior apartment complexes in the area, such as Trinity House Apartments, St. Peters Apartments, Marietta Senior Apartments, Landisville Apartments, and Sylvan Retreat Apartments, will receive a hot Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 29, in lieu of a food box. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the lobby of each building.
Professional wrestling event set
Three Legacies Wrestling will hold a Holliday Bash on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Ville Courts at Millersville University, 108 Shenks Lane, Millersville. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. A preshow match will start at 6:45 p.m., and bell time will be 7 p.m.
The event will feature former WWE star Ricardo Rodriguez, former MLW star Richard Holliday, 3LW heavyweight champion J.S. Hawthorne, Zoey Cannon, South Philly’s Finest, Breaux Keller, Smiley, and others. The program is family-friendly. To purchase tickets, visit https://3lwtix.com/. More information is available by calling 717-283-3168 or emailing 3legacies wrestling@gmail.com.
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ValleyView Alliance Church, 200 Alliance Ave, Hellam, will host a holiday concert by the local Twin Rose Community Band on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary.
The first half of the program will include “Joyful World,” arranged by Carter; “Jingle Bells”; the Dave Brubeck-style “The Holidays in Five,” arranged by Fagan; and “Winterscape” by Lendt. A Christmas singalong will include “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” “Silent Night,” and “Jingle Bells.”
The second half of the concert will feature “Fanfare and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” arranged by Davis; “Good King Wenceslas,” arranged by Nestico; “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” arranged by Kerchner; “The Christmas Song,” arranged by Higgins; and “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson.
The band has long been led by George Bradshaw, who recently retired from the position of director of bands and fine arts department chair at Dover Area High School. He is now helping to develop future music directors with Messiah University. A graduate of Eastern York High School, he obtained his Bachelor of Music in music education from Mansfield University, where he studied the trumpet with Michael Galloway and wind conducting with Donald Stanley. In 2002, Bradshaw obtained a master’s degree in music education from Duquesne University.
The event is open to the public. A freewill offering will be received for the band.
The band will conclude its holiday season with a performance at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 22. It will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 243 Hellam St., Wrightsville.
Twin Rose has a long
history in York County, beginning with its founding in Long Level by veterans of the Civil War. The band has gone through many names since its founding, from its original name of the Long Level Silver Cornet Band, to the Long Level Band, and then to the VFW Band when the ensemble moved across the river to Columbia in 1999. When the band moved back to Wrightsville in 2014, it changed its name to the
Twin Rose Community Band to honor both of the counties in which it has performed. Twin Rose includes ValleyView’s pastor, Lee Nanfelt, on the trumpet.
The band practices weekly at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wrightsville. New members are welcome. For more information, visit www .twinrose.bravesites.com.
For further details about ValleyView Alliance Church, visit www.valley viewcma.org.
