When Ralph Hess, president of the Red Rose Repeater Association (RRR), talks about the Winter Field Day the organization participates in yearly, he describes a comfortable atmosphere where the food is as important as the radio chatter. “The crowd favorite last year was that we deep-fried two turkeys,” recalled Hess. “Food is always high on the list of priorities at Red Rose events.”
The 2025 event, presented by RRR as a participant with the Winter Field Day Association, will be held at the Welsh Mountain Community Center and Park, 564 Sandmine Road, New Holland. The group of amateur radio enthusiasts, known as hams, will begin to set up antennas at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, and activities will officially begin at 11 a.m. Winter Field Day will end at 4:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The event is held for more than
24 hours to include radio operators from all time zones. Newly licensed and inexperienced operators as well as those with an interest in the hobby are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to participate, food is provided, and visitors are welcome to drop
A few good women needed
BY ANN MEAD ASH
“The role of volunteers is to give students a safe space, interact with them, and get to know them,” said Sarah Ortiz, youth center manager with CrossNet Ministries. “Let (youth center night attendees) know they matter and they are seen,” she stated, adding that building relationships with local youths is one of the main goals of the program.
Ortiz has overseen the CrossNet Ministries Youth Center, 110 W. Franklin St., New Holland, for nearly two years. Part of her
job is to organize and hold youth center nights held each Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In that capacity, Ortiz is in need of volunteers - she likes to have several male and female volunteers to work with the 12- to 18-year-old youths who attend. In that respect, she is dealing with a rather unusual problem. “We have enough male volunteers,” reported Ortiz.
“We are in deep need of female volunteers. It’s very unusual.”
Currently, one female volunteer and Ortiz are the only women present on youth center nights.
“Our female volunteers from
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in anytime and bring sleeping bags or cots if they plan to stay overnight in the center.
“There are hundreds of clubs and thousands of participants,” shared Hess, who added that there are more than 50 licensed ham radio operators in the New Holland ZIP
code and more than 1,500 in the county. Dating back to the 1930s, Winter Field Day is an annual event that brings together amateur radio afficionados to converse during the final full weekend in January. Winter Field Day gives hams a chance to hold field
operations in remote locations and to contact others all over the world. The Winter Field Day Association advocates for ham radio operators to practice portable emergency communications during winter weather because the low temperatures, snow, and
Going up?
BY ANN MEAD ASH
When the New Holland Farmer’s Day Association, organizers of the New Holland Fair, purchased the building at the corner of Roberts Avenue and Franklin Street in 2009, the board knew an elevator might be needed at some point, but other facility requirements rated a higher level of importance.
More than 10 years later, fair president Paulene Redding knew that in order for the building to be used year-round to benefit the community, adding an elevator was essential. In 2022, Redding
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Red Rose Repeater members Jason Bachman (left photo) and Mark Shenk (right photo) try to make contact with other ham radio operators at the 2024 Winter Field Day.
The elevator shaft is measured to accommodate the new elevator.
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Meals on Wheels has a lot on its plate and is happy
BY JEFF FALK
Food is sustenance and nourishment for the body, mind and soul. That makes the volunteers, staff members and administrators of Meals on Wheels of Lancaster purveyors of empathy and angels of mercy.
Meals on Wheels of Lancaster’s mission of providing food to people in need is as important now as it’s ever been.
“I don’t know if we necessarily understand the full value of food,” said Feleen Nancarvis, who’s been the organization’s executive director for four years. “I don’t think we know how similar we are to the people we serve and how close we are to being in their cir -
cumstances. We’re all just as likely as the next to need additional support. There are times we need other people in our community to lean on. We all have to take care of each other, and we all have to take care of ourselves.”
Meals on Wheels operates two commercial kitchens at its 1411 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, location. From there, with the help of caring volunteers and dedicated staff members, the organization distributes and delivers 900 meals to 450 clients residing mostly in the city and New Holland.
Meals on Wheels of Lancaster is the largest of the six Meals on Wheels organizations currently operating in Lancaster County.
be able to meet the needs of our clients. It’s good food. There’s no shame in having good food delivered to your home.”
“Food is fuel,” said Nancarvis. “Your nutrition has impact on your physical health and your mental health. Food also serves as a sense of connection. We’re bringing them food, but we’re also checking on their safety and wellness. Nutrition is vital, but there’s also this social piece as well.”
“Each day is an adventure here,” said Nancarvis. “There’s a lot going on. We’ve got to get meals out the doors on time. It’s been a wild ride, especially the last couple of years. It’s a fun puzzle, but we enjoy it. Once you put all the pieces together, it’s very eye-opening.”
It takes the collaborative efforts of 70 daily volunteers - 25 in the kitchen and 45 delivery drivers - to get the meals to their destinations. Meals on Wheels owns and operates three cargo vans, but much of the delivery is performed by the volunteers in their own vehicles.
“Many people see it as a donation of time and gas money,” said Nancarvis. “Without the community rallying around our cause and mission, we wouldn’t
Many of the organization’s clients fall into three general categories: seniors or residents with disabilities; individuals who need meals temporarily or for
short-term reasons; and caregivers. Some meals are provided to clients through care organizations or at reduced costs based on their abilities to pay.
“Food insecurity is often a symptom of other issues,” said Nancarvis. “They might be people with
Garden Spot Village (GSV), 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, has planned events.
The Heart to Heart Choir will perform on Friday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the chapel. The choir is a part of Weaverland Mennonite Conference. This event is free of charge.
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. The free event focuses on intergenerational artists of all skill levels. It will include a preview of upcoming art classes led by working artists and professors at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design as well as various community art activities.
Keith Plummer will
present a program on apologetics on Monday, Jan. 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel. Plummer is the dean of Cairn University’s School of Divinity and creator and host of the podcast “Defragmenting.” Plummer will give insights into answering tough questions with clarity, compassion, and conviction. This event is free of charge.
The annual birdhouse display and online auction will take place from Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8 a.m. until Friday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. at GSV and www.gardenspotvillage.org/events/. More than 90 handcrafted birdhouses and bird-inspired artworks will be on display. The theme is “Music of the Birds.”
The Herald Brass will present a concert on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Joined by a percussionist and a pianist, the brass quintet will perform sacred music. The group has played throughout the United States and internationally.
Dean Rust, president of the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania, will present “The Ecology and Management of the Eastern Bluebird” on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Rust will illustrate the history of bluebirds through a slideshow presentation. He is knowledgeable about bluebird trails in Pennsylvania, monitoring 20 trails and more than 450 nest boxes.
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Spartans fall short against Cocalico
January
Garden Spot’s Savannah Casey scored a perfect 100 against Manheim Township, despite the team losing 495-493 in Neffsville on Thursday, January 9.
On Thursday,
9, Marshal Sensenig (107), of Garden Spot, lost to Andrew Porter, of Cocalico, with a tight 4-3 decision. The Spartans lost to Cocalico 36-28.
Spartans’ Micah Martin (172) tries to force Cocalico’s Dane Bollinger to the mat in New Holland during a tough 36-28 Section Two loss on Thursday, January 9.
Christian Smucker (215), of the Spartans, gained control over Cocalico’s Asher Rohrer to secure the pin during Garden Spot’s 36-28 loss in New Holland on Thursday, January 9. Under the spotlight, Garden Spot’s Hunter Fry gets the pin on Cocalico’s Nolan Steiner at 3:38 in New Holland on Thursday, January 9. The Spartans fell short 36-28.
In New Holland, Garden Spot’s Preston Sauder flipped Cocalico’s Brandon Menet to the mat during a tough 36-28 Section Two loss on Thursday, January 9.
Rifle photo by Kirk Neidermyer Wrestling photos by Mya Graybill
New Holland Fair
drafted the original fundraising letter focusing on raising money to purchase an elevator for the building. Redding noted that having the elevator will allow the fair organizers to “focus on agriculture and make it an education hub to offer agricultural activities.” She explained that in order to host the public upstairs, the building must be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant.
Efforts over the next few years resulted in funds of $129,100 being raised to purchase an elevator. Money came in from a variety of sources, including the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, New Holland businesses, Caernarvon Township Agriculture Advisory Board, and special registration fees for premium positions in the fair parade. “The final amount was from Scott Martin’s office in October,” noted Redding. “That pushed us over what we needed to purchase the elevator.” The excess $4,100 will go into a fund to help make going up and down via the lift at the farm show building a reality. “It will cost around $150,000 to get it installed and running,” explained Redding, who noted that the existing shaft and surrounding area must be upgraded and brought up to code before the elevator can provide access to the upstairs.
Redding would like to see that happen during the upcoming year. Working with Tippetts/Weaver Architects, fair representatives are learning how the shaft located on the north wall of the building may be remodeled to accommodate the new elevator to reach the upper floor where office space is currently located. Following the installation of the elevator, windows, floors, and other areas of the building may be remodeled in phases.
Redding hopes the completed building will be able to host hands-on educational activities. She has been attending agricultural advisory meetings in Caernarvon Township where she lives. “I hear the farmers,” she said, noting that many area residents with agricultural experience could speak in the new educational area.
To raise the additional
funds to install the elevator, Redding is considering a number of different types of fundraisers, and she is looking to the community.
“The fair benefits the community so much,” she said. “Maybe they want to help.” Readers who wish to donate online may visit https://newhollandfair .org. Individuals who have specific questions about the fair building may call 717-355-2529.
Redding pointed out that since becoming involved with the fair, her own knowledge of agriculture has grown significantly.
“Ten years ago, I am sure I would have thought that agriculture was for farmers only,” she wrote in a letter asking for funding for the building renovations. She likes to tell the story of how a friend helped her with a backyard garden that resulted in her growing a variety of vegetables, including potatoes. “I never thought I would do that,” shared Redding. “I’m not the only one who is like that, and if we don’t tell people, they will never know.”
Currently, Redding and nearly a dozen other representatives of the New Holland Farmer’s Fair, including 2024 New Holland Farmers Fair queen Genevieve Adamow, are attending the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs convention in Hershey, which runs from Wednesday, Jan. 22, through Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Production to present immigrants’ stories
Grand Pistachio will present “Layer the Walls: Midcentury” on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville.
“Layer the Walls” is a live theater piece for young audiences focusing on immigration and universal struggles surrounding discrimination. While visiting the Tenement Museum in New York City, the play’s creators learned that 40 layers of wallpaper were found on the walls of an old apartment. Each piece had been applied by a new immigrant family attempting to make the space its own, with every layer filled with hopes, dreams, and stories of survival. As layers of the set are peeled away, the characters’ stories of immigration are revealed.
“Layer the Walls: Mid-Century” spans 1930 to 1970, including stories of a Chinese father who enters the U.S. and endures 30 years of separation from his family, a young Holocaust survivor who has to adapt to life in New York City, and Puerto Rican sisters who join the Young Lords’ fight for health
care equity. These stories are brought to life with rod puppetry, ribbon dancing, masks, Bunraku-style puppetry, shadow puppetry, and original music.
Grand Pistachio creates original theater for young people utilizing puppetry, masks, and music. Its mission is to engage audience
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The elevator shaft in the New Holland Farmer’s Day Association building
ice pose unique challenges to operations.
An Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) presentation will be offered at 9 a.m. on Jan. 25 as part of the event. Hess noted that the organization practices emergency drills for the closed Three Mile Island and the functioning Peach Bottom nuclear power plants because ham radios continue to operate when cellphones cannot
and in areas where cell services may be limited. In addition, several antennae building stations for different bands will be set up at the Winter Field Day.
According to Hess, GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) has become a path to ham radio participation. “You don’t have to take a license test to get a (GMRS) license,” said Hess, who described GMRS as “a rapidly growing aspect of
radio (communications).”
“While it’s not ham radio, a lot of GMRS users are making the jump to ham radio,” he said, adding that GMRS licenses from the Federal Communications Commission are easily obtained via an online application. “Anyone in your house can legally use your license,” Hess explained.
This year, the club plans to serve hoagies
BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
MT ZION UMC: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH: 5367 Paes Rd., New Holland. Located 1/4 mi from Welsh Mountain Rec. Center on Paes Rd., 717-354-9444. Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship Service 10:30 am. Nursery. Pastor: Norman Griess.
ST. JOHN CENTER LUTHERAN CHURCH: 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-5505. Sunday Worship at 11 am Visit us online: www.sjclutheran.org
ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 105 W. Main Street., Terre Hill. 717-4455512. stpaulsumcterrehill@gmail.com Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com Adult Sunday School at 9:30 AM, Worship at 11:00 AM. Handicap Accessible.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Pastor Chet Yoder. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am for our Live Stream Worship at www.gardenspotvillage.org/live
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
and cheesesteaks at the Winter Field Day. Hess described the family-oriented atmosphere at club events by telling a story of his now-10-year-old daughter. “Everybody in ham radio in Lancaster County knows my daughter, Avery, by her nickname, which is Mudball,” he stated. Hess shared that Avery came by her nickname when she was only about 6 years old. “We were at a ham radio event, and she was playing in a mud puddle,” recalled Hess. “It was all over her hands and her knee-high boots.” A fellow club member said to Avery, “You look like a mudball.” The name stuck. “From that day forward, everyone has called her Mudball,” said Hess, noting that his daughter will probably stop in at Winter Field Day to see her RRR friends.
Hess believes the chance to converse internationally attracts many to the hobby. “We will be operating under our club call sign, so ... anybody can come up and operate,” he said. “I can almost guarantee we will find someone outside the U.S. to talk to.” Hess noted that many visitors react positively to hearing a voice from another country over the radio.
Readers who would like more information may visit http://www.w3rrr.org or email W3COB@arrl.net.
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This presentation is free of charge.
Brenten MeGee will perform in concert on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. in the chapel. With the Valentine’s Day theme of “That Thing Called Love,” the program will feature romantic, classical, Irish, Broadway, and sacred selections. The program is free of charge. For more information, call 717-355-6000.
The New Holland Area Historical Society will offer a program titled “Our Town” on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in the chapel; it is free of charge. The video presentation will feature stories of New Holland in days gone by. The historical society offers monthly programs at GSV.
empathy and open new ways for young people to view each other, the world, and their role in it. The organization seeks to achieve these aims by highlighting the stories of people who might not be in the history books or cultural records.
The event will include free preshow children’s activities as part of the season’s Family Fun Fest series. Community organizations and Millersville University student groups will host tables offering children’s crafts and
activities that are inspired by the performance. Children will leave with goodie bags filled with their creations.
This performance will feature ASL interpretation, audio description, and sensory-friendly accommodations.
To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717-871-7600, or stop by the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, or the Student Memorial Center box office on the Millersville University campus.
Student-athlete receives recognition
Amelia Mercado of New Holland was among the 40 Lebanon Valley College (LVC) student-athletes who earned All-Middle Atlantic Conference postseason honors during the fall 2024 season. Mercado was a member of the field hockey team and was named All-Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom Honorable Mention.
Mercado also earned AllMAC Freedom honors for the first time. The senior helped anchor LVC’s defense, which ranks at the top of the MAC Freedom with an average of just 0.79 goals allowed per game. Mercado was also instrumental in the Flying Dutchmen registering 11 shutouts in 2024, with four coming against MAC Freedom competition. The senior was recognized during the year by the conference as well, earning MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sept. 23 and Oct. 7. Offensively, the defender also contributed by dishing out an assist in LVC’s
SNHA posts Valentine’s Day programs
Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA) will offer a “Love Is Electric” gift card promotion in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The gift card offers the opportunity for the recipient to take a ride aboard the Chief Uncas, a historic electric wood boat built in 1912 and now offering enchanting River Discovery Boat Tours. Guests will have access to panoramic views of the river and expert narration revealing the region’s rich heritage.
The gift cards come with a special valentine, adorned with the message “Our Love Is Electric” and an image of the Chief Uncas. The gift card is valid for the 2025 cruising season.
snap a photo with loved ones while surrounded by Valentine’s Day decorations. To make reservations for tours, visit www .susqnha.org/events.
5-0 victory over Gwynedd Mercy University on Oct. 5. In addition, Mercado was named MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 6. She anchored the defense, which posted two shutout wins on the week and allowed just 10 total shots and six shots on goal.
In a 4-0 victory at Juniata, LVC held its opponent to seven total shots with just three being on goal. LVC was able to successfully defend nine penalty corners in the squad’s fifth shutout win of the year.
As previously mentioned, LVC then dominated Gwynedd Mercy, 5-0; the Griffins were held to three total shots that all came in the final seconds of the game. LVC had a 32-3 shot advantage and 21-0 advantage in penalty corners. Mercado also recorded her first career point with an assist on LVC’s fifth goal. Mercado, a graduate of Garden Spot High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in exercise science.
Gift cards may be purchased at https:// susqnha.org/love-iselectric/ or in person at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage, 1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville. Valentines and gift cards may be picked up at the Zimmerman Center beginning Saturday, Feb. 1. The Zimmerman Center is open on Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it is closed on Mondays.
For more information, visit the aforementioned website or use the hashtag #LoveIs Electric on Facebook and Instagram to join the celebration.
People are also invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with “Love on the Susquehanna” tours of the Zimmerman Center from Friday, Feb. 14, to Sunday, Feb. 16. Tours will start at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. each day. People will learn the history of Valentine’s Day and hear real-life love stories that have shaped Pennsylvania’s past. They may also view a display of romantic letters written by historical couples from York and Lancaster counties; the exhibit is provided by the York County History Center and LancasterHistory. People will have opportunities to
Jon Crans is a 1995 graduate of Pennsylvania School of Art & Design, who felt God calling on his life to not only be an artist, but to pursue full-time service.
His background in skateboarding and surfing led him into Action Sports ministry. He served as director at Watermen for Christ and then started ThreeSixteen Ministry, a non-profit outreach to the skateboarding culture. Artist, skateboarder, surfer, graphic designer.
Hosted by: Twin Brook Ministries
Contact: Merv Beiler 717-715-4659
Email: ministries@twinbrookretreat.com
When: Saturday, January 25th, 7:30-9:00am (breakfast will be served at 7:30am)
Puppetry is featured in “Layer the Walls: Midcentury.”
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2024 transitioned out for good reasons,” she noted. “I think I would love to have the same number of females as males,” said Ortiz, who currently has more than five male volunteers. She would like to add at least six female volunteers over the two nights.
Students who visit on youth center nights may take part in open gym activities such as volleyball and basketball. “We have a cafeteria area where we like to set up board games,” Ortiz noted, adding that electronic game platforms are available for students to enjoy as well.
Volunteers must be at least 21 years old and are required to have all necessary clearances to work with youths. “(Volunteers) must complete an onboarding process, and we go over a handbook with them,” said Ortiz, who noted that an evening of training is required for new volunteers. “(Youth center volunteers) learn about youth culture to prepare them to work with the students and get to know them better,” said Ortiz.
According to Ortiz, the
youth center nights average attendance of about 30 youths; however, that number could be lower during basketball season.
“One night, we had 15 because there was a home game,” she said, adding that the high school becomes the youth center on those evenings. She added that when attendance is highas it is when events are held at the youth center - up to 45 students might attend.
Volunteers have reported that working with youths impacts them as well as giving them a chance to be a positive influence. “Volunteering with CrossNet has impacted and strengthened my faith,” said a former female volunteer. “It has shown me God’s heart for us and for the students. (God) really pursues us and loves us.”
Ortiz joined CrossNet in March of 2023. “It feels like I’m still new,” said the Akron resident, who has lived in the county since she was in elementary school. Ortiz has a degree from Millersville University, and she is currently studying for her
master’s at Lancaster Bible College, but she has been working with children since she graduated high school. Ortiz worked with elementary school-aged children and then with older youths through the ministry of New Beginnings Church in Lancaster.
CrossNet Ministries, which began as Cross Connection Youth Center, has been a fixture in New Holland since it was formed
in 1988 by members of Weaverland Mennonite Church. In 2006, the ministry purchased a building on Franklin Street to house the youth center. Since that time, the ministry has grown to include a food and nutrition center, a variety of social services and programs, and a housing program. More information about CrossNet may be found at https://elanco cross.org. Individuals who are interested in volunteering at the youth center may email Grant Gehman, director of youth programs, at grant@elancocross.org or call 717-355-2454.
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limited mobility, or maybe they can’t drive. They might not be able to lift groceries. We’re here for them.” Meals on Wheels of Lancaster was formed in 1967 through the collaboration of a number of local service organizations. Prior to the pandemic, the organization was serving 260 local residents.
For additional information, go to www.mealson wheelsoflancaster.org.
Grant Gehman (left) and Sarah Ortiz run the CrossNet Ministries Youth Center in New Holland.
A female CrossNet Ministries Youth Center volunteer (left) with a participant
LancasterHistory posts programs
LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, has posted two upcoming events.
The first Friends of the Tanger Arboretum Nature Series program of 2025 will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. Aaron Haines will speak about remote acoustic survey efforts for bats, a cost-effective way to survey rare bats in Pennsylvania, and how to use recording devices to record bat vocalizations.
The devices are an integral tool in evaluating bat species under conservation with minimal human interference.
Bats are key indicators of the health of ecosystems, and they provide pest control over problematic insect species. However, in Pennsylvania, seven species of bats are of conservation concern, with three species listed as endangered and two species actively protected by the Endangered Species Act.
Haines is a certified wildlife biologist and a professor of conservation biology at Millersville University. He is also the director of the applied conservation lab at Millersville University. Haines has a Bachelor of Science in forestry and wildlife management from Virginia Tech, along with a Master of Science in wildlife and range management and a Ph.D. in wildlife science, both from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
A Nature Series presentation on maple sugaring will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation senior naturalist Lisa Sanchez will share information about the production of maple syrup, its importance to indigenous peoples and European colonists, its role in food rationing during World War II, and its influence on people’s taste buds today. Attendees will explore the history of the tools and techniques used to produce maple syrup and learn all of the steps required to make maple syrup, from identifying trees to collecting and boiling the sap. They will also have the opportunity to
OMPH School posts open house
sample maple sugar candy. Sanchez has been a naturalist at the parks department’s Environmental Center for 30 years.
To purchase tickets for either program, visit https://lancasterhis tory.org/events/ or call 717-392-4633. Advance tickets recommended, as walk-in tickets are not guaranteed. There is a discount for children age 17 and under. Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members will receive complimentary admission, but they should register for the program.
LancasterHistory will reopen for the 2025 season on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The organization will be open from Mondays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the public. Tours of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Research Center will be open from Wednesdays to Fridays and the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for appointments.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help School will hold an open house on Sunday, Jan. 26, for families interested in enrolling for the 2025-26 school year. The school will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to noon. Light refreshments will be served, and OMPH School faculty and staff members will be available to answer questions regarding curricula, financial aid, and the enrollment process.
Personal tours are available during the week for those unable to attend
on Jan. 26. To schedule a tour, call Jen Francis at 717-738-2414.
OMPH is a Catholic preschool, elementary school, and middle school that welcomes children of all faiths who seek an education focused on reverence, respect, and responsibility. OMPH School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools. For more information, call 717-738-2414 or visit www.omphschool.com.
Gonzalez named field hockey All-American
Erin Gonzalez of East Earl was recognized as a 2024 All-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). She was one of four student-athletes on the NCAA Division II national runner-up
Kutztown University field hockey team to receive this honor. Gonzalez, a forward, took her game to a new level this fall with career highs of 13 goals, five assists and 31 points. She led the team in goals,
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PUBLIC
Located at: 1223 Main St., East Earl, PA 17519 E. Earl Twp., Lancaster Co.
Directions: From Rt. 322/23 in Blue Ball follow Rt. 23 E. ½ mile to property on left opposite the Sportsman Shop.
Real Estate: Consists of a 2,412 sq. ft. 1800’s 2-story stone & frame 4-bedroom farmhouse; a 3,600 sq. ft. bank barn plus a 3,072 sq. ft. 4-bay truck garage shop on 3.60-acres zoned residential medium. Farmhouse main floor includes a 16’x24’ living room w/HW floors & bay window; office/bonus room; 22’x18’ eat-in style kitchen/dining area, painted wood cabinetry, range & fridge; laundry & powder room; upper level includes 4-bedrooms & full bath; attic storage; partial unimproved basement w/ Bilco egress door; oil HW furnace; on-site well, water softener system; public sewer; 200-amp svc; attached 22’x26’ 2-car garage; covered southeast side flagstone porch; 20’x20’ west side PVC patio/deck; annual taxes: $5,087. Outbuildings: an older 3,600 sq. ft. cattle bank barn w/upper level hay storage, main level former dairy, box stalls & milk house; a 48’x64’ masonry block heated truck garage shop w/4-14’x12’ OH doors; nice macadam drive & parking area, approx. 2.5-acre pasture. For info call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333.
Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance in 60-days. Attorney: Patrick Deibler (717) 354-7700.
Note: Splendid 1800’s farmhouse w/lots of living space, deep windowsills, hardwood flooring, rich character throughout. Bank barn for animals & hay storage; large heated 4-bay truck shop! 3.60-acres would be ideally suited for produce/greenhouse
John J. Rutt II (717) 587-8906 Cameron Rutt AY2189-L
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AUCTION FOR: KAREN &
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Pets
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES
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Sporting Goods
2025 GUN SHOW 2025 GUN SHOW Sat., Jan. 25, 8-4 | Sun., Jan. 26, 8-2 68TH ANNUAL LANCASTER MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE ASSOC. SOLANCO FAIRGROUNDS 184 S. Lime St., Quarryville, PA 17566 Donation $5.00 - 717-368-4653
32’x30’ unimproved basement w/walk-out stairs, canning room; oil furnace warm air heat; on-site well & septic; annual taxes: $3,453. Outbuildings: a 37’x20’ 2-story garage/2-stall horse barn; a18’x12’ utility barn. OPEN HOUSE: SAT. JAN. 25 & FEB. 1 from 1-3 PM for info call/text auctioneer @ 717-371-3333.
Note: Spacious well maintained 2-story dwelling w/nice oak cabinetry kitchen/dining room; main floor primary bedroom & laundry; 2-story garage/ horse barn & large garden shed; level country lot w/wide paved driveway & ample garden area; easy access to Rt. 23/322. FOR PHOTOS & COMPLETE LISTING VISIT www.martinandrutt.com
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
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Randal V. Kline, Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt, Curvin M. Horning 717-606-2226 Lic. #499, 2116, 5064, 3956 Custom built rancher w/3052 SF,
Dianne S. Martin Estate Gerald L. Martin, Exc. 717-874-1200 www.klinekreidergood.com R112995
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For Rent
WEEKLY ROOMS AVAIL. At PASSPORT INN, Paradise, PA. Incl. Wi-Fi, Cable TV with HBO. For rates 717-687-6272.
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
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Fundraiser yard sale posted
A fundraiser yard sale will be held at 58 Evergreen St., Gordonville, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. All items will be available free of charge, and donations will be accepted.
The event’s goal is to raise $10,000 to aid women in the mission field in Uganda. The yard sale is held in partnership with Every Child Ministries.
For more information, search for @dosomething forthenations on Instagram or email dosome thing4christ@gmail.com.
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points and game-winning goals (four). The junior amassed five multi-goal games, including a twogoal performance and game-winning goal in Kutztown’s upset of No. 1 Shippensburg in the NCAA Division II national semifinals. Gonzalez had already produced 20 and 19 points in her first and second seasons, respectively, and sits at 30 goals, 10 assists and 70 points through 62 career games.
Kutztown’s four All-American selections are the program’s most in a single season since it had five honorees in 2005. The program record for All-Americans in a season is six in 1997. Gonzalez is a graduate of Garden Spot High School.
Lin Fisher (right) participated in a previous mission
