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Great things in store
BY ANN MEAD ASH
When Steve Ritchey and his family - wife Lori, daughter Logan, and son Landon - took me on a tour of the nearly finished Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, 1279 Main St., East Earl, the watchword for the new facility was “expansion.”
Ground for the new church building was broken in spring of 2023, and as the building nears completion, staff members, including the youth and connections pastor, Landon, and the administrator, Logan, are looking forward to the grand opening during the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. The congregation began holding services in the new building on Dec. 8. Christmas services will be held at the church at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, and there will be a Christmas Eve service Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m.
“We have a little over 60,000 square feet, but everything is
built to expand,” said Steve, who celebrated 30 years pastoring the church on Dec. 8. “The reason we built this large was because our expectation is that God will do great things and that He has great things in store for our region,” said Steve.
The main entrance will bring visitors into a twostory foyer. The subtly shaded surroundings are done in gray and cream with accent walls in light blue and green colors. Continuity is provided by the gray and black carpet found throughout the building and subway tile accents in white and gray tones.
To the right of the main entrance is a café. Behind the café is an industrial kitchen, which serves both the café and the full gym, which can be set up to seat 300 for a fellowship meal with a staging area for presentations.
“The reason we built this large was because our expectation is that God will do great things.”
Steve explained that the footprint of the downstairs is repeated on the second floor, where five large adult Sunday school classes are located. Other second-floor areas are left open to provide room for growth.
“This will be the sanctuary,” said Steve, stepping on to the stage of the new worship area. “The downstairs will seat 680,” he noted, adding that the balcony, which will open later, will offer seating for hundreds more. The room boasts a built-in baptismal area, a 16-by-10-foot LED wall, two projectors, and two screens. Near the sanctuary will be a parents’ room and a room for nursing moms. Lori pointed out the ADA-compliant chair lift and restrooms.
The first floor of the building also contains a chapel, which will double as an area for youth
events, and a suite of 11 offices, a conference room, and a reception area inside the west entrance to the building. To the right of the sanctuary is a self-contained children’s education area. Logan explained the Sunday school process for children. “The kids go to worship with parents, because we believe it’s important for families to be together and for kids to witness their parents living out their faith,” she said, adding that children will be dismissed to their Sunday school classes after worship. For security purposes, the kids will be checked in by parents at a reception desk of the children’s section. Logan pointed out classrooms that can be subdivided into smaller rooms. Several Jack and Jill bathrooms are included in the area, with some located between classrooms. Lori pointed out that the children’s ministry area, like the offices, has its own kitchenette area for convenience.
On the east side of the first floor is a room that will be a
A maker’s oasis
Welcome Home Thrift & More supports local vendors
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Last spring, Welcome Home Thrift & More, located in the IronSpire Complex at 2800 N. Reading Road, Suite 430, Adamstown, held the Oasis Makers Market as a fundraiser. “It took off well,” said Alisha Wambolt, manager of Welcome Home, a thrift store that was originally known as Second Street and founded by Debbie Hollinger to support HOME International, which provides group homes for girls in India.
Alisha shared that her daughter, Maddie, oversaw the fundraiser, attracting 25 vendors to the event. “We thought, ‘What if we were to bring some of those vendors inside our shop?’” explained Alisha. “It would give people who are not thrifters an opportunity to shop local.” Alisha and Maddie asked a few of the vendors if they would like to rent spots in the shop, and cleared out an area near the front of the store to begin hosting area makers. “It has gone crazy,” said Alisha of the section of the store now called “The Oasis.”
“I love (this concept) because it is our mission to help those in need, and there’s a different need inside this room,” Alisha pointed out, noting that some of the makers are stay-at-home moms, who would like to use their creativity to contribute to the family budget. “One (vendor) is in her early 50s, and she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Alisha, who explained that the vendor gave up her job
Lighthouse enters new church building
Looking forward to the grand opening of the new Lighthouse Assembly of God Church building in East Earl are (from left) Landon, Lori, Steve, and Logan Ritchey.
Volunteers sought for Christmas Bird Counts
The Lancaster County Bird Club will sponsor the Lancaster County Christmas Bird Counts. Citizen scientists may participate in Solanco on Sunday, Dec. 15; in Lancaster on Sunday, Dec. 22; in the Christmas Bird Count for Kids at the Lancaster County Central Park on Dec 22; or in Lititz on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Since 1900, the National Audubon Society has conducted a bird census called the Christmas Bird Count, with much of the legwork done by volunteers. Birders of all skill levels may participate, including backyard bird watchers. The data collected has been used for studying bird population trends, migration patterns, and conservation policy.
Garden Spot Village receives grant
Garden Spot Village in New Holland has been awarded a $4.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant for the construction of the Garden Spot Communities Center for Arts and Culture. The completed project will include studios and classrooms, along with office and storage space.
The RACP program, administered by the Office of the Budget, began in 1986 for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. In all, more than $590 million in RACP grants were recently awarded statewide.
VisionCorps to accept letters to Santa in Braille
The Christmas Birds Count for Kids will be held in collaboration with the Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation. It is designed to teach children about birding and volunteering as a citizen scientist. All children are required to register with the Parks Department by calling 717295-2055, and all kids must be accompanied by an adult. Adults without kids are also welcome. Additional questions about the Christmas Bird Count for Kids may be directed to John Lahr at 717205-3030 or johnlahr324 @gmail.com.
For all the Counts, backyard birders are asked to register with the contact person before the event to determine if their home is within the Count circle. Interested persons will be assigned to a team with leaders who are acquainted with their areas.
For details on the Solanco event, contact Derek Stoner at 484-723-3348 or derek stoner@hotmail.com. For the Lancaster event, the contact is Roger Stoner at 717-393-9030. Information about the Lititz event is available by contacting Ted Nichols at 717-856-3851 or tanicholsii@gmail.com.
To learn more about the Lancaster County Bird Club, visit www.lancasterbird club.org, www.facebook .com/lancasterbirdclub, or www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.
VisionCorps invites children who are blind or vision-impaired to write to Santa Claus in Braille. Each letter will receive a return note from Santa, also in Braille. Individuals of all ages who want to write to Santa in Braille are also invited to participate. Letters may be sent to Santa care of Erika Rothermel at VisionCorps, 244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603. To find out more, call 717-205-4158.
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ENB named Large Business of the Year
Ephrata National Bank (ENB) was named the Northern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce’s Large Business of the Year during the Chamber’s annual fall dinner on Nov. 14. The award is the first in the company’s history.
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man, president and chief executive officer of Ephrata National Bank, accepted the award, giving credit to the hard work and dedication of the entire ENB team.
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Tree Tenders training planned
Penn State Extension will offer a Tree Tenders training webinar series on Wednesdays, Jan. 8 to Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Through the Tree Tenders training program, developed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in partnership with Penn State Extension Urban Foresters, people may gain the skills needed to restore and care for their community’s tree canopy. Individuals learn how to plant, prune, and maintain trees. Tree Tenders work to increase environmental health and sustainability, enhance green spaces, and increase tree cover in neighborhoods across Pennsylvania.
Since 1993, PHS has trained thousands of Tree
Tenders in more than 200 neighborhoods across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has supported the program since 2004. In 2008, the program expanded to Pittsburgh and smaller metropolitan areas, and by 2013, it became available statewide. Since then, thousands more have been trained throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.
Each participant will receive a printed copy of the Tree Tenders Handbook, published by PHS. To register by Friday, Jan. 3, visit https:// extension.psu.edu/ and search for “Tree Tenders Training.”
ENB staff members accepted the award from the Northern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce.
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Church slates Advent concert
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, 320 Church Ave., Ephrata, will host an Advent concert titled “Comfort and Joy” on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. Award-winning composers and musicians Sarah Hart and Steve Angrisano will present music of Advent and Christmas.
Hart is a well-known figure in contemporary
Catholic music. Based in Nashville, Tenn., she spends much of her time on the road, juggling a busy songwriting, recording, concert, and event schedule.
Angrisano is an internationally recognized Catholic composer, presenter, and music missionary. For more than two decades, he has traveled worldwide, sharing humor, stories, and songs. His daily work is dedicated to presenting parish missions and composing music.
No tickets are needed, and a freewill offering will be received. For more details, call 717-733-9641.
Information about the church is available at www.omphchurch. com.
large food pantry. “We will hold quarterly community meals on the same night the food pantry (is open),” said Logan, who noted that personal products will be available as well. A clothing bank will also be offered periodically. Lori pointed to the office for the food pantry and the covered entryway where recipients may pull up in their cars. The food pantry will be held on the first and third Fridays of each month from 6 to 7 p.m.
On the second floor, five large adult classrooms will be available for classes and meetings. An outdoor living space is located on the east side of the building to enjoy lunches and evening fellowship. “You can see for miles,” shared Logan. With the exception of the adult classrooms, much of the second floor will remain unfinished for now. “This could be the youth sanctuary,” said Steve, gesturing to the large area. “When we outgrow, we will
simply move up here to these unfinished areas,” said Steve. “We just pop windows in then. We don’t know what the Lord will have for this area.”
Landon explained that the café will open each Sunday following the church service for fellowship. “At 11 a.m., we will have Connect Hour,” he said. “Connect Hour is when leadership and discipleship classes for adults will be held, and there will be youth and kids’ ministries meetings.”
In addition, the church will continue to hold a Wednesday night program at 7 p.m., which will include youth and children’s ministry and a service for adults.
Landon also pointed out that the angle of the building is set to be seen by those approaching from several directions. “The building is built at an angle so it can be seen better from Route 23,” he said. Steve stated that those coming from Route 23 East and Route 625 will see the building as they reach the intersection of those roads. “You can see the building from Terre Hill,” added Landon.
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Strength -training program posted
Penn State Extension will offer an in-person, groupbased strength-training program for adults age 40 and up. Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT) will be available at two locations on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 14 to March 11, 2025. There will be no class on Thursday, March 6.
One class will meet at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, with options to attend from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., or 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The other class will gather at the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, from 10:45 a.m. to noon.
A free informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the training room at the Farm and Home Center. All new registrants and returning registrants who have not participated in the past six months are required to attend. The deadline to register for the program is Jan. 7.
LIFT is designed to promote improvements in functional fitness or the ability to perform activities of daily living with ease. Participants are encouraged to work toward achieving their own goals in a group setting. Each session includes an active warmup, eight core strength-training exercises, and a cool down. The program also includes basic nutrition information with an emphasis on increased fruit and vegetable intake.
There is a fee. Some insurance policies may reimburse participants with 80% or greater attendance; people should check with their insurance provider for more information.
To register, call 877345-0691 or visit https:// extension.psu.edu/lift-8. For more information, contact the Penn State Extension Lancaster office at 717-394-6851 or email LancasterExt@psu.edu. For information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Stacy Reed at 717-394-6851 or sls374@psu.edu.
Volleyball team competes, aids community
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 105 Earland Dr., New Holland, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 services on Sunday morning and 7:00 service on Wednesday evening. Childcare for birth through 5th grade available during 2nd and 3rd Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening service. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit 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
WEAVERLAND ANABAPTIST FAITH COMMUNITY: 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, www.weaverland.org 717445-6348. Restoring lives by encountering Christ. Lead Pastor Brian Martin. Sunday worship services: 8 & 10:30am, w/Sunday Schl for all ages at 9:30am. Vibrant Young Adult, Youth & Children’s Ministries. Aglow/60 Plus & Men’s & Women’s Care Ministries.
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The Garden Spot girls’ volleyball team supported breast cancer awareness during its match against Warwick on Oct. 3. Before the match started, the team presented pink roses to spectators who had been affected by the disease. In addition, the booster club sold Pink Out T-shirts and hosted a bake sale. More than $580 was raised and donated to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) in Lebanon. On the court, both the varsity and junior varsity teams swept Warwick in three sets.
The PBCC was founded in 1993 and has contributed $5.5 million to breast cancer research. The organization also sends free Friends Like Me care packages to newly diagnosed women. More information can be found at www.pabreastcancer.org.
On Oct. 4, the volleyball team volunteered at CrossNet Ministries in New Holland to help sort coats and clothing from a recent winter coat drive. This was the second time the team supported CrossNet. Before school began, the team helped to fill backpacks with school supplies. Opportunities to support CrossNet can be found at www.elancocross.org.
The varsity team finished its season with an overall record of 16-6, compiling a league/section record of 11-1 and capturing the Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 Championship. The varsity girls earned the second seed ranking heading into PIAA District 3 playoffs. The team finished fourth in district playoffs, completing its season just shy of qualifying for
the PIAA State Volleyball Tournament.
The junior varsity team finished the season with an overall record of 17-1.
The team members acknowledged the support they received this season from their families, the GS Student Section, and the
community. Mya Paparo’s father, Sean, announced the lineups and pumped up the crowd before each match. Various local businesses sponsored the team, and Nick Smucker of SMKR Graphic Design and Photography captured many memories this season.
Dog rescue sets open house
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly open house on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs that are available for adoption. Admission is free.
Staff members will be on hand to answer all questions, and food will be available for purchase. Photos are not permitted, and attendees should not bring other dogs to this event. For more details, contact info@dvgrr.org or 717-484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr.org/adopt/ monthlyopenhouse.
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The varsity and junior varsity teams sorted coats and clothing at CrossNet Ministries.
The varsity team gathered at the Pink Out. The team consists of (back, from left) Megan Hechler, Charley Martin, Kayla Kauffman, Avery Smith, McKenna Murray, Kierra Esh, Camryn Waltman, Ashlynn Rapp, (front) Milani Ly, Mya Paparo, Nashalie Vializ, Summer Stern, Jolie Moua, Hailey Zimmerman, Joelle Zook, and (not pictured) Alayna Horst.
Spooknacht, a Lancaster County tradition lost to time
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Lancaster County has a long history of unique traditions and community-centered events. From annual celebrations such as Maize and Snitz Fest in Lampeter and East Petersburg’s Blues Festival to county-wide programs like the Miss Lancaster County pageant, every town contributes to the area’s distinct culture. Many annual traditions have withstood the test of time and continue to be held today, but some events, such as Spooknacht, have been lost to time.
In 2024, few people have ever heard of Spooknacht. But prior to the 1970s, the annual event was highly anticipated by community members, and it involved every school in the county.
According to archived photographs and clippings from old newspapers, Spooknacht took place every year around Halloween, and the event was organized by the former Lancaster Jaycees.
One photograph from LancasterHistory’s archive, believed to have been taken during an event circa 1950, shows members of the Jaycees serving food from a vehicle with the words “Jay-cee Schpookmobile”
painted on its side. The only information provided by the caption reads, “Official Lancaster Jaycees Schpookmobile, used during the Spooknacht celebration at Halloween.”
Julia Whitfield, a lifelong resident of Lancaster and manager of Mennonite Life’s visitor center, said she has no memory of Spooknacht. According to Whitfield, most members of Lancaster’s Mennonite community rarely celebrate Halloween or trickor-treat, but instead hold a harvest celebration every fall. Pete Kingsley, one of the former members of the local Jaycees club, said he has no memory of Spooknacht either. After following a trail of old newspaper clippings and bits of information in Willow Street Church’s archive, local historian Eric Schubert discovered that his acquaintance Linda Ross won the Spooknacht Queen contest in 1965.
“It was a big celebration at McCaskey High School that involved all the schools in the county,” said Ross, a Penn Manor High School alumna who now resides in Marietta. “It was accompanied by other activities, but the contest was a huge
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deal. It was driven by the Jaycees, and that year’s Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Lancaster always attended.”
Ross recalled that each Lancaster County high school held its own Spooknacht queen contest, during which contestants would display their talents at a school assembly. Students voted on a candidate to send to Spooknacht for the county-wide competition, and contestants in the final pageant showcased a talent and answered questions in front of a panel of judges.
Ross said she does not know when or why the annual event officially stopped taking place. The
origins of Spooknacht began several decades before Ross won in 1965; Ross’ mother won the title of Spooknacht Queen in the 1940s. “I think women just became less interested in participating in beauty pageants,” Ross speculated. “Some people used it as a stepping stone for other contests. I’m a dancer, so I just entered everything I could.”
Lancaster County may never hold a Spooknacht celebration again, but despite vanishing with almost no trace, the bygone tradition will always hold a place in the area’s long history of unique festivities.
Circle Legacy Center posts program
Circle Legacy Center will hold a Second Friday program on Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Attendees are asked to use the Concord Street entrance. The event will offer Native American arts and crafts activities for adults and kids, items available for purchase, Christmas music, and fun activities. Attendees may bring food items to share, but participation in the potluck is optional.
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A photo from LancasterHistory’s archive shows members of the Lancaster Jaycees selling food from the Official Jaycees Schpookmobile circa 1950.
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Poole Forge to host Christmas event
A Welsh Christmas event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Historic Poole Forge, 1940 Main St., Narvon.
The site’s mansion will be open and decorated for the holidays. There will also be craft vendors and kids’ craft activities in the mansion, as well as live music from 4 to 6 p.m. Hot chocolate and homemade Christmas
cookies will be served.
Outside, Santa’s sleigh and a Gruber wagon will be decorated for photo ops, and there will be a bonfire and horse-drawn hayrides through the park. All activities are free.
For more information, visit www.historicpoole forge.org or www.facebook .com/HistoricPooleForge or call 484-797-5302.
Horse-drawn hayrides around the park will be featured.
Fire company plans Christmas party
Bowmansville Fire Company, 146 W. Maple Grove Road, will host a Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 14. The party will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The event will feature Santa, a hot chocolate bar, and cookies. It will follow the Santa parade at 4:30 p.m.
Welcome Home
and began learning graphic design, which came naturally to her. “She’s making cards.” Another maker is a vet who has PTSD. A display with her story is located along one wall of The Oasis. “The Oasis gives us a chance to come alongside local people and showcase their talents,” Alisha said.
“Maddie does a fantastic job (attracting a) variety of vendors,” shared Alisha. Walking through The Oasis, Alisha pointed out displays of baked goods, slippers, antiques and collectibles, pottery, jewelry, metalwork, plants, herbal teas, soaps, and sweaters. Other displays featured photography, knitted and crocheted items, leather bags and personal-size sewn bags, and pottery in different styles. “We’ve encouraged our vendors to keep in mind that we’re a thrift as they price their
items,” Alisha stated. Creators taking part in The Oasis are not all seasoned businesspeople, according to Alisha. One vendor who makes earrings is 15 years old. “We have a 13-year-old who makes bracelets in a perfect price range for kids,” said Alisha, who noted that the shop currently features about 40 vendors. “We promote them, and they promote us,” she said.
Welcome Home Thrift & More and The Oasis are open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information may be found at http://welcomehome thrift.com. Readers who have specific questions may call 717-336-4104 or email info@welcomehome thrift.com.
Alisha Wambolt (left) and Maddie Wambolt in The Oasis, an area of Welcome Home Thrift & More overseen by Maddie