A lifelong dream at the heart of the local music scene
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
When Cory Paternoster was in second grade, his teacher asked the class to write down one thing they wished to have. The children took turns writing their wishes on a piece of paper with a sunflower on it, and eventually its petals comprised a variety of wishes you might expect a youngster to have. Some kids desired the new Power Ranger action figure, and others wanted the sun to shine every day. But for as long as he can remember, Paternoster has had one wish: to be a rock star.
“Before I even played any instruments, I would pretend I was in a band and play air guitar,” Paternoster laughed. “I played on a drum pad for a year and a half while I saved up for a drum set. I would put money in a coffee jar with a picture of a drum kit my
parents taped to it.”
Today, the sunflower drawing hangs on the wall at Paternoster’s childhood home in Landisville.
Meanwhile, Paternoster is living his younger self’s dream of being a full-time musician in Lancaster city. The 2012 Hempfield High School graduate is no stranger to the stage, and he performs frequently with multiple bands, but Paternoster’s relationship with music is much more than playing shows or touring across the country. Paternoster is one of the co-founders of the Upside, a rehearsal space in northeast Lancaster city that offers services specializing in every aspect of a performing artist’s career. Paternoster uses the space to teach private drum lessons, and the facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art recording studio and equipment for music production and engineering. The
Upside also functions as a live music venue, making it a pillar of Lancaster’s underground scene as well as a one-stop shop for
everything ambitious rockers need to chase their dreams.
Paternoster earned his stripes as a veteran of the Lancaster
music scene by recording and performing with many different acts over the last decade; his resume includes bands such as Sun Not
The story of Stan
BY ANN MEAD ASH
The influence that the late Stan Deen had on New Holland - as a teacher, a director, and a member of the community - is well known. Stan, who passed away in July of 2016, founded Garden Spot Performing Arts (GSPA), the Garden Spot High School (GSHS) auditorium is named for him, and, according to Mike Ressler, chair of the New Holland Area Historical Society (NHAHS) board of trustees, “Everybody (who knew him) has a Stan Deen story.”
However, it was a chance
meeting between NHAHS founder Steve Loewen and Nate Deen, who was taken in by Stan as a GSHS student and on whose life with Stan the soon-to-bereleased film “Brave the Dark” is based, that has resulted in an exhibit called “The Remarkable Mr. Deen.” The display will take up the main room of the NHAHS Museum, 207 E. Main St., New Holland. No end date has been set for the exhibit. Nate and Loewen were both at a movie at Penn Cinema in early 2024. Their short conversation in the lobby led to lunch and to Nate
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
An alliance of artists
Lancaster County has a longstanding and deep connection to visual art and creatives in the community. Lancaster city’s historic downtown area is rife with art galleries and painters’ exhibitions, the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and distinguished museums such as Lancaster Museum of Art and the Demuth Museum. Lancaster-born artists such as Charles Demuth, whose life and work are immortalized in the Demuth Museum, have become nationally renowned for their artistic careers. In modern
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Cory Paternoster (right) performs with his band Whose Hands Are These? alongside Caden Myers (left) and Alex Rubin at the Upside.
Visitors browse artworks at the Lancaster County Art Association during an opening reception.
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Yellow, Northern Gloom and his former solo project, which was eventually renamed Whose Hands Are These? Although drums are Paternoster’s specialty, you can find him belting lead vocals and playing guitar depending on which band he’s performing with.
Paternoster’s oldest active band, Sun Not Yellow, also includes fellow seasoned rockers Jesse Barki and Caden Myers, forming a tightly knit trio that uses the project as a vehicle for delivering punchy, danceable concerts with the efficiency of a well-oiled machine. If you ever have the chance to attend one of Sun Not Yellow’s live shows, you’ll likely find an electrifying performance that features Paternoster’s playfully explosive drumming prowess accompanied by Barki’s affective guitar melodies and clever lyricism. Myers may fill the customary role of a rock band’s taciturn bassist, but don’t be fooled; he lets his basslines do the talking, and they have a lot to say.
In addition to performing in multiple bands as a drummer, vocalist and guitarist, Cory Paternoster teaches drum lessons and helps local artists record their music.
and vocals from fellow LVC alumnus John DiCocco. After graduating from LVC, Myers and Barki moved to their hometowns in York and upstate New York, respectively, and DiCocco entered Philadelphia’s underground music scene. After earning a degree in music recording technology and music performance, Paternoster returned to Lancaster, where he took up a job in food service and started teaching drum lessons.
Church plans concert, retreat, and more
Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, has posted upcoming events.
A Mocktails and Meaning program will take place on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. This month, the church will welcome Lissa Holland and Jon Heinly from the Lancaster Public Library for a discussion titled “Lancaster Public Library: Don’t Close the Book on Us.” Attendees will learn how the library is evolving to meet the needs of today’s society and why the organization believes its work is vital.
Attendees may enjoy the featured mocktail, an orange cranberry spritzer. To register, visit https://apostlesucc. org/ and scroll down to “Upcoming Events” on the homepage or use the Realm app.
vocals, offering a blend of traditional and original music from Ireland, Scotland, and the U.S. This concert is provided by the Apostles Academy of Arts & Science, with a freewill offering received in lieu of tickets.
The Rev. Kathryn Kuhn will lead a Winter Reflections Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Youth Center, 1899 Apostles Way, Lancaster. The retreat will provide an opportunity for attendees to explore how they see God at work in the world, reflect on their trust in Him, and consider what strengthens that trust. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. To register, visit the aforementioned website and look in the “Upcoming Events” section of the homepage, email office@apostlesucc. org, or use Realm.
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Paternoster, Barki and Myers met as students at Lebanon Valley College (LVC) more than 10 years ago. The three friends first shared a stage as members of the Mellowells, a fourpiece indie rock outfit that included additional guitar
Barki and Myers eventually joined Paternoster in Lancaster, and Sun Not Yellow quickly became a prolific member of the DIY music scene. Paternoster transitioned to teaching drum lessons full time amidst tours, recording sessions and local shows, and he found the studio space that would become the Upside in 2019. Despite the coronavirus pan demic halting the live music industry in 2020, the Upside has gradually expanded its square footage and roster of services. Paternoster said his eventual goal is to make the Upside the foundation of a new record label, and to offer an all-encompassing package for artists to record an album, have it mixed and play the release show - all in one place.
Rizzetta’s Tones will perform in concert on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. This Celtic Americana band features a diverse range of instruments and
A game night will be held in the church’s main lobby on the second Saturday of each month at 5 p.m. The next event will take place on Feb. 8.
“I usually tell people that there are plenty of recording studios in Lancaster that scratch certain itches,” said Paternoster. “(The Upside) is a little more raw. We have the stuff you need to record, but we’re going to be trying to capture the energy, and we might try using a weird little room microphone to see what happens.”
For more information about Paternoster’s music or lessons, visit www.cory paternoster.com.
To learn more about the Upside, check out @theup sidelancaster on Instagram.
Event to provide information for beef producers
The 56th annual Lancaster County Cattle Feeders Day will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
Organizers have lined up an agriculture economist; a veterinarian; a cattle producer well versed in risk management; and Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to speak this year, along with other experts in the cattle industry.
A session at 9 a.m. will be “Beef Market Outlook” by Charley Martinez, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the Univer -
sity of Tennessee. This program will be followed by “Risk Management Considerations in a Volatile Market,” presented by Brandon Reeves, executive director of the Cattlemen’s Insurance Agency.
Penn State beef specialist Tara Felix will give a Penn State research update before Dr. Lowell Midla, a veterinarian employed at Merck Animal Health, delivers “Please ... Not Another Biosecurity Talk.” Woodall, who is an annual presenter at Cattle Feeders Day, will share his ideas on the 2024 election’s impact on cattle producers.
For biosecurity, attendees are asked to wear clothing and boots that have not been in their barn.
The fee includes lunch.
Organizers appreciate preregistration but will accept day-of registrations. To preregister, visit http://extension.psu.edu/ cattle-feeders-day or call 877-345-0691. Participants may also walk in and pay by check or cash the day of the workshop. The registration
Sportsmen’s group sets activities
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit www.manheimsports mansassoc.org.
Trap shooting will be held at noon on Sundays from Jan. 19 to March 9, except for Jan. 26. All trap shoots are open to the public. The club will also offer “BIG 50” ATA registered shoots on these dates. For more details, call Matt at 215-208-3731.
Glow Shoots will be held on Fridays, Jan. 24 and Feb. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. People may participate or spectate, and food will be provided by the parents of students in Manheim Clay Sports, a new youth trap shooting organization. Donations will be accepted.
The Manheim Central
High School rifle team uses the indoor range each weekday from 3:15 to 6 p.m., with a few exceptions when the team travels to other schools for matches. The range is closed each day the team is practicing or hosting another school match. The rifle team will finish its season in early March. Any changes will be posted on the aforementioned website.
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association will host a block shoot on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. This event is open to the public, and participants should bring their own 12-gauge shotgun. The club will supply the shells. Cash prizes will be awarded. In addition, antler, Pennsylvania turkey beard, and Pennsylvania bear judging will take place.
The indoor archery league will be in progress during
the event also.
The retirees’ coffee hour will be held on Monday, Feb. 10, at 8 a.m. Food will be available. Admission is by donation. For more information, call Curt at 717-665-7729 or Mike at 717-224-0747.
Bingo is planned for Friday, March 7, at noon at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Community members are welcome to donate
deadline is Monday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m.
Hosted by Penn State Extension and sponsored by the PA Beef Producers Working Group, the meeting also serves as a beef quality assurance recertification opportunity.
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CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 10am (Combined Worship Service) followed by 11am Social Hour. Services also available by phone (888-440-0106) or online at www.apostlesucc.org
HABECKER MENNONITE CHURCH: A growing intercultural church that loves God, its neighbors and the world. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. Located at 451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA. Active youth group. All are Welcome! Website: habeckerchurch.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
The Lancaster Group of the Sierra Club invites runners and hikers to participate in the 14th annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/ Hike at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, in Lancaster County Central Park. Participants also may bring their dogs on a leash to run or walk with them in the 3.1-mile fun race, which
is returning after a hiatus of a year. Race-day registration and check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the park’s Pavilion 22 (Kiwanis Lodge); walk-ins will be accepted. Participants are asked to park at 826 Eshelman Mill Road, Lancaster, and take the shuttle to the race location.
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COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
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Volunteering can be good for your health
Volunteering has a positive influence on communities and people in need, but it can also be beneficial for the volunteers themselves. Volunteering may lead to better physical and mental health, among other benefits.
According to an article published by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Jeffrey Burr, a professor of gerontology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, volunteering can help to combat depression and anxiety and increase self-esteem, happiness, and a sense of meaning in life. Burr and the AHA note that the health benefits of volunteering occur among people of all ages, and a deep look at how volunteer efforts are good for personal health shows just how profound giving back can be.
The Mayo Clinic reports that volunteering reduces stress and increases positive, relaxed feelings by
releasing dopamine. When volunteers spend time in service to others, they report feeling a sense of meaning and appreciation, both of which can have stress-reducing effects.
AmeriCorps reports that volunteering can provide a sense of purpose in older adults, which can help replace feelings of inadequacy due to loss of major role identities, such as wage earner or parent. This sense of purpose can improve life satisfaction and happiness.
According to researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, older adults who volunteered for at least 200 hours annually decreased their risk of high blood pressure by 40%. Lowering blood pressure may also lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Volunteers working together link people to others and their communities. This connection can help people overcome
feelings of isolation, which may come from being new to a community or being a senior and having a smaller social circle.
Those who volunteer regularly may be happier and more empathetic toward others. Volunteering also instills a sense of pride that can make people happier.
Individuals who volunteer can improve their cognitive health as well. That is because volunteering engages people in new skills, requires them to solve problems, and keeps them mentally stimulated through various activities.
Some volunteer activities will involve physical tasks that can contribute to improved physical health because they constitute moderate exercise.
Volunteering offers a number of benefits that can improve both physical and mental health for those donating their time to help others.
Calling All Goal-Getters
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Short-term fitness goals for long-term success
At the start of each new year, millions of people sets goals they hope to attain in the coming months. In a Forbes Health/OnePoll survey of 1,000 adults in the months leading up to the start of 2024, nearly half of respondents indicated that improving their physical fitness would be a top priority over the course of the new year.
Fitness-based resolutions are popular every year, but it can be difficult to achieve them. In fact, the Forbes Health/OnePoll survey found that roughly 44% of respondents said their resolutions flamed out at the two- or threemonth marker. Although there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for sticking with and ultimately achieving a resolution, breaking down the resolution into shortterm goals can help people stay motivated and achieve long-term progress.
For example, people seeking to lose weight may aspire to do so incrementally. Weight loss goals were
the fourth most popular New Year’s resolution for 2024 among participants in the Forbes Health/OnePoll survey. Although that survey separated fitness goals from weight loss goals, the two are certainly linked. Individuals who aspire to lose 10 pounds undoubtedly recognize that such a goal cannot be achieved overnight, so they may aspire to lose small amounts of weight at predetermined intervals. For example, if the end goal is losing 10 pounds, they may aim to lose two pounds by the end of January. Incremental progress can motivate individuals to stay the course and ultimately propel them toward achieving a more substantial, long-term goal.
Exercising for a predetermined number of days each week can also be a stepping stone to greater achievements. Individuals accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle can resolve to exercise three days per week in the first month of their res-
olution and then increase that by a day in the second month. A consistent schedule when designing this goal is imperative, which is why it can make more sense to plan for three days per week as opposed to 12 days per month.
Goal setters may consider getting fit by walking a mile each day to start. Walking is a cardiovascular activity that can have a profound effect on overall health, and it can help condition sedentary individuals’ bodies for more strenuous activity. A daily 1-mile walk will not require a significant commitment of time, but as the effects of a daily walk begin to take hold, individuals may find it easier to engage in more strenuous physical activities.
Short-term goals can help people remain motivated as they pursue more substantial goals that take longer to achieve. Such an approach can be especially useful for individuals resolving to improve their physical fitness in the new year.
Ways to make a diet more nutritious
Nutritious foods are a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. The World Health Organization says a healthy diet can help to protect a person against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Nutritious foods also help a person get to or maintain a healthy weight, promote stronger bones and teeth, and positively affect longterm mental health.
People often wonder how they can improve their daily diets. Here are some ways to make meals more nutritious.
People are advised to eat an array of fruits and vegetables. Healthline notes that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been proven to offer many health benefits. Incorporating a variety of these foods into the meals eaten each day will provide fiber, vitamins,
minerals, and antioxidants. Vegetables also are low in calories and fat, which aligns with diets designed for weight management. Health experts suggest that people eat greens and other vegetables first so they fill up and are therefore likely to eat fewer less-nutritious foods during each meal.
Consuming sufficient healthy sources of protein is important, as protein helps one to manage hunger, sustain energy, and maintain muscle. Lean sources of protein are best, and these can include skinless poultry, unprocessed lean meats, seafood and fish, legumes, and nuts. Eggs also are excellent sources of protein. Fish tends to be low in calories for the amount of protein it provides. People are advised to incorporate oily fish like salmon into their culinary repertoire since it
is a source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. When selecting breads, cereals, rice, and other carbohydrates, select higher-fiber or whole-grain varieties. Whole grains contain more fiber than white or refined starches and will help one to feel fuller longer.
Cut down on saturated fats and sugars. Be mindful of food labels when selecting ingredients for meals. Opt for foods that are low in saturated fats, which tend to contribute to an increase in the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Also, regularly consuming foods and beverages high in sugar increases a person’s risk for obesity and tooth decay, says the National Health Service of the United Kingdom. Practice additional smart eating strategies. In addition to the foods eaten,
organized in mid-Julybringing along the 1973 Camaro Z28 that was used in “Brave the Dark.” More meetings and a tour of the NHAHS museum followed. “I said (the museum has) got to do something in conjunction with the movie,” said Loewen.
Nate agreed, noting that Stan had done much for New Holland, but that others deserved credit as well. “To honor Stan is awesome,” he said. “But there are many in this community (who get involved). That’s what I love about this community.”
Stan was born in Lancaster, and he graduated from Penn Manor High School and later Millersville State College. Stan had developed a love for theater at an early age, and he moved to California, where he was an actor with the Pasadena Playhouse. Eventually, Stan returned to Lancaster, and he taught at Solanco High School for a few years before moving to GSHS. “When Stan arrived at GSHS in 1967, immediately, he organized a play,” recalled Ressler. Working together with teacher Frank Palumbo, Stan founded GSPA. In pulling together artifacts for the exhibit, Nate found multiple comments from ELANCO School District superintendents calling GSPA’s most recent production “the best one yet.”
“Stan wanted everyone to be involved,” recalled Nate, who is now a director as well as a producer but admitted he had no interest in theater prior to meeting Stan.
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there are ways to eat in a more healthy manner. People should slow down when eating and savor the foods. They should gauge whether they feel full before going back for another portion. Eating foods off a smaller plate can trick the brain into thinking that one ate more, a tactic that can help to reduce portion sizes. People may try to cook and prepare more foods at home where there is more control over the ingredients.
Eating healthy, nutritious foods is a key to longterm well-being.
“If (Stan) heard (an athlete) was hurt and couldn’t play, he would invite him to be in the show.”
Ressler played in the orchestra for GSPA shows both as a student and as a professional musician following graduation. “(Stan) would get some professionals into the mix and the kids would learn from them,” recalled Nate.
Loewen was involved in GSPA both before and after the 1976 car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Loewen recalled working with the stage crew when Stan asked him to take over a part for a student who had dropped out. When Loewen said he preferred to stay backstage, Stan visited Loewen’s parents to enlist them in persuading him to take the part. Later, during a production of “Winnie the Pooh,” a wooden and paper tree was crafted around Loewen’s wheelchair so that he could greet children and others in the lobby prior to the play.
NHAHS vice chair Wilbur Horning remembered Stan’s legacy of pairing students in romantic roles who then went on to marry. “Many marriages were created by Stan,” said Horning, who noted a former New Holland pastor and his wife were cast as the leads in “Brigadoon” and that siblings Hillary and Josh Martin, who took over GSPA several years ago, are the children of a couple that was brought together by Stan.
“The Remarkable Mr. Deen” will include items pertinent to Stan’s life
with special attention to his influence in New Holland. The camera used by Stan’s father in his work for Hamilton Watch will be on display, as will a Christmas tree signifying Stan’s mother’s love of the holiday. An area is devoted to Stan’s GSHS desk, and photos of Stan are placed throughout. Pointing out the differences between his and Stan’s backgrounds - Nate has referred to Stan and himself as Barbra Streisand vs. Metallica - Nate noted the large number of photos of Stan as a child. “I have thousands of pictures of Stan,” said Nate. “Stan was born in 1937, and I have pictures from his first birthday in 1938. I didn’t have a first picture until I was 6.”
One area of the exhibit will be devoted to “Brave the Dark” with an actual movie poster and props from the film. “Stan’s jacket will go here,” said Nate, who added that “Brave the Dark,” star Jared Harris wore Stan’s actual jacket in the movie. “(Harris) was so honored to wear that,” shared Nate.
Garden club sets meeting
Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will hold a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster. The show-and-tell program will be “Blooming Houseplants for Winter” by Jay Good from Stauffers of Kissel Hill in Lititz. Plant varieties highlighted may include the peace lily, African violets, and other winter blooming flowers. Good
will discuss repotting and fertilizing indoor plants to keep them healthy all season long. Guests may attend for a donation. For more information, email Kathy at KRASgardener@ yahoo.com. Information about the club is available by visiting www. womensgardenclub oflancastercounty.com or searching for “Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County” on Facebook.
The NHAHS Museum is open each Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no admission fee. Nate is hoping to provide some group tours when he is available. To arrange for a group tour, readers may call 717-3542049 and leave a voicemail. Tours will be free, but donations are appreciated.
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Steve Loewen (left) and Nate Deen have partnered to bring an exhibit about Stan Deen to the New Holland Area Historical Society Museum.
Lions Club members recognized
Lions Club members Bill Crabtree (left) and Tom Hinkle were honored for their years of service.
At a recent meeting of the Lancaster Lions Club, held at VisionCorps in Lancaster, two members were recognized by Lions Clubs International for their combined service of 100 years. The club presented a 40-year service chevron to club president Bill Crabtree and a 60-year service
chevron to past president Tom Hinkle. Both Crabtree and Hinkle serve on the board of directors and continue to participate in local service activities and fundraisers.
For more information about the Lancaster Lions Club, visit www.lancaster lionsclub.com.
Postcard club meeting to focus on birds
The Lancaster County Postcard Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The program for the afternoon, which will include member participation, will be “Favorite Bird
& Why,” and the postcard competition will be “Birds (No Chickens).”
The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 717-413-6882 or search for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
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times, new generations of budding artists such as JJ Roach continue Lancaster’s artistic legacy by achieving recognition across Pennsylvania and beyond.
The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Strasburg, is a countywide network of paintbrushes and sketchbooks. LCAA’s members hail from every part of the county, as well as areas as far as Chester County, Philadelphia and Maryland. The nonprofit’s mission is to celebrate and promote visual arts in the local community, a goal that has remained unchanged since LCAA was founded in 1936.
“We’re still committed to our original idea of promoting the arts in the area,” said Patricia Keller of Landisville, who handles LCAA’s publicity and advertising. “We’re always trying to get everyone involved and to give people opportunities to appreciate, understand and see good artwork. Visual arts are important to everybody.”
LCAA strives to support the art community in
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Prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Recipients will include the overall top three male and female finishers; the first-, secondand third-place winners in numerous age and gender categories; and the first three finishers of any age who race with their dogs. Special door and dog prizes also will be presented.
The 5K route will be the
various ways. The organization’s main location in Strasburg houses the Steinmetz Gallery and the Kauffman Gallery, which frequently feature the artworks of LCAA members and distinguished guest artists. Membership shows take place every winter, fall and spring, in addition to themed exhibits such as “Cool Colors” in February, which will exclusively feature artworks of green, blue and violet hues. Until Thursday, Feb. 13, the 2025 Winter Membership Show may be viewed in the Kauffman Gallery, and a showcase of Dan Graziano’s work titled “Observations” will remain in the Steinmetz Gallery.
Although LCAA’s galleries steadily host new exhibitions, the nonprofit also offers a variety of workshops, classes and programs to teach specific techniques and explore different mediums. LCAA organizes fundraisers such as plant sales and art supply sales throughout the year to help cover its expenses, compensate professional jurors for exhibits and
lower class enrollment fees.
As an active member of LCAA for more than 35 years, Keller said that one of her favorite aspects of the organization is its comradery. “Whether you’re down there working or part of a critique group, you’re around people who have a common interest,” added Keller. “You meet artists who work with different mediums than you do. It’s interesting to see how things work.”
Despite including many expert artists, LCAA accepts members of any artistic ability. “It’s nonthreatening. That’s what I love about it,” Keller said.
It’s an opportunity for anyone to have a creative outlet and a place to show your work.”
LCAA is seeking volunteers to fill various roles within the organization, including leadership positions on the board of directors and gallery sitters to oversee exhibits when staff members are unavailable. To learn more, interested parties may attend a board meeting on the third Friday of every month at 10 a.m. LCAA asks that anyone planning to attend a meeting confirm by calling the office at 717-687-7061. For more information, visit www.lcaaonline.org.
same as it was in 2023, winding through the park on well-maintained trails with some hills.
There is a fee. For more information and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ SCLGPolarBear5K2025.
All money raised by this event, the Sierra ClubLancaster Group’s major fundraiser, will support local efforts to ease climate change, the reason polar
Preschool to host open house
Noah’s Ark Preschool at Hempfield Church, 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, will hold an open house drop-in on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In the case of snow, the event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Attendees will be able to meet the teachers, tour the school, and pick up registration packets.
Noah’s Ark Preschool started in 1970 at Hempfield Church. The school aims to enable children to develop a love of learning by exploring God’s world
around them. The school focuses on the whole child and presents activities that promote learning and developing skills in the areas of social, emotional, spiritual, physical, language, and cognitive. Registration for the public will begin at the open house. Registration packets will also be available at https://noahs arkhempfield.org/. For more information, visit the aforementioned website, call the office at 717-2857110, or email info@noahs arkhempfield.org.
bears and other creatures are at risk of extinction.
Funds raised in the 2025 race will help finance the organization’s green project grant program, which over the past nine years has awarded grants of up to $500 to 95 Lancaster County organizations with environmental preservations projects. The money also will help support the Lancaster Group’s free-
to-the public outdoor activities and educational programs.
The Sierra Club is a national organization with a chapter in each state. The Lancaster Group, one of 10 in the Pennsylvania Chapter, has approximately 1,500 members. For more information, email Sierra ClubEvent@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ sierraclublancaster.
Women’s Bible studies planned
Change of Pace, a women’s Bible study, will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 16 to March 20, at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster. For 50 years, Change of Pace has offered opportunities to study God’s Word.
The book choices for the upcoming session are “Esther,” by Kelly Minter,
discussing a woman who stood up for her faith and changed her world; “Jesus in Me,” by Anne Graham Lotz, examining seven aspects of the Holy Spirit that may help people relate to the third person of the Trinity; and season 3 of “The Chosen.” For more information, visit www.changeofpace. org.
A previous exhibit in the Steinmetz Gallery featured the art of Carol Herr, a Quarryville resident and the Lancaster County Art Association’s gallery director.