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“I will give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.”
Psalm 7:17
High school slates annual Holiday Shoppe
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Hempfield High School, 200 Stanley Ave., Landisville, will hold its annual Holiday Shoppe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature a variety of student-run businesses, and it will serve as an opportunity for classes in the Hempfield School District to share their efforts with staff members and the greater community.
During the event, the Franklin Gymnasium at the high school will be full of cash-only stands. Students will sell various goods at each stand, including wooden button ornaments, hand-painted decorative plates, holiday-themed mason jars, handwritten notecards, embroidered items, pet treats, customized picture frames and holiday gnomes, among many others.
Representatives of the Hempfield Foundation will operate a giftwrapping station at the Holiday Shoppe, and gift wrappers will receive donations throughout the day. All donations will benefit the foundation’s Help Thy Neighbor Fund, a program that was introduced in 2009 to support families in the school district that are experiencing financial difficulty. Members of Hempfield Sisterhood will also offer giftwrapping at the Holiday
Shoppe. Hempfield Sisterhood is an after-school club that strives to empower young women in the Hempfield School District by organizing community events and spreading positive messages on social media.
The annual Holiday Shoppe is a Hempfield High School tradition that began nine years ago. Every year, the event grows more popular in the community and features more student businesses than the previous Holiday Shoppe. Guests typically include other students and staff members in the school district and local residents, as well as many visitors who travel from beyond Lancaster County to shop for unique Christmas gifts. Twenty-two student businesses will participate in this year’s Holiday Shoppe.
In September, students began preparing for the Holiday Shoppe by holding classroom meetings to discuss ideas for new products and review their sales numbers from last year. Once the inventory was revised, the young entrepreneurs started collecting supplies and assembling their merchandise.
“The Holiday Shoppe is an opportunity for each student to use their individual strengths and skills to contribute to a project that benefits the whole class and community,” said Ann Jurgensen,
a learning support paraeducator at Hempfield High School. “I see the students enjoying the scale of this event. Showcasing their hard work to the community is also a big perk.”
The profits from the students’ stands benefit extracurricular activities for their classes such as field trips and classroom events, in addition to teachers’ budgets for school supplies. Students also
use a portion of their sales profits to buy supplies for the next Holiday Shoppe.
“Mini businesses really embrace the challenge to make a great product each year and have a successful day,” Jurgensen said.
“A successful day isn’t just measured in product sales - success is measured in the smiles generated and skills enhanced during this event!”
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
Student entrepreneurs invite the community to browse unique items and holiday decorations at the Holiday Shoppe.
Hempfield Area Food Pantry would like to wish its contributors and volunteers a Blessed Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Without your help, we could not have such a successful program.
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Serving seniors at Christmas
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For more than 35 years, Helen Bechtold has been providing free Christmas dinner to seniors age 55 and up throughout the region. This year she’s back at it again - and she could use community help.
“This year, more than ever, we need community donations,” Bechtold said. “With the cost of living on the rise, help is needed more than ever.”
Donations are needed for both the meal fixings and additional items given to the seniors such as hygiene products and paper products. For the meal, each senior will receive turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, a vegetable and a dessert.
Meals will be available for takeout only at the Hambones Social Club of the Columbia Borough Fire Department, 726 Manor St., Columbia, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Last year, Bechtold and
other volunteers, including longtime cook Sis Luzader, distributed more than 100 meals, and Bechtold expects to do even more this year.
“There is definitely a need for this,” she said. “The older population of this area is growing.”
She emphasized that the meal and additional items are available to anyone age 55 and older, no matter their economic status.
“This is not only for low-income seniors,” she said. “It’s for everyone 55 and up who is alone on Christmas or who just doesn’t feel like cooking. It’s for anyone who wants to come out and talk with someone and spend some time with other people while they pick up their meal.”
And although the meal is offered in Columbia, it is available for seniors anywhere.
“It’s a community effort,” Bechtold remarked. “It’s not only for people in Columbia. It’s for Lan -
caster, Maytown, Marietta, Washington Boro, anywhere in Lancaster County and beyond. I’ve had people from Virginia that come every year.”
Bechtold worked for the Columbia Senior Center for more than two decades, and her desire to serve seniors continued after her retirement.
“Seniors need socialization,” she said. “For a lot of people, Christmas Day is one of the hardest days of the year. This is a way to help.”
Preparation for the meal begins weeks in advance when Luzader starts some of the dishes and freezes them, Bechtold said.
“Sis does all the cooking. I love to cook, but I’m not cooking for a hundred and some people,” she said with a laugh. Instead, Bechtold takes care of soliciting donations and rallying volunteers to help.
“We have a great group of volunteers, some of whom have been here for a very long time,” she said, calling out individuals including Robin and Jack Gamby and Chuck Kloidt.
stated. “I try to connect them with community resources.”
She’s also started a group called Friends of Lancaster County for seniors who want to go out for lunch once a month.
Giving back to her community is just part of who she is, Bechtold said, adding that she sometimes feels like a celebrity when she’s out in public.
“Every time I go downtown, people say, ‘know you! You’re the Christmas lady!’” she said with a smile. “I give up part of my Christmas to do this, but it’s to make others happy. We want to make an impact on the community.”
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“We set up on Christmas Eve and have the Donegal wrestling team help out. They volunteer every year, and they’ve been doing that for so long.”
Bechtold emphasized that the meal is just one way she works to support seniors. “If I have a senior who comes in that day and says, ‘need help,’ I’m there to try to help them,” she
Reservations are required to receive the Christmas meal, and they must be made by Monday, Dec. 16. To make a reservation or to donate to the project, call Bechtold at 717-3422903 or Luzader at 717475-2562. To learn more about Friends of Lancaster County, contact Bechtold.
Veritas Community posts sermon series
The Veritas Community will offer an Advent sermon series, “God With Us,” on Sundays, Dec. 1 to 29. The series will explore the idea that the whole story of Scripture points ahead to the hope of Jesus.
The dates, themes, and Scriptures will include Dec. 1, “Hope for Creation,” Genesis 1:1-2, 26-27; Dec. 8, “The Promise of Peace,” Genesis 15:1-6; Dec. 15, “The Joy of Rescue,” Exodus 20:1-19; and Dec. 22, “The Kingdom of Love,” 2 Samuel 7:1-17. On Dec. 29, the gathering will be a brunch.
The Veritas Community gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the second
floor of HUB 450, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The first 15 minutes of the event are dedicated to fellowship time. For more information about the Veritas Community, visit www. veritas.community, email Ryan Braught at ryan@ veritaschurchpa.org, or call 717-572-5914.
Helen Bechtold
Spooknacht
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 trick-or-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 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.
Shop, dine and give back at annual Christmas Bazaar
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For one-of-a-kind gift items and some delicious food, stop by the annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Peter Catholic Church. The event will be held at the church’s Parish Center, Second and Union streets in Columbia, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. It will also run on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We have handmade items made by women of the parish, basket (giveaways), and White Reindeer items,” said Claire Storm, event volunteer.
“The White Reindeer table contains gently used and new items for purchase.”
Saturday’s festivities will feature the items for sale, and Sunday’s event will include a full-course dinner, served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The dinner menu will include ham, scalloped potatoes, a vegetable, a roll, coffee, tea or water, Storm said. “Desserts made by parishioners are also available for purchase,” she stated.
The dinner is open to the public and will be available for eat-in or takeout.
The bazaar is sponsored by the Parish Council of Catholic Women, with assistance from the men of
the parish. Proceeds benefit missions of the church.
“Proceeds support the parish activities as well
Workman
“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.
as worldwide initiatives,” Storm remarked. “Funds
A photo from LancasterHistory’s archive shows members of the Lancaster Jaycees selling food from the Official Jaycees Schpookmobile circa 1950.
Displaying some of the items for sale at the upcoming Christmas Bazaar are (from left) Kathy Arndt, Ginny Bentley and Fran Redman.
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Chorale plans winter concerts
The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster will presents its winter concert program, “See Amid the Winter’s Snow,” on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster; on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street; and Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. All performances will take place at 4 p.m., and a reception will follow the Dec. 8 concert. The chorale will celebrate the winter season and the ensemble’s 30th year with a program of songs chosen
by artistic director Barry L. Sawyer. The selections will include “See Amid the Winter’s Snow” by Dan Forrest, “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” by J.S. Bach, “Ecce Novum” by Ola Gjeilo, “The Yearning” by Craig Courtney, “Good Christian Men, Rejoice” arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw, “Carol of the Bells” arranged by J. Wilhousky, “Light the Legend” by Michael Isaacson, “Jesus Springing” by Bob Chilcott, and “Nativity Carol” by John Rutter. Jordan Groh will be the accompanist.
Admission is free, and no tickets or reservations are required. Freewill offerings
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Founded in 1994, the Heritage Chorale of Lancaster is a volunteer, nonprofit group of singers dedicated to excellence in the choral art form. With a repertoire spanning the 16th through 21st centuries and encompassing both a cappella and accompanied works, the chorale has performed at Colonial Williamsburg, Longwood Gardens, the Washington National Cathedral, and churches and historical institutions throughout the Lancaster County area. The chorale presents two programs each year - one in the spring and one at Christmas.
The bazaar also offers a way for the church members to connect with the community, Storm said, inviting everyone to attend.
“It’s a perfect time to
purchase Christmas gifts, enjoy a reasonably priced dinner and socialize with friends and family,” she said.
Cash or checks will be accepted at the bazaar and dinner. Tickets for the dinner may be purchased in advance at the church office or at the door. For more information, search for “St. Peter Catholic Church” on Facebook.
Church sets meditative Christmas service
Hempfield Church, 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, will host its annual Quiet Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Our Hope Is in What Is Coming.”
This special contemplative service, which is open to the public, is for those grieving a loss of any kind or for those preferring a more low-key, meditative
way to begin the Advent season. The service will include music, candle lighting, Scripture, and Communion. Sean Rajnic, a local licensed professional counselor, will give the message.
Child care is available for those who preregister; to register, visit www.hempfieldumc.org/ quiet-christmas.
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Church to dedicate new sanctuary
On the weekend after Thanksgiving, the congregation of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Lititz will dedicate its newly renovated sanctuary. After the church’s founding in 1904, the congregation began worshipping in rented rooms in Lancaster until the completion of its first church building, located at Plum and Clay streets, in 1906. As membership grew, the decision was made to move to Lititz, and the current facility was completed in 1993. The original plan was to utilize a multipurpose room for worship and add a permanent sanctuary at
some point in the future. That plan never materialized, so the decision was made in 2023 to refinish the multipurpose room as a permanent sanctuary and complete needed renovations of the building.
The new sanctuary has been turned 90 degrees on its original footprint to face east, with the arrangement of the organ, pews, baptismal font and altar designed to guide the eye toward the cross suspended above the altar. The original brass cross is now fitted into a custom-made wooden frame that better fits the space. Many local contractors, architects, designers,
and craftsmen contributed to this project, managed by Arthur Funk & Sons Inc. of Lebanon. New HVAC systems were installed by Clark Inc., wooden pews were crafted by Miller Church Interiors of New Holland, kneeler cushions were fabricated by Stump’s Upholstery Design, and the pipe organ was refurbished by Brunner & Associates, to name a few.
The Rev. Christopher Seifferlein, pastor of the congregation since October 2019, and the English District bishop, the Rev. Jeffrey Miskus, will lead a service of dedication on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. An
additional service and celebration will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, a biblical and liturgical church body. The mission statement of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church is “Confessing Christ in Word and Sacrament.”
The church is located at 308 Petersburg Road, Lititz. Worship services are held on Sundays at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday school and an adult Bible class at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.lancaster lutheran.com.
Chorus to celebrate 90 years with holiday concerts
The Hershey Community Chorus will present “Cheers to 90 Years” Christmas concerts. The performances will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Hershey Story Museum, 63 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at the Hershey Free Church, 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown.
There is a fee, with a discount for students. Children under age 5 will be admitted free of charge. Tickets may be preordered from any chorus member, by emailing info@hershey communitychorus.org, or by calling 717-534-3712.
Tickets will also be available at the door. For further information, visit www. hersheycommunitychorus. org.
The Hershey Community Chorus was founded
in 1934 and has served the greater Hershey community for the last 90 years. The chorus has been rehearsing since August in preparation for its holiday concerts, which will feature holiday musical selections connected to the year 1934. Connections include birth dates or death dates of composers or performers, the release of works, the presentation of concerts, and the founding of groups.
The chorus rehearses on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. under the direction of Matt Dickinson with Karen Kline as accompanist. No auditions are held, with the only requirement being a love of singing traditional choral music. Members of the Hershey Community Chorus hail from not only Hershey itself, but also from the surrounding area. Mid-
GSM Industrial acquires Light’s Welding
GSM Industrial, a third-generation business specializing in industrial fabrication and mechanical contracting, has announced the acquisition of Light’s Welding, a family-owned business based in Annville, which specializes in welding and repair services for the agricultural sector. The acquisition was finalized on Oct. 31.
GSM Industrial, founded in 1946, has long served the industrial sector, while
Light’s Welding, founded in 1948, has built a strong reputation within the agricultural market. The acquisition represents a union of similar services across distinct industries, combining the strengths and expertise of both businesses to deliver enhanced capabilities.
Both companies will continue to operate as usual, with terms and pricing of the acquisition remaining undisclosed.
dletown, Harrisburg, New Cumberland, Landisville, Elizabethtown, Palmyra, Columbia, Hummelstown, Camp Hill, and Lebanon are all represented among the 80 members who will perform. The chorus has
grown significantly in the last two years. New members are welcome.
For more information, visit www.hersheycommu nitychorus.org or email info@hersheycommunity chorus.org.
Holiday activities planned
Wayside Presbyterian Church, 600 Stony Battery Road, Landisville, will offer Parents’ Night Out on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is designed for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade and is offered as a service for parents who would like a break or want to do some Christmas shopping. The event will include holiday games, crafts, a Christmas movie, and dinner.
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Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
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
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
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!””
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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The event is free, but space is limited. To register, visit www.waysidepc.org.
The church will offer Christmas Eve candlelight services on Tuesday, Dec. 24. A contemporary service featuring the praise band will begin at 5:30 p.m., and a traditional service featuring the choir will start at 7 p.m. Both events will include the lighting of candles and the singing of “Silent Night.”
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Community warned of scams
Members of the public are encouraged to use caution to avoid scams during holidays.
Matt Schiltz, staff attorney for the Midwest regional office of the Federal Trade Commission in Chicago, said impostor scams are the most frequently reported type of fraud. For example, fraudsters may use artificial
intelligence to mimic the voice of someone known to the victim, such as a friend or family member.
Schiltz explained that fraudsters create new, more persuasive scams by improvising on old ones. In a recent scam, a person posing as a bank employee contacted potential victims and informed them
See Scams pg 8
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Decades partners win Rising Star Award
After previously being named finalists, Decades working partners Chris Trendler, operations manager, and Jonathan Yeager, design and development manager, won the 2024 Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) Rising Star Award on Oct. 28 at the Kalahari Resort Poconos.
There were 12 award categories, with the Rising Star Award honoring emerging leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry who demonstrate ongoing exceptional growth, notable industry involvement and strong leadership. The award was presented to Trendler and Yeager during a special Awards Gala where the 11 other award winners were announced in various categories.
Other members of the Decades team who attended the Awards Gala were Tony Gorick, sales and marketing manager, and Zach Fortunato, general manager. Decades is a restaurant, bar, retro arcade, bowling alley and events venue in Lancaster. To learn more, visit www.decades lancaster.com.
Nominations sought for heater giveaway
An individual or family in need in Pennsylvania will receive a new heating system this winter during the Gift of Warmth Annual Heater Giveaway sponsored by Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning.
Each winter, millions of people in the United States face life challenges and cannot afford to heat their homes or replace failing heating systems. Not having an operational
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that they needed to move their money into another account for protection against tampering or government seizure.
Fraudsters may also use
heating system poses a significant safety concern during the extreme cold.
Community members are invited to nominate someone to win a heater. People may write a short essay or make a short video nominating anyone who is experiencing tough financial times, an illness in the family and multiple medical bills, or a job loss. A senior on a fixed income, a U.S. veteran, or a single parent
caring for children are also eligible. A nominee must be a legal adult, a Pennsylvania resident, and a homeowner. People may not nominate themselves. A winner will be selected and notified on or before Monday, Dec. 9.
For more information and to submit a nomination by Sunday, Dec. 1, visit https://andreasplumbing .com/gift-of-warmth/. Details are also available by calling 610-377-5261.
weather disasters, such as the recent hurricanes, to lure unsuspecting people to shell out dollars to a fake charity.
Consumers are encouraged to visit www.ftc.gov/
imposters to learn more about the different types of scams. Anyone with knowledge of a scam should contact the agency at www .reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Members of the Decades team who attended the Awards Gala were (from left) Jonathan Yeager, Tony Gorick, Zach Fortunato and Chris Trendler.