Lampeter-Strasburg
From one rock star to another
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Most kids have a favorite rock star, famous actor or celebrity icon who they dream about meeting someday. Children often line the walls of their bedrooms with posters of their favorite superheroes and bands, but the likelihood of fighting alongside Captain America or sharing a stage with David Bowie is next to none. In August 2024, 12-year-old Willow Street resident Jackson Zook not only had an opportunity to meet one of his favorite rockers, but received a
one-of-a-kind guitar lesson from him, too.
On Aug. 7, a limousine arrived at Jackson’s home to take him to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. One of Jackson’s favorite bands, Creed, was playing a concert that night, and Jackson, along with his brother, Carson, and his parents, Randy and Lori, had received tickets from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A representative from the nonprofit’s local chapter met the Zook family at the venue and lead Jackson through the VIP entrance and up to the stage, where Creed was in
the middle of a soundcheck. After watching the soundcheck with the other VIPs, Jackson, Carson and Randy were invited on stage to speak with the band members and to take a few pictures. “They were amazing. Each one spent time talking to Jackson, and they were really sincere,” Randy said. Jackson received a set of dingedup drumsticks and used guitar picks from the members of Creed, and guitarist Mark Tremonti invited Jackson to go backstage during his warm-up before the show. While Tremonti prepared for the performance, he taught
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Educators face many challenges that are unique to their profession, no matter what subject is their area of expertise. In addition to possessing a wealth of knowledge and at least some level of mastery in their field, teachers are tasked with engaging students and making lessons digestible and stimulating.
There are many difficult aspects of teaching that apply to every area of study, but educators also contend with the challenges that are unique to their specific subject. A math teacher must find creative ways to hook the attention of their more rightbrained pupils who struggle with rigid principles and orderly equations, but an art teacher might feel unable to get a math
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
Jackson Zook (right) had a chance to learn a few guitar tips from his favorite guitarist and member of Creed, Mark Tremonti.
A panel of Vietnam War veterans shared their experiences from the conflict with students during a classroom visit in 2023.
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Lampeter-Strasburg’s Collin Shelley tries to get the takedown on Manheim Central’s Jason Dougherty on Tuesday, January 7 during the 53-21 loss.
Landry Maines of Lampeter-Strasburg works to avoid the takedown by Manheim Central’s Brodie Daugherty during the 53-21 loss at home on Tuesday, January 7.
Pioneer’s Derrick Sprout puts Manheim Central’s Aiden Myers in a headlock to get the pin in a 53-21 loss on Tuesday, January 7.
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& health wellness
Keep bathrooms clean to reduce health risks
Homes are often characterized as sanctuaries for their inhabitants. When a home is warm and welcoming, it can be the perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Although no one wants to imagine danger lurking in their homes, certain areas of a home, including the bathroom, can pose health risks if they are not properly maintained. In addition, issues that can affect residents’ health may not always be so visible, which underscores how important it can be to learn about the various ways to keep a bathroom clean so it does not make anyone sick.
- Routinely inspect tiles and caulk. Mold is one of the biggest potential health risks that can develop in a bathroom. Damage to tiles and caulk can foster mold growth. When caulk cracks or separates from tile or any other surface where it is applied, moisture can get in and lead to conditions that promote the growth
of mold. The same process can unfold with cracked tiles, so it is imperative that damaged caulk is removed and areas are recaulked. Cracked or damaged tiles also should be replaced to reduce the risk of mold infestation, which can trigger allergic reactions and exacerbate issues like asthma.
- Replace a malfunctioning bathroom fan. Bathroom fans that are not working at peak capacity can lead to moisture issues and adversely affect indoor air quality. A bathroom fan that vents into the attic can lead to mold growth in that area of the home. In addition, malfunctioning bathroom fans can contribute to moisture issues that result in mold growth. Bathroom fans that direct air outside of the house as opposed to an area like an attic can lead to healthier air and help to reduce the risk of moisture problems in the bathroom.
- Clean sink fixtures. The world was reminded of the benefits of handwashing
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during the COVID-19 pandemic, when public health officials noted how easily viruses can spread after people touch door knobs, handles, and other surfaces contaminated with germs. This problem is present with bathroom fixtures as well. People should routinely clean faucets, handles on sinks and toilets, doorknobs, and light switches in the bathroom to reduce the risk of contact with germs.
- Replace shower curtains regularly. The Cleveland Clinic notes that various types of bacteria and mold can form on shower curtains and liners. These bacteria and mold can cause illness in some people, particularly if they already have compromised immune systems due to a preexisting condition or the common cold. If shower curtains and liners are showing their age, replace them immediately. Even if there are no visible signs of bacteria or mold growth on a shower curtain or liner, individuals can still replace them every six months or at least once per year. Various health issues may be lurking in bathrooms. Taking steps to prevent such issues can help people to ensure their bathrooms are not making them sick.
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 three-month marker. Although there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for sticking with and ultimately achieving a resolution, breaking down the resolution into short-term 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
resolution 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.
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.
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 University 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.
Cattle will be the focus of the upcoming gathering.
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 877345-0691. Participants may also walk in and pay by check or cash the day of the workshop. The registration 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.
Women’s Bible studies planned
Change of Pace, a women’s Bible study, will meet on Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. starting Thursday, Jan. 16, 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
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wiz to wield a paintbrush. Like any kind of educator, history teachers have a tough job; however, teaching history is often complicated by the inaccessibility of its source material. The principles of mathematics are the same no matter what kind of paper they’re written on, and a chemistry student can see the results of a lab experiment in real time. But someone who is teaching a course about the ancient Romans can’t just bring a legionnaire to school for the day. No textbook can ever give students a true look at the periods of history that have no living evidence to give a testimony, making the few opportunities to meet the people who lived through their lesson of the day a rare and priceless occasion.
Throughout the year, Chapter 1008 of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) sends a group of veterans to local schools to give students an opportunity to learn about the Vietnam War from the people who saw it with their own eyes. In December, a panel of VVA members visited Donegal High School and Garden Spot High School, and the organization has additional presentations scheduled for Columbia High School and Solanco High School in the spring. Chapter 1008 members visited Lampeter-Strasburg High School on Jan. 3 to give an educational presentation and to answer students’ questions about the Vietnam War.
“We’re not there to teach a history lesson,” said John Hoober, VVA’s education chair and organizer of the school visits. “We want them to know what things were really like, which you don’t get from a textbook.”
The visiting veterans started the presentation by providing background information and historical
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For more information, visit www.changeof pace.org.
context about the Vietnam War and the events that led to one of the most brutal conflicts in American history. The introduction included statistics about the combatants and casualties of the war, as well as a discussion about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. After providing some historical details about the war, the panel of veterans answered questions from the students and held a group discussion.
Hoober, who primarily handled logistics and supply mission during the war, said he typically tries to include a few veterans on the panel who saw combat in Vietnam.
“The kids always like to know about things like what you eat while you’re over there, what kind of weapons you used and the type of wildlife you encountered in Vietnam,” said Adam Titter, a social studies teacher at Lampeter-Strasburg High School. “They ask about the kind of training soldiers had, what the weather was like and the transition back to civilian life when they returned home.”
Titter said that many students typically ask the veterans questions about specific topics they have been discussing in class. In the past, students have asked the panel how they feel about the Kent State shootings after learning about the tragic protest in a lesson. The question-and answer session also served as an opportunity for the teenagers to confirm or
disprove notions about the Vietnam War found in video games and movies, such as the treatment of soldiers who returned from active duty. While some veterans share experiences that involved a hostile reception and being villainized by anti-war activists, others received a warm welcome when they returned to communities such as Lancaster that they were forced to leave due to the nationwide draft. “It blows up some of those stereotypes the students might hear, or it might legitimize them,” Titter said.
After the Q&A portion of the class period, students were invited to browse a collection of artifacts brought in by the veterans, such as old pictures, military commendations and pieces of equipment used by soldiers during the war. “This is in no way fictional; it’s stuff we all went through,” said Hoober. “Our chapter is blessed to have members who want to share their stories, allowing us to send at least four panelists to every school.”
“The most valuable thing - more than a video or anything else we can show them - is for students to hear a first-person account,” said Titter. “They can watch a video about how the enemy was hard to identify because of the Viet Cong’s strategy of blending in with the population, but they don’t understand it until they hear the veterans’ actual experience.”
Sierra Club sets Polar Bear 5K
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.
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 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 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.
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Jackson different guitar techniques and demonstrated how he practices songs. “I was so nervous and just in awe,” Jackson said. “He was teaching me how to do bends on my guitar without hurting my fingers, how to find which key a song is in and how he uses a backing track on his laptop to practice.”
“People tell you not to meet your heroes because they’ll disappoint you, but (Tremonti) was so gracious and so sincere,” Randy said. “He spent an hour back there with Jack; it was so cool. All these guys were super gracious and took time out of their busy evening.”
Jackson was diagnosed with juvenile myositis when he was 10 years old. The primary symptoms of the rare autoimmune disease are weak muscles and skin rashes, and
Jackson experienced severe fatigue that prevented him from playing his guitar. Although Jackson’s guitar teacher continued to teach him music theory, Jackson was unable to pick up his guitar for a period of time until his strength returned. “That’s what made all of this so meaningful for us,” Randy said. “Listening to his favorite band’s music helped him get through tough times.”
Although Jackson’s health has greatly improved after receiving treatments for juvenile myositis, the disease continues to affect his life due to medications and frequent doctor appointments. “We’re so grateful to see how much better he is, but it still impacts his life a lot,” Lori said. “This experience was such a fun thing that he could
look forward to and enjoys looking back at now.”
Jackson is a seventh-grade student at Martin Meylin Middle
School, and the young rocker said he plans to use some of Tremonti’s tips to write his own music down the line.
Birding field trips planned
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer two field trips in January. The activities are free and open to the public, but participants must register with the group leader prior to the day of the trip.
A field trip at Riverfront
Park near Marietta will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 18. Participants will look for mergansers and other winter waterfowl along the river as well as ruby and golden-crowned kinglets, the brown creeper, and the
yellow-bellied sapsucker in nearby trees. To register, contact Emily Broich at 717333-9146 or emilybroich @gmail.com.
and mobile app use. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Attendees will look for birds such as waterfowl, bald eagles, other raptors, and winter migrants. To register, contact Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarah ann71880@gmail.com.
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the venue will be Safe Harbor Dam and Observation Road, and the program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. This trip is geared for beginning birders, but everyone is invited. This walk is meant to introduce new birders to the hobby, including bird identification and binocular
For more information about the LCBC, visit www .lancasterbirdclub.org, www .facebook.com/lancaster birdclub, or www.insta gram.com/lancasterbird club.
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.womensgarden cluboflancastercounty.com or searching for “Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County” on Facebook.
Jackson Zook (far left) saw Creed perform with his brother(continuing from left), Carson Zook, and his parents, Randy and Lori Zook.
Sewing educator to give virtual presentation
The Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will meet on Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Nationally-known sewing educator Mary Ray will give an hourlong presentation titled “Overview of Sustainability in the World of Sewing.” Ray will share what sustainability is, why it matters, and how people can incorporate it into their creative lives.
For more than 40 years, Ray has made a career out of sewing and inspiring others to sew. She has been a manager and buyer for an independent fabric retailer, a representative for a wholesale fabric importer, a designer and maker of custom bridal items, and an associate editor and frequent contributor at Threads Magazine. She has presented programs and workshops for groups and at conferences and, before her recent retirement, was an instructor for 13 years in the Applied Design Department at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., where
she developed a studio class called Sustainability in the Apparel Industry. She also has a class on Craftsy called The Fashionably Quilted Jacket, as well as a Design Your Own Wardrobe e-learning course on www .threadsmagazine.com.
LASN’s 2025 theme for its meetings is “Sustainability.”
All monthly meetings will touch on an aspect of this topic. The January meeting is meant to be an overview and discussion of the importance of sustainability.
The event is free of charge for LASN members, with a fee for nonmembers. To register by Monday, Jan. 20, contact Linda at lancaster sews@gmail.com. More information is also available by sending an email to the aforementioned address.
The Lancaster Area Sewing Network is a group for people who love to sew. Its members range from people who have not sewed much before to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group’s main focus is
Event to mark 500th anniversary of Anabaptism
An event celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement will take place from Monday to Wednesday, Jan. 20 to 22, at Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland. Worship and prayer will take place daily at 10 a.m., and sessions will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. The sessions were created with input from various Anabaptist groups.
The Anabaptist movement was sparked on Jan. 21, 1525, during the Reformation by the rebaptism of three young leaders. Anabaptists include the Amish, Mennonites, the Brethren in Christ, and Hutterites.
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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.
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683
Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
The event will celebrate the anniversary through six primary areas of focus: remembrance, reverence, reflection, repentance, rebaptism, and re-mission. This 500-year mark of the believer’s baptism will also offer an opportunity to look to the future. For more details, call Lloyd Hoover at 717-3816641 or Dave Smucker at 717-740-2989. People may also speak with Elmer Fisher, Ken Reinford, Josh Smucker, or Reuben Stoltzfus.
Registration is recommended; to register, visit www.allianceus.org/ the-invitation.
fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing, although occasionally embroidery, quilting or bag-making are shown by members. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months. During winter months, the meetings are conducted via Zoom. During the rest of the year, in-person programs are held at the Lancaster Friends Meetinghouse, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. A yearly overnight retreat, a one-day retreat, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more details, contact the membership chair at the aforementioned email address.
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastoral Team: Kevin Kumher and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717872-6755.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors 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
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG : 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Wed. 6:30 pm . Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net
LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
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
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
ROCK CHURCH: A Spirit-filled, Full Gospel Church Family. 32 E. State St in Quarryville. Sunday service at 10am. More info at RockChurchLC.org Phone: 717-847-6872
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
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Neff PT named Practice of the Year
Neff Physical Therapy (PT) received the Practice of the Year award at the 11th annual HODS International Diagnostic Studies Symposium. Daniel Neff, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Kris Davis, Doctor of Physical Therapy, accepted the award on behalf of The EMG Center, the diagnostic branch of the Neff PT practice, at the symposium, which was held in San Antonio, Texas, from Nov. 1 to 3, 2024. The international HODS symposium highlights physical therapy practices that excel, both in the United States and around the world, and have advanced board-certified degrees in electromyography (EMG) and musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS). To be qualified to perform EMG and MSKUS, the practitioners at Neff Physical Therapy had to successfully complete a two-and-a-half-year medical residency program and pass a national clinical EMG board exam.
The international committee selected The EMG
Center, a diagnostic portion of Neff PT, as its 2024 recipient. At The EMG Center, patients are able to have a local Neff practitioner perform an EMG or MSKUS right in the clinic.
An EMG test is often ordered for anyone experiencing weakness, numbness, tingling, or pain and involves a precise technique using a tiny wire electrode
to assess electrical signals in specific muscles. This test is important because it helps determine whether the numbness and tingling is a result of a muscle being affected directly or if issues lie in the nerve connections to the muscle. This distinction is vital for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning, ensuring the right treatment
Lions Club members recognized
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.
is provided to relieve the patient’s symptoms.
The international HODS symposium presents the Practice of the Year award to physical therapy practices that excel in cutting edge diagnostic techniques and provide advanced treatment and research.
To learn more about Neff PT and The EMG Center, visit www.neffpt.com.
Webinar to focus on invasive plants and insects
Penn State Extension will hold a live webinar, “Invasive Plants Drive Insect Invasion,” on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Andrew Liebhold will delve into the complex relationship between invasive plants and insects and discuss the critical role of reducing plant invasions to preserve forest health. Attendees will gain insights into how managing plant invasions can help protect forests and the diverse life they support.
There is a fee. Continuing education credits are available. Registration is required by visiting https://extension.psu .edu/ and searching for “Invasive Plants Drive Insect Invasion.”
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Team members at Neff Physical Therapy announce that the business was selected as Practice of the Year at the HODS International Diagnostic Studies Symposium.
Lions Club members Bill Crabtree (left) and Tom Hinkle were honored for their years of service.
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