Lampeter-Strasburg
Landis returns to lead library
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
This library story features a happy homecoming.
Former Strasburg-Heisler librarian Jennifer “JJ” Landis has returned as the branch’s director, officially beginning her new post Jan. 1.
Landis came back a few weeks earlier to work with her predecessor, Kristin Fernitz. Fernitz, who served as director for 17 years, is still working at the library to ease the transition.
Landis had previously worked at the Strasburg-Heisler Library for about a decade as the children’s librarian before accepting a job in the propane industry in 2021. When the library needed
a new director, it seemed like an ideal fit.
“When I knew they needed someone, I was very interested in applying,” Landis said. “I felt like lightning struck me and I thought, ‘Of course I want this job.’”
The first several weeks have gone as well as she had hoped.
“Coming back here felt like coming home,” said Landis.
“Many of the same staff are here, and it’s been so welcoming from staff members, board members, and patrons that I know. It’s been easy to feel welcomed, but there’s still a learning curve.”
Landis said she does not plan to institute any big changes because none are necessary. “My
goal is to keep things moving in the direction they’re moving,” she said. “We currently have good momentum. We have lots of community support, wonderful programs set up, and my goal is to keep it moving in that direction. I don’t have any plans to make any big additions or changes because the ship is sailing smoothly.”
The director says the library must continue to work on increasing public awareness.
“Always a goal is more community involvement,” said Landis. “I want people in the community to be aware of what we have to offer and to realize that we’re here. We have eight pre-K programs a week, lots of programs for adults, and the materials we circulate. I
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Pam Oleksa is dedicated to making sure everyone has access to the same kind of care her family did.
That’s why Pam and her husband, Greg, are co-chairs of the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development’s annual gala.
Schreiber’s 41st annual gala is scheduled for Saturday, March 8, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster. The theme is “Havana Nights,” so there will be a Cuban influence, including some Cuban ideas infused into the food.
Local organizations purchase sponsorships, which is a main source of revenue. Schreiber’s
Hero sponsors are Faulkner, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Highmark/ PennState Health, and Miter Foundation. There will be silent and live auction items, including a seven-day trip to Africa. A DJ
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
It was a banner day for Garden Spot FFA members of Lampeter-Strasburg High School at the PA FFA Mid-Winter Convention Jan. 6 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.
Garden Spot FFA celebrated members receiving their first blue corduroy jacket and others achieving the milestone of earning their Keystone Degree.
“The receiving of their Keystone Degree is a marker of
success and reflection,” adviser Katie Ranck said. Six Garden Spot FFA members received their Keystone Degree. To be able to receive the Keystone Degree, members had to have invested over $1,000 or have over 300 hours invested into a supervised agricultural experience (SAE), completed at least 30 hours of community service, participated actively in their FFA chapter events, and held various leadership roles. FFA members Sarah Firestone, Ava Immel,
JJ Landis is the new director of the Strasburg-Heisler Library.
The Oleksa family, including (front) Alex, (back, from left) Pam, Greg, Nick, and Ashley, at last year’s Schreiber Gala
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Prima to present “Peanuts”-inspired musical
Prima Theatre, 941 Wheatland Ave., Lancaster, will present the musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” from Friday, Feb. 7, through Sunday, Feb. 23. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 7, 14, and 23; at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 8, 15, and 22; at 2 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 9, 16, and 23; and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 13 and 20.
The musical was inspired by Charles Schulz’s iconic
“Peanuts” comic strip. Set in a thrust U-shaped seating arrangement, audiences will be immersed in the performance, and no seat will be more than four rows from the action.
The musical captures the humor and heart of “Peanuts,” from Snoopy’s playful antics to Charlie Brown’s earnest quest to be a “good man.” The story is brought to life by professional performers.
To purchase tickets, visit www.primatheatre .org or call 717-327-5124.
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What’s in The Fridge?
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Do you know about The Fridge? No, I’m not talking about a typical run-of-themill refrigerator that you can find in nearly every kitchen of nearly every home. If you swap the neglected Tupperware container of old leftovers with locally sourced bar bites and replace the shelf of half-used condiments with hundreds of craft beers, you no longer have a common man’s icebox; you have The Fridge, a bottle shop and pizza café located at 534 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster.
The Fridge joined Lancaster city’s eclectic roster of eateries and bistros in 2011, but to understand its role in the local community, we have to go all the way back to the very beginning of the 18th century (bear with me).
In 1709, German immigrants made their new
home in Conestoga, the fourth settlement of its kind in Lancaster County. Among the many cultural traditions and customs brought from their European homeland, the first German-Americans arrived with a mighty thirst for beer. At first, beer was brewed inside taverns and inns, but breweries quickly began popping up to match the growing community’s penchant for pints. By the 19th century, Lancaster County was a well-known hotbed of breweries, earning the nickname Little Munich in 1868 after The Daily Intelligencer published a story that read, “Lancaster in America occupies the same position that Munich does in Germany,” citing the area’s rapidly growing brewing industry. Now let’s fast-forward to 2019. On a warm spring afternoon, I was sitting beside a console television on a sidewalk in downtown Lancaster city. I had greatly underestimated the weight of the massive appliance - which I found on the sidewalk a few minutes earlier - and I was only able to carry it halfway to my apartment before losing my grip. I sat next to the TV in defeat, cursing my hubris and wondering how I was going to finish my poorly thought-out venture, when the friendly face of Wyatt Deutsch appeared. Wyatt, a Warwick High School alumnus and recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, was dropping off his resume at local restaurants and cafes. Instead of finding a job, he found a gargantuan TV and a sweaty fool. After Wyatt graciously helped me haul the TV to my apartment, I spent a few minutes talking to him and his now-wife, Alex Douglas-Deutsch, who told me about their dream
Wyatt Deutsch
Theater announces special guest performers
Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater, 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, has announced its schedule of February performances.
Magician Eric Jones will perform on Saturdays, Feb. 8 and 22, at 7 p.m. Known for his sleight-of-hand magic, Jones’ dexterity with coins, cards and other objects entertains and astounds his audiences. An award-winning performer, Jones’ magic has been showcased at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and “Monday Night Magic,” New York City’s longest-running off-Broadway magic show. Jones was a contestant on Season 2 of “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” where he successfully fooled the duo. He was also a Top 12 semifinalist on Season 12 of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”
In addition, Brian Curry will perform one show only
on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.
An award-winning mentalist, Curry has wowed audiences in venues across the country, including his show “The Good Liar” in Washington, D.C. He’s been featured on “Penn and Teller: Fool Us” and has performed at corporate events and on cruise ships on all seven continents.
Finally, “Imaginarium,” a dinner and magic show, will be featured on select days in March. Illusionist Brett Myers will take audiences to a largerthan-life circus, where people appear, disappear and fly. People of all ages will enjoy the new show, which includes grandscale illusions, comedy and variety arts. For performance information and to purchase tickets, visit www.magic andwondershow.com.
“Romantic Flourishes” concert posted
First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Romantic Flourishes,” on First Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey.
Selections will include Felix Mendelssohn’s “Allegro maestoso e vivace” from Sonata No. 4, “Canon
in B Major” by Robert Schumann, and “Rhosymedre” (“My Song Is Love Unknown”) by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Other works include “Grand Choeur in B-Flat” by Theodore Debois and “Choral in E Major” by Joseph Jongen. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the church office at 717-397-5149.
don’t know if everyone in the Strasburg community quite realizes what we have.”
That creates a domino effect. “With that public awareness comes more users of the library, which brings in more donations, which we need to survive,” Landis said.
“We want to get out in the community as much as possible,” said Landis. “Continue to partner with local businesses like we do for our summer reading kickoff and be known at school board meetings and borough council meetings.”
Landis is already a fixture in the community, having lived in Lampeter for 24 years. After earning a teaching degree, Landis got a library and information science master’s degree from Drexel University in 2011 and was in that program when she volunteered at the Strasburg-Heisler Library.
“When I was in education, I did spend time in an elementary school library and that got me interested in school libraries,” said Landis. “Reading, writing, and teaching all culminates with the library. I am passionate about freedom of information and access for everybody, and that everybody in the community is welcome, those kinds of ideals. Those are my passions, and public libraries are the perfect fit for that.”
The Strasburg-Heisler Library is located at 143 Precision Ave. Hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Landis says the library has two major events over the next two months. Throughout February and March, the library will be collecting underwear that will be donated to LS Together. The fifth annual event is known as “Drop Your Drawers,” a nod to the children’s book character Captain Underpants.
Adult Trivia Night will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. Space is limited.
For more information or to register for activities, visit www.strasburglibrary.org or call 717-687-8969.
Brianna Shaffer, Audrey Wagner, Ian Lyons, and Owen Williams all met these requirements.
“It was definitely a lot of hard work with the FFA,” Immel said. “I started my freshman year and was a jacket recipient. It’s been an agricultural journey. My freshman year, I was not a
public speaker, and through the FFA I’ve developed my voice in agriculture. It’s a testament to what working in FFA can do for you.”
Immel, who has been riding horses since she was 7, completed supervised agricultural experiences, journaling her time spent training horses, feeding the horses, and mucking stalls. Immel raised two sheep for the West Lampeter Fair, competed in the national convention in agriculture sales, and was the runner-up in extemporaneous speaking at the state convention. She also earned a spot in the state fair queen competition after being named West Lampeter Fair Queen.
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This year, FFA Alumni and Supporters donated 1,369 jackets to Pennsylvania FFA Members, setting a new record for the highest number of jackets donated to date. Local donations were made possible by chapter supporters Anita Martin, Donald and Emily Welk, Franco Family LLC, Jeri and Molly Ross, Josh Brian, Joshua Weaver, Kim Rubincam, South View Farms, Jay Sangrey, Jessica Thomas, and Brian Weldy. Among the recipients, 15 Garden Spot FFA members were proud to receive and zip up their FFA jackets during the convention. They were Alex Franco, Sarah Conrad, Ashlynn Frey, Zach Heil, Ashlyn Donaldson, Olivia Rubincam, Trent Thomas, Landon Giberson, Khloe Parsons, Kinsley Ferreira, Kylie Dyer, Lillie Byers, Maddy Albright, Rex Giberson, and Sebastian Delgado. To receive a jacket, members were evaluated on their participation in the FFA and had to fill out an online application. ”Every step in this journey may not be easy, but the hard work you put in will present opportunities and shape your future,” PA FFA Alumni president Sher -
isa Nailor told the crowd at the 96th Mid-Winter Convention.
Freshmen jacket recipients Frey and Conrad share a similar story. “I was really looking forward to it ever since my older sister (Kayla) got hers (in 2020),” Frey said. “I went to Mid-Winter Convention one time, and she was receiving her
jacket. I was watching her and watching everyone get up and put theirs on, and I was just thinking, ‘That’s going to be me one day, for sure.’”
Conrad said, “When I was in middle school, I remember my brother (Jonathan) going to all FFA events (in 2020), and he always came back so
Keystone Degree recipients (from left) Audrey Wagner, Sarah Firestone, Ava Immel, Owen Williams, (not pictured) Ian Lyons, and Brianna Shaffer
FFA jacket recipients (front, from left) Ashlynn Frey, Sarah Conrad, Ashlyn Donaldson, (back) Lillie Byers, Kinsley Ferreira, Kylie Dyer, Maddy Albright, (not pictured) Alex Franco, Zachary Heil, Olivia Rubincam, Khloe Parsons, Trent Thomas, Rex Giberson, Landon Giberson and Sebastian Delgado
Send Me a Pro launches in Lancaster
Send Me a Pro, a franchise specializing in connecting homeowners with local professionals, has announced its launch in Lancaster. Starting with a focus on handyman services, Send Me a Pro aims to provide residents with reliable, efficient and high-quality home maintenance solutions.
Ben Franco, the owner of the Lancaster branch, brings experience and dedication to the community. As a seasoned entrepreneur and resident of Lancaster, Franco understands the unique needs of local homeowners. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction,
Franco and his team of skilled handymen are ready to tackle any home project, big or small.
In the near future, Send Me a Pro plans to expand its services to include house cleaners, personal trainers, tutors and more. The expansion will further support the Lancaster community by offering a comprehensive range of trusted professionals to meet various home and personal needs.
For more information about Send Me a Pro and the services offered, visit https://lancastercentral .sendmeapro.com or contactlancastercentral@ sendmeapro.com or 717-913-8277
Seniors’ group to meet
The Strasburg Area Senior Citizens will gather on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. After a meeting, Mary Lawhead and others will present “Living Your Best Life.” Refreshments will be provided.
Guests are welcome. There is a registration fee at the door to cover the fire hall rental.
Strasburg Seniors is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1966 for the recreation and benefit of area residents age 50 and older. Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of every month, and the club also holds a summer picnic and yearly Christmas party as well as outings and trips.
For more information, call Jill at 717-239-1530.
of running a restaurant together someday.
At this point, you’re probably wondering what this article is even about. Well, now you know two things: Beer has played an important role in communities across Lancaster County for hundreds of years, and Wyatt Deutsch is the kind of guy who helps you carry a 100-pound. TV down the block. In April 2024, Wyatt took over as owner of The Fridge, after he and Alex spent a few years learning the ins and outs of the local craft beer and food industry as it weathered the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. “It’s really something how in the blink of an eye your whole life changes,” Wyatt said. “That’s the thing Alex says all the time, ‘How many people can say they chased their dream?’”
Wyatt’s vision for The Fridge is reflective of the beer industry’s longstanding importance to the Lancaster community. Although he has no desire to change the formula that made The Fridge a cornerstone of the local craft beer scene, Wyatt said he’s brainstorming a few ideas to expand the restaurant’s role in the community, such as organizing public events and opening a neighborhood bar in the West End. “Lancaster’s a really tight-knit community, and we want to get more involved,” added Wyatt. “Whether you’re in Lititz, Strasburg or down in Solanco, you want a good community, and we’re fortunate to have that backbone.”
In addition to the closeness of the Lancaster community as a whole, Wyatt
attested to the camaraderie between the area’s growing number of craft breweries. “That’s my favorite thing about this community specifically; we’re all trying to help each other out,” Wyatt said. “There are more than 30 breweries in the county now, and we like to recommend them to visitors. Each brewery is getting better and better every year.”
For more information, visit https://beerfridge lancaster.com.
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Wrestlers compete in league tournament
Saturday, January 25, during the
Girls Wrestling Championships, LS’s Kinsley Ferreira (190) scores a takedown and then pins Donegal’s Marijah Finch in Manheim Township. Ferreira finished third in the 190-pound weight class.
Pioneers’ sophomore Sophia Maloney (148) eventually pins Elco’s Morgan Wise during the L-L League Girls Wrestling Championships on Saturday, January 25, at Manheim Township.
Lampeter-Strasburg’s Avery Planck (130) won by a technical fall against Donegal’s Sarah Fantom during the consolation match of the L-L League Girls Wrestling Championships on Saturday, January 25 at Manheim Township.
Lampeter-Strasburg’s Isaiah Wilson (152) defeats Manheim Central’s Aiden Myers by a major decision during the L-L League Boys Wrestling Championships on Friday, January 24, at Manheim Township.
Lampeter-Strasburg’s Hayden Martin muscles past Donegal’s Cohen Miller during the Pioneers’ 63-41 victory over the visiting Indians on Friday, January 24.
The Pioneers’ Asher Jones battles Donegal’s Cohen Miller for possession of a rebound during Lampeter’s 63-41 triumph over the visiting Indians on Friday, January 24.
wrestling photos by Bob Diller
“Intro to German Script” workshop set
Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will hold a workshop, Intro to German Script, on Friday, Feb. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the community room.
Mennonite Life archivist and librarian Julia Wiker will teach participants how to read Kurrentschrift, a distinct styling of the German script alphabet, as well as abbreviations and variations in writing and spelling. The session will also offer practice interpreting 18th- and 19th-century family records from Mennonite Life’s collections.
Learning to interpret
Kurrentschrift can be a valuable skill for genealogy research, not just for those with Swiss Mennonite ancestry, but for anyone with ancestral roots in German-speaking countries. The text is also found in the Pennsylvania German art of fraktur, which combines the elegant script with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Knowledge of German is not required for this workshop. There is a fee.
To register in advance, visit www.mennonitelife .org/events.
In the case of inclement weather, the workshop will be postponed to Friday, Feb. 14.
Kurrentschrift is a styling of the German script alphabet.
will supply music.
The inaugural Philanthropist Award will be presented to Dr. Samuel and Dena Lombardo, huge financial supporters of Schreiber for many years and key supporters of a recent expansion.
A highlight of the gala is the unveiling of the yearly Schreiber Ambassadors, who share their stories of perseverance.
Visit https://schreiber pediatric.org for more information or to purchase tickets to the gala. Tickets may be purchased until Friday, Feb. 14, or until they are sold out. Donations may be made up to March 10.
Pam and Greg, the latter of whom has been a board member for eight years, are in their third year as gala co-chairs. Their older son, Alex, went to Schreiber for 18 years. “That’s one of the
reasons we’re involved,” Pam said.
Alex graduated from Temple University. Now 30 years old, he works as an architect. “Alex has physical disabilities, so Schreiber was who we went to for speech, physical and occupational therapy, and that’s what helped him to be able to go to college and be independent,” said Pam. “That’s why my husband and I have an affiliation with them, to give back to an organization that gave to us for so many years.”
The Oleksas feel companionship with other families that have the same need. “That’s now our goal as parents, to give back to other families, so they, too, can have the same opportunities with their child to be an independent person in the community, living independently,” Pam said.
The entire family is involved. All three children are Hempfield High School graduates. The Oleksas’ daughter, Ashley, a teacher who was inspired by Alex’s journey, is on the gala committee. The younger son,
Nick, lives in Dallas but is returning home to attend the gala.
“It’s our family mission to support this wonderful organization,” Pam said. “And we have a ton of friends who support us in this mission, some on the board and committee.”
The gala is a major fundraiser for Schreiber. “The reason that we do the gala every year is we’re trying to make up for the $2.5 million deficit for services that are provided to the 2,000 children who receive services every year,” Pam said. “Our goal is to provide services to as many children as possible, even if they don’t have any ability to pay, their parents don’t have the ability to pay. We still want to provide care to those children.”
Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, day care, infant care, and preschool for children with developmental disabilities, developmental delays, or acquired injuries.
“We have such an out -
pouring of support from the community,” said Pam. “The generosity of our community been amazing the last two years my husband and I have chaired.”
Pam says the committee is hoping to have 400 individuals attend the event.
“Our gala has continued to grow,” said Pam. “We were at a smaller venue two years ago. Last year, we were at the Imperial for our 40th. We needed to find a larger venue. It’s just been very positive, the growth.”
Pam also credits the Schreiber fund development team consisting of Danielle Sunday and Kristen Masengard. “There is a team of committee members who play a huge role in gathering sponsorships, silent auction items, and live auction items, which are the things that make our event a success,” Pam said. “The big thing is we’re so fortunate our local community supports the needs of the local children. Every year, it’s heartwarming for me to see that outpouring of support.”
Ladies Night Out group to meet
The Ladies Night Out group from Millersville Community Church will meet on Friday, Feb. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group previously met at the church’s Hope Campus on Bender Road, but it will now meet at the church’s Grace Campus, 163 W. Frederick St., Millersville.
Kim Smith will present “God’s Stitching.” She will share how people’s lives are like a patchwork quilt - sometimes filled with beautiful memories and moments and at other times seemingly tattered and torn, strewn with
painful events. Smith will share some of her life experiences.
Smith is a second-grade teacher at Lampeter Elementary School, and she has been teaching for 25 years. She has two adult children, and a third is deceased.
Ladies Night Out is dedicated to providing programs and crafts for area women in a casual, friendly atmosphere. The programs are free, and donations are accepted to fund future events.
All area women are welcome. Reservations are encouraged by contacting the church office at 717-872-4571 or office@ mcchurch.net.
Guests make bids during the live auction at last year’s Schreiber Gala.
Guests at the 40th annual Schreiber Gala last year
Kim Smith
Dayspring schedules open house
Dayspring Christian Academy invites families with soon-to-be preschoolers, prekindergartners, and kindergartners to an open house on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. at the school, 120 College Ave., Mountville.
The event will feature A Very Hungry Caterpillar Valentine’s party that will focus on 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Do everything in love.” Parents will meet teachers and learn the distinctives of the Principle Approach, a method of thinking and living by God’s truth and the method of education used at Dayspring. The station-centered event will allow visitors to see the way Dayspring teaches math, science/STEM, the Bible, reading, and more.
The preschool program is appropriate for children who turn 3 years old by Sept. 1 and lays the foundation for a Principle Approach education. This program offers an introduction to the alphabet, and students learn about a Bible hero for each letter of the alphabet; this course of study culminates with Bible Character Day, complete with costumes. Age-appropriate history, science, literature, and math lessons are woven together and rooted in God’s Word. Guided free play incorporates princi -
ples of self-government, order, and unity. Circle time incorporates songs, the calendar, weather, colors, and Bible stories. Daily art projects incorporate a history, science, Bible, and literature focus. Preschool students attend class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 11 a.m.
The prekindergarten program is appropriate for children who are 4 years old or who just turned 5 at the start of the school year. The program is activity-oriented while introducing the structure and rigors of a formal classroom setting. As a first step into scholarship, the student notebook is introduced, and students begin formal steps toward reading through the Sound Sensible program. Students develop early math skills, learn a Bible verse for each letter of the alphabet, and delve into literature as they study the life of Beatrix Potter. They explore music, art, and the environment around them, and they learn to experience the wonder of creation.
The kindergarten program is appropriate for students who are 5 years old or are young 6-year-olds at the start of the school year. The program is still activity-oriented, but more emphasis is placed on paper-and-pencil activities and structured seat work. The student notebook is expanded and built upon
as a tool for scholarship. The Writing Road to Reading literacy program and the Really Great Reading phonics program are introduced at this level. Students expand their phonetic awareness and segmentation in preparation for beginning to read; many children learn to read before completing kindergarten.
The preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten classes use field studies to
bring to life what students learn in the classroom. In all programs, the seeds of scholarship are sown in every academic subject to inspire a love of learning and appreciation for God’s hand in all the children do.
For more information or to register for the Early Childhood Education Open House, call 717-285-2000 or go to www.dayspring christian.com.
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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
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
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: IndependentBible Believing. Meeting at 1836 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602. Weekly Worship on Sundays at 11 am. Phone: 717-938-8755. www.hopeforstrasburg.com
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.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.
(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
Student Elorm Seshie of Mountville participates in an activity as part of Dayspring’s prekindergarten program.
Food safety course
planned
Penn State Extension will offer a ServSafe Food Safety Manager course in Room 149 at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The program will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The exam will begin at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28. Registration is required by Friday, Feb. 14.
The in-person training will help participants learn how to prevent contamination of food by properly receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, and serving the food, as well as proper methods of sanitizing food service facilities. The course will be taught by certified ServSafe instructors.
Participants who complete the course and pass the multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. This certificate is good for five years.
The course fee covers the cost of the most recent edition of the “ServSafe Manager” book, virtual study materials, handouts, class instruction, a review, and the exam.
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SUNDAY MANAGER-ON-DUTY AT THE AMISH EXPERIENCE, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand. Hours are generally 11:00am to 5:00pm March through November. Manage the box office, ensuring tours depart on time, with the correct number of guests, and that staff are in place to cover their tours at the right time. The position also entails ringing in tickets, answering the phone, greeting customers. Pay is $13.00 per hour. If you would like to apply, please contact Sharon JacksonJohnson at 717-768-8400 ext. 216 or email Sharon@AmishExperience.com
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GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT
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happy. I was thinking, ‘Oh, yeah. I want to do that.’”
“It’s neat because those ladies both had an older sibling who paved the way for them,” Ranck said. “They were also very active in our Junior FFA program, which is our middle school club. They come up one time a month and are taught lessons by our current officers.”
Frey plans on getting even more active in the group. “I’m looking forward to becoming more involved with FFA over the next couple years, running for officer, getting my Greenhand Degree (the first level degree as a high school student),” she said. After the Greenhand Degree comes the Chapter Degree, Red Rose Degree, and Keystone Degree. There is also an American Degree, which must be completed three years after leaving high school.
“Less than 1% of FFA members earn (the American degree),” said Ranck. But Immel has beaten the odds before. She has been accepted to Delaware Valley University, where she will study animal science and pursue an FFA American Degree. Once afraid to speak in public, Immel now excels at it.
“FFA has really laid a foundation for her to be successful,” said Ranck.
Pennsylvania FFA hosts the state Agriculture Issues Leadership Development Event (LDE) at the PA Farm Show annually. Due to the winter weather, the competition was postponed. The Garden Spot FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Team has been preparing for the past semester to present on the topic of “The Effects of Proposition 12 on Farmers.” The team of seven consists of Rex Giberson, Sarah Firestone, Ashlynn Frey, Ava Immel, Landon Giberson, Brooke Rubincam, and Jack Ross. The chapter’s accomplishments go beyond this convention. Garden Spot FFA alumni Sydney Albright and Jaclyn Martin are state FFA officers this year, helping run the Mid-Winter Convention and handing out degrees. Garden Spot FFA president Sarah Firestone is working with the 2025 Junior Farm Show Committee, continuing to represent the chapter’s involvement in agriculture.