Uncovering 150 years of local history
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
In 1874, four Willow Street residents shared a goal to establish a new place of worship in the community. On Oct. 24 of that year, married couples
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Mylin and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dagen convened on the third floor of what was then Frick Hall, planting the seed of a humble church that would grow into a thriving congregation 150 years later.
artifacts to offer church members and the greater community a glimpse of the area’s history. “We feel we have a duty to start sharing these records,” Schubert said.
“One of the big plans we have is to start an oral history project about the Willow Street community in general, not just the church.”
“We feel we have a duty to start sharing these records.”
This year, Willow Street Church, 2723 N. Willow Street Pike, will celebrate its 150th anniversary by organizing a variety of community events and historical projects that will take place over the next two years. Eric Schubert, a Millersville University graduate student and intern at Willow Street Church’s archive, is currently digging through a mountain of old records and
Although the church’s archive primarily includes information about the congregation’s history, it also contains a wealth of records and pieces of the past related to the greater community and its residents. As Schubert has combed through the archive’s contents, he has discovered numerous records and artifacts, including Bibles that date to as early as 1821; the ashes of the original Willow Street Church foundation; and a treasure trove of audio tape reels, camera slides and Super 8 film rolls.
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club recently partnered with nonprofit organization Parish Resource Center to support expecting mothers in the local region. On Sept. 25, volunteers from the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club assembled 92 kits of items for infants at Parish Resource Center’s facility, located at 2160 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. The kits will be distributed to expecting mothers
BY JEFF FALK
It promotes health and growth and confidence. But Girls on the Run (GOTR) Lancaster is also about stamina; it’s about finishing the race.
GOTR Lancaster is in the process of putting the wraps on another fall season. If participation and impact are any indications, the current season has been an overwhelming success.
“Girls participate in our program for every reason imaginable,” said
Jennifer West, co-founder of GOTR Lancaster. “They stick with it because it’s fun. Our program is a developmental program that focuses on the whole girl. The girls learn about who they are and how to make good choices. They learn how to be good friends and how to choose good friends.”
GOTR Lancaster will conclude its 10-week fall season on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Millersville University’s Pucillo Field, 105 Pucillo Drive, Millersville, with a session-ending 5K fun
Willow Street Church’s archive contains many old photographs of church leadership and congregation members from the Willow Street community.
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Rotary Club
through Union Community Care, a medical provider that offers prenatal services at a variable cost depending on clients’ budgets.
In the first phase of the project, the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club received a list from Parish Resource Center of the items needed for the baby kits. Each kit includes a diaper bag, diapers, sanitary wipes, a nasal aspirator, a blanket and clothing items such as onesies, sleepers and hats. The Rotary Foundation helped fund the purchase of the baby kit items through the Rotary District 7390 Grant Program, matching the contributions of the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club. The project was proposed by one of the Lancaster
Hempfield Rotary Club’s members who discovered Parish Resource Center’s community outreach initiatives. The club decided to pursue the partnership due to the baby kit program aligning with one of the Rotary Club’s missions to advocate for mothers and children.
“The baby kits are a good starter package to make sure new mothers have what they need after they have their children,” said Tony DeVito, president of the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club. “We like to do service projects that are locally based, and Parish Resource Center does outreach right here in Lancaster.”
In addition to serving mothers and children, the Rotary Club has other missions that focus on areas including promoting peace,
fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, growing local economies and protecting the environment. In recent years, the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club has completed projects to install new benches at local parks and has donated books to elementary schools in Hempfield School District.
The organization also hosts community meals throughout the year at a local church, and it completes a biannual project to pick up trash along a 4-mile section of Harrisburg Pike.
The Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club holds regular meetings from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of every month at Loxley’s Restaurant on Centerville Road. During meetings, members discuss potential service projects and host
guest speakers to highlight a variety of topics and other organizations with similar goals. The last meeting featured a local historian who spoke about the artwork inside the dome of the Capitol building in Harrisburg.
The Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club holds an annual Christmas wreath fundraiser to help support its community service initiatives. This is the first year that the club will sell wreaths at a roadside stand in addition to accepting presales. On Saturdays Dec. 7, 14 and 21, club members will operate a stand near Pinnacle Family Dental Care on Harrisburg Pike in Landisville.
For more information about the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club, visit lancasterhempfield rotary.com.
Sacred Heart School plans celebration
Sacred Heart School, 235 Nevin St., Lancaster, will hold a celebration honoring the 114-year legacy of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM), whose service, dedication, and faith have shaped the school’s history and community. The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17, beginning with a 10:30 a.m. Mass led by Bishop Timothy Senior.
Following the Mass, the school will hold a dedication and blessing of a commemorative bronze plaque, which will be permanently displayed near the front entrance of the school. The plaque will serve as a tribute to the sisters’ enduring influence and contributions to the spiritual and educational foundation of the school.
Seventeen Sisters from the IHM community are
scheduled to attend. All community members are welcome to join in the celebration, which will honor not only the legacy of the IHM sisters, but also their ongoing impact on students, families, and staff members.
For more information, contact Ann Weaver, advancement director for Sacred Heart School, at aweaver@ sacredheartsch.org.
Meeting to feature program on Corrie ten Boom
The Susquehanna Valley Community Connection (SVCC) will hold a gathering with the theme “Christmas With Corrie ten Boom” on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola.
Gayle Haas will present
a costumed dramatization of Corrie ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor who, with the Dutch Resistance, helped Jewish people escape the Nazis in World War II. Haas’ presentation is titled, “Do You Wonder Why?”
Music will be provided by
Hilldale Farm
Store
Alpaca Socks
Hand-woven
Perfect Harmony. Beverages will be available at 1 p.m., with lunch at 1:30 p.m.
There is a fee to attend, and reservations are due by Saturday, Nov. 16. For information on how to register, call 717-799-0088. Cancellations must also be made by Nov. 16.
Pipe organ dedication concert set
Internationally acclaimed concert organist Alan Morrison will play the dedicatory concert for the recently completed Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Pipe Organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. The concert will take place in the historic 1854 sanctuary.
The organ, in memory of Rita Jane Barton Hill Byrne and the Rev. Ronald and Darlene Christiansen, is a rebuilt Sebastian Gundling organ that was repaired, restored, and enhanced under the craftsmanship of Larry Pruett at Columbia Organ Works. Morrison has performed in concert throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Russia. He is a regular performer at Marian Anderson Hall in Philadelphia, where he presents music
as a soloist, as a concerto soloist, with choral and brass groups, and with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available afterward. For more information, call the church office at 717-397-5149.
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Volunteer readers sought for Ag Literacy Week
The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation is seeking volunteer readers for its ninth annual Ag Literacy Week, which is set to occur from Monday to Friday, March 17 to 21. Volunteers from communities across the state will visit classrooms and other student groups to read the book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” and talk about local farming.
Ag Literacy Week connects volunteers from the agricultural community to local classrooms to share the story of agriculture. Readers have the opportunity to talk about farming and agriculture through the book they read as well as sharing their own story about farming, agriculture programs they are involved with, or their connections to agriculture. After each reading event, volunteers donate a copy of the book and educational activities to the classroom to be used throughout the year and with future classes. More than 2,000 copies of the book will be presented in classrooms in Pennsylvania this year.
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“The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” explores the joys of planting a garden, nurturing and harvesting food, and recycling scraps to compost, ensuring that the cycle of growth and sustainability continues. Scientific facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers, and more are included on every spread. The book encourages young readers to become environmental stewards, learn how to care for a garden, understand a plant life cycle, and discover the power of pollinators and the importance of composting.
To register as a volunteer reader by Friday, Dec. 13, or to learn more, visit www.pfbfriends.com/ ag-literacy-week/.
The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation is a charitable organization supported by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. The foundation has been educating the public and promoting agriculture since its inception in 1986. To learn more about foundation programs, go to www.pfbfriends.com.
Senior citizens plan meeting
The Strasburg Area Senior Citizens will gather on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. On the agenda will be elections for 2025 officers, signing Christmas cards for veterans, and receiving contributions to the annual memorial fund for Christmas giving. Refreshments will be available.
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.
To register or for more information, call Jill at 717-239-1530.
Alan Morrison
Saturday, December 7 • 8am-2pm Leacock Presbyterian Church 3181 Lincoln Hwy. East,
Holiday shoppers invited to check out The Shoppes at Miller’s
Shoppers are invited to check out The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Anna’s Gifts & Sundries and Locally Made Food Shop for their holiday shopping. All of the stores are located on Route 30 in The Shoppes at Miller’s. Visitors will find local treasures and artisanal products from Lancaster County, from hand-stitched Amish quilts to shoofly pie.
The Quilt Shop at Miller’s offers all things quilt related, including a curated selection of hand-stitched quilts, quillows and handmade artisanal crafts. The store has been a destination for both locals and visitors seeking unique gifts and home décor.
Locally Made Food Shop focuses on items made in Lancaster County, including Miller’s Bakery products. Shoppers will find jams, jellies, spice mixes, tea, coffee and baked goods like shoofly pie and chocolate pecan pie. Additionally, there are Lancaster County-made kitchen items,
including wooden cutting boards, Lancaster cast-iron pans and more.
To learn how to ship a Miller’s shoofly pie, chocolate pecan pie or raisin bread with icing, visit www .LocallyMadeFoodShop .com or call 717-687-6621.
At Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, visitors will find locally made jewelry and accessories.
Crafters will appreciate the hand-stitched quilts by Amish and Mennonite artisans and be able to explore an array of quilts, ranging from traditional Amish patterns to contemporary designs at The Quilt Shop. There are also wall hangings, bed runners and throws. For those who cannot visit the store, quilts can be purchased at www .QuiltShopAtMillers.com or people may arrange a virtual shopping experience.
For home chefs and foodies, handmade items that can be found for the kitchen include aprons, spice mats and potholders in a multitude of colors. These items, as well as spices and jams, can be found at both The Quilt Shop and Locally Made.
For children, The Quilt Shop has handmade soft cloth books and quilted stuffed animals. Also offered are baby blankets
and quilted growth chart wall hangings.
At Anna’s, shoppers will find jewelry by Lancaster County artisans, including The Color Green’s wire-wrapped hand-blown glass jewelry. Anna’s also carries seasonal items like scarves, gloves and hats.
At Locally Made, shoppers can create their own personalized baskets filled with locally made jellies, jams, fruit butters, coffee, olive oils, teas and more along with home décor and kitchen items from Anna’s. Premade gift baskets are also offered, as well as curated gift boxes, which can be shipped across the U.S.
Gift cards purchased at The Quilt Shop, Anna’s or Locally Made are good at all three retail shops plus Miller’s Smorgasbord, AmishView Inn & Suites and Smokehouse BBQ & Brews. This allows the gift recipients to select their own special gift, eat at Miller’s or even put it toward a getaway at AmishView.
The Shoppes at Miller’s is located at 2811 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks. To learn more, visit www .millerssmorgasbord.com and select “Shopping.”
PennDOT posts contest for students
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites high school students from across the state to participate in the eighth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades nine through 12, regardless of their school’s learning model.
For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a cost-effective, innovative solution that may help PennDOT more effectively increase awareness of seat belt safety and change behavior to improve roadway safety. PennDOT is committed to continuously improving roadway safety, and the agency works to do so using a multifaceted strategy, which involves promoting behavioral programs and implementing infrastructure improvements.
Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, which will determine the statewide winner. For this year’s challenge, four organizations are providing a combined total award of $6,000 to the statewide winning team. These organizations are the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC); the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/ PA); the Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE); and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania (ITSPA).
For complete details, visit www.penndot.pa.gov/ innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge tile on the right side of the page. The submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
run beginning at 2:30 p.m. More than 1,400 runners are expected to attend, including most of the GOTR Lancaster participants and members of their support teams, as well as community members.
The 5K fun run is open to the public, and runners can register at www.gotr lancaster.org up to and including the day of the event. GOTR is also seeking fun run volunteers for the event.
“It’s a day when girls, coaches and family members come out and celebrate the accomplishments of these 10 weeks,” said Jessica Wilson, GOTR Lancaster’s program and 5K fun run manager. “There are a lot of cheer groups along the course, and it just makes it a really special day for the girls. Sometimes they’re running with their coaches, and sometimes they’re running with family
Annville-Cleona school districts in Lebanon County. The meetings consisted of some sort of physical activity, including running; social and emotional curriculum; and varying forms of support.
“We have girls from all walks of life who have experienced all types of things at this point of life,” said Kylie Homan, GOTR Lancaster’s program director. “For these girls, now is when they’re really trying to understand themselves and how they fit into this world. Participating in Girls on the Run gives them the foundations to build strong relationships and life skills, not just for now, but into the future. We want girls to participate in any way they’re comfortable. There is research that suggests that a combination of physical activity and emotional support is the best way to help the whole person.”
An international program, GOTR was founded in Lancaster in 2009, with two teams and 25 girls. GOTR Lancaster expanded into Lebanon County in 2017, and to date the program has been used 22,000 times by about 12,000 girls.
“We thought this was something Lancaster was ready for,” said West. “We grew quickly. We were just seeing as many girls as possible. Now, we’re going deeper and finding out where we’re not reaching. The participants are really learning how to be part of a larger community.”
Registration for GOTR’s spring 2025 season will open on Friday, Feb. 7, and the 10-week session will commence during the week of March 10.
For additional information about Girls on the Run Lancaster or to volunteer, go to www.gotr lancaster.org.
GOTR superhero Sofia shows off her cape at last year’s season-concluding 5K fun run.
Participants (from left) Rebekah, Rachel and Nancy celebrate the completion of the GOTR Lancaster program at last year’s season-ending 5K fun run.
Willow Street Church
In addition to hosting a series of community events and compiling oral histories, Willow Street Church plans to publish a booklet to tie the contents of the archive into a cohesive historical account. The church invites members of the community to share any stories, memories or old records they may have by calling the office at 717-464-3462 during its regular operating hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
Despite undergoing a number of changes over the last 150 years, Willow Street Church remains an active place of worship with a growing congregation. The cornerstone of the original church was laid in 1876, and
a dedication service took place on July 28, 1877, after six months of construction.
A new educational building, which is still in use today and serves as the church’s fellowship hall, was erected in 1954. The pastor at the time, Gerald Hinkle, appointed a building planning commission four years later to begin developing a plan to build a new sanctuary. A groundbreaking for the new building took place in 1967; the structure was dedicated in 1969, and it serves as Willow Street Church’s sanctuary today. Since the late 19th century, the church’s congregation has grown from a group of fewer than 20 members to more than 100 worshippers. For more information, visit www.wsucc.com.
SINGING SPRING FOODS
FHFLC promotes farming as way of life
BY JEFF FALK
The development of Lancaster County is rooted in agriculture and family living. It’s a past that the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County (FHFLC) wants to honor but not dwell on.
FHFLC seeks to sustain, preserve and support the evolved agricultural industry in Lancaster County. The nonprofit accomplishes its mission by providing a hub for the farming community, implementing programs, fostering relationships and educating youths.
“Agriculture is very important in Lancaster County,” said FHFLC president Steve Spayd. “Lan -
caster County is still the leading agricultural county in the state. Our farms have gotten larger, and they’ve gotten more technical. Hopefully, at the end of the day, we can say we’ve made progress. I don’t think we’re working harder; we’re working smarter.”
FHFLC, which is directed by a 15-member board, might be best known locally for the Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County, which it operates at 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The spacious building houses seven outside organizations, including the Penn State Agricultural Extension Office of Lancaster County, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency, the Lancaster County Conservation District, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an agricultural products business.
“Our agricultural community is a very giving community where we come together and learn different things,” said Spayd. “By having a central meeting place, I think it’s been a tremendous benefit to Lancaster County. Our learning is never finished. One of the things we need to keep in mind is, are we passing that knowledge on? There was a need for a hub, and that’s why the foundation was founded.”
FHFLC sponsors a scholarship program for Lancaster County high school students interested in furthering their educations in the fields of agriculture, family living and consumer sciences. Following an application and review process, four-year renewable, $1,000 scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Since its inception in 1966, the program has awarded 526 scholarships totaling over $740,000. The scholarship program is funded through the Elmer L. Esbenshade Trust and FHFLC.
“I think the scholarship program is a very important aspect of Farm and Home Foundation because we want to encourage young people to further their educations,” said
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 WIL-
LOW 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 9:15 am & 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
Arborist course planned
Penn State Extension will offer the Arborist Short Course Series from Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, to Friday, Feb. 7.
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
Designed to increase working tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, the course aims to prepare participants for the Certified Arborist exam through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), as well as improve their marketability. The course is designed to allow participants to view lectures live or via recordings and take the required quizzes to complete the course and receive a certificate of completion and ISA CEUs, if requesting them. Topics will include tree
biology; tree planting and establishment; tree identification and selection; tree pruning; protecting trees during construction; cabling, bracing, and lightning protection; tree insect and disease diagnosis and management; soils; water relations; tree nutrition; and urban forest management.
To register by Friday, Jan. 3, visit https://extension .psu.edu/ and search for “Arborist Short Course Series.” The Extension recommends that participants obtain the ISA Certification Study Guide for the course, and a discount code is available; more details will be provided after registration.
Whiz Kids win softball championship
The Whiz Kids ended their season 15-2 and beat Willow Street Blue in the championship game. The league includes teams from Willow Street, New Danville, Ephrata, and Rapho Township. The Whiz Kids consist of (front, from left) Gordy Kautz, Bill Marzean, Glen Eberly, Dan Siegrist, Barry Finberg, (back) Larry Ciarroca, Linford King, Phil Graham, Paul Harrison, Brad Wile, Bruce Hampton, Dave Rineer, Tom Figart, Doug Goss, Dave Zook, (not pictured) Don Neff, Mark Lahn, Marv Adams, Glen Rainsley, and Terry Kreider.
Operation Christmas Child announced
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, from Monday, Nov. 18, to Monday, Nov. 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will be available across the country.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child - a project of Samaritan’s Purse - has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are experiencing war, poverty, disease, or disaster. Operation Christmas Child aims to reach another 12 million children in 2024 with the Gospel.
Shoebox packing is an activity suitable for individuals, families, and groups. A step-by-step guide is available by visiting
https://samaritanspurse .org/what-we-do/ operation-christmas-child/ and clicking “How to Pack.”
The project partners with local churches around the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need.
Participants can donate a set amount per shoebox online and receive a tracking label to discover each box’s destination.
Participants can visit the aforementioned website to find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts.
The online lookup tool is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.
Movie Night Fundraiser planned
A Movie Night Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
All money raised after the theater rental is paid will go directly to Manheim Township resident Garnet Sofillas, who has cancer. Sofillas has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and she has been unable to work full time since beginning treatment. She was recently approved for an experimental treatment. The fundraiser’s proceeds will help to pay for expenses not covered by insurance.
Sofillas’ favorite movie, “Legends of the Fall,” will be shown at the event.
Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Ormond, this 1994 classic was nominated for four Golden Globes - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actor, and Best Original Score - and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, visit https:// legends-of-the-fall-movie -night.cheddarup.com/. For more information, email hmkstockwell @gmail.com.
Community meal slated
Joseph’s Table at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will offer a takeout meal to members of the community on Thursday, Nov. 21. Meals may be picked up from 5:30 to 6 p.m. There is no charge. Those who would like a meal should enter the parking lot from Penn Grant Road and exit onto Shiprock Road.
Accordion enthusiasts to meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville.
The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
Spayd. “I think they’re kids who are motivated to learn more and who have a hunger for knowledge. Book knowledge and hands-on knowledge have to go together. The saying ‘it takes a community to raise a family’ is so true. I don’t think you could put a price tag on the whole thing.”
FHFLC, which also supports local 4-H clubs, FFA and community clubs, was established in 1961 by a group of Lancaster County farmers and their wives who were seeking to support agriculture in the community. In 1967, the current Farm and Home Center building was completed.
“I don’t know that the general public knows about us,” said Spayd. “Maybe those in the local agricultural community do. I don’t think people realize the availability of programs for them there and what the foundation has to offer. We’d like to make more people interested in how their food is being produced and where their food is coming from. So many people think food comes from the grocery store, and they don’t know anything beyond that.”
For additional information about the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County, go to www.farmandhome center.com.
L-S Legends win soccer tournament
The Lampeter-Strasburg U12 girls’ travel soccer team, the L-S Legends, won the Dillsburg Dual Shootout U12 Soccer Tournament in Carlisle on the weekend of Oct. 12 and 13. In two days, the team played seven games, posting a 6-1 record and winning five straight games to lift the first-place trophy. The team includes (from left) head coach Jim Medina, Janepaisley Smith, Isabelle Dommel, Bryn Zander, Scarlett Heinly, Evie Ferriera, Maddie Fowler, Aeris Flaharty, Ava Morris, co-captain Violet Byers, Cate Steigerwald, Taylor Medina, co-captain Grace Denlinger, Kenna Miller, and assistant coach Keith Flaharty.
Church posts Thanksgiving meal
Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, Lancaster, will host a community meal on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will consist of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, corn, green bean casserole, rolls, and pies. Iced tea, lemonade, coffee, and hot tea will be available.
The meal is free. Reservations are requested at www.lampeterumc.com.
Recipients of Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County’s 2024 scholarships are (from left) Emma Oberholtzer of Garden Spot High School, Jeanette Kneisley of Penn Manor High School, Mackenzie Nafziger of Penn Manor High School, Nathan Sauder of Manheim Central High School, Evan Espenshade of Elizabethtown Area High School and Caden Beyer of Ephrata High School.
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Bocce league concludes season
Team Buford’s Bocce was the regular-season champion in the Lancaster Bocce League with a record of 54-15. The league consists of 24 teams. Team Buford’s Bocce includes (front, from left) Dan Lake, Rich Collier, Joe Locurto, (back) Rick Sprout, George Goodling, captain Doug Michael, (not pictured) Bob Heckrote, and Don Henry.
Team Marchigiani defeated Team Buford’s Bocce in a best-of-five final series to win the 2024 Lancaster Bocce League Playoff Championship. The members of the team are (front, from left) Dick Bernhardt, Rodney Bert, captain John Vitti, Kevin D’Arco, Mike Casimano, Rick Bernhardt, (back) Glen Pottberg, Dominic Russo, Bill Bozochovic, Frank Russo, and Joe D’Isabella.
