Rock Ford slates Yuletide Tours
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The Christmas season as we know it today is an amalgamation of traditions that have been observed by cultures around the globe. Over the course of many centuries, people have adopted customs rooted in ancient pagan societies such as the Roman Empire and rituals that originated during the earliest days of Christianity as it spread from nation to nation. Although the modern-day holiday season typically concludes after Dec. 25, Yuletide is a bygone Christmas tradition that kept the party going well into the new year.
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will host its annual Yuletide Tours on Friday, Dec. 27; Saturday, Dec. 28; and Sunday, Dec. 29. On Friday, timed entries will take place at 4, 5 and 6 p.m.; on Saturday and Sunday, guests will be admitted at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. The selfguided tours will offer members of the community a glimpse of Yuletide celebrations as they were celebrated by Colonial Americans in the 18th century. Tickets may be purchased in advance for a set price, and discounted rates will be offered to seniors and youths between 6 and 17 years old; children age 5 and under may attend for free. A limited number of spaces are available for each tour. To purchase a ticket, visit https://rock ford.yapsody.com.
During each tour, guests may wander the halls of the former home of Revolutionary War general Edward Hand, a mansion located on Historic Rock Ford’s grounds. Although some Christmas traditions originate from German culture, such as placing a Christmas tree in one’s
home, Hand and other Irish or English Americans observed their own culture’s customs, including Yuletide. The English tradition involved 12 days of revelry that began on Dec. 25.
Christmas Day was reserved for religious rites, but the holiday was followed by a series of parties. The large gatherings typically included big meals, music, games and dancing that culminated in an extravagant ball on Twelfth Night. Yuletide did not highlight gift-giving as much as contemporary
Christmas festivities do, but revelers usually exchanged small items of sentimental value.
“One of our main goals is to introduce people to the Christmas traditions of the late 18th century and early 19th century.”
The many rooms in the mansion will be restored to the way they likely were when Hand still walked its halls. The home will be filled with historically accurate decorations and cooking demonstrations of popular meals from the Colonial era, as well as live music provided by harpsichordists Faith Martin and Margaret Marsch and violinist Mercy Martin. Volunteers and performers will be dressed
in period-accurate attire and stationed in the hallways to answer questions and showcase traditional 18th-century dances. This year, Historic Rock Ford will partner with Town and Country Garden Club to place a mixture of live greenery and faux flora throughout the home.
“One of our main goals is to introduce people to the Christmas traditions of the late 18th century and early 19th century,” said Christina McSherry, executive director of Historic Rock Ford. “Some of them might surprise people, and it’s a good way to celebrate the season and to keep the holidays going.”
For more information, visit www.historicrockford.org.
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Holiday tunes like “Silver Bells” and “Winter Wonderland,” as well as religious hymns, including “Mary, How Could You Have Known?” and “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” will be featured at a Christmas concert to be presented by the LanChester Chorus on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 3 p.m. at the Christiana Fire Company, 214 S. Bridge St., Christiana.
The chorus gets its name from the fact that its members are from both Lancaster and Chester counties, including many singers who attend Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church and other faith communities in the Southern End. The director of the chorus, Kimberly Kusnersyk, is a resident of Strasburg, and the accompanist, Christine Smith, resides in Willow Street.
Light refreshments, including cookies and punch, will be served after the concert. There is no admission fee, but a freewill offering will be received.
For the concert, the fire hall’s banquet room will be festively decorated by members of the chorus with poinsettias and greens. Members will dress formally for the occasion. “The men wear dark suits and red ties, and the ladies wear black with red scarves,” noted Kusnersyk. “It’s a mixed choral group - alto, soprano, bass and tenor - and a mixture of ages. They sing very well. Most of them have sung in their church choirs or other choirs. They have a musical
Volunteer Dana Lewis sets the mansion’s candlelit dining room table.
Mattress store offers holiday photo booth
This holiday season, Gardner’s Mattress & More is offering a decorated photo set, offering families and friends the chance to create lasting memories - all for free.
Co-owner Jeff Giagnocavo has adorned the store with festive decorations, Christmas lights and cheerful displays across the railings and awnings and inside the store. The photo set is the centerpiece of the effort, providing visitors with a chance to capture their
own holiday images.
Gardner’s Mattress & More is located at 830 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster, behind Park City Mall. The photo booth is open daily during store hours. Photo assistance by team members is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition to spreading holiday cheer, Gardner’s
Mattress & More is giving back in other ways this season. For every mattress purchased during November, the store has pledged to donate 30 pounds of food to help those in need and facing food insecurity. For more information, visit www.gardners mattressandmore.com or call 717-299-6228.
Families may take photos for free in a Christmas photo set.
BIA of Lancaster presents Pillar Awards
The BIA Pillar Awards honor the member companies of the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County (BIA) for their professional achievements. This year, entries were submitted in three main award categories: Marketing Achievement, Company & Professional Achievement and Remodeling Project Achievements. A new category, the Associate Partner Award, was introduced, allowing associate member companies nominated by BIA Builders to compete for recognition.
A panel of judges evaluated each entry based on its merits. The Pillar Award winners were announced during the general membership meeting and BIA Pillar Awards Dinner on Nov. 21.
Meredith Jorgensen from WGAL served as the master of ceremonies for this year’s Pillar Award segment.
Marketing Achievement award winners were Lezzer Lumber, Best Print Ad and Best Social Media Campaign; Garman Builders Inc., Best Showroom; and Dutch Quality, Best Website. Company & Professional Achievement award winners were Garman Builders Inc., Builder Company of the Year; GR Mitchell, Supply Company of the Year; and Lezzer Lumber, Community Impact Award.
Professional Achievement award winners were Claudia Shank with McNees, Wallace & Nurick, Attorney of the Year; Paul McBride with EGStoltzfus Homes, Marketing Professional of the Year; and Brad Mosteller with GR Mitchell, Sales Professional of the Year.
Remodeling Project Achievement Award Winners were Best Commercial Project - Turnberry Construction Group; Best Interior Project over $100,000, Best Kitchen Remodel
$50,000 to $100,00, Best Kitchen Remodel over $100,000 and Best Addition Over $100,000 - TK Building & Design; Best Outdoor Living Project Over $100,000 - Fravel Home Improvements & Remodeling; Best Specialty Project - Dutch Quality; Best Whole House Remodel
$250,000 to $500,000 and Best Whole House Remodel Over $500,000 - Metzler
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For added competition, entries with the highest point percentage in each main award category receive the Elite Pillar Award.
The winner of the Elite Marketing Achievement Award was Garman Builders for Best Showroom. The winner of the Elite Company & Professional Achievement Award was Brad Mosteller with GR Mitchell for Sales Professional of the Year. The winner of the Elite Remodeling Project Achievement Award was TK Building & Design for Best Kitchen Remodel $50,000 to $100,000.
All BIA Pillar Award entries and winners can be viewed at www.lancasterbuilders. org/awards/pillar-awards/.
The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County is a nonprofit organization of home builders and firms that service the building industry. The association represents more than 275 members that do business in Lancaster County. For more information, call 717-569-2674 or visit www.LancasterBuilders.org.
The Ortega Group recently announced that Kris Niehaus has joined its Lancaster office. Niehaus joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors - The Ortega Group, which brings many years of combined real estate expertise to its clients.
Additionally, Niehaus has successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. Fast Track training program. The training helps quickly bring new and existing Weichert-affiliated agents up to speed on the latest information, resources and technology available to real estate professionals to help them effectively list, promote and sell properties and offer exceptional service to their clients.
Program participants learn best practices to get started in the real estate industry, find sellers, capture a buyer’s attention and list properties to sell quickly.
Weichert, Realtors - The Ortega Group is located at 26 S. Duke St.,
A, Lancaster. It is an independently owned and operated affiliate of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. For more information, contact Luis Ortega at 717-4557062 or luisortega1224 @gmail.com.
Tree Tenders training planned
Penn State Extension will offer a Tree Tenders training webinar series on Wednesdays, Jan. 8 to Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m.
Through the Tree Tenders training program, developed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in partnership with Penn State Extension Urban Foresters, people may gain the skills needed to restore and care for their community’s tree canopy. Individuals learn how to plant, prune, and maintain trees. Tree Tenders work to increase environmental health and sustainability, enhance green spaces, and increase tree cover in neighborhoods across Pennsylvania.
Since 1993, PHS has
trained thousands of Tree Tenders in more than 200 neighborhoods across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has supported the program since 2004. In 2008, the program expanded to Pittsburgh and smaller metropolitan areas, and by 2013, it became available statewide. Since then, thousands more have been trained throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.
Each participant will receive a printed copy of the Tree Tenders Handbook, published by PHS.
To register by Friday, Jan. 3, visit https:// extension.psu.edu/ and search for “Tree Tenders Training.”
Promise Players set auditions
The Promise Players will hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, from 1 to 9 p.m. for “Muddled Memories,” which will be performed on Thursdays to Sundays, March 20 to 23 and 27 to 30. This musical will offer a lighthearted look at Bible memories with something muddled in the middle, including a monkey, an emu, and a super man.
Singing and speaking roles are available for anyone ages 10 to 100. Auditions will be held at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster. Those
auditioning will be asked to read from the script and sing the first verse of “Amazing Grace.”
For more information, contact director Dorothy Smith at musicditdot@ hotmail.com and note “Promise Players Auditions” in the subject line.
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In addition to the songs already mentioned, music will include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” and “Ding Dong Merrily on High.” “We do a mixture of religious and sacred music - familiar songs and some that are not quite as familiar. It’s always nice to hear something new,” said Kusnersyk. “We will also do a Grinch medley.”
According to a history of the chorus, the group has been meeting in Christiana for the past 74 years. The group was founded in 1950 by Martha Jean Moffett and Richard Wright. Wright served as accompanist and business manager for the chorus from 1950 through 2008. In addition to Moffett, the directors over the years have included Sally Breuninger, Jim Zwally, Donald Trostle, Elliott Block, Cliff Behrendt, Earl Pickel and Bill Young.
Over the years, the chorus has presented concerts at local venues, including Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum. The group has performed several times at the White House during its Christmas tours and at the Kennedy Center. The chorus performed at the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg and at the open house at the governor’s mansion.
The chorus has sung the national anthem numerous times for the Philadelphia Phillies and Lancaster Stormers.
In the summer, the group performed evening concerts at the Convention Hall in Cape May, N.J., and for many years it presented Saturday evening concerts
The chorus also sings at local retirement communities and the Christmas concert every December at the Christiana Fire Company. “We do this annually as our Christmas gift to the community,” said Joan Esworthy, who has been a member of the chorus for more than 20 years.
Next year, the group will celebrate its 75th anniversary, and it is planning special events. “For the 75th anniversary, previous members will come back and sing, and we will do a program based on some of the older music the chorus did years ago,” Kusnersyk explained. “I have programs that date to 1964 of what music they sang. We will go retro and to do a retro program.”
She added that the chorus previously performed in the old fire hall in Christiana, which is now where the borough’s municipal offices are located. “They had fire engines in the room, and they took them out (for the concert),” she recalled. “That room had the best acoustics.”
Kusnersyk was a member of the LanChester Chorus before being named its director about 20 years ago. “I was a choir director for 20 to 25 years, and my mother was before that. It was a natural progression,” she said. “I don’t have a musical degree; I learned by doing.”
The chorus is always in need of additional singers. There are no formal auditions. However, anyone interested in joining the group is asked to email kkusnersyk@yahoo.com for more information.
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Giant announces hunger relief efforts
To help families in need enjoy a holiday meal, the Giant Company is focusing its giving efforts this season on hunger relief efforts, recently announcing donations of $160,000 and 3,000 hams to organizations addressing food insecurity in their local communities.
The Giant Company donated $100,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday, in support of its hunger relief efforts. The gift will help the food bank provide 400,000 fresh, healthy, nutritious meals to neighbors experiencing hunger in its 27-county service region in Pennsylvania. The food bank is now providing food assistance to more
than 250,000 individuals each month. This includes individuals; families; active-duty service members and veterans via its MilitaryShare program; seniors via its ElderShare program; and youths via its in-school, after-school and summer programs.
Additionally, the Giant Company is supporting the Salvation Army’s holiday hunger relief programs by donating $5,000 to 12 Salvation Army locations for a total donation of $60,000.
Recipient Salvation Army locations in Pennsylvania include Boyertown, Carlisle, Chambersburg, East Stroudsburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Levittown, Norristown, Philadelphia and Sunbury, as well as the Winchester, Va.,
location.
Lastly, to ensure families have a holiday staple at their table, the Giant Company is contributing 3,000 hams to 15 food banks and pantries across its operating area this month. Local recipients are Central Pennsylva-
nia Food Bank, Harrisburg; Chester County Food Bank, Exton; Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, Reading; and Lancaster County Food Hub, Lancaster. Customers can also join the Giant Company
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On Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday, the Giant Company presented a donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
Lampeter-Strasburg comes up short in first ever state championship game
Pioneers’ head coach Victor Ridenour talks to his team after a tough 40-14 loss against Bonner-Prendergast in the PIAA Class 4A championship at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5.
On Thursday, December 5, Lampeter-Strasburg students attended the PIAA Class 4A championship at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg, where they lost 40-14 to Bonner-Prendergast. Despite the outcome, the students showed great spirit and support for their team.
Lampeter-Strasburg’s Mason Hostetter (5), Emory Fluhr (8), and Danny Weichler (5) look at their runner-up trophy after the PIAA Class 4A championship game. They faced Bonner-Prendergast and unfortunately lost a tough game, 40-14, at Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5. LS ended the season 14-1 overall.
Under Thursday night lights on December 5, LampeterStrasburg’s Dominic Brown dives into the end zone in a heart-wrenching 40-14 loss against Bonner-Prendergast in PIAA Class 4A championship action at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg.
Lampeter-Strasburg cheerleaders pose for a photo before kickoff at the PIAA Class 4A championship game against Bonner-Prendergast at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg, where they suffered a 40-14 loss on Thursday, December 5.
Aven Cunningham of Lampeter-Strasburg returned a kickoff against Bonner-Prendergast during the PIAA Class 4A championship action at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg, where the Pioneers lost 40-14 on Thursday, December 5.
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In Mechanicsburg at Chapman Stadium, Caileb Howse of Lampeter-Strasburg escapes the Bonner-Prendergast pass rush during the PIAA Class 4A championship game on Thursday, December 5. The game ended in a disappointing 40-14 loss.
Danny Weichler (5), Emory Fluhr (8), and Cole Lopez (26) of Lampeter-Strasburg combine to tackle Mick Johnson (5) of Bonner-Prendergast in the PIAA Class 4A championship game at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5. The game ended in a disappointing 40-14 loss. The Pioneers’ ended the season with a 14-1 record.
LS’s Isaiah Wilson and Cooper Price hug after the tough 40-14 loss in the PIAA Class 4A championship against Bonner-Prendergast held at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5.
Caileb Howse of Lampeter-Strasburg proudly holds the runner-up trophy after a challenging 40-14 loss to BonnerPrendergast in the PIAA Class 4A championship game,
Lampeter-Strasburg center Carson Zook prepares to snap the ball during the PIAA Class 4A championship game against Bonner-Prendergast at Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5. Unfortunately,
Peter Fiorello of Lampeter-Strasburg hugs his family after a disappointing 40-14 loss against Bonner-Prendergast in the PIAA Class 4A championship held at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5.
The Lampeter-Strasburg band plays in the stands during the Pioneers’ 40-14 PIAA Class 4A championship loss to Bonner-Prendergast at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
In a 40-14 loss under the lights on Thursday, December 5, Danny Weichler of Lampeter-Strasburg causes a BonnerPrendergast fumble during the PIAA Class 4A championship
at Cumberland Valley
Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg.
Pioneer’s Jai Steberger and Thad Wolf hug after a hardfought 40-14 loss against Bonner-Prendergast in the PIAA Class 4A championship held at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5. Lampeter-Strasburg ended the season with a record of 14-1.
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Pioneer’s Cole Lopez ran through a hole created by Elijah Hawley (58) and Keegan Curtis (88) during the PIAA Class 4A championship game against Bonner-Prendergast at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium. Despite their efforts, the team faced a challenging match and suffered a 40-14 loss on Thursday, December 5.
Lampeter-Strasburg’s Danny Weichler hugs his family after
heart-breaking 40-14 loss against Bonner-Prendergast in the PIAA Class 4A championship held at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5.
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LS’s Aven Cunningham upends Bonner-Prendergast’s Mick Johnson during a 40-14 loss in the PIAA Class 4A championship game at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Stadium in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, December 5.
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which took place at Chapman Stadium in Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg, on Thursday, December 5.
Piano and flute students present recital
Juniper Village at Mount Joy hosted a recital presented by the piano and flute students of Carole A. Bubacz, Tania Rush, and Tess Sult. The program was held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 3.
The musicians performing at the event were Addie Hairhoger, Lucy Downing, Maddie Aungst, Dominic Juarbe, Jhasnielle Casseus, Tania Rush, Lindsey Shaud, Alyssa Rush, Stewart Carter, Mikayla Sauder, and Sarah Heinz. The students are from the Lampeter-Strasburg, Donegal, and Elizabethtown Area school districts.
They played compositions by Mier, Beethoven, Bober, McFarlane, Beyer, Handel, Olstad, SaintSaëns, Hague, Haydn, Clementi, Burgmüller, C.P.E. Bach, and Scarlatti. Tania, who is also a flute student of Sult, played a composition for unaccompanied flute and a piano sonata. Lucy performed two piano pieces for left hand alone, which she had learned while recovering from a broken arm.
Refreshments were served following the recital.
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wrestling event set
Three Legacies Wrestling will hold a Holliday Bash on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Ville Courts at Millersville University, 108 Shenks Lane, Millersville. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. A preshow match will start at 6:45 p.m., and bell time will be 7 p.m.
The event will feature former WWE star Ricardo Rodriguez, former MLW star Richard Holliday, 3LW heavyweight champion J.S. Hawthorne, Zoey Cannon, South Philly’s Finest, Breaux Keller, Smiley, and others. The program is family-friendly.
To purchase tickets, visit https://3lwtix.com/. More information is available by calling 717-283-3168 or emailing 3legacies wrestling@gmail.com.
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to make a difference this holiday season. Through Tuesday, Dec. 24, customers at any Giant, Martin’s or Giant Heirloom Market store can donate free ham
certificates at the register in-store to a local food bank. In addition, customers can purchase reusable bags to benefit regional food banks.
Conflict resolution trainings posted
Advoz has planned four conflict resolution trainings.
Conflict, Communication and Culture (CCC) will be conducted via Zoom from Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, to Friday, Jan. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. This introductory course is a prerequisite to mediation and facilitation trainings with Advoz. The training aims to help participants develop their own conflict style with
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collaborative tools to resolve conflict in healthy, effective ways, navigating trauma, bias, culture, and blocks to effective listening.
Basic Mediation Training will be offered from Tuesday, Jan. 28, to Saturday, Feb. 1. The program will mix online and in-person learning for a total of 24 hours. Participants will learn and practice the facilitative model of dispute mediation, including a range of mediation techniques adaptable to resolving a wide range of disputes. Attendees will learn about navigating ethical issues particularly relevant to practicing mediation in Pennsylvania. This training emphasizes practicing in numerous roleplay scenarios to ensure quality practice and skill development. The CCC training is a prerequisite.
Group Circle Process
Training will be held from Wednesday to Friday, Feb. 19 to 21. TIMES Attendees will learn to build community and address tough issues and harmful incidents in groups of five to 20 people using the restorative circle process. Drawing from indigenous traditions of inclusive and structured group methods, the circle process requires facilitator skills both to guide and to trust the group’s capacity for addressing its needs and challenges. The CCC is a prerequisite.
Restorative Justice (“Victim-Offender”) Volunteer Facilitator Training will occur from Tuesday, April 29, to Saturday, May 17. The program equips volunteers to help youths who have caused harm to take responsibility directly with the victims of their crimes to cultivate a resilient and responsible generation of young people. The interactive training will equip participants to facilitate restorative conferencing dialogue and to understand the local juvenile criminal-legal systems in which that dialogue takes place. The CCC course is a prerequisite. For more information and to register, visit https://advoz.org/ training/.
Strength-training program posted
Penn State Extension will offer an in-person, group-based strength-training program for adults age 40 and up. Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT) will be available at two locations on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 14 to March 11, 2025. There will be no class on Thursday, March 6.
One class will meet at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, with options to attend from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., or 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The other class will gather at the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, from 10:45 a.m.
to noon.
A free informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the training room at the Farm and Home Center. All new registrants and returning registrants who have not participated in the past six months are required to attend. The deadline to register for the program is Jan. 7.
LIFT is designed to promote improvements in functional fitness or the ability to perform activities of daily living with ease. Participants are encouraged to work toward achieving their own goals in a group setting. Each session includes an active warmup, eight core strength-training exer -
cises, and a cool down. The program also includes basic nutrition information with an emphasis on increased fruit and vegetable intake. There is a fee. Some insurance policies may reimburse participants with 80% or greater attendance; people should check with their insurance provider for more information. To register, call 877345-0691 or visit https:// extension.psu.edu/lift-8. For more information, contact the Penn State Extension Lancaster office at 717-394-6851 or email LancasterExt@psu.edu. For information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Stacy Reed at 717-394-6851 or sls374@psu.edu.
Lancaster Rec launches esports
Lancaster Rec, a community agency dedicated to promoting recreational and enrichment activities for youths and adults, has announced the launch of a new esports program aimed at supporting local students in School District of Lancaster (SDoL) who do not have access to an organized esports team.
The new program, which was set to officially begin in November, is designed to provide students from middle and high schools in the district with a structured and supportive environment to develop their skills in competitive gaming as well as life skills such as teamwork and leadership. The initiative comes in response
to the growing demand for esports opportunities, especially in school dis tricts where traditional teams or programs have yet to be established.
The new esports pro gram at Rodney Park Com munity Center will offer after-school sessions, tour naments, and coaching for
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The esports program is made possible through a partnership between Lancaster Rec and the SDoL administration with the goal of creating a lasting impact on the local student community. The SDoL is enthusiastic about the new program
and its potential to reach students who may not otherwise have access to esports teams or related resources.
For more information and to inquire about sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact Sean Kennedy at skennedy @lancasterrec.org or 717-392-2115.
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
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
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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
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
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For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
Stoltzfus BBQ & Fresh Poultry at Booths Corner Farmers Market is hiring Friday and Saturday prep room and counter positions. Located 1 hour from Gap, PA. Transportation provided from most areas in Lancaster and Chester counties. Call John 717-468-9890
BEST PT JOB! Looking for a rewarding job? Hiring Part-time SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS 717-286-1650 Ext 1 for Lanc. then 2 HR
CAREGIVERS NEEDED: CNA'S, HHA's & care assistants, make a difference in the life of a senior & put your caregiving experience to work. All shifts available. Visiting Angels at 717-393-3450.
DEPENDABLE DRIVER/WORKER for a painting & finishing crew. Retirees Welcome! Quarryville, 717-723-5079
DRIVER WANTED Amish taxi work. Vehicle provided. Must have a good driving record and be able to get up at 4am. Call RAY 717-320-6261.
HELPER
NOW HIRING: CNA'S, LPN'S, RN'S, & HOUSEKEEPING AIDES! NEWPORT MEADOWS IS A 139-BED FACILITY OFFERING SENIORS LONG-TERM AND SHORT TERM STAY SERVICES.
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MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html
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FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply, 717-284-0883.
Pets
ACA POODLE PUPPIES, Red toy, shots/dewormed, parents 5-8 lbs., 717-661-7947
ACA WELSH CORGI PUPPIES. Blue Merle & tricolored, some w/blue eyes, 5M, 3F. Ready 12/24. $950 obo. 717-687-8252 ext. 0
AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Nice markings, Vet checked, shots, wormed. Ready 12/25. $600. 717-548-4277
AKC GERMAN SHEPPARD Pups. UTD on shots, Dewormed & Vet checked.Both parents OFA certified w/ good hips. German bloodline. $895. 717-926-3637
AKC LAB PUPPIES. Charcoal, silver from our family dog $800. Ready for Christmas! 717-305-0183.
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
POODLE CROSS, female, 3YO. $100. Manheim, 1-223-307-5666
COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES DOB 10/16. 2 male, 1 female, $875 717-327-5044
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY, 7mo. old, nice red color, UPD vet chckd., good watch dog, 717-529-1274 ext. 2
MINI GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES
UTD shots/dewormed, healthy, ready for new home. $400. Manheim, 717-354-5771
MINI POODLES PUPPIES
Very cute, cuddling, mature at 10 lbs., ready 12/19, $695. 717-529-3824
POMERANIAN PUPPIES
1 brown/white F, 1 blue merle M, 1 black M. Ready 12/25! Shots, dewormed, vet checked. $795. 717-285-7445.
Produce & Edibles
LOCUST HILL FARM Christmas Cookies & Candies, raw milk & cheese, butter, eggs, pasture home raised meat, canned goods, sweet onions, ice cream, beef tallow, cream corn, broth. 862 Valley Rd., Quarryville, 717-617-9081
Sporting Goods
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
NEW POF N308 Caliber New cost $2300, asking $1700. Text 717-925-6908
Miscellaneous
DISCOUNT METAL ROOFING & Siding for Houses, Barn, Sheds. Bare, Painted & Stainless Steel. Good Quality Sold As Seconds. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email sales@7174455222.com 717-445-5222
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AFFORDABLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
• New/Older House Wiring • Sec. Cameras • Hookup for Generators • Hookup for EVs • New Elec. Services/Panel Upgrade. Fully Insd. | FREE ESTIMATES | PA01947 Call 717-875-7972
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AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
CAREGIVER - Honest/caring, basic meds adm., hygiene, cleaning, meals prep, transp., refs. Mary 717-380-1028
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf
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PAINTING BY MR. NEIL Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.
PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089
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Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
REFINISHING OLD KITCHEN CABINETS & FURNITURE. Sm. or lg. painting jobs. Also Epoxy work, Call Melvin, 717-723-5079
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Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
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TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
TREE REMOVAL, TRIMMING & STUMP GRINDING. Commercial/Residential. Free Estimates. Call Conrad’s Tree & Landscape Maintenance. 717-872-4907
GUTTERS, GUTTERS Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
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JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
