MC1_120722

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

The members of Ruhl’s Church invite you to journey back in time more than 2,000 years to a quiet little town called Bethlehem, where a baby who will

change the world has just been born.

The church, located at 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, will host a Drive to Bethlehem and free ham dinner on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Bethlehem pg 8

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

InSeptember of 2021, a bus carrying students from LCBC’s Manheim campus crashed on the way home from a religious retreat, seriously injuring two girls. More than a year later, the girls and their families are still working on recovery, and Carrie Bonanno wants to help. Bonanno and her family, including her husband, Adam, will host a Winter Woodland Benefit Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 23, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Booking House, 210 S. Penn St., Manheim.

“We’re going to have appetizers, dinner and an open bar,” Carrie said. “We’re having a DJ and dancing and a silent auction. We’ve had

a lot of different people in the community who have donated items for the auction.” The evening will also include games and a photo backdrop for Christmas photos. “We’ll have lots of winter woodland decorations, and someone is making a giant snow globe, so people can get their picture taken in that,” Carrie stated. Proceeds from the event will benefit Sara Echegoyen and Faith Wenger, both juniors at Manheim Central High School.

The Bonannos’ daughter, Belle, was on the bus as well and has been a longtime friend of both girls. Belle was also injured in the crash and is still in physical therapy. “All of the families on the bus have supported each other and been there for each other,” Carrie noted. She got the

idea for the fundraiser after witnessing what the Wenger and Echegoyen families have experienced over the past year.

“We’re very close to the Wenger family, and just seeing them go through daily life has been eyeopening,” Carrie remarked, noting that both Faith and Sara sustained spinal cord injuries in the accident. “We’re hoping to sell enough tickets to help offset some of the costs of their ongoing medical bills, adaptive equipment costs and car and home accessibility needs.” One hundred percent of ticket sales, donations and money raised at the event will go to the families, Carrie said, adding that her family will cover any costs associated with the event. She added that Rettew’s Catering

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Nearly three years ago, Case Baccio, then a Bucher Elementary thirdgrade student, planned his first Clear Water for Heroes Fishing Tournament. The event raised funds to send veterans to the annual Warrior Weekend to Remember, an event that honors veterans and is sponsored by Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals (BS3G), the nonprofit arm of the Fastrax sky diving team. See Cards pg 4

Belle Bonanno (center) with Sara Echegoyen (left) and Faith Wenger

and The Booking House have both given significant discounts for their services and that Orrstown Bank has contributed to the event as well. The event’s DJ, Portable Soundz, also offered its services for a discount.

Carrie emphasized that the evening is meant to be a festive event, despite the circumstances that led to the need for it. “It’s going to be a fun night to celebrate the accomplishments of how far

the girls have come,” she said. “It’s amazing to see the faith that Sara and Faith have. They’ve been able to stay strong and stay positive, and we really want to celebrate that.”

For more information or to purchase tickets for the Winter Woodland Benefit Christmas Party, visit www.winter woodlandparty.com. Anyone who wants to donate but cannot attend the event can make a donation at the site.

Simkins To Speak At Women’s Meeting

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Susan Simkins will speak on “Extravagant Gifts Hidden in the Strangest Wrapping Paper.” Using illustrations from her life story and Scripture, Simkins will share about God as the Giver of every

good and perfect gift, regardless of the wrapping paper.

Simkins earned a doctorate from Ohio State University and is a professor of industrial-organizational psychology at Pennsylvania State University. She has conducted award-winning research, mentored doctoral students, and taught undergraduates for over 25 years. She is the author of “Divine Reversal,” a 2022 Christian Indie Award winner. She lives in central Pennsylvania with her husband and has three adult children and two grandchildren. To learn more, visit www.divinereversal.com.

Classes are provided for children from infants to prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717361-2613 or Veronica at 717626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.

Dogs Invited To Santa Photo Shoot

Dog Park Mount Joy will hold a Santa photo shoot event on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the park, located adjacent to Rapho Township Community Park, 960 Strickler Road, Mount Joy.

All are welcome to bring their dogs. Freewill donations will be welcome.

Susan Simkins

Rizzetta’s Tones Sets Concert

The Celtic and folk band Rizzetta’s Tones will perform at Zion Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad St., East Petersburg, on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. This event is part of the Music at Zion concert series and will be a return performance of Rizzetta’s Tones.

The group performs music from Ireland, Scotland, the United States and many other countries. Their main instruments include hammered dulcimers, silver flute,

high and low whistles and guitars. All group members take turns on vocals. A number of Christmas selections will be included in the upcoming concert. There is no admission fee for the concert, and it is open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted in support of future concerts in the series.

For more information, contact Zion Lutheran Church at 717-569-1359.

Author To Be Featured At Event

Eucabeth Odhiambo will be a featured author at the Gifts That Give Hope event on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Her book, “She Persisted: Wangari Maathai,” tells the story of Wangari Maathai, who in 2004 became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. “She Persisted: Wangari Maathai” is part of the “She Persisted” children’s chapter book series created by Chelsea Clinton.

Amid resistance, Maathai planted millions of trees that changed the landscape of Kenya and the world. She founded the Green Belt Movement and mobilized friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment.

Copies of Odhiambo’s books will be available for purchase and signing. For more on her work and books, visit www.bethriwa.com.

St. Paul’s Church Plans Live Nativity

St. Paul’s Church, 398 N. Locust St., Elizabethtown, will host a live Nativity walk-through on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. This drop-in event will feature live animals, along with crafts and snacks. Attendees will meet the

census taker, innkeeper, shepherds, angels, wise men, and Holy Family. There will also be a photo opportunity for families. For more information, contact Colleen Reiner at children@stpauls.faith or visit www.stpauls.faith.

About the time Case organized the fishing tournament, he began creating cards to send to veterans. When he entered fifth grade at Landis Run Intermediate School last year, Case asked his homeroom class to join him in making cards. This year, Case approached his math teacher, Kristin Buckwalter, about making cards for veterans to distribute for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Buckwalter shared the idea with fellow teacher Richard Cavanagh. Cavanagh, who teaches social studies, invited the school’s population of 900 students to get involved.

To announce the project, around the middle of October, Cavanagh asked Case to make a video. In the video, Case introduces himself as a sixth-grade student and talks about the fishing tournament he organizes. He notes that he makes cards for veterans each year at this time. “I said, ‘It would be great if every (student) could make a card for a veteran,’” Case recalled,

adding, “It ignites a spark of hope in the people who get them.”

Cavanagh pointed out that in the video Case also told fellow students that cards “put a smile on a veteran’s face.”

“We forget what (veterans) went through at times,” said Cavanagh.

By Nov. 10, approximately

600 cards had been drawn, colored, and signed.

Case’s mother, Ali Bucher, looked through the cards and admired many of them. “This little girl made a special (heart-shaped) one,” she said. “A lot of these kids put a lot of effort into these cards.”

Cavanagh explained that the students were given more than paper and crayons when they were asked to do the project. “We talked about what a veteran is and what that means and what it means to veterans to get (cards),” he said.

Case and Bucher delivered some of the cards to the Manheim VFW Post prior to Veterans Day. “A lady came up (to us) crying,” recalled Bucher. “She had just lost her nephew, and she thanked Case for what he was doing.” Bucher noted that the veterans who received cards at the

post were very grateful. “They couldn’t believe he did this,” she said. In addition to the Manheim Post, Bucher and Case distributed cards at the Ephrata VFW Post, and Case spoke at the Veterans Breakfast Club, which meets in Bird-in-Hand on Nov. 19. Cards were also distributed at Mission BBQ, the Veterans Court in Lancaster, and Paramount Senior Living in Maytown.

Bucher noted that the idea reaped many rewards. “It was so heartwarming,” she said. “The kids took the time to do this and Mr. Cavanagh had them take the time to show the importance of veterans. It’s something simple that anybody can do to just say, ‘thank you.’”

Cavanagh said that he plans to continue the project with Landis Run students next year.

Fundraiser Sets Record

North Star Initiative (NSI) held its Tapas Shindig on Oct. 21. The fundraising event for survivors of

human trafficking raised a record $173,000.

To learn more about NSI, visit www.northstarinitiative.org.

Veteran Craig Fisher (left) received a Veterans Day card at the Manheim VFW Post from Case Baccio.

The Tanzania Mission Committee of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church invites the community to its 15th annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon or until cookies are sold out. The event will be held in the Family Life Center at the church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster.

Separate fees have been set for small containers and for large containers, which attendees may fill with a variety of homemade holiday cookies baked by members of the congregation. Proceeds from the Cookie Walk will provide education and care for the orphans of Busoka Lutheran Church, St. Peter’s companion congregation in Tanzania.

The community is also invited to St. Peter’s Christmas Eve services on Saturday, Dec. 24; there will be a family service outdoors at 2 p.m., family services indoors at 3:30 and 5 p.m., and traditional services indoors at 7:30 and 9 p.m.

For more information about ministries at St. Peter’s, visit www.stpeterslutheran.org or

Dance Company Plans Program

The Lancaster Bible College (LBC) Dance Company will perform a short dance program at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event will be held in Good Shepherd Chapel, located on LBC’s campus at 901 Eden Road, Lancaster.

LBC students will dance contemporary, jazz, and ballet pieces by professional choreographers Emily Kline, Nicole Ridgway and Danika Steinmetz. Additionally, each choreographer’s company, the EMME, Catalyst, and Durang Dance companies, respectively, will guest perform a piece from its repertoire.

The event is open to the public. Tickets are free but should be reserved at www.lbc.edu/events.

BY ERIC PYLES

The prevailing thought is that football is the ultimate team game where all 11 players need to pull in the same direction in order to be successful. But on Friday November 25th Manheim Central found out that sometimes even when you go toeto-toe, it may not be enough.

Manheim battled Bishop McDevitt in the District 34A title game where the Barons were unable to slow down McDevitt’s three headed monster of Stone Saunders, Marquese Williams, and Rico Scott with the QBRB-WR trio accounting for the entirety of McDevitt’s offense and a 40-0 Crusader victory.

“You never like ending the season on a loss,” said head coach David Hahn, “but with a little time to reflect on it, we are happy with the strides we made during the year, the competitiveness we showed during the year, the improvement. The loss stings but we played a good program that has some talent.”

Photo by Thom Swarr

Jaden Weit fends off Bishop McDevitt’s Leon Parson on a carry in the Barons’ 40-0, District Three Class 4A Championship loss to the host Crusaders on November 25.

Photo by Thom Swarr

The Barons’ Cole Groff spars with Bishop McDevitt’s Ty Kephart along the line of scrimmage in Manheim’s 40-0, District Three championship loss to the host Crusaders on November 25.

Photo by Thom Swarr

Tyler Groff sets up to block Bishop McDevitt’s Josiah Harding during Manheim’s 40-0 loss in the District Three Class 4A Final in Harrisburg on November 25.

The McDevitt talent that Hahn referenced was not limited to ‘the big three’ of Saunders, Williams, and Scott. “They had 11 dudes on offense and it was all 11 cause if they didn’t then it would have been a different story,” Hahn pointed out.

Those ‘11 dudes’ as Hahn called them racked up 421 yards of offense with Saunders throwing for 144 yards and two scores, Williams rushing for 181 yards and two scores plus adding one catch for 64 yards and one of Saunders passing TDs. Scott hauled in Saunders’ other passing TD and finished with four catches for 75 yards while adding 70 yards rushing and one score.

Meanwhile, Central was unable to get their offense going with their 12 possessions resulting in eight punts, two interceptions, one missed field goal and the final possession as time ran out. Add all of that up and you get just 63 yards of offense, resulting in the Barons first shutout loss since 2011.

“It was unfortunate,” said Hahn. “I think defensively

we held in there, unfortunately offensively we really couldn’t get anything started. We were challenged up front. They were getting penetration pretty much every play and that hurt us. Not being able to get our run game going made it awfully hard to get our pass game going.”

Despite the yardage discrepancy, Manheim was able to hang around through the opening quarter, but the dam broke early in the second frame with a five-yard Williams TD. A few moments later one of those two Zac Hahn interceptions was returned 67 yards for another McDevitt score. Up next was the Saunders to Scott touchdown, covering 35 yards while Williams capped the explosive second quarter with his 64-yard TD reception that gave Bishop McDevitt a 26-0 lead at the break. The final two scores came in the third stanza where Scott broke off his 70-yard run with Williams tacking on a final score from 42-yards out.

On the Central side, Brycen Armold finished

with 49 yards on 17 carries with Jaden Weit adding 25 yards on five carries. Zac Hahn completed three of his 13 attempts for 23 yards with Aaron Enterline (two catches - 12 yards) and Rocco Daugherty (one catch - 11 yards) on the receiving end.

With the 2022 season officially in the books we can look back on the Barons’ 11-2 run. “Our season as a whole, I think in all three areas of the game we got better as the season went on despite the last game,” said Hahn.

The season stats seem to back up Hahn with Manheim outscoring their opponents 623-191 over those 13 games. “Offensively it started with our skill guys,” said Hahn. “Brycen Armold did a fantastic job running the ball this year. Zac Hahn had a heck of a year throwing, and Aaron Enterline just fell short of 1000 receiving yards, that does not happen without the line and tight end, those guys had a tremendous year for us, and they came together and played well as a team and were willing to make sacrifices.”

Armold, a junior, finished with the fifth best rushing season total in L-L history,

racking up 2241 yards and 34 scores on the ground while adding 80 yards and another score through the air. Zach Hahn ended his junior season with 2200 passing yards while tossing 28 TDs against just five interceptions. Enterline, also a junior, finished with 994 receiving yards and 12 of those Zach Hahn TD tosses. Bode Sipel (41 catches619 yards, seven TDs) and Rocco Daugherty (19 catches - 231 yards, five TDs) covered the bulk of Hahn’s remaining passing stats.

“I think our defense did an outstanding job,” said coach Hahn. “Jaden Weit, Rocco Daugherty, Nick Hass, Landon McGallicher, Rolan Hoffer, Bode Sipel, Sonny Callahan, Xander Kolk, Yancy Turner, Wyatt Kupres and Kahlen Watt, we needed all of them, all 11, throughout the year, they played well.”

Hahn passed along one final thought for the season, “Our kids will be resilient, they will work hard, they will get better, and that is all I can ask of them. We have a bunch of hard-working kids that love the game, love their teammates, and will keep working to get better and be back there next year.”

Photo by Thom Swarr

Manheim’s Aaron Enterline turns up field after catching a pass in front of Bishop McDevitt’s Jairn Rawlison in the Barons’ 40-0 loss in the District Three 4A championship final at Bishop McDevitt on November 25

Photo by Thom Swarr

Baron quarterback Zac Hahn rolls out during Manheim’s 40-0 District Three Championship Final loss at Bishop McDevitt on November 25.

photo by Thom Swarr

When people arrive at the church, they will be greeted by a Roman centurion, who will inquire if visitors are coming to Bethlehem for the census that was decreed by Caesar Augustus. The soldier will give visitors a booklet with the Christmas story, so people can follow along through the drive. Stations will include shepherds in the field watching their flocks and angels giving glory to God. Before guests arrive at the Nativity scene, the church will offer a complete takeout dinner featuring ham, a baked potato, green beans and a dessert. The final scene will depict the three wise men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus.

“This event has been wonderfully received in the past,” said Steph Heisey, one of the organizers. “We’ve served up to 300 or 400 people.”

Beverly Snavely, who is also helping to organize the event, noted that church members portray the characters in the various scenes, complete with costumes, and that live animals are featured as well. “It’s really something to see,” she said.

Heisey stated that not only does the Drive to Bethlehem offer a free meal, but it also provides sustenance for the soul. “It’s about getting to see the Christmas story come to life and understand the true meaning of Christmas,” she said. “It’s just a neat time for families to be together.”

Reservations are required for the ham dinner and may be made by calling 717-6654499. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 14. Anyone who wants to experience the Drive to Bethlehem without the meal may just show up on Dec. 17.

The Drive to Bethlehem will showcase shepherds and their sheep.

The holiday season is here, but home and business owners still have time to plan and execute an outdoor lighting display. According to Neil Brenneman of Christmas Decor of Lancaster, a franchise member of the Christmas Decor network, the key

to deocorating is having a plan. To create a plan that is right for local homeowners or businesses within a budget, he offered several pointers. Start by finding a decor focal point. Identify the property’s most attractive features - a porch, the front door,

some shrubs or a perfect treeand focus attention there with garlands, greenery and lights.

Then complete the look by enhancing other areas of the property. Outline windows or rooflines with lights or tuck hints of color into the landscape to complement the focal point design.

Brenneman recommended keeping the decor simple and knowing when to stop decorating. Too many themes and colors will detract from the focal point. He noted that a clean, uncluttered display is more attractive, safer and more cost-effective.

Members of the Christmas Decor Franchise Network have been decorating homes and businesses since 1986 and now create outdoor holiday displays in more than 350 markets in 49 states and Canada each holiday season. For more information about Christmas Decor, contact Brenneman at 717318-1941 or christmasdecor oflancaster@gmail.com, or visit www.christmasdecor.net.

HARTZ PT Wins National Award

HARTZ Physical Therapy (HARTZ PT) received the 2022 Community Impact Award from APTA Private Practice, part of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), at the national conference held in Denver, Colo. The award is presented to an APTA Private Practice member that demonstrates the core values of excellence, integrity, social responsibility, altruism and professional duty, and has created a unique and sustainable program that positively impacts the community. Brian Hartz, Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of HARTZ PT, accepted the award on behalf of the staff.

Through the HARTZ PT Charitable Organization, which was founded in 2020, HARTZ PT spends an average of 50 volunteer hours and contributes more than $1,000 per employee in support of local charities each year. To date, the company has raised more than $272,000 by planning various charitable events, including an April food drive to benefit Water Street Mis-

sion called Feed the Need, a spring golf tournament and the annual Fall Blast 5K Run/Walk held every October, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.

HARTZ PT’s charitable programs has benefited a variety of local nonprofits, including Bench Mark Program, Off the Streets Lancaster, A Week Away,

Aaron’s Acres, Lancaster Science Factory and Hospice of Lancaster.

HARTZ PT, which has six locations, is a locally owned, independent outpatient physical therapy clinic that has provided physical therapy services in Lancaster County for 21 years. For more information, visit www.hartzpt.com.

Brian Hartz (right), founder/owner of HARTZ PT, celebrated with his wife, Amy Hartz, CFO, after accepting the Community Impact Award.

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Terry Shamberger, one of the founders of Encounter Ministries, recently shared some sobering statistics.

“Lancaster County was thought of as the Bible Belt in Pennsylvania,” said Terry.

“Right now, if you take a look at the population in Lancaster County, (about) 51% of those people don’t walk with the Lord … don’t know Him.”

With the population at more than 500,000, Terry estimated that number at about 250,000. “and we have churches on every corner,” he noted.

In response, Terry has joined with four others - Ernie Simmons, Ron Steffy, Kevin Semrau, and Terry’s son, Steve - to form Encounter Ministries. The organization’s mission is to use events, an

area where Terry and Simmons have extensive experience, to reach people with the goal of “encountering” God. However, the ministry does not plan to stop with just an introduction. As the ministry casts nets, the focus will be on more than simply catch and release. “It’s not about making converts,” said Terry. “It’s about making disciples.”

Encounter has its roots in a Bible study the men started attending each Tuesday morning a dozen years ago.

“Most of us knew each other from that (study),” said Terry, who added that the men attend different churches.

“We got to talking that we should be doing more.” Terry noted that the Lord revealed to him that worship could be used as a weapon in the battle, backing it up with Scripture from Second Chronicles

Public Invited To Christmas Light Show

The Christmas Spirit Light Show, a light display that residents of Lancaster and surrounding counties can enjoy from the comfort of their vehicles, opened on Nov. 25 at the Barnstormers’ stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster.

Visitors to the light show will journey through a 1-mile track surrounded by hundreds of thousands of color-changing lights, animated and dancing in harmony to Christmas classics.

The show will run through Saturday, Dec. 31. It is open on Sundays through Thursdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Guests can enter the light show on Prince Street

through the south entrance into the stadium. The show takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to drive through, and food and beverage items along with holiday merchandise will be available for purchase at the entrance to the show.

Each year, a portion of the proceeds from the Christmas Spirit Light Show is given to a different nonprofit organization. This year, the selected charity is Power Packs Projects, an organization whose mission is to fight hunger among students across Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.christmasspiritlight shows.com.

20, where Jehoshaphat was surrounded and found victory by going to the top of a mountain to worship.

Presently, Encounter holds a Bible study each Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lititz City Gate location, 101 N. Broad St., Lititz. On Friday nights, Encounter holds a coffee house with live music from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Gate. However, the ministry has set its sights on a large worship event, hopefully to be held in the near future. “We’re planning probably sometime in late spring or early summer … to do a big prayer and praise event here in Lancaster County,” said Terry, who added the group would like to bring in a worship leader to attract attendees and partnerships with other ministries.

Working in unity with other

churches and ministries is an important concept for the founders of Encounter. “We want to work with everybody,” explained Terry. “We would like to partner with every church that the Lord is willing to (bring us) and to fill those churches up with people.” Terry said the idea is not to found a new church, but rather to create a “united body of Christ to bring in a great harvest.”

Terry noted that he believes the ministry can accomplish all its goals by organizing worship events. “What better, easier way to get churches to be able to work together than through worship?” he asked.

More information about Encounter Ministries may be found at www.encounter -ministries.org. Readers with specific questions may call 717413-7083 or 717-538-6678.

The founders of Encounter Ministries are (from left) Kevin Semrau, Ernie Simmons, Steve Shamberger, Terry Shamberger, and Ron Steffy.

Medical Students Win Scholarships

Five area students were selected as recipients of the 2022 Lancaster Medical Society Foundation scholarship awards. The competitive process, which makes selections based on character, motivation, academic achievement, and financial need, included submissions from applicants throughout Lancaster County. As part of the application, students were required to write an essay explaining why they have chosen to pursue a career in medicine. The selection committee chose the awardees through a blind review process.

This year’s recipients are Launick Saint-Fort of Ephrata, Nicole Hanselman of Manheim, Hannah Kuntz from Elizabethtown, Rhea Sullivan from Landisville and Kevin Chao of Lancaster.

Saint-Fort, a trauma research coordinator, graduate of Penn State Berks and first-year medical student at the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, was awarded $4,500. For Saint-Fort, whose younger years were spent as a child slave in Haiti, medical school and a potential career as a physician were beyond her wildest dreams. She noted that in childhood, she contracted various illnesses that could have been prevented with quality medical care, which was not available to her.

Hanselman, an Elmira College graduate and research specialist currently in her first year at Saint James School of Medicine in Illinois, received a $3,500 award. She explained that her passion to pursue medicine was con-

Seasonal Performing Arts Events Scheduled

The Arts at Millersville University will present special events to kick off the holiday season.

Irish Christmas in America will take place at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. The event will feature Irish music, song, and dance, and special guest singer Caitríona Sherlock will perform.

Swinging Through the Holidays with local singer Amy Banks and Harrisburg Jazz

Collective Big Band will be held in Club 42, located in the Atrium at the Ware Center, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Holiday attire is encouraged for this festive concert celebration. The venue is a club-style atmosphere with table seating. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Ticket prices and availability vary by show and venue. To learn more, visit www.artsmu.com or call 717871-7600.

ceived in a small orphanage in Vietnam, where she lived after losing her parents and oldest sister. Placed in the orphanage at age 7, Hanselman was assigned to care for the sickest babies, but could only do so much to ease their pain and suffering.

Kuntz, a former medical assistant with AmeriCorps and a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, is a first-year student at the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine. Her passion for medicine was fostered through her volunteer experiences working with underserved populations in Lancaster city and later in Rochester, N.Y.

Sullivan, a fourth-year M.D. and Ph.D. student at the Pennsylvania College of Medicine and a graduate of Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College, shared that her decision to pursue a career in medicine came after experiences she had in college, including witnessing the deaths of both a fellow college student and then a neighbor as a result of addiction.

Chao, a former medical scribe and volunteer smoking cessation counselor, is a Saint Joseph’s University (formerly University of the Sciences) graduate and second-year student at Drexel University College of Medicine. Chao’s choice to pursue medicine grew from childhood experiences with the health care system. Born with a heart abnormality that was incredibly difficult to manage, he credits his parents, pediatrician and cardiologist for their tireless care, giving him a life that he would not otherwise have had.

Chao, Kuntz and Sullivan were all awarded $2,000 scholarships.

Founded in 1991, the Lancaster Medical Society Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed to grant scholarships to students from Lancaster County who are accepted at or continuing a medical degree at an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school.

The scholarship foundation is supported by the Lancaster County medical community, through hospitals and health systems, group practices, individual medical society members, local businesses and Lancaster-area residents. Since its inception, more than $282,000 in scholarships have been given to local students.

Launick Saint-Fort

Nicole Hanselman

Hannah Kuntz

Rhea Sullivan

Kevin Chao

HELP WANTED

General

BEST PT JOB! Looking for a rewarding job? Hiring Part-time SCHOOLVAN DRIVERS. 717-286-1650 Ext 1 for Lanc.

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.

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for your Free Author’s Guide 1-866-482-1576 or visit: dorranceinfo.com/macnet.

DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER? You may qualify for a substantial cash award - even with smoking history. NO obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help!! Call 24/7, 1-888-650-9135.

YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material - steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer$500 Discount + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders). Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807

ELDER CARE

FOR SALE

Bldg. Materials

RECYCLED

Pets

ACA MINI POODLE PUPPIES, vet checked, shots, dewormed, ready 12/11/22, $600, 717-669-5804 lv. msg.

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD BLUE HEELER CROSS, 4 mo. old female, $250. 3 mo. old CHIHUAHUA JACK RUSSELL mix, males $350. Purebred AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Puppies, some blue merle, $250-$450. 717-687-9606 x 2.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, Cute, playful, ready now. Vet checked/ wormed/shots. $200. 717-529-7016 ext. 1

GREATER SWISS/GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, up-to-date shots, dewormed, family raised, 4 mo. old, $150. 717-947-0127.

SHICHON PUPPIES Very cute! Vet checked, up to date on shots & dewormed. Call 717-826-2648

Produce & Edibles

DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246.

LOOKING FOR AUTO INSURANCE? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 1-866-924-2397.

NEED IRSRELIEF $10K - $125K+ Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness. Call 1-877705-1472 Monday through Friday 7 AM-5 PM PST.

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE QuoteCall now before the next power outage: 1-855-465-7624.

SWITCH AND SAVE up to $250/ year on your talk, text and data. No contract and no hidden fees. Unlimited talk and text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time offer –get $50 off on any new account. Use code GIFT50. For more information, call 1-888-684-1169.

Sporting Goods

THE GENERAC PWRCELL, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVEmoney, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-866-783-0292.

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

FREE ITEMS

HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY? Place a FREE Ad! Call 1-800-428-4211 15 word, private party ad for 1 week (some restrictions apply)

Lawn & Garden

Pets

Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www.dental50plus.com/macnet #6258

DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the Most Local MLB Games! CHOICE Package, $89.99/mo. for 12 months. Stream on 20 devices in your home at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086.

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo expires 1/21/23. 1-866590-5561.

FAST FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars & trucks. Now paying up to $300. Fully insured. 717-471-4591 - anytime!

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

NATIONAL

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! IF you have water damage and need cleanup services, call us! We’ll get in & work with your insurance agency to get your home repaired and your life back to normal ASAP! 855-767-7031.

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE info kit. Call 1-877-929-9587.

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONEDAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 1-855-761-1725.

BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.

CARING FOR AN aging loved one? Wondering about options like senior-living communities and in-home care? Caring.com’s Family Advisors help take the guesswork out of senior care for your family. Free, no-obligation consult: 1-855-759-1407.

DENTAL INSURANCE -Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance, not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258.

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free installation, Smart HD DVR included, Free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-479-1516

DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. FastFREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398.

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Enitre Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.

FREE $10 CASH App Everyone! Yes, it’s Real. Very Limited supply until we run out! Text “Real Cash” to 706-761-1745.

FREE HIGH SPEED internet if qualified. Govt. pgm. for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet. Android tablet free w/one-time $20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom! 1-833-758-3892.

HUGHESNET FINALLY, SUPER-FAST Internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo.! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 1-866-499-0141.

MOBILEHELP, AMERICA’S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt. Request a free quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176.

PROTECT YOUR HOME from pests safely and affordably. Pest, rodent, termite and mosquito control. Call for a quote or inspection today. 1-844-394-9278.

PUTONYOUR TV Ears & hear TV with unmatched clarity. TVEars Originaloriginally $129.95 - now with this special offer only $59.95 w/code MCB59! 1-888-805-0840.

SAFE STEP. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1,600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.

SWITCH AND SAVE up to $250/ yr. on talk, text & data. No contract or hidden fees. Unlimited talk & text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time get $50 off any new account. Use code GIFT50. 1-855-903-3048.

THE GENERAC PWRCELL solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-877-539-0299.

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

SEASONAL

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

ALLEGIANT

AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY

717-442-3301

ANDY’S DRYWALL

Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

B&L CARSON DISPOSAL Houses • basements • garages • yards Junk removal, 717-696-9453 No job too big or too small!

BRADY'S PAINTING WALLPAPERING SPECIALISTS.Res/Com. Painting, wood finishing, wallpaper, pressure washing, custom deck, complete remodeling. Free est. Insured. Tim, 717-653-8586

CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR, warr. work; Prompt, clean, neat, prof. Satisfaction guar. 717-951-5077, MasterPlaster.

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855791-1626.

HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY Home, yard waste, appliances; Whatever! Also Shed Removal. 717-669-7854

HAULING,

SERVICES RENDERED

PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. Free estimates, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

PAINTING: INTERIOR 20 yrs. experience PA024610 Elmer Stoltzfus, 717-201-4104

SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In 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.

STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.

STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

THE BATHROOM OF your dreams for as little as $149/month! BCIBath & Shower. Many options are available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual inhome consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-540-2780

EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE

We use modern pruning techniques for the health & safety of your trees & shrubs. Certified arborist on staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

VIVINT. SMART SECURITY. Professionally installed. One connected system for total peace of mind. FREE professional installation. Four FREE months of monitoring! Call now to customize your system. 1-855-870-2073.

WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844887-5145 (PA017137).

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE AT TOWNLIVELY.COM

ITEMS WANTED

BUYING CLASSIC CARS,TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$Paying Ca$h$$ Please call 717-577-8206

KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 50¢/gallon - will pick up. 717-587-7315

CORVETTES WANTED Any Year Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

PINBALL MACHINES WANTED. Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485 Thanks.

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CASH$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS FOR SALE

53 OLD CARS AND PARTS, $1,000$5,000 or less, too sick for hobby, Central PA, Call 570-538-3464.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Tim 717-318-0372

CYCLES

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

CASH

CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Pastor Mike Byrd. Traditional Service at 9-10 am

Communion: held 1st Sun. of the month.

5th Sunday of the month: One service only at 9:45 am. Children’s Sunday School 9 am. Adult Sunday School 10:15 am. Kids’ Church 10:30 am Contemporary Service 10:30 am. Nursery provided at all services. Handicapped accessible. Church office: 717653-5175.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.

GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:15pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries

LEFC - LANCASTER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH: 419 Pierson Road, Lititz. Sunday Services at 9:00 and 10:50 a.m. Encounter God through contemporary worship as we explore the Bible together. All are welcome! Our children’s, youth and adult ministries are all about one thing: making disciples of Jesus Christ who impact our community and the world for God’s glory. 717-6265332. More info: www.lefc.net or visit us on Facebook

MANHEIM BIC CHURCH: 54 N. Penryn Rd. We invite you to join us as we seek to initiate & nurture a growing relationship with Christ. For online & onsite Sunday worship service times, weekly classes for all ages, and other info please go to manheimbic.org or call 717-665-2133. Lead Pastor Bryce Taylor.

NEWPORT CHURCH: 656W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 140 North Penn Street, Manheim. Please join us for 9 am Sunday Worship: In-person and online at our website www.salemanheim.org Sunday School for all ages at 10 am. Free Community Meal on Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm (Sept. thru May).

Rev. Dr. John A. Laughlin, Pastor. 717-665-2331

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580

Rev. Ryan M. Fischer, Pastor Confessions: Sat. 4 pm & anytime on request Daily Masses: Mon.-Sat. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 am Visit www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses

Miracle Life Churches 813 E. Market St. York, PA: Wed. Family Night Meal 6pm & Bible Study/Youth Group 7pm. Sun. Morning Worship 10:30am. 6139 Main St. (Rte. 72) East Petersburg, PA: Sun. Morning Worship 10:30am. HMLCYORK.com (717)854-1220

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN : Located at 1258 Newport Road, Penryn. Phone: (717) 665-6093. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Angela Hammer.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month)

Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (between QVC & Hempfield H.S.). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two Sunday services: 9:30 am Traditional & 11 am Contemporary with band, Children’s Ministry & Staffed Nursery. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.

WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).

Serving Seniors Christmas Dinner

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“When I see someone in need, I help them,” said Helen Bechtold. And for more than 30 years, Bechtold has been doing just that by providing a free Christmas meal to seniors. Bechtold and Sis Luzader are known as the “Columbia Christmas Ladies.” They will once again offer the meal on Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25. It will be available for pickup only at the Hambones Social Club of the Columbia Borough Fire Department, 726 Manor St., from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The meal will include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, a roll and butter, cranberry sauce and a dessert. It is available to anyone age 55 or older, regardless of income. “It’s for anyone who might be alone on Christmas or who doesn’t have anyone to celebrate with,” Bechtold said. “Christmas is such an important holiday to seniors. I think it’s when they miss their family and friends the most. Rather

than sitting at home alone, they can come out and get a meal and know someone is thinking of them.”

Bechtold began serving the meal in the 1990s, when she took over as director of the Columbia Senior Center. “I was a little upset when I realized I was asked to give up my Christmas Day to do this, but I soon found I really enjoyed it,” she said. “When I see the seniors smile, it makes me happy.”

She noted that the giveaway is a community effort, and she emphasized that help is especially needed this year. Each senior not only takes home a meal but also receives a bag of grocery items and small treats such as cookies or candy. “The cost of everything has gone up, so we really need donations,” Bechtold said. The Columbia Lions Club supports the project, and Bechtold receives discount grocery items from Blessings of Hope, but she said she’d gladly accept donations from individuals as well. Anything that is left

over from the meal is donated to the Veterans Affairs hospital and personal care homes in the area.

Bechtold said she hopes to return to in-person dining next year, and she noted that the meal has never been canceled, even during the height of the pandemic. “We get people from all over Lancaster County and York, and we’ve even had people come from out of state,” she said.

“If a senior needs or wants a meal for Christmas, they can get one.”

Providing the meal also requires help from many volunteers, Bechtold remarked, noting that helpers include members of the Donegal High School wrestling team, who set up and assemble goodie bags on Christmas Eve. A core group of about a dozen people help with the meal, some of whom have volunteered since the beginning, Bechtold said.

Meals will be available by reservation only. To reserve a meal, call Bechtold at 717-3972267 or Luzader at 717-6840128 by Friday, Dec. 16.

Helen Bechtold