Lampeter-Strasburg townlively.com
JANUARY 4, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIX • NO 35
Pieces Of The Past BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
hen driving through eastern Lancaster County on Lincoln Highway, you might not notice a small, yellow building between Ronks and Soudersburg. Although the unassuming structure could pass as a quaint residence, within its walls resides a unique collection of history that has been assembled by its curator, Stephen Meyers. Bible History Exhibits, located at 2827 East Lincoln Highway in Ronks, boasts a display of archaeological replicas and information that is related to the Bible. The exhibit begins with the book of Genesis and follows the Bible’s timeline through the book of Revelation; replicas of tablets, statues, weapons and scrolls that reference the events of the Bible are placed in chronological order in the display. “Most people may be reading the Bible but may not know that there’s a lot of archaeology and discoveries that directly relate to it,” Meyers said. Each replica refers to civilizations or events that existed at the same
W
time as biblical characters if it does not refer to these characters directly. The beginning of the exhibit displays replicas of tablets that refer to the epic of Gilgamesh, the Great Flood and the Tower of Babel. Archaeological discoveries made in Egypt populate the section of the exhibit that documents the book of Exodus, followed by replicas of artifacts from Israel, Assyria, Babylon, Persia and Greece in biblical times. “The real artifacts are in museums around the world,” Meyers said. “I’ve made replicas and brought them together so that you don’t have to travel to the other side of the globe to see everything.” Meyers occasionally acquires replicas from other people, but more often he creates the replicas himself. He stays up to date on the latest news of archeological discoveries so that he can recreate them and add them to the exhibit. Each segment of the exhibit is also accompanied by informational pieces that detail how some of the artifacts were created or used. One such educational display shows how ancient peoples tanned leather and treated papyrus to fashion into scrolls. See Exhibits pg 8
Stephen Meyers explains how ancient peoples stitched together animal skins to create scrolls.
Career Fairs What Is Wildlife Doing In The Winter? the winter months safer for both Of The Future parties. BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The modern world has evolved through the widespread use of new technology in a variety of ways; during the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and businesses heavily relied on technology to safely continue operating. Although the world is no longer in a state of emergency lockdown, organizations such as Junior Achievement of Southcentral Pennsylvania (JASCPA) have found that procedures adopted during the pandemic continue to prove themselves useful. See JA Inspire pg 4
Many local animals such as deer remain active over the winter and may wind up in your yard looking for food.
Whether you live in a rural part of the Southern End or on a city block in Lancaster, many of your neighbors consist of local wildlife; if you live on a farm in Holtwood or Ronks, you’re no stranger to the occasional herd of deer wandering through your land, and local foxes are notorious for making themselves at home in garages and sheds in Lancaster city and the surrounding suburbs. While your human neighbors might drop off a plate of cookies or hot chocolate this time of year, your furry friends exhibit much different traditions, and being able to recognize them makes
Every year, Lisa Sanchez, a park naturalist with the Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation, visits different parts of the county to help the public understand animals’ behavior during the winter. Sanchez explains what different types of animals are prone to doing in response to the cold weather and clears up misconceptions about behaviors such as hibernation. “If you’re someone who wants to feed the birds, it helps to realize what else might be eating at the feeder,” said Sanchez. “It’s always good to have awareness.” See Winter Animals pg 3
IN NEED OF FURNITURE TODAY?
Virtual Railroad Programs Posted . . . . . . .2 Refton REFIT Kickoff Slated . . . . . . . . . .5 Business Directory . . . . . .5 House Of Worship . . . . . . .6 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .6
scan this code for more local news
EPHRATA 1717 West Main St.
717-721-3139
NEW PROVIDENCE
R091619
(2 miles west of Ephrata on Route 322)
2318 Beaver Valley Pk.
WE HAVE IT!
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Engle Printing Co
Find in-stock loveseats, sofas, recliners, mattresses & more! POSTMASTER: PLEASE DELIVER JAN. 4, 2023
Postal Patron
LSA
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
(1 mile north of Quarryville on Route 222)
717-806-7373
www.martinfurniturepa.com