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Historic Rock Ford Announces Season Programming
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will open on Wednesday, April 1, for its 2026 season, with a focus on celebrating America’s semiquincentennial.
This year’s new exhibit in the Snyder Gallery, “Lancaster’s Revolutionaries,” will focus on the many individuals from Lancaster who made significant contributions to the patriot cause. Their motivation reflected a deep commitment to the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence. Two guest curators will contribute signature sections to the exhibit: Leroy Hopkins Jr. on the Black community in Lancaster at the time of the Revolution and Jess McPherson on the Indigenous community of Lancaster in the 18th century. Some of the loans featured in the exhibit include the
doorway to George Ross’ Lancaster home, courtesy of LancasterHistory; Benjamin West’s portrait of Ann Wood Henry, courtesy of the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel; and a 1780 letter Edward Hand wrote to his wife reacting to Benedict Arnold’s treason, courtesy of The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The exhibit will run until Saturday, Oct. 31.
In addition to the new exhibit, Historic Rock Ford will host more than 60 events to celebrate America250, including lectures, theater, living history, and concerts. The season’s three programming series are America250, Historic Fashion, and Untold Stories of the Revolution. The America250 event series will highlight the culture and society of Colonial America and the early republic, the political events that made the revolution possible,
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Dave Lewis hails from Hazleton, which is in the heart of coal country.
Both of his grandfathers worked in the coal industry.
He noted that it’s natural that he became fascinated by trains.
“Where you have coal, you have trains,” Lewis said. “It didn’t take much for me to want to watch trains.”
Decades later, he moved to Willow Street following retirement, and four years ago, he began volunteering at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Now he’s being feted for his community service.
Lewis will be honored as the museum’s Volunteer of the Year by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
It’s a great place for hands-on activities. It’s a great place to take a dip. It’s a great place to get outside and recreate.
New Holland Community Park is a great place to attend summer camp.
“New Holland is an amazing, welcoming community,” said Risa Paskoff, who’s been the executive
BY JEFF FALK
Living Historians (from left) Jeremiah Martin, Sam Leamer, Frederick Magner, and Matthew McLaughlin
Dave Lewis grew up around trains, and he is now sharing his love with others as a volunteer. Photo by George Deibel
Art Association Plans Garden Tea
The Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will host a Garden Tea on Sunday, April 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Main Gallery. Attendees may enjoy assorted sandwiches and sweets with their tea while viewing the “Garden Art Show,” featuring artworks by LCAA members.
Master Gardener Lois
Miklas will present “Tips From the Masters: Gardening Illustrated by Fine Art.” Miklas will use fine art to illustrate a variety of gardening tips. There is a fee, and seating is limited. Every participant will receive a small, matted original artwork donated by an LCAA artist. To make reservations by Friday, April 3, call 717-687-7061.
Program to Present Flower-Growing Research
Penn State Extension will host a webinar titled “Cut Flower On-Farm Research Update” on Monday, March 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. This event is designed for farmers of cut flowers, specialty crop producers, Extension educators and agricultural researchers.
The event will feature horticulture Extension educators Margaret Pickoff and Glen Bupp, joined by Jennie Love of Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Philadelphia, sharing insights from the project¬†”Assessing the Use of Farm-Made Foliar Biostimulants and Microbial Inoculants for Cut Flower Production.”
The project was funded by Northeast SARE, part of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. Webinar participants will learn how the flower project was developed, how to collect meaningful data on a working farm and how growers can partner with the Extension to advance research-based strategies for cut flower production.
The event is free of charge, but space is limited and preregistration is required. To register, visit https://extension.psu .edu/ and search for “Cut Flower On-Farm Research Update.”
Funding Available to Farmers
The Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) has funding for Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) for farmers in Lancaster County. The funding is provided through the State Conservation Commission Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).
Lancaster County has $2.3 million in ACAP funds for BMP projects, including grassed waterways, terraces, streambank fencing, stream crossings, barnyards, roof gutters, and manure storage structures. The conservation district provides up to 90% cost share through ACAP toward installation of practices to address existing conservation resource concerns related to manure management and soil loss. Farmers interested in implementing BMPs on their operation should contact Kent Bitting, LCCD engineer, at 717-874-2540 or visit www.lancaster conservation.org. Projects for this round of ACAP funding will need to be completed by Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
and the military engagements from the Revolutionary War. The Historic Fashion series will explore the fashion of the 18th and early 19th centuries and how styles connect to the culture, economy, and society of Colonial America and the early republic.
The Untold Stories of the Revolution series will explore the stories of Revolutionary America that are rarely heard in discussions, including stories of ordinary soldiers, historically marginalized communities, religious communities, and women. All of these series will feature nationally recognized historians.
The America250 series will feature major celebratory events, including a Family Day event on Sunday, June 7, and a large living history event on Thursday and Friday, July 2 and 3. Both events are free, but registration is requested.
“I am really proud of the programming our team has put together to celebrate America250,”
stated executive director Christina McSherry. “All the programming is grounded in providing a variety of opportunities for our guests to engage with history and learn about the founding of our country and early America. We have events that will appeal to everyone, of all ages, throughout the season. From large celebratory events and concerts to lectures that investigate complex issues and events that shaped our nation, to hands-on activities, living history, and classes, however you want to celebrate America250, you will find it at Historic Rock Ford this year.”
Guided tours of the Hand Mansion are available on Tuesdays through Fridays and on Sundays at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and noon. The Snyder Gallery is open on Tuesdays through Fridays and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, visit
A manure storage structure funded through the ACAP
Bella’s Big Personality
Imagine a world where everything’s Bella all the time.
Bella Durham does.
The Lancaster Mennonite kindergartner recently released her third book, “Bella’s Big Personality Activities Book,” on March 7, her 6th birthday. The book includes mazes, tracing, crossword puzzles, connect the dots, and scavenger hunts. All three publications are available on Amazon.
Bella published her debut work, “Bella’s Big Personality,” on her 5th birthday. “The book is about my big personality when I make a friend feel better,” the bubbly Manheim Township resident said. “We go to the beach, and then at the end we go to a park.”
She got some assistance from her mother. “We wrote the book together,”
Marty Durham said. “Bella told me the friend she wanted in it, how she wanted to cheer him up. It’s a very popular story. She illustrated what it was that she wanted. I think that’s so important in the world and society we live in today, where kids are into electronics. They’re into what they’re seeing on social media.”
Marty continued, “Her children’s book is something really positive about just how to have a fun day with clean fun and enjoy your friends and nature. It has a really strong message about her cheering up her friends and just enjoying being outside.”
A few months later
“Bella’s Big Personality Coloring Book.” “People can color me in the pond with the ducks, me in the pond with the frogs, and they can color my house,” said Bella, who also loves math and swingsets. “They can color me and my mom (Marty). They can color me singing, playing at the park.”
“Bella loves to color, so I asked if we could create a coloring book that goes along with the personalities,” said Marty. That led to the activity book.
“In school, she’s tracing letters, she’s learning shapes, so the book is also educational,” Marty stated. “It could be for age 3 on up. Teenagers, adults, everyone can just enjoy the activities book as well as the coloring book.”
Writing comes naturally for Bella. “She has such a creative gene inside of her,” Marty said. “She came home one day and said, ‘Look at this book.’ They check out library books at Lancaster Mennonite at her age, two books every week, and then they have to return them. So she’s been reading books constantly when she was 4 (years old) to going into 5. As she was reading them, she said to me one day, I should have a book.’”
Bella’s innate qualities are evident in her books.
“Everyone talks about her outgoing personality, how she’s sweet, she’s loving, she loves God,” Marty said. “She has this very business entrepreneurial mindset.”
Bella is not content with simply writing, and she
is already making plans to expand her brand. “I want to have a Bella car, a Bella teddy bear, a Bella dollhouse, a Bella app,” she said. “I want everything in this whole entire world to be full of Bellas.”
Bella Durham shows the copies of her first two books.
Photo by George Deibel
Bella Durham and her mother, Marty, have collaborated on three books.
SPRING COIN SHOW
Aaron’s Acres
director of Aaron’s Acres for 28 years. “(Borough officials) allow us to use the pavilion, the pool, the park. It’s a wonderful partnership. We have community members coming up to us and saying, ‘It’s great to see you again.’ You’re breaking down barriers and you’re connecting to make a stronger community.”
New Holland Community Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland, will again provide the setting for Aaron’s Acres’ annual summer camp, the program that resulted in the founding of the organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities and their families. This summer will mark the fourth year that the park has hosted Aaron’s Acres’ summer camp.
does something they never did before. There’s this positivity. It’s a magical place because the staff is engaged with the kids and the kids are engaged with us.”
Among the activities and opportunities that campers and staff members can enjoy are daily swimming, music therapy, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, a magician, a ventriloquist, nature activities and special theme days. The only activity not conducted at the park is the camp’s field trip to Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center.
The summer camp program consists of three twoweek sessions, from Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 26; from Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 17; and from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 31. The sessions offer full-day and half-day options.
Interested individuals can register at www.aaronsacres .org by Tuesday, March 31.
“The atmosphere is so positive,” said Paskoff. “We celebrate everything kids do - the kid who goes into the water, the kid who goes on the horse, the kid who
“I think the best part is seeing the staff and camper interactions,” said Paskoff. “I love seeing the smiles and joy. So many parents say they don’t see those smiles all the time. The last day of camp, the counselors and campers are crying, and it’s so powerful.”
Aaron’s Acres summer camp is designed for individuals between ages 5 and 21 with cognitive, behavior and medical disabilities. The camp mostly serves individuals from across Lancaster County, but also from Dauphin, Berks, Lebanon, Perry and Cumberland counties.
“They’re kids who are hoping to have fun and looking to do something over the summer,” said Paskoff. “Some may not have been
accepted by other programs. You have kids who want to be like everybody else, and at Aaron’s Acres, they can be like everybody else.”
“They’re developing their communication and social skills,” Paskoff continued.
“During the school year, they’re making strides in these areas, and we’re helping them to not regress. They’re learning transition, and they’re having new experiences. There are so many advantages to summer camp.”
About 120 individuals
are expected to attend the summer camps. Because Aaron’s Acres maintains 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 staff member-tocamper ratios, the program is limited in the number of participants it can accept.
Last year, the waiting list for Aaron’s Acres summer camps was about 90 kids.
“We don’t accept kids until we have the staff,” said Paskoff. “There’s a tremendous need for this type of program over the summer. The summer camp program has to happen for these families. We need the community to help us make it happen. Parents can breathe when they know their kids are going to Aaron’s Acres.”
That interaction between counselors and campers can produce experiences that are both more enjoyable and more impactful.
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“Because there’s that low ratio, kids get personal attention, and the child feels really safe and secure,” Paskoff said. “They get individual attention, and the counselors aren’t overwhelmed. There’s a lot of help, support and guidance. The staff is what makes this program special. If we don’t have the staff, we’re not doing it the Aaron’s Acres way.”
Aaron’s Acres, which recently moved its headquarters to 121 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, was formed from a summer camp conducted at the Lancaster Jewish Community Center in 1998. Today, the summer camp is one of nine programs Aaron’s Acres offers for individuals with disabilities between ages 5 and 40.
A staff member and campers collaborate on a summer camp project.
this spring and also on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the museum’s Members Day banquet.
“I was surprised and pleased,” Lewis said. “There are a lot of volunteers here that help make this place work.”
“Dave is a quiet, dedicated presence whose commitment to the museum is evident in everything he does,” museum director Patrick C. Morrison said. “He brings a remarkable work ethic and is exceptionally reliable, consistently arriving early and staying throughout the entire day. Dave has willingly taken on some of our most extensive and time-consuming scanning projects in the library and archives, approaching each task with care and precision. He is the kind of person everyone looks forward to seeing - warm, gracious, and genuinely engaging. Both staff and volunteers hold Dave in high regard.”
Lewis worked as an engineer at Mobil Oil for 30
years, designing equipment and helping it get installed. He had visited Lancaster before and decided to move to the area upon retirement.
Steve Ferrell, a friend of Lewis’ who organizes trips, had a suggestion. “Steve said, ‘Well, when you move, you’re going to become a volunteer at the museum, right?’” Lewis recalled. The answer was an easy yes. He works mostly behind the scenes.
“I’m upstairs in the archives, scanning slides and prints and negatives,” Lewis said. “I like being around the trains, being upstairs in the archives. It’s interesting seeing all the photographs. It’s something different every time you turn a page and have a different photograph. It’s been very pleasant.”
“Dave quickly became a constant and reliable presence in the library and archives,” said Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania volunteer/program coordinator Elizabeth Myers. “His
diligence has particularly shown through his assistance with scanning in the past year. He has worked on digitizing images in eight different collections, producing quality scans for the museum’s online research database. Currently, Dave is part of a duo tackling the James P. Shuman slide collection, which contains over 6,000 images to digitize.”
Occasionally, Lewis sees something that reminds him of home. “It’s been a real good experience,” he said. “Every once in a while, I’ll take a little time and wander through the exhibits. There’s a Lehigh Valley boxcar. The Lehigh Valley is my home, so that’s one of my favorite pieces of equipment.”
When he’s not volunteering at the museum, Lewis likes attending automobile races with friends. “My wife (Barbara) says I’m a transportation buff,” he said. People who would like to volunteer at the museum can email Myers at programs @rrmuseumpa.org.
Local Fire, EMS Departments Receive Funding
State Rep. Bryan Cutler has announced that multiple fire departments and EMS companies have received funding from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
The groups that received funding are Bart Township Fire Company, $14,487; Christiana Community Ambulance Association, $15,000; Christiana Fire Company No. 1, $15,724; Gap Fire Company, $15,930; Keystone Wildfire Crew, $12,014; Paradise and Leaman Place Fire Company, $13,457; Quarryville Fire Company
No. 1, $14,899; Rawlinsville Fire Company, $24,632; Robert Fulton Fire Company, $12,838; Strasburg Fire Company No. 1, $14,075; Wakefield Ambulance Association, $15,000; White Horse Fire Company EMS, $15,000; and White Horse Fire Company, $14,281. This funding comes from an ongoing grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of
a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt.
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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
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 *NEW Location & Service Time* Now located at 242 Bender Rd., Millersville Sunday Worship at 10am. Phone: 717-8724581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Sun. & Wed. 6:30 pm. Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net
Former MLB Player Is New Owner of Village Greens Mini Golf
Village Greens Mini Golf, which has welcomed families since 1972, is now under the ownership of former Major League Baseball player Travis Jankowski and his wife, Lindsey Jankowski. The couple recently purchased the long-standing mini golf course with a shared vision: preserve its nostalgic charm while creating new memories for the community that has supported it for decades.
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.
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
For generations, Village Greens has been more than just a place to play a round of mini golf. It has served as a gathering spot where families celebrate birthdays, kids spend summer evenings with friends and grandparents introduce a new generation to putting across bright-green turf.
community egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, with start times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
To celebrate their first season as owners, the Jankowskis are inviting the community to a free
The event will feature more than 4,000 eggs, along with fun kids’ activities, family-friendly games and special deals on mini golf and food throughout the day. Village Greens Mini Golf is located at 1444 Village Road, Strasburg. For more information, visit www .facebook.com/village greensminigolf or www .villagegreens.com.
Performances of “Peter Pan” Set
Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts will present its spring music production, “Peter Pan - The Magical Musical Adventure,” at Gardner Theatre at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. Shows will take place on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, March 28, at 2 and 7 p.m.
The performances are for people of all ages. Tickets may be purchased at www.lancasteracademy
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For 30 years, Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts has provided musicals, theatrical productions, and fine arts instruction that honor God. The academy serves more than 230 young people in grades one to 12, including 150 homeschooling families in Lancaster County. The organization exists to honor God through excellence in musical and theatrical performances that bless the community.
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CBF Posts Photography Contest
Photographers of all skill levels are invited to submit their images from throughout Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for the annual Save the Bay Photo Contest sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).
Photo submissions should illustrate the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, as well as the plants, animals, and people relying on it. Images depicting water, wildlife, recreation, farms, and flora will be considered.
In last year’s Save the Bay Photo Contest, the photograph “River’s Bend” by George Kurzik of Hellam won the top prize from judges. His entry captured the view from Chiques Rock in Lancaster County overlooking the bend in the
Susquehanna River toward Accomac in York County in 2023.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 27. Photos will be narrowed down by a CBF panel based on subject matter, composition, focus, lighting, uniqueness, and impact. Members of the public will then be able to vote for their favorite image in the Viewer’s Choice Gallery from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 24.
Winners will receive a one-year CBF membership and a cash prize. Winning photographs will also be featured on CBF’s website, social media, 2027 calendar, and award-winning Save the Bay magazine. More information and submission instructions can be found at www.cbf .org/photocontest.
Travis Jankowski
An egg hunt will be held at the location on Saturday, April 4.
The winning entry in last year’s Save the Bay Photo Contest was “River’s Bend” by George Kurzik of Hellam.
Exhibit to Open at Mulberry Art Studios
Sandy Leonard, who was Mulberry Art Studios’ first assistant decades ago, is returning to the gallery with her own collection of artwork. The aptly named “Reflections on 60 Years of Creativity” will include originals and limited-edition giclee prints. Leonard works in oils using a palette knife, and in acrylic, pencil and pastels.
Leonard graduated from
York Academy of Art. Continuing education includes studying at the Student Art League of New York and with Kent Carson of California and Barb Pappendick, a local pastel artist. An award-winning artist herself, Leonard has exhibited in solo, group and national traveling shows.
As a student, Leonard had to create her color palette using only the primary
colors, red, blue and yellow. She continues to use this practice today.
“Reflections on 60 Years of Creativity” will open with a First Friday reception on April 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. and will run throughout the month of April. Mulberry Art Studios is located at 21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster. For more information, call the gallery at 717-295-1949.
Boating Safety Course Posted
The Conewago Rod and Gun Club, 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will host the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s Safe Boating Course on Sunday, May 17. The free, eight-hour course will start at 8 a.m.
Participants who successfully complete the boating course can apply for a Boating Safety Education Certificate good for a lifetime. This certificate is required to operate a personal watercraft and for persons born on or
Sierra Club Seeking Grant Proposals
The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group will accept proposals for the next round of its Green Project grants through Tuesday, March 31. Lancaster County organizations with projects that promote sustainability, expand environmental awareness, and improve green infrastructure are encouraged to apply.
The program annually awards grants of up to $500 to charitable, educational, or business entities that demonstrate a commitment to the Sierra Club’s mission of “exploring, enjoying, and protecting the planet” in Lancaster County. Over the past decade, 110 organizations have received these grants, supporting a wide range of environmental conservation projects.
Before applying for a grant, organizations should consider how their projects relate to ecological preservation or education. Projects may focus on topics such as storm water management, rain gardens and rain barrels, native plantings, pollinator plants, organic gardens, composting programs, and hands-on learning. The Lancaster Group will offer its expertise and labor to support the projects that are awarded grants.
Proposals should be
emailed to jimsmeenan@ gmail.com and include the organization’s name, mailing address, and phone number; highlights of the project; and a 501(c)(3) status letter if the submission is from a 501(c)(3) group. Winners will be announced on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, and soon after, a list of the awardees will be posted at www.lancaster
after Jan. 1, 1982, to operate boats powered by motors greater than 25 horsepower.
Preregistration is required. To register, email the participants’ names to training@conewagogun club.org.
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The grant program has been supported by funds raised primarily through the Lancaster Group’s annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike and from funds received through its participation in Lancaster’s annual ExtraGive. For more details, contact Jim Meenan at 717-475-0586 or jimsmeenan@gmail.com.
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Students of the Month
Recognized
The Paradise Rotary Club has recognized two Students of the Month for February, who are both high school juniors. They are Kelsey Della Rova from Pequea Valley and Calleigh Kauffman from Lancaster Mennonite.
Kelsey is the daughter of Joe and Christy Della Rova of Paradise. She is a member of National Honor Society, the junior overall for Mini-THON, the secretary for the school musical and play, and a section leader for both the choir and chamber singers. She is also an FFA sentinel, a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) greeter, and a member of TSA and Aevidum. Kelsey has earned her FFA Greenhand and Chapter degrees, was recognized for perfect attendance in ninth grade, received the Civil Award
in ninth grade, received a certificate of recognition for Spanish in 10th grade, and served as the class vice president from ninth to 11th grade. She served as a junior varsity soccer captain and is a member of the varsity soccer team.
Calleigh is the daughter of Marsha and Scott Kauffman of Lancaster. She is a member of National Honor
Society, a huddle leader for FCA, and a member of the junior class committee. Calleigh is a member of the field hockey team and also plays club field hockey. She was a Lancaster-Lebanon League All-Star for field hockey in 2024 and 2025. Outside of school, she serves in the children’s ministry at Grace Community Church.
Millersville University to Host Science Olympiad
Millersville University will host the Pennsylvania Central Region Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 28. Fourteen middle school teams and 25 high school teams from Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster,
Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, Union and York counties will compete.
The public is welcome to watch the events that will take place in Pucillo Gymnasium, 105 Pucillo Drive, Millersville, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These events will include Boomilever,
Bungee Drop, Electric Vehicle, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Mission Possible, Robot Tour, and Scrambler. Spectators will see devices - built and tested by students - accomplishing a range of tasks. Science Olympiad features elementary, middle school, and high school students competing as teams of 15. They are challenged by 23 STEM-related events that span biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and inquiry. Students usually work in pairs building devices for testing at tournaments, studying for core knowledge challenges, and preparing for rigorous hands-on lab experiments. This work is designed to prepare them for contributing to a team in a future STEM career.
The top seven highest-scoring teams in both Division B (grades six to nine) and Division C (grades nine to 12) from the tournament at Millersville will be invited to compete in the state tournament on Saturday, April 25, at Penn State Altoona. For more information on the tournament, visit https://blogs.millersville .edu/musciolym.
Kelsey Della Rova
Calleigh Kauffman
Fishing Creek Offers Handyman, Remodeling Services
Fishing Creek Home Services, based out of Wrightsville, is a fully insured professional handyman and remodeling service that serves York and Lancaster counties.
Owned by local resident John Feeser, the business offers 15 years of experience. Among its services are trim carpentry, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, ceramic tile, drywall repairs, painting, items on honey-do lists, and miscellaneous small jobs.
For more information, contact 717-894-6091, visit www.fishingcreekhome services.com, or search for “Fishing Creek Home Services” on Facebook.
Fishing Creek Home Services, owned by John Feeser, offers a wide range of professional handyman and remodeling services.
The Trust to Host Con Brio
The award-winning, international quartet Con Brio will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, at The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster.
Consisting of musicians from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Mexico, Con Brio has performed with prestigious orchestras and ensembles worldwide. Violinists Valentin Mansurov and Marina Lenau, violist David Pedraza, and cellist Aziz Sapaev are
members of the Palm Beach Symphony, Symphony of the Americas, and Florida Grand Opera.
The musicians have appeared onstage as soloists and members of Orquesta Sinfonica de la UAT in Mexico, National Symphony of Ukraine, Tekfen Philharmonic, and many other orchestras throughout the world in various countries.
To purchase tickets, visit www.lbc.edu/events or www.lancastertrust.com.
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Scholarships Available to High School Seniors
Luthercare, a provider of senior living communities, services, and programs in southcentral Pennsylvania, has announced the launch of its 2026 High School Nursing Scholarship Program, designed to provide financial support to aspiring nurses and address the growing demand for health care professionals.
A total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties who plan to pursue a nursing degree. Seniors attending public, private, or nonpublic schools, as well as homeschooled seniors, are eligible to apply. This year, one $5,000 scholarship, two $3,000 scholarships, and four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Applicants are required to complete an application and write an essay - with a maximum of 750 wordsdescribing why they should receive the scholarship and why they are interested in the field of nursing. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation - one from a teacher, coach, or mentor and one from a community member. To learn more or apply by Thursday, April 2, visit www.luthercare.org/ scholarship.
Questions may be directed to the Luthercare Nursing Scholarship Committee at scholarship@ luthercare.org.
Luthercare’s Nursing Scholarship Program began in 2009 by offering scholarships to team members who were furthering their education and professional development. In 2020, the scholarship program was extended to local high school students who were planning to pursue a career in nursing. Since then, Luthercare has distributed $115,000 in scholarships to 83 high school students for nursing education. The program reflects the organization’s continuing commitment to quality care and the education of health care professionals.