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MAY 17, 2023
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LCAA opens two exhibits for spring season BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
n May 7, Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), located at 149 Precision Ave. in Strasburg, opened two exhibits: the spring membership show and “Tall Lady Wearing a Hat,” which features the work of LCAA member Dot Stepanaski. The spring membership show is located in the Kauffman Gallery, and Stepanaski’s work is in the Steinmetz Gallery. Both exhibits will be open until Thursday, June 1, during LCAA’s regular hours, which can be found at www.lcaaonline.org. The spring membership show includes artwork from a variety of LCAA members. Each member was able to enter up to two pieces of work for the show. The paintings
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will be judged, and awards will be given out in both the professional and nonprofessional categories. Stepanaski named her exhibit after the unofficial title given to her by the community, due to her high stature and signature widebrimmed hat. Stepanaski, who is 6 feet tall, said that she wears the hat to prevent her eyes from straining while she paints. “Sometimes, people don’t even recognize me without my hat,” Stepanaski added. “It’s just how everyone knows me.” “Tall Lady Wearing a Hat” primarily features paintings of landscapes, but also includes a few portraits of animals. Stepanaski is an avid gardener and loves to be immersed in nature, where she finds rest and inspiration for her work. “It speaks to your soul. I always prefer to be
One of Stepanaski’s pastel paintings, titled “Let’s Pretend that it’s Storytime.”
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Revealing the roots of a family tree BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
For many people, family trees and historical records of ancestors provide a sense of connection to relatives and the journey their family has taken over decades. Despite the accessibility of information in
the modern age, burial records and ancestral documents can prove to be elusive. Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will offer an Intro to Cemetery Research class to assist those searching for answers to questions posed in their family story. See Cemetery research pg 7
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out in nature,” Stepanaski said. All of Stepanaski’s paintings are made from pastel paints, and she is a member of the Maryland Pastel Society. Stepanaski said that she prefers to use pastel paints due to the purity of their color. All types of paint utilize the same color pigments, but they are differentiated by the substance that is added to make the paint: oil paint is thick and viscous and watercolor paint is thin and translucent. Pastel paint is distinguishable from other types of paint due to the fact that very little binder is applied to the pigment. “When you apply pastel paint, there’s a quality that is visually exciting because of the way it reflects light,” Stepanaski said. As a member of the Maryland Pastel Society, Stepanaski gathers with other pastel painters to compete in art shows. The group also holds quarterly meetings, where members discuss pastel painting techniques and watch demonstrations from guest artists. LCAA will hold a plant sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday, May 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. The plants in the sale will all be donated from LCAA members’ gardens, including many from Stepanaski’s garden. For more information, call 717-687-7061.
The course will offer resources for those exploring their family’s history in Lancaster and beyond.
Annual wreath-laying ceremony held at Woodward Hill Cemetery BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
On April 22, the annual wreath laying ceremony to honor James Buchanan was held at the former president’s tomb in Woodward Hill Cemetery in Lancaster. The tradition of laying a fresh wreath of flowers at United States presidents’ tombs each year has been observed for decades and is completed for every individual who has held the office. The ceremony included remarks from guests such as Assistant Adjutant General of the
Pennsylvania Army National Guard James McCormick, chairman of the Lancaster County Commissioners Ray D’Agostino, Lancaster City Chief of Police Richard Mendez, Nathan Gilchrist III of Masonic Lodge 43, Jean Weglarz of Woodward Hill Cemetery and director of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland Patrick Clarke. The event was hosted by LancasterHistory in partnership with Woodward Hill Cemetery, and an invocation and benediction was delivered by Timothy Mentzer of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. See Wreath-laying pg 2
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