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JULY 31, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 13
Railroad Museum unveils garden project to offer a new perspective BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
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a i l ro a d s h av e s h a p e d American history in many ways, from the swift westward expansion of the United States to the cascading impact on the formation of small towns and massive cities along railways. Although the 21st century boasts advanced technology once thought the realm of science fiction, the locomotive is anything but an antique, and it continues to play a vital role in the world of transportation. Railroads’ impact on the world as we know it may be observed in nearly every town, affecting qualities of modern life as minute as the vegetables we eat. T he R ailroad Muse um of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, recently completed a project to install a garden of heirloom vegetables in its front lawn.
At first glance, the garden plot has no obvious connection to the colossal train cars that litter the museum’s property, but museum educators Juliette O’Connor and Jesse Shetrom said plants and trains are intertwined in unique ways. Prior to the implementation of railroads as the primary method of transporting perishable goods, many regions grew produce that was unique to the area. After refrigerated train cars made it possible to export food to other states without it spoiling, many vegetables became standardized, which allows someone in Arkansas to enjoy the same produce as someone in Pennsylvania. One of O’Connor and Shetrom’s goals was to highlight local heirloom vegetables that fell out of favor, and the garden contains regional varieties such as blue pod peas, scarlet runner beans, black Brandywine tomatoes, See Museum garden pg 4 Visitors may see the new garden in the front lawn of the museum as they walk along the path to the entrance.
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The United States contains a wealth of beautiful landscapes and striking scenery that can be found in every part of the country. Many Americans and visitors from around the globe are aware of the numerous state and national parks that contain verdant groves and diverse natural biomes that remain largely untouched by human civilization. But in most communities, including Lancaster County,
people who seek to experience the beauty of nature don’t need to travel to Yellowstone to find it; from remote trails scattered across the Southern End to nature parks nestled between the Hempfield area and the Susquehanna River, an outdoor adventure is often only a short drive from home. On July 11, the Quarryville Library hosted Keith Greenawalt for his program “Adventures in our Natural Parks.” Greenawalt, a Lancaster County native and
Chad Snyder appointed to state board of funeral directors BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
As a third-generation funeral director, Chad Snyder has a unique perspective of the profession. In 1947, Chad’s grandfather, Charles F. Snyder, opened a funeral home in downtown Lancaster, and the business grew to offer locations in Millersville, Willow Street, Lititz and other parts of the county. Chad watched his father, Chip Snyder, run the business after Charles retired, and Chad became the director
See Nature trails pg 2
in 2018. Chad was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Directors earlier this year, and he said he plans to use his experience to bridge the gap between funeral directors and state legislators to benefit Lancaster and communities throughout the state. Since joining the state board of funeral directors, Chad has taken monthly trips to the capitol to meet with other funeral directors and government officials during public sessions. The meetings incor porate discussions on
Chad Snyder (right) and his father, Chip Snyder
See Funeral director pg 6
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