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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIX • NO 20
Sharing The Love Of Locomotives BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Train enthusiasts from across the county gathered in Strasburg on Sept. 10 at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for its annual Heritage Day, as well as festivities across the street at the Strasburg Rail Road. Multiple former railroad workers
and model train fans gathered at the museum to provide insight on historical trains and connect with others who share ttheir passion for locomotives. Marino J. Acri III gave a presentation on the Pennsylvania Railroad G5s class steam engine, and Dominic Arlia spoke about his time working for a railroad and his love for model railroading. See Heritage Day pg 2
Prizes were awarded at the end of the whoopie pie eating contest. Terry and Francis Swan operate the “whoopie pie long launch” each year.
Whoopie Pies Galore 9 a.m., the festival first greeted attendees with its whoopie pie tent. he annual Whoopie Pie Festi- Inside the tent were rows of specialval returned to Lancaster once ty whoopie pies in hundreds of flaagain on Sept. 10, drawing vors, from the staple original and fanatics of the sweet treat from far buttercream pies to maple bacon and wide. Although attendees were and cotton candy. Attendees were able to more than get their fill of able to peruse the many aisles and whoopie pies and whoopie pie- purchase their favorite flavors. Several activities for children and themed activities, the festival also included a variety of vendors and adults alike were offered throughartisans that sold handmade items out the day, such as the “whoopie pie long launch.” Participants were and collectibles. The event was held at Hershey equipped with a handful of whoopie Farm Restaurant & Inn on Hartman pies and a slingshot, with the goal Bridge Road in Ronks. Beginning at of hitting targets several yards away. “We love meeting people at the festival and and chatting with them. It’s always a lot of fun showing them how to use the slingshot for the whoopie pie launch,” said Francis Swan, who operates the activity each year with his wife, Terry. Children were able to decorate their own whoopie pies and enjoy a bounce house, face painting and a whoopie pie treasure hunt. At 1:30 p.m., hungry Andrea Childs (left) and Sally Arkulari have been contestants took part in volunteering at the festival for over five years. BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Spectators watched as the steam engine roared along the Strasburg Rail Road.
Fall Fest At LMS Homecoming Celebration Announced BY ANN MEAD ASH
Aubrey Kreider, director of marketing and communications with Lancaster Mennonite School (LMS), is looking forward to this year’s Fall Festival and Homecoming for a particular reason. “(For the first time), all grades pre-K through 12 are unified here at one campus,” said Kreider. “In the past, everyone was always welcome at homecoming, but now it feels like it is everyone’s campus.” See Fall Fest pg 6
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a whoopie pie eating contest. Provided with a mound of pies, contestants furiously devoured their desserts as the timer ran. The participant who ate the most pies by the end of the allotted time was crowned the victor and awarded a prize. The festival also hosted a “whoopie pie yell-off,” where children competed to determine who could yell “whoopie pie” the loudest, and a contest to see who could design the most creative custom pie. “I love the variety the festival offers. I work on a farm for a living, so it’s a nice change of pace to take part and meet so many people,” said Sally Arkulari, who ran the “make your own whoopie pie” stand, where participants decorated their own custom desserts. In addition to partaking in the many activities of the festival, attendees were able to browse several stands offering collectible items and handmade goods. Merchants sold jewelry, antiques, yard decorations and decorative gourds. Blazing Swine BBQ operated its own tent and provided freshly made food for purchase. Hundreds of people were in attendance, enjoying the various activities and stocking up on whoopie pies to hold them over until next year’s event.
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