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The Lancaster County Conservation District held a gala at Moonstone Manor in Elizabethtown on Sept. 25 to celebrate 75 years of conservation efforts in Lancaster County. For 75 years, volunteers and district staff have worked with landowners and communities to care for natural and agricultural resources in local watersheds that have a direct impact on the Chesapeake Bay. In 1950, Lancaster County commissioners approved establishing a countywide conservation district, initially working with farmers to maintain soils and installing sustainable conservation practices like field contour strips, cattle crossings, streambank fencing, and no-till planting practices. Today, the district’s mission remains to promote the stewardship of natural resources for Lancaster County and beyond.
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Present at the gala were (from left) state Rep. Keith Greiner, state Rep. Nikki Rivera, Sallie Gregory, Matt Kofroth, Sonia Wasco, Chris Thompson, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russ Redding, and state Rep. Brett Miller.
Dan Lynch, former Pennsylvania Game Commission educator, hosted the program, and Commissioner R ay D ’A gos tino shared remarks and presented a proclamation on behalf of the Lancaster County commissioners. Other speakers at the celebration included Sonia Wa s c o , d i s t r i c t b o a rd chair; Chris Thompson,
district administrator; Jill Whitcomb, Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Water Programs; Doug Wolfgang, the executive secretary of the State Conser vation Commission; Don McNutt, former district administrator; Jim Caldwell, Rettew Associates; Matt Kofroth, assis-
tant distr ict manager ; a n d Da n Z i m m e r m a n , district associate director. Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russ Redding closed out the program, and the evening ended w i t h a to a s t b y C h r i s Thompson, recognizing the district’s strong reputation for high-quality service and opportunities for the future.
Church Plans Pork and Sauerkraut Meal
Organists Set Holiday Concert
Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, will serve a traditional pork and sauerkraut dinner on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s Worship & Event Center. The menu includes pork roast, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, a roll, applesauce, dessert, and
The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) will present its annual holiday concert, ”Christmas at the Organ,” on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 4 p.m. at Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, 777 S. Mount Joy St., Elizabethtown. This year’s event will include a special tribute to the late Nevin Fisher, noted composer and longtime professor of music at Elizabethtown College, with a featured
drinks. Attendees may eat at the church or purchase takeouts. There is a fee for the meal, with a discount for children ages 4 to 8. Children age 3 and under may eat for free. The fee is payable at the door. Proceeds will support the ministries of the church’s W i t n e s s & We l c o m e Team.
Coterie Club Sets Meeting T he Coterie C lub of Lancaster will hold its next general membership meeting on T hursday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m. at The Greenfield Restaura n t , 5 9 5 G re e n f i e l d Road, Lancaster. The guest speaker will be Nancy Groff, the great-granddaughter of Peter T. Watt, who will s p e a k o n t h e h i s to r y
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performance of one of his hymn tunes. The concert will showcase local organists performing seasonal selections ranging from traditional carols to festive and contemplative wor k s ce lebrat i n g t he Advent and C hr istmas seasons. The program is free and open to the public, and a freewill offering will be received. For more information, visit www.lancasterago.org.
Global Disciples Names New CEO René Dekker, a Netherlands native, was recently name d C EO o f Global Disciples, an international missions organiz ation focused on the third of the world that has yet to hear the Gospel of Jesus. From 2021 to earlier this year, Dekker served as the lead pastor of the Evangelical Church of Bangkok (ECB),
Thailand - an international church with over 70 nationalities. For the three years prior, he was ECB’s executive and worship pastor. Dekker also has 20 years of experience as an international business leader working in finance, strategic planning and implementation, See CEO pg 8
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hosting in its current form for two decades. “We’re going to open up the first floor of our 1780 barn this year for the first time during the Yuletide celebration,” McSherry said. “There will be children’s activities there. Forbes Road Frolic, which plays early American music, will be performing in there as well, and it’ll be open for concessions. Weather permitting, we have some fire pits and patio lights that’ll be out so that people can enjoy the grounds and the atmosphere.” There is a reason Historic Rock Ford holds its Christmas get-together after Dec. 25. “Modern Christmas is typically celebrated from Thanksgiving until Christmas, though we push it a little earlier every year,” said McSherry. “In the 18th century, Christmas festivities wouldn’t have started until Dec. 25, and then they would have continued for 12 nights, and that’s where we get the 12 days of Christmas. They would have been celebrating from the 25th to Jan 6. We place our event in that period. There’s a lot of downtime between Christmas and New Year’s, and you want to keep the holiday going, so it’s nice for visitors in that way, but it also helps us help teach a little bit about what Christmas would have been like in the 18th century.” Historic Rock Ford is open April through October every year for regular
house tours. “Programs typically start in April and go into November,” said McSherr y. “During the season, there will be lectures and history events, things like that. We have a lot planned for next year because it’s America 250th anniversary.” Historic Rock Ford con-
sists of the 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion. Hand was a doctor and George Washington’s adjutant general during the Revolutionary War. “He built this house after the war,” McSherry said. “The house itself is in 90% original condition.”
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Historic Rock Ford is offering visitors an opportunity to party like it’s 1899. The nationally recognized landmark, located at 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, will host Yuletide tours on Saturday, Dec. 27; Sunday, Dec. 28; and Monday, Dec. 29. Attendees will be able to enter the Edward Hand Mansion at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 and 2, 3, 4, and 5 p.m. on Dec. 29. “I think it’s one of our most unique events of the year,” executive director Christina McSherry said. “We do living history events throughout the year, but this particular event always feels very immersive. The house really comes to life, and you really get a feel for what Yuletide celebrations would have been like in the 18th century.” The event will be held snow or shine. There is an admission charge. Tickets can be purchased at www. historicrockford.org/ special-events and at the door. “Proceeds directly go back to benefit Rock Ford, both with upkeep and operating as well as our educational programming,” McSherry said. McSherry asks that visitors begin their tour at the house. “The way it’s set up is you start at the house and then you go to the barn,” she said. “Tickets are available right where you came in at the back of the house.” Popcorn, hot dogs, and seasonal goodies such as hot chocolate and cider will be on sale. “ The volunteers help b r i n g i t to l i fe ,” s a i d McSherry. “The house will be filled with volunteers in period costume, really sort of bringing the activities of an 18th-century Yuletide to life.” Musicians Faith and Mercy Martin will perform in the gold parlor using a harpsichord and violin. “It will be chamber music from the period, including some traditional carols from Yuletide,” McSherry said. There will be a new wrinkle added to Yuletide, which Historic Rock Ford has been
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A Women’s Concern Receives Ultrasound Machine A Woman’s Concern (AWC) recently received a new ultrasound machine, made possible through the generosity of the Knights of Columbus and the support of many donors. The fundraising campaign surpassed its goal, enabling AWC to also secure an extended warranty for the piece of equipment. The Knights of Columbus provided the center’s first ultrasound machine in Pennsylvania 25 years ago. Jill Har tman, executive director of AWC, emphasized that ultrasound technology plays an essential role in supporting women’s health. The new machine s t r e n g t h e n s A W C ’s mission to support both
Celebrating the new ultrasound machine are (from left) Michael Thornton, board president of A Woman’s Concern (AWC); Brian Smith, state treasurer of Knights of Columbus; Fr. Lawrence W. Sherdel, Knights chaplain; Jill Hartman, executive director of AWC; Jack Rosati, state program director of Knights; and Bill Childs, district deputy of Knights.
mothers and fathers facing unplanned pregnancies at no cost to them. The organization’s men’s program
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What’s That Noise? Automobiles have come a long way since their introduction more than 100 years ago. The
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cars of today are technolog ical mar vels, which has made both driving and maintaining a vehicle simpler in certain ways. Fo r e x a m p l e , b u i l t- i n diagnostic systems can now alert drivers when something is wrong with their car. Although that fe a t u re i s u n d e n i a b l y useful, drivers can still b ene f i t from le ar ning to reco gnize issues by ear. Many problems that can affect a car or truck produce unusual sounds, and learning what certain noises may indicate can help drivers detect problems as soon as possible. - R attling sound in a wheel well: Many people have mistakenly placed clothing in a dryer without realizing the clothing had spare change in the pockets. T hat mistake is immediately apparent o n ce t h e d r ye r s t a r t s thanks to the unpleasant noise of coins bouncing off the interior of the machine. D r ivers may hear a similar sound when behind one of their car’s wheels and wonder what’s behind it. Such a sound often indicates that there’s a loose lug nut inside the hubcap.
This issue can arise when drivers don’t secure the wheel tightly after changing their own tire or if mechanics make the same mistake when rotating or replacing tires during a routine maintenance session. - Squeaking sound: The auto insurance experts at Geico note that rearwheel or four-wheel drive v e h i c l e s m ay p ro d u c e a r hy t h m i c s q u e a k i n g sound when an issue arises with the universal joint . JD Power notes that the universal joint, often re fer red to as a U-joint , is par t of the system that enables the rotating crankshaft in the engine of a vehicle to transfer that rotating motion to the rear wheels. U- joints get a workout whenever vehicles are driven, so they require maintenance, and a squeaking sound is one indicator that the U-joint needs to be addressed immediately. - Squealing sound: A high-pitched squealing sound typically means the vehicle’s brake pads are worn out. However, Cars. com notes that if such a sound is only present
when a car is first driven in the morning, it could just be surface rust being scraped off the rotors. After a few initial applications of the brakes, the sound might disappear. If it doesn’t, the vehicle will likely need new brake pads. - Scraping on the windshield during rain: The scraping sound on a windshield when the wipers are in use should not be taken lightly or be interpreted as a sign that the rain is only falling lightly. In fact, that sound indicates the wipers are worn out, which means they ’re not effectively clearing the windshield. In addition, the wipers could be scratching the windshield each time they produce this sound, ultimately necessitating a costly windshield replacement. Wiper blades can be replaced in a matter of minutes, so address this issue promptly. Learning to recognize the sources of various vehicle noises can help drivers nip problems in the bud before they compromise the automobile a n d t h e s a fe t y o f t h e people inside it.
Giant Gives to Local Hunger Relief Efforts In celebration of Giving Tuesday, the Giant Company recently announced that it donated $60,000 to local Salvation Army Corps and provided 3,000 hams to area hunger relief organizations. T h e G i a n t C o m p a ny is s up p or ting the S alvat ion A r my ’s holid ay hunger relief programs by donating $5,000 to 12 Salvation Army locations for a total donation of
$60,000. Recipient Salvation Ar my locations include Boyertown, Carlisle, Chambersburg, East Stroudsburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Levittown, Norristown, Philadelphia , and Sunbur y in Pennsylvania, as well as the Winchester, Va. location. In addition, to ensure families have a centerpiece dish at their holiday table, the Giant Company
Hotel to Offer Free Stays to Hospital Patients’ Families T hrough its Room at the Inn program, the Eden Resort & Suites, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, will open its doors to families of hospital patients in Lancaster County, offering complimentar y stays to help them remain close to their loved ones during the holiday season. Relatives of the patient must live 50 miles or more away from Lancaster and should make reservations through the hospital’s case manager, nursing supervisor, or administrator on duty or by contacting Nichole Slaybaugh at 717569-6444 or nslaybaugh@
edenresort.com. Families of patients at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, UPMC, WellSpan Ephrata Comm u n i t y Ho s p i t a l , a n d Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center may participate. The program is available for up to two rooms per family for a maximum of three nights. The program i n c l u d e s d e l u xe g u e s t rooms and will be available through Tuesday, Jan. 6, excluding New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. For more information, v i s i t w w w. e d e n r e s o r t .com.
Ephrata Cloister to Offer Lantern Tours Historic Ephrata Cloister will host its annual Lantern Tours on Fridays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, and Saturdays, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. Tours, led by the Cloister’s Student Historians, will run every half hour beginning at 6 p.m. Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and is limited to 25 participants. This year’s experience, “1777: When War Came to Ephrata,” will explore the winter when Ephrata’s peaceful community was transformed into a military hospital during the Revolutionar y War. Participants will follow a guide through several
historic buildings, meeting var ious characters portrayed by the Student Historians and adult volunteers. Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are available at www .storepatrailsof histor y .com/2/#/Admission or in person at the Visitor Center. Children age 2 and under will receive free admission, and discounts are available for seniors and youths. For more information, visit www.ephratacloister .org.
is donating 3,000 hams to 20 food banks and pantries across its operating area this month, including the following local hunger relief par tners: C e n t r a l Pe n n s y l v a n i a Food Bank, Harrisburg; C hester County Food B a n k , E x t o n ; He l p i n g Harvest Food Bank, Reading; and Lancaster County Food Hub, Lancaster. Customers can also join the Giant Company
to make a difference this holiday season. Through We d n e s d a y, D e c . 2 4 , customers at any Giant, Martin or Giant Heirloom Market store can donate free ham cer tificates at the register in-store to a local food bank. In addition, customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout to benefit their local hunger relief organization.
Organization To Give Back During Holiday Season L a n c a s te r Ne w co m e rs a nd Ne i g h b o rs , a nonprofit organization, invites community members to join to meet new friends and make a difference in the community by giving back. This holiday season,
the or ganiz at ion w ill spread joy to families at local shelters by fulfilling children’s Christmas wish lists. For more infor mation about the group, visit www.lancasternew comers.com.
Lancaster Newcomers and Neighbors will spread holiday cheer by helping to fulfill children’s wish lists.
Winners of School Bus Driver Safety Competition Announced Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ( Pe n n D O T ) , the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and school bus safety advocates recently honored three school bus drivers for their superior driving skills during a ceremony at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. During the ceremony, officials spoke to the critical role that school bus drivers play, transporting more than 1.4 million students across Pennsylvania daily. Officials also recognized the winners of the 46th State School Bus Driver Safety Com-
petition that was held in June at Bald Eagle Area High School in Bellefonte. More than 50 drivers were judged based on their performance on a written exam and a practical driving skills test on a closed course. T he w inners in the conventional bus category this year were JoAnne Cowan with Krapf School Bus in Chester County, first place; Angie Martin with Brightbill Transport i n L a nc a s te r Co u nt y, second place; and Patricia Carey with Krapf School Bus in Chester County, third place.
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Celebration from pg 3 It is on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the National Building Survey. Historic Rock Ford also consists of the John J. Snyder Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts, which opened in 2021 and features a nationally recognized collection of decorative arts made in Lancaster between 1750 and 1820. The gallery will
not be open during the Yuletide celebration. “It’s a little bit of a hidden gem back here,” said McSherry. “(Lancaster County Central Park) being around us really helped preserve the landscape and the house, but it also means we’re sort of hidden at times. It’s really nice when folks come out and can really see what we have to offer.”
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Rotary District Sets New Year’s Day Walk Rotary District 7390 will hold a 1-mile walk/run in the spirit of fellowship, service, and peace in Harrisburg on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1. Participants should meet at Soldier’s Grove, 531 Commonwealth Ave., Harrisburg, at noon. The walk will start at 12:30 p.m. One of Rotary International’s major objectives is working toward an international understanding of
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The 1719 Museum, 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, will host a candlelit evening of stories and songs on Friday, Jan. 9. Guests will experience traditions passed down through generations among Lancaster County’s Indigenous and Mennonite communities. Tours will run every half hour starting at 4 p.m., with the final tour slot at 8 p.m. Guests will spend 30 minutes in the Lancaster Longhouse and 30 minutes in the Herr House. In the Lancaster Longhouse, musicians will play and tell stories about the Indigenous flute. In the Herr House, guests will hear stories of music and songwriting that were important to Mennonites in the 18th century. A cappella singers will perform English translations of hymns from the Ausbund, a historic Mennonite hymnal used by the Herr family. In the visitor center, children may use coloring pages and art supplies to create their own fraktur songbook
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SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466.
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AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
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Markers for Vehicle Maintenance Community Mile Modern automobiles are ing stick for maintenance into the engine. This also replaced. Hoses are a good marvels. As issues. However, the fol- might be a good time to example of that, as recomBlood Drive technological advancements in automo- lowing rundown can serve replace the fuel filter, which mendations regarding when
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tive technology have made cars more reliable than ever, drivers may feel as though vehicle ownership also is more hands-off than ever before. Though it’s true that built-in diagnostic technology is designed to alert drivers to certain issues, it can still benefit motorists to recognize when certain issues may arise. Cars and the people who drive them are different, so mileage intervals are not always the best measur-
as a guidebook for drivers who want to know what to expect at various mileage intervals. • 30,000 miles: The experts at Auto Trader note that disposable engine air filters usually last between 15,000 and 30,000 miles. If it’s been about 30,000 miles since the engine air filter has been replaced, it would be a good time to replace this important part, which prevents components like dirt and debris from getting
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prevents debris from clogging fuel injectors. • 50,000 to 60,000 miles: It’s about this time that drivers may need to replace their vehicle batteries. Little-used vehicles may need a new battery much earlier, as lengthy periods of little or no use adversely affect the life expectancy of vehicle batteries. Brakes also may need to be replaced about this time, as the experts at AutoZone note that most drivers get between two and five years out of a set of brake pads. If that sounds like a significant range, it is, and that’s because driver behavior is a significant variable affecting the life of the pads. Drivers who brake hard will likely need to replace their brake pads with greater frequency than drivers who brake slowly. • 50,000 to 90,000 miles: As noted, there is no uniform guideline governing when vehicle components will need to be
to replace hoses range from 50,000 to 90,000 miles. That’s a significant range, but drivers can be on the safe side and start discussing the status of their hoses with their mechanics around the 50,000-mile marker. It’s unlikely the hoses will make it all the way to 90,000 miles before they need to be replaced, but drivers can keep that mileage marker in mind and aim to replace the hoses before that point even if no issue has arisen. Timing belts also tend to fail between 80,000 and 100,000 miles, so this is another part to consider replacing as a vehicle reaches this point. These mileage markers are not set in stone and should only serve as a guideline for drivers who want to stay ahead of vehicle repairs. Drivers also are urged to discuss any additional changes that might be necessary with their mechanics during routine maintenance appointments.
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“Best of Broadway” Show Planned
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L ancaster Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is partnering with the Fulton Theatre to present “Best of Broadway” on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 27 and 28, at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at Lancaster Country Day School’s Gardner Theatre, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. Doors will open one hour before each concert. The concert will feature eight vocalists: Charlie Bensinger, Charis Leos, Katherine Lindsley, Will Mann, Jay Poff, Sara Shepard, Katie Sina, and StephJo Wise. They will perform beloved classics and modern
favorites from the golden age and contemporar y Broadway repertoire. The program will span the breadth of American musical theater, from the timeless charm of “Oklahoma!” and “South Pacific” to showstoppers from “West Side Story,” “Funny Girl,” and “Wicked.” The evening will also feature selections from “Hamilton,” “Ragtime,” “Mary Poppins,” and “ T he Music Man,” along with many others. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancastersymphony .org or call the LSO box office at 717-291-6440.