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JANUARY 8, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 37
The wonders of wintertime wildlife BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
to human expansion has allowed many species to survive - and t’s no secret that most of the many of them can be found right continental United States in your own backyard. contains regions that are charLancaster is no exception to acterized by expansive wilds and North America’s array of distinct stunning landscapes. Every corner wildlife and scenic landscapes. of the country has a unique eco- The western side of the county system that is teeming with dis- borders the Susquehanna River, tinct wildlife and native flora. For which includes several miles of many centuries, the striking vistas and majesty of Ameritall cliffs that cut can land has been into thick forests. “I find winter to recognized by the A lthoug h you’re be a better time indigenous tribes more likely to spot that first coexisted of year to observe a wild animal along with wild animals hiking trails and wildlife.” and treated the protected habitats natural world with such as Shenks sacred reverence. Ferry Wildf lower From the first European settlers to Preserve in Conestoga or Kellys modern-day tourists, nearly every Run Nature Preserve in HoltAmerica-bound voyager has been wood, many critters reside in humbled by the wonders that lie the more developed parts of the between the coasts. After centu- county. ries of colonization and industrialCertain hibernating species such ization, the wild inhabitants of the as groundhogs, bats and jumping United States have less territory mice may not emerge from their to roam, but animals’ adaptation cozy caverns until spring, but
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With education fair, local Christian schools are organizing and uniting BY JEFF FALK
Christian schools in Lancaster County have never really been competitors. Now they’re working together to align their missions and streamline their efforts. The upcoming Christian Education Fair is an event that’s designed to draw strength from numbers, explore and promote the increasing popularity of Christian education and provide
families with learning opportunities that are aligned with their beliefs and their children’s needs. “It’s not that we were against each other; it’s we weren’t working together,” said Jill Armstrong, Lancaster County Christian School’s events and communication coordinator and one of the organizers of the event. “I just think there wasn’t an intentional collaboration. We
Common fire safety hazards to avoid this winter BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Ever y season has its own customs and holiday traditions that are unique to a certain time of year. In summer, students vacate their classrooms to enjoy two months of leisurely days with friends and family members, and July brings barbecues and fireworks to nearly ever y neighborhood in America. Fall arrives with
the promise of trick-ortreaters knocking at the door and T hanksgiving delights like stuffing and cranberry sauce. For many people, the winter season is the most anticipated time of year, and its cold months are full of festivities as revelers celebrate Christmas and greet the new year. Just as ever y season is accompanied by different holidays and If neglected, Christmas trees, stockings traditions, different fire and other festive decorations may become
potentially dangerous fire hazards even after
See Fire safety pg 5 the holiday is over.
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See Education fair pg 3
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See Wildlife pg 4 Two mourning doves inspect a freshly laid sheet of snow in a yard in Ronks.