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Heritage Center to hold open house lue Rock Heritage Center, 2251 River Road, Washington Boro, will host its annual open house event on Sunday, June 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Heritage Center features exhibits and displays of the local area with a focus on native indigenous people who once inhabited the immediate area. It is located in a renovated 1832 stone grist mill that was constructed by Jacob Witmer. A recent acquisition to the displays is a coverlet made by Jacob Witmer, which is signed and dated 1838. The coverlet was woven on a home loom, which was common during the period. Another new item is a board with the date 1807 and carved name of W.M. Lewis. This board was found in the barn, and the signature has been identified as that of William M. Lewis, who married Jacob Witmer’s daughter, Catherine. The open house will feature a 2 p.m. presentation by Ed Wilson. The one-hour slideshow session, “The Indigenous Peoples and Their Land,” will highlight the environment of the area and how it influenced the prehistoric people and their occupation of the land. Wilson will utilize archaeological records to present how the prehistoric people adapted to the local environmental conditions. He will focus on the historic contact period, which represents the impact of the Europeans on the indigenous people. Circle Legacy, a local group that promotes Native American lifestyles and culture, will have a display table showcasing and explaining traditional items. Many items are handmade, representing how animals and plants were utilized to provide for some of the necessities. Members of Chapter 28 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology and Debbie Saylor, curator of the Blue Rock Heritage Center, will be
LUMC will introduce new program BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Jeff Engroff of Millersville became involved with youth ministry as soon as he graduated from high school in 1984. He attended Worship Center in Leola and began to volunteer, which eventually led to full-time work as a youth ministry director for various local churches. Engroff
worked full time in youth ministry up until the COVID-19 pandemic, when the closure of many church programs caused him to find work elsewhere. Two years ago, he decided to seek work where his passion lies and became the youth director at Lampeter United Methodist Church (LUMC), 1101 Lampeter Road, Lancaster. See Youth ministry pg 5
A coverlet made by Jacob Witmer is on display in the Blue Rock Heritage Center.
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The beauty is in the details BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
A barn constructed by Christian Witmer in 1856 has undergone renovations in recent years.
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At 17 years old, JJ Roach of Lancaster had his first art show in 2021 at Mulberry Art Studios, 21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster. Two years and many art shows later, JJ’s artwork will return to Mulberry Art Studios with “Surreal Detail,” an exhibit that will run through the month of June. The show will have an opening reception on Friday, June 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Mulberry Art Studios. In “Surreal Detail,” JJ draws inspiration from complexities found in nature, such as celestial bodies and
flora. JJ also said that he is fascinated by the Fibonacci sequence as it occurs in nature, as well as objects such as puzzle pieces and their relationship with each other. JJ created most of his work in “Surreal Detail” using pens and large pieces of paper, and he said that it takes him several months to complete one piece. Since his first show two years ago, JJ has focused on making his art more complex and adding more details. “His pieces went from large-spaced work to these tiny, beautiful little pieces that he does now,” said Carol Roach, JJ’s mother. “He’s had a long road, and it’s pretty amazing to see where he is now.” See Artist pg 2
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