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JUNE 21, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 8
Eagle Scouts complete community projects t the end of April, Scouts BSA Troop 30, based at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church on Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, held a ceremony to honor two of its members who recently completed their projects to achieve the rank of Eagle. Recent Penn Manor graduate Stephan Gebhard and Penn Manor student JJ Anderson each finished a project to better the community in some way. For Anderson’s project, he created a storage space for The Common Wheel, a nonprofit bike shop located on East King Street in Lancaster. Anderson and his father have been patrons of the shop for several years and are both BMX bike enthusiasts. “We knew the owner personally, and I wanted to give back to him and the organization,” Anderson said. Anderson noticed that the building was running out of space to store bikes, so he got to work
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outfitting the basement with storage amenities. The main goal of the project was to create a wooden deck platform in the basement that could fit multiple bikes on each shelf. Due to the limited space in the basement and narrow access points, Anderson and his team
“Scouts teaches you to be a better person. I’ve learned so many different things over the years that will serve me in my life.” needed to slide the wooden boards through a small window on the side of the building. Per the criteria of an Eagle Scout project, Anderson had to lead his team of volunteers through the tasks of completing the project. This requirement provided an opportunity for him to learn about leadership and
overcome the challenge of not being able to work in a completely hands-on manner. “It was really beneficial for me in that way and working with others,” Anderson said. “It was hard not to do it my way, but it felt good to give back.” For Gebhard’s project, he built five feral cat shelters for the Humane League of Lancaster County. Leading a team of friends, fellow Scouts and parents, Gebhard created the shelters using pressure-treated wood and screws, and each one was equipped with a door on the top. The Humane League places the shelters in specific areas with a high population of stray cats so the cats can have protection from the elements. While completing his project, Gebhard learned how to adjust his plans and adapt to the challenges presented by his project. Initially, he wanted to create a dog park, but was unable to acquire permission from the borough. Gebhard saw the Humane League’s need for cat See Eagle Scouts pg 2
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Pastor celebrates retirement after decades of service
Stephan Gebhard (left) and JJ Anderson
Lancaster County Cruisers plan annual car show
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
On June 4, Rick Rimert officially closed the chapter on years of ministry. Rimert served as a pastor for multiple congregations in the Penn Manor area for 35 years and has returned to East Petersburg, where he grew up, to spend his time in retirement. A celebration to honor Rimert and his wife, Diane, was held on June 4 at Conestoga United Methodist Church (UMC), where he led the congregation for 13 years. Prior to serving the community at Conestoga UMC, Rimert was the pastor at Calvary UMC in Mohnton for five years. Since graduating from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1990, Rimert has also served the congregations of Colemanville UMC, Safe Harbor UMC and Berwyn UMC.
Lancaster County Cruisers will host its 23rd annual car show at the Willow Street Fire Company, 2901 Willow Street Pike, on Saturday, July 1. The rain-or-shine event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it will benefit local nonprofit organizations in Conestoga and Quarryville. Registration will be available for a set price on the day of the show, and the first 150 participants to register will receive a dash plaque. Owners of any vehicle from classic cars to motorcycles to trucks may register
Rick Rimert (right) and his wife, Diane
for the show. Over 40 trophies, which are provided by the local businesses that sponsor the event, will be given out during the show. Lancaster County Cruisers will present a President’s Trophy as well as a Best of Show Trophy. Music will be provided throughout the day by disc jockey Jeff Primaldi. Food will be available to purchase from two food trucks, and desserts will be sold by an ice cream vendor and a baked goods stand. Every year, the club donates a portion of the funds raised by the show to Solanco Neighborhood
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