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MARCH 29, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 49
Rough Riders post fundraiser BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The Rough Riders 4-H Club of Lancaster will host a fundraiser meal on Saturday, April 1, at Lampeter Fire Company, 851 Village Road, Lampeter. Preordered meals may be picked up beginning at 10 a.m., and food will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis after noon via a drive-through. The Rough Riders Club primarily serves children in the Southern End, and the money raised from the sale will help to cover the expenses of the club’s activities.
Students learn about different classical instruments through The Orchestra Sings program.
A symphony for students BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
n the beginning of March, Piggy Hill Art Studio, 2 S. Decatur St., Strasburg, kicked off The Orchestra Sings program for students to learn about classical music. Students meet every Friday at the studio to learn about different composers, classical instruments and orchestral concerts. The program will conclude with an interactive concert at McCaskey High School on Tuesday, May 16. The Orchestra Sings is a music education program offered by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, which provides the curriculum to students across the country. The program is geared toward students in fourth through sixth grades; however, some younger students with previous musical experience are enrolled as well. Piggy Hill Art Studio has opened the classes to homeschooled children in addition to those in public or private school. During the classes, students explore seven pieces of music, including pieces from India, songs in Spanish and Beethoven’s “Ode to
about them and participating in one is so exciting.” This is the first year that Piggy Hill Art Studio has offered the program, and Rublesky hopes to continue hosting it next year. So far, the students in her class have listened to a variety of compositions to learn about string, woodwind and percussion instruments and have focused on distinguishing different parts of a song. Rublesky opened Piggy Hill Art Studio in 2022, but she has been teaching music lessons from her home in Drumore Township for several years. Rublesky still resides in the Southern End but wanted to open a studio in a less remote area to engage with the community more. In addition to its classes, Piggy Hill Art Studios offers live music, art courses, music lessons and community events such as a monthly barn dance. “Kids can come to develop their portfolios for college or hone their talents to get into a conservatory,” Rublesky said. “We have a lot of fun and some great teachers.” For more information, visit www.rublesproductions.com.
Madison (left) and Zoe Landis
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The house that Poppy built BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation announced on March 7 that Poppy, a rescued groundhog and animal ambassador for the organization, had passed away. Acorn Acres will host a memorial for Poppy on Saturday, April 1, at Jack’s Family Tavern & Restaurant, 15 S. Prince St., Millersville. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. and will include light refreshments, children’s activities, cornhole and a silent auction. Although the event will be free, Acorn Acres asks attendees to consider making a donation, which will fund the groundhog caging at its facility.
Upon receiving the news of Poppy’s passing, several members of the community reached out to Acorn Acres’ founder, Betsy Shenk, to ask her if she would host a memorial. Shenk had originally planned to hold a baby shower-like event on April 1 to collect supplies for the rehab, as most wild animals begin raising their offspring during this time of year. April 1 would have been Poppy’s fourth birthday, so Shenk decided to transform the event into a way to honor her memory and to provide the community with a way to benefit the other groundhogs at Acorn Acres. With the money raised from donations, See Poppy memorial pg 4
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Joy.” For certain pieces, students will learn singing parts; for other pieces, they will learn how to play small instrument parts. The curriculum will introduce the kids to different melodies and rhythms, famous composers and orchestral instruments. The concert at the end of the program will be interactive and has been designed for a younger audience. The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra will perform the pieces for a student audience, and each participating class will engage in a different aspect of each song. While some students will sing along, others will play melodies on recorders, and some will simply be involved by listening to the music. Musicians from the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra will guide the students through the performance while its conductor offers the young musicians direction. “None of the kids in my class have ever been to an orchestra before,” said Lori Rublesky, owner of Piggy Hill Art Studio. “Some of them have seen orchestras on TV before, but to have them learning
The meal will have a set cost per person and include a barbecue halfchicken, chips, a roll, applesauce, water and a dessert. The chicken will be prepared by the family members of group leader Zoe Lanids and club member Madison Landis, who use a homemade recipe. Members of the club will pack the meals and distribute them to the fundraiser’s supporters. The club’s goal is to help its members learn more about horses by exploring riding techniques, equine health and important information about owning a horse. Members gather on the first Thursday of each month for a business meeting and on the third Thursday of each month for a workshop at Refton Brethren in Christ Church. During meetings, members offer presentations and direct lessons on a variety of topics. In addition to their meetings, Rough Riders Club members frequently attend equestrian events together, such as horse shows, trail rides and riding clinics.