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LWA Deploys Huey in Honor of Veterans

BY JEFF FALK

Helicopters have always been difference-makers.

On the multilayered battlefields of Vietnam in the 1960s, the versatile Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter made a difference. Now, 60 years later here at home, one particular Huey is again making a difference, especially in the lives of veterans.

“The UH-1 was like the jeep in the second World War,” said Martin Kleiner, the mission coordinator for Liberty Warbird Association, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting memories associated with the Huey helicopter. “It was a utility vehicle, and it did just about everything. It served three roles,

as a troop carrier, a medical evacuation helicopter and a gunship, depending upon the model and how you deployed it.”

More of an organization than a

club, the Liberty Warbird Association (LWA) preserves, maintains and deploys a 1967 Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, affectionately dubbed Huey 823. LWA houses

BY JEFF FALK

The members of the band Hammer Creek are talented musicians. When they blend their sounds, they create music that is moving and distinctive.

But those bandmates are also passionate ambassadors of their musical stylings, the genre of bluegrass.

“(Exposing bluegrass to a greater audience is) a lot of what drives us,” said Brad Richard, the banjo-playing manager and founder of

BY JEFF FALK

Diane Smith is leading her best life. It is a rich, fulfilling existence in which volunteering plays a major role - and not just because doing good and helping others is important.

Smith has the heart of a Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner, and she is following her heart.

“I think everyone has a time in their life when they might need someone or need something from someone,” said Smith. “I want to be that person who who can help, even if it’s a small gesture. Mental health is such a big deal or should be. Being able to participate and being there for someone is very important.”

A 1995 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, Smith notes that her altruistic spirit was nurtured growing up. Her mother fostered more than 100 children, her father served as a police officer for East Lampeter Township and her teachers and developmental learning experience in the Conestoga Valley School District inspired her.

Now as an adult, Smith’s soul for giving back has blossomed.

“I had a really fun high school experience,” said Smith. “I was in the band; I was a band geek. I was in chorus. I was big into singing and acting. We went to all the football games, and I had a lot of friends. In high school, I got into science, IT (information technology) and nursing. I feel like I learned (the importance of helping others) from my parents.”

Smith is employed as an IT

its Huey 823 in a hangar in Suite T at the Lancaster Airport, 500 Airport Road, Lititz, where it also maintains an office and from which it flies missions.

Members of LWA gather on Saturdays at Lancaster Airport to work on and maintain the aircraft. Those gatherings are open to the public, but rides on the helicopter aren’t offered.

“It is absolutely open to the public and we encourage people to come out to the hangar, see the aircraft and talk to the people who maintain it,” said Kleiner. “Any time we are at the hangar, you can do that. For any veteran or veteran group, we can set up a special private visit to the hangar.”

LWA’s purpose and reason for existing is just that - to honor veterans, especially from the Vietnam era, and educate others on the role that the Huey played in that war. LWA accomplishes its mission by flying to and attending activities designed to recognize veterans.

Each year, LWA flies Huey 823 to the Lebanon VA Medical Center to honor veterans receiving treatment there and their caregivers.

“We don’t do political events, religious events or

commercial events,” said Kleiner. “But if someone is creating an event honoring veterans, we will participate. We show people how the aircraft works. We talk about the type of missions it flew in Vietnam. We want to educate people about the role that Hueys played in Vietnam. A lot of people see the pictures but don’t understand what it did, which was basically everything.”

“When Vietnam veterans came home from the war, they didn’t get a lot of respect,” he continued.

“We want them to get that honor and respect they deserve. We want to restore the pride of all veterans, but especially the Vietnam veterans. When people come out and see it, it takes them back. If you’ve ever been around a Huey, it has a very distinct sound, and you can smell the burning of jet fuel. When people can relate to it, it makes a big difference.”

There are about 40 active volunteers involved with LWA and another 50 individuals who play a more supportive role in the organization. More than 25 of those members either flew helicopters or maintained them during the Vietnam War or in peace time.

“(Huey 823) requires

about 10 hours of maintenance for every hour you fly it,” said Kleiner. “It burns 95 gallons of jet fuel per hour. It has a two-hour flight range. If a group wants us to fly a mission for them, they have to basically do the fundraising.”

LWA was formed in 2011 after Huey 823 was purchased for $600,000 in California, then flown to Lancaster. During its wartime service from 1968 to 1970, Huey 823 flew 1,400 hours in Vietnam.

More than 12,000 helicopters of all types were deployed during the Vietnam War, 7,555 of which were Hueys.

“In the early 2000s, the Army divested itself of all Hueys,” said Kleiner. “This one went to a training school for mechanics. When the organization first started, (officials) were doing a lot of events at air shows and they were able to provide rides. But the FAA said, ‘We don’t think you should be doing that without a certain approval.’”

During their military service, Hueys were operated by crews of four and could carry as many as 10 soldiers. Hueys could reach a top speed of 127 miles an hour.

For additional information, go to www.liberty warbirds.com.

Tools, Trades and a Place to Get Started

BY CAT SHANNON

Like many creative people, Emily Fritz comes from a crafty family. Her grandfather was a woodworker, but he died before she could learn from him. Eager to explore the craft, she wasn’t sure where to begin, and that experience inspired her to help others find their starting point. She is the founder and executive director of Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library, opening later this year.

“Finding mentorship, tools, space, etc., was a serious lifelong limitation until I shared this story with my friend, mentor and now co-founder, Gene Shaw, a retired cabinetmaker and artist in the city of Lancaster who invited me to learn with him,” she recalled. “By lesson three, I told Gene we must start a community workshop to give our community an opportunity to learn skilled trades in a mentorship, cohort environment, from seasoned experts.”

She connected with SCORE, wrote a business plan, created a budget and pitched her idea to the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. The Trust agreed to serve as fiscal sponsor, supporting the workshop and tool library under the Trust’s 501(c)(3) status.

“It’s really thanks to them and their belief in our mission along with the Steinman STEM Alliance for giving us the gift of startup funding to get off the ground,” Fritz said.

In August 2025, Shaw began setting up space in a warehouse located at 433 Ice Ave., Lancaster.

The organizers’ vision is to provide a place that’s half workshop space for hands-on learning, half lending library for tools. They also want to bring DIY projects and skilled trades to women and other underrepresented groups and hope the Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library will create an intergenerational, intersectional space that reflects and uplifts the diversity of Lancaster.

Fritz noted that the organization owes everything to Shaw’s support.

Well known in the woodworking, art, historic preservation and architecture industries, he has been instrumental in finding materials and tool donations, as well as recruiting instructors.

“I did the behind-thescenes business stuff, but none of this would be possible without him, his expertise, his connections, his time and willingness to take me on as a mentor and go on this wild ride,” Fritz explained.

The organization is in the process of promoting and recruiting Founding Members for a soft opening in March, and a grand opening is scheduled for the workshop and library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The space will initially be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community hours will also be available in the future.

During a recent tour of the space, tool library coordinator Aidan Fife explained how the site will operate.

“On one side, we’ll have a workshop space, where we will offer classes and open workshop hours, so if people have a project they’d like to work on, they can do that here,” he said.

“They can use our bigger tools, like our table saw, miter saw and band saw.”

The organization will require safety classes to prepare people to use the bigger tools.

The library side of the

building houses a wide variety of tools that members can check out, much like they’d do with books in a traditional library. Shelves

are packed with hundreds of items, including circular saws, screwdrivers, drills, sanders, air compressors

and more. People can borrow gardening tools, such as rakes, shovels or a wheelbarrow.

“The general premise of the tool library is we want it to be accessible to people who want to fix something at home, but maybe they don’t have the money or want to buy a tool they’ll use once,” Fife said. “Or they don’t have the space to store the tool if they did buy it.”

To prepare for opening

Church to Offer Community Meal, Program

Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, will serve a community meal on Wednesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center, accessed through the rear of the church.

A program for people of all ages will be held after the meal at 6:45 p.m. Attendees will learn about Church World Service kits and how the

organization serves local people as well as those who live globally. Participants will assemble kits to show love and compassion to neighbors facing difficult times.

The meal and program are free and open to the public, and donations will be accepted. To learn more about Church World Service Lancaster, visit https://cwslancaster.org/.

the tool library, Shaw, Fritz, Fife and their team visited similar sites in the region, including the West Philly Tool Library and the Station North Tool Library in Baltimore.

They were inspired by the size and scope of both places, and they envision Lancaster’s library-ofthings expanding over time.

They hope to continue to build the inventory through donations of items, and they plan to offer classes for people to learn new skills. Current classes include programs on stained glass, a seed exchange and a masonry class.

“The sky’s the limit on what we could offer here,” Fife said. “It’s really just finding the teachers who are skilled in the subject and interested in teaching.”

Like Shaw and Fritz, Fife hopes the space will welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about skilled trades or borrowing a piece of equipment they need for a project.

“I see this as a community space,” he said. “People will be able to learn to do things they didn’t know how to do before. Sure, you can watch YouTube, but being in front of someone who has done this for 50 years, there’s no substitute for that.”

The Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library has a sliding scale membership. To learn more about the organization, visit www .lancasterworkshop.com. To become a member, visit https://lancworkshop .lend-engine-app.com.

Women’s Group to Meet

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, March 17, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Kate Miller will speak about Bible2School, a public school ministry that helps children grow in the Lord. Bible2School aids the local church in fulfilling the mis-

sion of preaching the Gospel to the world by equipping communities to provide free elective Bible classes during the school day to elementary school children attending public school. During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information.

Hammer Creek. “We’re trying to get some sort of footprint in Lancaster city. In the early (1970s), Lancaster had a very peppy bluegrass scene. Bluegrass kind of lost its thunder. We’re trying to get it back to Lancaster and make it available in the city. It would be great to have an opportunity to hear a bluegrass band once a month.”

In March, that opportunity will present itself at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, when Hammer Creek will lay down some of its tunes and numbers at the 150-seat Zoetropolis Theatre, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster. There is an entrance fee involved with admission to the show.

“We have a lot of fun with our shows,” said Richard. “We’re not just playing songs. There is some storytelling involved that leads up to us playing or explains what the song means. We keep it lively.”

Hammer Creek’s twohour performance will feature 35 songs. The outing will include a brief intermission.

“We stick mainly to traditional bluegrass music,” said Richard, a resident of Manheim Township. “We’re playing bluegrass music, and some of it is really peppy or has like a dance tempo. But we play it the way it was intended to be played.”

Fronted by Richard, Hammer Creek, which was named from a small waterway located in north-

ern Lancaster County, is made up of Lititz resident Randie Rineer on fiddle, Mountville resident Kevin Kresge picking the bass, Quarryville resident Larry Russel playing the mandolin and Lebanon resident Butch Flory strumming the guitar.

This year, just like it was in 2023, Hammer Creek was nominated for a Central Pennsylvania Music Award, recognizing it as one of the top bluegrass bands in the state.

“I’m playing with absolutely genuine people whom I care about as much as I care about my family,” said Richard. “These guys would give you the shirts off their backs. When I got these guys together, it was a perfect storm of musicians. They’re people I like to spend time with.”

Pioneered by Bill Monroe, the bluegrass genre is based in Appalachian traditions and features energetic acoustic music. Bluegrass is not country or folk or rock or soul music, but it does include elements of each.

“It’s very driving rhythms made by percussive banjo sounds,” said Richard. “The sweet tones of a fiddle and mandolin can blend with the percussive sounds of the banjo. It’s not like sheet music; it’s personal interpretation. We’re not reading music. We know what it’s supposed to sound like, and it’s very organic to each individual.”

“Elvis and the Beatles

were early rock ‘n’ roll artists,” continued Richard. “But rock ‘n’ roll got a start from bluegrass. Bluegrass is kind of a foundation. It’s one of the early art forms with music. Bluegrass is not hillbilly music. It’s sophisticated. It’s genuine.”

Hammer Creek was formed in 2019 through an ad on Craigslist and a founding audition that included 15 musicians. After experiencing some early personnel turnover, Hammer Creek has performed at nearly 140 public events and private shows since 2021, inside of and outside of the Lancaster County music scene.

“During our first year, finding venues was tough, and we’d take anything,” said Richard. “We told some places we didn’t have to get paid. We just wanted to get something under our belts. But we learned what works and what doesn’t work.”

“I don’t want to be background music,” added Richard. “We’re not the noise at the restaurant. I want to be there because someone wants to come hear us. We want people to listen.”

Hammer Creek will also perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at Youngs Church, 7075 Wertzville Road, Mechanicsburg, and at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463, 14 N. Spruce St., Lititz.

For additional information, go to www.hammer creekband.org.

Support Program for Pet Owners Launched

The Pet Care Club of Central PA has launched the Heart-to-Paw Support Program, a new non-clinical, educational service designed to help pet owners navigate the emotional and practical challenges that can arise while caring for their pets.

The program was developed in response to increasing time constraints and compassion fatigue among veterinary professionals, along with a growing recognition that pet ownership involves significant emotional labor. Heart-to-Paw offers structured support for pet owners facing complex decisions, uncertainty, or stress related to their pets’ care. The program complements veterinary care without replacing clinical or medical services and is designed to be a referral-friendly resource for veterinary-adjacent professionals.

able to pet owners throughout central Pennsylvania. Veterinary practices and pet care professionals may refer clients seeking additional non-clinical support resources.

The Heart-to-Paw Support Program is now avail-

For more information, visit www.thepetcare clubofcentralpa.org.

Warwick Spring Sports Kickoff

BASEBALL

Mon. 3/9 at Kutztown 4:15 pm

Mon. 3/16 at Ephrata 7:00 pm

Fri. 3/20 vs Hempfield 4:15 pm

Mon. 3/23 vs Donegal 4:15 pm

Wed. 3/25 vs Manheim Township 4:15 pm

Fri. 3/27 vs Palmyra 4:15 pm

Mon. 3/30 at Manheim Township 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/1 .............. vs Lebanon ............................... 4:15 pm

Mon. 4/6 at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/8 at Conestoga Valley 4:15 pm

Fri. 4/10 vs Manheim Central 4:15 pm

Mon. 4/13 vs Solanco 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/15 at Lampeter-Strasburg 7:00 pm

Mon. 4/20 at Lebanon 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/22 vs Elizabethtown 4:15 pm

Fri. 4/24 at Garden Spot 4:15 pm

Mon. 4/27 vs Conestoga Valley 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/29 at Solanco 4:15 pm

Mon. 5/4 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 4:15 pm

Tue. 5/5 at Muhlenberg 7:00 pm

SOFTBALL

Wed. 3/18 at Dallastown 4:15 pm

Fri. 3/20 vs Spring-Ford 4:15 pm

Mon. 3/23 at Donegal 4:15 pm

Wed. 3/25 vs Manheim Central 4:00 pm

Fri. 3/27 vs Northern 7:00 pm

Wed. 4/1 at McCaskey 4:15 pm

Mon. 4/6 vs Manheim Township 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/8 vs Cedar Crest 4:15 pm

Thu. 4/9 at Governor Mifflin 4:00 pm

Sat. 4/11 .............. vs Cumberland Valley .. 11:00 am

Mon. 4/13 ........... at Hempfield ............................. 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/15 vs Penn Manor 4:15 pm

Fri. 4/17 vs Central York 7:00 pm

Mon. 4/20 vs McCaskey 7:00 pm

Wed. 4/22 at Manheim Township 7:00 pm

Fri. 4/24 vs Wilson 4:15 pm

Sat. 4/25 at North Penn 11:00 am

Mon. 4/27 at Cedar Crest 4:15 pm

Wed. 4/29 vs Hempfield 7:00 pm

Mon. 5/4 at Penn Manor 4:15 pm

BOYS' TENNIS

Mon. 3/16 ........... at Manheim Central ........... 4:00 pm

Wed. 3/18 at Donegal 4:00 pm

Thu. 3/19 vs TBD 4:00 pm

Fri. 3/20 at Garden Spot 4:00 pm

Mon. 3/23 at Cocalico 4:00 pm

Wed. 3/25 at Cedar Crest 4:00 pm

Fri. 3/27 vs Lancaster Catholic 4:00 pm

Mon. 3/30 at Hempfield 4:00 pm

Wed. 4/1 vs Ephrata 4:00 pm

Mon. 4/6 vs Manheim Township 4:00 pm

Wed. 4/8 at Lebanon 4:00 pm

Mon. 4/13 vs Penn Manor 4:00 pm

Wed. 4/15 at McCaskey 4:00 pm

BOYS' VOLLEYBALL

Tue. 3/24 at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm

Thu. 3/26 vs Cedar Crest 7:00 pm

Tue. 3/31 vs Manheim Township 7:00 pm

Thu. 4/2 at Ephrata 7:00 pm

Thu. 4/9 vs Penn Manor 7:00 pm

Tue. 4/14 at Hempfield 7:00 pm

Thu. 4/16 vs Elizabethtown 7:00 pm

Tue. 4/21 ............ at Cedar Crest ...................... 7:00 pm

Wed. 4/22 at Manheim Township 7:00 pm

Tue. 4/28 vs Ephrata 7:00 pm

Tue. 5/5 at Penn Manor 7:00 pm

Thu. 5/7 vs Hempfield 7:00 pm

TRACK & FIELD

Mon. 3/23 vs Garden Spot 4:00 pm Mon. 3/30 at Solanco 4:00 pm Tue. 4/7 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 4:00 pm Mon. 4/13 vs Elizabethtown 4:00 pm Mon. 4/20 at Conestoga Valley 4:00 pm Mon. 4/27 vs Manheim Central 4:00 pm Mon. 5/4 at Cocalico 4:00 pm

BOYS' LACROSSE

Fri. 3/13 ............ vs Ephrata .................................. 7:00 pm

Tue. 3/17 vs Governor Mifflin 4:00 pm

Thu. 3/19 vs Gettysburg 4:00 pm

Mon. 3/23 at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm

Fri. 3/27 vs Cocalico 4:00 pm

Tue. 3/31 vs Lancaster Country Day 4:15 pm Thu. 4/2 ........... at Garden Spot ......................... 6:00 pm

Mon. 4/6 vs Conestoga Valley 7:00 pm Thu. 4/9 at Lancaster Country Day 4:00 pm Sat. 4/11 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 10:30 am Wed. 4/15 vs Elizabethtown 4:00 pm Fri. 4/17 vs West York 7:00 pm Tue. 4/21 ......... vs Garden Spot ...................... 7:00 pm

4/24 at Northern 6:00 pm

4/29 at Cocalico 7:00 pm

5/2 vs Exeter 11:00 am Mon. 5/4 at Lampeter-Strasburg 7:00 pm Thu. 5/7 at Delone Catholic 6:00 pm Fri. 3/13 at Ephrata 7:00 pm

GIRLS' LACROSSE

3/17 at Lancaster Country Day 4:15 pm

3/18 at Palmyra 4:15 pm Sat. 3/21 at Cedar Crest 11:00 am Mon. 3/23 vs Elizabethtown 4:15 pm Wed. 3/25 vs Exeter 7:00 pm Fri. 3/27 ........... at Cocalico ................................... 7:00 pm Wed. 4/1 vs Garden Spot 4:15 pm Thu. 4/9 vs Lancaster Country Day 4:15 pm

Sat. 4/11 at Lampeter-Strasburg 10:00 am Wed. 4/15 at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm Tue. 4/21 at Garden Spot 6:00 pm Wed. 4/22 at Berks Catholic 4:00 pm Wed. 4/29 vs Cocalico 4:15 pm Fri. 5/1 vs Daniel Boone 7:00 pm Mon. 5/4 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 4:15 pm Tue. 5/5 at West York 4:30 pm Fri. 5/8 vs Conestoga Valley 7:00 pm

Content represents the schedule available at press time.

Diane Smith

support specialist at R.W. Sauder’s Eggs in Lititz. She’s been volunteering with the nonprofit Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner (SVTRR) for nearly a decade, after being introduced to the sport of whitewater kayaking.

“I got involved with whitewater kayaking, and a year after I started, I heard about (SVTRR),” said Smith. “I started falling in love with the sport, the community, the people and everything about it. Growing up, I had some jobs in special education and working with kids. I volunteered at the Humane League when I was younger, helped walk dogs and take care of animals. I was very intrigued by the idea of rehabilitating people. That caught my eye.”

Based in Harrisburg, SVTRR is a local branch of a national organization that assists veterans, some of whom are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and individuals with disabilities, including blindness, many of whom reside in Lancaster County.

Water sports and paddle sports are just two of the tools that SVTRR employs to socially support the nearly 300 participants and encourage active and healthy lifestyles.

Some of SVTRR’s good work is performed on the Conestoga River and in the pool at the YMCA of the Roses, 265 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster.

“When I volunteer, I feel excited and proud,” said Smith. “I feel really excited because I want to share in (participants’) joy, like, ‘I did this thing.’ You encourage them. But they encourage me as well.”

Smith volunteers with SVTRR about 30 hours a month. One of her volunteer duties involves serving as a guide for in-water participants, some of whom are legally blind.

“It’s been like the best experience,” said Smith. “We all have safety-water training. Working with all of (the participants) has been so life changing. We’re there to help them be the best that they can be. My challenges are nothing

compared to what they have on a daily basis.”

Through her involvement in water sports and SVTRR, Smith met and befriended the organization’s coordinator, Jen Eaton, and the man Smith says has become the love of her life, Greg Spath, who also volunteers with SVTRR.

“We’re all like Susquehanna Valley Team River family,” said Smith. “I’ve made long-lasting friendships. Jen is like one of my ducklings, so I guard her and protect her, and I do that for all of (the participants). Jen’s such an inspiring person, and I gravitate toward that. Being out in nature, you get to see so

Kiwanis Club Posts Year in Review

Members of the Kiwanis Club of the Lititz Area recently shared a recap of their activities in 2025.

The ultimate giving event for the local chapter was held in March at the Lititz Public Library. More than 20 representatives from local organizations came together to accept donation checks to support activities and share information about the mission, vision and ongoing work of their respective organizations. The Lieutenant Governor for Division 16 of Kiwanis of Pennsylvania was in attendance and was impressed by the work of the Kiwanis Club of the Lititz Area and the number and range of organizations that the local club supports. Monetary donations at the event totaled $100,000.

The following fundraising events were held throughout the year: Pretzel Fest, during which 750 fans took to the streets of Lititz to sample 27 sweetand-salty treats; Kids Day in the Park, where kids were treated to a wide variety of

games and tennis-inspired activities, face painting, balloon art and fortifying snacks; a Book Give-away at Lititz National Night Out, where more than 64 crates of books were distributed to young readers throughout the evening; and the Chocolate Walk, where attendees enjoyed the chocolate panini and other treats.

Proceeds from all Kiwanis of the Lititz Area events benefit charities dedicated to helping chil -

dren. In addition, club members read with children in elementary school programs; take part in activities with the Aktion Club, a community service club for adults who live with a developmental disability; and go Christmas caroling at local retirement and skilled care homes.

The Kiwanis Club of the Lititz Area, founded on Sept. 14, 1994, is part of Kiwanis International, a worldwide service organization that is devoted to

many things most people don’t get to see. The people I’m with are so grateful to be there.”

During the month of March, SVTRR is partnering with City Center YMCA of the Roses to sponsor a “Stuff the Kayak” clothing drive for local nonprofit CommunityAid. New or gently used clothing can be dropped off at the lobby of YMCA of the Roses during hours of operation, Mondays through Thursdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For additional information, go to www.svtrr.org.

serving the children of the world, one child and one community at a time.

To learn more, visit www .lititzkiwanis.org.

trusted resource for 55 years and is found both in print and online.

OMPH School Posts Open House

Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School, 330 Church Ave., Ephrata, will hold an open house on Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Families interested in OMPH School will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about financial aid and enrollment.

Personal tours are available for families unable to attend on March 22. To schedule a tour, call

717-738-2414.

OMPH is a Catholic preschool, elementary school, and middle school that welcomes children of all faiths who seek an education focused on reverence, respect, and responsibility. OMPH School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools. For more information, call 717-738-2414 or visit www .omphschool.com.

Fairmount Plans Sandwich Sale, Smart Driver Courses

Fairmount, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, in partnership with the local Youth for Truth group, will host a ham and cheese sandwich fundraiser to support residents in financial need.

There is a set fee per sandwich. Orders can be placed by calling 717-354-1800 or stopping by the front desk at Fairmount. The deadline for orders is Friday, March 13, and sandwiches will

Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Hearth & Harrow 2100 Town Square North Manheim, PA 17545

be available for pickup on Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the front door of the Wheat Ridge building.

All proceeds will benefit the Fairmount Sharing Fund, which provides financial assistance to residents in need.

Fairmount will also host AARP Smart Driver classroom courses in March and April, offering older adults the opportunity to refresh their driving skills, learn updated rules of the road, and potentially qualify for an auto insurance discount.

The AARP Smart Driver course is designed to help drivers stay safe, confident,

and informed behind the wheel. Participants will review important driving techniques, including handling left turns, navigating right-of-way situations, and safely using roundabouts.

A one-day Refresher Course will be held on Monday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This course is open to individuals who have previously completed the two-day AARP Smart Driver course.

The full two-day course will take place on Monday, April 20, and Wednesday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both days are required for completion.

All classes will be held in

GiGi’s Playhouse Hires Program Manager

GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster has announced the hiring of Alisha Fitzwater as its new full-time program manager.

Fitzwater comes to GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster with experience as a special education teacher, bringing deep knowledge, compassion, and hands-on expertise in supporting individuals with diverse learning needs. Her background in the special-needs educational field equips her with an understanding of individualized programming, inclusive instruction, and meaningful engagement.

In addition to her professional experience, Fitzwater is one of the founding members of GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster and has served in a full-time volunteer and board member capacity since the organization’s earliest days. Her leadership,

dedication, and vision have played a vital role in building the Playhouse into a welcoming, mission-driven community.

As program manager, Fitzwater will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster’s educational, therapeutic, and career development programs while continuing to collaborate closely with families, volunteers, and community partners.

GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster opened in 2020 and remains dedicated to changing the way the world views Down syndrome by promoting acceptance, inclusion, and achievement for all.

For more information, visit www.gigisplayhouse .org/lancaster or follow GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster on social media.

the Harvest View Conference Room at Fairmount. There is a fee, with a discount for AARP members. Payment is due with registration, and cash or checks payable to AARP will be accepted. Upon successful completion of the course, participants may be eligible for an auto insurance discount. Discounts and eligibility vary by provider; participants should consult their insurance agent for details. To register or for more information, contact Kirstin Patterson at 717354-1887 or KirstinP@ FairmountHomes.org or visit www.fairmount homes.org.

Church to Host Local Artist

Erb Mennonite Church, 567 W. Lexington Road, Lititz, will host a program on Sunday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m.

Attendees will hear from Liz Hess, a full-time local artist.

For more information, visit https://erbmennonite church.snappages.site.

Dine and Donate

The Occupational Development Center (ODC) of Lancaster will present ODC Night Out at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, March 16. Between 3 and 10 p.m., ODC will receive 10% of the proceeds of the checks from those who dine at the restaurant. Texas Roadhouse is located at 2317 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. For more information about ODC, visit www .odcenter.org.

County Native Helps Ring In a Historic Year

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Bob Wagner is a part of history.

A bell featuring his paintings will be displayed all year long outside the Ann B. Barshinger Welcome Center at Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster.

The exhibit is in conjunction with the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

“Discover Lancaster will be celebrating the semiquincentennial all year long, promoting our historical sites, trails, and events,” said Wagner. “It will be headlined by a free countywide America’s Passport, encouraging visitors to collect unique stamps at 23 historic properties and provide exclusive coupons to local businesses. The bell at Rock Ford is one of the sites on this special trail.”

There are 100 bells in different locations across the state, he added.

“The bell was a fiberglass 65-pound white bell delivered to my garage, and I came up with the paint, because the paint was a similar color to the actual Liberty Bell,” said Wagner. “And then I had to do artwork that I had done over the years, but I had to do special drawings of Rock Ford and also the Thaddeus Stevens house on the back. I had an Amish village, and

then I was the artist-in-residence at the Pennsylvania Train Museum, and I did a drawing of the train.” He added that for for the covered bridge metric, he used a special drawing that his son did from the air.

Wagner noted that his first job after graduating from Millersville University was working for the planning commission downtown at the courthouse.

In 1979, he illustrated the Lancaster County seal. “It’s still used today, and that’s what’s on the front of the bell,” said Wagner. “If you have your voter registration card, it has the original pen-and-ink drawing that I did from 1979.” The work is also featured prominently on the bell, along with an authentic drawing of a Conestoga wagon and one of the welcome center downtown that was done for the Heritage Center for its advertisements. “That’s actually where the nation’s capital for a day was (in Lancaster),” he said. He is honored to have a role in the festivities. “I’m very proud,” said Wagner, who served with the 103rd Medical Battalion in the National Guard. “I’m a native of Lancaster, and I am happy to see my artwork here and to be part of the story that can bring us all together to celebrate and have fun for the 250th anniversary.”

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