Warwick HOF Inductees Impacted Others Through Sports
BY JEFF FALK
The Warwick Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) recognizes the accomplishments and achievements of individuals and teams associated with the Warwick School District. It honors the past and acknowledges the role it plays in the present.
But the local hall of fame also celebrates the impact that athletics have on the overall education experience and the developmental influence it has on adults.
“Sports carry with you throughout life,” said Tom Clausen, the chairman of the Warwick Athletic
Hall of Fame committee. “Not just the competitions, but the work you do and the people you meet. They allow you to go on and make
life better, not just for yourself but also for others.”
Each fall, the Warwick Athletic Hall of Fame inducts a new class of
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Staffers Make Aaron’s Acres Camp Special Experience
BY JEFF FALK
It’s a great place for hands-on activities. It’s a great place to take a dip. It’s a great place to get outside and recreate.
New Holland Community Park is a great place to attend summer camp.
“New Holland is an amazing, welcoming community,” said Risa Paskoff, who’s been the executive director of Aaron’s Acres for 28 years. “(Borough officials) allow us to use the pavilion, the pool, the park. It’s a wonderful partnership. We have community members coming up to us and saying, ‘It’s great to see you again.’ You’re breaking down barriers and you’re connecting to make a stronger community.”
New Holland Community Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland, will again provide the setting for Aaron’s Acres’ annual summer camp, the program that resulted in the founding of the organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities and their families. This summer will mark the fourth year that the park has hosted Aaron’s Acres’ summer camp.
BY JEFF FALK
It’s a club. It’s a group of individuals who share values, experiences and a vision.
Members of the Conestoga River Club (CRC) believe that if they take care of the river, the Conestoga River will take care of them.
“Why does the river matter? Because it brings us together,” said Todd Roy, the program director and
The summer camp program consists of three two-week sessions, from Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 26; from Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 17; and from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 31. The sessions offer full-day and half-day options.
Interested individuals can register at www.aaronsacres.org by Tuesday, March 31.
“The atmosphere is so positive,” said Paskoff. “We celebrate
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Members of the Warwick Athletic Hall of Fame’s 2025 induction class include (from left) Krista Carvell Cipalla, Dain Bomberger, Brad Zechman, George Male Jr. and (not pictured) Meghan Beamesderfer, represented by her sister, Ally Bleacher (far right).
Aaron’s Acres
everything kids do - the kid who goes into the water, the kid who goes on the horse, the kid who does something they never did before. There’s this positivity. It’s a magical place because the staff is engaged with the kids and the kids are engaged with us.”
Among the activities and opportunities that campers and staff members can enjoy are daily swimming, music therapy, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, a magician, a ventriloquist, nature activities and special theme days. The only activity not conducted at the park is the camp’s field trip to Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center.
“I think the best part is seeing the staff and camper interactions,” said Paskoff. “I love seeing the smiles and joy. So many parents say they don’t see those smiles all the time. The last day of camp, the counselors and campers are crying, and it’s so powerful.”
Aaron’s Acres summer camp is designed for individuals between ages 5 and 21 with cognitive, behavior and medical disabilities. The camp mostly serves individ-
uals from across Lancaster County, but also from Dauphin, Berks, Lebanon, Perry and Cumberland counties.
“They’re kids who are hoping to have fun and looking to do something over the summer,” said Paskoff. “Some may not have been accepted by other programs. You have kids who want to be like everybody else, and at Aaron’s Acres, they can be like everybody else.”
“They’re developing their communication and social skills,” Paskoff continued.
“During the school year, they’re making strides in these areas, and we’re helping them to not regress. They’re learning transition, and they’re having new experiences. There are so many advantages to summer camp.”
About 120 individuals are expected to attend the summer camps. Because Aaron’s Acres maintains 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 staff member-tocamper ratios, the program is limited in the number of participants it can accept.
Last year, the waiting list for Aaron’s Acres summer camps was about 90 kids.
“We don’t accept kids until we have the staff,” said Paskoff. “There’s a tremendous need for this type of program over the summer. The summer camp program has to happen for these fami-
lies. We need the community to help us make it happen. Parents can breathe when they know their kids are going to Aaron’s Acres.”
That interaction between counselors and campers can produce experiences that are both more enjoyable and more impactful.
“Because there’s that low ratio, kids get personal attention, and the child feels really safe and secure,” Paskoff said. “They get individual attention, and the counselors aren’t overwhelmed. There’s a
lot of help, support and guidance. The staff is what makes this program special. If we don’t have the staff, we’re not doing it the Aaron’s Acres way.”
Aaron’s Acres, which recently moved its headquarters to 121 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, was formed from a summer camp conducted at the Lancaster Jewish Community Center in 1998. Today, the summer camp is one of nine programs Aaron’s Acres offers for individuals with disabilities between ages 5 and 40.
Agency Helps Travelers Discover China
Loong Explorer China Travel (Loong Explorer, LLC) is a Lancaster County-based travel agency focused on travel to China.
Services include China tour packages, flights and hotels, China visa assistance, China destination weddings and travel insurance.
The Millersville company, which opened on Sept. 17, 2025, is open for consultations by appointment.
Loong Explorer can help Lancaster-area travelers visit China with structured planning and small group
experiences with no mandatory shopping stops. The company aims to help people experience China beyond the headlines. To learn more, visit www .loongexplorer.com, email chouqiu@loongexplorer .com or call 717-229-6790.
GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, will be held on Wednesdays at Speedwell Heights Brethren in Christ Church, 413 W. Brubaker Valley Road, Lititz, beginning on March 25 at 6 p.m.
GriefShare is a video seminar series that features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Sessions will include “Loneliness and Sadness,” “Fearful and Overwhelmed,” “Grief and Your Friendships,” “Is This Normal?” and “Anger.”
Topics are presented from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussions of the materials presented during the video.
There will be a registration fee to cover the participant’s workbook. To register, visit www .griefshare.org and use the “Find a Group” feature. For more information, call the church at 717-626-4488.
A staff member and campers collaborate on a summer camp project.
of former Warriors who have impacted the local sports world and beyond. In 2025, the hall of fame inducted basketball player Krista Carvel-Cipalla, swimmer Dain Bomberger, tennis and basketball star Brad Zechman, footballer George Male Jr. and field hockey standout Meghan Beamesderfer.
“It’s important that their accomplishments at Warwick shouldn’t be forgotten,” said Clausen. “It’s a way of following up with recognition for what they’ve done. These are people who have made their marks through sports on a very high level. Some of them have made significant contributions after attending Warwick High School. We take into consideration everything they did.”
The Warwick Athletic Hall of Fame committee, which is made up of 11 individuals associated with Warrior athletics and athletic director Earl Hazel, relies on community members to nominate people worthy of induction. The committee reviews the applicants, narrows them down and votes on the nominees.
Once the selection committee has reached a decision, that year’s nominations are announced at halftime of a home football game, usually in October. The following day, the nominees are formally inducted into the athletic hall of fame in a modest ceremony involving inductee speeches in front
of family and friends.
Nominees are not required to be Warwick High School graduates, but they are required to have had an impact on the school district’s athletic programs. But those who are graduates are not eligible for induction until five years after their graduations.
“My greatest gratification is to hear people go up there and speak about the things I’ve heard them do,” said Clausen. “They’re so thankful and they show that. It’s so good to hear them receive this honor. I graduated from Warwick High School, and I know these people.”
Since its inception, a total of 59 individuals have been inducted into the Warwick Athletic Hall of Fame, four of whom were graduates of the old Lititz High School and eight of whom were coaches and administrators. Past inductees have been associated with football, boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ track and field, softball, baseball, field hockey, boys’ wrestling, golf and boys’ and girls’ soccer.
“One of the things we as a committee have to be worried about is not watering down the hall of fame,” said Clausen, a resident of Lititz and a former educator in the Warwick School
District. “We do our best. We’re here to recognize these accomplishments. Every year another year passes, and we have more individuals who are eligible. We want to make sure the people we have coming in are deserving.”
The hall of fame inductees are recognized on the Warwick School District’s sports website, https://sites .google.com/warwicksd. org/warwick-athletics/ home. In the lobby of the Warwick High School gymnasium, a television monitor displays a scrolling series of all the inductees, their photos and their biographies during home athletic contests.
Former Warwick athletic director Ryan Landis is credited with creating the hall of fame in 2014.
“Before Ryan came in, the idea for a hall of fame was talked about repeatedly,” said Clausen. “Ryan said, ‘We need to do more for our athletes; we need to recognize people.’ I think people should know we do have a hall of fame, and people should know about the induction process.”
Inclusive Egg Hunt Planned
Now I Can Foundation Northeast will hold its Eggstra Special Needs Egg Hunt on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:15 to 7 p.m. inside its building at 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.
The egg hunt is designed for children with special needs and their siblings. Attendees should bring their own baskets.
The event is free, but registration is required at https://eggstrahunt .splashthat.com.
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Breaking Barriers With Humor and Hope
BY CAT SHANNON
When Drew Beekler takes the stage at a special event for The Janus School, he won’t just deliver punchlines. He’ll share a powerful story of perseverance, creativity and what can happen when you embrace the way you learn. The school will host “Breaking Barriers: A Night of Humor and Hope With Drew Beekler” on Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at its campus, 205 Lefever Road, Mount Joy.
The idea for the program came about after Beekler’s mother, Julie Barker, came to an event at the school last year and was struck by the hardworking students she met.
experience for anyone who attends.”
After spending time with the students and staff during the school day and addressing them in an assembly presentation, Beekler will start the evening with a brief family-friendly comedy set.
der. It serves students from seven surrounding counties at its Mount Joy campus.
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“She was reminded of the challenges her own son endured throughout school and thought that Drew’s story would resonate with our students,” recalled Brenda Keller, director of academics at The Janus School. Soon, Keller realized Beekler’s message would appeal beyond the students, so the school decided to host a night for the community.
“Drew’s message of perseverance and following your passion is universal,” Keller said. “Had he accepted the limits others put on him, he likely would not be where he is today. We can’t wait for him to be here to share his story with our students as well as the larger community. It will be an inspiring
“He will then share his story and perspective of being a student with learning challenges, including dyslexia, and his experience of discovering his artistic talents,” Keller said. “Drew will share more about how he embraced those differences and was able to empower himself with strategies and tools that would give him the confidence to pursue a successful visual arts career and now stand-up comedy.”
Barker will also speak at the event, sharing her perspective and how significant a role support and resources play in a student’s success.
A Lancaster County native, Beekler has an impressive career in visual arts and has won an Emmy award for his special effects work.
Along with remarks from Beekler and Barker, the event will feature a book giveaway, door prizes and resources for families, sponsor tables and a silent auction/basket giveaway, as well as a student-run snack bar with items for sale. Beekler will offer a meet-and-greet opportunity following the presentation.
The Janus School is the only independent school in central Pennsylvania dedicated to helping students with a language- or mathbased learning disability, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, executive function difficulties, a nonverbal learning disorder or an auditory processing disor-
“At Janus, our mission is centered on empowering students with learning differences to recognize their strengths and thrive,” Keller said. “The ‘Breaking Barriers’ series is a natural extension of that mission. We want our students to see successful adults who share similar challenges. We also want our community to better understand the incredible potential that exists within students who simply learn differently.”
Keller emphasized that awareness leads to understanding and understanding leads to opportunity.
“This series helps build that bridge, and we want to serve our community with this important type of outreach,” she said. “If even one attendee leaves that evening believing more fully in their own potential, then we’ve accomplished exactly what we set out to do.”
Proceeds from the event will support program expenses and operations of The Janus School. Sponsors, including community businesses, are invited to join the school in presenting “Breaking Barriers” to celebrate resilience, education, empowerment and the power of laughter and joy, Keller shared.
“‘Breaking Barriers’ isn’t just a program - it’s an experience,” Keller said.
“Drew Beekler’s personality is captivating, and he
brings natural humor, honesty and talent together in a way that makes people feel seen and inspired. Whether you’re a parent, educator, student or community member, you will walk away thinking differently about learning, resilience and potential.”
She said the evening will be uplifting, entertaining and deeply meaningful.
“So many families and educators have been touched by dyslexia, ADHD or other learning differences,” Keller remarked. “Hearing from someone who has lived that experience - and thrived - is powerful. Drew’s story resonates not just with students who struggle, but with anyone who has ever felt underestimated. There’s something incredibly special about gathering as a community around a message of perseverance and possibility. People desire hope and celebration, and this event will deliver that.”
Tickets are required to attend and can be purchased up until the time of the event. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit https://thejanusschool .org/breaking_barriers.
Chiques Church to Host Women’s Group
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 24, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
This will be the group’s final meeting of the year, and attendees will reflect on the theme “Grow in the Lord.” The morning will feature music, devotions and prayer and end with a brunch.
the group. Hot items should be prebaked, and hostesses will keep them warm.
All women are welcome, and no preregistration is required. Participants are asked to bring a small brunch item, either hot or cold, to share with
During the program, child care waill be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information.
Drew Beekler
founder of the CRC. “If we don’t take care of this planet we live on, we lose our right to do that. We have to work with our neighbors because it’s a great, big job. Why does the river matter? Because we matter.”
CRC is an environmental club, it’s a recreational club, it’s a community club. The club is dedicated to taking care of, advocating for, conserving and educating about the 60-mile Conestoga River, Lancaster County’s river.
CRC doesn’t maintain a brick-and-mortar headquarters or clubhouse; it performs its service work in and around the water. But the club does conduct quarterly volunteer meetings at Rhoads Energy Corporation, 205 Hazel St., Lancaster, including an upcoming one from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 2.
“We’re very much a grassroots organization,” said Roy. “We teach what we know. We teach how to kayak safely. We teach how to leave the Earth a better place than we found it. What we do is different. Instead of talking about it, we figure it out and do it.”
An active organization, CRC engages in a number of activities throughout the year, including educational kayak excursions,
celebrations of Water Week and Earth Day, outreach programs, awarding of scholarships, safety training, overnight camping trips, fun floats and fundraisers. But one of the club’s main focuses is both large-scale cleaning and the maintenance of the Conestoga River, activities that have netted more 67 tons of trash; more than 7,000 tires; and even the odd dumpster, picnic table and trailer.
“Life looks different from the water - not just the world, all of life,” said Roy, a resident of East Petersburg. “When you’re on the water, you care a lot more about what’s in it. If we can heal the water, we can heal the world.”
Through its outreach efforts, CRC reaches an audience of more than 2,000 likeminded individuals - mainly residents from all parts of Lancaster County - 300 of whom are members and 40 of whom are actively involved volunteers. CRC’s mission is supported by many prominent business partners and organizations, including the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Lancaster County Conservation District and
Lancaster Conservancy.
“They are people who like what we’re doing,” said Roy. “There is so much energy around the Conestoga River Club. You don’t do this stuff for fun. You do it for intentionality. When you build that kind of rapport with people, it starts to mean something.”
The Conestoga River forms near Morgantown and intersects the width of Lancaster County from northeast to southwest before depositing its waters into the Susquehanna River at Safe Harbor. While only 32.5 miles of the Conestoga are navigable, the river runs through 14 Lancaster County townships and municipalities, including West Earl Township, Upper Leacock Township, East Lampeter Township and Ephrata Township.
The Conestoga River can be accessed through 14 launch facilities - offering various levels of amenities - including one at Sylvan B. Fisher Park in West Earl Township.
“It is our river. It is Lancaster County’s river,” said Roy. “The history of the Conestoga River is the history of Lancaster County. There’s a lot to learn on the Conestoga, like stream health. We teach how to live better in your own backyard.”
CRC’s work is funded through government and foundation grants, but the organization also financially benefits from fundraisers and the staging of paid events.
Roy founded CRC in June of 2020.
“Our goal is to be on the Conestoga every day of the summer,” said Roy. “We work with the county parks and recreation department. We also work with volunteer fire companies. We’re doing more now than ever before.”
“Five years ago, no one was doing anything, and now we are,” he continued. “Now we have a plan, and we have people who have bought in. It is in its infancy, and it’s growing fast. We’re doing what I like to think of as responsive maintenance or proactive care of the river.”
For additional information, go to https://conestoga riverclub.org.
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CEF Posts After-School Programs
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County is offering Good News Club (GNC), an after-school program for children ages 5 to 12, at various elementary schools and churches throughout Lancaster County. All workers are screened as required by Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Protection Policy.
GNC is a free club held once a week for seven weeks in the fall and seven weeks in the spring. It includes Bible lessons, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, and games. Registration is required for all GNC programs at www.ceflancaster.org.
The schools, locations,
and dates and times are as follows: Columbia Borough School District’s Park Elementary School at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; Conestoga Valley School District’s Fritz Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Donegal School District’s Donegal Primary School at Calvary Bible Church, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Elizabethtown Area School District’s Bainbridge Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:35 to 5 p.m.; and Ephrata Area School District’s Clay Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., and Highland Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:25 to 4:55 p.m.
In Hempfield School District, programs will be offered at Centerville Elementary School, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Farmdale Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; and Landisville Primary Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Programs will also be available at Octorara Area School District’s Octorara Primary Learning Center, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Penn Manor School District’s Conestoga Elementary School, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.;
Pequea Valley School District’s Paradise Elementary School, Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; School District of Lancaster’s Lafayette Elementary School, Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., and Ross Elementary School, Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.; and Warwick School District’s Kissel Hill Elementary School, Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Extension Sets
Pesticide Workshops
Penn State Extension will offer agronomic pesticide update workshops. The workshops will be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, and on Thursday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lower Chanceford Township Municipal Building, 4120 Delta Road, Airville.
Private pesticide applicators can get their recertification by attending these workshops. Each session will grant participants two core and two private cat-
egory credits, agronomic crops credits, and research and demonstration credits for Pennsylvania. Topics will include 2026 pest control updates, ear rots and mycotoxins management, integrated pest management, and pesticide safety. There is a fee. Preregistration at https:// extension.psu.edu/ agronomic-pesticide-up date or by calling 877-3450691 is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. For more information on course content, contact Heidi Reed at 717-4728108 or hreed@psu.edu.
A child and volunteer read a Scripture
Community Blood Drive
541 Airport Road, Lititz 17543
Register in the IMAX Theater Lobby & Donate in the Bloodmobile
Tuesday, March 24th • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Everyone will receive:
• Papa John’s buy one Large Pizza get one FREE certificate
• Certificate for a FREE Appetizer from Texas Roadhouse
• Certificate for a $10 coupon at any Good’s Store
• Various movie merchandise
• Penn Cinema Movie Pass
3 ways to schedule your donation appointment:
• go to 717GiveBlood.org
• call 1-800-771-0059
• scan the QR Code
Breakfast With the Easter Bunny Set
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 21, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The meal will be available to eat in or take out.
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The breakfast will include pancakes with various toppings and sausage. A gluten-free option will be offered. The breakfast is available by donation.
The Easter Bunny will be on-site for egg hunts at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 a.m.,
as well as for photos. Pastor Jason will lead Easter Story Time at 9 and 10 a.m.
For more information about the church, visit www.faithumc.us.
Performances of “Peter Pan” Set
Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts will present its spring music production, “Peter Pan - The Magical Musical Adventure,” at Gardner Theatre at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. Shows will take place
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on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, March 28, at 2 and 7 p.m.
The performances are for people of all ages. Tickets may be purchased at www .lancasteracademy.org/ spring-production or at the door.
For 30 years, Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts has provided musicals, theatrical productions, and fine arts instruction that honor God. The academy serves more than 230 young people in grades one to 12, including 150 homeschooling families in Lancaster County. The organization exists to honor God through excellence in musical and theatrical performances that bless the community.
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Church members Gwen Newell (left) and Tyler Ortiz prepare pancakes before last year’s breakfast.
Have You Ever Really Considered the Hat?
BY JEFF FALK
Hats are as old as humans’ needs to keep their heads warm and shade their eyes from the sun. At one point of their evolution, hats became fashion statements, the perfect toppings for wardrobe ensembles.
The history of hats in Lancaster County parallels that of the larger society in which it dwells, with one glaring exception.
“I have always loved hats, and I often wear hats,” said Lisa High, who will be donning a hat during her upcoming talk at Garden Spot Village. “I just love wearing hats. Hats are seasonal, hats are an accessory and some people have to wear hats to work. Most of the time I wear hats. Some people love shoes. I love hats.”
High will present her informational, educational and entertaining program at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, inside the chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. High’s program is simply titled “Hats!” and will focus on the versatility of hats, their functionality and style, as well as their local history, especially how it relates to the iconic Bollman Hat Company in Adamstown.
The “Hats!” program is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
“For the program, history gives you a perspective of what kinds of hats people were wearing,” said High. “The style may
reflect what’s going on in that period of history. They reflect each other. I’m presenting history in this program. It’s history as it relates to hats and to this time period and how it relates to the Bollman Hat Company.”
“I’m a librarian,” added High. “I read a lot, all different genres, but especially history. We can learn from our past.”
Sponsored by the New Holland Area Historical Society, High’s program will last about an hour. She will address her audience for the initial 45 minutes and then entertain questions and comments over the final portion.
“My style is energetic, enthusiastic, educational and fun,” said High, a resident of Salisbury Township. “We try on hats. The audience can participate as we talk about the history of hats. It’s for men and women. It’s an interactive presentation that uses historic reproductions of hats.”
High’s presentation will include a collection of 16 women’s hats and 16 men’s hats - each from a different period of time - on loan from the Bollman Hat Company. Those planning to attend the program are encouraged to wear their favorite hats.
“Hats have a purpose,” said High. “Over the years, hats were worn as protection for your head. In the military, hats are worn as part of uniforms. There are all kinds of hats people have worn for different
purposes throughout the ages. I invite people to journey back in time to see the evolution of hats.”
Founded in 1868, the employee-owned Bollman Hat Company, which is located at 110 E. Main St., Adamstown, is believed to be the oldest hat manufacturer in the United States. The company employs 300 workers and also operates a factory outlet store next to its working factory.
“I am not an employee of the Bollman Hat Company,” said High. “I put together this program because I love hats. They consider me an ambassador. I want people to know about this wonderful company that’s right in our backyard. It’s Lancaster County history. That’s what’s important to me.”
“It’s important to know (Bollman Hat Company’s)
history,” continued High. “In my program, we talk about the history of our nation and all these hats that have been manufactured over the years. Over the years, they have made styles such as the top hat, bowler, fedora, cloche and pill box, just to name a few.”
High began presenting her “Hats!” program in 2012. On average, she gives her talks about once a month to libraries, church groups, women’s groups, historical societies and retirement communities.
“I needed a program for a Mother’s Day event at our church,” said High. “I had been up at the (Bollman Hat Company) outlet, and I was looking for a hat for myself, and I saw the display they had. I thought, ‘What a great idea for my program.’ It just went from there.”
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TOOLS & SHOP ITEMS: John Deere X-530 riding mower w/ 54” deck, power lift, grass catcher, power steering, 510 hours; John Deere #47 snowblower attachment; Troy-Bilt horse size tiller; Honda GVC-170 self-propelled mower; mower ramps; car ramps; 3-ton hydraulic jack & stands; Snap-On ½” air wrench; pot-belly stove; misc. hunting clothing; bikes & bike carrier; CozyWorld propane heater; 50-gal. LP tank; North-star 10,000 PP6 generator w/ electric start; Husky 7-hp air compressor w/ 60 gal. vertical tank; Echo leaf blower & vacuum; Stihl chain saw; JD 40-v chain saw; barbell set; Milwaukee multi-tool saw; (2) old milk cans; wrench & socket sets; Coleman propane 2 burner camp stove; plus more.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: Automatic washer & dryer; old trunk; wooden barrel; Hoosier cabinet; glider rocker; bunk bed w/ trundle
R125815
AUCTION FOR: ROY & SUZANNE ZIMMERMAN
Lisa High dons one of her favorite hats.
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T&D Excavating & Paving is Hiring
• Paving & Roller Operators along with laborers
• Class A CDL Truck Drivers
• Full-time Gas Small Engine Mechanic
Must be able to perform repairs and maintenance on small engines and mowing equipment.
Competitive wages, paid holidays, uniforms, health insurance, and retirement package offered.
Applicants may contact T&D Excavating & Paving at 717-665-6776, ext. 105 or tiffani@tdexc.com
CDL CLASS A DRIVER NEEDED
CDL CLASS A DRIVER NEEDED
CDL CLASS A DRIVER NEEDED
•Tri-Axle dump truck and tag-along trailer
•Tri-Axle dump truck and tag-along trailer
•Tri-Axle dump truck and tag-along trailer
•Experience in the asphalt paving industry preferred but not required
•Experience in the asphalt paving industry preferred but not required
•Experience in the asphalt paving industry preferred but not required
•Manual labor included
•Manual labor included
•Manual labor included
•Great equipment, great team, benefits
•Great equipment, great team, benefits
•Great equipment, great team, benefits
•Challenging & rewarding
•Challenging & rewarding
•Challenging & rewarding
Applicants must be ready to give their best effort, be part of a team, and approach every job as if it was their own.
Applicants must be ready to give their best effort, be part of a team, and approach every job as if it was their own.
Applicants must be ready to give their best effort, be part of a team, and approach every job as if it was their own.
Now accepting applications for a full-time CDL Class A dump truck driver position. EOE
Now accepting applications for a full-time CDL Class A dump truck driver position. EOE
Now accepting applications for a full-time CDL Class A dump truck driver position. EOE
BROOKLAWN PAVING, LLC
BROOKLAWN PAVING, LLC
BROOKLAWN PAVING, LLC
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717-665-2558 Since 1981 HIC: PA20027
717-665-2558 Since 1981
HIC: PA20027
HIC: PA20027
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BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561 $ $
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OLDER CARS WANTED Like New With Low Miles Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561 $ $
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org
HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries
NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580
Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717)
