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Five area students were selected as recipients of the 2022 Lancaster Medical Society Foundation scholarship awards. The competitive process, which makes selections based on character, motivation, academic achievement, and financial need, included submissions from applicants throughout Lancaster County. As part of the application, students were required to write an essay explaining why they have chosen to pursue a career in medicine. The selection committee chose the awardees through a blind review process.

This year’s recipients are Launick Saint-Fort of Ephrata, Nicole Hanselman of Manheim, Hannah Kuntz from Elizabethtown, Rhea Sullivan from Landisville and Kevin Chao of Lancaster.

Saint-Fort, a trauma research coordinator, graduate of Penn State Berks and firstyear medical student at the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, was awarded $4,500. For Saint-Fort, whose younger years were spent as a child slave in Haiti, medical school and a potential career as a physician were beyond her wildest dreams. She noted that in childhood, she contracted various illnesses that could have been prevented with quality medical care, which was not available to her.

Hanselman, an Elmira College graduate and research specialist currently in her first year at Saint James School of Medicine in Illinois, received a $3,500 award. She explained that her passion to pursue medicine was conceived in a small orphanage in Vietnam, where she lived after losing her parents and oldest sister. Placed in the orphanage at age 7, Hanselman was assigned to care for the sickest babies, but could only do so much to ease their pain and suffering.

Kuntz, a former medical assistant with AmeriCorps and a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, is a first-year student at the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine. Her passion for medicine was fostered through her volunteer experiences working with underserved populations in Lancaster city and later in Rochester, N.Y.

Sullivan, a fourth-year M.D. and Ph.D. student at the Pennsylvania College of Medicine and a graduate of Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College, shared that her decision to pursue a career in medicine came after experiences she had in college, including witnessing the deaths of both a fellow college student and then a neighbor as a result of addiction.

Chao, a former medical scribe and volunteer smoking cessation counselor, is a Saint Joseph’s University (formerly University of the Sciences) graduate and second-year student at Drexel University College of Medicine. Chao’s choice to pursue medicine grew from childhood experiences with the health care system. Born with a heart abnormality that was incredibly difficult to manage, he credits his parents, pediatrician and cardiologist for their tireless care, giving him a life that he would not otherwise have had.

Chao, Kuntz and Sullivan were all awarded $2,000 scholarships.

Founded in 1991, the Lancaster Medical Society Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed to grant scholarships to students from Lancaster County who are accepted at or continuing a medical degree at an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school.

The scholarship foundation is supported by the Lancaster County medical community, through hospitals and health systems, group practices, individual medical society members, local businesses and Lancaster-area residents. Since its inception, more than $282,000 in scholarships have been given to local students.

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Seasonal Performing Arts Events Scheduled

The Arts at Millersville University will present special events to kick off the holiday season.

Irish Christmas in America will take place at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. The event will feature Irish music, song, and dance, and special guest singer Caitríona Sherlock will perform.

Swinging Through the Holidays with local singer Amy Banks and Harrisburg Jazz Collective Big Band will be held in Club 42, located in the Atrium at the Ware Center, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Holiday attire is encouraged for this festive concert celebration. The venue is a club-style atmosphere with table seating. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Ticket prices and availability vary by show and venue. To learn more, visit www.artsmu.com or call 717-871-7600.

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52 +/- ACRES MOUNT JOY FARM 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH RANCH HOME 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE - 56’x80’ BARN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 • 2 P.M.

2235 Bullmoose Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552 - Lancaster Co. Directions: From 283 take Route 772 into Mount Joy to right onto Donegal Springs Rd., to right onto Landis Rd., to left onto Bullmoose Rd to auction. Or from Elizabethtown, Rt. 743 South (becomes Maytown Road), to left onto Bullmoose Road to auction.

Property Description: 52 +/- Acre farm with 2-bedroom 2 bath ranch style 1450 sq. ft. brick & vinyl dwelling with full finished basement and attached 2 car garage. House features kitchen with island and breakfast bar, dining room, living room with brick fireplace, and sitting room with patio doors to concrete patio, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Full finished basement with brick fireplace. House has electric heat pump and central air, and central vac. Property has 56’x60’ barn with 2nd floor storage. Also paved driveway, mature trees, well and onsite septic. Farm is in Clean & Green and preserved with Lancaster County Ag Preservation Board. Terms: Down payment of $100,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before Feb. 15, 2023, Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes +/- $6,331. Attention Realtors: 1% Broker Participation being offered to Realtors who preregister with their buyers and who become the successful bidder on day of auction. Must register 48 hours prior to date of auction. pre-registration forms are available at www.beiler-campbellauctions.com Auctioneers Notes: A rare opportunity to purchase a mostly tillable 52-acre farm in East Donegal Township. Be sure to check out this farm that offers nearly unlimited farming potential with its excellent soils, ideal terrain and location. For additional pictures go to www.beiler-campbellauctions.com www.auctionzip.com www.GoToAuction.com

Auctioneers: Christ Taylor 717-371-1915 AU#005421 Harold Martin 717-738-4228 AA#019488 Seller: Julie Shade, Ellen Endslow & Margaret Kramer Atty: Jay Clark 717-464-4300