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OCTOBER 14, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVI • NO 29
Vocal Harmonix Slates Virtual Open House BY DAYNA M. REIDENOUER
Women who enjoy singing are invited to attend a virtual open house hosted by women’s a capella show chorus Vocal Harmonix, the Lancaster chapter of Sweet Adelines (SA) International, on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. The approximately 75-minute “mini-class” will showcase what the barbershop craft is about and provide some history and insight into Vocal Harmonix, formerly known as Red Rose City Chorus. Prior to the March shutdown, the group rehearsed at Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster. Since then, rehearsals have been held via Zoom. On Oct. 26, guests will get a look into what a typical “Zoomhearsal” looks like and will be able to view videos of performances by the award-winning chorus.
How exactly does a choir rehearsal take place via video conferencing? With some flexibility, Vocal Harmonix member Julie Pedelini explained. “It is not perfect, but we are making the best of it. Obviously, we have not been able to be together in person since March, but it was important to us that we keep the social connection and be able to continue our learning and singing, even if we are remote from each other,” she said. “Although we can sing ‘together,’ we obviously cannot hear all of us at once and hear the ringing harmony as if we were in the same room. We typically sing against some of our pre-recorded performances, and we also have learning tracks we can sing against.” The group had been recording its in-person rehearsals in order to fine tune the finished songs. Those recordings are now proving helpful
Siloam Ethiopia To Hold Food Fundraiser
Vocal Harmonix gave an a capella performance at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.
Gardner’s Mattress & More Marks 30 Years
Doro wat, kik alicha, misir wat, and atikilt wat will once again be on the menu for a Siloam Ethiopia fundraising meal. Individuals who have attended previous meals may recognize those Amharic words as naming, respectively, Ethiopian spiced chicken, split peas, spiced lentils, and an Ethiopian cabbage,
Gardner’s Mattress & More is celebrating 30 years of serving Lancaster County. The business was founded as Gardner’s Bedrooms in 1990 by Jim Gardner, who sold it to Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo when he retired in 2010. McClure and Giagnocavo met as buyer and seller 18 years ago. Giagnocavo was a sales representative, selling products to Gardner’s Bedrooms, and McClure was the showroom and selling manager. When Gardner retired, the two younger men decided to form a partnership to buy the business, pledging a commitment to five-star service, experience, and products for their customers. Together, Giagnocavo and McClure have written buying guides, hosted seminars, and held events to connect with the community and educate the public on
See Siloam Ethiopia pg 4
See Gardner’s Mattress pg 2
BY DAYNA M. REIDENOUER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE GREBINGER CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY . . . . . .2 ALBATWITCH DAY TO OFFER LECTURES, TROLLEY TOURS, AND MORE . . . . . . . . . . .3 BUSINESS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . .4 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HOUSE OF WORSHIP . . . . . . . . .11
Gardner’s Mattress & More is owned by Ben McClure (left) and Jeff Giagnocavo.
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See Vocal Harmonix pg 6
