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DECEMBER 6, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIX • NO 35
Dayspring will team up with Lions Club to fight hunger BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
he National Honor Society chapter at Dayspring Christian Academy, 120 College Ave., Mountville, will once again partner with the Mountville Lions Club to arrange its annual food drive on Friday, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m. to noon. The drive will be held at Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay St., Mountville, and all of its donations will benefit the Columbia Food Bank. During the drive, a truck provided by local real estate agent Craig Hartranft will be stationed in the parking lot. Students in Dayspring’s chapter of the National Honor Society and members of the Lions Club will work together to fill the truck with donations until the end of the drive, and they will also assist local residents with unloading their cars when dropping off goods. Eligible
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donations will include unexpired or nonperishable food items such as canned fruits, vegetables, soups, meats, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce and boxed cereal. Once the
“The need is greater around the holidays and through the winter. We try to support the food bank when we can.” drive has ended, volunteers will use the truck to deliver all donations to the Columbia Food Bank. This is the third year that the school has partnered with the Lions Club for the drive, which obtained more than 1,700 donations last year. Every year, Dayspring students are encouraged to support the drive through various incentives. Classes
that secure an average of four donations per student are rewarded with a special dress day later in the year, when the kids are permitted to wear casual clothing in place of their standard uniforms. The class with the highest average of donated items is traditionally thanked with a pizza party. “In years past, we have had amazing success,” said Jayden Yon, president of the Dayspring’s chapter of the National Honor Society. “I am excited to see how both the Mountville community and the Dayspring community come together this year to bless the Columbia Food Bank.” The food drive was first held in 2021 after Lions Club member Jeff Weinman suggested the partnership to Dayspring. The student side of the initial drive was manned by the school’s student government, but the endeavor was taken over by students in the National Honor See Dayspring pg 4
Red Rose sets winter holiday ice skating recital BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
As winter rolls around each year, food banks and community outreach programs across the country are often met with a stark increase in the demand for their services. While the holiday season is a time of celebration for many, the cold weather and additional expenses that accompany this time of year can prove challenging for others. To combat this seasonal challenge, Water Street Mission launched its
annual food drive on Nov. 1, and the organization is once again calling on Lancaster County residents to band together in support of their neighbors. “We already started to see an increase in demand for our programs in September, and we’re expecting another influx as the months get colder,” said Matt Clement, director of marketing for Water Street Mission. “We didn’t quite meet our goal last year, but we’re thankful that we got close. It really See Water Street Mission pg 4
The Red Rose Figure Skating Club will hold a holiday recital on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m., at Regency Ice Rink, 2155 Ambassador Circle, Lancaster. The ice skating showcase will feature 40 local figure skaters of all ages, from youngsters who have recently learned to navigate the ice to national championship medalists. Admission for the event is free, and refreshments such as coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and pretzels The recital will feature both members of Red Rose Figure Skating Club and students in the Learn to Skate program.
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A county-wide call to help neighbors in need
Dayspring Christian Academy students (from left) Maddie Taylor, Noah Kreider, Benjamin Hurley, Eden Hussar, and Jayden Yon invite the community to join them for the annual food drive on Friday, Dec. 8.