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or some families, putting a traditional Christmas dinner on the table can be a challenge. T he Columbia Lions Club and the Sunsnappers hope to make the holiday a little brighter by once again delivering Christmas food boxes to families in Columbia and surrounding communities, continuing a tradition that began m o r e t h a n f o u r Columbia Lions Club and Sunsnappers members (from left) Jeff Groff, Steve Haldeman and Josh Birk decades ago. potatoes, filling and canned goods. “This has been going on since people needed, it just grew.” The group now delivers 600 The boxes will also contain pantry 1982,” said John Meshey, Lions C l u b m e m b e r. “ We s t a r t e d boxes. Each family will receive the staples such as eggs, milk, butter with one box. It began with the fixings for a traditional Christmas and cereal. Families in Columbia and the Jaycees, and once we saw what dinner, including a turkey, mashed See Cheer pg 3

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What secrets are hiding beneath our feet? From ancient creatures to the geological forces that shaped the landscape, rocks and fossils offer fascinating clues to the world’s past. Families can explore some of those discoveries during a Fossil Safari, an interactive adventure that will take visitors on a journey across the country to discover fossils found in various states. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 450 W. Main St., Mountville. Organized by the Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club (LCFMC), the Fossil Safari will provide See Fossil pg 8 A previous year’s Fossil Safari

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Ski Tunes Ski Shop is back in business. The shop that served local skiers and snowboarders for more than three decades recently reopened after a brief hiatus, with founder Grant Shultz’s son, Derek, now carrying on his family’s legacy. Derek Shultz shares his father’s love for hitting the slopes, as well as his approach of partnering with schools and ski clubs to make skiing more accessible and affordable for local families. Ski Tunes, located at 2531 Ironville Pike, Columbia, held its grand reopening on Oct. 15. “ We’re excited to welcome back longtime customers and introduce a new generation to the sport,” Derek said. “We want to help families find ways to break through some of the cost barriers involved with skiing. Getting more people out on the hill is our goal.” In 1991, Grant and his wife, Lynn, opened Ski Tunes in the lower level of their renovated 1860s barn. Grant taught in the Hempfield School District, where he led the ski club and tuned students’ skis in hopes of sharing the joy of skiing with others. Gradually, as word spread in the skiing community, his small tune-up shop grew into a full-fledged business, offering sales, custom fittings, repairs and full-service ski and snowboard support. “Growing up, I watched my dad help customers, tune skis See Shop pg 5

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Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, and The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37. N. Market St ., L ancaster, have announced three concerts. The 2026-27 Lancaster International Piano Festival series will continue with a per formance by young pianist Jiarui Li at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Trust. Li was born into a musical family and began piano studies at age 5. She has since earned numerous pr izes in national and international competitions in both China and the United States and has performed in recitals and festivals throughout both countries. In 2024, she presented a recital tour of works by Chopin in several cities across China. As a concerto soloist, she has performed Mozart’s

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Piano Concer to No. 21 with the Chinese International United Youth Symphony Orchestra. This year, she won first prize in the Hershey Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Competition, and she will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58, with the Hershey Symphony Orchestra this fall. Currently a junior at Lancaster Mennonite High School, Li studies piano with Xun Pan. T h e L a n c a s te r B i b l e College (LBC) wind and p e rc u s s i o n e n s e m b l e s will continue their 2026 theme of America’s 250th anniversary at their fall concert, set for Sunday, Nov. 15. T he program, titled “One Nation Under God,” will begin at 3 p.m. in Good Shepherd Chapel on the LBC campus. The college community wind ensemble and the student percussion ensemble will present patriotic works as well as tunes by American composer George Gershwin. Under the guidance of director of instrumental studies Doris Hall-Gulati, the college community wind ensemble includes both student musicians and community mentors who perform alongside their student counterparts. Jazz singer Kate Kortum will perform on Friday, Nov. 20, at The Trust. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Kortum, a Juilliard graduate, blends bebop and Broadway. The winner of the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Kortum has performed on iconic stages, including Birdland, Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and SXSW, and has toured internationally with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Peter Bernstein, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. She is also a member of New York City vocal trio The Sunhouse Singers. Her albums “Good Woman” and “Wild Woman,” which reimagine jazz standards through a female lens, have amassed over 5.1 million streams. To purchase tickets to any of the concerts, visit www.lancastertrust.com or www.lbc.edu/events.

Quilt Giveaway Drawing Posted The Susquehanna Valley Chapter of Team River Runner (SVTRR) has announced a quilt giveaway drawing. The patriotic quilt was handpieced by East Hempfield resident Linda Eaton in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary as well as past, present, and future servicemen and women. The quilt measures 68 by 86 inches, with a 14-inch drop on three sides. Individual tickets may be purchased. In addition, discounts are available for packs of three tickets or five tickets. Representatives of SVTRR will sell tickets at the annual Crafter’s Marketplace at Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drawing will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20. TRR is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide all veterans and active-duty military personnel, along with their families, an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports. The Susquehanna Valley Chapter was started in 2016 and has a strong presence in the local kayaking community.

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In addition to military personnel, it serves other community members with disabilities. From A pr il through September, SVTRR participants and instructors can be found on local waterways. Instructors meet paddlers where they are and provide them with the knowledge and skills to take the sport as far as they wish. Activities range from fishing at Lake Williams or a calm paddle down the Conestoga River to high adventure on the Youghiogheny River. During the offseason, activities take place in the pool at City Center YMCA in Lancaster. S VT R R prov ides all needed equipment and instruction at no cost to participants. In order to remove financial barriers, SVTRR relies on funding from local communities and organizations such as Move United. Upcoming activities include a pool session on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the City Center YMCA, 265 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster. To learn more about TRR, visit www.teamriver runner.org. Information about SVTRR is available at www.svtrr.org and www .facebook.com/groups/ SusquehannaValleyTRR.

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Sunsnappers and other community volunteers. Christmas dinners will be delivered to residents o f Tr ini t y Ho u s e , S t . Peter Apartments, Our Home of Hope, Mar ietta Senior Apartments, Sylvan Retreat Apar tments, Faith Friendship Ministries, Hershey Mill Home and L andisville Apartments. Meshey noted that club members are proud to keep up the tradition that started in the 1980s. “ T h e re a re a l o t o f people in need in our local area, and we want to give them a little bit of cheer over the holiday,” he said. “As long as we’re able to do this, we’re going to continue doing it.” Families interested in receiving a C hristmas food box must register by Monday, Nov. 30, or sooner until the registration limit of 600 families is reached. To r e g i s t e r, v i s i t https://columbialions .org/christmas or call 717-606-4363.

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The Faithful Give returned for its fourth year from Oct. 18 to 20, raising a total of more than $1,743,218 for 150 faith-based organizations. Thousands of donors and sponsors contributed. Gifts will help meet needs across Lancaster County, and every donation has been stretched and multiplied through a stretch fund from donors. Donors also had the opportunity to sign up as volunteers or prayer partners to meet the practical needs of the participating ministries. The Faithful Give culminated in an evening of celebration, connection, and community on Oct. 20 at WJTL’s Junction Center. More than 1,000 guests, nonprofit leaders, and sponsors showed up

to enjoy fellowship and discover the work happening through Faithful Give participants. Attendees toured an expo, met the people behind the organizations, and enjoyed family fun, including a bounce house, face painting , balloon animals, and a nine-hole mini-golf course. The event wrapped up with worship. The Faithful Give was formed in 2023 to help Christian nonprofits and celebrate and nurture Lancaster’s biblical heritage. T he platfor m seeks to expand the definition of generosity to include giving time, talents, and treasure. The full lists of this year’s organizations, prizes, and winners are available at www.faithfulgive.org.

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Open House at St. John’s Herr Estate Tuesday, November 17, 3:00-6:00 p.m. 200 Luther Lane, Columbia, PA 17512 Explore our welcoming community and experience maintenance-free, retirement living. Enjoy a self-guided tour of select residences and community spaces. Start at the Welcome Center for a brief introduction, then explore at your own pace. Held the third Tuesday of every month. To learn more, call: 717.449.5988

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17368, 17554, 17582, 17575 and 17538 are eligible to receive a food box. Deliveries will take place on Sunday, Dec. 20. O r ganiz ers are als o counting on community members to help deliver the boxes, with additional information about delivery times and locations to be announced closer to the date. T he project is made possible through donations from local businesses and individuals, along with money the Lions Club collects throughout the year. “If you’re in need, this i s ava i l a b l e fo r yo u ,” Meshey said. “Anyone should feel free to contact us. It’s everything yo u n e e d fo r a g re a t meal - and we deliver it to you.” In addition to the food box distribution, volunteers will deliver hot Christmas dinners on Sunday, Dec. 27, to residents of local senior apartments in place of food boxes. The meals will be prepared by the Fo re s te r s o f A m e r i c a

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Nashville, Tenn., gospel act Ernie Couch & Revival will perform in concert on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Columbia Church of God, 43 N. Seventh St., Columbia. The group will present a mix of 20th-century gospel classics and originals. Ernie Couch & Revival is a Grammy-nominated ensemble representing three generations of

musicians. The band has been performing together for over three decades and has had songs in the gospel charts both in the U.S. and abroad. The group has recorded with well-known artists such as George Beverly Shea, Jake Hess, George Jones, Petra, and Patti Page. To lear n more, search for “Ernie Couch & Revival” on Facebook.

COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.

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Turnpike Commission Employees Honored Two members of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s IT department were recently honored for making a difference in the technology field in central Pennsylvania. Priyadharshini Rajmohan, an IT technology analyst II at the commission, was awarded the Next Gen Award and Tami Anderson, senior technology and innovation manager at the commission, was awarded the Impact Award in the Public Sector/Government category during the 10th annual Women in Technology Awards held by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP). The event was held on Sept. 30. Rajmohan, who originally joined the commission in 2024 as a CEO intern, was recognized as “an up-and-coming young woman who is making a difference in technology in our region” by the TCCP for developing business intelligence and data analytics and AI solutions that help drive smarter decision-making across the commission. Rajmohan moved from India to the United States for her studies and has quickly become an emerging leader. Anderson, who has been with the commission for 10 years, was recognized

for her contributions and their impact on the public sector and government. Anderson not only leads initiatives that strengthen IT service management, IT asset management, enterprise architecture, technology governance, and quality management, but she is also a founding project sponsor of the commission’s Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign, which has helped support efforts that use education, outreach, and technology to increase awareness and protect communities across Pennsylvania. TCCP connects members and organizations to promote technology and fuel economic development. The Women in Te chnolo g y initi ative seeks to promote greater equity, opportunity, and inclusion across the tech industry. In 2025, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission was recognized as a 2025 Info-Tech Innovator of the Year Award winner by Info-Tech Research Group. The commission was recognized for its Elevate IT initiative, a program that was launched in 2017 and embeds technology into all operations to address underdelivered projects. For more information about the turnpike, visit www.paturnpike.com.

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and build relationships that lasted for decades,” Derek said. “The shop was always about more than equipment. It was about h e l p i n g p e o p l e e n j oy skiing and feel part of the skiing community.” Derek began skiing at age 3 and raced for several years in high school and college. He eventually moved to Colorado, where he tuned skis for friends as a hobby. He, his wife and their three daughters - all of whom began skiing at age 2 - settled in Lancaster County in 2016 to be closer to family. Meanwhile, in 2024, Grant retired from teaching and closed the shop so he could spend more time on the slopes. “(Ski Tunes) was something that was ingrained in our growing up, and it was hard to let it go,” Derek said. “I waited till the time was right for me and my family, then decided to give it a go.”

Derek is employed full time but calls Ski Tunes his “passion job.” Like his father did previously, he offers discounts to members of registered ski clubs and their families. So far, the shop has established relationships with clubs in Donegal, Elizabethtown, Lampeter-Strasburg, Lancaster Catholic and Manheim Township schools, with plans to expand those partnerships. To encourage others to try skiing, Ski Tunes also offers seasonal equipment leases, as well as options to buy or sell lightly used equipment on consignment. Derek credits Grant for serving as an invaluable adviser throughout the reopening process. His father also speaks to local ski clubs to educate members and invite them to visit the newly revitalized shop. “I think I’ll keep him a ro u n d ,” D e re k s a i d , laughing.

Derek Shultz (right) recently reopened Ski Tunes Ski Shop, a family business founded by his father, Grant.

Dedication Ceremony Planned Marine Corps League Detachment 294 of Lancaster County, 2340 Ironville Pike, Columbia, will hold a memor i al de dic at ion o f i t s M101A1 howitzer on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. The program will memorialize Detachm e n t 2 9 4 ’s d e c e a s e d members. Following the dedication, the organization will host a Bir thday Bash at 5 p.m. to celebrate the 251st anniversar y of the Marine Corps. All guests at the memorial ceremony are welcome to stay for the event. In addition, Detachment 294 is accepting

orders for engraved bricks to honor deceased service members from all militar y branches. The bricks will be installed around the M101A1 howitzer as par t of a m e m o r i a l p a t i o . Tw o sizes of bricks are available: 4-by-8-inch bricks w i t h s p a c e fo r u p t o three lines of text and 8-by-8-inch bricks with up to five lines of text. E ach line may have a maximum of 18 characters, including spaces. For more information or to place an order, call or send a text message to 717-341-0039 or email recanard@gmail.com or mar inecor psleag ue lancaster@gmail.com.

DMVA Plans Listening Session The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host a listening session designed to bring together woman veterans so DMVA can learn about the unique challenges they face and highlight resources available to support them after they transition from military to civilian status. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lancaster Public Librar y, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The listening session builds on DMVA’s work to i m p ro ve p o s t- m i l i -

tar y access to benefits, ensure financial stability, and increase a sense of belonging and visibility for the more than 64,000 woman veterans across the commonwealth. T he event is free of charge. To register, visit https://bit.ly/Pennsylvania WomenVeteransListening SessionRegistration. To learn more about the DMVA, visit www.face book.com/padmva, www .instagram.com/pa.dmva, www.linkedin.com/ c o m p a ny / p a d mv a / , o r www.x.com/padmva.

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Night Photography Class Posted The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will offer a “Night Photography at the Museum” class on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. No te d ra i l ro ad p h o to g ra p h e r a n d a u t h o r Brian Solomon will share techniques and practical perspectives on how to take more effective railroad nighttime photos, and there will be hands-on photography opportunities in the museum’s main hall. Portable lights will be arranged to enable distinctive photography and new perspectives of the museum’s historic equipment. Attendees should bring a film or digital camera or a smartphone, as well as a tripod if they wish. Solomon earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photographic illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the author of more than 70 books, he produces a daily blog about railroad photography, and his articles and photography have been printed in many railway magazines. Solomon was presented with the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society’s Fred A. & Jane R. Stindt Photography Award in 2020 for his lifetime achievements in railroad photography. Solomon is the marketing manager for New Hampshire’s Conway Scenic Railroad and lives with his wife, Kris, in Lancaster

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joined by violinist Amaryn Olmeda. The program will open with Copland’s “Quiet City,” a work for trumpet, English horn, and strings meant to evoke urban solitude and isolation. Olmeda will then join the orchestra for Barber’s Violin Concerto. The program will close with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2, which builds from brooding reflection to a triumphant finale. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Olmeda is the winner of the first prize and the audience choice award at the Sphinx Competition. She made recent debuts with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and others. She studies at the New England Conser-

vatory with Miriam Fried. DeMaris was previously featured with the L SO when he led the orchestra in an all-Gershwin program. He currently serves as president and general director of Arizona Opera and is a three-time recipient of the American Prize in Opera and Musical Theater Conducting. His career has spanned opera, musical theater, and symphonic repertoire. Doors will open 90 minutes before each performance, and a free preconcert lecture will begin 45 minutes before the event, offering insight into the concert program. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancastersymphony .org or call the box office at 717-291-6440.

ExtraGive Junior Posted The Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, will host ExtraGive Junior on Friday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will celebrate the Lancaster County Community Foundation’s annual ExtaGive with activities for kids of all ages. ExtraGive Junior will feature free entertainment and creative table activities developed by community bene fit organiz ations , including Church World Service, Imani Edu-tainers, L ancaster Shakespeare Theatre, Lone Oak AnimalAssisted Therapeutic and

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Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will host “Learn to Drink Like a Patriot: Colonial Cocktail Class” on Friday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. The program will be held in the Langmuir Education Room, located on the first floor of the barn. To n y S h a h a n f r o m Flavors of Histor y will provide information about beverages enjoyed during the Revolutionary War era. Attendees will receive recipes and work in groups to make three punches during the class. The program will also include complimentary light refreshments. During his more than 38 years working in museums,

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fun for people of all ages through an interactive “tour” across the United States. Fossils offer a glimpse into life millions of years ago, revealing what kinds of plants and animals once inhabited different parts of the country. From prehistoric sea creatures to ancient land animals, these preserved remains help tell the story of how the Earth has changed over time. The safari offers a fun way to explore that history. People may drop in any time between 1:30 and 4 p.m. to enjoy a family outing and learn more about the club’s fossil finds. “This event is free for children and adults and is intended to acquaint visitors with states’ fossils by conducting a shor t, verbal introduction and giveaways, if possible,” said Christopher Haefner,

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president of the club. This will be the third event of this type that the club has hosted. The idea came from the club’s children’s coordinator, Sue Garrett. “Sue and her husband, Chuck, annually go to sites across the United States and Europe to explore and collect fossil specimens,” said Catherine Haefner, club treasurer. “ Their firsthand knowledge is quite unique.” The Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club began in December of 2013 and held its first monthly meeting in March of 2014. “Our purpose is to provide education in the Earth sciences, especially geology and paleontology, while pertaining to local geology often not provided in scheduled scholastic learning,” said Christopher. The club members meet to hear speakers on a variety of Earth science topics. The most recent meeting featured a presentation on Idaho fossils from the Miocene Age. The group also takes field trips to area geology sites, including a September trip to the Texas Quarry in Cockeysville, Md. That trip marked the club’s 131st field trip since its inception. Space is limited for the Fossil Safari, and preregistration is required. The deadline for registering is 11 a.m. on Nov. 14. The event entrance is located behind the church building. There is a large parking lot on-site. To re g i s t e r, e m a i l LCFMC@Lancaster CountyFossilAndMineral Club.org.

Color Guard Participates in Veterans’ Event Members of the Lancaster Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) presented the colors at the annual Gallen Getaway on Oct. 14. The color guard consisted of Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Thaddeus Lippincott, Cadet Master Sgt. Brendon Ortiz, Cadet 2nd Lt. Kevin Heisey, and Cadet Senior Airman Theodore Seifferlein. T he Gallen Getaway, hosted by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), is named after Scott Gallen, a member whose guiding principle is to “never stop living.” The purpose of the getaway is to bring together PVA members from across the nation, as well as spouses and caregivers, for fellowship, activities and recreation,

educational workshops, and access to resources. This year’s three-day event was held at the Eden Resort in Lancaster. PVA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders, including veterans living with multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The Lancaster Composite Squadron meets each Monday except holidays at 6:30 p.m. at Alliance Aviation, located inside the L ancaster A ir p or t terminal at 500 Airport Road in Lititz. Visitors are welcome. To learn more, visit https://pawg.cap.gov/ locations/group-pa003/ squadron-pa010 or follow the squadron on Facebook.

PVA national president Robert Thomas (front) met with Lancaster Composite Squadron cadets (back, from left) Thaddeus Lippincott, Brendon Ortiz, Kevin Heisey, and Theodore Seifferlein at the Gallen Getaway.

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Lancaster Bible College (LBC) will hold its annual Makers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Hosted by the college’s Alumni Office and held in the Student Center on LBC’s campus at 901 Eden Road, the event will feature crafters and vendors, who are LBC alumni, parents of current students, or local residents. Vendor space is now full, with nearly 40 crafters and creators set to offer handmade goods such as

original artworks, wood and home décor, jewelry, hand-lettered cards and signs, macramé and crocheted items, prints and canvases, bags, and natural products. The Birdie’s Perch BBQ & Cater ing food truck will be on-site with breakfast and lunch o p t i o n s fo r p u rc h a s e . Other vendors will offer baked goods and sourdough bread. Admission and parking are free. For more information, email alumni@lbc.edu.