Lampeter-Strasburg
West Lampeter Musician Releases Debut Album
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Nate Young’s not fiddling around.
On June 12, the West Lampeter Township multifaceted musician released his debut album, “The Lighthouse,” a folk musicoriented work. “I just hope people enjoy it,” Nate said. “I hope it resonates with them. I hope it gives some peace.”
The collection of recordings, listed under his full name, Nathaniel E. Young, is available on all major platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
“(The reception has) been really good,” Nate said. “On release day, I made sure to reach out to a bunch of my friends and family and tell them it’s out, take a listen. It was
BY JEFF FALK
To truly discover Lancaster is to uncover its history. To truly discover who we are, we must understand our origins.
A destination marketing organization, Discover Lancaster has come up with a unique way to explore a shared past and celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.
“We want to expand people’s horizons,” said Joel Cliff, who’s been Discover Lancaster’s director of communications for 18 years. “The passport helps to expand people’s horizons. We want people to realize there are a lot of different angles to our heritage. The passports have locations throughout the county. They might be places people may not have heard of or explored before.”
This passport to which Cliff is referring isn’t used as identification for foreign travel. Instead, it is a passport to local Lancaster County history.
zation. “Neighborhoods contain
people who come together to support one another. We all know how important it is to have a support system, and we felt that use of the title ‘neighborhood’ would exemplify our support.
“Our goal is to continue to get the word out so we can reach as many people as possible,” continued Myers. “The more people who know about the Neuro Neighborhood, the more people we can support.”
Discover Lancaster’s passport is a free commemorative booklet that can be picked up at the organization’s headquarters at 501 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, or any of the 23 local historic sites that are part of the tour celebrating America 250. When passport holders visit the participating Lancaster County locations, they will receive a custom-made collectible stamp that can be pasted into their passport booklets.
The free passports also feature deals and coupons that can be redeemed at the 23 historic locations and at other points of interest around Lancaster County. The promotion is good
Nate Young’s debut album was inspired by his parents and a book.
Photo by George Deibel
Katie Ederati (left)
Greta Myers
In Rothsville, Summer Is Polo Season
BY JEFF FALK
There are competitive sports, participatory sports and spectator sports. For the most part, polo is a spectator sport.
Nowhere do they view polo like they do in Lititz.
“You’re disconnected from technology,” said Elizabeth Beck, the president of the Lancaster Polo Club’s six-member board of directors. “You can really unplug and reset. It’s very much a respite, but there’s also some excitement. It’s a really great blend of what you imagine of polo. It’s camaraderie, and you’re enjoying the day, the time and the people who you’re with.”
A Sunday afternoon in the summer with the Lancaster Polo Club is more of an outing or social gathering than it is a sporting event.
Sure, the players, the equines, the sportsmanship, the horsemanship and the action are the main focus of attention. But there’s just as much going on off the massive grassy playing field as there is on it.
“The vast majority of the members of our club are spectators,” said Beck.
“We have made a more concerted effort to try to bring people into the sport. Sometimes it can feel unattainable because it’s so niche. There’s a lot of education. It’s a complicated sport. We’re trying to bridge that gap.”
The Lancaster Polo Club hosts home matches on every summer Sunday in Rothsville, at the tree-lined Forney Field, 70 Church St., Lititz. The two-hour matches begin at 2:30 p.m., but gates open at 1 p.m., allowing plenty of time for pregame festivities like tailgating, socializing and food trucks.
The Lancaster Polo Club’s 16- to 18-match season began on June 14 and will run through the end of September. The matches, which are made up of four or six 7.5-minute periods or ‘chuckers,’ feature competitors in male, female, children, beginner and advanced categories, as well as some combination of all of those.
The matches, some of which are sponsored by local businesses and community members, are open to the public, and there are fees associated with admission. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
“I want to convey a sense of openness to that curiosity,” said Beck. “I want
people to come and experience it. It’s very welcoming. When someone’s new, that’s where the friendship starts. It starts with coming to your first match. It really is a wonderful sport, a wonderful community. You really can only experience it by being there.”
Once known as “the Sport of Kings,” polo is played by two teams of four players, each on horseback. Each side uses teamwork, strategy, riding skills and a long mallet to advance the ball down the field and ultimately through the other team’s goal posts.
“You kind of don’t know until you do know,” said Beck, who was introduced to polo by her parents
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Players compete in a polo match at Forney Field in Rothsville.
Rappelling Event Raises Funds
VisionCorps held its annual Eye Drop fundraiser on June 5 at the Holiday Inn Lancaster. Almost 100 people, including those who are blind or vision impaired, rappelled in the event, which raises funds to support vision rehabilitation services for people with low vision in Lancaster, Adams, Chester, Lebanon, and York counties. People from across the region came to watch the rappellers.
The event has raised more than $190,000, and community members may still contribute by visiting https://give.visioncorps .net/give/730073#!/ donation/checkout. VisionCorps is headquartered in Lancaster and is
Harold Shenk, 85, rappelled in Eye Drop 2026 along with his granddaughter, Sara Shenk Moreno (not pictured). Harold, from Mount Joy, is blind.
National Night Out Event Set
Providence Township will hold its eighth National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. The event will take place at the Providence Township Municipal Building, 200 Mount Airy Road, New Providence. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign intended to strengthen police-community partnerships and encourage neighborhood camaraderie, all with the
goal of making the community a safer and more caring place to live. Activities will include games for children up to age 10, a barrel train for kids, the event’s first-ever peach pie baking and eating contest for adults, a balloon twister, food and drinks, and giveaway drawings. In addition, local first responders will be available to answer residents’ questions about their role in serving and protecting Providence Township.
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Museum Posts Model Railroading Days
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will offer its Model Railroading Days event on Saturdays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, and 22. Visitors of all ages may watch model trains in action and see static displays from a variety of groups and clubs.
The Aug. 1 event will feature the DC Area Independent Hi-Railers, the Standard Gauge Module Association, and the Strasburg Model Railroad Club. The James R. Rose Scale & Gauge exhibit will be on display.
Aug. 8 will feature the Baltimore Area American Flyer Club and the Capital PenNScalers. A tree-making presentation will take place from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The groups to be featured on Aug. 15 are the Keystone NTrack, Lebanon Valley Rail, the Lower Susquehanna Valley Modular Railroaders, the Northeast Corridor Historical Society, and the Strasburg Model Railroad Club.
On Aug. 22, Capitol Free-Mo and the Stillmeadow Crossing Modular Train Group will be featured. A large Lionel 0-72 layout will be displayed.
Model Railroading Days is included in the regular museum admission.
To learn more about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
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more than 30 years ago.
“It’s kind of one of Lancaster County’s best-kept secrets. It’s the oldest team sport in the world. It’s a fascinating sport. It’s an intense sport. It’s a Sunday afternoon tradition. It’s really the embodiment of community.”
This year marks the Lancaster Polo Club’s 86th season. Currently, the club boasts more than 80 members, only six of whom are players.
“We get people traveling in,” said Beck. “There are no set (player) rosters. Sometimes players will go to other clubs and play. It’s kind of like, ‘Who’s available?’ Each player is assigned a handicap, and teams are structured by those handicaps. Polo is a migratory sport. It’s played in the winter down south. About this time in the south, it’s getting too hot for the horses and the players.
“Over the last three years, we’ve made a concerted effort to spread the word,” concluded Beck. “We’ve been more thoughtful about the types of events we’re pushing out.”
For additional information, go to https:// lancasterpoloclub.com.
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from now until the end of the year.
“Physically, the passport is made of heavy material,” said Cliff, a resident of Manheim Township. “It’s something that’s going to be a keepsake if someone is inclined. It’s a neat way to commemorate how you celebrated this special year.”
Included among the participating locations are Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, Historic Rock Ford, the Strasburg Rail Road, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Lancaster Central Market, National Watch and Clock
Museum, Susquehanna National Heritage Area, LancasterHistory Museum and Research Center, the Fulton Theatre, the Demuth Museum of Art, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Ephrata Cloister, the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, and the Christiana Historical Society.
“We’ve got a heapin’ helping of history here,” said Cliff. “Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities. It’s one of the very few United States capitals, even though it was
only for one day. A lot of people forget that around the 1700s, Lancaster was the western frontier. I’d say we’re pretty historic in a lot of ways. I think on the historic landscape of central Pennsylvania, Lancaster more than holds its own. If the passport helps people explore some of the history, we think that’s a good thing for the local economy.
“There are so many great historical stories we wanted to share with locals and visitors,” Cliff continued. “The history and heritage aspect we offer is certainly significant. We’re
well-known for the Amish community. History and heritage are often referenced by our visitors as reasons for coming here. With the country’s 250th birthday, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to highlight that.”
An advocate for tourism, Discover Lancaster was formed from the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Business Bureau in 2015. Discover Lancaster, which receives 80 percent of its funding from Lancaster County’s hotel tax, employs 14 full-time staff members and eight parttime travel consultants.
“Tourism represents a sizeable part of our overall economy,” said Cliff. “It helps provide jobs, tax revenues and economic growth. Locals can enjoy some of these experiences right in their own backyards. There are benefits to having a robust tourism industry. All in all, the passport is really cool. It’s a great way to spend time.”
For additional information, go to www.discover lancaster.com.
Fulton Financial Merges Subsidiary Into Fulton Bank, N.A.
Fulton Financial Corporation announced the merger of Blue Foundry Bank with and into Fulton Bank, N.A., effective July 11, and the subsequent conversion of Blue Foundry Bank’s systems onto Fulton Bank’s banking platforms. Blue Foundry Bank customers
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A visitor picks up a free Discover Lancaster passport at the tourism-advocate organization’s office in the Greenfield Commerce Park.
Law Enforcement Officers Honored
Twelve Lancaster County law enforcement officers who made a combined 253 arrests for impaired driving in 2025 were honored as Lancaster County DUI Top Guns on June 23 at the 34th annual Lancaster County DUI Awareness Conference. The event was held at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center in Manheim.
The DUI Top Gun awards were presented by Jim Gregg, a retired Pennsylvania State Police corporal and motivational speaker. The recipients included Officer Shane Johnson from East Cocalico Township Police Department; Officer Samuel Sanger, East Lampeter Township Police Department; Cpl. Michael Goshen, Elizabethtown Police Depart -
ment; Officer Lucas Starsinic, Manheim Township Police Department; Officer Jacob Davis, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department; and Officer Drew Eshleman, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department.
Also, Officer Brayden Brandt, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department; Christopher Good, Northwest Regional Police Department; Trooper Tyler Serafini, Pennsylvania State Police; Officer Zachary Crills, West Earl Township Police Department; Officer Jonathan Perez-Carillo, West Hempfield Township Police Department; and Officer Evan Shubrooks, West Lampeter Township Police Department.
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now have access to all of Fulton Bank’s products, services, and digital platforms, as well as its more than 215 financial centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Fulton Bank has established dedicated support resources to assist customers during the transition and address questions. Customers are encouraged to visit their local financial center or contact Fulton Bank’s Customer Care
Center at 800-385-8664 for assistance. More details are available at www.fultonbank.com/ welcomebluefoundry.
As previously announced, in conjunction with its acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp on April 1, Fulton Financial Corporation made a $1.5 million contribution to the Fulton Forward Foundation - designated to provide impact gifts to nonprofit community organizations in New Jersey.
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Rock Ford Posts Programs
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will welcome Tony Shahan of Flavors of History on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. for a lecture on “Craft, Clues, and Cooking: Re-creating the Trimble Kitchen.” The program will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the barn. The admission fee is for the lecture only.
The program will share the research and archaeology that uncovered historical evidence in a 1739 kitchen at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills. Attendees will learn how the space was restored as an experimental kitchen, and they will find out about some of the tradespeople and craftspeople who reconstructed furnishings to make the kitchen functional. The program is a study of a kitchen from the architectural, archaeological, documentary, and cook’s perspectives.
Shahan has more than 38 years in the museum field. He has a passion for historic food and beverage, and he offers historic drink
classes and curated tastings. In addition, he has restored and reconstructed mills, water systems, and kitchens. He combines his love of historic trades with experimental archaeology and has led projects in brick making, manufacturing potash, and rebuilding a water wheel using only 18th-century tools and techniques. He is experienced with hearth cooking, wood-fired bake ovens, brewing, and distilling. He has worked in an 1806 brewery, a reconstructed 1850 brewery, and George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill at Mount Vernon.
In addition, Sam Leamer will present a living history program, “Coffee With a Colonial,” in the kitchen of the General Edward Hand Mansion on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. The
program will also be offered on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. The program will feature coffee and discussion.
Leamer was born and raised in Berks County. He holds a history degree from Cairn University and is a lifelong living historian and re-enactor with a decade of experience working
with 21st-century coffee. Leamer wishes to provide a deeper understanding of the Colonial coffee culture in North America and how it fueled a nation’s beginnings. To purchase tickets to any of the aforementioned events, visit www .historicrockford.org/ special-events.
Pequea Township Plans National Night Out Event
The Pequea Township Police Department invites residents of all ages to attend the 2026 Pequea Township National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Willow Fire Company, 192 W. Willow Road, Willow Street.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong partnerships between law enforcement, first responders, community organizations, and the neighborhoods they serve. The event provides an opportunity for residents to meet the officers who patrol their community, learn about local
public safety resources, and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities.
The free event will feature police vehicles and equipment displays; emergency response apparatus; children’s activities; community organization exhibits; safety information; food and refresh -
ments; and opportunities to interact with local police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and other public safety partners.
Admission is free, and the event is open to all residents of Pequea Township and the surrounding communities.
Reichert Named to Dean’s List
Jacob Reichert was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Reichert is a resident of Strasburg. Students are named to the dean’s list if they earn a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
Tony Shahan Sam Leamer
The Pequea Township Police Department invites the community to its local National Night Out event.
pretty satisfied with it. It’s been reaching a lot of people. More importantly, I think it just has touched a lot of people’s hearts, which is more what I’m going for, not just the numbers. It’s been a blessing.”
The 19-year-old recorded the album made up of original songs in his home. Nate plays the violin, ukulele, and guitar on the LP.
“It was fun,” he said. “I love composing and being able to figure different things out on different instruments. I really enjoy that. I made most of it in my room, and there are a lot of different artists on it as well, all friends of mine. They contributed as well with vocals, piano, percussions. It’s a very collaborative work, which is fun. Music is more fun when you do it with other people.”
“The Lighthouse” was inspired by a book of the same name by Michael D. O’Brien. “It’s a beautiful book,” said Nate. “I read it years ago, and it really resonated with me like no other book has except the Bible. It was really inspiring. For months, I really wanted to write something about that because that’s just where I go. I just wanted to let it out in a musical way. Months went by, and then finally I started and it all kind of flowed. It’s definitely a God moment. It just all came together.”
He said it’s his way of communicating his feelings. “Music for me is the easiest way to express the inner workings of the soul and your emotions and everything like that,” said Nate, who throughout high school was a concert master for the Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts. “I think different people have different ways of expressing themselves. Some people paint or they write. For me, it’s music.”
The album, which took eight months to record, was 12 years in the making. Nate began playing the violin when he was 7 years old. His mother, Kristin, is a professional pianist and harpist. “She really helped nurture that in me,” Nate said. “I would find instruments and ask for instruments for my birthday.”
His father, Joel, has
also been instrumental.
“My dad is the number one emotional supporter,” Nate said. “He does not play music at all, but he’s really been supportive of me.” The father and son enjoy spending time together outdoors - hunting, fishing, and hiking. “That really kind of found its way into the music too because most of my music is more naturally inspired,” Nate said. He has been classically trained by Tara Kenkelen. “She was my primary violin teacher all through from the time I was 7 to the time I graduated,” Nate said. “She’s an amazing violinist, so she really helped me with that. And then in high school, I started getting into like traditional Irish music and folk music. I really enjoyed the sound of it. I just really connected with it, so I started employing my classical training to play fiddle music as well. I
started incorporating that into my compositions as well. And that’s kind of how the sound was born, more or less.”
Nate, who was homeschooled, will be a rising sophomore at Christendom College, a liberal arts college in Front Royal, Va. He plans to major in economics with a minor in music.
With “The Lighthouse” receiving rave reviews, Nate has already started working on his second album. “I have a bunch of songs put together right now,” he said. “I’m not quite sure how it’s all going to come together, but I’ve done a lot of recording with my mom on the harp. And then I have just a bunch of other songs that I’ve made over the past couple months and then more stuff that I’m going to record at school. I’ve got a lot of friends who are musicians at school, so we’re going to do some
recording together down there.”
Nate’s not sure if he will pursue a career in music. “My primary goal, what I see is my vocation, is to be a father,” he said. “I just (want) to be a family man. Oftentimes being a professional musician, especially a composer, it’s really hard to feed a family of a decent size just off music. I’m thinking about it, praying about it, just kind of seeing where God leads me. If He wants me to go that direction and I find a lot of success with it, then that’s great. But if not, that’s okay. It’s always going to be a part of my life even if I’m not making bank off of music. I still love doing it, and I’m not necessarily doing it for the money anyway.”
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FFA Students Attend Convention
The Garden Spot FFA Chapter at Lampeter-Strasburg High School recently attended the 97th Pennsylvania FFA State Convention, where members participated in career development events (CDEs), leadership development events (LDEs), leadership workshops, and statewide recognition activities alongside thousands of FFA members from across Pennsylvania.
CDEs and LDEs provide students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in competitive, real-world settings designed to strengthen technical skills, communication abilities, teamwork, and leadership development. These events aim to help prepare students for future careers in agriculture, business, science, technology, and related industries through hands-on experiences and problem-solving opportunities. Participants compete individually or as teams in areas such as public speaking, agriscience research, agricultural sales, environmental and natural resources, and agricultural communications.
Brooke Rubincam earned first place in the Agriculture Education event, where participants demonstrated skills by creating lesson plans, teaching agricultural concepts, and completing knowledge-based activities. This CDE’s purpose is to help students obtain leadership, communication, and teaching skills while giving them opportunities to experience what it is like to have a career in agricultural education.
Jackson Allison, Anthony Fantazzi, Landon Giberson, and Hewitt Planck earned second place in the Agronomy event, where participants identified plants, seeds, weeds, insects, and diseases, and demonstrated their understanding of crop production, soil management, and sustainable farming practices. This event is design to prepare members for careers in agronomy, crop consulting, and agricultural production.
Students earning firstplace honors in qualifying events will have the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania FFA at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, which will take place from Oct. 21 to 24 in Indianapolis, Ind.
Throughout the week, students also engaged in workshops, general sessions, and recognition ceremonies that celebrated student achievement and the impact of agricultural education across the commonwealth. In addition, Garden Spot FFA alumna Sarah Firestone, 2025-26 Pennsylvania FFA state president, retired from her year of service as a state officer.
The state convention also provided opportunities for members to build connections with peers from across Pennsylvania, collaborate with fellow student leaders, and develop friendships that extend beyond the event itself. These experiences reflected the mission of FFA: developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
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“Summertime Classics” Concert Set
First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Summertime Classics,” on First Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey.
The concert will include George Gershwin’s “Summertime” from “Porgy and Bess,” “The Washington Post” by John Philip Sousa, and Camille Saint-Saëns’ “The Swan.” The program will conclude with “Evening Harmonies” by Sigfrid Karg-Elert and “Alla Hornpipe” from George Frideric Handel’s “Water Music” suite.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the church office at 717-397-5149.
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Herb Guild Plans Meeting
The Conestoga Herb Guild will host Penn State Extension Master Gardener Colleen Emmerling on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville.
Emmerling will demonstrate how to make a pond garden in a pot. She will discuss the various plants that can be grown successfully in a water-filled pot to create a water feature on a deck, porch, or patio.
Emmerling’s interest in gardening began with a parttime job in the perennials section of the former Funks Farm Market in Millersville. Guild member Brenda Walker will present a talk on the Herb of the Month: stinging nettle.
Refreshments will be served after a brief business meeting.
Guests may attend with advance reservation and a fee, payable at the door. For more information, contact Susan Atkins at 717-7257451 or atkinsateb@aol.com.
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