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Pancake Breakfast To Benefit Mission Trip

Pumpkin Madness Fest Will Return To Ronks

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

Every year, millions of pumpkins are hollowed out across the country to adorn front porches and yards on Halloween. Pumpkins are the face of autumn for many, but anyone who’s ever carved a pumpkin will tell you of the less-pleasant tradition of watching your gourd rot away in the weeks following Halloween.

The 13th annual Pumpkin Madness Fest provides one solution for expired jack-o’-lanterns: destroy them, but in a fun way. The event will return to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, 150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, on Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 5 p.m., and festivities will include the destruction of pumpkins via smashing, throwing and dropping them. Attendees are invited to recycle their own Halloween pumpkins, or they can choose a pumpkin supplied by the farm at no cost.

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Strasburg Mennonite Church, 1514 Village Road, Strasburg, will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 10 a.m. The breakfast will include an all-you-can-eat buffet with pancakes, sausage and fruit, and it will be paid by donation.

The breakfast is organized by Strasburg Mennonite Church’s youth group, and the majority of the funds raised from the event will benefit its youth group’s mission trip to Costa Rica in 2023. The youth group takes a mission trip within the United States each year

and an international mission trip every four years. The money raised from the pancake breakfast will also benefit the youth group’s other activities, such as Bible studies and a recently held barn party.

“I’ve never been out of the country before, so it will be a new experience,” said Ashley Ranck, a member of the youth group. “Mission trips are always a great experience.”

Ranck has gone on mission trips with the youth group in the past, traveling to Canton, Ohio, and Niagara Falls, N.Y. The youths have also taken trips to Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville to assist with various projects.

While on mission trips, the youths assist with projects that involve repairing and painting buildings and working with local youth programs. In Ohio, the group worked with Lighthouse Ministries of Canton through its summer program.

The youth group’s trip to Costa Rica will be completed through Vida Missions, a branch of the VidaNet network of ministries. Vida Missions supports close to 200 churches and ministries located throughout Central America. The program was started in 2003 by missionaries DeLynn and Gloria Hoover, who moved to Costa Rica to connect with the communities there and

organize mission trips. In 2016, the ministry expanded to include many other Central American countries such as El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and Belize.

Vida Missions seeks to accomplish three main goals through its trips: enrich participants’ relationship with Christ, provide them with a global perspective and encourage them to leave their comfort zones. The first few days of each trip are used as a training session, where participants learn a drama to perform on the streets and practice house-to-house prayer.

For more information on Vida Missions, visit https://vidamissions.com.

Salvation Army To Offer Holiday Assistance

The Salvation Army, 131 S. Queen St., Lancaster, will hold Christmas assistance registration online and in person. Household members age 13 and older are eligible for Christmas food assistance. Toys are available to children age 12 and under.

Online registration will be open through Saturday, Nov. 12, by visiting www.salvation armylancaster.org and clicking on Christmas Assistance. Inperson registration will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14; from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15;

Church, Lions Club Plan Blood Drive

Ascension Lutheran Church and the Willow Street Lions Club will co-host a blood drive for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health (LGH) on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street.

This event is the organizations’ second blood drive, which they hope to make a quarterly event. Blood donated to LGH is used in Lancaster County.

Walk-in donors are welcome, but anyone who prefers to reserve a time may visit www.LGhealth.org/giveblood and scroll down to “Local Blood Drive Events.”

and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Registration will not be permitted without proper documentation. Adults must provide an ID and proof of address if their address differs from their ID. Birth certificates or medical cards that include a date of birth are required for all children. Children with special needs require documentation. Registrants must have a valid return email address.

For more information, call The Salvation Army at 717397-7565.

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Baubles And Bling Sale Set

The Friends of Lancaster Public Library’s Baubles and Bling Sale will take place from Thursday, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Nov. 5, on the second floor of the Lancaster Public Library, 125 N. Duke St., Lancaster. The sale will feature a wide selection of costume, fine, and vintage jewelry along with an assortment of women’s fashion scarves and handbags. Items are gently used.

A preview sale, Bubbles, Baubles & Bling Night, will take place on Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m., and attendees will enjoy a complimentary beverage and first dibs on the best items. In addition, new items from local shops will also be available for purchase. There is an admission fee to the preview event, with a discount for

tickets purchased in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door at full price. Tickets are available in advance at lpl-blingpreview night.eventbrite.com or at the Lancaster city branch.

Regular sale hours will be Friday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no admission fee on these dates.

The Friends will offer bling bags for a set price. The bags are full of miscellaneous pieces of jewelry and are suitable for recycling, upcycling, and repurposing.

All proceeds from the sale will directly benefit the Lancaster Public Library. Cash, credit cards, and checks will be accepted. For more information, visit www.lancasterpubliclibrary.org/ library-friends.

717-471-8885

VisionCorps Seeks Volunteer Drivers

VisionCorps is looking for volunteers to help drive employees and clients who are blind and visionimpaired. Volunteers are needed to drive to different destinations in the five counties served by VisionCorps: Lancaster, Adams, Chester, Lebanon, and York.

Volunteers can use their own vehicles or VisionCorps’ company cars. Volunteers

need to be flexible. Assignments can range from short to longer appointments and could take place in an urban or rural setting.

Volunteers will be given choices of different assignments. They can choose to participate when it is convenient for them.

If interested, contact Linda at lgreth@visioncorps.net or 717-205-4146.

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Grandparents Group To Meet

The Alienated Grandparents Anonymous (AGA) support group will meet on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Park City Community Room, located on the first floor near the entrance to the Park City Center offices in the Kohl’s wing, 142 Park City Center, Lancaster.

AGA provides information and support to grandparents who have been cut off from access to their grandchildren. For more information, email aga.lancaster@gmail.com.

Museum Plans “Trains & Troops”

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will host its 22nd annual Trains & Troops weekend on Saturday, Nov. 5, and Sunday, Nov. 6. The event salutes American railroads and the United States military’s servicemen and women.

The Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard will present the colors at 11 a.m. on Saturday and at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Victory Society will present a fashion show at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Lampeter-Strasburg Community Band will perform a repertoire of Americana and patriotic music on Saturday, and the Lancaster Trombone Quartet will per-

form on Sunday.

During Trains & Troops, an array of military and military railroad service-related vehicles, uniforms, equipment, field gear, maps, books, photographs, memorabilia and collectibles will be on display from exhibitors, as well as items from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s archives. Visitors also will encounter military, civilian and railroader living history re-enactors from various eras in U.S. history throughout the museum. Museum director Patrick C. Morrison noted that the U.S. used railroads in the American Civil War and

World Wars I and II.

Groups and displays will include the 2nd Infantry Division Korean War re-enactors, the 8th Air Force, the 51st Engineer Combat Battalion, the 105th Medical Battalion of the 30th Infantry Division, the Federal Generals Corps and Civil War soldiers, Kilroy’s Homefront Commandos, author Larry Alexander, author Pat Jeanne Davis, Miss Victory on the Homefront, Railroad Operations on the Homefront, the U.S. Army Vietnam War Military Advisors Association, and World War II Homefront Guys and Gals.

A 1940s swing dance, featuring the Moonlighters big band, will be held at the museum on Nov. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. There is a separate admission fee, and swing dance tickets may be purchased through www.eventbrite.com.

Additionally, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is accepting new and unwrapped toys, books and games again this year on behalf of children who benefit from the U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots program.

For more information on the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.

Rec Commission Posts Autumn Events

Lancaster Recreation Commission’s beer gardens will return for a one-day event to raise money for the Lancaster Rec Foundation and the Lancaster City Department of Public Works on Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 5 p.m. Held in conjunction with this event will be Happy Harvest, dedicated to celebrating the fall season together as a community from 4 to 7 p.m. Both events will be held at Conestoga Pines Park on Arthur

E. Morris Parkway, off Pitney Road.

Partnering with Tellus 360, the Lancaster Beer Gardens will offer beverages in a fenced-in area, complete with comfortable seating and yard games. The gardens are family-friendly and pet-friendly, with a goal of bringing residents to local parks for community-building and philanthropy. Admission is free, and food trucks will be on-site.

Happy Harvest, a family-

friendly and pet-friendly event, will include crafts, games, spooky stories, and s’more making. Pumpkin chucking will be available, and attendees should bring their own pumpkins to launch. Admission is free.

Lancaster Beer Gardens debuted this past spring in three Lancaster city parksMusser, Reservoir, and Buchanan. Sponsorships are available for the 2023 Lancaster Beer Gardens season.

The Lancaster Recreation Commission’s mission is to provide quality and affordable recreation and learning opportunities to Lancaster residents. Operating since 1909, the organization has provided neighborhood-based recreation and learning opportunities for people of all ages, with an emphasis on affordable programs for children at schools, parks, and playgrounds. For more information, visit www.lancasterrec.org.

Concert To Feature Music Of Thanksgiving

An “Organic Thanks” concert of organ music will be presented on First Friday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. by organist Larry Hershey at the console of the 1958 analog Allen organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster.

The program will feature “Now Thank We All Our God” by Sigfrid Karg-Elert. Pianist Debbie Botham will join Hershey for “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” arranged by Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard,

“Thanks Be to God” by George Frideric Handel, and Joel Raney’s setting of “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.”

The concert is part of the First Friday series at First Reformed Church, a centercity congregation of the United Church of Christ. Concerts are 30 minutes in length and begin at 8 p.m. each First Friday. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call the church office at 717397-5149.

Blood Donor Eligibility Criteria Updated

The American Red Cross invites those who spent time in the U.K., Ireland, or France and have never tried to give blood due to concerns over variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), related to mad cow disease, to give blood. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

updated its blood donor eligibility guidance on vCJD, eliminating the deferral for those who spent time in the U.K., Ireland, and France between 1980 and 2001.

In alignment with FDA changes, the Red Cross began accepting donations from individuals who have not

tried giving blood before due to the prior donation criteria. In combination with prior eligibility updates in 2020 for those who spent time in other European countries, this new change effectively eliminates the deferral related to vCJD for all donors.

More people, especially those with

type O blood, are urged to donate. Book a time to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting www.redcrossblood.org, or by calling 800-733-2767. As a thank you, donors who give through Monday, Oct. 31, will be emailed an electronic gift card to a merchant of their choice.

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Pumpkin Fest

Among the activities will be the Sky Pumpkin Drop, where pumpkins are released from the top of a large lift onto a ground target, a pumpkin throwing contest, a pumpkin ring toss, pumpkin bowling and pumpkin golf. Those who wish to bring about their pumpkin’s demise in a more personal manner will have an opportunity to do so with a rubber mallet during the all-ages pumpkin smashing activity.

Pumpkin Madness Fest will also offer many different pumpkin-themed foods for purchase, such as pumpkin whoopie pies, pumpkin trail mix, pumpkin cheesecake and rolls, pumpkin pie and pumpkin chili, the latter of which will be provided by the Paradise Fire Company.

“Pumpkin Madness Fest started as a non-scary way for

Lancaster Science Factory Plans

Event

The Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, will host The Force Returns on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13. Attendees may explore the exhibits alongside characters from the “Star Wars” universe, and there will be photo opportunities. Visitors may add a workshop to their visit for a fee.

To purchase tickets, visit www.lancastersciencefactory.org.

people to celebrate Halloween,” said Cathy Kornfield from Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. “It’s all about pumpkin destruction, and there’s no charge for pumpkins that day.”

At 3 p.m., the first of three giant pumpkin drops will occur: The Ultimate Car Wrecker drop will feature two pumpkins that weigh nearly 1,000 pounds each being released onto an old car from the top of a lift. At 5 p.m., a pumpkin weighing over 1,700 pounds will be dropped for the Ultimate Splat Splash. Finally, a giant pumpkin filled with glow-in-the-dark water will be dropped for the finale at 7 p.m. The event will conclude with fireworks at 8:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.cherrycrestfarm.com /festivals.

Three giant pumpkin drops will occur during the event.

Pioneer Teams End Seasons in District Opener

BY MONA STEINHAUER

The boys’ soccer team, girls’ volleyball team and the field hockey team all qualified for the District Three championships and opened post-season play last week. All three teams, however, suffered opening round losses.

BOYS’ SOCCER

What a difference a year makes. Coming off two wins for the 2021 season, Lampeter-Strasburg’s boys’ soccer team made it a mission to get back to the post season. And while they missed the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoffs, they were back in action last Monday, October 24 in the District Three 3A championships.

The No. 13 Pioneers (10-7-1) traveled to No. 4 KennardDale (15-1-1) geared for the upset. They battled but came home with a 2-1 loss.

L-S took an early lead when Dan Marcroft, the team’s leading scorer, netted his ninth goal of the season with a diving header in the 24th minute. Kennard-Dale tied the game on a penalty kick just a few minutes before the half.

“It was a rainy night and their final goal game on a shot from a distance and a rebound

that was knocked home,” recalled head coach Chris Garraffa. “We had quite a few very good opportunities in each half. If we could have finished, that would have changed the momentum of the game.

“It was nice to have that layoff because we needed the rest,” he continued. “Playing every other day is exhausting and their bodies were starting to feel the effects.

“Last year we were a twowin team, crippled by injuries. This year we made our return to districts. Success is measured in different ways - personal growth, team growth, overall record and the ability to overcome adversity,” the coach stated. “We did all of those things this year and I couldn’t be more proud.

“We will sorely miss all of our seniors,” he added. “They contributed to the culture so greatly and I know they will go on to do great things. We will return eight starters next year and will be poised to come back stronger.”

VOLLEYBALL

After finishing the season tied for third place in Section Two with an 8-5 record, the Pioneers missed out on the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoffs but did qualify for

districts for the second year in a row. Tuesday, Oct. 25 the 10th seed Pioneers traveled to face No. 7 Spring Grove in the opening round of the 3A bracket.

After starting out with a solid 25-21 first set win, L-S was hoping the momentum would help fuel an upset. The hosts however, rallied to win the next three 25-13, 25-20, 25-17 and ended Lampeter’s season.

“Last year none of our players, on the entire varsity roster, had ever been in a playoff situation,” noted head coach Sharon Mullin. “This year most of our players had been part of that experience so the first round went better. We came out strong and played well against the defending state champs.

“That first set was good volleyball,” she continued. “We were energized, played tough mentally and played smart. We served with confidence and hit well, and they had a few unforced errors that helped our momentum.”

In the second set L-S was called for a lineup issue so they lost the ball and the point. The hosts rallied and pulled away.

“The lineup issue was ultimately my fault,” said Mullin. “From there Spring Grove went on a scoring run that we could not stop and we had multiple unforced errors. It was frustrating after we had done so well in the first set.

“We made more plays in the third set but again, unforced errors took a toll,” she continued. “In the fourth set, we knew if we lost our season was over. We had moments of sheer joy and great volleyball, but in the end mistakes killed us

“Chloe Nolt played well and was a great leader on the court and on the bench,” praised Mullen. “She did a great job talking about the game and encouraging her teammates.

“And Emily Mullen set a great game,” she continued. “She’s a natural leader and set her hitters for single blocks and open nets.

“I am so proud of our team. The seniors I coached through middle school with Jen Schonour. I was not their

coach freshman or sophomore years but what a privilege to be there at the end of their jouneys,” she said. “They have come so far, and I loved coaching them. The underclassmen did great and grew in mental toughness and talent this year. What an asset that will be next season.”

FIELD HOCKEY

The field hockey team missed out on the L-L League playoffs via tiebreakers against Elizabethtown as both schools finished with 6-3-1 Section Two records and tied for second place. The Pioneers did however qualify for the District Three 2A championships which got underway Wednesday, Oct. 26 with a road trip to Mechanicsburg (14-3-1). The fourth seed had the upper hand, taking control early and ending the 13th seeded Pioneers’ season with an 8-0 loss.

“I love the seniors! We had a slow start this season that turned into an exciting run,” said head coach Katrina Swarr. “I have hard workers who played until the last second. Before we started the fourth quarter, I told the girls to ‘make sure they played to the end and to leave it all on the field. Someday, that will be more important to them than the win.’ I truly believe they did that and for that I am proud of them.”

The Pioneers end their year at 9-8-1.

FOOTBALL

For a chance to play for the section title in week 10, L-S had to get past Conrad Weiser (2-4, 3-6 overall) on Friday, Oct. 28 and they did just that. Using a strong first quarter and a 17-0 second half advantage, the Pioneers toppled the Scouts 51-17.

“These kids put themselves in a position to play for a section title,” said head coach Victor Ridenour. “They’ve worked hard to get here.”

L-S outscored the visitors 20-3 in the first quarter with Carson Coleman (94 yards rushing on 12 carries) sandwiching two short TD runs around CW’s 46-yard field goal. Hunter Hildenbrand added an 85-yard run to end the quarter.

Trent Wagner found Dean Herr (2 receptions, 49 yards)

with a 26-yard TD strike to start the second quarter, but the Scouts countered with two straight touchdowns to cut the lead to 21-17. That was as close as they would get. Wagner (9-12, 2 TDs) hit Hildenbrand (4 receptions, 115 yards) with a 53-yard pass to end the half and Peter Fiorello booted his fourth successful PAT to put L-S in front 34-17.

“I think hitting the TD pass

to Hunter after they scored twice was a huge turning point,” said Ridenour. “That and Tre’s pick six.”

Tre Spahr’s 11-yard interception return highlighted the third quarter while Fiorello kicked a 43-yard field goal and Julian Lopez, who topped the defensive charts with nine tackles, raced for a 30-yard TD to cap the scoring in the fourth.

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Lampeter-Strasburg’s Kunj Savani takes control of the ball in front of Kennard-Dale’s Dylan Logue during the Pioneers’ 2-1, District Three AAA opening-round loss to the host Rams last Monday.

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Matthew Westcott wins a head ball for the Pioneers during their 2-1 loss in a District Three Class AAA first-round match at Kennard-Dale on October 24.

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The Pioneers’ Jack Kelly handles the ball in front of KennardDale’s Jason Blough in a District Three AAA opener in Fawn Grove last Monday.

Servant Stage Posts Schedule

Servant Stage announced its upcoming schedule, including its 2023 Youth Theatre season. For more details, registration, and tickets, visit www.servantstage.org. All tickets are pay-what-you-will.

The holiday season will feature “A Christmas Carol.” The Dickens classic tale will take the stage from Friday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Dec. 18. Performances will take place across Lancaster County, including Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, and the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster.

Servant Stage will present the First Look Extravaganza for one night only on Friday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. This online

event will feature highlights from this past season of shows and unveil the 2023 lineup of MainStage Shows. At the same time, Servant Stage will host an in-person watch party on the big screen at Lancaster Alliance Church.

The 2023 Youth Theatre season will feature a variety of performances with opportunities for youths to perform. There is a cost to participate. The season will open with “The Lion King,” which is for children ages 8 to 16 and will run from Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 29. The season will continue with “Godspell” for youths ages 12 to 19 from Jan. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5; “James and the Giant Peach

Jr.” for children ages 8 to 16 on Monday, June 26, to Saturday, July 1; Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” for youths ages 10 to 18 on Monday, July 10, to Saturday, July 15; “Cinderel-

la” for youths ages 8 to 16 on Monday, July 17, to Saturday, July 22; and “Shrek the Musical Jr.” for youths ages 10 to 18 on Monday, July 31, to Saturday, Aug. 5.

Arc Angel Holiday Project Announced

The Arc Lancaster Lebanon will sponsor the Arc Angel Holiday Project for the upcoming holiday season. In collaboration with Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS), The Arc Lancaster Lebanon organizes and distributes holiday gifts, purchased by volunteers, to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism.

The Arc Angel Holiday Project receives wishes for gifts from indi-

viduals who will not receive gifts during the holidays due to limited resources or limited family/friend support. These specific gift wishes are passed along to each volunteer for purchasing and then returned to The Arc for distribution to the list of individuals in need.

To volunteer and learn more about how the Arc Angel Holiday Project works, contact Amy Austin at 717-394-5251 or amy@thearclancleb.org.

Landis Valley Posts Schedule

Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, will offer a variety of events to the community. There is a per-person fee for each event, unless otherwise noted. For details and registration, visit www.landis valleymuseum.org.

Hands-on Crafts at the Museum Store will be offered in November. Felted Wool Christmas Tree will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, and Christmas Tree Basket will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

The annual meeting of the Landis Valley Associates, the museum’s friends’ group, will be held in the Visitor Center auditorium at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9. The 30-minute meeting will be followed by guest speaker Dominish Marie Miller, whose presentation is titled “Women At War: The Female Soldiers of the American Civil War and Those That Wished They Were.” The presentation is free and open to the public.

The free annual holiday bonfire will take place on Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Lancaster County Food Hub. The evening will feature music and refreshments.

The Belsnickle: Pennsylvania German Holiday Traditions and the Winter Solstice will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17. Both tours will be held rain, snow, or shine and involve two hours of walking around the museum grounds. Participants should wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the event. Both events will also include refreshments, making a punched tin ornament, shopping at the Museum Store, and learning about Pennsylvania German holiday and agricultural traditions and meeting the Belsnickle.

The “Landis Valley Late Night with the Belsnickle” tour on Dec. 16 will begin at 7 p.m. and is open to adults age 21 and older only. The “Putz’n and Brutz’n with the Belsnickle” tour will start at 1 p.m. on Dec. 17 and is family-friendly. Space is limited for both tours, and reservations are required.

Staying Safe Out There

BY ANN MEAD ASH

You walk your dog, walk for exercise, or go for a run, and most of the time you probably do not give much thought to your safety. Being aware of threats that could

invade your routine is the first step toward increasing your personal security.

According to Jerry Harper, president of Community Safety & Security Consultants (CCSC) of Lititz, raising your safety level begins with raising your awareness. “The most important thing I tell people is to always be aware of their surroundings,” said Harper, who recommends taking a situational safety class to learn what concerning behaviors look like. “Be aware of vehicles (that are) parked nearby. Is there anyone near them? What are (those people) doing?” Harper encourages people to trust their instincts. “If you

feel uneasy, cross the street,” he said. “Walk near a residence or where you see other people so there are other witnesses involved.”

Of course, being aware also means being alert. “Make sure you’re not distracted,” said Harper. “People like to crank up the music, and they wear earbuds, so they don’t hear a vehicle coming up behind them (or) they don’t hear the stones moving on the walkway or highway when someone is running up behind them or from behind a bush,” he explained. “I tell people, ‘Keep one earbud out or keep your volume down so you have some hearing.’”

Another recommendation from Harper is to always carry pepper spray. “Have it clipped to your waist in case you’re in a situation where you need to defend yourself and create separation (between you and a threat),” said Harper, who recommends learning to use the spray properly. “We teach people to aim starting at the chest and (moving) upward,” said Harper, who noted aiming only for the eyes will not work if the assailant tries to duck. “Starting out at the chest and zig-zagging upward will maximize the effectiveness due to the vapors of the pepper spray rising upward,” he said.

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am . Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org

ATGLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: E. Main and Dallas Sts., Atglen, PA. Joe Newsome, Interim Pastor. Join us Sundays at 11am as we preach Christ crucified, risen and coming again so all may come to a personal, saving relationship with Christ.

BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: SeniorPastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG: 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030

BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastoral Team: Paul Weitzel, Kevin Kumher, and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717-872-6755.

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with 9:15 am & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Wed. 6:30 pm . Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net

HARVEST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): 517 Beaver Valley Pk, Lancaster, PA 17602. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. Worship Service at 10:45 am. Nursery provided. 717-464-8755. www.HarvestChurch-pca.org. HPC is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), faithful to the Bible and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Sunday School for ALLAges at 9:45 am Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org

MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com

PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.

REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”.Student Ministry: Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month. Visit www.reftonchurch.org for more info. 717-806-5812. Handicapped accessible & Hearing assistance.

WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastors: Ron Bohannon and Deb Landis. For more information 717464-3462 or. office@wsucc.com

Being safe out on the road requires preparation and awareness.

Some things that can help keep you safer should be done before you even think of leaving your home. Steps such as varying the time that you walk or run and changing up your route on a regular basis are simple ways to decrease your risk. “Definitely change your routes and your times if necessary,” said Harper. “(Predators) watch for a pattern so they can plan on that behavior.” Harper recommended altering driving routes for the same reason.

Thanks to technology, there are now phone applications that can alert those closest to you using a key word or PIN. Some apps will alert chosen individuals to your GPS location

or record sound or video for an extended amount of time. “If something would happen, (the app) will start notifying the people who are important to you so they can start sharing that information with authorities,” Harper said.

Harper also advises taking a basic self-defense course. “If you are a victim of an attack, it’s nice to have options to escape a certain kind of hold or grab,” he said. “The basics of certain tactics do work to create separation.”

More information about CSSC may be found at https://keepingcommunities safe.com or by searching for “Community Safety & Security Consultants ” on Facebook.

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General

AC MASONRY OFRONKS, PA IS HIRING

experience necessary.

wages and benefits apply.

drivers license required. 717-314-9334

BB'S GROCERY OUTLET

hiring CASHIERS and STOCKERS

and FT available. Daytime and evening. Great work environment. Stop by store or call 717-786-3210 for info.

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Bldg. Materials

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Furniture

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Kirby Agri Inc. is seeking a friendly, outgoing individual for a customer service position. This position will also incl. light accounting duties. Candidates should be proficient with computer skills, answering and directing telephone calls, and assisting and directing customers at our agricultural production facility. This is a FT day shift (7:30am-4:00pm) position with full benefits.

Submit resume by email to: tom@kirbyagri.com Or apply in person 7:30am-4:00pm at: 500 Running Pump Road, Lancaster, PA17601

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TABLE W/6 STURDY CHAIRS, light in color, tile inlay on top, 66”x39”, w/1 15” leaf. Will text pictures. $300. 717-576-4412.

Lawn & Garden

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Livestock

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Pets

3 ACA CHOCOLATE LAB female pups, $275. 3 special need ACA Chocolate Lab females, $200, shots/dewormed up to date, 717-442-4177.

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GOLDEN SHIH-POO PUPPIES, red w/white chest, very cute, $300 ea. up-to-date shots & dewormed, call: 610-857-1634

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Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANTPAYMENT

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