It’s engaging entertainment, it’s competitive collaboration, it’s Mini-Golf Madness
BY JEFF FALK
Mini-Golf Madness is back.
The Manheim Township Education Foundation (MTEF) is ready to take another swing at creativity, community involvement and sparking the interests of students.
“We really didn’t know what to expect,” said MTEF board member Katie Forrester of last year’s inaugural event. “It was our first year, and we were kind of like, ‘We’ll try it.’ It really was more successful than we could’ve hoped for. Everyone looked very engaged, and not just the kids. The adults were having fun too. Everyone told us how wonderful the event was.”
“So many things worked well, and we wanted to keep them in place,” said Forrester. “We just added a couple of extra things.”
Hoping to build off the momentum of 2024, MTEF is staging its second annual Mini-Golf Madness event on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Landis Run Intermediate School, 25 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster. The free community event presents residents with an opportunity to play nine miniature golf holes designed and built by members of extracurricular activity clubs at Manheim Township High School (MTHS).
The Mini-Golf Madness holes will be set up in the Landis Run Intermediate School’s gymnasium. There will be other family-friendly activities offered in the lobby and cafeteria, along with information on MTEF’s recent work and mission.
“(Last year) I loved seeing the student collaboration,” said
Forrester. “I loved coming in and seeing what they came up with. (The hole designs) were all so colorful and fun. And I liked talking to the younger students. It’s a community-building event.”
As part of the competition, students from nine MTHS social and academic clubs design, build and decorate their mini golf holes during a creativity challenge on Friday, March 21, at Landis Run Intermediate School. The teams of four to six club members have five hours to create the finished products using only provided materials and their imaginations.
Monetary prizes, which are being sponsored by Raymond James financial services and can be applied to club activities, will
be awarded for the first-, secondand third-place hole designs based on a vote of the participants.
“(The members of the clubs) are doing it as a team,” said Forrester. “We want to see collaboration and teamwork. These high school students are so well-spoken and polite. It’s just nice to see their ideas come together.”
MTHS extracurricular activities clubs committed to compete in Mini-Golf Madness include Aevidum, Class of 2026, Disc Golf Club, Interact, Lion’s Leo Club, the chess team, the tech and engineering club, UNICEF Club and Tri-M Music Honor Society. MTHS sponsors nearly 40 academic, social, service and special interest clubs.
BY JEFF FALK
Lancaster County is a warm, inviting and friendly place.
Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster aims to epitomize that welcoming spirit.
“It is a fabulous group of women,” said Sue Bolton,
Throughout its six decades, the social group has stayed true to its original assimilation mission of turning newcomers into neighbors. But Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster has evolved into so much more.
BY JEFF FALK
Lancaster County is rich in resources, culture and things to do, and in Lancaster County, tourism is big business.
Discover Lancaster takes a proactive approach to drawing visitors to Lancaster County. Its work is designed to maximize and unlock the locale’s full potential and make the area a destination.
the size we are,” said Joel Cliff, who’s been Discover Lancaster’s director of communications and advocacy for 17 years. “We have a very robust and vibrant tourism community. We want to share it with as many people as we can. Lancaster County has a great tradition of hospitality.”
Situated at 501 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, Discover Lancaster is the official destination marketing organization of the
A participant lines up a putt at last year’s Mini-Golf Madness.
Some members of Newcomers and Neighbors engage in a local service project.
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Family to present concerts
A series of “Pollinating Music” concerts will be held at 7 p m. on Thursdays, March 13, April 10, and May 8, at the chapel of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster.
The series will feature works by composers whose last names start with B. The March 13 program will include Bach’s “Chaconne” for solo violin as well as Brahms’ “Hungarian Dances” for one piano four hands, Bartok’s “Romanian Folk Dances,” and Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 1. Upcoming programs will also include works by Beethoven, Barber, Behrens, and Burleigh.
The performers will be violinist Michael Jamanis and his parents, pianists Frances Veri and Michael Jamanis. The younger Jamanis noted that he used to go along with his
parents on their performing tours when he was growing up. He also served as the page turner when they recorded Brahms’“Hungarian Dance” in the 1980s. Bach’s “Chaconne” also holds memories for him, as he first learned the piece 30 years ago.
The program is presented by the Lancaster Catholic High School (LCHS) Fine and Performing Arts department. Admission is free of charge, and donations will be accepted for the LCHS Fine and Performing Arts department. To learn more about the program, email Michael Adams at madams@ lchsyes.org.
For more information about Jamanis, visit www.michaeljamanis. com, search for @michael.jamanis on Instagram, or search for @ michaeljamanis on YouTube.
Educational programs available to older adults
Quest for Learning Lancaster will hold its spring programs on Thursdays, March 27 to May 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster. There will be no session on April 17.
Each week, 50-minute sessions will be offered at 9:40 and 11 a.m. with a coffee and cookie break in between. All sessions and the refreshments are included in the program cost.
Quest for Learning is a nonprofit program, run entirely by volunteers, that has offered educational programs to people of retirement age in the Lancaster community for more than 40 years. The sessions are presented by local experts in their fields, including educators, public officials, business and community leaders, writers, artists, and musicians.
The 9:40 sessions will be “A
Financial Perspective on the Near Future,” presented by Gary Leinberger; “Concertos, Requiems, and One-Hit Wonders,” presented by Davis Giersch; a Short Story Discussion Group coordinated by Victoria Ehrhardt; and “Frontiers of Physical Science: Big Questions Unveiled” with Richard D. Clark.
The 11:00 sessions will be “Complexity of American Elections,” coordinated by Robert J. Bresler;
“Architecture in American History,” presented by James S. Douglas, Matthew Funk Barley, and Gregory J. Scott; the Elizabethtown College Lecture Series, coordinated by Fletcher McClellan; and “Six Historical Characters with Lancaster Connections,” presented by Jack Brubaker.
For more information and to register, visit www.quest lancaster.org.
St. Patrick’s Day themed bingo event set
St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, will hold its inaugural St. Patrick’s bingo on Sunday, March 16. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., and bingo will start at 2 p.m. Twenty games of bingo
will be played. The event will also include giveaway drawings.
The fee includes nine bingo cards, a chance at winning a jackpot, subs, snacks, and beverages. Food and drinks will also be
available for purchase.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended. To purchase tickets in advance for a discounted fee, call 717-626-5580, ext. 4, or email st.james.lititz.bingo@ gmail.com. People may also stop by the church on Monday evenings during the regular
weekly bingo; doors open at 5 p.m., and early bird bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased for full price at the door.
For more details about St. James’ bingo events, visit www. stjameslititz.org/bingo or search for “St. James Bingo” on Facebook.
Grave Concern posts meeting
Grave Concern will hold a quarterly meeting with a program on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster. The program will be “Funeral Customs, Past and Present.” Lisa
Groff of Groff Funeral home will speak on evolving funeral customs over the years. The meeting is free and open to the public. Grave Concern is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the history, preservation, and restoration of historical burial places.
Accordion enthusiasts to meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, March 16, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St.,
Millersville. The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
Michael Jamanis (left) and his parents, Frances Veri and Michael Jamanis
Newcomers and Neighbors
Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster’s president. “I was divorced when I moved here, and when I first found the group, everyone came up to me and said hi. They’re very friendly. When people come to an activity or a session, it just gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling, so you want to join and participate in everything.”
Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster is limited to only women who are residents of Lancaster County. The group conducts regular lunch meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, usually at local restaurants, hotels or places like Bent Creek Country Club.
The general membership gatherings begin with social time at 11:30 a.m., followed by a short formal meeting; lunch; and then some sort of presentation, speech or discussion.
“The idea is to bring together
newcomers to the county and people who have lived here for a while, sort of extend a neighborly helping hand,” said Bolton. “That’s really what the club is. We have members who have lived in Lancaster County for more than 30 years, and they’re the neighbors. We have people from all over who have moved to Lancaster County. It’s a way to develop a social life and meet people in the area.”
Newcomers and Neighbors’ membership numbers currently stand at 113. The members reside in all parts of Lancaster County, they originate from all walks of life, and they generally tend to be older.
Some are retired, some are grandmothers, some are widowed, some are housewives and some are stay-at-home mothers.
Bolton said that for some members, the group is a way to stay active.
Discover Lancaster
tourists visited Lancaster County, generating $3.4 billion in economic impact and helping to employ 26,000 people in the tourism-related businesses in the areas of attractions, lodging, dining and retail.
“It’s pretty safe to say that Lancaster County is in the top five in the state in terms of number of visitors and visitor spending,” said Cliff. “We’ve broadened the message about what there’s to do in Lancaster County. There are a lot of cool, neat experiences and recreational activities. We’re still changing. We’re continuing to grow. We have a wide geography and a wide demography that we draw from.”
A vast majority of visitorsabout 75% - coming to Lancaster County as a destination hail from the metropolitan markets of Philadelphia; New York and Long Island; and Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. For some, it’s a day trip or an overnight stay. For others, it’s a three- or four-night getaway or a weeklong vacation.
They’re coming here for the Amish experience; outlet shopping; historic hidden gems; family attractions; main street shopping found in places like Lititz, Ephrata or Mount Joy; art galleries; wineries, breweries and coffee shops; theater; events; farmers markets; and museums.
“It’s a different experience for people coming from big metropolitan areas,” said Cliff. “It’s folks who know and love the Amish culture, but you also have families coming for attractions
“I can’t speak for everyone in the group,” said Bolton. “For me, it was a chance to meet people in the area and do things I like to do with like-minded people. I’ve met great people and made friends.”
Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster is an active group. Included in the club’s variety of activities are local and regional day trips; arts and crafts; a pair of book clubs; concerts; shopping; games like mahjong, Mexican train, Scrabble and cards; recipe exchanges; and dinner dates. A nonprofit, Newcomers and Neighbors also engages in volunteering, fundraising activities and community service projects.
“We’re not just fun and games. We’re also community-oriented,” said Bolton. “When newcomers see all the activities and get to meet all the people, the club sells itself. Some people just like one
activity, so they join for the things they like to do. You don’t have to do everything; you can pick and choose. Everyone joins for a different reason. You make friends in the club, and you have spin-off groups. With some of the things we do, we allow spouses and partners to attend.”
Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster’s origins can be traced to 1968 and the Welcome Wagon of Lancaster East. The group, which is overseen by a board of directors, took on its current name in 1998.
“I want people to come join us,” said Bolton. “Just come to activities and see how much fun we are. We’re doing things for the community, and we have fun. When we get new members, we get new perspectives, and it opens us up to the possibility of new activities.”
For additional information, go to www.lancasternewcomers.com.
like Dutch Wonderland. We certainly draw well with adults and families. Where we’ve been lacking is in that 30s-to-40s age group.”
Discover Lancaster employs 14 full-time staff members and eight part-time travel consultants. Discover Lancaster promotes local tourism through straight-up marketing; sales teams working to bring meetings, conventions and sports teams to the area; and public relations.
“There’s a real quality of life enhancement piece to it,” said Cliff. “It does have that ripple effect to the community and their suppliers. A lot of the things we trumpet are attractive to people thinking about relocating a business here, or a doctor or professor who is being recruited to work in Lancaster County. It’s a great place to come and play, but it’s also a great place to come and work. We also have a
sizeable retirement community in the county.”
There are lot of things to see and do in Lancaster County.
“We certainly hold our own,” said Cliff. “We don’t have an ocean. But we have a lot to do besides that.”
Discover Lancaster receives about 75% of its funding from the Lancaster County hotel tax. In 2015, Discover Lancaster was formed from the former Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and
Business Bureau, whose roots can be traced to the 1930s and the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce.
“We definitely very much consider locals in the things we do,” said Cliff. “Locals use our resources as much as visitors do. Locals love Lancaster County. Local tourism is a very important part of what we do, kind of like ‘Get out and enjoy what’s in our backyard.’”
For additional information, go to www.discoverlancaster.com.
Visitors go for a ride at one of Lancaster County’s most famous attractions, Dutch Wonderland.
Mini-Golf Madness
“(The team members) pick a theme, then come in with their ideas and build their holes on Friday night,” said Forrester. “It has to be child-friendly and safe, but it’s really up to their own creativity. Once they get started, you can see the excitement. It’s really nice to see the variety of clubs that participate. They’re all so different. I think the word has gotten out that this is really fun.”
“The creativity challenge is a fun way to spend time with friends and earn money for your club,” said senior Nathan Whitley, a member of the tech and engineering club. “Our group enjoys building and creating, so this is the perfect event. It’s fun to make obstacles and create a whole new decorated course out of cardboard and paper.”
Founded in 1993, MTEF provides the Manheim Township School District with a “helping hand” in the form of monetary grants designed
to enrich students’ learning experiences.
“We’re kind of reinventing some of our events. We’re kind of looking for a signature event,” said Forrester. “I was a fairly involved parent, and I didn’t totally know what Manheim Township Education Foundation was or did. We’ve become a bigger organization, and more people are starting to know. It’s like, ‘Oh, they support our schools with these innovative ideas.’ A lot of it is just getting the word out.”
“It’s an amazing way to hold events for our community, in addition to raising funds for the chess team and strengthening cooperative skills,” said junior Isaac Link, a member of the chess team. “Playing the mini golf holes from the creativity challenge is completely free, and we highly encourage our local community to come out and try them.”
For additional information, go to https://mtef.net.
College choir to perform at church
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad St., East Petersburg, will present the Eastern Chamber Singers in concert on Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. This event is part of the Music at Zion concert series.
The Eastern Chamber Singers is the premier vocal ensemble of Eastern Connecticut State University. Comprising 20 to 25 auditioned singers, the group has a repertoire that includes
chamber music spanning more than four centuries. The ensemble’s recent tour destinations include Montreal; Maryland; Washington, D.C.; North Carolina; Carnegie Hall; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
There is no admission fee for the concert. A freewill offering will be accepted in support of future concerts in the series.
For more information, contact Zion Lutheran at 717-569-1359.
A vision to help
BY ANN MEAD ASH
About a year ago, Alliance Network organized its first Concert Fundraiser. Dave Smucker, director of Alliance Network, said that the success of the 2024 event was the impetus for holding a second concert, but with a few changes. The initial concert attracted about 700 attendees and raised $24,000 for a mission to Kenya. “The Lord always gives the provision for the vision, so we just want to host a great gathering for this convergence,” said Smucker, who went on to detail a change in venue and the addition of food offerings at this year’s event.
The 2025 Concert Fundraiser, hosted by Alliance Network and benefiting Preparing the Way Ministries, will be held in the Good Shepherd Chapel at Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, on Saturday, March 15. The concert will feature three live gospel acts. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the concert will begin at 6 p.m.
The Matt & Nimmie Band, which took part in the first event, will return for the follow-up. The band has been playing music together for more than five years. The goal of the family and friends who are band members is to share the Gospel and the hope of Jesus through their songs. The band’s greatest desire is to bring honor and glory to God through music.
New this year will be Paradise Road, a five-member Lancaster band that seeks to share the Gospel through music.
Harmony of Hope features seven members, a group of friends who love the Lord. According to a summary they shared with Smucker, they all have a “desire to share the hope of Jesus Christ with others and make a difference in the community through music.”
Another addition to this year’s event will be three food trucks, which will be open to serve food outside the Good Shepherd Chapel beginning at 5 p.m.
Skip’s Food Truck will sell chicken sandwiches and loaded fries, and Divine Grind, a mobile coffee café, will sell caffeinated creations. A third truck, Walk-o Taco Lanc., will feature locally sourced food items and a seasonally rotating menu.
Preparing the Way, founded by Randy and Bonnie Martin of New Holland, includes a number of efforts concentrated in Thika, Kenya, Africa. In the 1990s, Randy began leading outreaches to Kenya, and in 2015, the Martins began working toward full-time ministry in Africa. Among the Preparing the Way ministries is the Africa Association of Bible Schools (AABS), of which Randy is the national director for Kenya.
The Martins also work through local churches to help farmers to improve milk and crop production and to teach efficient construction methods to help increase worker pay. The ministry also organizes conferences to train leaders and pastors. The Martins travel with a portable stage and loudspeakers to do open air crusades. More information about Preparing the Way may be found at www. ptwministries.org.
“This is a convergence of stories,” noted Smucker, who pointed out that Alliance Network, Preparing the Way, the three musical acts, the food trucks, the venue, and the concert attendees will all be “connected in the broad
network of relationships that are represented.”
Smucker is looking forward to presenting this year’s event with the changes. “We are building on the foundation from last year, and I think it will be an even better experience,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to being with the community again.” Smucker added that the Good Shepherd Chapel can seat about 1,200. “We are hoping for a better turnout and more support from the community,” he said. “Whatever is able to be funded out of that is beautiful.”
Alliance Network works to bring together entrepreneurs, missions leaders, and organizations with the goal of collaborating for God’s greater purpose. Readers who would like to purchase tickets for the event may visit www.allianceus.org/community -concert-fundraiser. Children age 10 and under will be admitted free of charge. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, and Smucker is also seeking volunteers for the event. Those who wish to sponsor the event or volunteer may email dave@allianceus.org.
The Matt & Nimmie Band Paradise Road
Harmony of Hope
Servant Stage slates “Little Women”
Servant Stage will present “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” to audiences across Lancaster County this spring. Performances will occur between Friday, March 28, and Saturday, April 12, including two weekends of featured performances at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, from March 28 to Sunday, April 6. On these weekends, performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays, and at 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel “Little Women,” the musical follows the lives, loves, and struggles of the four March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy - as they grow into young women during the Civil War era.
Servant Stage’s mission is to make high-quality theater accessible to everyone, and all performances of
“Little Women” will be presented on a pay-what-you-will basis. Advance ticket reservations are
recommended. Tickets may be reserved by visiting www.servant stage.org or calling 717-455-0255.
Rehearsing a scene from “Little Women” are (from left) Lillyan Steinberg, Kayla Klase, Jacqui Schaeffer, Matt Setzer, and Amanda Lewis.
March 18
Local produce, goods abound in southcentral Pennsylvania
The southcentral Pennsylvania region is ripe with roadside produce stands and local stores where residents and visitors alike can find fresh, local produce, meats, and cheeses. Although many stands and farmers markets won’t open until later in the spring, below is a list of some of the numerous locations in the area that offer
an array of local goods.
Beiler’s Fruit Farm
383 Springville Road New Holland, PA 17557
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market
2710 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Brecknock Orchard
390 Orchard Road Mohnton, PA 19540
Busy Bee’s Farm Market
3378 Old Philadelphia Pike Ronks, PA 17572
Cherry Hill Orchards 400 Long Lane Lancaster, PA 17603
Columbia Market House 15 S.Third St. Columbia, PA 17512
Conebella Farm Market 337 Chestnut Tree Road Elverson, PA 19520
The Corn Wagon 2169 Millersville Road Lancaster, PA 17603
Country Barn Farm Market
211 S. Donerville Road Lancaster, PA 17603
Countryside Road-Stand 2966 Stumptown Road Ronks, PA 17572
Dogwood Farm Market 1124 Dogwood Drive Reinholds, PA 17569
Edgewood Farms Orchard & Farm Market
240 W 28th Division Highway Lititz, PA 17543
EverFresh Produce 3145 Division Highway New Holland, PA 17557
Fisher’s Roadside Market 859 Strasburg Road Paradise, PA 17562
Funk’s Riverview Greenhouses 2277 River Road
Washington Boro, PA 17582
Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction 955 North State St. Ephrata, PA 17522
Harvest Lane Farm Market 851 E. Oregon Road Lititz, PA 17543
Highland Orchards 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road West Chester, PA 19380
Hilltop Acres Farm Market 347 Rife Run Road Manheim, PA 17545
Hoover’s Farm Market and Greenhouse 30 Erbs Bridge Road Lititz, PA 17543
Horst Farm Market 640 Reading Road East Earl, PA 17519
Kauffman Orchards 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Kissel Hill Fruit Farm 2101 Kissel Hill Road Lititz, PA 17543
Lancaster Central Market
23 N. Market St. Lancaster, PA 17603
Leid’s Orchard 665 Maple Grove Road New Holland, PA 17557
Lititz Farmers Market Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St. Lititz, PA 17543
Manor Farm Market 1410 Manor Road Coatesville, PA 19320
Mary Ann’s Kitchen 3157 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Masonic Village Farm Market 1 Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Meck’s Produce Roadside Market 1955 Beaver Valley Pike Strasburg, PA 17579
New Holland Farmers Market Main Streeet and South Roberts Avenue New Holland, PA 17557
Northbrook Market Place 1805 Unionville Wawaset Road West Chester, PA 19382
Oxford Village Market 23 S. Third St. Oxford, PA 19363
Reiff’s Farm Market 2902 Rothsville Road Ephrata, PA 17522
Root’s Country Market & Auction Inc.
705 Graystone Road Manheim, PA 17545
Route 10 Roadside Market 941 Compass Road Honey Brook, PA 19344
Shenk’s Berry Farm 911 Disston View Drive Lititz, PA 17543
SPOOKYNOOK Produce, Greenhouse, & More 821 Landisville Road Manheim, PA 17545
Spring House Peach Farm
377 S. Churchtown Road Narvon, PA 17555
Strasburg Market Place 214 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks, PA 17572
National
Agriculture makes its mark on Lancaster County
Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture conducts its Census of Agriculture, collecting information about the country’s farming activities. The most recent census, which examined the state of farming during 2022, revealed the following facts.
• Pennsylvania led the U.S. in the percentage of its producers who were under the age of 35 - 12.7% - and Lancaster County was one of only two counties in the nation with more than
1,000 young producers. (Lancaster County had 2,057.)
• Pennsylvania boasted 49,053 farms, and Lancaster County had 4,680 farms - 9.5% of the farms in the state.
• Four percent of Lancaster County’s farms operated organically.
• Eleven percent of the county’s farms sold directly to consumers.
• Ninety-eight percent of the county’s farms were family farms.
• The total market
value of products sold by Lancaster County farms in 2022 was $1.85 billion, accounting for 18% of agriculture sales in Pennsylvania.
• Lancaster County’s top crops in acres were corn for grain, 95,549; forage, 65,142; soybeans for beans, 51,695; corn for silage/greenchop, 35,988; and wheat for grain, 24,101.
• The county’s harvest included 847,584 tons of corn for silage/greenchop; over 17 million bushels of corn for grain; over 2 million bushels of wheat for grain; 442,901 bushels of barley for grain; and 42,221 bushels of oats for grain.
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• Lancaster County’s livestock totaled 13.7 million layers; close to 10.4 million broilers and other meat-type chickens; close to 7 million pullets (young hens); 322,153 hogs and pigs; 235,758 turkeys; and 182,218 cattle and calves.
• Approximately 82% of all agricultural products in Lancaster County were livestock, poultry, and their products; about 18% were crop related.
• Lancaster County ranked No. 1 in Pennsylvania in many agriculture categories, including total market value of agricultural products sold and total livestock, poultry, and products sold. The county had the highest sales in the state in grains, oilseeds, dry beans, and dry peas; tobacco; and other crops and hay. Within the livestock category, it leads the state in sales of poultry and eggs; cattle and calves; milk from cows; hogs and pigs; and sheep, goats, wool, mohair, and milk. The county is seventh in the U.S. for poultry and eggs.
• Lancaster County also earned high ranks among the 3,144 counties in the United States: seventh in poultry and eggs and 10th in overall livestock, poultry, and products.
• There were approximately 56 commercial chickens (layers, pullets, and meat-type) per person in Lancaster County in 2022, according to estimated population information from the Census Bureau.
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Local produce
from pg 6
The Tomato Barn 65 Penn St. Washington Boro, PA 17582
The Village Farm Market 1520 Division Highway Ephrata, PA 17522 Weaver’s Orchard and Farm Market 40 Fruit Lane Morgantown, PA 19543
Zook’s Roadside Stand 3916 Old Philadelphia Pike Gordonville, PA 17529
The growth of green farming
Farmers have likely felt the need to increase production to meet the demand of a growing population, which may require employing more efficient measures to ensure maximum output. Unfortunately, efficiency doesn’t always mesh with sustainability, so commercial operations may have to make some modifications to find a balance between serving the public and protecting the planet.
Green farming utilizes different technology and practices in order to decrease detrimental impact on the environment. According to the farming resource NuFarming, agricultural operations have a significant impact on climate change. Simply adopting some new practices can lessen that impact.
Solar power
Plants are not the only thing on a farm that can benefit from the sun. Farmers can convert a portion or all of their power needs to solar. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are benefits when solar companies and farmers work together. Solar developers reduce installation costs and upfront risk by placing solar modules on previously tilled agricultural land. Vegetation under modules also can contribute to lower soil temperatures and increased solar performance. Agricultural land managers can reduce energy costs and diversify their revenue streams with solar.
Plus, they can market products to sustainability-minded customers.
Solar is not the only renewable energy option. Farmers can incorporate wind and hydroelectric power, as well.
Crop rotation
This farming technique has been used for thousands of years and involves growing different crops in different seasons on the same land. Farmers reduce the chances of pests and diseases becoming problems in the soil because frequent crop changes prevent invaders from gaining a foothold. Farmers may use fewer fertilizers
and pesticides as a result.
Hydroponic and aquaponic strategies
Farmers can improve productivity while also reducing environmental impact with these two growing methods. NuEnergy has stated that hydroponic systems grow plants in mineral solutions or in materials like perlite or gravel. Aquaponics involves raising aquatic animals in addition to growing crops. The nutrient-rich water containing waste from fish and other marine life is reused as a medium for growing plants. Both methods remove the need for soil.
Drip irrigation
Drip irrigation methods deliver water to the roots of plants through a series of pipes or tubes. Because water is not being sprayed into the air through sprinklers and other methods, less is lost to evaporation, and less water overall may be needed to provide for crops.
Plasticulture
Plastic seems like it may not have a purpose on farms, but recycled plastic, which is used in plastic mulch, can help produce plentiful crops with less water. Plastic mulches raise soil temperatures and insulate against evaporation so plants can grow faster and mature sooner. Invasive weeds also may be less likely to take root in plastic mulch or when crops are grown on black plastic.
Natural pesticides
To reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, farmers can introduce plants that pests tend not to like. For example, interspersing crops with plants that are natural bug repellants, such as basil, lavender, and lemongrass, may keep insects at bay. Alliums, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and other flowers planted nearby also may deter bugs.
Green farming can have a variety of environmentally friendly benefits, making it something more agricultural operations may want to consider adopting.
Postcard club to meet
The Lancaster County Postcard Club will meet on Monday, March 17, at 3:30 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Club member Don Wert will present “Postcard Stories.” The postcard competition will be “Waterfalls.”
The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 717-413-6882 or search for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors 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
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org
LANDIS VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 2420 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster. 717589-6051. SUN. WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30am, Sunday School for all ages 10:45am.Children's Church & Nursery. Handicap Accessible.
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH: 601 East Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 (Off the Oregon Pike - 3 miles North of Rt. 30 Exit at Oregon Pike). Phone (717) 569-8531; Website: www.sjnlancaster.org Saturday 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation. Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass (Inperson & Livestream); Sunday, 7:30 a.m. (In-person), 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.(Inperson & Livestream) Rev. Daniel F.X. Powell.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz
Ph:717-626-5580
Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
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HELP WANTED General
One of Lancaster County’s premier auction companies is accepting applications for the following position: FT/PT SET UP/HAULING TEAM MEMBERS
Opportunity to work with a fun and experienced team to select, set up and/or remove treasures from clients' homes, deliver to our auction facility, and help w/any other tasks that keep an organized work environment. The ideal candidate should have strong customer service skills as they will deal with the clients in their homes, the ability to lift heavy items while working in varying climates, attention to detail and flexibility. Valid PA DL necessary & exp. pulling small trailers is a plus. Ultimately, a successful Hess team member should have a desire to work with others, crave a fast-paced work environment, & help to grow relationships with clients. Please apply via mail, or email to:
HESS AUCTION GROUP
768 Graystone Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 Email: scott@hessauctiongroup.com
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BEST PT JOB! Looking for a rewarding job? Hiring Part-time SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS
717-286-1650 Ext 1 for Lanc. then 2 HR
CAREGIVERS NEEDED: CNA'S, HHA's & care assistants, make a difference in the life of a senior & put your caregiving experience to work. All shifts available. Visiting Angels at 717-393-3450.
PROPERTY + HORSE CARE WITH HOUSING TOTAL CARE OF 5 FAMILY HORSES AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (MOWING, FENCE REPAIR, ETC.) ON FAMILY ESTATE. 40 HOUR WEEK. REQUIRED LIVE-IN, NICE 1 BEDROOM COTTAGE ON PROPERTY. FREE ROOM & UTILITIES. EXCELLENT PAY. KIRKWOOD, PA CALL: 717-529-0928 OR EMAIL: KYEJUMPER@AOL.COM.
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Bldg. Materials
ASPHALT MILLINGS AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE. Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html
Collectibles
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES www.DNRCollectibles.com PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com
Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Lawn & Garden
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
Crown DCI Series Power Amps; JBL Series 7 Professional Reference Monitors; APC Equipment Rack with Battery Back-up Power Supply; Furman Power Conditioners; Fortinet Network Switch; Fortinet Network Firewall. MISC. STUDIO EQUIP: Headphones; Microphones; Outboard Processors; Mic Stands; Music Stands; Cables; Theatre Seating; Acoustic Wall Panels; A/V Storage Cabinets & Racks. ELECTRONICS: JBL 5.1 Sound Bar; (2) Canon Camcorder; Flat Screen TVs; JVC DLA
Lawn & Garden
RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2
Pets
ACA POODLE PUPPIES, Red and Apricot toy, shots, dewormed, 717-661-7947
BICH-POO PUPPIES (3 males, 1 female) available March 7th! Vet-checked, vaccinated, non-shedding, hypoallergenic. $800. Call 717-693-9732
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, cute playful, shots, dewormed, vet checked. Ready 2/26, $300. #34014. 717-786-3969
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES 5F, 3M. 1 blue, 7 blacks. UTD Vet checked. Call for price. 717-327-5386
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT 1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
POOL TABLE BRUNSWICK HAWTHORN. Exc. cond., all accessories, Green felt. $1,900. 717-626-2339.
Miscellaneous
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FOR POWER outages with Briggs & Stratton© PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value). Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-5562581
GARAGE SALES
NOTICE: It is recommended that you begin your garage or yard sale ad with the town, then street address, dates & times.
825+ FAMILY UPSCALE, POP-UP, BABY & KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE @Spooky Nook Sports-75 Champ Blvd,Manheim. Open to public 3/12-15,717-495-2855 free pkg, CCs accepted.
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Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1888-878-9091. Have property zip code!
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BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
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DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
HIRING SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS
*Paid positions for 18 and older*
*Mandatory training provided*
Counselors play an active role in summer camp and are often undergraduate students studying in fields that will work with people with disabilities in the future - social work, special education, OT, PT, SLP, music therapy, social work, psychology, etc. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children with varying disabilities under the supervision of professional staff.
For additional information contact our Program Director at: elaineburnett@aaronsacres.org or the staff application can be found at: www.aaronsacres.org/employment-opportunities
HELP WANTED
Corteva Agriscience, located in New Holland, PA, is seeking contracted part-time seasonal help. Qualified candidates must be detailoriented with basic computer skills and the ability to work well with team members. Inside and outside work is available. Tasks may include preparing seed for planting, being a planter crew ground person, staking/tagging plants, and data collection.
To apply, send resume to: Email: alicia.stitzel@corteva.com
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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 3/30/25) Call 1-844-501-3208.
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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & Restoration. A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family & your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1888-872-2809. Have property zip code!
WE BUY HOUSES FOR CASH AS-IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
GREINER FARM: FIREWOOD Cut, split, seasoned, pick up or delivered, 717-629-9069
LOST & FOUND
FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211 READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.
A&L TRIMMING, Interior Trimming, Cabinet Installations, Install New Flooring, Install Replacement Windows. 717-405-9545 Leave Message
AFFORDABLE PAINTING
Drywall Instl./Repairs, Lite Carpentry. Wallpaper Removal. Cabinets. PA032157. We take the pain out of painting for you! Call Damien 717-940-5912
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
CHIMNEY FALLING APART? WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN? WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors, Decks. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
Grandfather, Wall, & Mantel Clocks Cleaned, Oiled, Repaired. We Make House Calls! Free Pick-up & Delivery 717-454-7925
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
INTERIOR HOME REMODELING Floor Plan Changes • Framing • Drywall Trimming • Painting • Flooring Trubuild Construction | 717-869-3204
IRON RAILS, GATES, Fence, Sec. Bars, Int/Ext, Bollards BUCH CUSTOM WELDING. 717-664-4388
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 3/30/25.) Call 1-844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service 717-278-1030
PAINTING: INT. & EXT.
20 yrs. experience PA024610 Elmer Stoltzfus, 717-201-4104
SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
SPRING CLEAN UP! MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com
STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-5188391.
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES
717-989-7938, leave message.
STUMP GRINDING/REMOVAL!
Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
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Remodel Basements Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
Tree Trimming & Removal Land/Brush Clearing • Stump Grinding Since 1996 • 717-768-0114 SUNNYSLOPETREESERVICE.COM
A PLUS SERVICE SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING SPRING CLEANUP MULCHING Trimming/Planting Small Tree and Shrub Removal Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265
LAND CLEARING SERVICES Forestry Mulching, Bush Hogging and more. Stronghold Property Services PA#114461 Call 717-925-0418
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VAN’S TREES VAN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming. SPRING CLEANUPS! SP Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729
WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).
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BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
Manheim Township School District
March and April Manheim Township School Board Meeting Dates
The public is welcome to all School Board meetings. Agendas for each meeting will be posted on the district website, www.mtwp.net. Each meeting has at least one public comment section at the end of the agenda. Please contact Mrs. Marshall, 717-735-1730, for additional information. All Board Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office located at: 450A Candlewyck Road, Lancaster, PA
March 13 & April 10, 2025 - Work Session
March 20 & April 17, 2025 - Voting Meeting
Sprouting Learners Spring Event
Join us on April 2, 2025 from 4:30-5:30PM at Bucher Elementary School for a fun-filled evening of learning! We’ll be offering small group learning activities for children newborn to age 5. Don’t forget to RSVP to Reilly Lees at leesre@mtwp.net or call 717-569-8231 x3041 by March 21, 2025!
Manheim Township High School Set to Perform Singin’ In The Rain
Who: Manheim Township High School Performing Arts
What: Spring Musical - Singin’ in the Rain
When: Thursday, March 27th at 7pm, Friday, March 28th at 7pm, and Saturday March 29th at 2pm and 7pm
Where: Manheim Township High School Auditorium
Ticket prices: $10 for students and seniors -- $12 adults
Teaser for the audience: Singin’ in the Rain will feature real rain, an almostentirely student orchestra, and a cast of 46 who will all tap dance! This show has never before been performed on the Manheim Township stage!
