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JANUARY 3, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Creating a legacy beyond the ring BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
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hen many people hear the term “professional wrestling,” they picture the ostentatious get-ups and dramatic performances associated with companies such as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The professional wrestling promotion is notorious for hosting extravagant shows that combine athleticism with intense theatrics, the likes of which have turned eccentric characters like Hulk Hogan into household names. Although most people view professional wrestling as nothing more than a display of impressive stunts, Lancaster residents Jesus Rodriguez and Chris Dreisbach see the art form as a means to impact the community in a positive way. Rodriguez has been active in the world of wrestling for many years, serving as both a wrestler and an announcer for organizations such as WWE and Combate Global during his career. After his time
in the ring, Rodriguez worked as a trainer in wrestling academies across the United States, and he has traveled to nearly every continent on the globe as an instructor. Rodriguez first visited Lancaster to receive treatment at Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, a local rehabilitation center owned by Dreisbach. Dreisbach had also previously worked with WWE to benefit addiction recovery programs, and he and Rodriguez connected over their shared love of wrestling. In September 2022, Rodriguez and Dreisbach founded Three Legacies Wrestling, a professional wrestling outfit located on South Centerville Road in Lancaster. In addition to training local wrestlers, Three Legacies Wrestling has reintroduced the sport to the Lancaster community by regularly hosting shows across the county. One of Three Legacies’ main goals is to change the public’s perception of substance abuse disorders, and Rodriguez and Dreisbach regularly use the
Professional wrestler Smiley interacts with the crowd during an event hosted by Three Legacies Wrestling
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
On Oct. 22, Lancaster-based music group The Jess Zimmerman Band won the Countr y Rock Group of the Year award at the ninth annual Josie Music Awards in Nashville. The Jess Zimmerman Band is led by Jess Heitz, who is accompanied by guitarist Joe Barszowski, bassist John Knobler and drummer Joe Mattis.
This is the second year the outfit has been nominated for awards at the ceremony, which was hosted at the famous American country music venue the Grand Ole Opry. Last year, The Jess Zimmerman Band received the Album of the Year award for its debut album “Breathe.” This year, in addition to being nominated for multiple awards, the band performed during the ceremony. Out of nearly 1,000 applicants,
How to be mindful of wildlife over the winter
The rural landscapes of the Southern End are home not only to the usual farm animals, but also to wild animals, which may behave differently over the winter. BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
If you reside in L ancaster County’s rural communities, you are likely well acquainted with the area’s wildlife. Whether you own a
farm in the Buck or live among the scenic fields that surround Strasburg and Millersville, you have probably become familiar with the herds of deer that meander onto your property. Even those
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who live in the Southern End’s suburban communities are often visited by foxes and squirrels that want a snack from their bird feeders. The patterns of wild animals change during the cold See Winter wildlife pg 3
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