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JANUARY 10, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 38
How to avoid fire hazards in the new year
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Professional women’s golf returning to Lancaster Country Club BY JEFF FALK
Not only is it one of the top sporting events in the United States and one of the most important golf tournaments in the world, but it’s also going to provide an economic boom for the area. The 2024 U.S. Women’s Open will prove to be a winwin for the Lancaster Country Club, Manheim Township and Lancaster County. The U.S. Open is coming to
- or, more accurately, returning to - the Lancaster Country Club (LCC) in five months. Apparently, the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) last trip to Lancaster in 2015 was so successful, everyone involved thought it would be a good idea to do it again. “It’s huge. Huge isn’t the proper adjective,” said Josh Saunders, Lancaster Country Club’s director of grounds. “You don’t have to be a golf fan
and inspected. According to Rob Williams, fire chief of the Refton Fire Company, chimneys should be cleaned and inspected once a year. If a chimney is not c l e a n e d , re s i d u a l c h r y s e n e builds up from the smoke and increases the likelihood of a chimney fire. Williams warned that older chimneys should especially be inspected often, as many are prone to cracking due to being made from terracotta. In addition to common fire hazards, local fire companies often respond to more accidents in the winter due to icy road conditions. Many back roads throughout the Southern End have sharp turns that can be especially dangerous when combined with even a little bit of freezng rain. “You don’t want to go flying down the road at springtime speeds in the winter,” Williams said. “If we do get snow, take your time driving Members of the Refton Fire Company complete a training exercise to and keep an eye on the weather prepare for car accident calls, which can occur more often in the winter due to icy roads. conditions.”
Love is Kind BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
On Saturday, Feb. 3, DOVE Rivers of Life, 900 Winter Hill Road, Strasburg, will host an event to inspire fellowship among Christian women in the community. The event, titled Love is Kind, will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are available to purchase in advance at a set price per person, and registration is open to women age 17 or older. Love is Kind will have a breakfast bar to offer guests refreshments such as waffles, egg casseroles, bacon, sausage,
fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, and hot chocolate. Coffee will be provided by One Mission Coffee. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in activities designed to help them strengthen their relationship with God, and they will be invited to create a heart-shaped treat at a cookie decorating station. Love is Kind will also include a time of praise and worship, which will be led by Alyssa Mayersky. Throughout the morning, guest speakers Brittney Holzhauer and Renee Duke will share presentations Love is Kind will follow Crowned as
the third event in a series created by
See Women’s golf pg 4
See Love is Kind pg 2 Jennifer Forren in 2019.
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o matter what season it is, there are many fire hazards that have disastrous potential if they are overlooked. However, the winter months are a busy time of year for many fire departments due to the additional safety concerns that accompany cold weather. From an unmonitored fireplace to poor placement of electrical appliances, being mindful of common fire starters takes a small amount of effort - but it can prevent a big problem. Many homes rely on the use of space heaters to keep the cold out, but these little devices are one of the most common causes of house fires. Space heaters should be placed far away from anything remotely flammable, including window cur tains , blankets and bed sheets. Fireplaces are another heating method that should be used carefully; a fire can quickly
get out of control if fueled with treated wood, plywood or accelerants such as gasoline. Although it might be tempting to get rid of leftover wrapping paper by tossing it into the fireplace, anything other than natural wood should be kept out of the flames. Even when using the proper fuel, a fireplace should never be left unattended while it is in use. Now that the holidays are over, many households have gotten rid of seasonal fire hazards such as stockings above the fireplace and precariously hung Christmas lights. But many families tend to keep their Christmas tree up for a few weeks after the holiday. To prevent Christmas trees from becoming dry and extra flammable, people should water their trees regularly until they are disposed of. Another common mistake made during the wintertime is using a chimney that has not been re g ularly cleaned
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