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Through getaways, PA Family Travel Fair brings people together

BY JEFF FALK

Sometimes we try too hard. Sometimes we overthink things. Sometimes the answer is right in front of us.

The PA Family Travel Fair has a unique way of simplifying things. The lively event focuses on recreation, on Pennsylvania, on family.

“Recreation is so important to your well-being,” said Wendy Royal, organizer of the PA Family Travel Fair and editor of Where & When Pennsylvania. “It’s crucial to your health to check out of your job. It can just be a long weekend. But it’s time with kids too. It’s important for families to spend time together. It’s important to get away and make

those memories. You only get 18 summers with your kids.”

The sixth edition of the annual PA Family Travel Fair, hosted by Where & When Pennsylvania, will be presented on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a new location, John Bonfield Elementary School, 101 N. Oak St., Lititz. The event is free to attend.

“It’s important for families to spend time together. It’s important to get away and make those memories.”

“There’s nothing else like this in the state of Pennsylvania,” said Royal. “We call it a travel fair because it’s fun and informative.

I’m amazed by how little people know about things to do in Pennsylvania. I’ve had so many people say to me, ‘Why doesn’t the state do this?’ The state of Pennsylvania tourism office’s job is to bring people in. Our goal with the

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BY JEFF FALK

Lititz Area, Warwick Alumni and Friends isn’t the same community choir it was when it formed.

“(The singers) have grown and sharpened their skills, and we’ve had a lot of experiences along the way,” said Debbie KlineSmith, the ensemble’s choral director. “The final goal is a fine performance. It’s very cool to know that they care enough to want to be a part of that. That’s why they became members.”

The local community choir’s

The evolution of the local community choir continues, and those progressions will be fully displayed at its upcoming concert. Through a dogged pursuit of perfection, the Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends has settled for excellence.

If the performing arts imitate life, then all the world’s a stage.

Many of the challenges that Lititz Christian School (LCS) is facing in presenting its musical version of “Little Women” can be relatable in the real world. In some very meaningful ways, the performance is preparing LCS student actresses and actors for life beyond school.

“Theater is so important to try, at least once,” said director Jenn Balmer. “It’s challenging (the students) in so many ways. They’re doing so many things at once in their brains. You’re using your body, your facial expressions and your voice to express how you’re feeling. It takes hard work. You’re working to portray the story and you’re also working with your co-actors. There’s also a public speaking aspect to it. There

The cast of Lititz Christian’s performance of “Little Women” includes (clockwise, from left) Afton Urquhart, Larisa Horst, Rebekah Lapp and Sarah Smith.

travel fair is to keep some of those tax dollars here. We’re trying to get people to spend some of their money in our state.”

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More than 40 exhibitors will be represented at the PA Family Travel Fair, including visitor’s bureaus, museums, state parks, amusement parks, historical sites and Keystone State destinations. The low-pressure, laid-back atmosphere is enhanced by food trucks, live shows, giveaways, face painting and balloon artists.

away for four. The grand prize includes four nights of lodging at the Penn Wells Lodge; passes to museums, attractions, and tours; food vouchers; and more.

“We cater to our exhibitors,” said Royal. “They’re handing out free information. The cool thing is you get to talk to someone. You get first-hand knowledge and advice from someone who knows. When you’re there, it’s a lot of fun because we involve the kids.”

According to Royal, Pennsylvania is a unique travel destination.

born in Pennsylvania. It all started in Philadelphia, and at one point, Pittsburgh was the wild west. So much has happened here. There’s so much history, and there’s so much fun.”

The PA Family Travel Fair was started in 2018 as a way to meet a need for affordable family vacations. Since then, the need for recreation or for family togetherness hasn’t changed. In fact, if anything, it has grown stronger.

In addition to substantial giveaway drawings from exhibitors, Where & When Pennsylvania will be giving away a Potter-Tioga get -

“You can’t really compare it to other states,” said Royal. “The country was

“Way too many of us are leaving vacation days on the table at the end of the year,” said Royal. “(Family vacations are) a time when we can connect. We encourage families to spend time together and disconnect from technology. There are a lot of fun things to

do with the family, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Or you can make it a history trip.”

For additional information about the PA Family Travel Fair, go to www. pafamilytravel.com. Travel

Lititz Day of Prayer held

The local community gathered for a time of prayer, song and spoken word at the Lititz Day of Prayer service on March 1.

Nancy Miller of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lititz, coordinated the service. Special music was provided by the Lititz Moravian Trombone Choir and the St. James Folk Group. The featured speaker was attorney William Zee.

A freewill offering was taken in support of Warwick Released Time, which is presented by the Warwick Association of Church Women. The offering brought in $1,000, which was donated to Warwick Released Time.

A little girl meets the Achenbach Pastries mascot at last year’s PA Family Travel Fair.

With assistance from an audience member, a representative of Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland presents information about an amphibian at last year’s PA Family Travel Fair.

A representative of DelGrosso’s Amusement Park & Laguna Splash interacts with a visitor at the 2023 PA Family Travel Fair.

Nancy Miller (right) presents a $1,000 check to Kim Reese, Warwick Released Time director.

Community

next performance, titled “Carry the Light,” will be presented on Sunday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at Warwick High School’s 1,400-seat Performing Arts Center, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz. The concert is free to attend, and a good will offering will be accepted.

“When we work together, we can be the light of our community,” said KlineSmith. “The concert is a celebration of the community. The choir sparks the inner light though the music they share with the audience, their friends, family and community. They are the beacons. Experiencing something beyond words can only come through music.”

The Lititz Area Community Choir’s “Carry the Light” concert is a compilation of 10 songs directly and indirectly related to light. The show will last about 70 minutes.

“These songs show guidance to all different kinds of things,” said Kline-Smith, who taught and directed

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choral music at Warwick High School for 35 years.

“It’s about guiding people to the light and how the light affects us in different ways. It’s the common thread. Light can be many things, and we look to the light to find our way. We see the light as a positive. It’s amazing how music can light a fire that’s been out for a while. It can bring a hidden feeling out.”

Since its inception, the Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends has grown in participation, scope and depth. “Carry the Light” will represent the fourth concert the community

choir has performed since forming in the autumn of 2022.

“It’s a result of hard work and dedication,” said KlineSmith. “We have some wonderful people who are very dedicated. The quality performances bring people back. They know they’re going to hear music they like, and the choir enjoys singing. I don’t think we’d have audiences that are so large if we weren’t improving. I don’t think we’d be playing to full houses. That’s what’s exciting to me. It kind of speaks for itself.”

From a modest beginning of 45 members, the

Lititz Area Community Choir now boasts 90 singers. The choir, a third of which is made up of Warwick High School alumni, has been forced to change concert venues twice to accommodate growing audiences.

“Where can you go for a free evening of entertainment?” said Kline-Smith. “There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes. There are definitely challenges. I’m working with adults who have responsibilities and families. It’s a very diverse group. The common thread is they love to sing, and they love music.”

Workshop to focus on story of the tabernacle

The Mennonite Life Visitors Center will host an interactive Tabernacle Kit Workshop for families and small groups on Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster. This interactive workshop will provide a hands-on connection to the story of the tabernacle. Pastor Timothy Darling will walk attendees through the spiritual significance of the tabernacle as they construct a small model of the structure from wood and cloth. Participants will read Scripture together, and there will be time for questions and conversa -

tion. The 90-minute workshop will be followed by a complimentary viewing of the “Biblical Tabernacle Experience.”

The tabernacle kits are a local collaboration, including wooden structures made by the woodworking class at Lancaster Mennonite School under the direction of Ryan King and cloth provided by Mennonite Life Visitors Center associate Nancy Hess.

The fee paid at registration includes the kit; a separate workshop fee must be paid for each participant on the day of the event. To register, visit www.menno nitelife.org/events.

LBC slates dance concert

The Lancaster Bible College (LBC) Dance Company will perform a dance concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, in Good Shepherd Chapel, located on LBC’s Lancaster campus at 901 Eden Road. LBC students will present ballet and contemporary works by guest choreog -

raphers Cody Smith and Emily Kline along with LBC dance faculty members Allison McClune and Danika Steinmetz. The LBC Dance Company is open to both performance majors and non-performance majors. There is a fee, and tickets may be reserved at www. lbc.edu/events.

Members of the Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends love to sing.

Attendees of an event at Mennonite Life may assemble models of the tabernacle.

Dance company to present “Lovebug”

FRWRD Dance Company will present “Lovebug” on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at Mickey’s Black Box, 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. Doors will open an hour before each performance.

21 and show ID to obtain alcoholic beverages.

On April 27, Lancaster Conservancy will host its Bug Exploration Station in the lobby from 10 to 11 a.m. and for 30 minutes following the performance. The station will feature live insects and bug experts.

Following the show on April 25, attendees may attend a reception in the lobby, where they may mingle with cast and crew members. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including bugthemed specialty cocktails. The performance is family-friendly; the reception is geared toward adults. Attendees must be at least

Written and directed by Lauren Tait, “Lovebug” is returning for a second year with an expanded cast of professional dancers, updated choreography, and two new bugs. The show depicts 10 different types of bugs by merging intricate modern dance with elaborate costumes and props, from a sus -

pended cocoon to a giant spider web. With the use of original poetry, the show’s nature guide and narrator leads the way through the bullfrog’s fly-filled bog, a beehive, the chrysalis of a caterpillar, and other place. The show’s run time is about 60 minutes.

The purpose of FRWRD Dance Company’s partnership with the Lancaster Conservancy is to build awareness around the ecological importance of bugs.

To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com and search for “LOVEBUG pres. by FRWRD DANCE CO.”

For more info and ticket

PASR sets Retirement Fair

The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) will host its annual Retirement Fair on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chiques United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. The event is geared for people working in public schools

in Pennsylvania who would like information about retirement.

To register before Friday, April 26, call 717-928-4432. PASR began in 1937 to support retiring school employees as they transitioned from work to retirement. The organization’s activities include assisting members with supplemental health insurance and dental and vision care insurance, providing opportunities for travel

both locally and around the world, and aiding school retirees who are unable to care for themselves completely. PASR is not a union.

Lancaster County School Retirees (LCSR), the local chapter of PASR, is one of 70 chapters across the state sharing updates for retirees, providing deals on members’ benefits, and offering social activities. Members also participate in fundraising events for schools and students and

links are on the web at www.frwrddance.com.

FRWRD Dance Co launched in early 2023 under the direction of Tait, a transplant to Lancaster County whose background spans dance performance, choreography, education, advocacy, and nonprofit administration. A professional dance company in its early stages, FRWRD is devoted to presenting bold, relevant, original choreography with an overarching emphasis on building community and on engaging and vitalizing audiences across the Lancaster region and beyond through dance.

receive discounted prices at many local businesses. PASR has supported more than 3,000 members who are unable to leave their residences or who need special attention in senior living homes.

In the last 12 years, LCSR has raised more than $60,000 for scholarships for high school students across the county. In the last five years, the organization has also

“Little Women”

are so many opportunities for growth in the theater.”

Look for that growth to carry the performance when LCS stages the musical version of “Little Women” on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Warwick Middle School auditorium, 401 Maple St., Lititz. Tickets are available at www.lititzchristian.net and also at the auditorium the nights of the shows.

“I want the students to feel that they are an important part of the story we are working on,” said Balmer. “I want them to feel valued and loved. I want them to come away with just a little more self-confidence. It’s so important for teens.”

Some 25 LCS students, grades five through 12, are involved in the production of “Little Women” - 20 cast members and five students helping behind the scenes as stage managers. Balmer is one of four adults overseeing the operations.

The cast includes senior Afton Urquhart as Jo March, junior Larisa Horst as Meg March, freshman Rebekah Lapp as Beth March, junior Sarah Smith as Amy March, sophomore Ella Urquhart as Marmee March and senior Carter Wighaman as Professor Bhaer.

“Theater is a chance to express myself, and I love how it tells stories,” said Afton. “The feeling you get from being on stage is a feeling you can’t get anywhere else - an otherworldly feeling. I feel like even before finding out that ‘Little Women’ was a musical, I felt I always related to Jo and loved her. I love her fieriness and the fact that she goes out and

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chases her dreams. Playing her on stage inspires me to be myself and to chase my dreams.”

“While there are romantic interests in the play, the true love story is between the sisters,” said Balmer. “We talk about one of Jo’s quotes in ‘Little Women,’ ‘Sometimes when you dream your dream comes true.’ That’s what we’re going for. We’re dreaming big in a lot of ways. We’re putting this show on to bring the community together.”

Work on “Little Women” began in January with casting, and the students have been working hard for an hour or two every day over the last threeplus months. In the week leading up to the performances, the cast and crew will take their rehearsals to the Warwick Middle School stage.

“In that final week, there’s a lot of positive energy going around, a lot of excitement and definitely some nerves,” said Balmer. “When you build a community, you can lean on each other. It’s about working hard and working together so that nervous energy doesn’t overtake us. As a Christian school, there’s a lot of prayer going on. We talk about why we do this, and it’s to glorify the Lord.”

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Softball league seeks players

The Ephrata team in the Lanco 70s Slow Pitch League is in need of players for the coming season. The Ephrata team plays its home games at Ephrata Middle School, 957 Hammon Ave. Games, both home and away, will be played at 10 a.m. on

Wednesdays starting in May.

Men must turn at least 68, and women must turn at least 60 during the current calendar year to be eligible to play.

For more information, call Bob Trout at 717-859-2627.

Presentation to focus on Thaddeus Stevens

LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, will host a new program, “Thaddeus Stevens and the Legacies of Reconstruction,” to spotlight a new collecting initiative as part of its Collections Up Close series. The program will take place on Saturday, April 20, with presentations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thaddeus Stevens fought for civil rights and democracy in the 19th century, but his impact has been felt far beyond the three constitutional amendments that he helped pass during the Reconstruction Era.

LancasterHistory’s Mabel Rosenheck, director of education and exhibition planning, and Naomi Subotnick, research and curatorial assistant, will lead a guided tour of LancasterHistory’s latest exhibition, “Thieves & Vagabonds,” as well as a pop-up exhibit of new historic artifact acquisitions that together explore social movements from the 19th century to today.

The Collections Up

Close series, known for its conversational format, allows LancasterHistory staff members and visiting experts to showcase significant documents,

photographs, and artifacts from LancasterHistory’s collections. These sessions aim to uncover the stories behind these items and their contribution to understanding Lancaster County’s significant role in American history.

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Students of the Month recognized

Paradise Rotary Club has named its Students of the Month for March. The honorees are Samantha Radwanski from Conestoga Valley High School, Simeon Spurrier from Lancaster Mennonite High School, and Abigail Beiler from Pequea Valley High School. They are all juniors. Students of the Month are recommended by their school guidance department or principal or by a faculty or staff member on the basis of significant achievement as well as good character and citizenship.

assistant student director for “Clue.” She also helps build sets for the productions. Samantha is a member of the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. For the group’s project in December, participants went to the elementary schools to donate and read books to the preschool classes.

Samantha Radwanski is the daughter of Mary Proctor and Michael Radwanski of Leola. Samantha, an honor roll student, is treasurer for IMPACT, secretary of the drama department, and a member of WLA, SADD, and the girls’ junior varsity tennis team. She has been performing on stage since she was 3. She has been in five productions in her school’s drama department since freshman year and served as the

Simeon Spurrier is the son of Matthew and Leslie Spurrier of Lititz. He is the captain of the quiz bowl team and was a member of the team that placed third in “Brain Busters.” He is also a member of National Honor Society (NHS) and the Student Ambassador Committee. Simeon participates in the theater program, having served as an actor in five shows, props assistant for “Godspell,” and a scriptwriter

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for “Rhythm of Life” and “Stop Time.” He was recognized for earning the best freshman and sophomore scores in the Pennsylvania Math League School Competition. He also won a Gold Key in the regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, a Silver Medal in the national Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, honorable mention in the Latin American Alliance Poetry Competition, honorable mention in the Mennonite Central Committee National Essay Contest, and first place in a poetry contest organized by Silhouette, a magazine at his school. He also received a Lancaster Mennonite Alumni Award. Simeon volunteers at the Lititz Public Library.

Abigail Beiler is the

daughter of Chandon and Rachel Beiler of Gap. She is secretary of FFA, class archivist, and a member of NHS, Student Council, the cross-country team, the softball team, Varsity Club, Mini-THON, prom committee, Tribe, and Spring Fling committee. She has also been involved in performing or visual arts activities. Her agricultural communications team placed first at the state level and qualified to compete at the national level; she also received silver level honors for her individual performance at the national competition. She was named a Section 3 second team All-Star for cross-country. Abigail participates in Bible quizzing at Maple Grove Mennonite Church.

raised more than $20,000 to provide grants to school employees to science lab equipment, library materials, musical instruments, physical education equipment, and more. Members volunteer at food and clothing banks, libraries, schools and hospitals, day care centers, and other locations. The organization annually recognizes outstanding school employees who were nominated by local school leaders. PASR’s offices are located in Mechanicsburg. Beginning in May, school employees may apply for funds for unique school projects costing up to $5,000. The application is available at www.pasr.org. All funds will be awarded to winners in October.

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“Thaddeus Stevens and the Legacies of Reconstruction” is part of a new initiative by LancasterHistory to collect materials that tell the story of freedom, equality, and democracy in Lancaster and around the nation from America’s founding to today. The “Legacies of Reconstruction” collection will be held at LancasterHistory alongside 2 million other documents, photographs, books, and artifacts that help tell the stories that make up the diverse local

community. The project’s aim is to bring these stories into dialogue with people, organizations, and movements of national significance and foster conversations about the meaning of freedom and equality today.

LancasterHistory has begun the process of acquiring new materials related to this history. Among the recent acquisitions are an 1870 invitation to a ball celebrating the ratification of the 15th Amendment, a 1946 NAACP registration

form, and a 1980s “Disabled Americans Rally for Equality” button.

To learn more about LancasterHistory’s new collecting initiative or about donating or lending an item, visit www.lancaster history.org/research/ donate-objects/.

The event is free and open to the public, but it requires advance registration due to limited capacity. To reserve tickets, visit www.lancaster history.org/events/ or call 717-392-4633.

Samantha Radwanski Simeon Spurrier Abigail Beiler

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NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net

We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580

Confessions: Sat. 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm and anytime on request

Daily Masses: Mon.-Sat. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN: Located at 1258 Newport Road, Penryn. Phone: (717) 665-6093. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Angela Hammer.

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 Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”

WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).

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On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Organization crowns 2024 winners

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

Every year, young women in Lancaster County have an opportunity to participate in the Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Pageant. On Feb. 3, six titleholders were crowned during the contest at Ephrata High School, qualifying them to advance to the Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Scholarship competitions in June. This year’s winning contestants

include Noelle Schneider of Quarryville, Julianna Billings of Peach Bottom, AmandaGrace Krier of Levittown, Kathryn Davis of Willow Street, Whitney Ridler of Manchester, and Maggie Roe of Lancaster. During the scholarship pageant, each contestant gave a unique performance and highlighted a community service project near to her heart. Schneider, who received the title of Miss Lancaster County, performed a harp arrangement that combined Han -

del’s “Passacaglia” and Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor” in a mashup of the classical and R&B genres. Schneider presented her service project, MAOSmiles: Delivering Hope to Hospitalized Children. Through Schneider’s initiative, gift bags containing greeting cards, craft kits, toys and books are delivered to children undergoing hospital treatment. Each bag also includes a QR code to a YouTube channel of Miss America titleholders reading their favorite children’s books. “Hospitalized children feel isolated and have increased anxiety in unfamiliar environments,” Schneider said. “(MAOSmiles) provides children with bags to craft the courage to face their hospital stay with joy.” Billings, who was crowned as this year’s Miss Red Rose City, presented a jazz-influenced dance routine to the song “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” by Pink. Billings said she chose this particular song due to how deeply its lyrics and title resonated with her; the 2023 Solanco High School graduate has been dancing for 15 years, and she currently works

as an assistant coach at Debbie School of Dance in Quarryville. “Dance has always been a big part of my life. I couldn’t imagine not dancing again,” added Billings. “This song perfectly captured the sport that I’ve given my life to.”

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Billings also discussed her service initiative, Chiari Malformation Awareness, which she created to educate people on a rare condition she was diagnosed with in 2020. After her diagnosis, Billings said she had difficulty finding information about Chiari malformation, and few of her friends and family members had ever heard of it. Billings’ goal is to use her platform as Miss Red Rose City to raise awareness of the condition and share her personal experience with it. “It was shocking to me I got this big diagnosis but no one had even heard of it. I hope to educate people on the signs of Chiari, so people can find it before it’s too late,” Billings said. Krier, Ridler, Roe and Davis were awarded the titles of Miss Heart of Lancaster, Miss Red Rose City’s Teen, Miss Heart of Lancaster’s Teen and Miss Lancaster County’s Teen, respectively.

The scholarship contest is coordinated by the Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Organization. The program seeks to empower young women across the nation by providing them

with a platform to share their input on critical topics and hone various leadership skills as they compete for scholarship awards.

For more information, visit www.misslancaster co.org.

Museum restores iron lung

The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum, 410 N. Lime St., Lancaster, has completed the restoration and preservation of its iron lung exhibit. The completion of this project marks a milestone in the museum’s dedication to preserving medical history for future generations.

Originally acquired by the museum in the 2000s, the iron lung has stood as a symbol of medical innovation and the fight against polio. Its historical significance, coupled with its intricate engineering, made it a focal point of interest for visitors and researchers alike. Over the

years, however, the iron lung began to show signs of wear and deterioration, prompting the museum’s preservation team to undertake the preservation process.

Led by Dr. Jon Schrock and executive director Kim Jovinelli, the

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year’s titleholders include (from left) Maggie Roe, Whitney Ridler, Kathryn Davis, Noelle Schneider, Julianna Billings, and AmandaGrace Krier.

Fulton Bank named SBA Export Lender of the Year

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently recognized Fulton Bank as an Export Lender of the Year.

Fulton Bank is a community bank headquartered in Lancaster, with operations in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Fulton’s SBA department is a central component of the bank’s commercial lending line of business, with Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) solutions delivered to small business exporters in collaboration with the bank’s international group, which provides an array of financing and payment services to their internationally focused clients. EWCP is an integral component of Fulton Bank’s comprehensive lineup of SBA offerings and typically accounts for 10% to 15% of Fulton’s annual SBA loan volume.

The SBA’s Export Lender

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of the Year Award to Fulton Bank president Angela Snyder.

of the Year Awards recognize excellence in export financing. These awards highlight the accomplishments of lenders in delivering SBA’s international finance programs to small businesses, designed to help small businesses develop new markets,

finance export transactions and expand capacity to meet overseas demand.

Garden club sets meeting

The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.

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restoration process involved meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the iron lung’s mechanics. Every aspect of the exhibit, from its exterior casing to its internal components, was carefully assessed and preserved. Specialized techniques were employed to

address corrosion, mechanical issues, and aesthetic concerns, ensuring that the iron lung retained its historical integrity while also complying with modern preservation standards. For more information about the museum, visit https://lancastermedical heritagemuseum.org/.

Baked goods sale posted

The Lititz Stroller Gang will host its annual bake sale on Saturday, April 20. Group members will set up on the sidewalk in front of Lititz Springs Park on Broad Street from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last.

The Lititz Stroller Gang aims to support children and mothers in the local area.

Dan Hinnebusch, an ornithologist with Wild Birds Unlimited, will present “Backyard Bird Feeding Basics.” Hinnebusch will speak about attractive bird habitats and the best feeders and foods for viewing the birds.

Guests may attend for a fee.

Claire Ehmann (left), deputy associate administrator for the SBA office of international trade, presents the Export Lender

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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.

DRIVER NEEDED for a work drive from Lititz to Ephrata, Amos 717-344-1530

EXP. FT/PT DRIVERS Straight truck drivers, Class C non-CDL. Retirees also welcome.

FT/PT MECHANIC Punctual Services Inc. 717-252-0487

Find regional community news and events at PT LINE COOK needed for seasonal restaurant in Manheim. Flexible hours. Great income potential. Call or text for more information at 717-538-4169

DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER and 65+? You may qualify for a substantial cash award. NO obligation! We've recovered millions. Let us help!!!

Bldg. Materials

ASPHALT MILLINGS

AND CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR SALE.

Call PAVWORX® at 610-929-9971 pavworx.com/millings.html

Collectibles

LANCASTER: DOLL, TOY, TEDDY BEAR, BARBIE SHOW & SALE Sunday, April 28, 10am-2pm Lancaster Farm & Home Center.

1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 Admission $6.00; with ad $5.00 Children Free. Early Bird Admission 9am, $10.00 Info - 717-371-0395.

1-855-338-4807.

ELDER CARE

ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals, light housework in your home. Insured, Bonded, RN owned & operated. Call Visiting Angels, 717-393-3450.

BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

www.DNRCollectibles.com

PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles

27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA

Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Thurs. 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!

717-442-4781 ext. 2

Pets

MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES, 15 wks. old, vet checked/dewormed, fun & lovable, $250. 717-442-3063 ext. 0.

RED LAB PUPPIES

Vet checked. $500. 484-645-2354

TOY POMERANIAN PUPPIES

Vet checked, shots, dewormed, cream color, lic. 33051. 717-529-8667.

TOY POODLE PUPPY, 1 male, red/white, $350. POODLE MIX, black/ white, $100. Vet checked. 717-548-4277

Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT

1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524

HUNTING & FISHING FLEA MARKET

Saturday, APRIL 27, 9am-1pm.

Lancaster Farm & Home Center

1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster (17601) Rt. 72 South off Rt. 30 & Rt. 283.

100 Tables. Admission $5.00

Children Free. Early Bird Admission 8am $10. Info. 717-371-0395 Buy, Sell or Trade

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HERNIA REPAIR? Did you receive the Mesh Patch Between 2018 and the present? Was the patch removed due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800535-5727, Email: bdehkes@charleshjohnsonlaw.com

INOGEN G4 PORTABLE OXYGEN MACHINE, plus accs., Singer Sewing Machine, 2 Old Rocking Chairs, 717-664-2605.

NEED IRS RELIEF $10K-$125K + Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness. Call 1-877-7051472. Mon. through Fri. 7am-5pm PST.

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THE BATHROOM OF your dreams in as little as 1 day. Limited Time Offer - $1000 off or No Payments and No Interest for 18 months for customers who qualify. BCI Bath & Shower. Many options available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Call Today! 1-877-540-2780

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roof & exterior cleaning. 717-424-8504

JUNK REMOVAL

Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030

LAWNCARE DONE RIGHT & FOR A GOOD PRICE. Gardening, Clean Ups,Mowing, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Etc. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 for more info.

LAWNS • LAWNS • LAWNS Property Maintenance by Steve, 717-892-7411

MOBILITY SCOOTERS FOR RENT Lancaster/York Cty. Day, week, or monthly rates. Drop off/pick up available. Also Disabled Driving Controls 717-449-0089

MOWING, MULCHING,& MORE! Lawns, Landscapes, Leaves & Yardwork Light Digging / Loader / Backhoe Services. 30+ Yrs Exp Insured. 717-475-1677 Shawn PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089

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.

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staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

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. 1-844887-5145 (PA017137).

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ITEMS WANTED

ALWAYS 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 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@yahoo.com

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 40¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315.

CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019

Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

GET YOUR DEDUCTION ahead of the yearend! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous year-end tax credit. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-3202804 today!

PINBALL MACHINES

“Probably the best ice cream in the world.”

To us, the best means producing a truly authentic, premium product. We start with happy, healthy cows who live at our American Humane Certified™ dairy and focus on top-quality ingredients that result in superior taste you can savor. While you may be seeing more and more “frozen dairy desserts” on the shelf, we still offer REAL ice cream made with less air & higher milkfat for a creamy bite every time.

Try it for yourself and we think you’ll probably agree!