Bob Derr lived a full, meaningful life filled with service to others. His family has come up with a way to continue Derr’s committed work posthumously.
For Coach Derr, a memorial scholarship fund is one of the sincerest forms of flattery.
“I think my dad was a unique individual,” said Bree Arvia. “I think the number of lives my
BY JEFF FALK
The Lititz Woman’s Club is both a service club and a social club. Relationships and friendships evolve as members of the club pool their talents to help others in the community.
“I think women are always subconsciously worrying about doing the right thing and not trying to offend people,” said Amy Hamilton, a current and past president of the Lititz Woman’s Club. “We really nurture that in the club, and we make everyone feel welcome. I think for years women have always wanted to pursue our strength. The more we can do, the more we want to do.”
A diverse organization, the Lititz Woman’s Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at Listrak, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.
“It’s a good way to get involved,” said Hamilton. “The best part for me is just the camaraderie. You make great friends of women of all ages. It’s so rewarding all the things we do. We try to chip in wherever we’re needed. The bottom line is we have a great time doing it. We’re all volunteering, so it has to be fun. It’s such a feel-good club.”
By hosting and sponsoring fundraisers throughout the year, the Lititz Woman’s Club supports community organizations like GateHouse drug rehabilitation, Now I Can Foundation Northeast,
dad impacted was significant, and he did it in a very humble way. It was never about him. When you have an individual with such high qualities, it can be inspiring.”
With the help of family and friends, Arvia is spearheading the Robert “Bob” Derr Memorial Scholarship Fund. It’s been almost a year now since, Derr, a native and resident of Lititz, passed away after serving the
College Night Can Be Portal to Brighter Futures
BY JEFF FALK
It seems a lot to ask 17- and 18-year-olds to make highereducation decisions that will affect the rest of their lives, that will shape the directions of their existences. But College Night can help by providing options, clearing up misconceptions and sparking new possibilities.
An informed decision is a smart decision.
“It helps kids from all over Lancaster County and beyond to be able to have direct interaction with colleges, trade schools and the military,” said Barbara McDaniel, a counseling office administrative assistant at Conestoga Valley High School (CVHS) who’s been coordinating College Night for 27 years. “It gives them a little bit of the atmosphere of what college is like. It helps students decide which path is best for them.”
Located at 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, CVHS will host this year’s edition of its annual College Night inside Rill Gymnasium from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. The event is free to attend and open to all high school students across Lancaster County.
“It’s so awesome,” said McDaniel. “Tables are set up in alphabetical order, and there are a lot of people. When I talk to parents and students, I get compliments about the flow. Students can see what a college represents or if they have the major they are interested in. It’s a busy night, but when six o’clock hits and I open the doors and see the students come in, that’s my favorite part.”
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Members of the Lititz Woman’s Club plant flowers at the square in Lititz’s downtown business district.
Jess Shellenberger (left) and her former coach, Bob Derr, were members of the Warwick School District’s initial Sports Hall of Fame class.
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for receiving the scholarship and how often the funds will be distributed.
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“He was a man of many different quotes, and oftentimes he’d start a practice with a quote or end a year with a poem,” said Arvia. “We all have an opportunity to make an impact. It might be great or small. But living a life of integrity and respect and having the ability to make a difference was who my dad was all about. He wanted to bring out the best in everyone he met. He just had a really unique way to motivate people and inspire them.”
“We’ve been in communication with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, and we’ve been working with the staff and guidance department at Warwick to determine what’s best for what our family wants,” said Arvia. “We just need to iron out those details. It’s kind of like, ‘More to come in the near future.’ The money will continue to be held at the community foundation. Our goal is to raise funds for the scholarship.”
Derr Memorial Scholarship Fund upon his passing on Nov. 11, 2024, a fundraiser organized by Ron Rosewhose daughter Jessica Shellenberger played field hockey for Derr - was held at Lancaster Bible College in August. Several thousand dollars were raised for the scholarship fund.
“Here’s why it’s important: He taught so many kids much more about life than just field hockey, wrestling or track and field,” said Rose.
was trying to figure out a way to honor his memory, we thought of a scholarship fund.”
During his 49 years at the Warwick School District, Derr taught health and physical education and coached field hockey, wrestling and track and field.
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From a developmental perspective, the Robert “Bob” Derr Memorial Scholarship Fund is in the infancy stages. The fund is being managed through the Lancaster County Community Foundation, and the memorial scholarship has already received donations, but yet to be determined is who the scholarship will be awarded to, the exact criteria
“We want the fund to live on in perpetuity,” continued Arvia. “Through investments, you can grow it. We want it to be around year after year, for years beyond our life expectancies. We had some generous individuals make donations after his passing. It’s a way for us and the community to honor him and remember him.”
Following the establishment of the Robert “Bob”
“He taught them to be on time. He taught them to be honest. He taught them things all good parents would teach their kids. He was a wonderful man. He sacrificed so much to help our children to succeed. He taught kids about life in a different setting.”
“After he died - even before he died - we as a family were wanting to honor him in a meaningful way,” said Arvia. “A scholarship fund is a meaningful way for us to give back. When our family
Lititz Library Posts Schedule
Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will offer a variety of activities for patrons of all ages in September. For more details and registration, call 717-626-2255 or visit www.lititzlibrary.org.
The library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28.
The library will hold its fourth annual Local Author Expo on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. until noon. Community members are invited to meet and greet local authors, who will be stationed in the library’s community room. Guests can purchase books, talk with the authors and get their books signed. Light refreshments will be served.
Members of the Blanketeers will gather to create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus on Tuesdays, Nov. 4 and 18, at 2 p.m.
Grief Stories will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. Grief Stories provides a space for hearing firsthand accounts of overcoming a tragic death and living with hope and purpose.
The library will offer several ongoing programs. These activities include Knitting Club, for knitters and crocheters, on Mondays, Nov. 3 and 17, at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, Nov. 11 and 25, at
6 p.m.; Baked Books Club on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.; Beginner Tai Chi Easy on Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m.; Lititz Game Club, for players age 10 and older, on Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and 19, at 4:30 p.m.; Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.; Painting Club on Wednesdays, Nov. 12 and 26, at 12:30 p.m.; Great Decisions Discussion Group on Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.; Writing Club on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.; Red Rose Quilters Guild of Lancaster Embroidery Mini Group on Nov. 26 at 1:30 p.m.; Sewcial Sewing Club on Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.; Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga on Friday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m.; Lititz Art Association, on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. (no registration is required); and BYOB Book Club, for which attendees may bring whatever they are currently reading, on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m.
The Literary Travelers Book Club will meet on Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org.
The following programs will be offered for children: Lego Club, Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 to 11 a.m. for children ages 6 to 10; Paws to Read, where children can read to a therapy dog, Saturdays, Nov. 8 and 22, from 10 to 11:30
“The goal is to award a scholarship this spring,” said Arvia. “It’s to help impact the community in the future. That’s who my dad really was as a husband, father and coach. We really want his legacy to continue. He started youth field hockey in our area. It didn’t matter if (players) lived in Warwick. He was committed to young people moving and being active.”
“We’re not actively soliciting donations,” she added. “It’s pretty much word of mouth right now.”
For additional information and to donate, go to www.lancfound.org/fund/ robert-bob-derr-memorial -scholarship-fund.
a.m. and Thursday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; and Music for Everyone Drum Circle for children ages 5 to 12, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.
The library will host children’s book author Eddie Hall on Monday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. Hall, who lives in central Pennsylvania, is the author of “Lonnie and the Wolf Within,” which explores feelings and neurodivergence. Books will be available for purchase.
There will be three weeks of parachute classes offered for children on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 1 through 18. Registration will begins on Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. The classes will include Parachute Play on Mondays and Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 5, who may attend independently, and Little Parachute on Thursdays for children ages 1 and 2, who must attend with a caregiver.
Gift-a-Book will take place from Nov. 17 through Saturday, Dec. 13. Patrons may choose from a selection of books and purchase their favorite for the library. Donors may put a holiday bookplate in the book and be the first to check it out.
The Lititz Public Library’s holiday StoryWalk title is “Snowmen at Christmas” by Caralyn Buehner. The
StoryWalk will begin to the right of the library entrance and move counterclockwise around the library.
A program for children ages 3 to 6, titled “Cruise into Kindergarten: Oh My Pumpkin Pie!” will be offered on Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. After hearing a story about pumpkins, children and their caregivers will visit different stations that will help with skills needed to start school. Online registration will begin two weeks prior to the event.
The Lititz Historical Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. After some brief items of business, Lititz Historical Foundation president Cory Van Brookhoven will discuss the history of turnpike mile markers in Lancaster County. Online registration will begin on Nov. 1.
A free concert by the Robin Work Quartet will be held on Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The group will present a program of musical memories from the American Songbook, featuring songs and music from the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and more. Online registration will begin on Thursday, Oct. 30.
“Threading the Eye of the Needle: A B-17 Tail Gunner’s Journey” will be presented on
Christmas Wonderland Market Planned
Lititz Christian School will host its third annual Christmas Wonderland Market on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the school, which is located within Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz.
The market is a festive event for local artists and craftsmen to showcase their unique gifts to the public for purchase during
the holiday season. The event is being planned by the school’s Parent Teacher Fellowship as a community event and fundraiser. Admission is free. For more information, visit the “Christmas Wonderland Market” event page on Facbeook. Those who are interested in being a vendor may email christmaswonder landmarket@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
Warwick High School To Stage “Clue”
“Clue: High School Edition,” a whodunit based on the classic board game and 1985 film, will be the fall play at Warwick High School, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz. Show dates and times are Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m.
The play is set during a dark and stormy night at Boddy Manor, when six colorful guests gather for
dinner only to discover their host has been murdered. As they race to find the killer, chaos, confusion and laughter ensue. With fast-paced action, witty dialogue and multiple endings, “Clue” will keep audiences guessing and laughing until the end. There will be separate ticket prices for adults and students and senior citizens age 60 and over; students and senior citizens will receive a discount.
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the Warwick Community Chest, local fire companies, ambulance associations and libraries. The group assists with the Fourth of July Queen of Candles Pageant and Baby Parade and growing the flowers in the Lititz square. The woman’s club is also closely working with the Warwick School District in helping 127 underprivileged students and their families around the holidays, honoring the achievements of two high school students of the month and sponsoring four postsecondary education scholarships.
“We try to spread it out. We don’t do the same causes every year,” said Hamilton, a resident of Lititz. “We help other women in other clubs, and we have a committee member who finds needs in other countries, and we donate to those causes. We have a committee member who sends out thank-you cards, well wishes and spreads sunshine. I’m just so proud of us. But it’s not all work and no play.”
Members of the Lititz Woman’s Club also go out to dinner, attend movies, go shopping and go on trips together.
The Lititz Woman’s Club boasts an astounding membership of 218 women ages 24 through 85. About 80% of those women reside in the Lititz area and Manheim Township.
“They are incredibly strong, bright ladies,” said Hamilton. “These women have done incredible things in their lives. Each member pays dues. We focus more on what’s your mission for being a member. A lot of them are just giving souls, and I think that’s why we get along really well.”
dinner meeting at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz, in May.
“Over the years, we’ve gotten a lot larger in numbers,” said Hamilton. “Over time, there’s been more need to help others. It used to be more of a social club. Now, you have to participate because our mission is to help others. I want people to know about us. I hope they get a warm feeling when they find out about us.”
For additional information, go to https://lititz womansclub.square space.com.
Established in 1940, the Lititz Woman’s Club became an independent organization in 2000. Included in the club’s upcoming events are a carryout fundraiser meal at Listrak from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19; the annual brunch and fashion show at Lititz Springs Inn at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6; Trivia Night at Lititz Springs Inn at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17; bingo at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 12; and a
Representatives from more than 125 colleges, universities, technical schools, business schools and branches of the armed forces will be present on College Night. The event will also offer a pair of informative, educational seminars titled “How To Choose a College” and “Financial Aid.”
“I don’t think (higher education) is for everybody,” said McDaniel. “I think times are changing. If you’re not ready to do it now, we have kids who take gap years. I think it’s important to at least come to College Night. It’s important to determine what’s the best road for you. It’s not wrong not to go to a four-year college. It’s a lot of money these days.”
“There are students who know exactly what they want to do,” she added. “For those who don’t, that’s why there are counselors; that’s why there are parents. There are counselors who can guide them toward their futures.”
More than 2,000 individuals from Lancaster County public and private high
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Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about the painted memories of Edward Thompson Cunliffe, a Word War II B-17 tail gunner and POW at Stalag XVII.
The Lititz Garden Club (LGC) will meet on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. The program about nature photography will be presented by Leah Robb, the LGC Native Garden Recipient in 2023. Robb will give a brief history of her journey in gardening with native plants, as documented with photographs using her favorite tool - the smartphone. No
schools - students, parents and family members - are expected to attend College Night at CVHS. The event is designed for seniors, juniors and 10th-graders.
“They’re college-bound students,” said McDaniel. “They’re trade schoolbound students. We don’t just get the four-year college students. It’s a lot of juniors and some seniors who are on the fence. A lot of parents come, too.”
“It’s the biggest (college fair) in the county,” added McDaniel. “Other schools participate, and they send their students to us. They love that we do it and everybody can come. We send (invitations) to all the schools in Lancaster County, public and private, indicating when it will be. We try to reach as far as we can go.”
Established in 1975, College Night at CVHS is celebrating 50 years of providing guide rails for the futures of thousands of Lancaster County high school students.
“It was probably on a lower scale when it first started and just got bigger and bigger,” said McDaniel.
“I do think College Night sticks with what people know and with what people expect and with what works well. We keep it simple. We’ve seen different colleges come in, and some colleges come back every year. It’s a consistent fair, and I like it that way. I think we have a good reputation. When people walk in the door, things are easy to find.”
“College Night is a wonderful event,” McDaniel continued. “It’s not only for our community in Conestoga Valley; it’s for everyone in Lancaster County. It’s a way for students to interact with representatives from colleges and trade schools. It helps them get a feel for what colleges have to offer. It’s a quick interaction, but it’s a meaningful interaction.”
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Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County will meet on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about the night sky. No registration is required.
Borrowing for a Small Business with Truist Bank will be presented on Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. During the course, attendees will learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding and how the lending process works. Take-away resources will be provided.
Online registration will begin on Nov. 10.
Church Sets Soup Sale
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, is accepting orders for quarts of Oregon Dairy soups. Orders and payment are due by Sunday, Nov. 2.
Vegetable beef, chicken corn, tomato bisque, creamy potato, chicken corn noodle, and ham and bean soup varieties are available at a set cost per quart.
Orders will be ready for pickup at the church on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Quarts will be available for walk-ins while supplies last.
To place an order, call the church at 717-5600321, email faithumc@ hotmail.com, or visit www .faithumc.us and click “Online Giving.”
Oregon Community United Methodist Church, located at 1214 Creek Road, Lititz, will hold its annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The holiday bazaar will include local crafters, a silent auction, baked goods and soup to go, as well as household items,
books and more. Hot dogs, barbecue, baked goods and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Those who would like to reserve a table space are asked to call 717-6567198 and leave a message.
Proceeds from the event will help support continuing ministries of the church.
Women’s Group To Meet
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Kristen Hess will speak on “Growing in Dependence.” She will discuss the importance of vulnerability and admitting helplessness before God in order to grow in faith.
Kristen grew up in the Manheim area and has been a lifelong member
of Chiques Church. She has been married to her husband, Mike, for 15 years, and they have three children. She works as a family physician at Norlanco Family Medicine and enjoys reading, gardening, spending time with family, and taking walks.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
Interested individuals interact with representatives of higher-education institutions at a past College Night at Conestoga Valley High School.
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Open your mind and collect your thoughts on pipe organs. Now, take everything you thought you knew about organs and throw it out the window.
Frank Dodd is going to help you reorganize your ideas on organ music. It’s his version of Organ Transplants.
“It’s a play on words. It’s an organ recital,” said Dodd, who’s been the organist and director of music at Westminster Presbyterian Church for seven years. “Most of the music is transplanted. We call them transcriptions. It was originally designed for
music on different instruments and transcribed for playing on the organ.”
Dodd will present his interpretation of Organ Transplants at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Dodd’s organ concert, which is part of Westminster’s sixevent music series, is free and open to the public.
A freewill offering will be accepted, and proceeds will benefit the music series.
“For me, the lines between performances and worship are really blurred, because every Sunday I perform as part of the worship service,” said Dodd. “God has given me these gifts, and I want to share them. But in a concert like this, with music like this, I have to leverage the organ to make it sound like an orchestra. It’s really fun.”
Organ Transplants will include 10 pieces of music selected by Dodd, and the recital will last about 90 minutes. An intermission will be included as part of the performance.
“The recital will not be livestreamed, partly because we believe there’s something magical about being at a live performance,” said Dodd, a resident of Manheim Township. “It’s one of those things you want to be at in person. The acoustics at the church really lends itself to the playing of the organ. The organ is versatile as an instrument, and it can be very entertaining. That’s what this concert is setting out to do.”
Staged on the day after Halloween, Organ Transplants will open with Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.
“It’s the quintessential spooky organ music,” said Dodd. “That’s going to set the mood for the whole night.”
“For me, the highlight is that I get to play music I can’t play on a Sunday morning,” continued Dodd. “It’s pieces from movies, musical theater, ballet and a Disney piece. There are three pieces
back-to-back-to-back from ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ that I really enjoy playing. These three transcripts of movie music aren’t your typical fare for a church organist.”
Several hundred individuals are expected to attend Dodd’s performance, including church members, music lovers, Dodd’s relatives and colleagues and members of the community.
“The organ originated a couple of centuries B.C. It’s that old,” said Dodd. “But it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that it made its way into churches and cathedrals. The organ has slowly become the instrument of choice in churches. In the early 1900s, there were many large organs installed in churches and large auditoriums.”
“It’s much easier to pay an organist to play Tchaikovsky than to pay an orchestra of 100 people,” Dodd continued. “That’s where the transcriptions began. The organ became this instrument to play classical pieces of music to a lot of folks. You just needed a big organ and a big auditorium. Some of what I’m playing is that.”
Dodd has been playing the organ - the boisterous musical cousin of the piano - for 28 years, since
he was 10. He has reached a level of proficiency that has been fostered through the repetition of those God-given gifts.
“I grew up going to church, and I thought the organ was the neatest thing,” said Dodd. “I was transformed as a kid. If I’m completely honest, I think (the proficiency) is 50% talent and 50% hard work. I’ve been working on this music since the beginning of the summer and most of these pieces I’ve never played before, so it’s going to be a challenge.”
The next concert in Westminster’s Music Series, Joy to the World, will be presented at the church at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, followed by the New Jersey Chamber Orchestra at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31; the Messiah University concert choir at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11; and Sandra McCracken, a ticketed event, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
“In my seven years as director of music, this is the first organ concert I’ve done,” said Dodd. “The congregants have been asking. Up until now I’ve been telling them I do provide one, every Sunday morning at 11. To me, it was obvious that now was the time.”
For additional information, go to https://westpca.com/ church-events/#music.
Music director Frank Dodd plays the organ at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
