Author: Nancy Mace

WAYNESBORO – Artist William H. Robson (1908-68) will be the subject of the next third Thursday Biography Breakfast. The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Main Street Family Diner, 1543 E. Main St. The event is open to the public, but reservations are required. A printer, photographer and limner, Robson was noted for his impromptu sketches of guest speakers at Waynesboro Rotary Club luncheon meetings. He also operated an advertising agency and was active in the community, particularly Little Theatre. To make reservations or for more information, those interested may call 717-762-2006 or email [email protected]…

Corporate America gave them experience. Small town living offered this Waynesboro couple the opportunity to start a new business and invest in their new community. Angeline Allaire and Tim Young are the new owners of HouseMaster, a residential property inspection business they operate from their home. HouseMaster is a franchised business company celebrating its 45th anniversary. “Tim is an award-winning quality and process assurance specialist with over 20 years experience, and I am in operations and strategic growth with 15 years experience,” noted Allaire. “We relocated to Waynesboro from eastern Pennsylvania and aspired to go into business together. We found…

Bras for a Cause is kicking off its eighth campaign in October. “All money raised benefits Franklin County breast care patients,” according to Rhonda McFarland, who started the campaign in 2016 with Carol MacDougall, of Concord, Mass., a 24-year breast cancer survivor and continuing supporter of the fundraiser. Donations, which include financial contributions and new and gently used bras, will be accepted through Oct. 31 and support Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance, Mercersburg. The cash donations are used to assist patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer who live in Franklin County, providing gas and food cards and help with energy…

WAYNESBORO – McKenzie Bittinger was about 9 years old when she knew she wanted to be part of the Seeing Eye Program. Recently the 18-year-old Waynesboro resident was honored with a  $1,750 scholarship toward her tuition at Penn State Mont Alto. To qualify, students must have raised at least two Seeing Eye puppies, demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and been active in their communities. Up to 260 people with blindness and low vision are partnered with a Seeing Eye dog each year.  “I’ve raised six dogs, and I am actively working on my seventh,” noted Bittinger, who is…

WAYNESBORO – Patient care, customer service and making the best possible impact on the community are what drives the new owners of two Waynesboro pharmacies. Antietam Pharmacy and Savage Family Pharmacy have been purchased by Rob Norris and Richard Collier and will be combined and launched as Waynesboro Apothecary on Monday, Sept. 30, at the Savage location, 604 E. Main St.   The business partners, who both have doctorates in pharmacy, also own Chambers Apothecary in Chambersburg and St. Thomas Apothecary. “We will continue to take care of our neighbors and keep the legacy created by Rodger Savage (of Savage) and…

The third annual Waynesboro Area Community Service Fair was held Sept. 14 at Memorial Park. The fair was sponsored St. Mary’s Episcoplal Church, which initiated the first event, as well as Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jesus Alive Ministries, Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc., New Hope Shelter and Waynesboro Community and Human Services. There were 30 displays by Waynesboro community service organizations and small business vendors, Waynesboro Fire Department and the K-9 unit of Waynesboro Police Department. NANCY MACE/FOR LOCAL.NEWS

WAYNESBORO – Marjorie Tressler has captured the spirit of “All God’s children come unto me” as cited in Matthew in a painting that will be donated to her church, Evangelical Lutheran in Waynesboro. Tressler of Waynesboro, a retired professional portrait artist, will name the  6- by 8-foot oil painting prior to its dedication in October. “We are deeply grateful for this contribution … a powerful reminder that we are all God’s children, loved and cherished by Christ,” said the Rev. Drahus Oslik, associate pastor. Tressler was commissioned by a nursing home to paint the work in 1989. “It hung in…

CHAMBERSBURG – A new restaurant in Chambersburg is getting “amazing feedback” from its customers, owner Mindy Danzberger says. In addition, Affinity Cafe “established regulars within the first couple weeks after we opened (July 16),” Danzberger said. “They really rave about the sandwiches and fresh-made bread.” Located at 133 N. Main St., just over a block from the square, the cafe features sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, fresh baked goods and coffee. Items in the bakery case are among the most popular, Danzberger added. “We can barely keep it filled. We fresh bake everything, every day.” The options change and…

This is more than just relieving pain and suffering … It’s about spreading the gospel. That sentiment resonates with participants in a recent mission trip to Tanzania with Dr. Bob Zimmerman of Waynesboro. For Zimmerman, a retired dentist, it was his 60th mission trip, a journey that started in 1977 after he graduated from dental school. “I bought a local dental practice, but it was being remodeled and would not be ready until September. I needed something to do. An acquaintance mentioned to me that a dentist was needed for a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. So I volunteered.” “I…

WAYNESBORO – More than 250 people lined up at the Wayne Heights Mall, waiting to be the first customers in the new ALDI store at 1517 E. Main St.  in Waynesboro Aug. 29. A soft opening of the 20,499 square foot store was held Aug. 28.The first 100 customers received a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, as well as a free eco-friendly bag filled with ALDI items and a free ALDI shopping tote.Breanna McKay of Chambersburg was the first person in line at 5:30 a.m. She said she was looking forward to perusing an aisle in…