Bodies of Art 4 opens

Bodies of Art 4 opens May 17,2013 at Dog Star Books in Lancaster.  This curated group exhibition represents a tradition started over 40 years ago by artists working from life models at F&M College.  The group continues to meet every Tuesday evening in the second floor drawing studio in
the Herman Arts building and includes artists of every level of interest and achievement, including professionals, students, teachers, novices and those who love to draw and paint for pleasure. The studio is open to all.

This exhibition is a sequel to shows held in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2007.

Artwork is selected by the Curator at Dog Star Books, Jeff Geib, a Lancaster artist, known for his extraordinary drawing, etching and teaching experience.

You are invited to meet the artists at the Opening Reception to be held May 17, from 5 pm until 8 pm. The exhibition will be in place for June's First Friday, as well.

Dog Star Books is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday and Monday from 11 am to 3 pm. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

You may call for information at 717.823.6605

DEP Recovers Missing Nuclear Gauge Lost by Company

WPMT FOX 43
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced today that it recovered in Maryland the missing nuclear gauge a Franklin County company lost in West Virginia on May 3. The device has not been tampered with or

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http://fox43.com/2013/05/16/dep-recovers-missing-nuclear-gauge-lost-by-company/

17-year cicadas are edible, taste a lot like shrimp

LANCASTERONLINE
Billions of bite-sized snacks are about to appear in your backyard.
After nearly two decades living under the earth, cicadas are about to shake off the dirt and invade our great outdoors. And they'll be ripe for your feasting says Isa Betancourt, an entomologist from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
"It's a delicacy that's rare," says Betancourt, who's known to dine on a few bugs from time to time. She calls cicadas "the shrimp of the land."

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http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/849537_17-year-cicadas-are-edible--taste-a-lot-like-shrimp.html

Find out the story behind your old clock, watch at Columbia museum

LEBANON DAILY NEWS
Are you curious about the origins of your old watch or clock? The National Watch & Clock Museum's Library & Research Center is holding a Clock and Watch Evaluation Day on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia.

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http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonnews/ci_23249159/find-out-story-behind-your-old-clock-watch

New carry-out eatery opens in Columbia

MERCHANDISER
The Columbia Fryer Chicken Shack has opened its doors for business. Located at 301 Cherry St. at the corner of Third and Cherry streets, the eatery will offer delicious chicken fried up by co-owner Jamie Uhlrich.

Uhlrich is no stranger to the chicken business. He has been serving up great food for 20 years, managing the Mount Joy Twin Kiss and River Street Cafe in Marietta. Taking bits and pieces of recipes and perfecting them, Uhlrich has come up with some of the tastiest broasted chicken and chicken wings in the area. Chicken is not the only food to be found at The Columbia Fryer Chicken Shack, as shrimp, crab cakes, fish and chips, and more round out the menu. A daily special homemade meal will also be available, allowing customers to enjoy a good meal on a short lunch break or to take home for an easy dinner. "Stop in and grab yourself a bucket meal with a couple of sides and enjoy," the owners encouraged.

The Columbia Fryer Chicken Shack can also cater work luncheons or make meals for fundraisers.

Business hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sundays, with extended hours offered during the summer. Food is available for carryout only, and customers are encouraged to call ahead to 342-2639 to have their order ready for pickup.

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http://news.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=85421

Museum earns accreditation

The National Watch & Clock Museum has achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition for a museum. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, governments, funders, outside agencies, and the museum-going public.

Of the nation's estimated 17,500 museums, 1,005 are currently accredited. The National Watch & Clock Museum is one of only 35 museums accredited in Pennsylvania and joins two others in Lancaster County, the Ephrata Cloister and the North Museum.

Accreditation is a rigorous process that examines all aspects of a museum's operations. To earn accreditation, a museum first must conduct a year of self-study and then undergo a site visit by a team of peer reviewers. AAM's Accreditation Commission, an independent and autonomous body of museum professionals, reviews and evaluates the self-study and visiting committee report to determine whether a museum should receive accreditation. The process varies by museum, but generally takes three years.

For more program information, including hours or operation, directions, or admission costs, readers may call 684-8261 or visit www.museumoftime.org.

Lutz declares May 19-25 EMS Week in Columbia

LANCASTERONLINE
Columbia Mayor Leo Lutz has declared May 19-25 Emergency Medical Service Week.

At Monday's council meeting, Lutz presented a certificate of proclamation to Frank Splain, head of the Columbia Quick Response Service.

Lutz thanked Splain and other emergency service providers for their life-saving services and willingness to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/849973_Lutz-declares-May-19-25-EMS-Week-in-Columbia.html