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Dutch Valley tree lighting returns with music, film and cocoa

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Dutchman Hospitality Group will host its second annual Christmas tree lighting at the Dutch Valley campus in Sugarcreek on November 14, starting at 5:30 p.m., according to a community announcement.

This free event will feature cookies, hot cocoa, and take-home activities for children while supplies last. Guests can also enjoy a live nativity with animals from Sunset Acre Farms and holiday music performed by the cast of Ohio Star Theater’s upcoming production of *A Christmas Carol*.

At 6:15 p.m., attendees will gather for a candle lighting ceremony before the campus lights up for the season.

Following the tree lighting, there will be a special screening of Angel Studios’ animated film *King of Kings* at Ohio Star Theater. Tickets are $12 for ages 13 and up and $8 for children. Proceeds from the screening will benefit Safe Harbor Ohio.

“After the positive reception by our community and guests last year, we are excited to kick off the Christmas season once again by bringing the campus and our 2026 Christmas tree to life,” said Mike Miller, president of Dutchman Hospitality Group.

Dutch Valley is located off Route 39, just east of Sugarcreek. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a meal at Dutch Valley Restaurant and explore the decorated shops, which will offer special deals for the occasion.

For more details, visit [dhgroup.com/tree-lighting-ceremony](https://dhgroup.com/tree-lighting-ceremony).

*This story was created by Dave DeMille (ddemille@gannett.com) with assistance from Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of information gathering, review, editing, and publishing. Learn more at [cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct](https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct).*
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/dutch-valley-tree-lighting-returns-100919504.html

Obituary: Arnold Frederick McLean

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**Arnold Frederick McLean**

Lewiston — Arnold Frederick McLean, born July 19, 1935, in Woodstock, New Brunswick, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, following a time of prayer and cherished hymns.

Arnold was the loving husband of Mary (Stevens) McLean, with whom he shared a lifetime of faith and unwavering commitment to family. Together, Arnold and Mary built their lives on the foundation of Scripture, devoting themselves to raising their children in the knowledge of God’s grace and truth. Their home was a place of prayer, hospitality, and joy—a reflection of the deep faith that guided every decision and season of life.

He was a proud and loving father to seven children: daughter Julie (McLean) Stewart and husband Tim; son Carl McLean and wife Donna; son Paul McLean; son Joel McLean; daughter Laurie Allen and husband Chris; son Philip McLean and wife Amy; and daughter Sharon Sterling and husband Allen. Arnold was also a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to many, each of whom brought him immense joy and pride. His legacy lives on through the generations he nurtured with wisdom, kindness, and a spirited sense of fun.

Arnold was predeceased by his father Arthur McLean and mother Violette (Tompkins) McLean; sisters Norma and Marie; and brothers Willard and Merlin. He is survived by his sister Verna and brothers Glenn and Harold.

Arnold’s life was a testimony to the redeeming power of Christ. He believed in the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus and lived each day with the assurance that his salvation was secure. His favorite verse, John 14:6—“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”—shaped his outlook and brought him peace in his final days.

He will be remembered not only for his vibrant personality and unwavering devotion but also for the way he pointed others to the hope found in the gospel. His life was a reflection of God’s grace, and his passing is not the end, but the beginning of eternal joy in the presence of the Lord.

A service and reception in celebration of Arnold’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, at Riverside Drive Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to:
New England Fellowship of Evangelicals
PO Box 599
Rumney, NH 03266.
https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/10/16/obituaryarnold-frederick-mclean-2/