BY JEFF FALK
DCDC helps kids comprehend reading in entirely different ways
yslexia is something that we might not fully understand. Dyslexia may be something we don’t talk enough about. Dyslexia might be more prevalent than we realize.
It’s a learning disorder that Children’s Dyslexia Center (CDC) of Lancaster can help manage and, in some instances, even overcome.
how the brain processes language. Words and sentences look the same, but it’s daunting to read. Students work so hard to get through paragraphs that by the end of them they don’t remember the meaning. You have to break the reading code. We teach kids how to break that code, so it frees the brain up.”
“We teach kids how to be confident readers and writers.”
“What everyone needs to understand is that (dyslexia is) neurological, it runs in families and it affects language processing,” said Heather Brown, who’s been CDC of Lancaster’s director for 10 years. “What it’s not is reading backwards. It’s about how kids process language,
Located at 213 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, CDC of Lancaster teaches school-age children with dyslexia from Lancaster, Dauphin, York, Chester and Lebanon counties how to read, write and spell. Much of the work is performed in one-on-one settings after school.
CDC of Lancaster also trains adults how to tutor kids with
See Children’s Dyslexia Center pg 9
FHFLC promotes farming as lifestyle
BY JEFF FALK
The development of Lancaster County is rooted in agriculture and family living. It’s a past that the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County (FHFLC) wants to honor but not dwell on.
FHFLC seeks to sustain, preserve and support the evolved agricultural industry in Lancaster County. The nonprofit accomplishes its mission by providing a hub for the farming community, implementing programs, fostering
relationships and educating youths.
“Agriculture is very important in Lancaster County,” said FHFLC president Steve Spayd.
“Lancaster County is still the leading agricultural county in the state. Our farms have gotten larger, and they’ve gotten more technical. Hopefully, at the end of the day, we can say we’ve made progress. I don’t think we’re working harder; we’re working smarter.”
FHFLC, which is directed by a 15-member board, might be
Everybody needs a little Elsie from time to time
BY JEFF FALK
They say that dogs are man’s best friends. That’s certainly true of Elsie, who’s everybody’s friend.
Elsie, a 4-year-old Labradoodle, is a social facility dog at Brownstown Elementary School, 51 School Lane Ave., Brownstown. She goes to school with her owner and primary handler, Christine Colantoni, every day and makes herself available to anyone - students and staff members alike - who needs the
type of comfort and affection that only dogs can provide.
“It’s truly unconditional love and just a trust for humans,” said Colantoni of the universal relationship that exists between dogs and people. “(Dogs) just want to be companions. For the kids, it teaches them responsibility. (Dogs) trust us to do the best for them, and in turn they do their best for us.”
Elsie’s duties at Brownstown Elementary School are more informal than they are formal. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t
A student works with an instructor on reading at Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster.
Elsie, a facility dog at Brownstown Elementary, allows budding learners to read to her.
play an important role in the educational process.
Sometimes, Elsie allows budding learners to read to her. Other times, simply being present is her job.
“We do greetings during morning duty and greet kids as they come in the building,” said Colantoni, a speech therapist for students in kindergarten through grade five. “She greets kids when they come into my speech therapy office. For some students, it actually calms them if they can walk alongside her. A lot of times the staff comes to visit her.”
“Sometimes we’ll be walking, and students will see her and say, ‘It’s Elsie. It’s Elsie,’” continued Colantoni. “It’s very uplifting, and they’re excited to see her. I think both (seeing her and petting her) can be calming, depending upon what a student needs. Having her lay across the laps of students can be calming. I know when I’m petting her, I can feel my heart rate going down. It’s so calming.”
For Elsie, the feelings may be mutual.
“She gets so excited coming to school,” said Colantoni. “She loves the attention. She loves (being petted). She comes to school every day I come to school.”
Elsie first started going
to school with Colantoni four years ago when she was a puppy in training to be a facility dog. It’s been two years now since Colantoni and Elsie together completed the required training to become a certified handler and facility dog.
“Four years ago, the principal reached out and asked, ‘Has anyone recently gotten a puppy?’” said Colantoni. “(Elsie) was 3 months old and had some training, and I was willing to do this. After two years of training, we became certified.”
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School District’s Gerald G. Huesken Middle School is home to another facility dog, Coco, and there have been discussions about adding dogs at Fritz and Smoketown elementaries. Other school districts in Lancaster County have utilized facility dogs as parts of their education process, but the trend is relatively new and far from widespread.
“There’s a bond that exists between humans and dogs,” said Colantoni. “I was not a trainer. I had to learn to be a trainer. But it’s really deepened our relationship.”
LCBA holds meetings, posts activities
The Loyal Christian Benefit Association (LCBA), Local Branch 1557, met on Sept. 17 at the Udder Choice Restaurant in Ephrata. Following a light supper, the meeting was opened by president Linda Mueller. The Lord’s Prayer was recited.
David Lapp, CEO of Blessings of Hope, gave a slideshow presentation showing how his organization finds resources for surplus food
and then sorts and packs it for distribution for those who are experiencing food insecurity.
LCBA members discussed ways to increase membership, especially among younger people. It was reported that tickets for the Oct. 6 bingo event were sold out. On Sunday, Dec. 15, the annual Christmas celebration will consist of lunch at Manor Buffet followed by the Servant Stage production of “Christmas Crooners.”
The list of prospective donation recipients was finalized. A first round of donations was to be sent out within the month. A second round of donations will be distributed in December.
At the LCBA’s Oct. 15 meeting, Edward Nissley gave a presentation on the 2025 changes to Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
The October donation contributions totaled $11,800. At the November meeting, members will finalize the next round of distributions. The Christmas party was discussed at the October meeting; representatives from LCBA’s main office will be present at the party and treat the local members to ice cream.
The local LCBA will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the Udder Choice Restaurant, 1812 W. Main St., Ephrata, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The local LCBA motto is “loving God - embracing others - impacting community.” New members are welcome. For information about the group, call Linda at 717-471-3131.
Elsie with her owner and handler, Christine Colantoni
GSS opens new facility to offer housing in Lancaster city
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Good Samaritan Services (GSS), a nonprofit organization that seeks to combat homelessness in Lancaster and Chester counties, recently celebrated the opening of a facility in downtown Lancaster that will offer hous -
ing for single mothers and their children experiencing a crisis. On Oct. 15, GSS held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly renovated building on North Lime Street, and it welcomed its first clients at the end of October.
“It’s so essential to be able to offer short-term
Community members attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 15 to celebrate the opening of Good Samaritan Services’ new facility on North Lime Street in Lancaster city.
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housing for people with nowhere to go,” said GSS’ marketing and communications manager, Rachel Shelley. “Lancaster city is one of the most densely populated areas of families that we serve, and we’re happy to be able to take this first step to helping more people in need.”
After the ceremony, attendees were invited to tour the new residential facility. GSS had been using the building as an office space since 2017, and it served as a place for case managers to provide preventative services and meet with families at risk of eviction. The building was frequently empty between meetings, and GSS began thinking of ways it could better utilize the space. The organization began moving its offices out of the facility in October 2023, and the building was renovated to support transitional housing.
With the renovation and official opening of the North Lime Street building, GSS now offers shortterm housing at all five of its locations, which include facilities in Phoenixville, Coatesville, Kennett Square and Ephrata. The Lancaster city location will provide safe housing for up to eight people in addition to case management services and resources. Although the facility will only serve single mothers and children for the time being, GSS plans to expand its services to assist all demographics over the next 10 years.
said the organization is seeking partnerships with businesses and other nonprofits, as well as volunteers to assist with the projects. “We would love to welcome people for tours to learn more,” added Shelley. For more information, visit https://goodsamser vices.org or email info@ goodsamservices.org.
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Another factor in GSS’ decision to offer housing in Lancaster city is the convenience and accessibility it offers residents. Clients who stay at the facility are closer to child care, have more job opportunities nearby and can easily access public transportation. “It’s a rich opportunity for people to access resources in the city that we haven’t been able to offer before,” Shelley said.
Although the North Lime Street location has officially opened its doors, GSS still hopes to complete two addition projects to add a laundry room and renovate a patio on the second level of the building. Shelley
Holiday shoppers invited to check out The Shoppes at Miller’s
Shoppers are invited to check out The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Anna’s Gifts & Sundries and Locally Made Food Shop for their holiday shopping. All of the stores are located on Route 30 in The Shoppes at Miller’s. Visitors will find local treasures and artisanal products from Lancaster County, from hand-stitched Amish quilts to shoofly pie.
The Quilt Shop at Miller’s offers all things quilt related, including a curated selection of hand-stitched quilts, quillows and handmade artisanal crafts. The store has been a destination for both locals and visitors seeking unique gifts and
home décor.
Locally Made Food Shop focuses on items made in Lancaster County, including Miller’s Bakery products. Shoppers will find jams, jellies, spice mixes, tea, coffee and baked goods like shoofly pie and chocolate pecan pie. Additionally, there are Lancaster County-made kitchen items, including wooden cutting boards, Lancaster cast-iron pans and more.
To learn how to ship a Miller’s shoofly pie, chocolate pecan pie or raisin bread with icing, visit www .LocallyMadeFoodShop .com or call 717-687-6621.
At Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, visitors will find locally made jewelry and accessories.
Crafters will appreciate the hand-stitched quilts by Amish and Mennonite artisans and be able to explore an array of quilts, ranging from traditional Amish patterns to con -
temporary designs at The Quilt Shop. There are also wall hangings, bed runners and throws. For those who cannot visit the store, quilts can be purchased at www .QuiltShopAtMillers.com or people may arrange a virtual shopping experience.
For home chefs and foodies, handmade items that can be found for the kitchen include aprons, spice mats and potholders in a multitude of colors. These items, as well as spices and jams, can be found at both The Quilt Shop and Locally Made.
For children, The Quilt Shop has handmade soft cloth books and quilted stuffed animals. Also offered are baby blankets and quilted growth chart wall hangings.
At Anna’s, shoppers will find jewelry by Lancaster County artisans, including The Color Green’s wirewrapped hand-blown glass jewelry. Anna’s also carries seasonal items like scarves, gloves and hats.
At Locally Made, shoppers can create their own personalized baskets filled with locally made jellies, jams, fruit butters, coffee, olive oils, teas and more along with home décor and kitchen items from Anna’s. Premade gift baskets are also offered, as well as curated gift boxes, which can be shipped across the U.S.
Gift cards purchased at The Quilt Shop, Anna’s or Locally Made are good at all three retail shops plus Miller’s Smorgasbord, AmishView Inn & Suites and Smokehouse BBQ & Brews. This allows the gift recipients to select their own special gift, eat at Miller’s or even put it toward a getaway at AmishView.
The Shoppes at Miller’s is located at 2811 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks. To learn more, visit www .millerssmorgasbord.com and select “Shopping.”
Cavod posts giving event
Cavod will hold its annual Day of ThanksGIVING on Friday, Nov. 15. The organization has
set a goal to raise $65,000 for its arts programs. Matching funds have been pledged. The event
will also celebrate Cavod’s 20th anniversary.
To donate, visit https:// cavod.org.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
HABECKER MENNONITE CHURCH: A growing intercultural church that loves God, its neighbors and the world. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. Located at 451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA. Active youth group. All are Welcome! Website: habeckerchurch.com
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 105 Earland Dr., New Holland, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 services on Sunday morning and 7:00 service on Wednesday evening. Childcare for birth through 5th grade available during 2nd and 3rd Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening service. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit Lighthouseag.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH, HELLERS (founded 1725), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. 717656-9249. Sunday Worship held 9:25 am Holy Communion 1st Sun. of month. Adult Sunday School at 10:45 am. Handicap Accessible. Pastor: Bruce Tully. E-mail: info@salemhellers.com; Website: www.salemhellers.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
Farm and Home
best known locally for the Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County, which it operates at 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The spacious building houses seven outside organizations, including the Penn State Agricultural Extension Office of Lancaster County, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency, the Lancaster County Conservation District, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an agricultural products business.
“Our agricultural community is a very giving community where we come together and learn different things,” said Spayd. “By having a central meeting place, I think it’s been a tremendous benefit to Lancaster County. Our learning is never finished. One of the things we need to keep in mind is, are we passing that knowledge on? There was a need for a hub, and that’s why the foundation was founded.”
FHFLC sponsors a scholarship program for Lan -
caster County high school students interested in furthering their educations in the fields of agriculture, family living and consumer sciences. Following an application and review process, four-year renewable, $1,000 scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Since its inception in 1966, the program has awarded 526 scholarships totaling over $740,000.
The scholarship program is funded through the Elmer L. Esbenshade Trust and FHFLC.
“I think the scholarship program is a very important aspect of Farm and Home Foundation because we want to encourage young people to further their educations,” said Spayd. “I think they’re kids who are motivated to learn more and who have a hunger for knowledge. Book knowledge and hands-on knowledge have to go together. The saying ‘it takes a community to raise a family’ is so true. I don’t think you could put a price tag on the
Recipients of Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County’s 2024 scholarships are (from left) Emma Oberholtzer of Garden Spot High School, Jeanette Kneisley of Penn Manor High School, Mackenzie Nafziger of Penn Manor High School, Nathan Sauder of Manheim Central High School, Evan Espenshade of Elizabethtown Area High School and Caden Beyer of Ephrata High School.
whole thing.”
FHFLC, which also supports local 4-H clubs, FFA and community clubs, was established in 1961 by a group of Lancaster County farmers and their wives who were seeking to support agriculture in the community. In 1967, the current Farm and Home Center building was completed.
“I don’t know that the general public knows about us,” said Spayd. “Maybe those in the local agricultural community do. I don’t
think people realize the availability of programs for them there and what the foundation has to offer. We’d like to make more people interested in how their food is being produced and where their food is coming from. So many people think food comes from the grocery store, and they don’t know anything beyond that.”
For additional information about the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County, go to www .farmandhomecenter.com.
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Pipe organ dedication concert set
Internationally acclaimed concert organist Alan Morrison will play the dedicatory concert for the recently completed Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Pipe Organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. The concert will take place in the historic 1854 sanctuary.
The organ, in memory of Rita Jane Barton Hill Byrne and the Rev. Ronald and Darlene Christiansen, is a rebuilt Sebastian Gundling organ that was repaired, restored, and enhanced under the craftsmanship of Larry Pruett at Columbia Organ Works.
Morrison has performed in concert throughout North America, South
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America, Europe, and Russia. He is a regular performer at Marian Anderson Hall in Philadelphia, where he presents music as a soloist, as a concerto soloist, with choral and brass groups, and with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available afterward.
For more information, call the church office at 717-397-5149.
Senior citizens plan meeting
The Strasburg Area Senior Citizens will gather on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. On the agenda will be elections for 2025 officers, signing Christmas cards for veterans, and receiving contributions to the annual memorial fund for Christmas giving. Refreshments will be available.
Guests are welcome. There is a registration fee at the door to cover the fire hall rental.
Strasburg Seniors is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1966 for the recreation and benefit of area residents age 50 and older. Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of every month, and the club also holds a summer picnic and yearly Christmas party as well as outings and trips.
To register or for more information, call Jill at 717-239-1530.
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LOCATED AT: 180 Musser Rd., East Earl, PA 17519
DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 322 & Rt. 23 intersection, travel East on Rt. 322 for half mile to property on the right. SATURDAY REAL ESTATE @ 1-PM: A clean 3-bedroom brick Rancher w/ attached 2-car garage and detached shop on .76-acre corner lot. This house has approx. 1,731 sq ft on main level; 25’x 14.5’ eat-in kitchen & dining area has Cherry cabinetry, eat-at counter; 18’x 14’ front living room w/ large Bay window; 3-bedrooms w/ closets; full bathroom w/ walk-in shower; half bathroom; mud room w/ laundry hook-up; 26’x 23’ 2-car attached garage; rear treated wood deck; covered front & side porches. Basement has 38’x 25’ finished recreation room w/ fireplace; storage & utility room; cold cellar; desirable Geothermal heat & A/C; public water & sewer; good roof; generator throw switch; 200-amp elec; Elanco S.D.; East Earl Twp; taxes $4,049. DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP: A 26’x 34’ stick-built detached garage/shop was built in 2003, has (2) overhead doors, full stairway to second level storage, second level has dormers, brick front & vinyl sides, electric. VACANT LOT: A level .35-acre vacant lot w/ water & sewer hook-up, 75’ of road frontage, zoned Residential Medium Density.
SATURDAY PERSONAL PROPERTY: Winchester semi-auto 12-ga shotgun; Marlin .22 rifle; Savage 12-ga shotgun; John Deere Model 318 lawn tractor w/ mower, 54” snow blade, & wheel weights; Ariens Model 824 snowblower; “ShopSmith” multi-tool w/ attachments; Alum. ext. ladder; 6” Craftsman joiner; Troy Bilt 2700-psi pressure washer; stacking bookcase; 9’ slate pool table (Dagen); oak dresser; oak bowfront china closet; 6’ glass display case; 4’ bench; (6) porch spring chairs; GE frig; auto washer & dryer; old china and glassware; pot belly stove; oak gingerbread clock; CI dogs; peanut butter and iced tea glasses; Carnival pitcher and 6 cups; other Carnival glassware; Opalescent glass; 2 gal. glass butter churn; (10) Hubley dog card holders; cylinder records; Chester H. Weaver milk bottles; S.E. Weaver milk bottles; F.M. Stauffer milk bottles; White Oak Dairy milk bottles; PRR lanterns; much more unlisted. Bring your chair, auction held under a tent.
FRIDAY NEW HOLLAND ITEMS: Sperry NH #10 anvil; New Holland model “S-8” riding lawn mower (garage find); NH grain grinding mill #8 ½; NH pto reduction gear system; 5-ft. Sperry NH panel sign; Sperry bailor twine sample box (nice); (18) Sperry bell banks; (8) NH tractor trailers NIB; Sperry NH sign/clock; (3) NH machine co. cows; (17) NH combines; (10) NH sm. square balers; (14) NH manure spreaders; (7) NH TR96 combines NIB: (4) NH sq. baler NIB; (2) NH hayliner balers NIB; (4) NH forage wagons; (5) NH hay-rakes NIB; (2) NH skid-steer loaders NIB; (6) NH #358 hammer mills; (4) NH hay bines NIB; (2) NH hit-miss engines NIB; (39) Sperry NH L-555 super boom loaders NIB; stacks of NH line magazines; (8) Ford NH tractors NIB; (30) Ertl NH truck banks NIB; misc. Sperry NH items; plus more. FRIDAY JOHN
DEERE ITEMS: (4) JD model A tractors NIB; JD model G tractor NIB; JD 3010 tractor NIB; JD 70 row-crop tractor NIB; JD BR tractor NIB: JD 12-A combine NIB; (2) JD combines; (4) JD manure spreaders; JD sm. sq. baler; JD grain drill; JD front loader attach.; (11) misc. JD tractors; (4) JD sm. garden tractors. FRIDAY GENERAL LISTING: (2) Barber-Greene material elevators; antique bindery support wheel; Structo concrete truck; Buddy-L wrecker truck; Tonka wrecker truck; Tonka cattle truck; Structo cattle truck; Structo fire engine; (10) Sperry ind. Dryer models NIB; (16) Sperry frying pans; Structo dump truck; large Tonka trucks; Lumar army truck w/ search light; Hubley dump truck; Lionel train set; (30+) Winross trucks; (12) Ertl truck & trailers; (30+) vintage cast iron penny banks; (5) egg scales; (7) Weaver Chicken Co. chicken banks (several colors); (5) True-Scale tractors; (4) True-Scale manure spreaders; (5) True-Scale field plows; several other True-Scale toys; (2) First-Gear mac trucks NIB; (2) Oliver tractors; other Oliver toys; Allis-Chalmers combines; (50+) Hess trucks; plus much more.
THURSDAY COIN LISTING: This is a 1-owner collection. Auction includes 600+ cataloged lots; over 750 Silver dollars (Morgans & Peace); Barber half dollars; Barber Quarters; Barber Dimes; many Silver Eagles; bulk lots of Silver (Dimes, Quarters, & Half Dollars). Email John for catalog johnruttsold@gmail.com Visit our website www.martinandrutt.com
Good receives Everence Journey Award
Linford Good is the recipient of the 2024 Everence regional Journey Award in central Pennsylvania. This award recognizes Good for his years of service and generosity.
Good has dedicated more than 25 years of his life to the service and growth of Landis Homes and Landis Communities, where he is currently the community design specialist. In his role, he has overseen the planning and implementation of the retirement community’s development and numerous expansions with leadership, grace, humility and stewardship.
Larry Guengerich, director of communications and engagement at Landis Communities, nominated Good for the award. Lynette Morales, stewardship consultant for Everence, presented the award to Good.
Created in 2001, the Journey Award is a way for Everence to highlight what people of faith are doing as stewards of their God-given gifts.
Good has led several
environmental stewardship initiatives at Landis Communities. Through his leadership, the retirement community has prioritized utilizing existing resources while developing innovative senior living models and has reached Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.
One of Good’s most notable initiatives includes the restoration of floodplains at the south campus of Landis Homes. The project created 7 acres of wetlands; restored 2,700 linear feet of stream; and improved the biodiversity of the area with native plants. The creation of the wetlands was intended to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment from the tributary of the Conestoga River and Chesapeake Bay.
As part of Good’s award, Everence donated $1,000 to the organization of Good’s choosing, Landis Communities, designated for “Friends of the Woods and Wetlands.” Leon Good, chair of the
Landis Homes Friends of the Woods and Wetlands, accepted the donation. Everence helps individuals, organizations and congregations integrate faith with finances through a national team of financial professionals. Everence offers banking, insurance and financial services with community benefits and stewardship education. To learn more, visit www .everence.com/centralpenn or call 717-652-6662.
HSCV to sell holiday cards, poinsettias
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) announced its annual holiday card sale for 2024.
As always, this year’s selections will be printed on quality card stock using
the HSCV’s own authentic antique printing press. Cards will be packaged in groups of 10, featuring five each of two peaceful snow scenes.
Captured by local photographer Donald Reese, the first scene is of the former Pierce Lesher farm in Reamstown, and the other showcases a Victorian house at the corner
of East Locust and North State streets in Ephrata. Cards and poinsettias are both being sold via preorder by calling 717466-0885. Orders can be picked up on Friday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon in the HSCV parking lot, 249 W. Main St., Ephrata. Supplies are limited.
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Auction For: The Estate of Jill McVey
Lynette Morales (left) presents Linford Good (right) with the Everence Journey Award. Linford has designated the $1,000 from the award to be donated to Landis Communities, represented by Leon Good.
Children’s Dyslexia Center
dyslexia. All of its services are provided free of charge.
“(The number of people affected by dyslexia is) a hard number to quantify,” said Brown. “It’s estimated that between 10% and 20% of the population has some form of dyslexia. I’d say that half of our parents are undiagnosed dyslexics. But only 8% of the population is getting tested.”
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the literacy rate among adults in the United States is 79%.
CDC of Lancaster, which employs about a dozen instructors, works with about 20 kids with some form of dyslexia each semester, or about 40 per year.
“They come here after a day of school and push through an hour of hard
tutoring,” said Brown. “For a lot of our kids, it takes them two or three times longer to read than their peers. When they see how easy it is for their peers, it becomes frustrating. They’re on the same level, but they’re putting forth so much more effort. But you need to read to succeed. We accomplish our goals by putting one step in front of the other every day. We teach kids how to be confident readers and writers.”
“Most of our students are born with dyslexia, so it can be hereditary,” Brown continued. “It’s neurological. It’s how we’re born. Somebody can be really good at math and others not as good. It’s the same with reading. For some kids, it takes longer to read. There are even
different kinds of dyslexia. We teach kids the steps to overcome the challenges with dyslexia.”
A regional organization associated with the Scottish Rite of Masons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, CDC operates more than 40 centers in 13 states in New England, Pennsylvania, Ohio and parts of the Midwest. Since being established in 2002, CDC of Lancaster has helped more than 260 kids with dyslexia, 150 of whom have graduated from its program.
“The science behind this isn’t fancy,” said Brown. “It’s breaking down the reading code, and a lot of it hasn’t changed. We want to build confidence in our students so they can succeed. We teach the why behind language to make
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meaning of it.”
CDC of Lancaster performs its work independently and is not associated with any public or private schools.
“It costs money to treat (dyslexia), and it’s expensive,” said Brown. “The good news is that Pennsylvania is starting to recognize it and they’re starting to teach the science of reading. They are requiring reading teachers to take classes in the science of reading.”
“I wish we didn’t exist,” Brown added. “I wish we didn’t have to have a Children’s Dyslexia Center because schools were teaching their students with dyslexia.”
For additional information, go to www .childrensdyslexiacenter oflancaster.org.
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MECHANICAL: 2-1 ton manual chain hoists, one on nice A frame, 10’ h x 8’ w; log chains; 2 tractor spling stands; engine stands; Napa 3 ton floor jack; Campbell Hausfeld 3.7 hp/60 gal. up.right air compressor; floor model drill press; parts washer; rolling tool chest; JD 3/4” socket set; other socket & wrench sets; Diamalloy 24” adj. wrench; Milwaukee 18v grease gun; drill & 1/2” impact; many good elec. tools; bench grinder; Snap On 24” straight edge; large GVD tap & die set; large snap ring pliers set; air/hyd. porta power; many tractor shop manuals; specialty tools for tractor/ equip. repair, refrigeraon recovery set; freon; lots of auto. supplies & many good hand tools. CONSTRUCTION: Ingersoll Rand air compressor 165 CFMs w/IH gas engine; 60&80 lb. jack hammers; 20&60 lb. air drills; air tamper; Wacker BS500 tamper; Vibra plate w Briggs; Wacker concrete vibrator; 4’ power trowel w/Briggs; alum. bull float; 10’&14’ magn. screeds; concrete hand tools; “D” pins; adj. form braces; 3” diaphragm mud pump; Stihl TS400 chop saw; Laser Mark self-leveling laser; Hilti elec. rotary hammer drill (2” core drill); Milwaukee elec. angle drill & band saw; Dewalt 2hp. 4 gal. hand carry air compressor; Bostch framing & finish air nailers; Hil. nailer; 3 Rigid pipe threader sets, cutters, vises, etc; 36” pipe wrench & others; Rex power pipe vise; Pex unrolling reel; Pex crimpers; 3 chain saws: Jonsereds 24”, AC 75A & Shl El6 elec; 3 sets scaffolding; copper tubing, pipe & wire; lots of plumbing & electrical supplies; concrete rakes; cant hooks; other hand tools.
WOODWORKING: Shop Master 6” jointer; Rockwell 10” radial arm saw; Rockwell 10” table saw; Makita 10” miter saw; Rockwell 46-111 11”x36” wood lathe; misc power & hand tools.
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MISC: 7’ salt spreader box for pickup w/12.5 hp. Briggs; Karcher HDS700C hot water pressure washer; Crasman 2500 psi pressure washer w/ Briggs; elec. Propane pump w/hoses; 500 gal. fuel tank w/ hand pump; oil burner test kit & vac; 30” gas kitchen stove.
LAWN & GARDEN: Cub Cadet 126 lawn tractor, 48” deck, gear drive; Snapper front tine tiller; Ariens 24” snow blower w/yard vac attachment; AC 5000 watt generator for AC 410 ride tractor, etc; 1 horse walking culvator; baskets.
ANTIQUES: 1949 Gurley transit -a real classic! early chisel set; T auger; drawing knife; child’s scooter; GE bulb display; bag cart; wooden ladders; galv. twin rinse tub. Preview: Friday before auction, 12 Noon – 5 P.M. Terms: Cash, PA check, also credit card w/3% fee. Concession stand opens @ 7:30 A.M. Many items are not listed – Selling with 2 auctioneers! Trucks and large equipment sell @ 11am. Auctioneers & Owners not responsible for accidents.
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Rural one owner, 24 year old custom farm house w/4332 SF, country kitchen w/oak cabinets & appliances, adjoining great room, living rm., sun/sewing rm. w/cabinets, mud/laundry rm., 5 bdrms., 2 baths, 1st floor master bdrm., finished 44x28 daylight bsmt. area, DS coal stove, mini split heat sys., wraparound porch, paver patio, 30x42 barn/garage w/elec., water & 2 bay garage, horse stable area, separate 28x14 shop, full 2nd floor 31x30 semi finished rm., separate 10x30 rm., 2½ ACRE lot w/1 acre fenced pasture, large garden & lawn area. Zoned Ag. After 24 years, owners downsizing & serious to sell. A must see property in desirable Ronks location, between Bird In Hand & Intercourse. Personal inspection by appointment or open house November 16, 23 & 30 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID#834368).
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Large well kept bank barn with lower level leading out to pasture/land - paved driveway access to all levels - barn includes insu-lated office, shop, large rec area and equipment/hay storage area with four large oversized doors. Detached over-sized 3 car garage. Utilities: Well water and on site septic, oil furnace w/ hw baseboard heat - also split unit and woodstove, 200 amp electric. Taxes: TBD after subdivision. Property features: Spacious and well maintained house; large bank barn, paved driveways throughout property; beautiful views from wraparound porch and decks; quiet and private setting.
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At North Museum, curiosity stokes imagination
BY JEFF FALK
There exists a specific group of people who frequent museums merely to satisfy their curiosity. They don’t go to intentionally learn, but the learning happens organically, naturally.
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Perhaps it’s not important to know exactly what type of learning goes on at the North Museum, only that the place simply promotes learning.
“It’s the joy of discovery, and it draws you in,” said Scott Downs, the North Museum’s director of development and strategic partnerships. “That’s what happens at a museum. As you wander around the museum, you discover things. You stumble into things. Who knows what you’ll find? You don’t know what to expect. It’s a fascinating place.”
For the curious of all ages, there is plenty to find and discover at the North Museum of Nature and Science, which is located at 400 College Ave., Lancaster. The North Museum is three floors of exhibits, informational displays, stories and memories in the makingmore than 500,000 objects in all.
“Without learning, I don’t think any of us survive,” said Downs. “Humans have been learning since we
first populated the Earth. The North Museum prides itself as a leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The natural sciences are important. We’re really proponents of curiosity. It’s terribly important to foster that interest.”
An independent, nonprofit regional facility once associated with Franklin & Marshall College, the North Museum of Nature and Science is home to all sorts of interesting exhibits, like a live animal room, a dinosaur hall, rock and mineral collections, a planetarium, a nature gallery, an art gallery and an ornithology collection. It’s a wonderful space to uncover things you didn’t know.
“The North Museum is committed to the community,” said Downs. “We are committed to being an educational resource for everyone in the community. Science is ever changing. We’re not constrained to a fixed number of topics. It can be anything and everything. It’s living.”
The North Museum hosts more than 35,000 visitors annually, the majority of whom come from within a 100-mile radius of Lancaster. The North Museum has become a popular destination for field trips and bus trips alike.
“It’s genuinely inquisitive
people,” said Downs. “They are people who are passionate about the museum because we have been doing it for so long. When parents bring kids to the museum, it’s an opportunity to explore together. It’s not just mom and dad bringing kids and letting them roam around the museum.”
“For me, the best thing is when I hear the noise of the kids,” Downs continued. “I hear kids teaching each other, discovering things and having a great time. It reminds me of why I do it. I’m with an organization that preserves the past, looks to the future, and we sell education and fun.”
The North Museum, which was established in 1953, employs nine full-time staffers and 12 part-timers. The facility is funded through donations,
sponsorships, government grants, admission fees and paid programming.
“I like to call us the Little Museum Who Could,” said Downs. “There is no shortage of big ideas and big accomplishments here. We continue to change and evolve. There’s always something new and fresh to see with us. We partner with so many different organizations throughout the community. We also help bridge the gap between education and industry.”
“We really try to create access for everybody and create opportunities for everyone,” added Downs. “That’s a big part of our mission too.”
For additional information about the North Museum of Nature and Science, go to www.north museum.org.
Sacred Heart School plans celebration
Saturday, November 23rd
8 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Sacred Heart School, 235 Nevin St., Lancaster, will hold a celebration honoring the 114-year legacy of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM), whose service, dedication, and faith have shaped the school’s history and community. The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17, beginning with a 10:30 a.m. Mass led by Bishop Timothy Senior.
Following the Mass, the school will hold a dedication and blessing of a commemorative bronze plaque, which will be permanently displayed near the front entrance of the school. The plaque will serve as a tribute to the sisters’ enduring influence and contributions to the spiritual and educational foundation of the school.
Seventeen Sisters from the IHM community are scheduled to attend. All community members are welcome to join in the celebration, which will honor not only the legacy of the IHM sisters, but also their ongoing impact on students, families, and staff members.
For more information, contact Ann Weaver, advancement director for Sacred Heart School, at aweaver@sacredhearts ch.org.
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