Preserving history in Hellam
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
The name Dietz (sometimes spelled Diez, Dyetze, Diecz or Ditz) means “the one close to the land.” It’s fitting, then, that Dietz relatives are working hard to restore the land that serves as the final resting place for generations of their family.
The Dietz Family Cemetery is located on Skyview Lane in Hellam Township, just off of Route 462. Some of the stones have deteriorated since their original installation in the mid-1700s, but members of the Dietz Cemetery Association are in the process of restoring the markers. They’re looking for help from interested volunteers, especially members of the Dietz family.
Thanks to extensive genealogy completed by several relatives, the Dietz name can be traced back as far as the 1300s. Records show that the people buried in the York cemetery came to central
Pennsylvania in the early 1700s, purchasing land that is now home to Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market.
Stones in the cemetery mark the remains of people up until the 1950s. It is now a closed cemetery, meaning no more burials are allowed.
Upkeep of the cemetery over the years has relied on Dietz family members and donations they provide during an annual reunion.
Recently, however, Lee Dietz began to consider doing more extensive work on the cemetery.
He was inspired by Gerald Dietz, a local teacher who taught him a lot about the family’s history.
When Gerald died last year, Lee decided it was time to step up.
He reached out to a friend of his, Jim Anspach, who had recently completed a restoration project with Bruce Herbst at Canadochly Lutheran Church in York.
Every Monday since September,
working on restoring the Dietz cemetery, and the group plans to continue working until the weather turns cold.
“The goal is to have this completed by the next Dietz reunion, which is at the end of July,” said Lee, who is a member of the cemetery board.
Lee has relied on Jim and Bruce and their expertise to supervise the project.
“Bruce and Jim, they are saints as far as I’m concerned,” Lee said.
“When I started talking about this, Jim said, ‘Hey, we’ll come help.’ They are teaching us how to do this.”
Broken stones are being repaired with epoxy, rows are being straightened and buried markers are being unearthed. There are about 114 stones in the cemetery, although the volunteers have found a few more since starting the project.
Lee is hoping people will consider joining the effort, noting
Cheesesteak sale will benefit hurricane victims
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Like many people, the members of Riverside Masonic Lodge 503 in Wrightsville watched news stories about the recent devastation of Hurricane Helene and wanted to help. The service organization took action and will provide comfort for victims of the natural disaster through comfort food. The lodge will host a cheesesteak fundraiser to benefit people impacted by the hurricane in North Carolina. The drive-through event will be held from 11 a.m. until sold out on
Saturday, Nov. 16, at the lodge, 25 Cool Creek Road, Wrightsville.
“One of our brothers, Keith Flaharty, said, ‘We ought to do something for the folks in North Carolina that had such tragedy in their lives,’” recalled Ed Reisinger, senior warden for the lodge. “Sometimes, the more time passes after an event like this, the further these people fade from our minds. We thought we’d wait a couple of weeks and do something to help these folks out.”
Flaharty often makes cheesesteaks for family outings, so the lodge members decided to
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Providing a box of holiday cheer
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
The motto of the Columbia Lions Club is “We Serve,” and the group will put that mission into practice with the annual Christmas Food Box Delivery. Working with members of the Sunsnappers, the club will deliver items to people in need in the greater Columbia area on Sunday, Dec. 22.
“The food box project exists in town to help families that may be in need,” explained Josh Birk, Lions Club member, encouraging
anyone in need to sign up for a box. “There is no judgment or anything. The project is there to support the people in town. It’s also a very hearty meal.”
Each family that registers will receive all the fixings for a traditional Christmas dinner as well as additional food items, including turkey, mashed potatoes, butter, milk, eggs, cereal, fruit and vegetables. The project is supported by donations from local businesses and individuals. Families in Columbia and the surrounding areas with
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Volunteers work at the Dietz Family Cemetery.
Members of Riverside Lodge 503 participate in a variety of community initiatives, including providing holiday meals.
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expand his efforts for the fundraiser. Sandwiches will feature meat and cheese with individual containers of toppings, including sauce, mushrooms, onions and peppers, provided as well. Meals will also include chips and a bottle of water.
This is the first cheesesteak fundraiser for the lodge, but the members are no strangers to raising funds through food.
“We host a pancake breakfast every February, and our chicken barbecue is always the last Saturday in May,” Reisinger said, noting that additional fundraisers held throughout the year include a chicken and waffles dinner, sandwich sales and prize giveaways.
“All the money we raise through these efforts goes back into the community,” Reisinger said. The lodge provides three $1,000 scholarships to students at Eastern York High School, supports youth activities and provides holiday meals for people in need, among other initiatives.
“It’s important for us to give back,” he noted. “We want to let folks know that
we are here and that we support the community.”
Reisinger thanks the community partners who are helping to make the cheesesteak fundraiser a reality. “We’ve had several donations come in from different vendors,” he said. Star Rock Farms will donate the meat. John Gross & Company will supply the rolls, cheese and other toppings. The Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers will provide the chips, and Jack Giambalvo Buick GMC will donate the water. Support will also be provided by John Wright Restaurant.
Reisinger emphasized that 100% of the cheesesteak sales will support hurricane victims, and the local lodge is working with a Masonic lodge in Asheville, N.C., to distribute the funds.
“We are hoping to raise $5,000,” he said. “That’s our goal, and if we sell as many cheesesteaks as we’re planning to, we’ll reach that goal.”
For more information, search for “Riverside Lodge 503” on Facebook.
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ZIP codes 17512, 17547, 17368, 17554, 17582, 17575 and 17538 are eligible to receive a food box.
The food box project began with the Columbia Jaycees in 1982. From one box that inaugural year, the project has expanded to provide food for 600 families.
The initiative is truly a community effort, Birk said. “Not only does the project feed 600 families in town, but it also brings the community together,” he remarked. “So many families in town line up to deliver boxes to the people in need. It is truly a community project.”
Community volunteers are invited to help deliver the boxes on Dec. 22. Volunteers should arrive at the Columbia Borough Fire Hall, 726 Manor St., Columbia, no later than 11 a.m.
Volunteers will also deliver a Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 29, to residents of local senior apartments in lieu of a
food box. Dinners will be delivered to residents of Trinity House Apartments, St. Peters Apartments, Marietta Senior Apartments, Sylvan Retreat Apartments and Landisville Apartments. Sign-up sheets will be available in the apartment complex lobbies by the end of November.
Families may register for the food boxes by visiting https://columbialions .org/christmas, emailing ColumbiaChristmas FoodBoxes@gmail.com or calling 717-715-3592. The registration deadline is Saturday, Nov. 30, or when the project reaches 600 families, so early registration is encouraged. For businesses or individuals interested in donating to help support the Christmas food boxes, donations are accepted online at the aforementioned website. More information on making a donation by mail is available at the website, as well.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.
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Herb Guild to meet
The Conestoga Herb Guild will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville. The program will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Herb Guild members Susan Smith and Barb Dagen will lead a “Making an Herbal Advent Wreath” program during which attendees will make an Advent table centerpiece. Guild members will contribute dried or fresh herbs. They should bring enough to share and bring scissors or garden clippers to cut herbs to size. The Herb Guild will supply the platter, oasis, and florist tape. Smith is a longtime member of the guild and a Master Gardener emeritus. Growing herbs has been an important part of her gardening experience. Dagen was a longtime member of the Herb Guild before taking a two-year break. She rejoined this year. There is a materials fee. Guests are welcome with advance reservations and a fee, and they may stay for refreshments following a brief business meeting. To register, contact Susan Atkins at 717-725-7451 or atkinsateb@aol.com.
Volunteers load up Christmas food boxes in a previous year’s project.
Dinner theater posts upcoming performances
Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater, 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, has announced several upcoming events.
A free dinner and show tickets will be offered for veterans. This promotion is valid for any “Holly Jolly Jukebox” performance that will run through Saturday, Nov. 30. The attendee must present a valid badge verifying his or her service. The offer is valid for the service members only and does not include family members.
The “Holly Jolly Jukebox” show takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through Christmas music, featuring some of the most beloved holiday hits with a new twist. The 2024 version of “Holly Jolly Jukebox” includes new segments like “Home for the Holidays” and a fresh take on the classic “White Christmas.” Audiences will enjoy classic holiday tunes that have been given a fresh update, along with performances that blend music, magic
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and dance.
Additionally, the theater will present its holiday magic show, “Winter Wonderland,” on select dates through Nov. 30. The show depicts a magical journey that brings the wonder of the season to life with snow, lights and performances that embody the joy of Christmas. The show has become a holiday tradition for many families, blending visual effects, illusions and holiday music.
The dinner will be a traditional holiday meal with oven-roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, creamy mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese, green beans, corn, a salad bar, madefrom-scratch soups, dinner rolls, pumpkin pie, cheesecake and other seasonal desserts.
For more information about the performances, including show dates and times, or to book tickets, visit www.ma gicandwondershow.com or call the box office at 717-323-3077.
gallery posts open houses
Open house events will be held at the recently completed ASPIE Art Gallery, 1905 Barton Drive, Lancaster, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 9 and 16.
ASPIE, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating supplemental income for adult artisans with disabilities. ASPIE helps these artisans generate income through donations for their original artwork using the online ASPIE Gallery, www .aspieartists.com, and now the Lancaster gallery.
The new gallery was built to provide an opportunity for artists with a range of disabilities to showcase their artworks. The gallery was opened on a trial basis last fall to family members and friends, and it will now
Robotics program becomes part of YMCA
As of August 2024, the Young Thinkers of York youth robotics program has officially merged with the YMCA of the Roses. Moving forward, all programs previously operated by Young Thinkers of York will now exist under the YMCA. Ray Ames, former executive director of Young Thinkers of York, is now the TechRev community manager and overseer of the Young Thinkers at the YMCA. He will continue to lead these initiatives to ensure that the spirit of creativity and exploration remains at the heart of the program.  Young Thinkers of York seeks to provide students with opportunities and motivation to overcome obstacles and achieve success. Through education and exposure to new STEM experiences, the robotics and engineering
open to the public for the holiday season. The gallery includes artworks by Jesse Buckwalter, Jonathan Whitlock, Dorrin Gingerich, JP Henry, Kate Manners, Steven Georges, and Ryan Zinnanti. Featured are paintings, photographic prints, metal sculptures, jewelry, original comic books, crafts, figurines, and more. In addition, the open houses will include a Christmas bazaar featuring items that may serve as holiday gifts.
A young person participates in a STEM program through Young Thinkers of York.
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Scouts post food drive, hold ceremony
Girl Scout Troop 20160, based in Wrightsville, has planned community service projects.
The Scouts will hold a food drive in partnership with Wrightsville For All’s Fall Fest on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Scouts walked predetermined routes on Oct. 10 to distribute paper collection bags with a flyer attached. They will revisit the same routes on the morning of Nov. 9 to pick up the bags with any donations of food and personal hygiene items. Donations can also be brought to the Fall Fest, scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Wrightsville Presbyterian
Church, 205 N. Second St., Wrightsville. All donations will benefit the Eastern York Food Pantry.
Troop 20160 is new to the Wrightsville Borough, having operated for the past two years in East Prospect. The group, consisting of Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, is seeking opportunities to connect with and serve its community.
The troop was scheduled to hold an investiture and rededication ceremony on Oct. 24. During the event, the Scouts received the gift of an American flag classroom set and donation toward a troop banner from the Wrightsville American Legion Post 469.
Volunteer readers sought for Ag Literacy Week
The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation is seeking volunteer readers for its ninth annual Ag Literacy Week, which is set to occur from Monday to Friday, March 17 to 21. Volunteers from communities across the state will visit classrooms and other student groups to read the book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” and talk about local farming.
“The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” explores the joys of planting a garden, nurturing and harvesting food, and recycling scraps to compost, ensuring that the cycle of growth and sustainability continues. Scientific facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers, and more are included on every spread. The book encourages young readers to become environmental stewards, learn how to care for a garden, understand a plant life cycle, and discover the power of pollinators and the importance of composting.
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focus on Parkinson’s disease
The first-ever Forum for the Cure for Parkinson’s will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the York Jewish Community Center, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York. The event will open with registration at 9 a.m., and programming will kick off at 10 a.m. The forum will wrap up at 2 p.m.
Hosted by the team that organizes the Parkinson’s fundraiser Shaken Not Stirred, this daylong event is free for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. It will feature sessions on research and building a care team, as well as several lunch-and-learn options. It will also offer an expo of several county-wide
partners in the Parkinson’s field. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge.
The event aims to serve people with Parkinson’s disease and their families by providing information and support to help them truly live their lives with Parkinson’s. It also aims to build community to show these people that they are not alone.
Preregistration is requested. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/Parkin sonsForum. To become a sponsor or for more details, email kate.s.harmon@ gmail.com.
Ag Literacy Week connects volunteers from the agricultural community to local classrooms to share the story of agriculture. Readers have the opportunity to talk about farming and agriculture through the book they read as well as sharing their own story about farming, agriculture programs they are involved with, or their connections to agriculture. After each reading event, volunteers donate a copy of the book and educational activities to the classroom to be used throughout the year and with future classes. More than 2,000 copies of the book will be presented in classrooms in Pennsylvania this year.
To register as a volunteer reader by Friday, Dec. 13, or to learn more, visit www.pfbfriends .com/ag-literacy-week/. The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation is a charitable organization supported by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. The foundation has been educating the public and promoting agriculture since its inception in 1986. To learn more about foundation programs, go to www.pfbfriends.com.
Persian Cat Vintage opens in Columbia
Persian Cat Vintage, 256 Locust St., Columbia, held a grand opening on Oct. 11 from 4 to 9 p.m. The vintage clothing, antique and collectible store is owned by Benjamin Ilkhanoff. Also on hand at the co-op event was Traveling J’s Food Truck, owned by Benjamin’s brother, Justin Ilkhanoff.
This is the second location for Persian Cat
Vintage, which specializes in goods ranging from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Benjamin said his goal is to connect customers with a piece of the past that they will then give a new home, story and purpose at an affordable price. To learn more, visit @persiancatvintage on Instagram or search for “Persian Cat Vintage” on Facebook.
Daisy Scouts are among the members of Troop 20160.
Benjamin Ilkhanoff welcomes shoppers to Persian Cat Vintage’s second location.
Presentation to focus on barns
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will host a presentation, “The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County,” on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. Greg Huber will be the speaker.
The two-level bank barn, also known as the Sweitzer, was likely the first barn of its type in North America, appearing in the middle third of the 18th century. Huber will speak about the various factors that helped to influence the making and use of this barn. The presentation will take place in the Langmuir Education Room, located on the first floor of the Rock Ford barn, which is an example of this style of barn architecture.
After the presentation, Huber will offer copies of his book, “The Historic Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania,” for purchase and signing.
Huber is a barn and house historian and an independent scholar. He is a consultant with and the principal owner of Past Perspectives and Eastern Barn Consultants - both historic and cultural resource companies based in Lehigh County. Since 1974, Huber
has specialized in pre-Civil War era house and barn architecture of Holland Dutch and Pennsylvania Swiss-German areas. He has documented more than 8,000 vernacular buildings, including more than 5,000
homestead barns. He is the author of more than 340 articles on barn and house architecture.
There is an admission fee, and tickets may be purchased at http://rockford .yapsody.com.
Lancaster County Garden Club to hold 90th anniversary banquet
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The Lancaster County Garden Club will hold a banquet to celebrate its 90th anniversary at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Willows at Historic Strasburg, 1500 Drive, Strasburg. The event will include an educational presentation from garden writer and historian Kirk Brown, door prizes, a buffet-style dinner and a vote to elect the club’s officers.
The banquet will begin with a social and cash bar, and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Meal options will include salad, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, chicken breast, homemade stuffing, crusted haddock and vegetarian lasagna. Dessert and beverages will include apple crisp, cookies, coffee, hot tea, lemonade and special cupcakes made to celebrate the 90th anniversary.
During the presentation, “Muhlenberg Recreating Eden,” Brown will portray botanist and preacher Henry Muhlenberg to highlight his life and work. Muhlenberg served as
the pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Lancaster city from 1780 to 1815, and he became the first president of Franklin & Marshall College, which was called Franklin College at the time. Brown will explore Muhlenberg’s prolific research and catalog of local flora and fauna through a first-person account.
Although Lancaster County Garden Club’s membership includes avid horticulturists and plant enthusiasts from across the county, the group holds its regular meetings at Salem United Church of Christ, 2312 Marietta Ave., Lancaster. Meetings take place on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m., and each meeting features a topic related to horticulture. During meetings, members display items such as floral arrangements, potted plants and paintings of garden landscapes, club’s leadership provides updates on upcoming field trips and garden tours. Each meeting includes a presentation from a guest speaker centered around the theme of the month.
Two Lancaster County Garden Club members show off their hard work during one of the organization’s many garden tours.
In addition to the resources available to the Lancaster County Garden Club’s members and visitors from the community, the organization’s monthly meetings and special events provide a space for participants to learn from other gardeners and exchange techniques and tips. Manor Township resident Ruth Davis, who joined the club 25 years ago and currently serves as its president, said that the comradery between members is her favorite aspect of the Lancaster County Garden Club. “We share a wealth
of knowledge, but I enjoy making friends, talking and visiting their gardens,” Ruth added.
Ruth’s husband, Bob Davis, coordinates the Lancaster County Garden Club’s programs and annual events, including an annual banquet and a corn roast every August. Ruth and Bob share a love of conifers and trees, and they tend to 16 acres of land near Millersville. “We have a bit of an arboretum,” Bob said.
The Lancaster County Garden Club was started by a group of businessmen
The barn at Rock Ford is an example of Sweitzer barn architecture.
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 housing 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 housing for people with nowhere to go,” said GSS’s 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.
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 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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and the association is particularly looking for more Dietz relatives.
“In about 1953, there were 500-some-odd people at each reunion,” he shared. “This last year, we had somewhere between 30 and 40. It’s really decreased. With this project, we are trying to raise interest and get some younger people involved in helping.”
Last names such as Leiphart, Miller and Cooper can be found throughout the Dietz genealogy book, said Sheila Miller, who is the treasurer of the association. Her grandfather was the association’s first treasurer, and Sheila took over the job from her mother about 15 years ago.
“I’ve always been an old soul, and this sort of history was very interesting to me,” she said, recalling her grandfather and his brothers speaking Pennsylvania Dutch out on her back porch on East Market
Street in Hellam. “I love putting the pieces of the puzzle together to figure out this history. Being able to connect the dots is very interesting.”
She noted that the cemetery has ongoing expenses, including fees for mowing the grass, and the group can always use donations.
“It could also be a donation of your time,” she said. “We need people to help us clean the headstones, so if you can’t do the manual labor, we could use help in other ways.”
She and Lee hope people will step up to continue maintaining the cemetery. “It’s really important to preserve history,” she said. “A lot of people don’t even know this cemetery exists here, but it’s still important. This is a historical cemetery.”
For more information on the cemetery or to donate, contact Sheila Miller at sheilascakery@comcast.net.
Animal rescue posts cash bingo
One Dog at a Time (ODAAT) will host a cash bingo event on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Millersville VFW Post 7294, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., and bingo will start at 2 p.m.
The event will feature cash prizes for bingo, door prizes, giveaway drawings, and entertainment. Food will be available for purchase.
To purchase tickets in advance for a discounted fee, visit https://one-dog -at-a-time-odaat.square .site/. Tickets will be available for full price at the door. Everyone must have a paid ticket to attend, and only those age 18 or older are eligible to win. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Companies and individuals may donate items or gift cards of any value or sponsor a bingo game. Anyone who would like to contribute may email Melodie Dearolf at melodie4odaat@gmail.com.
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Proceeds will benefit ODAAT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lewistown. Kari Coble, founder, runs the organization with her husband, Josh, and their children, along with volunteers. All funds raised are used to help pay for veterinary care, food, shelter, and more for animals throughout Pennsylvania. ODAAT also works to educate the local community and provide resources, such as a pet pantry for those who cannot afford to feed their pets. Supporting people in caring for their pets helps to keep more pets out of shelters. Pennsylvania State Police and humane organization officers reach out to ODAAT routinely during cruelty and abuse cases.
For more information about ODAAT, call 888509-2011, email onedogat atime14@gmail.com, or search for “One Dog at a Time ODAAT” on Facebook.
Management workshop planned
Penn State Extension will offer a webinar, “Managing for Trust,” on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. Attendees will learn to identify communication behaviors that erode trust, gain practical strategies for building and maintaining trust, and explore the key elements of being a trustworthy leader. Participants will also
discover how trust-based strategic thinking can elevate team collaboration and get actionable tips on addressing team challenges with empathy and appreciation. The event is free of charge. Registration is required by visiting https://extension .psu.edu/ and searching for “Essential Skills: Managing for Trust.”
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who enjoyed growing roses, and it was known as the Men’s Garden Club until 2009. Since 1951, the club’s members have tended the rose garden in Buchanan Park - a scenic location that former mayor Rick Gray referred to as the most beautiful place in Lancaster city. For more information about the club and its events, visit https://lan castergardenclub.org.
The Dietz Family Cemetery
Kari Coble
Josh Coble