Delivering hope worldwide
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
In a building on a back road in Mount Joy, global change is underway. Unto, an international humanitarian organization, operates its largest distribution center and warehouse near the small town, making a positive impact on people around the world.
“Unto is an organization committed to addressing the physical needs of people living in some of the world’s toughest places, but our mission goes beyond just providing aid,” said Katie Carpintero, communications and marketing director for Unto. “We also aim to reach those who have never heard the message of Jesus, offering not only help for today but also sharing hope in Him for eternity.”
Unto was founded in 1992. The organization began as Josh McDowell Ministry’s Operation CareLift with a focus on meeting
the physical and spiritual needs of people living in the former Soviet Union. “As the ministry grew, it became known independently as GAiN (Global Aid Network) in 2003,” Carpintero explained. “In 2020, the United States branch of GAiN was rebranded as Unto.”
Unto is the humanitarian ministry of Cru, the name in the United States for Campus Crusade for Christ, a global Christian organization. “Our mission is to demonstrate the kindness of Jesus by relieving suffering, restoring dignity and revealing hope through humanitarian action,” Carpintero stated. “We accomplish our mission through three main programs: Food and Agriculture, Clean Water and Critical Aid.”
Unto serves people in more than 50 countries. “Our partners at Cru work in more than 190 countries, which allows us to reach more people and places with help and
hope,” Carpintero said.
Although the name “Unto” is an abstract name, it has a purpose, she said, adding, “The name Unto also serves as a powerful symbol of the organization’s dual commitment to go unto the ‘least of these’ and to carry out Jesus’ command to go unto all nations with the message of His eternal hope.”
The Mount Joy facility, which the organization calls its Global Logistics Center (GLC), serves as a central logistics hub.
“The Unto GLC is where we prepare and pack the aid that is given by the people in the area through donations to Unto,” Carpintero commented. “The center is staffed by dedicated employees and volunteers who work throughout the week to ensure essential supplies such as food, medical aid and critical resources are packed and shipped to communities in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.”
Vietnam War veterans share
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Thanks to a unique partnership with a local veterans group, students at several Lancaster County high schools can get a firsthand account of the Vietnam War. A panel of veterans, organized by Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 1008, provides students with an immersive experience, offering insights that go beyond what they read in history books.
The panel, which has been visiting local schools for nearly a decade, includes veterans from
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, each of whom share their unique perspectives.
Education chair John Hoober, who organizes the visits, explained that the veterans’ goal is not to teach a traditional history lesson but to engage students with personal stories. “What do these kids want to know about the Vietnam War and the Vietnam era? Almost all of their questions lead to our personal experiences,” he said.
The panel is composed of diverse veterans with varying roles in the conflict. Some were boots on the ground, in the midst
BY ANN MEAD ASH
The influence that the late Stan Deen had on New Holland - as a teacher, a director, and a member of the community - is well known. Stan, who passed away in July of 2016, founded Garden Spot Performing Arts (GSPA), the Garden Spot High School (GSHS) auditorium is named for him, and, according to Mike Ressler, chair of the New Holland Area Historical Society (NHAHS) board of trustees, “Everybody (who knew him) has a Stan Deen story.”
However, it was a chance meeting between NHAHS founder
Steve Loewen and Nate Deen, who was taken in by Stan as a GSHS student and on whose life with Stan the soon-to-bereleased film “Brave the Dark” is based, that has resulted in an exhibit called “The Remarkable Mr. Deen.” The display will take up the main room of the NHAHS Museum, 207 E. Main St., New Holland. No end date has been set for the exhibit. Nate and Loewen were both at a movie at Penn Cinema in early 2024. Their short conversation in the lobby led to lunch and to Nate visiting a car show Loewen organized in mid-July - bringing along the
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A panel of Vietnam War veterans addresses students at a previous year’s presentation.
Short-term fitness goals for long-term success
At the start of each new year, millions of people sets goals they hope to attain in the coming months. In a Forbes Health/OnePoll survey of 1,000 adults in the months leading up to the start of 2024, nearly half of respondents indicated that improving their physical fitness would be a top priority over the course of the new year.
Fitness-based resolutions are popular every year, but it can be difficult to achieve them. In fact, the Forbes Health/OnePoll survey found that roughly 44% of respondents said their resolutions flamed out at the two- or three-month marker. Although there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for sticking with and ultimately achieving a resolution, breaking down the resolution into short-term goals can help people stay motivated and achieve
long-term progress.
For example, people seeking to lose weight may aspire to do so incrementally. Weight loss goals were the fourth most popular New Year’s resolution for 2024 among participants in the Forbes Health/OnePoll survey. Although that survey separated fitness goals from weight loss goals, the two are certainly linked. Individuals who aspire to lose 10 pounds undoubtedly recognize that such a goal cannot be achieved overnight, so they may aspire to lose small amounts of weight at predetermined intervals. For example, if the end goal is losing 10 pounds, they may aim to lose two pounds by the end of January. Incremental progress can motivate individuals to stay the course and ultimately propel them toward achieving a more substantial, long-term goal.
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Short-term goals can help people remain motivated as they pursue more substantial goals that take longer to achieve. Such an approach can be especially useful for individuals resolving to improve their physical fitness in the new year.
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1973 Camaro Z28 that was used in “Brave the Dark.” More meetings and a tour of the NHAHS museum followed. “I said (the museum has) got to do something in conjunction with the movie,” said Loewen.
Nate agreed, noting that Stan had done much for New Holland, but that others deserved credit as well. “To honor Stan is awesome,” he said. “But there are many in this community (who get involved). That’s what I love about this community.”
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Stan was born in Lancaster, and he graduated from Penn Manor High School and later Millersville State College. Stan had developed a love for theater at an early age, and he moved to California, where he was an actor with the Pasadena Playhouse. Eventually, Stan returned to Lancaster, and he taught at Solanco High School for a few years before moving to GSHS. “When Stan arrived at GSHS in 1967, immediately, he organized a play,” recalled Ressler. Working together with teacher Frank Palumbo, Stan founded GSPA. In pulling together artifacts for the exhibit, Nate found multiple comments from ELANCO School District superintendents calling GSPA’s most recent production “the best one yet.”
Loewen was involved in GSPA both before and after the 1976 car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Loewen recalled working with the stage crew when Stan asked him to take over a part for a student who had dropped out. When Loewen said he preferred to stay backstage, Stan visited Loewen’s parents to enlist them in persuading him to take the part. Later, during a production of “Winnie the Pooh,” a wooden and paper tree was crafted around Loewen’s wheelchair so that he could greet children and others in the lobby prior to the play.
NHAHS vice chair Wilbur Horning remembered Stan’s legacy of pairing students in romantic roles who then went on to marry. “Many marriages were created by Stan,” said Horning, who noted a former New Holland pastor and his wife were cast as the leads in “Brigadoon” and that siblings Hillary and Josh Martin, who took over GSPA several years ago, are the children of a couple that was brought together by Stan.
“Stan wanted everyone to be involved,” recalled Nate, who is now a director as well as a producer but admitted he had no interest in theater prior to meeting Stan. “If (Stan) heard (an athlete) was hurt and couldn’t play, he would invite him to be in the show.”
Ressler played in the orchestra for GSPA shows both as a student and as a professional musician following
“The Remarkable Mr. Deen” will include items pertinent to Stan’s life with special attention to his influence in New Holland. The camera used by Stan’s father in his work for Hamilton Watch will be on display, as will a Christmas tree signifying Stan’s mother’s love of the holiday. An area is devoted to Stan’s GSHS desk, and photos of Stan are placed throughout. Pointing out the differences between
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Steve Loewen (left) and Nate Deen have partnered to bring an exhibit about Stan Deen to the New Holland Area Historical Society Museum.
Bacci leads the Indians to victory
Donegal’s Rowen Bacci bowled a 615 series (203, 194, 218) at Clearview Lanes against Lampeter Strasburg on Tuesday, January 7. The Indians won 7-0.
In a 44-22 loss on Tuesday, January 7, Donegal’s Caidyn Leaf works to take down CV’s Teagan Ruble during the 152-pound match.
On Tuesday, January 7, Donegal’s Hudson Finicle works to pin Carter Price of Conestoga Valley during the 139-pound match. The Indians suffered a 44-22 loss.
At 172, Brady Allessie, of Donegal, pins Conestoga Valley’s Ahmad Mhusen in 41 seconds during the Indians 44-22 loss on Tuesday, January 7.
Donegal’s James White ties up with Conestoga Valley’s Townsen Bagley in the 127-pound match on Tuesday, January 7. The Buckskins prevailed 44-22.
Mark Silvestri, from Donegal, tries to secure back points against Conestoga Valley’s Kaiyell Plowden during the 152-pound match on Tuesday, January 7. The Indians came up short, 44-22.
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Members of Scouts BSA Troop 39 take part in a variety of activities, including flag ceremonies (photo below) and outdoor activities such as rafting (photo above).
The Scouts of Troop 39 B for boys and Troop 39 G for girls will host an open house on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Scout house, located at the intersection of Oak Alley and Alley H in Mount Joy. Prospective members and their families may meet the Scouts and their leaders and learn about the Scouting program. Refreshments will be available.
Scouts BSA Troop 39 in Mount Joy has been providing a Scouting program for over 60 years. It currently serves boys and girls ages 11 to 18. The program provides supervised learning activities in the Scout house and healthy outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, and water sports. A merit badge program provides youths with more than 90 opportunities to develop leadership, independence, and skills to use throughout life. Participants meet every Tuesday.
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his and Stan’s backgrounds - Nate has referred to Stan and himself as Barbra Streisand vs. Metallica - Nate noted the large number of photos of Stan as a child. “I have thousands of pictures of Stan,” said Nate. “Stan was born in 1937, and I have pictures from his first birthday in 1938. I didn’t have a first picture until I was 6.”
One area of the exhibit will be devoted to “Brave the Dark” with an actual movie poster and props from the film. “Stan’s jacket will go here,” said Nate, who added that “Brave the Dark,” star Jared Harris wore Stan’s actual jacket in the movie. “(Harris) was so honored to wear that,” shared Nate.
The NHAHS Museum is open each Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no admission fee. Nate is hoping to provide some group tours when he is available. To arrange for a group tour, readers may call 717354-2049 and leave a voicemail. Tours will be free, but donations are appreciated.
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Twice a year, Unto holds packing events at the Mount Joy location, drawing volunteers from across the United States to help. During these events, Carpintero said, thousands of volunteers work in daily shifts to pack thousands of boxes of aid to send around the world. The events are held in June and October, but volunteers are needed and appreciated year round, she noted.
“We are always grateful for the support of volunteers who help us carry out our mission to serve those in need around the world,” she said. “Our Mount Joy Global Logistics Center is a central hub for volunteer efforts, offering many opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved in the packing and preparation of aid throughout the year. … Volunteers play an essential role in preparing and packing critical supplies, including packing rice and beans, preparing medical supplies, assembling hygiene items, sewing blankets and much more.”
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Unto strives to fill a unique role. “We are distinct in our mission to serve in some of the most difficult- and hardest-toreach places on earth, including areas where many organizations cannot go,” Carpintero said. “We can access these places because of the 190-plus-country Cru network. We provide the critical aid people need for survival, but our work goes beyond just meeting physical needs. Unto is committed to bringing the hope of Jesus to people who may never have had the opportunity to hear about His hope.”
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of the conflict, while others served in supplies, finance and mechanics. The diversity offers a well-rounded view of the war.
The veterans begin each program by introducing themselves and sharing their backgrounds, including their service during major events like the Tet Offensive and the Brown Water Navy’s patrol of the Mekong Delta. Afterward, students have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the veterans.
Veterans bring personal items to display at the panel presentations.
from those who lived through this time period in such a unique and special way.”
At most talks, students share their knowledge of the war, includ-
ing experiences such as visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. They often ask questions about post-traumatic stress disorder and Agent Orange, the herbicide used during the war, as well as experiences of “tunnel rats” - soldiers tasked with clearing underground enemy tunnels.
The panelists share their stories of danger and survival, offering personal insights into the physical and emotional toll of their service.
The veterans also bring personal memorabilia to display and share with students before and after the panel presentations. Items include photos of the soldiers in their youth along with pieces of their uniforms or objects they kept with them while they served.
Mary Nolt, a social studies teacher at Manheim Central High School, has hosted the veterans panel for several years.
“My hope is students will grasp the power of living history through the Vietnam veterans panel,” she said. “These gentlemen always come with a smile and willing and ready to share their stories with the students. … It is one thing for us to talk about the Vietnam War in history class; it is another for students to interact with and learn
Along with a presentation at Manheim Central High School that happened earlier this month, the panel presented at Donegal High School, Garden Spot High School and Elizabethtown Area High School in December. January presentations also included dates at Lampeter-Strasburg High School and Cocalico High School. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for Columbia High School on Friday, March 21, and at Ephrata High School on Tuesday, March 25.
The veterans’ visit is part of the ongoing mission of VVA Chapter 1008 to educate the public about the Vietnam War and honor those who served. The group also participates in community service, such as ringing bells for the Salvation Army during the holidays and sending sympathy cards to families of deceased Vietnam veterans.
Chapter 1008 currently has about 150 members and welcomes new recruits who served on active duty in Vietnam between November 1, 1955, and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975. For more information, visit https://vva.org.
