When Diana Roth, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) area representative for ELANCO, wanted a way to honor the students she works with at Garden Spot, Cocalico, and Lancaster Mennonite high schools and to commemorate the eight years of FCA in ELANCO, she thought about holding a family-oriented event. “It will be a celebration recognizing student-athletes and student leaders,” said Roth of the first event she is calling Night of Champions.
Night of Champions will be held at Christian Fellowship Church, 758 Spruce Road, New Holland, on Thursday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The special guest speaker for the event will be Chad Ryland, National Football League kicker for the Arizona Cardinals. There is no charge to attend, and dessert and coffee will be served.
A crop for a cause
BY ANN MEAD ASH
According to Denise Crissup, crafting retreats are to some women what a trip to deer camp is for some men. “This is like a day version of (enjoying that kind of camaraderie),” said Crissup with a chuckle. Crissup, along with Michelle Steinbrecher and Juliana Sauder, is organizing the first fundraising crop to benefit the Bowmansville Fire Company (BFC).
The BFC fundraiser crop, which will offer a total of 24 hours of crafting, will be held over two days - Friday, March 28, and
See BFC pg 7
Ryland is from Lebanon and attended Cedar Crest High School, participating in soccer and baseball. In his junior year, Ryland’s father encouraged him to try out for football. Ryland not only made the team, but also excelled in the sport, being named an all-league and
“It will be a celebration recognizing student-athletes and student leaders.”
all-county place kicker. Ryland attended the University of Michigan and later transferred to the University of Maryland, where, Roth said, he became involved in FCA. Ryland played for the New England Patriots in 2023 and 2024 before being signed by the Cardinals. Roth first heard Ryland’s story at an
FCA Huddle at Cocalico High School (CHS). “I really appreciated his testimony,” said Roth, who asked Ryland, who has relatives associated with CHS, if he would speak at the event.
“He said, ‘Absolutely,’” recalled Roth, who added that Ryland will bring an autographed football as a banquet prize and participate in a meet-and-greet.
“(Ryland) is a perfect fit (for this event),” stated Roth. Roth’s goal in holding the banquet is to celebrate God’s work in ELANCO by recognizing students, coaches, and volunteers with the organization.
“(The plan is to honor) specific students from Garden Spot High School, CHS, and Lancaster Mennonite High School,” explained Roth, who noted that FCA is a student-initiated and student-led organization. “I work with the students, equipping them with tools and resources,” she said, adding that the core values of FCA are “integrity, serving,
See FCA pg 3
Ministry assists men in crisis
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Jaime Santiago knows what it’s like to battle addiction.
He went through it and turned his life around.
Jaime (pronounced “HI-mee”) is the founder and executive director of Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM), an organization that aims to assist those who are facing situations similar to the ones he encountered.
Jaime and his wife, Pam, have dedicated their lives to helping men who have undergone trauma
and adverse childhood experiences as well as the men’s families.
Jaime said RTCM, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, helps men who experience anxiety, depression, resentment, bitterness, unforgiveness, and attachment issues.
He noted that these issues can make the men more susceptible to getting involved with life-control problems. “As a Christian resident discipleship mission, we provide housing, 35 hours of clinical and pastoral counseling, and education,”
See RTCM pg 6
Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland will speak at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Night of Champions.
The first Bowmansville Fire Company fundraiser crop will be held in March.
CREEKSIDE FOODS
Library seeking donations
The ELANCO Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, is urgently seeking donations to help close its funding gap. The library receives some funding from local and state governments but is responsible for raising approximately 60% or more of its annual operating budget each year through local fundraisers, donations, and grants. The Library System of Lancaster County received a significant funding cut for 2025, which in turn means less funding for the ELANCO Library. Donations may be made at www.elancolibrary .org/donate or at the library.
scanning, printing, and fax services; public computers; and internet access. Staff members are available to support library visitors with technical assistance, referrals to community resources, listening ears, book recommendations, help with school projects, and more.
Bingo event to aid Greystone Manor
The library offers extensive programs and services to the eastern Lancaster County area and beyond. As the public library for approximately 25,000 residents of five rural municipalities - Caernarvon Township, East Earl Township, Earl Township, New Holland Borough, and Terre Hill Borough - the library’s vision is to be a highly valued, inclusive community resource for education, empowerment, enlightenment, enrichment, and entertainment.
The ELANCO Library participates in PA Forward, the Pennsylvania Library Association’s 21st-century literacies initiative, which encourages libraries to offer programs, services, and collections that foster the development of basic literacy, information literacy, civic and social literacy, health literacy, and financial literacy. The ELANCO Library earned the Gold Star designation within the program for the 2023-24 year. For more information on PA Forward, visit https:// paforward.org/.
The Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC) invites the public to attend its second annual “Heart of Greystone Bingo” fundraiser on Thursday, March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Doors will open at 4 p.m., and homemade food will be available. There will be 20 games of winner’s choice bingo as well as giveaway drawings. A discount will be offered through Friday, Feb. 28, with tickets available for full price after that, including at the door. To purchase tickets, search for “2nd Annual Heart of Greystone BINGO” at www.eventbrite.com. Last year’s bingo raised $18,000.
See Bingo pg 12
The library’s lending collection of approximately 42,000 items includes museum passes, STEM and art study kits, and games, in addition to books, audiobooks, DVDs, and music CDs for people of all ages. The collections include items in special formats accessible to persons with a variety of abilities and learning styles. Online resources include e-book and e-audiobook borrowing, test preparation and language learning tools, and research and reference databases.
The library also provides public access to a climate-controlled, safe, social space and to WiFi; copying,
A special election will be held in Pennsylvania’s 36th senatorial district on Tuesday, March 25. Residents will fill the seat vacated by former state Sen. Ryan Aument; the replacement will serve the remainder of Aument’s term. The candidates are Josh Parsons, Republican; James Andrew Malone, Democrat; and Zachary Moore, Libertarian.
To be eligible to vote in this election, a person must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of Conoy, Earl, East Donegal, East Hempfield, Elizabeth, Ephrata, Manheim, Mount Joy, Penn, Rapho, Warwick, West Donegal, West Earl,
or West Hempfield township, or Akron, Columbia, East Petersburg, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Lititz, Manheim, Marietta, Mount Joy, Mountville or New Holland borough.
Voters must be registered. In-person and mail-in options are available. The last day to register to vote in the special election is Monday, March 10, and the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot is Tuesday, March 18.
To check their registration status, residents may visit www.pavoterservices .pa.gov. For details on how to vote in person or by mail, visit the aforementioned website and look under “Other Links” for “Votes PA.”
Fellowship of Christian Athletes activities include studentled Bible studies.
teamwork, and excellence.”
“I will be recognizing student leaders who exemplify those, and they will receive rewards,” she said. Roth stated that she will also offer scholarships to two graduating seniors at the event.
Roth hopes to see area parents bring their children to the celebration. “I am telling families to please
bring your kids, because I am recognizing and honoring (students),” she said, adding she is inviting families of students who attend the FCA Power Camp held in the area each summer.
Although the event is free, those wishing to attend are asked to register by Sunday, March 2, by emailing droth@fca.org or calling 717-669-0740.
Grapplers compete in District III Sectionals
Garden Spot’s Preston Sauder (127) works from the top against Conrad Wieser’s Austin Miller during the PIAA District III sectional wrestling tournament on Saturday, February 15 held at Governor Mifflin. Sauder placed fourth.
In the 189-pound bracket of the PIAA District III sectional wrestling tournament held at Governor Mifflin, Spartans’ Vernon Toaltoan defeats Elco’s David Nelson by technical fall on Saturday, February 15.
Alejandro Romero (160) of Garden Spot defeated Ian Teufert of Octorara by an 18-16 decision on Saturday, February 15, at Governor Mifflin during the PIAA District III sectional wrestling tournament.
Garden Spot’s Christian Smucker (215) tries to turn Conrad Weiser’s Mason Gechter during the PIAA District III sectional wrestling tournament on Saturday, February 15, at Governor Mifflin.
At Governor Mifflin, during the PIAA District III sectional wrestling tournament, Spot’s Marshal Sensenig (107) gains control of Exeter’s Corbin Strobel on Saturday, February 15.
Spartans’ Jarrett Lynch (121) hand fights with Elco’s Zane Trostle on Saturday, February 15, at Governor Mifflin during the PIAA District III sectional wrestling tournament.
photos by Randy Hess
Library posts March schedule
The Eastern Lancaster County (ELANCO) Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, will offer a variety of events and programs to the community. Registration is not required unless noted. For details, visit www.elancolibrary .org or contact 717-3540525 or adagostino@elanco library.org.
The library offers various activities regularly. In March, these will include Music and Movement, for kids birth to age 6 with a parent or other caregiver on Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; Readers’ Roundtable Book
Discussion on Monday, March 3, at 2 p.m.; Hooks and Needles Yarn Craft Club, for people of all ages who knit or crochet, on Monday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m.; and Lego Creation Club on Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m.
The library will also offer Preschool Story Time, recommended for children ages 4 to 6, every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Toddler Thursdays, recommended for children from birth
to age 3, every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The March theme will be “Weather.”
Siblings are welcome to join in.
Teen Tuesdays will be held on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. The program will provide crafts, games, snacks, and more for tweens and teens. The upcoming dates and themes are March 4, Board Games Day; March 11, Social Issues (Artificial Intelligence); March 18, 3-Dux Dream Apartment; March 25, STEM Robots; and April 1, Poetry Slam.
Children of all ages accompanied by a parent or other caregiver may read aloud to Pepper the Labrador retriever during Read with Pepper the Dog! on Saturday, March 1, at 2 p.m.
Happy Birthday, Pennsylvania! will take place on Saturday, March 8, at noon.
The event will celebrate King Charles II granting William Penn the charter to found the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The event will include a potluck lunch, a costume contest, and a
dramatic reading of the entire charter. Guests are invited, but not required, to bring a dish to share. To participate in the costume contest, adults and children may attend in historical costume.
Homeschooling families are invited to attend a Lunch and Learn, Intro to Online Learning, on Saturday, March 15, at noon. The library will provide information about the resources it offers that can supplement homeschooling curricula. Attendees will have time to ask questions about specific research inquiries and individual library needs. Free pizza will be provided. Preregistration is required.
Researching Family History: Getting Started will be presented on Wednesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. Aimee Caya, the director of library and research services at LancasterHistory, will provide guidance on how to begin compiling family histories, with a focus on researching ancestors in Lancaster County.
Community Blood Drive
1338 Main Street, East Earl 17519 Register & Donate in the Bloodmobile
Monday, March 10th • 11:00am - 7:00pm
Everyone will receive certificate for a $10 gift card at any Good’s Store & a certificate for a FREE Dozen Mini Donuts from Weaver’s Store, Inc.!
3 ways to schedule your donation appointment:
• go to 717GiveBlood.org
• call 1-800-771-0059
• scan the QR Code
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Flea market planned
The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association (ULTWMA) will host an indoor flea market on Saturday, March 1. The flea market will be held in the Veterans’ Hall of the War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More than 37 vendors will offer items such as crafts, toys, health care products, Hot Wheels items, glass items, puzzles, train items, collectibles, books, antiques, seasonal arrangements, tools, team sports items, and traditional flea market and garage sale bargains.
Refreshments will also be available for purchase.
There is no admission charge. The hall is located next to Upper Leacock Fire Company. Parking is available at the rear of the building. Proceeds will support the maintenance of the War Memorial Building. For more information and to rent a table at the flea market, contact ULTWMA at 717-656-6154 or ultwma@gmail.com.
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Jaime said. RTCM also provides marriage and family counseling in its leased building at 2324 Leaman Road, Lancaster.
“People say, ‘You’re a rehab,’” said Jaime, who is an ordained minister and has a degree in licensed professional counseling from Liberty University. “I say, ‘Oh, we’re not a rehab. We’re a residential recovery support program.’”
Men can learn more about RTCM by visiting https://restartministry .org or calling 717-3043341. “The only criteria for us is, ‘Do you want to improve your life?’” Jaime said. “And if they do, they get better. If they don’t, they’re never going to get out of the wilderness.”
RTCM is a family venture. Pam is RTCM’s office manager, bookkeeper, and events director. Jaime and Pam’s daughters, Cassie Santiago, the graphic designer and marketing manager, and Querida Carrington, the social media manager, are also part of the team. Jaime’s brother, Pedro, is on the board of directors. Many of the staff members graduated from the treatment program.
Lancaster County Prison.
Early during his time in jail, Jaime said he was consumed by dark thoughts before a cellmate convinced him to go to the chapel. “The first thing he said to me was, ‘Do you want to go to chapel with me?’” Jaime recalled. “I said, ‘Huh?’ but I eventually figured out what chapel was. I told him, ‘I will go one time, but if I don’t like it, don’t ask me again.’ I went, and that was the first time I heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I was blown away.”
REAL Life, Real Hope 2024 Banquet
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Jaime has first-hand experience with a treatment program. He said there was “a lot of chaos” in his childhood home in New Jersey. “Whatever childhood trauma one could mention, I experienced as a child growing up in a dysfunctional home,” Jaime said. “That led me to not being taught how to function in life.”
Jaime stated that a pastor helped him realize, “God loves me, and He wants to have a relationship with me and forgive me for my sins.” That message resonated with him.
After getting out of prison, Jaime participated in Teen Challenge, which provides addiction treatment programs. Jaime established RTCM in 2015, and men first entered the building on Feb. 1, 2016. “You learn how to better help people,” he said. “You learn what doesn’t work and what does work. You have a lot of great celebrations, and you have ones who complete the program, but unfortunately don’t apply what they learned, and they relapse. It’s a mountaintop or down-in-the-valley experience.”
Thurs., March 21, 6:30 PM at Shady Maple Banquet Facilities
Thurs., March 20, 6:30 PM at Shady Maple Banquet Facilities
Join us for an unforgettable evening at this year’s REAL Life banquet! This special event offers a unique opportunity to introduce someone new to our vibrant community. The night will feature powerful testimonies from individuals whose lives have been transformed by REAL Life, as well as a celebration of the connections that make our community truly impactful. Come reflect on how far we’ve come and get inspired for the exciting work still ahead. Your presence is a testament to the difference we’re making—together. Don’t miss it!
To save your seat or for more information, call 717-336-7797 or visit our website at www.reallcs.org.
Out of the tragedy of Nickel Mines, Marie Monville is one light that still shines. Once married to the man who took the lives of innocent children in the tragic Nickel Mines School shooting, Marie will share how she experienced majestic deliverance, unending compassion, breathtaking forgiveness, and grace-filled redemption amid deep sorrow and destruction. Marie’s journey has been invaded with light that shines through her story into the darkest questions we all face—about our past, our value, our identity, and our powerlessness in this fallen world. Hear about the incomprehensible love God has for all of us, even amidst tragic circumstances, and the redemptive love of Christ. Accept the love that begs to be received. Come hear not just her story, but God’s story for you. For tickets or more information, call 717-336-7797 or visit our website at www.reallcs.org.
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Keynote Speaker: Marie Monville
As he got older, Jaime abused alcohol and experimented with drugs. “By the time I was 13, I was addicted and committing crimes to support my addictions,” he said.
Jaime was incarcerated for eight years. He became a born-again Christian 38 years ago during a stint in
“Something physically just lifted off me,” Jaime said. “For the first time of my life, at the age of 20, I gave my life to God, and that was the first time I had peace and the first time in my life I felt loved. I knew from that very moment I would never be the same again.”
Jaime said 78 men have graduated from the program, which charges clients $3,000 for a sixmonth stay. Fundraising efforts help defray the costs.
RTCM, which currently houses 12 clients, recently began a capital campaign to raise money for a new location, which would house up to 24 men. A second phase of the campaign would provide additional housing for graduates of the program, who would pay rent.
Anyone wishing to donate to RTCM can visit https://rtcm.givesmart .com. RTCM is introducing a peer-to-peer fundraising program, which encourages contributors to create a personal fundraising page and invite friends and family to donate.
Pam and Jaime Santiago are part of the team that leads Restart Training Center Ministry.
Saturday, March 29 - at Living Hope Christian Fellowship Church, 1488 Reading Road, Mohnton, just outside Bowmansville. On March 28, the crop will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 10 p.m. Lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages will be included in the table price. On March 29, the crop will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and brunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages will be included.
Although crops originally were scrapbooking events, the BFC fundraiser will welcome individuals doing any kind of craft. “(Participants) bring whatever they’re working on to work on with friends,” explained Crissup.
“You bring your own projects and supplies.” Crissup noted that some craft enthusiasts bring everything they are working on while others only
bring certain projects. “There have been people who bring supplies but just use the day to organize and get ideas,” she noted. Crissup has run a similar event in Morgantown to benefit the Twin Valley Food Pantry for the last two years, and she recalled some of the types of crafts she has seen participants bring to that event. “One woman brought a sewing machine to do pre-quilting,” said Crissup, adding that another woman made fleece blankets, fringing the edges and tying them off. Other participants make jewelry or do diamond painting.
“It’s just the ladies getting together and doing what they like to do anyway, and the funds go to whichever charity,” explained Crissup. “Each woman rents her own table,” Crissup noted, adding that the 8-foot tables will
be arranged for easy conversation and networking. “Friends can rent adjacent tables,” she pointed out, noting that a space on the registration form asks a participant whom she would like to have at adjoining tables. “We push tables together and seat accordingly,” she stated.
Crissup said local restaurants are contacted regarding food for the event and that the registration form asks about food allergies. A few scrapbooking vendors will have displays at the event as well.
Crissup, who has run scrapbooking retreats in the past, first became involved with fundraising crops when she took part in one in the Boyertown area as a vendor. While there, she and a friend connected with the organizer of the Morgantown event and learned that she
planned to step down. That crop was being held once a year in the winter. Crissup and her friend rescheduled the event for two days. “We are using that same framework for this event,” noted Crissup, who first brought up the possibility of doing a fire company benefit at a fall BFC meeting. BFC members were interested in having her hold a similar event. “There is some excitement,” said Crissup, who noted she would like to see all 50 tables full for both days of the crop.
“I’m hoping to fill 30, but 50 would be fabulous,” she said. Crissup said organizers hope to raise up to $5,000 for BFC and that funds will be used for operational expenses and for the new engine the fire company is purchasing for about $900,000.
Readers who wish to take part in the crop may visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “Bowmansville Fire Company Fundraiser Crop.” Individuals with questions may email denise.crissup@bowmans villefire.org.
“Whatever craft you can do yourself and hang out with your friends, give yourself permission to spend a day or two doing that,” said Crissup, who also suggested brainstorming with friends at the crop or walking around to see what others have brought to work on. “Some gals who know each other only meet up a few times a year, and they share photos,” she said.
“That’s the main focus.”
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BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.
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.
CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
MT ZION CHURCH: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon
HSCV begins new year of exploring history
The annual election of officers and trustees of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) was held on Oct. 23, 2024. In addition to elected officers, the HSCV welcomed the committee chairpersons. This combined group of volunteers is already busy with new projects for 2025.
The officers and committee representatives include Angela Stewart, president; Pat Wolf, vice president; Robert Snader, treasurer; Penny Lyba, corresponding secretary and program committee; Joanne Bender, recording secretary and publicity; Ann Snader, nominating and by-laws; Doug Gehr, museum and library; Randy Newcomer, membership and print shop; Robert Lausch, property; Debra Martin, ways and means; Robert Eberly,
newsletter; James Kimmel, education; Diana Palsgrove, finance and endowment; and Clarence Spohn, publications.
The trustees are Elaine Bowman, Brian Chelton, Fred Flinchbaugh, Gehr, Jean Kulp, Lausch, Gabe Mink, Delores Neuber, Jodi Showalter, Daniel Sweigart, and David Wise.
The HSCV was founded in 1957 with the purpose of discovering, gathering, and preserving materials and data related to the community known as the Cocalico Valley. The Cocalico Valley encompasses 10 municipalities in northern Lancaster County - the boroughs of Adamstown, Akron, Denver, and Ephrata as well as the townships of East and West Cocalico, Clay, Ephrata, and West Earl, along with a portion of Earl Township.
Located at 237-249 W. Main St., Ephrata, the HSCV campus comprises two historic buildings. The William and Jemima Bross-
man Library is housed within the Hamaker House,
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.
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH: 5367 Paes Rd., New Holland. Located 1/4 mi from Welsh Mountain Rec. Center on Paes Rd., 717-354-9444. Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship Service 10:30 am. Nursery. Pastor: Norman Griess.
ST. JOHN CENTER LUTHERAN CHURCH: 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-5505. Sunday Worship at 11 am Visit us online: www.sjclutheran.org
ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 105 W. Main Street., Terre Hill. 717-4455512. stpaulsumcterrehill@gmail.com Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com Adult Sunday School at 9:30 AM, Worship at 11:00 AM. Handicap Accessible.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Pastor Chet Yoder. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am for our Live Stream Worship at www.gardenspotvillage.org/live
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
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The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley’s officers, trustees, and other volunteers include (seated, from left) Robert Snader, Pat Wolf, Angela Stewart, Penny Lyba, Joanne Bender, (standing) Ann Snader, Gabe Mink, Randy Newcomer, Daniel Sweigart, Fred Flinchbaugh, Delores Neuber, Doug Gehr, Jodi Showalter, Robert Lausch, Debra Martin, (not pictured) Brian Chelton, Elaine Bowman, Jean Kulp, David Wise, Robert Eberly, James Kimmel, Diana Palsgrove, and Clarence Spohn.
See HSCV pg 12
CLS to feature
Dr. Irvin Scott
BY ANN MEAD ASH
According to Ellie Green, communications director with The Factory Ministries, when some Factory staff members heard Dr. Irvin Scott speak through Harvard University’s Leadership Institute for Faith and Education (L.I.F.E.) Convening event, they were impressed with the educator’s teaching. “His work has inspired and shaped us,” shared Green, who added that the recent publication of Scott’s book “Leading With Heart and Soul” seemed to indicate that the time might be right to invite Scott to Paradise. “We thought (Scott) would be the perfect fit for a Community Leadership Summit (CLS) designed to encourage leaders,” she explained.
The third annual CLS to be hosted by The Factory Ministries will be held on Friday, March 7, at The Factory, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. There is a cost to attend the CLS, which includes a hot breakfast and coffee from Speckled Hen, a copy of Scott’s book, a question-and-answer session, and networking with local leaders. Because tickets are limited, organizers request that those wishing to attend register by Monday, March 3, using the “CLS” event link on the home page at www.thefactoryminis tries.com.
Scott is considered an expert in organizational leadership, as well as entrepreneurship and educational reform. “This event is for all leaders, whether or not their focus is education,” noted Green. Scott’s experience in education includes teaching, as well as serving as principal and assistant superintendent. He was principal at McCaskey High School in Lancaster for four years. Scott was the deputy director for kindergarten through 12th-grade education at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as well as the chief academic officer for Boston Public Schools. Currently, he is
a member of the faculty of Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.
Scott’s new book is based on his experience in the classroom, school, and district education and as a nonprofit leader, as well as spiritual principles.
Readers may find motivation in the stories Scott tells and the strategies he recommends. Answers to questions such as “How do we empower innovative, servant-hearted leaders?” and “How do we inspire communities to support the learning journeys of local youths?” are spotlighted along with information of how to reach the goal of offering equitable opportunities to learning so that each student has the necessary resources to thrive.
“(CLS events are held) as a way to support and encourage our local leaders and give back to the community,” said Green.
The Factory Ministries began more than 30 years ago as a youth center located in a building that had previously been a sewing factory. More recently, the ministry moved to the former Paradise Elementary School and began to remake the building into a facility that can better serve the needs of the community.
Over the years, the organization has grown to offer a food pantry, known as The Factory Market, and adult advocacy services, along with a family housing center. The Braves Learning Center focuses on educational needs with the goal of addressing poverty through changing a child’s trajectory. For more information, readers may search for “The Factory Ministries” on Facebook. Readers who have specific questions may call 717-687-9594.
Lions Club member receives award
New Holland Lions Club member John Freimuth received the Melvin Jones Fellowship award for his 39 years of service with the club, including serving as a prior treasurer. The Melvin Jones Fellowship award is Lions Clubs International’s highest award and is named for the founder of Lions Clubs International.
The New Holland Lions Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary in June. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Yoder’s Restaurant, 14 S. Tower Road, New Holland, at 6 p.m. New members are welcome.
For more information, email lionjbron @yahoo.com.
Junior fair board to meet
The New Holland Fair’s junior fair board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at 101 W. Franklin St., New Holland. The group is open to youths ages 13 to 18 years old.
The junior fair board will continue to meet for 60 to 90 minutes one evening per month to prepare for fair week.
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best; catch a dazzling performance by students of the Hooley Irish School of Dance. Enjoy complimentary festive drinks and appetizers, too! Let us know you are coming! RSVP by March 7 by calling Linda or Jen at 717-271-7970.
For a limited time, enjoy 50% off Miller’s traditional smorgasbord dinner or 25% off our Soup and Salad Smorgasbord. Must present printed coupon to server. Valid for up to 8 guests. One coupon per table. Not valid on any other dining options or on beverages. May not be combined with any other offers, coupons or discounts including group rates and birthday offer. Offer subject to change. Valid all day Monday to Friday and Sunday. Excludes Saturdays and special events. PLU WP25EN. EXPIRES 3/12/25.
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John Freimuth displays his Melvin Jones Fellowship award.
Touchstone Foundation announces board transitions
Touchstone Foundation has announced the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. The new members joined the board of directors as three recent members completed two terms. The new members are Angela Keen, Valerie Minnich, Joshua Schwartz, and Jay Steller.
Keen’s area of expertise is trauma-informed care and practice. She is senior training and technical assistance specialist at the Federal Office for Victims of Crime, the founder of Eclipsing Trauma, and a consultant with the Keystone Crisis Intervention Team. Previously, she worked in community outreach and volunteer coordination with Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County. She has also served as an adjunct professor at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College and a restorative justice program coordinator for Advoz in Lancaster. She holds a Master of Arts in community psychology and social change and bachelor’s degrees in applied behavioral sciences and in public policy.
Minnich is an exam writer for the National Board for Certified Counselors, an adjunct faculty member at Elizabethtown College and
Grand Canyon University, and a volunteer subject matter expert with the National Board for Certified Counselors. Previously, she served as program director with Samaritan Counseling in Lancaster. Minnich holds a doctorate in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified counselor, and an advanced drug and alcohol counselor. She is also a mother and volunteers with her church.
Schwartz is a partner in the employment and litigation groups at Barley Snyder. Since moving to the area in 2009, he has served on the governing boards of the Fulton Theatre, where he was the Education and Community Engagement Committee chair; the City of Lancaster’s Public Art Advisory Board; College Hill Children’s Center; Creative Works of Lancaster; and Lancaster Public Library, where he recently completed his term as president. Schwartz is also a local actor and singer, performing throughout the area and serving as a cantorial soloist at Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, where he and his family are members. He lives in
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Steller serves as treasurer with Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster. Previously, Steller worked as an independent consultant providing advisory services in treasury for various companies. Prior to that, he served as assistant treasurer with the Hershey Company.
Steller earned his Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and his bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College in government and economics. He lives in Hershey with his wife and their son.
The outgoing board members are Arthur Ace, Kimberly Fletcher, and Carrie Smith. Smith served as board chair until December 2024, and Ace served as chair of the Finance and Investment Committee. Each of them completed two terms on the Touchstone Foundation board of directors.
To learn more about the current board members and staff members, visit https://touchstonefound .org/ and look for “Our Staff & Board” under “About.” Touchstone Foundation is seeking community volunteers to help advance its mission of improving youth mental wellness in Lancaster County. By joining one of the organization’s committees, volunteers can play a role in shaping programs and initiatives designed to make a lasting impact.
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The committees, which meet quarterly in a hybrid format, are open to individuals who are passionate about mental health and community service. Current opportunities include the Event Planning Committee, the Marketing and Communications Task Force, the Audit Committee, the Finance and Investment Committee, and two Program Committees focused on increasing access to mental health services and building the talent pipeline for mental health professionals. To learn more, visit the aforementioned website and look for “Career and Volunteer Opportunities” under “About.”
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to the Theodore R. Sprecher Museum, containing three floors of exhibit space showcasing life in the Cocalico Valley. Additionally, the Conestoga Press, a living-history print shop, can be found in the mansion’s carriage house. In addition to maintaining these buildings and the artifacts and research materials within them, the HSCV is dedicated to sharing the area’s history by holding monthly educational programs and welcoming groups from schools, retirement communities, and civic organizations. The society also hosts an annual Christmas open house, member picnic, and field trip, along with other special events.
New members and volunteers are welcome. To learn more, call 717733-1616 or email hscv @cocalicovalleyhs.org.
The research library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum, presently closed for the winter, will open on Saturday, March 1, for its normal hours of Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through December.
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All proceeds from the event will support GMTRC’s equine-assisted services program, which has provided horsemanship lessons and group programming for children and adults with special needs in Lancaster since 1981. Each year the program has grown; launched with seven riders, it now enrolls more than 100 participants each year in a variety of lessons and programs. Among those participating are boys and girls age 4 and up as well as adults through senior age; the participants have a variety of diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, Down syndrome, and autism. A 501(c)(3) organization, GMTRC is located at 1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster. For more information about the bingo and GMTRC, email Judy Davis at president@grey stonemanortrc.org.
