Pequea Valley girls’ basketball enjoys the experience despite district defeat
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Playing in the Giant Center was likely a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the seniors on the Pequea Valley girls’ basketball team.
The underclassmen have already set their sights on returning.
The second-seeded Braves (22-3) could not overcome a slow start and fell 53-36 to top-seeded Trinity in the PIAA District III Class 3A championship game on Feb. 26 in Hershey.
It was the Braves’ first-ever appearance in the district title game and an experience they won’t soon forget.
“I think it was great,” Pequea Valley coach Jason McDonald said. “You feel bad for the seniors because it’s the only trip they’re going to make here unless we get to the state finals. As far as everyone else, they want to come back.
They got to experience it all. My challenge to them is, ‘What are you going to do in the offseason to get back here?’”
Senior guard Katie Stoltzfus said, “We’d never played in the Giant Center before, so coming here means a lot to us. We had
great support from our school and the students. It was cool to make history, and this was the team to do it. I wouldn’t have
wanted to do it with any other team.”
The Braves were ultimately undone by a rocky start. Trinity
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Step by step - students discern first career choice
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Before Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) juniors and seniors entered the school gymnasium where the third annual First Choice Career Fair, featuring representatives from 55 local businesses, was held on Feb. 7, they were given specific instructions from school principal John Trovato.
“Representatives from these companies are excited to meet you,” Trovato told the students. “I know there are a lot of things in life you cannot control, but you can
BY ANN MEAD ASH
It feels good to take part in a food drive or drop off a bag of groceries at your local food pantry, but how do you know if what you donated was really helpful? We asked Amy Marburger, food and nutrition manager of the CrossNet Ministries, and Kerri Burns, market director at The Factory Ministries, to talk about donations that are especially appreciated and those that are a little harder to distribute.
CrossNet’s food pantry serves close to 200 local families monthly,
and Burns said that more than 35 families per week shop at The Factory Market. Marburger stated that all in-date items are welcome, but that donations that fall into the personal care items category are often the most appreciated. Marburger listed shampoo, conditioner, body wash, dish detergent, laundry detergent, hand soap, paper towels, and facial tissues among those items that are not donated as often. Over at The Factory, Burns said that she would add plastic silverware and toilet paper to the list, along with canned
Pequea Valley High School students attended the third annual First Choice Career Fair on Feb. 7.
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The Braves players and coaches with their second-place medals
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definitely control making a good impression today by handling yourselves the right way,” he added. Then, Trovato reminded the students of the specific actions that were expected of them. “Walk up, make eye contact, shake hands, engage in conversation,” said Trovato. “These are conversations that could impact the next year or two and maybe beyond that.” Trovato then relayed to the students that some attendees walked out of the 2024 fair having received job offers following a 15-minute conversation. “Take advantage of the opportunities created for you today,” he stated. “This is tailor-made for you guys.”
steps are because there’s nothing more overwhelming for a kid walking across the graduation stage than not knowing what’s next.”
The creator of the First Choice Career Fair is Pequea Valley School District (PVSD) First Choice coordinator Jared Erb. “Erb is phenomenal at building relationships with all these companies,” said PVSD assistant superintendent Rich Eby, who explained that students in the district are expected to put a career plan together by eighth grade. “We call that their postsecondary first choice,” said Eby, who added that by ninth grade, students should know their first choice and be ready to start taking part in job shadow experiences. “It’s been very successful,” noted Eby.
Assistant principal Amy Koberstein greeted students and other attendees as they entered the gymnasium. She pointed out that the fair is a step in the district’s goal for each student. “The mission of the district is for every kid to at least know what the next thing (in life) is (by the time they graduate),” she said. “It’s OK if it changes, but (it’s important) to know what the next
The First Choice Discovery Program, also overseen by Erb, is a work-based program offering career exploration and mentoring to PVHS students. About a year ago, area resident Mike Sensenig signed on to mentor a young man and met Edgar Gonzalez Martinez, who is now a senior at the
Edgar Gonzalez Martinez (left) met up with his mentor Mike Sensenig to explore options presented at the First Choice Career Fair.
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The book auction will take place in the community room at Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, on Friday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Among the 400 lots in the auction are a complete 1749 Ephrata Cloister “Martyrs Mirror,” a very rare 1685 Dutch “Martyrs Mirror,” and an 1859 German New Testament with fraktur art by Barbara Ebersol. Also listed are a 1761 “Interpretation of the Two Letters of St. Paul to the Corinthians” by Siegmund Jacob Baumgarten in German; Philip Dietrich’s 1811 “Enchiridion oder
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school. A few weeks prior to the fair, Sensenig heard from Gonzalez Martinez. “I got a well-written email, and he had questions about future planning,” recalled Sensenig. Mentor and mentee arranged to visit the fair and met up outside the auditorium where they heard Trovato’s instructions together. Before entering the fair, Gonzalez Martinez discussed his future plans. “My first choice is to go into business,” he stated. “I have been looking into human resources or accounting.” Gonzalez Martinez said his strategy is to work in business to get the experience he needs before possibly starting his own enterprise. He will attend Shippensburg University to major in business in the fall. “Today, I hope to talk to people who are in business and find out what my next steps should be, what to look into, and see what I really like,” he said.
Sensenig was impressed. “You are on a good course, and you’ve thought things through,” he told Gonzalez Martinez. “I see you doing extremely well.” Sensenig added, “I don’t think you need anything from me but encouragement and helping you connect with some people here. I’m excited about your future.”
Sophomore Micah Lacorte, who is still in the early stages of his career planning, attended the fair and visited with the representatives there. He said he would like to do something related to sports, but noted he is also looking into mechanics. “Those are things I like,” he stated, adding, “I like the fair because everyone has the opportunity to get to know (the businesses) around the area.”
Readers who would like to know more about the First Choice program at PVHS may email Erb at jared_erb@pequeavalley.org.
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stormed out to a 13-3 lead and led 13-5 at the end of the first quarter. Trailing 15-5, Stoltzfus hit a pair of free throws and Janae Patterson knocked down a jumper to trim the deficit to six. That was as close as Pequea Valley would get the rest of the way.
Trinity embarked on an 18-3 spurt before the Braves’ Brianna Lourido buried a 3-pointer to narrow the gap to 33-15 at the break.
Pequea Valley outscored Trinity by one point in the second half, but the damage had been done. “I didn’t really think it was the ‘awe factor,’” McDonald said of his squad’s
first-quarter performance. “I think they got over the ‘awe factor’ as soon as they stepped on the floor. It might have been a little too much hype. They were just so geared up and ready to go. They were so excited to play. We knew that could happen. Once we got that calmed down, we looked like a completely different team. We still turned the ball over from time to time, but we got better shots, we got to the basket. Things started opening up for us.”
Stoltzfus added, “The first half, we didn’t come out how we wanted to. They pushed the ball faster than us. Second half, we came out and stayed with their pace. We had to come out stronger in the first half.”
It has been a historic season for Pequea Valley, and it’s not over yet.
The Braves will host the District 12 third-place finisher Masterman in a PIAA first-round game on Friday, March 7. Tip-off time had not been determined as of press time.
It will be Pequea Valley’s fifth trip to the state tournament in the last six seasons. “I think being at home is going to help us out a lot,” said McDonald, who is in his 13th year
at the helm. “It’s just one of those things where the kids know if they lose, they’re done. So it’s a question of whether we can keep those jitters in check and keep ourselves calm and collected. We can play with anyone as long as we can do those things.”
The coach stated it’s no secret what has made the Braves so successful. “I think it’s just the hard work they put in,” McDonald said. “They play well together. They move the ball well. When we move the ball well, we’re hard to beat. We just work hard, and they listen. They always try to execute what we want them to do.”
Pequea Valley also claimed a section title for the first time. “It’s been a ride for sure,” said Stoltzfus. “We’ve all been playing together since elementary school. This was our year, and (playing in the Giant Center) was a goal for us all year long.”
Pequea Valley’s first district title
game appearance will be a positive memory despite the defeat. “It’s good to come here and play with my team,” said Patterson, a junior guard who led the Braves with 20 points. “First time in forever. It was just a joy to be here.”
To view more photos from the district championship as well as Pequea Valley’s 52-35 victory over Oley Valley in the district semifinals, visit https://townlively .com/category/sports/high -school/pequea-valley.
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Pequea Valley’s Janae Patterson drives to the basket during the district title game.
Photo by Cheri Sine
The Braves’ Shelyce Burke (left) and Sydney Roye (middle) battle Trinity’s Kensie Fox for a rebound.
meats, water, and laundry detergent.
Both pantries like to see certain non-food items, such as can openers and slow cookers, come through the door. “You can never go wrong donating a can opener or a Crock-Pot,” shared Burns. “Those are game changers (for Factory participants).”
Marburger agreed. “I would also add that gently used kitchen utensils and/or cookware are welcome,” she stated. “These items are displayed on a ‘free’ shelf and are appreciated by local families when they are available.”
“Many people are surprised to know that feminine hygiene products and other personal care items are not covered by SNAP benefits,” Burns said. “For this reason, people are excited to see them in the pantry.” Marburger noted that feminine hygiene products and deodorant are always needed and that CrossNet has seen a special need for baby items such as in-date formula, food, and cereal. Donations of diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6 and pullups are welcome, as are baby wipes.
At CrossNet, Marburger has not seen pantry needs change drastically from season to season, but she said that needs for items for other programs do. “(In the spring), we are prepping for the summer lunch (program), so cookies or (crisped rice) treats (will be needed),” Marburger said, adding that in the summer of 2024, nearly 13,000 lunches were served. Cereal cups and individual macaroni and cheese cups are helpful for the Buddy Bag and Student Pantry programs. Foods that Marburger feels are needed all year include baking items such as sugar and oil.
“I agree with Amy,” stated Burns. “Our list doesn’t change too much from season to season, but in the winter, it’s nice to have coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hand warmers, and ChapStick.” Burns stated that in the summer, needs are more related to children being home from school, so it is helpful to receive canned pastas, soup, and sunblock.
Amy Marburger, food and nutrition manager with CrossNet Ministries, displays smaller bottles of donated detergent.
When it comes to soups, which are a staple, the managers of both pantries have seen a preference among participants. “Many of our families prefer chunkier or heartier soups over condensed versions, and (while) we always need basics like cream of chicken or condensed chicken noodle, we often have a nice supply of those items,” said Marburger. More variety in cracker and cereal donations - not just saltine crackers and plain Cheerios - would be welcome as well. Surprisingly, condiments are not common donations. “We always need ketchup, but we rarely have items like mayonnaise available,” she said. Burns added mustard, pickles, and salad dressing to Marburger’s list. Extra-large containers of food or detergent are not always easy to distribute, according to Burns. “When someone donates something extra large, only one lucky person gets to take home that item,” she pointed out. “However, when multiple smaller items are donated, more people are able to be served.” She added that shoppers who are living in their vehicles have limited space and that some recipients may not be able to handle large items easily.
Marburger admitted that it is sometimes difficult to find a fit for large donations. While large bottles of liquid detergent work for big families,
Kerri Burns, market director at The Factory Ministries, holds a familysize container of laundry detergent.
extra-large cans of food linger on the shelf. “We struggle to use the commercial-size cans of vegetables,” said Marburger.
During the growing season, the CrossNet pantry partners with a farm and an orchard - receiving about 500 pounds of produce weekly. However, the pantry also appreciates donations of home-grown produce, and Marburger invites those interested in donating food from their gardens to call CrossNet at 717-355-2454 first.
Burns noted that The Factory Market handles fresh produce a little differently. “We receive about 500 pounds of produce a month from a partner agency, and we rely on our neighbors to drop off things from their gardens,” she said. “Shoppers get excited when we have fresh produce in the pantry.”
Burns had one last recommendation for donors. “I would love to add that while name-brand products are often great, they’re not always essential.” She noted that often a larger quantity of a store brand item can be donated for the same amount of money.
Readers who would like to learn more about The Factory and its mission may visit https://thefactory ministries.com or call 717-687-9594. More information about CrossNet may be found at https://elancocross.org.
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Handbüchlein”; Johann Friedrich Stark’s “Daily Prayer Hand-Book,” printed around 1700 in German; “Annals of the Conestoga” by Simpson and Mast; John Ruth’s “The Earth Is the Lord’s”; and a signed copy of “The Amish Year” by Rice and Steinmetz.
The auction will also include rare family Bibles, including a 1776 Bible printed by Christoph Saur formerly belonging to John Oberholzer. Various periodical sets will be available as well, including a complete set of “The Mennonite Community” ranging from 1947 to 1953, and a nearly complete set of “Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage” volumes 1 to 37.
Bids may be submitted at www. mennonitelife.org/events and by mail until Thursday, March 13. The auction books are on display in the Mennonite Life community room. To view the full catalog, visit the aforementioned website.
The series on conversationally speaking Pennsylvania Dutch, also
known as Pennsylvania German, will take place in the Mennonite Life Community Room at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, and Aug. 19. People with all levels of experience are welcome, from beginners to fluent speakers.
The informal lessons will be based on the book “Speaking Amish: A Beginner’s Introduction
to Pennsylvania German” by Lillian Stoltzfus. Copies of the book are available in the Mennonite Life store and at www.mennonitelife .org/shop.
Participants should plan to attend all six sessions. Each session has a suggested donation. To register, call 717-393-9745 or email Ruth Martin at customercare@ mennonitelife.org.
Rare and used books will be available at an auction at Mennonite Life.
