Solanco
A grand accomplishment
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
It was a night to celebrate family and basketball, two things the Baileys hold most dear.
Solanco senior Noah Bailey scored the 1,000th point of his high school career during a home game against Warwick Jan. 17.
Noah became the eighth Mules’ boys’ basketball player to accomplish the feat, joining Dylan Hastings, Zac Bauermaster, Chad Shirk, Johnny Miller, Mark Tacelosky, Todd Wenger, and Fred Wert in that exclusive club.
“You can’t imagine a feeling like that. It’s surreal,” Noah said. “I remember being a kid and seeing Dylan Hastings score his 1,000th point. I couldn’t ask for a better opportunity. I couldn’t thank my family more for everything they’ve done for me. I’m thankful
for my coaches and teammates.
Just a surreal moment.”
Noah reached the milestone by hitting three free throws with 4:37 left in the second quarter.
It was fitting the first person to congratulate him was his brother, Daniel, a Solanco teammate.
“All the work I put in, I feel like I made them proud. I can really cherish this moment.”
“It was awesome,” Daniel said. “I’ve played with him my whole life. It’s cool to see him achieve something special like that.”
Noah added, “It was special because me and him were always
going at it in the backyard. I can’t let him be better than me, so he has always pushed me to be better.”
He said it was a relief to reach the mark after being limited to 8 points and suffering a hard fall the game before. “It was hard,” said Noah. “You have to go through the whole day getting pressure from your friends. Finally, you just have to get through it.”
He finished the game against Warwick with 14 points.
Noah plans to play basketball in college and is mulling offers from Juniata College, King’s College, and Lancaster Bible College.
“It’s a very, very proud moment,” Solanco coach Anthony Hall said. “I’m extremely proud of him for trying to put this program on his back for four years. That’s just the type of kid he is. He’s one of the
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The Southern End Community Association (SECA) is offering an opportunity to enjoy a sundae on a Saturday morning.
SECA is holding an inaugural Ice Cream for Breakfast event Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8 to 11 a.m.
upstairs in the SECA Building, 299 Park Ave., Quarryville.
“Who doesn’t want ice cream for breakfast?” SECA director Trevor Marsh said with a smile. The cost of admission includes one sundae and one drink. Kids age 12 and under who are wearing pajamas will receive one
Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will hold a workshop, Intro to German Script, on Friday, Feb. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the community room.
Mennonite Life archivist and librarian Julia Wiker will teach participants how to read Kurrentschrift, a distinct styling of the German script alphabet, as well as abbreviations and variations in writing and spelling. The session will also offer practice interpreting 18th- and 19th-century family records from Mennonite Life’s collections.
Learning to interpret
Kurrentschrift can be a valuable skill for genealogy research, not just for those with Swiss Mennonite ancestry, but for anyone with ancestral roots in German-speaking countries. The text is also found in the Pennsylvania German art of fraktur, which combines the elegant script with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Knowledge of German is not required for this workshop. There is a fee. To register in advance, visit www.menno nitelife.org/events.
In the case of inclement weather, the workshop will be postponed to Friday, Feb. 14.
The Bailey family members include (from left) Scott, Lori, Isaiah, Noah, Daniel, Josh, Meg, and (not pictured) Ella.
Southern End Community Association director Trevor Marsh takes a break from planning the Ice Cream for Breakfast event to enjoy some ice cream.
ticket in a drawing for a prize.
Son’s Ice Cream & Italian Ice of Quarryville is donating the ice cream, Marsh said.
Among the toppings will be chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and cherries. Marsh said there will not be chopped peanuts to ensure the event is safe for anyone with a peanut allergy.
Diners will pass by a sundae bar, placing their ice cream and fixings on top of a waffle.
The Ice Cream for Breakfast fundraiser is the brainfreeze, er, brainchild of SECA vice president Susan Noel.
“Susan had seen people doing an ice cream for breakfast event and thought this would be a good fundraiser for SECA,” Marsh said.
The event is planned for Feb. 1 because the first Saturday in February is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is an informal holiday said to have been started about 65 years ago by a New York state mother of six who
About the Speaker
Tim Crans is presently the Sr. Pastor of Wagontown Chapel, in Wagontown, PA, where he has served for the past 20½ years. He has a heart for preaching the Word of God and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has been married to his wife Corinne for 24 yrs. and they have four sons. Clay (22), who is working full time. Hunter (19), a sophomore at Lancaster Bible College studying for the Pastorate. Wyatt (16), who is in 10th grade and likes playing basketball and flying. Blaine (14), who is in 8th grade and enjoys basketball. Tim and his family reside in Coatesville, PA, where he was raised in a Christian, Bible believing home. He is a
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“We thought it would be a fun event for kids and families,” said Marsh. “It comes at our downtime, so this was a fun idea to do and add something to what we offer the community.”
The immediate feedback has been positive. “We’ve had a lot of people liking the posts on social media, sharing, and making comments and tagging their friends,” Marsh said. “We seem to have a good amount of interest for this day.”
He’s hoping it becomes a Southern End tradition. “We would like for this to become an annual fundraiser for SECA,” said Marsh.
The director said he believes the Ice Cream for Breakfast event will greatly benefit the nonprofit’s bottom line.
“With the rising prices in the economy for the pool and employees and everything, we’re looking for fun, exciting ways to raise more money to continue to operate this park and programs we offer for people,” Marsh said. “So this was a good idea for us to try something new, try something different, during a slow time of the year where
we could really use another fundraiser.”
SECA is planning another unique fundraiser, a St. Patrick’s Day Money Party, for Saturday, March 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Each ticket will include a specific number on a bingo ball. Each ball will be placed into SECA’s bingo machine, and the balls will be drawn one at a time, eliminating from the game the people with the corresponding numbers.
Prizes will be awarded along the way. The person with every 10th ticket number drawn gets their money back, essentially winning a meal and a fun evening for free. The final 10 will earn cash prizes.
A meal and drink are included in the ticket price. Space is limited.
For more details or to purchase a ticket to the Breakfast for Ice Cream event or St. Patrick’s Day Money Party, email director @secarec.com or call 717-806-0123
SECA will also hold bingo nights throughout the year, including Fridays, Feb. 7 and 21, March 7 and 21, and April 4 and 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and games will begin at 6 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Program helps to reduce litter at service plazas
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful partnered with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to implement the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program at 17 service plazas across the state with a $20,000 grant received from Keep America Beautiful.
The program began with a scan, or physical count, of cigarette butts and other tobacco-related products littering each service plaza. Seventy ash receptacles were installed at the entrances to buildings and other transition points. Two additional scans were performed, with a final reduction rate of 43% after implementing the program for eight months. Educational messaging about the consequences of cigarette and other tobacco-related litter was displayed at the participating service plazas.
The program partners with TerraCycle to recycle collected cigarette butts, See Litter pg 5
Ryan Amway, Inside Track
Blood drive set in Lampeter
The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center will host a blood drive to support the West Lampeter Township Police Department. The event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the West Lampeter Township Building, 852 Village Road, Lampeter, from 2 to 7 p.m. Ascension Lutheran Church will co-host the blood drive, which is open to the public.
The event is part of Bleed Blue, a friendly competi -
tion that provides blood for patients in the Lancaster General Health system. Last year during the challenge, 512 donors volunteered to donate blood in support of their local police departments. Blood donors must be in good health, including being free of flu and cold symptoms for at least three days; 16 to 79 years of age, with 16-year-olds requiring parental consent; weigh at least 110 pounds;
be well hydrated; and eat a substantial meal within four hours before donating. They should bring a form of ID.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will also be accepted. To make an appointment, call 717-544-0170 or visit www .lghealth.org/giveblood. All individuals intending to donate will receive a gift card or a movie ticket. T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Event to give sneak peek of new museum space
LancasterHistory will hold a Sneak Peek Soirée on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, located at the corner of South Queen and Vine streets in downtown Lancaster city. The entrance is on Vine Street.
The event is a reimagining of the organization’s
annual Valentine’s Day Gala fundraising event, previously held at other locations throughout Lancaster. The Stevens & Smith Center is set to open to the public in early 2026. The event will feature food stations and bars by Cracked Pepper Catering, desserts by Barberet, and live jazz music by 3 WEST. Attendees may explore
the newly constructed spaces, recently completed by presenting sponsor Benchmark Construction, and learn more about the next steps in the museum’s creation, which will include the fabrication of exhibitions and the installation of historic artifacts in the 25,000-square-foot museum space.
To purchase tickets by Friday, Feb. 7, visit www .lancasterhistory.org/soiree.
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BIA installs board of directors, announces award winners
The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Lancaster County officially installed its 2025 board of directors at the annual installation reception on Jan. 8. The reception, hosted at the Cork Factory, was attended by more than 85 local builders, contractors, government officials and other guests.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center expands unit
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) was scheduled to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new state-ofthe-art Medical-Surgical Unit on Dec. 10, 2024.
Award, which were chosen by association peers and staff for the 2024 year. Award winners include the following: Building Award - Mike Hockenberry, EGStoltzfus Homes LLC; Industry AwardNate Van Name, J.C. Snavely & Sons Inc.; Association Award - Todd Shanks, Douple Agency; Young Professional Award - Evan Rineer, Cosentino; President’s Award - Pauline Wilton, BIA of Lancaster County.
advanced telemetry technology and data storage. It will provide 16 patient rooms, including two bariatric rooms and two isolation rooms. In addition, it will feature offices, storage rooms, sterile storage, a consult room, and a nourishment room. The new space is connected to the Intensive Care Unit and is in close proximity to the Emergency Department.
The new 12,013-squarefoot Medical-Surgical Unit provides a modernized area to expand access to inpatient medical and surgical services at Lebanon VAMC. The unit - which cost more than $10 million - will specialize in a range of pre-surgical and post-surgical services with
The Lebanon VAMC seeks to provide comprehensive, accessible, and compassionate care to those who have served in the U.S. military.
Bus trip to Michigan planned
Officers include the following: presidentClaudia Shank, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC; vice president - Mike Hockenberry, EGStoltzfus Homes LLC; secretary - Mike Viozzi, Lezzer Lumber; treasurer - Jason Gerber, RKL LLP; associate vice president - Frank J. Vargish III, Blakinger Thomas (retired); and immediate past president - Kevin Kozo, Turnberry Construction Group. Shank is an attorney with McNees Wallace & Nurick, specializing in real estate, public finance and government services. She stated that she is looking beyond the successes of past years to update the BIA’s strategic plan for the future.
Also installed at the event were presidential advisors John Bear, GSL Public Strategies Group; Randy Hess, Hess Home Builders; and Tim Kotzmoyer, TK Building & Design LLC.
Also installed were builder directors and associate directors. Building directors are Dylan Campbell, Cedar Knoll Builders; Chase Martin, Alden Homes; Dan McCord, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; Luke Quickel, Hess Home Builders; and Joel Zeiset, Eby Exteriors. Associate directors are Andrew Barninger, Personal Wealth Advisory; Justin Frey, B.R. Kreider & Son Inc.; Lexi Sauder, Premier Settlements Inc.; and Todd Shanks, Douple Agency Inc.
The BIA of Lancaster County also announced several award winners: The BIA Awards, the Young Professional Award and the President’s
Founded in 1956, the BIA of Lancaster County is a nonprofit trade organization comprised of builders, subcontractors, suppliers and other professionals involved in the home building industry. Its mission is to promote its member companies and advocate for a fair market business environment that meets the housing and building needs of Lancaster County. For more information, visit www.lancasterbuilders.org.
Conestoga Fire Company will offer a bus trip to Michigan from Sunday, May 25, to Friday, May 30. Participants will explore Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth, and the Upper Peninsula. Outings will include a visit to a
shopping destination in Frankenmuth, a hydro-jet ferry ride, and a trip to Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
For more information and to make reservations, call Doris Warfel at 717-872-4474.
turning waste into reusable materials. The filters are melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new recycled industrial products, such as plastic pallets. The residual tobacco and paper are separated out and composted in a specialized process.
Cigarette butts that are thrown on the ground can contaminate soil and ground water with chemicals and heavy metals; fatally impact animals, including birds and marine life, which may mistake them for food; and the filters, made of cellulose acetate, never fully disappear from the environment.
To find out more about the Cigarette Litter Preven-
Individuals involved in the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program display one of the ash receptacles.
tion Program, visit www .keeppabeautiful.org and choose Programs, then Cigarette Litter Prevention, or contact Michelle Dunn, program coordinator with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, at mdunn@keep pabeautiful.org.
Solanco’s Noah Bailey, who takes a layup in the third quarter, was fouled while attempting a 3-pointer at the 4:37 mark of the second quarter, earning him a trip to the foul line. He made all three free throws, and on the third shot, he reached a milestone of 1,000 points in his career. This occurred during an 80-77 loss against against Cocalico on Friday, January 17.
The Mules’ Isaiah Wright hangs in the air for a layup during a 74-53 home loss against Warwick on January 17.
The Mules’ Sam Harper makes a pass in the fourth quarter on Friday, January 17 during a 74-53 loss against Warwick.
On Friday, January 17, Solanco’s Austin Jarabak puts up a shot during a 74-53 loss against Section Two leader Warwick in Quarryville.
Solanco’s Daniel Bailey battles for a loose ball against Warwick’s Brody Clausen during a 74-53 home loss against the Section Two leader on Friday, January 17.
Solanco’s Kali Hines drives to the basket in the first half of a 74-53 loss to visiting Warwick on Friday, January 17.
photos by George Deibel
Program to focus on local inventor
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will kick off its 2025 Speaker Series on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The program, “The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past,” will feature Gwendolyn Ruth Dickinson, granddaughter of William Chester Ruth. Through memorabilia, photographs, and her own experiences, Dickinson will share her grandfather’s story. Attendees will also view a short documentary film showcasing accounts from farmers, patrons, and neighbors who relied on Ruth’s machine shop to keep their farms and businesses thriving.
Ruth was an African American machinist, inventor, and business owner from Pennsylvania. Born in 1882 in Ercildoun to parents who overcame slavery, Ruth developed a passion for machinery early on, leading him to establish Ruth’s Ironworks Shop in Gap in 1922. Over his career, he secured more than 50 patents for agricultural innovations, including the combination baler feeder and a self-lifting farm elevator, significantly enhancing farming efficiency. Beyond his mechanical contributions, Ruth was a respected community leader and lay minister, dedicating his life to both technological advancement and spiritual guidance.
The program is available by donation. Space is limited to 50 attendees, and reservations are available at https://tinyurl.com/ HPTWilliamChesterRuth.
Community meal posted
Little Britain Presbyterian Church, 255 Little Britain Church Road, Peach Bottom, will serve a community meal on Friday, Jan. 31. The meal will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Sing for the Moment Choir focuses on here and now
BY JEFF FALK
Singing has a way of centering you, of washing away worries, of making time stand still. Singing has the power to both spark memories and render them irrelevant all at the same time.
Landis Homes’ Sing for the Moment Choir can’t cure dementia disorders like Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease. But it can help to manage symptoms and make life a little more normal.
“Music just does so much for folks,” said Regina Cabezas, Sing for the Moment Choir’s coordinator. “It touches (some people) in a place they can’t speak about anymore. We know that the part of the brain that’s associated with singing and music stays intact for a very long time. (Singing) doesn’t change their situations. They might
not even remember that moment. But parts of the mind are being stirred for a while. They’re singing for that enjoyment.”
Landis Homes’ Sing for the Moment Choir - an exercise in singing for individuals with memory loss and their care partners - is currently gearing up for its next performance. Practice and rehearsals for Sing for the Moment’s spring concert will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Landis Homes’ West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz.
The hourlong practices will be conducted each successive Wednesday through April 23 in preparation for Sing for the Moment Choir’s spring performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, also at the retirement village’s West Bethany Chapel. Participation in the choir is open to everyone and not limited to Landis
Homes residents.
Registration is not required but encouraged through email at sftm@ landis.org or by calling 717-381-3599.
“We talk about socializing,” said Cabezas. “It’s a place where (the singers) can feel very comfortable. They are just there. Lots of hugs, lots of smiles. It feels safe. They’re having a great time. It’s their space, but we can be in it.”
Sing for the Moment Choir is currently made
up of 45 singers, including residents of Landis Homes, residents of Brethren Village Retirement Community, members of the surrounding communities and their caregivers. Many of the songs that will be sung are hymns and old love songs.
“It’s also a place for family and friends to get involved with their loved ones,” said Cabezas.
She noted that while medications can help to
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683
Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastoral Team: Kevin Kumher and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717872-6755.
CHESTNUT LEVEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1068 Chestnut Level Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566 Ph: 717-548-2763. Visit us online at www.chestnutlevel.org Rev. John Hartman - Senior/Lead Pastor. Join us for worship at either our 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM services held in the church sanctuary. Adult/Youth Sunday School is held at 9:15 AM. K.I.D.S.Own Worship is held in the Family Life Center during the 10:30 AM worship service. The 10:30 AM service is also live streamed via Zoom, CLPC Facebook and YouTube. Links can be found on the church’s website.
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15AM 717-872-7951 Pastor Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: IndependentBible Believing. Meeting at 1836 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602. Weekly Worship on Sundays at 11 am. Phone: 717-938-8755. www.hopeforstrasburg.com
LA COSECHA UN MINISTERIO DE WESLEY CHURCH: 1104 Kirkwood Pike., Quarryville, PA. Pastor Richie Nazario. Servicio de Adoracion 11:15 am. Escuela Dominical para ninos a las 11:15 am. 717-786-8322 x308. rnazario@wesleyqville.org www.wesleyqville.org Facebook@LaCosechaQville
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
MECHANIC GROVE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: 1392 Robert Fulton Hwy., (Rt. 222) Quarryville. Senior Pastor: Kevin Richardson. Sunday Schedule: 8:15 am Traditional Worship, 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages and 10:30 am Contemporary Worship. Handicap access, hearing assistance device, infant & toddler nursery. 717-7862723. Wee Friends Preschool 717-8062161. CLASP Before & After School Program 717-806-2159. Christian Child Care 717-806-2160. www.mgcb.org
MEMORIAL CHURCH- 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville. quarryville.church 717-7862941. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: 8:30 Traditional, 10:30 Contemporary, Fellowship time from 9:40-10:20 am Livestream: quarryville.online.church Here you are accepted as you are and challenged to become more like Jesus.
MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
MT. NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 673 Martic Heights Dr., Pequea. Pastor Chandler Evans. Office 717-284-4331. E-mail: secretary@mtneboumc.org. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. www.mtneboumc.org Mt. Nebo Preschool - 717-284-4331.
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com
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
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
ROCK CHURCH: A Spirit-filled, Full Gospel Church Family. 32 E. State St in Quarryville. Sunday service at 10am. More info at RockChurchLC.org Phone: 717-847-6872
SMITHVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 595 Pennsy Rd., New Providence. 717-786-1879. A Family Friendly Church. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday inperson Holy Communion Service at 10:00 AM, also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 5637 Street Rd., Kirkwood, PA, off Rt. 472 between Quarryville & Oxford. (717) 529-2000. Blended Worship at 10 am.; Sunday School 9 am.; Fellowship 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Email: upc@epix.net, www.unionpres.com, handicap access.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
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Members of Sing for the Moment choir perform for an audience.
Accomplishment
hardest-working kids in the entire program no matter what you ask him to do, on the floor, in the classroom, or in the community. Whoever he decides to go with next year (for college) is going to get a fantastic kid. I’m just super proud of him.”
Basketball is something of a birthright for the Baileys. Noah’s father, Scott, was the starting center on Solanco’s “Dream Team,” which won the 1994 section title and league championship, the only league title in program history.
That season, the Mules’ backcourt featured Johnny Miller, who went on to play at Clemson and Temple, and Sarunas Jasikevicius, who played in the NBA for Indiana and Golden State and excelled in Europe.
“My game was physical” said Scott, who averaged 6 points per game. “My job was rebounding and did a lot of setting screens. I played a physical game. I was the guy who set screens to get guys like Johnny open. That was our game. I enjoyed doing that.”
Scott keeps in touch with Miller and teammates Shema Dickinson and Greg Schaub. Scott and Miller exchanged texts last year after Miller’s son, Brelon, hit the 1,000-point mark at
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manage the symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, these conditions have no cures. Through activities such as the choir, family members, friends and others can focus on making daily lives better for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
“The reality is that the cases of Alzheimer’s and dementia are going to grow because people are living longer,” said Cabezas. “Families are a huge part of this, just knowing their loved ones are being cared for.”
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 280,000 Pennsylvania residents age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, or about 11% of the 65-plus population. But there are also many people living with Alzheimer’s who haven’t been diagnosed.
“People get nervous when they get older and
Columbia.
“I’m going to text Johnny tonight and tell him, ‘There’s a Bailey joining your son and you,’” Scott said after Noah reached the milestone.
Noah and Daniel are two of six Bailey siblings born to Scott and his wife, Lori. Lori was an all-league softball player at Solanco and helped her team to a section title in 1994.
The eldest daughters, Ella and Meg, played basketball, of course. Then it was Noah’s turn. “I got thrown right into playing basketball,” he said. “I heard all the stories about my dad’s high school team with Johnny Miller. I learned at an early age, and my dad taught me everything I know.”
While Noah and Daniel are starters on the varsity team, the two youngest boys, Josh and Isaiah, are members of the Mules’ junior high squad. Ella was the only sibling unable to attend the milestone game. “It means everything,” Bailey said. “It makes me emotional they were all here to support me. All the work I put in, I feel like I made them proud. I can really cherish this moment.”
Their parents and grandparents attend every game. “That kind of support helps someone stay consistent with their goals, and to achieve a goal like this is
unbelievable,” Noah said.
Making the night even more memorable, Solanco Youth Basketball teams were recognized at halftime of the varsity game. Scott Bailey was a longtime president of the organization and coached each of his children at some point.
“It was great. It was really special,” said Scott. “Not only that, with all the family and friends here, but to have it happen on youth recognition night was special because of all I’ve been able to be do with the youth program. It came full circle for me. It was definitely a proud moment. It’s great when the gym is full. That was really cool. It could not have happened any better.”
ACTIVE AGING:
start forgetting things,” said Cabezas. “I tell them not to worry, that we all have memory loss. But if you can’t find your way home or you don’t know how to brush your teeth, you might have dementia. People with dementia might not remember that someone has passed away. We don’t try to bring them back to reality. We go to where they are. As we’ve learned about dementia, we don’t go to what makes sense for us.”
Sing for the Moment Choir was established in 2018 through the cooperation of Landis Homes employee Faith Hoover and the Alzheimer’s Association. Since its inception, the group has performed publicly seven times.
“Just offer (individuals with memory loss) assurance,” said Cabezas. “For families with loved
ones with memory loss, just being with someone can be special. They want your time. They want your attention. Make them feel comfortable.”
For additional information about the Alzheimer’s Association, go to www .alz.org/pa.
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Solanco senior Noah Bailey connects on a free throw for the 1,000th point of his high school career.
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The Arts at Millersville University will present two performances of classical music this February at the Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville. The Cheng² (“Cheng Squared”) Duo will be featured on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m., and the Pacifica Quartet will perform on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
The Cheng² Duo consists of siblings Bryan and Silvie Cheng, who have been making music together their entire lives. They
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The multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet has achieved international recognition during its nearly three-decade career.
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