Warwick Community Hub tackles affordable housing issue
BY JEFF FALK
When employment wages aren’t enough to cover housing costs, a crisis of affordable housing can occur. When an affordable housing crisis happens, homelessness can enter the picture.
Homelessness and affordable housing might be topics that local residents don’t know too much about or don’t want to think about. But they are issues that the Warwick Community Hub is not only exploring but also addressing.
“I think the homelessness crisis is a systemic issue,” said Charis Pankratz, the Warwick Community Hub’s resource coordinator. “It’s not just related to people’s choices. I think we can all agree that affordable housing is a challenge. I think the housing struggles and the chasm we’re experiencing is a lot more visible than it used to be. But homeless numbers have increased.”
“There are so many reasons for that,” Pankratz continued. “Research suggests that we have become more individualistic than community oriented as a whole.
We believe in a community that comes together and cares for everyone.”
Located inside Lititz Mennonite Church, 165 Front St., Lititz, Warwick Community Hub is rolling out its new Next Steps Program, designed to tackle the local housing crisis at the roots through mentoring, empathy and various levels of community involvement. The transitional housing program identifies a local family in need, houses its members for nine to 12 months and provides support to get that family headed in a new financial direction.
BY JEFF FALK
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum has a long and storied history of promoting a long and storied history. It’s an unwavering commitment to the local community that warrants a celebration.
For an entire century, Landis Valley has been teaching about and preserving a time nearly 300 years ago.
“Henry and George Landis were brothers who were into collecting,” said Terry Kreider, manager of the Landis Valley Associates. “In adulthood, they
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The 29th annual Lancaster -Lebanon IU13 Education Conference will be held Thursday, June 12, at Conestoga Valley High School, 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster.
“We want people to be aware of what we offer, but we also want to give them evidence-based practices to use with students,” said Chanda Telleen, who is an associate program director and supervisor of the training and consultation team for the
IU13. “People are coming to our conference as a way to enhance their professional learning. We have presenters from our partner PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network). We have presenters from institutes of higher education. We have practitioners presenting. We try to expose our audience to the latest evidence-based practices to support our students.”
Registration and a continental breakfast will run from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m., followed by a welcome
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The Warwick Community Hub team (from left) resource coordinator Charis Pankratz, operations coordinator Shawna Billek, executive director Steve Jeffrey and social worker Jenny Snyder
A demonstrator shows Landis Valley visitors the 18th-century skill of textile spinning.
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realized the culture they grew up in was disappearing. They started getting reputations, and people started showing up on their doorstep, so they figured they needed to open an official museum.”
Located at 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a 30-minute ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 4, at noon. The ceremony is designed for government officials, local dignitaries, members of the Northern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce and the museum’s membership base, but the public is also welcome to attend.
marry. They did not have children. But they wanted to see it preserved. One brother died in 1953, and one died in 1954.”
Over the years, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum has become a destination for visitors from the mid-Atlantic region and Lancaster County residents interested in local history. More than 35,000 individuals visit Landis Valley each year.
“I’m going to say it’s mostly local people (who visit),” said Kreider. “It’s for the curious. It’s for people who want to actively learn about local history. The Amish are part of the story, but not the whole story.”
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The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum is owned and operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, which receives financial support from the Landis Valley Associates.
“Everyone’s going to come together,” said Kreider. “It’s just like a big event to kick off that (100th) year. We have a couple events throughout the year. They’re similar in that they celebrate an aspect of Pennsylvania German culture.”
Landis Valley, which counts more than 175,000 historic items - some dating as far back as the 1740s - as part of its collection and exhibits, is a living, breathing museum, complete with re-enactors, demonstrators, horses, sheep and chickens. The 100-acre property is home to 20 historically correct buildings in an interpre tive area.
Landis Valley’s yearlong celebration of its 100th anniversary will continue on Mother’s Day weekend - Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10 - with its annual Herb and Garden Faire. On Thursday, June 19, Landis Valley will conduct its inaugural Juneteenth Celebration, followed by Civil War Days on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20; Harvest Days on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12; and the annual Christmas Bonfire on Friday, Dec. 12.
“Having a connection to the past is very important,” said Kreider. “Understanding where we came from in the past informs us of who we are today.”
After the Landis brothers established Landis Valley as a public museum in 1925, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission took over operations of the village and farm property in 1952.
“When the brothers first started it, it was a preservation mission,” said Kreider. “They did not
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum employs part-time, sea sonal and contract work ers, but it relies heavily on the support of volunteers. Landis Valley, which also hosts events like wed dings, parties, reunions and business meetings, is open Thursdays to Satur days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. year-round.
There are admission fees involved with touring the farm and museum.
“I love the demonstrations in the buildings,” said Kreider. “I love watching (the demonstrators) create what they do. I love our animals. They’re like the living parts of the museum. The neat thing about a living history museum is that you’re actually seeing it and hearing it.”
“We’re here for the community,” added Kreider. “We provide education for school groups. We have many aspects, and we’re preserving the history of the community in a way that’s inspiring and interactive.”
For additional information, go to www.landis valleymuseum.org.
Program to focus on obtaining a drone pilot certificate
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) invites the community to a Drone Orientation on Wednesday, April 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at EMU at Lancaster, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.
John Sibole will speak about the requirements and process to earn a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, a commercial drone credential. Sibole has more than 50 years of professional aviation expe-
rience, including service as an FAA inspector.
The program is free of charge, but preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.emu.edu/lancaster/ events.
Community band seeks musicians
The Lititz Community Band is gearing up for its 2025 season, and new members are welcome. The band is a volunteer wind ensemble serving the greater Lititz community. It is made up of approximately 60 musicians from the Lititz, Lancaster, and Manheim areas.
The group’s repertoire includes patriotic tunes, marches, jazz and pops
standards, show tunes, and wind band classics. Performances will take place between May and August. Typical performances include special local events, like Taste of Lititz and Fourth of July celebrations, as well as local retirement communities, churches, and other organizations. The band is made up of musicians of all ages and skill levels. Prospective
members may be active players, or they may just be picking up their instruments for the first time in years.
Rehearsals will be held in the fellowship hall at Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, Lititz. The first rehearsal will take place on Monday, April 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information or to join, email lititzcom munityband@gmail.com.
Pilot Club will hold fashion show fundraiser
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Fashion trends are always changing, but helping people never goes out of style for the Pilot Club of Lancaster.
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We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
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Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
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The Pilot Club will hold its annual Derby Day Fashion Show & Luncheon on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Palm Court at DoubleTree Resort, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster.
Mainstream Boutique will bring the latest fashions, which will be worn by volunteer models. The luncheon will include soup and salad, bread and butter, dessert, coffee, and iced tea.
There is a cost to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the group on Facebook by searching for “Pilot Club of Lancaster.”
Entertainment will be provided by Adriano, a one-man band playing an organ and singing songs performed by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and others. There will be chances to win items and a hat contest for ladies. “Wear your most outlandish Derby hat to win a prize,” Pilot Club president Kelly Osborne said.
All proceeds will benefit the organization’s community service projects, said Osborne.
The Pilot Club was chartered in Lancaster in 1947. “We are a nonprofit community service club,” Osborne said. “We’re similar to the Rotary Club or the Lions Club. Our motto
is ‘Friendship and Service.’”
The group launched the local Meals on Wheels program in 1967. Meals on Wheels grew to become a separate nonprofit, but the Pilot Club still makes monetary donations, and some members volunteer to deliver meals.
All men and women are welcome to join the Pilot Club. The Lancaster chapter’s membership currently consists of 37 women.
The Pilot Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Lancaster Tennis & Yacht Club, 2615 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. Guests are welcome to attend to see how the club operates, Osborne said.
The Pilot Club’s signature community service initiative is Project Lifesaver of Lancaster County, a group near and dear to Osborne.
Project Lifesaver is a search-and-rescue program for people who wander away from home due to a cognitive issue such as dementia or autism, Osborne said.
West Hempfield Police Department was the first department to embrace the program when it began in 2012. Since then, Project Lifesaver has added 22 police departments as full or associate members to become a countywide organization that includes Lancaster County Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop J Lancaster.
Osborne, who retired from her job as a state
trooper in January of 2023, had never heard of Project Lifesaver until 2019. Her father, Courtney, who had dementia, wandered away from an assisted living facility in Lancaster Township in October of 2019 and was found dead.
Serendipitously, days earlier, a sheriff from New Jersey had called Osborne to notify the PSP a Project Lifesaver client was visiting Lancaster County. When Osborne returned the message, she said she got chills.
“I knew right then and there it was my mission to search for information on Project Lifesaver and bring it to Troop J Lancaster as a tribute to my dad,” she said.
Osborne connected with the Pilot Club in 2019, joined two years later, and is now finishing the first year of a twoyear term as the group’s president. She acquired funding and cut through red tape to bring Project Lifesaver to Troop J.
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The Pilot Club helps fund the purchase of equipment and training of police officers and handles client enrollment and battery maintenance.
LEMA and police agencies maintain search-andrescue equipment, keep officers proficient with the training, and do the searchand-rescue missions when needed.
“We count on this money to continue to fund Project Lifesaver of Lancaster County to purchase transmitters and equipment for our police departments,” Osborne said.
Here’s how Project Lifesaver works: Families who have loved ones with a cognitive condition and fear that person could get lost may contact Cathy Cieslinski of the Pilot Club at 717-572-2682 or go to www.pilotclubof lancaster.org.
The Pilot Club fits clients with a transmitter on either an ankle or a wrist. There is a specific frequency assigned to each transmitter. Should the client go missing, the caregiver is instructed to call 911, and then trained personnel go out with a receiver in search of the missing person. “It’s archaic technology but tried and true,” Osborne said. She added that Project Lifesaver has reduced search-and-rescue time from an average of about nine hours to an average of 30 minutes or less.
There is a cost associated with each transmitter and the equipment that goes with it, but the Pilot Club provides scholarship opportunities for those in need so that no one is turned away.
Women’s group to end club year
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, April 8, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. The gathering will be the group’s final meeting of the year.
The group will reflect on this year’s theme, “Trust.” The program will feature music, devotions, prayer, and brunch.
All women are welcome, and no preregistration is required. Attendees are asked to bring a small hot or cold brunch item to share with the group. Hot items should be prebaked, and the hostesses will keep them warm.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. For more information, contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603.
Pilot Club of Lancaster president Kelly Osborne shows a tool used to search for missing people who have cognitive conditions.
“You want to get (families) housed before you get all the ducks in a row,” said Pankratz. “Once there’s a sense of safety, you can build connections. The nature of a transitional housing program provides families a chance to take a breath and build relationships. They are equipped with skills and given opportunities. Having housing gives individuals a chance to build skills.”
Here’s how the Warwick Community Hub’s Next Steps program works: A family in need living
in the Warwick School District is identified. After the family agrees to share specifics of its financial history, the family members are moved into the Warwick Community Hub’s three-bedroom house, located in Lititz.
During its nine- to 12-month stay in the home, the family receives mentoring, financial counseling and decision-making advice. At the end of the stay, the family receives assistance in locating permanent housing that reflects its budget.
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“A family has not been identified yet, but we are actively speaking with people,” said Jenny Snyder, a licensed social worker who works at the Warwick Community Hub. “The home is move-in ready. Participants need to meet with a budget coach. They have to want to be a part of it. They have to want a partner who’s going to walk alongside of them.”
The Warwick Community Hub takes a broad approach to local homelessness, one that includes individuals living with relatives, sleeping in cars or living in hotels. In the Warwick School District, 36% of students qualify for the United States Department of Agriculture’s free and reduced-cost meal program, and the school district has identified 80 current students as meeting homeless criteria.
“The general thinking is that 30 to 33% of a monthly income should go toward rent or mortgage payments,” said Pankratz. “So, if a family is bringing in $3,000 per month, their rent or mortgage payments should be $1,000 or less. It’s a challenge to find housing for less than $1,500 a month in Warwick or across the nation.”
According to the United States Census Bureau, between 2017 and 2021 over 40% of renter house -
holds in the country - about 19 million - dedicated more than 30% of their income to rent.
“I think people want to know why we need a program like this,” said Shawna Billek, Warwick Community Hub’s operations coordinator.
“We know landlords have bills to pay and property management companies have to pay their employees,” said Pankratz. “There’s not an easy answer. It’s a very complex conversation.”
Founded in February of 2023, Warwick Community Hub is supported by one full-time employee, three part-timers and 33 active volunteers. Faith-based Warwick Community Hub receives no government money and is 100% funded by donations from churches, businesses and individual community members.
“Obviously, there are no guarantees,” said Snyder. “Nine to 12 months isn’t going to erase things or fix things. If we can help families take those first few steps of the journey, we’d be delighted. We all have ups and downs. That’s life. We want to give people the tools to carry on. The Hub isn’t going anywhere. We’re still going to be here.”
For additional information, go to www.warwick-hub.org.
Pop-up furniture sale posted
A pop-up furniture sale will be held on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at 515 Kissel Hill Road, near the St. Matthew Road entrance to Luther Acres, the Luthercare senior living community in Lititz. All proceeds will benefit the charitable actions of the Luther
Acres Residents’ Council. No rain date is planned. Parking will be available on Kissel Hill Road.
The outdoor sale will include a variety of used furniture, including dressers, end tables, and chairs. Only cash and checks will be accepted.
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PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles 27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Lawn & Garden
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE #1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2
Pets
BOERBOEL PUPPIES
Ready to go, vet checked, 2 black M, 1 black F, 1 brindle F, call: 717-682-0171
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES
Ready 4/19. Pick yours now! Black/Tan, 2M, 6F. UTD shots. $695. 717-285-7445
POMERANIAN PUPPIES
Vet checked, shots, dewormed, $350 or make offer. 717-314-8818
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
Miscellaneous
BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. RIVERVIEW BURIAL PARK, LANCASTER. $450 EACH. INCLUDES TRANSFER FEE. (717)813-5660
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Miscellaneous
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GARAGE SALES
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GARAGE SALES
LITITZ NEIGHBORHOOD SALE Sat., April 12 • 7am. R/S. 30+ Homes. HH, Toys, Clothing, Furn., Collectibles, & more. Pinewood Ave., Buttonwood Dr., Hunters Crossing. Near Warwick HS YARD SALE FUNDRAISER NEW HOLLAND EARLY LEARNING CENTER APRIL 12 * 8:00 A.M. 18 WESTERN
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
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ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
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AMISH MOVING COMPANY
AMISH CLEANOUTS
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
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IU13 conference
and opening remarks. Participants should bring confirmation of
At 8:40 a.m., keynote speaker Nikole Hollins-Sims will deliver her presentation, “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes - Building Belonging From Birth On.”
Hollins-Sims is an internation
CENTERVILLE BULK FOODS
Seatings at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm
Spring mix garden salad, artesian rolls with whipped butter
Raspberry-mustard glazed Groff’s ham, fresh herb crusted leg of lamb with au jus and mint jelly, salmon florentine
Rosemary and garlic roasted fingerling potato, whipped white cheddar mashed potato, orange glazed rainbow carrot, brown buttered green beans and pickled onions
Assorted desserts. Non-Alcohol Beverages Included.
ally recognized speaker, author, and educational consultant specializing in equity and positive behavior interventions. She is the senior consultant for Hollins-Sims Consultation and has held roles such as technical assistance coordinator for the Midwest Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Network and special assistant to the secretary of education at the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A Pennsylvania-certified school psychologist, she has researched family-school partnerships, particularly involving caregivers of children with incarcerated parents. She is the lead author of “Creating Equitable Practices in PBIS.”
There will be sessions for participants to break into smaller groups during the morning and afternoon. Participants should preregister for one morning session (10 a.m. to noon) and one afternoon session (1 to 3 p.m.).
“We do have specific presentations that we think might be interesting to a specific group,” Telleen said. “We have certain sessions that we think might be interesting to nurses or to parents.”
The final activity will run from 3 to 3:30 p.m., when attendees will be able to complete evaluations and visit sponsors’ tables.
“The conference is open to everyone. From parents to superintendents, we invite you to come,” said Telleen. “We invite teachers, special education teachers, and administrators to come to our conference. We have a wide range of topics.”
Go to www.iu13.org/event/
education-conference to register. Preregistration is required for both morning and afternoon breakout sessions, but not the keynote speech. The registration deadline is Friday, May 23.
“We want people to register early and get the early-bird discount,” said Telleen. “We want to get as many people there as possible, but space is limited to approximately 400 people. We’d like to get our registration in as early as possible.”
Telleen said the IU13 is thankful for support from vendors and business sponsors. The conference will also serve as a recruitment tool. “We are highlighting some students,” Telleen said. “There are some interns who will be at our conference. This is another opportunity for us to attract young people to the field of education and specifically working with students with disabilities.” She noted the importance of interesting young people in teaching to address teacher shortages.
The IU13 supports students with
disabilities from birth to graduation and beyond, Telleen said. “We work with families. We work with our 22 member districts to provide training and technical assistance and special programming for students with disabilities,” she added. There is a wide variety of programs that offer support. “My team offers training and technical assistance,” said Telleen. “We do go out to the various districts, but we also host training or job groups here at Burle (Corporate Park) in our conference center. We also have programs within districts for children with disabilities, supporting students with multiple disabilities or autism.”
Breakfast event to celebrate Easter
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 5, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. A hot breakfast will be available to enjoy in the dining room or to carry out.
Breakfast will include pancakes and sausage with various toppings. A gluten-free option will be offered. The breakfast is available by donation.
The Easter Bunny will be on-site for egg hunts at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 a.m., as well as for photos. For more details, call 717-560-0321. Information about the church is available at www.faithumc.us.
Church sets Easter egg hunt
Ruhl’s Church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, will host its 13th annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. All children age 12 and under are invited to participate. More than 1,000 eggs filled with candy or stickers will be hidden in four different areas for children birth to age 3, ages 4 to 6, ages 7 to 9, and ages 10 to 12. Prize eggs will also be awarded in
each age group. In the case of inclement weather, the eggs will be hidden indoors. The program will include the reading of the Easter story, and each family will receive a copy of the book to take home. Light refreshments will be provided after the egg hunt.
Parking is available on-site, and the church is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call the church office at 717-665-3400.
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Chanda Telleen (left), who is an associate program director and supervisor of the training and consultation team for the IU13, and social worker Lucinda Harnish
Nikole Hollins-Sims