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Uncovering the Story of a Schoolhouse

BY CAT SHANNON

When friends of hers purchased a former one-room schoolhouse as their home, Mary Nolt began researching the property’s history for them. She found a wealth of information, and she’ll share her findings at a Maytown Historical Society talk on Thursday, Oct. 16. The program will be held at the East Donegal Township building, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta, beginning at 7 p.m.

The schoolhouse she’ll discuss was the Rock Point Road School, which served students from the mid-1850s until it disbanded in 1928 and the schoolhouse was sold at auction the following year.

“I started with old deeds and worked backwards to verify that

it was in fact an old schoolhouse,” Nolt recalled. “Once I was able to corroborate the location of the home with old maps that we have at the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, I felt confident in

moving forward.”

Nolt, who is on the board of the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, began her research this spring and finished it up over the summer. Her talk will detail her research

BY JEFF FALK

There are so many great causes in Lancaster County. Locally, there are so many life-affirming nonprofits performing life-altering work.

The only thing greater is the generosity of Lancaster County residents.

Faithful Give seeks to link those donors and causes and to enhance that great work.

“Lancaster County has got to be one of the most generous counties in the nation,” said Dave Kieffer, president of Faithful Give. “I feel like it gives God glory to highlight every way that Lancaster County needs to be served. There are a lot of people here carrying out Jesus’ ministry. It’s about giving your money, but it’s also about giving your time, treasures and talents. Our goal is to connect the donors and the need.”

BY CAT SHANNON

For years, Mount Joy Country Homes has served seniors in 80 cottages on 31 acres where neighbors gather for shuffleboard, yoga, Bible study and gardening. This fall, the community entered a new chapter under the leadership of Pleasant View Communities.

As of Sept. 2, Pleasant View officially purchased Mount Joy Country Homes (MJCH) from Messiah Lifeways, marking a next step in the community’s evolution, said Jonathan Hollinger, president and CEO of Pleasant View Communities.

“At Pleasant View, we are excited about the

Overseen by an eight-member board, Faithful Give is a county-wide, online giving extravaganza that also promotes volunteering, committed prayer partnerships and general feelings of altruism. This year’s Faithful Give will be conducted over three days, from midnight on Sunday, Oct. 19, to midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Contributors to Faithful Give can donate to a general fund or designate their donations to specific participating causes or nonprofits.

Donations to Faithful Give can be made by credit card, electronic fund transfer or e-check at https://faithfulgive.org/ donate-sponsor.

“Faithful Give exists to support

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the Mount Joy community into our family,” Hollinger shared. “Many MJCH residents have already engaged with our services, and we look forward to deepening those relationships and offering even more resources close to home.”

Acquiring MJCH fit well into Pleasant View’s strategic plan, he noted, adding that a focus on the plan is to actively seek and cultivate affiliations and partnerships with like-minded organizations to enhance the well-being of residents, team members and the local community.

For many years, residents of Mount Joy Country Homes had increasingly chosen to access health care and supportive services closer to home rather than relocate to the Messiah Village campus in Mechanicsburg. In response, the Messiah Lifeways executive team and board of directors explored long-term solutions to better meet the needs of the MJCH community.

“After a period of research and thoughtful discernment, we identified Pleasant View Communities as an ideal partner to continue supporting and serving the residents of Mount Joy Country Homes,” said Karl Brummer, president and CEO of Messiah Lifeways.

smaller, more affordable cottages, and of developing a three-acre, commercially zoned piece of land on the Mount Joy Country Homes property. No decisions have been made yet on how to use that commercial land, but Hollinger said that a medical practice or a restaurant might be considered. Coordination with the borough will be needed to ensure that the use is compliant with ordinances and zoning, he said.

The cottages at Mount Joy Country Homes are another option for seniors looking to downsize and be free of property maintenance. The community features an on-campus library, fitness studio, community room, support services and a resident-led calendar of activities.

Residents of Mount Joy Country Homes can apply on a priority basis for personal care and skilled care on Pleasant View’s main campus as needed and can enjoy the amenities at Pleasant View, like PVFiT Hearth & Harrow, Hope Served Cafe, Esther’s Collectibles Thrift Boutique, a hair salon, a wood shop and recreation courts.

Pleasant View Communities, located at 544 N. Penryn Road in Manheim, is just 10 miles from the Mount Joy Country Homes campus at 106 Bayberry Drive in Mount Joy. Pleasant View provides a full spectrum of care including personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and memory support, in addition to an array of amenities.

Hollinger noted that the acquisition of MJCH opens the door to even more opportunities in the future, including the possibility of adding

Cottages at Mount Joy Country Homes are open to people age 55 and up, and there are currently cottages available. Pleasant View is open to people age 60 and older.

For Hollinger, the decision to purchase Mount Joy Country Homes was made because it diversifies Pleasant View’s offerings but also furthers the community’s mission. “We’re a mission-driven, Christ-centered organization, and this purchase allows us to serve additional seniors,” he said.

For more information, visit https://pleasantviewcommunities .org/mountjoycountryhomes or call 717-664-6644.

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and provide information on the community at the time of the school’s heyday.

“A brief history of the common school movement in Lancaster, the early beginnings of the Rock Point Road School, subjects taught, class trips via sleigh, spelling bees and measles will

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be a few of the topics covered,” Nolt shared. “In addition to deeds, I utilized Pennsylvania’s Newspaper Archive database to sift through old newspapers and found an astonishing array of articles on the Rock Point Road School.”

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Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels is associated with better cognitive function, according to data published in 2021 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Lowering blood pressure also reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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and advocate for faith-based, biblically faithful organizations in Lancaster County,” said Kieffer. “We’re not designed to compete; we’re focused on Faithful Give and what we do. Healthy competition can improve the outcome for all organizations. Generosity begets generosity.”

Faithful Give is also sponsoring two in-person events as part of this year’s initiative.

The first is a kickoff prayer breakfast that will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Leaders and representatives of some of the charitable causes will be present to meet donors and answer questions.

Faithful Give will informally conclude its efforts with a community celebration event and expo on Oct. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at DOVE Westgate Church, 1755 W. Main St., Ephrata. That family-friendly gathering will feature bounce houses, a strolling magician, balloon animals, face painting, nine holes of miniature golf and fellowship.

“One hundred percent of your

money goes straight to where you designate it,” said Kieffer. “We encourage people to give to nonprofits throughout the year.

Lancaster County people steward their money well. We’re really trying to expand our definition of generosity. The organizations I get behind most are the ones who have won my heart. It helps me to buy into their mission.”

Faithful Give, which does not maintain a physical office, is aiming to raise a total of $2 million for 130 Lancaster County causes like Christian schools, youth and college programs, adult programs, elderly care, human services and overseas organizations headquartered locally. Last year, Faithful Give raised more than $1.568 million from 2,933 donors.

“There are probably a thousand great causes in Lancaster County doing great work,” said Kieffer. “Faithful Give is designed to come alongside nonprofits with

Donors and supporters gather at an event associated with last year’s Faithful Give.

a Christian vision or a Christian philosophy of what benefits the community. Our goal isn’t to replace anything else. It’s to help in ways we can and feel called to.”

“The youth will be educated,” continued Kieffer, “the homeless will be cared for, families will find resources they need, the arts will be advanced in a way that will help the community, houses will be built, and early education programs will be supported. Some of these ministries cross over.”

Since its inception in 2023,

Faithful Give has raised more than $2.3 million for local nonprofits.

“I think Lancaster County has a rich heritage of biblically led, faithful-led nonprofits,” said Kieffer. “Faithful Give exists to celebrate and nurture that and protect that mission for the future. Since it was started, it’s grown in number and in quality. It’s also grown in reputation. I think we’ve grown in trust with our donors, and we’ve grown in trust with our causes. We’ve delivered on what we’ve promised.”

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Schoolhouse

She located a school register from 1857 to 1861, which proved to be an informative primary source about the education and students of the time.

“Mary Virginia Shelley’s ‘Lancaster County’s One-Room Schoolhouse and the History of the Common School Movement’ was particularly helpful in rooting the origins of schoolhouses in Lancaster, Pa., within a broader context,” Nolt said, noting that her talk will extend beyond the building’s history. “I

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will focus on the history of the Rock Point Road Schoolhouse in its education of local children, but also the sense of community it created.”

Nolt, who is a social studies teacher at Manheim Central High School, invites anyone who is interested in learning more about the property and the area’s history to come to her talk.

“I hope people can expect an interesting and informative discussion on the Rock Point Road School and its role in the

community, rooted in primary sources,” she said.

Following Nolt’s presentation, Jacob Zeigler, the current owner of the home, will discuss the challenges he faced and the restoration process of turning the school into a home.

For more information on the Maytown Historical Society, visit https://maytownhistory .com. For more information on the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, visit www.mountjoy history.com.

MOUNT JOY BOROUGH

WHITE GOODS AND TIRES WILL BE COLLECTED THE WEEK OF October 27, 28, & 29 (Mon., Tues., & Wed.) ON YOUR REGULAR ASSIGNED COLLECTION DAY

• WHITE GOODS $12 - Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Air Conditioners, Dishwashers, Freezers, Hot Water Heaters, Dehumidifiers, Furnaces, Microwaves, Treadmills, etc.

• TIRES $5 - May be on or off the rim.

Residents are asked to place these items at their regular trash collection site on the evening before pickup. A special tag must be placed on each item for disposal. Tags may be purchased at the Borough Office, Monday-Friday 7AM to 4PM, or at the Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, during their hours of operation. Tags MUST be purchased no later than 2PM the day before your collection.

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