Staffers Make Aaron’s Acres Camp Special Experience
BY JEFF FALK
It’s a great place for hands-on activities. It’s a great place to take a dip. It’s a great place to get outside and recreate.
New Holland Community Park is a great place to attend summer camp.
“New Holland is an amazing, welcoming community,” said Risa Paskoff, who’s been the executive director of Aaron’s Acres for 28 years. “(Borough officials) allow us to use the pavilion, the pool, the park. It’s a wonderful partnership. We have community members coming up to us and saying, ‘It’s great to see you again.’ You’re breaking down barriers and you’re connecting to make a stronger community.”
New Holland Community Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland, will again provide the setting for Aaron’s Acres’ annual summer camp, the program that resulted in the founding of the organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities and their families. This summer will mark the fourth year that the park has hosted Aaron’s Acres’ summer camp.
The summer camp program consists of three
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BY JEFF FALK
Diane Smith is leading her best life. It is a rich, fulfilling existence in which volunteering plays a major role - and not just because doing good and helping others is important.
Smith has the heart of a Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner, and she is following her heart.
“I think everyone has a time in their life when they might need someone or need something from someone,” said Smith. “I want to be that person who who can help,
Frank Gentile Is Running With a Purpose
BY JEFF FALK
Frank Gentile runs for his own fitness, recreation and mental health. But he also runs for others, people who can’t run themselves, like his father.
“When you think of having a father who died when he was 46, you start to feel shortchanged,” said Gentile. “If I can help give someone an extra 10 years and give them a chance to see their grandchildren being born or their children get married or their children graduate from college, it’s very personal to me. I think it’s just part of who I am, and I think running has helped with that transformation.”
Gentile, a 59-year-old resident of Lititz, is currently preparing to participate in the running of the 130th annual Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20. His preparations for the race include raising money as a charity runner for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and logging hundreds of miles and hours of training.
He’s motivated by intestinal fortitude, something nurtured by his father, who passed away 41 years ago in Michigan following a three-year battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
“When I got to the age of 46, I thought it was incredibly young,” said Gentile. “I wanted to prevent that from happening (to me). That’s what fuels me. (Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is) an incredibly debilitating disease. It brings tears to your eyes to see people in that condition. That’s my why.”
Gentile has already raised $10,000 toward his $25,000 goal
summer camp project.
Smith (front) navigates a whitewater kayaking challenge.
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for cancer research through the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge. Gentile has been soliciting donations from his large network of friends, family members and business associates, as well as conducting small fundraisers.
“I started running about 13 years ago,” said Gentile. “My son was asking for donations for a fundraising run. I was never a runner. When I did the race, I just about died. But I didn’t stop. I gradually built into 10Ks and half marathons. This will be my ninth marathon, and the competitiveness of me has helped me mentally. It’s become a way of life for me. Hopefully, I’ll always be able to run to stay fit. It’s a great sport, and you meet a lot of great people.”
Gentile’s training regimen for the upcoming Boston Marathon has included speed training at Warwick Middle School and Lititz recCenter, hill training, endurance training on the Lititz-to-Ephrata Rail Trail and weight training.
“It’s 16 to 20 weeks of training for a race that, for me, will hopefully be lasting four hours,” said Gentile. “It’s a lot of work for a relatively small 26 miles. With training, you have ups and downs. Sometimes you don’t
feel like doing it. One of the things I like to do when I’m running is say hi to people. Lititz is just an incredible town.”
Gentile was a freshman at Michigan State University when his father was diagnosed with blood cancer. They were already close, but the shared ordeal made father and son even closer.
“He was a great man. He was a big supporter of the community,” said Gentile. “Back then, we didn’t know a lot about cancer. It probably took a year to figure out. He did all types of chemo, but (the cancer) was too far advanced. My father was a big guy and very hardy. I think about the man I am today because of what I went through.”
“I remember being there, helping him and consoling him,” added Gentile. “There was a point in time I wasn’t sure I’d make it through college. But I think I did because of that attitude of not giving up.”
Never has Gentile run the Boston Marathon, perhaps one of the most prestigious running races in the world. In April, when he does, he expects to encounter a flood of emotions.
“You never have a good night’s rest the night before a race, but you try to stick to your routine,” said Gentile. “As the anticipation grows, you have all this energy, but you can’t go out too fast. From mile 3 to the halfway point, you’re settling in. During the second half of the race, I start to pray and I think about the people I’m running for, like my father. Over the last 6 miles or so, it becomes about heart, and the emotions start. You think about all the people who helped you along the way. That all goes through your head.”
To donate to Gentile’s cause, email him at frank.j.gentile@gmail.com.
Frank Gentile triumphantly approaches the finish line at a marathon.
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Church Sets Recital
Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 E. Main St., New Holland, will host an organ/piano recital on Sunday, March 15, at 3 p.m.
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Church organist Linda Binder and her brother Gary Gress will present the program, which will feature duets, as well as solo organ
and piano pieces, including many familiar selections. The concert is free and open to the public. The church is handicapped-accessible, and parking is available. Refreshments will be served in the church’s fellowship hall after the recital.
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even if it’s a small gesture. Mental health is such a big deal or should be. Being able to participate and being there for someone is very important.”
A 1995 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, Smith notes that her altruistic spirit was nurtured growing up. Her mother fostered more than 100 children, her father served as a police officer for East Lampeter Township and her teachers and developmental learning experience in the Conestoga Valley School District inspired her.
Now as an adult, Smith’s soul for giving back has blossomed.
“I had a really fun high school experience,” said Smith. “I was in the band; I was a band geek. I was in chorus. I was big into singing and acting. We went to all the football games, and I had a lot of friends. In high school, I got into science, IT (information technology) and nursing. I feel like I learned (the importance of helping others) from my parents.”
Smith is employed as an IT support specialist at R.W. Sauder’s Eggs in Lititz. She’s been volunteering with the nonprofit Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner (SVTRR) for nearly a
decade, after being introduced to the sport of whitewater kayaking.
“I got involved with whitewater kayaking, and a year after I started, I heard about (SVTRR),” said Smith. “I started falling in love with the sport, the community, the people and everything about it. Growing up, I had some jobs in special education and working with kids. I volunteered at the Humane League when I was younger, helped walk dogs and take care of animals. I was very intrigued by the idea of rehabilitating people. That caught my eye.”
Based in Harrisburg, SVTRR is a local branch of a national organization that assists veterans, some of whom are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and individuals with disabilities, including blindness, many of whom reside in Lancaster County. Water sports and paddle sports are just two of the tools that SVTRR employs to socially support the nearly 300 participants and encourage active and healthy lifestyles.
Some of SVTRR’s good work is performed on the Conestoga River and in the pool at the YMCA of the Roses, 265 Harrisburg Ave.,
Support Program for Pet Owners Launched
Lancaster.
“When I volunteer, I feel excited and proud,” said Smith. “I feel really excited because I want to share in (participants’) joy, like, ‘I did this thing.’ You encourage them. But they encourage me as well.”
Smith volunteers with SVTRR about 30 hours a month. One of her volunteer duties involves serving as a guide for in-water participants, some of whom are legally blind.
“It’s been like the best experience,” said Smith. “We all have safety-water training. Working with all of (the participants) has been so life changing. We’re there to help them be the best that they can be. My challenges are nothing compared to what they have on a daily basis.”
Through her involvement in water sports and SVTRR, Smith met and befriended the organization’s coordinator, Jen Eaton, and the man Smith says has become the love of her life, Greg Spath, who
also volunteers with SVTRR.
“We’re all like Susquehanna Valley Team River family,” said Smith. “I’ve made long-lasting friendships. Jen is like one of my ducklings, so I guard her and protect her, and I do that for all of (the participants). Jen’s such an inspiring person, and I gravitate toward that. Being out in nature, you get to see so many things most people don’t get to see. The people I’m with are so grateful to be there.”
During the month of March, SVTRR is partnering with City Center YMCA of the Roses to sponsor a “Stuff the Kayak” clothing drive for local nonprofit CommunityAid. New or gently used clothing can be dropped off at the lobby of YMCA of the Roses during hours of operation, Mondays through Thursdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For additional information, go to www.svtrr.org.
The Pet Care Club of Central PA has launched the Heart-to-Paw Support Program, a new non-clinical, educational service designed to help pet owners navigate the emotional and practical challenges that can arise while caring for their pets.
The program was developed in response to increasing time constraints and compassion fatigue among veterinary professionals, along with a growing recognition that pet ownership involves significant emotional labor. Heartto-Paw offers structured support for pet owners facing complex decisions, uncertainty, or stress related to their pets’ care. The program complements veterinary care without replacing clinical or medical services and is designed to be a referral-friendly resource for veterinary-adjacent professionals.
The Heart-to-Paw Support Program is now available to pet owners throughout central Pennsylvania. Veterinary practices and pet care professionals may refer clients seeking additional non-clinical support resources.
For more information, visit www.thepetcareclubof centralpa.org.
Fairmount Plans
Sandwich Sale, Smart Driver Courses
Fairmount, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, in partnership with the local Youth for Truth group, will host a ham and cheese sandwich fundraiser to support residents in financial need.
There is a set fee per sandwich. Orders can be placed by calling 717-354-1800 or stopping by the front desk at Fairmount. The deadline for orders is Friday, March 13, and sandwiches will be available for pickup on Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the front door of the Wheat Ridge building.
All proceeds will benefit the Fairmount Sharing Fund, which provides financial assistance to residents in need.
Fairmount will also host AARP Smart Driver classroom courses in March and April, offering older adults the opportunity to refresh their driving skills, learn updated rules of the road, and potentially qualify for an auto insurance discount.
The AARP Smart Driver course is designed to help drivers stay safe, confident, and informed behind the wheel. Participants will review important driving techniques, including handling left turns, navigating right-ofway situations, and safely using roundabouts.
A one-day Refresher Course will be held on Monday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This course is open to individuals who have previously completed the two-day AARP Smart Driver course.
The full two-day course will take place on Monday, April 20, and Wednesday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both days are required for completion.
All classes will be held in the Harvest View Conference Room at Fairmount. There is a fee, with a discount for AARP members. Payment is due with registration, and cash or checks payable to AARP will be accepted.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants may be eligible for an auto insurance discount. Discounts and eligibility vary by provider; participants should consult their insurance agent for details.
To register or for more information, contact Kirstin Patterson at 717-354-1887 or KirstinP@ FairmountHomes.org or visit www.fairmounthomes.org.
Garden Spot Spring Sports Kickoff
BASEBALL
Mon. 3/16 vs Lebanon 4:15 pm
Wed. 3/18 at Columbia 4:15 pm
Fri. 3/20 vs Penn Manor 4:15 pm
Mon. 3/23 vs Exeter 4:15 pm
Wed. 3/25 at Solanco 4:15 pm
Fri. 3/27 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 4:15 pm
Mon. 3/30 at McCaskey 4:15 pm
Wed. 4/1 at Manheim Central 7:00 pm
Thu. 4/2 vs Reading 4:15 pm
Mon. 4/6 vs Octorara 4:15 pm
Wed. 4/8 at Elco 4:15 pm
Fri. 4/10 at Hempfield 4:15 pm
Mon. 4/13 vs Donegal 4:15 pm
Wed. 4/15 at Cocalico 4:15 pm
Mon. 4/20 vs Manheim Central 4:15 pm
Wed. 4/22 at Octorara 4:15 pm
Fri. 4/24 at Warwick 4:15 pm
Mon. 4/27 vs Elco 4:15 pm
Wed. 4/29 at Donegal 4:15 pm
Mon. 5/4 vs Cocalico 4:15 pm
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL
Mon. 3/9 at Conrad Weiser 5:00 pm
Mon. 3/16 vs West York 7:00 pm
Thu. 3/19 vs Schuylkill Valley 7:00 pm
Fri. 3/20 at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Mon. 3/23 at Wyomissing 6:00 pm
Tue. 3/24 vs Manheim Central 7:00 pm
Thu. 3/26 at Lancaster Mennonite 7:00 pm
Tue. 3/31 at Conestoga Valley 7:30 pm
Thu. 4/2 vs McCaskey 7:00 pm
Tue. 4/7 at Lebanon 7:00 pm
Thu. 4/9 vs Cocalico 7:00 pm
Tue. 4/14 vs Northern Lebanon 7:00 pm
Thu. 4/16 at Manheim Central 7:00 pm
Mon. 4/20 vs Manheim Township 7:00 pm
Tue. 4/21 vs Lancaster Mennonite 7:00 pm
Thu. 4/23 vs Conestoga Valley 7:00 pm
Tue. 4/28 at McCaskey 7:00 pm
Thu. 4/30 vs Lebanon 7:00 pm
Fri. 5/1 at Northern Lebanon 7:00 pm
Mon. 5/4 at Eastern York 7:00 pm
Tue. 5/5 at Cocalico 7:00 pm
GIRLS' LACROSSE
Tue. 3/10 vs Dover 6:00 pm
Fri. 3/13 vs Berks Catholic 6:45 pm
Tue. 3/17 vs Cocalico 6:45 pm
Thu. 3/19 vs Schuylkill Valley 6:00 pm
Sat. 3/21 at Ephrata 10:00 am
Mon. 3/23 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 6:00 pm
Fri. 3/27 at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm
Wed. 4/1 at Warwick 4:15 pm
Thu. 4/9 at Cocalico 4:15 pm
Sat. 4/11 vs Lancaster Country Day 10:00 am
Mon. 4/13 at Kennard-Dale 6:00 pm
Wed. 4/15 at Lampeter-Strasburg 7:00 pm
Fri. 4/17 at Red Lion 4:30 pm Mon. 4/20 vs Governor Mifflin 6:00 pm Tue. 4/21 vs Warwick 6:00 pm Mon. 4/27 vs Central York 6:45 pm
BOYS' TENNIS
Fri. 3/20 vs Warwick 4:00 pm
Mon. 3/23 vs Octorara 4:00 pm
Wed. 3/25 vs Elizabethtown 4:00 pm
Fri. 3/27 at Ephrata 4:00 pm
Mon. 3/30 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 4:00 pm
Wed. 4/1 at Manheim Central 4:00 pm
Tue. 4/7 at Cocalico 4:00 pm
Thu. 4/9 vs Pequea Valley 4:00 pm
Mon. 4/13 vs Donegal 4:00 pm
Wed. 4/15 vs Conestoga Valley 4:00 pm
SOFTBALL
Wed. 4/29 vs Elizabethtown 6:00 pm Mon. 5/4 at Lancaster Country Day 4:15 pm Mon. 3/16
BOYS' LACROSSE
Tue. 3/17 at Cocalico 4:30 pm
Thu. 3/19 at Daniel Boone 7:30 pm
Sat. 3/21 vs Ephrata 9:30 am
Mon. 3/23 at Lampeter-Strasburg 4:00 pm
Wed. 3/25 at Schuylkill Valley 7:30 pm
Fri. 3/27 vs Elizabethtown 6:00 pm
Thu. 4/2 vs Warwick 6:00 pm
Thu. 4/9 vs Cocalico 6:45 pm
Sat. 4/11 at Lancaster Country Day 11:00 am
Mon. 4/13 vs Wyomissing 6:00 pm
Wed. 4/15 vs Lampeter-Strasburg 5:30 pm
Tue. 4/21 at Warwick 7:00 pm
Mon. 4/27 at Governor Mifflin 7:15 pm
Wed. 4/29 at Elizabethtown 4:15 pm Fri. 5/1 at Conrad Weiser 4:15 pm
Mon. 5/4 vs Lancaster Country Day 6:45 pm
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4/10 at Octorara
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4/24 at Fleetwood 4:15 pm Mon. 4/27 at Elco 4:15 pm Wed. 4/29 vs Donegal 4:15 pm Fri. 5/1 at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm Mon. 5/4 at Cocalico 4:15 pm
TRACK & FIELD
Mon. 3/23 at Warwick 4:00 pm
Mon. 3/30 at Cocalico 4:00 pm
Tue. 4/7 vs Conestoga Valley 4:00 pm Mon. 4/13 at Lampeter-Strasburg 4:00 pm Mon. 4/20 at Solanco 4:00 pm Mon. 4/27 vs Elizabethtown 4:00 pm
Mon. 5/4 vs Manheim Central 4:00 pm
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OMPH School Posts Open House
Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School, 330 Church Ave., Ephrata, will hold an open house on Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Families interested in OMPH School will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about financial aid and enrollment.
Personal tours are available for families unable to attend on March 22. To schedule a tour, call 717-738-2414.
OMPH is a Catholic preschool, elementary school, and middle school that welcomes children of all faiths who seek an education focused on reverence, respect, and responsibility. OMPH School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools. For more information, call 717-738-2414 or visit www.omphschool.com.
Dine and Donate
The Occupational Development Center (ODC) of Lancaster will present ODC Night Out at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, March 16. Between 3 and 10 p.m., ODC will receive 10% of the proceeds of the checks from those who dine at the restaurant. Texas Roadhouse is located at 2317 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. For more information about ODC, visit www.odcenter.org.
Presentation Set on Family’s Story
The Serving Seniors at Lighthouse Church, 1279 Main St., East Earl, will meet on Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m.
Joy Kelly-Bolton and her sister Sharon will share their family’s heritage. In 1685, the Ferree family escaped persecution in France by flee-
ing to London. William Penn granted the family a tract of land near Lancaster, and in 1708, the Ferrees arrived in America and named the tract of land Paradise. Six generations later, Mary Bolton attended a Christian & Missionary Alliance camp, where she felt God calling her to serve as a
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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 Lisa Kurtz, lisakurtz01@comcast.net 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
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. Worship Service 10:30 am. Nursery. Pastor: Randy Good.
ST. JOHN CENTER LUTHERAN CHURCH 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-5505. Sunday Worship 11 am Services are held in the church social hall.
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 9:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday School for all ages following morning worship. For more information visit www.ststephenpca.org Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 E. Main Street New Holland PA 717-354-7871.
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
REAL ESTATE: A clean brick Ranch style house and detached 2-car garage on .56-acre tract w/ a view out the back. This house was built 1958 and has been a single owner since 1961; has approx. 1,412 sq. ft.; kitchen & dining area w/ cherry cabinetry, appliances; 21’x 13’ living room w/ large front Bay window; (3) bedrooms all w/ closets; (separate 8’x 5.5’ study room); full bathroom w/ tub shower; covered front porch; all-season room. Basement is semi-finished w/ 25’x 12.5’ recreation room; laundry room w/ wash sink, cabinetry storage; storage room; utility room. Public water; private septic; warm-air oil furnace; central A/C; shingle roof.
DETACHED GARAGE: 24’x 19’ 2-car detached concrete-block garage w/ single large overhead door, door opener, side entrance, concrete floor. Rear 24’x 12’ lean-to addition is insulated; a great wood shop or hobby shop. West Earl Twp; desirable Conestoga Valley School District; total taxes $3,689. OPEN HOUSE DATES: Sat., March 14, from 1:00-3:00 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906.
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AUCTION BY: Martin & Rutt Auctioneers AY-2189-L Ephrata & New Holland, PA John J. Rutt II, 717-587-8906
Michael J. Martin, 717-371-3333 Cameron J. Rutt, 717-875-6032
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After 33 years, owners downsizing & serious to sell. A must see well maintained move-in condition home w/extra features galore. Quiet country location. Minutes to Reinholds, Denver, Kleinfeltersville & Adamstown. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., March 7, 14 & 21 from 1 to 4 PM. For more information visit www.klinekreidergood. com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368 & 384426)
missionary to China. While serving in Tibet, her husband and baby died, but she continued to share the Gospel with thousands of villagers in the mountains of Tibet, Burma, and China. Two recently published books, “Call to China” and “Someone Must Go,” share the family’s story. The event is open to the public, and lunch will be served.
For more information, contact Joy at billjoykelly@gmail.com.
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Joy (left) and Sharon Bolton
Community Outgrown Exchange Slated
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 80 E. Main St., Adamstown, will hold its 7bth semiannual Community Outgrown Exchange on Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Friday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
The free event will offer clothing for people of all ages, shoes, coats, linens, toys, games, books, puzzles, and purses. The number of children’s items available to each shopper may be limited.
The church will accept donations of clean items for the event on Monday, March 23; Wednesday, March 25; and March 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. Individuals do not need to donate items in order to take items during the Community Outgrown Exchange. No charitable donation forms will be available.
No household items, VHS tapes, DVDs, car seats, or electronics will be accepted. Leftover items will be donated to various charities.
No public restrooms will be available.
For details, readers may call 717-484-4885.
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two-week sessions, from Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 26; from Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 17; and from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 31. The sessions offer full-day and half-day options.
Interested individuals can register at www.aaronsacres.org by Tuesday, March 31.
“The atmosphere is so positive,” said Paskoff. “We celebrate everything kids do - the kid who goes into the water, the kid who goes on the horse, the kid who does something they never did before. There’s this positivity. It’s a magical place because the staff is engaged with the kids and the kids are engaged with us.”
Among the activities and opportunities that campers and staff members can enjoy are daily swimming, music therapy, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, a magician, a ventriloquist, nature activities and special theme days. The only activity not conducted at the park is the camp’s field trip to Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center.
“I think the best part is seeing the staff and camper interactions,” said Paskoff. “I love seeing the smiles and joy. So many parents say they don’t see those smiles all the time. The last day of camp, the counselors and campers are crying, and it’s so powerful.”
Aaron’s Acres summer camp is designed for individuals between ages 5 and 21 with cognitive, behavior and medical disabilities. The camp mostly serves individuals from across Lancaster County, but also from Dauphin, Berks, Lebanon,
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Perry and Cumberland counties.
“They’re kids who are hoping to have fun and looking to do something over the summer,” said Paskoff. “Some may not have been accepted by other programs. You have kids who want to be like everybody else, and at Aaron’s Acres, they can be like everybody else.”
“They’re developing their communication and social skills,” Paskoff continued. “During the school year, they’re making strides in these areas, and we’re helping them to not regress. They’re learning transition, and they’re having new experiences. There are so many advantages to summer camp.”
About 120 individuals are expected to attend the summer camps. Because Aaron’s Acres maintains 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 staff member-to-camper ratios, the program is limited in the number of participants it can accept.
Last year, the waiting list for Aaron’s Acres summer camps was about 90 kids.
“We don’t accept kids until we have the staff,” said Paskoff. “There’s a tremendous need for this type of program over the summer. The summer camp program has to happen for these families. We need the community to help us make it happen. Parents can breathe when they know their kids are going to Aaron’s Acres.”
That interaction between counselors and campers can produce experiences that are both more
enjoyable and more impactful.
“Because there’s that low ratio, kids get personal attention, and the child feels really safe and secure,” Paskoff said. “They get individual attention, and the counselors aren’t overwhelmed. There’s a lot of help, support and guidance. The staff is what makes this program special. If we don’t have the staff, we’re not doing it the Aaron’s Acres way.”
Aaron’s Acres, which recently moved its headquarters to 121 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, was formed from a summer camp conducted at the Lancaster Jewish Community Center in 1998. Today, the summer camp is one of nine programs Aaron’s Acres offers for individuals with disabilities between ages 5 and 40.
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