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At Reunion, Caernarvon Elementary Remembered Fondly

BY JEFF FALK

If it’s important to be connected, then it’s important to reconnect or to stay connected. Educators share a bond that is

sometimes difficult for lay people to understand.

Recently, former teachers Peg Brown and Elsie Weinhold, with assistance from Connie Watson and Norma Higginbotham, organized

and conducted a reunion of educators from the now defunct Caernarvon Elementary School. The range of emotions experienced at the reunion ran the gamut, but each in attendance left with

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BY JEFF FALK

They are intellectual sponges. Kids are curious by nature, and they absorb all the information they can pack into their developing brains.

The Terre Hill Park Association’s new Children’s Discovery Program is designed for kids to explore the world around them while exploring themselves.

“Discovery is important,”

said Linda Saad, a coordinator of the Children’s Discovery Program. “Kids need to get off their tablets and look around them at the awesome parts of nature. It’s important for the development of children to be curious and discover.”

The Terre Hill Park Association’s Children’s Discovery Program is actually a series of four educational programs for kids. The hourlong programs

BY JEFF FALK

Weavers see the big picture. Weavers are servants. Weavers unite communities.

Weavers are leaders.

The new Weaver Awards from the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) promote, advocate for and celebrate weaving - not the textile, yarns or thread type, but the social fabric kind.

“A weaver is someone who sees a need and invites their neighbors to pitch in and find a solution,” said Val Schade, LCCF’s communications manager. “They understand that a healthy community strengthens all of us and creates opportunities to build strong, lasting relationships in everyday places. A weaver may lead a monthly river cleanup, or have started a board game club for seniors, or host a book club or lead a group of stay-at-home parents. There are so many ways you can build lasting relationships and weave our community together.” Through a national Weaver Awards program, LCCF is distributing 20 awards of $2,500 - a total of $50,000 - to people or small organizations that foster connections in Lancaster County. Individuals or nonprofits can apply for or nominate others for the awards at www.weavelancastercounty.org through Friday, July 24. Applicants must be 18 or older, serve or reside in Lancaster County, have a project that fosters relationships and be welcoming to any neighbor seeking to participate in the initiative. Organizations that apply must have an annual

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Hope Inspire Love Turns Page to More Impactful Chapter

BY JEFF FALK

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When you start a nonprofit, you’re focused on the work and not necessarily thinking in terms of future mergers. The founders of Hope Inspire Love kept their noses to the grindstone, and natural evolution produced organic growth.

“My heart was always collaboration and participation,” said Amy Thurston, who, along with her husband, Steve, founded Hope Inspire Love nine years ago. “Did I think about a merger? No. We weren’t coming here to reinvent what someone else was doing. She’s Somebody’s Daughter was doing things other people weren’t doing. You’re taking the strengths of both organizations and putting them together.”

names have remained the same under the umbrella of a single nonprofit. Hope Inspire Love will serve as the lead organization, and the Lemoyne-based She’s Somebody’s Daughter will perform outreach services.

Somebody’s Daughter was retained by the new organization.

rolling toward a merger. Thurston took the idea to Hope Inspire Love’s board of directors in January of 2025, and by the fall of that year, the proper documentation was submitted to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office.

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More than simply a merger, Hope Inspire Love and She’s Somebody’s Daughter recently joined forces, pooled resources and intertwined missions all in the name of fighting human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The

“This was just a beautiful next step,” said Amy. “This allows us to better impact and really help survivors in our region. It’s a natural alignment in the right direction. It’s not a mission drift; it’s a mission realignment. We don’t ever want there to be barriers for Hope Inspire Love. This was an easy ‘yes.’ There was no pause or reservations.”

The consolidation allows the two nonprofits to work as one and to provide better services and reach more victims and potential victims of human trafficking in Lancaster, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, York, Berks, Cumberland, Adams, Perry, Montgomery and Lehigh counties. Operating under the tagline “Better Together, Stronger Together,” Hope Inspire Love, which is headquartered at 1380 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, now also operates offices in Lemoyne and Chambersburg.

Under details of the merger, every former staff member of She’s

“This partnership is a bold investment in the future of survivors and our community,” said Rosemarie Davis, executive director of She’s Somebody’s Daughter. “The exponential power of partnership with Hope Inspire Love enables us to support and expand our mission to women exploited in the commercial sex industry.”

“She’s Somebody’s Daughter’s mission is going out and meeting individuals in dark places and meeting the needs, instead of waiting for people to be referred to them,” said Amy, who will remain in her role as CEO of Hope Inspire Love. “They’re going into that moment and into vulnerable situations like massage businesses, strip clubs, motels and prisons. We’re there for long-term support.

“We’ve been working together for years,” added Amy. “(She’s Somebody’s Daughter was) looking at where they were going in the future. We were working with them like, ‘What do you need?’”

Ultimately, it was a conversation at a conference between Thurston and She’s Somebody’s Daughter officials that got the ball

“We made sure this was truly a great fit,” said Amy. “It’s not just two organizations joining names. It’s a collective force for good in our community. We have to be willing to consider what’s best for the people we serve. Neither organization was looking for this, but this came about. We didn’t force it. It was meant to be.”

Amy and Steve Thurston founded Hope Inspire Love in the basement of their home in 2017. The organization has performed a wealth of good in those short years since.

“It started as a dream of something we had to do,” said Amy. “It started with awareness and education. We have expanded our services, and now we have over 100 volunteers giving back. If you look at the years that have passed, we’ve been able to put together a strong team that supports the mission and community.”

For additional information, go to https://hope inspirelove.org.

Volunteers Sought for Backpack Program

CrossNet Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with its annual backpack program, through which the organization will distribute nearly 800 backpacks filled with school supplies. Volunteer activities will take place at 110 W. Franklin St., New Holland.

From Wednesday, July 29, to Monday, Aug. 3, volunteers may help to receive, sort, and pack school supplies in preparation for the event. Volunteer shifts are available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/ SortWeek2026. On the day of the dis -

tribution, Tuesday, Aug. 4, volunteers will help to welcome families and hand out backpacks and school supplies to students. Clearances are required to help on Aug. 4. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/ BackpackDistribution2026. For more details, email corrine@elancocross.org.

budget below $250,000. All completed applications will be reviewed by Lancaster County Weaver Awards team members and community members.

Successful recipients of the awards will be notified in September, and winners will be recognized at a public celebration on Thursday, Oct. 1.

“We know that no matter the size of their platform or influence, weavers are the ones seeing needs and inviting their neighbors to pitch in and find a solution,” said Tracy Cutler, LCCF’s executive vice president. “They’re the ones creating opportunities to build strong, lasting relationships in their own backyards, on their blocks, at the park or in the coffee shop. They’re doing things like creating gardens, managing regular creek cleanups, organizing walking groups or hosting clubs at libraries. Weavers understand that a healthy community strengthens all of us.”

“We know there are countless folks in Lancaster County who are weaving

their community together, so we hope to see many nominations come in,” said Schade.

“The Lancaster County community is incredibly varied,” said Schade. “There are so many types of people from so many different backgrounds who are interested in so many different things. But one thing we all have in common is our love and care for each other and this place.

The community is uniquely committed to making Lancaster County strong, vibrant and resilient.”

Established in 1924, LCCF, which is located at 24 W. King St., Suite 201, Lancaster, has been responsibly stewarding the community’s endowment for more than a century. Currently, the foundation manages nearly $269 million in funds that support Lancaster County.

“The community foundation works with people throughout Lancaster County to care for what we all have in common - Lancaster County,” said Schade. “The Weaver Awards is a unique opportunity to

bring a national movement to our community that celebrates and elevates people who are building connection and trust with their neighbors and co-workers.

“We create impact by working with donors and volunteers to grant money to local organizations and students,” concluded Schade. “We inspire giving by helping individuals, families and organizations

support causes they care about. We ignite action by bringing people with differ ent experiences, perspec tives and ideas together to care for what we all have in common. We look forward with optimism by simul taneously meeting today’s needs and shaping our shared tomorrow.”

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Nolan Rucci’s Facing Challenges He Dreamt Of

BY JEFF FALK

Nolan Rucci is a very goal-oriented young man. He sets goals, plans, executes and follows through on the process before he achieves them.

Right now, Rucci is focused on one very difficult but attainable goal - becoming a professional football player.

“Focusing on that one thing is important,” said Rucci. “Getting better at football is another goal. As a rookie, it’s almost like being a freshman in college; you’re the low man on the totem pole. I’ve been enjoying the process of getting better.

Eventually, that leads to success on the field and ultimately making the team.

“You might show up one day and your locker is cleaned out,” continued Rucci. “That’s the NFL. You’ve got to give 100% every day, whether that’s on the field or in the film room. I’m trying to get better at the things I need to get better at.”

will be conducted at 11 a.m. on four consecutive Wednesdays inside the brand-new Trolley View Hall at Terre Hill Community Memorial Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill.

The weekly presentations are free to attend, and participants are required to be accompanied by parents. Refreshments will be served after each program concludes.

“We’re hoping for a wonderful turnout,” said Saad, a resident of Terre Hill. “There will be some excitement. We definitely want children to enjoy themselves. We’re hoping it brings children joy. The idea is to engage children in the community. We’ve had children’s programs in the park in the past.”

Rucci, a 2021 graduate of Warwick High School and a 2025 graduate of Penn State, is an undrafted free agent who is attempting to make the Indianapolis Colts’ roster as an offensive lineman (OL). Since May, Rucci has been put through all the paces at the Colts’ off-season workouts, including rookie camp, organized team activities and mini camp, as well as the upcoming preseason training camp from the end of July to early September.

Indianapolis will open its 2026 season on Sunday, Sept. 13, at home against the Baltimore Ravens.

“I’m very thankful to end up here in Indy,” said Rucci. “It’s a great atmosphere and a great place to learn to compete at the next level. The vets and coaches have been great resources. At the end of the day, you’re playing football, but the stakes are higher. It’s the same game I’ve been playing since high school, but it’s the big show.”

Currently, the Colts have 15 offensive linemen in camp, and they plan to keep anywhere from 10 to 12 OLs to populate their 53-man opening day roster and their practice squad. Rucci’s odds of making the team may simply be a matter of perception.

“That’s definitely a way to look at it,” said Rucci. “There’s been competition in the room, but the vets have been great. I’m very thankful for the guys in the room. They’ve been very helpful.”

Following a successful career at Penn State,

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“The idea is that children can learn some things and take them home with them,” said Cindi Rissler, a coordinator of the Children’s Discovery Program. “It’s something the children will learn in person. Maybe this is also a way to introduce kids to the park.”

The four-part series will commence on July 22 inside Trolley View Hall with a “Wildlife in Your Backyard” program presented by a Lancaster County Park ranger. Then at 11 a.m. on July 29, “Bees” will be presented by the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society.

Trolley View Hall will also be the venue for the Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club’s “Fossils Across the Country” presentation on Aug. 5. The series will conclude at 11 a.m. on Aug. 12, when the Weaverland Fire Company and the Fivepointville Ambulance Service collaborate on “Fire and EMS Day.”

“It’s a very positive thing,” said Saad. “Sometimes children in the neighborhood get bored after a while.”

The Children’s Discovery Programs are designed for kids ages 3 to 18 living in Terre Hill and surrounding communities like New Holland, Ephrata, Denver and Churchtown.

“There’s more to life than electronics,” said Rissler, a resident of Terre Hill.

The kids educational summer series will also afford the Terre Hill Park Association an opportunity to showcase the 1,700-square-foot Trolley View Hall, which features a full kitchen, an electric fireplace, a deck and tables and chairs. The venue, which overlooks the site where a trolley once traversed Terre Hill, seats 100 and is being used for community events and as a rental hall for special occasions like meetings, anniversaries and birthday parties.

“We want to highlight the new building and see how it works for the new programs,” said Saad.

The Terre Hill Park Association sponsors local events and activities throughout the year, including Terre Hill Day, a spring Easter egg hunt, Christmas in the Park, movie nights and community lunches.

“We want the community to participate with us and enjoy the park, the new building and the programs we offer,” said Saad.

“This is a very community-oriented park association. Our goal is to provide activities that are inexpensive. We really reach into the community.”

For additional information, go to www.terrehill park.com.

Parry Receives Recognition

was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Olivet

University, Bourbonnais, Ill. Parry is a resident of New Holland. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or greater on a 4.00 grading scale.

Ounce of Sports Physicals Worth Pound of Injury Cure

BY JEFF FALK

In the world of scholastic sports, health translates to an absence of injuries. Preseason physical examinations protect - and project - health.

“Sports are meant to be played,” said Dr. John Murphy, a sports medicine physician associated with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). “There’s a lot of learning that goes into sports. To participate, you’ve got to do it the right way. I think keeping that in mind is the way to get the most out of sports.”

UPMC is providing scholastic sports physicals for Lancaster County student-athletes seeking to compete in athletics during the 2026-27 school year from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 27, at its Orthopaedic Care office, 1555 Highlands Drive, Suite 190, Lititz. The physicals, which are required to compete in Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association-sanctioned high school and middle school sports, are free.

“The whole purpose is to identify any prior injury,” said Dr. Murphy, “and to make sure the cardiovascular system is OK for sports. We’re looking for something that could cause an injury if not addressed.”

Included in the physical examination are checks of heart rates and blood pressures and the recordings of heights and weights. Murphy stressed that one of the most important aspects of the appointments are

Tillman Named to Dean’ List

Abigail Tillman of Narvon was named to the dean’s list for the spring term at Shenandoah University, Winchester, Va.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must be enrolled full time in baccalaureate degree programs and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or greater. Dean’s list students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher also qualify for the university’s president’s list.

individual health histories, which should be completed by student-athletes prior to the exams.

Typically, more than 70 student-athletes from school districts across Lancaster County take advantage of UPMC’s free physicals.

“I think a lot of the injuries are preventable, but not all of them are preventable,” said Dr. Murphy, a resident of Manheim Township. “The questions are, ‘Are the athletes eating well? Are they getting adequate rest? Are they leading healthy lives?’ For the ones that are preventable, proper training is important, like training gradually, strength training and recovery. Recognition of anything that’s happening is important, and so is eating, drinking and hydrating. There are gyms and personal trainers that have programs that could prevent tons of injuries.”

According to Murphy, about 40% of student-athletes who compete in sports will sustain some sort of injury during their high school playing days.

“But many of them are very minor injuries; they’re not very limiting,” he said.

“It depends on the sport,” said Dr. Murphy. “In general, ankle sprains are a

common lower extremity injury. ACLs (anterior cruciate ligaments) are another common injury, both contact and noncontact.

With endurance athletes, stress fractures are huge. Shoulders are common in baseball, softball and wrestling. A lot of it goes back to doing too much or doing things too hard.”

A native of Binghamton, N.Y., Dr. Murphy studied healing and injury prevention during his schooling at

the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

“I think the human body is made to play sports, within reason,” said Dr. Murphy. “Do I think we were built to run 100-mile races? No. But I think we’re very adaptable. Anyone can pretty much do anything within reason. With the right training, we can do a lot of sports out there. But we need more rest.”

For additional information, go to www.upmc.com.

SUMMER SUNDAES

In Rothsville, Summer Is Polo Season

BY JEFF FALK

There are competitive sports, participatory sports and spectator sports. For the most part, polo is a spectator sport.

Nowhere do they view polo like they do in Lititz.

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“You’re disconnected from technology,” said Elizabeth Beck, the president of the Lancaster Polo Club’s six-member board of directors. “You can really unplug and reset. It’s very much a respite, but there’s also some excitement. It’s a really great blend of what you imagine of polo. It’s camaraderie, and you’re enjoying the day, the time and the people who you’re with.”

A Sunday afternoon in the summer with the Lancaster Polo Club is more of an outing or social gathering than it is a sporting event.

Sure, the players, the equines, the sportsmanship, the horsemanship and the action are the main focus of attention. But there’s just as much going on off the massive grassy playing field as there is on it.

“The vast majority of the members of our club are spectators,” said Beck. “We have made a more concerted effort to try to bring people into the sport. Sometimes it can feel unattainable because it’s so niche. There’s a lot of education. It’s a complicated sport. We’re trying to

bridge that gap.”

The Lancaster Polo Club hosts home matches on every summer Sunday in Rothsville, at the treelined Forney Field, 70 Church St., Lititz. The two-hour matches begin at 2:30 p.m., but gates open at 1 p.m., allowing plenty of time for pregame festivities like tailgating, socializing and food trucks.

The Lancaster Polo Club’s 16- to 18-match season began on June 14 and will run through the end of September. The matches, which are made up of four or six 7.5-minute periods or ‘chuckers,’ feature competitors in male, female, children, beginner and advanced categories, as well as some combination of all of those.

The matches, some of which are sponsored by local businesses and community members, are open to the public, and there are fees associated with admission. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn

chairs and blankets.

“I want to convey a sense of openness to that curiosity,” said Beck. “I want people to come and experience it. It’s very welcoming. When someone’s new, that’s where the friendship starts. It starts with coming to your first match. It really is a wonderful sport, a wonderful community. You really can only experience it by being there.”

Once known as “the Sport of Kings,” polo is played by two teams of four players, each on horseback. Each side uses teamwork, strategy, riding skills and a long mallet to advance the ball down the field and ultimately through the other team’s goal posts.

“You kind of don’t know until you do know,” said Beck, who was introduced to polo by her parents more than 30 years ago.

“It’s kind of one of Lancaster County’s best-kept secrets. It’s the oldest team sport in the world. It’s a fascinating sport.

It’s an intense sport. It’s a Sunday afternoon tradition. It’s really the embodiment of community.”

This year marks the Lancaster Polo Club’s 86th season. Currently, the club boasts more than 80 members, only six of whom are players.

“We get people traveling in,” said Beck. “There are no set (player) rosters. Sometimes players will go to other clubs and play. It’s kind of like, ‘Who’s available?’ Each player is assigned a handicap, and teams are structured by those handicaps. Polo is a migratory sport. It’s played in the winter down south. About this time in the south, it’s getting too hot for the horses and the players.

“Over the last three years, we’ve made a concerted effort to spread the word,” concluded Beck. “We’ve been more thoughtful about the types of events we’re pushing out.”

For additional information, go to https://lancaster poloclub.com.

Fulton Financial Merges

Fulton Financial Corporation announced the merger of Blue Foundry Bank with and into Fulton Bank, N.A., effective July 11, and the subsequent conversion of Blue Foundry Bank’s systems onto Fulton Bank’s banking platforms. Blue Foundry Bank customers now have access to all of Fulton Bank’s products, services, and digital platforms, as well as its more than 215 financial centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Fulton Bank has established dedicated support resources to assist customers during the transition

and address questions. Customers are encouraged to visit their local financial center or contact Fulton Bank’s Customer Care Center at 800-3858664 for assistance. More details are available at www.fultonbank.com/ welcomebluefoundry. As previously announced, in conjunction with its acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp on April 1, Fulton Financial Corporation made a $1.5 million contribution to the Fulton Forward Foundation - designated to provide impact gifts to nonprofit community organizations in New Jersey.

CAP Members Earn Promotions and Awards

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The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has announced the recent promotions and awards earned by cadets and senior members at the group’s June 29 meeting.

Cadets John Barger of Manheim and Warren West of Lititz earned their promotion to cadet airman and received the Curry Award. Cadet Senior Airman Luca Hermosillo of Wrightsville was recognized as Cadet of the Month for April.

Cadet Staff Sgt. Rowan Bacci of Mount Joy was promoted to cadet technical sergeant and received the Rickenbacker Award. Cadet Staff Sgt. Gabe Catherman of Windsor was presented with the Wright Brothers Award.

Cadet Tech Sgt. Brendon Ortiz of East Earl earned a promotion to

cadet master sergeant, along with Achievement 5. Cadet Master Sgt. Sara Dalrymple of Oxford was promoted to cadet senior master sergeant and earned the Doolittle Award.

Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Michael Petrangeli of Lebanon earned Achievement 8. Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome. CAP is the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit www.cap.news or www.gocivilairpatrol.com.

Information about Squadron 304 is available by or following the squadron on Facebook.

LCFMC Extravaganza Will Uncover Hidden Gems

BY JEFF FALK

Everybody knows something about minerals and fossils. The upcoming show at the Farm and Home Center will provide the general public an opportunity to learn more about them and perhaps even pique their collective interest.

“The best part of the show is

that everyone can learn something new about fossils and minerals in a fun atmosphere,” said Christopher Haefner, the president of the Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club (LCFMC), the sponsor of the show. “Fossils and minerals are important because they teach us a lot about the Earth’s history, they give us

Rucci figured to have an outside chance of being selected in April’s NFL draft. While that did not happen, he did learn of Indianapolis’ interest in him during the staging of the draft.

“It was definitely somewhat disappointing,” said Rucci. “I knew it could be a day two or day three thing. After the fourth round, I got a call from my agent, and he said, ‘The Colts want to sign you after the draft.’ It took a little bit off my shoulders. I was very excited to get the call.”

After transferring from Wisconsin following his sophomore season, Rucci was part of the Nittany Lions’ offensive line rotation as a tackle during his junior and senior campaigns. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors after his senior year.

In December, Rucci graduated from Penn State with a degree in geography. Overall, it was an experience - both on and off the field - which has prepared him well for the current challenge he is facing.

“Obviously, it was not a straightforward journey for me,” said Rucci. “Going to Penn State was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my career. It helped me be the player I am today. I probably wouldn’t be here without it.

“Growing up in Lititz, the NFL felt like a crazy, far-off thing,” added Rucci. “Then you’re playing in college and you realize what an awesome opportunity it is, so you try to take advantage of every single day. My dad (Todd) and brother

(Hayden) have been great resources. Football to me is a path to greater things. I’m super thankful.”

Despite the fact that he does have options, Rucci has yet to formulate a Plan B.

“I’m just trying to keep my feet on the ground,” said Rucci. “Like, ‘What’s the plan for the next 24 hours?’ Making the team is a goal, and so is making sure I’m getting my body right for the next practice.

“I didn’t end up here because I’m crazy talented,” concluded Rucci. “I think a lot of it is putting your head down, grinding and working hard every day. It’s not like an impossible process to get here. It was a team effort to get where I’m at.”

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a renewed vigor for their lives.

“There was happiness and joy,” said Brown. “It was meeting old friends you haven’t seen in a while. You’re all there with the same attitude, that children were always number one at Caernarvon Elementary School.

“The joy we saw on people’s faces as they came in and embraced was beautiful,” added Brown. “Everybody said they had such a great time, and we’re going to do it again.”

“I really enjoyed all of my years at Caernarvon,” said Weinhold, 91. “The faculty just worked together so well. I was lying in bed one night remembering all the great times, and I decided it was time to get together.”

More than 27 teachers, principals, custodians, nurses and administrators from the old Caernarvon Elementary School gathered for the reunion at Yoder’s Restaurant in New Holland in June. The informal get-together included a time for sharing, reliving memories and reconnecting with former colleagues.

“We talked about memories from the school,” said Brown, who was a special

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education teacher for ten years at Caernarvon Elementary. “The school is no longer there; they took the school down. All it is now is a grass plot. Because the school is no longer there, we were talking about memories and what we’re doing now. There were funny stories and a lot of laughter. We were friends as well as colleagues.

“For some of the younger teachers who were there, it was important to see the depth of our love for students and for each other,” added Brown. “One said meeting us at Caernarvon influenced the rest of her career.”

“Being the age I am, I reminisce a lot,” said Weinhold, who taught third grade at Caernarvon Elementary as part of a 37-year education career.

“I think about all the great times I had, not only with the children but also with the faculty.”

Educators possess the power to profoundly affect kids and their developments. Teachers play an indispensable role in the learning process; the whole education system revolves around their relationships with students.

“You felt like you made an impact every day, and the parents were so thankful,” said Brown. “That’s why at the reunion there

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was so much camaraderie.

“Sometimes it seems kids spend more time at school than they do at home,” Brown continued. “You’re grading, educating and counseling; you’re impacting those lives and their future directions. You’re preparing future generations. Technology will never replace teachers. You need that human side.”

“I have some wonderful letters from parents,” said Weinhold, a resident of Terre Hill. “I talked to a parent, and she mentioned that Caernarvon was such a family-oriented school. She said her children learned so much.”

Caernarvon Elementarywas one of four elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District when it was closed in 2008, following 43 years in operation. The 200 kindergarten through sixth-grade students were dispersed throughout the three remaining elementary schools in the district.

“Caernarvon was a small community school,” said Brown, a resident of Leola. “When you have the backing of the community and the administration, everyone works for the benefit of (the) kids.”

“There was no school like it,” concluded Weinhold.

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The LCFMC’s annual Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza is coming up at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. This year’s edition of the educational vendor show will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 26.

There are modest cash fees associated with attending the show.

“The atmosphere is upbeat and lively,” said Haefner. “The purpose of the show is to give members of the community the opportunity to see and purchase unique fossils, minerals, crystals and handmade jewelry and to emphasize a fun atmosphere where parents and kids can learn together about fossils and minerals through interactive exhibits, demonstrations and learning activities.”

More than 80 vendors will be offering items for sale, and food will also be available for purchase. In addition, the event will feature more than seven educational displays and presentations about topics like how rocks are processed for jewelry and the optical effects of minerals and will have demonstrations of pencil drawings of dinosaurs and fossils.

More than 600 individuals from Lancaster County and surrounding communities are expected to attend during the two days of Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza. The show was established in 2014 at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Mountville, before moving to the Solanco Fairgrounds. The extravaganza has been staged at its current location since 2021.

LCFMC also hosts an annual oneday show at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 450 W. Main St., Mountville, in the fall - this year on Saturday, Nov. 7. The nonprofit organization is also planning a fossil safari event later this year.

“Members of LCFMC enjoy sharing their collective knowledge of fossils and minerals with others to pass on their knowledge and enthusiasm to current and future generations,” said Haefner. “LCFMC shares this interest through its shows, community engagement events and teaching about geology and paleontology to local schools and civic organizations. LCFMC also teaches others to follow safe and ethical fossil and mineral collecting practices.”

LCFMC meets at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Mountville. The group boasts more than 100 members.

For additional information, search for “Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club” on Facebook.