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Certified Spanish teacher Esther McBride will provide lessons at the Strasburg-Heisler Library. Photo by George Deibel
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It was another outstanding year for the Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation (LCCTF). Students and the businesses that hire them stand to benefit. The LCCTF recently announced the awarding of a total of $142,727 in Dr. Michael K. Curley Teacher Innovation Grants that will have a profound effect on Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (LCCTC) students. “I think we are very fortunate to be able to make the impact we do to really enhance the training and the opportunities here for our students,” said LCCTF executive director Jennifer Baker. “We want to make sure that they are at their best when they enter the workforce, and this equipment goes to that.” Justin Findley of the heavy equipment operations and basic maintenance program at the Brownstown campus was awarded a $19,997 grant for the purchase
he Strasburg-Heisler Library will hold Spanish classes for homeschoolers beginning Tuesday, Jan. 27. “Hola Amigos!” is a 10-week course for students in eighth through 12th grades. It will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 27 through April 7, at the library, 143 Precision Ave., Strasburg. There will be no class on March 3. No prior experience is needed. Students will be expected to attend each class date. Space is limited, and registration is required. Registration will close on Jan. 27 at 12:45 p.m. Go to https://calendar.lancasterlibraries .org/event/hola-amigos-intro -spanish-class-151280 to register. The course will be taught by Esther McBride, who is a certified See Spanish Lessons pg 8
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Sip some suds in a sensational setting. That’s the opportunity being offered at the ninth annual Rails & Ales craft beer event, which will be held on Saturday, March 28, at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg. VIP entry will begin at 5:30 p.m.; general admission ticketholders can enter starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Registration will close an hour prior to the event. To register, go to www.railsandales.org. “We certainly encourage people to buy early, See Rails & Ales pg 5 Rails & Ales will be held in the museum’s Rolling Stock Hall.
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