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LCFMC Extravaganza Will Uncover Hidden Gems BY JEFF FALK
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verybody 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 resources for industrial use and economic prosperity, and they have an everlasting beauty that can be enjoyed by current and future generations.” The LCFMC’s annual Christmas in July Fossil and Mineral Extravaganza is coming up at the Farm and
LCFMC member Chuck Garrett works on a fossil.
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,
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Some would have you believe that money makes the world go ’round. The Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation (LCCTF) is of the opinion that young people need money - or scholarships and grants - to make money. “Scholarships and workforce grants are investments in students’ futures,” said Jennifer Baker, who’s been the executive director of LCCTF for seven years. “They help students complete their education, enter the
At Stevens & Smith Center, History Teaches Important Lessons BY JEFF FALK
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workforce with valuable skills and credentials, and pursue careers that offer long-term stability, growth and opportunity. Scholarships and workforce grants help remove financial barriers so students can access education, training, equipment and certifications needed to prepare for successful careers in high-demand fields.” Recently, LCCTF distributed a total of $87,000 - $46,500 in workplace grants and $40,500 in scholarships - to nearly 70 adult students and recently graduated Manheim Township’s Evan Savidge accepts an award from Darryl
In the area of equal rights, our country has made great strides. But the process continues; there is still much work to be done. The brand-new Stevens & Smith Center sheds a wider, more colorful light on the issues of equality. “ T he center explores the ongoing struggle to expand freedom, equality and democracy in America,” said Jason Traverse, the director of marketing and communications for the Stevens & Smith Center. “Through the stories of Stevens, Smith and countless others, visitors are invited to consider how ordinary and extraordinary people alike have worked to advance these ideals, and how that work continues in America today. “ W h at m a kes the center special is that it doesn’t simply present history as something that happened long ago,” continued Traverse. “It asks visitors to consider how the questions t h at de f i ne d S te ve n s ’ a nd Smith’s lives - questions about citizenship, equality, justice and democracy - continue to shape our lives today.” Recently, the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for Histor y and Democracy opened its doors at 13-15 E. Vine St., Lancaster, to visitors. The new museum, which is located on the site of Stevens’ home and law offices, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Stevens & Smith Center is associated with and a part of LancasterHistory. “The project has been many
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