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Brody Reber’s Swim Goals Stretch Beyond State Level

BY JEFF FALK

At this time of the year in the scholastic sports world, teams and athletes are preparing for the upcoming winter season. Practices are intensifying, skills are being honed, and group and individual standards and goals are being established.

Brody Reber is currently experiencing many of those same emotions and feelings. But in some very tangible ways, it’s different for a state champion, especially one in the sport of swimming.

“I’m a member of the Lancaster Aquatic Club, and I practice with them year-round,” said Brody. “With any club team, it’s not built around the high school season; we don’t train for the high school

season. We swim year-round. We’re always in racing shape. Anyone who does club swimming is doing it year-round. High school is another thing to do and a way to have fun.”

A junior at Lititz Christian School, Brody is a national-level swimmer and a reigning state champion. He doesn’t practice with the Warwick High School

boys’ swimming team, but he does show up for Warrior interscholastic meets, competes and puts forth his best effort for the team.

This winter, the Warwick boys’ swim team will open the dual meet portion of its season on Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Lititz recCenter when it hosts McCaskey. As a member of the team, Brody will likely compete

BY CAT SHANNON

Within the walls of Manos House in Columbia, a new generation is finding its footing. At the nonprofit residential program for young men ages 14 to 20 with drug and alcohol histories, transformation happens every day through structure, compassion and a belief in second chances.

“We focus on a holistic approach,” said executive director Chris Runkle. “We serve their needs from the substance use side, but we also serve their educational and emotional health needs as well.”

Manos House has been guiding young men through that challenge since 1972. Originally founded as a halfway house for adults transitioning out of prison, the organization shifted its focus to adolescents, offering substance use treatment, counseling and education under one roof.

The education piece was especially needed, Runkle said.

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It’s a necessary service provided to the community. It teaches important life lessons like responsibility, empathy and patience. It’s a formative experience upon which career goals can be founded.

Babysitting is a great way for young people to help others while helping themselves.

Part of Bernadette Cisney’s responsibilities as the youth program coordinator at the Lititz recCenter is to instruct a training course in babysitting.

“My own kids love their babysitter,” said Cisney. “They get excited when the babysitter comes over. It’s someone different. Some babysitters come in like, ‘What do you want to do next?’ For parents,

“Our kids are coming in highly deficient in academic credits,” he explained. “We may get an 18-year-old who has zero high school credits.”

To remedy the issue, Manos House opened Prospect Grove High School, an on-site school with certified teachers and a small student-to-teacher ratio.

Although the school helped with one piece of the problem, the young men needed support in another area as well.

“We were seeing the young men being discharged after completing their program, but then we realized the homes they were

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the babysitter gives them a night out and gives them a break. My babysitter is someone my kids love and who I trust.”

The babysitter training course that Cisney teaches at the Lititz recCenter, which is located at 301 Maple St. in the borough, is affiliated with and certified by the American Red Cross (ARC). Cisney uses materials provided by the ARC to instruct the course’s students, and the names of those who successfully complete the class are kept on file with the ARC.

ter is someone who can come in ready to play,” said Cisney. “They are not being paid to be on their phones. They are kids who are being paid to do a job, maybe help with homework or make basic meals. I also want babysitters to know that when a decision needs to be made, they’re in charge.”

While it’s a classroom setting, I want them to have fun. I want them to ask questions. If you have experiences and they’re on topic, I want them to share it. I want it to be a relaxed environment.”

how to use business cards and how to build a résumé. They are also provided information about the importance of networking.

The Lititz recCenter’s ARC babysitter training course is designed for youths ages 11 to 15, and each course is limited to 10 students. Typically, the youths who take the course reside in the Warwick, Manheim Township and Manheim Central school districts.

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The Lititz recCenter offers the ARC babysitter training course about six or seven times a year, based on need. The next course is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

There are fees associated with the training. For additional information or to register, go to https://lititz rec.com/youth-programs.

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The one-day, six-and-a-halfhour, in-person ARC babysitter training course is taught in a classroom setting in one of the Lititz recCenter’s multipurpose rooms. Through an ARC manual and PowerPoint presentation, as well as hands-on instruction, the attendees learn basic child care skills, first aid, rescue breathing, leadership development and choking training.

“The goal is to teach kids how to care for the little ones they will be taking care of and for them to remain safe themselves,” said Cisney. “We’re there and learning.

“They’re kids who are ready to work with little kids,” said Cisney, a resident of Lititz. “They want to create relationships with little kids and their families. They’re motivated to have a job. Maybe they want to work with children in the future. They may want to save up for something. They want to work, and they want to get paid.”

Students in the babysitter training course also learn how to market themselves as caregivers,

“You’re going to meet different families who have different rules,” said Cisney. “So, you have to respect those rules and be flexible. But in the end, I think babysitters should make it their own experience. The families you babysit for have friends, and you can develop a client list. You can also get paid for something you enjoy. People you babysit for can become references. It’s an opportunity to build work experience.”

“I want people to know the opportunity exists,” she continued. “It’s an opportunity for kids to learn, and I want parents to know that they will do so safely. They’re sending their kids to another family’s house, and they want them to be safe. It’s important for them to keep themselves safe because they’re still kids.”

Scouts Make Waves in Safety Course

BY CAT SHANNON

When retired teacher Dave Eichler helped Glossbrenner Church in Mount Joy secure a Pennsylvania Fish and

Boat Commission grant for canoes, a trailer and life jackets, he had a bigger vision than just getting church youths on the water. He wanted to use those

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Since August 2024, three local Scouting America troops - from Maytown, Hershey and Elizabethtown - have taken part in Eichler’s hands-on boat safety certification program. Each troop earned both state certification and merit badges after completing his course.

a written test and perform the in-water skills to receive certification,” Eichler said. He runs his BWSA course at Speedwell Forge Lake in Elm. In mid-September, Elizabethtown Scouting America Troop 51 took to the water with Eichler. Scoutmaster Brandon Adams remarked that although he has boated before, the course provided a new way of looking at safety.

“(It) helped me understand more boating rightof-way and the various buoy markings and meanings,” Adams shared.

The fish and boat commission’s Boating and Water Safety Awareness (BWSA) course guides people to be knowledgeable in safe boat operation, the laws and regulations, equipment and in-water participation. The in-water portion involves floating in a life jacket and conserving body heat, using throw bags and ropes, performing safe swamping and canoe-over-canoe rescues and learning paddle strokes.

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Each of the Scouts went home with new knowledge from the experience. Scout Jackson Nash learned that it’s important to have distress signals on board your boat.

Maintaining constant awareness of your

surroundings is also important, said troop member Jack Deardorf.

“Knowing about the exclusion zones around military and cruise liner ships is important,” he commented.

Scout Kolton Adams shared a bit of trivia he learned during the program, noting, “A person needs to be at least 12 years old to operate a jet ski and have a boat safety card, too!”

And Alexander Whitney, also a member of the troop, explained his favorite part of the day.

“It was pretty cool doing the boat-over-boat stuff,” he said. “You never know when you might have to use it.”

Elizabeth Whitney, committee chair for Troop 51, thanked Eichler for his class, adding, “We appreciate all the knowledge he

shared with the troop.”

Instructing the Scouts comes naturally for Eichler, who spent 35 years teaching health, physical and outdoor education at Donegal High School. When he retired in 2020, he wanted to keep instructing people in outdoor activities, and he applied for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission grant. He hopes program participants leave with knowledge that will keep them safe while also having fun on the water.

“If your Scout troop, church youth group or interested group of adventure-seeking folks want to also experience what I can offer, I can be reached at Glossbrenner Church,” Eichler said, adding that he’s already booking dates in the new year. “To schedule for 2026, call the church at 717-653-5683.”

Zion Lutheran Sets Concert

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad St., East Petersburg, will host Vocal Harmonix, an a capella chorus, in concert on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. The event is part of the Music at Zion Concert Series.

The chorus is a group of women singers from Lancaster, Berks, and York counties who united through their love of music,

friendship, and lifelong learning. They perform throughout the year at local events and compete annually in the Region 19 chorus competition.

The concert is free and open to the public, and a freewill offering will be accepted in support of future concerts in the series.

For more information, contact Zion Lutheran at 717-569-1359.

LHF Posts Annual Meeting

The Lititz Historical Foundation (LHF) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road. After a brief business meeting, LHF president Cory Van Brookhoven will discuss the history of turnpike mile markers in Lancaster County.

Generations ago, Lancaster County had 10 “turnpikes” that ran through many of its towns, with small markers noting the distance at each mile. Today, many of these markers have been removed or destroyed or have simply vanished from their original locations. Van Brookhoven will discuss the history of these markers and provide updates concerning their whereabouts.

In addition to serving as the president of LHF, Van Brookhoven has penned four books on Lancaster County history and has written more than 150 feature stories for a local newspaper.

The presentation is free and open to the public. To register, call the Lititz Public Library at 717-626-2255.

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“I don’t go to Warwick High School,” said Brody. “I know the kids on the team, but I don’t go to school there, so I don’t have the same social aspect from swimming as they do. I do it because I enjoy it. The way I approach meets is to try and win and get points so the team can win. In high school, swimming is a team sport. Club swimming is more individual. I’m there to help the team win.”

The date was March 13, 2024; the place was Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium in Lewisburg. Brody, representing the Warwick High School boys’ swim team, captured the gold medal in the 200 individual medley event - a race that requires the execution of four different strokes - at the PIAA Class AAA Swimming Championships in a time of 1:48.94.

During his first two seasons of competing at the PIAA level, Brody has competed in four different events at states.

“I remember after (winning states) feeling pretty good,” said Brody. “I went into the season wanting to win states. Saying you want to do something and doing it are two different things. But I tried not to put too much pressure on it. I wanted to improve on how I did before, get after it, swim fast and see what I could do. It was just a lot of fun.”

Rare are the student-athletes who have already won state championships and aren’t motivated

to win them again. But for Brody, before he can focus on a return trip to Bucknell this March, there is the matter of Junior National Championships - East at Indiana University in Indianapolis in the middle of December, where he will be representing the Lancaster Aquatic Club.

“(The PIAA meet) is a long time away,” said Brody. “If I’m focused on something in the future, I’m not going to focus on what I have now. I have junior nationals in December. I’m training every day. I’m not thinking about states. It’s about being at practice every day, putting my head down and focusing on the little things.”

“I’m pretty competitive,” continued Brody. “If I’m going to do something, I’m going to try to win it. I attack everything. We spend so much time working for these things. It’s especially nice to see the work pay off, especially for the people helping you.”

Brody’s long-term plans for swimming include competing at college, and he’s already been contacted by a number of programs. What he’s looking for at the next level is a place where he can connect with teammates, become the best swimmer he can possibly be and and have fun.

“(Competitive swimming is) not easy,” said Brody. “But I think if you have a goal in mind, you should go after it. You’ve got one shot at this. My dad always tells me, ‘Stay humble and stay hungry.’ I think you have to be your own voice and don’t let anything get in your way. It’s hard work, but it’s very rewarding.”

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Friedlinde (Kratz) Ebersole will tell her story of fleeing totalitarianism at a continental breakfast at Lancaster Church of the Brethren’s Worship & Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. The church is located at 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster.

Born in Yugoslavia to ethnically German parents, Ebersole found herself living in a refugee camp in Austria when she was 5 years old. She will tell the story of her family’s journey from post-World War II Europe to Lancaster in her talk, “How It All Got Started.”

Ebersole was part of the first refugee family that the Lancaster congregation assisted in the 1950s and subsequently helped the

church resettle other refugee families, including as recently as 2022 when she worked with the congregation’s Welcome Team to assist Afghan families.

Women’s Group To Host Guest Author

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring (NSAC), a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road,

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ANDY’S DRYWALL

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Big Gifts for Worthy Causes

Nominate a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit to win up to $15,000 this holiday season. Share their story, show their impact, and help our community celebrate what makes them special.

Winning nonprofits will be announced by January 16, 2026.

1st Place: $15,000

2nd Place: $5,000 • 3rd Place: $3,000 Entry period ends November 17.

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Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Meal

Chiques Church

4045 Sunnyside Rd., Manheim, PA Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th

Serving 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Church Service Prior to Meal 9-10 a.m.

Reservations are free but required Donations accepted.

For reservations, call or text 717-847-3986

Reservation Deadline: Nov. 19th

Donations will benefit local food banks.

Manos House

going to weren’t supportive,” Runkle said. “There might be addiction in the home, or they might be going back to a peer group and social network that’s not good for their recovery efforts.”

To address the issue, Manos House opened a supervised independent living program, providing inpatient residential care as the men transition out of high school.

Manos House originated in downtown Lancaster, but even after one move in the city, it outgrew the space.

Today, the Manos House campus spans 14 acres and includes residential housing, classrooms, therapy spaces and an independent living program. It can accommodate up to 43 young men in the program, with an additional 18 beds in independent living. Students come to Manos House from across the state and into Maryland.

Days are highly structured. Each morning begins with a 6 a.m. wake-up call, followed by breakfast in the cafeteria and high school classes until noon. After a family-style cafeteria lunch, students spend time in therapy sessions focused on their specific needs.

“We are a strong proponent of not telling you what you need to do,” Runkle commented. “We would much rather come alongside you and say, ‘You’re here. You probably don’t want to be here, but what

are some things you want to work on? Can we build a treatment plan around you being successful?’”

After school and on the weekends, residents may participate in activities ranging from more therapy to recreational time to play basketball or enjoy the on-site rec room.

Evening programming during the week focuses on partnerships Manos House has developed with community groups. Students might participate in writing circles led by a retired Hempfield English teacher. Columbia Christian Fellowship, which leases space on the property for church services, offers Cell 13, a faithbased Wednesday night program. The guys also work with Lancaster Art Room, which is located on the property; complete service projects with their neighbors at St. Anne’s Retirement Community; and meet weekly with Mennonite families that come in for Bible studies, games and socializing.

The young men also enjoy community outings to football games or corn mazes before lights out at 8:30 p.m. during the week.

Manos House operates as a 501(c)(3), and the program relies on insurance, grants and community donations, including support from Lancaster’s ExtraGive, happening on Friday, Nov. 21. In a typical year, Manos House might see a deficit of $100,000

organization.

that’s unfunded by any of its revenue streams, but families are never billed for services.

The on-site school also operates year-round but only receives state funding for a typical 180day school year. Since students come to Manos House all year long, it’s important for them to be able to jump right into school even if they arrive in July, Runkle said. Finding funding for teachers, staff and other expenses during that time is an ongoing challenge.

“We don’t turn individuals away,” Runkle said, “but we need support for those cases where there’s no insurance or where we have extra funding needs.”

Students may spend just a few months or up to a year at Manos House, with some transitioning to the resident program beyond that. But every young man who walks through the doors has the same opportunity to transform his life, Runkle said.

“We’re planting seeds here,” he shared. “We’re setting them up with what they

SNHA Awards Grants

The Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA) has announced the recipients of its 2025-26 Heritage Partnership Program grants, awarding a total of $100,000 to six local organizations with projects that will enrich the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of the region. The projects will sup -

port initiatives from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster, Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education, LancasterHistory, Mennonite Life, Rivertownes PA USA, and York County History Center.

need to be successful in life, and we’re doing that alongside them. Facing addiction as a 14- to 20-year-old is difficult. Addiction at any age is difficult. But we’re telling a teenager, ‘Everything that’s ever worked for you is nearsighted and doesn’t serve you in the long run. Everything that has provided you comfort in the past, we need you to give that up.’ Naturally, they struggle with that. But every day, we work on those struggles with care and compassion.”

To learn more about Manos House, visit https:// manoshouse.com.

These grants support initiatives that connect people to the rich stories and landscapes of the Susquehanna River region through interpretive signage, exhibits, historic preservation, and public education. This year, SNHA received nearly $190,000 in funding requests, a sign of the strong interest and need for heritage-focused investment in the region. The Heritage Partnership Program is funded by the U.S. National Park Service and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through the Partnerships Program.

For more information on the projects funded by this year’s grants, visit https://susqnha .org/2025-heritage-partner -grants-awarded.