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Bereavement Breakfast Is BASIS for Support
BY JEFF FALK
The intense emotions that parents feel for their children is one of the highest forms of love. It ranks just ahead of the empathetic kind of love that conveys compassion for parents
who have lost their children. Brothers and Sisters In Support (BASIS) will celebrate both of those forms of meaningful love at its upcoming event.
“Everybody deals with grief differently,” said Dan Steinman, who’s been the director of BASIS
ministries for four years. “There’s no right way or wrong way. Some people lose a child and they’re in shock. For some parents, when there’s a long illness, you’re sad because they died, but there’s relief because the pain is over. There’s not a time limit on grief. Sometimes
BY JEFF FALK
The GateHouse Lititz judges lightly. And when it does, the GateHouse Lititz judges people on who they are, not what they do or have done.
The GateHouse Lititz doesn’t give up on people; it doesn’t throw away souls.
“There is hope. We provide hope,” said Anthony Valentin, who’s been the program director at The GateHouse Lititz for four years. “There are people out there who are willing to fight this battle and help. We want individuals to know it’s possible. We’re willing to walk alongside you. This is not meant to be done alone. It comes down to one person helping another.”
The GateHouse Lititz gives people second chances.
BY JEFF FALK
It’s natural, nontraditional and minimally invasive. It uses tiny pains with the goal to lessen, treat and even cure big pains.
But perhaps the most important element to know about acupuncture is that it aims to unlock the sometimes-underestimated strength of the body’s own healing powers.
“The body itself is pretty incredible. The body is very smart,” said Dr. Ashley LeClair, a Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturist who operates Lititz Acupuncture, 1555 Highlands Drive, Suite 103, Lititz, with her husband, Dr. John Marino. “We meet the patient where they are to help them feel better when they walk out of here.”
The physical act of acupuncture involves inserting between four
The GateHouse Lititz, which is located at 649 E. Main St., Lititz, is an accredited residential recovery facility - a type of halfway house - which is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The local nonprofit takes a holistic approach to addiction and recovery.
“Our mission is to help individuals transform their lives that have been centered around drug and alcohol addiction,” said Valentin. “We encourage them to be part of the community. We encourage them to volunteer. We want to show them it’s about community and what it’s like to give back.”
The GateHouse Lititz’s live-in 90-day recovery program includes one-on-one therapy sessions, group therapy, employment
Local acupuncturists Dr. Ashley LeClair and Dr. John Marino
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support services, life-skills training, accountability, chores, routine development, mental health awareness and mentorship programs. Some clients complete the recovery program, while others don’t, but everyone benefits in one way or another.
“It’s teaching them to live life on life’s terms,” said Valentin, a resident of East Lampeter Township. “Some of our individuals come to us defeated. But we tell them (addiction) doesn’t have to define you; it doesn’t have to affect your future. Sometimes individuals have blinders on and they can’t see the bigger picture. That’s when we step in. We also get them set up with (Pennsylvania) CareerLink.”
The GateHouse Lititz serves about 150 men each year. Currently, the residential recovery house
is hosting 25 individuals, 19 of whom are employed throughout Lancaster County.
The GateHouse Lititz’s residential extended care is designed for males between the ages of 18 and 60. All of the individuals are from Pennsylvania - a handful from Lancaster County and from as far away as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Erie.
“These individuals have struggled with addiction in their lives,” said Valentin. “Some have had traumatic experiences. Some are trying to put their pasts behind them. Some are looking for encouragement. I look at individuals like if they were my child, are they being guided the way I’d like my child to be guided? They’re human beings.”
“Everyone has a story; everyone has a past,” continued Valentin. “There’s a
lot more to them than what we’re seeing on the outside.
The question is: ‘Why are they struggling? What is holding them back?’ I have met some really good people who have struggled with addictions.”
The GateHouse Lititz employs 15 staff members, 12 of whom work full time.
The GateHouse is funded primarily through Medicaid, but it does participate in fundraising and grant programs.
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“An individual has got to want it,” said Valentin. “We will engage them in different modulates of recovery. Hopefully, they will put their best foot forward. But at the end of the day, they’ve got to do it. You can’t do it for them. Kind of like, ‘You can live a better way of life and here are some examples.’ We hope they choose a productive way of life. All we can do is provide the information and know-how.”
“When you’re in addiction, it becomes natural, it becomes normal,” he added. “It’s a choice, and that’s what makes it hard. Relapse is part of addiction. You’re fighting a battle. We try to look for the good in people.”
Established in Lititz in 1972, the GateHouse now also offers similar long-term residential recovery programs for men in Mountville and for women in Marietta.
The GateHouse also operates eight transitional houses throughout Lancaster County and offers outpatient services in the city.
“Data shows that the longer individuals are involved with treatment, the better chance they have of recovery,” said Valentin. “We want to establish a foundation for recovery. As they’re hitting these benchmarks, the insurance company will say they’re no longer at great risk, so they can step into outpatient services. Some individuals may not be from this community, but they want to stay here for employment.”
For additional information, go to www.gate house.org.
Staff members at The GateHouse Lititz include (back, from left) clinical supervisor Tim, counselor Yannick, counselor Melissa, case manager Brook, (front) residential supervisor Nicole, program assistant Holly and counselor Fran.
Duo Plans Tour Preview Concert
Concert violinist Michael T. Jamanis and his mother, pianist Frances Veri, will present a concert, “From Lancaster to Vienna: A Central European Concert Tour,” on Thursday, April 16. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster.
The concert will preview the works that Jamanis and Veri will perform during a concert tour to Austria, Hungary, and Croatia at the end of April. During the tour, they will present a diverse program ranging from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions. The duo will
perform at Vienna’s Haus der Musik; a new concert hall near Zagreb, Croatia; and in Budapest, Hungary. Veri previously performed in Budapest at the Palace of the Performing Arts. The preview program will feature works by Antonín Dvořák, Béla Bartók, Gabriel Fauré, George Gershwin, and William Grant Still. It will also include selections from Richard Field’s “Flight of Fancy,” a six-movement suite written for Jamanis and Veri in 2024.
To learn more about Michael Jamanis, visit www.facebook.com/ jamanisproject/.
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Healing Our Planet to Hold First Meeting
Healing Our Planet (HOP) will hold its first gathering on Friday, April 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Programs will continue to be held on the fourth Friday of each month.
HOP’s programs will begin with a talking circle for people to share their concerns and ideas. Then, the group will plan and initiate activities, programs, and events to create unity and kindness in the community and to restore the environment. Light snacks and drinks will be provided at the meetings.
HOP is a new organization formed to create unity and kindness in the community and promote restoration of the environment. HOP is guided by Native Americans who live interdependent and interconnected to each other and Earth and have knowledge and skills instrumental in showing how to heal divided communities and the ecosystem.
For more information, email thecirclelegacy@ aol.com.
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Zion Church, 18 Quarry Road, Leola, will present “Jesus,” a Sight & Sound Theatres production, on the big screen on Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. The production portrays Bible stories in which Jesus sets sail with fishermen, challenges the Pharisees, and heals the blind.
The event is free of charge, and refreshments will be provided.
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Bucks Sweep Northern Lebanon at Home
Tennis photos by Bob Diller
During league play on Thursday, April 2, Buckskins’ Charlie Krcmar set a teammate outside against Northern Lebanon in a 3-0 triumph in Witmer. Krcmar had 22 assists.
In a 3-0 home sweep, Conestoga Valley’s Jordan Brubaker bump passes against Northern Lebanon on Thursday, April 2, in Witmer.
Buckskins’ Charles Nugent defeats Donegal’s Ryan Smeltz in No. 3 singles (4-6, 6-2, 11-9) on Wednesday, April 8, in Mount Joy. Conestoga Valley won 4-3.
Buckskins’ Colson Erb prepares to pass the ball against Northern Lebanon in a 3-0 win on Thursday, April 2, in Witmer.
Conestoga Valley’s Austin Zimmerman goes up for the kill against Northern Lebanon’s Carlos Polnaco in a 3-0 sweep on Thursday, April 2, at home. Zimmerman had seven kills.
In the No. 4 singles match, Conestoga Valley’s Daniel Subers lost a tough match against Donegal’s Owen Good (6-2, 7-5) on Wednesday, April 8, in Mount Joy. The Buckskins won 4-3.
Volleyball photos by Mona Steinhauer
HSCV Sets Program, Reopens Museum
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) will offer a presentation, “Rocky Springs Park,” on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Cory Van Brookhoven, president of the Lititz Historical Foundation and a third-generation Lititz historian, will speak of his fascination with Rocky Springs Park. Van Brookhoven is an author of more than 150 articles and four books pertaining to Lancaster County history.
The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are accessible via the alley behind the church.
In addition, HSCV has announced that the Theodore R. Sprecher Museum is again open after its winter break. The museum will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through December. Admission is free.
With the reopening, the historical society has introduced a new feature exhibit, “The Many Faces of Freedom,” which focuses on the Revolutionary War and how it affected the lives of everyday citizens in the Cocalico Valley. On display are many items indicative of the war effort, including typical gear that would have been used by a member of the militia, an original pay receipt, copies of fines paid by non-Associators who chose not to fight, and the uniform of a sharpshooter.
Finally, a diorama of the Ephrata area, circa 1776, will be shared between the HSCV and the Ephrata Cloister. When it is on-site at the HSCV, guests will be directed to the education room of the library to view this scale model of a 4-by-2-mile area with the Cloister settlement in the center.
The exhibit opened to the public in March, but an official grand opening will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Berks County native and Revolutionary War re-enactor Sam Leamer will be in attendance. Leamer has been interpreting history for over 20 years, and he has shared his knowledge at dozens of historical sites, including the Ephrata Cloister and Cornwall Iron Furnace.
For more information about HSCV’s activities, visit www.cocalico valleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.
The exhibit also shares detailed information on the military hospitals at Reamstown and Ephrata; a complete list of men in the Cocalico Valley who served; detailed information on the Anabaptist community, which opposed the war on religious grounds; and reproductions of clothing that area residents would have been wearing at the time of the Revolution. Also highlighted throughout the museum’s permanent displays are artifacts from the 18th century that were locally used or produced.
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Breakout Ministries Sets Barbecue
Breakout Ministries will hold a chicken barbecue fundraiser at Leola United Methodist Church, 7 W. Main St., Leola, on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until sold out.
The meal will include chicken, chips, a roll, coleslaw, applesauce, dessert, and a drink. Chicken and other items may also be purchased separately.
All proceeds will go to Breakout Ministries’ youth, mission, and Jesus Advantage programs.
To purchase tickets in advance, contact Rob Weatherholtz at rob.weatherholtz @gmail.com.
New Broadband Tower to Bring Internet Service to Area Residents
Thousands of residents and businesses across northern Lancaster County and southern Lebanon County will have access to gigabit-speed internet offered by Upward Broadband following the activation of a new wireless broadband tower.
The new tower, funded in part through the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program, expands broadband availability to more than 31,000 residents and businesses across the region. Communities where service is now available include Manheim, Lititz, Myerstown, Schaefferstown, East Petersburg, Mount Joy, Ephrata, Cleona, Lebanon and other surrounding communities. In many of these communities, residents previously had limited high-speed internet options.
To celebrate the milestone, Upward Broadband hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 11 at the Schaefferstown Volunteer Fire Company, where community leaders and local officials gathered to recognize the impact expanded broadband access
will have on the region.
Speakers at the event included Rachel Shetterly, representing Pennsylvania State Rep. Russ Diamond’s 102nd District; Jo Ellen Litz, Lebanon County commissioner; and Liz Ackerman, executive director of the Northern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce. Each highlighted the importance of reliable broadband to local businesses, residents and the region’s long-term economic growth.
The new tower utilizes advanced fixed wireless technology capable of delivering gigabit speeds over long distances, dra -
matically increasing the capacity and performance of Upward Broadband’s network.
The expansion represents another step forward in strengthening Pennsylvania’s digital infrastructure and closing connectivity gaps in rural and underserved communities.
The project was financed in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. Residents and businesses can check availability in their area by visiting www .UpwardBroadband.com.
Bowling Fundraiser Slated
The Conestoga Valley bowling team will hold a bowling fundraiser on Friday, April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 222 Dutch Lanes, 4311 Oregon Pike, Ephrata. The event will include prizes, food, and giveaway drawing baskets.
The fee includes shoe
rental, two hours of bowling, and one giveaway drawing ticket. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/Buck skinsBowling. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is still available. More information is available by calling 717538-2329 or emailing buck skinbowling@gmail.com.
New Magic Show Posted
Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater has scheduled performances of its new magic show, “Enchanted.” The theater is located at 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. To purchase tickets, visit www.magicand wondershow.com. A premium seating option is available for a higher fee.
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BASIS, one of three altruistic initiatives supported by Handi-Vangelism of Akron, is serving this year’s edition of its annual bereavement breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Yoder’s Restaurant’s Banquet Center, 14 S. Tower Road, New Holland. Designed for parents who have lost children, the buffet breakfast is free to attend, and attendees are asked to register at www .hvmi.org/basis-breakfast -register prior to Sunday, April 19.
Doors open at 9 a.m., and a freewill offering, which will benefit BASIS ministry’s programs, will be accepted.
“No parent ever expects to bury a child,” said Steinman. “We never think of it that way. In the normal living of life, we all expect we’re going to die before our children. There are a lot of people out there who have lost children, and that’s who we’re trying to reach.”
As part of the bereavement breakfast’s program, Lititz mom Donna Nicholson Stief will address the gathering with her take on the grieving process, called “A New Lens on God and Grief.”
“Some grief is like walk-
ing on shards of glass,” said Stief. “For those of us who have lost a child, it’s more like being pushed off a cliff - headfirst into an ocean of glass. Nothing shakes your life and faith like this loss. Grief is a matrix of complexity, and even the strongest faith can be tested, questioning the goodness of God. How do we reconcile our pain and faith to find a way forward? How can we grieve well and still be a light in our darkest moments? Maybe we need a new lens of God and grief.”
More than 70 individuals from Lancaster County, Lebanon County and outside of the area are expected to attend the breakfast. Many are parents who have endured the loss of a child, some are pastors, some are support people and some are BASIS ministry board members.
Parents who have lost children will receive tokens of remembrance from BASIS board members.
“We all know people who may have had a loss in their life,” said Steinman, a resident of Paradise. “But people aren’t alone in their grief. There are other people who are willing to come alongside of them. They don’t have to walk alone. They should know that there are other people who care.”
“People share stories
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about what their loss was,” added Steinman. “Sometimes people come to the breakfast whose grief is new. When parents lose a child, they never forget. We want to honor their children. We want to reach out to people who are hurting.”
The bereavement breakfast, which has been served as long as anyone can remember, is just one of the avenues BASIS ministry uses to reach people who have been affected by the death of a child. BASIS also hosts an outreach picnic at Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park in Akron in August, sponsors other group events and activities, provides opportunities for personal contact, publishes a quarterly newsletter, produces grief podcasts and blogs, provides resources and sponsors support groups.
“We call them the three Ts - time, talk and tears,” said Steinman. “They all help. People think their sons or daughters will be forgotten. (BASIS) is a safe place where people can shed a tear, but people can also laugh. It’s not all doom and gloom.”
In addition to the 52-year-old BASIS ministry, Handi-Vangelism Ministries International also sponsors a disabilities ministry and a training and equipping ministry. Handi-Vangelism Ministries International, which is located at 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron, employs 15 staff members.
Church Plans
Basement Sale
Bethany Presbyterian Church, 25 N. West End Ave., Lancaster, will hold its annual spring basement sale on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The sale will feature two rooms full of vintage collectibles, garden items, plants, household goods, linens, glassware, tools, toys, games, puzzles, books, and baskets. Camping equipment will also be available, including a tent, chairs, a folding table, a stove, coolers, and a portable shower.
Food will be available for purchase to eat on-site or for takeout, including baked goods, hot dogs, hamburger barbecue, and chicken corn soup.
Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 4, which the church has sponsored for more than 50 years.
Attendees should enter the sale area through the front stairs or via the handicapped-accessible ramp at the back of the building. Parking is available at the rear of the building.
For more information, contact chairperson Pat Rineer at 717-898-8885.
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and 12 thin needles - about three hairs in diameter - into a relaxed patient in an inclined position. Sometimes the needles are inserted into the areas being treated, and other times they are inserted in different parts of the body.
The regularity and frequency of the treatments are important. LeClair’s acupuncture sessions last between 45 minutes and an hour and can be administered once a week for periods of four to 12 weeks.
“After a long intake, conversation and a pattern diagnosis, we choose the points and have the patient in a position where they’re comfortable,” said LeClair. “We want you to relax as best you can. We have to create points that help that purpose in that moment. It’s detailed to every individual. The pain doesn’t last; once the needle is placed, it doesn’t hurt.”
“Pain isn’t our enemy; it’s your friend,” said LeClair. “It’s a signal from the body, ‘Hey, something’s off.’ You have to befriend it to observe it.”
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide assortment of ailments, everything from chronic back pain, chronic neck pain and chronic shoulder pain to Lyme disease, nausea and arthritis and from stress, insomnia and headaches to inflammation, anxiety and depression. Acupuncture can also be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment.
“In general, acupuncture is used for pain,” said LeClair, a resident of East Petersburg. “The pain can be external, the pain can be from trauma or the pain can be from the overuse of muscles. It’s not just one type of ailment; it’s anything and everything. We don’t treat cancer, but
Women’s Club Posts Meeting
The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “For the Love of Baking” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
The program will feature Megan Fraver, owner of a local micro-bakery, Sweet & Sourdough Co., and known as “the blessed blind baker,” who will share her passion for baking sourdough treats. She will present her creations, including breads, brown-butter cookies, scones, and English muffins, with samples for
Accordion Group to Meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, April 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville.
For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
we help people get through cancer.”
“I have seen people walk out and be totally different,” continued LeClair. “I have seen patients trying to figure out what’s going on and using acupuncture. I’ve used acupuncture on patients for fertility. (Our bodies are) constantly changing and growing older.”
LeClair became a licensed acupuncturist in 2022 after experiencing the benefits of acupuncture firsthand.
“I broke my jaw, and it went undiagnosed,” LeClair said. “Nothing was helping, so I tried acupuncture. It
didn’t fix me, but it relieved the pain. The reason I went for my degree is because of how much acupuncture helped me. I wanted to help, and it put me in tune with my body.”
Acupuncture is a form of medicine rooted in Asian culture and dating back nearly 2,500 years. But relatively speaking, acupuncture is a fairly recent medical development in the United States, having been informally introduced here in the early 1970s.
“I would encourage people to ask more questions or try it out,” LeClair said.
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The speaker will be Lynn Jordan of Kouts, Ind., who will share “Front Porches and Friendships.” Jordan is an author and chaplain, holds degrees in nursing and psychology, and is a first responder and certified health and wellness coach.
All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, April 22. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by April 22. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.
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REAL ESTATE DWELLING #2: A clean 2-story frame-built house w/ 2-BRs. 1,030 sq. ft.; built in early 1900’s; kitchen/dining room w/ abundant windows; living room; covered front porch; enclosed rear porch; 1-car attached garage. Second level has (2) BRs; closets; full bath w/ tub shower. Laundry area in basement; oil furnace; good roof; side yard patio; alley access; off-street parking; public utilities.
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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.
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