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Community Quilt Encapsulates Fabric of Ephrata, USA
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quares of cloth are to a quilt as states or colonies are to a country. T he power produced by Mainspring of Ephrata’s community quilt comes when all the cloth squares are pulled together for a common purpose. “I think it represents patriotism just from the expression of what people think of (patriotism),” Workers apply the finishing touches on Ephrata’s community quilt. s a i d J o y A s h l e y, who’s been the executive director We pulled it together for America’s A supporter of local business of Mainspring of Ephrata for four birthday and this special occasion. and an advocate for tourism, years. “The other fabric used to pull But we want to honor our country Mainspring of Ephrata came up it together is red, white and blue. every year.” with a unique way to celebrate See Community Quilt pg 8
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At Stevens & Smith Center, History Teaches Important Lessons BY JEFF FALK
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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
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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. “What makes the center special is that it doesn’t simply present Visitors take in an exhibit at the Thaddeus
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LCCTF Invests in Students’ Futures BY JEFF FALK
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 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 high school students from almost every public school district in Lancaster County. The $87,000 total represented the most that LCCTF has ever awarded in its 23 years of blessing students. Scholarships are applied to costs related to continuing education. Workforce grants are used for uniforms, tools and testing fees for individuals beginning careers. At the end of the school year’s third marking period in March, the application process, which See LCCTF pg 2
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