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hrough education, prayer and compassionate care, Columbia Catholic Mental Health Ministry (CCMHM) strives to fulfill a core mission: to create a community where no one walks alone. “CCMHM was founded to create a compassionate space where our community can openly discuss mental health; support one another; and accompany those who suffer toward richer spiritual, emotional and physical lives,” shared retired deacon Jim Doyle, who leads the program with parish nurse Chamaine DeLeon. “While we do not replace professional mental health care, we offer understanding, presence and hope grounded in faith and community.” CCMHM was founded in December 2023 at a meeting of the parishes of Holy Trinity and St. Peter’s Catholic churches in See Mental Health pg 2 Chamaine and Tony DeLeon light candles during a Blue Christmas service.
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From Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Pennsylvania Avenue. Perfect Harmony, composed of three vocalists and a piano accompanist who reside in the county, had the honor of performing at the White House on Dec. 2, the first day of the Christmas open house. Wearing traditional Victorian costumes made by group member Ric Zimmerman, Perfect Harmony sang Christmas tunes in the East Room. “It was beautiful. Really beautiful,” said Zimmerman, who lives in Lancaster. Zimmerman, his sister Donna Jones from Columbia, and Kat Prickett from Lancaster were joined by piano player Katrina King of New Holland. Jones was filling in for Sarah Poague of Columbia, who had given birth and was unable to attend the White House performance. “For me, that was really special,” said Zimmerman. “First of all, to have the opportunity to sing at the White House, and then to create that memory with my sister. We’ll always have that for the rest of our lives. We’ll have that memory of something special that we got to do together, which is really neat.” Many of the attendees were on tours. “A lot of people came and stood and listened to sing through several songs because they would move on, and it was neat,” said Zimmerman. “It was all people, all ages and families, children, and it was fun seeing even the children all dressed up. It was obviously a very special event for people that were there. Seeing people’s faces when they would come into the room where See Vocalists pg 3
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Mental Health from pg 1 Columbia. A month earlier, the Dioceses of Harrisburg had presented a workshop on mental health ministry, prompting the Columbia churches to take action. A kickoff meeting of the ministry was held in February of 2024, with additional outreach to the principal of Our Lady of the Angels School, the mayor and the police chief of Columbia and local agencies to assess community needs. T h e m i n i s t r y ’s p r i mary objectives include eliminating the stigma of mental illnesses of all types and developing the capacity to provide accompaniment and spiritual support for those suffering directly or indirectly from the effects of mental illness, which may include alcohol and drug addiction as well as grief and loss of loved ones. T h a t f i r s t y e a r, t h e ministry focused on team recruitment and development of an all-volunteer group of supporters, along with liturgical observances focused on mental health. The ministry also sought to hold informational programs, including the Sanctuary for Catholics course, a Question Persuade Refer (QPR) suicide prevention course for youths and mental health first aid. By the end of 2025, the ministry had expanded its
volunteer committee and incorporated additional opportunities to support a n d p ro m o t e p o s i t i v e mental health. Programs included an evening prayer honor ing S aint Dymphna, patron of those living with mental illness, and an expanded, ecumenical Blue Christmas Vigil, acknowledging the deep emotional and spiritual needs present during the holiday season. A grant from the Columbia Health Foundation has enabled the ministry to expand its mission. “ With mental illness affecting almost 25% of Americans - and 50% at some point during their lifetimes - the need to support those who suffer continues to grow,” Doyle said. “With continued parishioner support, we hope to carry on these activities and to expand their scope in the coming year so that we can better enable our community to accompany any who may be suffering directly or indirectly from mental health issues, alcohol and drug addiction as well as grief and loss of loved ones.” He noted that the ministr y plans to continue offering monthly workshops, bringing in guest speakers to address topics including depression and anxiety, behavioral health
Giant Sponsors Feeding School Kids Initiative The Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, has announced the return of its annual Fe e d i n g S c h o o l K i d s initiative. Marking its sixth year, customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores are invited to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or convert their CHOICE points into a donation for their local public school districts’ food programs now through Tuesday, March 31. To launch the program, the Giant Company will donate $100,000. Through Feeding School Kids, public school districts have been able to support meal programs and address food insecurity from supplying
backpacks with weekend food to clearing outstanding student lunch debt to building on-campus food pantries and establishing garden programs. In 2025, for example, the Frederick County School District in Maryland put funds toward food costs for its Bright Futures weekend food pack program that feeds 1,500 kids each week; the State College School District directed funding to cover student lunch debt and to rent a mobile refrigeration unit for its Summer Lunch program, serving nearly 7,000 meals; and the York Suburban School District used funds to cover food expenses for its Impact Pantry for one year, serving 70 families twice a month.
hospitalization, grief and end-of-life ministry, technology and youth mental health, veterans and PTSD and trauma-informed care. “A ddi t ion al s essions explored parish mental health ministry, dementia caregiving, addiction and family impacts, mental health toolkits and listening and prayer as core ministry skills,” he said of the 2025 workshops. Doyle considers mental health ministry an essential part of the church and noted that obstacles facing the group’s mission include increasing understanding of the many ways a person’s mental health may be affected adversely, the processes needed for recovery and the support needed from families and the community. “ W hile the professional/medical community is responsible for science-based diagnosis, treatment and symptom relief, the family/faith community is needed for accompaniment of those suffering, for their spiritual and social support and for providing faith-based hope for recovery and healing,” he said. To best ser ve people in need, he encourages others to listen non-critically, empathize and work together to develop and follow a plan for navigat-
ing through mental health challenges. “This is the same process which we use for someone close to us suffering from a physical injury or disease, such as a diabetes or heart attack,” he said. “There is, however, such societal stigma and lack of understanding of mental illness that people in general are reluctant to talk about such matters, or, more significantly, are reluctant to seek treatment.” In his original proposal advocating for CCMHM to begin, Doyle included a list of saints who lived with mental illness, such as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who had anxiety and depression, and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, who had suicidal ideation. He wants people to know that they are not alone in their mental health journey and that CCMHM is here to help. “Individuals with mental illness and those facing mental health challenges are created in the image and likeness of God,” he said. “ They retain their God-given dignity.” CCMHM meetings are held monthly at alternating parishes. For more information, including the next scheduled meeting, email ccmentalhealthministry@ gmail.com or call or text Doyle at 717-343-1102 or DeLeon at 201-280-2323.
Thaddeus Stevens Sets Student Showcase Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will host a showcase of second-year cabinetry and wood technology student projects on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The showcase will take place in the college’s Multipurpose Activity Center at 750 E.
King St., Lancaster. Parking will be available behind the center adjacent to New Dauphin Street. Fine woodworking craftsmanship will be on display by more than two dozen students. T he projects include a range of different types of furniture.
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we were singing was beautiful, and then I think the music that we provided just added an extra touch of Christmas and just made it really special for people.” Perfect Harmony performed near a 1797 portrait of George Washington, which was saved by Dolley Madison during the War of 1812. “The Lord provides these opportunities and everything that comes our way,” said Prickett. “We think about it and process it, and it’s just really neat to see how God provides these opportunities.” The White House held a search for performers over the summer. “I had a couple people send it to me because they thought it’d be a really cool opportunity for us to do, and I just filled out the application,” said Prickett. “I sent them a little video of us singing a Christmas carol and kind of forgot that I did it.” S he lear ned in early September that Perfect Harmony had been chosen. “I couldn’t really believe it
on board,” said Prickett. “Because of that, it gave us the launching pad to keep going places and singing places and getting invited places.” In addition to the White House, Perfect Harmony has performed at Dollywood, in New Jersey and Ohio, and at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. “It’s just really neat to see how God is using what we do and that we can impact people,” Prickett said. The musical group is based in Paradise Station, the Ronks business owned by Prickett and her husband, Tyler, which includes a hotel, restaurant, and venue known as The Barn. The Barn is the original bank barn on the property, dating to 1812. Following a renovation, it reopened in June 2023 as an event and wedding venue. “It just so happened that we had entertainment, and we could now make this a home for what we do,” she said. “We are passionate
because we found out that out of the thousands or whatever that applied, they only take 24,” Prickett said. “It’s a tremendous honor to be invited and then get to represent our state and our community and then to be in that space surrounded by the history and the grandeur of the White House is so beautiful.” Perfect Harmony was formed eight years ago. “ We were cast together in a show with Ser vant Stage, and we loved how we sounded, and we wanted to keep singing together,” Prickett said. “ We kept talking about that and then came up with the name Perfect Harmony. We were sitting in Ric’s living room. After that show closed, we decided we wanted to keep singing and went out on our own.” Prickett was also doing another show at that time, and she needed to replace people that were in it. “Since we were already singing together, Ric came on b oard, S arah came
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While each session is tailored for its specific audience, all share the same goal: helping participants connect with their feathered neighbors and the river landscape they call home. Sarah Gotwols, a Lancaster County native who has spent countless hours on land and water observing birds and other wildlife in the region, will lead the program. “ We’ve worked with Sarah before on birding walks and lectures, but this is the first time we’ve offered this workshop series,” said Sonya Va y a n s k y, p r o g r a m manager for SNHA . “Sarah has a real talent for welcoming beginners into birding, and we’re always looking for engaging ways to help people explore and enjoy the parks, trails and outdoor spaces within the Susquehanna National Heritage Area. This felt like a natural fit.” Participants can expect a friendly, low-pressure introduction to birding at
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Advoz will offer several training sessions on mediation and restorative practices. Basic Mediation Training will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 27 and 28 and March 6 and 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at a location yet to be announced. This training aims to equip participants to apply the facilitative mediation model in a range of disputes, with an optional second certificate to mediate with families making challenging transitions in their parenting custody or experiencing a separation or divorce. The session on Feb. 27 will be a Conflict, Communication & Culture introduction course. The other sessions will cover a variety of topics, including mediation models, resolution strategies, and ethics guidelines. A Family Custody & Divorce Mediation Training will be offered on Wednesday, March 18, online from noon to 4 p.m. via Zoom and in person on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at a location yet to be announced. The training builds on basic facilitative mediation to prepare participants to mediate sensitive family disputes. Through trau-
ma-informed approaches, legal frameworks, and advanced role plays, mediators will learn to guide parents through custody and divorce conversations that prioritize children’s well-being, participant empowerment, and collaborative outcomes. The Basic Mediation Training is required to take this course. To register for either t r a i n i n g b y S u n d a y, Feb. 15, visit https:// advoz.charityproud .org/EventRegistration/ Index/24979; a discount will be available to those who register before Wednesday, Jan. 28, with the code “AdvozEarlyBird.” A Restorative Circle Process Training will be held from Wednesday to Friday, June 10 to 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at a location yet to be announced. Attendees will learn to build community and address tough issues and harmful incidents in groups of five to 20 people using the restorative circle process. To register by Wednesday, June 3, visit https:// advoz.charityproud .org/EventRegistration/ Index/23635; a discount will be available to those who register before Wednesday, April 29, with the code “AdvozEarlyBird.”
Christian Education Fair Planned Families explor ing faith-based education are invited to attend the Christian Education Fair on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Chapel at Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. The event will bring together 13 Christian schools from across Lancaster County, offering families an opportunity to learn about multiple school options in one place. The Christian Education Fair is designed for families seeking a Christ-centered educational environment for their children from preschool through 12th grade. With many Christian schools available
throughout the county, the fair allows parents and students to compare programs, ask questions, and better understand each school’s distinct approach to education. Participating schools will provide information on academic programs, cur r iculum, athletics, the arts, extracurricular opportunities, tuition and financial aid, enrollment pro cess es , and more. Families are encouraged to engage with school representatives to determine which environment may be the best fit for their children and family values. In addition to serving families, the Christian See Fair pg 5
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The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will offer programs to the public on Saturday, Jan. 24, at the planetarium in the York Learning Center, 301 E. Sixth Ave., York. Programs suitable for children will be “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” at 2 p.m. and “Max Goes to the Moon” at 3:20 p.m. Older viewers are invited to attend “A Part of the Sky Called Orion” at 7 p.m. and “From
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Bird Club Posts Field Trip The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer a field trip on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at Safe Harbor Dam and Obser vation Site Road. The trip is geared for beginning birders, but birders of all experience levels are welcome. The walk is meant to introduce new birders to the hobby, including bird identification and binocular and mobile app use. Attendees
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It’s fitting that the next fundraiser for the Leo’s Helping Paws nonprofit group will be held on Valentine’s Day. That’s emblematic of the love Kathy Styer and Beth Buchter have for dogs. Styer and Buchter co-founded Leo’s Helping Paws in July 2014. The pair were volunteers for another rescue organization before electing to branch out on their own. “At that time, we were seeing a lot of need,” said Styer, who is the president. “There were more rescues that were being formed, and the need for vet care was the No. 1 issue with all the dogs that they would rescue, and it’s costly. In order to get them adopted, first they had to be vetted, because that’s protocol for a rescue.” Leo’s Helping Paws’ mission is to provide financial assistance for veterinary care to nonprofit all-volunteer dog rescue groups in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. The organization, made up of 40 volunteers, has also assisted outfits in Ohio, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia, Connecticut, and Delaware. Anyone wishing to donate, volunteer, or apply for a grant can go to www.leoshelping paws.org. L e o ’s He l pi n g Paw s , based in Lancaster city, has awarded an average of more than 80 grants per year totaling approximately $780,000 in its existence. “I am a big dog lover,” said Buchter, who is the treasurer.
“I’ve always had compassion for animals. It’s just in me. It’s my nurturing instinct.” The nonprofit is named after Leo, a tri-colored corgi that was adopted in 2009. “We’re just very passionate about rescue because there’s so many dogs out there that need homes,” said Styer. Styer said most of the dogs the organization helps are abandoned or come from a breeding facility. “Because of some switches in the laws, the breeders will reach out to rescues to take the dogs when they’re done breeding them,” she said. In October, there was a rescue in Delaware that rescued 61 dogs from a breeder facility. “ We gave them $10,000 to treat every dog, to get their initial exams and all the bloodwork and things like that,” said Styer. “That was our largest grant ever.” Styer and Buchter also aid dogs as a side project unrelated to Leo’s Helping Paws. “(Recently) Beth and I, we picked up two 7-month-old corgis that didn’t sell from a breeder in Honey Brook,” said Styer. Leo’s Helping Paws usually holds one fundraiser a month. One of its biggest is the annual bake sale. This year’s event will be Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ephrata Agway, 731 W. Main St. Hot dogs, snacks, and beverages will also be for sale. There will be chances to win prizes, as well. Anyone who would like to donate baked goods to be sold can email contact@ leoshelpingpaws.org or visit the Facebook page “Leo’s Helping Paws.”
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for many years, Fairfield said, noting that early registration is recommended since space is limited and the workshop typically sells out. Lancaster County Beekeepers Society is a member organization, but the group also focuses on public awareness and services. “One of the key ways we do this is by providing education for aspiring beekeepers in order to promote and endorse safe, responsible and ethical beekeeping practices that protect the community and the environment,” Fairfield said. The upcoming year is an important one for the club. “This year we are particularly excited to be celebrating our 150th anniversary, making us the oldest known beekeeping club in the United States,” she commented. “We have some special celebrations planned for 2026, so it’s a great year to be a part of the organization.” Community members can also support the efforts of the group by contacting the club to safely remove a swarm of bees or by sponsoring the society’s upcoming celebrations. “If you aren’t quite ready to start your own hive, please consider joining LCBS,” Fairfield said. “You don’t have to be a beekeeper to be a member, and this is a great way to learn a lot about honey bees and beekeeping and gain hands-on experience with the club hives. You can also follow us on Facebook at ‘Lancaster County Beekeepers Society’ and Instagram at @LancasterBeekeepers for fun, educational content and to learn about our activities.” To register for the workshop, visit www.lancaster beekeepers.org/workshop. Email workshop@lancaster beekeepers.org for more information.
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School. “It was so unexpected,” Davis said. The competition was composed of a 10-minute interview, which was 30% of the total score; an onstage question about the contestants’ community service initiative (10%); talent d e m o n s t rat i o n ( 2 0 % ) ; a fitness competition in athleticwear (20%); and an evening gown walk (20%). Three titles - Miss Southern Lancaster County, Miss Heart of Lancaster, and Miss Red Rose City - were announced prior to Miss Lancaster County. Davis thought she had a better chance to win one of those crowns, but she tried to remain optimistic before the announcement of the big prize. “I was definitely nervous, but I had a little bit of hope,” she said. Casey A llyn, a radio personality and friend of Davis’, was bestowed the honor of divulging the winner. “When Casey called my name, it was utter shock and happiness that I get to serve my community,” said Davis. Davis has been attending other local competitions to show support for her sister queens and will visit blood drives, which goes along with her community service initiative PhlebotomyFam. For more information about local scholarship competitions and PhlebotomyFam, go to https://MissKathryn Davis.com. She is grateful for the support from her coaches, Juven Nava and Annika Wo o ton o f C row n the Nation, and her mother, Jozlyn Grodski.
Miss Lancaster County Kathryn Davis
Davis, who previously ser ved as Miss Greater Reading’s Teen 2025 and Miss Lancaster County’s Teen 2024, is a freshman at Shippensburg University, where she is a member of the ROTC program and plans to major in history. Davis’ goal is to graduate from Shippensburg as a second lieutenant in the Army. Her father, T imothy Davis, served in the Marines and is currently a member of the Air National Guard. The younger Davis had long mulled joining the armed forces but only recently decided to commit . “I never thought I was strong enough to do it,” she said. “I finally got the guts to do it. It’s important to me to serve my country, not only as a titleholder but also serving in the Army. My family always emphasized service. We always give what we don’t need to people who need it. As a Christian, it’s what I am called to do, and I want to be the best version of myself I can be.”
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