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For seven years, Jenna Love has been motivating, encouraging and educating students in the Elizabethtown Area School District. Now the Elizabethtown Area Middle School sixth-grade social studies teacher has been recognized for her efforts. Love competed in the 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year awards. And while she did not take home the top honor, she did receive the Keystone Award of Excellence as one of 12 statewide
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t Elizabethtown Public Librar y, guests will swap books for bites during A Taste of Western Lancaster County, a culinary event happening Friday, Feb. 6, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the library, 10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. Held throughout the librar y on all three floors, A Taste of Wester n L ancaster County will feature more than 20 vendors offering samples of food and People enjoy a previous year’s Taste of Western Lancaster County. The event is open to people age (handicapped-accessible) or the beverages. Participants will include Coffee Company entrance (one step), Luongo Barbecue, The Spot Home- 21 and up. “Attendees will enter the library where they will be greeted and given town Deli, Troegs Independent Brewing and Grandview Vineyard. from either the parking lot entrance a bag of goodies and their voting
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finalists during a ceremony on Dec. 8. Love was nominated for Teacher of the Year by a paraprofessional in her school who had spent time working with her in her classroom. She learned of the nomination in October of 2024, and after the third round of the competition, she discovered she was a finalist when an announcement was made by the governor’s office in May of 2025. “When I found out I was a finalist, I was thrilled, shocked and honored, all at once,” Love recalled. See Teaching pg 5
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, Ne w York , Mar yland, Ne w Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia, Connecticut, and Delaware. Anyone wishing to donate, volunteer, or apply for a grant can go to www.leoshelpingpaws.org. Leo’s Helping Paws, 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.”
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began a fly-tying club in which his students tried their newly created flies in catching trout in nearby Donegal Creek,” Eichler remarked. “Today, the DFCA continues the legacy and perpetuity of Ken Depoe in raising and stocking more than
3,500 trout annually in the Donegal Creek and surrounding watersheds.” Along with Eichler, DFCA officers include president Chris Brandt, vice president Charlie Hower, secretary Andy Gladfelter, treasurer Halley See Flood pg 3
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CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am & 11am. Sunday school for all ages 9:45am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org. ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH: 300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com
PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now Live Streaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222. MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585
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The nonprofit is named after Leo, a tri-colored The Fulton Forward Founda- support Fulton Bank’s mission corgi that was adopted tion, an independent nonprofit to promote economic empower- in 2009. private foundation funded ment and strengthen community “We’re just very pasby Fulton Bank, has awarded resilience. sionate about rescue $480,000 in grants to 24 nonThe latest round of grants because there’s so many profit and community organiza- delivered $20,000 to each of the dogs out there that tions across Pennsylvania, New following local organizations: need homes,” said Styer. Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Habitat for Humanity of Chester Styer said most of the Virginia. The investments are County Inc., Phoenixville; United dogs the organization designed to promote economic Way of Chester County, Exton; helps are abandoned or development, expand access to HDC Mid Atlantic, Lancaster; Com- come from a breeding financial resources and enhance munity Progress Council, York; facility. “Because of Beth Buchter (left) and Kathy Styer community resilience throughout and York Habitat for Humanity, some switches in the with Darla. Photo by George Deibel the region. York. laws, the breeders will reach out in Delaware that rescued 61 dogs Each year, the Fulton Forward To learn more about the to rescues to take the dogs when from a breeder facility. “We gave Foundation awards financial foundation, visit www.fulton they’re done breeding them,” them $10,000 to treat every dog, impact grants of $20,000 or more bank.com/About-Fulton-Bank/ she said. to get their initial exams and all to 501(c)(3) organizations that Fulton-Forward. In October, there was a rescue 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. www.cbburkholderhomes.com 717.629.6177 Anyone who would like to donate baked goods to be sold Woodland Hills Sales Center hours can email contact@leoshelping M - F 10-5, Sat 1-4 paws.org or visit the Facebook Sales Center at 448 Sage Blvd. (off N Vine St at Benko & Benko Dental, onto Woodland Ave, R on Magnolia, L on Sage) page “Leo’s Helping Paws.”
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Teaching from pg 1 share their ideas or ask a question that they can barely raise their hand and stay seated - these are the moments that I live for as an educator.” When she’s not teaching, Love, who lives in Elizabethtown, enjoys going for walks and hikes on local trails with her husband and their yellow Labrador. She also enjoys movie nights and is pursuing a second master’s degree, so a lot of her free time is spent on her graduate school work. Love said it was an honor not only to be nominated for Teacher of the Year, but also to compete against worthy peers. “While I was recognized for this award, I don’t see it as solely mine,” she said. “It is a testament to all of the people in my life who have helped to shape me as an educator: my family, my friends, the incredible instructional coaches who have pushed me to grow and lead, and the colleagues who have become friends and mentors to me. This honor and recognition is theirs, too, and I am incredibly grateful for them.” She also expressed thanks to her students, both past and present, for continuing to cheer her on and believe in her during the process. She truly loves what she does for a living, and she hopes others will consider becoming teachers. “To encourage someone to
pursue teaching as a career, I would tell them that the job they have in mind is more than just a career; it is a calling,” she said. “As a teacher, you get to make magic in your classroom with your students and leave each day with the knowledge that you are actively shaping and impacting the future.” That’s what makes teaching such a special profession, she said. “While the work of educators can be challenging, it is so worth it,” she stated. “Ultimately, when you close that classroom door, lives are changed, dreams are chased, and purposes are found - both for your students and for you as their teacher.” She emphasized that she does not take her job lightly, focusing on not only preparing her students for the future but also recognizing that the kids are the future. “The days when I can see their curiosity blossom, their kindness shine and catch a glimpse of the feeling that they can change the world in their eyes are what keep me motivated as an educator,” she said. “I consider the work that educators across our state do to be both hard work and heart work, and ultimately, it is the students and the powerful moments of joy, learning and connection that continue to motivate me and foster my passion for education.”
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“I decided to try and get as far as I could in the process to honor and thank the person who nominated me, but I truly wasn’t sure how far I would get.” When the announcement was made that she had reached the finalist stage, she was overcome with emotion and could not wait to share it with her family, friends and students. “I can remember my assistant principal covering my classroom for a few minutes so I could go to the office and call my family,” she said. “It was a truly amazing moment that felt almost like a movie.” Love grew up in Delaware, but she spent a lot of time visiting her grandparents who lived in Lancaster County. “I loved the rolling hills and farmland and decided to settle here after attending Elizabethtown College for my undergraduate degree,” she said. She spent the first two years of her teaching career at Bear Creek Intermediate School, where she taught English language arts and social studies, before moving to the middle school. “One of the things I love about teaching is seeing my students light up and be excited about learning and about history,” she commented. “There are moments where students are so excited to
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slips,”explained Brandon Allen, library co-chair of the planning committee. “They will explore the library, sampling a wide variety of food and drinks from many different food vendors from around the area. Then, they will vote for their favorite drink, appetizer, entrée, dessert and the best of show.” One person will also be randomly selected to receive two tickets to the 2027 Taste of Western Lancaster County, he said. “All this takes place while enjoying live music, meeting up with friends and meeting new people,” Allen commented. This is the 18th year for the event, which began through a partnership between the library and the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown. “One main reason for starting the event was to raise money for the library and Rotary Club,” Allen explained. “Since people enjoy food, drink and a night out, it was a simple step to selecting a tasting event. This also allowed for the ability to ensure local restaurants, breweries, wineries and other vendors could receive greater visibility in the community.” The timing of the event - always the first Friday in February - was intentional, since this is often a slow time for both businesses and the library. “All money raised through ticket sales and sponsorships is split
50-50 between the library and Rotary Club of Elizabethtown,” Allen said. “The funds are used to Management CLASSIFICATIONS Building Materials Mechanical Trades Clothing support library services and the PLACE AN AD Business Opp Medical Collectibles local projects of the Rotary Club.” Cards of Thanks Office/Secretarial Computers Child Care Numerous sponsorships are necProfessional Electronics Church Listing Sales Furniture essary to pull off a successful event, Elder Care Household Goods Free Items he noted, adding that major sponREAL ESTATE: Lawn & Garden Call: 1.800.428.4211 or 717.653.9848 Garage Sales For Rent Livestock sors include White Family Dental, Items Wanted For Sale Machinery Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Legal Notices DDMP Investment Advisors, B&G Manufactured Housing Musical Instruments Lost & Found Wanted Lumber Co., Waste Hauler Support Pets Seasonal Fax: 717.492.2566 Photographic Services Rendered Services and Moo-Duck Brewery. AUTOMOTIVE: Produce and Edibles Special Notice Auto Parts & Supplies “This is a great evening where the Sporting Goods Your Attention Autos Tools community comes together to enjoy Cycles DEADLINES (for the following Wednesday issue - call for holiday deadlines) FOR SALE: Miscellaneous Recreational Vehicles food, drink and fellowship,” Allen said. Antiques S.U.V.s Wednesday Noon: Web ads (All papers) Appliances “The money raised from ticket sales HELP WANTED: Trucks Bicycles Employment Agencies Wednesday Noon: Chester Co. Community Courier goes directly to the library and Rotary Boats General Thursday 10:00am: Pennysaver Club, so you are able to have a nice Errors & Corrections: Check your ad the first time it appears to make sure that it is correct! Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. will be responsible only for the first incorrect insertion night out while also supporting local Thursday 1:00pm: Advertiser, and to no greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the error. The publisher Columbia/Wrightsville Merchandiser service organizations. The event has assumes no financial responsibility for errors or the omission of copy. If you find an error, please call 1-800-428-4211 immediately for a correction. Thursday 4:00pm: Merchandiser also been known as the ‘ElizabethAll ads must be prepaid. Minimum one week charge on all ads placed. town Reunion.’You don’t want to miss out on a time where the community comes together in fellowship.” Tickets for A Taste of Western INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical favorite live TV, sports and local channels. Lancaster County are limited. They 717-940-9029 Call/text Jim Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, will be available until Thursday, Feb. more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT $84.99/mo. for 12 months. HBO Max and and find out how to pay off your Premium Channels included for 3 mos. BEST PT JOB! RELIEF 5, or until sold out. To purchase tickets, debt for significantly less than what you (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual Looking for a rewarding job? owe! FREE quote: 1-866-272-0492 contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions visit https://tinyurl.com/TWLC2026 Hiring Part-time or stop by the Elizabethtown Coffee SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best look- AKC DOBERMAN PINSCHER apply. Call IVS 1-866-629-6086 Fawn, FEMALE, 6 months old. ing and longest lasting material - steel from Cropped ears, tail clipped, UTD on DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Company, located inside the library. Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple Discover the ideal solution for anyone who shots. $2500 717-548-3779 There is still room for additional colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifestruggles on the stairs, is concerned about time! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off a fall, or wants to regain access to their vendors and sponsorships. Anyone AKC DOBERMAN PUPPIES entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844installation + Additional 10% off install (for interested may call the library at Red, Black. 5M, 4F. Ready 1/31 military, health workers & 1st responders.) 317-5246. Raised w/children. 410-937-8035 Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807 717-367-7467 or email information@ METAL ROOFING & Siding, 36” Coverage 717-286-1650 Ext 1 for Lanc. then 2 HR etownpubliclibrary.org. WANT MORE CUSTOMERS? Get your ad in Ag Panel, Winter Special Burgundy color, GOLDEN/LABRADOODLE
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BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
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Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-246-2888 PA0002
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$100-$5,000 PAID FOR UNWANTED OR JUNK AUTOS Free same day removal. All paperwork taken care of legally. PA licensed & insured. Call anytime 717-989-6980
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ON ALL VEHICLES Serving York/Lancaster. 717-515-2607
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