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Shining a Light on Rett Syndrome
BY CAT SHANNON
Like other 10-year-olds, Zoey Adair loves music, swimming and animals. She also loves to be around people, said her mother, Deanna Adair.
“Zoey is a very happy girl with a great sense of humor. She has very expressive eyes,” Deanna shared, noting that her daughter also enjoys adaptive skiing and plans to try adaptive surfing this summer. “She is a thrill seeker and enjoys activities like zip-lining and amusement park rides. She loves having the wind in her hair.”
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Unlike her peers, however, Zoey faces a challenge: She has Rett syndrome, a neurological disorder caused by a random genetic mutation. July is Disability Pride Month, and Deanna shared Zoey’s story to raise awareness of the condition and underscore the importance of support for children with disabilities.
BY CAT SHANNON
The members of Christ Church United Church of Christ (UCC) in Elizabethtown believe in making a difference in their community. When they saw a need among students in the Elizabethtown Area School District (EASD), they acted.
The second annual Threads and Treads event will take place Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 247 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase clothing and shoes and supply other basic needs for students in the district through a special fund set up by the church.
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Because of the gene mutation, children with Rett syndrome regress developmentally between 6 and 18 months, often losing hand function, speech and mobility. Many experience seizures, scoliosis, heart problems, feeding and sleep issues and apraxia, leaving them “trapped” in their bodies, though eye gaze technology can help them communicate.
“Zoey is fortunate not to have seizures or heart arrythmias at this time, but she has never walked or talked, has had several orthopedic surgeries, including spinal fusion and bilateral hip reconstruction, and she uses a BIPAP machine for sleep apnea,” Deanna explained.
“Prior to her regression, she was able to use her hands to feed herself solid
foods. Since losing that ability, she has had to be spoon-fed pureed foods. She does have a feeding tube for supplemental nutrition and hydration.”
The good news, Deanna said, is that Rett syndrome is known to be caused by a mutation in only one gene, and the syndrome has been cured in mice.
“It is a progressive disorder, but
is not degenerative, meaning brain cells are not dying, and there is hope even for older individuals if curative approaches can be translated to humans,” she noted. “There are currently gene therapy clinical trials underway for Rett syndrome, and several other potentially curative genetic medicine approaches are being pursued.”
Zoey was diagnosed with Rett
“This fund supports students who otherwise would have fallen through the cracks,” said Nadinne Ziegler, event chair, noting that the inaugural Threads and Treads raised more than $10,000. “For 2024-25, we helped 40 students from 20 families by providing essential resources such as clothing, winter gear, shoes, school supplies, household necessities and hygiene products. We served students across all grade levels from kindergarten through grade 12.”
The fund also supported five students who are homeless, she said.
“More importantly, despite these students’ difficulties, they felt the care, love and compassion from Christ Church UCC and the community of Elizabethtown,” Ziegler remarked.
Threads and Treads will feature music by DJ Jimmy Jam, games, a bounce house and giant slide, balloon art, face painting, a bake sale, basket giveaways and other
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Fundraiser To Benefit Children in Kenya
Mount Joy resident Rose Kidd has announced a sub and pretzel sandwich sale to benefit the children at Jesus Hobbs House of Hope School and Children’s Home in Kenya. The food will be provided by R&K Subs. Orders and payment for the sale are due by Monday, July 21, and the food will be available for pickup at Kidd’s home
on Wednesday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 4 to 6 p.m. There are separate fees set for the subs and pretzel sandwiches, and gluten-free items are available upon request.
To place an order, contact Kidd at mountjoy rose@gmail.com. The payment details and pickup location will be provided at that time.
LCW Posts Local Authors Event
Lancaster Christian Writers of Pennsylvania (LCW) will host a Local Authors Celebration Day at the Perella Schoolhouse at the Intercourse Public Library, 31 Center St., Intercourse, on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Published members of LCW will be on-site for book lovers and other local authors to meet as they browse and purchase books signed by the authors. A selection of fiction genres will be available, including romantic and historical, as well as nonfiction and poetry.
Founded in 2007 by former Lancaster County resident Jeanette Windle, LCW welcomes writers from all denominations and levels of experience, whether published, on their way, or only beginning. LCW supports all genres, and its monthly meetings offer spiritual encouragement and prayer, opportunity for manuscript critique, and networking with other writers, as well as workshops and guest authors. For more information, visit https://lancaster christianwriters.org/.
Church Plans Community Picnic
Rissers Mennonite Church, 8360 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, will host its annual community picnic on Saturday, July 26, at 4:30 p.m.
A speaker from Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS) will share about the organization at 5:15 p.m. ECHOS will lead attendees in a poverty simulation activity to build awareness of the realities of poverty that people in the
community face. Attendees are also encouraged to bring items to donate to the ministry, such as kitchen supplies, hygiene items, and clothing. For a wish list of specific items, visit www.echoslancaster.org/ donate#in-kind-donations.
The picnic will also include a barrel train, relay games, kickball, and volleyball. For more information, visit https:// lmcchurches.org/directory/ risser-mennonite-church/.
Program on Pollinators Set
The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum at LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, will continue the 2025 Nature Series on Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. with a program on butterflies and moths as pollinators, featuring Penn State Master Gardener Debra Carman.
Separate fees have been set for children and adults, and people are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance due to
limited seating. Friends of the Tanger Arboretum will receive complimentary admission, but they should still register in advance. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancasterhistory .org/natureseries or call 717-392-4633.
The Nature Series is an array of programs dedicated to educating and engaging individuals of all ages about a wide range of wildlife, botanical, and environmental topics.
The sub and pretzel sandwich sale will benefit children at Jesus Hobbs House of Hope School and Children’s Home.
BBBS Earns Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South-Central PA has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Agency of the Year Award winner for program and team excellence in 2024. Out of more than 230 agencies across the country, BBBSA selected BBBS of South-Central PA as one of four affiliate organizations to receive the honor.
BBBS of South-Central PA received the award on June 12 at the BBBSA National Conference. The award was given in recognition of the agency’s 2024 accomplishments, including serving 1,320 youths, the greatest number served in a single year across the past two decades; the acquisition
of a neighboring affiliate, increasing the agency’s service area from five to seven counties; development of the region’s only Youth Leadership Summit; and quality of program services.
BBBS of SouthCentral PA was also recognized at the BBBSA National Conference as one of 40 organizations to receive the Growth Award for program excellence in 2024.
For close to 45 years, BBBS of South-Central PA has been dedicated to advancing program growth and quality services across the organization, making a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Today, the affiliate creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships with the goals of helping to build self-confidence and emotional well-being and empowering young people on a path to graduate with a plan for their futures and a mentor whose impact can last a lifetime.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA received the Agency of the Year Award at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference on June 12.
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.
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.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-133 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 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. 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
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
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 LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
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
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: New facility! The barn at 266 Maytown Rd, Elizabethtown. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30-9:45 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30-8 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 2:304 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
Organization Receives Gold Rating
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
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
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
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.
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
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
WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!
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Hope Within Community Health, Counseling & Dental Center earned Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program for 2025. NAFC is a national membership association of safety-net health care organizations that utilize a volunteer/ staff model to provide medical, dental, pharmacy and/or behavioral health services to economically disadvantaged individuals.
To quantify and qualify the care provided at the Free and Charitable Clinic network, the NAFC formalized a set of Quality Standards for member
organizations in 2020. Hope Within has earned the Gold Rating every year since.
NAFC Quality Standards’ elements include policies and procedures important to ensuring quality health care for those in need and cover the following areas: Administrative, Clinic/Pharmacy Responsibilities, Credentialing and Privileging Systems, Patient Care and Risk Management Systems.
By attesting that the organization has certain policies and procedures in place, Hope Within is able to highlight its commitment to providing quality
care to patients.
Hope Within Community Health, Counseling & Dental Center offers free primary health care services to medically uninsured, low-income residents of Lebanon, Lancaster and Dauphin counties. Donation-based dental services include screenings, sealants, cleanings and extractions. Low-cost counseling services are available to the public. The clinic is staffed by volunteer physicians and non-medical personnel.
To learn more about Hope Within Ministries and to get involved, visit www.hopewithin.org.
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LBC Announces New Housing at Calvary Homes
Lancaster Bible College (LBC) and Calvary Homes have partnered to create Charger Hall @Calvary, a Christ-centered student housing initiative that blends Christian community, independent living, and intergenerational connection.
The former Bausman Healthcare Center on the Calvary Homes campus has been transformed into secure, independent housing for LBC students. Launching as a pilot program for the 2025-26 academic year, this living opportunity will allow LBC juniors, seniors, and graduate students to choose a residential experience that fosters biblical values, mentorship, and service while engaging with senior adults in a meaningful way and maintaining the freedom and responsibility of off-campus housing. The new housing will provide students with unique opportunities to serve and engage within the community. As part of the partnership, students will be encouraged to make connections with Calvary Homes residents in spaces such as the café, fitness, and pickleball areas. Additionally, a team comprising representatives from both LBC and Calvary Homes will be exploring opportunities for life-on-life connection.
fun activities. In addition, food will be available for purchase from local food truck vendors.
Food vendors will include Christ Lutheran Church, which will sell root beer floats, chicken and french fries; Philly Cheesesteak Co. on the Roll, selling cheesesteaks, french fries, coconut shrimp, mozzarella sticks and boneless chicken bites; and The
Candy Unicornium, which will sell candy. Festivities will take place in the church parking lot, and the event will be held rain or shine.
Hosting a successful event that makes a community impact requires help from many people. Joining Ziegler on the Threads and Treads committee are Dave Andrick, Ryan Best, Amy Dickinson, Sue Eurich, Jennifer Fields, Diane Kretzing, Barbara Russell, Mary Smeltz and Jereme Wells.
Proceeds from the event will go into a fund the church has created specifically to support local students. When staff members at EASD schools see a need for shoes or clothing for students, they will contact Christ Church, where money from the fund will be used to
purchase items. Along with sales of food and basket giveaway tickets, money has been raised through donations from local businesses and event sponsors.
This year’s sponsors include platinum sponsor Christ Church UCC and gold sponsors DDMP Investment Advisors, Rebman Eyecare, Myers Realty and Conewago Post 329.
“We want to thank the community and businesses for their support of this event,” Ziegler said, encouraging people to come out for Threads
LCCD Posts Photography Contest
The Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) will host a photography contest to celebrate the conservation district’s 75th anniversary of conserving Lancaster County’s natural resources. Photo submissions will be accepted until Thursday, July 31.
Youth and adult photog-
raphers are encouraged to share the images that best represent the beauty and uniqueness that Lancaster County has to offer in the following categories: agricultural/farming best management practices, such as contour fields, streambank fencing, manure storage, no-till planted fields, stable stream cattle crossing,
field terraces, or prescribed grazing; watershed, riparian buffer, or water quality best management practices streamside; outdoor recreation; and miscellaneous, which may include wildlife or Lancaster County culture and lifestyle.
The photo contest will have a youth category for those ages 10 to 17 and an adult category for people age 18 and older.
and Treads. “This is an opportunity for Christ Church to give back to the community, for families to come and have a fun day while being educated of the needs of students attending Elizabethtown School District.”
For additional event or sponsorship information, contact Ziegler at nmziegler@comcast.net.
To make a donation, visit http://bit.ly/3U6fSCp.
All photo entries will be displayed, and the winners will be recognized at the conservation district’s 75th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Sept. 25. There will also be a total of five awards given - first place in each of the above categories and a Best in Show. First-place winners will receive a ribbon and an LCCD field bag. The Best in Show winner will receive a ticket to the gala. All winners will also have their photos included in an LCCD publication.
Full contest rules and entry forms can be found at www.lancasterconservation .org/75th-anniversary/.
For more information, contact Sallie Gregory or Noelle Cudney by calling the Lancaster County Conservation
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Elizabethtown Area School District social worker Jennifer Fields invites people to Threads and Treads.
People peruse gift baskets at last year’s Threads and Treads.
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GEARS Sets Activities
GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.
A Girls’ Middle School Volleyball Program will be offered, with participants competing in a middle school volleyball league. Teams are for girls in grades five to six and seven to eight. The program will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from Aug. 11 to Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gym at Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown. League play will be on Mondays in September, with match times between 6 and 8 p.m. The fee includes the league fee, league tournaments, uniforms, and AAU insurance.
A representative of M&T Bank will present a retirement workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the GEARS
Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Attendees will examine the factors to consider when planning retirement, learn to estimate their retirement expenses, identify saving and planning strategies that may allow them to maximize their savings at any age, compare the types of retirement plans available to them, and set goals for their retirement savings. The class is free and open to people age 18 and up. Preregistration is required.
GEARS will hold its 29th annual four-person scramble golf tournament, sponsored by R.E. Pierson Materials and Central Penn Propane, on Friday, Oct. 3, at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S. Harrisburg St., Harrisburg. The tournament will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee per person includes green fees, use of a cart, dinner, and prizes. How to Finally Clear Your Clutter will be held on Mondays, July 28, Aug. 4, and Aug. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. This class will aim to provide an understanding of different forms of clutter, how habits form over time, effective methods to tackle clutter, and avenues to disperse unneeded belongings. The program will be led by Kristen Patterson, owner of Sorted & Staged Home Enhancement Services.
syndrome when she was 21 months old, although she had developmental delays prior to that age. By 14 months, she wasn’t crawling or speaking, and after a misdiagnosis of autism, genetic testing confirmed Rett syndrome.
The Adair family also includes Deanna’s husband, Matt; their 6-yearold son, Zayden; and their 14-year-old dog, Koa. The family lives in Elizabethtown, where Zoey will be a fifth-grader at Bear Creek Elementary School this fall.
“Parenting a child with a disability has been one of our greatest challenges, but we want nothing but the best for Zoey and wouldn’t trade her for the world,” Deanna said. “Although I work full time, I could also make a full-time job out of making phone calls and filling out paperwork regarding her care. I set up appointments with many specialists and therapists; attend IEP meetings; and make many calls to insurance companies, medical supply companies, nursing agencies, county agencies, etc. We also co-chair a fundraiser in Philadelphia for Rett syndrome research, which is a lot of work, but we will stop at nothing to help Zoey have a better future if a cure can be found.”
As a physical therapist, Deanna made a career change shortly after
Zoey’s diagnosis, moving from treating adults in an outpatient orthopedic setting to being a pediatric physical therapist at Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development in Lancaster.
Zoey has attended Schreiber for 10 years, beginning with physical therapy well before her official diagnosis. She has received speech therapy and occupational therapy at Schreiber for years, and she currently attends Camp Schreiber in the summer.
Deanna emphasized that Rett syndrome is just one part of Zoey, not all that she is. Events such as Disability Pride Month provide opportunities to raise awareness, she said.
“Disability Pride Month is important to our family because unless a person knows someone with a disability, they are often unaware of the multitude of conditions that a person can be diagnosed with,” she said. “We like to bring awareness to Rett syndrome and other rare diseases and disabilities. If the public is more familiar with these conditions, I feel that they are more likely to include individuals with disabilities in their activities and consider ways to make places and activities more accessible to them.”
That sense of inclusion is important, she noted.
“One thing that I would like the public to know about people with disabilities, especially children, is that while they are different from others in many ways, they are the same in that they just want to be included and have fun,” Deanna remarked. “They want to be spoken to and treated like any other child. Most individuals with disabilities and their families would rather people say hi and ask questions than try to avoid them.”
She also emphasized that the family isn’t looking for pity.
“We don’t want to be pitied for having a child with a disability,” she commented. “We would take Rett syndrome away in a heartbeat to make things easier for Zoey, but she can still have a good life despite Rett syndrome.”
For more information on Rett syndrome,