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MARCH 24, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 14
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Looking Ahead - NHAHS Works To Preserve New Holland BY ANN MEAD ASH
ew Holland Area Historical Society (NHAHS) board members Don Horning and Wilbur Horning, along with Preserving New Holland capital campaign organizer Larry Shirk, are excited about the legacy the society will be able to leave to future members. “When you take the weight of a mortgage off the shoulders of an organization, it changes the way you can operate,” said Don. “… and when we turn it over to the next generation, they will get something (special).” “We will give them a solid foundation for the future,” said Shirk. Don noted that over the last year while the museum was closed, the board members had time to talk about the opportunity to purchase the building where the society museum has been located since 2011. The board felt the timing was right to move ahead. The building, commonly known as the Kauffman Building, holds a unique place in Lancaster County
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history. According to Wilbur, the building at 201 to 207 E. Main St., New Holland, is the second-oldest building in the county that has been in continuous use since the 1700s. “The oldest one is in Lititz,” Wilbur said. The board enlisted Shirk to oversee the capital campaign with a goal of raising $250,000 to satisfy the mortgage and complete brick repairs on the outside of the building. A significant portion of the funds has been raised or pledged. “A lot of generous people have gotten us to this point,” said Don. “Now we need to finish.” Shirk noted that any funds raised beyond the goal amount will be used to maintain the building in the future. It is believed that the Kauffman Building dates back to the 1780s, with additions constructed before 1795 and again in 1831. A general store, hotel, and town hall have all been part of the building’s history, with the local fire company being organized in the town hall. The building was once owned by Anthony E. Roberts, who was a member
A Good Neighbor
Don Horning (left), Larry Shirk (center), and Wilbur Horning survey a display at the New Holland Area Historical Society Museum, located in the Kauffman Building.
Partnership Keeps Pre-K Program Humming Along
Terre Hill Residents Reach Out BY ANN MEAD ASH
In mid-December 2020, Jen Rosado of Terre Hill saw the number of people on the “Dig Out Lancaster County” page who were in need of help. She turned to her husband, Fernando Rosado Jr., and said, “This is sad. There are so many people.” The couple learned that Mike Schmelder was responding and handling requests in and near the See Neighbor pg 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Caleb (left) and Summer Bowman work together to complete a heart-themed project during the Parents As Teachers February virtual event.
Rachel Miller, family development specialist with Community Action Partnership (CAP)/CrossNet Ministries, works to implement the Parents As Teachers (PAT) program in ELANCO School District. PAT is an evidence-based program designed to promote optimal early development. Prior to the advent of COVID-19, the program involved home visits, but for the last several months, PAT has been held virtually. According to Miller, because of high participation in the ELANCO and Cocalico school districts, the two areas were chosen to “hive off” from the county-wide meeting,
A Tradition Kept: Quilting Days Effort Will Help Sharing Fund . . . . . .2 Terre Hill Egg Hunts . . . . .3 Networking Breakfast Planned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Business Direcory . . . . . . .5 House Of Worship . . . . . .13 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .13
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