Garden Spot townlively.com
JULY 14, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 30
Historic Poole Forge To Offer Summer Nature Classes series of nature classes will be offered this summer at Historic Poole Forge, 1040 Main St., Narvon. All the programs, which will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, are free. Donations will be accepted. Registration is required by calling 484-797-5302 or emailing hpf1940@gmail.com. “(The programs) are to get kids out into nature - that is the main goal of offering outdoor ecology lessons,” said Dawn Ekdahl, Poole Forge executive director. Live animals will be featured during “PA Raptors and Mammals” to be presented on July 14 by Tracie Mudrinich Young from Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Washington Boro. “She will bring some animals (such as) a red-tailed hawk and a baby skunk,” said Ekdahl. “Animals that have been brought into the rehab but are not able to be (released) back into the wild become the center’s ‘ambassadors,’
A
and people learn about them.” Young will also share facts and misconceptions about some of the animals. “Archery” will be the program on July 21. Children will learn basic archery and safety skills from Bob Lauffer and then practice on targets that will be set up in the site’s back ballfield. “(Lauffer) is a trained archery instructor. This is his third year back,” noted Ekdahl. “What Lives in the Stream?” will be presented on July 28. Biologist Brad Basehor will teach attendees about the creatures that live in the Conestoga River at Poole Forge. “Mammals and Streams” will be the program on Aug. 4. Sallie Gregorie, an educator with the Lancaster County Conservation District, will lead this program, which will provide information about mammals that hibernate, migrate or stay active all year long in Pennsylvania. Attendees will also learn about mammal adaptations and study animal artifacts, such as antlers.
County Treasures: Partnership Promotes Local Heritage BY ANN MEAD ASH
Debbie Saylor, curator for the Blue Rock Heritage Center, believes that she and Blue Rock president Charlie Douts bring together the expertise needed to preserve Washington Boro area history. “My specialty is Native American (cultures), but Charlie knows local history, so it’s a good partnership,” she said. The Heritage Center, located at 2251 River Road, Washington Boro, is open for special occasions, See County Treasures pg 7
Instructor Bob Lauffer will lead an archery program on July 21 at Historic Poole Forge.
Local Magician Receives Prestigious Award BY ANN MEAD ASH
Asked how it feels to receive the Merlin Award, known as the most prestigious award in magic, given by the International Magicians Society (IMS), Brett Myers of the Magic and
Wonder Theater in Paradise was characteristically modest. “As a kid, I looked up to magicians I saw on television … David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, or Penn and Teller and then to have won an award they have won is extremely humbling.” Myers was
Brett Myers (left photo) of the Magic and Wonder Theater in Paradise holds his Merlin Award for 2021. Myers and his cast (right photo) won in the category of Best Magic and Variety Show.
quick to credit all those involved in his show, “Worlds of Wonder,” for which he won in the category of Best Magic and Variety Show. “(The award is) something that recognizes the hours of work our team has poured into creating wonder for audiences that visit this theater,” he said. Myers submitted a video to the international competition at the end of 2020 after being encouraged by friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all submissions and awards were done virtually. “After reviewing all the entries, they selected ours as the best,” said Myers, who added that he was notified of the award in February by IMS president and founder Tony Hassini. See Local Magician pg 4
Choose Stress Free Flooring this Summer • SCRATCH AND DENT RESISTANT • 100% KID & PET PROOF • LOW MAINTENANCE • 100% WATERPROOF
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Engle Printing Co
POSTMASTER: PLEASE DELIVER JUL. 14, 2021
Postal Patron
GDN B
See Poole Forge pg 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE A Search Begun . . . . . . . .2 Business Directory . . . . . .2 Veritas Academy Begins Renovations . . . . .6 Creating Confident Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 House Of Worship . . . . . . .9 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .10 Search for “HOHC Life Affirming” at www.townlively.com to hear about changes at this ministry.
FlorHaus.com Leola, PA
(717) 661-1366
by
VISIT US TODAY!
R073378
BY FRANCINE FULTON