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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 46
Sharing Memories At The Little Red Schoolhouse tudents who attended the Little Red Schoolhouse in Morgantown gathered to look through old photos, share stories and reconnect with former classmates during an open house held on Oct. 9. Also in attendance was Florence “Flossie” Bashore, age 94, who was a teacher at the school during the final term that it was open from 1964 to 1965. She was presented an honorary citation from Rep. David Zimmerman.
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Senior Connections Hosts New Pastor, Wife
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An open house was held on Oct. 9 at the Little Red Schoolhouse, which was known as the Maxwell Hill School.
Following God’s Lead Julie Baum, supporter relations director of Align Life Ministries, is clear on how the organization, which first opened in 1985 as Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services, has come to be called Align Life Ministries. “The short answer is, ‘It was God’s idea.’” The long answer is a little more complicated. “First, God taught us the importance of having the word Align in our name,” explained Baum, who added, “When you align your heart and mind with Him, life springs forth.” She also noted that
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Jeremiah Martin, the new pastor at Conestoga Mennonite Church in Morgantown, and his wife, Shaelagh, were the guest speakers at the Oct. 14 meeting of Senior Connections, a monthly social group for local residents age 60 and over. The couple, along with their two daughters, served as missionaries See Senior Connections pg 9
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Becca Koretzman (left) and Julie Baum of Align Life Ministries
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Rozanna Leever and her husband, Steve (not pictured), are the new owners of the Little Red Schoolhouse.
The event was hosted by the school’s new owners, Rozanna and Steve Leever, who opened the Red School Learning Lab at the site in September. Steve and Rozanna own the farm behind the school, and Rozanna’s greatgrandfather, grandfather, father and aunts and uncles all attended the school, which was known as the Maxwell Hill School. Steve taught history and coached football at Garden Spot High School, and Rozanna served for four years on the ELANCO school board. According to www.redschool learninglab.com/history, the oneroom school was built in 1857 by David Mast, who owned the farm behind the school. Most recently, the building served as the Amish Mennonite Information Center, which opened in 1970. Steve and Rozanna bought the school in the summer of 2020. “The walls are original, and all the floors are, too. There was a lot of repair work,” said Rozanna. “Friends came and helped us paint.”
Uniting In Praise Voices From The Ends Of The Earth . . . . . . . . . . .2 Church Sets Women’s Program . . . . . .2 Business Directory . . . . . .4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .16 House Of Worship . . . . . .20
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