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APRIL 15, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE: CROSSES RETURN TO LYNDON NEIGHBORHOOD FIELD page 4
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 1
Lancaster Mennonite School Changes Auction Format By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Benefit auctions are a beloved tradition in Lancaster County. While stayat-home orders may have caused most public auctions to be postponed or canceled, Lancaster Mennonite School (LMS) has adopted a different format for its annual fundraising events for its New Danville and Locust Grove campuses. The two auctions are typically held on different days and have diverse features, but LMS has combined the auctions and moved the single event online, with plans to host the associated components later. “(We decided to) postpone the barbecue and kids’ activities until another time when we can gather together safely in person,” said LMS creative director Carrie King. The online auction will be hosted by
BiddingOwl.com and run from 8 a.m. on Friday, April 24, to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 1. As of April 6, a total of 137 items had been uploaded to the auction program. These include artwork from local artists, community experiences, toys, themed gift baskets, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, and more. Specific items of interest include a two-hour kayak rental at Shank’s Mare; admission tickets to the Lancaster Science Factory, Longwood Gardens, a showing of “Queen Esther” at Sight & Sound Theatres, and the adventure course at Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center; a Bob Neff Tours gift card; a creek stomp and campfire party at BoxWood Farm in Washington Boro; and a private pool party at Black Rock Retreat. Additionally, a comforter made by students at the
New Danville, Locust Grove, and Lancaster campuses will be up for bids, with the understanding that the bed covering will be donated to Mennonite Central Committee. Individuals will also have the opportunity to sponsor education at LMS through the Fund-a-Need section of the auction. Education may be purchased in units of hours, days, and weeks. The actual cost of tuition per student is $12,435 per year. Under typical circumstances, donations and auction purchases help to make quality, Christ-centered education affordable for more students and support the dedicated teachers and staff members at all LMS campuses. Now, financial support is even more important. “We are aware many families are experiencing financial hardship, so know that even a small donation See School Auction pg 2
Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development has announced the children who will serve as its ambassadors this year. The stories among the ambassadors are all different, and their challenges are unique, but their families have one thing in common: They sought and received assistance from Schreiber, 625 Community Way, Lancaster. David Albino, who turned 5 in January, was born with cerebral palsy. He started services with
Schreiber when he was an infant and now receives occupational, physical and speech-language therapies and attends Schreiber’s S.T.A.R.S. preschool. As a result of his work at Schreiber, David has learned to sit up, stand, speak and walk and continues to improve his ability to move independently with his walker and to speak more clearly and with more words to better communicate. He and his parents live in Lititz. Cooper Brubaker, who is 6 years old, was born with skeletal dysplasia, a rare form of dwarfism. He receives occupational therapy, working on building strength and endurance in his muscles. He has been coming to Schreiber See Ambassadors pg 8
This year’s Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development ambassadors are (top, from left) Cooper Brubaker, Jalaya Cooper, David Albino, (bottom) Elle Haines, and Gabriel Morales.
Building On: IMPACT! Missions Continues To Serve Local Residents By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“Now that county residents have been ordered to shelter in place, it is more important than ever that every family has somewhere to stay that is warm, dry, and livable,” IMPACT! Missions (IM) founder and executive director Matt Beakes wrote in an email newsletter on March 31. “As this crisis unfolds, IMPACT! Missions has not wavered in its commitment to making a difference in the lives of our Lancaster County neighbors who are struggling with poverty and limited housing.” The IM emergency repair ministry to lowincome homeowners is continuing to operate, albeit with modified protocols. The work crews are averaging two projects a week. These have included building a wheelchair ramp for a woman who needed to come home to avoid being quarantined See IMPACT! pg 3
Framing a wall while maintaining social distancing is challenging, but IMPACT! Missions volunteers Paul Mason (left) and Cody Mackentee did their best to stay safe while working to fulfill the mission of making homes warmer, safer, and dryer for low-income residents.
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The fundraising auctions for the New Danville and Locust Grove campuses of Lancaster Mennonite School will look very different this year. Instead of two large gatherings of students and supporters, a single online auction will be held from April 24 to May 1.