Lampeter-Strasburg
MAY 15, 2019
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 7
HOMECOMING SUNDAY
The New Danville Bible Evangelical Methodist Church,
COMMUNITY GATHERING
Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Lancaster will present a program on “Hate in Lancaster County” on Sunday, June 2, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, 75 E. James St., Lancaster. The program is free and open to the public. The program will address the Lancaster community’s response to hatred directed at individuals and groups in Lancaster County. A reception will follow the program in the temple’s social hall.
Observing National EMS Week pg 3
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“Even after all these years, it blows my mind: Two people walk into that birth room, and three people come out,” marveled Catherine Saunders, executive co-director with Maren Ketcham of Birth Care & Family Health Services. “It’s an amazing experience to help clients make that journey to parenthood.” Birth Care celebrated its 40th year in 2018, making it the longest continually operating freestanding birth center in the United States, according to founder Rita Rhoads Reed, looking at the records of the members of the American Association of Birth Centers. In those four decades, Birth Care’s certified nursemidwives have welcomed more than 9,000 babies into the world. In 2018, Birth Care’s clients delivered 501
babies, including two sets of twins. “We’re delivering the grandchildren of our earliest moms,” Saunders remarked. Birth Care’s certified nurse-midwives have office hours in Bart and Gordonville, deliver babies at the licensed and accredited birth center in Bart, and attend births at WellSpan Ephrata Hospital. One of the hallmarks of Birth Care is its commitment to making personalized care to mothers and new babies available regardless of ability to pay. Between 75 and 80 percent of Birth Care’s clients are uninsured. “I think that’s an important thing for people to know,” Ketcham said, noting that Birth Care offers a sliding fee scale based on clients’ financial condition. The board of directors also forgives the bills of families in dire need. To subsidize the discounts, Birth Care See Birth Care Benefit pg 4
The 43rd annual Red Rose Run will take place on Saturday, June 1, beginning at Binns Park, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The 5-mile race will step off at 8 a.m. and travel through the city and Lancaster County Park. For details and registration, visit www.visitlancas tercity.com/red-rose-run. Proceeds will benefit Lancaster Central Market. UPCOMING EVENT
The Lancaster Contra Dance will take place on Saturday, May 18, at the Lancaster County Park Pavilion 11, 733 Williamson Road, Lancaster, from 7 to 10 p.m. This is a group social dance for people of all ages. Kenny Brown will call with the band Dr. Twamley’s Audio Snakes. There is no need to bring a partner, as partners are exchanged after each dance. A workshop for new dancers will be held at 6:15 p.m. There is an admission fee, with free admission for youths age 15 and under. For more information, readers may call 717-9514317 or visit www.lancastercontra.org.
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Birth Care Plans Benefit Sale And Family Fun Day
5-MILE RACE
Birth Care & Family Health Services executive co-directors Catherine Saunders (left) and Maren Ketcham display a few of the items that will be up for bids at the annual benefit sale and Family Fun Day on May 25 at Bart Fire Company.
SCORE Announces Award Winners L.H. Brubaker Appliances By Dayna M. Reidenouer Marks 87th Anniversary
The Lancaster-Lebanon chapter of SCORE recognized five outstanding small businesses and nonprofits at the mentorship organization’s annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on April 25. The winners included EnterTRAINING Solutions LLC, Foxduck LLC, Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds, SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon president Bobb STR Resources & Associates LLC, Bewley (left) and president-elect Kevin St. and Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse. Cyr congratuled the honorees at the orgaThe Duke Street Business Center at nization’s Small Business Awards Lunthe Lancaster Public Library was cheon on April 25. St. Cyr mentored one of also recognized for its support of this year’s award winners. SCORE. “These organizations, and the are honored to have worked with them people running them, represent some as mentors.” SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon has of the best small businesses the Lancaster-Lebanon area has to offer,” 71 volunteer mentors who provided said chapter president Bobb Bewley. 2,668 mentoring sessions, along with “We are so fortunate to have them in 89 workshops and roundtables, and our community, and we here at SCORE worked with 646 new clients in 2018. See SCORE Awards pg 13
L.H. Brubaker Appliances and Water Treatment, with three locations in Lancaster and Mechanicsburg, is celebrating its 87th anniversary.
In 1932, Lester H. Brubaker opened a store providing the sales and service of farm equipment in Strasburg. At that time, the only appliances offered were See L.H. Brubaker pg 8
Three generations of the Frank family are involved with owning and operating L.H. Brubaker Appliances and Water Treatment, which is celebrating its 87th anniversary through May 25. Pictured in the newly remodeled Strasburg Pike showroom are (from left) Andrew Frank, Nesha Frank, Donald L. Frank Jr., Kathy Frank, Donald L. Frank Sr., Donald H. Frank, Elnora Frank, and Lacy See.
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located at 4 Kay Drive, Lancaster, will hold homecoming services on Sunday, May 19. The first service will be held at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Hilton speaking. There will also be a slideshow presentation featuring the beginnings of the church to present day. There will a time of coffee and doughnuts from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Dr. Wayne Rhodes Jr. will speak during the second service. Lunch will be served from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The third service will begin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Matt Reider speaking. There will be special music during each service. All are invited. For further information, call 717-917-8547.
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