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or six decades, the Strasburg Senior Citizens has been an organization unlike most others. The group is not the average Rotary, Kiwanis or Lions Club, although it shares many of the same charitable causes. The group, which celebrated its 60th The Strasburg Senior Citizens meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at anniversary in May, the Strasburg Fire Hall. A member of the Graybill family member; her grandmother and is a special place for those age 50 and older to fraternize, enjoy activ- has been a part of the group for most mother were both also active memities and forge a unique connection of its existence. Kay Graybill is the bers in the past. group’s only active third-generation “This is my third year in the to the area and to each other.
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Homestead Day Is a Day on the Farm BY JEFF FALK
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There are good days, and there are bad days. There are long days, and there are short days. There are productive days, and there are recreational days. P l a in a nd Fa nc y Fa r m ’s Homestead Day is a day to celebrate what it means to be a Lancastrian and to be grateful for what all of that means. “Homestead Days is about
connecting Lancaster’s heritage, both past and present,” said Megan Weiss, director of marketing for Plain and Fancy Farm. “History is important because it helps us understand who we are, where we came from and how the places we call home became what they are today. It connects people to the land, the buildings, the food, the traditions, the stories and the values that shaped a community over time. For Lancaster
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PCA&D Creatively Develops Real People BY JEFF FALK
Before you can teach students, you must first reach them. Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) has the curriculum, the forward thinking and the professors to challenge active minds. “People often know PCA&D as an art school, but what they may not realize is how deeply connected we are to workforce development, community partnerships and the regional economy,” said PCA&D president Andy Barnes. “Our graduates work across industries because creative thinking is valuable everywhere. Employers increasingly need people who can communicate visually, solve problems collaboratively and think innovatively. We’re also proud to be an active partner in downtown Lancaster. PCA&D contributes to the city’s cultural energy, supports local organizations and creates opportunities for community engagement through exhibitions, events and educational programming.” PCA&D, which is located at 204 N. Prince St., Lancaster, offers eight undergraduate degree programs, as well as continuing education opportunities and certificates in a wide array of design, art and creative disciplines. This fall, the college will be offering a new course in creative writing. “ E d u c at i o n h e l p s p e o p l e develop not just knowledge, but perspective,” said Barnes. “It teaches us how to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others and
See Homestead pg 4 is a part of Homestead Days.
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