Ashley Bryant Brings a Brilliant Idea to Life
BY JEFF FALK
Ashley Bryant has many good ideas; some are more creative than others.
Not all of them take on lives of their own. Not all of them positively affect other people. Not all of them end up on billboards.
Not all of them win No Excuses Youth Traffic Safety Billboard Design contests.
“I think it’s cool,” said Ashley, a recent graduate of Manheim Township High School (MTHS). “I never really thought I was going to win. But now that I have, and when I reflect on it, I hope it impacts other people. I hope the message sticks with other people.”
Recently, Ashley’s “Put it down. Keep it down.” design was recognized as the winning entry in the annual No Excuses Youth Traffic
Safety Billboard Design contest, which is sponsored by York County’s Center for Traffic Safety.
For her efforts, Ashley received $100 in prize money and earned $2,000 for MTHS.
“To me, the message means put your phone down and keep it down,” said Ashley. “When you’re
“I hope the message sticks with other people.”
driving, anything can happen in a second. People think it’s only one second. The phone can wait until you are in a safe place.”
Ashley’s winning entry was created as part of an assignment in Courtney Hauer’s Interactive Media Design class, which focuses
LCHRA Is Eager To Learn What the Survey Says
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (LCHRA) is requesting the public’s assistance to help the organization best serve people experiencing housing insecurity.
As the lead agency of the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition (LCHC), the LCHRA held a virtual meeting with stakeholders on May 21 to kick off the public participation portion of a county-wide initiative, the Lancaster County Housing
and Homelessness Strategic Plan.
Lancaster County residents can play their part by completing a survey. “We want to get new data about best practices around homeless response and affordable housing and figure out what the needs are,” said Jocelynn Naples, director of communications, development, and special projects for the LCHRA. “We want broad participation across municipalities, across business sectors. Our ideal would be for all county residents to fill the
on creating moving and still graphics. Students were afforded an opportunity to enter their class assignments for consideration in the No Excuses Youth Traffic Safety Billboard Design contest.
“One of the assignments in her class was making a billboard,” Ashley shared. “She explained that there was a contest and that we could enter. I wasn’t considering it. But after I made it, I was like, ‘Why not? There’s no reason not to.’”
“In early March, Mrs. Hauer told me she wanted to see me,” added Ashley, recalling the moment she found out her design had been chosen. “When she told me, I was surprised, but I was also excited and happy I won.”
On May 15 during a brief ceremony, Ashley’s “Put it down. Keep it down.” design was unveiled to
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“Swing!” Will Connect Audiences With Their Mojo
BY JEFF FALK
What possesses the power to bring a tap to your toes, to put a bounce in your step, to bring a snap to your fingers?
Swing music. And the performers of Servant Stage. “Swing originated in the 1920s and was popular in the 1930s and ’40s,” said Johnathan Bauer, who founded Servant Stage in 2013. “It came from the American community, specifically Harlem. It’s higher-energy, joyful music. It swings on and off the beat. It has a fun energy to the rhythm, and the dancing highlights that as well.”
“Even though it’s from a specific time period, the energy of the music makes it still popular today,” added Bauer. “I love that it’s still going strong.”
See LCHRA Survey pg 3 See “Swing!” pg 2
Ashley Bryant stands in front of the billboard that bears her impactful message about distracted driving.
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“Swing!”
Over the next three months, the local traveling theater troupe Servant Stage will bring its rendition of the Broadway musical “Swing!” to a venue near you. From early June to early August, Servant Stage will conduct nearly 40 performances of “Swing!” at local schools, churches, parks and retirement homes.
The 90-minute shows are free to attend, and good will offerings will be accepted. Interested individuals are asked to reserve tickets at www.servantstage.org/ shows/2025/swing.
“I think it’s a show that will put a smile on your face,” said Bauer, a resident of Strasburg. “All the singing and dancing is contagious. The wonderful swing band is going to be fantastic. We have five incredible vocalists. Their storytelling brings the show to life. We have these incredible dancers who employ the joyfulness and playfulness of the style of swing. It’s also a community event. We’re hoping the audience will join in as well. I hope
people can sense what fun the show ‘Swing!’ is going to be.”
Servant Stage will perform “Swing!” publicly at Lancaster Alliance Church on select dates from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 15; at Brickerville United Lutheran Church on Wednesday, June 25; at Strasburg Community Park on Sunday, June 29; at Summit Grove Campground on Sunday, July 13; at Tulpehocken Trinity Church on Thursday, July 24; at New Holland Park on Sunday, July 27; at Bergstrasse Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 30; at Lititz Springs Park on Sunday, Aug. 3; at Tel Hai Retirement Community on Thursday, Aug. 7; and at Warwick Middle School from Friday, Aug. 8, to Sunday, Aug. 10. For more details, including performance times, visit the aforementioned website.
“There are so many reasons why theater is important, just the way the arts can build community,” said Bauer. “At the heart of
Lamplighters To Host Sale
Moravian Manor’s Lamplighters will present a gently used jewelry, scarves and handbags sale on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Steinman Hall, 300 W. Lemon St., Lititz. In addition to high-qual-
ity, previously owned handbags and jewelry, vintage items and scarves will also be for sale. Proceeds of the event will benefit Moravian Manor Communities’ Benevolent Care Fund and wish list.
MOAA Chapter To Meet
The Lancaster Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold a general membership meeting and dinner on Thursday, June 26, at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the meeting.
The speaker will be Lancaster Airport executive
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All current and past military officers are invited, and reservations are required. To make reservations by Tuesday, June 17, contact Bill Zeird at 717-626-0232 or rgerzsr@ gmail.com.
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it is storytelling, because when you do that, you see things through different perspectives. It takes a community to put these productions together, and if the community didn’t come to watch it, there would be no reason to put them on. It builds community. We need community and to be coming together as community.”
The 40 local individuals involved with the staging of “Swing!” include rotating performers, musicians and production team members. They hail from a variety of Lancaster County communities, like Lititz, Ephrata and Quarryville.
“We have seasoned performers - phenomenal singers and dancers,” said Bauer. “We have students who love singing and dancing. Then we’ve got amateurs who do it for the love of it. We have performers who are incredibly talented. They love theater, and we’re able to work around schedules.”
Over three long weekends between Thursday, Sept.
11, and Sunday, Sept. 28, Servant Stage will perform “A Tale of Two Cities,” based on the novel by Charles Dickens, at Warwick High School. Rehearsals for that show will begin in July.
Servant Stage is also planning 60 performances of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” between Thursday, Nov. 6, and Monday, Dec. 22, at various venues across Lancaster County.
“When Servant Stage was founded, the idea was to use theater and the arts as servants,” said Bauer. “There was all this great talent and all this appreciation for theater in the community. We wanted to make it so it was available for everyone. We wanted to strip away any kind of barriers for people to enjoy theater.”
“(Servant Stage) really hasn’t slowed at all,” Bauer continued. “The biggest surprise to me is how quickly it’s grown. Ten or 12 years goes by pretty quickly. Our growth has been exciting. There haven’t been any plateaus.”
Church Posts Concert
Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, will host a performance by Astral Harp Productions on Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m.
Husband-and-wife duo Kevin and Janet will bring their expertise in astronomy and music to the stage. Kevin, a former planetarium operator at Lancaster’s North Museum, will showcase images of space, including
his own astrophotography and Hubble Telescope images. Janet, a nationally awarded harpist, will set the scene with cosmic-inspired arrangements, featuring classics like “Moondance,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “Starry, Starry Night.” The concert is part of the Apostles Academy of Arts 2025 Summer Concert Series. The event is free to attend, and a freewill offering will be received.
Women’s Club Posts Luncheon Meeting
The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Gratefulness” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola.
Doors will open at 11 a.m.
The program theme will be “The Benefits of a Grateful Heart,” with a presentation by Katie Sandoe, the “Sparkologist.”
Virginia Merritt from
Clyde, N.Y., will share her life story, “A Former Hippie Finds True Freedom.”
All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, June 25. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by June 25. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.
survey out. We know that’s not possible, but we’re trying to push it as widely as we can.”
County residents can go to https://lchra.com to complete the survey, which will be available until approximately Thursday, Aug. 21. The questionnaire will also be publicized on the Facebook accounts for the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition.
The anonymous survey is composed of 12 questions, including information about the residents’ demographics and household income.
“Our programs are income constrained, so (we need to know if) we are reaching the people that can access our programs and services,” Naples said. “Or do we need to adjust our outreach strategy? We’re really trying to make it representative across not only geography, but socioeconomic distribution as well.”
Naples added, “It will really help us improve how we can reach out and provide services to the people who are in need of assistance and help us do what we’re doing better across the county.”
Justin Eby, who is the executive director of the LCHRA, stated the survey will likely reinforce some of the issues the group believes need to be addressed, in addition to making the LCHRA aware of other areas the group should be focusing on that are burdens to
people’s ability to have a roof over their head.
“The county is different as far as housing issues (are concerned),” said Eby. “We want to make sure that we can capture information on people’s struggles, (such as) how to connect with services and the lack of a certain housing types. It will help inform us so we can have actual objectives and outcomes. We don’t want to have a plan where we can’t reach those goals.”
Eby said the LCHC has been around for nearly two decades and moved to the LCHRA’s Penn Square headquarters in 2021. The team works to help spearhead planning, funding, coordinating, and reporting on services to address homelessness.
The coalition is composed of more than 50 organizations in various forms, including housing programs, street outreach, and shelter provision.
The LCHRA asks that people who need assistance dial the United Way’s 211 number or go to https:// pa211east.org to find a service provider and be directed to resources based on location.
The LCHRA oversees housing choice voucher programs for county residents outside of Lancaster city, including a federal rental subsidy program. Eby said a total of 810 individuals or families are getting this help from the program, which includes assistance
Landis Valley To Host Juneteenth Celebration
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, will host Lancaster’s annual Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19. This event, organized in partnership with the Lancaster Chapter of the National Action Network (NAN), will mark the first time Juneteenth is celebrated at Landis Valley.
This year’s celebration, which coincides with Landis Valley’s 100th anniversary year, will immerse visitors in a living history experience. The event will include live historical
for youths and veterans.
Eby explained that vouchers are a rental assistance program. “We make sure someone is not paying more than 30 or 40% of their income on rent and utilities,” he said. “We also cover the gap in rent for an individual if he or she is on a fixed income.” The vouchers ensure landlords are getting paid, and units are inspected to ensure safety issues are addressed.
LCHRA is working through a waiting list and is currently not accepting applications. Eby estimated that the group will be able to resume taking applications in 18 to 24 months.
LCHRA operates a home repair program through the Department of Housing and Human Development. The program is for income-qualified homeowners who
Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (LCHRA) executive director Justin Eby
need to make safety and security repairs to their residences, and it provides up to $25,000 to pay for work, including new roofs, electrical upgrades, and fixes for water and sewer issues.
For more information about the home repair program, email Rebeca Santos at rsantos@lchra.com.
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re-enactments and performances by the PA Past Players, local gospel choirs performing spirituals and songs of the era, vendors and food trucks showcasing African American-owned businesses and traditional cuisine, and educational programming exploring the legacy of emancipation and the impact of Juneteenth in Pennsylvania. There will be reduced admission to the museum for the celebration. For more information, contact site administrator Shawn Gladden at shgladden@ pa.gov or 717-569-0401.
Ashley Bryant
the public on a billboard located along Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster. The billboard will be up for a month.
Ashley’s “Put it down. Keep it down.” design effectively combined elements of visuals and language, and her impactful message was both short and to the point. In between the two phrases, Ashley inserted an image of her phone safely tucked away between the front seats of her car.
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“I remember that Mrs. Hauer gave us a few different prompts,” said Ashley. “The distracted driving one really spoke to me. I just realized how important it is in the lives of teens. I was considering one other idea. I sketched up a rough draft for it. It was about arriving safely. (‘Put it down. Keep it down.’) just came to me naturally.”
“I do remember (Mrs. Hauer) saying that the best phrases are usually not long phrases,” Ashley added. “She gave us advice to keep it under seven words. ‘Put it down. Keep it down.’ came to me because it was right to the point.”
While Ashley’s design was
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directed toward her peers, the “Put it down. Keep it down.” message applies to drivers of all ages.
“I do see (distracted driving) sometimes, yes, but across all ages,” said Ashley. “I think it’s a pretty big problem for all ages. I’m around younger people, and I see it a lot. I think it’s important to relate to them that it can be dangerous.”
Ashley has been operating a motor vehicle for more than two years.
“I do consider myself a safe driver,” said Ashley. “I always wear my seatbelt. With my phone, I try to put it away until I’m parked. I really pay attention to speed limits as well.”
During her time at MTHS, Ashley played softball and played the flute in the school’s band program, and she was active in National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Ashley’s future plans include attending Messiah University, where she intends to major in digital media, with a concentration in film and video studies, and play softball.
Church Posts Dog Wash Fundraiser
As in previous years, dogs will be washed by volunteers from the church.
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host its annual dog wash on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.
Volunteers from the church will provide dog washing for a donation; no grooming will be provided.
The Duckey’s BBQ food truck will be on-site for the event.
The funds raised will help to support the ministries of the church.
The church hosted the dog wash for the first time in 2023, under the leadership of Leon Baume. The event has grown from 10 dogs to 44 dogs in 2024. Event organizers are hoping to meet, share some love with and bathe even more dogs this year.
Reservations are not required.
LBC Plans Percussion Seminar
Lancaster Bible College (LBC), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, will host its annual weeklong intensive Total Percussion Seminar from Tuesday, June 17, to Saturday, June 21. The seminar will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and take place in Good Shepherd Chapel on LBC’s campus. The five-day event will end with a showcase performance open to the public at 2 p.m. on June 21. The seminar is open to students in middle and high school and is designed to help them strengthen musicianship and fundamental percussion technique. Adult percussionists are also welcome to register and participate. Throughout the week, students will participate in clinics, master classes, percussion ensembles, and marching percussion exercises as they experience hands-on learning on concert percussion, drum set, world drumming, music
technology, and audition preparation.
Guest artists and clinicians featured at the seminar will include Brent Behrenshausen, director of the Total Percussion Seminar and LBC adjunct professor; Daniel Mark, Total Percussion Seminar mallet percussion specialist and percussion director of the Kutztown University marching band; Adam Stec, owner of Drums Etc./The Drummer’s Pro Shop; Ralph Sorrentino, director of the percussion ensemble at West Chester University and percussionist with Opera Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra; Rob Robinson, artist with Ludwig Marching Percussion and adjudicator for U.S. Bands; Robert Wilson, band director at Brandywine School District; and Gabriel Staznik, freelance percussionist and section
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United Way of Lancaster County, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Lancaster, has announced the 2025 Summer Youth Experience (SYE) grant recipients. This collaborative initiative awards funding to local nonprofits that provide enriching summer learning opportunities for youths ages 5 to 17 across Lancaster County.
This year, $60,000 has been awarded to organizations that will offer high-quality educational programming to combat learning loss during the summer months, with half of the funding provided by Lancaster Rotary. The 2025 SYE grantees are Advantage Lancaster, Horizons at Lancaster Country Day, Music for Everyone, and The Mix.
To qualify for funding, nonprofit organizations must meet a series of criteria, including demonstrating clear educational outcomes, engaging youths in skill-building and civic responsibility, and collaborating with other community groups. At the conclusion of each program, grantees are required to submit outcome reports that highlight youth growth in areas such as life skills, self-confidence, and community engagement.
Since its inception in 2006, the SYE has supported programs that focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education, as well as social-emotional learning and leadership development. To learn more about the Summer Youth Experience, visit www.uwlanc.org/ funding-opportunities/.
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CASA Swears in New Advocates
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CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties celebrated the swearing in of its 47th class of new court-appointed special advocates on April 16. The 16 new advocates make up the largest new class in Lancaster County since 2019. CASA staff members, board members, and community supporters gathered at Evermore Events as The Honorable Jeffery J. Reich swore in the new class of volunteers. The event was the culmination of more than 30 hours of training completed by each volunteer in order to assist children in Lancaster and Lebanon counties’ foster care systems.
The new advocates are Jayne Bourke of Lancaster, Fiona Brenek of Morgantown, Danielle DeGroft of Lancaster, Jennifer Dever of Lancaster, Alisha Eagan of East Petersburg, Krista Fawber of Lancaster, Janet Kacskos of Lancaster, Fran Lusaitis of Landisville, Deana Marakowski of Lebanon, Crystal Martin of Brownstown, Lauren Miller of Mount Joy, Shelah Nyveldt of Bainbridge, Jessica Pflugler of Willow Street, Angie Ross of Lancaster, Mark Smith of Palmyra, and Barb Valinski of Lancaster.
volunteers appointed to advocate for the best interests of children who have been placed in the foster care system because of abuse or neglect. The new advocates will join the other volunteers currently advocating for 167 children in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.
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TROPHY WALL
Court-appointed special advocates are trained
For more information about CASA and what volunteer advocates do, visit www.casalancleb .org/volunteer or call 717- 286-1430.
Lancaster Water Week Slated
Lancaster Water Week has returned for its ninth year from June 6 to Saturday, June 14, with more than 60 water-related events hosted by dozens of partners throughout Lancaster County. Lancaster Water Week celebrates the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, which are a source of drinking water; drive economic and agricultural growth; and provide an escape into nature to fish, paddle, and swim.
Events during Water Week
include paddling trips, guided hikes and bike rides, dam and wastewater treatment plant tours, outdoor concerts, stream studies, explorations of waterway restoration in action, and volunteer community cleanups. Water Week will also highlight opportunities to protect waterways from pollutants and restore affected waterways to health.
Native trees and plants filter stormwater runoff, protecting the quality of streams and rivers. Throughout Water Week, the Lancaster Conservancy, along with the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership, will give away free native trees, shrubs, and wildflower seeds to help the community protect clean water. These will be available throughout the week at Penn Square in Lancaster city as well as at various events while supplies last.
For more information and to sign up for events, visit www. lancasterwaterweek.org.
Monday, August 25.
The 47th class of CASA volunteers includes (from left) Mark Smith, Barb Valinski, Fiona Brenek, Jennifer Dever, Alisha Eagan, Deana Marakowski, Jessica Pflugler, Shelah Nyveldt, Jayne Bourke, Janet Kacskos, Krista Fawber, Danielle DeGroft, Fran Lusaitis, Crystal Martin, Angie Ross, and Lauren Miller, sworn in by Judge Jeffrey J. Reich.