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BY LOGAN MOYER
Dylan Houck has gotten much older, but his urge to feed those in need hasn’t gotten any weaker.
Dylan was a 4-year-old when he started his annual Helping Hunger Food Drive in 2015. He collected 400 pounds of food over two weeks in his inaugural effort.
Dylan, now 15 and a freshman at Pequea Valley Secondary School, is aiming to collect 20,000 pounds of food for the Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) in this year’s drive.
“Children in the summer whose parents can’t come home from work and feed them, they don’t really know where their next meal is coming from,” Dylan said. “They don’t even know when they’ll eat next.”
Dylan, the son of Jackie and Thomas Houck of Gap, is joined in the effort by his two younger brothers, Wesley and Tyler. Last year, the family delivered 19,360 pounds of food to CCFB in early May.
The effort began in 2015 when a

power outage sparked a conversation about lost food. When Dylan’s parents explained to him that not every family could just go out and get more food, Dylan didn’t sleep too well that night.




BY LOGAN MOYER
Playing basketball was a natural choice for Janae Patterson.
Just like her older siblings, Patterson began playing in the New Holland Upward Basketball League when she was in second grade. Her dad was her coach. She described
her family as “a basketball family.”
A decade later, Patterson is now the all-time leading girls’ basketball scorer at Pequea Valley (PV) and was recently named to the PA Sports Writers All-State second team for the second year in a row.
“I don’t really know if I was expecting it the first year I got
“I woke up the next morning still pretty upset,” said Dylan, whose parents suggested they get some food and donate it to a food bank.
“Then I started naming all of my little preschool friends, asking if
See Food Drive pg 5

BY JEFF FALK
Some of its offerings aren’t exactly what one might consider traditional Olympic sports. But what makes Special Olympics so special is that it unlocks potential, it explores the therapeutic nature of athletics, and it enhances lives.
“My favorite part is watching the growth of athletes as people,” said Lynn Lopez, a team lead for Special Olympics Lancaster.
“Not just as athletes, but as individuals,” said Anne Phillips, a sports team leader for Special Olympics Lancaster. “I have one particular athlete who was shy and reserved, and now he’s not afraid to speak with anybody. He’s developed quite a bit of confidence.”
Special Olympics Lancaster uses sports to serve local residents with intellectual disabilities and delayed development issues. Athletes are mentored by coaches, learn the finer points of sports and are afforded opportunities to interact with peers and other members of the community.
Those opportunities that Special Olympics Lancaster provide are free to participants and their families.
Special Olympics Lancaster does not maintain a brick-andmortar office space, but its management team meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at Keystone Custom Homes, 227 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster.
“Many times, after high school, our athletes don’t have ways to enjoy sports,” said Phillips. “We’re able to bring joy to the





it,” remarked Patterson, who will graduate in May. “But this year, I kind of knew I was going to get it. It feels good; it’s like all the hard work that I put in has paid off.”
Even before Patterson entered Pequea Valley’s middle school basketball program, she was instantly identified as one to watch in the future.











“I remembered who she was, and just the fact that she was a great kid who loved playing basketball,” remarked PV varsity coach Jason McDonald, who watched Patterson play at camps and youth travel ball. “You knew it right away ... she just had the skill set. She could shoot, she could drive, she passed, she was on the floor. She could do more as a seventh-grader than a lot of kids can do when they’re a lot older than that.”
Once Patterson reached high school, she hit the ground running. McDonald put her on the floor as





Jan. 5, making her the highest-scoring player in program history.
She finished her senior year with 1,741 points, considerably ahead of previous record-holder Alyssa Hershey, who graduated in 2016 with 1,477 points. She became the 225th girls’ player in L-L history to reach the 1,000-point plateau when she did so in her junior season.
“Being in that environment, Pequea Valley community, is such a blessing,” she said. “I never really looked at the numbers. I just played basketball because I loved the game.”
the starting point guard in game one of her freshman year. It’s safe to say that Patterson never looked back.
“I was definitely nervous about it,” she said. “Sometimes I felt like I had to show that I deserved that spot ... I kind of just took it in stride and took it one step at a time.”
Step by step, Patterson led the Braves to a pair of District 3 Class 3A championship games and one state playoff win this past season. In the process, Patterson was a Lancaster-Lebanon (L-L) League Section 4 first-team selection in all of her four years of high school and was unanimously picked
by coaches as Section 4’s player of the year in her senior season.
Patterson also got the chance to play in the L-L League senior all-star game on April 21 at Manheim Central.
“Sometimes you just sit back and watch,” McDonald said. “Because you know how good she is ... no matter what happens on the floor, you know you have the best player. She can control the whole game, not just on the offensive side, but on the defensive side as well.”
Patterson averaged 19.2 points per game in her senior season. She dropped a career-high 38 points in a home win over Lancaster Mennonite on
“She’s just a great kid,” McDonald added. “The great ones usually are great kids, but she’s fantastic. That made it even more special to have her break that record for us.”
College coaches have tried to recruit Patterson for years, but she doesn’t think that college is the best route for her. She is currently leaning toward being a real estate agent while trying to get into either coaching or officiating basketball on the side. She would love to do so at Pequea Valley.
“I don’t know where I would be without the game,” she said. “It’s just taught me so much in my life. I really hope I can continue that.”








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The Ice Cream Bar will be open on Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. Later in May, the Ice Cream Bar will switch from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday hours to Wednesday through Sunday hours. The full inside Decades experience - retro arcade games, bowling, full restaurant, and bar - will continue to be open on Wednesdays through Sundays. Outdoor dining options will be available.
For more information, email Tony Gorick at tony@ decadesbowl.com.
The Ice Cream Bar at Decades opened its second season with a celebration on April 17. The Ice Cream Bar features a variety of ice cream flavors, alcoholic and nonalcoholic milkshakes, frozen treats, savory snacks, Decades cocktail pouches, beer on tap, new iced coffee, Decades margaritas, Shifty canned cocktails, and more. Decades will feature a variety of house-made ice cream flavors this season, including the Coindexter Crunch, which was inspired by Cap’n Crunch cereal, and a new Chillin’ With My Peeps flavor swirled with Cadbury egg pieces and Peeps candy.

The Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) has funding for Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) for farmers in Lancaster County. The funding is provided through the State Conservation Commission Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).
tures. The conservation district provides up to 90% cost share through ACAP toward installation of practices to address existing conservation resource concerns related to manure management and soil loss.
Lancaster Kennel Club will hold the 82nd annual Red Rose Classic All Breed Dog Show and Rally Trials on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, at the Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon. More than 500 dogs will compete in the family-

friendly event. Vendors and concessions will also be available.
The rally trial will begin at 1 p.m. on May 8 in the West Hall. Judging and rally trials will begin at 8 a.m. on May 9. A new feature this year will be the Pee Wee Special Attraction, which is for children ages 5 to 9. More detailed breed, best of group, and best of show ring times and locations will be available at www.raudogshows.com/ judging-programs/ in early May.
Admission to the show is free. There is a per vehicle parking fee on May 9. Due to safety concerns, strollers are not allowed in the show or grooming areas. In addition, only dogs entered in the show may be on-site.
For more details, visit www.lancasterkennelclub .org or email lkcprez@gmail .com. Information about the club is available by searching for “Lancaster Kennel Club” on Facebook.
The major sponsors for the show are the Lebanon County commissioners’ Hotel Tax and Tourism Grant Program, Dr. Gary’s Best Breed Holistic Pet Nutrition, and Fortitude Canine.
Lancaster Kennel Club was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2023 as a Centennial Club for being in existence for more than 100 years, having been founded in 1921.
Lancaster County has $2.3 million in ACAP funds for BMP projects, including grassed waterways, terraces, streambank fencing, stream crossings, barnyards, roof gutters, and manure storage struc-
Farmers interested in implementing BMPs on their operation should contact Kent Bitting, LCCD engineer, at 717874-2540 or visit www .lancasterconservation .org. Projects for this round of ACAP funding will need to be completed by Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.


they could come and do it as well ... It’s kind of ramped up every year from there.”
Since then, Dylan has collected and donated 62,756 pounds of food to CCFB and other local entities.
This year’s drive began on April 13 and will run through Wednesday, May 13. On weekends, Dylan and his brothers will set up shop at a local grocery store and ask shoppers to donate items.
“The Grocery Outlet and Dutch-Way are usually pretty big supporters,” Jackie said. “We just hand people slips of paper on their way in, and then they do their shopping and then hand the groceries to us on the way out.”
New for this year’s drive, the family has started a GoFundMe page to raise money to buy additional food, the idea being that the money will allow the family to buy food in bulk and save some funds that way. The family has also reached out

to businesses, schools and sports teams to join in on the effort.
To donate to Dylan’s effort, visit www.gofundme .com/manage/join-dylans -mission-to-fight-hunger. Those interested may also drop items off at Keller Williams, 131 Woodcutter St., Suite 100, Exton. Items needed for this year’s drive include peanut butter and jelly, beans
(especially black beans), rice, tomatoes/sauce, oils, mayo, spices, canned tuna and chicken, juiced canned fruits, applesauce, pasta, macaroni and cheese, individual bottled water, granola bars, personal hygiene items like deodorant and toothpaste, feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads, diapers, toiletries like toilet paper and tissues and cleaning supplies.
While the drive is underway, some of the food is kept in the family’s garage, while the rest of it is held in storage units or in trailers.
really important to Dylan is making sure that people recognize that there’s a need,” Jackie said.


The food will be delivered to CCFB on Thursday, May 14, as part of a “Red Day” collaboration with Keller Williams Real Estate in Exton, where Jackie works. Agents from Keller Williams take the day off to help the family box up the food and deliver it to the food bank.
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athletes and their families. They’re able to compete with peers. That’s important, mentally, physically and socially.”
“We want to extend an opportunity to everyone to try a sport maybe they haven’t tried before,” said Lopez.
The sports offered by Special Olympics Lancaster are seasonal and correspond to those offered by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Softball is offered in the summer season, which runs from June through August, while the fall season features volleyball, bocce, power lifting and long-distance walking/running. Special Olympics Lancaster’s winter season offers bowling and snow shoeing, and the spring season includes swimming, basketball and tennis.
Seasons consist of learning, practicing and competing on the local, area and state levels. Special Olympics Lancaster utilizes athletic venues at Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster Bible College, Lititz recCenter, John Beck Elementary School in the Warwick School District and YMCA of the Roses in the city.
“(Athletes) develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship,” said Lopez, a resident of Manheim Township. “The soft skills are steps toward independence. The social skills are interactions with

others outside of their families.”
“It often helps parents,” said Phillips, a resident of Manheim borough. “Some parents are feeling very alone and they learn information like, ‘My athlete does that too.’ It’s helpful for parents as well as the athletes. Some parents think their children couldn’t do anything, and they’re finding out they can play the sports they love.”
Currently, about 165 individuals are registered across Special Olympics Lancaster programs. They’re Lancaster County residents between the ages of 8 and 60.
“They are people. They are to be respected just like
anyone else,” said Phillips. “For some, it’s social. But we have many serious, competitive athletes. Some are even elite athletes. They train year-round.”
“These are people who love playing sports for the true love of it,” said Lopez. “They are doing everything they can to compete at the level they’re at. They’re going to do their best.”



Special Olympics Lancaster benefits from the contributions of about 40 volunteers. Because of safety guidelines, Special Olympics Lancaster maintains a one-to-four coachto-athlete ratio, and there are currently waiting lists for athletes in some sports.
Right now, Special Olympics Lancaster is seeking volunteer coaches for its summer softball season.
“The name ‘Special Olympics’ is as popular as CocaCola,” said Lopez. “We’re one of the most recognizable brand names. But do people understand who we are? No, not always. Some people think it’s a one-day or two-day function. We are that program targeting people with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays. We’re much bigger than people think we are.”
Special Olympics was established in Lancaster in 1975. There are more than 50 active Special Olympics programs across Pennsylvania.
“We’re giving athletes a place to fit in, be competitive and learn a sport,” said Phillips. “We need volunteers. We train volunteers. We could be so much bigger and meet so many more needs of the people of Lancaster County.” For additional informa -




tion, search for “Special Olympics Lancaster PA” on Facebook.
























Submitted by Leona Baker for the Historical Society of Salisbury Township
In 2026, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary. In 1776, the people were seeking freedom from what they considered an oppressive government. Whether those who were rebelling were Patriots or Tories depended on lifestyle as well as point of view. The next few “From the Attic” columns will discuss the beginnings of villages established before that time in what would later become Salisbury Township.
At first, explorers and trappers traded with the Native Americans. Later, hundreds of European families arrived, escaping either religious persecution or dire poverty. They settled in the forests, cutting trees for wood to build homes and barns, and clearing fields to begin raising crops in the rich soil of the valley. Where one family settled, others soon joined, until a small village evolved.


The first village to endure appears to have been at the crossroads of what became Gap-in-theHills. Evidence indicates that Gap was already a geographical entity when Jonas Nilson traveled from Philadelphia to trade furs for goods in 1644. Nilson used a road that lay on the north-south trade route from New Castle, Del. Apparently, trading was brisk and profitable, and by 1701, when William Penn came west to confirm relations with the Susquehannock Native Americans, pioneers were using that north-south trail as one of the clearest routes to the frontier. Francis Jones recognized the importance of providing goods and lodging to those travelers and, in 1726, built a tavern on today’s Gap Road to accommodate those coming from New Castle, as well as others traveling from Philadelphia on what was called

the Minquas Path. Today, Gap remains a crossroads, and Newport Pike (Route 41) and Lincoln Highway (Route 30) are two of the busiest highways in the county.
Robert Gault brought his family to the New World in 1709. Legend has it that upon arriving in New Castle, Gault traveled ahead to search for the “perfect” place to settle. But after collecting his family, he turned north too early and could not find his marked land. Instead, he settled near a spring on the high ridge above today’s Cambridge Road. As other families joined him, the village of South Hermitage began to grow. Today, the family homestead still stands; the 300-year-old Pequea Presbyterian Church continues to thrive; the White Hall school, built in 1834, remains as a private home; and the farmland surrounding continues to produce abundant crops. Legend says that the name South Hermitage derives from a religious group from upper New York that came south to the area and decided to keep its village name, adding “south” to distinguish the change of location.
White Horse, a good day’s journey from Philadelphia, began as a settlement along the Colonial road built in 1733. Known as the Kings’ Highway, the road roughly followed Old Peter’s Road, a trade route used by the French-Canadian fur trader Peter Bisaillon. Bisaillon’s route probably followed even older Native American trails. The White Horse Inn, around which the village grew, served many of the pioneers traveling along the route. Today, the old inn is a private home, and the village thrives. Some information shared in this column can be found in Joan Lorenz’s 2002 book, “The History of Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.”












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ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday Worship at 9:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday School for all ages following morning worship. For more information visit www.ststephenpca.org Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 E. Main Street New Holland PA 717-354-7871.
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The Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) recently recognized outstanding efforts in natural resource conservation at its 73rd awards banquet at the Farm and Home Center in Lancaster.
The 2026 Outstanding Cooperator of the Year Award was presented to the Twin Lane Farm, operated by Bob and Doreen Shearer and Michael and Julie Shearer, for their commitment to conservation on their farm. The Shearers have worked closely with the Conservation District









and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service for more than 25 years. The family has implemented conservation best management practices, including grassed waterways, a mortality composter, a roofed heavy-use area, no-till farming, and cover crops. The family has helped to educate others on conservation by hosting field days and site visits.
The LCCD watershed program awarded the Watershed Excellence Award to John D. Hoover, whose farm was part of a stream restoration project. Hoover worked alongside LCCD staff members and an excavating team, restoring 2,200 feet of streambank and instream habitat, and planted hundreds of trees to establish a riparian buffer. He engaged his community in the project, supporting opportunities for others to learn about sustainable practices. His dedication and stewardship

demonstrated how farming can support environmental restoration, protect water quality, and inspire future generations.
The erosion and sedimentation program recognized the Lancaster Civil Engineering Company with the Building Industry
Resource Conservation Award. Lancaster Civil Engineering Company received the award because it consistently prepares stormwater discharge permit applications and works collaboratively with LCCD.



The Ann Brown Scholarship recipients for the current school year were announced. This college scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue secondary studies in the fields of agriculture or conservation of natural resources. Lauren Smith and Ellie Eshleman received the 2025-26 scholarships. Conestoga Township was honored with the Low Volume Road Project Award. Conestoga Township worked with LCCD’s low-volume road program
to build a technically sound project on Brenner Hollow Road that reduced stormwater impacts to a local stream. To do so, the township engaged landowners, worked within a limited area, solved a resource concern, and stayed within its budget. LCCD recognized the project for technical ingenuity, community engagement, and responsible use of public funding.
Rick Purnell has volunteered at the Lancaster County Youth Conservation School as a fly-tier

Matthew Cocker of Gap has been selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Cocker is a student at Pequea Valley High School.
NSHSS recognizes high-achieving students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and commu -
nity commitment. Those who join automatically become lifetime members and have access to resources to help them develop their strengths and pursue their passions on each step along their journey, from high school to college to career. To learn more, visit www .nshss.org.
Ornate Dance Theatre will present its spring showcase on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 16, at 2 and 7 p.m. at Cavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., New Holland. The production brings together choreographers sharing real-life stories of hope, redemption, healing, and promise. The choreographers will share the inspiration behind their creations.
instructor for more than 15 years. Donating supplies and materials for all students to participate, he’s generously offered students hands-on experience, developing an appreciation for this outdoor experience of flyfishing.
Brandon Bixler, the agricultural and environmental science teacher at McCaskey High School in the School District of Lancaster, accepted the Conservation Educator Award. The accolade honored Bixler’s commitment to building a new program at McCaskey High School, bridging agriculture and FFA to environmental science within an urban school district. McCaskey FFA completed the charter process in 2025.
To purchase tickets, visit https://cavod.org/ events/still-standing -ornate-dance-theatre/.









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The Lancaster County Beekeepers Society (LCBS) marked a historic milestone with the celebration of its 150th anniversary Members Banquet, held on the anniversary of its founding, March 13.
The event brought together members, leaders, and supporters to honor
a century and a half of beekeeping education, stewardship, and community in Lancaster County. A highlight of the banquet was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim Pinkerton, recognizing his years of dedication, leadership, and lasting contributions
to LCBS and the broader beekeeping community. Pinkerton, a former LCBS president and longtime advocate for beekeeping education, was celebrated for his commitment to mentoring and advancing the craft.
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The anniversary year has also brought significant recognition from state and federal leaders. LCBS received official proclamations from Governor Josh Shapiro, recognizing the society’s 150th anniversary; Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell C. Redding, celebrating the milestone; Congressman Lloyd Smucker, commemorating 150 years of service; and state Sen. James Andrew Malone of the 36th Senate District, congratulating LCBS on its participation in the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
For 150 years, the LCBS has remained committed to education, mentorship, and the promotion of responsible beekeeping practices. LCBS continues to build on its legacysupporting pollinators, empowering beekeepers, and strengthening the agricultural community for generations to come.
The Conestoga Herb Guild will host its annual plant and seed exchange at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at the Millersville Veterans of Foreign Wars, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville.
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WordUP Ministries and Laundry Love will offer an opportunity to wash and dry clothing free of charge on Thursday, May 7. The program will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Gap Laundry, 5291 Lincoln Highway. For more details, contact Buck Mowday at buckmowday@gmail.com or 717-330-0561.




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cabinetry, sit-up bar; BR w/2closets; full bath; laundry; walk-in pantry; composite deck w/PVC trim. Partial basement w/egress door; on-site well, public sewer, individual utilities, heat pump/central AC; projected annual income: $34,800; annual taxes: $4,140. Outbuildings: a 2-car garage & shed, nice macadam drive & parking area. Tremendous investment opportunity; absolute move-in ready condition! Open House: Sat., May 9 from 1-3 P.M. for info call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333.
Terms: $35,000 down day of sale, balance in 60-days. Attorney: Grace Bond (717) 299-1100.
Note: Valuable income producing, professionally renovated, low maintenance 2-unit
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Looking for a few more FT/PT
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INT./EXT. PAINTING


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