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ebbie’s School of Dance in Quarryville has announced that it is celebrating 50 years in business. In addition, founder Debbie Shrom transferred ownership of the studio to her daughter Tiffany Shrom in the spring of 2025. “I have watched my mom build her dance community for 28 years, and I am excited to step into her role with hopes to run the business for another 50. In the best way, she is a tough act to follow,” noted Tiffany. Debbie founded the school in 1976 at the age of 19, operating out of her parents’ basement with three students. Today, the school has its own facility, serves more than 100 dancers, and supports four competition teams. Debbie made the
decision to pass on the studio after recovering from a serious illness that required several weeks of hospitalization. “It is a dream come true to see Debbie’s School of Dance continue moving forward under my daughter’s talented leadership in dance and choreography,” Debbie said. Debbie has been a part of the dance world for many years. In the 1970s, she performed in “Carnival” and “Funny Girl” at the Fulton Theatre. She has also studied in New York City with jazz dance legend Gus Giordano. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Tiffany obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance with a concentration in performance and choreography from Slippery Rock University. She is currently Debbie Shrom (left) has transferred ownership of her See Dance School pg 3 dance school to daughter Tiffany Shrom.
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West Fallowfield Christian School (WFCS) is amidst a “Growing Together Capital Campaign” that is aimed at raising money for a renovation and expansion project at the school. Located at 795 Fallowfield Road in Atglen, adjacent to Octorara Area School District’s primary campus, renovations are already underway. The school projects that a total of $850,000 is needed for the project; $500,000 has been raised to date.
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LHCC Is All for One and One for All BY JEFF FALK
In the developmental world of nonprofits, the Lancaster Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LHCC) is in its infancy; it’s a newborn. But in a short period of time, LHCC has laid a stable foundation upon which growth can be nurtured. Essential for continued maturation are public awareness and community support. Once it does blossom, LHCC will connect resources to those in need, unlock the economic potential of the local Latino community and make Lancaster County a better place to live. “It’s in its baby stages, but people are beginning to reach out,” said Esther DeWoody, the founder and president of LHCC. “The mission is to reach the Latino business owners and educate members of the Latino community about the community resources available to them, so they can do better in education and financially. We want Latino business owners to know that it’s possible, that they can do it. People are willing to go the extra mile to welcome the Latino community and work with them.” After putting thoughts into motion in April of 2025 and launching the organization’s website in November, DeWoody for mally founded LHCC in March of this year. DeWoody is currently operating the fledgling organization from her Manheim Township home but hopes to move into a more permanent brick-and-mortar office by the end of this summer and then eventually add staff.
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