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The Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will offer two Family Story Times at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1, and on Saturday, March 2. Participants will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and enjoy his stories. Green eggs and ham will be served for breakfast. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend with an adult. Registration will begin on Friday, Feb. 15. To preregister, call the library at 717-626-2255 no more than two weeks in advance. BUS EXCURSION
The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will host a spring bus excursion to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 8. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the parking lot at A.C. Moore, 1625 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, and is slated to return at 7:30 p.m. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, April 10. The cost for the trip includes bus transportation, museum fees, and driver gratuity. Attendees will purchase lunch and dinner on their own at the museum’s restaurants. Call Sue Bleil at 717-989-0321.
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Positive Interaction: Warwick Sees Facility Dogs In Its Future By Ann Mead Ash
Warwick School District has long considered bringing in facility dogs for each of the six district schools, and that possibility is now on its way to becoming a reality. Ryan Axe, director of secondary education for the district, recalled that approximately five years ago Warwick superintendent Dr. April Hershey had suggested having facility dogs on school campuses. “After the recent incidents on campus (in late 2018), we saw the impact dogs can have, and we decided to revisit the initiative,” said Axe. When Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS) of Lancaster brought up to a dozen dogs to the school late in the fall, administrators saw firsthand the positive results of interaction with the canines. “The biggest thing (the dogs provided) was
comfort,” Axe said. “When there is sadness or anxiety, a dog can be very comforting, and we saw that a lot. We saw dogs bring smiles to the faces of students and staff.” According to Axe, facility dogs are specially trained to work a full day in venues such as schools. “We intend to use (the dogs) throughout the day for learning support, comfort, (and) as incentives,” said Axe. “Students read to them, and (students may be) allowed to walk the dog or take him out at recess (as a reward for certain behavior).” Axe noted that facility dogs require both handlers while they are at the school and caretakers outside school. “Caretakers bring the dogs to and from campus,” explained Axe, who noted that the plan is to choose caretakers from among school staff members. “Every building will have a primary and secondary caretaker.” See Facility Dogs pg 6
Mentoring Across The Miles
Lifetree Cafe Boys ages 12 to 18 who take part in LifeCycles take rides in Lancaster County and beyond. LifeCycles is a bicycle ministry associated with Community Fellowship Church in Lancaster.
LifeCycles Helps Youths Stay On Track By Ann Mead Ash
At the end of each year, Lee Deremer, founder of LifeCycles, creates a presentation that shows each young man who
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Dogs provided by Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS) of Lancaster brought comfort to students at Warwick High School following the difficult events that occurred there in late 2018. The Warwick School District hopes to have a facility dog on each of the six district campuses beginning this fall.
TTC/Potter’s House Plans Annual Banquet By Ann Mead Ash
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is hosted at The General Sutter Inn, 14 E. Main St., Lititz, every Monday at 7 p.m. Lifetree is a weekly program that involves friendly conversations about various topics. The Feb. 18 program, titled “We’re Not Alone? The Search for Intelligent Life on Other Planets,” will feature a filmed interview with Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute. The discussion will focus on whether intelligent life exists in other places in the universe and what the search for that life is revealing. All are invited to the free community event. For details, visit www.lifetreecafelancaster.us, search for “Lifetree Cafe Lititz” on Facebook, or contact Pastor Jason at 717-333-9238 or jbperkowski@gmail.com.
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participates in the program how far he has ridden a bicycle by taking part in regular weekly and added challenge rides. “We hold an end-of-theyear celebration (with) an awards ceremony,” said Deremer. “I list all the boys who have participated by name on a map.” See LifeCycles pg 3
“Our premise is understanding that recovery is not the antidote to addiction,” said Lloyd Hoover, executive director of TTC/Potter’s House, a nonprofit, Christ-centered ministry that offers a holistic approach to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of prerelease and post-release prisoners and individuals desiring to overcome addictions. “Belonging is the antidote to addiction. So recovery can’t happen in isolation,” he explained. To help raise funds to support the ministry, TTC/Potter’s House will hold its annual banquet on Friday, March 8, at Shady Maple Banquet Hall, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
Armond “Bud” Roda This year’s keynote speaker will be Armond “Bud” Roda. Roda is the volunteer staff chaplain at the Lancaster County Prison and a liaison for referrals to the TTC/Potter’s House program. Roda has worked with both TTC/Potter’s House and the prison for more than 20 years. During that time, his influence has helped steer more See TTC/Potter’s House pg 4
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