Lititz JULY 22, 2026
REACHING MORE THAN 14,500 HOMES
At UZRC, AI Is Power Used for Good
“Better service than our previous supplier at a lower cost.” - DAVID S.
BY JEFF FALK
N
rating
ˁ˂ˊ ˁ ˂ˊ ˂ʹʹʸ˅ʼˁʺ ˂ʹʹʸ˅ʼˁʺ ˆ˃ʸʸʷˆ ˆ ˆ˃ʸʸʷˆ ˈ˃ ˇ˂ ˃ʸʸʷˆ ˈ ˈ˃ ˈ ˃ ˇ ˇ ˇ˂ ˂
1 GIG CLEAR PRICING
ot unlike the unknown, technology can be a little s c ar y. T he tradi t ion al application of technolog y has always been to make the world a better place for humans. Recently, United Zion Retirement Community (UZRC) installed and implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) system that makes life safer for its residents. Miranda Troyer has been UZRC’s director of personal care for six years. “It’s a radar-based system that requires no microphones and no cameras,” said Troyer. “It works on motion detection. It’s smart, so it learns our residents. It learns where their resting places are, so it’s known when they are moving. I’m not a tech person. But our results have been amazing.” In January, UZRC, which is located at 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, became one of the first AI-powered
really means to work as a full-time performer,” said Marie Cleaves Rothaker, Paloma’s mom. “I’m hoping the experience expands her perspective and she learns more about herself and how the theater may fit into her future. The parent liaison shared that this program helps these kids find their people. That’s what every parent hopes for their kids, that they find a supportive community no matter what they choose to do.”
Weavers see the big picture. Weavers are servants. Weavers unite communities. Weavers are leaders. The new Weaver Awards from the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) promote, advocate for and celebrate weaving - not the textile, yarns or thread type, but the social fabric kind. “A weaver is someone who sees a need and invites their neighbors to pitch in and find a solution,” said Val Schade, LCCF’s communications manager. “They understand that a healthy community strengthens all of us and creates opportunities to build strong, lasting relationships in everyday places. A weaver may lead a monthly river cleanup, or have started a board game club for seniors, or host a book club or lead a group of stay-at-home parents. There are so many ways you can build lasting relationships and weave our community together.” Through a national Weaver Awards program, LCCF is distributing 20 awards of $2,500 - a total of $50,000 - to people or small organizations that foster connections in Lancaster County. Individuals or nonprofits can apply for or nominate others for the awards at www.weavelancastercounty.org through Friday, July 24. Applicants must be 18 or older, serve or reside in Lancaster County, have a project that fosters relationships and be welcoming to any neighbor seeking to participate in the initiative. Organizations that
See Paloma pg 5
See Weaver pg 3
A United Zion Retirement Community employee explains the intricacies of the new AI system to a resident.
senior living communities on the system is an early detection tool East Coast when it was equipped designed to reduce the frequency with a Helpany AI system. The AI and severity of residents’ falls. See UZRC pg 4
NO CONTRACTS
Paloma Is Wishing Upon a Star
FAMILY OWNED
BY JEFF FALK
She’s got the interest. She’s got the drive. She’s got the talent. All Paloma Cleaves Rothaker needs is some experience to pull all of those elements together. There are few experiences for young performers like the one that Broadway Artists Alliance provides. “I hope that Paloma will gain a better understanding of what it
R129829
Scan to Check Availability
Paloma Cleaves Rothaker
Summer Fruits
• SWEET & TART CHERRIES • STRAWBERRIES • BLUEBERRIES • YELLOW PEACHES • OUR APPLES • TOMATOES • VEGGIES • MELONS & LOPES and lots more!
FLOWERS! Great Selection!
400 Long Lane At Marticville Road
Open Mon.-Sat. 8-6, Closed Sun. PLEASE DELIVER BY WEDNESDAY
WAR
LCCF Has Got Monetary Awards for Weavers
BY JEFF FALK
4.9
or call us at 717-936-9807
VOL LXVII • NO 20
(Rts. 741 & 324S) 3 Miles S. of Lancaster
NEW SPECIALS EVERY WEEK!
717-872-9311 www.cherryhillorchards.com
R129844
300+ reviews
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954