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VOL LV • NO 9

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

A FOCUS ON GRACE

Son Light Bible Church, 2503 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, hosts a Bible study every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Grace.” Attendees will learn what the Bible says to help answer the following questions: Is salvation a free gift? Can people really depend on God’s promise in John 3:16? Can people lose their salvation? Call 717-823-8779. WINTER SALE

The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association (ULTWMA) will sponsor an indoor flea market/garage sale on Saturday, Feb. 2. The event will take place in Veterans’ Hall of the War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More than 35 vendors will offer a variety of items, including coins and collectibles, books, scarves, toys, crafts, candy, and more. There is no admission charge. Call ULTWMA at 717-656-6154 to reserve a table or to inquire about renting the hall. TOPICAL DISCUSSION

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GENEALOGY SERIES

The Manheim Township Historical Society is partnering with Manheim Township Public Library on a three-part genealogy series. The first session will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster. Refreshments and an opportunity to meet the speaker will be available at 6:30 p.m. In this session, Darvin L. Martin will describe the variety of DNA tests available, sort out how to choose which test to take, and discuss how to determine who in one’s family should take this test and how to interpret test results. For more information, call 717-560-6441.

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Club Welcomes Applications For Bike Grants By Ann Mead Ash

“We have given out $350,000,” said John Mullineaux of the Lancaster Bicycle Club (LBC). “The single biggest (amount) was for municipal and EMS (emergency medical services) bike patrols. We’ve purchased bicycles and equipment (for those organizations).” Mullineaux added that Lancaster police and police stations in a number of county boroughs have received funds from the club to purchase bikes. LBC is currently seeking applicants so that the club can give away another $25,000 in grants. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools. The application form may be found at https://lancasterbikeclub.net/ grant-program. Completed applications are due to the club by Friday, Feb. 15.

“It is a simple application process,” said Mullineaux. “We ask for a short description of what they will do (with the funds) and how much they want.” Mullineaux said that the application form also asks what the organization will do if it does not receive the grant. “I pull all the applications together and do a presentation for the board, and they (usually) vote up or down,” said Mullineaux, who added that sometimes the amount of the grant request is modified by the group. Those receiving grants must initiate their projects during the 2019 calendar year. The grants were first given in 1990. Over the years, the types of requests that have been granted have varied. “We have spent money on bicycle advocacy,” recalled Mullineaux. “We have spent more than $30,000 on bicycle racks.” Mullineaux said many bicycle See Bike Grants pg 10

Power Packs - Serving And Growing By Ann Mead Ash

Back in 2004, Joan Espenshade noticed the large number of children waiting for breakfast outside a Lancaster city school on a Monday morning. Recognizing that these children may not be receiving adequate nutrition over the weekend, she founded Power Packs Project to help meet the nutritional needs of those children between Friday and Monday over the school year. The project sought to educate families as well by providing a recipe using low-cost ingredients that they could learn to replicate. Today, Power Packs Project has grown to help feed 1,600 families weekly 32 weeks per year by distributing ingredients for one low-cost meal in See Power Packs pg 3

Bicyclists take part in the Covered Bridge Ride organized each August by the Lancaster Bicycle Club. The ride raises funds that the club uses to give out grants to area organizations for bicycles, bike racks, signage, and more. Applications for this year’s grant program are due by Feb. 15.

Spotlighting Seeds, Food, And Lancaster County Kitchen Gardens By Ann Mead Ash

Jennifer Thompson, who became executive director of Power Packs Project in 2018, holds a jar of peanut butter, one of many staples the program provides to area families in need. The program also provides recipes and low-cost ingredients needed to make them.

Joanne Ranck Dirks, assistant manager for the Farm & Gardens at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, is looking forward to the interactive segment of the upcoming workshop focusing on traditional seeds and Pennsylvania Dutch foods. “All of us eat food, and many of (the attendees) will be gardeners,” shared Dirks. “When we make space for discussion, everyone can join in.” The winter workshop, which will be held at the museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, on Saturday, Feb. 23, will be broken into two parts. The 9 a.m. to noon session will include an

William Woys Weaver interactive session on seeds native to the Americas and the Three Sisters garden method. The second session, which will also take place on Feb. 23, will run from 1 to 4 p.m. It will feature a lecture See Workshop pg 4

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located at Emmaus Road Café, 1886 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, will hold an open conversation about atheism on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. The program, titled “What Your Atheist Friend Wants You to Know: The Conversation No One Is Having,” will include a film featuring honest insights from atheists about their beliefs and their experience with people of faith. Admission is free. Contact 717-4739115 or ltclancaster@gmail.com.

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