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JULY 29, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 33
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Farm Markets Go To Green (Phase) By Ann Mead Ash
Because they provide food, farm markets were considered essential businesses when businesses were closed under COVID-19 restrictions, but that does not mean that the organizations were not affected by changes in shopping patterns in the economy that resulted from the shutdown. “The pandemic has changed the typical summer landscape for many, and that includes our local farmers and small businesses,” said Dani Decker, manager of communications for Lancaster’s Central Market Trust. Located at 23 N. Market St., Lancaster, the local icon remained open throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Local vegetables and fruits line the shelves of Harvest Lane Farm Market (left photos). Alana Burkholder (left in right photo) and Hunter Rohrer display seasonal items sold at Brook Lawn Farm Market. Farm markets have taken steps to keep customers safe in the green phase.
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Jill Hertzog, artistic director of dance with Cavod Academy of the Arts, is excited about the
theme for this year’s Camp Create, a summer camp experience specifically designed for teenagers and adults, those age 13 and up, with intellectual and
Participants in Camp Create, a Cavod Academy of the Arts summer camp experience specifically designed for teenagers and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will take part in a showcase for family and friends to be held at Cavod Theatre at the end of the camp.
Diana Stoltzfus, assistant manager with Brook Lawn Farm Market, 2325 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, said the farm staff did not let the pandemic change their outlook. “We are doing what we have always done over the years,” she shared. “Our focus continues to be on growing and selling high-quality, homegrown fruits and vegetables in season.” Recently, the market featured its own sweet corn, which is picked fresh daily, as well as peaches, squash, eggplant, Shishito peppers, and more. In season, the market will offer more than 50 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. Safety procedures for customers and employees have been foremost in the minds of market owners. Central Market, Brook Lawn, and Harvest Lane have focused on See Farm Markets pg 5
Coin Auction Will Help Support MCC developmental disabilities. “We are doing ‘Create With Purpose - What’s your purpose?’” said Hertzog, who noted that Cavod’s tagline is “Create With Purpose.” “Each camper will have the chance to explore different passions and creative outlets, and we will touch on identity, how much they are loved and how much they are worth.” This is the second year that Cavod, which is located at 665 W. Main St., New Holland, will hold Camp Create. This year’s camp will be held at Cavod from 4 to 6:30 p.m. starting on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7. On Aug. 7, at 6 p.m., a showcase performance will be held for family and friends of campers in Cavod Theatre, 685 W. Main St., New Holland. A display of artwork created See Cavod pg 2
By Ann Mead Ash
The Pennsylvania Relief Sale, which supports the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), is an institution in the state. Held yearly at the Pennsylvania Farm Show building in Harrisburg, the event has been known to feature close to 400 handcrafted quilts, wall hangings, and comforters, along with opportunities to shop for handmade items and gifts and to bid on unique items during the Country Auction, Silent Auction, and Children’s Auction. The event is also known for homemade food and family-friendly activities. This year, however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the auction was canceled. Steven Stoltzfus of Leola, who has long been involved with the relief sale, along with a group of volunteers wanted to help make up for some of the funds lost due to the cancellation. “We’re holding just the coin auction,” reported Stoltzfus. A variety of donated coins have been gathered to be sold at an auction that will be both live and online at the same time. The live auction will be held at the
Bareville Fire Hall, 211 E. Main St., Leola, on Friday, Aug. 14, beginning at 5 p.m. At the same time, the auction will be held online through https://hibid.com. The auction preview will be held beginning at 4 p.m.
A variety of donated coins will be sold at a live and online auction at the Bareville Fire Hall, 211 E. Main St., Leola, on Friday, Aug. 14, beginning at 5 p.m. Funds raised by the auction will benefit Mennonite Central Committee. The auction is being organized by the board members of the Pennsylvania Relief Sale, which was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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“We have been actively providing updates to the community online on what stands are open and any operational changes that have needed to happen,” reported Decker. Kristofer Bucher, manager of Harvest Lane Farm, 851 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, noted that the market stays open year round, but this spring he was pleased to find more customers than usual wanting to shop there. “I think the small format gave and continues to give a lot of people the confidence to shop (locally) during the pandemic,” said Bucher. The farm added an online store and offered both pickup and delivery to make shopping there more convenient and safer. “(Adding those services) has been crucial during this time as well,” said Bucher.
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