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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
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Fairmount Schedules Online Auction And Drive-Through Barbecue Annual Fundraiser Changes Locations By Ann Mead Ash
Dorothy Witmer, one of the principal organizers of the annual Fairmount Benefit Auction and Chicken Barbecue, is saddened that Fairmount residents will not be enjoying this year’s event as they have in the past. “One of the special struggles is that this has always been a day of celebration for the residents,” said Witmer. “It started out being a special day for them and for families to be with them, and now it is going on without them.”
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A John Deere pedal car (top photo) and an assortment of quilts (bottom photo) will all go up for bids when Fairmount holds its Online Auction and Drive-Through Barbecue.
Treasures Markets - Bringing Food And More To Lancaster Several years ago, Mike Mitchell, former owner of a discount market, was
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sitting in church when he had a vision of bringing closeout liquidated overstock merchandise and thrift store items together with groceries, fresh produce, dairy, frozen foods, and fresh meat. Mitchell thought, “If God brings me the right team to put this together, I can do this.” That team, which has brought just such a market to a food desert, with a population of 33,000 within a mile of the location, in Lancaster, includes vice president of development Pam Pautz, who See Treasures Markets pg 4
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The team that has made Treasures Markets a reality includes (from left) vice president of store operations Ken Groff, vice president of development Pam Pautz, and vice president of purchasing Mike Willig. The first store, which offers discounted groceries, clothing, and housewares, opened on North Franklin Street in Lancaster at the end of June.
For the safety of Fairmount residents and attendees at the annual event, organizers have moved the 31st annual auction online and made the chicken barbecue a drive-through event at two area locations. Online pre-bidding for the auction will open Friday, Sept. 4. Bidding will start to close on Friday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m., with all items scheduled to close by 8 p.m. “We will take absentee bids,” said Peter Passage, stewardship director at Fairmount. Witmer explained that those who would like to take part in absentee bidding may do so by calling 717-354-1800. “(When they) leave their maximum bid and contact information, we will bid for them,” said Witmer, who said the option will be available until the auction ends.
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Friendship Community To Hold 5K Run/Walk Friendship Community will hold a fundraising 5K with options for a virtual race as well as an in-person race on Sept. 26. By Ann Mead Ash
As a runner, Becky Link, development associate with Friendship Community, knows how 5Ks have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions. While many organized runs have been converted to virtual events, many participants, Link included, miss running in person. So, when Link had the chance to offer
input for the annual Friendship Community 5K Run/Walk, she liked the idea of offering options. “We decided to focus on the 5K and have it be both virtual and in-person,” said Link. “Anyone who wants to support us but is feeling hesitant about being in groups of people, we understand and appreciate that.” For those runners, the 5K offers a virtual participation opportunity, which includes the same goodie bag, but can See Friendship 5K pg 6
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