Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE: CHURCH PLANS CELEBRATION page 5
VOL LIX • NO 35
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
OUTDOOR YOGA
Susquehanna Heritage will offer Sunset Yoga on Thursdays, Sept. 13 and 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia Crossing, 41 Walnut St., Columbia. No yoga experience is necessary. The Yoga Flow class will take place on the deck overlooking the Susquehanna River. In the case of rain, the class will take place inside the building. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat, towel, and water. A cash fee is payable at the door. To preregister, call Columbia Crossing at 717-449-5607 or email info@columbiacrossing.org. BOARD MEMBERS
Columbia Borough is seeking building professionals to serve on the borough’s board of review and appeals. The board hears appeals from residents regarding property maintenance matters, including violations of existing borough ordinances. To fill vacancies within the board, the borough will select five individuals with experience and training on matters pertaining to property maintenance. Individuals who may be interested include general contractors, HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, historic renovation specialists, property managers, and landlords. To express interest in serving on the board, email Rebecca S. Denlinger, borough manager, at rdenlinger@columbiapa.net.
Tongate Named Volunteer Of The Year pg 3
Initiative Will Promote Oral Hygiene pg 8
Daniel’s Den Is Turning 10! pg 6
St. John’s Herr Estate Announces Fall Fest By Chelsea Peifer
The annual St. John’s Herr Estate (SJHE) Fall Fest, featuring an indoor yard sale and food sale, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. Plenty of free parking for the event will be available at the main building, located at 200 Luther Lane, Columbia. Items for sale will include household goods, dishes and glassware, seasonal and holiday decorations, plants, linens, clothing, jewelry, purses, books, CDs, lamps, picture frames, tools, and more. “There’s something for everyone,” said volunteer Ann Grubb, adding that everything will be reasonably priced. One area will feature items handmade by residents, including several knitted and crocheted creations. Food, including chicken corn soup,
hot dogs, sandwiches, and beverages, will be available for purchase as well. Chicken corn soup may also be purchased by the quart for carryout. Residents will also sell a variety of homemade baked goods, such as pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, bread, and caramel popcorn - all of which organizers say tend to be bestsellers each year. The event is sponsored by the SJHE Residents’ Council. All proceeds from Fall Fest will be donated to local nonprofit organizations like Hands Across the Street, Columbia Quick Response Service, Luthercare’s Columbia Day Care Center, Power Packs Project, and the Columbia Public Library. Residents’ Council officers include president Carolyn Livingston, vice president Bob Herr, and financial secretary Mary Miller. The Residents’ Council meets once a month, hosts social events See Fall Fest pg 4
Members of the St. John’s Herr Estate Residents’ Council, including (from left) Bob Herr, Carolyn Livingston, Mary Miller, and Jackie Young, invite the community to Fall Fest, an indoor yard sale, on Sept. 15. Food and baked goods will also be available to purchase.
CRAFT CLASS
5615 Mount Pisgah Road, York (Yorkana), has a monthly craft class that will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. Attendees will create a pumpkin craft out of a cement paver. Class is limited to eight participants, and a small fee will apply. Call Sandy Abel at 717-751-6437 before Monday, Sept. 10, to register. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
The Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay St., Mountville, will offer a new community program for preschool children and their caregivers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Sept. 24 to Dec. 3, except Nov. 19. The program will include free play in the fellowship hall, as well as a music class and time for parachute play. Adults may bring appropriate snacks for their child. The program is free, and no preregistration is necessary. Visit www.mountvillecob.org.
GTGH Adds 10 New Nonprofit Organizations For 2018 By Ann Mead Ash
EPC, Hempfield recCenter To Co-Host Wellness Fair By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Of the 30 organizations that will be represented at the 2018 Gifts That Give Hope (GTGH) Fair, 10 will be new to the event. Among those will be Lancaster Farm Sanctuary; Music for Everyone, known for placing pianos throughout downtown Lancaster; Faith Friendship Ministries; and The Edible Classroom. This year’s fair, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, will offer See GTGH Fair pg 5
The Gifts That Give Hope (GTGH) Fair, founded by Jen Knepper (center), will be held on Dec. 8. Representatives of organizations that will take part include (from left) Gwen Didden, Beth Horst, Brendan Stengle, and Jonina Turzi.
Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC) and the Hempfield recCenter will partner for the third year to host a Community Wellness Fair open to the public free of charge. The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Hempfield recCenter, 950 Church St., Landisville. “We have a number of resources and opportunities from the community represented,” said EPC publisher Jocelyn Engle. Almost 50 vendors from throughout Lancaster County are slated See Wellness Fair pg 8
The community is invited to attend the third annual Community Wellness Fair co-hosted by EPC and the Hempfield recCenter. Announcing the Sept. 19 event are (from left) EPC publisher Jocelyn Engle, EPC marketing assistant Michele Emenheiser, and Hempfield recCenter director of fitness and wellness Jamie McGlaughlin.
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