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IN THIS ISSUE: GROUPS LAUNCH COUNTYWIDE RESPONSE FUND page 2
APRIL 8, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 12
HE IS RISEN! Thank You A Sincere
To Our Community Of Heroes!
Stay Connected And Support Your Local Businesses! • Purchase a gift card to be used at a later date • Order takeout • Tip a little more than usual • Take advantage of curbside pickup/drop-off services
• Share a positive experience/review on social media • Use credit or debit cards (cut down on the germs from cash and coins) • Be patient • Say thank you • Stay home if you’re sick • Sign up for virtual community experiences/ activities
Staving Off Cabin Fever By Ann Mead Ash
Since Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ordered a statewide shutdown on March 16, those who found themselves at home - with or without children - may be struggling to fill the hours in quarantine. Mary Bauer, founder of Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, based in Chester County, has not hesitated to see the value in the hours. “Take advantage of the quarantine and get some fresh air and exercise with your dog,” said Bauer, who recommended throwing a ball or flying disc or working on basic training techniques. Those without pets to play with also have a variety of options for staving off cabin fever. Time online can be productive for both children and adults, so consider searching the internet for free classes and other educational resources. Podcasts in an area of interest can help make the hours move more quickly, and online puzzles and games can also help keep the brain engaged. The situation is ideal for families to spend time creating quality experiences and memories. Break out the board games or the playing cards or just engage in an old-fashioned game of charades. Getting outside is also a great See Cabin Fever pg 3
The members of the Troxell family of Mount Joy, including (clockwise from left) Charli, Charlie, and Alli, played four-square together during a recent day off from school. The Troxell children attend Dayspring Christian Academy in Mountville. Families are encouraged to find safe, fun activities to do together while many of their other activities may be on hiatus.
An Opportunity To Share Joy It’s often said that every challenge is an opportunity - an opportunity to grow, to encourage, to be compassionate, to give, to make others smile. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we at the Merchandiser have noticed countless community members embracing this concept, and we’d love to see more! We’re giving you an opportunity to share your joy by submitting ways you or others are figuratively turning lemons into lemonade. What fun activities have you done with your kids? What made you smile today? What constructive hobbies have you found to help you adjust to recent life changes? What has someone else done - knowingly or unknowingly that has blessed you or encouraged you? Tell your experiences at www.face book.com/townlively. Pictures and videos are welcome! Some stories will be chosen to be highlighted in a future issue of the Merchandiser and on townlively.com.
Students Receive Recognition
Using Civil Engineering To Impact Eternity
Several Elizabethtown Area School District students were recently recognized as Do the Right Thing recipients. Gabe Cooper, an 11th-grader at Elizabethtown Area High School, was honored for supporting fellow students and teachers in the classroom. Liliana Milligan, an eighthgrader at Elizabethtown Area Middle School, was commended for creating murals on doors at Rheems Elementary School and for decorating hallways in the middle school. At Bear Creek School, three students were honored. Marqui Venbrux, a fifthgrader, was recognized for turning in money he found in the hallway at
“It will stretch you and sometimes make you uncomfortable, but it will be a life-changing experience,” shared Jim Boyer, speaking about mission work with Friends In Action (FIA), such as his recent short-term trip to the Pacific island country of Vanuatu. Boyer, who is currently the president and managing
principal at David Miller/Associates Inc. in Lancaster, has more than 30 years of engineering experience. With headquarters in Middletown, FIA supports mission work in areas of limited infrastructure worldwide by using construction projects and other practical service to spread the message See Friends In Action pg 2
Lancaster resident Jim Boyer (center) traveled to Vanuatu in late 2019 with Friends In Action, a Middletown-based organization that supports mission work in areas of limited infrastructure worldwide by using construction projects and practical service to spread the message of the Gospel.
Gabe Cooper (center), an 11th-grader at Elizabethtown Area High School, was recognized by (from left) Gail Viscome, Ellen Cooper, Jason Potts, and Allison Bridgeman.
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