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Garden Spot /townlively
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 11
BOOKS, SONGS, RHYMES
Eastern Lancaster County Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, will offer Preschool Story Time on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 will enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, or a craft while building language and literacy skills. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit www.elancolibrary.org. SEASONAL DANCE
The Big Big Jazz Band will host its 40th annual Beat the Winter Blahs Ballon Friday, March 6. The event will be held at Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The cost of admission will include a breakfast buffet at 10:30 p.m. For tickets and information, contact Karen SmithKernc at 717-371-2142 or trebleklef@aol.com. To learn more, visit www.bigbigjazzband.org. COMMUNITY EVENT
The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will hold a community blood drive at Fairmount in Ephrata on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will be held in the Farm Crest Community Room at 1100 Farm Crest Drive on the east side of the Fairmount campus. Attendees may schedule an appointment by calling 800-771-0059, but walk-ins will also be welcome until 6 p.m. All donors must bring a photo ID and will receive a certificate for a buyone, get-one-free breakfast or lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. More information about Fairmount may be found at www.FairmountHomes.org.
Eastern Lancaster County School District has announced that it will hold several ELANCO Spartan Sprouts prekindergarten nights for families with children entering kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year. The program will be led by district professional staff members, who will share activities, games, and information on early literacy and early math to help children get a head start on school success. On Monday, Feb. 24, “Science and STEM” will be presented from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brecknock Elementary, 361 School Road, Denver. The event will be free. Interested families may register by calling 717-354-1552 or visiting https://tinyurl.com/y6hzpfx8. Contact karen_senior@elanco.org and lauren_hillen@elanco.org.
Annual Lasagna Dinner Planned pg 2
Donations Sought For Prom Gown Giveaway pg 5
Dr. Grant Woods To Speak At Sportsman Banquet By Ann Mead Ash
“Dr. Grant Woods is a wildlife biologist and hunter specializing in deer habitat improvement and hunting techniques,” said Jaime Santiago, executive director and founder of Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM), who noted that Woods has been a consultant to comedian Jeff Foxworthy with regard to deer population growth and management. Woods’ reputation as a man who loves God, his family, and hunting makes him a good fit to speak at the fifth annual RTCM sportsman banquet, which will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at Shady Maple Banquet Hall, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Woods is the creator of GrowingDeer.tv, a tool he uses to share his passion for managing and growing the white-tailed deer population and to provide information about deer hunting and deer management. Woods began hunting while still in elementary school. He holds degrees from Southwest Missouri State University, University of Georgia, and Clemson
University. He has spent nearly 30 years specializing in habitat improvement and researching bucks. Woods’ goal is to give hunters proven strategies, food plot techniques, and practical advice for common hunting problems and management issues. In addition to Woods’ talk, the event will include auction items going up for bids. A Chinese auction will also be held. According to Santiago, tens of thousands of dollars worth of door prizes will be given away. Santiago noted that a number of auction and door prize items have been gathered for the event. “We will have a muzzleloader, compound bows, trail cameras, tree stands, blinds, hunting backpacks, and clothing,” said Santiago. “There will be prizes for anglers and hunters, so bring your family,” he added, noting that some prizes will appeal to youths and women. The grand prize will be a Ravin R29 Crossbow. RTCM strives to help men who have been traumatized and who have turned to abusing chemicals or developed other kinds of addictions. The
Dr. Grant Woods
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Heart2Heart4Women Schedules First Event By Ann Mead Ash
Tracey Strohecker and Annie Friedrichs are both excited about the atmosphere that Heart2Heart4Women will offer those who attend, and neither can wait to invite area women to join
them. Heart2Heart4Women will be a monthly event focused on women gathering together for friendship and networking opportunities. Attendees will also hear stories from women who have had experiences that others can learn from. “Come as you are and enjoy a venue designed around friendship and acceptance,” said Strohecker. “We’re looking for women to enjoy a great evening out in a safe place where we can build a sisterhood.” See Heart2Heart4Women pg 8
Heart2Heart4Women will hold its first monthly event focusing on tattoos that tell stories of faith at The Barn at Stoner Commons on Feb. 27. The agenda will include an art gallery and speakers in a relaxing atmosphere.
Family Fun With The Thunder By Ann Mead Ash
Lucas Morrison, age 15, is listed as the Stat Guy for the Ephrata Thunder, a semipro men’s basketball team playing home games at Warwick Middle School (WMS), but according to his mother, head coach Malin Morrison, he does much more. “(Lucas) does all my promotions and statistics and everything I need on the computer,” said Malin, who noted that Lucas announces games and helps out during practice. While Lucas is a busy guy, he does not think of his work with the team in terms of job duties. “It’s a lot of fun doing this,” he said. “We’re not just a team. It’s kind of like a family. We are See Thunder pg 3
The Ephrata Thunder, a semipro men’s American Basketball Association team, plays home games at Warwick Middle School (WMS). The Thunder is both owned and coached by Malin Morrison of Manheim (center).
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