IN THIS ISSUE: HEALTHY KIDS EVENT PLANNED page 19
Garden Spot APRIL 24, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Students Compete At State Conference pg 8
VOL LV • NO 21
National Day Of Prayer Event Posted pg 8
A Hands-On Fundraiser pg 14
Used Book Sale Will Help Support Library Visit By Ann Mead Ash
Townlively.com for information about upcoming events and happenings in your community and throughout the region!
Chester County •The farmers market at Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs, reopens: Wednesday, May 1 •Chester County Youth Orchestra’s 25th anniversary concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Chester: Saturday, May 11 Dauphin County •The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc.’s 5K Run/Walk for the Animals at Wildwood Park, Harrisburg: Saturday, May 4 •The 2019 Pennsylvania Data User Conference at Penn State Harrisburg: Thursday, May 9 •Lancaster Sunrise Rotary’s Ride for Literacy beginning at Manheim Township Community Park, Neffsville: Saturday, May 11 •Mother’s Day Truck Convoy to benefit Make-A-Wish at Burle Business Park in Lancaster: Sunday, May 12 York County •Special Olympics – York County’s spring games at the Grumbacher Center at York College: Saturday, May 4
By Ann Mead Ash
On Feb. 22, the Fairmount chapter of TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Crest View Gathering Room. On a blackboard were written the words from Second Timothy 1:7, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” The night was special for a number of reasons. Rita Richard, who oversees the group, had arranged for a cooking competition featuring low-fat and low-sugar recipes. Her husband, Kent, judged the dishes Andy (left) and Lori Miller received top hon- along with Aaron and Kate Zimors in their chapter for their weight loss merman and Mitch Hannah. As accomplishments. The couple was named king awards were given out for entries and queen of the TOPS group they participate that included meatballs, shrimp, in at Fairmount retirement community, and and chocolate and strawberry they may be honored again when they attend desserts, Rita promised that the TOPS Southeast Pennsylvania Annual recipes for all the entries would Recognition Days in Reading in May. See TOPS pg 12
By Ann Mead Ash
Cordell Huyard, director of the Cavod Theatre production of “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” featuring Cavod Academy student actors, is thrilled to be presenting a show that he feels was such a good choice for the organization. “(The show) fits Cavod really well,” he said. “It’s family-friendly.” Huyard also deemed the music “incredible,” noting that several of the more than 30 musical numbers should resonate with audience members. “Shrek” will be staged at Cavod Theatre, 685 W. Main St., New Holland. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3; at 2 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4; and at 2 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. See “Shrek” pg 4
Golfers Invited To Take A Swing Against Homelessness EPC To Host Annual Outing By Kaylee Rex
When nursery teacher Dawn realized that Sherry, the mother of one of her students, was on the verge of homelessness, she connected her to Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services (GSS). The
program saved Sherry, the mother of four, after a family conflict jeopardized their living arrangement. Dawn also pulled together a “neighboring” group at their church, which became an essential support system for Sherry during her two years in the Bridge of Hope program. Through those essential two years, Sherry learned budgeting skills, was promoted in her full-time work and found permanent housing for her family. Sherry is just one example of the many women that Bridge of Hope @ GSS has helped become independent and successful. Bridge of Hope @ GSS aims to reduce homelessness among See Golf Outing pg 9
Sherry (left) received a Certificate of Achievement after graduating from Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services’ two-year program. She was congratulated by Christy Stoltzfus, the family resource coordinator who worked with her.
R036804
•44th annual Olde York Street Fair in Continental Square, York: Sunday, May 12
Royal Accomplishments
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Engle Printing Co
POSTMASTER: PLEASE DELIVER APR. 24, 2019
Postal Patron
GDN
Lancaster County
Carole Evans, a member of the Friends of the Adamstown Library and an organizer of the group’s upcoming used book sale, is excited about how the sale will help the community work toward a new library building. “We have been aiming for this for so long,” said Evans, who shared that she hopes demolition and rebuilding will begin in September at the site of the existing VFW building that was purchased by the library in 2016. The Friends group will host its annual used book sale on Wednesday, May 1, through Saturday, May 4, in the fellowship hall at Peace United Church of Christ, 37 E. Swartzville Road, Denver. The sale will be open 5 to 8:30 p.m. on May 1 for a special early bird admission price. ChilThe Friends of the Adamstown Library are gathering books for the orga- dren will be admitted free. There will be no admission charged during regular sale nization’s annual used book sale, which will be held at Peace United Church of Christ from May 1 through 4. See Book Sale pg 9
Cavod Theatre To Present “Shrek The Musical Jr.”