Garden Spot JULY 11, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE: SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ENJOYS REPTILE PROGRAM page 12
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIV • NO 32
OUTDOOR CONCERT
Schoeneck Fire Company,
CASA Volunteers Sworn In pg 4
249 E. Main St., New Holland, will host a summer children’s camp themed “The Mystery of the Light” from Monday, July 23, through Friday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. The program is open to children ages 4 to 11, with limited space for children ages 4 to 5. Readers may register at www.ststephenpca.org or stop by the church for a registration form. For details, call 717-354-7871.
LANDLORD FORUM
Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership and CrossNet Ministries
BLUEGRASS MUSIC
St. John Center Lutheran Church, 99 Reading Road (Route 625), East Earl, will host the band Summit Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, as part of its Music in the Grove concert series. Concerts will be held in the church grove. Organizers encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs for seating. The program will be suitable for attendees of all ages, and refreshments will be available for sale at the church concession stand beginning at 5:15 p.m. Handicapped-accessible restrooms are available. For details, visit www.sjclutheran.org.
By Ann Mead Ash
John Styer, one of the organizers of Terre Hill Days, places great importance on the caliber of the acts he lines up to entertain attendees at the annual four-day event. “We like to keep (the entertainment) fresh, so we have lots of new (performances) we are looking forward to (this year),” stated Styer. This year’s Terre Hill Days will be held in the Terre Hill Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill, on Thursday through Sunday, July 19 through 22. The fun will kick off on July 19 at 5 p.m., when the rides, games, and food vendors will open. Magic by Jonathan will begin at 6:30 p.m. A strolling variety
show by Crickett the Entertainer will start at 7 p.m. Face painting by donation will be available for children near the main stage. Styer stated that this year’s event will include expanded food offerings, such as barbecue. Funnel cakes, ice cream, and other traditional fare will also be available for purchase. There will also be more variety offered in the amusement rides at the park. Wristbands entitling the wearer to unlimited rides may be purchased for July 19 to be used between 6 and 9 p.m. In 2017, the organizing committee planned a local music night to open the event, and the idea proved so popular it will return this year on July 19 with
Terre Hill Days will bring entertainment, a car show, and an expanded variety of rides to the Terre Hill Park from July 19 through 22. Organizers have lined up a number of musical acts, along with the traditional Outhouse Races, arts and crafts show, and fireworks.
See Terre Hill Days pg 5
Group Sponsors Service Dog
Organizations Team Up To Meet Needs
By Ann Mead Ash
By Ann Mead Ash
“Isn’t he handsome?” Erika Herold practically gushed. Herold’s praise was not for a significant other or family member. Rather, it was bestowed on 6-month-old yellow Labrador named Woody who was happily rolling in the grass at Herold’s feet. Herold, a logistics analyst at Woodstream Corporation in Lititz, and other Woodstream employees raised $5,000 to sponsor Woody to become a United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDS) service dog. Woody is several months into the BARKS Prison Program, through which he is being trained by an inmate at Moshannon Valley Correction Center in Phillipsburg. While at the prison, Woody is living with his inmate handler around the clock. The inmate training program has proven to be successful. Normally, inmates teach puppies up to 50 commands, but many dogs are reaching that goal ahead of See Service Dog pg 6
United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDS) staff accountant Mary Langton (left) and Erika Herold, a logistics analyst at Woodstream Corporation in Lititz, were happy to visit with Woody (center), who is in training to become a UDS service dog. Woodstream employees raised the funds necessary to enroll Woody in a special prison training program.
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When current New Holland Area Kiwanis Club president Mike Ireland learned of transportation needs in the community, he saw a chance for the club to be part of a solution. “Three years ago, when the ELANCO Community Collaboration meetings started, (transportation service) came up as an opportunity,” said Ireland. Meredith Dahl, CrossNet Ministries executive director, was excited to learn that the Kiwanis Club members wanted to help. “We shared the needs (affecting the community), and transportation was high (on the list),” recalled Dahl. “Kiwanis (members) said maybe it was something (they) could do.” Before the club could begin helping, however, it was necessary to obtain a vehicle. “We needed a van that would
Looking forward to helping area residents who need transportation are (from left) Theresa and Bruce Newell, Meredith Dahl, Dick Eby, and Mike Ireland. New Hollanders who need transportation services may call CrossNet Ministries to see if they qualify. be available all the time,” said Dahl, who went on to explain that LCBC See Kiwanis Club pg 11
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have collaborated to offer a Landlord Forum on Wednesday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Spot Fire Rescue, 339 E. Main St., New Holland. Landlords with properties in Eastern Lancaster County are invited to discuss benefits available to landlords as well as partnering options and how to be a part of tenants’ success stories. Interested individuals must register by Monday, July 16, by contacting Joan Yunginger, CrossNet social services director, at 717-355-2454 or joan@elancocross.org.
“Walk To Remember” Slated pg 3
Terre Hill Days To Put Focus On Entertainment
CHILDREN’S CAMP
St. Stephen Reformed Church,
Landis Homes Opens New Building pg 14
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125 N. King St., Denver, will host an outdoor gospel bluegrass concert on Saturday, July 14. Gates will open at 2 p.m., and music will be performed from 3 to 10 p.m. Food will be available. Tickets will be sold at the gate. Children age 12 and under will be admitted for free. Blankets and lawn chairs are suggested. For details, call 717-271-6382.