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Billboard Competition Has Goal Of Saving Lives By Ann Mead Ash
When Natalie Littlehale, community outreach officer with the Manheim Township Police Department, spoke at the unveiling of the winning design for the No Excuses Youth Traffic Safety Billboard Design Contest sponsored by a Community Safety Grant from State Farm, she made sure her voice was loud enough to be heard over the nearby Route 222 North traffic. Looking at winning student designer and Manheim Township High School (MTHS) graduate Lillian Mitchell, Littlehale said, “Distracted driving is the most common cause of crashes that I see on a daily basis. Your billboard …
will … cause people to think. Your billboard will save lives.” On July 22 at 10 a.m. a group including Mitchell’s family, her graphic design teacher Jim Ertzgard, Center for Traffic Safety representative Tracy Linn, and others gathered in sight of the billboard, near the intersection of Stone Hill and Muddy Creek roads in Ephrata, for a brief ceremony. The event lauded Mitchell and her design partner, Brandon Yoeun, who could not attend, and focused on the importance of preventing distracted driving crashes. Mitchell’s billboard features a drawing of a cellphone with a cracked screen overlapping a tire track. To the left of the graphics are the words “Put It See Billboard Competition pg 9
Manheim Township High School (MTHS) graduates Lillian Mitchell (pictured) and Brandon Yoeun (not pictured) won the No Excuses Youth Traffic Safety Billboard Design Contest sponsored by a Community Safety Grant from State Farm. The winning design can be seen along Route 222 North in Ephrata.
Contest Invites Sewists To “Make It With Wool” By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The majority of the bolts in a typical fabric store will be filled with natural fibers like cotton or manufactured fibers like polyester. However, there is usually at least one section dedicated to wool, and garments made from those fabrics are the focus of the annual Make It With Wool contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Growers Association. The contest is designed to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns. “Wool is a wonderful fiber to work with,” said director Linda Siegel of Lebanon. “You can steam and mold it into shape.” She noted that wool fabric is not always derived from sheep’s wool, and it can be used for See Contest pg 6
Gifts That Give Hope Fair Moves Online Hiking In Green A year ago, Jenn Knepper, founder of the Gifts That Give Hope (GTGH) Lancaster Alternative Gift Fair, was looking forward to moving the fair from its location at the Farm and Home Center in Lancaster to The Junction Center in Manheim. This year, Knepper is talking about the online fair that the organization will hold on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During that time period, those wishing to give an alternative gift may visit www.giftsthatgivehope.org and choose an organization to donate to. “You’re purchasing a gift for somebody, and we will send you a card with a description of the gift you purchased,” said Knepper, who added that the fair is the perfect vehicle to find a meaningful gift, especially for those who do
not need anything in particular. Knepper suspects that recent occurrences may have changed perspectives on meaningful gifts. “I think through this (pandemic) people may have realized that stuff really isn’t important, other than basic necessities,” she said. “(Instead of) all the stuff we might have thought was necessary, we can refocus on what’s important.” COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions also See Gifts That Give Hope pg 2
Annette Roland of Music for Everyone (left) and Grace Julian of The Edible Classroom manned their tables at the 2019 Gifts That Give Hope Fair. The 2020 fair will be held as a virtual event on Dec. 5.
By Ann Mead Ash
Outdoor exercise is encouraged during COVID-19 restrictions as a way to stay healthy and positive and maybe even increase defenses against disease. Benefits of exercise may include lower cholesterol and blood pressure, while improving strength, balance, and coordination. Social distancing is usually easier when exercising outside, as well. See Hiking pg 11
The White Cliffs of Conoy in Marietta (right photo) and Shenk’s Ferry Wildflower Preserve (left photo) are both part of scenic hiking trails located in Lancaster County. Kristen Holloway, founder of the Facebook page Day Hikes of Lancaster County PA, combines her love of hiking and photography to share information about the trails with others.
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