4 - MERCHANDISER - Hempfield Edition - September 30, 2020
Family First Health Opens Columbia Dental Center
Marine Corps League To Host Chicken Barbecue
The Family First Health Columbia Dental Center ribbon-cutting ceremony included (from left) Beverly Shank, Becky Murphy, Don Murphy, Jenny Englerth, Rob Bernhard, CarrieAnn Frolio, Dr. LaJuan Mountain, and Dr. Joseph Mountain.
mary care grant to support the launch of the site. Additionally, the Family First Health dental team has partnered with the Columbia School District to connect students and their families to the dental center. Visits to the schools to provide preventive care are also slated. “We welcome you to our site and are proud to be in this community, improving the health of Columbia residents for decades to come,” Englerth remarked. The dental center complements the existing Family First Health Medical Center, which is located nearby at 369 Locust St., Columbia, and offers primary medical care and integrated behavioral health care. Family First
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A chicken barbecue will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. until sold out at Stauffers of Kissel Hill, 301 Rohrestown Road, Lancaster. It is being sponsored by the Marine Corps League Detachment 294 of Lancaster County and the Auxiliary Detachment 274. The set cost includes a halfchicken and a baked potato from Charlie’s Chicken, a roll and butter, applesauce, a beverage, and dessert. Half-chickens may also be purchased individually for a separate cost. The Marine Corps League is a nonprofit organization that meets at 2340 Ironville Pike, Columbia. It is active in many events during the year, including the Toys for Tots holiday program. For more information, readers may call Robert Weaver at 717-475-1595.
Family First Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new dental center, 430 Walnut St., Columbia, on Sept. 17. The event was livestreamed on social media and featured Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center executive director Beverly Shank, who welcomed the new dental center to the Columbia community. Family First Health president/CEO Jenny Englerth, vice president of dental services Dr. LaJuan Mountain, and board chair Rob Bernhard also gave remarks. The facility provides access to primary dental care for clients of all ages. It offers comprehensive services, including dentures, root canals, traditional restorations, and preventive care with cleanings, X-rays, and sealants. The center has 12 treatment rooms, a team of five dentists, and support staff. Family First Health welcomes all residents in and around Columbia to establish a dental home at the center. Englerth noted that Family First Health Columbia Dental Center has received strong support from the community, including CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health, which made a major donation of equipment to outfit the treatment rooms. The Pennsylvania Department of Health also provided funds through a pri-
Total Exterminating Ser- experience. Also, being local vices (TES), a pest control gives us advantages.” Shetter noted that diversicompany serving Lancaster and York counties, has ty of services is another reamoved within Columbia to son for the company’s rapid growth. TES is able to pro272 Locust St. Owner Steve Shetter stat- vide solutions for any pest ed that the new location is control needs for both resimore visible and provides dential and commercial cusroom for the company’s con- tomers. Inspections and estimates are free of charge. tinued growth. For more information TES was founded in Columbia in 2016 and has about TES, readers may call expanded from one techni- 717-951-3868 or visit cian to five and added a full- www.tespest.com. time office manager. The growth is due to several factors, Shetter said, adding, “Even though we are a fairly young company, we have over 75 years’ combined Total Exterminating Services employees (from left) Jose Vellon, owner Steve Shetter, Kathie Slenker, Mike Hughson, and Zachary Lape work out of the company’s new location.
Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that was founded in 1970 and aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care at six locations in Adams, Lancaster, and York counties. The organization strives to improve the health of all members of the communities it serves through primary medical and dental care and a wide range of community health programs. The teams of health care professionals aim to create a client-centered environment in order to help individuals live happier, healthier lives. For more information about Family First Health, readers may visit www.family firsthealth.org. Se habla Español.
Women’s Bible Study To Meet Change of Pace Central Women’s Bible study fall session will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays beginning Oct. 1. The group will meet at a new location, Conestoga Church of the Brethren, 141 E. Main St., Leola. A Zoom class will also be offered. The study, “Take Courage” by Jennifer Rothschild, illustrates how Rothschild lives her life every day with courage as a blind woman who lives by faith. There is a cost for the book. Child care will be provided. A freewill offering will be accepted weekly. Preregistration is appreciated. For more information, to learn about the Zoom class, or to preregister, readers may call Jessica at 717-519-5220, email copcbiblestudies@gmail.com, or visit www.changeofpace central.webs.com.
