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OCTOBER 21, 2020

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXXVI • NO 30

Faith Friendship Villa Seeks Support System’s Return BY DAYNA M. REIDENOUER

he past seven months have not been easy for the residents and staff members of Faith Friendship Villa, 128 W. Main St., Mountville. The personal care facility is home to 74 residents, 95% of whom have some form of mental illness. “Not only were we keeping people safe from a physical issue, but we were keeping their mental health safe as well,� said executive director Gwen Didden. “We would try to keep things as normal as possible but also keep exposure down. We did a lot of educating (and) talking through emotions (like) fear and frustration.� Because outings were no longer allowed, staff members had to be creative with in-house activities. They offered crafts, meaningful conversations, and encouragement.

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Some staff members downloaded Zoom and other video-conferencing software to their personal devices to help residents stay connected with their friends and family members. Store runs, when a staff member would venture out to shop for the residents, were highlights of their weeks. “It really did help us as a community grow closer,� Didden said. “We’ve been really gentle with ourselves and each other, but we’re focusing on being the best we can be.� While the residents and staff members of the villa are making the most of things, the community misses having visitors. Due to state regulations, guests are limited. This means that the families that served meals, the churches that hosted bingo on Sunday nights, and even the student group from Milton Hershey School that visited have had to

suspend their involvement. “We really miss our support system,� Didden commented. She noted that some groups have been able to do some work on the grounds surrounding the villa. “Residents loved it because they could look out the window and see their support system hasn’t left us.� Some churches have hosted collections of items for the residents. Many are low-income, so there is always something they can use, Didden said. Additionally, financial donations are appreciated. The villa is run by Faith Friendship Ministries, which is a registered nonprofit organization. The second annual fundraising gala planned for this year has been postponed to 2021. Plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas are also expected to look different than in previous years. A special holiday meal is planned for See Friendship Villa pg 2

Churches Plan Food Giveaway BY DAYNA M. REIDENOUER

There are plenty of topics upon which to disagree today, but a group of Lancaster-area churches wants to do things differently. “We really feel like now’s the time for the Church to come together to build relationships,� said Matt Kroll, pastor at Lord’s House of Prayer and a founding member of Lancaster United Pastors. “Lancaster needs to hear the Church’s voice - not a church. The See Food Giveaway pg 6

Gardner’s Mattress & More Marks 30 Years Gardner’s Mattress & More is celebrating 30 years of serving Lancaster County. The business was founded as Gardner’s Bedrooms in 1990 by Jim Gardner, who sold it to Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo when he retired in 2010. McClure and Giagnocavo met as buyer and seller 18 years ago. Giagnocavo was a sales representative, selling products to Gardner’s Bedrooms, and McClure was the showroom and selling manager. When Gardner retired, the two younger men decided to form a partnership to buy the business, pledging a commitment to five-star service, experience, and products for their customers. Together, Giagnocavo and McClure have written buying guides, hosted seminars, and held events to connect with the community and educate the public on the ways Gardner’s Mattress & More can meet individuals’ sleep needs. The business partners introduced the Dream

Room and customer lounge shopping concepts, and they give back to the community with the Gardner’s Gives Back food drive. Gardner’s Mattress & More has won 11 consecutive Reader’s Choice Awards for Lancaster’s Favorite Mattress Store.

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Gardner’s Mattress & More is owned by Ben McClure (left) and Jeff Giagnocavo.

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Faith Friendship Villa resident Brenda Hutson bedecked her door as part of a holiday decorating contest.


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