Manheim Central JANUARY 22, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE: INSECTS TO HIGHLIGHT ANNUAL EXTENSION MEETING page 10
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 3
MONTHLY GATHERING
The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, a program of Landis Communities, meets on the fourth Sunday of every month. Beginning with the meeting on Sunday, Jan. 26, the group will meet on the campus of Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room on the second floor of the Calvin G. and Janet C. High Learning and Wellness Center at Landis Homes. The focus will be on the topic “The History and Vision of the No Longer Alone Family Support Group,� and there will be reflections from group members. Following will be a time of sharing in small groups. The monthly meetings are intended to provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. For more information or to receive a monthly reminder, call 717-381-3500 or email JAlbright@landiscommunities.org.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to spaghetti, the meal will include bread, salad, and dessert, as well as gluten-free options. The dinner is by donation, with proceeds supporting the ministries of the church. Call 717-560-0321 or visit www.FaithUMC.us.
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As Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania founder Lisa Palmquist welcomed everyone in attendance at the club’s luncheon for caregivers on Jan. 11, she shared that the event was “a bit of a dream come true� for her. Palmquist worked as an instructional support teacher in the Hempfield School District for 26 years and spent many summers serving as a camp nurse at Aaron’s Acres, which offers summer camps for children and young adults with special needs. These experiences and others helped Palmquist to develop a deep sense of appreciation for parents and caregivers. “To be in their shoes 24/7 - it is just amazing what they do,� remarked Palmquist. “They need to remember to take care of themselves first, and that’s the message that I wanted to get across (at the luncheon): You need to take care See Caregivers pg 5
will hold its re-organizational meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The meeting is important for new members, returning 4-H Club members, and their parents. Individuals who are unable to attend must turn in their enrollment form to the Extension office prior to Feb. 3. Club activities include taking part in dairy judging practices and competitions, a fitting and showing workshop, the county show, and more. Each meeting will have a different topic related to the dairy industry. All 4-H programs are available to all youths ages 8 to 18 prior to Jan. 1. For more information about the club, contact Amanda Arrowsmith, club leader, at 717-548-2664 or a194arrowsmith@epix.net. Visit https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h.
Close To Speak At Manheim Area Chamber Dinner By Chelsea Peifer
Members of Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania, including (from left) Dora Hillegas, Joan Herr, and Isabel Beck, hosted a luncheon for caregivers on Jan. 11 at Salem United Methodist Church in Manheim. Author and speaker Faith Clarke spoke on “Radical Self-Care.�
On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Barn & Barrel at Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim. Vicki Close, founder, owner, and president of Holy Water Distillery, based in Lewisberry, will share her story of blazing the trail for female distillers in a male-dominated industry. Close is a first-generation RussianAmerican whose parents came to the United States after World War II. According to www.crostwater.com, the company’s name was derived from a specific tradition that has been passed down through the family’s heritage of See Chamber pg 2
Festival Of The Arts To Spotlight Local Makers Changing The World One Life At A Time Main Street Mount Joy (MSMJ) will present the second annual Festival of the Arts from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event is free and open to the community. Thirty local artists will have artwork on display and available to purchase at indoor locations stretching along Main Street in
downtown Mount Joy from Harvey’s Main Street BBQ, 304 E. Main St., to Keystone Pet Place, 100 W. Main St., as well as at Bube’s Brewery, 102 N. Market St. Businesses hosting artists will have a sign posted, and people are welcome to go inside to meet the artist and peruse or purchase artwork. “This is a familyfriendly event and a great way to introduce art to people,� said MSMJ executive director Dave Schell. “I encourage See Festival Of The Arts pg 4
Thirty local artists will be part of Main Street Mount Joy’s second annual Festival of the Arts on Jan. 24 and 25 in downtown Mount Joy. Pictured are creations by (from left) Kathy Rothenberger, Jill Brinser, and Maria Roshon, respectively. The
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Friends In Action Gears Up For 2020 Trips “Tim, I know today is a workday for the project, but can I go to the Bible teaching this morning instead?� When Friends In Action (FIA) executive director Tim Johnston was approached with this question by a Rama Cay villager named Pete it was a moment to rejoice. Headquartered in Middletown, FIA supports mission work in areas of limited infrastructure worldwide by using construction projects and other practical service to spread the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people who have never heard it before. FIA has been at work among the Rama Cay people of Nicaragua since See Friends In Action pg 4
Nicaragua resident Pete (pictured) experienced a major life transformation when Friends In Action (FIA) volunteers invited him to learn trade skills. Volunteers are welcome to sign up to participate in FIA trips in 2020 to places including Nicaragua and Vanuatu.
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