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APRIL 22, 2020
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House On The Rock Purchases Historic Moose Building On Feb. 27, House on the Rock Family Ministries purchased the property at 10-18 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, from the Elizabethtown Lodge 596 Loyal Order of the Moose. The Moose commissioned highly decorated Lancaster architect Cassius Emlen Urban to design the building, which has been a hallmark of downtown Elizabethtown since it was constructed in 1924. Urban is well-known for his Classical Revival design, and his work can be seen in other local historical buildings such as Milton Hershey’s mansion, the Hershey Community Center Building, Stevens High School, and the former Watt & Shand Department
Store building in downtown Lancaster, which is now home to the Lancaster County Convention Center and Marriott. The Moose building was constructed by the Hoffer Bros. company in stages from 1924 to 1928 and was originally used as a movie theater, bowling alley, and social hall for the Moose fraternity. From 1828 to 1923, the lot where it stands was the site of a much-expanded two story wood-frame structure known as the Hotel Greenawalt, run by Col. Abraham Greenawalt, a significant political figure in Elizabethtown’s history. Prior to that, it was operated by Michael Brenneman as Brenneman’s
Inn. Brenneman purchased the structure from postmaster Michael Coble, whose brother Jacob ran a tavern there until 1822. House on the Rock Family Ministries is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2004 under the leadership of Bruce McCracken, with the express goal of rebuilding the family unit. Through its marriage ministry, The Marriage Hub, House on the Rock has been working to rebuild marriages in crisis by offering Marriage Intensive Retreat programs. The Marriage Hub has been holding Marriage Intensive Retreats in Elizabethtown since 2015. The ministry has helped hundreds of See House On The Rock pg 5
House on the Rock Family Ministries (HOTRFM) recently purchased the Moose building from the Elizabethtown Moose. Taking part were (front, from left) Bob Fox of Remax, HOTRFM executive director Jeff Kime, Brenda Crosby of Berkshire Hathaway, HOTRFM founders Karen and Bruce McCracken, and (back) Denver McDowell of the Elizabethtown Moose.
Advice For Dealing With Stress
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Some of the most popular horror movies and literary thrillers have been built around the concept of pandemics. Part of the enjoyment of those forms of entertainment comes from the ability to
Support For Single Moms
watch the devastation unfold without being in danger oneself. But now, due to the coronavirus, pandemic is no longer just an issue experienced through a screen or the pages of a book. “In order to contain the spread of COVID-19, the United States government has directed its citizens and occupants to follow specific protocols that tend to paint somewhat of a grim scenario,” related Kathleen M. Brown, a mental health counselor with New Hope Community Life Ministry in Quarryville. “This type of stress throws us off balance, affecting our daily activities, such as eating habits, thinking processes, sleep, productivity, relationships, and general sense of well-being.” It is possible to remain safe and calm and to maintain a sense of normality during times of uncertainty, Brown asserted. In her work, she has encountered many clients who experience anxiety to some degree or another, and she has developed a framework for coping. “Although each case is unique, there are some tried-and-true practices that can help us overcome some of the negative effects of living during this stressful time,” Brown said.
In December last year, Melanie Underhill, a four-year veteran of single parenting, announced that she had created Single Moms, a support group for single mothers. The group started out meeting in person once a month at First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 S. Decatur St., Strasburg, but with the sudden changes to everyday life recently, meetings have been augmented. “I am holding our single moms support group online now every Friday on Zoom,” Underhill said. “The response … has been incredible. We are meant for community, and the moms are finding support and validation sharing their stories and struggles with those who understand fully. It’s also wonderful to see friendships form and the sharing of child care, resources and information.” The formation of Single Moms could not have come at a more crucial time, Underhill noted. “In these uncertain times, single parents may feel more isolated and alone than ever,” Underhill explained. “Fear of losing their job or income may plague their thoughts, and limited food, basic necessities, child care, and emotional support may mount up to overwhelming anxiety. Often, too, a
See Dealing With Stress pg 3
See Single Moms pg 2
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