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NOVEMBER 15, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIV • NO 42
Baron Stage will present “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“In ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,’ four siblings discover a magical wardrobe that leads them to the land of Narnia,” said Manheim Central High School junior Eden Marcott. “There, they join forces with the lion Aslan to defeat the White Witch and bring back spring to Narnia.” Manheim Central will present the
show at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Manheim Central Middle School, 216 White Oak Road. “It’s a thrilling adventure full of magic and bravery.” explained Eden, who portrays Lucy Pevensie, the youngest of the children. Senior Alayna Stoltzfus noted that she feels a personal connection to the show. “The story is written See Baron Stage pg 2
Pleasant View president and CEO Jonathan Hollinger speaks about the Hoffer Farm project.
Connecting with the community BY CATHY MOLITORIS
hen our residents are engaged, it gives them a sense of purpose and value,” said Jonathan Hollinger, president and CEO of Pleasant View Communities. “As we age, our worlds get smaller.” For the residents of Pleasant View and the surrounding community, the world is about to get just a bit bigger. The retirement community held a ceremonial groundbreaking of its Hoffer Farm project earlier this month, with construction work set to begin by early December. The Hoffer Farm project will capitalize on the space available across from Pleasant View’s main campus, where Pleasant View founder Edna Hoffer’s farm is located. When the project is complete, it will feature a variety of facilities to engage both residents and
“When we started planning this, we thought, ‘What is a Pleasant View need that can equal a community benefit? What is a community need that can equal a Pleasant View benefit?’” “ We are looking to focus on engagement and vibrancy,” Hollinger said at a breakfast meeting about the project. “How do we become part of the bigger community? How do we invite the community in? It’s about creating a space for learning and discovery.” To accomplish those goals, Pleasant
View will partner with a variety of community organizations, including the Manheim Community Library. The library will move from its location in downtown Manheim to the Hoffer Farm, where it will almost double its space. Other features of the Hoffer Farm will include a cultural center with an event space for learning and engagement, a teaching kitchen that will be open to the public, a maker space and a child care center. “When we started planning this, we thought, ‘What is a Pleasant View need that can equal a community benefit? What is a community need that can equal a Pleasant View benefit?’” Hollinger said. The child care center is a perfect example, he noted, adding that Manheim does not currently have a child care facility in town. Pleasant View has been collaborating with make717 in Lancaster to
The cast and crew of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Shopping small this holiday season BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Lancaster County’s economy is driven by small, local businesses. According to data from EDC Lancaster County, the county is home to more than 13,000 businesses, 97% of which have fewer than 100 employees. Truly, local businesses are at the heart of Lancaster County communities. What better way to celebrate the diversity, uniqueness and creativity of independent, local businesses
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than by supporting them during the busiest shopping season of the year? “We hope the community will rally around our small-town businesses during this holiday season,” said Kristie Schmid, executive director of the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce. “When you shop locally, your money goes back into this community. Your friends and neighbors, who are also small business owners, need your support, now more than ever.” Schmid noted that many of the See Shopping pg 3
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