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DECEMBER 15, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXII • NO 47
Delivering Kindness BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Chloe Phillips won the Award of Valor at Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Fall Fest.
Strength, Spirit And Sportsmanship BY CATHY MOLITORIS
hen Chloe Phillips sets her mind on something, even a pandemic can’t stop her. Chloe, who is a competitive swimmer and powerlifter, was determined to stay active after COVID shut down not only the gym where she typically trains but also Special Olympics Pennsylvania, in which she competes. As her mother, Anne Phillips, explained, Special Olympics made the switch to Zoom training sessions, which were sporadically attended by the athletes, except for Chloe. “Chloe participated in every single one,” Anne recalled. “She was motivated. She’s very competitive, and she needed to stay active.” Chloe also set up a home gym to keep working on her training goals, and she hired a personal trainer. When Special Olympics Pennsylvania returned to in-person competition at Fall Fest, held at Villanova University in November, Chloe not only took home a gold medal for bench pressing 140 pounds, but also earned a silver in deadlift and
cial Olympics athletes with her drive and determination, but she was making a mark at Lititz recCenter, where she trains. Fitness director Simon Ababou praised Chloe for her perseverance, noting that she’s a perfect example of someone whose hard work paid off. “If anyone wants to learn how to squat or deadlift, they need to meet (with Chloe) to learn how to execute the exercises,” he said. “Chloe is unstoppable.” Chloe, who wants to become a certified personal trainer, said it’s impossible for her to choose which sport she loves more, swimming or lifting, but she’s certain of one thing: The gym is among her favorite places. “I like sticking with it and working hard,” she stated. She encourages others to reach their fitness goals, no matter how big or small. “I like promoting health,” she said. “Come to the gym every day and work out and train as hard as you can. It doesn’t matter how hard you can do it, just do it.” For more information on Special Olympics, contact Anne Phillips at 717-940-8335.
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Riding For Veterans BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When Tyler Stumpf and some friends came up with the idea of organizing a New Year’s Day motorcycle ride 13 years ago, they knew they wanted to raise money for veterans, but they didn’t anticipate how much the event would grow over the years. “That first year, we had 11 motorcycles participating, and we raised about $400, which we thought was great,” Stumpf recalled. A little over a decade later, the ride draws an average of 450 See Veterans pg 2
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squats. And she was recognized for her strength, spirit and sportsmanship with the Award of Valor. “This award is given to the athlete who is motivated throughout the year, one that is spirited and encouraging of others,” Anne explained, noting that Chloe was recognized for her efforts beyond Fall Fest as well. She promotes fitness at GiGi’s Playhouse in Lancaster, where she leads a weekly fitness group for children with Down syndrome and co-leads a fitness class for adults with Down syndrome. She’s also a global messenger and health and fitness coordinator for Special Olympics. Chloe, 23, began swimming at a very early age. “She was in the pool at three months,” her mom remarked. A graduate of Manheim Central High School, she swam on the school team. One day, she saw a video of her hero, Michael Phelps, talking about weightlifting as part of his training regimen, and she was inspired. Five years ago, she added powerlifting to her routine, and soon she was not only influencing other Spe-
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Chloe Phillips trains at Lititz recCenter.
Timothy Healy’s job title may have been mail carrier, but the Manheim man went well beyond the role he held for 37 years. “He liked to meet new people, and he liked to make a difference in people’s lives,” said his daughter Meghan Healy. “He was very welcoming to everyone, and he liked to genuinely get to know everyone. If he could help people, he would in any way he could.” Timothy, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 13. As a Timothy Healy tribute to the man who made his mark on the Lancaster and Manheim communities, more than 40 postal workers at the post office annex in Lancaster participated in a caravan soon after his death, beeping their horns in tribute and displaying an Irish flag to pay homage to Timothy’s heritage. Before becoming a postal worker, Timothy
