Manheim Township JANUARY 22, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE: SPORTS SAFETY PROGRAM LAUNCH PARTY SET page 3
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXV • NO 46
UPCOMING GATHERING
St. Anne Neumann Seniors will meet at St. John 23 Center at 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 12:30 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by Silver 63. St. Anne Neumann Seniors welcomes new members age 55 and up. For more information, call 717-626-3932.
Blue Streak Swimmers Sweep McCaskey pg 4
Youths To Present “Frozen Jr.” pg 2
Veritas To Offer Class For Adults pg 3
Patriotic Stitchers Plan Fundraising Auction St. Anne School will hold an informational open house for the 2020-21 school year on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 12:30 p.m. in the St. John the XXIII Building on the campus of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster. Interested attendees are asked to register by calling the school office at 717-394-6711 or emailing woodsu@stannelancaster.org.
SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER
Faith United Methodist Church,
A Bicycle Built For Her By Ann Mead Ash
Amber Pavalko of Bowmansville wanted to go for bicycle rides with her 6-year-old daughter, Addie. What should be a simple desire is complicated by the fact that Amber has Chiari malformation, a neurological condition in which the brain extends into the spinal column. Chiari is associated with a variety of other physical problems including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), an inheritable connective tissue disorder, and syringomyelia, which occurs when a syrinx, a cyst caused by a buildup of fluid, forms in the spinal cord. Amber has been dealing with the issues related to Chiari since the birth of her daughter in July 2013. In the time since, she has been undergoing both physical and occupational therapy, but her health issues have made it difficult for her to make progress in either area. In the last year, Amber has See Bicycle pg 3
MTM
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. For more information, readers may call the church office at 717-560-0321 or visit www.FaithUMC.us.
The mission of the Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans is to provide handmade quilts and afghans to several area hospice centers where they are distributed to veterans. Currently, creations are delivered to the Coatesville and Lebanon VA hospitals, AseraCare Hospice, Compassus, Caring Hospice Services, and Hospice & Community Care. The Stitchers is a committee of the Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association (ULTWMA). Members of the Stitchers volunteer their time, and necessary supplies have generally been donated by the volunteers for the more than 125 blankets that have been given to veterans so far. Now, the group has decided to raise funds for supplies with a live auction on Saturday, Feb. 22. The auction, which will feature baskets, quilts, and more,
LUNCHEON FOR LADIES
Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will host a luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. Michele Williams will speak on “Believe You Can! And Live as You Were Designed to Be.” The meeting will also feature Gennel Zimmerman with essential oils. The cost for the luncheon is all-inclusive. All women are welcome to attend. For reservations, call Pat at 717-951-0773.
will be held in the Veterans Hall of the War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola. The kitchen will open at 11:30 a.m., and the live auction will begin at 1 p.m. The event will feature prizes and giveaways as well. An auction preview will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the same location. Carl Pickel will serve as auctioneer. Organizers have endeavored to gather a variety items that will appeal to a wide audience. Among the many items that will be auctioned off will be up to 50 gift baskets, with themes including toy, beach, spa, country, gardening, dog, cat, and Italian night. A number of quilts, including twinsize quilts, wall hangings, and lap quilts in a variety of themes, will go over the block. Organizers noted that they have a flower quilt, a dog quilt, and a garden quilt. One unusual quilt was created with a Three Stooges theme. See Patriotic Stitchers pg 2
Amber Pavalko (left) and her occupational therapist, Erica Lausch, try out the special bike that was donated to Pavalko by Lititz AMBUCS.
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Jean Summers (left) and Kathy Baker, leaders of Patriotic Stitchers for Veterans, display items that will go over the block when the group holds its first fundraising auction on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Veterans Hall of the War Memorial Building in Leola.
Long’s Park Art Festival Honored With Award
Jurors study artwork submitted by a prospective exhibitor for the Long’s Park Art Festival. The festival was recently named best on the East Coast for the second year by ArtFairCalendar.com. By Ann Mead Ash
When Rachael Lantz, marketing manager for the Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation, and Rick Faulkner,
artistic director for the Long’s Park Art Festival, consider the awards the yearly festival has received from ArtFairCalendar.com, they are astonished at how well the show has fared See Art Festival pg 3
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