MTM_060921

Manheim Township townlively.com

JUNE 9, 2021

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXXVII • NO 4

ODC Introduces Grounds For Success Partnership Produces Premium Fundraiser in the city. “They had to shut (the tours) down due to COVID-19 en Mueller, public relations (restrictions),” recalled Mueller. and development manager at “They decided to get into coffee Occupational Development roasting, and to partner with area Center (ODC), is just a little biased nonprofits,” he added, noting that when he talks about the coffee he ODC was among the first nonprofand other staff members chose to be its contacted by Wanderlust. Half a dozen ODC staff members ODC’s selection from Wanderlust taste-tested three cofCoffees. “It’s just a really good coffee - “The idea is that fee blends provided by Wanderlust. “We not too strong, not we get a blend that chose the one we weak,” said Mueller, who now purchases is exclusively ours, wanted, and we chose the coffee beans in and we get 20% of the name,” said Mueller. Grounds for five-pound bags. “It’s the sales from it.” Success became Wanthe only coffee I derlust’s ODC signature coffee. “The drink now. It is so good.” Mueller explained that the coffee idea is that we get a blend that is is offered through a partnership exclusively ours, and we get 20% of with Wanderlust, which is run from the sales from it.” The tagline “It gets a roasting facility on North Chris- the job done.” was added to the name. According to Mueller, Grounds tian Street in Lancaster, by Timm, Kristina, and Thaniel Wenger. for Success comes in a 12-ounce Before COVID-19, Timm was over- size, a five-packet gift size, and the seeing a business that provided five-pound bag he prefers. The cofwalking tours of ethnic restaurants fee also comes in a variety of grinds.

BY ANN MEAD ASH

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See ODC pg 4

Ken Mueller (left) and Gregg Richards display the Occupational Development Center’s Grounds for Success signature coffee and related items.

Auction Will Helping Seniors Live With Dignity Aid Centers BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Mervin is 22 years old, but his youthful exuberance gives one the impression that he is younger. As a student at Sunny Sunbeam, one of seven centers in Lancaster and Lebanon counties that serve members of the Plain community with special needs, Mervin is quick to greet a visitor and talk about the activities he enjoys up to three days a week. He points out the stickers he puts on boxes of clothespins that the students package for Georgetown Sales. He says his favorite job to do outside is to mow the lawn behind the workshop. See Centers pg 4

Money raised by a capital campaign has helped Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community upgrade rooms including this one.

Matthew 25:40 emphasizes the importance of caring for “the least of these,” teaching that everyone deserves compassion. At Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community in Manheim, the least will be getting the most due to a capital campaign designed to continue to provide quality care and support to seniors. “In honor of Mount Hope’s 50th anniversary in June 2019, Mount Hope launched a capital campaign to address a dated facility that needs tender loving care,” said Kris Wilson, director of advancement. “We reached our halfway point with total donations and pledges coming in at just over $500,000. We are well on our way to the $1 million goal.”

Bringing Loved Ones Home With Project Lifesaver . . . .2

Designing A Dream . . . . . .3

Local And Nearby Fair Schedule . . . . . . . . . .4

House Of Worship . . . . . . .7

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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