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“I learned about people in government-funded or Medicaid-funded facilities who don’t have the money for nightgowns, or they don’t have friends or relatives to give them to them,” Angie recalled. “My mom was a fashion diva. She really wanted to look nice. A nightgown is a way someone can feel special and feel beautiful. I started thinking, ‘Maybe we could help people out.’”

In June of 2021, before Sharon passed away, Angie and Bob created Nanny’s Nighties, using the nickname Sharon’s grandchildren gave her. Gathering financial donations from friends and family, Angie and Bob shopped for high-quality nightgowns and delivered 80 in December of 2021. The gifts were so well-received, the pair decided to repeat the distribution to more women this past spring, to mark Sharon’s birthday in April. So far, they have distributed more than 300 nightgowns to women in long-term care facilities in Lancaster and York counties. Each woman also receives socks and personal care items, along with a card about the project that explains that the gift is in memory of Sharon.

Angie contacts the facilities and gets a list of each woman’s first name, nightgown size and favorite color. “We custom shop for every person,” Angie said. “We ask things like if they want short sleeves or long sleeves, a nightgown or a two-piece set.” Angie also labels each nightgown with the woman’s name so it’s easy to keep track of in the facilities.

Nanny’s Nightgowns is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and Bob noted that the operation is a simple one. “We have no overhead,” he said. “Everything that is donated to us goes to the cause. We have no inventory. We buy the items specifically for the people who will be getting them.”

The organization relies on donations to provide the gifts, and Bob noted that anyone who gives $100 or more is invited to accompany the pair when they distribute the gift bags. “I think the visits are really eye opening for a lot of people,” he said.

Bob and Sharon were married for 53 years, and Bob remembers his wife as someone who loved the beach and enjoyed traveling, shopping, sewing and cooking. When Angie approached him about starting Nanny’s Nighties, he was all in. “It brings me such joy that we can do this,” he said.

For Angie, the project is about more than just helping others. “I started this nonprofit sort of for selfish reasons,” she stated. “I didn’t want a day to go by that I didn’t think of my mom. I always want to have some reason to say my mom’s name.”

For more information on Nanny’s Nighties or to make a donation, email angelakreider @aol.com.

Township Seeks Committee Members

Manheim Township is seeking applicants for a Comprehensive Plan Committee to be formed in 2023. A comprehensive plan provides elected officials with a strategic process through which to guide the future growth and development for the community.

Manheim Township expects to update the current comprehensive plan and is seeking volunteers to assist and provide insight. The current Manheim Township Comprehensive Plan was adopted in March 2010.

Through the process, issues and opportunities facing the community will be assessed, and recommendations will be formulated to achieve community goals. This is an appointed position reviewed and approved by the Manheim Township board of commissioners.

Interested Manheim Township residents may fill out an application at https://bit.ly/ mMT-CPC-2023.

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KPB Litter Summit Held In Lancaster

Stakeholders in the fight against litter convened on Nov. 1 and 2 for Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s (KPB) 2022 Litter Summit hosted by the city of Lancaster. The summit was held in coordination with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

The event began with a walking tour of Lancaster’s sustainable community, including two projects funded by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the Tiny Cans Project and Lancaster Compost Bin Co-op Expansion project. The Tiny Cans Project provides free trash cans for neighborhood residents to install on their porch railings to reduce littering. The Lancaster Compost Bin Co-op Expansion project allows the city to add new compost bin locations throughout the city.

Other stops on the tour included the Storm Water Rain Garden and Art Mural at Musser Park, the Urban Forestry project, and the new Bike It Lancaster Bike Share. The tour was followed by an evening reception featuring an “Upcycled Art” exhibit curated by Red Raven Art Company. Keynote speaker Danene Sorace, mayor of Lancaster, spoke about how clean and beautiful communities support strategic priorities for the city: strong neighborhoods, safe places, sustainable economy, and sound government.

Keep America Beautiful (KAB) recognized the PA DEP and PennDOT for their support and collaboration with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s programming, including Pick Up Pennsylvania and the new Young Ambassadors Program. KAB also recognized Gov. Wolf’s office with a State Innovative Partnership Award for the state’s first Litter Action Plan. The summit also featured the state’s new antilittering campaign, PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Matters, which was developed as part of Gov. Wolf’s Litter Action Plan and outlines strategies for all Pennsylvanians to help in the fight against litter.

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The Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Central Pennsylvania Chapter recently announced 23 awardwinning projects by public relations professionals and organizations in central Pennsylvania. The PRSA also announced the winner of the Nonprofit Communicator of the Year.

Professionals were permitted to enter one or more materials into 22 categories for the awards program. Volunteers from the San Antonio Chapter of PRSA judged the entries and considered research, planning, execution and results of each project in their scoring out of 100 points.

The awards offer two levels of recognition. Keystone Awards recognize outstanding achievements in public relations, marked by excellent results, thorough planning, game-changing ideas and creativity. These awards score 85 points or more. Silver Keystone Awards are for entries that demonstrate excellent planning and outcomes, scoring between 70 and 84 points.

The 2021 Nonprofit Communicator of the Year was Steven Martinez, executive director of the York County SPCA. Martinez joined the SPCA in 2019 and led the creation of the Adopters Welcome program, which sought to eliminate barriers for would-be adopters. This initiative led to higher adoption rates and better relationships between the staff members, volunteers and community. Martinez also created the Community Cat Initiative, which releases free-roaming, outdoor cats back into the community after they are trapped and neutered. More than 2,200 cats went through the process from 2018 through 2021. Martinez also led the charge in educating the community about the benefits of the new initiative. The 2022 Keystone Award Winners are Deeter Gallaher Group on behalf of McClure Company: “McClure Company Change Management Communications Project,” in the Special Events and Observances category; Deeter Gallaher Group on behalf of Karns Foods: “The Karns Beef Program Launch,” Overall Public Relations Program; Domani Wealth: “Domani Wealth Website,” Website; Geisinger: “Internal Communications Center of Excellence Strategy,” Internal Communications; Geisinger: “Shopper Shuttle,” News Release/Public Service Announcement; Geisinger: “Heart Attack Center,” Media Relations/Media Placement; Landis Communities: “Spanish Language Materials for Rental Housing in Lancaster,” Multicultural Communications; LM Gnazzo Promotion Strategies and Nell McCormack Abom Communications on behalf of PA Dairymen’s Association: “PA Dairymen’s Farm Show 2022,” Media Relations/Media Placement; LM Gnazzo Promotion Strategies and Nell McCormack Abom Communications on behalf of The Peyton Walker Foundation with a project of the same name, Media Relations/Media Placement; Milton Hershey School: “Poverty Talks,” Digital Public Relations; PR Works on behalf of the Pennsylvania Library Association: “Preparing Librarians for Media Interview Success,” Media Relations/Media Placement; and The Giant Company: “Return of the Bees/The Giant Company Pollinator Week,” Special Events and Observances.

The Silver Keystone Award winners are Geisinger: “My Code,” Media Relations/Media Placement category; Geisinger: “COVID Press Conference,” News Release/Public Service Announcement; Highmark: “Free Market Health,” Overall Public Relations Program; LM Gnazzo Promotion Strategies and Nell McCormack Abom Communications on behalf of Harrisburg Academy: “Harrisburg Academy Ukrainian Relief Project,” Special Events and Observances; Pennsylvania Bar Association: “Bar News DEI Feature,” Magazines and Periodicals; Pennsylvania Bar Association: “Bar News AI Feature,” Written Communications Piece; Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission: “#CallUtilitiesNow Campaign,” Overall Public Relations Program; PR Works on behalf of IEC: “Amplifying an Electrical Trade Association’s Brand,” Corporate Branding; The Giant Company: “The Giant Grocery Grab,” Special Events and Observances; The GIANT Company: “The GIANT Volunteer Challenge,” Internal Communications; and The GIANT Company: “The Giant Company Impact Report,” Annual Report.

This year’s award ceremony and luncheon were held on Nov. 15 at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. Una Martone, president and CEO of Leadership Harrisburg Area, gave the keynote address, “Unlocking the Power of Gratitude.”

To learn more about the featured projects and find pictures from the event, visit www.prsa.org or www.face book.com/CPPRSA or search for “PRSA Central PA” on LinkedIn.

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Church To Host Night Of Music

A Country Christmas night of music will be held at Community United Methodist Church, 130 Tennyson Drive, Lancaster, on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Dress is casual, and the worship time is relaxed and informal.

The program will be led by professional vocalist Elizabeth Zito, former music director at the church. Music will be provided by Deep Holler Revival and will feature a variety of musical selections that include some of the classic songs of Christmas, as well as some more recent tunes - all performed with a slight country music touch.

There is no admission charge. A freewill offering to help offset the cost of the event will be accepted. For more details, call 717615-0525.

The Fulton Theatre Rehearsal Studio addition was designed by Tippetts/Weaver Architects.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Pennsylvania recently named Tippetts/Weaver (T/Wa) Architects of Lancaster as the recipient of the 2022 Architecture Firm Award.

This is the first time since its inception in 2013 that the award has been given to a firm with a female founder. Wendy H. Tippetts is one of the two founding partners of T/Wa, and for more than 30 years she has led the design direction and culture of the firm.

The Architecture Firm (of the Year) Award recognizes a Pennsylvania firm whose passion and practice have produced notable architecture for at least a decade. Deserving firms have demonstrated excellence in design and leadership through any combination of the following criteria: the breadth and/or depth of their portfolio, a healthy firm culture, influence on the practice of architecture and exemplary outcomes for clients and/or society.

T/Wa was chosen from a pool of four nominees submitted to the committee by the nearly 3,000 members of AIA Pennsylvania. T/Wa is not only the first firm from central Pennsylvania to have been chosen for the award, but also the smallest. Working in the small cities, towns and rural places of central Pennsylvania, T/Wa mixes a modern aesthetic with an historical context. The firm’s projects include the Fulton Theatre expansion and Actor’s Housing; the Lancaster Science Factory; the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design; Lancaster Conservancy in Lancaster; Historic Fairmount affordable housing; Keystone Kidspace; St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in York; Newville Town Center mixed-use housing/commercial in Newville; Bucknell University; Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Lewisburg; and numerous residences, including new construction, renovation and adaptive reuse across the area. In its 35-year history, T/Wa has been recognized with more than 50 awards, including design awards from the Central Pennsylvania AIA Chapter and from 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania, multiple annual awards from Preservation Pennsylvania for historic and adaptive reuse projects and many awards from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, Historic Trust of Cumberland County and Historic York, among others. The firm of 10 includes six registered architects. It has pursued projects to address issues of inequity, including affordable housing, public access to health care and minority-based community enterprises. In the last five years, $300,000 of in-kind services have been donated to nonprofits. The team members participate in volunteer activities and events, assist local nonprofits and serve on boards and committees. In addition, T/Wa members are active in the Central Pennsylvania AIA Chapter, including two team members who have served as president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter Board of Directors. For more information about T/Wa, visit www.tippetts weaver.com.

Information Session Slated

A Master Watershed Steward information session for Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The MWS program seeks to educate and empower volunteers to do watershed projects and education in their communities.

Master Watershed Stewards teach adults and children about water quality, wildlife habitats, and the environment; develop educational materials; organize and conduct educational events, stream cleanups, and invasive plant removal projects; design and maintain demonstration gardens; conduct stream monitoring projects and research; research and write newsletters and online articles; and partner with municipal officials on projects, such as bioswales, rain gardens, native meadows, and other green stormwater management solutions.

The event is offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. For details and registration, visit www.extension.psu.edu and search for “Master Watershed Steward Information Session for Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties.”

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