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JANUARY 20, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 39
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Takeout: It’s What’s For Dinner hen the most recent shutdown was announced at the end of 2020, restaurant co-owner Mariella Volker turned to Facebook. Inspired by stories from college friends who now live in western Pennsylvania and Ohio, Volker created the “Lancaster County Take Out” Facebook group. “I just started it on a whim to see if this could be a way to help local businesses with takeout,” she explained. Volker was very clear from the group’s beginning that she did not want it to become a place where members denigrated anyone for staying open. Rather, the focus was on highlighting those who were in compliance with the orders. “I was looking for a way to give a leg up and provide community support for restaurants that were staying closed and providing takeout,” she said. Word of the group spread, and membership climbed. Two weeks into the new year, membership had surpassed 8,500 people, and posting was rapid. The group has become a
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“I just love how this has been such a positive group to work together and help local businesses and their employees,” Christine Cipoletti said. “I have tried new restaurants and some that I hadn’t known about. This is such a useful Facebook page.” In an informal poll, nearly 300 people said they have tried new restaurants as a result of the group, and about as many said they have a greater appreciation for their community. Almost 200
See Takeout Group pg 6
Mariella Volker enjoyed takeout food from Gran Sabor Latina Restaurant in Lancaster.
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Teens, if you are grieving the loss of a loved one and would like to meet with other young people who are going through the same thing, activities offered by the Coping Kids & Teens Program of the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, the bereavement program for Hospice & Community Care, might be right for you. Coping Kids & Teens is run by children’s services counselor Diane Kulas. The program has been around for 25 years, so hundreds, if not thousands, of youths have been helped by its individual and group support offerings.
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“(Blood) is definitely a need at any time of the year, but with everything going on with COVID, it’s at a critically low level,” said Strasburg Borough Police Department (PD) Officer Robert Burns, explaining why he is excited his department is participating in the Bleed Blue Challenge. “Anytime you can inject an amount of fun … and drive up the amount of blood in storage … it’s better.” See Bleed Blue pg 6
people said they have purchased more takeout than usual. “This group led me to trying Gracie’s (on West Main in Leola) for the first time. In the last month we have gotten takeout at least five times, ordered two DIY breakfasts, and got our Christmas dinner there. It is our new favorite,” said Toni Hershey. “I have also really enjoyed sharing places we love with the group and making sure longtime favorites - like Sushi One - keep getting business.” “Thanks to this site, I’ve discovered a lot of new favorite restaurants that I have been driving by for years - Gracie’s and Three Sisters Park (in Ephrata) to name two,” Deb Gifford commented. “I just love how this has been such a positive group to work together and help local businesses and their employees,” Christine Cipoletti said. “I have tried new restaurants and some that I hadn’t known about. This is such a useful Facebook page.”
Pathways Program Helps Youths Deal With Loss
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“Being in a group and knowing there’s another kid who went through this makes them feel like they’re not alone,” Kulas explained. During the pandemic, Kulas and her staff members have been focusing on offering individual sessions via Zoom and over the phone. They have been meeting with children and teenagers after school and during the evenings. To combat Zoom fatigue, the professionals have dropped off art materials and games for future sessions at clients’ homes. “The best way to get (young people) to talk is to engage them in something they enjoy,” Kulas remarked.
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crowdsourcer’s dream, with pictures of takeout orders galore, along with requests for recommendations based on food preferences or geography. “I didn’t think it would become what it has,” Volker said. “I’m thrilled so many places have found support.”
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