Pequea Valley townlively.com
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 48
Looking at the big picture and answering the big questions The Factory plans for the next five years BY ANN MEAD ASH
Sensenig noted that local restaurants will extend hours that evening for the event. On Dec. 2, a number of events are planned at Kitchen Kettle Village, including the Brave Sounds singers at 10 a.m., visits with Santa beginning at 11 a.m., and s’mores making and activities for children beginning at 11 a.m. Activities on Dec. 2 will also include strolling carolers at Smucker Village at 9:30 a.m., the Old Country Store at 10:15 a.m., and the Old Candle Barn at 11 a.m.
“We know why we exist and how to do it,” said Adam Nagle, executive director of The Factory Ministries, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. “(But) what do we want to see done (in the future)? What is the clear vision?” The Factory Ministries, which provides resources for children, youths, and adults from the Together Community Center, formerly the Paradise Elementary School, underwent a reassessment four years ago when Nagle came on board. “In the fall of 2019, the board and the executive team worked through our mission and our values to clarify our mission,” said Nagle. “We are all about empowerment of people, connecting them to resources, and building community by walking with those who are underresourced.” Now, the ministry is looking ahead five years beginning with a listening phase that has already included meetings with The Factory staff members and focus groups including donors, volunteers,
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Christmas cookies (left photo) will be the main feature in the first IMA Lodging Christmas Cookie Tour, which will visit venues like the Inn and Spa at Intercourse Village (right photo).
All things Christmas BY ANN MEAD ASH
o I like Christmas?” asked Carl Kosko, proprietor of the Inn and Spa at Intercourse Village. In answer to the rhetorical question, Kosko added, “My shed is full of Christmas. Christmas lights are everywhere, and wreaths are hung.” Like fellow members of the Village of Intercourse Merchants Association (IMA), Kosko is preparing for the holiday season. This year, IMA is
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planning the 26th annual Intercourse Village Holiday Celebration for Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2. Both traditional activities, such as the Shepherds Walk, and new events, including a Christmas Cookie Tour, are planned over the two-day period. According to Mike Sensenig, one of the organizers of the event, activities on Dec. 1 will focus on Center Street with local Boy Scouts lining the street with luminarias. “That’s a fundraiser for the Intercourse Library,” said
Sensenig, who noted that local businesses are sponsoring the luminarias. At 6 p.m., activities will kick off at the library at 31 Center St., Intercourse. “Santa will come on a fire truck,” said Sensenig, adding that other fire trucks will also be on display and that the Gordonville Fire and Ambulance ladder truck will offer rides. The tree lighting will be held at the library immediately following Santa’s arrival, and a Pequea Valley High School choral group will sing carols. Light refreshments will be served, and
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