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DECEMBER 14, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 51
Win-Win! Football And Food Go Together At Fairmount BY ANN MEAD ASH
he partnering of food and football at Fairmount has resulted in a win for all involved. On Nov. 1, Fairmount, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, kicked off its fourth food drive in three years. Organized by team captains Valley View licensed practical nurse Holly Keim and registered nurse Katie Seibert, who works in rehabilitation, the drive ran through Nov. 15, scoring more than 1,100 pounds of food for CrossNet Ministries Food and Nutrition Center in New Holland. Bringing together food and football for a touchdown was the brainchild of housekeeping employee Andy Miller. The goal was for employees to put food items on tables designated for either Steelers fans or Eagles fans. A few rogue Cowboys fans devised their own play to score donations in their team’s name.
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Among the food items requested by the organizers were canned goods, such as corn; baby foods; pasta sauces; salad dressings: mayonnaise; and crackers. Non-food items included facial tissues, paper towels, laundry detergent, and personal care items. Amy Marburger, food and nutrition manager with CrossNet Ministries, was thrilled to receive the various food items. “This was such an incredible gift for our food programs,” said Marburger. “We were able to restock several of the items we needed on our food pantry shelves and for the buddy bag program.” Marburger noted that the help is especially appreciated at this time of year. “Food donations are down, and participation is rising. This will help us meet the needs through Christmas,” she said. Response to the effort has grown continually since Keim and Seibert organized the first drive down the field in 2020. Seeing the need in the ELANCO community, the friends held two drives during 2021.
Community. Collaboration. Conference.
Fairmount staff members Holly Keim (left) and Katie Seibert coached employees and others to donate food to a fall football-themed drive.
Gospel Express To Headline Valentine Banquet
BY ANN MEAD ASH
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Lancaster residents Leslie Bustard of Square Halo Books looks toward the second “Ordinary Saints Creativity, Collaboration, and Community” conference with a passion for giving attendees a chance to learn and be challenged. “I love to bring people together to offer each other goodness and beauty and an enjoyable experience,” said Leslie. “I also love to give artmakers and teachers a chance to share their expertise so they can give (to others).” See Square Halo Books pg 8
Nelson Coblentz (left), along with his wife, Sarah (not pictured), were asked to sing and speak at the Restart Training Center Ministrry Valentine Banquet by Restart founder Jaime Santiago (right).
Nelson Coblentz, who, along with his wife, Sarah, answered God’s call to form Gospel Express in 1984, has some words of advice for married couples. “A happy marriage is a union of two forgivers,” said Nelson, who is in his 49th year of wedded bliss with Sarah. “The whole theme of forgiveness is one of the biggest things in a marriage relationship.” With a chuckle, he added, “Keep forgiving and give flowers.”
Nelson and Sarah will sing and share their advice at the eighth annual Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM) Valentine Banquet to be held at Faith Mennonite High School, 5085 Woodland Drive, Kinzers, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and a fellowship meal, catered by Shady Maple, will begin at 6:30 p.m. RTCM is an organization that strives to help men who have turned to abusing chemicals or have developed other kinds of addictions. See RTCM pg 2
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