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SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
REACHING MORE THAN 14,530 HOMES
Chocolate Walk Will Sweeten 2nd Friday BY CAT SHANNON
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Cornerstone, 95 S. Wilson Ave., Elizabethtown. Artwork from the show will be auctioned off at the nonprofit’s banquet, to be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at The Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. As Cornerstone executive director Jim Bush explained, the February event is called the Heart & Art Gala, and the name originally came
“There is the African proverb ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’” said pastor Adam Swarr, director of family ministries at Mount Joy Church of God. “We want to give parents and other influences around children the tools to be a key part of a child’s village.” With that in mind, the church will host “On-Purpose Parenting in Uncertain Times,” a talk with Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU). The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the church, 30 E. Main St., Mount Joy. CPYU is a nonprofit organization serving schools, churches and community organizations across the United States and throughout the world in their efforts to strengthen families by helping those who know and love children and teens to understand today’s ever-changing youth culture. Mueller’s background includes more than 40 years of experience working with young people and families, and he has appeared on numerous media outlets internationally to discuss teenagers and their world. Mueller writes on youth culture and family issues and is the author of 10 books, including his newest book, “A Student’s Guide to Navigating Culture.” He also regularly contributes to magazines and journals; writes a blog; and provides commentary and analysis on youth culture through CPYU’s daily radio program, “Youth Culture Today.”
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The Mars Wrigley Chocolate Walk will feature chocolate, candy and
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Shine Bright at Hope Within 5K BY CAT SHANNON
Saturday, July 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at Stone Gables Estate, Support a local nonprofit, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. enjoy beautiful surroundings “The idea came about as a and get some exercise all at the means to represent what Hope same time by participating in Within Ministries is - a health the Hope Within Ministries’ care, dental and counseling Let Your Light Shine 5K Walk/ center,” said Laurie Reichert, Run. The event will be held on director of development for the See 5K pg 2
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2024 MS FitEffect participants and trainers with program director Mark Mueller (far right)
MS FitEffect Puts Strength Into Motion explained. “We have sessions there are no two people who available Monday through Sat- share the same set of symptoms urday in the morning, afternoon at the same intensities with the and some evenings. It is based same presentation of symptoms.” While specifics vary for each on the participant’s and trainer’s participant, the program focuses availability.” on strength, stamina and stability for all sessions. “ We use a combination of “We meet each stretching, relaxation techniques, participant where they weight training, cardiovascular training, balance and gait training are at and move them and functional training,” Mark forward from there.” said. “We meet each participant where they are at and move them forward from there. We focus on As Mark shared, MS FitEffect is helping them achieve a better qualpersonalized. ity of life by working with them on “The program is different for activities of daily living that have everyone, as the trainer cus- become difficult for them.” tom-designs the program for the MS FitEffect is open to anyone particular participant,” he stated. with MS or any demyelinating “MS is different for everyone; disease.
The historic Star Barn will be one of the sights to see along the route of Hope Within Ministries’ Let Your Light Shine 5K.
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ark Mueller and his wife, Jackie, took a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and turned it into an opportunity to help others. Jackie was diagnosed with MS in 1998, and the couple sought to treat the disease as naturally as possible, without medication. They experimented with nutrition and exercise to see what worked and what didn’t, and their research led to MS FitEffect, a free, 10-week program for people with MS. The next session will run from Saturday, Sept. 6, through Saturday, Nov. 15, at Elizabethtown Fitness Club, 626 S. Market St. “Each participant selects a time with their trainer for their private one-hour weekly session,” Mark
A World of Wonder Awaits Inside the Bookmobile
BY JEFF FALK
It’s more than books on wheels. The Library System of Lancaster County’s (LSLC) bookmobile delivers knowledge, creativity, inspiration and joy. The bookmobile is kind of like a food truck serving up nourishment for the mind and soul. “Reading in general is very important,” said Audrey Lilley, the bookmobile’s driver, curator and full-time coordinator. “It’s important for kids to be reading. It’s important for them to
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be able to pick up a book and see characters who look like them. Reading can be inspirational, and with retirees, it kind of comes full circle. I think retirees can find comfort in reading. For all people in between, it’s a way to relax and unwind.” W h e n n o t o n t h e g o to multiple locations all across Lancaster County, Lilley parks the bookmobile at LSLC’s main office at 1866 Colonial Village Lane, Suite 107, Lancaster. The bookmobile is a 22-foot-long box truck with a single entrance
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Seth Joyner will be the keynote speaker at Cornerstone Youth Center’s banquet.
Fo r t h e p a s t t h re e y e a r s , Cornerstone Youth Center has been raising money during its annual banquet by auctioning off student-produced artwork. Last year, the organization began offering supporters an opportunity to preview the artwork a few weeks prior to the banquet. This year’s preview show will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at
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ou’re invited to fall in love with Elizabethtown at the annual Mars Wrigley Chocolate Walk. The event, organized by LIV-ETown, will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. throughout downtown Elizabethtown as part of 2nd Friday festivities. “The third annual Mars Wrigley Chocolate Walk brings together families and local businesses for an evening of love, laughter and celebration,” shared Clint Gibble, president of LIV-ETown. T he walk will begin at T he Elizabeth, 18 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, where people may purchase chocolate boxes or pick up preordered boxes. Attendees will then stroll through Elizabethtown, collecting various chocolates and candies from participating businesses. “As part of the festive 2nd Friday
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