Elizabethtown townlively.com
APRIL 24, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 11
Sharing insights on engineering and sustainability BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Doug Penvose, a volunteer with Hope Within Ministries, refurbishes and upcycles furniture donated for the Spring Pop-Up Shop.
Pop-Up Shop will benefit Hope Within Ministries BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“We are here to fill a gap.” artwork, glassware, Americana, vintage jewelry, specially made painted terra-cotta pots with inspirational sayings and more. Sub sandwiches will also be available for purchase. “Our items come from a variety of sources,” McAlester shared. “We have been blessed by several supporters who have donated quality furniture, including some antiques, as well as sports
memorabilia. Local businesses have generously donated items such as honey and home decor. We also have volunteers who delight in thrift shopping collectibles and upcycling furniture. In addition, we have a ver y dedicated friend of the ministry, nurse Robin Bush, who procures, at her own expense, items constantly throughout the year.” Hope Within serves residents of Dauphin, L ancaster and Lebanon counties who are medically uninsured and financially eligible. Services include free common prescription medications; donation-based oral health screenings, education, cleanings and other dental care; and counseling on a selfpay income-based negotiated fee, with no eligibility requirements. Hope Within’s typical patients are people who make too much money to qualify for
Miss Pennsylvania, Miranda Moore, with Masonic Village resident and Grey Lions board member Dale Williams
for a national title at the Miss America event in January. Her term as Miss Pennsylvania will end on Saturday, June 15. See Engineering pg 3
EPC Golf Outing to drive out homelessness BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, more than 15,000 Pennsylvanians are known to be homeless on any given day. Housing instability and crises can stem from a multitude of factors, affecting men, women and children across the state. In Lancaster and Chester counties, nonprofit organization Good Samaritan Services (GSS) is working hard to combat homelessness by offering a
variety of resources to individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis. One of GSS’ largest fundraisers is an annual golf outing that is made possible by a partnership with Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC). The 17th annual EPC Golf Outing will take place on Friday, June 7, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. Tee times will be at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Golfers may also purchase tickets for prize drawings that will feature items donated by businesses in See Golf pg 2 R105450
See Pop-Up Shop pg 3
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or several years, Hope Within Ministries Community Health, Counseling & Dental Center has held a fundraising holiday shop during the Christmas season. “While we rely on our 40-plus volunteer licensed medical and dental professionals to provide care to our patients, we needed to look at additional ways to provide financial support for our operations throughout the year,” said Anne Marie McAlester, executive director. “Our holiday shop is always well-received, so we looked at having events throughout the year - spring, summer, fall and Christmas.” T he organization’s Spring Pop-Up Shop will be held on Friday, May 3, from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the
annex on the clinic’s property, 4748 E. Harrisburg Pike, Elizabethtown. The shop will include collectibles and antiques, upcycled furniture, home entertaining items, original photography and
Earlier this month, Miss Pennsylvania, Miranda Moore, visited with and spoke to residents at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. In her presentation, she highlighted her background and passion for promoting STEM careers for women, as well as her community service initiative, Take Action in Fashion. Moore’s visit was part of a meeting of the Penn State Grey Lions, an alumni interest group made up of Masonic Village residents, staff members and community members. In her talk, she discussed her path to the crown. Two years ago, Moore was named Miss Lancaster County before becoming Miss Central PA. She’s currently in the final months of her term as Miss Pennsylvania, and she competed