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JANUARY 29, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXVI • NO 1
Celebrating Cavod at 20 BY ANN MEAD ASH
People enjoy a previous year’s Baron Brew Fest.
Raise a glass to the Baron Brew Fest BY CAT SHANNON
the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce. “Last year’s proceeds helped to fund our large downtown mural found at 38 S. Main St.,” Schmid noted. “It’s our goal to put the funds directly back into our community.” For more than 60 years, the Manheim Area C hamber of Commerce has been committed to supporting local businesses with a strong sense of Baron pride. The organization serves businesses in Manheim Borough, Penn Township and Rapho Township by offering educational resources, networking opportunities, marketing support and community-focused events. Even though the event does not happen until May, Schmid encourages people to purchase tickets early. The past two event have sold out quickly, she said. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://Bar onBrewFest2025.eventbrite.com.
Connie Dienner, founder of Cavod Performing Arts, holds the book she has written, which tells her story and the story of Cavod.
(represent) the barn where we started on the Welsh Mountain,” said Dienner, who added that the second station will represent the location at 501 E. Main St., in New Holland. “We were there six years,” said Dienner, who noted that Cavod has been at its present location at 665 W. Main St., New Holland for See Cavod pg 2
More than man’s best friend BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
If you walk into the headquarters of United Disabilities Ser vices (UDS), located at 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, you’ll find more than a few reasons that dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend. The nonprofit organization provides highly trained service dogs for clients throughout Lancaster County and its surrounding areas, and each UDS dog is equipped with a special skillset to meet its owner’s needs.
In early January, an office on the second floor of UDS’ main building was temporarily converted into a kennel for a litter of young golden Labs. The six puppies were less than 3 months old and, like all new arrivals at UDS, adorable but unruly. After a 22-month training program, each do g will be obedient enough to accomplish tasks such as opening a door and picking up a TV remote from the floor. Outside the room of puppies, UDS volunteer Linda Rineer worked with CJ, a black Lab See UDS pg 3
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e’re deep into winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking of warmer weather. That’s what the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce is doing as the organization gears up for its third annual Baron Brew Fest. The event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. in Market Square in Manheim on Saturday, May 17. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, Feb. 22. “This event will celebrate and showcase samples of a variety of different products - beer, wine, cider, mead and spirits - from makers around the region,” said Kristie Schmid, executive director of Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’ll also feature live music and food vendors. We add to our website almost daily as vendors are confirmed! Our goal is 45 drink vendors and six food vendors.” Confirmed participants in the
Baron Brew Fest include Artifice Ales & Mead, BFF Brewing Co., Glasshouse Wineworks, Mad Chef Craft Brewing, J&P Winery, Tall Pines Distillery and Thistle Finch. A full list of vendors may be found at https://love manheim.com/brewfest/#drink. “In addition to enjoying samples from our vendors, you have the opportunity to purchase many of those products to enjoy at home,” Schmid remarked. “Don’t want to carr y those around with you all afternoon? No problem! Ticketholders can use our convenient ‘bottle check’ to pick up your purchases on your way out.” Along with food and beverages, Brew Fest patrons can enjoy live music during the event. “We’ll have two live bands to create the perfect backdrop to this really fun day in our beautiful Market Square,” Schmid said. Proceeds from the B aron Brew Fest fund operations of
At the heart of Cavod Performing Arts is executive director and founder Connie Dienner’s heart for children and young adults. “The arts are a vehicle for kids’ lives to be changed,” said Dienner. “(The goal is) for them to find their identity by taking classes and finding their giftings and their talents.” On Saturday, Feb. 8, Cavod will celebrate 20 years of existence with an extravaganza called Lifetime Tour at Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, from 2 to 5 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but registration is requested by Wednesday, Feb. 5, by visiting www.cavod.org or calling 717-354-3355. Guests will receive a passport and a bag upon entry. More than 10 stations will be available in the foyer area. As attendees have their passports stamped at each station, they will receive a gift. “The first station will