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MARCH 22, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVIII • NO 43
Carol Hamilton will use her voice to speak God’s Word BY JEFF FALK
eople are the same no matter where you go, and we all are dealing with some sort of adversity. And the one thing that we all have in common is that our lives are happier, richer and better with God in them. That’s the inspirational message that Carol Hamilton will bring with her from Charleston, W.Va., when she speaks at the Lancaster Christian Women’s Club (LCWC) luncheon at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz, on Wednesday, April 5, at noon. A seasoned public speaker, Hamilton still leads an active life in retirement, after a 30-year career that included working as a television news anchor in southern California. “My job as the speaker is to reach out,” said Hamilton. “This is considered an outreach event, but a very non-threatening one. Kind of like, ‘Here’s what we believe. What do you think?’ My job is to give my faith story. Everyone’s story is obviously different. But
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the bottom line is we all have come to a place where we invited Jesus into our lives.” The LCWC is associated with the national religious organization Women’s Connection, for which Hamilton does a great deal of public speaking. In addition to speakers, LCWC’s regular luncheons typically feature music, fellowship and praise. Hamilton said her speech will include three or four of her favorite Bible verses. “The theme of the speech is how you come to know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior and what a difference it makes in your life,” said Hamilton. “A personal story is always a good start. I don’t go unprepared, and I also pray beforehand. W hen you’re telling your own story, it’s a little easier. It’s about having something relatable, having a message.” With many of her career accomplishments behind her, Hamilton notes that she is in a very good place at this point of her life. She knows where she’s going because
she’s comfortable with where she’s been. “Life is full of bumps,” said Hamilton, a breast cancer survivor. “But by and large, it’s better to live with God, instead of searching all the time. I’ve made a choice to have Jesus take control of my life. Lately, I’ve found myself enjoying being in the background a little bit. My ego is fine with that. It’s the cycle of life. The hope is that at the end, it’s not the end.” April won’t be Hamilton’s first trip to Lancaster County; she spoke here five years ago. She said that on her list of Lancaster must-dos are side trips to Sight & Sound Theatres’ production of “Moses” and a shopping excursion to boutiques in Lititz. “I love central Pennsylvania,” said Hamilton. “People are lovely. It doesn’t matter if you live in the East or the North or the South or the West; we’re all in the same family.” For information on how to purchase tickets to the luncheon, call 717-799-0088.
As superintendent, Robin Felty serves as steward to Township’s future MTM
BY JEFF FALK
Superintendent Robin Felty (right) recently attended the Manheim Township School District’s “book read out loud” program with eighth-grader Piper Fogelman (center) and her dad, Corey Fogelman.
The line that exists between the Manheim Township School District and the Manheim Township community is both fine and blurred. The success of one is very much reflected in the success of the other. In her role, Robin Felty serves as community leader, liaison and top educator. Felty is in her seventh school year as the Manheim Township School District’s superintendent, a position that demands patience, flexibility and an ability to delegate.
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Join author Robert Dugoni for a talk BY CATHY MOLITORIS
There’s an occupational hazard Mary Ann Steinhauer faces as the leader of the Council of Friends of Public Libraries. “People will stop me in the street and ask, ‘Are you having another author event?’” she said with a laugh. Thankfully for Steinhauer, the answer is “yes.” The Council of Friends will host awardwinning author Robert Dugoni on Thursday, April 13, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. The event will begin at 11 a.m. Dugoni is perhaps best known for his crime mysteries and legal thrillers. His Tracy Crosswhite
police series has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. Dugoni is also the author of the Charles Jenkins espionage series and the David Sloane legal thriller series. Additionally, he has written several stand-alone novels, including “The 7th Canon,” “Damage Control,” “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A Novel” and “The World Played Chess.” Ticket holders for the April talk will receive a copy of Dugoni’s latest novel, “Her Deadly Game.” Dugoni will be joined on stage by Scott LaMar of WITF, who will facilitate the conversation. A book signing and a meet-and-greet with the author will be held after the event.
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