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More than engaging writing, in-depth character development or flawless flow and seamless transition, the key to a good book is subject. Beth Oberholtzer is a talented wordsmith and a thorough researcher, but what makes her books so successful is the theme, the material. “ The topic is the most
important thing,” said Oberholtzer. “What’s the point of writing a book if you don’t have a topic? The author has a passion for the subject. Topics invite themselves into my heart.” Oberholtzer is the author of four nonfiction, inform at ion al b o ok s on O ld Order Amish and Old Order Mennonite people, their lifestyles, their culture and their Beth Oberholtzer (far left) interviews a group
You don’t really know if you like something unless you try it. You don’t really know what something is like until you give it a chance. Cadet Camp provides kids with an in-depth, hands-on glimpse into the professional portion of a first responder’s lifestyle. “We hope kids want to come out and learn about first responders,” said Kim Herskowitz, Cadet Camp’s coordinator. “It gives them an opportunity to get a little taste of it. It’s an opportunity to try some things they wouldn’t be able to try every day. Maybe we can get these kids to consider it as a career path. It’s about connecting with them while they’re young and seeing if they have an interest. It’s just kind of letting them know what’s out there.” The fifth edition of Lafayette Fire Company’s annual Cadet Camp will be conducted over two days, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, and from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 63 Lafayette Way, Lancaster. Cadet Camp is designed for kids ages 8 to 14 who reside in Lancaster County. There is a fee involved with registering for Cadet Camp, but there are also scholarships available to defray costs. To register, go to www.lafayettefire.com/cadetcamp before Tuesday, July 22. “We respond to so many different kinds of calls,” said Herskowitz. “It’s not like a single service anymore. We’re constantly being relied on by the community, and things
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mural is a massive painting or picture portraying a scene or depicting an idea. It typically adorns a large inside wall or the outside of a building. For artists, a mural is a creative outlet, self-expression, its own art form. For Heart Artists, a mural can be therapeutic, represent inclusivity and become an avenue for connecting with a community. “I think (murals) are different for everyone,” said Trisha Goldsborough, Friendship Community’s marketing coordinator. “The (Heart) Artists get to see their work displayed on such a public place. It makes them feel like a bigtime artist. Just the community involvement was a positive, getting them out there and meeting other people. It gets them publicity for Heart Artists Emily Hoy (left) and Taylor Seppi work on the Landis Valley
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