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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XL • NO 17
MHALC wants to talk about mental health BY JEFF FALK
Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC) is bringing attention to the importance of mental health, and
much of its good work originates from simple conversations. “We’ve come quite a long way from my generation of ‘suck it up’ and ‘you’ll be fine,’” said Dave Krahling, who’s been MHALC’s See Mental health pg 3
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any artists are performers. They create with an audience in mind. There’s a reason that displays of artists’ creations are called shows. In that particular vein, the Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Arts Show (LWOFAS) is a typical art show. “I think for most artists, it’s important for people to see their work,” said Paris Wyatt Llanso,
a member of LWOFAS’ selection committee. “They want validation. Kind of like, did they hit the mark? Just to have another set of eyes on it.” That symbiotic relationship that exists between viewer and artist will be prevalent when the 26th edition of the LWOFAS is staged on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Landis Woods Park, 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. The event will be held rain or shine and is free to attend. The artists will offer some of their
work for purchase. “We want to create a wonderful atmosphere for the community and artists who attend,” said Llanso. “It’ll be a day for people to explore music and fine arts. It’s very community oriented. People get to enjoy art in a nice, relaxed atmosphere. It’s such a nice day. It’s delightful.” Nearly 40 artists and more than 2,000 people are expected to attend the LWOFAS. The majority of the artists are local to Lancaster County, and they will
Medal is cherry on top of Casey Kaufhold’s Olympic experience BY JEFF FALK
O ly mpic athle te. Unite d States of America Olympic athlete. United States of America Olympic medalist. Each has its own specific ring to it. For Casey Kaufhold, they’re titles that all hold special meaning. At 20 years of age, Kaufhold is, and always will be, all three. The 2022 graduate of
Conestoga Valley High School is now more than a month removed from competing at her second Summer Olympic Games, and in many ways, the glow has yet to wane. “I’m still riding the high because I worked so hard to get there,” said Kaufhold, one of the finest female archers in the world. “I’m definitely still settling in from the experience. So few people get an opportunity to
See Landis Woods show pg 4
See Casey Kaufhold pg 2
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Artist Marita Hines (left) celebrates an award presented to her by judge Matthew Samuels (right) at a prior Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Arts Show.