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ire & Ice is welcoming. Fire & Ice is about community. Fire & Ice is energizing. Not unlike its host town. Fire & Ice epitomizes and reflects what Lititz stands for. It’s an event that truly captures the spirit of the venue. “When you’re in Lititz, there’s always a vibe,” said Alyssa Diehm, who’s been an executive assistant at Venture Lititz for two years. “You can feel the pride. Then add thousands of visitors, and we get to share that feeling with them. People will drive hours to come to Fire & Ice. Our small business owners believe in Venture Lititz and Fire & Ice. It’s this feeling of pride like we’re all doing it together.” This year’s edition of Fire & Ice,
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Ice sculptures transform Lititz into a winter wonderland.
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Shine Bright at Hope Within 5K
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BY CAT SHANNON
Saturday, July 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at Stone Gables Estate, Support a local nonprofit, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. enjoy beautiful surroundings “The idea came about as a and get some exercise all at the means to represent what Hope same time by participating in Within Ministries is - a health the Hope Within Ministries’ care, dental and counseling Let Your Light Shine 5K Walk/ center,” said Laurie Reichert, Run. The event will be held on director of development for the See 5K pg 2
2024 MS FitEffect participants and trainers with program director Mark Mueller (far right)
MS FitEffect Puts Strength Into Motion explained. “We have sessions there are no two people who available Monday through Sat- share the same set of symptoms urday in the morning, afternoon at the same intensities with the and some evenings. It is based same presentation of symptoms.” While specifics vary for each on the participant’s and trainer’s participant, the program focuses availability.” on strength, stamina and stability for all sessions. “ We use a combination of “We meet each stretching, relaxation techniques, participant where they weight training, cardiovascular training, balance and gait training are at and move them and functional training,” Mark forward from there.” said. “We meet each participant where they are at and move them forward from there. We focus on As Mark shared, MS FitEffect is helping them achieve a better qualpersonalized. ity of life by working with them on “The program is different for activities of daily living that have everyone, as the trainer cus- become difficult for them.” tom-designs the program for the MS FitEffect is open to anyone particular participant,” he stated. with MS or any demyelinating “MS is different for everyone; disease.
The historic Star Barn will be one of the sights to see along the route of Hope Within Ministries’ Let Your Light Shine 5K.
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ark Mueller and his wife, Jackie, took a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and turned it into an opportunity to help others. Jackie was diagnosed with MS in 1998, and the couple sought to treat the disease as naturally as possible, without medication. They experimented with nutrition and exercise to see what worked and what didn’t, and their research led to MS FitEffect, a free, 10-week program for people with MS. The next session will run from Saturday, Sept. 6, through Saturday, Nov. 15, at Elizabethtown Fitness Club, 626 S. Market St. “Each participant selects a time with their trainer for their private one-hour weekly session,” Mark
A World of Wonder Awaits Inside the Bookmobile
BY JEFF FALK
It’s more than books on wheels. The Library System of Lancaster County’s (LSLC) bookmobile delivers knowledge, creativity, inspiration and joy. The bookmobile is kind of like a food truck serving up nourishment for the mind and soul. “Reading in general is very important,” said Audrey Lilley, the bookmobile’s driver, curator and full-time coordinator. “It’s important for kids to be reading. It’s important for them to
See MS FitEffect pg 5
be able to pick up a book and see characters who look like them. Reading can be inspirational, and with retirees, it kind of comes full circle. I think retirees can find comfort in reading. For all people in between, it’s a way to relax and unwind.” W h e n n o t o n t h e g o to multiple locations all across Lancaster County, Lilley parks the bookmobile at LSLC’s main office at 1866 Colonial Village Lane, Suite 107, Lancaster. The bookmobile is a 22-foot-long box truck with a single entrance See Bookmobile pg 3
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The Arc Supports Individuals With Disabilities BY JEFF FALK
The Arc Lancaster Lebanon’s goal is to empower and improve the lives of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. The Arc executes its mission and achieves its goals by advocating for and educating the families of individuals with disabilities. It’s both a grassroots and holistic approach that Employees of The Arc Lancaster Lebanon (front, from focuses on the importance of home and relationships. left) Amy Fisher, Abby Morris, Dana Henry, (back) Amy Austin, (not pictured) Ian Gebhard and Brenda Moreno
It was another outstanding year for the Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation (LCCTF). Students and the businesses that hire them stand to benefit. The LCCTF recently announced the awarding of a total of $142,727 in Dr. Michael K. Curley Teacher Innovation Grants that will have a profound effect on Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (LCCTC) students. “I think we are very fortunate to be able to make the impact we do to really enhance the training and the opportunities here for our students,” said LCCTF executive director Jennifer Baker. “We want to make sure that they are at their best when they enter the workforce, and this equipment goes to that.” Justin Findley of the heavy equipment operations and basic maintenance program at the Brownstown campus was awarded a $19,997 grant for the purchase of TOPCON GPS. That will enable students to complete projects as they would at a work site. Brian Myers of the electrical construction technology program at the Brownstown campus was awarded a $12,000 grant to put a customized photovoltaic training system in the courtyard. Tim Rosenberg of the computer networking and security program at the Brownstown campus was awarded a $23,322 grant for a project called Cyber City 2.0. Doug Stevens of the introduction to manufacturing program
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