Warwick townlively.com
JULY 5, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIV • NO 18
Something’s cooking at Luther Acres ocial engagement is an important element of good health, especially for older adults. The way Luthercare has got it figured, a great way to engage is through cooking. Luther Acres, 600 E. Main St., Lititz, recently hosted celebrity chef Norman Van Aken for an interactive, on-site cooking demonstration. With the assistance of eight Luther Acres residents, Van Aken prepared two delicious dishes that were later served as part of that evening’s annual summer picnic. “Engagement is really critical, honestly,” said Amy Kenn, Luthercare’s communications director. “We want folks who live here to be part of our community and develop relationships with other residents and staff. As you age, if you’re not part of a community, residents may spend time alone. Here, we have a lot available for them to do.” “It’s nice to see smiles and laughter. Cooking and food bring everyone together,” Kenn continued.
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Luther Acres’ community room was transformed into a teaching kitchen as Van Aken and his resident assistants concocted roasted and shredded chicken salad with chimichurri mayo and Peppadewblack olive pasta. Later, the unique chicken salad was paired with local favorite Martin’s potato rolls. After the cooking was through, Van Aken, who created the recipes specially for the event, signed cookbooks and chatted with the 75 or so residents in attendance. Based in Florida, Van Aken is known as the founding father of New World Cuisine and is famous for introducing fusion into modern cookery. The Smithsonian Magazine once noted that he was ahead of his time in combining local ethnic foods. “Who doesn’t love a good meal?” said Kenn. “He walked our residents through how to make these dishes, like you would see on television. It was great hearing questions from our residents. He was really engaging and interesting to listen to. He’s got a lot of flavors with the foods he creates.” See Luther Acres pg 2
Celebrity chef Norman Van Aken (middle) interacts with participants at Luther Acres.
Trolleys introduced Lititz to 20th century
Sustaining nature Second BioBlitz and Nature Fest planned
BY JEFF FALK
WAR
In some very real ways, trolleys were the first mode of local public transportation in Lititz and Warwick Township. But in another, more symbolic way, trolleys represented a bridge, a link, from days gone by to more modern times. Also reflecting the Industrial Revolution, trolleys played an important role in the development of Lititz. Trolleys allowed for a greater freedom of movement, which gave rise to individual independence, which in turn promoted a certain broadening of intellectual horizons.
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Katrina Lefever, sustainable landscape coordinator with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), vividly remembers the first BioBlitz held at MCC in 2022. “Last year, we had it in September, and we held a pawpaw fest as well,” she recalled. “We planted pawpaws in the woods and had some fruit tasting.” While the first blitz, organized by Lefever along with naturalists Lydia Martin, Cameala Freed, and Rita Tomassetti was held in the fall. Lefever believed a summer date
would attract a wider age group. The second MCC BioBlitz and Nature Fest will be held on the MCC grounds at 21 S. 12th St., Akron, on Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Those wishing to join a BioBlitz team, which will count insects and plant life using the iNaturalist app or pen and paper, should register at https:// mcc.org/forms/2023-mcc-bioblitz -nature-fest by Friday, July 7. The Nature Fest is open to the public, and it will include live music, art, and plant giveaways. Children are welcome with adult supervision.
See Trolleys pg 3
At one time, trolleys were a common sight in Lititz.
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