Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE: FOUNDATION FUNDS GRANTS page 4
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 45
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DAY OF GIVING
The Lancaster County Community Foundation will hold the seventh annual Extraordinary Give on Friday, Nov. 16. On that day, from midnight to 11:59 p.m., individuals may visit www.ExtraGive.org, choose from any of 500 local nonprofit organizations, and make an online donation. Thanks to the Community Foundation, the High Foundation, and corporate sponsors, all participating organizations will receive a prorated portion of the stretch pool, which will total at least $500,000. An additional $50,000 in prizes will be offered to nonprofit organizations throughout the day. New this year, individuals may support their favorite organizations through peer-to-peer fundraising. A number of special events will be hosted by various organizations throughout the county in conjunction with the Extraordinary Give. For more information, including a list of participating organizations, visit www.ExtraGive.org.
Church Plans Free Thanksgiving Meal pg 6
A Thanksgiving Eve Service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at Water’s Edge, 471 Abels Road, Craley. The message will be “Bless the Lord, O My Soul,” based on Psalm 103. For more information, readers may call the church office at 717-246-2428.
By Chelsea Peifer
Students in the Columbia Borough School District theater department believe that William Shakespeare aficionados and amateurs alike will find something to laugh about and appreciate in their upcoming fall play. On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17, the students will present Andrew Geha’s “ShakeSPLOSION!!!” in the auditorium at Columbia High School (CHS), 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia. Director Ja’net Wood explained that “ShakeSPLOSION!!!” is a youth play that distills Shakespeare’s entire canon of writing into 85 minutes of nonstop comedy interspersed with sword fights, intrigue, and plots gone tragically awry. The 16 cast members will play more than 120 named characters. Wood described the show as “Shakespeare directed by Mel Brooks and performed by Monty Python.”
Jason Christopher will perform magic at a fundraising event for the Eastern York High School Class of 2019
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Grace Baptist Church of York, 3920 E. Prospect Road, York, will hold a community Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20. All are welcome to attend. The purpose of the service is to provide an opportunity for people to gather and thank God for the blessings they received in the previous year. The service is meant to promote a sense of community and unity in the body of Christ. For further information, call 717-755-0091 or visit www.grace baptistyork.com.
CASA Advocates Take Pledge pg 3
CHS To Present “ShakeSPLOSION!!!” Performances will begin at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 17. A 2 p.m. matinee showing is also scheduled for Nov. 17. All seating is general admission, and tickets may be purchased at the door. Separate prices have been set for adults and for students and senior citizens. Senior Quentin Brubaker, who will portray Hamlet along with numerous other characters, said that he was thrilled about the show selection from the get-go. “Being able to see everybody as a main character is the best thing,” Quentin shared. “And sword fighting and all of the fights are fun.” Fellow senior Grace Misciagna, who will be making her debut appearance on the CHS stage as Lady Macbeth and in several other roles, also described the show as inclusive. “I love Shakespeare, so I was really happy to do this,” added Grace. “It’s very funny and fast-paced, and there are no breaks.” See CHS Play pg 9
School To Host Magician
UPCOMING EVENT
Jason Christopher will perform magic at a fundraising event for the Eastern York High School Class of 2019 on Saturday, Nov. 17.
on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at the school, located at 720 Cool Creek Road, Wrightsville. The Pittsburgh-based magician will combine his magic with a message as part of the high school’s fundraising campaign for the senior class. His specially designed, familythemed “Magic and Illusion” show will feature magic, comedy, and an audience member floating in mid-air. He will also make it snow on stage indoors. Christopher began learning magic at the age of 12 and performs more than 250 shows annually. To learn more about Christopher, readers may visit www.bookjasonchristopher.net. Presale tickets can be purchased at the school office or at Sue’s Market, 214 Hallam St., Wrightsville. For more information, readers may call the school at 717-252-1551, ext. 63248, or email tdoutrich@eastern york.net.
Columbia Borough School District students will perform “ShakeSPLOSION!!!” in the Columbia High School auditorium on Nov. 16 and 17. The show is a fast-paced comedic mashup of all of Shakespeare’s writings.
Tour To Steep Visitors In History, Holiday Spirit By Chelsea Peifer
Like many of the homes in Marietta, Cynthia McComsey’s East Market Street abode boasts quite an expansive history. Stone mason Joseph Hopkins built the two-story log cabin between 1810 and Marietta residents Cynthia McComsey (left) and Vivian 1815 after having Carroll (seated) invite the community to usher in the holpurchased the plot iday season with an assortment of upcoming events in of land from the borough, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus Andrew and Esther at the annual Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 24. Hershey. The Her- McComsey’s home will be one of eight private residences sheys had bought featured on the 53rd annual Marietta Candlelight Tour the plot in 1804 of Homes on Dec. 2, along with several historic buildings. from none other than David Cook, the founder of Marietta’s pebble-dash stucco before selling it to east section, known as New Haven. grocer Samuel Hipple, who split the Hopkins covered the cabin with property into two rental units. See Tour pg 2
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