Where Art Meets the Outdoors
BY CAT SHANNON
Artist Marita Hines and other members of Marietta Art Alive want people to appreciate the outdoor world. In 2021, they organized the first River Towns Plein Air event, named for the style of painting outside. This year’s event will take place from Saturday, April 18, through Sunday, May 3, in and around Marietta, Columbia and Wrightsville.
The festivities will begin on April 18 with an Artist Quick Draw competition, which will run from 1 to 5 p.m.
“This year’s quick draw is sponsored by the Marietta Area Business Association and will take place during the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Front Street in Marietta,” Hines explained. The competition invites the public to see the Cherry Blossom Festival from an artist’s perspective. Artists age 18 and older will be
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Healing Is the Point of Acupuncture
BY JEFF FALK
It’s natural, nontraditional and minimally invasive. It uses tiny pains with the goal to lessen, treat and even cure big pains.
But perhaps the most important element to know about acupuncture is that it aims to unlock the sometimes-underestimated strength of the body’s own healing powers.
“The body itself is pretty incredible. The body is very smart,” said Dr. Ashley LeClair, a Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturist who operates Lititz Acupuncture, 1555 Highlands Drive, Suite 103, Lititz, with her husband, Dr. John Marino. “We meet the patient where they are to help them feel better when they walk out of here.”
The physical act of acupuncture involves inserting between four and 12 thin needles - about three hairs in diameter - into a relaxed patient in an inclined position. Sometimes the needles are inserted into the areas being treated, and other times they are inserted in different parts of the body.
BY JEFF FALK
Employment is not just about a paycheck. Jobs can affect our self-worth, our relationships and our confidence.
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit (IU) 13 is in the education business, and at least two of its programs are specifically designed to prepare young people for the workforce.
“For these students, work is
especially important,” said Gina Guatta, who’s been the supervisor of IU13’s Lancaster secondary transition programs for 12 years.
“For some, they’ve been told they can’t work. They feel proud when they make a contribution. Part of it is growing up, going to school, going to work and taking the next step.”
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, which is located at 1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, sponsors four
The regularity and frequency of the treatments are important. LeClair’s acupuncture sessions last between 45 minutes and an hour and can be administered once a week for periods of four to 12 weeks.
“After a long intake, conversation and a pattern diagnosis, we choose the points and have the patient in a position where they’re comfortable,” said LeClair. “We want you to relax as best you can. We have to create points that help that purpose in that moment. It’s detailed to every individual. The pain doesn’t last; once the needle is See
Conestoga Valley High School student Derrick Herr cleans as part of his housekeeping internship at Moravian Manor through IU13’s work immersion program.
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“Pain isn’t our enemy; it’s your friend,” said LeClair. “It’s a signal from the body, ‘Hey, something’s off.’ You have to befriend it to observe it.”
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Acupuncture is used to treat a wide assortment of ailments, everything from chronic back pain, chronic neck pain and chronic shoulder pain to Lyme disease, nausea and arthritis and from stress, insomnia and headaches to inflammation, anxiety and depression. Acupuncture can also be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment.
“In general, acupuncture is used for pain,” said LeClair, a resident of East Petersburg. “The pain can be external, the pain can be from trauma or the pain can be from the overuse of muscles. It’s not just one type of ailment; it’s anything and everything. We don’t treat cancer, but we help people get through cancer.”
“I have seen people walk out and be totally different,” continued LeClair. “I have seen patients trying to figure out what’s going on and using acupuncture. I’ve used acupuncture on patients for fertility. (Our bodies are) constantly changing and growing older.”
LeClair became a licensed acupuncturist in 2022 after experi-
encing the benefits of acupuncture firsthand.
“I broke my jaw, and it went undiagnosed,” LeClair said. “Nothing was helping, so I tried acupuncture. It didn’t fix me, but it relieved the pain. The reason I went for my degree is because of how much acupuncture helped me. I wanted to help, and it put me in tune with my body.”
Acupuncture is a form of medicine rooted in Asian culture and dating back nearly 2,500 years. But relatively speaking, acupuncture is a fairly recent medical development in the United States, having been informally introduced here in the early 1970s.
“I would encourage people to ask more questions or try it out,” LeClair said.
Local acupuncturists Dr. Ashley LeClair and Dr. John Marino
Softball Falls Short Over Bears in 11-10 Thriller
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In a 5-2 win on Monday, April 6, Donegal’s Blake Moyer (left) and Chase Kauffman (right) take the No. 1 doubles match (8-6) over Lampeter-Strasburg’s Nate Ouellette and Trevor Groff.
Donegal’s catcher Lea Krow squeezes a pitched strike from Jordin Meyers against Elizabethtown during an 11-10 loss on Thursday, April 2.
Indians’ shortstop Madison Coble tries to make the tag on Bears’ Bailey Bresch sliding into second base during an 11-10 loss on Thursday, April 2.
Jordin Meyers delivers a pitch from the circle against Elizabethtown during a 1-10 loss on Thursday, April 2. Meyers had eight strikeouts.
On Thursday, April 2, Donegal’s Samyah Deleon connects with the ball to advance the runners against Elizabethtown during an 11-10 loss.
Softball photos by Cheri Sine
Tennis photos by Bob Diller
stationed throughout the event with their easels and art supplies, painting festival scenes. Their entire artwork must be completed within a limited time frame.
People are invited to view the finished pieces at 4 p.m. at the corner of Waterford Avenue in Marietta, next to Shank’s Tavern. At that time, artist awards will be announced, and artwork will be for sale.
On Saturdays and Sundays from April 18 through May 3, the Beth Bathe Juror Exhibit will be held at MH Art Gallery, 42 W. Market St., Marietta. The gallery’s hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bathe is well known in the national plein air circuit, and she has won awards in many prominent exhibits. She lives in Strasburg and has a large following throughout Lancaster County.
She began painting en plein air in 2013 and has participated as a juried artist in the River Towns Plein Air event four times. She’s also on the faculty for the 2026 National Plein Air Convention in Branson, Mo. Bathe will serve as juror for “Artists Paint the River Towns,” the main competition of the event, which will be held from April 18
through Tuesday, April 28.
“Accepting the juror’s role was a natural progression for me,” Bathe said. “Having participated as an artist for four years, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the festival’s mission and the community it fosters. It’s an honor to contribute to a local event that has been pivotal in my own artistic journey. As a juror, I can now support fellow artists by recognizing their talents and encouraging their growth.”
She noted that plein air painting requires a blend of skill, adaptability and passion and that the art form relies heavily on observation and flexibility, including the ability to navigate weather and light changes.
“Regularly painting outdoors hones your skills and helps you capture fleeting moments,” she said.
Thirty-two artists from multiple states, including Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia will participate in the competition.
“Many of the artists have been in past events and they return because they love the area and the relaxed schedule,” Hines said. “Artists have 10 days to paint and a
limited paint out area on both sides of the Susquehanna.”
Fourteen awards totaling $5,000 will be presented. All work will be for sale and will be displayed in the studio space behind the Marietta Community House, 264 W. Market St., from Thursday, April 30, through May 3. Hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. on April 30, with awards presented at 6:30 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 3.
Along with Hines, Marietta Art Alive includes Marianne Calenda, Melissa Carroll, Joanne McIlvaine, Linda Mylin Ross and Susan Davitti Darling.
“We’re a group of volunteers who do this because we like creating opportunities for the artists, and we love the impact that art can have on small towns like ours,” Hines said.
She noted that there has been a revival of plein air events across the country over the past decade, and the group is proud of the growth of the local festival.
“We continue to be amazed at the number of people who embrace the event and show up to
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view the show and purchase art,” she said. “Many visitors find a personal connection to art pieces and feel they have to take one home.”
She said the public is always surprised by what the artists choose to paint.
“Some people in our county have never really explored the river towns and are charmed by what they see in the art. It makes them want to visit the sites in person,” she remarked. “Artists each have their own style and choices of subject matter. Their interpretations are unique. For those who live in the river towns, the show is a personal experience and connection.”
For more information on the River Towns Plein Air event, visit www .mariettaartalive.com/rtpa2026. For more information on the paint out event, visit www.discover mariettapa.org/eventdetails/ paint-out-at-the-cherry-blossom -festival. For more information on Bathe, visit www.bethbathe.com.
Green Nation Indoor Celebration Planned
The Donegal High School color guard will host the Green Nation Indoor Celebration on Saturday, April 18, at Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. Doors will open at 10 a.m., and the first performance will begin at noon.
Forty-six units are scheduled to perform, including standing and marching percussion units, dance teams, baton twirlers, and multiple levels of color guard. Awards will be presented to each performing unit, and groups will be judged based on requirements set by the Tournament of Bands.
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On Saturday, April 25, the team will perform at the Region 6 Competition held at Northern York High School prior to traveling to Wildwood, N.J., at the end of April for the Atlantic Coast Championships.
At the Green Nation Indoor Celebration, concessions will be available for purchase, including pulled pork, walking tacos, Buffalo chicken dip, vegetables, nachos, soup, and drinks.
Additionally, a “kudograms” table will feature candy and small gifts of encouragement for friends and family to purchase for performers. These will include wooden roses, mini flags, stickers, and key rings.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Donegal Music Association.
Donegal’s color guard is under the instruction of Yasmin Moyer and volunteer consultant Hailey Hess, both of whom are Donegal graduates and former color guard performers. Thirteen students are currently members of the guard, ranging from eighth through 12th grade.
Chorus Plans Community Open Sing
The newly formed Voices of Gretna Community Chorus will hold community open sing events at Mount Gretna United Methodist Church, Fourth Street and Boehm Avenue, Mount Gretna. The gatherings will take place on Sunday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. and on Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will sing a few simple songs and learn about the vision for the chorus.
Anyone with a love of music is invited to participate. No audition or prior choral experience is required.
Rizzetta’s Tones to Perform
Music at Donegal will present a concert by Rizzetta’s Tones on Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. The event will be held at historic Donegal Presbyterian Church, 1891 Donegal Springs Road, Mount Joy.
Rizzetta’s Tones is an American Celtic world band featuring a variety of instruments and vocals. There is no admission fee. A freewill offering will be received.
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work immersion programs and three school-to-work programs, all secondary transition programs created to teach specific work skills and soft skills and prepare students for life. The programs are designed for students with intellectual and learning disabilities.
“We do a lot of modeling,” said Guatta. “Work ethic is difficult to teach. But you can set expectations high and help (students) reach those expectations. For the most part, we’re getting them there.”
Both secondary transition programs require the entire school
year to complete.
Participants in the work immersion programs spend part of their school days performing work assignments at business partners and the other part of their school days reviewing performances, correcting mistakes and learning curriculum in classroom settings. Among the participating businesses are Moravian Manor Communities in Lititz, Masonic Village retirement community in Elizabethtown, Willow Valley Communities in Willow Valley, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center and Lancaster General Health in the city.
One of the missions of the school-to-work programs, which emphasize community-based training in real-world settings, is to prepare students for the work immersion programs. Some of the instruction performed in the introductory programs are performed at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster and at IU13’s Burle Business Park location.
“The work immersion programs are for students in their final years of school, and the goal is to get them employed,” said Guatta, a resident of West Hempfield Township. “We want these students to increase their skills to attain and maintain employment. We
want them to be competitively employed. We want them to build confidence and experience.”
Currently, there are more than 80 students with disabilities enrolled in IU13’s work immersion and school-to-work programs. The Lancaster secondary transition students are typically between 17 and 21 and reside in all 16 Lancaster County public school districts served by IU13.
Students are referred by their home school districts and then go through application and interview processes to gain entry into the programs.
“Some are students who fall through the cracks, and some are students who a typical high school setting isn’t going to help,” said Guatta. “They want to work. They want to make their ways in life. We want them to be successful. They want to be successful. Sometimes it’s hard for students with special needs to fit in. Maybe they didn’t have a dream, but they move forward when they see they can do something.”
Depending upon individual circumstances, secondary transition students receive instruction and guidance from IU13 job trainers and mentors from participating business partners. Students learn time man-
agement, problem-solving skills, teambuilding, enhanced communications, goal setting, independence, social skills, résumé preparation and customer relation skills.
Success breeds success.
“I see (students) come to us as new interns and leave as graduates,” said Guatta. “I see how they’ve grown, and it’s internal growth. It’s a very different student than the one you’ve seen from the beginning. I feel fortunate that I get to be a part of their journeys.”
One of 29 intermediate units formed across the state in the 1970s, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 serves as a bridge between local school districts and the Pennsylvania Department of Education and provides educational services, business services, technology support and professional development. Across all of its job training programs, IU13 works with over 700 business partners.
“We talk about work worth doing,” said Guatta. “This is work worth doing at its core. This is helping students become productive adults. We talk about trust and unity at IU13. We work together and build a team. I definitely see my programs as being at the core for what we do for society.”
For additional information, go to www.iu13.org.
