Teens fight for their right to dance in “Footloose”
BY CAT SHANNON
What happens when high school students really want to dance, even though dancing is outlawed in their town? Find out when Susquehanna Stage presents “Footloose.” The musical, which is part of the theater’s youth and teen production series, will be performed on select dates from Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 18, at the theater, 133 W. Market St., Marietta.
Based on the 1984 movie of the same name, “Footloose” focuses on Ren McCormack, a boy who recently moved from the big city to the fictional small town of Bomont.
“Even though it’s set in the ’80s, there’s a lot of stuff that’s very relevant for today.”
“Ren was a partier, and he finds out that dancing and parties are banned in Bomont,” explained Landon Hunsicker, a high school senior who plays the character. “He bands together with other kids to try to lift the ban because they all want to be free to enjoy their lives.”
While that sounds like a lighthearted plot, the show explores deeper emotions, said junior Mia LaFontaine, who plays Ariel Moore, the daughter of the town reverend.
“One of the big overall messages in this show is that change can be good and change can be necessary,” she said, explaining that audiences will learn the reason
for the dancing ban. “There’s a lot of grief in this show, and teaching you to move past your grief and to accept it and acknowledge that you can grieve for someone that you’ve lost. It’s really important.”
The show also explores the relationships between teens and their parents, she said.
“The show emphasizes that listening to youth is so important, because they are the next generation coming up,” Mia noted.
“They have to learn to make their own decisions.”
For Deaglan Benson, a high school junior who plays the Rev. Shaw Moore, portraying the character has been a fun challenge.
“I’ve been looking at sermons online and learning more about religion,” he said. “The hardest part has been changing myself from teenager me to having to be a 50-something man who is stoic. I like to show emotion a lot, and
BY CAT SHANNON
In 2016, Bill Terry was attending a local craft show when a T-shirt someone was wearing caught his eye.
“I saw it said something about a Navy Ship Club, and I asked about it,” recalled the Navy veteran. “I said, ‘Where do you meet?’ I learned more about the club and thought, ‘Yeah, I can do this. It could be fun.’”
Now almost a decade later, Terry is among the dwindling number of club members. He and the other active participants are hoping more veterans will step up to join Navy Club Ship 166.
“Our club is open to anyone who goes to sea - Navy, Marines, Coast Guard personnel,” Terry said. “We’re looking for people who are interested in participating in car shows and community parades.”
BY CAT SHANNON
Come to the Kraybill Mennonite School’s annual benefit auction and fundraiser, and you can enjoy great deals on merchandise, sample tasty food and have family fun, all while supporting young learners.
The event will be held on Friday, May 9, from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, May 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 598 Kraybill Church Road, Mount Joy.
“This is a great opportunity
to support today’s students and to support growth, nurturing and development for our next generation,” said Sarah Kain, administrative assistant for the school. “The auction provides a great opportunity to get a deal on some quality goods or experiences. Coming both days ups your chances of that deal! The food is also plentiful and delicious - baked goods, cheesesteaks on the Blackstone, pancake tacos, yum!”
Friday’s festivities will begin with a preview of auction items
The leads of the cast of “Footloose”
Members of the Navy Ship Club 166 participate in a parade.
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this character doesn’t.”
His wife in the show is played by junior Riley Fidler, and while she also acknowledged that being a teen playing a middle-aged mom has been challenging, she said it’s been a little easier to relate to her character.
“She’s a complicated character,” she said of playing Vi Moore. “In some ways, I want to bring out that she’s kind of a cool mom and a little less uptight than the reverend, so I can add a little bit of myself into the character while still acting older. She’s trying to hold her family together.”
“Footloose” features a wide range of musical styles along with show-stopping dance numbers, Landon said.
“The stage show takes songs from the original movie and brings them in for characters to sing,” he said, noting that the soundtrack includes pop hits such as “Almost Paradise,” “Holding Out for a Hero” and the title track. “There are songs people will recognize, but there are also original songs people might not know.”
Dance numbers take the show and give it a modern edge, said stage manager Karey Getz, who noted that she portrayed Vi in a production last year.
“The choreography in this show is very fresh,”
she said. “It’s not tired. It’s not something you’ve seen in other ‘Footloose’ products. Our choreographer is young, and she brought a fresh spin to it.”
And although the musical is set in the 1980s, it’s still relevant today, Riley said.
“I think there are a lot of parts of the show that can be relatable to a lot of people,” she explained. “It’s kind of an emotional roller coaster. … There are parts that are relatable for teenagers, parts for parents. Even though it’s set in the ’80s, there’s a lot of stuff that’s very relevant for today, like abusive relationships, family conflict and adults not listening to the youth.”
“Footloose” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, May 9, 10, 16 and 17, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, May 11 and 18, with an additional 2 p.m. performance on May 17. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.susquehanna stage.com.
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GEARS sets activities
GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears .org or call 717-367-0355.
How to Finally Clear Your Clutter will take place on Mondays, June 9, 16, and 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. This class will aim to provide an understanding of different forms of clutter, how habits form over time, effective methods to tackle clutter, and avenues to disperse unneeded belongings. The program will be led by Kristen Patterson, owner of Sorted & Staged Home Enhancement Services.
Parent and Child swim classes will be held on Saturdays from June 21 to Aug. 16, with no class on
July 5. The program will take place at the Masonic Village Patton Pool, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. Children ages 6 to 24 months may participate from 8 to 8:30 a.m., and kids ages 2 and 3 may attend from 8:40 to 9:10 a.m. The classes are for children ages 6 months to 3 years, and a parent or guardian must participate in the pool with his or her child. This class is designed to help young children feel comfortable in and around the water.
A Let’s Line Dance Class will be held on Tuesdays, June 17 to Aug. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Attendees will learn new and classic dances. People age 14 and up of all skill levels are welcome to participate.
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On Friday, May 16, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community invites the public to a special curbside meal pickup event. The fundraising initiative will be held at LCBC - Manheim Campus, 2392 Mount Joy Road, and all proceeds will directly support the residents of Mt. Hope.
The meal, provided by Peters’ BBQ, will feature a menu of grilled pork barbecue served on a soft roll, homemade baked macaroni and cheese, savory baked beans with bacon, Mt. Hope’s signature creamy coleslaw, a fruit cup in juice and soft gourmet cookies from Amy’s Mixing Bowl in Manheim.
This event is part of Mt. Hope’s celebration of its 56th anniversary and reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to serving seniors and individuals with disabilities, many of whom live on limited or fixed incomes. Located in Rapho Township, Manheim, Mt. Hope is home to 50 residents who rely on the facility for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
“Most of our residents do not have the financial
resources or the broader supportive network to cover the cost of their care,” explained Kris Wilson, director of advancement.
“There is an average gap of about $200 a day per resident between the state Medicaid reimbursement rate and the actual cost of care for our residents on this state assistance.”
Additionally, Mt. Hope is unique, Wilson said, because there is no initial fee to be paid upfront upon entering the home. The community works hard to be sure financial concerns are never a barrier to receiving care.
“Last year, Mt. Hope alone covered approximately $1.7 million of unreimbursed care costs or charitable care,” she noted.
“This Medicaid funding gap makes it increasingly difficult for Mt. Hope to absorb the cost of benevolent care without searching for other alternatives to offset rising costs and continuing with creative fundraising initiatives.”
The drive-through meal not only provides a way to support the Mt. Hope residents, but also ensures Mt. Hope remains a relevant and inviting care option for many in need in the
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. 2nd service: 11am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: New facility! The barn at 266 Maytown Rd, Elizabethtown. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30-9:45 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30-8 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 2:304 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come worship with us! 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com
OPEN DOOR MISSION MIRACLE LIFE CHURCH: 201 S 2nd St. Wrightsville Bridging gaps, Uplifting Lives, Revealing God's Love. Pastor Stephen Rambler Sundays 10:30AM & 6:30PM ODMMLC.COM 717-854-1220
PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
Sunday, May 11, 2025 Seatings at 11am, 12pm, 1pm 2100 Town Square North, Manheim
Spring Salad Mix, Artesian Rolls with Whipped Butter, Baked Cod with Lobster Sauce, Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib with Au Jus & Horseradish, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato, Wild Blend Rice Pilaf, Steamed White Corn, Grilled Asparagus, Chef’s Omelet Station, Bacon, Sausage, Breakfast Potato, Pastries, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Desserts
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At one time, the club boasted more than 100 members. Today, about 15 people are in the group, with four or five members doing the lion’s share of the work.
“All of us in the club are Vietnam-era veterans,” Terry said, noting that he served beginning in 1970, right out of high school. “We’re desperately looking for others to join us, maybe some younger veterans especially.”
Terry estimates that the club members participate in almost 20 parades from April through November, including the Memorial Day parades in Mount Joy, Manheim and Columbia. The group also participates in the Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin’ Cuisine Car Show and Thunder on the River in Columbia.
Whenever the group appears in public, the members like to make a splash.
“Someone had donated a large fishing boat to the club, which we got painted in battleship gray,” Terry said. “We deck it all out for parades, with LED lights around it, and we have wooden 20-millimeter machine guns that are
mounted like they would be on a ship. We also have two things that appear to be torpedoes on the side of the boat. It’s set up to look like what a PT (Patrol, Torpedo) boat would have had.”
The club members also play recorded patriotic songs and military anthems through speakers to provide extra entertainment during parades.
When club members participate in a parade, they especially enjoy interacting with the crowd.
“We’ll be standing in the boat, and we will scan the crowd, looking for folks wearing a hat or anything that indicates they served,”
Terry said. “We’ll point right at that person, give them a salute and say, ‘Welcome home.’ We want to make sure no soldier is ever forgotten.”
The club raises funds for its activities through the sale of custom T-shirts. Each features caricatures of the mascots associated with each military branch.
The Navy Club of the United States was authorized by Congress in 1940. Local clubs are assigned a number in the national organization, corresponding to a PT boat number. The
Lancaster club is named for PT 166, which was designed and built during World War II. It was sunk off the Solomon Islands in 1943.
Terry, who lives in East Hempfield Township, emphasized that the club is open to any veteran of the Navy, Marines or Coast Guard in central Pennsylvania.
“Come to a meeting and see what we’re all about,” he said. “We charge yearly dues, but for first-time members, we waive that if they participate in three activities during the year.”
The club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month, unless it’s a holiday, at the Mount Joy VFW, 125 Longenecker Road, Mount Joy.
Terry underscored the emotions of participating in a parade where he has a chance to represent his country and showcase his service.
“Even little kids, like 5 or 6 years old into teenagers, some of them will stand up and salute you,” he said. “That just tugs at your heart.”
For more information, contact Terry by calling or texting 562-896-0824.
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Donegal crushes Cocalico, 11-1
Donegal’s Adoree Gardner slides into second base against Cocalico’s Kara Yeager during an 11-1 win on Monday, April 28.
Indians’ Milana Bucks lays down a bunt in an 11-1 victory over the visiting Eagles on Monday, April 28.
On Monday, April 28, Donegal’s Nyah Gibbs makes the catch in centerfield during a 11-1 triumph over visiting Cocalico.
Donegal’s Madison Coble connects for a single during an 11-1 win against Cocalico on Monday, April 28.
In an 11-1 triumph, Ruth Myers makes the play at shortstop on Monday, April 28 against visiting Cocalico.
Indians’ Trinity Garcia makes the throw from third base during an 11-1 win on Monday, April 28, against Cocalico.
photos by Mark Palczewski
Concert to feature Donegal musicians
Students musicians include (front, from left) Camden Casella, Emerson Buckner, (back) Landon Saxton, Layla Saxton, Lucas White, Samantha Alampi, Danielle Alampi, Trevor Engel, Hudson Buckner, and Jonah Bidgood Enders.
Donegal School District will present its All-Strings Spring Concert featuring students from grades four through 12 on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the Donegal High School (DHS) auditorium, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. Orchestras that will perform will be the Donegal Intermediate School beginner orchestra, the Donegal Junior High School orchestra and the DHS orchestra. The goal of the concert is to showcase the talent
Women invited to tea party
Glossbrenner Church, 713 Church St., Mount Joy, will hold A Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Soul, a women’s fellowship tea party, on Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. The purpose of the event is to refresh and restore women’s spirits with an afternoon of faith, friendship,
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of Donegal musicians and to share their love of music with the community.
The concert will start with the youngest performers and move through every orchestra ensemble in the district. The concert will end with a “mega-strings” performance, during which all 110 students will be on stage together.
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and bidder number registration at 4 p.m. A pig roast dinner will be available for eat-in or takeout from 4 to 6:30 p.m. “The pig roast is first-come, first-served,” Kain explained. “No preorders are available.” The menu will include pulled pork, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce and water.
A children’s tent and activities on the soccer field will run from 4 to 9 p.m. The fun will include activity centers and games, a Mother’s Day craft, an inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, face painting, a balloon artist, barrel train rides, a dunk tank and a human-powered hamster wheel. A family-friendly movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Also at 7 p.m., a seventh-grade vs. eighth-grade relay on the inflatable obstacle course will be held.
“The kids’ activities are free except for the human-powered hamster wheel and the dunk tank,” Kain shared.
At 5 p.m. on Friday, the auction will begin, featuring home décor and household goods, including gift baskets. At 6 p.m., class projects will be spotlighted in the auction.
“Eighth-graders have created individual projects, including items such as loaves of student-made
artisan sourdough bread, a student-made macaroons package, student-made authentic dulce de leche cakes, a rustic wooden shelf, wooden cutting boards and more,” Kain said. “Other class projects include items such as collected class T-shirts turned into a quilt, Lego baskets, a reading nook basket, a summer-themed cooler, cornhole boards, a baking basket and many more.”
Friday’s auction will also include a range of interactive experiences with Kraybill teachers.
“Teacher experiences may be a day at the park and ice cream treat with two teachers, a trip to the theater, mini golf and ice cream, a pool party with pizza and popsicles, pottery painting and lunch,” Kain shared.
On Friday, a variety of food trucks will be on-site, and additional food items will include baked goods, Reist Popcorn and Gene Wenger’s ham loaves.
Saturday’s events will start with the Kraybill Meetinghouse Miles 5K. Registration will open at 6 a.m., and the race will begin at 7:30 a.m. Participants may register in advance or can sign up at the event on Saturday.
From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., an all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served.
“Saturday’s breakfast is open to the public, and vouchers are given to 5K runners to redeem after their run,” Kain remarked.
“Breakfast consists of pancake tacos, egg frittatas, fruit, sausage, Moravian sugar cake, juice, coffee and water.”
An auction preview will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, followed by children’s activities that will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday’s auctions will begin at 9 a.m. and will include outdoor items at 10 a.m. and quilts at 11 a.m.
Outdoor food stands and food trucks will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with the exception of the Mountain Mug Coffee trailer, which will open at 7:30 a.m., and the baked goods stand, which will open at 8 a.m.
A chicken barbecue will be available for eat-in or takeout from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Although advance purchase of tickets has already closed, a limited number of meals will be available for same-day purchase. The meals will include a half-chicken, a
baked potato, a roll, applesauce and a York Peppermint Patty.
Kain noted that the auction, which is chaired this year by Elizabeth Heisey, provides essential fundraising for the school.
“All proceeds from the auction go directly to the school’s general fund, directly affecting families by keeping tuition low and enriching the learning experience for students,” she said.
Kraybill Mennonite School is open to students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. The school is celebrating its 75th anniversary this school year. For more information on the auction, visit https:// kraybillauction.com.
Spring Thing to support Donegal music programs
On Saturday, May 10, the Donegal Music Association will host Spring Thing. The event will start at 9 a.m. and will be held on the front lawn and in the parking lot of Donegal Junior High School, 915 Anderson
Ferry Road, Mount Joy. Spring Thing will feature flowers for sale, including hanging baskets, potted flowers, and porch planters. There will also be a bake sale and a car wash. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Donegal Music Association and its mission to support music programs in the Donegal School District.
The Donegal Music Association fills the role of a booster club for music programs in the district. The organization holds several fundraisers throughout the year and sells candy grams at school concerts. Funds raised help to purchase equipment throughout the year and cover transportation costs and other fees for students.
A child enjoys face painting at a previous year’s Kraybill Mennonite School auction.
Flowers will be one of the highlights at Donegal Music Association’s Spring Thing.
community. Mt. Hope is known not only for its quality clinical care but also for its vibrant activity calendar.
Wilson noted that the home is considered “Manheim’s little best-kept secret,” but residents know the benefits of living there.
“We’re so proud of the excellent care and the wide array of activities we provide,” she shared. Residents enjoy activities such as trips to Stormers baseball games, Memorial Day celebrations, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day parties, small-group
Bible studies, trips to Lancaster Symphony Orchestra concerts and much more.
A special event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, Wilson remarked, when the community will hold an adult prom.
“Our residents dress up in their finest attire,” she said. “We will have a DJ playing live music; dancing; and a charcuterie board of cheese, crackers, grapes and cookies will be served.
It’s almost as if the second-floor resident lounge is decorated back in time for their prom night.”
It’s just one way Mt. Hope strives to create a sense of belonging for all residents, she said.
“At Mt. Hope, we always need prayer partners and people to volunteer gifts and time through meaningful activities and connections,” Wilson noted. “If you are interested in serving, seeing how your financial gifts impact our residents’ lives and have a desire to join in monthly giving opportunities, please reach out.”
Wilson also wishes to thank the community for helping contribute to Mt. Hope in many ways throughout the year.
“Your contributions help us to continue to shine God’s light,” she said. “We’re so grateful for generous gifts that bless Mt. Hope. Thank you for caring about our residents and their home.”
Preorders for the barbecue meal will be accepted through Saturday, May 10. While additional meals may be available on the day of the event, they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Payment is due at pickup
Sportsmen plan activities
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit www.manheimsports manassoc.org.
The organization will hold meetings at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, May 8 and June 12. Prospective members are welcome to attend.
Trap shooting will be offered starting at 10 a.m. each Wednesday and Saturday in May and June. All trap shoots are open to the public. On Saturdays, Big 50 ATA registered shoots will be held as well. For more information, call Matt at 215-208-3731.
The association will offer five-stand events at noon
on Sundays until at least the end of October. Attendees should bring their own gun and shot. There is a fee, with a higher cost for nonmembers and a discount for youths age 17 and under.
Manheim Clay Sports, which currently consists of 16 youths, recently held its first practice. The group will be at the sportsmen’s club every Tuesday until July 8. To learn more about the youth club, visit www .manheimclaysports.com.
The retirees’ coffee hour will be held on Mondays, May 12 and June 9, at 8 a.m. Donations will be accepted. For further details, call Curt at 717-665-7729 or Mike at 717-224-0747.
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and encouragement.
An array of treats and tea will be served. Fun hats and spring-themed accessories are encouraged. For more information, call 717-653-5683 or visit www.glossbrenner.net.
and can be made via cash or check (payable to Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Com munity), which should be dropped into a designated collection box.
For details on the meal, including the cost, contact Wilson at 717-682-8026 or email advancement @mthopenazarene.org.
SCORE recognizes small business owners, mentors
To celebrate Lancaster and Lebanon counties’ innovative small business communities, SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon hosted its 18th annual small business awards luncheon on April 17 at The Ware Center at Millersville University in downtown Lancaster. The event recognized outstanding small businesses, partners and mentors for their accomplishments contributing to Lancaster’s and Lebanon’s economy.
Winners included the Arthur Reeher Company, Chellas Arepa Kitchen, Perfect Pots, the WEPA Empowerment Center and White Rose Family Dental. The event included a buffet lunch and featured presentations from each of the winners.
When the Arthur Reeher Company, a family-owned independent insurance adjusting firm, asked manager Brian Miller to assume ownership of the 65-year-old business, Miller was excited but also nervous, as he had no prior experience in such a venture. Being a Marine, he knew he didn’t want to face the challenge alone, so he reached out to SCORE and was connected to Jerry Glenn as a mentor. With Glenn’s mentorship, Miller
brought his wife, Stacia, aboard, making the company a profitable family-owned business once again.
Chellas Arepa Kitchen, founded by Luis Quiroz to share his Peruvian heritage, grew from a food truck into a nationally recognized restaurant, ranking No. 5 on Yelp’s “Top Places to Eat in the Country” and featured in premier publications like Food & Wine Magazine. Named after Quiroz’s grandmother, Chellas became a Lancaster culinary staple. With years of guidance from SCORE mentor Lou Davenport, Quiroz secured financing for his first location and recently expanded to a second spot on North Queen Street, fulfilling his dream of a brick-andmortar restaurant while honoring his roots.
Perfect Pots, a thriving garden center and seasonal planting service in Strasburg, began in Laura Clegg’s garage as a hobby-turned-business. As demand grew, she embraced entrepreneurship, expanding Perfect Pots into a premier gardening destination in southeastern Pennsylvania. During a rapid growth phase, SCORE mentors Eric Parker and Margot Hoerner provided crucial human resources
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LAWNS • LAWNS • LAWNS Property Maintenance by Steve, 717-892-7411
MOBILITY SCOOTERS FOR RENT
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WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate. 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137).
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(HR) guidance, allowing Clegg to focus on the big picture. Now with multiple locations, including Kitchen Kettle Village and Central Market Flowers in Lancaster, her journey continues to flourish.
In 2021, Rafael and Maribel Torres founded the WEPA Empowerment Center to address critical needs in Lebanon, focusing on education and workforce development. With guidance from SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon and mentor
Kevin St. Cyr, they helped individuals pursue employment opportunities and long-term self-sufficiency.
Securing $5 million in funding, they renovated a building at 9 S. Ninth St., now home to classrooms and learning spaces for adult education and workforce initiatives. Their mission continues to empower generations to come.
Kaushal Kapadia’s journey to dentistry began in his childhood in India, inspired by an orthodontist who treated his “crooked smile” with kindness. Impressed by the orthodontist, he vowed to become a dentist with that same philosophy of ultimate kind patient care. He immigrated to the USA in 2007 and attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Med icine, graduating with top honors and volunteering in underserved communities in and around Phila delphia. In 2022, he opened White Rose Family Dental, crediting SCORE mentor Gary Wojcik for his success.
SCORE is the largest not-forprofit organization in the United States serving small businesses. The SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon chapter was founded in 1965, serving Lancaster County and expanding to Lebanon County in 2015. SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. For more information, visit www .score.org/lancaster-lebanon.
