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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 18
MONTHLY MIXER
Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce will hold its Chamber Mixer at the Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, on Tuesday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will be able to learn how the library can help local residents with their business needs. The event will include a chocolate dessert bar featuring desserts created by Joanne Pinkerton. To make reservations, email kerry@mountjoy chamber.com or call 717-653-0773 by Thursday, May 9. When making reservations, callers are asked to name the event for which they are registering and provide the names of those attending. SENIOR LUNCHEON
First Presbyterian Church, 7 Marietta Ave., Mount Joy, will hold the Neighbors Connect free lunch for seniors on Wednesday, May 15, in the church fellowship hall. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon. The speaker will be Barbara Basile from the Milanof-Schock Library. Walk-ins are welcome, but preregistration is preferred. Those who plan to attend are asked to register by emailing fpcmj1@gmail.com or calling 717-653-5888. PACKING PROJECT
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PHOTO CONTEST
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Bicycle Club Awards Grants pg 14
By Chelsea Peifer
Dark comedy and iconic music are some of the hallmarks of George Furth and Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning “Company,” which Susquehanna Stage Company (SSC) will bring to the stage of the Marietta Center for the Arts beginning on Friday, May 10, for its first musical of the 2019 season. The plot revolves around Bobby, a 35-year-old bachelor who finds himself unable to fully commit to a long-term relationship - despite having multiple girlfriends. Josh Schwartz, who will be making his SSC debut portraying Bobby, explained that his character instead gets to see the ins and outs of marriage through all of his married friends. “He seems to live vicariously through his friends over the course of the show,” Schwartz said. “Most of the time he views marriage through a
Susquehanna Stage Company performers, including (front, from left) Deb Good-Zeiner, Layne Zeiner, Kevin Ditzler, Cara Ditzler, Josh Schwartz, Jordyn McCrady, Asher Johnson, (back) Beth Gable, Kent Gable, Chrissy Nickel, and Caleb Heckman, will present “Company” on select dates from May 10 to 19 at the Marietta Center for the Arts. negative lens.” The original production, with book by Furth and music and lyrics by Sondheim,
Recounting History At The Last Ride By Chelsea Peifer
The grounds of the historic Mount Bethel Cemetery, 700 Locust St., Columbia, will welcome a variety of vehicles for The Last Ride on Saturday, May 18. Vintage and specialty hearses, flower cars, limousines, ambulances, and other service vehicles The public is invited to attend a free specialwill be on display for the public to ty car show at Mount Bethel Cemetery in view and learn about from 11 a.m. Columbia from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 18. Proceeds from the event will support the to 3 p.m. Admission is free. According to Mount Bethel maintenance and preservation of the historic Cemetery Company president property and its cottage and memorials. Jane Moore, the majority of the Macabre crafts and products from vehicles in the annual show belong to members of the Mohnton Professional several vendors will be set up for folks Car Club, a social club for those interest- to browse and buy. Moore explained ed in hearses and other service vehicles. that “macabre” refers to things from Columbia resident Charles Reese will darkness or relating to death. Vintage have his vintage fire engine at The Last funeral and cemetery relics will also be Ride, and local funeral director Patrick on display inside the Mount Bethel Caretakers Cottage. Bransby is set to bring several items. See The Last Ride pg 7
was nominated for numerous Tony Awards and won Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Score, Best See “Company” pg 3
Fun For All At Marietta Day Marietta Day will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The town-wide “flea market” yard sale event is a 40-year-old tradition. There is no admission cost. “The Marietta Day committee has a vision to maintain the original town-wide ‘yard sale’ and also build upon tradition with old-fashioned fair-type carnival games (and) enhanced food offerings including local farmers and growers,” said Bob Heiserman, who has been running Marietta Day for more than 20 years. Market Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the day as residents and businesses sell their wares and entertain visitors. Food vendors will be set up as well. The Artisans Corner, located near the Marietta Community House, 264 W. Market St., Marietta, will feature area artisans and craftspeople. See Marietta Day pg 4
Heart Of Lancaster Show To Debut Spring Event
The first-ever spring Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show is planned for May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Root’s Country Market in Manheim. Admission and parking are free. By Chelsea Peifer
Over the years, Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show founder and chairperson Marilyn Hobday received numerous requests from exhibitors for a spring show to be added into the calendar in
addition to the traditional fall event. “Finally after enough prodding, I decided to go for it,” said Hobday with a laugh. “Our main focus for this first year is just getting a lot of quality art work,” Hobday continued. “It’s going to be a fun show. I think this will get people See Heart Of Lancaster pg 2
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in cooperation with Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (MCWMA) and the Pennsylvania Game Commission, will hold a photo contest sponsored by Len Eiserer, author of “The American Robin: A Backyard Institution.” The subject is “Birds of Lancaster or Lebanon Counties.” In addition to the winning photographs, an award for the best photo taken at MCWMA will be included. Cash prizes will be awarded. The deadline is Thursday, Aug. 1. Visit www.lancasterbirdclub.org under Special Programs or contact Barbara Hunsberger at 717-984-2738 or phunsberger@comcast.net.
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1506 Quarry Road, Mount Joy, will hold a Mission Packing Project from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. Volunteers will prepare humanitarian supplies to be shipped to GAiN’s international partners. Registration is open. For details and to register, call 717-285-4220.
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