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MAY 12, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXII • NO 14
Susquehanna Stage To Present “Pippin” BY CATHY MOLITORIS
hen Susquehanna Stage presents “Pippin” this month, be prepared for anything on stage. “Audiences can expect a broad spectrum of experiences while they watch this show,” said Gerson Malave, who plays the Leading Player. “You’ll see everything from magic on stage to life lessons.” “Pippin” follows the story of the title character and his search for meaning. “It’s about a guy who is trying to find his purpose in life,” explained Ryan Kimbark, who plays Pippin. “He wants to pursue his passion and figure out what he’s going to do and how he fits in.” Kayleigh Jarkowsky, who plays Catherine, said “Pippin” is full of action. “It’s going to be a very visual show,” she remarked. “You’re going to see a lot of magical moments. … You’re going to be on the edge of your seat the whole time.” “Pippin” is Susquehanna Stage’s first production of 2021, and it features a cast of 22 who range in age from 15 to 18, along
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The cast of “Pippin” includes (from left) Gerson Malave, Kayleigh Jarkowsky, Ryan Kimbark and Maddie Ciliento.
Cheering For Their Community BY CATHY MOLITORIS
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
By participating in a 5K in Mount Joy, you can make a difference in the lives of children halfway around the world. The Arm of Hope 5K will be held on Saturday, May 22, beginning at 9 a.m. at Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy. There is also an opportunity to participate virtually from now through Friday, May 21. See 5K pg 7
Members of the Donegal Indians junior high cheer team participated in a cleanup project at Rotary Park in Mount Joy.
Think about middle school sports, and community service might not be the first thing to come to mind. For the members of the Donegal Indians junior high cheer team, however, giving back is now at the core of their program. “Community service is new to our team this year,” said Kellye Herbert, head coach. “It’s something I strive to use for team bonding, but also to teach my cheerleaders pride in their town.” This is Herbert’s third year as head coach, and not only has she expanded the focus of the team
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Bucket List Series Highlights River Towns . . .2 Providing Hope For Breast Cancer Survivors . . . . . . .3 Senior Food Voucher Program Posted . . . . . . . .6 Business Directory . . . . . .8 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .12 House Of Worship . . . . . .16
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with one young boy who is 7. For Maddie Ciliento, who plays Fastrada, the show offers a chance to perform for the first time since the pandemic canceled live theater. “The magical aspect of this show is what drew me to it,” she stated, adding that as a recent high school graduate, she hopes to pursue musical theater as a career. “When you come back to live theater, you don’t want your first show back to be boring. You want to make an impression, and this show does.” Ryan, who is a junior at Lancaster Mennonite High School, said even though he participated in some virtual shows over the past year, he’s excited to get back to performing in front of an audience. “I have missed live theater so much,” he noted. “There is an energy that comes from having a live audience, and that makes it so much fun.”
