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NOVEMBER 6, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 44
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Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, located at the corner of New Haven and Donegal streets, Mount Joy, will host Harold Billow during its service on Sunday, Nov. 10, in honor of Veterans Day. The service will begin at 10:15 a.m., and the public is welcome. Billow is known to be the last living survivor of the Malmedy Massacre during World War II. On Dec. 17, 1944, 84 American prisoners of war were killed by their German captors, near Malmedy, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge. Billow will share his account of the event. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Florin Church of the Brethren, 815 Bruce Ave., Mount Joy, will hold its free monthly Breakfast Bowl community breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., while collecting and distributing coats for those who need them. There will be a collection table just inside the back entry doors for gently used coats. A variety of breakfast foods will be offered. Free parking will be available at the lower end of the parking lot, and attendees should enter through the double glass doors under the drive-through. The event is open to the public, and reservations are not needed. Call 717-653-1202, ext. 2. ANNUAL BAZAAR
will host their 47th annual church bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chiques United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. The bazaar will feature cutlery, homemade items, white elephant items, attic treasures, pottery, and Norwex products. Lunch will be available for purchase and will feature barbecue, assorted soups, hot dogs, coffee and soda. Apple dumplings, pies, cakes and cookies will also be available. Call 717-653-5175.
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Donegal To Present “Peter And The Starcatcher” By Chelsea Peifer
For anyone who has ever wondered what happened before Peter Pan’s adventures in Neverland, the story of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a musical written by Rick Elice and based on the book by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, reveals what unfolded. Donegal Performing Arts (DPA) will present “Peter and the Starcatcher” on Friday to Sunday, Nov. 15 to 17, in the auditorium at Donegal High School (DHS), 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. DHS junior Ashtyn Hess will portray 13-year-old Molly Aster, a starcatcher apprentice who is on a mission to save the world as she travels the high seas with three orphan boys and a trunk filled with magical star stuff that must be protected. “It’s a story telling how Peter Pan became Peter Pan,” summarized Ashtyn. “(This show) is fun, it’s comical, and it has serious moments.” DHS senior Corey Kendig, who has been involved with technology and backstage crews for past DPA productions, will be making his acting debut as snarky pirate chief Black Stache. “For me, it was really this ‘oh no’ See “Peter And The Starcatcher” pg 7
Students at Donegal High School will perform the imaginative musical comedy “Peter and the Starcatcher” for the public on Nov. 15 to 17 under the direction of Audra Brackbill. In addition, senior citizens are invited to a dress rehearsal performance on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.
B2BD Productions To Present “Backstage: The Musical” By Chelsea Peifer
Born to Be Different (B2BD) Productions, a local youth theater company, will present the comedy “Backstage: The Musical” on Saturday and Sunday,
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Nov. 16 and 17, in Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. Set in the 1920s, the show brings to light the things that can go hilariously awry in theater when eternal optimist Violet Davies, portrayed by See B2BD Productions pg 6
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church,
On Nov. 16 and 17, Born to Be Different Productions will perform “Backstage: The Musical” in Landis Hall at The Junction Center in Manheim. Tickets are free and may be reserved in advance at www.b2bd.org. Seating is limited.
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Dog Park Mount Joy Will Hold Canine Memorial Service Losing a pet can be devastating, but acknowledging the grief is a healthy step forward. Each November, the community is invited to gather at Dog Park Mount Joy to remember and give thanks for the dogs that have been loved and lost over the years. Dog Park Mount Joy president Lynn McCleary noted that it is healing to be with others who acknowledge that dogs are family, too. This year’s event, “Furry Angels Light the Night,” will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, and will include a candlelight service led by the Rev. Eleanor Hart Garner, chaplain. People and their dogs are invited to attend and bring a flashlight and lawn chair to join in the service. Participants may also bring pictures, urns, and See Dog Park pg 2
Special Day Of Events In Marietta Will Salute Those Who Served By Chelsea Peifer
This year marks the 100-year anniversary of when the Marietta Community House, 264 W. Market St., was given to the people of Marietta by the Hiestand family in 1919 in honor of their son, Lt. Benjamin Hiestand, and other World War I veterans. Hiestand died while serving during World War I. To honor the centennial and to thank all Marietta-area veterans, the board of directors at the Marietta Community House has planned a special day of events on Sunday, Nov. 10. All are invited to attend a church service at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 239 E. Market St., Marietta. See Marietta pg 2
The public is invited to attend a Veterans Day memorial service and brick dedication at the Marietta Community House at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10. Veterans will also be honored during a service at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, followed by a luncheon.
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27 E. Main St., Mount Joy, invites the public to a turkey dinner on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meal will include roast turkey, potato filling, vegetables, cranberry sauce, applesauce, rolls and butter, beverages, and dessert. Reservations are not necessary, but if bringing a group of six or more, it is suggested to call 717-653-4189. There is a cost for the dinner, with proceeds to benefit the Mount Joy Food Bank and St. Mark’s youth ministry. Call 717-653-5493.
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