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MARCH 11, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 10
MOVIE SHOWING
Rissers Mennonite Church, 8360 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, will be the site of showings of the “Sarah, Plain and Tall” Hallmark Hall of Fame movie trilogy. The movies will be shown at 7 p.m. on three consecutive Sundays, with “Sarah, Plain and Tall” on March 15, “Skylark” on March 22, and “Winter’s End” on March 29. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments after each movie. All are welcome, and there is no cost. BASEBALL HISTORY
The Elizabethtown Historical Society, 57 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, will feature “The History of the Klein Chocolate Baseball Team” on Tuesday, March 17, presented by baseball historian Fran Strouse. This story has been taken to the Baseball Hall of Fame, where it has been incorporated into its research center. Beginning with the team’s competition against Major League Baseball teams, Babe Ruth and Negro Leaguers, Strouse will narrate from the perspective of the team’s manager, Ray Martin. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., the program will begin at 7 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. Admission will be free and open to the public. LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
American Legion Conewago Post 329 and Sons of the American Legion
GOTR Plans Multiple Activities pg 3
Lecture On Peacemaking Slated pg 2
EAHS Students To Present “Shrek The Musical” By Chelsea Peifer
Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) students are making final preparations for the spring production of “Shrek the Musical.” Performances are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday to Saturday, March 12 to 14, in the auditorium at EAHS, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. A 1 p.m. showing is set for March 14. “Shrek the Musical” will be directed by Christy Blaisdell and Jen Rutkowski, with musical direction by Rich Winey and pit direction by Corinne Kern. Leading the 40-person cast are seniors Jake Sevcik as Shrek, Claire Fritz as Fiona, Adam Evans as Donkey, Carter Rutkowski as Lord Farquaad, Mac Smith as Dragon, and sophomore Keli Georges as Pinocchio. A stage and tech crew of 25 students is led by stage managers Abigail Franz and Lara Hummer and tech
managers Tyler Faulkner and Jared Alvarez. “Shrek the Musical” features all-new songs from Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Based on the book by William Steig and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation motion picture, “Shrek the Musical” is a Tony Award-winning fairytale adventure that many EAHS cast members said they grew up watching and loving making the opportunity to perform it onstage all the more exciting. The movie released in 2001, just before many of this year’s seniors were born. “I grew up watching ‘Shrek,’ and now I get to play him, which is awesome,” said Jake. “I had to learn (to speak with) a Scottish accent, so that was tricky.” Hours of practice and watching the movie and lots of YouTube videos for insight helped him to nail that aspect of portraying Shrek, everyone’s favorite green ogre. “I’m really excited about my See “Shrek” pg 3
Elizabethtown Area High School students will perform “Shrek the Musical” for their spring musical in the school auditorium on March 12 to 14. Cast members include seniors (front) Carter Rutkowski as Lord Farquaad, (back, from left) Adam Evans as Donkey, Jake Sevcik as Shrek, and Claire Fritz as Fiona.
SSC To Showcase “The Last Five Years”
Anne Beiler To Speak At Banquet By Chelsea Peifer
Cornerstone Youth Center executive director Laurie Shepler shared that she is pleased to continue a tradition of welcoming speakers to the organization’s annual benefit event who
MARRIAGE COURSE
Crown of Life Fellowship, Susquehanna Stage Company will present the musical drama “The Last Five Years” starring Alyssa Dienner and Adam Dienner (left photo) on March 13 to 15 and Sean Meara and Larissa Melbert (right photo) on March 20 to 22 on the Gallery Stage at the Marietta Center for the Arts. By Chelsea Peifer
Two talented casts at Susquehanna Stage Company (SSC) are preparing to perform Jason Robert Brown’s musical drama “The Last Five Years” on the Gallery Stage at the Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta.
Performances are scheduled for Fridays through Sundays, March 13 to 15 and 20 to 22, with Friday and Saturday shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Director Ryan Dean Schoening opted to double-cast the musical, which takes an intimate look at the story of the
resonate with the overall community, as well as with the more than 250 youths who spend time at Cornerstone throughout the year. “Anne Beiler is a local Lancaster County celebrity, but she has become known far and wide through founding Auntie Anne’s Pretzels,” said Shepler. “With that platform, she has been able to share her story far and wide, impacting lives with her secret.” Beiler will be the guest speaker at Cornerstone’s annual benefit banquet, which is set to take place on Friday, April 3, at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Doors will open at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., a buffet-style meal catered by Harvey’s Main Street BBQ and featuring stuffed chicken breast will be served. Tickets are free but must be reserved by calling Shepler at See Cornerstone pg 9
Anne Beiler
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610 E. Main St., Mount Joy, will host the next meeting in the biblical marriage enrichment course “Marriage: Together as One!” on Friday, March 27. Marriage ministry coaches Jeff and Missy Sugden will direct a time of biblical marriage teaching and Christ-centered resources. At 7 p.m., a short meet-andgreet will begin with light refreshments. The session topic, “No, No, You’re Better,” will be discussed from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Child care will not be provided. People of any Christian denomination are welcome. To register, readers may call or text 717-799-9835 or 717-917-5536.
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are planning the annual Memorial Day parade in Elizabethtown, to be held on Monday, May 25, at 10 a.m. The organizations are seeking walking and riding participants. Formation for the parade will be at 9 a.m. For more information, including details about participation, call Post 329 at 717-367-1295 or Jerry Freeman at 717-314-0978.
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