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IN THIS ISSUE: MINISTRY SETS WALK RUN FOR LIFE page 9
MARCH 18, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Penn State Master Gardeners are seeking gently used gardening items. Tools, equipment, bird feeders, birdhouses, containers, patio items, wind chimes, decor, and any usable item with a garden connection will be considered. Donated items will be accepted on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to noon to the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Items may be arranged for pickup by contacting lancastergardenshed @gmail.com or 717-575-1192 . Items will be sold at Master Gardeners’ annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2. HEALTH SCREENING
will sponsor a community health screen through Quest Diagnostics on Saturday, March 28. The health screen is a preventative health program that consists of comprehensive blood testing. The health screen will be held at the Mount Joy Borough Office, 21 E. Main St., Mount Joy, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. The blood testing will include a comprehensive metabolic profile with: coronary risk profile, HDL, LDL, glucose testing, kidney profile, liver profile, electrolytes, and complete blood count (CBC). There is a set fee for the health screen. Optional tests offered for additional fees will include TSH (thyroid screening), PSA (prostate screening), and vitamin D. Participants will receive a copy of the blood test results mailed to their home address. To preregister, call 800-776-6342 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Payment may be made by cash, check, or money order at the time of service.
DeMolay Celebrates Anniversary
On Feb. 27, House on the Rock Family Ministries purchased the property at 10-18 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, from the Elizabethtown Lodge 596 Loyal Order of the Moose. The Moose commissioned highly decorated Lancaster architect Cassius Emlen Urban to design the building, which has been a hallmark of downtown Elizabethtown since it was constructed in 1924. Urban is well-known for his Classical Revival design, and his work can be seen in other local historical buildings such as Milton Hershey’s mansion, the Hershey Community Center Building, Stevens High School, See House On The Rock pg 4
House on the Rock Family Ministries (HOTRFM) recently purchased the Moose building from the Elizabethtown Moose. Taking part were (front, from left) Bob Fox of Remax, HOTRFM executive director Jeff Kime, Brenda Crosby of Berkshire Hathaway, HOTRFM founders Karen and Bruce McCracken, and (back) Denver McDowell of the Elizabethtown Moose. Open houses for the public are planned for April 30 and May 3.
Local Hockey Player Joins Flyers On Ice By Chelsea Peifer
Manheim Central High School (MCHS) sophomore Blake Stiegauf had the opportunity of a lifetime when Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware &
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Susquehanna Valley teamed up with the Philadelphia Flyers to introduce him to his favorite player, Claude Giroux; sign a one-day contract; and suit up for a professional game on Feb. 28. Blake, 15, was referred to Make-AWish, a nonprofit organization that creates wishes for youths with a critical illness, after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in April 2019. The day after his diagnosis he had surgery, followed by two rounds of inpatient chemotherapy at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. See Hockey Player pg 2
Manheim Central High School sophomore Blake Stiegauf (center, right) joined Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux (center, left) for an interview after the Flyers beat the Rangers on Feb. 28. The interview was part of a two-day experience planned for Blake by Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley and the Flyers.
Elizabethtown Chapter, Order of DeMolay, is celebrating the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Order of DeMolay in Kansas City, Mo., in 1919 by Frank S. Land with a monthlong observance from March 1 through Tuesday, March 31. This special observance kicked off when Junior Councilor Mason Barrick and Past Master Councilor Adam Baker attended the Mount Joy Township supervisors’ meeting on Feb. 17, when the supervisors approved a proclamation recognizing March as DeMolay Month. Additionally, Master Councilor Martin Stoner and several members attended the Feb. 20 meeting of the Elizabethtown Borough Council, during which See DeMolay pg 2
CPYU To Hold Banquet, Auction By Francine Fulton
Helping to strengthen relationships between youths and their parents, as well as other adults with influence in youths’ lives, including teachers and youth pastors, is the goal of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU), an international ministry based in Elizabethtown. Those who would like to learn more about the programs and initiatives offered by the nonprofit organization are invited to attend CPYU’s annual celebration banquet and auction on Friday, April 24, at Shady Maple Banquet Center, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl. There is no cost to attend the banquet, which is open to See CPYU pg 7
Dr. Walt Mueller, the president and founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU), will speak at the organization’s annual celebration banquet and auction on April 24 at the Shady Maple Banquet Center.
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will perform at the Giant Center, 550 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, on Saturday, April 18. The show will open at 7 p.m. Tickets for this show are only available at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, readers may visit www.hersheyentertainment.com or www.forkingandcountry.com.
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House On The Rock Purchases Historic Moose Building
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