Elizabethtown
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Bears Edge Eagles, 3-2 pg 6
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Chester County •The farmers market at Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs, reopens: Wednesday, May 1
•The 2019 Pennsylvania Data User Conference at Penn State Harrisburg: Thursday, May 9 Lancaster County •Lancaster Sunrise Rotary’s Ride for Literacy beginning at Manheim Township Community Park, Neffsville: Saturday, May 11 •Mother’s Day Truck Convoy to benefit Make-A-Wish at Burle Business Park in Lancaster: Sunday, May 12 York County •Special Olympics – York County’s spring games at the Grumbacher Center at York College: Saturday, May 4 •44th annual Olde York Street Fair in Continental Square, York: Sunday, May 12
Hartman Center Sets Event pg 2 Discussion To Explore Democracy pg 5
Celebrate Maytown’s History! By Donna Hurley
The maypole is centered in the town square. Penny candy is priced at just a penny. The hoops are gathered for hoop rolling and graces. Clearly, the Maytown Historical Society (MHS) members are preparing for Mayfest, a lively celebration of the town’s May 1, 1760, founding. Mayfest’s family-friendly festivities will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MHS Museum, 4 W. High St., and throughout the town square. All are welcome, and former residents are encouraged to return to reconnect with the town and residents. The museum, with its many artifacts, will be open for visitors throughout the event and will have breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, and homebaked goods available for purchase See Mayfest pg 9
Members of the Maytown Historical Society Mayfest Committee (from left) Autumn Kingsboro, Pat Vogel, Linda Good, Deb Gepfer, Janie Garber, and Kathy Vogt invite the community to join in the fun and festivities on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as they celebrate Maytown’s founding and unique history.
TCCCA To Hold Earth Day Activities The Tri-County Conewago Creek Association (TCCCA) will hold its 11th annual Conewago Creek Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 27, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will take place on the banks of the creek at Aberdeen Mills, 2405 Mill Road, Elizabethtown. In the case of rain, the family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, April 28, with all times remaining the same. A variety of activities will be offered during the afternoon. A wildflower and tree identification walk will kick off at noon. Tours through the old mill will also be offered. Visitors from a local zoo will give a live animal presentation at 1:30 p.m. The hourlong presentation will feature various creatures that are native to the area. Attendees may bring a See Earth Day pg 11
Commemorating 40 Years Of Faith Golfers Invited To Take A Swing Against Homelessness Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. To Host Annual Outing By Kaylee Rex
Kori Pennypacker (left), executive director of Bible2School, interviewed guest speaker Dan Kreider (right) at the 40th anniversary celebration of Bible2School held on March 28 at the Eden Resort. By Ann Mead Ash
During the 40th anniversary celebration of Bible2School held on March 28 at the Eden Resort, a video interview with Hazel Nestleroth, one of the
founding members of the program, was shown. “(Nestleroth) talked about the heart behind starting a program like this to reach out to students,” said Stephanie Smith, assistant director of Bible2School. See Bible2School pg 12
When nursery teacher Dawn realized that Sherry, the mother of one of her students, was on the verge of homelessness, she connected her to Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services (GSS). The program saved Sherry, the mother of four, after a family conflict jeopardized their living arrangement. Dawn also pulled together a “neighboring” group at their church, which became an essential support system for Sherry during her two years in the Bridge of Hope program. Through those essential two See Golf Outing pg 13
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•Chester County Youth Orchestra’s 25th anniversary concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Chester: Saturday, May 11 Dauphin County •The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc.’s 5K Run/Walk for the Animals at Wildwood Park, Harrisburg: Saturday, May 4
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Sherry (left) received a Certificate of Achievement after graduating from Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services’ two-year program. She was congratulated by Christy Stoltzfus, the family resource coordinator who worked with her.
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