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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
When 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.”
Ta Ta Rebels founder Kim Ramirez (far right) provides support for breast cancer survivors with the help of volunteers including (from left) Trish Catalfano, Tyler Kline, Cathy Way and Bob Murphy.
Providing Hope For Breast Cancer Survivors BY CATHY MOLITORIS
few years ago, Bainbridge resident Kim Ramirez was speaking to a group of people for a breast cancer awareness event. “I asked the room, ‘How many of you have supported breast cancer research?’ and every hand went up,” she recalled. “Then, I asked, ‘How many of you have supported breast cancer patients?’ Again, every hand went up. Then, I asked the room, ‘How many of you have supported breast cancer survivors?’ and the hands went down.” Ramirez is determined to change that response. She founded Ta Ta Rebels Inc. after her own battle with breast cancer, and the organization celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. Ramirez is an eight-year survivor of breast cancer. Four years after her diagnosis, she ended up in the
“We’re working to help someone live a healthy life after cancer. ... We want people to know we’re here for them. There is hope, and there is help.”
See “Pippin” pg 2
The cast of “Pippin” includes (from left) Gerson Malave, Kayleigh Jarkowsky, Ryan Kimbark and Maddie Ciliento.
treatment includes massage therapy and wearing an expensive compression sleeve up to 12 hours a day. “My friends and family did a fundraiser to help me offset some of the costs, and I started thinking, ‘I’m not alone in this battle.’” The nonprofit focuses solely on survivors, Ramirez said. “For organizations like the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, you have to be in treatment to receive services,” she explained. “The reality is survivorship is just as expensive as going through treatment.” The organization assists with copays, deductibles and medical equipment such as prostheses, mastectomy bras and compression sleeves. “We will consider coverage to help with any medically related bill for breast cancer survivors,” Ramirez noted. Since the organization began, it has raised more than
For the members of Boy Scout Troop 51 in Elizabethtown, Scouting offers unlimited opportunities. The troop, which includes about 20 boys in grades six through 12, takes field trips, completes community service projects and learns new
See Survivors pg 6
See Boy Scouts pg 5
Learning And Growing Through Boy Scouts BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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lymphedema, a common side effect for people who have had lymph nodes removed during breast cancer treatment. “I learned that most insurances do not cover costs related to lymphedema,” Ramirez remarked, adding that
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emergency room, thinking she was having a heart attack. “My right arm was swollen, and something just wasn’t right,” she recalled. It took more than a year of testing before she received her diagnosis:
“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 with one young boy who is 7. For Maddie Ciliento, who plays Fastrada, the show offers a chance to perform for
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