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FEBRUARY 27, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIV • NO 51
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Lancaster County •Mental Health America’s pasta buffet fundraiser at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Lancaster: Friday, March 8 •Donegal Trout Unlimited’s annual banquet and auction at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Lancaster: Saturday, March 16 •40th Lancaster Family History Conference presented by Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society: Tuesday, March 26, to Saturday, March 30 York County •York Symphony Orchestra’s “Beethoven and Bruckner” concert at the Appell Center: Saturday, March 9 •20th annual Eastern York Dollars for Scholars (EYDFS) 3-on-3 basketball tournament: Saturday, March 16 •York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown York: Saturday, March 16 •The Cultural Alliance of York County’s YorVoice musical showcase at the Appell Center: Saturday, March 30
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Triathlon Training Classes Slated pg 4
Hempfield Thespians To Stage “Mary Poppins” By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Hempfield High School students, with the addition of one Landisville Intermediate Center (LIC) fifth-grader, are striving to make their production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” “practically perfect in every way” when it is performed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 1, 2, and 3. Music director Alan Mudrick said that the more than 100 students involved in the production are striving for excellence. The older members of the cast are excited to return to the stage for a performance that will have some memorable elements. “We got approval to use the original choreography for ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,’” said senior Katie White, who portrays Mary Poppins. “It’s super cool that we’re dedicated and able to
take on that caliber of work.” For the younger members of the group playing lead characters, the quality of the production and its participants is inspiring. “It’s amazing to be a part of this. It’s a bit surreal,” said freshman Noah Felty, who is playing Bert. He noted that he is feeling some pressure due to his age and his role, but he is enjoying the process. “I’m not a dancer, so it’s been cool to pick it up,” Noah continued. LIC fifth-grader Wilder Long was tapped to play Michael Banks, the younger brother of Jane Banks, portrayed by freshman Camryn Ackerman. The pair terrorize nannies before Mary Poppins intervenes. “It’s shocking how talented they are,” Wilder said of his costars. “When you watch a show, you just see them once,” he explained. “But seeing them often in person (at See “Mary Poppins” pg 3
Thespians who will appear in “Mary Poppins” at Hempfield High School on March 1, 2, and 3 include (from left) Wilder Long, DJ Esbenshade, Hannah Rau, Camryn Ackerman, Erin Mary Lynch, Noah Felty, and Katie White.
Dayspring To Host Noted Speakers Banquet Set To Support Remember America Cold Water Conservation Group Series To Continue By Dayna M. Reidenouer
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The leaders of Dayspring Christian Academy have tapped two individuals to give addresses during the ninth annual Remember America Speaker Series event, which is themed Dayspring Christian Academy student “ Which Way, America? Joey Engle (left) will deliver an oration and Choose You This Day” and headmaster Mike Myers (right) will welcome will be held on Saturday, guests at the ninth annual Remember America April 27. Fox News person- Speaker Series event, which will be held in ality Shannon Bream and Lancaster on April 27. Headlining the event retiring U.S. Rep. Trey will be speakers Shannon Bream from Fox Gowdy will visit Lancaster News and retiring U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy. and speak to the audience at the Lancaster County Convention institutions that affect American lives: the media and government,” said Center, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. “We thought they’d be a good match, as Dayspring headmaster Mike Myers. they’re part of two of the most influential “They’ll answer questions like ‘What is See Speaker Series pg 7
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Donegal Trout Unlimited fundraising committee members, including (from left) Bob and Vickie Kutz, Barry Witmer, Ruth Roulston, Greg and Vicki Wilson, and (not pictured) Glen Nephin have planned the conservationfocused group’s annual banquet, which will be held on March 16 at the DoubleTree in Willow Street.
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Dauphin County •Creative Arts Revival with Dave Weiss, story painter, at Swatara Hill Church of the Brethren, Middletown: Sunday and Monday, March 24 and 25 •Hershey Symphony Orchestra’s Shall We Dance Golden Gala at Hershey Lodge: Saturday, March 30 •Bark For Life of HummelstownHershey at Schaffner Park, Hummelstown: Saturday, April 27
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Chester and Berks counties •Annual Tel Hai Food Drive at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook: Friday, March 1, to Friday, March 29 •A Path to Hope’s Services-TherapyEducation-Providers-Support (STEPS) Resource Fair in Exton: Saturday, March 2 •Irish Breakfast Buffet at Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works: Saturday, March 16