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MARCH 17, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVI • NO 50
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Dayspring Prepares To Stage “Little Women” BY ANN MEAD ASH
Ric Weaver, the director of the Dayspring Christian Academy production of the musical “Little Women,” first discussed the show with Dayspring’s Upper School principal, Dan Stone, in 2019. Stone had seen the play and loved it. Weaver was unfamiliar,
Mitzvah Moms have a mission to help others, delivering gift baskets to people affected by COVID-19. Helping to spread the love are (back row, from left) Josiah Krouse, Gina Krouse, Gena Harting, (front row, from left) Elaine Krouse, Ryder Harting and William Krouse.
Mitzvah Moms Give Back nspired by a desire to give back, two local moms have created a group to help others. Mitzvah Moms was created by Gina Krouse of Lampeter and Gena Harting of Strasburg in the fall of 2020. Initially, the pair focused on collecting items for the homeless, but they then shifted their mission to helping people affected by COVID-19. “COVID started hitting close to home,” Harting said. “We knew someone at our synagogue who got sick, so we put together a basket for them. Then, someone in my moms’ group was affected. We started tossing around the idea of creating a group called Mitzvah Moms because it sounded cute and also because we thought there might be other people who would like to do this with us.” The pair created a Facebook group and soon had
“The purpose for this goes way beyond our children and giving from ourselves ... There are so many people out there who want to help and want to show their love for their community.” “The baskets include a new, soft blanket and self-care products to help with decongestion,” Krouse noted. “They also have snacks because everybody loves food. It’s a basket of comfort items. We wanted to focus on the comfort, warmth
and support.” Baskets are catered to the individual, and all recipients are kept as confidential as possible, she stated, adding, “We ask for some basic information about the person receiving the basket ... so they get a basket that really fits their needs and wants.” Mitzvah Moms took off quickly as word spread through the friends’ network as well as their synagogue, Shaarai Shomayim in Lancaster. “Our rabbi is involved with the Interfaith Coalition in Lancaster, and we asked him if he would consider spreading the word among other congregation leaders and passing names our way,” Krouse explained. The women said donations of items for baskets and monetary gifts have been overwhelming, and in fact, they currently have more donations than people to receive them.
Lead cast members in Dayspring’s production of the musical “Little Women” include (from left) Zoe Martin, Emma Myers, Alison Bruner, and Emma Hasting.
Participants Invited To Move For Life BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For 35 years, Align Life Ministries has been holding an annual Walk Run for Life fundraiser. This year, the organization formerly known as Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services will hold an expanded event called Move for Life: Walk Run Plus. An in-person event will be held on Saturday, May 8, at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. The fundraiser also features a virtual option for participation.
See Mitzvah Moms pg 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Business Directory . . . . . .2 Hempfield Foundation Awards Funds . . . . . . . . . .3 Sierra Club To Offer Grants . . . . . . . . .4 Benefit Concert Planned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 House Of Worship . . . . . .10 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .11
See Move For Life pg 4
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almost 100 members. “Mitzvah” is a Hebrew word that means “good deed.” The friends use their Facebook group to create gift baskets to give to people affected by COVID-19.
See “Little Women” pg 5
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but soon watched a video of the show. His reaction? “I don’t understand how this is not a more famous show,” said Weaver. “The music is so good, and the whole show (puts women in the spotlight).” The show was originally slated to run in the spring of 2020, and Weaver, in the director’s seat alone for the first time, said that the show almost made it to tech week when the state was shut down by COVID-19 restrictions. Now, with most of the same cast, the show will be presented live at Dayspring, 120 College Ave., Mountville, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 26, and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, in the school’s auditorium.