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OCTOBER 20, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 25
Fictional Story, Real Technology BY COURTNEY MENGEL
“I’ve been writing all my life,” said Lancaster resident Dan Armstrong. From 1982 to 1987, Armstrong wrote songs for his Christian rock band, Damascus; from 1992 to 1997, he wrote 1,000 one-minute shows called “The Wacky Words of Dan Armstrong” on WJTL; and in 2015, he published “The Adventures of a Real-Life Cable Guy.”
Armstrong is a man of many talents. He can speak Japanese, perform magic tricks, and craft owls out of pieces of wood. He’s a real estate investor, a business owner, a storyteller, a husband, and the father of four girls. Needless to say, he’s a pretty busy guy. Armstrong’s schedule, however, didn’t stop him from writing another book - a book completely different from his first publication. See New Book pg 7
The Lampeter-Strasburg High School homecoming court candidates are (front, from left) Mariah Beiler, Ella Horst, Brooke Smith, Molly Bucher, Jenna Daveler, Leah Denlinger, Cassie Meck, Ermine Jacques, (back, from left) Isaiah Parido, Chad Royer, Bennett Stoltzfus, Payton Cunningham, Nick Del Grande, Owen Filson, Andrew Reidenbaugh, and Grant Beiler.
LSHS Plans Homecoming BY COURTNEY MENGEL
omecoming festivities will return to Lampeter-Strasburg High School (LSHS). On Thursday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m., the girls’ powderpuff teams will go head to head on the football field, and the homecoming king will be crowned during halftime. On Friday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m., the homecoming football game against Ephrata will begin, and the homecoming queen will be announced during halftime. The homecoming dance will occur on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at LSHS. The homecoming queen candidates are Mariah Beiler, Molly Bucher, Jenna Daveler, Leah Denlinger, Ella Horst, Ermine Jacques, Cassie Meck, and Brooke Smith. The homecoming king candidates are Grant Beiler, Payton Cunningham, Nick Del Grande, Owen Filson, Isaiah Parido, Andrew Reidenbaugh, Chad Royer, and Bennett Stoltzfus. Mariah Beiler is the daughter of
to study sports medicine and play soccer. Leah Denlinger is the daughter of Jim Denlinger and Jenn Peterson of Willow Street. She is a member of Student Council, Varsity Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Pioneer Interact Club, and the varsity volleyball team. Leah is also involved with the Cheshire Pony Club, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), and the Second Nature Farm Equestrian Riding Team. She plans to attend college to pursue a career that involves animals and to join her school’s equestrian team. Ella Horst is the daughter of Cliff and Roselle Horst of Lancaster. She is the senior representative to the L-S Board of School Directors and is a member of NHS, marching band, concert band, Madrigals, concert choir, full orchestra, and the varsity basketball team. Outside of school, Ella is part of the youth group and worship team at Strasburg Mennonite Church. She plans to attend college to study nursing and hopes to work in labor and delivery.
According to Dan Steinman, Handi-Vangelism BASIS ministry assistant, the Help for People in Pain seminar given by Tim and Kathy Sheetz addresses any loss that significantly affects a person’s life and outlook. “It’s for people with different types of losses,” Steinman said. “Not necessarily the loss of a spouse or a child. It could be the loss of a job … a divorce or bankruptcy … a (difficult) diagnosis.”
See Homecoming pg 11
See Grief pg 2
Dan Armstrong displays the cover art for his new book.
Handling Grief
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Dave and Keturah Beiler of Lancaster. She is vice president of Spanish Club, the secretary of chorus, and a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), Tri-M Music Honor Society, Student Council, Madrigals, and the spring musical cast. Mariah attends youth group at Keystone Church and takes vocal lessons at Wieand Vocal Studio. She plans to attend college to study clinical psychology. Molly Bucher is the daughter of Coley and Lori Bucher of Lancaster. She is a member of Student Council, Varsity Club, Mini-THON, InterClub Council, and the varsity soccer team. Molly also plays soccer for PA Classics. She plans to attend college to study business. Jenna Daveler is the daughter of Deen and Jo-Elle Daveler of Lampeter. She is a member of Student Council, Varsity Club, and the varsity soccer and basketball teams. Jenna plays soccer for PA Classics and volunteers at Ascension Lutheran Church. She plans to attend Old Dominion University