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APRIL 7, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXII • NO 11
East Fairview Church Welcomes New Pastor BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When East Fairview Church of the Brethren members began looking for a new pastor in 2020 after their pastor of 23 years announced his retirement, they didn’t have to look far. Ryan Clift, who became the new senior pastor earlier this year, spent most of his childhood in Manheim. That was part of the appeal of the position, he said.
Manheim Central High School’s Baron Stage will present “Mary Poppins,” viewable online from Saturday, April 17, through Sunday, May 2.
Baron Stage Will Present “Mary Poppins” BY CATHY MOLITORIS
he’s practically perfect in every way, and she’s coming to the stage at Manheim Central High School. Baron Stage will present “Mary Poppins,” available for online viewing from Saturday, April 17, through Sunday, May 2. Based on the book by P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, “Mary Poppins” follows the story of the Banks children and their unique nanny. “It’s a really fun show, and there’s a lot of magic in it,” said Maddie Kreider, a junior who portrays the title character. “We’re experimenting with a lot of onstage magic, and that’s really helping to bring the story to life.” Kreider described the show as full of love. “It’s really a story about the love between the members of a family,” she said. “That love just needs some rekindling with the help of a nanny.” The show features a cast and crew of about 50 students, along with 18 students in the pit
“It’s a really fun show, and there’s a lot of magic in it. We’re experimenting with a lot of onstage magic, and that’s really helping to bring the story to life.” “It requires a different type of planning. There’s a lot more we can do to make it look really cool, but you can also see any flaws in our design or decorating. … I’m spending more time thinking about how the students are using their faces and how they are looking during closeups.”
Kreider added that being a performer in a recorded show requires a shift in onstage mindset. “One of the biggest differences as an actor is, we don’t have a live audience,” she said. “ We get a lot of our onstage energy from the audience, so we have to find ways to stay engaged with our audience even though they aren’t really here.” She noted that there are positives to be found with having to present a recorded show. “It’s nice because people who are not local, who are out of state even, can watch us perform and see the show, and they wouldn’t normally be able to do that,” she said. Along with Kreider, featured performers in the show are Zeke Ruffner as Bert, Eve Sheaffer as Winifred Banks, Maddie LaFrance as Jane Banks, Zoe Faulkner as Michael Banks and Paul Hurst as George Banks. Ticket cost for “Mary Poppins” is being covered by the Manheim Central School District. To order tickets, visit https://manheim centralhighschool.anywhereseat.com.
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Ryan Clift, husband of Kaila and father of Evelyn and Luke, became senior pastor of East Fairview Church of the Brethren in January.
MCDS Sets Auction And Family Fun Days BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It will be a busy weekend at Manheim Christian Day School on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, when the school holds its 45th annual benefit auction and family fun days. The event will kick off with a dine-in or drive-through pork barbecue dinner on Friday from 3:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the school,
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orchestra, said director Amber Friel. It is being filmed by students in the video production class, who also filmed the school’s fall production, “Robin Hood.” Performing a recorded show offers its own unique challenges, Friel noted. “It’s really a totally new ballgame from how I’d approach a traditional live performance,” she said.
“I was excited to come back to Manheim, having been raised in the community,” explained Clift, who was installed in January at the church, located at 1187 Fairview Road in Manheim. “So many people in Manheim had a hand in playing an influential role in my life, from my family to parents of friends to teachers and coaches. Being able to come back and carry on that tradition of building up the lives of the young people in our community was very appealing to me.” After graduating from Millersville University with a degree in business management, Clift worked for Signature Staffing in the Harrisburg area but also volunteered at Ephrata Church of the Brethren. While volunteering, he felt called to attend seminary, so he earned a Master of Divinity and became pastor of the Conewago Church of the Brethren in Hershey in 2019.