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MAY 4, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIII • NO 14
Musical Packs Serious Message LAMS To Present “More To The Story” BY ANN MEAD ASH
Nicole Yutzy, director of the Lititz Area Mennonite School (LAMS) production of “More to the Story,” does not shrink from involving her cast members in the creation of her original shows. “For this show, I asked the students, ‘What kind of characters would you like to play and what kind of show would you like to be in?’” recalled Yutzy of the process.
“When you’re writing from scratch, it’s a challenge.” “More to the Story,” a show that mixes classic fairy tale characters with fresh roles to explore “heroism” in the person of Robin Hood, played by Ethan Sommers, will be staged at Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, at 2 and 7 p.m. each day. See Musical pg 3
Students created projects with PVC pipe during Construction Wars.
Constructing A Bright Future BY CATHY MOLITORIS
ore than 200 middle school students recently attended ABC Keystone’s Construction Wars event, where they experienced a variety of hands-on activities related to the trade industry. Students from more than 20 schools throughout Lancaster and York counties participated in the
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event, held at ABC Keystone, 135 Shellyland Road, Manheim. They were given opportunities to wire electrical circuits, build wooden benches, lay brick, construct PVC pipe projects and bend sheet metal to create toolboxes. Additionally, participants learned basic CPR techniques, reviewed safety requirements and explored construction technology.
According to ABC Keystone, the construction industry needs more than 650,000 additional workers in 2022 alone to meet the rising demand. “We developed the Construction Wars program because we feel it’s important for kids to have the opportunity to learn what this industry is all about,” explained Stephanie Larkin, vice president of education, safety and workforce development for ABC Keystone. She noted that targeting middle school students gives participants a chance to consider enrolling in career and technology programs by the time they enter high school. For the program, students worked alongside professionals in the industry to learn skills and create projects to take home. “This is an infinite industry. There will always be a need for this type of job and for people to do this work,” said David Rivera, who supervised students in the carpentry project. Eighth-grader Jasmine Gutierrez said her favorite part of the day was the carpentry work. “It was a really cool experience to learn how people make things and to get to see what these jobs are,” she stated. “This day was really fun.”
According to Homeless Shelters Directory, there are an estimated 950 homeless individuals in Lancaster and Chester counties. It costs Good Samaritan Services (GSS) $35 to provide a night of shelter, two meals, supplies, and compassionate care to an individual. That is about one-third the cost of a hotel per night. Previously known as Good Sam Shelter, GSS has been operating
See Construction Wars pg 6
See Golf Outing pg 5
A student tries his hand at masonry techniques during Construction Wars.
Lititz Area Mennonite School students will present an original play at The Junction Center.
Who Is Ready FORE Some Golf? BY COURTNEY MENGEL
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