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“Sister Act: The Musical” to be performed at TVHS
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Plenty of music, dancing and comedy will be featured as the Twin Valley High School (TVHS) Theater Arts Club presents “Sister Act: The Musical,” based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, April 3 to 5. There will also be a Sunday matinee on April 6 at 2 p.m.
“Sister Act” tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco singer who witnesses a crime. She is placed to hide out in a convent by Eddie, a police officer, who is assigned to ensure Deloris’ safety
while she is in witness protection.
Disguised as a nun, Deloris uses her musical talent to transform the choir and help the sisters rediscover their faith and purpose. Deloris also finds her own voice as well as she meets a new set of friends.
In the movie version, Deloris turns familiar pop songs like “My Guy” and “I Will Follow Him” into religious hymns. However, because the show’s original producers were unable to get the rights to these songs, the musical features all original tunes, including “Take Me to Heaven,” “Raise Your Voice” and “Sunday Morning Fever.”
“Everything about the story is
the same,” said show producer Jessie Sanders. “It’s funny, and (the students actors) are doing very well.” She added that the movie is set in the 1990s in Reno; the musical is set in the 1970s in Philadelphia.
She added that audiences will appreciate all the show’s sets, noting that actual pews are being used in the church scenes.
Deloris is played by senior Macayla Symonds, who said that like other people, she was unaware that the popular movie had been made into a musical. “I had not heard of the show until they announced that we were doing it. It’s been a lot of fun,” she said.
See “Sister Act” pg 8
New Little Free Library invites visitors to take
a book, share a book
BY FRANCINE FULTON
“I have read my whole life; I have always been a bookworm,” said Kelly Hersh, who is the steward of Captain’s Bookshelf Little Free Library (LFL), which was recently installed at the family home in Mohnton.
“This LFL first came to life almost 10 years ago at our old house, but it never had an official name. We finally … set it up here in Twin Valley, and I decided it needed an official name. I named it after our German Shepherd, Captain, who is one of the lights of our lives.”
As part of the LFL initiative, visitors are invited to “take a book or share a book.” In addition to
books for children, young adults and adults, Captain’s Bookshelf LFL also contains a little drawer
See Little Free Library pg 4
CCR to host Easter egg hunt in Elverson
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Calla’s Critter Rescue (CCR), a nonprofit cat rescue organization, will present an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, at Livingood Park, 116 S. Chestnut St., Elverson.
In lieu of an admission fee, attendees are asked to bring donations of wet cat food and cat litter, as well as cat treats and toys. The event is open to people of all ages, and prizes will be awarded.
According to rescue founder Calla Gibson, event organizer,
there will be separate egg hunts for various age groups: birth to 2 years, ages 3 and 4, ages 5 to 7, ages 8 to 12 and age 13 and over. “Check-in starts at 10 a.m.; we will start the 0 to 2 egg hunt promptly at 10:30 a.m.,” she noted.
Participants will search for plastic eggs filled with candy and gluten-free fruit snacks, which will be hidden throughout the park by CCR volunteers. Special eggs will contain a ticket for a larger prize.
“We will have tons of prizes and a couple of bigger prizes for each
See Egg hunt pg 8
The play stars Macayla Symonds (right) as Deloris Van Cartier and Evan Johnson as Eddie.
Kelly Hersh, shown with Captain, is the steward of Captain’s Bookshelf Little Free Library.
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Registration is currently underway for the second annual Great Marsh Mud Mosey to be held on Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at the Great Marsh Institute (GMI), 34 Moores Road, Elverson. The event, which is being presented by GMI and ChesCo Search Dogs, will feature a 5K run and 1-mile walk.
Runners and walkers of all skill levels are invited to take part in the 5K or walk, both of which will travel a course throughout the marsh, through the woods and along ponds and finish on a grassy surface.
Because parking is limited, the walk and run can only accommodate 150 participants. Packet pickup will take place on April 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. Attendees will receive their packets as they drive onto the property.
At last year’s inaugural event, participants had to deal with windy weather conditions and, as the name implies, a muddy trail. “We had 50-mile-an-hour winds, and a lot of trees were blowing down. It was so windy, and that held people from coming,” said ChesCo Search Dogs president Keith Studnick, event organizer. “We had about 20 walkers and 30 or 40 runners. They loved it. Out of those already signed up (for this year’s event), a lot of people are coming back for the second year.”
ChesCo Search Dogs is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to training and providing trained K-9 teams to help find missing and lost persons and to detect human remains. It conducts practice search A
See Mud pg 3
missions on the GMI property, which is how the partnership between the two organizations came about.
“We train there monthly,” said Studnick, who noted that his dog, Hunter, will be the honorary starter of the 5K race. “He will be our ‘bark starter.’”
Following the race, the Epicurean Garage food truck will offer food selections and Stable 12 Brewing Co. and Botanery Barn will offer beer and spirits. A DJ will provide music for the post-race activities.
Team members from ChesCo Search Dogs will also perform demonstrations with their search dogs at the conclusion of the run and walk.
In addition, environmental biologists will be on hand to talk about the unique Great Marsh property, as well as the animals and flora that can be found there. GMI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to wetland conservation and education. To learn more about GMI, visit http://www .greatmarshinstitute.org.
Last year, organizers polled the participants asking for their feedback about the first-time event. Some suggested an earlier start time, but Studnick said that the course may have to be altered on the morning of the race depending on the weather conditions. For example, rainfall can cause portions of the course to be too muddy to travel.
“Whoever developed the property 100 years ago put walking paths throughout the marsh and the ponds. It is fairly elevated from the ponds, but it does get muddy,” he noted. “We didn’t want to put people through really thick mud, so we can alter the course quickly and make that change on game day.”
He said that the course is family-friendly and is suited for those not accustomed to a trail run. “(Many participants) are friends of Great Marsh or friends of the search dogs and not necessarily trail runners,” noted Studnick. “We mark the course
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“It is little knickknacks - seed packets, painted rocks, bookmarks and crocheted dish scrubbies that I made,” Hersh noted.
Hersh explained that the LFL, which is bright blue/green in color, was first located at the family home in New Holland. “My husband and I worked at a furniture store. This cabinet came from a custom kitchen they were doing, and they were going to throw (the cabinet) out, so we took it,” she said. “It worked perfectly for a library. We painted it and set it out.”
the Hershes adopted him - was July 17, 2021. “We met him a couple of times before bringing him home to ensure he was a good fit for the family,” said Hersh. “We renamed Sheldon to Captain, and he was officially ours. Captain’s Bookshelf will definitely celebrate his Gotcha Day.”
Mud from pg 3
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The 5K race will be timed, and the first-place male and female runners will receive a gift card to a running store. Personal pets will not be permitted.
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Hersh noted that the family adopted Captain (formerly known as Sheldon) from Pitties. Love.Peace (PLP), a nonprofit organization based in Elizabethtown that rescues pit bulls and bully breeds.
Hersh shared that she has always had a soft spot for German shepherds. “German shepherds stole my heart decades ago when my family raised two shepherds named Paulie and Cheyenne for The Seeing Eye. Neither dog graduated from the program to become a guide dog, so they returned home to be family pets,” she stated. “Paulie passed away in 2008, and Cheyenne passed away in 2020. Both dogs were a major part of my life.”
For more information and to register, visit www.runsignup.com/ Race/PA/Elverson/GreatMarsh MudMosey. The registration deadline is Thursday, April 10. No
same-day registrations will be accepted. Registration proceeds will benefit both organizations. A video from last year’s event showing runners making their way through the mud can be found at www.youtube.com by searching for “2024 Great Marsh Mud Mosey.”
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She said that the family first connected with PLP in 2019 when it adopted its pit bull, Greta. “In 2021, they found an 8-week-old male German shepherd named Sheldon. He came from a puppy mill,” she said, noting that the dog had several medical issues. “PLP got him cleaned up, properly medicated and settled into a foster home.”
The dog’s “Gotcha Day” - when
The grand opening of the Captain’s Bookshelf LFL was held on March 15, Captain’s fourth birthday. “Captain is such a blessing to our lives that I wanted to dedicate my Little Free Library to him, the German shepherds that previously blessed my life and all the future German shepherds of my life,” said Hersh.
Captain’s Bookshelf LFL is located at 65 Wesley Road, Mohnton, just off Route 10. Because of safety concerns, Hersh asks that visitors park in the driveway, not on the roadway or grass. For more information, search for “Captain’s Bookshelf Little Free Library” on Facebook.
Information about other LFLs in the area is available at www .littlefreelibrary.org/map.
Community Calendar
April 3. Community Jam Session Village Library
107 Walnut St., Morgantown, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Musicians and singers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join. The program is led by private music teacher Virginia Thorpe. For more information, contact Thorpe at ginny@ginnymusic.com.
April 4. Honey Brook Lions Lenten Fish Fry Lions Community Center 14 Mount Pleasant Road, Honey Brook 4 to 8:30 p.m. The dinner
includes a choice of a 6-ounce haddock fillet or fried shrimp, homemade macaroni and cheese with stewed tomatoes and a dinner roll. www.facebook.com/ HoneyBrookLionsClub
April 8. Neighbors Conestoga Mennonite Church 2779 Main St., Morgantown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. An April Showers Brunch will be featured. For more information, join the “Neighbors” Facebook group.
Our Local Newspaper Receives Honors
Our community papers (Merchandiser, Advertiser, Pennysaver and Community Courier) had a strong showing at the Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association (MACPA) 2024 awards competition. MACPA is an association of publishers in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Our 2024 awards include the following:
1ST PLACE
Community Service Section/Guide: Southern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Legacy & Innovation
Small Ad - Black/White: American Legion Post 662
Salesperson: Justin Geibe
Graphic Designer: Wendy Stahl
Small Ad - Color: Ebersole’s Vacuum
Salesperson: Paul Homick
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - News Story: Hudson Rice Has A Heart For Helping
Writer: Jeff Falk
Original Writing - Feature Story: Book Provides Meaning, Perspective To Unimaginable
Writer: Jeff Falk
2ND PLACE
Community Service Section/Guide: Christmas in Manheim
Restaurant/Entertainment Ad:
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Salesperson: Ina Bunnell
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - News Story: Creating Blankets Of Comfort
Writer: Francine Fulton
Original Writing - Feature Story: Yurick Hopes To Inspire Others With New Podcast
Writer: Francine Fulton
3RD PLACE
Community Service Section/Guide: Lititz recCenter Fall
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Lancaster Family Spring/Summer
Grocery Ad:
John Herr’s Village Market
Salesperson: Paul Homick
Graphic Designer: Wendy Stahl
HONORABLE MENTIONS
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Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Gift Local
Restaurant/Entertainment: Laudermilch’s Meats
Salesperson: Darry Yocum
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - Feature Story: Café Is Purrfect Blend Of Coffee And Adoptable Cats And Kittens
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Original Writing - Feature Story: Saying Goodbye To Bus Number 5
Writer: Ann Mead Ash
Shoes & Boots For The Whole Family
Calendar from pg 5
April 10. Baked Ziti Dinner
Presented by the Hay Creek ValleyHistorical Association
Historic Joanna Furnace, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown. The meal includes a pan of baked ziti, salad, bread and homemade dessert. Pick up will on Thursday, April 10, from noon to 5 p.m. The order deadline is Sunday, April 6. Order at www.haycreek.org.
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BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.
BRICK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH:52 S. Brick Lane in Elverson, welcomes visitors to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Wheelchair accessible. Childcare through age 2 and children’s worship during the sermon for PreK-Grade 3 available. Learn more at www.brick52.org or call the church office 610-286-6790. For those unable to attend in-person, see our livestream on www.youtube.com/bricklanecommunitychurch
CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.
FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Rev. Tim Latham. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am Nursery provided. Christian Education, Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small groups... and much more! As growing disciples, we continue to Worship, Connect, Know and Serve God. For more info, find us online at www.FairviewEPC.org or call the office at 610-942-2640
LIVING GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH: 3200 Horseshoe Pike, 3 miles east of Honey Brook. Handicap accessible. Please join us for worship each Sunday at 9:30 am and Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 am. Nursery care is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, join us via livestream on YouTube.
MT ZION CHURCH: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.
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April 12. Honey Brook Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Lions Community Center, 10 a.m.
The free event, which will be held rain or shine, is open to children ages 3 through 12. www.facebook.com/ HoneyBrookLionsClub
April 12. Flea Market St. Peter Church 1920 Ridge Road, Pottstown, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Setup begins at 6 a.m. A fee is charged per space; no reservations are needed. Breakfast and lunch items are also available for purchase. For more
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“Sister Act” from pg 1
To prepare for the performances, Macayla familiarized herself with the plot and the songs. “I watched the movie over and over and listened to the soundtrack of the musical a lot on different streaming platforms,” she noted.
Other cast members playing nuns include Nora Tennant, Sister Mary Lazarus; Dakota Paton, Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours; Grace Kelly, Sister Mary Theresa; Madalynn Gerhart, Mother Superior; Sienna Brown, Sister Mary Robert; and Lorelei Koller, Sister Mary Patrick. Jacob Ignacio plays Monsignor O’Hara.
Playing Eddie is senior Evan Johnson, who said that singing while dancing on stage requires a lot of special breathing techniques. “Most of the pieces require so much movement. There is so much choreography,” he said. “It is secretly hard.”
Nicole Weaver, director, noted that the TVHS production team selects the spring musical each year. “We look at a lot of factors,” she said. “We look at the capabilities that we will have cast wise. We look at orchestration.”
She said that an effort is made each year to choose musicals
that will challenge the students. “We try to give students over their four years in the program an arc of shows - different styles and different time periods,” said Weaver. “We try to give them a well-rounded experience, since (theater arts) is an educational experience. Last year, we went with a classic musical (‘Pajama Game’) and now a more modern musical.”
TVHS is located at 4897 N. Twin Valley Road, Elverson. Tickets to the show can be purchased in advance at https://tvhsmusical.ludus.com.
Tickets will also be sold at the door. Student tickets will be discounted. Those with questions may contact Sanders at jsanders @tvsd.org.
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age group, including the 13-plus and adults hunt,” Gibson said, noting prizes for adults will include gift cards, with prizes of toys for boys and girls. “Every kid will walk away with some kind of prize that is age-appropriate.”
Gibson pointed out that it has been nine years since an Easter egg hunt was held in the borough. “This event is very special and nostalgic to me,” said Gibson, noting that her mother, Stephanie, once ran the event. “Elverson Borough is allowing us to have the egg hunt; they are super excited that we offered to put it on since the community hasn’t had one in a while. Calla’s Critter Rescue (is bringing) back such a memorable childhood event for the Elverson community.”
Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit CCR and Elverson Borough. In addition to the egg hunts, the event will feature food trucks, as well as a vendor offering coffee and doughnuts.
For more information about the egg hunt or to register in advance, visit the “Calla’s Critter Rescue 2025 Elverson Easter Egg Hunt” Facebook page or www.callascritterrescue .com/easter-egg-hunt-fundraiser.
“We would prefer people to sign up via the form, but we expect walk-ins,” said Gibson, noting that there will be no rain date. “We will have eggs in a bag for people to pick up if rain is an issue. They will still win the prizes if they get a special egg.”
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information, call the church office at 610-469-9690.
April 13. Basket Making Workshop
Daniel Boone Homestead
400 Daniel Boone Road Birdsboro, noon to 4 p.m. Attendees will make a spring basket. There will be a fee. Registration is required and the registration deadline is Sunday, April 6. To obtain a registration form, email
Bacon (front) and Egg are currently available for adoption from Calla’s Critter Rescue.
Gibson, a graduate of Twin Valley High School, founded Calla’s Critter Rescue in May of 2021. She is also the head kennel manager and adoption manager at the former Diane’s Pet Supplies and Adoption Center, 1486 S. Hanover St., Pottstown, which is now part of Animal House Project, a nonprofit organization. The building is also the location of Calla’s Kitty Garden, where people can visit with adoptable cats while enjoying coffee and other beverages. More information is available by searching for “Calla’s Kitty Garden” on Facebook.
For more information about Calla’s Critter Rescue or to view photos of adoptable cats and kittens, visit www.callascritterrescue.com or www.facebook.com/callascritter rescue. To contact Gibson directly, send a message on the Facebook page or email callascritterrescue @gmail.com.
Donations of candy, gift cards and prizes for the Easter egg hunt are needed. Contact Gibson for more information.
thedanielboonehomestead@ gmail.com.
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Cast members include (back, from left) Nora Tennant, Sienna Brown, Lorelei Koller, (front) Jacob Ignacio, Macayla Symonds and Madalynn Gerhart.