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JANUARY 6, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVI • NO 34
Manheim Township Rec. Introduces Homeschool Phys. Ed. BY ANN MEAD ASH
When Michael Kurland graduated from the University of Tennessee, he headed to Jacksonville, Fla., with an idea. “I realized there was a large homeschool contingency down there,” said Kurland. “I started a homeschool PE (physical education) program.” In 2003, Kurland began teaching
a curriculum he designed, attracting 400 students the first year, and eventually doubling the size of the program. Later, Kurland took the concept to a more urban setting in Maryland, where hundreds of students took part, some driving up to an hour for a class. A year ago, Kurland came to the Lancaster area where he took the position of youth sports and activities manager with the Manheim Township Recreation Department. See Manheim Township Rec. pg 3
Homeschool physical education classes (below photo) will be taught by Michael Kurland (left photo). Monthly sessions began Jan. 4.
Reji Woods (left) spoke at the Court of Honor of Eagle Scout Nolen Petrosky at Highland Presbyterian Church on Nov. 28, 2020.
Petrosky Earns Eagle Scout Award BY ANN MEAD ASH
hen Nolen Petrosky of Boy Scout Troop 99, which meets at Highland Presbyterian Church in Manheim Township, received his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor on Nov. 28, 2020, he was appreciative. “I was grateful to have a ceremony,” said Petrosky, who had his immediate family, a speaker, and two members of the Scouting organization present at the event. “That was enough for me,” he said. Petrosky, who lives in the School District of Lancaster, joined the Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout at the age of 6. Now 18, Petrosky was cyberschooled and then homeschooled before completing his high school education as a member of the Class of 2020. Petrosky became a Life Scout at age 14, after which
and was completed in May of 2019. Petrosky selected Reji Woods to speak at his Court of Honor. The two know each other through Petrosky’s interest in theater. “Reji taught an acting class (I attended) at the Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts,” said Petrosky, who noted that Woods later became his voice coach and worked with him on productions at Creative Pursuits Studios. He also directed Petrosky when he took part in the Cavod Theatre production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” Currently, Petrosky is working, saving money, and looking to the future, which he notes has been thrown a little off course by COVID-19 restrictions. He is interested in joining Youth With A Mission (YWAM), planning to become more involved with the missionary organization in the spring of 2021.
Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast To Be Held Virtually Previous years’ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfasts have attracted more than 700 community leaders who gathered in one place to honor King’s legacy through performances, community awards, and a keynote speech. This year, however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, when attendees gather, they will do so virtually. The 33rd annual event will be held Monday, Jan. 18, from 9 to 10 a.m. in a livestreamed format.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Center Seeks Nominations . . . . . . . . . . .3 Prima Theatre Plans 2021 Season . . . . . . . . . . .3 House Of Worship . . . . . . .5 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .6
See Martin Luther King Jr. pg 2
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he began earnestly working to complete his Eagle Scout requirements. For his Eagle Scout project, Petrosky connected with Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum to fix a stone wall and a fence. However, as work began on that project, foundational issues made it unsuitable, and a similar project on the grounds was chosen. “There was a different area (at the museum) where there were three sections of fencing that I took out, built new fencing, and then installed,” said Petrosky, who noted that he led a team of other Scouts in completing the work. “It’s all about organization and leadership,” he said. “The project is a leadership project as well as a community service project,” he explained, noting that planning and communication skills were key in accomplishing the task, which began in the winter of 2018