Pequea Valley FEBRUARY 20, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: DNA AND PRIVACY TOPICS TO HIGHLIGHT CONFERENCE page 10
VOL LV • NO 12
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
New Holland Church of the Nazarene, 428 Ranck Road, New Holland, will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9. Five divisions will be offered, including 15 and Under Boys, 15 and Under Girls, 19 and Under Boys, 19 and Under Girls, and an open division. There is a cost per team. Each team is guaranteed three games. Registration is required by Monday, March 4. For details and registration, visit www.nhcnazarene.org.
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Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3183 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will host a free hot meal for the community on Thursday, Feb. 28. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall. The menu will feature vegetable soup, sub-type sandwiches, fruit cup, and desserts. Readers may call the church at 717-687-6619 for additional information. LOCAL NICKEL MINES
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By Ann Mead Ash
When Nathan Bankert, director of the upcoming Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) spring musical, chose “Oklahoma!” for the 2019 production, he wanted to showcase the talent of the students in the cast, but he also wanted the school to perform a classic. “I wanted to pick (a show) that was well known in the community,” noted Bankert. “I hear a lot of people in the community saying (it’s one of their favorites), so I am hoping we have a great turnout.” “Oklahoma!” will be staged at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28; 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the school, 4033 E. Newport Road, Kinzers. Set in the Oklahoma territory just
By Ann Mead Ash
When Jaime Santiago, executive director and founder of Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM), heard
CLASSES FOR BABIES
The Pequea Valley Public Library, 31 Center St., Intercourse, will offer Plant the Seed of Learning (PTSL), a series of classes for children from birth to age 2. The programs will offer helpful tips on early childhood education in a playful environment. Local medical and school district professionals will present the classes. “A Scribble or a Masterpiece” is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, and from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/PTSL1819 or call 717-265-5755.
before its 1907 rise to statehood, “Oklahoma!” revolves around the romance of brash cowboy Curly McLain, played by Chad Hughes, and a feisty farmer’s daughter named Laurey Williams, played by Sierra Anastasi. Ian Hershey portrays Jud Fry, the hired hand at the farm of Laurey’s Aunt Eller, played by Sarah Houck. The story is told against a backdrop of rising conflict between ranchers and farmers who are trying to fence in the range. A subplot involves a romantic triangle featuring Will Parker, played by Elijah Jenkins; Ado Annie Carnes, played by Sophia Weaver; and a traveling peddler, played by Kolby Bills. The cast also includes Grace Martin, who plays Gertie Cummings. The show’s romantic story lines have caused some fun and complicated moments for the actors. “There are … scenes (where) it’s hard to look each other in the eyes and say these things See Oklahoma! pg 5
RTCM Event To Feature Billy Molls about Billy Molls from a local construction company, he knew Molls had the right qualifications to speak at Restart’s annual sportsman banquet. “(Molls) takes people on deer hunts in Alaska,” explained Santiago. “He has become a believer, and he will share how God has used his experiences.” Restart’s fourth sportsman banquet will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at Shady Maple Banquet Hall, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. In addition to Molls’ talk, both live and Chinese auctions will be held, and a See Restart Dinner pg 7
Hunting guide Billy Molls, who has spent 20 years taking hunters into the Alaskan bush, will speak about his experiences with God and nature at the fourth Restart Training Center Ministry sportsman banquet, which will be held on March 27 at Shady Maple Banquet Hall.
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will present guest speaker Christopher Haefner, field geologist and founder of Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club, at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Haefner will discuss the history and impact of the local nickel mines. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Eagle Room at the Bird-in-Hand Restaurant, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand. The public is invited. For further details, call Bill Dodds at 717-435-0706.
Sportsmen’s Banquet Slated pg 2
PVHS Performers To Stage Classic Musical Pencheff Will Bow Out With “Oklahoma!”
COMMUNITY GATHERING
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Members of the cast of the Pequea Valley High School production of “Oklahoma!” get into character prior to a rehearsal. The classical musical will play at the school on Feb. 28 and March 1 and 2.
BASIS Support For Grieving Parents Comes To Paradise By Ann Mead Ash
“No one understands (losing a child) like someone who has been through it,” said Nancy Heckman, who lost her son Rob to stomach cancer more than three years ago. She, along with Dan and Phyllis Steinman, who lost their son, Andy, two years ago in an auto accident, have brought BASIS, a Christian support group for grieving parents, to Paradise. The new BASIS support See Support Group pg 12
Nancy Heckman (left), Phyllis Steinman (right), and Dan Steinman (not pictured) are hosting the BASIS Christian support group for grieving parents that meets in Paradise. The group, which is sponsored by Calvary Monument Bible Church, will next meet on Monday, March 4. After
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