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Solanco FEBRUARY 27, 2019
VOL LV • NO 48
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Chester and Berks counties •Annual Tel Hai Food Drive at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook: Friday, March 1, to Friday, March 29 •A Path to Hope’s Services-TherapyEducation-Providers-Support (STEPS) Resource Fair in Exton: Saturday, March 2 •Irish Breakfast Buffet at Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works: Saturday, March 16
Lancaster County •Mental Health America’s pasta buffet fundraiser at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Lancaster: Friday, March 8 •Donegal Trout Unlimited’s annual banquet and auction at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Lancaster: Saturday, March 16 •40th Lancaster Family History Conference presented by Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society: Tuesday, March 26, to Saturday, March 30 York County •York Symphony Orchestra’s “Beethoven and Bruckner” concert at the Appell Center: Saturday, March 9 •20th annual Eastern York Dollars for Scholars (EYDFS) 3-on-3 basketball tournament: Saturday, March 16 •York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown York: Saturday, March 16 •The Cultural Alliance of York County’s YorVoice musical showcase at the Appell Center: Saturday, March 30
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Solanco Thespians To Stage “Shrek The Musical” By Dayna M. Reidenouer
His role in the spring musical has been a dream come true for Solanco High School senior Gabe Williams. “I have been in every show since I was a freshman,” Gabe remarked. “This is my first year to be the lead. I’m really excited to go out with a bang.” Gabe will play the title role when the high school performs “Shrek the Musical” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 7, 8, and 9. The Broadway show is presented through Music Theatre International and will be staged in the auditorium at the high school, 585 Solanco Road, Quarryville. Playing Shrek’s love interest,
Fiona, is senior Gabby Griffonetti. Shrek’s best friend, Donkey, is portrayed by freshman AJ Jackson. Junior Sophia Steinhauer has been cast as Dragon, Fiona’s one-time captor and later Donkey’s significant other. “It’s a fun character,” Sophia said of Dragon. “She’s really sassy, which I play well.” Similarly, AJ has readily embraced his character. “I relate to Donkey a lot. I don’t have to play Donkey; I just talk,” AJ commented. Playing a key role as a freshman takes courage, he noted. “I’m definitely nervous. There are a lot of lines,” AJ added. Gabe stated that the best part about playing Shrek is the relationships he has, particularly Solanco High School students (front, from left) Sophia Steinhauer, AJ Jackson, Gabe with Donkey and Fiona. “AJ and Williams, and Gabby Griffonetti will play the two primary couples in performances of See “Shrek” pg 2 “Shrek the Musical” on March 7, 8, and 9.
Church Will Hold Lenten Tea A Lenten Tea will take place on Saturday, March 9, at 2 p.m. at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1199 Valley Road, Quarryville. The featured artist will be singer-songwriter Frances Drost. Drost is a concert artist and inspirational speaker who began her own company as a way to encourage people on their journey through life. She aims to weave real-life experiences and messages throughout her music. She has served a total of more than 16 years on staff as the director of worship at various churches, and she has shared the stage with Kay Arthur, Dee Brestin, Ruth Graham, Margaret Feinberg, Bonnie Keen, and Ellie Lofaro. She has also been featured as a guest on the Chris Fabry Live Radio Show. She has eight CD projects and several
Dayspring To Host Noted Speakers Remember America Series To Continue By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The leaders of Dayspring Christian Academy have tapped two individuals
to give addresses during the ninth annual Remember America Speaker Series event, which is themed “Which Way, America? Choose You This Day” and will be held on Saturday, April 27. Fox News personality Shannon Bream and retiring U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy will See Speaker Series pg 2
Frances Drost singles. She was the winner of the 2009 Momentum Award for Female Artist of the Year and was also nominated for Inspirational Artist of the Year at the 2009 Momentum Awards ceremony in Nashville. See Lenten Tea pg 5
Dayspring Christian Academy student Joey Engle (left) will deliver an oration and headmaster Mike Myers (right) will welcome guests at the ninth annual Remember America Speaker Series event, which will be held in Lancaster on April 27. Headlining the event will be speakers Shannon Bream from Fox News and retiring U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy.
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Dauphin County •Creative Arts Revival with Dave Weiss, story painter, at Swatara Hill Church of the Brethren, Middletown: Sunday and Monday, March 24 and 25 •Hershey Symphony Orchestra’s Shall We Dance Golden Gala at Hershey Lodge: Saturday, March 30 •Bark For Life of HummelstownHershey at Schaffner Park, . Hummelstown: Saturday, April 27
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