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Kids on a quest in “The Lightning Thief”

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

When Columbia High School presents “The Lightning Thief,” audiences can expect to understand the motivation of the characters on stage, especially if the audience members are high-school students.

“It’s a show about kids dealing with their parents’ mistakes, and I think that’s relatable to a lot of people,” said Nevaeh Kilby, a senior who plays Grover. “I think the message speaks to a lot of people.”

Columbia will present the show at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, through Saturday, March 16, with an additional performance at 2 p.m. on March 16. It will be performed in the high school auditorium, 901 Ironville Pike.

“The Lightning Thief” is based on the first book in the series by Rick Riordan. “It’s about Greek mythology, but set in the modern day,” said Eva Fanous, a junior who is a member of the lighting crew. “It’s about the children of

the Greek gods. They’re called half-bloods because they’re half human, half god. The main character is Percy Jackson, and he finds out he’s a half blood and he has to go on a quest to help his father prevent a war between the gods.”

The musical features several fight scenes, and the cast worked with fight coordinator Rebecca Gentry to prepare.

“There are a lot of intense scenes,” explained Kaitlin Scheele, a senior who plays Annabeth. “There is a capture the flag scene that is a big fight scene.”

She added that the show includes a mix of emotions on stage. “There are funny parts, but there are also tragic parts,” she said. “These are 12-year-olds who are sent on a quest to save the world. It gets pretty intense. There are moments of insecurity and moments when they are ready to fight and take on the world.”

show features a variety of special

effects, said Kenshin Meekins, a senior who is the sound designer.

“This is a complicated show for tech,” he stated. “We’re using fog and other special effects, and the lighting design and sounds we’re using make the show great.”

“The Lightning Thief” features a cast of 25 with a dozen crew members, and the cast members range from second-graders through highschool seniors. Many of the younger students are siblings of the high-schoolers.

Kaitlin hopes audiences will leave the show feeling a bond with the characters. “There’s at least one character in the show that will speak to you,” she said. “There’s a connection level, whether it’s their confidence or their insecurity.”

And Eva expects audiences won’t soon forget the musical, adding, “You will go home with at least one song stuck in your head.”

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Speaking to an auditorium full of high-school girls, Dr. Sara Atwood recalled a story about the early days of seatbelts. The male engineers designing the device, noted the Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Elizabethtown

College, neglected to consider the needs of pregnant women when making the safest seatbelts possible.

“We care about having every perspective in the room,” Atwood told the girls. That’s the motivation behind Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on the campus. The second annual

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

For the congregation at Wrightsville Assembly of God, Easter provides an opportunity not only to rejoice in the resurrection, but also to celebrate the importance of community. The church, located at 365 Orange St., Wrightsville, will host Egg Fest on Saturday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as Easter services on March 30 and Sunday, March 31.

Egg Fest will feature a unique egg hunt, said Valerie McClure,

church secretary/communications director. “Rather than a starting line and a mad dash for eggs, upon arrival, kids will receive a map at the registration tables,” she explained. “The map will indicate where they can find egg stations dispersed throughout the event. Every kid is guaranteed to get a basket full of eggs by the time the leave.” The egg hunt is open to children in fifth grade and under.

As kids collect eggs, families can also enjoy on-site food trucks, including Cupcakes by

The cast and crew of “The Lightning Thief”

Working on a water filtration project are (from left) Columbia High School freshmen Isabella Ward, Sophia Garza and Mar Mendoza.

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Casey, Ezzy Eats, What’s for Supper and Baltimore Style Pit Beef and Seafood. Several inflatables will be set up, including an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house and ax-throwing station. “For the little bunnies, we have a special adventure area designed for kids 3 years and under,” McClure stated. “There is a sensory and craft area, face painting, pony rides, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and a flower farm, where kids can make a bouquet for Mom.” Everything but the food trucks is free to the public.

At 5:30 p.m. on March 30 and at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. on March 31, the church will host Easter services.

“People can expect the service to last an hour, with energetic singing about the victory Jesus Christ won for us through His death, burial and resurrection,” McClure said. “Then, you’ll hear a compelling message from our lead pastor, Aaron McNatt, about the life we can live today because of that victory.”

An Easter offering will be received and will benefit Convoy of Hope, the church’s global ministry partners, which focuses on aiding humanitarian crises around the world.

Wrightsville Assembly of God has also been hosting a series of Revival Nights in March, featuring music and guest speakers. On Wednesday, March

A child visits with the Easter Bunny at a previous year’s Egg Fest at Wrightsville Assembly of God.

13, evangelist Jermel Mayo will speak.

On Wednesday, March 20, Assembly of God PenDel Ministry Network district superintendent Don Immel will be the guest speaker. “We are believing for breakthrough to happen in our lives as we give ourselves to the pursuit of

all God has for us,” McClure said. The Revival Nights will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information about Wrightsville Assembly of God events and services, visit www .wrightsvillechurch.com.

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event was held in late February, drawing girls from 10 area high schools, including Penn Manor, Elizabethtown, Warwick, Columbia, Garden Spot, Hempfield and Conestoga Valley.

“As a girl in engineering myself, I’m especially proud of this effort by E-town’s new Society of Women Engineers Student Section to ‘Educate for Service,’ which is our motto here at Elizabethtown College,” Atwood said. Last year, organizers planned on hosting about 30 girls, and the seats filled up immediately, so they expanded the program this year.

“It’s exciting to see the tremendous growth in just our second annual offering of this event,” Atwood shared, noting that about 100 girls were in attendance. They rotated through four workshops, including making mechanical inchworms, “PacMan Coding” and creating water filtration systems.

“My favorite class in high school was English,” Atwood told the assembly at the program’s start. “There are a lot of ways to be an engineer and a lot of different paths to get there. You can love to write and be an engineer. Calculus does not have

to be your favorite class for you to be an engineer. You have to be able to do the math, but you don’t have to love it. Don’t think about what you want to be. Think about what you love to do.”

For Columbia High School students Mar Mendoza and Sophia Garza, the program appealed because both wanted to learn about new topics and potential careers.

“Engineering seems so fun, and it’s something I’ve thought about going into,” shared Mar, a freshman. “I think this program will show me more opportunities of what I might do for a career in engineering.”

Sophia agreed, adding that she was particularly interested in coding. “When you have an opportunity like today, you should take it,” said the ninthgrader. “It’s a good opportunity to learn more about STEM careers and develop a background in that in case I want to do something like that in the future.”

Atwood emphasized that the day was designed to introduce the girls to engineering through hands-on projects and interaction with engineering faculty and students. Ultimately, she hopes events

Dr. Sara Atwood speaks to students at the start of Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at Elizabethtown College.

like Introduce a Girl to Engineering will close the industry’s gender gap.

According to a DiscoverE and Global Strategy Group research study, only 11% of female high school students are interested in the engineering field, compared to 24% of males. The Elizabethtown College event was part of a nationwide campaign to increase the number of women in

engineering fields. It was funded in part through a Lancaster County STEM Alliance diversity, equity and inclusion grant.

“I didn’t know any engineers when I was in high school and wasn’t sure about it as a career path, but I went into college and found that I loved it,” Atwood stated. “I hope that we can inspire these young women in the same way.”

The basics of regenerative agriculture

Climate change poses a threat to various industries, not the least of which is the agricultural sector. In the years to come, farmers and agricultural organizations will need to continue to adapt and adjust, and one of the changes many farmers may consider, if they haven’t already, is a pivot to regenerative agriculture practices. Regenerative agriculture could have a profound impact on the world over the next half-century, so now may be a good time to gain an understanding of the practice.

What is regenerative agriculture?

Regenerative agriculture is a production system that focuses on reducing water usage and other inputs as part of a larger attempt to prevent land degradation and deforestation. According to the organization Green America, regenerative agriculture is designed to harness the power of

photosynthesis in plants to sequester carbon in the soil. The ability to do that can improve soil health, crop yields, water resilience, and nutrient density.

Why should people be interested in regenerative agriculture?

Green America notes that regenerative agriculture draws down atmospheric carbon dioxide. That’s a significant benefit, as Climate. gov, which is a product of various departments within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reports that adding more carbon dioxide to the environment is causing global temperatures to rise. In fact, observations from the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory in 2021 revealed that carbon dioxide alone was responsible for about two-thirds of the total heating influence of all human-produced greenhouse gases. Another reason to

consider regenerative agriculture is its connection to topsoil. Green America reports that the world is on the cusp of running out of topsoil, which is vital to growing food. Regenerative agriculture rebuilds topsoil, which can lead to greater food security across the globe.

What are some regenerative agriculture practices?

Regenerative agriculture practices include the use of cover crops, a reduction in tilling, crop rotation, and spreading compost. Green America notes that regenerative agriculture practitioners also avoid the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and factory farming.

As the climate shift continues to challenge the agricultural sector, regenerative agriculture could help farmers and the larger industry to mitigate this problem.

Help wanted: Labor shortages in agriculture

The agricultural workforce is shrinking and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) estimates that roughly 2.4 million farm jobs need to be filled annually, but there has been a drastic decline in the number of workers each year.

The AFBF notes that more than 73% of farm workers are immigrants from South America and Mexico. The United States’ H-2A visa program, which allows employers who meet specific requirements to bring in foreign laborers for temporary work, has increased the number of accepted applications for immigrants to 250,000, but this number is still just a drop in the bucket in terms of labor needs.

As more farm operators reach retirement age, fewer young farmers are replacing them, possibly because a career in this sector isn’t always easy or lucrative.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,

for every dollar spent on food, a farmer receives only 7.6 cents. Farmers were predicted to lose 9.7% of total net income in 2021. Working in agriculture can also mean volatile pricing, high real estate and land costs, steep initial machinery investment costs, and physically demanding tasks.

Many people with knowledge of the industry indicate that sweeping changes are warranted. Ellen Poeschl, the project director for the National Association of Agricultural Educators’ Teach Ag campaign, said that a lack of agricultural education is contributing to the worker shortage. Increasing availability of agriculture education courses across the country could build interest in the industry. Connecting students to internships or mentors may help, too.

Another option is to rally for greater economic opportunities in agriculture. Those working in the industry may look for innovative ways to

make the economic benefits more competitive to other industries, and improve working conditions and job flexibility. Agricultural industries currently average only 60% of what other industries offer in salaries. Farm wages have been rising due to the H-2A program, which requires farm worker pay to be higher than the state and federal minimum wage. Further change may be possible, but this may have to come at the federal level or be sparked by efforts on the part of agricultural advocacy groups.

Additional strategies farm operators may employ to combat shortages include integrating technology to reduce labor burdens, switching to crops that require fewer laborers, leasing portions of land to make extra money, and employing temporary guest workers.

Worker shortages continue to be problematic for the agricultural industry, but a variety of tactics may be available to address the issue.

The future of agriculture

The agricultural industry is continually evolving. In addition to an increase in food demand due to a growing global population, factors leading to change include consumer habits, technology, and policies. In the future, the agricultural sector may look different in several ways.

Bigger digital footprint

Social media has transformed many industries, and it can do the same for agriculture. Farming supply chains can communicate with one another by getting feedback from customers in real time through social media. However, agricultural operations may have to devote extra time to manage social media presence, especially since misinformation is so widespread on social media. Apart from social media, local farmers may increase

their efforts to utilize mobile apps and directto-consumer purchasing options. The global pandemic helped businesses reimagine takeout and curbside shopping. Local farms may consider marketing to the home-shopping community, providing ways to deliver produce, fresh meat and poultry, and other items direct to customers’ homes.

Regenerative agriculture

The future may feature a significant shift in the way farms source their ingredients. Farmers may try regenerative agriculture, which describes farming and grazing practices that may help reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity.

Technological advancement

Technology will likely continue to play important and growing roles in farming operations. New agricultural technologies can collect data on soil and plant health and produce results in real time. Precision farming technology can be developed to deliver integrated solutions no matter the size of the operation.

Shift in what products are grown

Certain crops are being utilized in new and innovative ways, and they’re only the start as consumers have expanded their views on plant-based foods and products.

While there’s no way to see into the future, individuals can likely expect changes in the agricultural sector in the decades ahead.

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Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Get ready for a new season and gear up for Easter at a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny. The event will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 239 E. Market St., Marietta, on Saturday, March 23, from 8 to 10 a.m.

“We always enjoy sharing this event with the community to celebrate Easter and spring,” said Nancy Kulman, church secretary. “We welcome others in sharing this season of rebirth.”

The meal will include pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and Easter treats. There will also be Easter egg painting at 9:30 a.m. for children of all ages to decorate eggs and take some home with them.

“Attendees are invited to take pictures with the Easter Bunny,” Kulman shared. “He will be handing out candy to all children 12 and under.”

Last year, the church featured baby lambs at the event, but that wasn’t possible this year since Easter is so early and none are born yet, Kulman explained.

People may attend anytime between 8 and 10 a.m., she noted, and no registration is required. There are separate fees for adults and for children ages 5 to 12 for the breakfast. There is no charge for children age 4 and under. There are no advance tickets for the breakfast, and cash will be accepted at the door. People should park on the street and use the side entrance to the church on South Chestnut Street.

“This is a very family-friendly event,” Kulman said. “Our

congregation loves to cook for others. We welcome all and invite the community to get to know us and enjoy a meal together with others in the neighborhood.”

St. John’s Episcopal Church has been hosting the pancake breakfast for more than 15 years. The Easter event fits right in with the church members’ philosophy of connecting with others. The parish motto of St. John’s Episcopal Church is “the small church with a big heart.” Services are held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, with Sunday school for children starting at 10:15 a.m. during the school year. For more information, visit https://st-johns-marietta .diocpa.org or call 717-426-3189.

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Virtual food drive based on March Madness

In 2023, St. Onge Company worked with the York County Food Bank and its virtual food drive platform to create a competitive concept called Dunkin Hunger to energize employees to support the food bank’s mission. After the success of last year’s drive with St. Onge’s employees, organizers would like to engage other York County groups to amplify community support of the York County Food Bank and its mission.

The goal is to engage 64 teams, including local businesses, churches and organizations, to set

up virtual food drives. The total donations collected per team from employees, families and friends will be the team’s score or ranking. This Dunkin Hunger Virtual Food Drive will mirror the March Madness NCAA Basketball Tournament, with prizes distributed to the teams in the Sweet Sixteen, Final Four and overall champion.

Teams must register by Thursday, March 14, and tip-off will be on Thursday, March 21. For more details and to sign up, visit www.yorkfoodbank.org/ dunkin-hunger-registration.

Church posts last Seafood Fest

Christ Church Yorkana, 5 Main St., Yorkana, will hold its last Seafood Fest of the year on Saturday, March 16, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

The all-you-can-eat meals will include steamed and fried shrimp, shrimp chowder, oyster stew, fried oysters, fried haddock, clam strips, baked flounder, chicken fingers, french fries, coleslaw and dessert. Drinks will also be provided. The

meals will be prepared and served by Big Bob’s BBQ at Christ Church and will be available to eat on-site or for takeout.

Proceeds will benefit the church’s upcoming summer mission trip. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the Church Center app or by calling the church office at 717-7573998. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Horn Farm sets kimchi workshop

Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, will offer a Fermenting Kimchi workshop on Saturday, March 30. The program will consist of two sessions: Spicy Cabbage Kimchi from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sweet and Spicy Radish Kimchi from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Attendees will learn to make kimchi using the lacto-fermentation method. There are many ways to prepare kimchi utilizing traditional and sometimes very nontraditional ingredients, and the salty and spicy dish is full of probiotics.

The first workshop will include information on the history and significance of kimchi. Attendees will also explore the intricacies of preparing the traditional tongbaechu version of kimchi, complete with napa cabbage and the distinctive spicy elements of hot peppers, ginger, and garlic. The second workshop will offer an opportunity to learn about and make the traditional dongchimi version of kimchi using radishes and a brine made with salt, spices, and a hint of sweetness. In each session, participants may adjust the amounts of the spices to suit their tastes. They will take home a jar of kimchi from

Attendees of an upcoming workshop will learn to make the salty and spicy dish kimchi.

each session they attend.

Participants who register for both sessions will enjoy a discounted registration ticket and take two different jars of kimchi home with them. Lots of samples will be provided but participants staying for both sessions are welcome to pack a lunch to enjoy during the break.

Preregistration is required by visiting https://hornfarmcenter .org/ and looking under “Programs & Events” for “Kitchen & Craft.”

There is a separate fee for each session, and a discount for people who register for both.

For more information, call 717757-6441 or email education@ hornfarmcenter.org.

The Easter Bunny visits with children at John’s Episcopal Church.

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OLD BAMBOO FLY RODS, any condition, 717-341-5716

PINBALL MACHINES & ARCADES WANTED.

Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks.

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 Krmiller1965@yahoo.com

Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411

HANDYMAN: Painting. Power Washing. Land/Hardscaping. Spring Clean Ups, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Roofing. Mailboxes. 717-419-9855. PA047811

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164

HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569

CRASS HAULING

HILLBILLY HOTSHOT, LLC

Custom hauling, gooseneck, & car trailer. Located Conestoga, PA, 717-823-3834

JUNK REMOVAL

Basements, garages, attics, appliances.

Five Star Property Service 717-278-1030

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464

ROOFING ~ Amish Quality

10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins.

EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501

SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.

STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.

STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE

We use modern pruning techniques for the health & safety of your trees & shrubs. Certified arborist on staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)

WE TRANSFORM YOUR kitchen in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value.

Astronomy programs planned

The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will offer programs to the public on Saturday, March 16, at the planetarium in the York Learning Center, 301 E. Sixth Ave., York.

Programs suitable for children will be “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” at 2 p.m. and “Defying Gravity: It IS Rocket Science!” at 3:20 p.m. Older viewers are invited to attend “A Part of the Sky Called Orion” at 7 p.m. and “Skywatchers of Africa” at 8:20 p.m. StarWatch programs will take place at 2:40 and 7:40 p.m.

COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.

There is an admission fee, with a discount for children and seniors. The fee will also be reduced when attendees view a second or third show. Cash and most credit and debit cards are accepted.

Private show reservations are available for groups of up to 60 people.

For more details about these programs, visit www.astroyork.com.

Registration to open for Senior Games

The Lancaster Senior Games will be held from Monday, May

a hip-hop exercise class and a dance demonstration.

6, to Friday, May 10, at Spooky Nook Sports, 75 Champ Blvd., Manheim, and several other locations will host individual events throughout Lancaster County. New events this year will include indoor horseshoes, a Pound exercise class,

There is a fee, with a discount for registering online at www .lancseniorgames.org. Registration will open Friday, Feb. 23, and close Friday, April 19. For more information, visit the aforementioned website.

Swim team posts registration

The Mount Joy Lions Swim Team has opened registration for another summer of competitive swimming. Coach Andrew Foltz will return as the head coach.

The team is open to swimmers from the Donegal and Elizabethtown communities and surrounding areas. The team seeks to provide opportunities for children to participate in compet-

itive swimming while cultivating lifelong friendships, individual growth, and teamwork.

For more than 30 years, the team has been a part of the Lancaster Summer Swim League, which consists of 22 teams throughout Lancaster County. The swim team season runs from mid-May through the end of July. The regular season

consists of seven dual meets and a few optional invitational swim meets. The regular season concludes with a divisional championship meet, and then all Lancaster Summer Swim League teams gather for the league championship meet.

For more information and to register through Wednesday, May 1, visit www.mountjoyswim.com.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.

FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533