Reimagining the Salem witch trials
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
The Salem witch trials were some of the darkest moments in American history, but for the cast of the Columbia High School fall play, the events provide comedy fodder. The school will present “Witches!? In Salem?!” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, with an additional performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Much of what modern audiences know about the Salem witch trials comes from “The Crucible,” a social commentary written by Arthur Miller in 1953.
“This is a parody of ‘The Crucible,’” said senior Michael Unkow, who serves as the show’s stage manager and plays three parts, including Farmer John No. 1. “There are multiple references to that play in this
show. They take what was already an absurd point in history, and they take it up to 11.”
The show was written by Matt Cox, who is the author of other parody plays, including “Puffs,” which satirizes a popular franchise about a wizardry school.
“Just be ready to have fun. This is a rollercoaster of a show.”
“This is a very funny show,” said senior Eva Fanous, who is the lighting designer. “They will poke fun at things that us humans didn’t pay attention to or allowed to happen right in front of us. It’s very sarcastic.”
Like “The Crucible,” “Witches!?
follows the story of several local children who have fallen under a mysterious spell. Although it’s a comedy, the play prompts audiences to examine the circumstances and societal pressures of the Salem witch trials, as well as the people responsible for them.
“Expect a lot of laughs when you see this show,” said senior Madison Evans, who is on the sound crew. “Even listening to them rehearse today, I was dying the whole time.”
In fact, staying in character has been a challenge for the cast members, who often crack up at the show’s absurdity.
That’s part of what makes the show so fun, said Alexymahr Whitley, a senior who portrays the Rev. Parris.
“It’s been fun letting loose and getting into our characters,
Cheesesteak sale will benefit hurricane victims
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Like many people, the members of Riverside Masonic Lodge 503 in Wrightsville watched news stories about the recent devastation of Hurricane Helene and wanted to help. The service organization took action and will provide comfort for victims of the natural disaster through comfort food. The lodge will host a cheesesteak fundraiser to benefit people impacted by the hurricane in North Carolina. The
drive-through event will be held from 11 a.m. until sold out on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the lodge, 25 Cool Creek Road, Wrightsville.
“One of our brothers, Keith Flaharty, said, ‘We ought to do something for the folks in North Carolina that had such tragedy in their lives,’” recalled Ed Reisinger, senior warden for the lodge. “Sometimes, the more time passes after an event like this, the further these people fade from our minds. We thought we’d wait a couple of weeks and
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Preserving history in Hellam
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
The name Dietz (sometimes spelled Diez, Dyetze, Diecz or Ditz) means “the one close to the land.” It’s fitting, then, that Dietz relatives are working hard to restore the land that serves as the final resting place for generations of their family.
The Dietz Family Cemetery is located on Skyview Lane in Hellam Township, just off of Route 462. Some of the stones have deteriorated since their original installation in the mid-1700s,
but members of the Dietz Cemetery Association are in the process of restoring the markers. They’re looking for help from interested volunteers, especially members of the Dietz family.
Thanks to extensive genealogy completed by several relatives, the Dietz name can be traced back as far as the 1300s. Records show that the people buried in the York cemetery came to central Pennsylvania in the early 1700s, purchasing land that is now home to Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market.
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The cast and crew of “Witches!? In Salem?!”
Members of Riverside Lodge 503 participate in a variety of community initiatives, including providing holiday meals.
FHFLC promotes farming as way of life
BY JEFF FALK
The development of Lancaster County is rooted in agriculture and family living. It’s a past that the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County (FHFLC) wants to honor but not dwell on.
FHFLC seeks to sustain, preserve and support the evolved agricultural industry in Lancaster County. The nonprofit accomplishes its mission by providing a hub for the farming community, implementing programs, fostering relationships and educating youths.
“Agriculture is very important in Lancaster
County,” said FHFLC president Steve Spayd. “Lancaster County is still the leading agricultural county in the state. Our farms have gotten larger, and they’ve gotten more technical. Hopefully, at the end of the day, we can say we’ve made progress. I don’t think we’re working harder; we’re working smarter.”
FHFLC, which is directed by a 15-member board, might be best known locally for the Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County, which it operates at 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The spacious building houses seven outside organizations, including
Recipients of Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County’s 2024 scholarships are (from left) Emma Oberholtzer of Garden Spot High School, Jeanette Kneisley of Penn Manor High School, Mackenzie Nafziger of Penn Manor High School, Nathan Sauder of Manheim Central High School, Evan Espenshade of Elizabethtown Area High School and Caden Beyer of Ephrata High School.
the Penn State Agricultural Extension Office of Lancaster County, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency, the Lancaster County Conservation District, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an agricultural products business.
motivated to learn more and who have a hunger for knowledge. Book knowledge and hands-on knowledge have to go together. The saying ‘it takes a community to raise a family’ is so true. I don’t think you could put a price tag on the whole thing.”
Concert to feature Civil War-era music
Saint Paul Episcopal Church, 340 Locust St., Columbia, and Columbia Historic Preservation Society will hold a benefit concert featuring Beck’s Philadelphia Brigade Band, known as Beck’s Band. The concert will be held on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. at Saint Paul Episcopal Church. The program will consist of authentic Civil War-era music.
The concert is free and open to the public. Freewill donations will benefit the Columbia Historic Preservation Society and the restoration and preservation of Saint Paul Episcopal Church. Donations of nonperishable food items will also be accepted at the concert to benefit the Columbia Food Bank.
the Union Army of the Potomac in 1863. Beck’s Band interprets an actual brass band that existed in Philadelphia from 1830 to 1876, the Beck Band No. 1, founded by the Beck family. To learn more, visit www.becks band.com.
This will be the first time that Beck’s Band has performed in Columbia. The band will be on its way to play during Remembrance Day at Gettysburg Battlefield.
Chris Vera, executive director of the Columbia Historic Preservation Society, will explain the historic connection between Columbia and the Civil War during the concert.
A reception will follow the concert in the Parish House.
“Our agricultural community is a very giving community where we come together and learn different things,” said Spayd. “By having a central meeting place, I think it’s been a tremendous benefit to Lancaster County. Our learning is never finished. One of the things we need to keep in mind is, are we passing that knowledge on? There was a need for a hub, and that’s why the foundation was founded.”
FHFLC sponsors a scholarship program for Lancaster County high school students interested in furthering their educations in the fields of agriculture, family living and consumer sciences. Following an application and review process, four-year renewable, $1,000 scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Since its inception in 1966, the program has awarded 526 scholarships totaling over $740,000. The scholarship program is funded through the Elmer L. Esbenshade Trust and FHFLC.
“I think the scholarship program is a very important aspect of Farm and Home Foundation because we want to encourage young people to further their educations,” said Spayd. “I think they’re kids who are
FHFLC, which also supports local 4-H clubs, FFA and community clubs, was established in 1961 by a group of Lancaster County farmers and their wives who were seeking to support agriculture in the community. In 1967, the current Farm and Home Center building was completed.
“I don’t know that the general public knows about us,” said Spayd. “Maybe those in the local agricultural community do. I don’t think people realize the availability of programs for them there and what the foundation has to offer. We’d like to make more people interested in how their food is being produced and where their food is coming from. So many people think food comes from the grocery store, and they don’t know anything beyond that.”
For additional information about the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County, go to www .farmandhomecenter.com.
Beck’s Band is a Civil War-era brass band portraying the brass band of the 2nd Division, 2nd Corps, 2nd Brigade of
To learn more about Saint Paul Episcopal Church, visit www.saint paulcolumbia.org.
Church sets Thanksgiving service
A community Thanksgiving service will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Grace Baptist Church of York, 3920 East Prospect Road, York. The purpose of the service is to thank God for the blessings
received during the previous year. The service aims to promote a sense of community and unity in the body of Christ. For further information, call 717-755-0091 or visit www.gracebaptist york.com.
Beck’s Philadelphia Brigade Band
CDC helps kids comprehend reading in entirely different ways
BY JEFF FALK
Dyslexia is something that we might not fully understand. Dyslexia may be something we don’t talk enough about. Dyslexia might be more prevalent than we realize.
It’s a learning disorder that Children’s Dyslexia Center (CDC) of Lancaster can help manage and, in some instances, even overcome.
“What everyone needs to understand is that (dyslexia is) neurological, it runs in families and it affects language processing,” said Heather Brown, who’s been CDC of Lancaster’s director for 10 years. “What it’s not is reading backwards. It’s about how kids process language, how the brain processes language. Words and sentences look the same, but it’s daunting to read. Students work so hard to get through paragraphs that by the end of them they don’t remember the meaning. You have to break the reading code. We teach kids how to break that code, so it frees the brain up.”
Located at 213 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, CDC of Lancaster teaches schoolage children with dyslexia from Lancaster, Dauphin, York, Chester and Lebanon counties how to read, write and spell. Much of the work is performed in one-on-one settings after school.
CDC of Lancaster also trains adults how to tutor kids with dyslexia. All of its services are provided free of charge.
“(The number of people affected by dyslexia is) a
Cheesesteak
do something to help these folks out.”
Flaharty often makes cheesesteaks for family outings, so the lodge members decided to expand his efforts for the fundraiser.
Sandwiches will feature meat and cheese with individual containers of toppings, including sauce, mushrooms, onions and peppers, provided as well. Meals will also include chips and a bottle of water.
This is the first cheesesteak fundraiser for the lodge, but the members are no strangers to raising funds through food.
hard number to quantify,” said Brown. “It’s estimated that between 10% and 20% of the population has some form of dyslexia. I’d say that half of our parents are undiagnosed dyslexics. But only 8% of the population is getting tested.”
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the literacy rate among adults in the United States is 79%.
CDC of Lancaster, which employs about a dozen instructors, works with about 20 kids with some form of dyslexia each semester, or about 40 per year.
“They come here after a day of school and push through an hour of hard tutoring,” said Brown. “For a lot of our kids, it takes them two or three times longer to read than their peers. When they see how easy it is for their peers, it becomes frustrating. They’re on the same level, but they’re putting forth so much more effort. But you need to read to succeed. We accomplish our goals by putting one step in front of the other every day. We teach kids how to be confident readers and writers.”
“Most of our students are born with dyslexia, so it can be hereditary,” Brown continued. “It’s neurological. It’s how we’re born. Somebody can be really good at math and others not as good. It’s the same with reading. For some kids, it takes longer to read. There are even different kinds of dyslexia. We teach kids the steps to overcome the challenges with dyslexia.”
“We host a pancake breakfast every February, and our chicken barbecue is always the last Saturday in May,” Reisinger said, noting that additional fundraisers held throughout the year include a chicken and waffles dinner, sandwich sales and prize giveaways.
“All the money we raise through these efforts goes back into the community,” Reisinger said. The lodge provides three $1,000 scholarships to students at Eastern York High School, supports youth activities and provides holiday meals for people in need, among other initiatives.
“It’s important for us to give back,” he noted. “We want to let folks know that we are here and that we support the community.”
Reisinger thanks the community partners who are helping to make the
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A student works with an instructor on reading at Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster.
Library system launches new website
York County Libraries (YCL) launched a new website in early October with the goal of providing easier navigation and access to resources for York County residents. The new website has an updated look, including video and pictures of area residents using library services. The last time YCL rolled out a new website was in 2017.
In recent years, YCL has seen an increase in website visits and the number of digital items used, including e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital resources. In addition to these materials, the new website offers resources for students, free language learning tools, and consumer, financial, and health information.
The new site meets ADA standards and can be translated into 11 languages. Complementing website accessibility, YCL’s reading app, Libby, enables
users to change to a font designed for people with dyslexia and adjust other accessibility settings. The new site also offers several user-friendly features in addition to enhanced security and behind-thescenes functionality.
Features of the new website include a condensed menu designed to give a cleaner and modernized look and provide easier navigation, expanded search options, audience-specific webpages for different age groups, a new events calendar, pop-up messages alerting members to service changes such as early closures for inclement weather, a mobile-friendly experience, and tutorials and step-by-step instructions to explain library card benefits.
Community members without a library card may request one at no cost at www.yorklibraries.org or at their local library.
PennDOT posts contest for students
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites high school students from across the state to participate in the eighth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades nine through 12, regardless of their school’s learning model.
For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a cost-effective, innovative solution that may help PennDOT more effectively increase awareness of seat belt safety and change behavior to improve roadway safety. PennDOT is committed to continuously improving roadway safety, and the agency works to do so using a multifaceted strategy, which involves promoting behavioral programs and
implementing infrastructure improvements.
Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, which will determine the statewide winner. For this year’s challenge, four organizations are providing a combined total award of $6,000 to the statewide winning team. These organizations are the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC); the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/PA); the Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE); and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania (ITSPA).
For complete details, visit www.penndot.pa.gov/ innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge tile on the right side of the page. The submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
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he said. “It’s unhinged.”
Michael noted that rapid-fire dialogue keeps the play moving at a quick pace, and he said quick costume changes have provided a unique challenge since several cast members play multiple parts.
“There are some quick changes that are very intense, like just a few seconds to get off stage, change and come back on as a different character,” he said.
Along with comedy on stage, the show offers tech crews the opportunity to experiment with lights and sound, Eva said.
“We are working with a lot of special effects, and there are a lot of cool sound effects and lighting design, which isn’t typical for a play like this,” she shared. “We have a new lighting system that we got in April, and this is our first show using it.”
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A regional organization associated with the Scottish Rite of Masons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, CDC operates more than 40 centers in 13 states in New England, Pennsylvania, Ohio and parts of the Midwest.
Since being established in 2002, CDC of Lancaster has helped more than 260 kids with dyslexia, 150 of whom have graduated from its program.
The cast and crew will take the show on the road to the state International Thespian Society conference in early January at West Chester University.
“We are the first show performing on opening night,” Michael said. “We’ll be performing for just over 1,000 other theater kids from around the state.”
As they get ready to perform for local audiences, the cast and crew members are excited to present an entertaining production.
“Just be ready to have fun,” Alexymahr advised audience members. “This is a rollercoaster of a show.”
“Witches!? In Salem?!” will be performed at Columbia High School, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia. Tickets will be sold at the door. There are separate prices for adults, students and senior citizens.
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“The science behind this isn’t fancy,” said Brown. “It’s breaking down the reading code, and a lot of it hasn’t changed. We want to build confidence in our students so they can succeed. We teach the why behind language to make meaning of it.”
CDC of Lancaster
performs its work independently and is not associated with any public or private schools.
“It costs money to treat (dyslexia), and it’s expensive,” said Brown. “The good news is that Pennsylvania is starting to recognize it and they’re starting to teach the science of reading. They are requiring reading teachers to take classes in the science of reading.”
“I wish we didn’t exist,” Brown added. “I wish we didn’t have to have a Children’s Dyslexia Center because schools were teaching their students with dyslexia.”
For additional information, go to www .childrensdyslexiacenter oflancaster.org.
Postcard club sets meeting
The Lancaster County Postcard Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The gathering is open to the public.
Club member Pam Tron-
sler will present “Women in World War II.” The postcard competition will be “Shop Signs.” For more information, call 717-413-6882 or search for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
Stones in the cemetery mark the remains of people up until the 1950s. It is now a closed cemetery, meaning no more burials are allowed.
Upkeep of the cemetery over the years has relied on Dietz family members and donations they provide during an annual reunion.
Recently, however, Lee Dietz began to consider doing more extensive work on the cemetery. He was inspired by Gerald Dietz, a local teacher who taught him a lot about the family’s history. When Gerald died last year, Lee decided it was time to step up.
He reached out to a friend of his, Jim Anspach, who had recently completed a restoration project with Bruce Herbst at Canadochly Lutheran Church in York.
Every Monday since September, a group of volunteers has been working on restoring the Dietz cemetery, and the group plans to continue working until
the weather turns cold.
“The goal is to have this completed by the next Dietz reunion, which is at the end of July,” said Lee, who is a member of the cemetery board.
Lee has relied on Jim and Bruce and their expertise to supervise the project.
“Bruce and Jim, they are saints as far as I’m concerned,” Lee said. “When I started talking about this, Jim said, ‘Hey, we’ll come help.’ They are teaching us how to do this.”
Broken stones are being repaired with epoxy, rows are being straightened and buried markers are being unearthed. There are about 114 stones in the cemetery, although the volunteers have found a few more since starting the project.
Lee is hoping people will consider joining the effort, noting that anyone is welcome to help and the association is particularly looking for more Dietz relatives.
“In about 1953, there
were 500-some-odd people at each reunion,” he shared.
“This last year, we had somewhere between 30 and 40. It’s really decreased. With this project, we are trying to raise interest and get some younger people involved in helping.”
Last names such as Leiphart, Miller and Cooper can be found throughout the Dietz genealogy book, said Sheila Miller, who is the treasurer of the association. Her grandfather was the association’s first treasurer, and Sheila took over the job from her mother about 15 years ago.
“I’ve always been an old soul, and this sort of history was very interesting to me,” she said, recalling her grandfather and his brothers speaking Pennsylvania Dutch out on her back porch on East Market Street in Hellam. “I love putting the pieces of the
puzzle together to figure out this history. Being able to connect the dots is very interesting.”
She noted that the cemetery has ongoing expenses, including fees for mowing the grass, and the group can always use donations.
“It could also be a donation of your time,” she said. “We need people to help us clean the headstones, so if you can’t do the manual labor, we could use help in other ways.”
She and Lee hope people will step up to continue maintaining the cemetery. “It’s really important to preserve history,” she said. “A lot of people don’t even know this cemetery exists here, but it’s still important. This is a historical cemetery.”
For more information on the cemetery or to donate, contact Sheila Miller at sheilascakery@comcast.net.
The Pack Drumline sets performance
The Pack Drumline will perform on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville. Hailing from Chicago, the Pack Drumline was founded by Perry Donta’e. The group started as an after-school program and slowly grew into a full performance group that blends Southern showstyle drumming with upbeat choreography. The group played in local parades and town events and eventually won “America’s Got Talent.”
An hour before showtime, community organizations and Millersville University student groups will host tables offering free children’s crafts and activities inspired by the performance. Children will leave with goodie bags filled with their creations. The performance will feature American Sign Language interpretation and audio description. To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717-871-7600, or visit
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Volunteers work at the Dietz Family Cemetery.
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Arborist course planned
Penn State Extension will offer the Arborist Short Course Series from Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, to Friday, Feb. 7.
Designed to increase working tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, the course aims to prepare participants for the Certified Arborist exam through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), as well as improve their marketability. The course is designed to allow participants to view lectures live or via recordings and take the required quizzes to complete the course and receive a certificate of completion and ISA CEUs, if requesting them.
Topics will include tree biology; tree planting and establishment; tree identification and selection; tree pruning; protecting trees during construction; cabling, bracing, and lightning protection; tree insect and disease diagnosis and management; soils; water relations; tree nutrition; and urban forest management. To register by Friday, Jan. 3, visit https://extension .psu.edu/ and search for “Arborist Short Course Series.” The Extension recommends that participants obtain the ISA Certification Study Guide for the course, and a discount code is available; more details will be provided after registration.
Movie Night Fundraiser planned
A Movie Night Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. All money raised after the theater rental is paid will go directly to Manheim Township resident Garnet Sofillas, who has cancer. Sofillas has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and she has been unable to work full time since beginning treatment. She was recently approved for an experimental treatment. The fundraiser’s proceeds will help to pay for expenses not covered by insurance.
Sofillas’ favorite movie, “Legends of the Fall,” will be shown at the event. Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Ormond, this 1994 classic was nominated for four Golden Globes - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actor, and Best Original Score - and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Concessions will be available for purchase.
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Christmas spirit will shine in Marietta Candlelight Tour
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Be a part of a long-standing tradition and find holiday inspiration during the Marietta Christmas Candlelight Tour. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.
“The Marietta Christmas Candlelight Tour is all about celebrating the history, love and culture of Marietta,” said Rebecca Carroll Baltozer, a member of Marietta Restoration Associates (MRA), which hosts the event. “This is our 58th tour, which makes us one of the oldest home tours in the state.”
The self-guided walking tour will feature eight private homes, including one that has never been on the tour before. Additionally, the event will feature activities at public buildings in Marietta and a variety of special events. “We are also celebrating the 40th year of the small collector house,” said MRA volunteer Joanne Dancause, describing a memento of the event that tourgoers can buy. “These can be purchased on the day of tour at the Old Town Hall Museum.”
Proceeds from the tour benefit the MRA and are used for the upkeep and restoration of historic buildings in Marietta. The organization formed in 1965 when a group of civic-minded individuals recognized the need to preserve the town’s history and architecture.
“Your tour booklet is your ticket and includes a map of homes and attractions,” Baltozer shared, noting that the tour will feature free
shuttle bus service, a local artist showcase, exhibits at the Old Town Hall Museum and more. “There are many restaurants and small businesses that are open on the day of the tour. Check out the map in your tour booklet/ticket to see the open businesses and their location.”
The tour invites the community into the small river town to explore the unique and creative ways people have decorated their homes for the holidays. Inspiration can be found in décor that ranges from primitive to modern.
At Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta, a special holiday event will be held during the tour. “The Dickens Market has become an annual fundraiser for the Susquehanna Stage Company,” said Joni McCrady, a member of the theater’s events committee. “This event has been organized and spearheaded by Terry Carroll for the past several years.” The market will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 1.
“The Gallery space will be decorated for Christmas to capture the start of the Christmas season,” McCrady remarked. “The Dickens Market is a primitive market offering a variety of primitive gifts and decorations as well as several gift baskets to be (given away). Warm drinks and sweet treats will be available for purchase at our Grog Shop in the concession area.”
Along with shopping for unique gifts, the Dickens
Medicare counseling available
Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI), through the York County Area Agency on Aging, will offer free, personalized counseling during Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, which runs through Saturday, Dec. 7. Trained PA MEDI counselors will provide assistance.
During Medicare open enrollment, Medicare beneficiaries have the option to compare and switch their Medicare
Market offers the public a chance to explore Susquehanna Stage, she said. “Those visiting will have the opportunity to tour the main stage theater preparing for the upcoming winter show,” McCrady noted. “Our hope is to introduce the community to our theater and spread Christmas cheer.”
Tickets for the Marietta Christmas Candlelight Tour may be purchased at 10 locations throughout the area as well as online at www.mariettarestoration .org. A full list of ticket
locations may be found by following “Marietta Restoration Associates, Inc.” on Facebook. There is a discount for purchasing tickets through noon on Friday, Nov. 29. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the tour in the parking lot of Donegal Intermediate School, 1177 River Road, Marietta; at the Old Town Hall Museum, 3 W. Walnut St., Marietta; and at First National Escape bank, 100 W. Market St., Marietta. Parking and shuttle bus service will be available at all three locations.
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Appointments are necessary for PA MEDI Medicare counseling. For a list of appointment locations, dates, and times, visit https://tinyurl.com/ MedicareCounseling2024.
To make an appointment, call 717-771-9042 or 800-632-9073.
Meeting to feature program on Corrie ten Boom
The Susquehanna Valley Community Connection (SVCC) will hold a gathering with the theme “Christmas With Corrie ten Boom” on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola.
Gayle Haas will present a costumed dramatization of Corrie ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor who, with the Dutch Resistance, helped Jewish people escape the Nazis in World
War II. Haas’ presentation is titled, “Do You Wonder Why?”
Music will be provided by Perfect Harmony. Beverages will be available at 1 p.m., with lunch at 1:30 p.m.
There is a fee to attend, and reservations are due by Saturday, Nov. 16. For information on how to register, call 717799-0088. Cancellations must also be made by Nov. 16.
One of the previous sites on the Marietta Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes