“Radium Girls” highlights the fight for justice
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
The message of “Radium Girls,” a play that will be performed by Donegal Performing Arts (DPA), is a simple one, said Elena Jenney, who plays a lead character in the show.
“Fight for what you believe in,” she said. “Fight for your friends and family, even if everyone might not support you. It’s important to have a voice and speak up for what you think is right.”
Based on a true story, “Radium Girls” highlights the pitfalls of using radium - once touted as a miracle cure-all - to paint luminous watch faces in the 1920s. When the girls who paint the watch dials begin to get sick, they uncover the truth that they’re being poisoned by radium. They fight for their day in court, led by Grace Fryer, portrayed by Elena, a
Donegal freshman.
“I like historical plays, so this has been really cool to be a part of,” she said, noting that, like her character, she initially resisted being in the spotlight. She changed her mind when she learned more about the story.
“It’s an important story to tell. It’s something to pull on your heartstrings.”
“When I first read through Grace’s part, I thought, ‘Wow, I have so many things in common with her,’” she said. “I can put myself into the character because I already know what she feels like in many ways. Even though it’s a sad play, it’s an important story
to tell. It’s something to pull on your heartstrings. It’s engaging, it’s encapsulating, and it shows a part of labor that you wouldn’t normally think about.”
Sophomore Elijah Barlett portrays Arthur Roeder, Grace’s former employer and a man struggling with reconciling what he believed to be true with reality.
“I’ve really liked diving into the different layers of this character,” Elijah shared. “I’ve been working on trying to get across that Arthur isn’t truly a bad person. It’s just a bad situation.”
The show is a bit of a departure from DPA’s usually comedic fare, said Nathan Frey, a junior who plays Edward Markley. His character, a defense attorney for the U.S. Radium Corporation, has been a challenge to perfect.
“What I’m having fun with this character is this is my first
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Matthew Koch will be the first one to tell you he’s had a tough life. He grew up with abusive parents, went through a divorce and then experienced kidney failure, which led to a transplant a few years ago. But Koch was determined to maintain optimism in the face of setbacks.
“I have been through a lot, but those trials and tribulations have shaped me to be who I am today,” said the remarried father of three young girls. “Not many of us get a second chance at life, so I’m trying very hard to take advantage of that, to be there for my kids as much as I can. I wake up, and I choose to put a smile on my face. I’m just a happy guy.”
It’s fitting, then, that Koch will soon don the suit of the jolly old elf himself when he portrays Santa Claus for the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce. Koch, who is a Realtor with
the Koch Garpstas Realty Group in Mount Joy, first stepped into the iconic holiday role in 2019. He was a perfect fit. Koch is known as the “Bearded Realtor,” but he puts on a fake beard to play Santa, since his own beard is red.
“Kids will pull on it,” he said with a laugh.
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Plan to see the Elizabethtown Homeschool Drama Program’s fall play and be ready for an entertaining murder mystery.
“If you love the mystery shows of the past, you’ll truly enjoy this show,” said director Ginger Wayde. “It’s a smash-up of Columbo, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and more. All the fun, stereotypical characters from detective shows of the past are in ‘The Crimson House Murder.’”
“The Crimson House Murder” will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, and at 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy. The play takes place at Crimson House, a rundown hotel where guests are charged exorbitant rates for less-than-stellar service. When a body is found in the sitting room and a beautiful secretary turns up dead, Hercules Porridge, a bumbling detective known as “Junior,” must unravel the mystery. The suspect list is
Some of the cast of “Radium Girls”
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full of oddballs: a reclusive mystery novelist, a quirky young man dressed like a jungle explorer and a peculiar actress who’s always in black. Then there’s Colonel Chutney, the eccentric neighbor who insists he’s in 1880s India, and Jeeves, the absent-minded butler. Packed with laughs, this murder mystery farce pokes fun at the classic private eye tales of the past.
The production will feature students in grades seven through 12. The Elizabethtown Homeschool Drama Program is part of the Life Enrichment Center (LEC) homeschool co-op in Mount Joy.
“LEC is a wonderful homeschooling community,” Ginger shared. “Not only does it give kids a chance to gather with others in a group learning environment, it also gives moms a much-needed opportunity to connect with other moms to find support and encouragement on their homeschooling journeys. It’s a great place to forge
lifetime friendships for kids and moms.” She added that this performance will feature six seniors: Celene Gingrich, Nikolas Grab, Austin Kreider, Jonathan McNally, Josh Mummau and Molly Wayde.
Ginger noted that attending the show will be an interactive experience for audiences as people try to figure out the mystery before it’s revealed on stage. “We have a lot of fun ways for the audience to participate this year, ranging from guessing who the murderer is to owning their own show T-shirt to winning special (giveaway) items related to the show,” she explained. “It’s an affordable family-friendly night out at the theater, with no tickets necessary. Our faithful fans look forward to the drama club’s performances every year. Not only do co-op families attend, but local community members come and make sure to mark the date on their calendars.
We love our audience and look forward to performing some quality entertainment for you.”
Preparing to present the play has provided a fun but challenging opportunity for the cast members, Ginger said.
“The challenge in this type of farce is the pacing,” she remarked. “There’s always action on the stage. Also, characters need to master staying in character, especially during the reveal scene, when the detective works
out who the guilty party really is. How would one act nervous as their particular character? What would they do or say? How would they respond to being accused? It gives the students a great opportunity to delve into the personality of their particular character.”
Ginger hopes community members will come out for the show to enjoy the comedy on stage and witness the hard work of the students.
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“We provide free performances because we know how expensive it is to take your family to the theater,” she said. “My desire is always to provide family-friendly, affordable theater to the community. We do sell concessions and cast shout-outs where you can honor cast members with treats and messages. We gratefully accept donations, too.”
To learn more about the co-op, visit www.home school-life.com/PA/lec or contact Jess Tymoczko at jesstymoczko@gmail.com.
GEARS will accept registrations for its upcoming winter and spring programming, which will run from January to May 2025. GEARS will offer youth activities, aquatic classes, bus trips, fitness classes, continuing education courses, and special events. To register, visit www .getintogears.org, call 717-367-0355, or visit the GEARS office at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown.
Getting into character are (back, from left) Austin Kreider, Nikolas Grab, Josh Mummau, Jonathan McNally, (front) Celene Gingrich and Molly Wayde.
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time playing a character who is not even arguably a gray area character,” he said. “Markley’s a bad guy, and I’m kind of having fun with that. I’m excited to see audience reactions to my character. I don’t think they’re going to like me very much, and I’ve never had that experience on stage before, so I’m excited to see what that will bring.”
Like her castmates, junior Rachel Wallace was not familiar with the story before joining the cast.
She’s enjoying participating in a show that highlights female empowerment and seeking justice for people who have been wronged.
Rachel, who portrays Katherine Wiley, did her own research into the story to better understand the characters.
“There’s a bit of a weight on your shoulders to properly portray these true characters who have been through these real things,” she said, adding that while her character might seem like a good person on the surface, there’s more to her underneath. “My character is a legal advocate for Grace … but she’s really only
doing it for her own gain. She wants the publicity, the fame and the money. It’s been challenging to act so evil at times.”
That’s the core of the play, she noted: human fallibility.
“Everyone has their own flaws, and that’s what makes these characters so human,” she said.
“Radium Girls” was written by D.W. Gregory, a playwright who hails from Lancaster County. It’s been well-received by critics who have praised its powerful and engrossing storyline.
Audiences should come prepared to learn about an overlooked part of history and to connect with the story, said Elijah, adding, “Be prepared for an emotional experience.”
The show is directed by Brianna Wilhelm, a 2017 Donegal graduate and veteran of DPA. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, as well as at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.dpa.donegalsd.org.
Advoz appoints interim director
The Advoz organization underwent leadership changes during September, including the appointment of Krista Rittenhouse as interim executive director. With a strong background in restorative practices and community partnerships, Rittenhouse has stepped in to guide the organization through an ongoing transition.
Rittenhouse started as a volunteer with Advoz in 2019 before being hired later that year as the restorative justice case manager. She has been instrumental in growing the restorative jus-
FaithfulGive raises funds for nonprofits
The second annual FaithfulGive raised more than $1.4 million from 2,843 donors and sponsors in support of more than 90 faith-based, nonprofit organizations. This amount is nearly double the 2023 total. The event was held from Oct. 20 to 22.
Gifts will help to meet needs across Lancaster County, and every donation has been stretched and multiplied thanks to a stretch fund from donors like Gold Sponsors Faithward Advisors and Witbeck Family Foundation and Silver Sponsors Bare Wealth Advisors; Blessings of Hope; Clymer, Musser & Sarno; and Sight & Sound Theatre. Donors also had the opportunity to sign up as a volunteer or prayer partner to meet the practical needs of these ministries.
Bible2School Penn Manor won the largest prize - the $5,000 Just Keep Swimming award - for
demonstrating wisdom, love, and persistent courage under challenging circumstances.
The full list of participating organizations, along with prize winners, is available at https:// faithfulgive.org.
FaithfulGive was formed in 2023 to help a growing number of Christian nonprofits that wanted a community event that would celebrate and nurture Lancaster’s rich biblical heritage and guard that heritage for the next‚ generation. The new platform seeks to expand the definition of generosity to include giving time, talents, and treasure.
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Beyond the beard, Koch embodies Santa’s friendly presence, putting even the shyest children at ease.
“I’m not afraid to connect with the kids and be interactive with them,” he said. “I’ll do whatever I can to help them get a picture taken. I’m not afraid to have conversations with the kids, to get out of my chair and go to them if that’s better for them.”
Children respond just as enthusiastically to Koch’s Santa. “Kids will bring me pictures they’ve drawn or write me cards thanking me,” he shared. “I have kids who bring me cookies. I love chocolate chip cookies. These kids have no clue who I am, but they’re giving me stuff. It’s the best.”
from the community as possible to come to this event,” he remarked. “We want lines out the door. If we go past the two-hour time slot, we’ll stay. We want to make it a party. The more the merrier.”
He also encourages others to put on a Santa suit if there’s a need in the community. “It doesn’t take a lot to do this, and I feel like I’m a good fit for it,” he said. “I try to bring as much joy as I can to people and be kind to people. I want to share my love for the kids, my love for life and just be happy. That’s who Santa is.”
He said it’s not hard for him to get into character, since he loves Christmas and he loves sharing joy, but it’s sometimes a challenge to make sure his own daughters don’t see him suiting up.
“I tell people that Santa can’t be everywhere at once, so he put people on this Earth to be his helpers,” Koch shared. “I am a direct line to Santa.”
Serving as Santa also helps Koch give back, something that’s important to him.
“I love community events and being able to help my community,” he said. “I love that this is a low-stress, no-pressure way to meet Santa. We don’t charge anything, and it’s a very relaxing experience.”
He hopes everyone will come out to meet him, even if that means he’s facing a large crowd of visitors.
“We want as many people
Santa’s public appearances in Mount Joy will be presented by the Chamber’s “North Pole Liaison,” Koch Garpstas Realty Group, said Michele Emenheiser, Chamber executive director. “Lanco Federal Credit Union will provide a 5-by-7 photo with Santa for each family, and Landscape Impressions has donated a Christmas tree to add a festive touch to the photographs,” she said. “The Friends of the Milanof-Schock Library will be offering a fun makeand-take craft for children again this year. The visits with Santa events are made possible through the support of Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce members.”
Santa will greet people at the Mount Joy Borough Office, 21 E. Main St., during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. He will also visit the Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Presentation to highlight Pilgrims
James Buckner, a descendant of Mayflower passenger John Howland, will give a presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. Dressed in period clothing, Buckner will share how his 11th great-grandfather came to America from England as a Mayflower passenger. Buckner will talk about what the Pilgrims’ first years in
this country were like, and a variety of period props will be displayed. A question-and-answer session will be offered at the end of the program. The program is open to people of all ages, but it may not be enjoyable for children under age 5.
Registration is requested by calling the library 717-653-1510 or visiting www.ms library.org and clicking on “Calendar.”
Mount Joy Rotary honors students
The Donegal High School Counseling Office and Career Resource Center has announced the Mount Joy Rotary Students of the Month for October. The honorees are Kathryn Fernald and Adrian Rodriguez. They will be honored by members of the Mount Joy Rotary during the club’s monthly luncheon meeting.
Kathryn is the daughter of Chad and Christine Fernald of Mount Joy. She is involved with the Student Athlete Leadership Program, peer tutoring, and the National Honor Society. She is also a member of the basketball, cross-country, and the track and field teams. She has been active
in Donegal’s prayer group and plays in the jazz band. Outside of school, Kathryn is involved with the youth group and the worship team at her church. She has volunteered at Camp Ladybug, vacation Bible school, Camp YoliJwa, and Camp at Old Mill. She plans to attend college.
Adrian is the son of Nichole Carpenter of Mount Joy. He is president of the Spanish Club, a Link Crew leader, and a member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and chess club. He is also involved in quiz bowl, Donegal News Network, Donegal Performing Arts, and peer tutoring. He
LBC plans open house, Christmas concerts
Lancaster Bible College (LBC) will host several in-person or online open houses. These events are free of charge.
An in-person open house for prospective high school students and their families will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. The event will include tours of the Lancaster campus at 901 Eden Road, interactions with faculty members and current students, lunch in Olewine Dining Commons, the opportunity to experience a chapel gathering, and visits to classrooms and athletics facilities.
Students and families may also ask questions about LBC’s commitment to biblical integration in every program, Division III Chargers sports teams, short-term and semester study abroad programs, and student access to the Counseling and Care Center, academic mentoring, writing support, and accessibility services.
To reserve a spot, visit www.lbc.edu/openhouse.
Virtual open houses will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6; from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29; and from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. These events are intended to introduce prospective students to LBC’s online programs, from associate and bachelor’s degree
programs to graduate and seminary courses of study.
Participants can find out which program may be right for them, have their application and financial aid questions answered, interact with professors and staff members, and learn how online class formats work.
Registration is available for the Dec. 6 virtual open house at www.lbc.edu/ meet-us.
In addition, LBC will present its 2024 Christmas concerts beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 22 in Good Shepherd Chapel on the Lancaster campus. Two additional performances
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are planned for 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The concerts, titled “Gloria in Excelsis - An Advent Celebration,” will feature several LBC ensembles in performances that weave together a variety of music, dance, and Scripture to celebrate the Christmas season. LBC students, staff members, and faculty members have spent months preparing this performance, which will include Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria in D Major” for orchestra and chorus.
The concerts are free to attend, but tickets are required. To reserve seats, visit www.lbc.edu/events.
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“Illumination” concert posted
Prima Theatre’s annual “Illumination” holiday concert will return to Lancaster from Friday, Nov. 22, to Sunday, Dec. 22, at 941 Wheatland Ave. “Illumination” is an immersive candlelight concert featuring instrumentalists and vocalists encircled by seating on all sides. This 80-minute program will include new twists on well-known carols and songs, and the cast includes Karisa Fulmer, Gabbi Mack, Ali Murphy, and Aaron Pottenger.
Fulmer is a Pennsylvania native who attended both the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and Temple University for vocal performance. She has since performed across the U.S., overseas, and on the seas. She hosts a podcast for seasoned and aspiring performers alike titled
the “Booked & Blessed Podcast.”
Mack is a performer, arts educator and coach, and choreographer. Perhaps best known for her twoyear run as Catherine of Aragon in the musical “Six,” Mack has performed on tour, regionally, and in New York City in various musicals, plays, and concerts, including new works.
Murphy, a Lancaster native, began her involvement with Prima in 2019 as a NextGen intern and has since been involved in multiple projects. Upon graduation from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in 2022, Murphy moved to Nashville to pursue music full time. Since her time there, she has released her debut EP, titled “A Long Time Coming,” and a single titled “Blue T-Shirt,” and
she has performed at many well-known venues around town.
Pottenger is making his debut at Prima Theatre. Based in New York City, he has performed on numerous stages throughout Lancaster County and across the United States, including The Fulton Theatre, American Music Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, and Sight & Sound Theatres. To purchase tickets, visit www.primatheatre.org. Free parking is available. Special all-inclusive seating, which includes an exclusive view from a cabaret table, a specialty cocktail, and a signature sweet treat delivered to the table before the show, is also available. Guests must be 21 or older to reserve these seats, which are situated on the raised stage and accessible solely by stairs.
Lancaster Chorale concert to feature Christyan Seay
The Lancaster Chorale will present a program titled “Psalms, Hymns, and Spirituals” featuring the renowned African American tenor Christyan Seay of Harrisburg. The concerts will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m.
Under the direction of Bruce Gerlach, the Lancaster Chorale has grown to more than 100 members. To accommodate more singers, the chorale will perform for the first time in Gardner Theatre on the campus of Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. A freewill offering will be received.
Local composer and pianist Dan Wolgemuth will accompany Seay for his solo rendition of the spiritual “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian.” The chorale will also perform Wolgemuth’s setting of the hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus.” The group’s longtime pianist and organist, Jan Stauffer, will accompany the chorale for much of the program.
Traditional African American spirituals on the program include”Soon Ah Will Be Done”; “Ain’t Got Time to Die””Elijah Rock,” arranged by Moses Hogan; and the Jester Hairston versions of “Hold On!” and “Amen.”
In addition, the hymns and psalms that Gerlach has chosen for the concerts include Schubert’s “The Omnipotence,” “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” “Brother James’s Air,” ”At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners,” “I Will Not Leave You Comfortless,” “Pilgrim’s Hymn,” “The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee” and “The Awakening.”
Seay has performed extensively throughout central Pennsylvania and abroad, including with the Harrisburg and Lancaster symphonies and opera companies as well as with the Pennsylvania Consort and Concert Operetta of Philadelphia. He has performed in New York City at Weill Recital Hall and in Prague at the Smetana Hall. Last year he was the tenor soloist in the Mozart ”Requiem” for Shippensburg University
and was the guest artist for the African American Music Festival at Penn State University. Seay is a graduate of that university, where he studied with Anthony Leach, who had first recognized Seay’s talent when the tenor was a teenager in a church choir in Steelton.
Gerlach discovered his love for choral singing and conducting at Penn Manor High School. After earning a doctorate in choral conducting from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky., Gerlach was a music professor for many years at the College of the Ozarks, near Branson, Mo. He and his wife, Margie, returned to his native Lancaster after he retired.
The Lancaster Chorale performs distinguished choral music and is open to all singers committed to the highest standards of excellence.
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New program aims to improve work zone safety
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) have launched a new, statewide training program to improve new driver safety and roadway worker protection. The launch took place at Carlisle High School to highlight teen driver safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Pennsylvania’s New Driver Work Zone Safety Program is a training project that uses videos, infographics, knowledge checks, and testimonials to teach new drivers work zone laws, signage, and key facts, in addition to offering real-life scenarios to enhance understanding. The new program launched during National Teen Driver Safety Week in October; this annual
observance aims to provide education on safe driving to teens and all new drivers in the commonwealth.
The free, 35-minute virtual New Driver Work Zone Safety Program is currently available in English and Spanish. The transportation agencies will also collaborate on hands-on training opportunities to supplement the course.
Last October, Oklahoma became the first state in the nation to require new drivers to pass a work zone safety course to get their licenses. After hearing about Oklahoma’s program, the PA Turnpike developed a plan to introduce a similar initiative and has been working with PennDOT to make it a reality. The project was funded through $50,000 from the Federal Highway Administration’s State Transportation Inno-
vation Council Incentive Program.
While the program is free and encouraged for all Pennsylvania residents, it is especially geared for new drivers.
Key factors in crashes involving teen drivers in Pennsylvania include driver inexperience, driver distractions, driving too fast for conditions, and improper or careless turning. The risk of a crash involving any of these factors can be reduced through practice, limiting the number of passengers riding with a teen driver, obeying all rules of the road, and using common sense.
The joint training project extends PennDOT and the PA Turnpike’s collaboration on increased work zone safety awareness. Both organizations host work
Training to focus on sustainable pest control
Penn State Extension will hold a Biocontrol School from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The workshop is geared for greenhouse and vegetable growers, crop consultants, Master Gardeners, educators, and anyone interested in learning about sustainable pest control.
Experts from the industry and academia as well as experienced growers will
share the latest advancements in biocontrol research and application. The workshop will help participants understand biological control; options for choosing biocontrol agents such as nematodes, insects, bacterium, fungi, and biopesticides; strategies to keep biocontrols on the landscape; and strategies to provide supplemental food for beneficial insects, which helps them maintain a stable population.
Six Pennsylvania pesticide recertification credits are available in each of the following categories: private, 03, 18 and 22. Participants also can earn various credits from Delaware and Maryland.
The registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. The fee includes lunch.
For more information and to register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ and search for “Biocontrol School.”
MOAA chapter sets Christmas event
The Lancaster Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold its annual Christmas luncheon Sunday, Dec. 8, at Millersville University’s Gordinier Hall, located on South George Street. The social hour will begin at 1 p.m. with dinner to follow.
The program will include the installation of chapter officers and directors for 2025 and recognition of outgoing officers and directors. Unwrapped
gifts for distribution to hospitalized male and female veterans at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center will also be collected at this meeting. All current and past military officers are invited. Reservations are required by Wednesday, Nov. 27, by contacting Dennis Benchoff at 717560-1260 or dlbenchoff2 @comcast.net. Visit www .moaalancasterchapt .org for additional information.
zone-related educational events throughout the year. In March, PennDOT and the PA Turnpike, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police, started enforcement of the statewide Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program, which uses vehicle-mounted systems and electronic speed timing devices to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more. For more information on the New Driver Work Zone Safety Program, visit https://tinyurl.com/ NewDriverWorkZone.
Young trapshooters target success
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When someone tries trapshooting, they will experience much more than just hitting a clay target, said Tod Neifert, president of Manheim Clay Sports and member of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association.
“Young shooters that take up trapshooting sports learn great skills,” he shared. “On top of shooters learning safety, sportsmanship and shooting skills, they also learn to work through difficult times, concentration during distractions and that there is value learning from the veteran shooters.”
In all disciplines, the clay targets are thrown at approximately 35 miles per hour, Tod said.
Each of the Manheim shooters has events that he gravitates to, Tod noted. Shooters Chase Kirchner, Avery Kirchner, Andrew Waddington and Joel Hershey represented Manheim Central FFA at the Lancaster County FFA competition earlier this year and won first place.
One of the things Tod enjoys most about the sport is its inclusivity. “Trapshooting is for all shooters, not just males, not just females, not just young or old, and there are shooters that stand and shooters that are in a wheelchair. It is for all,” he said. “Because of the support of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, the joy of trapshooting is within reach of all young shooters in the Manheim area.”
As Tod explained, five young local trapshooters got together to try the sport for fun at a different trap club. “They all began to improve and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of trapshooting,” he said. “With all the boys being from Manheim, Jim Shreiner and Matt Powronzik, with the support of Kurt Diffenderfer, began reaching out and offering the boys to shoot at Manheim Sportsmen’s Association.”
Individually, Chase achieved shooting both 25 and 50 straight while competing at the Pennsylvania state shoot in Elysburg. Avery won individual champion as the high-scoring shooter at the Lancaster County FFA shooting competition. Andrew won the Doubles Championship Class D runner-up at the Westy Hogans in Elysburg. He also won the Singles Junior Class Runner-up Champion, shooting a 98 of 100. Joel has won awards in six events: Junior Singles Champion and Junior Handicap Champion in the 128th Anniversary Shoot at Glen Rock Shooting Club, Junior Handicap Champion and Junior Doubles Champion at the George Landis Jr. Memorial Shoot at Glen Rock Shooting Club and Junior Handicap Champion and Class C High All-Around Champion in Elysburg.
to the club,” he said. “It is exciting to see the veteran trapshooting members of Manheim Sportsmen’s Association mentoring the young shooters. It is a symbiotic relationship where the young shooters learn from skilled veteran shooters that have already experienced the problems and difficulties that young shooters will see. The veteran shooters have a deep sense of pride as they mentor and pass on their skills to the next generation of shooters.”
Tod noted that with the support of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, a youth trapshooting program is forming now.
“Trapshooting is a safe, fun sport that will challenge every person. As Manheim Clay Sports is a new organization, we are actively looking for community support,” Tod said, noting that anyone interested in supporting the organization or learning more may email him at Neifertt2@ gmail.com. “It is our hope to have the official program up and running by spring.” Anyone can try trapshooting on Wednesdays at the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim. For more information, follow “Manheim Sportsman’s Association” on Facebook.
The students, who all attend Manheim Central High School, have achieved great success and improvement in their disciplines this year, Tod noted. He explained that there are three disciplines in amateur trapshooting. “The disciplines are singles, handicap and doubles,” he said. “Singles trapshooting is when you shoot from five different angled positions that are 16 yards from the trap house, where the clay targets are thrown.” In handicap, shooters fire from different yardages, based on their skill level. In doubles, two birds are thrown at the same time.
Leonidas Neifert has achieved the ranking of All-American. “In the 2024 season, Leonidas is ranked 18th in the world in amateur trapshooting in the Sub-Junior Category,” Tod stated. “He also achieved the honor of being named to the Pennsylvania state team.” In the 2024 season, Leonidas amassed more than 40 awards in each of the three disciplines.
“The group’s success would not be possible if they wouldn’t have found a sportsman’s club to accept them with open arms. The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association did exactly that,” Tod commented. He added that the association emphasizes safety first, and he noted that club members serve as mentors for the young shooters.
Tod is optimistic about the future of trapshooting in Manheim. “It is refreshing to see families accompanying their young shooters
Members of the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association and young trapshooters (front, from left) Jim Shreiner, Joel Hershey, Kurt Diffenderfer, Andrew Waddington, Matt Powronzik, (back, from left) Avery Kirchner, Leonidas Neifert and Chase Kirchner
Supporting first responders, one beard at a time
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Every November, many Americans say goodbye to their boyfriends’ and husbands’ clean-shaven faces while men take part in the nationwide No Shave November movement. The annual tradition involves ditching the razor for one month, and it has been observed by men in the United States for over a decade. For many participants, the month is simply an excuse to try growing that Tom Selleck-inspired mustache they’ve always wanted to have. But for some men, including first responders in nearly every
part of Lancaster County, the shaving fast is a way to support other emergency service workers who are battling cancer.
In 2013, East Hempfield Township police officer Bill Watt was diagnosed with cancer and underwent treatment. After personally experiencing the emotional stress and financial burden involved with treatment, Watt wished to create an initiative to support other people who are battling cancer. The following year, Watt asked East Hempfield Township’s chief of police to waive the department’s policy that prohibits officers from growing facial hair
during November. For a minimum donation, officers were permitted to grow a beard for the month, after which the money was donated to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute in Lancaster. The fundraiser, named Beards for Brothers, was officially registered as a nonprofit organization this year. In 2015, Watt teamed up with West Hempfield Township police officer Rich Bowermaster to expand Beards for Brothers. The two officers’ primary goal was to advocate for first responders fighting cancer by offering them financial and emotional support, as well as
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GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
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Yuletide at Wheatland is an annual holiday and history-themed tour at President James Buchanan’s Wheatland. This tour includes both floors. Yuletide at Wheatland ticketholders also receive admission to the selfguided museum exhibitions in LancasterHistory’s main building.
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.lancasterhistory.org/ yuletide. Advance reservations are recommended.
Attendees may explore Christmas as it was experienced in the late 1800s and discover how Buchanan’s niece and nephew, Harriet Lane Johnston and James Buchanan Henry, celebrated the holiday season during the early years of the Second Industrial Revolution. Visitors will learn how the Christmas holiday became popular in American culture from James Buchanan’s time at Wheatland to the increased commercialization and elegant decorations of the late Victorian era.
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awareness of cancer and urging other police departments to get involved. “(Watt and I) both work in adjoining departments, so we’ve known eachother for a long time,” Bowermaster said. “He reached out to ask if I wanted to join (Beards for Brothers), and of course, it was a no-brainer.”
After the first year, Watt and Bowermaster expanded Beards for Brothers to support other emergency service workers in addition to police officers. The initiative quickly grew into a county-wide fundraiser that police officers, firefighters and EMS clinicians in nearly every borough participate in every year. “We decided to open it up to (support) any first responder who has cancer. We all have an important role and support each other somehow,” said Bowermaster. “Dispatchers have a tough job, and police officers work side by side with EMS and fire departments when we arrive on scene.”
Over the last decade, police departments in areas as far as Pittsburgh have joined the movement, and businesses throughout Lancaster County have supported Beards for Brothers through sponsorships and donations. In addition to the
minimum donation from each participant, Beards for Brothers raises money for cancer patients by selling merchandise on its website, www.beardsforbrothers.org. Every year, Beards for Brothers selects different Lancaster-based individuals to support, and the fundraiser has benefited local nonprofit A Week Away Foundation for the past five years. A Week Away Foundation funds and organizes respite weeks for local families experiencing a life-threatening illness. Beards for Brothers invites members of the public to attend First Responders Night Out from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at Olde Village Mill, 1350 Village Road, Strasburg. The event will feature food, live music, a silent auction and various activities, and all proceeds will benefit first responders battling cancer. Beards for Brothers will also host a fundraising event on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Starview Brews, 224 Locust St., Columbia. For each beer purchased during the evening, one dollar will be donated to to first responders and their immediate families who are fighting cancer. For more information, visit the aforementioned website or search for “Beards for Brothers” on Facebook.
In 2019, Beards for Brothers began to support A Week Away Foundation through its annual No Shave November fundraiser.