Elizabethtown
Middle-schoolers invite
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BY CAT SHANNON
It’s a tale as old as time, and it’s coming to the stage at Elizabethtown Area High School.
Students from Elizabethtown Area Middle School will present “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.” in the high school auditorium, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4, and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.
The stage adaptation of the animated classic, with music by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, also features new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. Set in a picturesque French village, the story follows Belle, a bright and independent young woman who longs for a life beyond her small town. When her father, Maurice, loses his way on his journey to showcase his latest invention, he stumbles upon a mysterious castle and is captured by the fearsome Beast. In an act of courage and love, Belle trades her freedom for his, embarking on a journey that will reveal the Beast’s hidden heart and the true power of love.
“Because it’s a ‘junior’ show, there’s no kissing or anything like that,” said Adalei Marcarelli,
a seventh-grader who plays Belle.
“A lot of people have asked me about that, but I told them, ‘This is the junior version of this show.’”
She explained that the show is a bit shorter than the Broadway musical version, and while some scenes have been cut or reduced in scope, the show does include new songs that may be unfamiliar to the audience.
“We’ve done a lot in just a little amount of time, and I think it’s going to be amazing.”
Her favorite number is the song “Home,” which showcases Belle’s feelings about being imprisoned in the castle and wanting her freedom before she realizes home is where the heart is, regardless of location.
“I was really excited when I got this role,” Adalei shared, noting that she played ensemble parts in last year’s musical as a sixth-grader. “My No. 1 favorite song is ‘Home’ because it’s a very emotional song, and I really get
a chance to express how Belle is feeling. I really love the song.”
She said embodying such a well-known character has been a fun challenge.
“It’s not just about memorizing words and lyrics,” she shared. “You have to put yourself in their shoes. Belle is sad, scared, nervous, excited. How would you feel if this story happened to you? You don’t want to be that boring kid that stands out there on the stage and just reads the lines like they’re reading from a book with no emotion.”
Her castmate Callen McFeaters said playing one of the enchanted castle objects - Lumiere, a candelabra - has provided a chance to step outside of his comfort zone.
“A lot of people might think it’s just about putting on the costume and playing the character,” said the eighth-grader. “It’s a lot more than that. You have to learn their personality. You have to be this personality. You have to act the role but also do it in your own way.”
Callen has been working on perfecting a French accent for his role, and he’s excited for the opportunity to showcase his talents in Lumiere’s big number, “Be Our Guest.”
BY CAT SHANNON
Just three years after its formation, the Unified bocce team at Elizabethtown Area High School has wrapped up a very successful season. The team, which features 10 members, took first place in its league at the end of February. The players went on to compete in regionals in early March, earning third place.
For both the players and the
BY CAT SHANNON
From now through the evening of Saturday, April 12, you can support orphaned and at-risk children without leaving your home.
Brittany’s Hope, an Elizabethtown-based nonprofit that supplies adoption grants for children with special needs, will host an online auction as part of its annual fundraising event, Brittany’s Ball. While the ball is sold out, the auction is open to anyone.
“There will be a huge variety of items - gift cards for outstanding and fun restaurants and adventures, spa and Botox packages, cookware and other home goods, even a ‘Bluey’ package, complete with a fun car!” shared Dana Myers, director of charitable giving for Brittany’s Hope. “There are fabulous items. So, if you are Easter, graduation or spring shopping, check out what we have to offer. Every single dollar you spend directly supports these amazing children and allows Brittany’s Hope
The cast and crew of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.”
The Elizabethtown Area High School Unified bocce team
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. 2nd service: 11am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:
300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come worship with us! 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: New facility! The barn at 266 Maytown Rd, Elizabethtown. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30-9:45 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30-8 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 2:304 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
Film screening planned at Ware Center
Church sets Easter egg hunt
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
MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com
PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!
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As part of its On Screen/ In Person series, the Arts at Millersville University, in partnership with the Millersville University (MU) Holocaust and Genocide Conference, will screen the documentary “Kaddish” on Tuesday, April 22, at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The event will include a preshow community panel discussion at 6:15 p.m., a film screening at 7 p.m., and a post-show question-and-answer session with the film’s director and producer, Steve Brand. The man featured in the film, Yossi Klein Halevi, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s MU Holocaust and Genocide Conference.
“Kaddish” is a candid portrait of a young Jewish man coming to terms with his father’s traumatic history. It is the story of the stormy yet loving relationship between writer and Jewish activist Yossi Klein and his father, Zoltan, who
survived the Holocaust’s decimation of Hungarian Jews by hiding in a hole in the ground for six months while his parents perished at Auschwitz. In making the film, Brand used interviews, period footage, and home movies of the Kleins.
The panelists for the discussion will be Jack Fischel, MU emeritus professor of history and founder of the MU Holocaust and Genocide Conference; Victoria Khiterer, MU professor of history and co-chair of the MU Holocaust and Genocide Conference; Julia Fallows, MU senior in secondary English education; Rabbi Jack Paskoff of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim; and Dr. Jeff Mufson, psychiatrist. Tickets are free but are required for entry. To reserve tickets, visit www .artsmu.com, call 717-8717600, or stop by the Ware Center or the Student Memorial Center box office on the MU campus.
Ruhl’s Church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, will host its 13th annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. All children age 12 and under are invited to participate.
More than 1,000 eggs filled with candy or stickers will be hidden in four different areas for children birth to age 3, ages 4 to 6, ages 7 to 9, and ages 10 to 12. Prize eggs will also be awarded in each age group.
In the case of inclement weather, the eggs will be hidden indoors. The program will include the reading of the Easter story, and each family will receive a copy of the book to take home. Light refreshments will be provided after the egg hunt. Parking is available on-site, and the church is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call the church office at 717-665-3400.
Lancaster Science Factory posts STEM camps
The Lancaster Science Factory will kick off its 17th season of summer STEM camps. This year, the organization will offer 35 camps, such as Next Level 3D Printing, The Artist Studio, Coding with Python, and Environmental Engineering. Camps will
be offered for kids entering grades one through eight in the upcoming school year. Youths may choose a morning session or afternoon session, or they may pick both and stay for a full day. Prices vary based on the cost of materials or included field trips. Scholarships are available for families with a financial need. To register, visit https://lancasterscience factory.org.
In addition, the Lancaster Science Factory offers STEM enrichment programs for school classes, youth organizations, or summer programs. The interactive workshops are aligned with educational standards and are suitable for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Bookings are being accepted for the summer and fall. To learn more, visit the aforementioned website and click “Outreach.”
The Lancaster Science Factory, located at 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, has expanded its hours. It is now open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. There is an admission fee for anyone age 3 and up. Admission is free to children age 2 and under as well as members.
The Lancaster Science Factory is a locally founded, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence by fostering an inclusive environment for hands-on STEM exploration.
Model railroad club sets open houses
The Masonic Village and Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club will hold open houses from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6. These events will be the last open houses before the club’s annual break.
The club’s train display includes more than 1,600 feet of track encompassing seven train gauge sizes.
Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to help maintain the train layouts.
For more details, call 717-287-2086.
For more information about the club, visit www .mvemodelrailroadclub .com or search for “MV&E Model Railroad Club” on Facebook. The club was founded in 1997 and welcomes new members.
The Railroad Club building is on Freemason Drive on the grounds of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Once on campus, follow the directional signs. Parking is available.
The train layouts feature locomotives, buildings, scenery, and more.
Church slates piano concert
Christ Lutheran Church, 125 E. High St., Elizabethtown, will present a piano concert on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. The concert is part of the church’s Music on High series and will feature Kevin Edward Gane, the church’s organist and director of music. The program will include compositions by Rachmaninoff, Brahms, and Schubert.
Gane holds a Bachelor of
Arts in music and a minor in theater from Lebanon Valley College. He has been involved in theatrical production companies in the central Pennsylvania and Philadelphia areas.
The Music on High series brings music to the community free of charge on an ongoing basis. For additional information, call the church office at 717-367-2786.
Women’s group to end club year
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, April 8, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. The gathering will be the group’s final meeting of the year.
The group will reflect on this year’s theme, “Trust.” The program will feature music, devotions, prayer, and brunch.
All women are welcome, and no preregistration is required. Attendees are asked to bring a small hot or cold brunch item to share with the group. Hot items should be prebaked, and the hostesses will keep them warm.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. For more information, contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603.
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to continue to empower dreams for children and families everywhere.”
This is the 25th anniversary of Brittany’s Hope, which began in memory of Brittany Ann O’Connell, who was killed in 1999 in an icy car crash on her way back to college.
“Brittany, who was adopted, always said, ‘Every child deserves a home,’” Myers stated. “To honor her legacy, her family began Brittany’s Hope in 2000. Brittany’s Hope began by providing international adoption grants to families with the heart to adopt children with special needs - physical or mental disability, older children or sibling groups - the children who are typically overlooked in the adoption process.”
Because the adoption process has changed over the years and now takes a long time to complete, the organization began providing humanitarian support for the children who are
still waiting to come home.
“We partnered with orphanages, creating children’s homes, so children who were not yet adopted could live, grow, learn and play in a family-like atmosphere,” Myers explained. “Our Child Sponsorship program has been significant as sponsors serve as moms and dads to the children, providing support, praise and encouragement as the children meet milestones or hurdles, just as a mom and dad does. The goal is to help children break the cycle of poverty.”
Over the past quarter century, the organization has seen steady success.
“Brittany’s Hope has over 50 students who are now in college and achieving their dreams,” Myers said.
“In the past 25 years, 1,612 children with special needs have been united with their forever families. We also work in communities, providing food relief, funding for family enterprises and even funding home builds so that families can stay together - which is usually the best place for children to be.”
mom, Heather Redington Whitlock, will talk about Zion’s journey as an adoptee through a Brittany’s Hope grant.
“He was born with a lack of fingers and toes,” Myers remarked. “To make moving easier, he had his feet amputated. He is a member of the USA Paralympic wheelchair rugby team. We watched his team win silver in Paris, and we’re excited to see the next Paralympics!”
of volunteers to host a successful fundraiser.
Myers encourages people to participate in the auction.
“As with everything Brittany’s Hope does, 100% of the proceeds directly support aiding orphaned and at-risk children through adoption grants for children with special needs and humanitarian support for our partner children’s homes in Vietnam, Kenya and Ethiopia,” she said.
“Bid early, and then when you bid, you’ll get text or email notifications - if you choose - so you can keep track of the items you’re interested in. Stay alert on Saturday, April 12, and make sure you’re the highest bidder at 8 p.m.!”
At Brittany’s Ball, attendees will hear a success story directly from a family impacted by Brittany’s Hope.
Both Brittany’s Ball and the auction would not be possible without the support of sponsors, Myers said. The presenting sponsor is Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, and other major sponsors are The North Foundation, DDMP and Abel & Son Roofing.
After the auction, items may be picked up at Brittany’s Hope, 1160 N. Market St., Elizabethtown.
Zion Redington and his
She added that the organization also relies on additional sponsors, donors and in-kind donors, as well as help from a committee
To access the auction, visit www.auctria.events/ BrittanysBall.
Holiday mini horse program set Program to focus on obtaining a drone pilot certificate
Along the way, children will learn skills in horse handling, problem-solving, healthy communication, and volunteer service.
The Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA), located on Station Road in Grantville, will offer an Easter-themed Miniature Horse Holiday Adventure Course on Saturday, April 5. The program will run from 9 to 11 a.m. and is open to children ages 6 to 10 and their parents or guardians.
Participants will join CATRA’s miniature horses on their search for “happy” during the Easter season.
There is a fee. Registration is required; visit https://catra.net/ programs/ and look for “HighHOPES Miniature Horse Programs.”
Organizations may schedule an informational presentation on equine-assisted learning by emailing robin@catra.net.
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) invites the community to a Drone Orientation on Wednesday, April 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at EMU at Lancaster, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.
John Sibole will speak about the requirements and process to earn a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, a commercial drone credential. Sibole has more than 50 years of professional aviation experience, including service as an FAA inspector.
The program is free of charge, but preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.emu.edu/lancaster/ events.
Brittany’s Hope provides adoption grants for children with special needs.
From football player to activist
BY CAT SHANNON
In 2015, Deon Butler was living a dream, playing professional football for the Detroit Lions, but he held a secret: Despite having graduated from college, he could not read past a fourth-grade level.
After getting help, Butler was moved to help others, and today, he’s a motivational speaker. He’ll share his story at “Breaking Barriers: A Path of Perseverance.” The event will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at The Janus School, 205 Lefever Road, Mount Joy.
Growing up in Michigan, Butler became adept at hiding the secret of his struggle with reading. “I got picked on a lot in middle school and high school, where I was called ‘stupid’ and ‘dumb,’” he recalled. “I bottled it all away, and I got really good at hiding it.”
Butler became a master at memorizing, always chose the easiest book to read if he had to read out loud and avoided situations where his secret might come to light.
But as a professional football player, Butler found it difficult to hide his illiteracy.
“There are a lot of words you have to read in football,” he said, referencing playbooks and play strategies. He played professionally for a year in 2015 and then started working as an educational liaison for a social services agency.
“I was good at my job, but I couldn’t get a promotion,” he said. “My supervisors would ask me to document my work, and I couldn’t do that.”
After his mother passed away just before the pandemic, Butler began to take steps to change his situation.
He started seeing a therapist, relied on his faith and found support from his wife.
“My therapist asked, ‘What do you like to do?’ and I said, ‘I like to run,’” he said. “I started running 15 to 20 miles, speaking to God as I’m running. I’m pouring my heart out to God about my frustration and my depression.”
Then, he learned his wife was pregnant.
“I realized I want to read books to my daughter,” he said. “I want to be that father that reads to his kids every night.”
He decided to take a risk: Tell the truth about his illiteracy on social media.
His posts caught the eye of someone from the Michigan Dyslexia Association, who told Butler he might have the disorder.
He began working with a tutor, discovered he did indeed have dyslexia and started working to relearn the right way to read.
“I really had to go backwards at first,” he said. “I had developed bad habits of memorizing words. I had to relearn my ABC’s, learn how to break down syllables.”
Learning to read was a struggle, he admits.
“There were days when I was crying,” he said, but he relied on God to see him through. “I had to remember, ‘Just let my guard down; let go of my ego.’ I also had to forgive myself for the trauma I went through in school.”
With lots of hard work, Butler learned to read, and he recalled one day that particularly stood out in his journey.
“I read the Bible out loud,” he said. “I cried so hard, because I had never heard myself read something like that out loud.”
Motivated by his own success and the support he found on social media throughout his journey with dyslexia, Butler wanted to help more people. He worked with lawmakers to pass a dyslexia bill in Michigan.
Now living in the Pittsburgh area, Butler continues to advocate for reading support services.
“I read a lot now,” he said, noting that he’s also in the process of writing a book. “I feel like a blind person who is able to see for the first time. I need to read every book.”
He’s also working with lawmakers in Pennsylvania and Ohio to develop more dyslexia support, and he
travels the region to tell his story.
After meeting and speaking with Brenda Keller, director of academics for The Janus School, Butler was
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Bears storm by Muhlenberg, 12-5
In a non-league, 12-5 Bears blowout on Thursday, March 20, Elizabethtown’s Christian Robinson scores a goal against Muhlenberg on home turf. Robinson two goals and an assist.
Elizabethtown’s Josiah Erb makes one of nine saves against Muhlenberg during a 12-5 victory on Thursday, March 20.
Bear’s Caleb Schiavoni looks for an open teammate in front on Thursday, March 20 during a 12-5 win over Muhlenberg.
Etown’s Eli Miller controls the ball during the 12-5 victory on Thursday, March 20 against Muhlenberg.
Aaron Van Tassel passes the ball upfield to a teammate for Elizabethtown during a 12-5 win over Muhlenberg on Thursday, March 20.
Elizabethtown’s Cayden Enck fires a shot on goal against Muhlenberg on Thursday, March 20 during a 12-5 triumph. Enck had three of the twelve goals.
photos by Cheri Sine
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coaches, the bocce team has provided much more than an opportunity to take home a trophy.
“Unified sports programs, like bocce, help spread the message of inclusion beyond just the athletes,” said Lacie Meyer, career pathway coordinator for the school and one of the team’s two coaches. “It positively impacts the entire school community.”
Unified sports teams combine approximately equal numbers of students with intellectual disabilities (the athletes) and students without intellectual disabilities (the partners). Elizabethtown’s bocce team has five athletes and five partners.
“The excitement around the sport can build unity within the school and even extend to the local community,” Meyer stated. “It really brings people together, promoting a culture of respect and understanding of everyone’s differences.”
Not all schools in the region have bocce teams. Elizabethtown competed this year against teams from Columbia, Manheim Township, Penn Manor and Lebanon school districts. Other districts with teams in the league include Solanco School District and Ephrata Area
School District.
As Amy Robinson, school counselor and team coach explained, the sport is easy to play but hard to master.
“Bocce consists of having two teams compete against each other with the goal of getting your team’s ball closest to the pallino - a small yellow ball,” she shared. “Each team gets four balls to roll. Our matches consist of two games that last 30 minutes each.”
This season, she’s seen a lot of growth from the players, she said.
“We feel like each year we get better and grow as a team,” Robinson commented. “We are learning from each other and other teams on best ways to throw the ball, being more strategic with how we roll.”
The biggest strengths of the team, Meyer said, include the social interactions, which promote relationship-building between players of varying abilities.
“This leads to better understanding and acceptance that fosters that inclusive environment,” she said. “Their skill development has really come a long way since our first year. They develop both skills to play the game and social skills like teamwork, communication and
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impressed with the school’s mission.
The Janus School is the only independent school in central Pennsylvania dedicated to helping students with language- or mathbased learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, executive function difficulties, nonverbal learning disorder or auditory processing disorder. The school serves students from seven Pennsylvania counties.
When Butler visits the school in April, he will interact with students and teachers throughout the day on Friday, April 25, and he will share his story in an assembly.
problem solving.”
While the team had a successful season, there is always room for improvement, Robinson remarked.
“We really want to work more on strategic play,” she said. “During matches, our partners are allowed to coach the athletes, and the students do a great job of that, but what we really love seeing is the athletes starting to coach the partners. It shows they are learning and really feeling valued by their teammates.”
Players on the Unified bocce team this year were Adrienne Crick, Cole Gillette, Juliana Gillette, Reagan Gober, Camielle Hardy, Abby Keener, Mark Kimmich, Daniel Polizzi, Gabe Rosenberger and Luke Rosenberger.
Gober, a senior, said playing on the team has provided both fun and an opportunity to challenge herself.
“I wanted to be a part of the team to spread more awareness to Unified sports and be an amazing teammate to all. I love hanging out and talking to everyone,” she said, noting that she especially likes interacting with Camielle and Abby. “Being a part of a team and the atmosphere gives me
something to look forward to each day, and I love the competitiveness I get each game.”
Freshman Cole Gillette wanted to join the team because his sister, Juliana, is also a member.
“I enjoy helping the kids,” he said. “You should join the team to build your resume and feel good about being a part of the team. It’s interesting to not be the underdogs and have a chance to win.”
Playing on the team this year was especially exciting, said junior Hardy, who joined because she thought the sport looked fun to play.
“(This season) has been amazing,” she said. “We have never made it that far.”
She noted that success has come for the teammates both on and off the bocce court.
“It is really fun, and you learn a lot about inclusion and teamwork,” she said.
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His April 26 event will be open to the public, and Keller hopes his talk will draw a wide range of audience members, from families of students to community members and literary specialists.
“We warmly invite you to attend and encourage you to invite family, friends, teammates, organizations and colleagues,” Keller said.
“Let’s come together to hear Deon’s powerful message and celebrate the incredible work of The Janus School.”
Tickets are required to attend the public event. To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit https://the janusschool.org/breaking _barriers.
Easter event set at the Star Barn
The Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate, 1160 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, will host an Easter celebration on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will include egg hunts for kids birth to age 12; the hunts will be held by age group between
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Steven Courtney will perform music at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
A petting zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The event will also include food trucks, artisan vendors, crafts, and face painting. Hitch wagon and
pony rides will be available for a fee, and bus tours are available by calling 717902-9791 to inquire. Train rides will not be offered this year due to ongoing expansion.
Parking and mobile restroom facilities will be provided. Attendees should
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dress for the weather, and they should use the Brittany’s Hope entrance and follow the signs to the parking area. For tickets and more information, visit www.stonegablesestate .com/upcoming-events or call the aforementioned number.
Bird club plans meeting, field trips
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area’s Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens.
The program, “Bird Migration in Lancaster and Beyond,” will focus on bird migration research using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System. Attendees will learn about the birds that have been detected by the Middle Creek receiving station and the pathways that those birds have taken, along with the role that private landowners can play in helping local birds thrive.
later than 6 p.m. on the day before the trip.
A trip to Memorial Lake and the surrounding area in Lebanon County will be held on Saturday, April 5, at 7 a.m. Participants will keep an eye out for the American woodcock, water birds, and early migrants. For more details, contact Jonathan Heller at 717940-6067 or jonathan .heller@comcast.net.
The club will offer a walk for beginning birders as well as those with experience in birding at Riverfront Park in Marietta on Sunday, April 6, at 4 p.m.
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The speaker will be Shelly Eshleman, Motus avian research coordinator at Willistown Conservation Trust and a Ph.D. student at the University of Delaware. Her research follows birds throughout the year to help people better understand their movement patterns. As someone who grew up in Lancaster County, she is particularly passionate about conserving Pennsylvania’s birds.
The program is free and open to the public. For more details, call 717-8563851 or 717-725-2717.
In addition, the LCBC will offer five field trips in April. The events are free and open to the public, but registration is required no
The Easter celebration at the Star Barn will include egg hunts (left photo) and a petting zoo (right photo).
Moose, memories and a century well-lived
BY CAT SHANNON
When she was just a teenager, Janet Harple joined the Women of the Moose (WOTM), Elizabethtown Chapter 701, the female auxiliary of the International Loyal Order of Moose, headquartered in Aurora, Ill. Janet, who currently resides at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown, celebrated her 100th birthday on March 12 - and marked 81 years of volunteerism.
Janet became interested in joining WOTM after learning that the organization supports the community through initiatives such as Mooseheart, an Illinois-based home for children in need, and Moosehaven, a home for the elderly in Florida.
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“I do a lot of singing and dancing in that number, and it’s been so much fun to learn,” he said. “I get to be on stage with kids who are playing plates, napkins, utensils. There are so many moving parts. It’s going to be really fun and interesting for the audience to watch.”
The production features a cast and crew of 132 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students under the direction of Madison Buckley. This is Buckley’s first time directing a musical for the district, but she has extensive experience in the theater industry.
“I joined when I was 19, when I was not in a relationship with anyone and was not involved in anything else,” she recalled, noting that she enjoyed going to the monthly meetings. “I was a very active member. I hardly ever missed a meeting.”
Calling herself an “active member” is a bit of an understatement. Over the years, she served as chair of most of the WOTM committees. She held additional leadership positions within her chapter, including serving as Junior Regent and Senior Regent and earning the College of Regents, the highest honor for a member in her respective chapter.
From 1969 to 1970, she was appointed by the International WOTM to serve as Deputy Grand Regent
Additional lead roles in the show include Beast, played by Wesley Ridall; Gaston, portrayed by Ben Creason; Lefou, played by Andrew Wagner; Maurice, portrayed by Ben Kleis; Cogsworth, portrayed by Liam George; Babette, played by Amelia Golihew; Mrs. Potts, portrayed by Kara Monaghan; and Chip, played by Leila Fikkert.
Putting this big of a show together is a challenge, the students said, and this year, it’s been a little more intense than in the past. The cast has had only six weeks to
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The program will last about two hours, and walking will be minimal. The group will scope the Susquehanna River for waterbirds and will look for spring migrants and raptors. Binoculars will be available to borrow. To learn more, contact Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com.
The destination will be Safe Harbor Park on Saturday, April 12, and the program will start at 7 a.m. Attendees will look for early spring migrants like the yellow-throated warbler, bald eagle, and peregrine falcon. More information is available by contacting Kim Morelock at 717-4710787 or motherunitof5@ aol.com.
A field trip to Shenks Ferry in Conestoga will take
of Eastern Pennsylvania. From 1976 to 1978, she was appointed to serve on the International Grand Council.
In 1988, Janet was appointed as the International Grand Regent, which is the highest appointment granted to the International WOTM. She considers this to be her greatest life achievement, noting that she’s very proud of the accomplishment.
Janet was born in Hollidaysburg to Joseph and Ida Amelia Horton Derr on March 12, 1925. She had three brothers and one sister. When Janet was a child, her parents settled down in the Elizabethtown area, having moved several times before for work.
Janet married Clyde Kaylor and had a son, Dennis
prepare for opening night.
Students have been rehearsing almost every day after school to get ready, and both Callen and Adalei believe they are ready to give an entertaining and engrossing performance.
“I just really want to inspire people when they come to this show,” Adalei said. “Most of these kids worked really hard to do this, and a lot of people would feel really respected if people came to see this show. We’ve done a lot in just a little amount of time, and I think it’s going to
Dale Kaylor. After the couple divorced, she married Robert S. Harple in 1963. The family included Robert’s four children and Janet’s 7-year-old son. In 1964, the couple’s daughter, Melissa Jo Harple, was born.
Early in her career, she was employed at the Marietta Depot from age 17 to her early 20s, working her way up from forklift operator to a medium lift and a high lift operator.
She stayed home to raise her children, and she also worked part time for 12 years at the Hillcrest Supper Club along with other restaurants in Elizabethtown, including a few years at the Watering Trough in Mount Joy and at the Elizabethtown Moose Lodge 596.
place on Monday, April 14, at 7 a.m. The activity will be a wildflower-centered birding walk. For more details, contact Nina and Warren Wolf at 717-284-2663 or wolfers@aol.com. Birders will go to Safe Harbor and Chestnut Grove Natural Area on Saturday, April 19. The program will start at 8 a.m. Birds of interest may include the yellow-throated warbler, palm warbler, white-eyed vireo, and fox sparrow. To learn more, contact Carl Groff at 717-471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net. For more information about the Lancaster County Bird Club, visit www.lancas terbirdclub.org, www.face book.com/lancasterbird club, or www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.
be amazing.”
Prior to the 2 p.m. show on Saturday, audience members may enjoy a meet-and-greet with Belle and the Beast, costumed characters provided by Hershey-based Everlasting Wishes and Company. The meet-and-greet will take place in the lobby of the auditorium.
Tickets for “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.” are available at https://cur8 .com/26201/project/130735 or may be purchased at the door. In-person sales are cash only.
When she was 98 years old, Janet moved to Paramount Senior Living. Reflecting on her life, she underscored the value of community service and encouraged others to give back. She especially encourages people to consider joining the Women of the Moose.
As for the secret to a long, happy life, Janet didn’t hesitate to credit her daily ritual: At 4 p.m. every day, she has her own happy hour, complete with a Manhattan.
Janet Harple with her family
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GEARS sets classes
GEARS will offer three classes to the community at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. The classes are free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.
M&T Bank will present a program on credit scores and credit reports on
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Vista Golf Classic scheduled
Vista Autism Services will hold its 18th annual Vista Golf Classic on Saturday, June 7, at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S. Harrisburg St., Harrisburg. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate. Proceeds will go toward Vista’s mission to empower children and adults in central Pennsylvania who have autism.
The event will feature contests and prizes, including a hole-in-one contest for an opportunity to win a vacation or a cash prize.
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Our Local Newspaper Receives Honors
Our community papers (Merchandiser, Advertiser, Pennysaver and Community Courier) had a strong showing at the Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association (MACPA) 2024 awards competition. MACPA is an association of publishers in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Our 2024 awards include the following:
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Community Service Section/Guide: Southern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Legacy & Innovation
Small Ad - Black/White: American Legion Post 662
Salesperson: Justin Geibe
Graphic Designer: Wendy Stahl
Small Ad - Color: Ebersole’s Vacuum
Salesperson: Paul Homick
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - News Story: Hudson Rice Has A Heart For Helping
Writer: Jeff Falk
Original Writing - Feature Story: Book Provides Meaning, Perspective
To Unimaginable
Writer: Jeff Falk
2ND PLACE
Community Service Section/Guide: Christmas in Manheim
Restaurant/Entertainment Ad:
C. R. Lapp’s Family Restaurant
Salesperson: Ina Bunnell
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - News Story: Creating Blankets Of Comfort
Writer: Francine Fulton
Original Writing - Feature Story: Yurick Hopes To Inspire Others With New Podcast
Writer: Francine Fulton
3RD PLACE
Community Service Section/Guide: Lititz recCenter Fall
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Lancaster Family Spring/Summer
Grocery Ad: John Herr’s Village Market
Salesperson: Paul Homick
Graphic Designer: Wendy Stahl
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: AgCulture
Timely/Themed Section or Guide: Gift Local
Restaurant/Entertainment: Laudermilch’s Meats
Salesperson: Darry Yocum
Graphic Designer: Jeremy Knaub
Original Writing - Feature Story: Café Is Purrfect Blend Of Coffee And Adoptable Cats And Kittens
Writer: Francine Fulton
Original Writing - Feature Story: Saying Goodbye To Bus Number 5
Writer: Ann Mead Ash
more details, visit www .vistaautismservices.org/ golf. Sponsorships are available.
Vista Autism Services is dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and their families through comprehensive, science-based, and datadriven approaches. Vista provides a continuum of services across 11 programs, supporting more than 500 individuals from diagnosis through adulthood. The organization was founded in 2002 by a group of parents and professionals, and it is headquartered in Hershey. To learn more, visit www.vistaautism services.org.
