WHS’ spring musical to take audiences somewhere over the rainbow
BY JEFF FALK
Sometimes a perilous journey, life can be filled with twisters, good and wicked witches and flying monkeys.
A group of Warwick High School (WHS) students is learning that those challenges are merely illusions or distractions. They are discovering that everything they need is right in front of them, that they can do anything that they set their minds to and that indeed there is no place like home.
“There is so much to be said for the self-confidence that comes from (the students) putting themselves out there,” said Jonathan Shoff, the vocal director of WHS’ upcoming musical production. “It can be part of a well-oiled machine. You’re taking a risk, and it’s a risk that people are sometimes afraid to take. One of the most valuable gifts these productions can give is confidence, the kind that comes from taking that step of vulnerability.”
Students involved with WHS’ drama department will bring L. Frank Baum’s cherished and timeless tale “The Wizard of Oz” to life on Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. in the WHS auditorium, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz. Tickets can be purchased at www.warwicksd.org, by calling 717-402-2604, by emailing tickets@warwicksd.org or at the auditorium’s box office one hour before each performance.
The cast of WHS’ “The Wizard of Oz” will also host a free
character meet-and-greet on March 15 from 10 a.m. to noon in the auditorium’s lobby.
“We always try to pick shows that play to the strengths of the
“I’m such a firm believer that students can be empowered by being part of something bigger than themselves.”
students we have,” said Shoff.
“This show features the students and showcases the capabilities we have on the stage. I am so excited
for so many elements of the show because of the challenges it presents. This is more of a traditional musical. There are super fun songs and big dance features, and there are a lot of technical elements. I hope it’s fun for the community.”
WHS’ group of students involved with presenting “The Wizard of Oz” numbers more than 80 strong - about 40 cast members, about 20 pit musicians and about 20 stagehands. The cast features Luciana Martinez as Dorothy, Lucy Taylor as Aunt Em, Soren Miller as Uncle Henry, Christian Wolf as Zeke/Cowardly Lion, Gannon Ziegler as Hickory/ Tinman, Jacob Soslow as Hunk/ Scarecrow, Abby Munoz as Miss
BY JEFF FALK
It’s important to give back to your community. It’s important to give back to any community.
The Linden Hall Key Club has become a part of the Lititz community partly through the act of giving back.
“I think we try to instill in our students that Lititz might not be your hometown, but you’re part of the Lititz community,” said Chris Pula, Linden Hall’s assistant director of student affairs who’s been the Key Club’s adviser for three years. “There are interactions between our
BY JEFF FALK
It’s a great way to shake off the winter doldrums. It’s a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the family. It’s a great way to unofficially kick off the local running season.
Officials of the Junior League of Lancaster want to use Run4Luck as a way to spread the word about the organization’s volunteer training, action and collaboration programs.
“It’s kind of like everyone coming out of hibernation,” said
Junior League of Lancaster president Laura McGarry. “It kind of kicks off the vibrant spring. We get outside, and we’re doing something different. When you get outside, there are so many people there, and it kind of lifts up that spirit. It’s a joyful, family, fun event.”
This year’s edition of the annual Run4Luck 4-mile run and 2-mile walk will be held at Baker Field, at the intersection of Wilson Drive and Clayton Road in School Lane Hills, Lancaster Township, on Saturday,
WHS students rehearse a scene from “The Wizard of Oz.”
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Run4Luck
March 8, beginning at 8 a.m. The event will serve as both a fundraiser and a “fun raiser” for the work of the Junior League of Lancaster, an all-volunteer organization located at 1130 Marietta Ave., Lancaster.
To register for Run4Luck, go to https://runsignup. com/Race/PA/Lancaster/ Run4Luck2024. Participants can also register in person until 8:15 a.m. on the day of the race.
“It’s like a big party,” said McGarry. “It’s just a big community event. Everyone is cheering everyone else. The excitement warms everyone up and keeps them moving.”
The day’s festivities will begin with kids’ fun runs at 8 a.m., followed by the start of the 4-mile run at 8:30 a.m. and the 2-mile walk at 8:40 a.m. The event will conclude with an awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories.
Participants and competitors are encouraged to dress up in their favorite St. Patty’s/Irish garb, and the event will be enlivened by a
mobile food pantry, which will be accepting monetary donations, and the presence of blow-up characters.
“The primary purpose of the event is to raise awareness and raise support for the work of the Junior League of Lancaster,” said McGarry. “We also wanted it to be something for families to be involved with.”
More than 500 individuals, mainly Lancaster County residents and Junior League of Lancaster volunteers and friends, are expected to participate.
The Run4Luck course, which takes competitors through the scenic School Lane Hills neighborhoods and doesn’t cross any main streets, begins and ends at Baker Field.
“(The participants and competitors) are people who have heard about the work of the Junior League,” said McGarry. “They know if there’s a problem in the community that the Junior League can be called to help. I think people know it’s going to be a fun time for a good reason.”
The Run4Luck was first staged in 2005 as a fam -
ily-friendly way to raise funds for the nonprofit.
“All the proceeds will go toward the community focus area, to increase access to healthy and nutritious food and help improve the knowledge and dietary habits across all populations in Lancaster County,” said McGarry. “The Junior League has always had a couple of cornerstone fundraisers.”
The Junior League of Lancaster, which includes 90 active members and 280 sustaining members, was established in 1923, just a few short years after Junior League International was founded in New York City.
Among the Junior League of Lancaster’s goals are to
advance women’s leadership through volunteerism, training and collaboration.
The Junior League of Lancaster is funded through dues, corporate sponsorships, individual donors and the local efforts of ExtraGive. The Junior League is also currently developing a grant-writing program.
“We want to develop skills,” said McGarry. “When a Junior Leaguer shows up to volunteer, they’re going to know what they’re doing. They’re going to be able to hit the ground running. Our trained volunteers are going to be useful contributors to the community in a really meaningful way.”
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Discussion group to meet
The Exploring, Growing Together Discussion Forum will meet on Thursdays, March 13 and 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.;
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Hill Road, Lititz. Ann Van Hine will lead a discussion of her book, “Pieces Falling: Navigating 9/11 with Faith, Family, and the FDNY.” As a wife and mom, church volunteer, and small business owner, Van Hine prided herself on being in control of her life until 9/11. “Pieces Falling” is her story of navigating the personal loss of her husband, a New York City firefighter who died on 9/11, amid the public tragedy.
During the upcoming program, Van Hine will give a virtual tour of the National September 11 Memorial in New York City, where she has previously led more than
500 walking tours. Attendees will also learn about the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial and the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, both of which Van Hine has visited. Discounted copies of “Pieces Falling” may be obtained by contacting Linda at 717-626-0745 or raven303@ptd.net.
Attendees may bring a lunch to eat during the discussion. Each person must obtain the materials for the course unless specified in the group’s schedule, which is subject to change. The schedule may be obtained by contacting Linda using the aforementioned contact details.
Competitors in Junior League of Lancaster’s Run4Luck 4-mile race leave the starting gate.
“The Wizard of Oz”
Gulch/Witch, Jaxon King as Professor/Wizard, Carly Ruchalski as Glinda, Isaac Afutiti as Munchkin Mayor, Finn Cracroft as Munchkin Coroner, Kevin Ridenour as Nikko, Dom Pepo as Winkie General and Alex Kofroth as Guard.
“I’m such a firm believer that students can be empowered by being part of something bigger than themselves,” said Shoff. “If someone wants to be here, I’m proud to have them. Everyone has their own story, their own reason for wanting to be here. But they all have a voice. It could be a singing voice or a voice of artistic expression. If one person wasn’t here, it wouldn’t be the same without them.”
“‘Wizard of Oz’ was the first musical I was ever in, and getting to do it my senior year feels so right to me,” said Jaxon. “Being able to develop the Wizard’s character alongside my castmates has been so rewarding, and I’m so excited to share it.”
The scripts for “The Wizard of Oz” were distributed to the students during the holiday break, and the initial read-throughs occurred in early January. Since then, theatrical elements have been added at progressive increments, all leading up to dress rehearsals and the public staging of the show.
Hundreds of hours of time have been dedicated to the performance’s pro -
cess and presentation.
“I’ve learned that when you put your mind to the task, you can accomplish more than you ever thought you could,” said Luciana.
“It’s a process for the show and for each student,” said Shoff. “There are kids who have been doing theater for years and who are comfortable on stage. For some, it’s their first time under the lights. For some, it’s their last production at Warwick. For the seniors, there’s a sense of satisfaction. There are some nerves. There’s a build-up of excitement. There’s nothing quite like that first audience, nothing like the energy you get when you put the show in front of a crowd.”
Youth program to accept applications
The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its next class of cadets, which will begin the program in July 2025. There is no tuition cost to attend. Meals, housing, uniforms, and school supplies are provided at no charge.
The KSCA is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, as well as opportunities to learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility, to build a better life. The opening of the academy at Fort Indiantown Gap (FTIG) in Lebanon County in July 2022 formally established the National Guard Bureau’s Youth ChalleNGe Program in Pennsylvania.
The program is open to 16- to 18-year-old Pennsylvania residents who are failing to progress in high school or may not be on a clear path to graduating, or who are unemployed or under employed. Applicants must be willing to be drug free. They must be free of felony convictions and voluntarily commit to the program. The first 22 weeks of the program consist of residential training at FTIG followed by 24 months of mentorship back in participants’ home communities.
The KSCA conducts two classes a year, one starting
in mid-July and the other in mid-January. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
The KSCA is a joint effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and the National Guard Bureau in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
Cadets are introduced to the military structure and focus on eight core components: academic excellence; physical fitness; leadership/followership; responsible citizenship; job skills; service to the community; health and hygiene; and life coping skills. Graduates often receive high school credits, credentials, or a GED.
The award-winning National Guard Youth
ChalleNGe Program was launched in 1993, and it currently operates 38 sites in 29 states and territories. The program is both federally and state funded.
More details, including the online application, can be found at www. pa.gov/agencies/dmva/ keystone-state-chal lenge-academy.html. New applicants also have the option of having an application mailed to them by emailing the academy at RA-MVPACHALLENGE@ pa.gov or by calling 717861-7767 or 717-861-8831.
Feed My Starving Children event planned for March 28 to 30
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The seeds for the annual Lancaster County Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) event were planted in 2013 when pediatrician Dr. Lora Mangus Wenger and her family visited Haiti with members of Willow Street Mennonite Church as part of a Mission of Hope mission trip.
“At that time, (Mission of Hope) was feeding 50,000 children a day by
distributing meals to their school, other schools, and orphanages,” Mangus Wenger said. “A warehouse (of food provided by FMSC) was stacked from floor to ceiling with boxes.”
Mangus Wenger had never heard of FMSC before that and decided to do some research after returning home. She discovered there were no MobilePack events taking place in Pennsylvania, so she and her husband, Todd, and daughters, Anna and Naomi, participated in a MobilePack in New Jersey.
“I thought, ‘We can probably do this ourselves,’” she recalled. Willow Street Mennonite Church got involved and hosted the first Lancaster County MobilePack in 2014. That event attracted 50 volunteers and put together 100,000 meals.
This year will mark a milestone. Because two years were canceled because of COVID, the 10th Lancaster County FMSC MobilePack will take place Friday to Sunday, March 28 to 30, at Willow Street Mennonite Church, 399 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street.
To date, meals have gone to Somalia, Haiti, Belize, the Dominican Republic, Malawi, Uganda, Jamaica, Poland, Guyana, and Moldova. Over the prior nine events, more than 10,000 volunteers from the community have come together to send more than 2.3 million meals to those most in need around the world, Mangus Wenger said.
This year, the plan is to have 2,000 volunteers work two-hour shifts to pack 400,000 meals in three days. There are no age limitations. For safety and efficiency, studentto-adult ratios are put in
place, Mangus Wenger said. Sit-down jobs are available if needed.
Individuals who sign up for a packing shift are encouraged but not required to make a personal goal of contributing a minimum of $63. At the price of 29 cents a meal, this donation covers the cost of one box of packed meals (216 meals), which is the average amount a single volunteer packs in a two-hour period.
“This food is literally going to those most in need around the world.
Some of the people receiving this food only have one good meal a day,” said Mangus Wenger, who is the Lancaster County FMSC MobilePack chairperson.
Donations may be submitted at www.fmsc.org.
Registration is underway and can be completed on the website.
Packing times are March 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 29, from 9 to 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m.; and March 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Some shift times are more popular than others and fill quickly.
FMSC is also committed to helping people closer to home by collecting food for the Lancaster County Food Hub. Volunteers are invited to bring a nonperishable food item that will be donated to the food hub in Lancaster city. Anyone from Lancaster County may receive food from this location.
Items requested include 1-lb. containers of peanut butter; canned meats such as chicken or tuna; 1-lb. bags of white or brown rice; canned fruit in juice or light syrup; pasta, preferably whole wheat; meal helpers; low-sugar breakfast cereal; and low-sodium soup. Anyone who has never participated in an FMSC event will need to visit www.fmsc.org, set up a username and password to register as an individual or for a group, go to the upper right-hand corner, and click “Log in.” People can then create an account to set up a username and password. After setting up an
Volunteers from last year’s Feed My Starving Children MobilePack
Volunteers gather for instructions prior to last year’s Feed My Starving Children event.
Dr. Lora Mangus Wenger is the Lancaster County Feed My Starving Children MobilePack chairperson. See FMSC pg 6
Transforming conflict into conversation
BY CAT SHANNON
For just over two years, community organization Advoz worked with middle and high school students in the Elizabethtown Area School District to reduce conflicts and promote restorative practices.
Although the Lancaster-based organization’s participation in the district ended after grant funding ran out, Advoz saw positive results from collaborating with the students, and it’s now looking to expand Advoz partnerships with other districts in the county.
From Elizabethtown, Advoz staff members worked with ninth-grade students in the School District of Lancaster to highlight mitigation of classroom conflict and improve communication skills.
“We focused on an introduction of conflict skills, ‘I’ messages, and the various conflict styles of different people,” shared Krista Rittenhouse, interim executive director and director of restorative practices for the organization. “We worked on community building. We believe if we don’t trust each other and we don’t care about each other, we’re not going to engage well with each other.”
Advoz also supports the peer mediation program in the School District of Lancaster, providing a facilitator in the school to oversee student mediators who have been trained by Advoz.
“Students are really seeing the value of this program,” Rittenhouse said. “It’s mitigating violence in the hallways, streets and after school, even on
state.”
In other words, she noted, restorative practices help students stay in their “learning brain,” not in their “survival brain.”
requires accountability, making things right,” she said.
social media. Students are learning that if they handle conflict in the supportive environment of mediation, that spills out into how they handle conflict when they aren’t being supervised.”
Advoz also works with Sacred Heart School in Lancaster, providing services one day a week for the small private school.
The goal of Advoz’s collaboration with school districts is to reduce the need for low-level offenders to be referred out to authorities such as district judges.
“They can report to our embedded school resource officers, and they still have consequences for their actions, but we are focused on repairing and maintaining relationships,” Rittenhouse explained.
“Our students are going to absorb their education, and engagement is best when they feel supportive, they feel safe, and their brain is not in an activated
“We are all about turning conflict into conversation,” she said. “All of the programs we have are intended to create structures to remove barriers to having hard conversations, to empower collaboration and inclusive conversation so everyone has a voice in determining a solution that works for everyone.”
Formed in 2017, Advoz was created from a merger of Lancaster Mediation Center and the Center for Community Peacemaking. Those organizations have roots that go back 40 years, so the depth of knowledge and resources is strong, Rittenhouse said.
Advoz concentrates on restorative practices, an umbrella term for the values and guiding principles that include collaborating, inclusive learning, community building and response to harm. Restorative justice comes into play when harm has been caused.
“Now we’re in a subset of restorative practices that
According to statistics provided by Advoz, schools that employ restorative practices see positive results. Graduation rates increase, truancy decreases and suspensions also decline. Teachers report that restorative justice practices help them build caring relationships with
First-grade students learn how to listen as part of a weekly lesson with Advoz facilitator Carmen Epstein.
School District of Lancaster students participate in a peer mediation training.
See Advoz pg 6
OMPH School students recognized at competition
The Future City team from Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School received the award for Most Innovative City during the Central Pennsylvania Future City competition on Jan. 18. Future City is a hands-on, cross-curricular, educational STEM program for students in grades six through eight. The OMPH team included Mary R., Patrick L., Lily F., Sean J., Sophya N., Jaxon S., Liam G., Martin K., Ben L., and
Alessio P. OMPH is a Catholic preschool, elementary, and middle school that welcomes children of all faiths who seek an education focused on reverence, respect, and responsibility. OMPH School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools. For more information, call 717-738-2414 or visit www.omphschool.com.
FMSC
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account, participants may type “FMSC.org login” into a browser and click on “Volunteer.” People may then reserve the number of spots they will need for their group. Groups may help during multiple shifts, but they should not reserve more spaces than they know they will fill.
“I’m very thankful that so many people are willing to get involved,” Mangus Wenger said. “It particularly makes me happy to see children involved, because I think it’s very important we help them
understand the importance of having adequate food on a regular basis, and how in the United States, we’re very, very blessed. Unfortunately, a lot of children in the world don’t have adequate nutrition. We are able to help them. I am happy to see our community be so supportive.”
To celebrate the 10th event in Lancaster County, Daryl Fulp of Hope for Home Ministries in Guatemala will talk briefly before each packing session about the impact of the volunteers’ work.
Sportsmen plan activities
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit https://manheimsports mansassoc.org/.
The association’s monthly meetings are scheduled for Thursdays, March 13 and April 10, at 7 p.m. Anyone who would like to join the organization may attend.
Trap shooting will be held at noon on Sunday, March 9. It will continue at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from March 12 to April 30 and at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, March 15 to April 26. All trap shoots are open to the public. “BIG 50” ATA registered shoots will also be offered during the program on Sundays. For more details, call Matt at 215-208-3731.
The Manheim Clay Sports youth trap shooting team will hold registration on Wednesday, March 5, at 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 8, at noon; anyone unable to attend may visit www. ManheimClaySports.com to contact the organization. The group will practice at
the Manheim Sportsmen’s Association at 4 p.m. every Tuesday from April 22 to July 8. Youths of any skill level, including beginners, are welcome. Guns are available to use. There is a fee.
Retirees’ coffee hours will be held on Mondays, March 10 and April 14, at 8 a.m. Food will be available. Participation is by donation. Questions may be directed to Curt at 717-665-7729 or Mike at 717-224-0747.
The Manheim Central High School rifle team will use the indoor range each weekday from 3:15 to 6 p.m. with a few exceptions. The range is closed each day the team is practicing or hosting a match. The team will finish its season in early March. Any changes will be posted on the calendar at the aforementioned website.
Bingo will be held on Friday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Lancaster County Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Joyce at 717-468-1334.
Advoz
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their students and make a positive impact on school climate, ultimately leading to an increase in safety.
“Change comes when students have a sense of feeling connected and invested in their community,” she said, adding that it’s not a quick fix. “Restorative practices often get misrepresented because it takes three to five years of intentionality to see a culture shift and to see skills change.”
Schools that choose to work with Advoz should be prepared to put in work up front to see big results.
“It takes more time on the front end to get a program going,” she said. “You have to give up instruction time in the beginning, but you gain it back when students are engaged, inclusive and collaborative. When students are actively being invited to engage in their
learning, they are less likely to be disruptive in the classroom.”
If a school is interested in working with Advoz, Rittenhouse suggests reaching out for an initial consultation.
“We offer multiple ways to support schools,” she said. “We have training for individual staff, for teams, for direct facilitation.”
The organization also works with businesses on conflict resolution and team building.
“We want our organization to be connected to the community and community owned,” Rittenhouse said. “We believe if people are using these strategies in their own lives, in their work and their homes, that has a trickle effect into the community.”
For more information, including upcoming training programs, visit https://advoz.org.
Lititz Day of Prayer posted
The Warwick Association of Church Women will hold its annual Lititz Day of Prayer Service on Friday, March 7, at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St., Lititz. Prelude music will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the main program will start at 7 p.m. The association has sponsored the event for more than 25 years.
The prelude music will be provided by the Lititz Moravian Trombone Choir and St. James Catholic Church Folk Ensemble. Several of the local pastors will be involved in this community service of prayer. The featured performance will be “If God Should Speak.” Children from the Warwick Released Time Program will be featured in this performance. A freewill offering will be received in support of the Warwick Released Time Program. Refreshments will be available.
2025 marks 60 years of the Warwick Released Time Program, which serves third- and fourthgrade children in the Warwick School District. This is a Christ-centered ministry permitted by the school code of Pennsylvania.
Students from Our Mother of Perpetual Help School displayed their entry in the Future City competition.
Nonprofit collaboration aims for firearm safety
BY JEFF FALK
Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC) is partnering with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health (PMLGH) and the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) to promote, advocate for and increase awareness of gun safety. The partnership seeks to accomplish its goals through gun locks and informational meetings.
“We’re all looking at it as a culture shift,” said Megan Beyerle, an education coordinator with MHALC. “It’s about safety and saving lives. If folks are in crisis, there are supports. We’re not trying to take anyone’s guns. Firearms are very powerful machines.”
Funded by the Pennsylva-
nia Department of Health’s Preventative Health and Health Services’ two-year block grant, the Safe Firearm Storage Initiative is currently giving away free gun locks. The free gun locks are being made available at MHALC’s location at 245 Butler Ave., Lancaster; through its website, www. mhalancaster.org; at the Manheim Township Police Department, 1825 Municipal Drive, Lancaster; and at local events like the free Safe Firearm Storage Training Programs.
“It’s a multi-pronged partnership and approach,” said Beyerle. “It’s very much in line with our mission of education and support. There aren’t many people who couldn’t afford to lock up their firearms. We’re always looking at research and articles, and if we could impact one person, it would all be worth it. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of having people thinking differently.”
Sponsored by MHALC, PMLGH and LCSO, the Safe Firearm Storage Training Program classes will be conducted on Monday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m.; Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Lancaster County Safety Training Center, 101 Champ Blvd., Manheim, and on Monday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. at Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster. The hourlong classes will include train -
ing and information from LCSO’s certified firearms instructors in the areas of firearm safety rules, safe storage methods, safety for families and guidelines for safe carry.
Participants who complete the course will receive free biometric gun safes. Interested individuals can register for the classes by calling the LCSO at 717-299-8200.
“The certified firearms instructors go over the ins and outs of gun safety,” said Beyerle. “They speak, and then Mental Health America of Lancaster County speaks. The sheriff’s officer refers questions on mental health to us. It’s just getting those conversations going and creating awareness and advocacy.”
In 2023, 49 residents of Lancaster County died of gunshot wounds and 37 of those were classified
as suicides. According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Violence Prevention, 30 million children in the United States live in homes with guns, guns are the leading cause of deaths in children between the ages 1 and 17 and just 46% of all gun owners in this country practice safe firearm ownership.
According to the Giffords Law Center, more than 380,000 guns are stolen or lost in the United States each year.
“It’s not a political statement,” said Beyerle. “It’s about safety and the potential to save lives. Someone who is having suicidal ideations could be undergoing stress in their lives. Having access to a firearm involves an impulse decision. A twoand-a-half-year-old has enough strength to pull a trigger on a gun.”
Ankney named to president’s list
Cooper Ankney was named to the president’s list for the fall 2024 semester at The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. Ankney is a resident of Lititz.
The president’s list is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. The list is a combination of the dean’s list and the commandant’s distinguished list and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.
MHALC education coordinator Megan Beyerle conducts a class on gun safety.
school and the community, and you are part of the community. You have to impact communities everywhere you go. Just because you didn’t grow up there doesn’t mean you can’t give back. We’re trying to build community in Linden Hall and in Lititz and Lancaster County.”
Located at 212 E. Main St., Lititz, Linden Hall School for Girls is an independent and international boarding and day school for girls in grades six through 12. Key Club is an international service club for high school students and an extracurricular activity that mirrors Linden Hall’s mission of empowering girls to excel.
“For the most part, the girls feel proud of what they have accomplished,” said Pula. “I think they feel accomplished in general. I think they’re proud of what they’ve done and the differences that they make. (Giving back) can also be a humbling experience. Depending on who we are helping, people could be going through hard times. Some people have it worse than we do, and it makes you appreciate the things you do have.”
The Linden Hall Key Club engages in altruistic activities such as assisting at shelters and with local community events, festivals, food drives, park cleanups and old battery collections, as well as helping with book, clothing and toy donations. The student-driven service organization also helps
within the walls of Linden Hall to honor teachers, assist administrators and generally enrich the student experience.
“Our hope is that (members) learn time management and event planning,” said Pula. “I think they also learn empathy and just general communication skills. It’s also about making and building connections.”
Currently, 15 Linden Hall students in grades nine through 12 are involved with Key Club.
“We have a diverse population. Some of our students are local, we have international students, and we have students from all over the country,” said Pula. “They’re kids who are trying to build themselves up and make a difference. They all have a similar mindset. They have drive, and they want to volunteer. Students take on responsibility, and they can develop themselves as leaders.”
“As a member of Key Club, I’ve had the privilege of participating in meaningful community service projects that have allowed me to make a tangible impact on those in need,” said Najaah, a Linden Hall senior and the student president of Key Club. “Being part of this club has deepened my understanding of the importance of teamwork, leadership and selflessness. It has changed my outlook on service and taught me to value small acts of kindness, seeing how they can ripple throughout a
Women’s group sets gathering
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, March 11, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Bonni Greiner will speak on “Trusting the Lord Daily,” focusing on examples from both the Old and New testaments that illustrate what it looks like to trust God when life is challenging.
Greiner is married to Nevin and is the mother of eight adult children and Bubba to 15 grandchildren. She is passionate about mentoring and speaking to women in all stages of life. During the program, child care will be provided for
community.”
Key Club is one of nearly 40 extracurricular, non-athletic clubs offered to Linden Hall students. Headquartered in Indiana and affiliated with Kiwanis Clubs, Key Club International includes nearly 230,000 members in over 1,000 clubs in 45 countries across the world.
“We think giving back is important,” said Pula. “Everyone needs to realize they play a part in the places they grew up in and invest their time in them. (Members) realize the change they can make. We hope it has a ripple effect. We hope it impacts students, the community and surrounding communities.”
Founded in 1746, Linden Hall School for Girls has a current enrollment numbering 115 students. The school offers a rigorous and multidimensional college-preparatory experience designed
to challenge students and provide opportunities for them to reach their full potentials.
“I think one of the things that Linden Hall is trying to do is create students who are well-rounded in all areas, so they can make an impact in communities,” said Pula. “I think Key Club and Linden Hall go hand in hand. As much as the community supports Linden Hall, we also want to give back to them.”
For additional information, visit www.lindenhall. org.
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College choir to perform at church
The Gordon College choir will perform in concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, on Saturday,
March 8, at 4 p.m. Under the direction of Minji Kim, this auditioned chamber choir of 30 students will perform a variety of choral master-
pieces and sacred anthems as part of its spring tour.
The event is open to the public. A freewill offering will be received. To learn
more, call 717-569-2151. Information about Westminster Presbyterian Church is available at www .westpca.com/music.
Bus trip to visit arboretum
The Friends of the Lititz Public Library will offer a bus trip to the Morris Arboretum & Gardens on Tuesday, April 15, as a fundraiser for the library. The bus will depart from the library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, at 8 a.m. and return to the library by 5:30 p.m.
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania was once the private estate of siblings John and Lydia Morris, children of a prominent Philadelphia Quaker family. Established in 1887 in Chestnut Hill, the estate was called Compton.
the temperate world. The Morrises continued to add land and expand their gardens and features, including the fernery, which is the only remaining freestanding Victorian fernery in North America. Today the garden includes a tree canopy walk, a swan pond, and a traditional English park. The fee includes a docentled tour and a box lunch served in the dining tent.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Lititz Public Library. Tickets are not available to purchase through the mail or online. Motor coach transportation will be provided by Elite Coach.
The land for the estate was initially barren. John and Lydia filled the property with collections of exotic and native trees and shrubs from across
For more information, visit the library or call 717-626-2255.
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.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580
Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org
HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries
NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717)
We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
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.
