Warwick to explore Narnia in “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
BY JEFF FALK
In live theater, there exists a special relationship between the actors and actresses and the audience. If the performers pour enough of themselves into their characters, the audience can be whisked away to another place and time.
That’s exactly what the performers of Warwick High School’s upcoming fall play are going for.
“This show is a heartwarming show appealing for all ages, young and old.”
“(The actresses and actors are) running on adrenaline, and I think that adrenaline hits its peak during the shows,” said Connie Hilliar, the director of Warwick High School’s presentation of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” “I don’t usually worry about the energy that comes from the audience, but the more people you get, the better the performance. The audience is just as important as the actions and the hard work. Whatever the message is, people are going to interpret it differently. But hopefully it will be uplifting for all, the kids and the audience.”
Adapted from the novel by C.S. Lewis, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” will be performed at Warwick High School’s Performing Arts Center, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz, on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m.; Saturday,
Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office an hour before the show.
The performance will consist of an hourlong first act, a 15-minute intermission and a 30-minute second act.
“It’s about good versus evil,” said Hilliar. “During World War II, four children enter Narnia through a wardrobe. According to the prophecy, the four children will defeat the White Witch and rule Narnia. It talks about how
leadership is so important and that leaders need good people and good people need leaders. I thought it was a good message for right now. I wanted it to be something that resonates with the world today.”
BY JEFF FALK
It’s a competitive world out there. It’s a world that both demands and produces alternatives and choices.
Lititz Christian School (LCS) has carved out its own place in the education system through attention to detail, a holistic approach and community service.
“It’s tough to stand out,” said
Ross McCracken, who’s been LCS’ advancement coordinator for a year. “We want to work with Warwick, Linden Hall and LAMS (Lititz Area Mennonite School) to give every single person in the Lititz community everything they possibly need. It’s just about giving great options for everyone. We don’t see ourselves as an option; we want to see ourselves as the option. We want to serve our community.
BY JEFF FALK
When Aaron’s Acres reaches out and touches lives, often the result is hugs. Aaron’s Acres is expanding its footprint, flexing its muscles, strengthening its brand and creating more hugs.
The local nonprofit is adding staff members, adding programs and bringing more individuals under its umbrella, all in an attempt to satisfy needs and perform greater good.
“Over our first 26 years, we created the organization, built programs and established ourselves,” said Risa Paskoff, who’s been Aaron’s Acres’ executive director from the start. “We’re now taking it to the next level. This is a major step for us. We want to present ourselves more professionally. This expansion is going to be on so many different levels. One of our dreams is to
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Production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” involves 45 Warwick High School students in grades nine through 12. The cast features Christian Wolf as Aslan, Aubree Hamer as Lucy, Jaxon King as Edmund, Carly
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Cast members (from left) Aubree Hamer, Jacob Soslow, Jaxon King and Leah Turnbull invite members of the community to Warwick High School’s production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”
Students at Lititz Christian School prepare for a day of learning.
Library posts programs
Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will offer a variety of activities to the community. For more details and registration, contact the library at 717-626-2255 or visit www.lititzlibrary.org.
The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.
The third annual Local Author Expo will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. Local authors will be stationed around the library to sell and sign copies of their books. Aaron’s Books will also sell books and related items. Light refreshments will be served in the boardroom, and free library swag will be available.
The library will offer several ongoing programs. These activities include Knitting Club, for knitters and crocheters, on Mondays, Nov. 4 and 18, at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 6 p.m.; Baked Books Club on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m.; Beginner Tai Chi Easy on Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.; Lititz Game Club, for players age 10 and older, on
Wednesdays, Nov. 6 and 20, at 4:30 p.m.; Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m.; Painting Club on Wednesdays, Nov. 13 and 27, at 12:30 p.m.; Great Decisions Discussion Group on Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m.; Exploring Growing Together Discussion Forum on Thursdays, Nov. 7 and 14, at 11 a.m.; Lititz Garden Club on Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m.; Writing Club on Nov. 18 at 1 p.m.; Jane Austen Society on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m.; the Lititz Art Association meeting on Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.; the Art of Your Energy Meditation Group on Nov. 27 at noon; Literary Travelers Book Club on Friday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m.; and Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga on Nov. 22 at 10 a.m.
Members of the Blanketeers will gather to make blankets of various kinds for Project Linus on Tuesdays, Nov. 5 and 19, at 2 p.m.
Robin Work will perform in concert at the library on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Work will perform selections from the Great American Songbook, including tunes by the Gershwins, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern.
The Mitten Tree and
Gift-a-Book programs will run from Nov. 18 to Saturday, Dec. 14. Community members may bring new gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, earmuffs, and socks to the library to help decorate the Mitten Tree; all donated items will go to local families in need. The Gift-a-Book program allows people to browse a selection of books and purchase one for the library. Participants can put a holiday bookplate in the book and be the first to check it out.
WellSpan and the American Heart Association will offer free blood pressure screenings and heart health wellness information on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. This date is a departure from the regular schedule; the program usually takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month.
The BYOB Book Club will meet on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring a book they are currently reading.
The Red Rose Quilters Guild of Lancaster’s Embroidery Mini Group will meet on Nov. 27 at 1:30 p.m. The club focuses on machine embroidery.
During the Paws to Read
program, children may read stories to trained therapy dogs. The program will be offered on Saturdays, Nov. 9 and 23, at 10 a.m. Jesse Rothacker will present Ectothermic Animal Adventures on Monday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about reptiles.
Cruise Into Kindergarten will meet on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Cruise Into Kindergarten is geared to children ages 3 to 6 and is based on the national Every Child Ready to Read program. After hearing a story, children and caregivers will visit stations intended to help with skills that children need to start school.
EducArt - Intercultural Music Learning will be offered on Nov. 18. Sessions will be held from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for kids 10 months to 3 years old and from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for children 6 to 8 years old. Children will sing, dance, play instruments, and more. The program will have Spanish language components.
The Lititz Public Library’s current StoryWalk is “You Can Do It, Sam” by Amy Hest.
Stockings For Soldiers initiative underway
For the 15th year, Blue Ridge Communications, in partnership with Keystone Military Families (KMF), is participating in the Stockings For Soldiers initiative.
Every year, KMF ships between 8,000 and 10,000 holiday stockings filled with donated food, hygiene products and other essentials to military personnel who cannot be with their loved ones.
Bacon and Cranberries
Assorted Desserts
$36.95 per person (non-alcoholic beverage included)
KMF is focused on improving the packaging and shipping processes to reach as many troops as possible. All funds collected this year will help cover shipping costs and purchase additional items to include in the stockings.
Community members may give monetary donations using PayPal or a debit or credit card
at www.brctv.com/ stockingsforsoldiers. In addition, people may make a purchase through the Amazon KMF Wish List, which sends items directly to KMF’s facility for easier and faster packaging. To access the wish list, visit www.brctv.com/
blog/community and then select the blog article on Stockings For Soldiers. All donations should be made by Saturday, Nov. 30. For more information, contact Cindy Mellinger at cmellinger@brctv.com or call 717-733-6006, ext. 2551.
The Keystone Military Families’ Stockings For Soldiers initiative sends holiday stockings to those serving in the military.
Lititz Christian School
We want to make our kids aware that there’s a whole big world out there.”
Located at 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, LCS is a faithbased educational institution for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. LCS also operates an early learning center for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and prekindergarten students at Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians, 29 Green Acre Road, Lititz.
“Our purpose is to meet families and students where they are,” said McCracken. “Being a small school, we have flexibility with how we educate students. We cover everything - their social needs, their spiritual needs, their academic needs. We’re looking at the whole student and the family. We partner with families.”
There are 227 students, mainly from Lititz, Ephrata, Manheim, Manheim Township, the city of Lancaster and south Lebanon County, enrolled at LCS for the 2024-25 school year, an increase of 53 students over last year. LCS’ early learning center consists of 107 younger students.
“We moved to our new location across from Warwick three years ago, and I think people see us now,” said McCracken. “I think we run a great program. I think word of mouth is our best advertising. And I think people are happy. We focus on retention, and if people are happy, our retention rate is going to grow. Our retention rate is 92%.”
In addition to a rigorous curriculum, LCS offers extracurricular activities like interscholastic sports; student government; programs in the arts, music and theater; National Honor Society; boys’ and girls’ Bible study groups; and other clubs. Part of the graduation requirements for LCS students is the completion of 80 hours of community service.
“We want to instill in our kids the mindset that the world is bigger than them and that people need people,” said McCracken. “You feel good when you serve; you feel fulfilled. It’s important for us to be more than takers and to be passionate. When you walk through these doors, you’ll be loved, you’ll be cared for, you’ll be challenged and
Christmas craft bazaar posted
The community is invited to the Columbus Day celebration of the Connie/Sue Craft Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the home of Connie and Dan Shartle, 256 Old Delp Road, Lancaster. Ten vendors will offer holiday
Christmas items for sale. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items and cash donations for the Lititz Warwick Community Chest. There will be a box at the bazaar for these donations. Those with questions may call or text Sue Rohrer at 717-807-2130.
Coordinator sought for Project Linus
The Lititz/Lancaster chapter of Project Linus has an immediate need for a volunteer coordinator. The current coordinator will retire effective Tuesday, Dec. 31, and the chapter will disband if a new coordinator has not been found.
Project Linus is a nonprofit, all-volunteer group
with the mission of providing new, homemade blankets to children in need in Lancaster County. The chapter is one of more than 300 across the country. Last year, it made and donated 1,715 blankets in Lancaster County. The chapter has donated more than 60,000 blankets since its inception in 2000.
you’ll be empowered.”
LCS, which was founded in 1978, employs a total of 75 individuals at its school and early learning center and maintains a 14-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Nearly 95% of LCS students receive some type of financial aid for tuition.
“What we have is a staff and faculty who are here for the same mission,” said McCracken. “They’re going to get to know the families. It’s a staff that’s fully bought in, and they’re here because they want to be here. Our teachers get to know the students, and that helps us carry out the mission.”
For additional information about Lititz Christian School, go to www. lititzchristian.net.
Dear Brother or Sister in Christ, In the United States, 40% of Christians do not vote.
If God did not want us to have an active role in His plans, He would not have called us to action repeatedly throughout Scripture. Again and again, from Genesis to Revelation, He calls on His people to act, to stand against evil, and to stand up for the needy and vulnerable (Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 5:11, Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 31:8-9). If we sit on the sidelines while every good thing our nation stands for is destroyed, we will have violated far more Scripture than the handful of passages that may be misused to justify inaction.
Christians oftentimes ignore getting involved in the voting process for several reasons: (1) they don’t believe their vote counts, (2) they have been misinformed, or (3) they have never done it; therefore, it’s hard to break the ice. We encourage you to pray and ask God to help you break free from these fears. We are all called upon to do the right thing.
Many Christians do not vote because of pressure from their church and community. It is time to fully reverse that habit. We are all called upon to do the right thing. The hard part is finding the courage to stand up, to stand in the gap. Initially, you may be judged for doing so. But standing in the gap for good is the only way to stop this storm.
Here’s what you can do today to save the country:
1. You can vote early by mail, or in-person. Call us and we’ll help you better understand the options Pennsylvania offers: 717-403-7041.
2. Talk to everyone about why you are voting and why they should too.
3. Pray for our nation and our nation’s leaders. Please act. You don’t want to wake-up the day after the 2024 election wishing you had done more to save your community and your country.
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Aaron’s Acres
Christmas craft show planned
The Distelfink Country Christmas Show will be held in the lower level of the Thomas Brendle Museum, 106 N. Market St., Schaefferstown, on Friday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Distelfink Country
Christmas is a juried craft show featuring locally handcrafted items. The perennial theme is country
and primitive, with more than 50 vendors displaying art and craft pieces. The selection will include wreaths, baskets, gourds, needle felting, pottery, candles, stenciling, and decorative paintings. Handmade ornaments will be for sale as well as felt and wool sewn Christmas trimmings and décor, and candies. For more information, visit www.distelfink crafters.org or call 717-228-0905.
Church to host author talk
continue to be a family resource. We’re helping families navigate the journeys they have with individuals with disabilities.”
its cooking, arts and community services programs.
Aaron’s Acres is also looking at ways to expand its sports programming in an attempt to build on the momentum created by its sponsorship of the Chuckie Magee Flag Football and Cheerleading League.
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Located at 1861 Charter Lane, Suite 114, Lancaster, Aaron’s Acres supports and provides recreational programs for children and young adults with disabilities like autism, Down syndrome, epilepsy, spina bifida and cerebral palsy, as well as their families. Aaron’s Acres’ programs, some of which are seasonal in nature, emphasize socialization and communication skills.
Since its inception in 1998, Aaron’s Acres has focused on Lancaster, Dauphin, Berks, York, Lebanon and Perry County individuals who are between the ages of 5 and 21 and have disabilities. But Aaron’s Acres’ new programming, which will begin in November, will continue the nonprofits’ more recent efforts to reach individuals with disabilities who are up to age 40.
“There’s this huge need,” said Paskoff. “The need is created by people who are graduating from high school. We’re adding programs and a lot more ages, and we’re hoping to continue to add more programs. We are being true to who we are by continuing to meet the mission. We are responding.”
By adding more times and making programs more available to older individuals with disabilities, Aaron’s Acres is expanding
The new programming will allow Aaron’s Acres to serve another 25 individuals with disabilities between the ages of 21 and 40.
“In Lancaster County, a good number of people know about us,” said Paskoff, “but we definitely need to do better in other counties. One of our goals is to expand our footprint, so people know who we are and what we do.”
Aaron’s Acres, which is overseen by a board of directors, is also in the process of hiring a new fulltime program coordinator and a new part-time staff member. Those hires will push Aaron’s Acres’ number of employees to seven.
Aaron’s Acres maintains a 1-to-1 or a 1-to-2 staffto-client ratio.
“The excitement comes from taking the next step,” said Paskoff. “We’re growing and responding to the need. We’re hearing from families, and we want to respond. (Parents and families) want to have the youth programs for younger children and programs for when (their children) graduate.”
For additional information about Aaron’s Acres, go to www.aaronsacres.org.
Acclaimed writer and comedian Claire Berger will be at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 222 N. Broad St. (Route 501 North), Lititz, on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. Berger will talk about her new book, “How Much Is Enough? - Getting More by Living With Less.”
The book is a combination of the memoir and self-help genres that invites audiences to join the author in the search for “enough” in all aspects of life - health, money, family, success and food. After writing the book, Berger launched a nationwide series of live events to start a conversation that features thought-provoking questions and creative prompts for deeper personal reflection. Audiences are expected to leave these events with a renewed appreciation for all that they are and all that they have, which is often more than enough. There is no charge for the event, but the church asks that guests let them know in advance if they plan to attend. To reserve a spot, call the church at 717-626-7100 or email church@stlukesucc.com.
Copies of Berger’s book will be available at the church and can also be found on Amazon.
Salvation Army to offer Christmas assistance
The Salvation Army, 131 S. Queen St., Lancaster, will hold Christmas assistance registration in person only. Household members age 13 and older are eligible for Christmas food assistance. Toys are available to children age 12 and under.
Registration will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6; from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7 and 8; and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Registration will not be permitted without proper documentation. Adults must provide an ID and proof of address if their address differs from their ID. Birth certificates or medical cards that include a date of birth are required for children. Children with special needs require documentation. Registrants must have a valid return email address. For more information, call the Salvation Army at 717-397-7565.
Madeline (left), an Aaron’s Acres participant, and her mom, Angi, prepare apple dumplings as part of the local nonprofit’s family cooking class.
Church to host concert
As part of the Dorothy Rose Smith Concert Series, now in its 25th year, Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster, will present a concert by the U.S. Naval Academy Orchestra and Mariachi Band.
The musicians, under the direction of Monte Maxwell, will perform on
Sunday, Nov. 3, at 4 p.m.
The brigade of Midshipmen perform both on and off the yard in everything from chapel services to musicals and concerts, highlighting both soloists and ensembles. One of the group’s newest ensembles is the Mariachi Marineros, who play a genre of Latin-style music that will be featured in the upcoming concert.
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The U.S. Naval Academy Orchestra, under the direction of Monte Maxwell (front), will perform.
Kiwanis Club distributes books, presents donation
The Kiwanis Club of Lititz Area took part in the Lititz Endless Summer during a National Night Out event held on Aug. 13 at the Treehouse Playground in Lititz. From board books for toddlers and books about puppies and space to adult titles and cookbooks, the club gave away 34 crates of books at this year’s event.
The club tries to provide books for all interests and reading levels and stay current with reading trends.
The Kiwanis Club’s literacy efforts include donat-
ing thousands of dollars annually to the Lititz Public Library and the Manheim Township Library, stocking two Little Free Libraries, supplying books for two halfway homes and firstyear teachers’ classrooms and holding book giveaways twice a year - at the Kiwanis Kids Day in the Park in May and National Night Out.
Additionally, at the Aug. 15 meeting of the Friendship Community Aktion Club at Neffsville Mennonite Church, members of the Kiwanis Club of Lititz
Concert to re-create classic album
Classic Albums Live will present a re-creation of Pink Floyd’s”Wish You Were Here” on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville. The event is a performance of the album note for note, including hits like “Welcome to the Machine.”
Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live re-creates
well-known albums live on stage. Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live concentrates solely on the music during its more than 100 shows per year across North America.
To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717871-7600, or stop by the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, or the Student Memorial Center box office on the Millersville University campus.
Area shared the club’s thanks for the Aktion Club members’ help with Pretzel Fest and presented a $500 check to the Aktion Club.
Volunteers from the Aktion Club sold pretzel necklaces at the 2024 Pretzel Fest presented by the Kiwanis Club in May. Members of the Key Club at Linden Hall in Lititz created the pretzel necklaces.
The Kiwanis Club, Key Club and Aktion Club are all part of Kiwanis International, a worldwide service organization that is devoted to serving the
children of the world, one child and one community at a time.
The Aktion Club is a service club for adults with disabilities, and it has more than 12,000 members worldwide. Its mission is to provide adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative and leadership skills and to serve their communities.
For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Lititz Area, contact Charlie Stickler at 717-560-2295 or visit www.lititzkiwanis. org.
Tdap vaccines available at Giant and Martin’s
pharmacies
Following a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise, the Giant Company announced that Tdap vaccines are now available in all Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies.
Whooping cough is a serious respiratory disease that can be life-threatening for infants. The CDC recommends Tdap vaccinations for everyone with booster doses every 10 years or sooner if the person is pregnant or injured. This vaccine is a combination of shots that protects against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough.
Giant and Martin’s pharmacies in Pennsylvania can vaccinate customers age 18 and up
without a prescription
If customers are unsure if they are in need of a Tdap vaccine, Giant and Martin’s pharmacists can look at their medical history and determine eligibility. Walk-in vaccinations are available, but customers can save time by booking an appointment online at www. giantfoodstores.com/ pages/tgc-vaccines or www.martinsfoods.com/ pages/tgc-vaccines.
Customers must bring photo ID and a prescription insurance card. Parental consent is required, and a parent or guardian must be on-site.
In addition, customers can visit any in-store Giant or Martin’s pharmacy to receive their flu vaccination. Flu and pertussis vaccines can be given together.
Melissa Warner (left) of the Kiwanis Club of Lititz Area, shares a book with Maizy Rozitski, 6.
Jeff Bierbower (left), president of the Kiwanis Club of Lititz Area, presents a check to Matt Chikes, president of the Friendship Community Aktion Club.
Fulton Bank receives Freedom Award
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank was recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the Department of Defense to employers for their exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve members.
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.
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
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 UNITED METHODIST 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.
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
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN: Located at 1258 Newport Road, Penryn. Phone: (717) 665-6093. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Angela Hammer.
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 Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”” WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.
(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)
For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
Fulton Bank team members who accepted the award during a ceremony held at the Pentagon on Aug. 22 were John Glover, head of commercial banking; Lisa Johanning, director of talent management; Lisa DeCoste, senior commercial relationship manager; Natasha Luddington, chief legal officer; and Curt Myers, chief executive officer.
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DOD) office, runs the annual award program, which has presented the honor to employers since 1996.
Recipients of the award include small and large private businesses and public sector employers nominated by a National Guard or Reserve employee in their organization. Award
nominations are accepted from all 50 states, GuamCNMI, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and District of Columbia.
Fulton Bank is one of only 15 employers nationwide selected to receive the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award this year.
Pennsylvania Army National Guard Col. Brett Gagnon nominated the Fulton Bank for the Freedom Award for its support of his military career. In nominating the bank for the award, Gagnon stated that corporate executives, managers and co-workers all sent cards, letters and other items to him and unit members during his most recent deployment. Bank personnel also maintained contact with his family, providing gift cards and support to his wife and children.
Fulton Bank also provides benefits to Guard and Reserve members. Deployed service members receive 52 weeks of differential pay while maintaining family health, retirement and investment benefits.
The bank’s nomination
was selected from the 30 nationwide finalists.
Numerous Fulton Bank supervisors have received a Patriot Award, Seven Seals Award and Above and Beyond Awards. They have also attended an ESGR Boss Lift event and awards luncheon for which they received a Pennsylvania ESGR Certificate of Support.
ESGR exists to foster a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of
the National Guard and Reserve in the United States. ESGR facilitates and promotes a cooperative culture of employer support for National Guard and Reserve service by developing and advocating mutually beneficial initiatives, recognizing outstanding employer support, increasing awareness of applicable laws and policies, resolving potential conflicts between employers and their service members and acting as the employers’ principal advocate within DOD.
Participants in the awards ceremony were (from left) John Glover, Lisa Johanning, Lisa DeCoste, Col. Brett Gagnon, Natasha Luddington and Curt Myers.
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Jacob Soslow as Peter and Jordan Privette as the White Witch.
“I’ve got a lot of seasoned actors and actresses,” said Hilliar. “These kids leave me, and they go to band. These kids have rigorous classes at school. They’re here all day. They are very, very involved. That will give you an idea of the kind of kids I have. They’re amazing. One of the skills they learn is how to budget (their) time.”
“This show is a heartwarming show appealing for all ages, young and old,” said Tya Wolgemuth, a student assistant director.
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“(The performers) love being in front of the audience,” said Hilliar. There’s something to be said for that feeling. It’s the love of the stage. There’s also a camaraderie here; they’re together and they work it. It takes skills to be in front of people and deal with pressure. They’re all skills you need to be successful in the business world and everyday life. I know kids who take that with them. That confidence, that stage presence, they carry that with them.”
The student performers’ hard work on the fall play began on Sept. 9 with tryouts, read-throughs and rehearsals. All those intensive after-school practices, the tweaks and the fine-tunings have been in preparation for these upcoming four live performances.
Women’s group to meet
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, Nov. 5, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Megan Shertzer will speak on “Where Mercy Is More Powerful Than Murder.” Shertzer will discuss the case of 18-yearold Linda Stoltzfoos, an Amish girl form Bird-inHand, who went missing on June 21, 2020. It was later discovered that she was kidnapped and killed on Beechdale Road by Justo Smoker, Shertzer’s uncle.
The book “Beechdale Road” is the family’s attempt to share its story of grief, anger and pain but also unexplainable grace, kindness and mercy at the hands of the Amish community.
Shertzer works as an
The Giant Company recently announced the recipient organizations of its second Make a Difference Challenge. A total of $250,000 was awarded to 24 nonprofit organizations, all of which are focused on initiatives that help create healthier communities.
Organizations were nominated by the Giant Company team members and evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of company leadership. Based on the review of entries,
judges determined if organizations would receive either a $15,000 or a $5,000 award.
Those organizations awarded $15,000 each include Camelot for Children, Allentown; The Children’s Home of Reading, Reading; Cocoa Packs, Hershey; The Infinite Mission, Media; Kennett Area Community Service, Kennett Square; Keystone Opportunity Center, Souderton; Kidz Power Pacs -Community Combined Ministries, Martinsburg,
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Those organizations receiving $5,000 for their initiatives include Bloomsburg Food Cupboard, Bloomsburg; Bright Futures - Frederick/Winchester, Winchester, Va.; City Year Philadelphia, Philadelphia; First Class Children’s Foundation,
DuBois; Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services (GEARS), Elizabethtown; Hanna’s Pantry, Harrisburg; Home of the Sparrow, Exton; Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission, Hagerstown, Md.; Moms Offering Moms Support, Easton; Pennridge FISH Organization, Perkasie; Rachel & Troy Foundation, Plymouth Meeting; and Warminster Food Bank, Warminster.
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It’s only October, but Nancy Husser is already thinking about Santa. More specifically, she’s focused on the Santa Run and Walk, a 5K organized by the Manheim Lions Club. The race, which encourages participants to dress in Santa costumes or other holiday garb, will
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“The Santa 5K is a fun event,” Husser said. “We start with Christmas music in the square all morning until the start of the race. The 5K course takes you through the west side of Manheim. We do encourage residents to come out and cheer the participants on.”
The course is relatively flat, she shared, with a hill around the 2-mile mark. Both walkers and runners are encouraged to participate. “We have a range of participants from (ages) 6 to 76,” Husser said. “We will have bananas, water and chocolate milk for all finishers. Plus, this year we will have cash prizes for the top three overall male and female runners as well as medals for various age groups.”
The first Santa Run began nine years ago, coordinated by Reenie Ober, who at that time was the executive director of the Manheim Downtown
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In addition, Snipes Farm and Education Center received an additional $5,000 through an online Community Award. Kidz Power Pacs - Community Combined Ministries also received an additional
Development Group. “She organized the first Santa 5K, and then the Manheim Lions Club has been sponsoring it every year since then,” Husser said.
Whether people are participating or attending as spectators, the Santa Run will offer an entertaining experience, she said. “It is just a lot of fun to do something on a December morning and then to visit all the shops in town, have breakfast and just enjoy Manheim in general,” Husser shared. “It is just a fun community event in Manheim, and it just gets you into the Christmas spirit. Just come out and feel the Christmas spirit.”
The cost of registration for the race will increase after Friday, Nov. 1. People age 15 and older who register before Friday, Nov. 15, may receive a Santa suit or a quarter-zip pullover, and youths age 14 and younger may receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and a Santa hat if registration is received before that date. Race-day registration will be accepted beginning at 7 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, located at 48 Market Square, but will not include a Santa suit or sweatshirt. To register for the race, visit www.runsignup.com and search for “Manheim Santa 5K Run and Walk.”
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Tea raises money for the Lititz Public Library
The Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County held a tea in September as a fundraiser to thank the Lititz Public Library for its partnership throughout the years.
The event, which included a prize drawing and silent auction of many items donated by the local business community, netted $3,250. Genevieve Wimer, president of the Jane Austen Society, presented a check in the amount of the proceeds to the library director Carolyn Reiste.
In 2002, Wimer wrote a sequel to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” naming her work “Honor and Humility.” After giving a talk on her book at the Lititz Public Library, she founded the Jane Austen Society of
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Participants in a previous year’s Santa Run and Walk
Jane Austen Society president Genevieve Wimer (left) presents a donation to Lititz Public Library director Carolyn Reiste.
