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APRIL 9, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Packing hope with Selah’s Heart
Showcasing talent, teamwork and dedication BY CAT SHANNON
For a demonstration of the hard work and talent that goes into supporting sports teams , head to the Green Nation Indoor Celebration. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12, at Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. Doors will open at 10 a.m.
BY CAT SHANNON
“There are 39 units signed up to perform,” said Amanda Hess, concessions coordinator for the event. “That’s more than last year.” Participating groups will come from Lancaster and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, as well as from Maryland and Virginia. “Units of standing and marching percussion, dance teams, See Talent pg 7
The Donegal indoor color guard
Reel in the fun at a Kids Fishing Derby BY CAT SHANNON
People pray over boxes packed for Selah’s Heart.
contains pur posely curated contents. “We have taken so much time and consideration into every item that goes in a box,” she said. “Everything is intentionally packed, with no filler. Every item will serve Mom physically, spiritually or emotionally.” Items may include lactation care, books for Mom and Dad, a candle to light on the baby’s
birthday, an ink pad and mold kit to create keepsakes and eye mask patches to provide practical relief to grieving mothers. “We include the smallest little ring you’ve ever seen, an infant ring,” Ogilvie said. “People are encouraged to take pictures of their baby with the ring and then take the ring home, wear it on a chain and have a keepsake of an item their baby touched.” See Hope pg 4
Children age 11 and under are invited to a Kids Fishing Derby, organized by the Donegal Fish & Conservation Association (DFCA). The event will be held at the reflecting pond on the grounds of Donegal Presbyterian Church, 1891 Donegal Spr ings Road, Mount Joy, from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. Handicapped anglers of all ages who possess a current Pennsylvania fishing license are also welcome to participate.
“The Donegal Fish & Conservation Association has a long history of outreach to the local community, and it is important for us to provide this opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends,” said Scot Harlacher, who is a member of the association and a member of the mission team at the church. “We hope that kids will come away from this event with an appreciation for nature and a sense of accomplishment that they were able to piece together all the skills needed to See Fishing pg 3
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hen she founded Selah’s Heart in 2021 with a mission of supporting women experiencing pregnancy loss, Carolyn Ogilvie hoped the organization would take off. It has far exceeded her expectations. “The Lord is moving mountains, and we’re expanding our reach,” she said. Selah’s Heart, named for the stillborn daughter of Ogilvie’s best friend, Lauren Walker, provides comfort for grieving families through care packages. The community is invited to pack care boxes to donate to women in hospitals around the country on Saturday, April 26. The event will be held at Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Along with packing the boxes, participants will experience a night of prayer and community, Ogilvie said. “We have partnered with Awake Initiative, who is experienced in leading groups in worship,” she stated. “People can come, have some refreshments that our amazing donors have provided, enjoy a time of worship and then pack the boxes.” When she began the organization, Ogilvie packed all of the boxes in her Elizabethtown home. “The first year, I did 20 boxes, and I thought that was so cool,” she said. “Last year, we did 90 for the year. This year, I said, ‘Let’s try to double that. Go big or go home.’ Our goal is to do 200 boxes this year, with 100 packed at this event.” As she explained, each box
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