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APRIL 10, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 9
Cabaret will feature award-winning songs BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For a showcase of local talent performing fan favorites and more, head to Susquehanna Stage. The theater, located at 133 W. Market St., Marietta, will host The Cabaret of Award Winners at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13,
as well as at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. “The Cabaret of Award Winners features 21 songs from a variety of award-winning shows and artists, including Grammys, Oscars, Tonys and a few others,” said Amy Hoffman, who is co-directing the show with Jason Genise-Gdula. “There will be some well-known See Cabaret pg 3
People participate in a previous year’s Kids Fishing Derby.
Kids Fishing Derby will encourage outdoor fun BY CATHY MOLITORIS
because it gives local kids an opportunity to catch trout in an ishing offers an opportunity area that has been stocked with for people to learn more fish specifically for them,” said about nature, try their luck Scot Harlacher, DFCA volunteer, and have fun. That’s the goal of the annual Kids Fishing Derby, hosted by the Donegal Fish “Our ultimate goal is to and Conservation Association teach and model the (DFCA). The event will be held ideals of conservation on Saturday, April 13, at the reflecting pond on the grounds and stewardship so that of Donegal Presbyterian Church, those values can be 1891 Donegal Springs Road, continued in the future.” Mount Joy, from 8 to 11 a.m. All youths age 11 and under as well as all handicapped anglers who possess a current Pennsylvania who added that more than 300 fishing license are invited to brook , rainbow, golden and participate. brown trout will be available to “ T h e F i s h i n g D e r b y i s catch. “Our hope is also that important to the Donegal Fish this event will create a bonding and Conservation Association experience for kids with their
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Making a miracle BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
In 2022, Dave Chobanoff of Marietta organized the first Putting for Miracles, a charity golf tournament to benefit children’s hospitals. It was not the first time Chobanoff became involved with the cause; for many years, he has participated in Extra Life and other programs offered through the Children’s Miracle Network to raise funds for the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey. Although Chobanoff said he envisioned growing the size of the event and eventually helping
it become an annual fundraiser, he was shocked by how quickly Putting for Miracles took off. “It blew my mind what was accomplished,” Chobanoff said. “When I was first conceiving (Putting for Miracles), I remember someone telling me he could see the event bringing in tens of thousands of dollars. I thought it was craz y talk ; I never thought it would grow this big in two years.” In 2022, Putting for Miracles drew roughly 60 players, and it raised more than $5,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network. Last year, the fundraiser attracted more than See Miracle pg 2
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family and friends. Fishing can also give children a reason to learn specific skills then have a chance for success by putting those skills into action.” He’s hoping programs like the Fishing Derby encourage participants to pursue the pastime. “Many kids will enjoy learning about nature then wish to continue in outdoor activities as they get older,” he said. “Our ultimate goal is to teach and model the ideals of conservation and stewardship so that those values can be continued in the future.” In addition to the Fishing Derby, Donegal Presbyterian Church will host a pancake breakfast that is open to the general public. The breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Proceeds will benefit the
Actors perform in a previous Susquehanna Stage production.