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MAY 10, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIV • NO 13
Trucking on to grant wishes BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Think of the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy, and you might think of a long line of trucks traveling down the roads of Lancaster County. That is certainly central to the event, said Terry Finch, event chairperson, but that is just part of a special day.
“Our event is anchored by the Convoy trucks and our extremely generous truck drivers, but it is so much more,” Finch shared about the event that kicks off at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction. “It’s a community celebration of our Wish Children, and we hope everyone who joins us can take part in the games and fun that happens inside the Auto Auction lanes.” See Wishes pg 5
Cast members (from left) Annika Locke, Elliott Evans and Cienna Kamanda welcome the public to see “Shrek the Musical Jr.”
“Shrek” teaches message of staying true to yourself his show is a must-see with incredible dancing and singing that will entertain all ages,” said Elliott Evans, who plays the title character in “Shrek the Musical Jr.” The show will be performed at Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, May 12, 13, 19 and 20, as well as at 2 p.m. on May 20 and Sundays, May 14 and 21. “Shrek” tells the story of an ogre who longs to live a solitary life in his swamp but is sent on a mission to rescue a princess, explained Cienna Kamanda, who plays Donkey. “This show follows Shrek on his journey to get his swamp
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back from Lord Farquaad,” Cienna shared. “Along the way, he meets the talkative and energetic Donkey and the bold and spunky Princess Fiona.” Annika Locke, who portrays Princess Fiona, noted that the junior version of the show is a slightly shorter take on the original musical. “The only big difference is there are fewer songs, and in general, the script overall is shorter,” she said. She emphasized that the shorter version does not dampen the energy on stage. “You can expect a highenergy show - funny scenes that will hopefully make you laugh, catchy songs and a positive message,” she remarked. Cienna shared that despite the
show’s hijinks, its message is a serious one. “It’s about being yourself and loving who you are,” she noted, adding that the cast, which includes 30 students ages 10 to 18, is a talented bunch. “Our cast has so many talented triple threats. The fairytale creatures have all given their character specific voices and traits, and the entire ensemble is absolutely phenomenal.” The cast members encourage people to come and see the show to enjoy an uplifting message and a visually entertaining performance on stage. “‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ is funny, heartfelt and upbeat, all at the same time,” Cienna said. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.susquehannastage.com.
Planting the seeds of a community project BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Describing his own backyard in Mount Joy, Jarod Stine noted that most of it is taken up with a garden. Now Stine is helping people in the community who want to have their own gardens. Stine has created a community garden at Florin Church of the Brethren, 815 Bruce Ave., Mount Joy, and at Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Road. Spring planting begins this month, and both locations have availability for people who would like to have a space to grow their own food.
As Stine explained, the idea for the community garden grew out of the Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead classes that he participated in through Friends of Donegal. Both courses not only provide participants with resources to navigate life, but they also encourage community service. After taking the courses in 2021, Stine participated in discussions about starting a community garden, but people in the group weren’t sure how to pull off the project. Since he is already an avid gardener, Stine took the reins. See Seeds pg 7
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Drivers put their hands on the Wish Angel trailer before last year’s Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy.