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JULY 5, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIV • NO 21
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Cops and their canine companions BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Michael Klock, a patrol officer with Mount Joy Borough Police Department, was scrolling through TikTok one day last year when inspiration struck. “A police department in Florida appeared on my
‘For You’ page, featuring officers assisting in their jurisdiction’s animal shelter,” he recalled. “I liked the concept of helping homeless dogs and saw an opportunity to incorporate my police department in Mount Joy to aid in promoting local rescues.” See Cops pg 7
Donegal Performing Arts participants at the Apollo Awards
Donegal Performing Arts wins big at Apollo Awards roadway has the Tony Awards, and high school theater has the Apollo Awards. Presented by the Hershey Theatre, the Apollo Awards have been recognizing outstanding achievement by local students in their musical and play productions since 2008. This year, students from Donegal Performing Arts won multiple awards at the May ceremony, including Outstanding Play for the fall production of “Clue.” Landis Cramer won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Wadsworth in “Clue.” Additionally, Jered Mackison was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play for his performance of Mr. Green, and Hannah Slobozien was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play for her portrayal of Mrs. Peacock. Erin Kready was
“It was really cool to be able to represent our school, and it was a really exciting moment for Donegal.” Two students were also nominated for Spirit of Theatre awards at the event. Autumn Sauder was honored for the fall play, and Samantha Redinger was recognized for the spring musical. As Erin explained, director Brianna Wilhelm submitted the shows to be
evaluated for the awards. “The evaluators come to the show and score our performance,” she stated. Added Jered, “We don’t know which performance they come to, so that helps us put the best show forward each and every time we perform.” Wilhelm found out in February about the honors for “Clue” and learned of the “Once Upon a Mattress” nomination just weeks before the ceremony. “I was overcome with pride for these students,” she said. “‘Clue’ was my first show directing at Donegal and my first experience getting to know these students and their talents and skills. I’m really proud of them.” Hannah said when she found out she’d been nominated, she was excited, like all of her castmates. “I screamed and ran around my house,” she recalled. “I half lost my voice.” Her enthusiasm continued
Officer Michael Klock with a participant in the K-9 for a Day program
Supporting a friend to all BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For the past four years, Eugene Williams has been delivering smiles along with packages as a driver for FedEx - and he’s made an impression on customers along his route throughout Mount Joy and Manheim. “He is such a happy, engaging person,” said Kathy Anderson, who regularly receives deliveries from Williams. “Eugene treats everyone special and makes us all feel like we’re his favorite customer.” One day earlier this year, however, Kathy and her husband, Dan, noticed something about Williams. “He didn’t seem like his usual bubbly
self, so we asked him if he was OK,” Kathy recalled. “He briefly shared about his situation. He didn’t share a lot of details and wasn’t complaining, but he was clearly feeling burdened. We knew right away that we wanted to help.” In early June, the Andersons and several of their neighbors, including Kimberly Rudis, surprised Williams with a gift of money; gift cards; a basket of snacks, drinks and treats; and homemade cards created by neighborhood kids. Williams, who lives in Elizabethtown, said he was completely surprised by the gifts. He explained that he was going through a particularly hard time.
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