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The cast of “Murder on the Orient Express.” Photo by Cat Shannon
Poirot, shared Derek Palmeri, a senior who portrays the character. “He’s solved many cases over the years, and he has always held himself up to a high standard. He knows he’s right in every way, except for when this case comes
his way,” Derek explained. “He gets stuck in a roadblock trying to solve it, which has never happened before.” Like other characters in the play, Derek had to perfect an accent for his character.
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While Thanksgiving is a time of joy for many people, the holiday is harder for others. They may find themselves alone without friends or family to celebrate with. That’s where St. John’s Episcopal Church comes in. The church, located at 239 E. Market St., Marietta, will host a free Thanksgiving Day dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27, following its 10 a.m. service. “We plan to start serving at 11:30 a.m., and people should try to attend at that time,” said Nancy Kulman,
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Come to the RAISE28 annual banquet, and you’ll hear a tale of redemption while helping to support an organization that provides youth services in Mount Joy. RAISE28 will host the banquet on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. “This is our main fundraiser for the year,” said Mark Unger, RAISE28 executive director. “We will be sharing about how we are impacting our community. Our theme is ‘Out of the Darkness - Into the Light.’ This year our keynote speaker is Nate Deen, whose life story is told in the movie ‘Brave the Dark.’” As Unger explained, Nate grew up in Lancaster County and experienced severe trauma as a child. “As a result, he hung out with the wrong crowd and pushed people away,” Unger shared. “A teacher, Stan Deen, at Garden Spot High School took him in and eventually adopted him. Nate will be speaking about who he was as a teen and how God has transformed his life.” The evening will also feature a plated dinner catered by Simply from Scratch with a menu of Caesar salad, rolls, chicken bruschetta, green beans, buttered noodles, desserts and beverages. Along with dinner and Nate’s speech, the banquet will include a time of worship, led by Victory Express. “This fundraiser will inspire you through hearing and seeing the impact of how God is using
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ll aboard for an evening of intrigue! Donegal Performing Arts will present Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23. A free preview for senior citizens age 65 and up will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. The shows will be held in the high school auditorium, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. Just after midnight, a snowstorm halts the famous Orient Express train in its tracks. By morning, one passenger is dead, an American tycoon found stabbed eight times behind a locked door. Trapped in the snow with a killer on board, the remaining passengers must depend on the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot to unravel the mystery before the murderer strikes again. The case proves to be a challenge for the normally unf lappable
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