Elizabethtown MAY 13, 2026
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Remembering the MEMORIAL Day Singing Mayor PARADE BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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ow do you tell the story of a man who touched so many lives? When it comes to Clarence “Chuck” Mummert Jr., there are not enough words according to his family. Chuck , affectionately known as the “Singing Mayor,” passed away at age 78 on April 19. He leaves behind a legacy of love, showmanship and abounding faith. “He was bigger than life,” said his daughter, Heather Dunsford. “And he loved Jesus.” Chuck was born and raised Linda Mummert (center, holding a photo of herself with Chuck Mummert) with in Elizabethtown, and he ded- the Mummert family icated the last 25 years of his life to president of the Elizabethtown sang in nursing homes and at his hometown. Rotary Club and a member of the events in the area, preforming up He served on the borough council Abraham C. Treichler Lodge 682 to 150 times a year. for four years and as mayor for 16 of Free and Accepted Masons. But to his two grown children, years. He was a member and past Known for his rich baritone, he he was Daddy. And to his wife of
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Museum Will Mark 250 Years of History BY CATHY MOLITORIS
A s t h e co u n t r y m a r k s i t s semiquincentennial this year, the Winters Heritage House Museum is taking an active role in the celebration. The museum, located at 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown, is a nonprofit affiliate of America250PA, explained director Teresa St. Angelo, and it will host a speaker series, a unique walking
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tour and more this spring. “America250PA is a valuable opportunity to join museums and other historical sites across Pennsylvania to promote the history of our nation in a variety of ways that engage people from all communities,” St. Angelo explained. “As a result of being a nonprofit affiliate, we can follow and share with our community the programs and events that are being held across
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VOL LXVII • NO 14
Finding Hope in Fantasy BY CATHY MOLITORIS
E.R. Scrivener believes adults need fairy tales. “Fairy tales are hope for the darkness of this world,” said the Mount Joy writer. “The reality of living in this world is so hard sometimes. That’s why fairy tales are important, because they give you that happy ending.” Wanting to share her love of fantasy stories, Scrivener decided to write a book. “I’ve always wanted to be a writer,” she said, although she earned a degree in social studies education and was a teacher for several years. “Seven years ago, right before COVID, I began focusing on writing. I would write while my daughter was napping, and I wrote my first novel that year.” She had friends beta test the work, and she realized it wasn’t ready for publication. “I wrote another novel. I wrote short stories. I took classes, and I got feedback from anyone who would read my stories,” she said, adding that her friend and fellow author K.R. Fenner was instrumental in the process. “I just learned a lot.” She wrote three novels that she says “will never see the light of day,” but she kept improving. She also began to lead a group at her church, Mount Calvary in Elizabethtown, after the women’s director at the church asked her what gifts she could bring to the ministry. She came up with Nook, a book club for women that she leads with a friend. “I started Nook five or six years ago,” she said. “We started with several women meeting at my house and other houses, and See Fantasy pg 5
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