Elizabethtown townlively.com
JUNE 18, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXVI • NO 19
Chicken Barbecue Will Support Alzheimer’s Walk Team BY CAT SHANNON
In 2024, George Kohlweiler lost his wife of almost 59 years to Alzheimer’s disease. Not one to sit around and wait for someone else to act, George took his grief and turned it into a way to help others.
“When you step aside from the individual agony and look at the big picture, you realize that Alzheimer’s is the No. 1 most expensive disease in the United States that has no cure,” George said. “I decided last February, I could either stop, crawl into a See Chicken pg 8
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Elizabethtown Class of 2025 Looks to the Future BY CAT SHANNON
“This chapter may be over for each of us, but it is just the beginning of an even better one.” success, extracurricular achievement s and the communi t y involvement of her classmates. “And now, it’s time for us to take all of those wins, whether it was academically, physically or even the small personal wins
we had, and transfer that to our next stage in life,” she said. “This chapter may be over for each of us, but it is just the beginning of an even better one.” In his speech, Austin thanked God, his parents, his older brother (also a valedictorian) and all of the teachers, staff members, coaches and classmates who have supported him through his years in the district. He also emphasized the importance of reflecting on the past and dreaming of the future while living in the moment. “In modern times, many people struggle to live in the here and now,” he said. “We look at our phones after finishing an assignment. We walk through the hallways with AirPods in. We don’t
Outdoors Experiences Will “Peak” Teens’ Interest BY GEORGE DEIBEL
It’s said that faith will move mountains. Mountain Conquerors participants are neither required to move a mountain nor expected to scale one on their own. Instead they will have an oppor tunity to embark on a p o te nt i a l l y l i fe - a l te r i n g adventure. Mountain Conquerors is an
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peaking at Elizabethtown Area High School’s Class of 2025 graduation, valedictorian Austin Risser encouraged his classmates to stay present. “We’ve been dreaming about this for years, so don’t let it slip by,” he said. “Tomorrow, we can worry about college, or paying bills, or getting a job or anything else that lies ahead. But for tonight, let’s enjoy this moment.” The Class of 2025 held its commencement ceremony on June 5 at LCBC, 2392 Mount Joy Road, Manheim. The ceremony included remarks by principal Jason D’Amico and superintendent Karen Nell and an introductory speech by Kylie Tobias.
Kylie recalled highlights of the 4,500 hours she and her peers spent at school, not counting the time dedicated to sports, clubs, homework and everything else. She put a spotlight on academic
Inviting people to support their team in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s are (from left) Kimberly Resh, George Kohlweiler, Dixie Colvin and Elaine Pfleger. Photo by Cat Shannon
organization founded in 2010 by pastor Matt Kroll. “It is an outdoor camp that teaches leadership skills, life skills, and grows character,” he said. “It provides the experience of a lifetime. That’s our motto, and that’s what we do.” Until this year, the expedition, which is free thanks to sponsors, was only available for boys ages 13 to 16. MCg, Mountain Conquerors Girls, will have a See Outdoors pg 3
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