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t’s a tasty tradition. The Mountville Lions Club will hold its biannual chicken potpie sale starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. Main St., Mountville. It is a takeout-only meal sold by the quart; the Lions Club will provide containers. Desserts made by club members will also be for sale, including peanut butter candy cake, strawberry shortcake, and a variety of other Mountville Lions Club members (from left) Michael Ervin, Dawn Flaharty, John treats. Brooms constructed by Flaharty, Jeff Weinman, and Michelle Weinman at last fall’s chicken potpie sale “Come support the community,” local Amish craftspeople will be 60 dozen eggs. Lion Er ic Weaver strong ly Weaver said. “Everything we make sold. Volunteers start preparing the encourages visitors to arrive early. goes right back to the community. potpie at 3 a.m. on the day of the A line forms prior to the 10 a.m. We have been making potpie for event and use approximately 460 start time, and the event will end 50 years, and we’re getting pretty pounds of chicken, 240 pounds of when the meals are sold out, which good at it.” The Mountville Lions Club holds potatoes, 200 pounds of flour, and often occurs early in the afternoon.
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W hen Drew Beekler takes the stage at a special event for The Janus School, he won’t just deliver punchlines. He’ll share a powerful story of perseverance, creativity and what can happen when you embrace the way you learn. The school will host “Breaking Barriers: A Night of Humor and Hope With Drew Beekler” on Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at its campus, 205 Lefever Road, Mount Joy. The idea for the program came about after Beekler’s mother, Julie Barker, came to an event at the school last year and was struck by the hardworking students she met. “She was reminded of the challenges her own son endured throughout school and thought that Drew’s story would resonate with our students,” recalled Brenda Keller, director of academics at The Janus School. Soon, Keller realized Beekler’s message would appeal beyond the students, so the school decided to host a night for the community. “Drew’s message of perseverance and following your passion is universal,” Keller said. “Had he accepted the limits others put on him, he likely would not be where he is today. We can’t wait for him to be here to share his story with our students as well as the larger community. It will be an inspiring experience for anyone who attends.” After spending time with the students and staff during the school day and addressing them in an assembly presentation, Beekler will start the evening See Janus School pg 4
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