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Promise Players to present “High Cotton” BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
he Promise Players theater group will present “High Cotton” for its spring production at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, on Friday to Sunday, March 17 through 19, and Thursday to Sunday, March 23 through 26. The Thursday and Friday shows will be held at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays will
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have a 2:30 p.m. matinee and a 7:30 p.m. show, and Sundays will have a 5 p.m. show to close the weekend. Tickets are able to be purchased in advance but will be sold at the door on a first-come-first-served basis if they are still available. Admission for attendees 12 years old or younger may be paid with a donation of a canned good, which the Promise Players will donate to Solanco Neighborhood Ministries’ food bank. Child care will
The Davenport family is portrayed by (from left) Tim Strawser, Sarah Noss and Michelle Coblentz in “High Cotton.”
be available for young children during the show. To reserve a ticket, visit https://tinyurl.com/highcottonshow. “High Cotton” takes place in the year 1929, just before the crash of the stock market. The play follows the lives of a wealthy mill owner and his workers and explores the disparity between the upper and lower classes. The story highlights the dynamics between the “haves” and the “have-nots” in a small town, while its characters wrestle with their pride and prejudices toward one another. The production is accompanied by the lively and jazzy music that is characteristic of the Roaring ’20s. “There are a lot of factors that go into selecting a show, but we always look for a show that has a good, strong message,” said Dorothy Smith, the director of the play. “To me, the message is redemption. There’s hope for everybody.” Smith has been involved with the Promise Players’ productions for nearly 10 years, but this is the first play that she is directing for the group. While preparing for the show, she noted that she made an effort to allow each actor to develop his or her character individually. Although Smith provided assistance by guiding the actors in their roles, she wanted to give them an opportunity to influence their roles with their unique personalities and thoughts. Each of the Promise Players’ productions benefits a local nonprofit organization, which is often related to the message of the show. This year, the theater group will donate the funds raised by the play to Solanco Neighborhood Ministries, in addition to donations of canned goods. “The show focuses on the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots,’ so we thought it would be fitting to support a local organization that helps people who are struggling financially,” Smith said.
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Registration open for IU13 conference BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Lampeter-Strasburg High School, 1600 Book Road, Lancaster, will host the 27th annual LancasterLebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13) education conference on Wednesday, June 21, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration will be available on a first-come-firstserve-basis until Friday, June 9, and an early bird discount will be offered to school district and agency personnel who register before Monday, May 1. To register, visit www.iu13.com. This year, the theme of the conference is “Agents of Change … Mission Possible.” The conference advocates for academic, social and behavioral growth in students by offering educational resources for parents and teachers alike. The organization hopes to shape students into productive citizens and prepare them for success in academic and professional pursuits. At 8:40 a.m., keynote speaker Shelley Moore will explore the topic of inclusion and how it relates to educators. Moore holds a bachelor’s
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degree in special education from the University of Alberta, a master’s degree from Simon Fraser University and a doctorate from the University of British Columbia. She has collaborated with school districts and community organizations worldwide to promote inclusion in classrooms. Morning breakout sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, and afternoon breakout sessions will occur from 1 to 3 p.m. The sessions will focus on different aspects of education to assist administrators, special educators, general educators, substitute teachers and parents of students. See Conference pg 2
Scholarship offered to future EMTs and paramedics BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Michael P. McMahon was a true Renaissance man. A 1993 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, he was a registered nurse, a flight attendant and a school bus driver. Each job offered Michael a chance to help people, something he truly believed in. Although he gave his all to everything he did, he was most passionate about his work as an emergency medical technician (EMT). When Michael passed away from colon cancer in October 2021, his family turned its grief into an opportunity to help others. The Michael P. McMahon
Scholarship for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was created to help any resident of Lancaster County who wishes to pursue an EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic Certification. Michael was the oldest of four children and the son of Mike and Joanne McMahon. “He was loving, and he was loved by his family and friends,” Mike stated. Added Joanne, “Michael’s life was so varied. You couldn’t put him in a box. If he was interested in something, he’d do it. … They say it’s the dash between the years on your gravestone that matters. Michael made the most of that dash.” See EMT scholarship pg 7
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