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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Humanity shines on stage in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Dame. “He longs to be in the outside world,” said senior Lauren f you plan to see Manheim Huber, who plays the role. “He Central High School’s produc- finally gets out and gets to meet tion of “The Hunchback of different characters. … It’s based Notre Dame,” come prepared. on the Disney movie, but the show Bring tissues, said the cast mem- is a darker version.” As Quasimodo ex plores the bers, because it’s an emotional show, and be prepared for a trans- world outside the church, he formative experience. “It is a learns that everyone has his or beautiful show,” said sophomore her own struggles. “There are so Ava Graff, who plays Esmerelda. many themes and messages in “If you leave the auditorium and this show,” Ava noted. “It’s a you don’t question how you do reflection of humanity and the things in your life, I don’t think fact that we always try to fit in and be loved. It’s about what we did our job.” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” makes a monster versus what will be performed at 7 p.m. on makes a man, and it’s about the Thursday, March 16, through comparison of light and dark.” Senior Madeline Saturday, March 18, LaFrance, who poras well as at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March “If you leave the trays Clopin, said the 19. Because of ongo- auditorium and you show will appeal to ing construction at don’t question how children and adults. the high school, it you do things in your “Children may not will be performed at life, I don’t think we understand all the themes, but there’s a Manheim Central did our job.” lot to look at on Middle School, stage and a lot to 261 White Oak Road. The show follows the story of see,” she explained. Performing “The Hunchback of Quasimodo, a deformed man sent to live in the bell tower of Notre Notre Dame” has been a months-long
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The cast and orchestra of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
endeavor for the 77 cast, crew and orchestra members. The show will also feature Manheim Central teachers, alumni, community members and students in the choir. “We have put a lot of hard work into this show, and it’s been a process,” said senior Jonathan Wenger, who plays Frollo.
“We started rehearsing in October. It’s a large undertaking and a very complex show.” Although the show has been a challenge to pull off, the cast members all agree the result will be entertaining and visually stunning. “Everyone should come out
and see this show,” Jonathan said. “There are so many great messages in it, and there are a lot of great songs.” For more information on “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” or to purchase tickets, visit https://spicket.events/barons.
Join author Robert Dugoni for a talk
Scholarship offered to police series has sold more than 8 future EMTs and paramedics million copies worldwide. Dugoni is
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There’s an occupational hazard Mary Ann Steinhauer faces as the leader of the Council of Friends of Public Libraries. “People will stop me in the street and ask, ‘Are you having another author event?’” she said with a laugh. Thankfully for Steinhauer, the answer is “yes.” The Council of Friends will host award-winning author Robert Dugoni on Thursday, April 13, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. The event will begin at 11 a.m. Dugoni is perhaps best known for his crime mysteries and legal thrillers. His Tracy Crosswhite
also the author of the Charles Jenkins espionage series and the David Sloane legal thriller series. Additionally, he has written several standalone novels, including “The 7th Canon,” “Damage Control,” “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A Novel” and “The World Played Chess.” Ticket holders for the April talk will receive a copy of Dugoni’s latest novel, “Her Deadly Game.” Dugoni will be joined on stage by Scott LaMar of WITF, who will facilitate the conversation. A book signing and a meet-and-greet with the author will be held after the event.
Robert Dugoni
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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.”
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