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JULY 24, 2024
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Paws Up for the Cat Barn will raise funds to address feral cat population BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Cavod will host open house BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Explore everything C avo d Per for ming Arts has to offer when the nonprofit organization hosts an open house on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at the studio’s Manheim location, 1223 Lancaster Road, Manheim. “We’ll have performances which will run every half hour during t h e o p e n h o u s e ,” shared Julie Wendler, People enjoy a previous open house at Cavod’s Manheim location. Cavod artistic director. “It’s meant to showcase all Classes focused on performance of the programs we’re offering include “All Things Theatre” this fall.” and “Musical Theatre.” Cavod S h e n o t e d t h a t C a v o d also offers private music lessons has doubled its class offer- on drums, piano and guitar, as ings, featuring programs for well as private voice lessons and people age 3 to adult. Dance group vocal technique classes. classes are offered in ballet, Cavod hosts recitals and summer tap, modern/contemporar y, camps, participates in commuhip-hop, jazz and worship dance. nity events such as parades and See Cavod pg 4
Kathy Ann Kramer (left) and Samantha MacIntyre
a silent auction and door prizes. “Our goal for the cat barn fundraiser is $10,000, which will cover the next steps of the construction,” MacIntyre said. “We understand that we cannot do this alone; it truly takes a village. We deeply value our community and their support. Their generosity and compassion for these cats means the world to us and goes beyond words.” Once completed, the cat barn will help the nonprofit organization assist more cats and bring on more volunteers in a safe working environment. It will facilitate pre- and post-surgery care, provide a nurturing space for sick cats to recuperate and
offer secure storage for essential supplies. Everyone should be concerned about feral cats, MacIntyre said. “Community members should prioritize feral cats because managing their populations enhances community health, animal welfare and environmental balance,” she explained. “TNR programs reduce disease spread, enhance the quality of life for feral cats and prevent overpopulation.” Noting that one unneutered female cat can potentially produce more than 100 kittens in her lifetime, MacIntyre said controlling the feral cat population can have benefits beyond the numbers.
Nine students earn German scholarships BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Members of the Lancaster Liederkranz seek to highlight German culture and heritage. One of the ways they fulfill this goal is through distribution of German language and German cultural scholarship awards. This year, nine local students earned awards. Six students won $1,000 German language scholarships. Danica Guydish, a Donegal High School graduate who will
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be attending Ursinus College, is the recipient of the Monica Fasnacht Honorary Scholarship. Manheim Central graduate Kalyssa McAdams, who will attend Temple University, is the recipient of the Helga Barisits Honorary Scholarship. Ethan Frick, a Hempfield High School graduate who plans to attend Lebanon Valley College, earned the Milan Kratzer Honorary Scholarship. Additional $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Chase Barrick, a Hempfield
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amantha MacIntyre cares about the feral cat population, so she founded Precious Paws Community Cats in the summer of 2021 after becoming involved with Trap Neuter Return (TNR) efforts in Manheim. She built a following of supporters, created a Facebook group to help a colony of roughly 100 cats and networked with other local volunteers who inspired her. As the group grew, she began assisting and networking with people in Lancaster, Lebanon, York and Dauphin counties. Now Precious Paws is looking to expand even more. The organization will host Paws Up for the Cat Barn, a fundraiser to support the next phases of the construction of a cat barn in northern Manheim to better serve the group’s mission. Paws Up for the Cat Barn will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Mount Gretna Fire Company, 41 Boulevard Ave., Mount Gretna. “We are hosting an all-youcan-eat buffet featuring hors d’oeuvres, entrees, sides, desserts and beverages,” said Kathy Ann Kramer, treasurer of Precious Paws, noting that the food will be prepared by Food for Thought Catering. Before and during dinner, Sheila Sabol will provide live piano music. “After dinner, a short video will be shown highlighting our mission, the progress on the cat barn construction and our daily operations,” Kramer shared. The event will also include giveaways,
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