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AUGUST 9, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIV • NO 28
Moving up while sliding down BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“My goal is to go to the 2030 Olympics,” said luger Kendall Achen. Now the Manheim Central High School freshman-to-be is one step closer to reaching that goal. Kendall, the daughter of Stacy and Mike Achen of Manheim, was recently promoted to the USA Luge Jr. National Candidate Team after having spent three years on the Development Team. The Candidate Team is typically for athletes who show potential to reach the National Team but who have aged out of the Development
Team by reaching age 15. Kendall, at just 13 years old, didn’t age out of the first team, but instead, she was chosen for the new team based on her ability to train and compete successfully with older athletes. “Kendall’s coaches each agreed that she was more than ready to move up to the Candidate Team at the end of last season, after she had started sliding from the women’s start on the track, the highest level she will ever have to slide from, which is not typical for a 13-year-old athlete,” Stacy explained. Kendall will train and compete in See Luge pg 2
The Kids Cookie Break Fest will feature a variety of entertainment.
Come out to the Kids Cookie Break Fest BY CATHY MOLITORIS
ome to the Kids Cookie Break Fest for family fun, food and entertainment. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. Two identical sessions will be held, one from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one from 2 to 5 p.m. “You’ll see a variety of friends you might have heard on the Kids Cookie Break,” explained Stacey Gagne, vice president of operations for WJTL FM 90.3, referencing the kid-friendly radio program. “It’s like we’re bringing all of the fun of the Kids Cookie Break to a free event for families.” Two outdoor stages will feature performances and programs by Phredd, Steven Courtney, First Capital Drumline, Jared Erb, Cissy and The Man, Marian & Friends
“We’re bringing all of the fun of the Kids Cookie Break to a free event for families.” This is the 11th year for the Kids Cookie Break Fest. Each year, the event supports an organization in the community by encouraging participants to donate specific items with admission. “This year, we are inviting everyone who attends to donate art supplies to
the School District of Lancaster,” Gagne explained. “Specifically, we are asking for art paper, paintbrushes and Sharpies.” People will have the opportunity to purchase a Chick-fil-A box lunch to enjoy on-site, with proceeds helping to offset the cost of the event. “People are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch if they want to,” Gagne remarked. She noted that the fest relies on volunteers as well as sponsors to operate. Sponsors of this year’s Kids Cookie Break Fest include Sight & Sound Theatres, STRAY Production Services, Weaver’s Garage, Upward Broadband, Align Life Ministries, Casey Jones’ Restaurant at Paradise Station, Spooky Nook Sports, Chick-fil-A, The Bull Guys, Blessings of Hope and Herr’s. The Kids Cookie Break Fest not
Kendall Achen practices luge on wheels.
Celebrating Aaron’s Acres BY ANN MEAD ASH
When Risa Paskoff ’s children were small, she almost never got to read the Sunday paper, but on one Sunday in early 1989, Risa noticed an article about Janiece Seldomridge, who was raising her autistic son, Aaron. “I said to the kids, ‘Give me a second to read this story,’” recalled Risa, who specifically remembered one line from the article that read, “(Seldomridge) and a group of parents want to start a camp program (for their children with disabilities).” “I needed to find out about that,”
See Kids Cookie Break pg 3
Risa said. “That was my dream.” Risa met with the group of parents several times and eventually became the director of Aaron’s Acres, an organization that bears the name of Seldomridge’s son and provides socialization and recreation for children and young adults with special needs. That first summer camp in 1989 welcomed children ages 5 to 9. Aaron’s Acres now offers both summer camp and school year programs for those ages 5 to 21. On Saturday, Aug. 26, starting at 1 p.m., the organization will hold Aaron’s Acres’ 25th anniversary celebration at Mickey’s Black Box, See Aaron’s Acres pg 6
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