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OCTOBER 9, 2024
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 37
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Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy announces date change BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For three decades, the MakeA-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy has been a staple of the holiday weekend. Organizers have announced that the event
will enter a new chapter in 2025, with the convoy held on the day before Mother’s Day. The 2025 Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction, See Convoy pg 12
The Manheim Central marching band
Manheim Central will host Baron Invitational Drum major alternate Ashton Fritz agreed, noting that this particular group of band members works together well. “I believe we can achieve way further than what I’ve seen in years past,” said the Manheim Central junior. “Our theme is ‘Hoist of Colors’ and it basically goes through the story of the crew of a pirate ship.” For band director John Brackbill, this season is shaping up to be a memorable one. “One of the biggest surprises this season is how quickly we’ve come together, how quickly the show has come together, from an alignment standpoint,” said Brackbill, who has been the marching band director for 16 years. “In the past, there has always been something where we’ve had tempo issues or something where things have pulled apart, but everything this season is locking in, and it’s real tight. It shouldn’t be a surprise; it’s just refreshing.” Along with performances, the See Invitational pg 3
Drivers pause at the Wish Angel Trailer, memorializing children who have died, before a previous year’s truck convoy.
Concert will feature gospel quartet BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Part of the mission of Reich’s Evangelical Congregational Church focuses on connecting with the community. The church will fulfill that goal with a free concert featuring the Mark Dubbeld Family. The concert will be held at the church, 338 Stackstown Road, Marietta, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. “We want to bless people and give people the opportunity to gather together, to worship together and to be encouraged
together,” said pastor Dan Blank. “We want to minister to our community.” The church has hosted concerts in the past, but nothing on the scale of this group, Blank said. The Mark Dubbeld Family comprises father Mark, mother Janene, daughter Elena and son Britton. The group has been featured on the “Gospel Greats” radio program, has performed at Dollywood and has participated in the National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The band also participated in
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ageantr y, showmanship and musicality will take center stage when the Manheim Central marching band hosts the annual Baron Invitational. The competition will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Rettew Stadium on the grounds of Manheim Central High School, 350 Memorial Drive. The official start time will be announced closer to the date, but the event will begin in late afternoon. Manheim Central has been hosting the invitational for 23 years. It offers an opportunity for bands from around the region to compete in a variety of categories. While bands come from as far away as the Shamokin and Coatesville areas, several local bands, including the Donegal, Manheim Central, Hempfield and Warwick high school bands, will join the Barons in the event. “If you’ve never been to a
marching band competition, it is definitely something to put on your ‘must do’ list,” said Elizabeth Valdez, Manheim Central Baron booster vice president. “Spectators are guaranteed to hear phenomenal music and witness amazing, choreographed performances. In addition, many of the shows include outstanding props that support each band’s theme. Anyone, regardless if they are age 5 or 95, will walk away with a sense of awe and joy after experiencing a competition.” The Barons will highlight their performance with a 30-foot pirate ship joining them on the field. “I’m so excited for this season because there’s so many awesome visuals being added, and the music is amazing,” said drum major Eden Marcott, a senior at Manheim Central. “I’m so proud of everyone, and it’s so amazing seeing them all improve immensely throu g hout the season.”
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