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VOL XLI • NO 24
Where Young Men Find New Beginnings
BY JEFF FALK BY CAT SHANNON
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ersonal growth, cooperation, friendship and intrigue. T here ’s a lot more than homicide going on in the upcoming Manheim Township High School (MTHS) production of “Murder on the Orient Express.” “I’m a graduate of Manheim Township, a graduate of the theater program, and it made me who I am today,” said Dylan Kranch, the director of “Murder on the Orient Express.” “It gave me the chance to shine, express myself and find my people. The theater skills we teach are important. But more important is the camaraderie. For me, it was a place where I could feel safe and take risks. Those are the things that I hope the students gain the most.” The MTHS drama department will present its version of the Agatha Christie classic “Murder on the Orient Express” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20; Friday,
a current and past president of the Lititz Woman’s Club. “We really nurture that in the club, and we make everyone feel welcome. I think for years women have always wanted to pursue our strength. The more we can do, the more we want to do.” A diverse organization, the Lititz Woman’s Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at Listrak, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.
Within the walls of Manos House in Columbia, a new generation is finding its footing. At the nonprofit residential program for young men ages 14 to 20 with drug and alcohol histories, transformation happens every day through structure, compassion and a belief in second chances. “ We fo c u s o n a h o l i s t i c approach,” said executive director Chris Runkle. “ We ser ve their needs from the substance use side, but we also serve their educational and emotional health needs as well.” Manos House has been guiding young men through that challenge since 1972. Originally founded as a halfway house for adults transitioning out of prison, the organization shifted its focus to adolescents, offering substance use treatment, counseling and education under one roof. The education piece was especially needed, Runkle said. “Our kids are coming in highly deficient in academic credits,” he explained. “We may get an 18-year-old who has zero high school credits.” To remedy the issue, Manos House opened Prospect Grove High School, an on-site school with certified teachers and a small student-to-teacher ratio. Although the school helped with one piece of the problem, the young men needed support in another area as well. “We were seeing the young men being discharged after completing their program, but
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Stage managers and cast members of MTHS’ production of “Murder on the
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At Local Woman’s Club, Altruism Is Serious Fun
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Members of the Lititz Woman’s Club plant flowers at the square in Lititz’s downtown business district.
The Lititz Woman’s Club is both a service club and a social club. Relationships and friendships evolve as members of the club pool their talents to help others in the community. “I think women are always subconsciously worrying about doing the right thing and not trying to offend people,” said Amy Hamilton,
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