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St. James’ Knights Shine a Bright Light BY JEFF FALK
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aith can move mountains. But faith with acts of service becomes even more powerful and impactful. B y u s ing t he ir collective talents, St. James Catholic Church’s Knights of Columbus honor God by helping others. “ Yo u c a n b e a wonderful person, but we derive part of our inspiration f ro m o u r C h r i s - Members of St. James’ Knights of Columbus (from left) Mike Schreiner, Jim Graham, Joe tian teachings and McGrath and Dave Dillon prepare to stage a youth soccer competition. upbringings,” said Rick Thompson, we try to repay that with the gifts me, ‘You go to church on Sunday who’s been St. James’ Knights’ we’ve been given. I feel my job as to get recharged so you can go out membership director for two a Christian is more about service and be of service.’ You draw inspiyears. “We received the greatest and providing care for people with ration from being in your faith gift (Jesus Christ), and in turn needs. An old farmer once said to community.” See St. James’ Knights pg 5
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Stars Always Align at North Museum Planetarium
Movie actors Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington are Hollywood box office heavyweights. But if you want to view real stars on a really big screen, head to the North Museum’s planetarium. “It’s really nice to see when people get really excited for it,” said Cole Penkunas, who’s been the North Museum’s resident astronomer for two years. “It gets me really excited when people ask questions. It shows me they’re interested in science Visitors to the North Museum’s planetarium enjoy an educational See Planetarium pg 3 presentation.
Miss Lancaster County Puts Service Before Self BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Kathryn Davis is a staunch believer in serving her community and country. The 2024 Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) High School graduate was crowned Miss Lancaster County last fall, earning the right to compete in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant in mid-June at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York. “I’m super excited to represent my hometown,” said Davis. The victor of the Miss Pennsylvania contest will advance to the Miss America pageant. “It’s something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little girl,” said Davis. “Right now, my focus is on Miss Pennsylvania. Whatever God has in store will happen.” She was enthroned as Miss Lancaster County Sept. 24 at Ephrata High School. “It was so unexpected,” Davis said. The competition was composed of a 10-minute interview, which was 30% of the total score; an onstage question about the contestants’ community service initiative (10%); talent demonstration (20%); a fitness competition in athleticwear (20%); and an evening gown walk (20%). Three titles - Miss Southern Lancaster County, Miss Heart of Lancaster, and Miss Red Rose City - were announced prior to Miss Lancaster County. Davis thought she had a better chance to win one of those crowns, but she tried to remain optimistic before the announcement of the See Davis pg 2
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