Conestoga Valley NOVEMBER 5, 2025
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CV Thespians Will Speak to Audience Through “The Curious Savage” BY JEFF FALK
lmo st ever y stor y ha s a moral, an underlying meaning. Director Gabe Whitman wants his student actors to understand the story’s meaning, embrace it and embody it. It may be the only way for the cast to effectively relay that message to the audience. “We’re learning life lessons,” said Whitman. “I love being able to share lessons with (involved students). The show is about finding family, maybe not in the most common places, and learning to adapt. These kids are coming from all different areas of experiences and working together. This show is definitely relating to those aspects.” Conestoga Valley High School (CVHS) will present its interpretation of “The Curious Savage” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, and at 2 p.m. on
CVHS students Clementine Johnson (seated), (standing, from left) Phillip Le, Madelyn Lehman, Paisley Stoltzfus, Reagan Bradley and Isaiah Baughman rehearse a scene from “The Curious Savage.”
Sunday, Nov. 16, inside the school’s be a special senior citizens’ perauditorium at 2110 Horseshoe formance of the play on Thursday, Road, Lancaster. There will also Nov. 13, at 6 p.m.
Ephrata Lions To Host Expo BY JEFF FALK
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We live in a free society in part because of our veterans. If you enjoy and appreciate your freedoms, thank a vet. The Ephrata Lions Club’s upcoming community event is meant to observe, celebrate and recognize our veterans for their service. “I think they literally signed up to humbly give their lives for freedom,” said Kendra Rhinier, a longtime Lion and the driving force behind the club’s Community Veteran Expo. Visitors to last year’s Community Veteran Expo explore services available See Expo pg 2 to individuals who served in the military.
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CBJO Will Show Up, Show Out for Veterans BY JEFF FALK
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There are many meaningful ways to honor veterans for their service. One opportunity that’s designed to be snappy, satisfying and entertaining is an upcoming Corsair Blue Jazz Orchestra (CBJO) performance. “The audience can expect great music, good entertainment,” said Joe Chestnutt, president emeritus and one of the foundering members of CBJO. “The band’s going to have a great show. When the band was founded, one of the tenets was to do things to help veterans.” CBJO will present this year’s edition of its annual Veterans Day concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9 - two days prior to the national observance of Veterans Day - inside Highland Presbyterian Church’s acoustic-friendly sanctuary at 500 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend, and a freewill offering will be accepted during intermission. “It’s a nice, large venue, and the acoustics are fabulous,” said Chestnutt. “From the band’s perspective, everyone’s excited. I personally think it’s one of our best gigs. It’s exciting music. The cool vibe we get is from the audience. They really get into it.” CBJO’s 110-minute performance will feature two 50-minute sets separated by a 10-minute intermission. The concert will include 28 pieces of music, mostly patriotic and big band numbers from the 1940s through the 1970s. During the intermission, audience members will be informed about the concert’s beneficiary, See CBJO pg 3
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