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OCTOBER 30, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 34
LCS approaches learning Warwick to explore in a holistic way Narnia in “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” BY JEFF FALK
It’s a competitive world out there. It’s a world that both demands and produces alternatives and choices. Lititz Christian School (LCS) has carved out its own place in the education system through attention to detail, a holistic a p p ro a c h a n d c o m m u n i t y service. “It’s tough to stand out,” said
BY JEFF FALK
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n live theater, there exists a special relationship between the actors and actresses and the audience. If the performers pour enough of themselves into their characters, the audience can be whisked away to another place and time. That’s exactly what the performers of Warwick High School’s upcoming fall play are going for.
Ross McCracken, who’s been LCS’ advancement coordinator for a year. “We want to work with Warwick, Linden Hall and LAMS (Lititz Area Mennonite School) to give every single person in the Lititz community everything they possibly need. It’s just about giving great options for everyone. We don’t see ourselves as an option; we want to see ourselves as the option. We want to serve our community. See Lititz Christian School pg 3
“(The actresses and actors are) running on adrenaline, and I think that adrenaline hits its peak during the shows,” said Connie Hilliar, the director of Warwick High School’s presentation of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” “I don’t usually worry about the energy that comes from the audience, but the more people you get, the better the performance. The audience is just as important as the actions and the hard work. Whatever the message is, people are going to interpret it differently. But hopefully it will be uplifting for all, the kids and the audience.” A d a p t e d f ro m t h e n o v e l by C.S. Lewis, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” will be performed at Warwick High School’s Performing Arts Center, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz, on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m.; Saturday,
Students at Lititz Christian School prepare for a day of learning.
Cast members (from left) Aubree Hamer, Jacob Soslow, Jaxon King and Leah Turnbull invite members of the community to Warwick High School’s production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”
Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office an hour before the show. The performance will consist of an hourlong first act, a 15-minute intermission and a 30-minute second act. “It’s about good versus evil,” said Hilliar. “During World War II, four children enter Narnia through a wardrobe. According to the prophecy, the four children will defeat the White Witch and rule Narnia. It talks about how
leadership is so important and that leaders need good people and good people need leaders. I thought it was a good message for right now. I wanted it to be something that resonates with the world today.” Production of “ T he Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” involves 45 Warwick High School students in grades nine through 12. The cast features Christian Wolf as Aslan, Aubree Hamer as Lucy, Jaxon King as Edmund, Carly Ruchalski as Susan,
More than growing up, Aaron’s Acres is growing out BY JEFF FALK
When Aaron’s Acres reaches out and touches lives, often the result is hugs. Aaron’s Acres is expanding its footprint, flexing its muscles, strengthening its brand and creating more hugs. The local nonprofit is adding staff members, adding programs and bringing more individuals under its umbrella, all in an attempt to satisfy needs and
See Warwick theater pg 9
perform greater good. “Over our first 26 years, we created the organization, built programs and established ourselves,” said Risa Paskoff, who’s been Aaron’s Acres’ executive director from the start. “We’re now taking it to the next level. This is a major step for us. We want to present ourselves more professionally. This expansion is going to be on so many different levels. One of our dreams is to See Aaron’s Acres pg 4
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