Warwick townlively.com
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 35
Middle school play is true life adventure BY JEFF FALK
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iddle school can be a key stage in a child’s development. It’s a time when kids are experiencing new things, exploring their independence and making decisions that will affect their futures. Extracurricular activities like drama and theater can have a positive influence on that development. Now that’s a true life adventure. “For some of them, they come out and for the first time they’re handed a task ,” said Justin Droegemueller, co-director of the Warwick Middle School’s production of “Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures.” “Seeing them rise to the challenge and take the responsibility is rewarding. They’re trying new things. I think that’s kind of cool. I try to encourage them to be themselves and to share their lives and to share their sparks. When you do that, it encourages
others to share their spark. That’s what this age group is all about.” “Gooney Bird Greene and Her Tr ue Life A dventures ” will be performed at Warwick Middle School, 401 Maple St., Lititz, on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. General admission tickets can be purchased on Thursday, Nov. 14, between 6 and 7 p.m. at the middle school auditorium box office or an hour before each show. Each performance is expected to last 90 minutes. “ The general plot revolves around a girl coming to a new school,” said Allison Droegemueller, co-director of the play. “When she arrives, everyone is set in their mindsets. She brings this new level of energy and lots of life. As she tells her true life stories, everyone in the class becomes more outgoing and creative.” The cast of “Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures”
includes seven eighth-graders and 15 seventh-graders. The cast features Addison Woge as Gooney Bird Greene, Nola Lobo as Mrs. Pidgeon, Alaina DePaul as Felicia Ann, Willow Johnson as Chelsea, Noah Lehman as Beanie, Valyn Gagliardic as Tricia, Chloe Bechdel as Keiko, Oleksandr Hyrniuk as Malcolm, Jackson Wainman as Barry and Adam Walker as Nicholas. “It’s students from all walks of life,” said Justin. “Oh, my goodness, I don’t know how they do it. These kids really, really step up. Some of these parts have close to a hundred lines. We just end up getting these talented kids. It’s really kind of wonderful how they rise to the occasion.” “It’s an awesome show, based on an awesome book with some awesome characters,” said Jackson. “I enjoy acting and being there, meeting new faces and speaking my part. It’s a funny show with an entertaining story. We’ve worked as hard as we could to make an Addison Woge (left) and Nola Lobo invite the community to Warwick
Middle School’s upcoming presentation of “Gooney Bird Greene and Her
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CBJO to honor veterans When we honor our veterans, we celebrate our freedoms. Music is a patriotic and inspiring way to connect the two. Since honoring veterans was one of the reasons behind the forming of Corsair Blue Jazz Orchestra (CBJO), then it is fitting that the band is planning a concert to be held near Veterans Day. “When we founded the band, one of the tenets was to honor veterans and play music for veterans,” said Joe Chestnutt, one of the founders of CBJO.
“We really, truly love playing the music we play. We want to help veterans and serve veterans, and we want to bring this music to the community at large.” On Sunday, Nov. 10 - the day before Veterans Day - at 7 p.m. at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster, CBJO will present its annual Veterans Day concert. On that evening, CBJO will also commemorate the 10th anniversary of its forming. The patriotic 90-minute concert, which will feature a special guest appearance by the singing trio America’s Sweethearts NYC,
BY JEFF FALK
The key to giving gifts seems to be understanding that uniqueness makes them personal. Events like the Lititz Art Association’s (LAA) Holiday Gift Show present great opportunities to locate unique gifts. “When I receive a gift, I always think about how much thought goes into it,” said Carolann Van Wyen, an LAA board member who oversees public relations for the organization. “Did (the giver) really think hard
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about what I might like? They’re not doing it out of obligation. The Holiday Gift Show gives people an opportunity to go outside the norm. Some people do a majority of their shopping there. There are unique, beautiful gift ideas there. This show is diverse in what it offers. You can shop for so many people in one place.” The eighth edition of LAA’s annual Holiday Gift Show will be presented over two days, Friday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. indoors Artist Judy Palfrey displays creations at a See Holiday Gift Show pg 4 previous Lititz Art Association event.
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