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NOVEMBER 10, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 47
History And Drama CVHS To Present “Radium Girls” BY ANN MEAD ASH
incent Whitman, director of Conestoga Valley High School’s (CVHS) fall production “Radium Girls,” knew things were falling into place for the show when he walked into the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and found hundreds of cans of fluorescent paint for sale. “Radium Girls” focuses on young women who are working as painters of luminous watch dials, so the fluorescent paint would be especially useful in staging the show. “Radium Girls,” written by D.W. Gregory and based on a lawsuit that changed employment history, will be presented at the school, 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m.
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Set in 1926, when radium, which had been discovered by Madame Curie, was being used in a variety of ways, the play tells the stories of the painters who are encouraged to tip their painting brushes with their lips. When the women begin to display symptoms of a mysterious disease, the workers are pitted against the owners and administrators of U.S. Radium Corporation. The play pays homage to the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter played by Sierra Land, who worked to bring the company to justice. Grace’s chief adversary is Arthur Roeder, played by Mason Hutchinson. Roeder, president of U.S. Radium, finds it hard to believe that Curie’s miraculous discovery could cause the illnesses affecting his employees. Other cast members include Jenna Rychner as Irene Rudolph and
Katerina Lingo as Kathryn Shaub. “It’s such a passionate show. There’s so much involved, and it’s just a good story,” said Whitman, who added that tasteful enhancements will bring a new perspective to the historical drama to keep the presentation lively. “We are adding a little music to the scenes where the reporters narrate what’s happening,” he said. “That adds a whole new dimension to the show.” Another touch will be adding a group of girls who will sit to the back of the stage throughout the entire show, where they will be seen in silhouette. “They are the girls working (in the factory),” explained Whitman, who noted the girls will use their phones to light up the area with a greenish hue. “It will look like they’re painting with fluorescent paint,” said Whitman. See CVHS pg 4
Respecting The Flag
NationsWorship To Come To Ephrata
Retirement policy for an American flag recommends that when the flag is worn beyond repair, it should be burned in a simple manner with dignity and respect. For several years now, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 83, Leola, has held a fall ceremony to retire flags in accordance with this policy. Although no ceremony was held in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, on Oct. 11 of this year, the Scouts, along with five veterans and more than 20 other members of the community, met at the Upper Leacock Township
BY ANN MEAD ASH
During 2020 when COVID-19 restrictions were isolating people from each other, Global Disciples, an organization based in Lancaster, decided to find a way to bring them together. “In the midst of the pandemic, we said, ‘Is there a way for us to gather online and worship God? To gather all across the globe and express our unity in Christ?’” said global worship specialist Tim Bentch. See Global Disciples pg 7
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Boy Scouts of America Troop 83 held a flag retirement ceremony at the Upper Leacock War Memorial Association on Oct. 11.
Community Foundation Announces New Fund . . .2
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Salem Bible Game Day Planned . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
House Of Worship . . . . . .10
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .12
See Troop 83 pg 5
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Sierra Land (left) and Mason Hutchinson in the Conestoga Valley High School production of “Radium Girls”