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NOVEMBER 4, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 47
CrossNet - Christmas With A Difference BY ANN MEAD ASH
Members of the cast of the Cavod Academy of the Arts production of “Wonder� are rehearsing for the presentation of the show on Nov. 13 through 15.
Cavod Schedules “Wonder� For Christmas BY ANN MEAD ASH
ack in the spring of 2019, Cavod ballet director Stephanie Morales was thinking about Christmas. “‘The Nutcracker’ is big for the holidays,â€? said Morales. “I love (the show), but ‌ I thought there should be something else for the holidays.â€? When Morales went to sleep one night, she dreamed of a ballet. “(In the dream) were the names of the characters, their journey, and what it would be about,â€? said Morales, who woke up in the morning and wrote down everything she could remember. “I put it all together and brought it to Connie (Dienner, director) at Cavod (Academy of the Arts),â€? recalled Morales. “Our mission (at Cavod) is to create with purpose, so we wanted to offer (a holiday ballet) that would show that to our students.â€? Dienner agreed with Morales, and the result was “Wonder,â€? an original ballet choreographed and directed by Morales. The show premiered at
community, were held at the end of August. Morales said the cast of 30 will include two adults this year, who will portray Ma and Pa Winters. Ma Winters will be played by Kelly Manana, and Pa Winters will be played by David Spolum. “This year, we are adding a sweet shop, which will be brand new,� reported Morales. “In the sweet shop we have a baker and little gingerbreads played by 5- to7-yearolds. We have hot chocolate and gumdrops and peppermints (as well).� Other scenes include a snow blizzard and a sequence with choir dancers. “Wonder� sold out when it was introduced at Cavod in 2019. “We are creating a new tradition for Cavod and the community,� said Morales, who noted that through the show she wanted to provide New Holland with another outlet to experience the arts. “It’s been a really fun process,� she said. Tickets to the show are available at https://cavod.org/theatre/ or by calling 717-354-3355.
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CrossNet volunteer Joan Benjamin helped sort gifts for the 2019 Christmas Gift Program.
Hybrid Homeschooling Out Of A Mother’s Love Grows Firm Foundations Academy BY ANN MEAD ASH
Several years ago, when Sarah Northrup was homeschooling her children, she discovered her daughter had dyslexia. “(It was) impossible to find help and support,� recalled Northrup. “I felt I was very isolated.� Northrup, who already had a degree in elementary and special education, responded by turning to the National Institute of Learning
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Cavod in late 2019. This year, “Wonder� will run from Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, at Cavod Theatre, 685 W. Main St., New Holland. The Nov. 13 show will be at 7 p.m. The Nov. 14 and 15 shows will play at 2 and 7 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to wear masks, and theater seating will be at 50% capacity to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. “Wonder� is the story of Gracie, played by Lilly Spolum, and Nick, played by Lincoln Everett, two orphaned children who are searching for the wonder of the holiday season. They are aided in their quest by three Christmas Lights, Twinkle, played by Jada Correll; Flicker, played by Emma Myers; and Pixie, played by Audrey Pavlica. As they search for the “wonder,� the children visit the Toy Shoppe, the Christmas Tree Village, and a cathedral. Through their adventure, they learn that the wonder of the holiday season comes from love and from being loved. Auditions, which were open to the
Lisa Kerstetter, director of marketing and events with CrossNet Ministries, noted that this year’s Christmas Gift Program will not be the same. “It will be a drive-through pickup this year,� she stated. However, she added that she and CrossNet food and nutrition manager Amy Marburger are able to make a special addition for 2020. “Each family will receive a Christmas meal including a ham,� said Kerstetter. Organizers of the CrossNet Christmas Gift Program expect to serve more than 500 ELANCO School District children who regularly receive free lunches or who have been financially affected by COVID-19 restrictions. To provide the program, CrossNet offers area residents the
opportunity to take part in one or more of three giving programs. First, participants may choose to sponsor a local family. Those opting for this route will receive a wish list for each child in the family. The list will include items children need and want, along with a reading suggestion. Individuals and groups that would like to sponsor a family should contact CrossNet at 717-3552454 by Thursday, Nov. 12, so Kerstetter can match donors with families.