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APRIL 14, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXIX • NO 11
Ryerss Farm Sets Run For The Horses be no race-day registration,” explained Joelle Temoyan, administrative manager at Ryerss. “Registration can be done online, or you can stop by the farm; we have the forms.” Although the number of participants is not limited, the start times will be staggered. Runners will start the race with masks, but once they are distanced from others, masks can be removed. Runners should be prepared to put their masks back on if other participants are close by. Spectators will be required to wear masks at all times while on the property.
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The ninth annual Ryerss Run for the Horses, which will include a 10K run, a 5K run and a 1-mile walk, will be held on Saturday, April 17, at Ryerss Farm, 1710 Ridge Road, Pottstown. Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the race will start at 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the retired and rescued horses that reside at the farm. Because of the pandemic, which canceled the event in 2020, new rules have been put into place. “There will
See Run For The Horses pg 3
The stage crew is currently preparing for Twin Valley High School’s spring production, “Through the Years: A Musical Revue,” which will feature songs from the last 15 years of shows performed at the school.
TVHS To Stage “Through The Years: A Musical Revue” ince 2006, Twin Valley High School (TVHS) has presented a spring musical ranging from “Anything Goes” in 2010 to “Footloose” in 2015 to “The Addams Family” in 2019. To celebrate the past performances, this year’s spring musical at TVHS will be “Through the Years: A Musical Revue,” a show that will feature musical numbers from every show performed at TVHS over the past 15 years. There will also be a sneak peek into next year’s show. “Through the Years: A Musical Revue” will be staged on Thursdays, April 15 and 22, at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 16, at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, April 17 and 24, at 7 p.m.; and Sundays, April 18 and 25, at 2 p.m.
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TVHS librarian Jessie Miller, show producer, noted that the students have adapted to COVID-19 restrictions while preparing for the production. “We followed social distance guidelines this year with rehearsals and staging this musical. The kids have been great sports and have really adapted to this crazy situation that we are in,” she stated. “We started out the season knowing that we could only have 30 people in the audience each night. Luckily, the restrictions have been lifted, so know we are able to have about 200 each night with the audience members sitting 6 feet apart.” Musical numbers will include “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” from “Oklahoma!” (2006); “Lullaby of Broadway” from “42nd Street”
(2017); and “Once and for All” from “Newsies” (2020). TVHS agriculture science teacher Nicole Weaver, show director, noted that TVHS’ 2020 production of “Newsies” was recorded and presented virtually. “We are really looking forward to having the cast and crew perform in front of a live audience again,” said Weaver. “They miss it so much, and they have really been deprived of a lot the past year - especially the seniors. We are so excited for them to have this opportunity to act and sing for an audience.” “What’s really great about this year is that instead of having just a few lead roles, we were able to feature over 20 students in lead roles and solos,” Miller added.
Those with an interest in history or looking to learn a new craft are invited to take part in educational classes being offered at Historic Joanna Furnace, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, on select dates from April through August. A class will also be offered for those considering becoming a tour guide at the historic site as part of the education /interpretation team.
See TVHS Musical pg 3
See Joanna Furnace pg 3
History, Craft Classes Slated At Historic Joanna Furnace
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The annual Ryerss Run for the Horses, which was canceled in 2020, will return this year on April 17.
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