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FEBRUARY 19, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIV • NO 51
Church to host Daddy-Daughter Dance BY FRANCINE FULTON
“I wouldn’t pass up the chance to make my girls feel special and important. They love getting to pick out new outfits and get all dolled up,” said Chris Martz when describing the Daddy-Daughter Dance offered
annually at Freedom Life Church. “I just enjoy watching them get to cut loose and not have a care in the world. If they are having a blast, then I’m having a blast.” “I enjoy the dance because it’s a special time with my daughters,” added Josh Kauffman. “I enjoy not only seeing my girls smile, See Dance pg 5
The musical stars (from left) Eva Elboubrki as Donkey, Elizabeth Murphy as Fiona, Declan Lomboy as Shrek and (not pictured) Blake Beahm as Lord Farquaad.
Octorara to stage “Shrek the Musical” prior to auditioning. “Before auditions, we asked them to watch the musical in order to get an idea of the characters and the songs that they would be singing,” said director K.C. Testerman. “We wanted them to move away from the movie, because (it differs from the musical). We encouraged them to watch the actual Broadway production.” Declan noted that he watched the musical several times before his audition. “(Declan) actually auditioned with the accent - a Scottish brogue,” noted Testerman. “He was the only one who auditioned with the accent.” When asked what the most challenging aspects of starring in the production are, Eva stated, “Learning the music and the (choreography) together and building a connection with other cast members on stage.”
Girls enjoyed dressing up in their best outfits at last year’s event.
Octoraro Watershed Association announces photography contest BY FRANCINE FULTON
Although creativity and composition are considered when photographs are judged in the Octorara Watershed Association (OWA) Photography Contest, the most important characteristic of a winning photo is that it depicts an image of life in the watershed area. “We don’t have strict guidelines because we don’t want to restrict anyone’s creativity, (but we ask), ‘Does
this photo represent the Octoraro Watershed in all its diversity and beauty?’” said Chotty Sprenkle, contest coordinator. Amateur photographers are encouraged to participate in this year’s contest. It is not necessary to live in the Octoraro Watershed to participate. Entries will be judged in three age categories: Adult, age 18 and above; Youth, ages 13 to 17; and Youth 2, age 12 and under. Monetary prizes and ribbons
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ctorara Junior- Senior High School will present “Shrek the Musical” as its spring production. Performances will take place on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, March 1, at 2 and 7 p.m. “Shrek” tells the story of a green ogre who longs to live in solitude in his swamp. However, his life is interrupted by an invasion of fairy tale characters who were all banned from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad to get his swamp back by rescuing Fiona, whom Farquaad wants as his bride. Shrek is helped along the way by the talkative Donkey. However, after rescuing Fiona Shrek finds out that he and
the princess have something in common, which bonds them together. The themes of the play include never judging someone by their looks and the importance of following your heart. At Octorara, the musical stars Declan Lomboy as Shrek, Eva Elboubrki as Donkey, Blake Beahm as Farquaad and Elizabeth Murphy as Fiona. “Shrek the Musical” is based on the Oscar-winning animated film “Shrek,” which was released in 2001. The Broadway musical premiered in 2008. It was nominated for eight Tony Awards and won one for Best Costume Design. While the plot of the play is based on the movie, the Broadway version features additional songs. Students were encouraged to watch the Broadway musical, which was available on streaming sites,
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