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a lot about being grateful for what you have, because when you play someone like him and you realize that he’s at such a low mental capacity, you start to appreciate what you have and what other people
The word “community” takes on a broad meaning each Thursday evening at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The free, 6 p.m. meal welcomes everyone. Volunteers from outside the church join with cooks and servers from within the church. Student supervisors belong to Aldersgate or to churches across the county; they attend Carroll High School, or nearby Homestead High School, or Fort Wayne Community Schools, or Canterbury High School. Guests come from across Getz Road and from across county lines. They come for a meal, and they come for the company. Some of those who are being served choose instead to serve others, said the Rev. Derek Weber, the lead pastor of the congregation just north of Time Corners. “It’s creating a sense of belonging,” said Weber, who last month completed his seventh year at Aldersgate. “Some of the people who are very faithful about serving are not here on Sunday, but they feel a part of the church.” “We have young people and adults who serve as volunteers, and many of them are church people and many of them are folks who’ve heard of the dinner,” Weber said.
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Northrop senior Caleb Curtis, left, and junior Cory Gialamas portray Charlie Gordon as an adult and as a teen in “Flowers for Algernon.” Tim Miller directs the Northrop Bruin Theatre.
‘Algernon’ taps Northrop’s talent By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
Caleb Curtis and Cory Gialamas walked beneath the lights, to the edge of the Northrop High School stage. There, they became Charlie Gordon and Charlie Gordon. The audience may witness that transformation Nov. 13 and 14, when the Northrop Bruin Theatre presents “Flowers for Algernon.” The play begins at 7 p.m. each evening. Admission is $5. Gialamas plays teenage
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Charlie. “It’s really interesting to see how I am apparently in the future, even though I’m intellectually lower than him,” said the Northrop junior. “It’s pretty mind-blowing how fast everything can change from one time to another.” Cast member Curtis is a senior. “I play adult Charlie Gordon, and I love him,” Curtis said. “He’s a great character. He’s taught me
“Flowers for Algernon” Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 13 and 14, 7 p.m. Admission $5 at the door.
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Carroll High School senior Stephanie Wolfe welcomes Thursday evening dinner guests before offering prayer at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Big Orange Pride hosting 13 bands at invitational By Garth Snow
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Fernando Martinez and Camry Thomas are part of the front ensemble of the 90-member Northrop Big Orange Pride marching band. Martinez, a senior, plays the timpani. Thomas, a freshman, plays the xylophone.
members and former band parents. Anyone else interested in volunteering may apply through the band’s Facebook page, Northrop Big Orange Pride. The band found financial backing, too. Among
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The Big Orange Pride Invitational is back. Northrop High School will serve as host to 13 other bands beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The Pride will perform at 5:48 p.m., to be followed by the closing awards. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. Northrop High School is at 7001 Coldwater Road. Second-year band director John VanPatten worked to reinstate the festival. “They haven’t done an invitational here in about four years,” VanPatten said. “So it’s kind of coming back to us. It’s a big task but we have a few parents who are helping us out.” That list includes parents of current Northrop band
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