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APRIL 14, 2021

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL LVII • NO 17

Team Jennifer Cahill To Hold First Fundraiser BY ANN MEAD ASH

fter disabled United States Air Force veteran Jennifer Cahill was diagnosed with terminal cancer in May of 2020, she was amazed at the number of people who reached out to help her and her husband, Mike, who is also a disabled veteran, with expenses. “I got this diagnosis, and (we) learned we had no burial insurance,” recalled Jennifer. “Some friends took it upon themselves to start fundraisers, and people I don’t know … strangers reached out … even during the pandemic.” The fundraisers were so successful, the Cahills were able to prepay Jennifer’s expenses, and they had money left over. By September of 2020, Jennifer had made up her mind to find a way to aid others in the same situation. “I thought how awesome it would be for others to have that support and help,” she shared. The result is Team Jennifer Cahill Charities, which will hold its kickoff event on Saturday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the grounds of the Reinholds Fire

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Station, 138 W. Main St., Reinholds. The event will include car and motorcycle shows and rides, a Chinese auction, more than 20 product and craft vendors, several food trucks, and live entertainment. Spectators are welcome at 8 a.m., with registrations for cars and bikes held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The ride is scheduled to start at noon. Mike noted that the mission of the charity is twofold. First, the group helps preplan and prepay final expenses and arrangements for female veterans who have terminal cancer and do not have life or burial insurance or other resources. He explained that many people believe that veterans are automatically covered for these expenses, but that is not necessarily the case, and many families have to pay significant out-of-pocket expenses. “We will offset final expenses,” explained Mike, who added that funds could be available up to $16,500. Second, Team Jennifer Cahill wants to raise awareness concerning female veterans. Mike pointed out that when most people

HPF Sets Plant Swap, Trout Derby And More

Members of the Team Jennifer Cahill Charities fundraising group are planning a kickoff event at the Reinholds Fire Station on May 15.

A Match Between Ministries

BY FRANCINE FULTON

After canceling, postponing or altering events because of the pandemic, Historic Poole Forge (HPF) is once again planning activities for the community. The first event will be a spring plant swap set for Friday, April 16. Setup will be at 6 p.m. in the HPF pavilion. The swap will begin at 6:30 p.m. See HPF pg 7

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Anchored Ministries clothing trailers are often at CrossNet Ministries events to distribute free clothing to those in need.

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According to Lisa Kerstetter, director of marketing and events with CrossNet Ministries, the connection between the organization and Anchored Ministries in Elverson began in the spring of 2018 with a weekly newsletter called the Macaroni Kid. Barbara Vargas, then the editor of the newsletter, reached out to CrossNet. “(She) mentioned a clothing ministry,” recalled Kerstetter, noting that the ministry was Anchored Ministries. Kerstetter soon met with Erika Kanter, director of Anchored Ministries, and in late summer 2018,

Steps To Success Plans Summer Camp . . . . . . . . .2 Business Directory . . . . . .2 A Focus On Creativity: Cavod Plans Gala And Auction . . . . . . .3 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 House Of Worship . . . . . .13 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .14

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