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APRIL 15, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 18
Staving Off Cabin Fever
Feeding Terre Hill By Ann Mead Ash
Prior to the food distribution set for March 19, Dixie Adams, one of the food bank team leaders of the Northeastern Lancaster County Food Bank, which is located at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (UMC), 105 W. Main St., Terre Hill, called area families that receive food from the bank. “We let them know that things (would be) different,” said Adams, who noted she is never quite sure how many families will need food each month. When families arrived at the food bank on March 19, Adams had also posted a sign explaining that no one could enter the food bank except volunteers. “(The sign) said to let (us know when you) were here, and we will bring the groceries to you,” explained Adams. Using two carts, volunteers loaded
up prepackaged groceries. A volunteer pushed each cart out to the recipient. “When the cart came back, it was wiped down,” said Adams, who noted that all volunteers washed their hands thoroughly and then wore gloves throughout the process. Adams made sure that produce and baked goods were available outside the food bank for clients. “I pulled my car around the back and opened my trunk,” said Adams. “I put all the produce in my trunk in containers with bags, and we have a shelving unit that is lightweight that I put the pastries on, so the families could come and help themselves to what they needed when they came to the food bank.” Adams said that she and a few other volunteers had packed the groceries the night before based on the numbers from the February food distribution, See Terre Hill pg 7
By Ann Mead Ash
Northeastern Lancaster County Food Bank team leader Dixie Adams is working with other volunteers to help keep the food bank safe and able to distribute food to those in need in the area.
New Takes On Education
“Our mission must go on,” said Stacie Blake, chief executive officer of the YWCA Lancaster. “We are excited to provide a positive opportunity for our community to persevere and unite together virtually to take a stand against racism.” As a virtual race, the event technically began on March 25 at midnight and will run through Saturday, April 25, at 11:59 p.m. Those wishing to take part in the event are asked to run or walk 3.1 miles on a treadmill, trail, track, or road anytime before 11:59 p.m. on April 25. Those who complete the event will earn a commemorative T-shirt and reusable water bottle. The Kids’ Fun Run, for children age 12 and See Race Against Racism pg 3
In response to COVID-19 restrictions, runners who choose to participate in the Race Against Racism sponsored by the YWCA Lancaster may do so virtually. Participants may complete the 5K distance at any time until 11:59 p.m. on April 25.
Schools around the county have adjusted their educational methods as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many students, such as those from Mount Calvary Christian School, are doing their learning from home.
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You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the areas experiencing a massive adjustment is the education system. Public school, private school, student, teacher, parent - no one is exempt from the far-reaching repercussions after a statewide mandate closed schools in mid-March. School administrative teams across Lancaster County have had to adjust quickly, all while keeping the safety of students and the community at the forefront of their decisions. School districts countywide have ramped up their online communication portals, offering educational resources, food assistance information, answers to frequently asked questions, and critical See Education pg 2
Race Against Racism Goes Virtual The Race Against Racism, a fundraiser of the YWCA Lancaster that is believed to be the longestrunning consecutive race against racism in the country, announced on March 20 that the event will transition to a virtual race for 2020. The change is in alignment with guidelines from CDC health and government officials outlined to deal with the COVID-19 crisis and to prioritize the health and safety of runners and others.
By Leah Sintic
Since Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ordered a statewide shutdown on March 16, those who found themselves at home - with or without children may be struggling to fill the hours in quarantine. Mary Bauer, founder of Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, based in Chester County, has not hesitated to see the value in the hours. “Take advantage of the quarantine and get some fresh air and exercise with your dog,” said Bauer, who recommended throwing a ball or flying disc or working on basic training techniques. Those without pets to play with also have a variety of options for staving off cabin fever. Time online can be productive for both children and adults, so consider searching the internet for free See Cabin Fever pg 9