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Tests, treatments, and cures for the novel coronavirus are advertised online and even by text or phone call, but those products may only leave buyers with less money and no good outcomes. “Fraudsters prey on public fears during times like these,” said Master Trooper Kelly Osborne, community service and public information officer with Troop J - Lancaster of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). She added that scammers often target seniors, and worry about contracting COVID-19 may cause people to make decisions they would not make in other circumstances. Osborne noted that recent scams that have surfaced involve the economic stimulus, claims about products marketed as coronavirus treatments, or the promise of services related to the virus in an See Preventing Scams pg 2
Pennsylvania State Police Master Trooper Kelly Osborne has provided information about how to avoid scams related to COVID-19.
Hempfield Updates Graduation Plans Hempfield School District has officially announced that there will be no in-person commencement ceremony for the Hempfield High School Class of 2020. In a statement sent to graduating seniors and their families on April 28, principal Jim Dague said that the decision was essentially made by the venue. “Due to the current public health crisis, and following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance for large gatherings, F&M (Franklin & Marshall College) has cancelled all events on their campus through the summer. Therefore, our Hempfield High School commencement ceremony at F&M has been cancelled,” Dague explained. “While this is disappointing news for all of us, members of our high school team had already started planning for a virtual commencement experience as a back-up. This back-up plan has now become our priority.” Commencement caps, gowns, and diploma covers will be mailed to graduating seniors. Those items will be needed for specific aspects of the virtual experience. A message containing specific directions from MarchingOrder and StageClip will
be emailed to students. Both businesses specialize in personalizing graduation ceremonies utilizing digital and social media. Dague did not entirely reject the idea of an inperson celebration. “I know this announcement will cause a lot of emotions, as well as ideas and ‘what if?’ questions,” Dague said. “At this time, we must wait to proceed with other ideas about any type of face-to-face event. As we learn more about Governor Wolf ’s plan to reopen Pennsylvania, and specifically Lancaster County, we will be able to consider any plans for something special to be held at some point in the summer for members of the Class of 2020.” Any events would need to be in compliance with the updated recommendations for mass gatherings and large community events, Dague added. Nothing has officially been planned as of yet. The viewing details of the virtual commencement will be announced later. “As we have said many times, we want to celebrate the Class of 2020,” Dague remarked. “You have earned it!”
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The Mountville Lions Club partnered with Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) to purchase the Brady Buggy Wagon. The LCIF offers grants to Lions districts and multiple districts in amounts from $10,000 to $150,000. The Mountville Lions were able to get a small grant of $500 from the LCIF as part of its Childhood Cancer Pilot Grant Program. The goal of the program is to improve the quality of life for children receiving cancer treatments as well as their families. The Mountville Lion matched the grant to purchase the Brady Buggy Wagon, which cost $1,000. “These buggies are for the happiness of all the children in a pediatric unit,” said Mountville Lions president Thomas Heisler.
Mountville Lions Club members (front, from left) Linda Eaton, Joyce Sweger, Gary Glick, Thomas Heisler, and Raymond McKimm visited Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health on March 12 to drop off a Brady Buggy Wagon for the pediatric ward. The purpose of the wagon is to provide children with a safe, familiar means of transportation while they are in the hospital.
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Lions Club Donates Brady Buggy The Mountville Lions Club donated a Brady Buggy Wagon to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health’s pediatric ward on March 12. The wagon gives children a safe, familiar means of transportation within a hospital. It includes a trailer to tow an IV pole, enabling children to be mobile even when attached to an IV. The Brady Buggy Wagon was created by the Hugs for Brady Foundation, which was founded by Sherrie and Michael Wells in 2009, shortly after their 13-month-old son, Brady Michael, was diagnosed with a very rare form of leukemia. In 2010, Brady passed away at 23 months old. One of the goals of the Hugs for Brady Foundation is to provide Brady Buggy wagons to every hospital serving children.
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