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David’s Drive Holds Collection For Veterans, Announces Golf Outing By Francine Fulton
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Because the annual David’s Drive picnic and clothing collection, which was scheduled for May 17, was canceled due to COVID-19, the David’s Drive 831 (DD831) charity instead held an underwear drive on Flag Day, June 14, at East Fallowfield Park. Between noon and 3 p.m., volunteers accepted donations of new men’s and women’s underwear, as well as socks and T-shirts, which were donated to veterans in need at the
See David’s Drive pg 2
The David’s Drive 831 charity held an underwear drive on Flag Day, June 14, at East Fallowfield Park, collecting approximately $10,000 worth of men’s and women’s underwear, socks and T-shirts for veterans in need. The charity also announced that St. Joseph’s Parish’s fourth annual golf outing on July 13 at Applecross Country Club, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 7208, will benefit David’s Drive.
Restaurants Open For Outdoor Dining 4-H To Offer Virtual, Interactive
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With the local area recently transitioning from the yellow to green phase, many local restaurants are offering outdoor dining opportunities for customers. Lickity Split, 209 E. Main St., New Holland, is now offering outdoor seating that has been set up on the lawn of Trinity Lutheran Church, located adjacent to the restaurant. Currently, hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. On Fridays, the tables are also open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tables are reserved for Lickity Split customers. Each table is numbered and has a full food and ice cream menu available, and ordering instructions are included. For more details, readers may visit www.lickitysplit.info or call 717-354-4986.
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Summer Camps By Francine Fulton
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Penn State Extension 4-H Youth Development program will offer interactive events this summer via Zoom,
See Restaurants pg 7
Mitch and Gina Dissinger, owners of Lickity Split in New Holland, sit at one of the outside tables they set up on the lawn of Trinity Lutheran Church, located adjacent to the restaurant. Other local restaurants are also offering outdoor seating.
including virtual day camps and selfguided activities. The virtual camps are being offered free of charge for any youths ages 8 to 10 who are currently enrolled in the Pennsylvania 4-H program. For youths who are not 4-H members, there will be a one-time fee, which includes 4-H membership. The online programs are being offered in lieu of inperson camps held throughout the county, including those at the Romano 4-H Center in Honey Brook. “At this time, everything will be virtual,” said Logan Hall, Extension educator. See 4-H pg 5
Registration is currently underway for virtual summer day camps and self-guided activities being offered by the Penn State Extension 4-H Youth Development program. Topics will include computer science, babysitting, pets and plant science.
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Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. According to David Turner Sr., DD831 founder and president, the donation drive was a success. “We just provided a safe dropoff for people because veterans need this stuff,” Turner said. “People were very generous. We ended up receiving donations with an estimated (worth) of $10,000. We didn’t expect much, but people came through.” Traditionally, the clothing drive is held at the Turners’ home. As part of
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