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Case Baccio (left in left photo and right in right photo); his mom, Ali Bucher (right in left photo); and their friend Eric McCullough (right photo) are organizing the third Clear Water for Heroes Fishing Tournament.
Derby Seeks Fishermen n 2020, when Case Baccio was a 9-year-old elementary school student, he organized the first Clear Water for Heroes Fishing Tournament, which benefits Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals, an event for veterans, Purple Heart warriors, and families of fallen heroes that is held in Ohio in August. Now 11 and a student at Landis Run Intermediate School, Case is organizing his third tournament to be held at J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation (Camp Mack), 2 Scout Lane, Newmanstown, on Saturday, May 7, rain or shine. Adults and children who enjoy fishing are invited to take part. The adult open and hero tournament, for those age 16 and older, will be held
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tournament may be directed to someone in the area who wants to attend. “If someone knows a Purple Heart (recipient) or knows a Gold Star family they would like to nominate, we can filter that over to Blue Skies,” said Ali. “Or if someone wants to just send someone, we have a sponsorship level for that.” In addition, Ali noted that some of this year’s funds will be distributed to local organizations that aid veterans, such as River House PA or Pennsylvania Veterans Community Outreach. Ali noted that for 2022, organizers would like to see as many children take part as possible. Individuals who are interested in registering for the event may visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “3rd Annual Clear Water for Heroes.” Readers who have questions may call 717-224-5923 or 910-964-8594.
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Third Annual Event Will Benefit Veterans from 7 to 11 a.m. The adult hero that he is doing good for others. category will include participants One of his favorite parts of orgawho are Purple Heart recipients or nizing the event is seeking out Gold Star family members. Lunch sponsors. “I go to companies and will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 ask,” he said, naming local sponp.m. The children’s open and hero sors, including Trop Gun Shop and tournament will be held from 1 to 3 Lancaster County Motors, along p.m. Child hero category members with national organizations such as will include children of Purple Heart Dick’s Sporting Goods and Target. recipients or members of Gold Star For 2022, Case has been working families. The tournament is capped on a special surprise for sponsors and some participants. at 75 fishermen per session. Case first became interested in “The first year my goal was to send one person to Blue Skies,” said fundraising for Blue Skies when he Case, who noted that amount was and his sister, Isabella; mother, Ali $4,000. After raising more than Bucher; and friend Eric McCullough, $4,000, Case set his sights on dou- visited the event. “We go every year,” bling that amount in 2021. The explained Ali of the weekend gathereffort raised more than $10,000. ing that attracts about 75 veterans Case likes to be involved in every and family members of veterans. She aspect of the fundraiser. “It’s a lot added that her family has developed of fun to do,” he said, adding that relationships with some attendees. there is a satisfaction in knowing This year, funds raised by the fishing
In early 2020, Donna J. Stoltzfus, author of the young adult book “Captive,” was beginning to make presentations about the fictional tale of a young boy living on a farm in Lancaster County during World War II. The arrival of COVID-19 restrictions in March of 2020 delayed those events, but on March 21, 2022, Stoltzfus addressed more than 30 people gathered at Landis Homes as part of the Pathways Institute of Lifelong Learning program.