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APRIL 29, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVI • NO 4
Clear Water For Heroes Fishing Tournament Planned Inaugural Event Set For May 17 By Ann Mead Ash
Bucher Elementary third-grade student and Cub Scout Pack 93 member Case Baccio likes to fish, and so do his friends. “A lot of people I know love to fish,” said Case. After attending a Warrior Weekend to Remember in Milltown, Ohio, in July of 2019, Case had an idea. The gathering, which is sponsored by Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals (BS3G), the nonprofit arm of the Fastrax sky diving team, is held to honor veterans, Purple Heart Warriors, and families of fallen heroes. The event
includes enriching experiences that facilitate friendships and encourage emotional healing. Inspired by the gathering, Case decided to combine his love of fishing with a goal of raising $8,000 in scholarships to send two participants to the 2020 Warrior Weekend, scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, to Sunday, July 12. Case is working with others to organize the Clear Water for Heroes Fishing Tournament, which will be held at the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation, more commonly known as Camp Mack, 2 Scout Lane, Newmanstown, on Sunday, May 17. The tournament will be open to both children and adults. The adult tournament will be held from 7 to 11 a.m., followed by See Clear Water For Heroes pg 4
Working to raise funds for two scholarships to send veterans and families of fallen heroes to Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals’ Warrior Weekend to Remember in the summer are (from left) Eric McCullough, Case Baccio, and Ali Bucher. Case is organizing the Clear Water for Heroes Fishing Tournament to be held at Camp Mack on May 17.
New Takes On Education By Leah Sintic
MTM
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.
Adapting Peter’s Porch
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 See Education pg 5
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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By Ann Mead Ash
Since July 2018, Landis Valley Christian Fellowship (LVCF), located at 2420 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, and pastored by Steve Gibbs, has held a Peter’s Porch on the fourth Saturday of each month from 8 to 10 a.m. “There are four Peter’s Porches, and we are the last one to set up,” said Sue Pearce, food coordinator for the Peter’s Porch at LVCF, who noted that the other Peter’s Porch locations are in Denver, Akron, and Lititz. Anyone is welcome Paul Pearce (top photo) at a Peter’s Porch, loads groceries into a which traditionally car at Landis Valley includes a free breakChristian Fellowship. fast and food pantry. Bethany Weaver (right Some churches also photo) prepares to bring offer a clothing bank. more groceries out to waiting cars at the March 28 Everything at Peter’s
Peter’s Porch food pantry at the church. The next Peter’s Porch is scheduled at the church on May 30.
See Peter’s Porch pg 2
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