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IN THIS ISSUE: GROUPS START COUNTYWIDE RESPONSE FUND page 2
APRIL 8, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 17
HE IS RISEN! Thank You A Sincere
To Our Community Of Heroes!
Stay Connected And Support Your Local Businesses! • Purchase a gift card to be used at a later date • Order takeout • Tip a little more than usual • Take advantage of curbside pickup/drop-off services
• Share a positive experience/review on social media • Use credit or debit cards (cut down on the germs from cash and coins) • Be patient • Say thank you • Stay home if you’re sick • Sign up for virtual community experiences/ activities
Responding To Community Needs The Factory Launches Food Fridays By Ann Mead Ash
“Our list of clients has been increasing,” said Shira Zimmerman, director of advocates for The Factory Ministries. Within a few days of the announcemnts that schools and nonessential businesses were to close temporarily, the number of families in the Pequea Valley area coming to The Factory for help with food insecurity had nearly doubled. “We need to really focus on those families during this time,” said Zimmerman. “We are signing up those who are the most vulnerable (for services).” In response to the need, The Factory has launched Food Fridays, an opportunity for area residents to help meet community needs in a safe and See The Factory pg 5
Karla Neff (left) and Christy Fieldsa work in The Factory Food Pantry to prepare lunches for Pequea Valley students. To help keep the pantry stocked, The Factory is holding Food Fridays, which allow area residents to donate food items in carts under a red tent in the parking lot of the Together Community Center, where the ministry is housed.
Hitting The Ground Running By Ann Mead Ash
On March 13, before Gov. Tom Wolf announced that schools would be closed, Dan Stone, Upper School principal at Dayspring Christian Academy (DCA), 120 College Ave., Mountville, talked with the school’s senior students. “I jokingly told them they might have to graduate in July,” said Stone, who noted that the seniors were not happy with his announcement. “I told them it was a joke, (but) I can’t promise it will be May 30 (as planned).
It’s often said that every challenge is an opportunity - an opportunity to grow, to encourage, to be compassionate, to give, to make others smile. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we at the Pennysaver have noticed countless community members embracing this concept, and we’d love to see more! We’re giving you an opportunity to share your joy by submitting ways you or others are figuratively turning lemons into lemonade. What fun activities have you done with your kids? What made you smile today? What constructive hobbies have you found to help you adjust to recent life changes? What has someone else done - knowingly or unknowingly that has blessed you or encouraged you? Tell your experiences at www.face book.com/townlively. Pictures and videos are welcome! Some stories will be chosen to be highlighted in a future issue of the Pennysaver and on townlively.com.
By Ann Mead Ash
That might move a couple weeks.” All joking aside, Stone said that first and foremost, the school has taken a See Dayspring pg 2
Alli Troxell, a third-grade Dayspring Christian Academy student, participates in a class lesson from her home using Zoom. Dayspring was able to move to online learning just a few days after schools closed in Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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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 See Cabin Fever pg 7
Ethan Lawrie, age 10, son of Mandy Leggett of Conestoga, displays a puzzle he and his family have worked on completing. Activities that are fun and educational can help keep children busy and encourage the making of family memories.
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