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IN THIS ISSUE: CPFB SEEKS COMMUNITY SUPPORT page 4
APRIL 29, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 20
The Factory Ministries Announces Day Of Giving Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, The Factory Ministries, located in the Together Community Center, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, has canceled its spring banquet. Instead, the ministry will hold a community-wide day of giving on Tuesday, May 5. Factory representatives were sad to announce the cancellation of the spring banquet, which is held yearly at Paradise Elementary School. The banquet is a chance for the ministry to connect with the community and share the work of the organization and the gratitude representatives feel toward the community. Although the banquet will not be held, The Factory has been busy working to make a difference in the lives of those residing in the Pequea Valley area who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The Factory has See The Factory pg 7
The Factory Ministries staff members, including (from left) Kristen Vieldhouse, Ellie Green, and Karla Neff, distribute food to area residents in need. The ministry has canceled this year’s spring banquet in favor of a day of giving to be held on May 5.
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In 2019, when John Trovato, then Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) history teacher, learned that Arlen Mummau would be retiring from his position as principal of PVHS and Pequea Valley Intermediate School (PVIS), he felt a
By Leah Sintic
During an unsettling time of social distancing and cancellations, many local residents have found a therapeutic and productive outlet in gardening, whether it is a newfound interest or a longtime hobby. For families looking for activities that can involve their children, gardening can get the entire family away from screens while providing opportunities to enjoy the spring weather. Gardening also teaches a life skill in sustainability, and it just might produce a harvest that is both valuable and delicious. “Planting vegetables can be fun and rewarding for the whole family,” pointed out Dan Funk, owner of Funk’s Riverview Greenhouses in Washington Boro. “Some spring vegetables such as lettuce, radishes, and spinach can be planted in April and harvested in May. See Planting Positivity pg 6
Esh Hardware Slates Grand Opening
Taking The Helm By Ann Mead Ash
Planting Positivity
sense of duty. “I wanted to see the changes that Arlen and (superintendent) Dr. Erik Orndorff have been (implementing) in our community continue,” said Trovato. “I love this district, and even though I love teaching, when the opportunity arose to help keep the ship moving in the right direction, I wanted to do my part to step up and help out.” See Taking The Helm pg 5
John Trovato became principal of Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) and Pequea Valley Intermediate School in January. Trovato, who has been a member of the PVHS faculty for nearly two decades, takes over from former principal Arlen Mummau.
A grand opening will be held at the expanded retail showroom of Esh Hardware & Farm Supply in Ronks on May 1 and 2. After more than 30 years in business, Esh Hardware & Farm Supply has completed a major expansion that doubled the size of its retail showroom located just south of Route 340 at 64 Clearview Road, Ronks. John Esh Sr. started the business in 1990 and operated it for a decade
before his son, John Esh Jr., bought the business in 2000. Raymond, who represents the third generation of Eshes, has also joined in the partnership. The Eshes invite the public to attend the grand opening celebration on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2. The festivities on May 1 will include opportunities See Esh Hardware pg 2
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