Pequea Valley MAY 29, 2019
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 26
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Chester County •Octorara Angels Rainbow Run/Walk 5K and Carbon Monoxide Awareness Event: Saturday, June 1 •West Brandywine Township’s car show and concert: Saturday, June 15 •Golf outing to support Animal House Project’s Chester County Pet Food Pantry: Friday, July 19 Dauphin County •Harrisburg Bike Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2 •The Elegance at Hershey: Friday to Sunday, June 7 to 9 •Walk for Love fundraiser to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children: Saturday, June 22 Lancaster County
•Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance’s 2019 Watershed Expo: Wednesday, June 5 •Cause for Paws, a 5K Fun Run, Walk, and Wheelchair Roll, to benefit UDS Service Dogs: Saturday, June 8 York County •York County History Center’s 27th annual Art and Leisure Auction: Friday, June 14 •York County Senior Games: Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21 •10,000 Acts of Kindness celebration: Sunday, June 30
Go Red Luncheon Raises Funds For AHA pg 6
Going For The Gold At Senior Games pg 2
PVHS Honors The Best Of The Class Of 2019 By Ann Mead Ash
On May 9, Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) showed appreciation to the highestranked students from the Class of 2019 by inviting seniors with the highest grade point averages, along with their parents, to gather for recognition and refreshments. The event, known as the Best of the Class of 2019, was opened by assistant principal Amy Koberstein. Addressing the students, she said, “As soon-to-be PVHS grads … you have been conditioned to know that there are countless ways to find success, which is both attainable and achievable by anyone who sets goals and works to achieve those goals.” Koberstein went
on to encourage the group, saying, “I hope you continue to … maintain the belief that your path should not and will not be traveled the same way as the path of your peers. I could not be prouder of the accomplishments that you have made.” Richard Eby, assistant to the superintendent for Pequea Valley School District (PVSD), spoke to the students specifically concerning the district’s Mass Customized Learning (MCL) program. “We are five years down this journey of trying to transform what traditional education has looked like for our learners,” Eby shared. He told the students, “Be proud of what you have been able to accomplish with MCL. You are going on to do greater things as you See Best Of The Class pg 7
Students who ranked in the top 25 in the Pequea Valley High School Class of 2019 were honored at a special reception held at the school on May 9. This is the fifth year the Pequea Valley School District held a reception to honor students who achieved this goal.
A Symbiotic Relationship Junior League Sponsors Aquaponics Project
According to Kate Lowry, a member of the Junior League of Lancaster, the organization has been looking for more ways to make a positive impact on the local community. “We did a community impact assessment about five years ago,” explained Lowry. “ We looked at challenges and issues, and we did an assessment of what the community needs and where the gaps are.” One result of that assessment is the Junior League of Lancaster’s Aquaponics Project. For the educational program, the group has entered into in partnership with J. E. Fritz Elementary
Summer Reading Program Is Ready To Blast Off By Ann Mead Ash
By Ann Mead Ash
Stone Independent School students who are working with the Junior League of Lancaster’s Aquaponics Project include (from left) Philip, Sophia, Lily, and Kristen. The Junior League hopes to eventually put a similar system in each county school.
“The (children) always get so excited about (the Summer Reading Program),” said Carol Wenger, who was recently promoted to youth and children’s librarian at Pequea Valley Public Library (PVPL). “We have had great turnout. It’s such a simple way to get (children) involved in learning about their world and all kinds of activities and media.” PVPL will kick off its Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 1, when children may pick up their reading logs See Reading Program pg 10
School, The Stone Independent School, and the Lancaster Science Factory. Aquaponics utilizes an aquarium tank with types of vegetable and herb plants See Junior League pg 11
Pequea Valley Public Library patron Joshua Beachy is looking forward to taking part in the teenager segment of the Summer Reading Program, themed “A Universe of Stories.” The program will kick off on June 1, and reading logs will be due back on Aug. 10. Readers will have opportunities to win a variety of prizes and attend a number of presentations over the summer months. Ephrata 1717 West Main St.
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•Long’s Park Summer Music Series: Sunday, June 2, through Sunday, Aug. 25
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