Pequea Valley townlively.com
JUNE 16, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 26
Paradise Elementary Loves Its PTO n Sunday, May 2, the day before the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week, members of the Paradise PTO invited the school community to come to the school and write uplifting and grateful messages in colored chalk on the sidewalk outside the entrance of the school. “When the staff came in for Teacher Appreciation Week, that is what they saw,” reported Rick Esche, Paradise Elementary School principal. According to Esche, such positive activity is consistent with the PTO, officers of which are president Christy Fieldsa, vice president Katie Knaub, and treasurers Shannon and Broc Passmore. “They keep a nice presence, and they constantly support us,” said Esche, who noted that on Fridays, members of the PTO take orders and pick up food for the school staff from local restaurants. The service
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is a boost for both the teachers and the nearby eateries. Esche noted that the PTO found many ways to be supportive during the 2020-21 school year. “The big thing is that even though they can’t be here in the building, their presence is greatly felt,” he shared. Kindergarten learning facilitator Sara Tomison noted that the Pequea Valley community has always been supportive, but the PTO went above and beyond in a challenging year. “‘Thank you’ doesn’t begin to cover the depth of our gratitude for everything they’ve done to help us feel supported and appreciated,” she said. “We’re so very grateful.” Esche lauded the way the PTO and the school collaborate, mentioning that the officers meet regularly with assistant principal Jodi Houck, as well as second-grade learning facilitator Christy Brown and first-grade learning facilitator Bethany Weismandel.
Lancaster Snapshot Puts Focus On Connection BY ANN MEAD ASH
Lancaster Snapshot is an online initiative designed to encourage Lancaster County residents to share photos of people, places, and things they hold dear. “ We are deeply interested in connecting people across any number of demographics,” said Aaron Spangler, communications manager with the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF). “This idea was See Snapshot pg 3
Local Magician Receives Prestigious Award BY ANN MEAD ASH
Asked how it feels to receive the Merlin Award, known as the most prestigious award in magic, given by the International Magicians Society (IMS), Brett Myers of the Magic and
Wonder Theater in Paradise was characteristically modest. “As a kid, I looked up to magicians I saw on television … David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, or Penn and Teller and then to have won an award they have won is extremely humbling.” Myers was
Brett Myers (left photo) of the Magic and Wonder Theater in Paradise holds his Merlin Award for 2021. Myers and his cast (right photo) won in the category of Best Magic and Variety Show.
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quick to credit all those involved in his show, “Worlds of Wonder,” for which he won in the category of Best Magic and Variety Show. “(The award is) something that recognizes the hours of work our team has poured into creating wonder for audiences that visit this theater,” he said. Myers submitted a video to the international competition at the end of 2020 after being encouraged by friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all submissions and awards were done virtually. “After reviewing all the entries, they selected ours as the best,” said Myers, who added that he was notified of the award in February by IMS president and founder Tony Hassini.
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Members of the Paradise Elementary School staff gathered to express appreciation for the support of the PTO during the 2020-21 school year.
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