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FEBRUARY 7, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 42
Sometimes, candy does grow on trees BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
If you’ve lived in southeastern Pennsylvania for more than a year, you are likely famili ar w i th the re g ion’s inconsistent weather patterns that accompany the changing of the seasons. As winter draws to a close every year, the frigid nights are contrasted with warm days, confusing local wildlife and Lancastrians
alike. Although it might be inconvenient for residents to leave the house with a warm jacket they won’t need for another 12 hours, the erratic weather makes the area a perfect place to find nature’s sweetest treat: maple syrup. Maple trees that are located in cold climates accumulate sap in their trunks and roots to prepare for winter. In early spring, the trees convert the See Maple sugaring pg 2
Swift Middle School students participated in the Race for Education fundraiser in October.
Having fun to raise funds for Swift PTO the success of a similar event that her sister organized to benefit a lacrosse team. The proceeds from the bingo fundraiser will aid Swift PTO in its mission to provide students from sixth to eighth grades with educational experiences at school and beyond the classroom. In the past, the group has used its funds to pay for guest speakers at Swift Middle School, field trips and student incentives such as a basketball game between eighth-graders and faculty members. “ We tr y to bring different things to each grade level to offer students new experiences outside of a normal school day,” said Swift PTO president Katina Martin. “It’s a group effort between PTO officers, the principal, school staff, students and families. It takes all hands on deck to make this a success for the students.”
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Looking out for the A-Team BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
In January, Quarryville and most other parts of Lancaster County were hit with a brief f l u r r y o f w i n te r w e a t h e r. Although it was short-lived, the frigid temperatures and frosty conditions made local streets much more dangerous for drivers, especially those navigating the Southern End’s winding roads in rural areas. The snow and ice also made it hazardous for many people to use their own driveways, and
some residents who have physical disabilities were unable to clear their sidewalks. On Jan. 8, the foul weather began to concern Tami Shaub in particular. Shaub operates the A-Team, a special needs ministry formerly based out of Wesley Church in Quarryville. Last June, the A-Team moved to its current headquarters, located at 75 Mt. Hope Road, Quarryville, and the group now operates under its nonprofit parent organization, Joyfully Made Fellowship. Shaub only lives See A-Team pg 7
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wift Middle School PTO will host a designer purse bingo fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the cafeteria of the school, located at 1866 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and the first game of bingo will commence at 1 p.m. A limited number of tickets are available to be purchased in advance, and any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. T ickets may be acquired at Swift Middle School or online at http://tinyurl.com/swiftbingo until Thursday, Feb. 22. In the event of inclement weather, the date of the fundraiser will be moved to Saturday, March 2. T he event will include 20 s t a n d a rd ro u n d s o f b i n g o. Tickets will also be available to
purchase for three special games and a blackout round, during which players must completely fill out their bingo cards to win a prize. Refreshments will be sold at a concession stand, operated by members of the student senate and pride ambassadors at Swift Middle School. Throughout the day, attendees will have an opportunity to participate in prize drawings for a variety of items that have been donated by local businesses and families in Solanco School District. This is Swift PTO’s first year organizing a bingo fundraiser. Previously, the organization relied on the annual Race for Education event and a joint 5K with students from Smith Middle School. Susan Dawson, a teacher at Swift Middle School, suggested bingo as an additional format to raise money after she observed
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Every year, the Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Environmental Center offers an educational program series on maple trees and their syrup.