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Solanco /townlively
APRIL 8, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 52
HE IS RISEN! Thank You A Sincere
Retreat Center Makes Adjustments By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Like so many other organizations, Black Rock Retreat, 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, has had to adjust its operations. The Christian camp and retreat center has canceled all retreat groups that had been scheduled for the next few weeks. The shutdown has resulted in a loss of income, and executive director Peter Fiorello noted that Black Rock depends upon retreat revenue, summer camper fees, and donations to pay staff members and to maintain operations. “As groups cancel, we have had to trim our staff, which stretches our ability to prepare for summer and the future,” Fiorello said. “We as a team continue to pray for wisdom and seek God’s help during these
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times. We are diligently planning for summer and how we can best serve our campers and families, if God gives us the opportunity to do so.” In addition to working on ideas, Black Rock has also been involved in practical activities. “In an effort to support our staff through this challenging time, especially for those who have been laid off, such as housekeeping and kitchen staff who only work when we are hosting retreat groups, Peter requested that the kitchen staff compile packages of food and other essentials,” development director Kendall Keeler remarked. “The staff were then invited to submit an order and pick up these supplies from our kitchen. Since we can’t host retreat groups right now, we can share some extra supplies with our staff. It’s the least we can do.” One group of staff members is focused on feeding the nonhuman residents of Black Rock. “The outdoor education team at Black Rock See Black Rock Retreat pg 5
Black Rock Retreat kitchen manager Bill Pitcher handed a box of food and supplies to guest services staff member Julia Libby as part of the Christian camp and retreat center’s efforts to support its employees during the shutdown.
Staving Off Cabin Fever
SNMinistries Offers Food And More
By Ann Mead Ash
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
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
See Cabin Fever pg 2
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.
Solanco Neighborhood Ministries (SNMinistries), 355 Buck Road, Quarryville, was created to meet the needs of the Solanco community. “And, goodness, there’s never been more of an opportunity to do that than now,” community support specialist Hannah Linde remarked. “While we strive to bring awareness to the fact that we are ‘more than a food bank,’ in these critical times, being a food bank is the greatest service we will provide,” Linde said. SNMinistries is continuing to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner items to students and their families who are enrolled in SWEEP, a program that See SNMinistries pg 4 WITH COUPON
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