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Solanco /townlively
JUNE 24, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 11
Community Support Requested For Senior Celebration By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“We wanted to give the kids something. They’ve missed so much this year,” said Kristen Dombach. “This is one way we can give back and bless them before they move on.” Dombach and Sherri Bleacher are cochairs of the Solanco High School postprom committee, which is made of seniors’ parents. When the 2018-19 school year ended, the committee had already held its first fundraiser and was brainstorming themes for this year’s post-prom. However, with the closure of school buildings and the prohibition of large gatherings, prom and postprom were canceled. Now that it appears that Lancaster County will be moving into the green phase of reopening this summer, the post-prom committee has retooled its
original plans and will host a prom/senior celebration on Saturday, Aug. 1, the day after Solanco High School’s slated outdoor graduation event. “We thought this would be our best chance for this,” Dombach said, suggesting that if students come back from college, military postings, or wherever in the world they might be for the graduation event, they might be able to stay an extra day for the class party. The prom will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Kreider Building of the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville, with the celebration taking place on the upper ballfield and in the SECA pool from 9 p.m. to midnight. The Kreider Building will be elegantly decorated, Dombach said, adding, “We want to create some kind of fun entrance, but beyond that, it will be an
attractive, formal-looking event.” Formalwear is welcome, as many people had already purchased fancy attire for prom. There will be space to change into casual clothing for outdoor activities after the catered meal and dancing. Dombach noted that giant inflatables will be available for play during the senior celebration. There is no cost for members of the Class of 2020 to attend the prom/senior celebration. Guests are welcome, with the same rules in place as for prom: guests must be under age 21, and they must provide identification at the event. Registration for seniors and their guests is required by Tuesday, June 30, so the committee can finalize plans accordingly. The Kreider Building will be open to the public for a walkthrough on Aug. 1 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Then, visitors are See Prom/Senior Celebration pg 5
Solanco High School post-prom committee co-chairs Kristen Dombach (left) and Sherri Bleacher invite the community to support the Solanco prom/senior celebration that will be held in the Kreider Building at the Solanco Fairgrounds on Aug. 1.
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“Prior to COVID-19, we couldn’t keep up with the demand for our services,” commented Karen Gerth, founder and executive adviser of Keystone
Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS). “Many of our volunteers seem to find a population or type of visit that they enjoy and that is a good fit for their pets so they may focus in that area.” Gerth reported that KPETS currently has 443 registered human volunteers and 476 registered animals, as some of the volunteers have multiple pets that work with them. The teams provide more than 10,000 hours of visitation every year in communities throughout southcentral Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. “More and more facilities, agencies, and organizations are becoming aware of the benefits of the human/animal interaction, and KPETS is a way to implement that benefit,” Gerth remarked. KPETS teams bring cheer to residents of retirement communities, provide a comforting See KPETS pg 5
Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS) sent collages and cards to clients, students, and staff members of local health care institutions to provide encouragement during the shutdown.
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Providence Elementary School fifthgrade teacher Lindsey Orr and Bart-Colerain Elementary School third-grade teacher Greg Schmitt have been chosen for induction into Solanco School District’s Distinguished Teacher program. Distinguished Teacher is a prestigious award that honors instructional excellence, extraordinary success working with students, and professional leadership. “I would like to personally congratulate Lindsey and Greg for this prestigious recognition,” Solanco assistant superintendent Robert Dangler said. “Both of Lindsey Orr Greg Schmitt them embody the ideals and characteristics of what it means to be a distinguished educa- School District, and I am truly honored to receive tor in the Solanco School District, and I am hon- this acknowledgement,” Orr remarked. “My passion for teaching, coaching, and guiding others to ored to recognize them for this accomplishment.” Orr began her career at Solanco in 2010 as a success has come naturally when surrounded by fifth-grade teacher at Providence, but she later excellent role models, mentors, and colleagues.” moved within the building to teach second grade. Orr added that she plans to continue to build her skills and share her expertise with other Orr recently returned to the fifth-grade team. “I am proud to be a teacher (in the) Solanco educators. See Teachers pg 3
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