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held an annual pancake breakfast, a tradition that began over 30 years ago. “We got by without it, but it will be nice to have it again,” said Jim Dreyer, Scoutmaster for Troop 33. “It’s one of the largest fundraisers for our troop, and both the boys and borough residents are excited to bring it back.”
On Tuesday, April 18, Jessica Whipple of East Hempfield Township will release a children’s book titled “Enough Is …” A public event for the release will be held at Aaron’s Books, 35 E. Main St., Lititz, on Sunday, April 16, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. During the launch, Whipple will read excerpts from the book, sign copies and answer questions from the audience. “Enough Is …” is illustrated by Nicole Wong and is published by Tilbury House, marking the first time that Whipple has had a book released through a publisher. “Enough Is …” follows the story of a young girl who learns the difference between her wants and needs as she seeks to feel content. Whipple said that her goal when writing the book was to address an important topic that applies to those of any age, but in a way that kids can understand it. “The book is about the concept of enough, contentment, trying to illustrate and explain to kids that it’s a tricky thing,” Whipple said. “Embracing it can be uncomfortable, but hopefully the more times you experience it, the more comfortable you are with it.” Whipple was inspired to write the book by her experiences as a parent. Many of the concepts that she touches on in her book are things that she has tried to impress upon her two daughters,
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Scouts are looking forward to Troop 33’s first pancake breakfast since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prepare for pancakes BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
n Saturday, April 22, Scouts BSA Troop 33 will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser at East Petersburg Church, 6279 Main St., East Petersburg. Breakfast will be served for a set cost per person from 6 to 11 a.m., and children under the age of
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2 may dine for free. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door, and presale tickets will be available to purchase at a discounted price from members of the Scout troop until Friday, April 21. Adult volunteers will prepare the food for the event, which will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. The Scouts’
primary duty will be to act as hosts and to serve the patrons, and many of the boys in the troop have sold tickets from door to door in preparation for the fundraiser. This year’s fundraiser will be the first pancake breakfast that Troop 33 has organized since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, the Scouts
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