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JUNE 4, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XLI • NO 9
Wayside Presbyterian Church Will Put Its Faith Into Action BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Wayside Presbyterian Church pastor Steve Fritz calls it “a joyful noise.” He is referring to the Waystock Community Music & Family Fun
Fest, an annual event whose 13th edition will be held Saturday, June 14, from noon to 4:30 p.m. on the grounds of Wayside Presbyterian Church, 600 Stony Batter y Road, Landisville. See Waystock pg 2
Grace Notes drummer Pat Karkotsky (left) and Wayside Presbyterian Church pastor Steve Fritz
Recent Hempfield graduate Alex Gregory is the founder of Baking for Better. Photo by George Deibel
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Hempfield Grad Has a Voracious Appetite for Helping Others BY GEORGE DEIBEL
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he first time you click on Alex Gregory’s website, https://bakingforbetter .com, a message appears asking if you will accept cookies. That’s fitting, but although the kinds of cookies Alex bakes won’t be stored on your device, they will optimize your eating experience.
Alex, who owns and operates Baking for Better, sells tasty treats to raise money for charity. Since starting in 2020, her registered 501(c)(3) organization has generated a staggering amount for various charities. “It’s pretty exciting knowing that this little thing I started that wouldn’t go anywhere has now raised over $25,000,” said Alex, who graduated
from Hempfield High School on June 3. “I am so glad to be able to help that many people.” With the assistance of family, friends, and members of the community, Alex makes and sells her products at local events. Parent volunteers helped Alex prepare for her most recent event, the Landisville Elementary Fun Fest on May 16.
LCHRA Is Eager To Learn What the Survey Says BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (LCHRA) is requesting the public’s assistance to help the organization best serve people experiencing housing insecurity. As the lead agency of the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition (LCHC), the LCHRA held a virtual meeting with stakeholders on May 21 to kick off the public participation portion of a county-wide initiative, the Lancaster County Housing
and Homelessness Strategic Plan. Lancaster County residents can play their part by completing a survey. “We want to get new data about best practices around homeless response and affordable housing and figure out what the needs are,” said Jocelynn Naples, director of communications, development, and special projects for the LCHRA. “We want broad participation across municipalities, across business sectors. Our ideal would be for all county residents to fill the
See Baking for Better pg 4
See LCHRA pg 5
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