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People in need of nonperishable food items are invited to visit Pumpkin’s Pantry, the new food-sharing box that was put into place at Historic Poole Forge, 1940 Main St., Narvon (Churchtown). The pantry is named for the site’s resident cat. The food pantry box, which was donated by Churchtown Therapeutic Massage, currently contains nonperishables, including canned soup, peanut butter and applesauce, as
well as boxed goods like cereal. The pantry is located next to the site’s book-sharing box, and it is available during Poole Forge’s operating hours, from dawn to dusk. “I wanted it to debut during the Thanksgiving season,” said Dawn Ekdahl, Poole Forge executive director. “It is weather resistant, and I wanted something that was dignified for people to help (themselves).” The box is emblazoned with the words “Take if you need” and “Give if you can.” “We want people to
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The Twin Valley High School (TVHS) marching band recently completed an award-winning competition season, gathering accolades along the way. Most recently, the band placed third out of 16 bands at the Cavalcade of Bands Championship on Nov. 1 at New Oxford High School. The band also received the award for High Overall Effect. To view the performance, visit www.youtube.com and search for “2025 Cavalcade of Bands ‘Liberty A’ Championships.” The band also placed first at the Baron Invitational, which took place on Oct. 25 at Manheim Central High School. It also took home the award for High Color Guard. At the Pennridge High School Cavalcade of Bands Competition on Oct. 16, the band finished first in its division and took home the awards for High Color Guard and High Percussion. In September, the band placed first at the Cedar Crest Sound Off Cavalcade of Bands Competition, which was the first competition of the season. “We have had an excellent season,” said Robert Bennett, director of bands, noting that the band includes 53 members and competed in the Cavalcade of Bands Liberty A division. The show this year is titled “Superstition,” and it features solos from the band’s two drum majors, Sophia Moyer and Cecilia Skoniczin. “ T h e s h o w p l ay s o n t h e common tropes of people’s superstitions, both good and bad,” explained Bennett. “Bad luck elements (are included), See Marching Band pg 2 R123200
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