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APRIL 24, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 18
Out for blood BY ANN MEAD ASH
the Lions Club member who coordinates the drives. “I always like that statement, ‘I like to offer my blood for those may have saved your life emergency situations.” Kelley today,’” said Anita Fieldsa, added that while the need for member of the Paradise Township blood is currently not dire, Lions Club, responding the the donorship is always important. idea that blood donors should “There’s no emergency need at wear a sticker bearing those words. this point, but the blood banks The club has been holding blood are always running low, and in drives at The Factory Ministries preparation for that big (possible) for the last year, but emergenc y, they attendance at recent like to keep a lot of events has been “I may have saved blood on hand,” she sparse. said, adding that your life today.” The next blood the public is not drive, which the always aware of the Lions Club holds in need for blood at partnership with Penn Medicine any moment. “It almost takes a Lancaster General Health and The catastrophe to occur for people to Factory Ministries, will be held realize (the importance of blood at The Factory, 3293 E. Lincoln donorship).” Highway, Paradise, on Tuesday, According to Kelley, the blood April 30. Donors may give blood donation process, which takes in Room 103 from 2 to 7 p.m. that about an hour, begins with day. completing a two- to three-page “You don’t realize how urgent questionnaire. “That takes about it is when the situation arises to 15 minutes, depending on and get that blood,” said Pat Kelley, individual’s medical situation,”
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Pat Kelley (left), Anita Fieldsa (center) and Carissa Pinkard are ready to roll up their sleeves for the next
Cornerstone to host Ladies’ Tea and Auction
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Plans are underway for the 14th annual Ladies’ Tea and Auction that will be presented by Cornerstone Reproductive Health (formerly Pregnancy Resources at Cornerstone). The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 4, at Linville Hill Elementary School, 295 S. Kinzer Road, Paradise. Registration and a preview of the auction items will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the program at 10 a.m. A highlight of the event each year is the table decorations. Organizers include (from left) Kathy Greig, Jennie Straub, Grace Frey,
17th annual EPC Golf Outing to drive out homelessness BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, more than 15,000 Pennsylvanians are known to be homeless on any given day. Housing instability and crises can stem from a multitude of factors, affecting men, women and children across the state. In Lancaster and Chester counties, nonprofit organization
See Cornerstone pg 7 Beth Mellinger, Courtney Rylee, Hillary Prickett and Olivia Imchen.
Good Samaritan Services (GSS) is working hard to combat homelessness by offering a variety of resources to individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis. One of GSS’ largest fundraisers is an annual golf outing that is made possible by a partnership with Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC). The 17th annual EPC Golf Outing will take place on Friday, June 7, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. See EPC Golf Outing pg 3
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See Lions Club pg 12 Paradise Township Lions Club blood drive to be held at The Factory.