Pequea Valley JUNE 10, 2026
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VOL LXII • NO 25
A Pequea Valley State of Mind
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A volleyball competition and a cornhole contest will highlight Heritage Days.
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h e a n n u a l I n t e rc o u r s e Heritage Days are back with a patriotic twist for America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s beloved local two-day event will commence with a “Red, White and Blue” parade hosted by the Intercourse Library, in accordance with the country’s milestone birthday.
The event will kick off on Friday, June 19, with the aforementioned parade at 5:30 p.m. and will also continue on Saturday, June 20. The library invites locals to participate in the parade wearing one of America’s signature colors, either on wheels or by walking; those interested must register by Saturday, June 13, at the library or on its website. “ We just really want people
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Pequea Valley School District (PVSD) and the Factory Ministries have once again partnered to bring the summer “Lunch and Learn” program to local families this summer. The program, held every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Paradise Community Park, 6 London Vale Road, Gordonville, will run from Wednesday, June 17, through Wednesday, July 29. The program will provide free lunch to all PVSD children who attend while providing them the opportunity to take part Lunches vary by week but usually consist of a sandwich, fruit See Lunch pg 9 and snack.
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to come,” said library director Catherine O’Sullivan. “Bring your scooters, bring your bikes, bring your wagons. It’s maybe not a traditional parade, but anything on wheels or by yourself in costume.” All of the events will take place at Intercourse Community Park, 3730 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville. The rest of Friday ’s slate is highlighted by a food showcase
Class president Shelyce Burke delivers her remarks, centered around the class of 2026’s ability to overcome the unpredictable. BY LOGAN MOYER
What does it mean to have a Pequea Valley state of mind? Speaking at Pequea Valley (PV) Secondary’s graduation ceremony on May 29 at Calvary Church in Manheim Township, district superintendent Erik Orndorff likened the school’s graduating class to the meaning of Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind.” “The song celebrated possibility,” he said during his remarks. “It reminded people that no matter how hard things get, there is still greatness in the air, and if you believe, anything is possible. That’s the New York state of mind.” The superintendent said he was inspired listening to PV senior Cameron Frank perform the song at the music department’s awards banquet earlier in May. Orndorff invited Frank, fitted in her cap and gown, to perform a portion of the song in front of the crowd at the ceremony. See Graduation pg 7
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