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OCTOBER 12, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 42
Promoting Literacy - Under The Lights BY ANN MEAD ASH
ittle kids are often in awe of big kids. Put a first-grader next to a high school football player in full uniform, and you are likely to see the little eyes open wide in wonder. In Pequea Valley School District (PVSD), where a goal of having 90% of local children reading by third grade and reading proficiently by fourth grade has been set, combining literacy with “big kid” athletes is a winning combination. PVSD held its fifth Read Under the Lights event on Sept. 29 at the Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) stadium, 4033 E. Newport Road, Kinzers. PVSD children from birth through sixth grade were invited to attend with their families. On the football field were opportunities to visit up to 10 stations to play games, take part in a literacy activity, and hear a book read by a student-athlete. In addition, each child received a free book, and families were given three door prize tickets. Door prizes included seasonal themed baskets, featuring a country kitchen basket, a bath basket, a baking basket, a
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Pequea Valley High School student athletes took part in Read Under the Lights on Sept. 29 by playing games with and reading to younger students.
game. At station 7, members of the girls’ tennis team oversaw a fishing game, and at station 3 miniature basketball hoops and inflatable basketballs covered the ground. At the boys’ soccer team station, a member of the team read “The Grouchy Ladybug” to seven young students. PVSD assistant superintendent Rich Eby took the microphone to welcome everyone to the event celebrating literacy and community. He noted that the members of the
different sports teams were ready to read to students and encouraged families to enjoy themselves. Local organizations that had displays and personnel at the event included Community Action Partnership, Boy Scouts of America Pack 28 Paradise, and Joining Forces For Prevention. According to Karla Beiler, director of Pequea Valley elementary advocacy at The Factory Ministries, who worked on the event with early
Staying Safe Church To Present Freedom 5K, Fall Festival Out There BY ANN MEAD ASH
You walk your dog, walk for exercise, or go for a run, and most of the time you probably do not give much thought to your safety. Being aware of threats that could invade your routine is the first step toward increasing your personal security. According to Jerry Harper, president of Community Safety & Security Consultants (CCSC) of Lititz, raising your safety level begins with raising your awareness. “The most important thing I tell people is to See Staying Safe pg 6
Stacey McNutt, event coordinator for the Freedom 5K and Fall Festival, participated in last year’s Trunk or Treat.
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Freedom Life Church will present the eighth annual Freedom 5K and fun run at Salisbury Township Community Park, also known as Gap Park, 750 White Horse Road, Gap, on Saturday, Oct. 15. The run/walk will be followed by a Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat. Participation in the Freedom 5K and fun run are not required to attend the Fall Festival. All proceeds from the 5K and fun run will benefit two nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to victims of human trafficking. “It’s the most fun way to make a difference,” said event organizer Stacey McNutt. See Freedom Life Church pg 4
learning director Lisa Eckert, organizers hoped to see more than 200 students attend. PVHS principal John Trovato expressed delight over the event. “We have a beautiful night for this,” he said. “I love the high school kids helping out the younger kids. That is so cool.” More information about the PVSD early learning program may be found by clicking on the “Early Learning” tab at www.pequeavalley.org.
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crafting basket, a family game night basket, a Paradise PTO gift basket, and more. The snack bar was open with food items for purchase. Doors opened at 5:45 p.m. After registering, young students could choose to visit a number of stations manned by members of PVHS sports teams. Station 10 was surrounded by football players in their Braves shirts, while softball players at station 8 offered to do arm circles with a student as part of a