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elicopters have always been difference-makers. On the multilayered battlefields of Vietnam in the 1960s, the versatile Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter made a difference. Now, 60 years later here at home, one particular Huey is again making a difference, especially in the lives of veterans. “The UH-1 was like the jeep in the second World War,” said Martin Kleiner, the mission coordinator for Liberty Warbird Association, Volunteer Michael Caimi provides information about Huey 823. a local nonprofit dedicated to as a troop carrier, a medical evac- club, the Liberty Warbird Associpromoting memories associated uation helicopter and a gunship, ation (LWA) preserves, maintains with the Huey helicopter. “It was a depending upon the model and and deploys a 1967 Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, affectionately utility vehicle, and it did just about how you deployed it.” More of an organization than a dubbed Huey 823. LWA houses everything. It served three roles,
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The members of the band Hammer Creek are talented musicians. When they blend their sounds, they create music that is moving and distinctive. But those bandmates are also passionate ambassadors of their musical stylings, the genre of bluegrass. “(Exposing bluegrass to a greater audience is) a lot of what drives us,” said Brad Richard, the banjo-playing manager and founder of
Loosely Translated, Hammer Creek Means Bluegrass
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Diane Smith Puts Others Ahead of Herself, In and Out of Water Diane Smith is leading her best life. It is a rich, fulfilling existence in which volunteering plays a major role - and not just because doing good and helping others is important. Smith has the hear t of a Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner, and she is following her heart. “I think everyone has a time in their life when they might need someone or need something from someone,” said Smith. “I want to be that person who who can help, even if it’s a small gesture. Mental health is such a big deal or should be. Being able to participate and being there for someone is very important.” A 1995 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, Smith notes that her altruistic spirit was nurtured growing up. Her mother fostered more than 100 children, her father served as a police officer for East Lampeter Township and her teachers and developmental learning experience in the Conestoga Valley School District inspired her. Now as an adult, Smith’s soul for giving back has blossomed. “I had a really fun high school experience,” said Smith. “I was in the band; I was a band geek. I was in chorus. I was big into singing and acting. We went to all the football games, and I had a lot of friends. In high school, I got into science, IT (information technology) and nursing. I feel like I learned (the importance of helping others) from my parents.” Smith is employed as an IT
See Liberty Warbirds pg 2
Hammer Creek jams at a recent performance.
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