LVS schedules 30th annual auction

BY ANN MEAD ASH

“It’s only one day this year. That’s a big difference,” said Katie Martin, Lighthouse Vocational Services (LVS) event coordinator, of the 30th annual LVS auction, which will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Martin noted that all the activities will be held outdoors on the LVS grounds at 144 Orlan Road, New Holland. LVS provides vocational services for individuals with disabilities.

The event will open with a by-donation breakfast including pancakes, eggs, and hash browns, beginning at 7 a.m. A candy drop from an ultralight plane will be held at 8 a.m., weather permitting. LVS CEO Kirt Barden will welcome the gathering at 8:15 a.m., and the live auction will begin at 8:30 a.m. with crafts, farm supplies, and groceries going over the block.

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PVSD school board vice president Bryant Ferris offered congratulations from the board, commenting on the proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” “It takes many people to provide a safe, healthy environment where children are given the security they need to develop and flourish to realize their hopes and dreams,” he said. “This celebration brings together the villagers who were most important along the journey. Go forward knowing the village is always here for you and rooting for you.”

Each of the top students present was given the opportunity to stand at the podium and talk about one teacher who had been an influence during his or her education. Each student was also asked to talk about activities he or she had been involved in at PVHS and to share his or her future plans. This year’s top students were Cameron Beiler, Peter Brumbach, Madison Clark, Olivia Clark, Brooke Graham, Jesse Hoopes, Cole McEvoy, Wyatt McGinnis, Joel Peifer, William Porter, Olivia Ross, Wade Stotlzfus, Kianna Winey, and Noah Zink.