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LOCK HAVEN Heroes are people who make sacrifice to do things for others.
Military veterans and active-duty servicemen and women are among them.
Emergency first-responders are another.
And, in this pandemic, health-care workers should be added to the list.
That’s just what Downtown Lock Haven Inc. is doing in expanding its popular Hometown Hero Banner Program, in conjunction with the Clinton County Veterans Affairs Office.
Founded in 2007 and emulated by communities across Pennsylvania and the country, the local banner program has, since its inception, displayed thousands of banners on streetlights through the city and Riverwalk.
Marie Vilello, downtown manager, and Cara Montarsi, Hometown Hero chairperson and a local insurance agent, are heading up a committee that is very excited about the next cycle of banners to be formally unveiled next August.
RAYMOND CONFAIR This image released by the Library of Congress shows Olivia Newton John, left, and John Travolta in a scene from the 1978 film “Grease.” The film was added to the National Film Registry. (Paramount Pictures-Library of Congress via AP)
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The Clinton County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees fulfilled its chapter goal for 2020: Expand a Project Alleviating Hunger. Board members of the chapter presented $500 to the Blessings in A Backpack program at the YMCA and $500 to the Clinton County Veterans Affairs towards food bank distribution. Lori Lohman, School Age Youth Administrator, and Beth Barlett, YMCA Executive Director, were presented a check by Carmen Banfill. Phyllis Grenoble, chapter Volunteer Chair, Donna Yost, Educational Support Chair, and Carmen Banfill, president, presented a check to Jennifer Hagaman, C.C.VA director, and Jeff Croak, service officer. During this pandemic, the chapter is helping programs for