Thorndale

I’ve got an upcoming article for Memorial Day; you don’t want to miss it. The story kicks off about military challenge coins and putting those coins on gravesites of veterans as a token of respect. Anyone who spent time in the military or law enforcement knows about these coins, and many collect them, as do I. One of my favorites was a police chief’s challenge coin, which came to me from the Georgetown PD. It states, rather simply, yet eloquently, “Refuse Mediocrity.”

What a wonderful rainy week we have had. I poured 3 1/2 inches from my rain gauge earlier in the week, and today, Saturday, April 4, my Jeff poured out another 1 3/4 inches. It may have rained just a bit more after that. We sure needed it and can use even more.

The district’s Food Service Department is celebrating a year of major accomplishments, highlighted by perfect health inspection scores and statewide recognition for its commitment to fresh, local foods.