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Sgt. Terry Banfill recently donated his collection of model trains to the Lock Haven Salvation Army to be passed down to children in the community by Salvation Army Captains Holly and Dan Johnson. Banfill said it was time to let others enjoy his personal collection and entrusted the Majors to present the models to deserving children. “The pandemic has certainly caused some trying times. If this generous act of love can make the children who are receiving the gifts smile, and feel joy, then giving these precious collections away is worth it,” said the Johnsons, who have been serving the Lock Haven community for almost three years now. “Bringing happiness to children and showing Jesus’ love makes the job even that much more rewarding. We say, “Thank you to Sargent Banfill for his kind heart and efforts,” they continued. From left are Terry, his wife Carmen, Holly and Dan Johnson.
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“My wife, Carmen, and I are very honored to present your facility with this American flag. Our flag represents hope for our world. Let us all hope that some day there will be no wars and people will forget hate and learn to get along with one another,” Sgt. Terry Banfill said as he presented a new American flag to Troy Dinges, co-owner of Central Mountain Physical Therapy Center. Dinges, on behalf of Mike Sikorskas and Lori Dinges, co-owners of Central Mountain Physical Therapy Center, thanked Terry and Carmen for the flag. He thanked them for everything they do in our community and the many hours speaking to students about our flag. Troy thanked Terry for the time he spent getting the flag pole back in shape. From left are Sgt. Terry Banfill, Carmen Banfill, Troy Dinges.
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Christmas is always the most wonderful time of the year. It was also a “special day” for the Singh family. After all the presents were opened, Sunjeet told his father and family members that there was one more present to see. We must go to the Bald Eagle Truck Stop, he said. Sunjeet’s father owns and manages the truck stop. When they arrived, Sunjeet took the family to the front of the store. Before their eyes was a shiny new flag pole and “Old Glory” flying proudly. Sgt. Terry and Carmen Banfill gave this present, as well as another, a framed American flag to the family. Terry and Carmen’s son, Sean, a special agent with the Department of State, donated the flag that had flown over the embassy in Iraq on one of his deployments. The Singh family thanked the Banfills for the wonderful gift and for all they do in the area to promote our flag and for what it stands for. From left are Sgt. Terry Banfill, Sunjeet Singh, Michelle Singh, Sonny Singh, Carmen Ban