NORTH EAST — Beverly Poff just wanted to see smiling faces as she handed out school supplies Saturday morning during the Monarch Recovery Community Outreach.
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NORTH EAST â After a year off due to the COVID pandemic, the annual Salute to Cecil County Veterans went off with flare and fireworks Saturday, bringing thousands of Cecil County residents and visitors to the North East Community Park.
Many people in attendance remarked about on the eventâs importance, especially now that much of the country has started going out in groups again.
âIt feels wonderful,â said Robin Storey, who attended the event with her husband and grandchildren. âIt feels special.â
Veterans, active duty service members and civilians alike came to partake in the dayâs festivities and pay tribute to those who have served.
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NORTH EAST â People on board four recreational boats â and one kayak â ventured out into Cecil County waterways feeling safer on Saturday, after their vessels were blessed at a North East Community Park pier during an outreach event held by members of three local churches.
The Rev. John Schaeffer, rector of the historic St. Mary Anneâs Episcopal Church in North East, told the Cecil Whig that was introduced to the practice of blessing boats when he and his wife, Karen, lived in Old Saybrook, Conn., where commercial fishing is prevalent.
âThere is a blessing of the fishing fleet for safety while out there on the waters,â Schaeffer explained, referring to the annual event held in that Connecticut town. âI thought it would be a great idea for our recreational boaters here.â