COVID-19 shut down much of life last year just as Lancaster Countyâs mud sales were about to bring together thousands of people.
For 2021, some fire companies canceled the fundraisers. Some are waiting to make a decision. Others are moving forward with the sales, often with some changes.
West Earl Fire Co. canceled its March sale last year because of the pandemic.
The sale usually is a significant fundraiser for the volunteer company, says Kris Pursel, company president. Other fundraisers and coronavirus loans like the Paycheck Protection Program helped make up for the loss. This year probably will not bring the same government assistance, Pursel says, so the company s bringing back the sale with some big changes.