Norwich ― When the school system’s food services program failed to provide free summer meals to children at 20 sites across the city this week, the Bully Busters children’s advocacy group stepped in, .
You might just see a “Drive-Thru Prayer” sign or Pastor Eric Heinrich waving to drivers in front of St. Mark Lutheran Church at 248 Broadway in Norwich. Occasionally, he can be seen on his unicycle r.
Almonds are in blossom in Stanislaus County and some see this as a picture-perfect opportunity for portraits in orchards. For some farmers, it s an annual annoyance that has led to trash, vandalism and ruined crops. Jake Wenger s family orchards are often visited by uninvited guests. This is still an area we re growing food, and so, when you re leaving trash, you re leaving trash in a food-producing area. That s problematic, Wenger, who is also the president of the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, explained.Wenger said every season, visitors snap pictures in his family s orchard, which he understands. However, the main issue isn t the photo opportunities. We don t mind that. If people want to come out and take pictures this is beautiful. Why would you not want to take a picture? It s gorgeous, Wenger said.Eric Heinrich and his family have similar concerns. He said people would break off branches, even sometimes taking them home. That s part of the crop. That s part of the tre