Senior residents can receive $50 in farmers’ market vouchers

HONESDALE, PA — Each year, the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging participates in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

It provides vouchers to eligible seniors for the purchase of fresh, healthy and local fruits and vegetables.

The program, sponsored by the PA Department of Agriculture, is open to Wayne County seniors. To be eligible, seniors must be a resident of Wayne County, be at least 60 years old by the end of the year and meet the household income guidelines, which range from $26,973 for one person to $36,482 for two people.

To receive the five $10 vouchers, seniors must complete the application, including signature and date of birth, and return it to Wayne Area Agency on Aging, 323 10th St., Honesdale, PA 18431. 

The applications with be processed and the vouchers will be mailed out after July 1.

Only farmers authorized by the State Department of Agriculture can accept the vouchers. To find a farmers’ market or farm stand with eligible farmers, go to www.pafmnp.org. 

For a market with a phone number, please contact the market for changes to operating hours before visiting.

For more information, call 570/253-4262 option 0.

Scholarships for DV seniors

MILFORD, PA — The Knights of Columbus John Paul II Council and Our Lady of Guadalupe Assembly awarded four scholarships to deserving students at the recent Delaware Valley Awards Night. 

The scholarships were given to those who have shown dedication and excellence in their academic pursuits and their Catholic faith. 

Ella Vogel was awarded a $750 scholarship from the John Paul II Council, “recognizing her outstanding achievements and commitment to her studies,” according to a news release. 

In addition, three scholarships of $150 each were presented to seniors Sophia Ball and Clint Murray, as well as sophomore Owen Carso, by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Assembly. 

The John Paul II Council and Our Lady of Guadalupe Assembly’s decision to award these scholarships reflects “their belief in the value of education and their dedication to fostering the growth and success of the next generation,” the release stated.

These scholarships serve as a reminder of the commitment of the Knights of Columbus “to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals in their community,” it continued, “ultimately promoting the kingdom of heaven and the gospel of Jesus Christ.”