Catholic Encounters: Mason opponent recruits help
When coach Steve Pfahler says his Toledo Central Catholic High School girls' basketball team is ready for the big boys, he isn't speaking figuratively. Pfahler brought in a few 20-something lads for practice this week."We've dominated so much this season, we try to find ways to keep the competitive spirit and stay peaked," Pfahler said. "The girls get beat up a little bit because we bring in 6-footers who bang away,...
Catholic Encounters: VFW Post 5351 develops
VFW Post 5351 develops a Men's Auxiliary HANOVER -- VFW Post 5351 is forming a Men's Auxiliary.According to a spokesperson, this is an opportunity for all men who have an interest in community affairs, charitable programs, patriotic projects, veteran's affairs, color guard events, parades and a host of other related activities to become involved.If you are 16 years of age or older and either a son, grandson, husband, widower, sibling, father or...
Catholic Encounters: Crusaders' focus hasn't wavered
Columbia provides next challenge to Lancaster Catholic's 46-game streak
It's not the fact that his team has won 46 straight dating back to last season that makes Lancaster Catholic coach Bill Southward most proud.Nor that the Crusaders are 10-0 this season -- the only undefeated boys' team in the Lancaster-Lebanon League -- and stand alone atop Section Three.What Southward takes the most pride in is the focus his players have shown in approaching this season one day at a time, one game at a time."It is a terrific...
Catholic Encounters: Priest faces sex charges
SOUTHINGTON -- Police have arrested a Catholic priest and charged him in connection with fondling two Southington boys.The Rev. Robert P. Pelkington, 58, of the Dominican order, was arraigned Tuesday in Bristol Superior Court on charges of third-degree sexual assault, disorderly conduct and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. He was released on bond and ordered to return to court April 10.Pelkington is accused of fondling one boy and touching a second boy...
Catholic Encounters: School News
public schools Head Start The school is now accepting applications for the 2004-05 school year. It is a free, full-day preschool program that offers children an exciting curriculum, a stimulating learning environment and an excellent teaching staff. Transportation, meals and supplies are provided. The program is open to children who will be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 30, 2004, live in Stafford County and meet federal income-eligibility guidelines. Enrollment is available to children...