2020 Hometown Heroes

2020 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 14, 2020 Page 155 Copper Creek Staff play “Ding-dong ash!” to help those in need COMMUNITY: WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! O n Tuesday, Copper Creek Cottages Administrator Deb Maaks and cook Emily Maaks spent some time doing something good for some of the seniors in our community who are unable to go out right now. They devised a plan they called “ding-dong dash!” where they delivered bags of groceries to 10 elderly shut-ins. Deb said that the goal was to sneak up to the front door, drop a bag of food, ring the bell, and dash back to the car. They wanted to observe social distancing and keep the recipients safe while also providing them with some much- needed support in this difficult time. Deb said that they did get “caught’ a time or two, so they were able to share some personal love while keeping their distance. Deb concluded, “It was a most rewarding experience, seeing the appreciation on their faces and being able to spend a few minutes talking with the recipients.” Photos by Deb and Emily Maaks