By:

MICHAEL C. UPTON Record Express Correspondent

, Staff Writer

Vinny Forte is one determined young man. Once his mind sets a goal it seems nothing will stop him. At the age of 12 he is a fundraising guru, a successful event organizer, and he has even landed an internship and college scholarship once he reaches the milestone of age 18. The thing about Vinny is it is not all about Vinny. Everything he does has everything to do with his little brother, Tony.

Tony was born on June 19, 2005. It was a joyous Father’s Day for the Forte family. But beyond the beauty of childhood lurked a presence the Forte family had never known in their two previous chil

By:

LAURIE KNOWLES CALLANAN Record Express Correspondent

, Staff Writer

Lititz was rockin’ on Sunday as some 300 cyclists whooshed through town and live bands played at the square.

It was the second year for the Rock Lititz Tour, sponsored by Clair Global, Tait Towers and Atomic Design, and organized by Rich Ruoff of the Road Cycling League.

"It was absolutely a better event this year, with a great vibe," said Ruoss, adding that he guessed the spectators had more than doubled to 4,000 over last year’s estimated 2,000. "I loved the energy, it just felt right. A

By:

LAURIE KNOWLES CALLANAN Record Express Correspondent

, Staff Writer

Helen Sajer was one of the lucky mothers. Her son Lt. Col. Frank Sajer came back from Iraq alive, and uninjured.

She and her husband, Maj. General Gerald Sajer, were so grateful, the idea for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors was born.

"We realized that there were so many soldiers who were wounded and we wanted to do something to help them and their families," said Helen Sajer as she spoke to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463 last month.

The auxiliary is sponsoring the Lititz Walk for Wounded Warriors to benefit Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. on Saturday, May 11.

This event will help to raise funds to help wounded soldiers and their families with everything from electric bills to medical bills that are not covered by government programs.

Sajer is careful to point out that Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors is not affiliated wit