Church helps families with back-to-school items

Between 150 and 200 families were provided school supplies, including school uniforms and shoes during Word of Life Family Church’s annual School Fair held Saturday in Patterson. The lines began at 6:30 a.m. The Rev. Mark Gowan, Word of Life senior pastor, said volunteers would work at a brisk pace throughout the event. “We have been doing this so many years, we have a small system down,” he said while giving credit to the efficiency at which the numerous volunteers work.