Local backpack programs help set Haldimand scholars up for success

HALDIMAND—Many stores already have their back-to-school displays set up, and the commercials are reminding families that September is a lot closer than it may look on the calendar.  CALEDONIA—Tracy Osborne (l) is one of the volunteers who helps with the various programs under the Helping Hands for Haldimand umbrella, which started in 2005 when Linda Jewell (r) first launched the…