Southern York County OCTOBER 30, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXI • NO 18
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Nearly 700 walkers turned out at John Rudy County Park in York on Sept. 15 for the York
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During the York Heart Walk opening ceremonies, Josh (left) and Leah Miller (right) shared the story of their daughter, Bristol, surviving sudden cardiac arrest at 14 months old.
News personality Brittany Garzillo hosted the Heart Walk opening festivities, which included health information, blood pressure checks and CPR demonstrations courtesy of WellSpan Health and UPMC, children’s activities and healthy snacks. Among the participants were 2-year-old Bristol Miller and her parents, Josh and Leah Miller, of Airville. In March 2018, then-14-month-old Bristol suffered a pediatric cardiac arrest. First responders eventually restored a normal heart rhythm and got Bristol safely to the hospital, where she spent five weeks. She received an implantable defibrillator to protect her against future episodes. Today, she has returned to a normal, healthy life, and she recently became a big sister. After the Millers shared their story,
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Members of the American Legion Riders (ALR) group at Stewartstown Post 455 presented a check to the Stewartstown Senior Center on Sept. 25 to assist with the costs in hosting the senior center’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon, planned for Friday, Nov 8. The donation will cover nearly 50% of the costs associated with the event, according to senior center director Rosie Horton. The money was raised by the Legion Riders at various events in 2019. Veterans and family members interested in attending the luncheon should speak to Horton or call the senior center at 717-993-3488. Veterans and others who are eligible for membership in the American Legion and who would like to join the Riders group or the Stewartstown American Legion may
Bristol cut the ribbon to officially start this year’s Heart Walk. WellSpan Health took home honors as the top team. Missy Mulcahy Fischer, who raised funds through her annual Run With Heart 5K in memory of her late husband Mark Mulcahy, was honored as the top walker. Funds raised will support the American Heart Association in building longer, healthier lives through community education, public policy advocacy, health care quality improvement and investment in lifesaving research. The Heart Walk was chaired by Paul Tolerico, interventional cardiologist at WellSpan Health. For more information about sponsorship or participation in the 2020 York Heart Walk, readers may contact Wade Markel at wade.markel@heart.org or visit www.heart.org/ yorkwalk.
Church To Celebrate Rally Day Prospect United Methodist Church, 8 Orchard Road, New Park, will hold its annual Rally Day service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Itzels will provide the musical entertainment. A freewill offering will be received, and CDs and other materials will be available for purchase. Everyone is invited to attend this service, as well as the covered dish meal afterward. The Itzels - Bill and Karen and their children, Jessica, Ryan, Shannon, and Siri - have been touring full-time for almost 30 years. Bill has had No. 1 songs “Saved to the Uttermost” and “He’s Still in the Fire” - with the Speer Family. The Itzels have been part of the Bill Gaither videos and have received two Grammy and two Dove award See Rally Day pg 7
Acierno Receives Spirit Award
Butch Hensel (left), American Legion Riders (ALR) Post 455 historian, and Bobby O’Farrell (right), ALR Post 455 treasurer and Post 455 commander, presented a check to Rosie Horton, director of the Stewartstown Senior Center. The funds will go toward the senior center’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon, planned for Friday, Nov 8. contact post commander Bobby O’Farrell at 717-309-3881.
Retired teacher Mike Acierno (fourth from left) received the Susquehannock Alumni Association Spirit Award. He was congratulated by (from left) Glenn Geiple, Jeff Joy, Mark Rill, Sarah Brown, Sue Barnhart, Trevor Carrington, and Josh Alwine. The Susquehannock Alumni Association presented the 10th annual Alumni Spirit Award during Susquehannock High School’s homecoming football game. The award is presented to an individual who exemplifies outstanding school spirit. Retired teacher Mike Acierno was this year’s Alumni Spirit Award recipient. Acierno retired from Southern Middle School in 2008 after a 36-year teaching
career there. He also served as the ski club adviser and continues to assist with athletic events for several sports teams at Susquehannock. Acierno is known for his positive attitude. The Susquehannock High School Alumni Association’s mission is to promote and foster pride, loyalty, and lifelong commitment to the school and continued relationships among its graduates.
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