JULY 4, 2018
DAY CAMP
Columbia United Methodist Church will hold a day camp at Glatfelter Field, 1249 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, from Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is for children entering grades one through six. Activities will include crafts, games, science activities, and Bible stories. Snacks and lunches will be provided. The group will take a field trip and will also have a giant water slide to end the week. There is a cost to attend, and space is limited. To register, call 717-684-2356. The registration deadline is Thursday, July 12. OUTDOOR CONCERT
The Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay St., Mountville, is hosting the 24th season of concerts, sponsored by the Mountville Community Services Foundation, on its lawn. The series will continue with the Servant Stage Company’s “I’ll Fly Away” bluegrass band on Sunday, July 8, at 7 p.m. The public is invited. In the case of rain, the concert will be held inside the church. Visit www.mountvillecob.org and click on Lawn Concerts or call John Hess at 717-285-5122, ext. 126.
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Ride Will Support Veteran Service Canines By Chelsea Peifer
Mount Joy resident Dave Laughman founded Veteran Service Canines three and a half years ago as a way to connect honorably discharged veterans with service-related disabilities with their own service dog - free of charge. Those disabilities may include anything from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or physical needs. “Service animals are amazing tools,” said Laughman, who served in the United States Marine Corps for 12 years and on four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. “There are a lot of veterans, including myself, who have suffered from PTSD. It’s something that’s been going on for generations.” Readjusting to civilian life can be challenging at best, with unique hurdles to overcome, and Laughman said that service dogs help in numerous ways as
veterans learn to establish a new normal in their lives. “Having a dog that is there to serve you 24/7 is huge,” said Laughman, noting that the loyalty of a dog can be healing. Laughman also said that while many combat veterans may tend to feel paranoid about their surroundings - particularly in large crowds service dogs can be trained to help ease some of that tension. For instance, the canines are taught to “Cover Your 6,” which means they will guard the area in the six o’clock position, or to the rear, of their handler’s viewpoint and warn the handler when someone is approaching. When it comes to anxiety disorders, Laughman said that service dogs See Motorcycle Ride pg 2
A motorcycle ride on Aug. 11 will benefit the work of Veteran Service Canines, a veteran-founded, volunteer-run nonprofit organization that connects veterans who have service-related disabilities with their own service dog. The leadership team includes (from left) Dave Chobanoff, founder and president Dave Laughman, Sandy Reynolds, Chad Reynolds, Mike Bunch, and (not pictured) Maggi Bradley.
In Celebration Of Tomatoes
Walnut and Eighth streets, Columbia, will host a “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus” vacation Bible school (VBS) from Sunday to Thursday, July 8 to 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All children ages 5 to 12 may participate. To register, contact Luann Peiffer at 717-684-8957 or johnlu@embarqmail.com.
24 S. Sixth St., Columbia, has posted two upcoming programs, both of which will take place in the gymnasium at Park Elementary, 50 S. Sixth St., Columbia. Fire Safety with the Columbia Borough Fire Department will be held on Friday, July 6, at 10 a.m. Magician Ran’D Shine will perform on Monday, July 9, at 10 a.m.
The support group of Blue Rock Fire Rescue will host the annual Washington Boro Tomato Festival on the evenings of July 14 and 21.
Annual Festival To Take Place In Washington Boro By Dayna M. Reidenouer
A tradition spanning six decades will continue when the Washington Boro
Tomato Festival takes place on Saturdays, July 14 and 21. The event will be held at the Washington Boro Park, which is located at the intersection of Penn Street (Route 999) and Water Street (Route 441). On both nights, food will be available beginning at See Tomato Festival pg 3
The eighth annual Chiques Challenge, dubbed by regular participants as the “Chi Cha,” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11. Hosted by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce (SVCC), the duathlon event includes a run on part of the Northwest River Trail and through the streets of historic Marietta, followed by a kayak journey on the Susquehanna River. Competitors will begin at the Columbia River Park, 41 Walnut St., Columbia. Perry Ligon of Harrisburg is one of several competitors who have participated in the duathlon since it began. “This will be my eighth year, and I guess the real challenge for me comes from the See Chiques Challenge pg 7
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the eighth annual Chiques Challenge on Aug. 11. Individuals and two-person teams are welcome to participate in the duathlon event, which will include a run on the Northwest River Trail and through Marietta, followed by a kayak journey on the Susquehanna River.
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