Conestoga Valley AUGUST 14, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: SWIM TEAM HOSTS ALL-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP page 9
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 37
UPCOMING LUNCHEON
Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will host a luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. Ginger Lawrence will present “Deeply Rooted.” The luncheon will feature “Decluttering and Downsizing” with Mara Clements. Singer and guitarist Maya Talarico will provide music. The cost for the luncheon is all-inclusive. All women are invited to attend. For reservations, call Pat at 717-951-0773. CELEBRATION OF WOODSTOCK
The 2019 Summer Music Series at Long’s Park, 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, will continue with a Woodstock Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 17. The concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. On Sunday, Aug. 18, blues guitarist Davy Knowles will perform. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the park’s amphitheater. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.longs park.org or call 717-735-8883. BENEFIT EVENT
from Ephrata Cloister American Legion Post 429 will host a benefit ride for the Lebanon VA PTSD Program on Saturday, Aug. 17. Registration will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with kickstands up at noon. The guided ride will travel through Lancaster and Lebanon counties, with a brief stop at the Lebanon VA and another at the Lickdale American Legion Post 910. Food and beverages will be available at the end of the ride. There is a cost per rider and per passenger. For details, call Scott at 717-572-5979.
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Make-A-Wish Sets “Trips That Transform” pg 6
Community Invited To Faith Church Picnic By Ann Mead Ash
When Becky Naughton and Kim Sinopoli sat down with other members of the Faith Evangelical Congregational Church’s fellowship team to brainstorm events, Sinopoli had an idea. “We were trying to think of different ways to bring (church members) together, but also to include people from the community because we have a lot of room for growth,” said Sinopoli. “Food and fellowship go together. I know communities as a whole will always enjoy some food and entertainment.” Out of Sinopoli’s thoughts has grown the church’s first community picnic. The event, which will feature games and entertainment, is planned for Saturday, Aug. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. on the church grounds at 2124 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. Guests are welcome to arrive at 4 p.m., and food
will be served at 5 p.m. There is no need to preregister. The event will be held rain or shine. “We are promoting (the picnic) to local neighborhood (residents),” explained Kristen Hershey, a member of the church outreach committee. “(Area residents) can just show up,” she added. “Bring a lawn chair.” The picnic will include free food, games, and an illusionist. According to Naughton, the menu will include smoked pulled pork sandwiches, beef barbecue sandwiches, and hot dogs. In addition, church members will provide sides and desserts. “We will have plenty of food,” said Naughton, who added that a popcorn machine will be on-site and water ice will be given away. Sinopoli noted that organizers have lined up entertainer Papa Tater to perform throughout the event. “He will do two shows and spend extra time doing See Picnic pg 3
Working to organize the Faith Evangelical Congregational Church picnic on Aug. 24 are (from left) Becky Naughton, Kristen Hershey, and Kim Sinopoli. The community is invited to the event, which will feature children’s games, food, and entertainment.
Second Richard Oehme Memorial Woodcrest Takes Aim At 10th Archery Shoot The 2019 shoot will be held at By Ann Mead Ash Golf Tournament Scheduled Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Ten years ago, the first Woodcrest 3-D Archery Shoot was held. Last year’s competition attracted 180 shooters overall. More than 150 people attended the hot brunch that was served at the shoot.
FAITH AND SCIENCE
Drive, Ephrata, on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 7 a.m. until noon. A bonus shoot will be held from noon to 3 p.m. There is a fee to take part in the morning shoot, which includes brunch, a speaker, and opportunities to win door See Archery Shoot pg 8
Lifetree Café, located at Emmaus Road Café, 1886 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, will explore the relationship between faith and science on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. The program, titled “Faith and Science: Discoveries From the Scientist Who Led the Human Genome Project,” will feature a filmed interview with Dr. Francis Collins, a world-renowned geneticist. Admission is free. For details, contact 717-473-9115 or ltclancaster@gmail.com.
Door prizes, golf, and good friends were all present at the 2018 Richard Oehme Memorial Golf Tournament. This year’s event, which will benefit the Mental Health America of Lancaster County Suicide Prevention Coalition, will be held at Overlook Golf Course on Sept. 21. By Ann Mead Ash
When Jerilyn Oehme planned the first Richard Oehme Memorial Golf Tournament in memory of her father in 2018, she had three goals. After losing her father to suicide, Jerilyn wanted to raise funds for Mental
Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC) to help with that organization’s Suicide Prevention Coalition projects. She also wanted to raise awareness of and change the stigma surrounding suicide. Lastly, she hoped that her father’s male friends would come to the outing to remember her father and See Golf Tournament pg 2
Organizers of the annual Woodcrest 3-D Archery Shoot display some of the targets that will be used when the event is held at Woodcrest Retreat in Ephrata on Aug. 24.
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